They’re set for three pivotal games in Houston this weekend — their final three games prior to Monday afternoon’s trade deadline. ESPN’s Buster Olney cites rival executives who’ve talked trade with Texas in reporting that the Rangers aren’t “in a position to take on money at the deadline.” Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News suggested a similar situation in a morning report on the Rangers’ desire to add to the bullpen. Miami also has former Rangers catching prospect Liam Hicks on the roster and at least loosely available. If the Rangers feel too crunched to make additions, they could look to trim some marginal payroll off the roster in other areas.