The latest installment of #EvanHelpUs...With little chance of signing pending free agent Clayton Kershaw, why won't the Rangers spend money on a front-line pitcher like Dallas Keuchel? They traded for Hamels when they were in last place and made it to the playoffs that year.ME: When the Rangers traded for Cole Hamels in July of 2015, they believed he'd have a chance to have an impact on that season and the next couple.