2014 Offseason Plans Thread

[DT LUNA]

I'm glad we got Soto back. Now JD needs to get a deal done with McCann. The longer he waits, the harder and more expensive it will be.

Good move Justin. Thought Soto was a good back to AJ. Really like him better on defense and may be better at the plate if played enough games. Actually I don't want AJ back. If McCann is not possible, Soto may be our boy.

 

[ESPN Refugee]

Rangers re-sign Soto for 3.05M

Rangers Re-Sign Geovany Soto: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

Approved.

- ESPN Refugee

 

[Justinkm83]

Good move Justin. Thought Soto was a good back to AJ. Really like him better on defense and may be better at the plate if played enough games. Actually I don't want AJ back. If McCann is not possible, Soto may be our boy.

I'm with you on that, and maybe even Dioner Navarro.

 

[Justinkm83]

I meant Dioner Navarro to back him up.

 

[jta4437]

I'm with you on that, and maybe even Dioner Navarro.

If McCann doesn't sign here, the pickings will be slim, so Navarro doesn't sound bad as a backup with Soto getting most the starts at catcher, people might want to bitch about that, but its pretty much McCann or Soto at this point, AJ isn't nearly the catcher Soto is, and I care about the defense of a catcher more than the offense, and Soto provides plenty

Hopefully they can work with him on all the K's he's been racking up in recent years

 

[DT LUNA]

If McCann doesn't sign here, the pickings will be slim, so Navarro doesn't sound bad as a backup with Soto getting most the starts at catcher, people might want to bitch about that, but its pretty much McCann or Soto at this point, AJ isn't nearly the catcher Soto is, and I care about the defense of a catcher more than the offense, and Soto provides plenty

Hopefully they can work with him on all the K's he's been racking up in recent years

If Soto is the man, I'm anxious to see how he handles the bat with ample playing time and hoping for a nice surprise. After watching AJ'S free swinging, we may be in for a pleasant surprise like OBP.

 

[BLeslie59Rangers]

Great news about Soto. Now lets go out and overpay for McCann...

 

[WastinSomeTime]

If McCann doesn't sign here, the pickings will be slim, so Navarro doesn't sound bad as a backup with Soto getting most the starts at catcher, people might want to bitch about that, but its pretty much McCann or Soto at this point, AJ isn't nearly the catcher Soto is, and I care about the defense of a catcher more than the offense, and Soto provides plenty

Hopefully they can work with him on all the K's he's been racking up in recent years

I agree with you on Soto and the defense coming from a catcher. He threw out 30% of base stealers which is good and even more so when you consider he was the main catcher for Darvish who is not know for holding baserunners. Plus his bat was looking good in the 2nd half. He has a really nice level swing.

 

[scotsman1948]

there is this now?

Geovany Soto, the club's backup last season, was signed Tuesday and named the starter by general manager Jon Daniels and manager Ron Washington. Both said that Soto "is our guy" at catcher. But does that mean Brian McCann is off the table? Not necessarily. Daniels wouldn't rule out the possibility of a high-priced player that could perhaps play catcher and some other spots -- like DH or first base.

"We had a player that the more we talked about it, the more we liked what he brings to the table," Daniels said. "You don’t want to ignore what’s under your nose or put all your eggs in one basket from someone outside that you can’t control. But we haven’t ruled anything out."

 

[darrylgann]

Good move Justin. Thought Soto was a good back to AJ. Really like him better on defense and may be better at the plate if played enough games. Actually I don't want AJ back. If McCann is not possible, Soto may be our boy.

Afraid McCann will be a little pricey. According to MLBTraderumours.com, Yankees are involved. Boston may follow. Hope JD hangs tough but may back down if it gets into 100M territory. Probably has a backup plan in 1B and/or outfield besides Cruz.

 

[DT LUNA]

Afraid McCann will be a little pricey. According to MLBTraderumours.com, Yankees are involved. Boston may follow. Hope JD hangs tough but may back down if it gets into 100M territory. Probably has a backup plan in 1B and/or outfield besides Cruz.

I really do not look for us to acquire McCann. If not, more money to spend elsewhere. Soto can do a good job. Doesn't have a bad downside except the bat and I'm not sure that may be all that bad.

 

[Xx srs bsns xX]

So Yu is in the Top 3 for the Cy Young....

 

[donaldson79]

As far as anyone knows, is Harrison expected back at 100% for ST?

The reason I ask is ESPN's Buster Olney had an article today ranking the top 4 teams set up to make some positive trades in the off season. He had the Rangers 4th, and noted "the Rangers are looking to add a #1 or #2 type starter to go with Darvish. They are pretty much set with Holland, Perez and Ogando in the other three spots." Couldn't really understand why he didn't mention Harrison.

 

[donaldson79]

I really do not look for us to acquire McCann. If not, more money to spend elsewhere. Soto can do a good job. Doesn't have a bad downside except the bat and I'm not sure that may be all that bad.

This may indicate they think Alfaro may be further along than at least I thought. Personally, I like McCann a lot, but have no problem with Soto at all. But we're still in the market for another catcher for 2014.

 

[jta4437]

there is this now?

Geovany Soto, the club's backup last season, was signed Tuesday and named the starter by general manager Jon Daniels and manager Ron Washington. Both said that Soto "is our guy" at catcher. But does that mean Brian McCann is off the table? Not necessarily. Daniels wouldn't rule out the possibility of a high-priced player that could perhaps play catcher and some other spots -- like DH or first base.

"We had a player that the more we talked about it, the more we liked what he brings to the table," Daniels said. "You don’t want to ignore what’s under your nose or put all your eggs in one basket from someone outside that you can’t control. But we haven’t ruled anything out."

I'm ok with this as McCann is the only guy pursued by several people, use those resources elsewhere if needed and get impact bats at slightly more stocked positions (nothing is really stocked big time)

Still need to take a look into him and others though

 

[RevSader]

I remember when Soto was named Yu's personal catcher last spring, and then he wasn't for most of the season.

 

[DT LUNA]

This may indicate they think Alfaro may be further along than at least I thought. Personally, I like McCann a lot, but have no problem with Soto at all. But we're still in the market for another catcher for 2014.

It's pretty much McCann or who? Read today that Alfaro is close to two yrs. away. Not stuck on Soto but haven't heard any other names out there that we would want.

 

[scotsman1948]

I'm ok with this as McCann is the only guy pursued by several people, use those resources elsewhere if needed and get impact bats at slightly more stocked positions (nothing is really stocked big time)

Still need to take a look into him and others though

agreed

 

[lainey12]

Rangers re-sign Soto for 3.05M

Rangers Re-Sign Geovany Soto: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

expected move, but very nice nonetheless

Soto!

 

[donaldson79]

It's pretty much McCann or who? Read today that Alfaro is close to two yrs. away. Not stuck on Soto but haven't heard any other names out there that we would want.

I think the Rangers may take a run at the Phillies Ruiz. He had a really awful year, but he's been quite good for a few years, and he wouldn't cost so much too.

The last I read on Alfaro was exactly what you're saying.

Maybe the Rangers will make a big trade, and include a catcher coming back this way.