Six second-half predictions for Texas Rangers, including what will happen with Gallo, Jung, Leiter

Joey Gallo, a two-time All-Star outfielder, doesn't want to be traded and doesn't want a fortune in a potential contract extension.

Joey Gallo is the Rangers’ best player, and this rebuilding team should not trade its best player. (The Associated Press/Jeff Chiu).

The first of the Texas Rangers’ final 72 games of the season is scheduled for Friday night in Buffalo, N.Y., the second home just this season for the Toronto Blue Jays.

The game is the first on 10-game road trip following th…