Jun 15, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (44) delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
The Chicago Cubs have surprised people in 2021 with their success. The Texas Rangers have not with their struggles.
That makes for some ideal trade circumstances, don’t you think?
At 40-32, the North Siders sit atop the NL Central division in a season many anticipated could be the beginning of a tear down for the them. Trading Yu Darvish to the Padres doesn’t exactly sound like winning, after all.