A trade and a signing the Rangers should consider

The Texas Rangers just won their first-ever World Series. Now, they want to keep their team strong for next year. They're ranked fifth in spending money on players, but they still need to make some changes.

The Rangers want to make two big moves this winter:

Trade: Get Shane Bieber from the Guardians

The Rangers need good starting pitchers. They should talk to the Cleveland Guardians about Shane Bieber. The Guardians might trade Bieber because they have many young pitchers and want to win more games in 2024.

The Rangers can offer Nathaniel Lowe and Jon Gray to get Bieber. Bieber is a great pitcher, and he's won a top award. But he'll want more money soon. Still, giving up Lowe and Gray might be worth it to get Bieber.

Sign: Get C.J. Cron for first base

The Rangers traded Nathaniel Lowe. Now, they need a new first baseman. C.J. Cron could be a good choice. He didn't play many games last year because of injuries. But before that, he played well for many years.

From 2018 to 2022, Cron hit many home runs and helped his teams score a lot. He might be cheaper now because of his injuries. If he plays like before, he'll be a great addition to the Rangers.

Spotrac says Cron might get a two-year deal for $17 million.