Here's another edition of #EvanHelpUs.

ME: Given that the Rangers will be still in a growth stage in 2019, I think it makes the most sense for Guzman to get more opportunity at first base with Gallo remaining in left field. Defensively, it gives the Rangers above-average fielders at both spots. Offensively, they both still have work to do, but that's the luxury of a rebuilding team: It can afford to commit at-bats to guys who have work to do.

The wild card in this is Willie Calhoun, but I see Calhoun as more long-term DH than outfielder unless he makes significant steps as a fielder. The Rangers will try to move Shin-Soo Choo ahead of the trade deadline to create room for Calhoun.

If Guzman continues to struggle offensively, perhaps the Rangers could move Gallo back to first and give Calhoun, Scott Heineman a shot in left. While Calhoun and Robinson are left-handed hitters, Heineman, 25, is a right-handed batter who might help better balance out the offense. Heineman struck out 120 times in each of his last two seasons but has reduced his rate from a strikeout every 4.4 at-bats last year to one every 5.1 this season.

Like many clubs in the rebuilding phase: There are options, none of them, however, is guaranteed to succeed.

#EvanHelpUs Hey sir I was just waxing and waning. Do you think Hamels to Milw is possible? I know they are on his no trade list but he might be willing to waive that if team picks up next year’s option. We could then get Luis Ortiz. I know a pipe dream, but want him back. — David Smith (@zigster01) June 15, 2018

ME: The most likely way to get Cole Hamels to waive his no-trade protection is to guarantee that the team taking him on will pick up the $20 million option for 2019. Not sure if Milwaukee will be willing to make that investment. And not sure that it would Hamels' first choice. He could still wield the no-trade clause as leverage to kind of direct where he goes. He could threaten to veto a deal to a place he doesn't want to try to get the Rangers to move him to a more desirable location.

It might be a bluff. It might not. That is the dangerous game the Rangers would be playing in the final week before the deadline with some teams. Ultimately, to get another real chance at a World Series and to pick up an additional $14 million (right now there is a $6 million buyout if the option is not picked up), he'd have to say "yes,' to a deal. I don't know that he doesn't want to pitch in Milwaukee, but I think he'd have more desirable locations. The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, both clubs to which he could block a trade, come to mind.

Others that might be attractive and wouldn't Hamels' approval: Atlanta, Seattle, Washington and the Philadelphia Phillies.

As I've mentioned before, I'm terrible at trying to come up with comps for trades that bring the Rangers other minor league prospects. It would be nice to recoup Ortiz, but MLBpipeline.com has him as Milwaukee's second-best starting pitching prospect. I don't see the Rangers getting that kind of return for Hamels unless they chip in significant money. If you are looking for another Brewers' prospect with Rangers connections, maybe 21-year-old right Marcus Diplan, who was sent to Milwaukee in the Yovanni Gallardo trade might make be more realistic.

ME: Here's the tough part for me about recommending a restaurant in Boston: Really, all I want there is lobster, lobster rolls and more lobster. We're not talking about really difficult recipes, is what I'm saying, so with that in mind here are a few recommendations:

Legal Seafoods: I know it's a Boston-based chain. But for a baked-stuffed lobster chock full of buttery ritz cracker stuffing, shrimp and scallops, it can't be beat. As we are taking the family to Boston ahead of the Rangers' series this year, I intend to celebrate my wife's birthday there. Legal's crabcakes are also top-tier. You also can't go wrong at Jasper White's Summer Shak. I think their lobster roll might be better than the Legal version and they've got a whole roasted lobster in a bourbon, chervil and chives sauce that is a unique take on your generic whole lobster.

Neptune Oyster Bar: It's a tiny North End spot that seems to always be backed. Nonetheless, the wife and I shared both a hot lobster roll and a traditional cold lobster roll there one fine summer day (we went between lunch and dinner). We walked around the North End, Little Italy, the Freedom Trail to walk it all off, then dove in for some Italian pastries around the North End (Mike's I think is where we went).

The Friendly Toast: This Cambridge breakfast (and lunch spot) has great variety of not-your-usual pancakes, omelets and benedicts. And the name is great. You can't help but leave happy from a place called "The Friendly Toast."

OK, one more recommendation: In summer time, get out of Boston. Drive up to Maine. Go all the way to Bar Harbor if you have time (the National Park is gorgeous). Or at least to Kennebunkport. Eat lobster rolls at every shack along the way. Two that stand out: Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier (in Kittery Point) and The Clam Shack (Kennebunkport). A fellow by the name of Bush recommended the latter and he was not wrong.

When do we see Willie C? #evanhelpus — DR Steinman (@Steinlet) June 15, 2018

ME: Well, teams seem to have made the necessary adjustments against Ronald Guzman he homered in four consecutive starts in the second half of May. Since June 1, he's hitting .174 with a .544 OPS. If that doesn't kick up here and soon, the Rangers could consider moving Calhoun up to play some left field and move Joey Gallo to first. Gonna guess Guzman has until July 1 or maybe the All-Star break

As I mentioned earlier, I think they would prefer to keep Guzman at first and Joey Gallo in left. If so, the Rangers probably wouldn't call up Calhoun until they find a taker for Shin-Soo Choo or the trade deadline passes without a move and the Rangers can tell him they are moving in a different direction with playing time.

