The Texas Rangers made their first major offseason move when they traded three minor leaguers to the Milwaukee Brewers for right-handed starter Yovani Gallardo on Monday. The Rangers gave up right-handed pitchers Corey Knebel, Marcos Diplan and shortstop Luis Sardinas. Gallardo, 28, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, went 8-11 with a 3.51 ERA for the Brewers last season. He's seen as a durable pitcher, having made at least 30 starts the past six seasons and pitching more than 180 innings in six of his eight big league seasons. The Rangers were seeking upgrades in the middle of their starting rotation this winter behind ace Yu Darvish and No. 2 starter Derek Holland. In Gallardo, the Rangers pick up a veteran pitcher who becomes the No. 3 starter and has a chance to sign a long-term contract if he has a successful season. Read more http://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story...ngers-trade-milwaukee-brewers-yovani-gallardo
