Suggested Roster Move
One month into the season the Rangers are sitting one game below .500. Are there any roster moves you think the Rangers should make? There is one I suggest: release Eddie Guardado and replace him with Beau Vaughan.
Eddie's appearance today against the A's encapsulated his entire season. He faced one batter, threw four pitches, and walked in a run. Earlier this spring I wrote that Eddie's success last year was done mainly with smoke and mirrors, and this year even those have left him. As popular as Eddie is. As good of a guy as he may be, it is time for Eddie to go.
In his place the Rangers should call up Beau Vaughan from Oklahoma City. So far this season Vaughan has been terrific, allowing no runs in 12.1 innings of work, while striking out 13 and walking only 5. He is a big (6'4", 230 pound) reliever, who could develop into the right-handed setup man the Rangers need. And his performance is not just a one-year wonder. Last year he had a 2.33 ERA while splitting time between AA Portland (where he was an All-star) and AAA Pawtucket. He also logged 69 strikeouts in 58 innings. While at 27 he is a little seasoned to be a big league rookie, he has done everything that a minor league reliever should do to earn a shot at the show.
He is a reliever who is ready for his chance, and the Rangers are a team that needs more quality relievers. It is time for Beau Vaughan to become a Ranger.
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