Rangers Trading Deadline Megathread

[jta4437]

I'm looking at results, sorry he's not traditional, but he got results, I gladly match him up against most teams #3

In fact the Indians are the only team I see with a clear advantage when it comes to their 3rd best starter

 

[darrylgann]

Gallo optioned to AAA, according to Sullivan

 

[jta4437]

Gallo optioned to AAA, according to Sullivan

For the best, guess that means more OF for Profar...

 

[Tharvot]

I'm looking at results, sorry he's not traditional, but he got results, I gladly match him up against most teams #3

Not trying to bag on the guy because I do like him, I just think some ranger fans have a little too much love for the Colbra.

He's been solid, but has a career 4.62 era for the Rangers. Before getting hurt this year, he was at 3.21, so there was a good chance that he would have reverted to his mean as the season progressed. Lets call him what he is: a solid pitcher that should probably keep your team in most games.

Looking at other playoff teams' probable #3s:
Houston - Doug Fister
Toronto - JA Happ
Cleveland - Danny Salazar
Baltimore - Kevin Gausman
Boston - Rick Porcello

Given the choice, the only one of that group I might take Lewis over if I had my choice is Gausman, and even then they have similar stats and Gausman is younger and throws harder. If any of those are hurt currently, my mistake, I didn't bother to check their current health status.

 

[jaar01]

I take Lewis over either of those guys

I only mean if Colby has physical setbacks in his return from injury. Then I may be on the waiver wire at that point. Just saying there are options out there in that event.

 

[jta4437]

Not trying to bag on the guy because I do like him, I just think some ranger fans have a little too much love for the Colbra.

He's been solid, but has a career 4.62 era for the Rangers. Before getting hurt this year, he was at 3.21, so there was a good chance that he would have reverted to his mean as the season progressed. Lets call him what he is: a solid pitcher that should probably keep your team in most games.

Looking at other playoff teams' probable #3s:
Houston - Doug Fister (3.46 career ERA)
Toronto - JA Happ (4.02)
Cleveland - Danny Salazar (3.48)
Baltimore - Kevin Gausman (4.21)
Boston - Rick Porcello (4.30)
Detroit - Michael Fulmer - (2.50)

Given the choice, the only one of that group I might take Lewis over if I had my choice is Gausman, and even then they have similar stats and Gausman is younger and throws harder. If any of those are hurt currently, my mistake, I didn't bother to check their current health status.

I don't give a damn what his career ERA is, there are lots of factors that come into play there, namely health, we're talking about game 3 this year, not next year or last year, Gausman being younger has no relevance on this year, if you asked who I would rather have long term, yeah its Gausman, but if its game 3 ths year, whole nother story

I take him as he was before the injury over any of those guys except Salazar and maybe Fulmer

Expand the view, I included those guys' career ERAs as well

 

[jta4437]

I only mean if Colby has physical setbacks in his return from injury. Then I may be on the waiver wire at that point. Just saying there are options out there in that event.

Unfortunately I don't think Lewis is back before September, so it might force their hand before that

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

 

[jta4437]

Beltran, a switch hitter, has a .816 OPS as a LHB, and a 1.045 OPS as a RHB.... that's awesome

 

[saddles]

 

[DT LUNA]

Heard that earlier. Do we know who yet?

 

[DT LUNA]

Beltran, a switch hitter, has a .816 OPS as a LHB, and a 1.045 OPS as a RHB.... that's awesome

How sweet it is.

 

[jta4437]

Heard that earlier. Do we know who yet?

Won't be announced until the end of the minor league season is what I read earlier

 

[DT LUNA]

Won't be announced until the end of the minor league season is what I read earlier

Makes sense

 

[romeo212000]

I'm sorry @Tharvot , but Colby is exactly who you want as your #3 in the playoffs. If you can't see that you're missing the forest for the trees.

 

[Duane1952]

Not trying to bag on the guy because I do like him, I just think some ranger fans have a little too much love for the Colbra.

He's been solid, but has a career 4.62 era for the Rangers. Before getting hurt this year, he was at 3.21, so there was a good chance that he would have reverted to his mean as the season progressed. Lets call him what he is: a solid pitcher that should probably keep your team in most games.

Looking at other playoff teams' probable #3s:
Houston - Doug Fister
Toronto - JA Happ
Cleveland - Danny Salazar
Baltimore - Kevin Gausman
Boston - Rick Porcello

Given the choice, the only one of that group I might take Lewis over if I had my choice is Gausman, and even then they have similar stats and Gausman is younger and throws harder. If any of those are hurt currently, my mistake, I didn't bother to check their current health status.

Ill take Colby. He is stellar in the post season.

 

[jta4437]

LHPs
1-Choo (RF) ---- Once healthy
2-Desmond(CF)
3-Beltre(3B)
4-Beltran(DH)
5-Lucroy(C)
6-Odor(2B)
7-Rua(LF)
8-Moreland(1B)
9-Andrus (SS)

RHPs
1-Choo (RF) ---- Once healthy
2-Desmond(CF)
3-Mazara(LF)
4-Beltre(3B)
5-Beltran(DH)
6-Lucroy(C)
7-Odor(2B)
8-Moreland(1B)
9-Andrus (SS)

I'd platoon Rua & Mazara, and let Profar get everyday ABs in AAA, with Beltran on board, there's no everyday spot for him, yes this is contingent on Choo's health, so its still a crapshoot

With the everything else going on, I could tolerate Profar and Beltran alternating in LF til Choo was healthy

 

[Nightcrawler]

Beltran, a switch hitter, has a .816 OPS as a LHB, and a 1.045 OPS as a RHB.... that's awesome

Another way to look at the Beltran acquisition...... JD picked him up to replace Fielders sorry ass and........ Insurance for Choo because he can't stay healthy.