Episode 1228: Brice Paterik discusses the Rangers trading for slugger Jake Burger, why he fits perfectly, and what it means for Nathaniel Lowe's future in Texas. He also discusses the prospects given up and why the Rangers seem likely to keep spending big this winter after re-signing Nathan Eovaldi.

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