2014 Offseason Plans Thread

[ESPN Refugee]

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus on trade of Ian Kinsler: ?It was kind of a shock? | Dallas Morning News

 

[Justinkm83]

Did I read Beltran is the Yankees priority? I don't want to go back....

Yes. MLBtraderumors

 

[ESPN Refugee]

David Murphy: Loss of Hamilton, Young, Napoli added pressure to final Texas Rangers season | Dallas Morning News

 

[donaldson79]

It's early so it's hard to tell right now. But next year I expect him to be a role player maybe a star in the future

If starting at 2nd base is a role so be it. I don't view it this way at all.

He was ranked the # 1 prospect in baseball for almost 2 years, he's 20 and is a natural SS with some decent pop. His role is star IMO or if you're correct, trade him right now why his value is inflated.

 

[darrylgann]

Did I read Beltran is the Yankees priority? I don't want to go back....

And the Yankees are his. Here Beltran Currently Yankees' Top Priority: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

 

[Justinkm83]

Well maybe a choo+ willingham or Michael morse would be nice

If those are the options you might as well keep Moreland to be the DH

 

[donaldson79]

Dave Schoenfield:
Choo isn't without power -- 16 home runs with Cleveland in 2012, 21 with Cincinnati -- and would bring an impact bat to the top of the Texas order. Rangers leadoff hitters (primarily Kinsler) were OK in 2013, ranking fourth in the AL in OBP and sixth in OPS, but were just 11th in runs scored. Some of that was because the No. 2 hitters (primarily Andrus) were among the league's worst, ranking 12th in OBP and 14th in slugging percentage. Studies have shown that the No. 2 position in the lineup is actually the spot where you should put your best hitter. Andrus' lack of power makes him a poor choice to bat second.

Very good info....thanks for allowing me to ponder on other options.

 

[Hambombs]

If starting at 2nd base is a role so be it. I don't view it this way at all.

He was ranked the # 1 prospect in baseball for almost 2 years, he's 20 and is a natural SS with some decent pop. His role is star IMO or if you're correct, trade him right now why his value is inflated.

I'm looking at 2015 maybe 16 as him growing into a star

 

[lainey12]

the same was said about all young stars getting started in this game.
What is it about my opinion of Profar that you find so disturbing? Why do you think last season defines what Profar will be?

elite defensively, hits for decent/high average, hopefully a 13-18 HR guy type power

I don't what the projections are for his stealing ability, someone else could comment on those scouting reports

 

[romeo212000]

Well maybe a choo+ willingham or Michael morse would be nice

No. No to both of those guys. Napoli and choo may be a good option with Napoli as the primary dh. He'd offer Beltre some protection and can give fielder days off in the field.

LF Choo
SS Andrus
1b Fielder
3b Beltre
DH Napoli
RF Rios
C Soto
2b Profar
CF Martin


Yep, that would do nicely.

 

[Hambombs]

elite defensively, hits for decent/high average, hopefully a 13-18 HR guy type power

I don't what the projections are for his stealing ability, someone else could comment on those scouting reports

As I said during the season he could be a Ben Zobrist type production not 20 homers thouyh

 

[Justinkm83]

elite defensively, hits for decent/high average, hopefully a 13-18 HR guy type power

I don't what the projections are for his stealing ability, someone else could comment on those scouting reports

I don't need to read a scouting report. Profar did not show any ability to be a threat on the bases. He doesn't have great speed.

 

[lainey12]

And the Yankees are his. Here Beltran Currently Yankees' Top Priority: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

Can you feel the backlash from that ridiculous "We want 300 million"

Thanks darryl

 

[Hambombs]

No. No to both of those guys. Napoli and choo may be a good option with Napoli as the primary dh. He'd offer Beltre some protection and can give fielder days off in the field.

LF Choo
SS Andrus
1b Fielder
3b Beltre
DH Napoli
RF Rios
C Soto
2b Profar
CF Martin


Yep, that would do nicely.

Shit I forgot about naps!! Lets sign him! And choo'

 

[romeo212000]

As I said during the season he could be a Ben Zobrist type production not 20 homers thouyh

I don't think 15-20 homers a year is out of the question for profar.

 

[Justinkm83]

On MLB Network they're reporting that the Yankees have made their final offer to Cano. They said it's significant, and it has an expiration date.

 

[DT LUNA]

If starting at 2nd base is a role so be it. I don't view it this way at all.

He was ranked the # 1 prospect in baseball for almost 2 years, he's 20 and is a natural SS with some decent pop. His role is star IMO or if you're correct, trade him right now why his value is inflated.

I have high hopes for Profar but he's not a star till he is. A little way to go yet.

 

[PDay8810]

I have high hopes for Profar but he's not a star till he is. A little way to go yet.

That's true....which was why I said I expect. Maybe it's an outlandish statement, maybe not.
Lainey says elite defensively, hits for decent/high average, hopefully a 13-18 HR guy type power.
I'm thinking elite defense, 300 plus average with 18-23 dingers...at 21, that's a star to me.

should be fun

 

[Hambombs]

I'm gonna say profar will do 280-15-70-100-10 with very good defense I see him doing this in 2015

 

[Hambombs]

I think eventually profar should hit 2nd when he turns into a very good player