Both home run leaders from each league are still available in free agency right now. Chris Carter hit 41 homers with the Milwaukee Brewers last season. Mark Trumbo led the American League in homers with 47 last season on the Baltimore Orioles. The Rangers have considered signing both, but why is Carter a better option for them?
Carter did set many career highs for himself in 2016. Leading the NL in games played (160), home runs (41) and strikeouts (206). Those 206 strikeouts are likely part of the reason Carter has been unable to finalize a deal with a team this off-season.