Texas Rangers: three free agents team should target

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 01: Texas Rangers General Manager Jon Daniels talks with the media following the announcement that the game between the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels has been postponed at Globe Life Park in Arlington on July 01, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. The game was postponed following an announcement made by the Los Angeles Angels that pitcher Tyler Skaggs had died. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

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Josh Donaldson, 3B, ATL

Since he will be 34 at the start of the 2020 season, Josh Donaldson will not be getting a lengthy deal. However, after his phenomenal 2019 season in Atlanta, he will most certainly get a lucrative contract.

The Texas Rangers might make a stab at Anthony Rendon, the best bat in free agency, but his market is going to be beyond competitive.

Donaldson is a more short-term option at the hot corner, which makes sense for the Rangers because of their minor league depth at third base. Both Josh Jung and Davis Wendzel have bright futures but are currently playing for their lower minor league teams.

In 155 games in 2019, the 33-year-old hit 37 home runs, drove in 94 runs and had a .900 OPS. He was an explosive cleanup hitter for the Braves. If Donaldson were to bat behind Elvis Andrus and Joey Gallo, his RBIs will increase.

The 2015 American League MVP returned to superstar status after his impressive 2019 campaign. A return to the American League could be realistic since the Rangers need to fill their huge hole at third base.

The Rangers have money to spend and need to bring in a superstar to Texas if they want to compete and win games.

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