The main focus for Jon Daniels and the Rangers at this year's deadline is still pitching, but that doesn't mean it's the only one.
Exploring all options, Texas sent some of their own eyes to San Diego to watch Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jay Bruce on Friday night.
Bruce is hitting .268 with 25 home runs and 80 runs batted in this season.
I'm told Rangers had source at Reds Padres last night to see Bruce. But again, pitching is primary focus. https://t.co/4RatLIw78P
— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) July 30, 2016
To clarify again: Zero has changed in Rangers' trade quest: Looking for pitching; examining all possible improvements. Out of ways to say it
— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) July 30, 2016
In addition to names such as Chris Archer and Chris Sale, Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy has also started swirling around the Rangers' trade rumor mill.