2017 Texas Rangers offseason thread

[saddles]

if we got rid of veterans then why would we sign Darvish and Cobb? of course i would gladly give Choo and Cash but who would take him? DeShields i would move to LF if we sign or trade for a CF

Because there is life beyond 2018. I am assuming Darvish and Cobb would be here several years. The veterans I had in mind would not be.

 

[DT LUNA]

Because there is life beyond 2018. I am assuming Darvish and Cobb would be here several years. The veterans I had in mind would not be.

No better place to start than pitching. Your point is well made and understood.

 

[scotsman1948]

Because there is life beyond 2018. I am assuming Darvish and Cobb would be here several years. The veterans I had in mind would not be.

Let's see we hope Choo gets traded. Hamels and Belted probably are gone after 2018. Anyone else

 

[Kelleyman]

Let's see we hope Choo gets traded. Hamels and Belted probably are gone after 2018. Anyone else

Except Choo, I just don't see us moving vets prior to ASB. They mae a commitment to Beltre

 

[scotsman1948]

Except Choo, I just don't see us moving vets prior to ASB. They mae a commitment to Beltre

i don't see them trying to move anyone but Choo but i also don't see them living up to that commitment

 

[saddles]

From mlbtraderumors.com.

The Phillies are known to be looking for pitching, though NBCSports.com Philadelphia’s Jim Salisbury writes that the team could wait until the July trade deadline to make a big addition to the rotation. Asking prices could be lower for some pitchers by July, or the Phillies could have a better idea of what young players they’d be more comfortable giving up in a trade. Interestingly, Salisbury notes that Cole Hamels could be targeted by the Phils if the Rangers fall out of contention, as both Hamels and the Phillies would have interest in the 2008 World Series hero returning to Philadelphia.

Also:

• Nick Williams seems to be the likeliest of the Phillies outfielders to be used as a trade chip, David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News writes, though there’s also a case to be made for the team to move one of Odubel Herrera or Aaron Altherr. (Rhys Hoskins almost surely is staying put.) Given that all three outfielders, and even Hoskins, have their share of question marks and can’t be entirely counted on as sure things going into 2018, Murphy notes that the Phillies might indeed stick to their stated plan of keeping all four players and juggling playing time based on matchups and situations. Plans could change, of course, if the Phils are required to include one of the players in a trade for a young and controllable starting pitcher.

 

[DT LUNA]

From DT's World,
Please enjoy New Year's Eve but take care in what you do. Be safe and bring in a new year of good direction.
Thanks for sharing 2017 and looking forward to 2018. HAPPY NEW YEAR.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I will echo DT's sentiment. Everyone be safe this NYE. Looking forward to another year of Rangers talk with you all.

 

[Kelleyman]

Rangers NY resolutions
1. Sign Yu- despite WS mishap and obvious contract leverage. To me he is a Ranger and any overcome adversity the franchise has had if led by him would be the sweetest victory imaginable. Let's keep our own
2. Develop pitching in minors.
3 Premium defense in CF. premium speed, routes, arm and can climb the wall- has to make up for deficiencies in COF
4. Better hitting IQ. Less strikeouts, know when contact is needed
5. Legitimate closer. Need guys to miss bats
6. Never make a trade that loses a guy like Brinson.
7. Offer me an opening day ticket without forcing me to buy black age
8. See 1-7
9. Less stupid injuries by players such as Dutch and Marteeeen
10. _________(fill in blank)

 

[donaldson79]

Rangers NY resolutions
1. Sign Yu- despite WS mishap and obvious contract leverage. To me he is a Ranger and any overcome adversity the franchise has had if led by him would be the sweetest victory imaginable. Let's keep our own
2. Develop pitching in minors.
3 Premium defense in CF. premium speed, routes, arm and can climb the wall- has to make up for deficiencies in COF
4. Better hitting IQ. Less strikeouts, know when contact is needed
5. Legitimate closer. Need guys to miss bats
6. Never make a trade that loses a guy like Brinson.
7. Offer me an opening day ticket without forcing me to buy black age
8. See 1-7
9. Less stupid injuries by players such as Dutch and Marteeeen
10. _________(fill in blank)

These aren't resolutions sir. More like pipe-dreams......These should have been on your Santa Claus list.

 

[saddles]

Jamey Newberg's latest prospect list is out.

Here’s this year’s Top 72:



1. Leody Taveras, OF
2. Willie Calhoun, OF
3. Cole Ragans, LHP
4. Hans Crouse, RHP
5. Ronald Guzman, 1B
6. Chris Seise, SS
7. Jose Trevino, C
8. Kyle Cody, RHP
9. Joe Palumbo, LHP
10. Pedro Gonzalez, OF
11. Yohander Mendez, LHP
12. Bubba Thompson, OF
13. Anderson Tejeda, SS-2B
14. A.J. Alexy, RHP
15. Jonathan Hernandez, RHP
16. Brett Martin, LHP
17. Ariel Jurado, RHP
18. David Garcia, C
19. Connor Sadzeck, RHP
20. C.D. Pelham, LHP
21. Ricky Rodriguez, RHP
22. Matt Whatley, C
23. Josh Morgan, SS-C
24 Adam Choplick, LHP
25. Yanio Perez, 1B-OF-3B
26. Alex Speas, RHP
27. Miguel Aparicio, OF
28. Michael Matuella, RHP
29. Andy Ibanez, 2B
30. Tyler Phillips, RHP
31. Nick Gardewine, RHP
32. Scott Williams, RHP
33. Jeffrey Springs, LHP
34. Melvin Novoa, C
35. Noah Bremer, RHP
36. Sam Huff, C

