Rangers Hesitate on Montgomery's $170M Price Tag, Red Sox Out of Race

As Spring Training progresses, the Texas Rangers weigh the high cost of re-signing World Series pitcher Jordan Montgomery, while the Boston Red Sox reportedly exit the competition.

• The Texas Rangers are considering re-signing Jordan Montgomery but are deterred by his asking price of over $170 million.
• Boston Red Sox fans express disappointment as the team is reportedly no longer in contention to sign Montgomery.
• Montgomery, a key player in the Texas Rangers' World Series victory, is sought after by multiple teams, including the Phillies, Yankees, and Giants.
• The Rangers face a potential midsummer rotation crisis with injuries to aces Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom, increasing the urgency to secure Montgomery.
• Despite the high stakes, the Rangers play a waiting game, hoping Montgomery's price will drop as Spring Training continues.

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