Free-agent infielder Matt Carpenter agreed to a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers on Friday, according to a source. Carpenter had offers for a major league deal from at least one other team, but he decided to bet on himself for a chance to play at home. Carpenter lives in Fort Worth, Texas, and will try to revitalize his career with the Rangers. The 36-year-old is a three-time All-Star, but he dropped off a cliff offensively with the St. Louis Cardinals in recent seasons. In 130 games in ...