Kyle Lohse and Rick Porcello could be two outside possibilities, though the Rangers are also considering giving their No. 5 starters job to one of two in-house candidates, Robbie Ross or Nick Tepesch. ...more
Texas people have suggested signing Lohse is unlikely, but one has to wonder whether the status of likely No. 5 Martin Perez, who was hit by a liner Sunday, could affect things. ...more
Adam LaRoche, one of the free agents hurt by a new rule tying a draft choice to the best free agents, thinks the rule should be modified. And he's right. ...more
Milwaukee is a World Series contender with one more top-flight starter. However, GM Doug Melvin said they want to look at all their young guys now (and don't want to give up the No. 17 pick, either).
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St. Louis will miss Chris Carpenter and Kyle Lohse (assuming he signs elsewhere), but don't for a second think they won't be a powerhouse yet again. ...more
