Texas Rangers 2018-2019 Offseason Thread

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I am ready for him to make a quick path up through the system.

 

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I am ready for him to make a quick path up through the system.

I thought he always had a shot to make it up here early.

This is the exact type of guy we need. We athletic great defense OFs who can hit.

 

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Here is the write up

 

[Kelleyman]

So if Beltre wants to come back and the price is right which is under the Qualifying offer its a go as far as JD is concerned

 

[Kelleyman]

Honestly I don't think the rangers are going slow as much as the others just went fast.

Looks like Evan G agrees with you

 

[Kelleyman]

Texas Rangers 2018-19 Offseason

Not a bad source of info at a glance. Notice the age of JPM vs Bubba and Tavares. Yes he needs to rise quickly. He is doing well against the leagues top prospects in the AZL

 

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New small blog

 

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Julio Pablo Martinez adjusting to life in US

Martinez, the Rangers' No. 2 prospectaccording to MLB Pipeline, said when he signed in April that he wanted to be in the Major Leagues in three years. The former star from the Cuban National Series is one year closer to fulfilling that dream.

"The goal has not changed since my first year," Martinez said. "I'm not one to go back on my word. Two more years. Next year, I am going to come better prepared and ready to take the next step and the next challenge in my career."

 

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I don't know if any of you guys saw something about this, but I didn't see it until just now. This is absolutely unreal and is about one of our own who could be pitching in our pen next season.


Meet the 2 Look-Alike Baseball Players With the Same Name Who Swear They Are Not Related

 

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2018-2019 Top 10 Free Agent Predictions and Analysis

Interesting read. They've got the Rangers in the mix for only one player: Kershaw.

 

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[Kelleyman]

Would not be surprised if he gets it. Looks like type of guy Fitting direction club is headed towards. Has Wash IF background too

 

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Rangers add Chavez, Clapp to managerial search

Clapp was a career Minor League player, although he played 23 games for the Cardinals in 2001. He has been working in the Minor Leagues since his playing career ended in 2006, both as a coach and a manager. He has spent the last two years managing Triple-A Memphis, leading the club to the Pacific Coast League title in 2017. He was the PCL Manager of the Year that season. He is currently working as manager of the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League, and they are based in the Rangers' complex.

 

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Rangers: Tony Barnette
The right-hander was in the midst of a strong season when a strained lat muscle ended his year in early July. Barnette, who pitched six seasons in Japan before making his big league debut with Texas in 2016, has been a solid contributor in the Rangers bullpen.