PLAYING TIME: Garza traded; Braun suspended

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Rangers | Matt Garza trade official
The Texas Rangers officially acquired SP Matt Garza from the Chicago Cubs Monday, July 22, in exchange for 3B Mike Olt and P C.J. Edwards. The deal is pending the completion of physicals.  Source: CBSSports.com - Jon Heyman
 
BHQ take: Garza heads to the AL, and to Rangers Ballpark, which will mean his ERA will likely climb closer to his current xERA (3.77). Garza's FB rate has been up a bit this year compared to recent seasons, which merits watching. All that said, his BPV is just about where it was prior to his 2012 injury, he should...

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