The Texas Rangers are heading into this offseason’s general managers’ meetings with a clear intent: they want to explore a trade for shortstop Corey Seager. Seriously. But this isn’t some easy-peasy transaction. Seager gained full no-trade protection at the end of last season, which means he holds all the power in any potential deal.
Seager Holds All The Cards
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Rangers are definitely looking into moving Seager. But “pulling off such a deal will be quite tricky,” as one person briefed on their intentions put it. And yeah, it is tricky. Seager earned that full no-trade protection after hitting 10 years of service time, including five consecutive with the same club. Think about that: he can effectively control the entire process. If he doesn’t like the destination, the deal is dead. On top of Seager’s personal power, every team is looking at financial uncertainties right now with a potential lockout looming. That’s a huge cloud hanging over any major transactions across the league.
Vegas Is Where It All Goes Down
So, where are all these high-stakes discussions going to happen? The general managers’ meetings are set for Las Vegas’ Aria Resort and Casino. They kick off on Tuesday and run through Thursday. This is where the league’s front offices gather, and if the Rangers are serious about moving Seager, this is the window to start those conversations.
It’s going to be wild watching to see what, if anything, comes out of these meetings. The Rangers have a tough road ahead trying to move a star player who essentially has veto power over his own trade. We’ll be keeping an eye out for any updates as the week unfolds from Vegas!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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