The Texas Rangers entered this season aware that they needed to make strategic moves to position themselves as serious contenders for the World Series, much like they did a few seasons ago. After missing the playoffs entirely since winning the franchise’s first championship, they have made significant improvements during the offseason.

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One of, if not the most significant move this offseason for Texas was recently trading a haul of prospects to acquire Mackenzie Gore from the Washington Nationals in a win-now move. Gore joins an elite rotation, one that could ultimately be the difference maker in how the AL West unfolds.

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