Why did the Texas Rangers feel compelled to trade Joey Gallo? Money, of course.

The New York Yankees landed the two-time All-Star after the Rangers determined they would make no headway on a contract extension.

The Rangers couldn’t find common ground with agent Scott Boras on a Joey Gallo contract extension, so he’s now with the New York Yankees (The Associated Press/David Zalubowski).

In the end, as is the case with pretty much everything these days with the Texas Rangers, it came down to money.

If the Rangers and agent Scott Boras couldn’t come to an agreement…