2014 Offseason Plans Thread Pt2

[jta4437]

I read that Darvish and Tanaka are workout partners.

Richard Justice: Yankees ready to go all-in for Masahiro Tanaka -- and they need to | yankees.com: News

 

[jta4437]

Richard Justice: Masahiro Tanaka may yield big returns on investment | MLB.com: News

Excerpt:
"That adjustment period is why plenty of people believe the Rangers have a huge advantage. Since Tanaka and Darvish are workout partners, Tanaka could have an immediate comfort level in Texas. Still, the Yankees remain the consensus favorites to land him because he's so critical to their off-season."

just beat me to it haha

 

[donaldson79]

I read that Darvish and Tanaka are workout partners.

Really. Then this is nothing but good news if it comes down to us being close in the end. Good info...thanks.

 

[TDs3nOut]

just beat me to it haha

LOL Should have posted the link initially. In any event, I definitely think it makes sense that having Darvish can only improve our chances of getting Tanaka.

 

[DT LUNA]

Richard Justice: Masahiro Tanaka may yield big returns on investment | MLB.com: News

Excerpt:
"That adjustment period is why plenty of people believe the Rangers have a huge advantage. Since Tanaka and Darvish are workout partners, Tanaka could have an immediate comfort level in Texas. Still, the Yankees remain the consensus favorites to land him because he's so critical to their off-season."

If we don't spend money on a DH then JD may make things interesting.

 

[TDs3nOut]

Also saw that we recently picked up an infielder by the name of Tanaka. Anyone know if he is related to the pitcher?

 

[jta4437]

Also saw that we recently picked up an infielder by the name of Tanaka. Anyone know if he is related to the pitcher?

He's not

 

[donaldson79]

Uehara & Tateyama were the Japanese pitchers we had, I think Uehara and Darvish didn't get along

It was indeed Uehara. I got my names mixed up.

Standing corrected here.

 

[TheRangerDude]

I'm sure I am in the minority here… but maybe not. If we got the funds, I prefer we go after a DH. I think we have plenty of depth at pitching. I agree that you can never have enough pitching though and who know how Harry will be this season. I just think we would probably benefit from having a good DH slightly more than adding another SP. That being said, last season and the way went for our starters really is the ultimate justification to go after a SP instead.

 

[gregrey972]

I'm sure I am in the minority here… but maybe not. If we got the funds, I prefer we go after a DH. I think we have plenty of depth at pitching. I agree that you can never have enough pitching though and who know how Harry will be this season. I just think we would probably benefit from having a good DH slightly more than adding another SP. That being said, last season and the way went for our starters really is the ultimate justification to go after a SP instead.

Is that fence comfy you are riding? haha

 

[kdm1218]

I'm sure I am in the minority here… but maybe not. If we got the funds, I prefer we go after a DH. I think we have plenty of depth at pitching. I agree that you can never have enough pitching though and who know how Harry will be this season. I just think we would probably benefit from having a good DH slightly more than adding another SP. That being said, last season and the way went for our starters really is the ultimate justification to go after a SP instead.

I'm with you. Not real interested in Tanaka for what he's likely to cost based on how he projects. On another note, interesting blog by Olney. LAA at 5 is generous... but I guess just going on offense I could see that. Still no pitching in Anaheim.

 

[scotsman1948]

If we don't spend money on a DH then JD may make things interesting.

someone hinted over the last few days about re-signing Baker and using him and Moreland as platoon DH's so if we did that then bring on Tanaka

 

[DT LUNA]

I'm sure I am in the minority here… but maybe not. If we got the funds, I prefer we go after a DH. I think we have plenty of depth at pitching. I agree that you can never have enough pitching though and who know how Harry will be this season. I just think we would probably benefit from having a good DH slightly more than adding another SP. That being said, last season and the way went for our starters really is the ultimate justification to go after a SP instead.

I too would like to see a DH. Also would like to see a SP b/c until Harry is on the mound and being Harry I don't think we can rely on what we have at the moment. That being said Harry may be fine and certainly hope so but really don't care if we get Tanaka unless the price is reasonable. However, do want another SP.

 

[romeo212000]

Something to consider when factoring the overall value to be placed on tanaka is he only costs money. He costs no prospects, draft picks, current contributing players, and the money we spend does not count against international money. Just something to consider.

 

[romeo212000]

someone hinted over the last few days about re-signing Baker and using him and Moreland as platoon DH's so if we did that then bring on Tanaka

If we can acquire baker again I'm on board with that.

 

[DT LUNA]

someone hinted over the last few days about re-signing Baker and using him and Moreland as platoon DH's so if we did that then bring on Tanaka

Scottie I believe Baker was signed by the Giants. You may want to confirm that.

 

[ESPN Refugee]

If we can acquire baker again I'm on board with that.

I thought he signed elsewhere? If not then I'd love to have him back as well and he'd be cheap as hell.

 

[RevSader]

Scottie I believe Baker was signed by the Giants. You may want to confirm that.

He is still a free agent.

 

[DT LUNA]

He is still a free agent.

Then I would like to see him back.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Jeff Baker has not signed with anyone according to a daily update of 2014 free agents by CBS Sports

Rev beat me to it