2014 Offseason

[donaldson79]

My guess is they're being a little frugal because they don't see a way to make themselves legitimate WS contenders until some younger players develop and better FA options present themselves. I bet when the window looks like it has a chance to blow wide open for a good period of time, they'll be spending again.

This makes total sense.

And although you quit reading b/c of Bowden, he's saying a lot of things which have been discussed here, and many of which have a lot of support/merit.

 

[DT LUNA]

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Free-agent outfielder Ryan Ludwick has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers and will go to spring training with his original team.

Ludwick would receive a $1.75 million, one-year deal if added to the Rangers' 40-man roster.

NaARLINGTON, Texas -- Free agent outfielder Nate Schierholtz has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers after hitting a career-worst .195 last year.

Not sure what becomes of them if they don't make it on the big league roster? They may stay but would likely be offered to another club or waived and would likely catch on with another team.

There's our answer Don. Thanks Murph.

 

[saddles]

Bowden's advice is a about 18 months late. They should have done that after the 2013 season. Instead they spent way too much money on contracts for Prince and Choo. They had a lot of holes and only filled some of them that offseason and overspent to do so.

 

[donaldson79]

There's our answer Don. Thanks Murph.

See post 7950 from earlier today.

 

[DT LUNA]

In case you missed it, game time is 9:00 TXA21

 

[DT LUNA]

The DFW weather reports possible severe storms in Oklahoma and Arkansas. We have members in those states so please be careful and take care. Let us know if your safe.

 

[Bmurph]

There's our answer Don. Thanks Murph.

See post 7950 from earlier today.

Anytime guys, wish I could have provided a few more details but that's what I found.

 

[DT LUNA]

Anytime guys, wish I could have provided a few more details but that's what I found.

I had mentioned earlier we were outfield heavy and kept wondering about all the options. It's working itself out now.

 

[donaldson79]

The DFW weather reports possible severe storms in Oklahoma and Arkansas. We have members in those states so please be careful and take care. Let us know if your safe.

Ditto.....there's a tornado warning/watch out in the Tulsa area.

Keeping up with all this on weather.com.

 

[donaldson79]

Anytime guys, wish I could have provided a few more details but that's what I found.

I can't speak for Mr DT, but I sincerely appreciated the info and felt a little like - Why didn't I know this already? - to be honest about it. hahahaha

In any case, it answered exactly what I was hoping to learn. Appreciated it young man.

 

[donaldson79]

It's almost game time. Is everyone in the storm cellar or what? I sure hope not.

 

[DT LUNA]

It's almost game time. Is everyone in the storm cellar or what? I sure hope not.

Fixing to get hit here. Storm almost on us. Got a cellar.

 

[romeo212000]

Game is being shown on a 1 hour delay on MLB network. Won't get to watch till then.

 

[saddles]

The severe storms are supposed to die out before reaching the immediate DFW area. The dreaded cap is over us. I wouldn't mind the rain, but the 70MPH winds and golf ball to softball size hail I can do without. Thankful for the cap this time.

 

[donaldson79]

DeShields is starting in CF and leading off, with Moreland getting action at first tonight.

 

[saddles]

Texas Rangers reliever Shawn Tolleson to get MRI; does DL loom? | Dallas Morning News

Tolleson, who has not pitched since March 20, has been experiencing some forearm tightness that was originally described as minor. The condition, however, has not improved and Tolleson was sent for an MRI late Wednesday afternoon. The Rangers likely won’t have results until Thursday.

 

[saddles]

Texas Rangers Antoan Richardson outfielder to undergo back surgery | Dallas Morning News

 

[donaldson79]

Texas Rangers Antoan Richardson outfielder to undergo back surgery | Dallas Morning News

Holy smokes, it's happening again this season.

0-0 at the end of 1, with Marlon Byrd getting a single for the Reds.

 

[DT LUNA]

Keep it up Rua and stay awhile.

 

[donaldson79]

Johnson made a bad error at 2nd to put a runner at 2nd, which was followed by a single. 1-0 Reds.

Tough 2nd inning for Detwiler