Rangers deal for Matt Riley

This afternoon, my beloved Texas Rangers struck a deal with the Baltimore Orioles, sending Ramon Nivar to the Orioles in exchange for LHP Matt Riley and C Keith McDonald. This deal has great potential for the Rangers. Riley is a quality left-handed pitcher and a welcomed addition to the big league staff and McDonald is a serviceable AAA-level catcher. In losing Nivar, the Rangers lose a player who was once the brightest bulb in the system. For the last two years, though, he seems to have hit his ceiling. Overall, a great deal for the Rangers.