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Rangers Rumors: Michael Bourn, Justin Upton, Kyle Lohse

Found January 07, 2013 on MLB Injury News: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Michael Bourn,  Justin Upton,  Jon Daniels
TEAMS: Atlanta Braves,  Arizona Diamondbacks,  Texas Rangers,  St. Louis Cardinals
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Even after the Lance Berkman signing, the Texas Rangers are still “looking for more,” according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, who adds that free agents Michael Bourn and Kyle Lohse and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton could all be in play for the club. #rangers still looking for more after adding berkman. Bourn, upton, lohse could be in play. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) January 7, 2013 While Berkman was a nice get for Texas, assuming he can continue to produce at a level he did for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Rangers have still had a relatively disappointing offseason. The club has missed out on several high-profile targets, including Josh Hamilton, Mike Napoli and Zack Greinke. There are still a few solid free agents remaining on the market, and the Diamondbacks are expected to trade Upton or Jason Kubel this winter. Considering the offseason isn’t up yet, it will be interesting to see what creative general manager Jon Dan...
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