Jon Daniels and the Texas Rangers were very patient during this year’s Winter Meetings, making no moves that could steal headlines. The most significant move made this week was signing Arlington’s own Chris Martin as another piece for the bullpen. Martin struggled for most of his brief big-league career but was lights out during the past two years in Japan.
The Rangers were projected by most to have about $40 million to spend this offseason. Jon Daniels has mostly been bargain shopping this winter. He signed Doug Fister to a two-year contract worth $8 million.