Oh, yeah, I do links on Fridays...

T.R. Sullivan writes that, although the Rangers left Nashville having consummated no big deals, they have several irons in the fire and appear primed to make a big splash shortly...

Evan Grant thinks the Rangers could end up with Josh Hamilton, Zack Greinke, and Justin Upton, particularly if they clear $6 million in salary by sending Michael Young to Philadelphia...

Jeff Wilson has a story about the Rangers hoping the groundwork they've laid this week pays off with moves later this month.

Gil Lebreton has a column saying there's still time for the Rangers to accomplish their goals this winter...

Anthony Castrovince says that Josh Hamilton is stuck in a "holding pattern" while Seattle and Texas try to figure out what they want to do...

Richard Durrett says the Rangers aren't going to rush a blockbuster. No, baby, they're going to take it slow, put on some Marvin Gaye, pour some wine, and let nature take its course...

Gerry Fraley writes that, even after signing the likes of Evan Meek and Randy Wells to minor league deals, Jon Daniels still wants to upgrade the bullpen.

Fraley also laments the departure of the star of his winter league dispatches, Wilfredo Boscan, who was sent to San Diego in exchange for Cory Burns. Boscan had some buzz a few years ago, when he was putting up great numbers in the lower minors at a very young age, but he's got limited stuff, and really, San Diego is the type of place where he could find some success, so this deal makes sense for both sides, I think.