Huh.

Adam Morris at LoneStarBall thinks Desmond is actually being signed as the full-time Super Utility guy...someone who can fill in for outfielders and infielders alike, thus clearing the bench of at least one extra player.

Maybe.  That makes more sense than signing him to be a Left Fielder.

I think (hope) that this was done because the Rangers have a big trade locked down already.  If so, there hasn't been word one about it.

On the face of it, this just doesn't make a lot of sense.  Texas has been quoted over and over again saying, "we can't go after a better defensive center fielder like Fowler or Jackson because money.  We can't spend even $8 million a year."  Well, that was bullshit.  They have been quoted over and over saying "we're going to platoon in Left Field.  That's why we keep signing platoon-friendly outfielders like Justin Ruggiano and Drew Stubbs."  That was a bunch of baloney, too.

I don't get it.

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Found by Wonderduck.  Embed probably doesn't work.  Let the video keep playing...the channel has other Beltre/Andrus videos.

BASERBALLER$ - Best Friends Adrian Beltre and Elvis Andrus

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