Cristian Guzman, a Texas Ranger

The second best Guzman in Texas Rangers history ... already

Considering all the trades the Texas Rangers have pulled off the last two weeks, you'd think they weren't already a first-place team.

The 60-win squad added another piece: 32-year-old infielder Cristian Guzman.

Guzman is kind of what the Rangers have needed all season: A utility infielder after the departure of Omar Vizquel in the off-season.

A career shortstop, the Nationals plugged him into second base this season while playing sparingly at short. Now, the Rangers have a good defensive and offensive candidate to spell Elvis Andrus at times and replace Ian Kinsler while he rehabs from a bad groin.

Guzman his hitting .282 this season with a .327 OBP.

He had rebuilt his career -- of all places -- in Washington. He hit .328 in 2007. In 2008, he hit 35 doubles. No power. Unable to regularly get on base. Certainly not a black hole in the line-up either.

No word on what the Rangers gave up. Yet.

With all the movement, I think the bar is raised. Getting the division isn't enough. They must win a playoff series. Bottomline.

**UPDATE**

Apparently, Frisco RoughRider Ryan Tatusko is going to the Nationals. If that's it, good job by GM Jon Daniels. Tatasuko is a minor league innings eater. Another 2007 draftee gone (18th round).