OFFICIAL OFF SEASON THREAD ( 2017 )

[Duane1952]

Merry Christmas guys. Let us know if any of you all got anything cool. So far, the favorite gift I've gotten was getting to see my mother in law nearly wet herself when she found out we were going to have the first grandchild.

Congrats. A future Ranger fan.

 

[saddles]

Merry Christmas guys. Let us know if any of you all got anything cool. So far, the favorite gift I've gotten was getting to see my mother in law nearly wet herself when she found out we were going to have the first grandchild.

Congratulations.

 

[saddles]

Yu Darvish entering final year of contract

There are four starting pitchers in the Major Leagues with average annual salaries of $30 million or higher. Zack Greinke of the D-backs is the highest at just over $34 million, followed byDavid Price of the Red Sox ($31 million),Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers ($30.7 million) and Max Scherzer of the Nationals ($30 million).

That's the neighborhood Darvish could command on the open market with a big season. The Rangers' tepid approach to free agents this winter might be motivated by the knowledge of what future financial commitments it will take to re-sign Darvish.

 

[saddles]

The Rangers' ability to remain contenders beyond the 2017 season may depend on their being able to re-sign Darvish. Their organizational starting-pitching depth has been stretched thin by multiple trades over the past few years.

The Rangers have Cole Hamels signed at $23.5 million for each of the next two seasons and a club option of $24 million for 2019. Martin Perez is signed through 2017 with yearly club options through '20. Andrew Cashner is a free agent after this season.

A.J. Griffin, Nick Martinez and Chi Chi Gonzalez will compete for the fifth-starter spot. Rule 5 pick Mike Hauschild and waiver claim Tyler Wagner are unproven, as are top prospects Yohander Mendez, Connor Sadzeck, Brett Martin and Ariel Jurado.

The Rangers' rotation looks much better with Hamels and Darvish up front. A trade is always a possibility, especially if the Rangers are clearly out of contention by the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline.

 

[darrylgann]

Merry Christmas guys. Let us know if any of you all got anything cool. So far, the favorite gift I've gotten was getting to see my mother in law nearly wet herself when she found out we were going to have the first grandchild.

Congrads, Romeo. Wonderful news.

 

[DT LUNA]

All I wanted for Christmas was a#3 pitcher and a power 1b. Guess I've been a bad boy.

 

[darrylgann]

All I wanted for Christmas was a#3 pitcher and a power 1b. Guess I've been a bad boy.

Is that all? Dang, Santa!

 

[romeo212000]

All I wanted for Christmas was a#3 pitcher and a power 1b. Guess I've been a bad boy.

Still think Nap comes home. Then we need a #3.

 

[DT LUNA]

Still think Nap comes home. Then we need a #3.

Well maybe I wasn't real bad.

 

[darrylgann]

Princess Leia, gone. Hell of a way to end the year.

 

[saddles]

Always be thankful for those loved ones that you have. We lost my sister-in-law to cancer yesterday afternoon. She was like a second mom to my kids when they were growing up. She and her sisters were like the younger siblings that I never had once I started dating my wife. She leaves behind a husband and a 7 year-old son. She was 47.

 

[scotsman1948]

Always be thankful for those loved ones that you have. We lost my sister-in-law to cancer yesterday afternoon. She was like a second mom to my kids when they were growing up. She and her sisters were like the younger siblings that I never had once I started dating my wife. She leaves behind a husband and a 7 year-old son. She was 47.

My condolences to you and your family

 

[scotsman1948]

Princess Leia, gone. Hell of a way to end the year.

The Force has lost some of its strength

 

[DT LUNA]

Always be thankful for those loved ones that you have. We lost my sister-in-law to cancer yesterday afternoon. She was like a second mom to my kids when they were growing up. She and her sisters were like the younger siblings that I never had once I started dating my wife. She leaves behind a husband and a 7 year-old son. She was 47.

Compassion here.

 

[Kelleyman]

Always be thankful for those loved ones that you have. We lost my sister-in-law to cancer yesterday afternoon. She was like a second mom to my kids when they were growing up. She and her sisters were like the younger siblings that I never had once I started dating my wife. She leaves behind a husband and a 7 year-old son. She was 47.

So sorry Bennie for all of your family's loss.

 

[romeo212000]

Always be thankful for those loved ones that you have. We lost my sister-in-law to cancer yesterday afternoon. She was like a second mom to my kids when they were growing up. She and her sisters were like the younger siblings that I never had once I started dating my wife. She leaves behind a husband and a 7 year-old son. She was 47.

Sorry to her that, Bennie. That's way too young to lose someone.

 

[Duane1952]

Always be thankful for those loved ones that you have. We lost my sister-in-law to cancer yesterday afternoon. She was like a second mom to my kids when they were growing up. She and her sisters were like the younger siblings that I never had once I started dating my wife. She leaves behind a husband and a 7 year-old son. She was 47.

Sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family.

 

[Bmurph]

Merry Christmas guys. Let us know if any of you all got anything cool. So far, the favorite gift I've gotten was getting to see my mother in law nearly wet herself when she found out we were going to have the first grandchild.

Congratulations! Your children will be among most of the greatest experiences in your life. There is no greater joy in life to me, than to watch my children grow up and see them achieve successes and to help them when opportunities present themselves, to learn and grow from.

Raising children is damn hard in the world we live in today, but it is also one of the greatest privileges I have had as a man.

You and your wife are in for plenty of fun times ahead, enjoy them all as they will go by way too fast.

 

[Bmurph]

Always be thankful for those loved ones that you have. We lost my sister-in-law to cancer yesterday afternoon. She was like a second mom to my kids when they were growing up. She and her sisters were like the younger siblings that I never had once I started dating my wife. She leaves behind a husband and a 7 year-old son. She was 47.

Damn sorry to hear of you and your family's loss Bennie! Thoughts and prayers for you and your wife's family and friends.

 

[darrylgann]

Always be thankful for those loved ones that you have. We lost my sister-in-law to cancer yesterday afternoon. She was like a second mom to my kids when they were growing up. She and her sisters were like the younger siblings that I never had once I started dating my wife. She leaves behind a husband and a 7 year-old son. She was 47.

Total sadness, Bennie. Prayers for the families involved in such a loss.