The Rangers have added Bengie Molina and Cliff Lee in solid trades the last couple of weeks but they still have one glaring hole and it’s at first base. With that in mind I would be placing a call to the D-Backs with the idea of going after Adam LaRoche. LaRoche is a notorious second half hitter and he would be a outstanding fit in the Rangers’ lineup. I would definitely being willing to deal Chris Davis, Pedro Strop and Taylor Teagarden to the D-Backs for LaRoche. Of course the D-Backs would also have to send cash to cover LaRoche’s paycheck which would be why I would include Davis in the deal. The D-Backs would make that deal in a heartbeat and it would make the offense even better for the Rangers going forward.

29-year old lefty reliever Clay Rapada has been lights out in AAA-ball for the Rangers this year. Rapada has pitched in 35 games (0 starts) in AAA-ball this year and he is 1-0 with 2 saves, a 1.67 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP. He has only given up 26 hits this year in 43 innings pitched while whiffing 41 batters in the minors showing that he’s razor sharp right now. If the Rangers need another lefty in the pen look for them to give Rapada a chance.