Vladimir Guerrero has signed on to become the DH for the Texas Rangers. The deal is for 1 year and worth $5 million. Despite having an injury filled year last season, Guerrero still hit .295 with 15 HR and 50 RBI in only 100 games. Not numbers that we used to see from Vlad in his prime, but still quite passable for a DH.
The Rangers got quite the deal here. Yes, it is no secret that Guerrero's body is breaking down and he is not the same all world talent that he used to be. Gone are the days when fans would gasp at the strength of Vlad's arm in right field and the mammoth upper deck home runs. But make no mistake, Guerrero still has the talent to excel in this league when healthy, especially in the launching pad that is The Ballpark at Arlington. As long as he can stay healthy, I expect him to have a very nice year in Texas. While Texas has done a great job with this signing, it's still tough to see anyone beating the Mariners in the AL West.
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