Getting to know Joaquin Arias
Joaquin Arias, the infielder obtained from Texas for Jeff Francoeur, is the answer to something of a three-part trivia question.
First, from what organization was Arias obtained by the Rangers? The Yankees.
What deal was Arias involved in? Traded by the Yanks to the the Rangers in the package for Alex Rodriguez.
What other player could the Rangers have selected from the Yankees instead of Arias? Robinson Cano.
Arias, 25, has played in 91 big league games. He is hitting .286 with no home runs and 19 runs batted in.

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