2014 Offseason

[saddles]

Do we really believe he's a #3? Lol

Some do and maybe even a #2.

 

[Xx srs bsns xX]

read on MLB trade rumors that the Rangers may non-tender Mitch Moreland

I remember reading/hearing something about Ogando & Moreland being non-tender candidates...

 

[donaldson79]

I remember reading/hearing something about Ogando & Moreland being non-tender candidates...

Wouldn't surprise me about Ogando. But it does about MM.

 

[jta4437]

Minor League Rankings: No. 9 Travis Demeritte - Dallas Texas Rangers Blog - ESPN Dallas

 

[jta4437]

Wouldn't surprise me about Ogando. But it does about MM.

Neither surprise me at this point

 

[Nightcrawler]

JD has a hard on for Moreland. He'll be back

 

[Bmurph]

With Hanley Ramirez likely in left and Pablo Sandoval at third, Boston's upgrade is significant. (USATSI)

Pablo Sandoval and Hanley Ramirez have agreed to deals to join the Red Sox, completing a stunning free-agent double play.The plan is for Ramirez to play left field, which seems to make Yoenis Cespedes a likely trade possibility.

On CBS earlier

 

[Bmurph]

Bad news for the Rangers, gotta keep dealing with this guy for years in the division.

The Mariners and third baseman Kyle Seager have reached an agreement on a seven-year extension worth approximately $100 million, CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman reports. The deal will include an eighth-year option, per the report.

Seager, 23, posted career highs in home runs (25), RBI (96), batting average (.268), slugging percentage (.454) and OPS (.788) in 2014. He has a .262/.328/.429 slash through his first four seasons in the majors.

 

[darrylgann]

Bad news for the Rangers, gotta keep dealing with this guy for years in the division.

The Mariners and third baseman Kyle Seager have reached an agreement on a seven-year extension worth approximately $100 million, CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman reports. The deal will include an eighth-year option, per the report.

Seager, 23, posted career highs in home runs (25), RBI (96), batting average (.268), slugging percentage (.454) and OPS (.788) in 2014. He has a .262/.328/.429 slash through his first four seasons in the majors.

No surprise there. Maybe they're out of money for anyone else.

 

[Bmurph]

No surprise there. Maybe they're out of money for anyone else.

I think they will trade for Cespedes next

 

[Justinkm83]

Rangers released Adduci so he can pursue an opportunity in Asia.

 

[romeo212000]

Bad news for the Rangers, gotta keep dealing with this guy for years in the division.

The Mariners and third baseman Kyle Seager have reached an agreement on a seven-year extension worth approximately $100 million, CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman reports. The deal will include an eighth-year option, per the report.

Seager, 23, posted career highs in home runs (25), RBI (96), batting average (.268), slugging percentage (.454) and OPS (.788) in 2014. He has a .262/.328/.429 slash through his first four seasons in the majors.

He's not worth that.

 

[Bmurph]

Rangers released Adduci so he can pursue an opportunity in Asia.

Probably best for Jim, he was likely a reserve player on the Rangers if he stayed with the team

 

[saddles]

The Rangers have signed infielder Ed Lucas to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.
The Rangers originally claimed Lucas off waivers from the Marlins on Oct. 10, but he elected to become a free agent after being outrighted to Triple-A Round Rock. Lucas played in 69 games for the Marlins last season and hit .251 with one home run and nine RBIs.


Lucas, a right-handed hitter, has a career .255 batting average over 163 Major League games with the Marlins the past two seasons, including a .330 (59-for-179) figure against left-handed pitchers.

Rangers invite infielder Lucas to Spring Training | texasrangers.com

 

[jta4437]

He's not worth that.

disagree, he's been worth between 16-30 million the last 3 years, and will likely maintain that going forward

The AAV is around 14 million per year, he could easily keep that going forward

 

[jta4437]

Bad news for the Rangers, gotta keep dealing with this guy for years in the division.

The Mariners and third baseman Kyle Seager have reached an agreement on a seven-year extension worth approximately $100 million, CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman reports. The deal will include an eighth-year option, per the report.

Seager, 23, posted career highs in home runs (25), RBI (96), batting average (.268), slugging percentage (.454) and OPS (.788) in 2014. He has a .262/.328/.429 slash through his first four seasons in the majors.

Seager is 27 not 23

 

[fordman84]

He's not worth that.

Neither is Cano, but it's what it takes in Seattle.

 

[Bmurph]

Seager is 27 not 23

This guy got it wrong

Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

 

[Bmurph]

disagree, he's been worth between 16-30 million the last 3 years, and will likely maintain that going forward

The AAV is around 14 million per year, he could easily keep that going forward

$14M/year for 7 years for a Gold Glove 5.5 WAR player. Sandoval put up 3.0 WAR and the Red Sox are paying him that much for only 5 years.

Though I think almost very baseball contract anymore is an overpay, just because contracts have gotten so astronomical

 

[jta4437]

$14M/year for 7 years for a Gold Glove 5.5 WAR player. Sandoval put up 3.0 WAR and the Red Sox are paying him that much for only 5 years.

Though I think almost very baseball contract anymore is an overpay, just because contracts have gotten so astronomical

I have a feeling as his athletic abilities decline and his defense begins to slip, the last 2 years might be problematic, but otherwise, barring injury, he's likely to meet expectations every season