Things to consider: Trading C.J. Wilson right now

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There's a situation arising in the Texas Rangers organization and it feels like it's between a rock and a hard place.

C.J. Wilson wants to be a starter. Not necessarily because he's deserved it, or that it's the best place for him, or that his repertoire fits the necessities for being a starter.

It's because he thinks he can do it. Or he knows he can do it. Either way, Wilson seems determined.

What separates Wilson from just about every other athlete in professional sports is that he's not only slightly cocky (especially for a relief pitcher) and altogether mouthy about just about everything.

All of this and Spring Training started yesterday.

Right now, Wilson is slated out of the starting rotation behind Tommy Hunter, Brandon McCarthy and Colby Lewis.

Now, Wilson probably deserves some kind of look at starting because he has good stuff -- electric, often -- he was brought up with the starting mindset and, as cocky as he is, he has the moxy to go out there and get outs.

But what if he doesn't make the starting rotation? What if Lewis, Hunter and McCarthy hold serve and Wilson and Neftali Feliz will go to the bullpen.

As a fan, that's a good thing. But Wilson will be upset. He says that team president Nolan Ryan is behind him toward becoming a starter. He sounds entitled.

If this is the case, Wilson will talk. Maybe not in the media, but maybe in the room. Will it distract him? Will it affect his play or the way he goes out there and pitches?

Wilson's value could go higher, but even if he pitches well, it might not. It's up to Ryan and GM Jon Daniels to gauge how Wilson's act is going and if they decide it's bad news, they might need to make a move.

Honestly, he isn't going anywhere. But it's something to consider. Zing!