The Texas Rangers have spent much of the past year trying to figure out who should play second base , an exercise that has produced plenty of candidates but precious few convincing answers.

With another offseason underway – one that’s coming off the heels of more disappointing baseball in Arlington – it’s worth considering whether the solution might be somebody the organization has already expressed some interest in acquiring.

Luis Arraez is entering free agency , and the three-time batting champion presents an opportunity for Texas to address one of its most frustrating problems while adding a dependable hitter to an offense that needs considerable improvement.

The Rangers have been linked to Arraez before. They were mentioned as potential suitors last offseason before San Francisco signed him, and their interest resurfaced ahead of the August trade deadline, when the Giants eventually sent him to Philadelphia.

Texas Needs an Answer at Second Base

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez.…