Rangers Reportedly Nearing Deal With Vladimir Guerrero
Washed up? Damn near decrepit? The Texas Rangers don't think so. Looking to add some depth, or possibly a full-time DH, a source close to Vladimir Guerrero says the 34-year-old is nearing a one-year deal with the Rangers, according to Jim Bowden of FoxSports.com. ESPN Deportes' Enrique Rojas reports the deal is valued at $7 million.
After spending the last six seasons in Los Angeles/Anaheim, the Angles have showed little interest in bringing the aging slugger back. Currently, the Rangers are ripe with young and talented outfielders in David Murphy, Josh Hamilton, Nelson Cruz and Julio Borbon. Therefore it begs the question as to what role Guerrero would play, and what role the free-swinger might be asking to play before agreeing to terms.
A lifetime .321 hitter, Guerrero appeared in only 100 games last season, batted .295 and had an OPS of .794, all career lows since he became a full-time player.
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