The Texas Rangers kept us on our toes for as long as they could, but it seems those newfound playoffs hopes are just a mirage. Two months remain in the regular season, though the team has fallen to 6.5 games out of the AL Wild Card after losing eight in a row. The timing couldn’t be worse either, as the ever important trade deadline is just eight days away.
Buyers? Sellers? Do nothing-ers? Those three deadline approaches equaled in likelihood heading into the All-Star break. Now, buying has gone by the wayside, standing pat still seems possible, but selling seems probable.