2014 Offseason

[DT LUNA]

seeing that the Rangers are bring 11 Outfielders to ST (not counting Moreland). Choice, Choo, DeShields, Hoying, Ludwick, Martin, Peguero, Richardson, Rua, Schierholtz and Smolinski. should be an interesting competition for 5 spots

What five are you picking? Should be very competitive.

 

[scotsman1948]

What five are you picking? Should be very competitive.

well 2 are set with Martin in CF and Choo in RF and i think Rua will probably be our primary LF'er so that leaves the 2 back-up OF positions which could end up being Ludwick and Schierholtz but like i said way too early to call

 

[DT LUNA]

well 2 are set with Martin in CF and Choo in RF and i think Rua will probably be our primary LF'er so that leaves the 2 back-up OF positions which could end up being Ludwick and Schierholtz but like i said way too early to call

Agree on Rua Choo Martin. Totally lost after that.

 

[scotsman1948]

Agree on Rua Choo Martin. Totally lost after that.

understand that, could just as easily be Peguero & Hoying

 

[romeo212000]

Good move IMO.

 

[romeo212000]

well 2 are set with Martin in CF and Choo in RF and i think Rua will probably be our primary LF'er so that leaves the 2 back-up OF positions which could end up being Ludwick and Schierholtz but like i said way too early to call

We need an OF who can play CF besides Martin. Neither ludwick nor Schierholtz fit that bill.

 

[DT LUNA]

We need an OF who can play CF besides Martin. Neither ludwick nor Schierholtz fit that bill.

Right now I don't see that guy. Any idea who can that we have in ST.

 

[romeo212000]

Right now I don't see that guy. Any idea who can that we have in ST.

DeShields for one.

 

[saddles]

well 2 are set with Martin in CF and Choo in RF and i think Rua will probably be our primary LF'er so that leaves the 2 back-up OF positions which could end up being Ludwick and Schierholtz but like i said way too early to call

I sure hope someone can beat out Schierholtz.

 

[saddles]

Hoying can play CF.

 

[romeo212000]

I sure hope someone can beat out Schierholtz.

I'm betting Schierholtz is being looked at as AAA depth and maybe a lefty pinch hitter/bench guy. I'm still betting the OF is Rua/Martin/Choo.

 

[DT LUNA]

I'm betting Schierholtz is being looked at as AAA depth and maybe a lefty pinch hitter/bench guy. I'm still betting the OF is Rua/Martin/Choo.

Will be surprised if that's not it.

 

[romeo212000]

Hoying can play CF.

Yes, him too. Guy is kind of a sleeper to be a really good ML every day starter IMO.

 

[saddles]

Yes, him too. Guy is kind of a sleeper to be a really good ML every day starter IMO.

I am still puzzled that he couldn't get a look last September. A CF who had an OPS of .842 last year at AAA is very impressive to me. If Leonys struggles he had better watch out for Hoying.

 

[Justinkm83]

understand that, could just as easily be Peguero & Hoying

I doubt Peguero makes the squad. I'd like to see Hoying get a chance. He has the power our line-up will be missing.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

I am still puzzled that he couldn't get a look last September. A CF who had an OPS of .842 last year at AAA is very impressive to me. If Leonys struggles he had better watch out for Hoying.

Same here and Smolinski was impressive in his time with the Rangers.

 

[romeo212000]

Same here and Smolinski was impressive in his time with the Rangers.

I like Smolinski, but I just don't see his upside being that high.

 

[donaldson79]

Honestly Rangers......Is this the best picture you could find of Schierholtz?

Rangers to give Nate Schierholtz shot at making roster | Dallas Morning News

 

[Hambombs]

Would be very interested IMO

 

[donaldson79]

Would be very interested IMO

Interesting? So what would you be willing to give up to get Lee? Including money.