RANGERS LAND GONZALEZ GERMEN
The Texas Rangers acquired pitcher Gonzalez Germen from the New York Yankees for cash.
What does it give the Texas Rangers
Germen is a quality bullpen arm with some untapped upside, but he has had trouble sticking in the bigs. After going from the Mets to the Yankees, the 27-year old was then designated for assignment by the Yanks. Texas should have room in their 'pen for someone with Germen's arm.
What does it give the New York Yankees
The Yankees felt comfortable enough with their new-look bullpen to ship Germen out at this time. He would have had a role in long relief anyway, which will probably fall to the likes of {P Esmil Rogers}, {P Adam Warren}, {P Chase Whitley} and/or {P Chris Capuano} in 2015.
Fantasy impact
Germen remains a long shot to become a fantasy factor in 2015, regardless of what team's bullpen he'll be pitching in. This move should not affect the Rangers' back end, led by closer {P Neftali Feliz}.
