The Rangers options in right field position are David Murphy, Endy Chavez, Craig Gentry, and now Leonys Martin. Rangers' Murphy has been spot starting for the Rangers, since Nellie Cruz went on the 15 day disable list. Cruz will be out for three weeks. There has been some talk about getting Lance Berkman from the ST Louis Cardinals, to replace Cruz in right field. It would cost the Rangers $1.33 million for his services for the rest of the season.
Sources said, Berkman is not planning to leave the ST Louis Cardinals, nobody from the Cardinals organization has approached him about going to Texas. Berkman also, made it clear where ever he finishes up the 2011 season he, would want to stay for multiple years. He wants to stay some place for the rest of his career. He played for the Astros his entire career, until he went to the Yankees last year. He signed a one year contract with ST Louis this season. Berkman does not want to be bounced around from team to team for immediate service because of injuries. He wants to end his career with one team.
Prior to the rumors of him going to Texas, Berkman informed everyone that he felt that ST Louis would like to keep him and would extend his contract for multiple years. Berkman applied that he was not interested in going to play in Texas or anywhere else. He's happy in ST Louis.
Which Five Contenders Need Lance Berkman The Most:
1. Cleveland Indians
2. New York Yankees
3. Chicago Whitesox
4. San Francisco Giants
5. Texas Rangers
