Some interesting reporting from USA Today...um, today. The Rangers, desperate for offense at the trading deadline, called us about Justin Upton:
Not exactly stunned we turned that down.The Rangers, trying to solve that power void, tried to pull off a blockbuster deal for Atlanta Braves outfielder Justin Upton before the July 31 trade deadline. The Rangers offered starter Matt Garza, All-Star closer Joe Nathan and outfielder David Murphy, but they were rejected, two high-ranking club officials told USA TODAY Sports.
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