Series Thread: Rangers Host The Twins August 31-Sept. 2

[True Rangers Fan]

Massive holes wouldn't make a while lot of difference next year.

Still need 5 in the rotation

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I go away for a few minutes and they cough up 8?!?

 

[Duane1952]

He may only get offered a MILB contract

I wouldn't even do that. Just move on. He hasn't pitched well in several seasons now.

 

[DT LUNA]

I go away for a few minutes and they cough up 8?!?

Didn't know Crawler could be shamed but this Ranger pitching has him under a rock.

 

[Kelleyman]

 

[Kelleyman]

I wouldn't even do that. Just move on. He hasn't pitched well in several seasons now.

Don't think it will be Rangers who offer the minor league contract. But there is always someone who will roll the dice. Cost is about nothing

 

[saddles]

Still need 5 in the rotation

Yep, with or without Minor they will find a pitcher somewhere.

There will be 30 free agent starting pitchers available in the offseason. There are another 15 who could become one if their option isn't used. We can get a pitcher somewhere.

 

[saddles]

Evan said Sampson might be up.

 

[Kelleyman]

Evan said Sampson might be up.

They have one roster spot so wonder who gets it. Guess they could and one guy to 60 day DL

 

[saddles]

Ha at least there was a market

 

[saddles]

They have one roster spot so wonder who gets it. Guess they could and one guy to 60 day DL

They could release a couple of guys who pitched tonight.

 

[Kelleyman]

They could release a couple of guys who pitched tonight.

Or trade Minor? Ha

 

[saddles]

Or trade Minor? Ha

Ha ha. Idon't think that is going to happen.

 

[Kelleyman]

Ha ha. Idon't think that is going to happen.

He might be worth more in the offseason anyways but yeah probably not

But who they decide to add will be interesting

 

[saddles]

If anyone is looking for a reason to hate the Dodgers more they just acquired David Freese.

 

[Bmurph]

How bad can Moore be? Bet ya can ask Duane and he can tell you.

He is hot fucking garbage.......should have been gone in May!

 

[scotsman1948]

Terrible. Sure hope he is no where near the Rangers next year.

knowing the Rangers and how they love to give away big bucks to trash pitchers they probably pick up his $10M option and Fister's $4.5M for next year

 

[saddles]

I wonder if Colon or Gallardo will be back next season?

I also wonder if they will consider starting next season with a starter from our organization who hasn't pitched above AA?

I guess the answer to those questions will determine which, if any, free agent pitchers they will pursue in a couple of months.

 

[Kelleyman]

I wonder if Colon or Gallardo will be back next season?

I also wonder if they will consider starting next season with a starter from our organization who hasn't pitched above AA?

I guess the answer to those questions will determine which, if any, free agent pitchers they will pursue in a couple of months.

What about Hearn? I think Gallardo has a better shot than Colon. Your AAA Sampson? I do hope they release Moore so we can see what we have via AAA.

So likely no Perez, no Fister, no Colon.
Here are a few. Not a ranking though and some are AAA

1. Minor
2. Jurardo
3.FA like Gallardo maybe better if we get option year
4. Volquez
5. Hearn
6. Butler
7 Drew H
8. Mendez unless released

Maybe we stash another pitcher like Tillman or Richard hopefully better.

I do like the idea of a good one year arm we can flip at the deadline. Who am I missing?

 

[saddles]

What about Hearn? I think Gallardo has a better shot than Colon. Your AAA Sampson? I do hope they release Moore so we can see what we have via AAA.

So likely no Perez, no Fister, no Colon.
Here are a few. Not a ranking though and some are AAA

1. Minor
2. Jurardo
3.FA like Gallardo maybe better if we get option year
4. Volquez
5. Hearn
6. Butler
7 Drew H
8. Mendez unless released

Maybe we stash another pitcher like Tillman or Richard hopefully better.

I do like the idea of a good one year arm we can flip at the deadline. Who am I missing?

I don't think they would consider Hearn because he hasn't exactly set it on fire in AA. Pena and Benjamin have both done better at that level. Sampson and Rowley would probably he considered.

Butler's days of starting may be over.

I put Hutchinson in the same boat as Moore. It is the "let's cut bait" boat.

Volquez and Chi Chi are possibilities.

I am not certain that Fister is gone.

Minor
Jurado
Mendez
Sampson
Rowley
Volquez
Chi Chi?
Fister?
Gallardo?
Colon?
Pena?
Benjamin?

One free agent who should be considered a strong possibility is our ole buddy Derek Holland. After all, my postscript was right. I just used it a year too early. Derek loves the area and he looks to have finally made the transition from trying to be the pitcher he used to be to being the pitcher he can be. When we get back into contention Derek could be our new Colby Lewis.