Texas Rangers 2018-2019 Offseason Thread

[scotsman1948]

Which 15 prospects do you want to add to the 40 man?

Sorry at work so I can't come with 15 but the 2 we got from Pittsburgh, Scott Heineman, there are another 7 or 8 pitchers, several other position players that are all rule 5 eligible. Some are probably safe because they are coming off of injuries

 

[saddles]

Never really have understood why people choose to die on the Ryan Rua hill.

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[saddles]

Sorry at work so I can't come with 15 but the 2 we got from Pittsburgh, Scott Heineman, there are another 7 or 8 pitchers, several other position players that are all rule 5 eligible. Some are probably safe because they are coming off of injuries

Many are Rule 5 eligible, but not Rule 5 ready or worthy.

 

[Kelleyman]

I get the distinct feeling we will add another multi year pitcher and another one year SP plus a CF.

With us being so left handed this might be a factor on holding on to Rua, DDJ and Drew.

Regardless of the stats or the fairness of opportunity,IMO DDJ is a valuable bench asset with his speed if we are fortunate to be in the playoffs at some point Maybe there is value for someone else But a long shot to start.

Rua and Drew both have pop in their batbut it sure looks like we are developing Tocci. Maybe they can also be trade additions.

Going to have to trade from our surplus

 

[saddles]

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[DT LUNA]

I get the distinct feeling we will add another multi year pitcher and another one year SP plus a CF.

With us being so left handed this might be a factor on holding on to Rua, DDJ and Drew.

Regardless of the stats or the fairness of opportunity,IMO DDJ is a valuable bench asset with his speed if we are fortunate to be in the playoffs at some point Maybe there is value for someone else But a long shot to start.

Rua and Drew both have pop in their batbut it sure looks like we are developing Tocci. Maybe they can also be trade additions.

Going to have to trade from our surplus

Will not be a popular suggestion but trading Odor or Gallo would help balancing the L vs R hitters and possibly solve part of the rotation.

 

[saddles]

I get the distinct feeling we will add another multi year pitcher and another one year SP plus a CF.

With us being so left handed this might be a factor on holding on to Rua, DDJ and Drew.

Regardless of the stats or the fairness of opportunity,IMO DDJ is a valuable bench asset with his speed if we are fortunate to be in the playoffs at some point Maybe there is value for someone else But a long shot to start.

Rua and Drew both have pop in their batbut it sure looks like we are developing Tocci. Maybe they can also be trade additions.


Going to have to trade from our surplus

I wonder how much the new manager will get to decide on guys like that.

 

[DT LUNA]

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Nice post. Opened a few windows.

 

[DT LUNA]

I wonder how much the new manager will get to decide on guys like that.

Sounds like Rua and Drew won't be in the mix. DDJ is still being evaluated.
Surprised if Perez is retained. Young and healthy yes but time has not been good to him as it should. Hope he moves on.

 

[saddles]

Will not be a popular suggestion but trading Odor or Gallo would help balancing the L vs R hitters and possibly solve part of the rotation.

Trading Odor would be the preferable way to go to me.

 

[saddles]

Who will the Rangers target in free agency?
They will consider every potential free-agent pitcher out there, whether it is a starter or a reliever. Beyond that, there are Adam Jonesand A.J. Pollock, two right-handed hitting center fielders who could help balance out the Rangers' lineup. The caveat is they are both not elite defensive players.

What is the payroll going to be like?
The Rangers' payroll was approximately $133 million on Opening Day this season. It's unlikely to go much higher than that. That's one reason the Rangers need to hear from Beltre and why they may not be willing to pick up Perez's option.

 

[DT LUNA]

Trading Odor would be the preferable way to go to me.

yes me too

 

[saddles]

Who needs to be added to the 40-man and protected from the Rule 5 Draft?
From the Rangers' Top 30, as determined by MLB Pipeline, outfielder Scott Heineman and pitcher Taylor Hearn.

Pitchers Wei-Chieh Huang (who was acquired from the D-backs for Jake Diekman), Reed Garrett (who was in big league camp last spring), Brady Fiegl, Wes Benjamin, Edgar Arredondo, Emerson Martinez, Mike Matuella and Jake Lemoine are also eligible. However, Heineman and Hearn are the only locks on that list.

 

[saddles]

Who is eligible for arbitration and who are the non-tender candidates?
Nomar Mazara, Profar, Alex Claudio and Delino DeShields. Matt Bush, Eddie Butlerand Ryan Rua could be eligible under the Super Two category, depending on where the cutoff is on two-plus years of service time.

Mazara and Profar will be offered contracts. Claudio, Butler and Bush had rough seasons but again, the Rangers aren't in a position to discard pitching. It is time -- past time -- for Rua to get a chance to play elsewhere.

What about DeShields?
DeShields had an excellent defensive season, but was disappointing on the offensive side. He may still have a future with the Rangers, but here is what Daniels said about him on Tuesday: "Delino does some things really well ... hasn't done them consistently at this level yet. Talented guy … skillset we don't have exactly. He'll be in competition for a spot next spring."

 

[Kelleyman]

Summary.
1. Mgr by end of WS
2. Robbie option will be picked up Perez on the bubble. Matt M and Fister No
3 Rua is no shoe in and might not get tendered
4. Some rule 5 analysis and a Cheech mention

 

[Kelleyman]

Rangers 2018-2019 offseason FAQs

Oops a double post. I think TR generally has the inside scoop

 

[Kelleyman]

Who needs to be added to the 40-man and protected from the Rule 5 Draft?
From the Rangers' Top 30, as determined by MLB Pipeline, outfielder Scott Heineman and pitcher Taylor Hearn.

Pitchers Wei-Chieh Huang (who was acquired from the D-backs for Jake Diekman), Reed Garrett (who was in big league camp last spring), Brady Fiegl, Wes Benjamin, Edgar Arredondo, Emerson Martinez, Mike Matuella and Jake Lemoine are also eligible. However, Heineman and Hearn are the only locks on that list.

They are going to add Huang.

 

[Kelleyman]

Also I did listen to all the JD interview. Good listen if you get a chance

 

[DT LUNA]

They are going to add Huang.

Good scouting report on Haung.

 

[Kelleyman]

Sounds like Rua and Drew won't be in the mix. DDJ is still being evaluated.
Surprised if Perez is retained. Young and healthy yes but time has not been good to him as it should. Hope he moves on.

I don’t mind if we renegotiate with a team option
7.5 is too much but we need a guy who can eat innings