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Good morning.
Jeff Wilson takes a look at the issues facing MLB as the owners and players work to get a new CBA signed and how they may affect the Rangers.
If a lockout doesn't interrupt the Winter Meetings, T.R. Sullivan offers a guide on what the Rangers could be looking for when they venture to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington, D.C. for baseball's annual bazaar.
It's 29 teams versus Chicago as David Schoenfield looks at how the field can beat the favored Cubs in 2017 with the Rangers already having a leg up when it comes to the top of their rotation.
A Howie Kendrick comp is placed on Andy Ibanez as Jim Callis names him the "Next Big Leaguer" for the Rangers from their AFL contingent.
Finally, Tepid's interview with Nomar Mazara here on LSB is heavily cited among the DMN's 10 things to know about The Big Chill.
Have a great day.