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The bat has never been a question. How much better is Calhoun’s glove?

Willie Calhoun became the featured prospect in the Yu Darvish trade a year ago because the Texas Rangers, and just about everyone who has watched him in the minors, know that he is going to hit big-league pitching.

After a couple of games adjusting from Triple A pitching, Calhoun is, indeed, hitting. Quite a bit.

But for Calhoun to stick with the Rangers, he must be able to play left field adequately or the Rangers must trade primary designated hitter Shin-Soo Choo. But even if the DH spot unexpectedly opens, Calhoun will still have to play defense on occasion as Choo has done.