MLB Free Agency: Best Options for Dexter Fowler

By Matt Meffe | Nov 28, 2016

Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

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Texas Rangers

This season, the Cubs weren’t the only team that was widely considered for the World Series. The Rangers went into the season with high expectations, coming off their successful 2015 campaign which saw the team overcome the Astros to clinch the AL West. While the Rangers did face stiff competition from Houston and Seattle, Texas clinched the playoffs with the best record in the American League.

In the playoffs, the Rangers were blanked by the Blue Jays as they were swept in the ALDS. With Ian Desmond, the Rangers’ starting center fielder in 2016, set to depart, this may be an opportunity for the Rangers to make a move for Dexter Fowler.

Fowler brings speed to an already speedy lineup. Unlike Desmond, Fowler is a natural outfielder, which eliminates some of the issues the Rangers had this season with Desmond. Desmond going to another team could allow him to transition back to his original position at shortstop. Fowler going to the Rangers adds a veteran to a team filled with a combination of veterans and up-and-coming stars. Considering Shin-Soo Choo‘s injury history, adding Fowler could definitely provide an improvement in center, with Delino DeShields Jr. and Nomar Mazara manning the corners.

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