After a rough April, Calhoun has hit .303 since May 1. He's making the case for himself offensively. There are still questions about the defense. And there have been some occasions - like the game recently in which he was benched after not running hard to first - where the Rangers have felt they've needed to do so teaching.

Here's what I think I can say: I'm not sure how soon he will be called up, but I don't think it will be any later than August 1.

Is there a glut of good relief pitchers on the trade block or is there some other reason the Rangers bullpen isn't showing up on the articles listing likely trade targets? #EvanHelpUs — harmonicpies (@harmonicpies) June 15, 2018

ME: First, it's still pretty early in the trade market despite the deals done by Seattle and Washington. Second, the Rangers valuable bullpen pieces are not going to be the first place that teams look.

There is a first-year closer (Keone Kela) who doesn't have a long track record in the role, has had some injuries the last couple of years and had an effort-based demotion. Kela's been outstanding in the role and has multiple years of control, but he's not the top guy on the market. And, as such, he's probably going to be a fallback option for somebody.

There is a power lefty specialist (Jake Diekman) who came back from having his entire colon removed. Diekman has a whippy delivery across his body that, when in alignment, produces spectacular results, but when not, leads to a lot of walks. And he's a rental, a free agent at the end of the year.

Finally, there is a funky lefty (Alex Claudio) who seems to mystify people with how he retires hitters due to below average velocity. Claudio is versatile and durable, but come playoff time, teams tend to favor power. And I'm not sure the Rangers want to move him unless they get real value for him. He's not going to be arbitration eligible until the end of this season, so it is conceivable he could still be part of the recovery here.

Beyond that, there just isn't much value for a contender in what the Rangers have to offer. Kela, Diekman and Claudio could all be moved before the deadline with some degree of return, but I still think you are looking at the final week of July for real action on them.

ME: As mentioned earlier, Hamels could ask for his 2019 option to be picked up in order to accept a trade to a team on his no-trade list, so what's left in his contract could be anywhere between $18 million (if a team buys out the option) or $32 million (if it picks up the option). Lotta money for the Rangers to be picking up.

Here is my suggestion: Be willing to pick up as much of the contract as possible, even if that means having to pay a significant amount for Hamels to pitch elsewhere in 2019. With draft and international bonus pools regulated, the one place where teams can exploit the market for young talent is by being willing to pay more of the salary. Pay more of the salary; get a higher return. Pay less, get less. It's essentially buying a better level of prospect.

And I'd suggest the Rangers be willing to do that on any veteran they trade, be it Adrian Beltre (about $9 million left) or Shin-Soo Choo ($50 million). The more the Rangers are willing to pay, the more they will maximize those players value. They've already trimmed payroll from last year; this is a way to expedite the rebuilding process.

What is the difference between Cubs fans who seem to stick by their team no matter what and Rangers fans who see a few bad years coming and want to blow everything up? I’m not getting people’s disdain of JD. #EvanHelpUs — Mark Steelman (@KA_Blue_GU) June 15, 2018

ME: Oh, there are plenty of Cubs fans who weren't happy with ownership, the GM, the manager, the players and so forth. Same with any club. Sports elicits provocative opinions and without much worry about repercussions. Record's bad? Fire somebody. Hitters aren't hitting? Fire the coaches. It's not that simple.

But there is a vocal and passionate part of every fan base that just has to offer hot sports takes and that's usually something like: "This guy stinks;" "They are trash," "Fire somebody."

Here is what I keep coming back to: Jon Daniels and his staff (and, yes, Nolan Ryan was involved) helped build the Rangers into a powerhouse for nearly a decade. They made a ton of smart decisions in building the organization. They made some smart decisions in maintaining the team's ability to contend. They made some mistakes, too. I think given that I'm starting this cycle all over again, I'd want somebody who has proven he can do it and who knows what the real-world challenges in maintaining that level of success. Has he made mistakes? You bet. Do I think he's learned from them? Absolutely.

If it was my team to run, I'd like to think I'd be rational enough to say: I want the guy who has learned from his mistakes rather than just yelling out "bring me the head of another GM!"

But again, sports fandom is about hot takes and so that's just part of the landscape.

ME: To use business terminology, the idea is to always find and exploit the undervalued elements in a market. The idea: The high school pitching market is the neglected element right now and there is a talent pool to exploit.

Let me explain it this way: Go back to "Moneyball," and the shift of teams to an analytics-based approach to scouting. That led to more college picks, partly because those guys were more advanced, they were a bit more "predictable" and there was more data. Well, now front offices have become so flooded with that data-driven approach that high school pitching is being ignored, or at least so the theory goes.

The idea is to identify that undervalued market and mine it for a couple of years before everybody else adjusts. I will say this: The Chicago Cubs took a similar approach in their draft philosophy this year. They targeted high school talent because they thought it had become undervalued.