The Texas Rangers claimed infielder Ryan Garko off waivers from Seattle which hopefully puts an end to the six month long rumors of a trade for Mike Lowell.
The problem with a trade for Lowell is that Texas does not have the at-bats currently for a player of his talent and well let’s face it trading away Max Ramirez for an aging first basemen hardly seemed like a genius idea.
Ryan Garko provides the Rangers with all the things that Mike Lowell would have and he cost the team no players and comes with no health concerns.
Garko is a right handed bat who will back up Chris Davis at first. He could also see some time at DH if he goes on a hot streak. A career .279/.351/.441 hitter he had played his whole career in Cleveland until a deadline move sent him to San Fransisco.
This winter he signed with Seattle and despite being signed to a deal worth $550,000 was beaten out for a roster spot by Mike Sweeney.
That process led to him being placed on waivers and the eventual claim by Tex...
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