 

[saddles]

37. Scott Heineman, OF
38. Jairo Beras, RHP
39. Sam Wolff, RHP (since traded to Giants in Matt Moore deal)
40. Emerson Martinez, RHP
41. Joel Urena, LHP
42. Isiah Kiner-Falefa, 3B-2B-C-SS
43. Tyreque Reed, 1B
44. Edgar Arredondo, RHP
45. John Fasola, RHP
46. Tyree Thompson, RHP
47. Joe Barlow, RHP
48. Andretty Cordero, 1B-3B
49. Wes Benjamin, LHP
50. Yohel Pozo, C
51. Curtis Terry, 1B
52. Charles Leblanc, 3B
53. Tyler Davis, RHP
54. Brady Feigl, LHP
55. Walker Weickel, RHP
56. Kole Enright, 2B-3B
57. Alex Eubanks, RHP
58. Michael De Leon, SS
59. Jean Casanova, RHP
60. Ryan Dease, RHP
61. Brendon Davis, SS-3B-2B
62. Seth Nordlin, RHP
63. Keyber Rodriguez, SS
64. Reed Garrett, RHP
65. Juremi Profar, 3B-1B
66. Andrison Pena, 1B-2B
67. Blaine Prescott, 2B-OF-3B
68. Demarcus Evans, RHP
69. Ricky Vanasco, RHP
70. Eric Jenkins, OF
71. Leuri Mejia, OF
72. Collin Wiles, RHP

Bonus: Reiver Sanmartin, LHP (traded to Yankees for righthander Ronald Herrera just before book went to press; had been at number 59)

Note: The list doesn’t include outfielders Carlos Tocci (picked up from the Phillies in December via Rule 5) or Hunter Cole (picked up in November from the Giants to complete the Sam Dyson trade)

 

[saddles]

We are strong towards the top of Jamey's list, but after #6 is gets rather shaky, and especially after #10. I do have hope that Whatley, Ibanez, Palumbo, Matuella, Choplick and Martin can move up that list significantly this coming season.

Of those top 6 I wouldn't be surprised if in three to five years that we don't rank those guys differently.

 

[saddles]

We are strong towards the top of Jamey's list, but after #6 is gets rather shaky, and especially after #10. I do have hope that Whatley, Ibanez, Palumbo, Matuella, Choplick and Martin can move up that list significantly this coming season.

Of those top 6 I wouldn't be surprised if in three to five years that we don't rank those guys differently.

I should have said I think we will rank them significantly differently in 3-5 years than they are ranked presently. I really expect the most out of Ragans, Crouse, and Seise.

 

[Kelleyman]

We are strong towards the top of Jamey's list, but after #6 is gets rather shaky, and especially after #10.

Of those top 6 I wouldn't be surprised if in three to five years that we don't rank those guys differently.

Yes, I would hope Mauella is in the bigs if health works out. Not following last statement. Really hope Guzman is a legit surprise and eventual long term 1st baseman

 

[Nightcrawler]

Ive been checking this thread roughly once a week since the offseason started and it seems like I always leave disappointed because of the lack of moves and the lack of a defined / clear direction for this baseball team.

Maybe JD is just keeping his powder dry until we move to the new stadium. Hell I don’t know what JD has been doing the last few offseasons. I guess the Choo, Elvis, Fielder, Andrus contracts have us hamstrung?

 

[saddles]

Ive been checking this thread roughly once a week since the offseason started and it seems like I always leave disappointed because of the lack of moves and the lack of a defined / clear direction for this baseball team.

Maybe JD is just keeping his powder dry until we move to the new stadium. Hell I don’t know what JD has been doing the last few offseasons. I guess the Choo, Elvis, Fielder, Andrus contracts have us hamstrung?

Hamels contract as well.

 

[DT LUNA]

Ive been checking this thread roughly once a week since the offseason started and it seems like I always leave disappointed because of the lack of moves and the lack of a defined / clear direction for this baseball team.

Maybe JD is just keeping his powder dry until we move to the new stadium. Hell I don’t know what JD has been doing the last few offseasons. I guess the Choo, Elvis, Fielder, Andrus contracts have us hamstrung?

Elvis and Andrus is the same. Better get back to politics

 

[scotsman1948]

Elvis and Andrus is the same. Better get back to politics

i was wondering about that.

 

[Kelleyman]

Ive been checking this thread

I don’t know what JD has been doing the last few offseasons. I guess the Choo, Elvis, Fielder, Andrus contracts have us hamstrung?

JD is preparing his Jedi moves. That is what he is doing.