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No More "Bullpen Failure"
This is from a Kevin Sherrington question and answer session at the DMN.
Question: Rangers in playoffs next year?
Sherrington: Certainly think that's a possibility. Oakland may be going through makeover. Angels still have pitching problems. Seattle remains iffy. All depends on how Fielder and Choo come back; whether Daniels adds a couple of starting pitchers and a bat; and how the team takes to Banister. Lots of unknowns at this point. Don't think I'd bet on it, though.
Question: What free agent do the Rangers make a run at?
Sherrington: I think they're going to go more lower tier. None of the big FA pitchers. I think they may make a run at Russell Martin, the Pirates' catcher. Great OBP this year (.402), very athletic for a 31-year-old, and great leader. I know Alfaro is on the way, but Martin could catch a couple years and then maybe even move to another position. Maybe 3B after Beltre moves to DH?
Question: Chances Cruz is back with the Rangers?
Sherrington: I wouldn't say they're good. He loved it here, but he's loved it in Baltimore, too. And as I've noted previously, there's no baggage in Baltimore. No Game 6 mishap in right. No PED suspension. And the Orioles want him back.
Question: Rangers in playoffs next year?
Sherrington: Certainly think that's a possibility. Oakland may be going through makeover. Angels still have pitching problems. Seattle remains iffy. All depends on how Fielder and Choo come back; whether Daniels adds a couple of starting pitchers and a bat; and how the team takes to Banister. Lots of unknowns at this point. Don't think I'd bet on it, though.
Question: What free agent do the Rangers make a run at?
Sherrington: I think they're going to go more lower tier. None of the big FA pitchers. I think they may make a run at Russell Martin, the Pirates' catcher. Great OBP this year (.402), very athletic for a 31-year-old, and great leader. I know Alfaro is on the way, but Martin could catch a couple years and then maybe even move to another position. Maybe 3B after Beltre moves to DH?
Question: Chances Cruz is back with the Rangers?
Sherrington: I wouldn't say they're good. He loved it here, but he's loved it in Baltimore, too. And as I've noted previously, there's no baggage in Baltimore. No Game 6 mishap in right. No PED suspension. And the Orioles want him back.