Series Thread: Rangers Return Home to Face Boston for Three Games September 18-20

[saddles]

You need 2-3 winning BP pieces for the playoffs if you don’t overwork them

Have to walk before you run

Yes, you need at least 3 late inning guys. You also have to acquire capable guys for the 5th through the 7th innings.

 

[DT LUNA]

Expect Huff and Smith

 

[scotsman1948]

You need 2-3 winning BP pieces for the playoffs if you don’t overwork them

Have to walk before you run

I think they start with baby steps, they re-sign Garver and Stratton. Then they sign the best closer available. Then they sign at least 4 good relievers maybe 5.

That’s what I think they should do. Will they?don’t know I’m not privy to the front office but it seems logical.

 

[DT LUNA]

Better sign Montgomery

 

[saddles]

But the future looks bright and it is easy to point out the deficiencies Vs the progress

It is very easy to do both of those.

 

[saddles]

Expect Huff and Smith

Ornelas will most likely be one.

 

[scotsman1948]

Expect Huff and Smith

What to go down to clear space for Jung and Garcia?

 

[DT LUNA]

Ornelas will most likely be one.

Forgot about him. Four catchers still Baffles me.

 

[saddles]

Some seem to think we are going to blow past the luxury tax threshold.

 

[saddles]

Forgot about him. Four catchers still Baffles me.

That is insane.

 

[DT LUNA]

That is insane.

Wish they would send Hedges. Huff can play first if needed and adds some power if needed. Hedges can do neither.

 

[Kelleyman]

I think they start with baby steps, they re-sign Garver and Stratton. Then they sign the best closer available. Then they sign at least 4 good relievers maybe 5.

That’s what I think they should do. Will they?don’t know I’m not privy to the front office but it seems logical.

I don’t think they have the money for that.
Get a closer first like Hader
Am 8th inning guy next
If the price is right then Garver
Don’t worry about the OF. Help is on its way
Move MILB hitters for controllable pitching
Might even move Duran or even Smith
We have Wendzel who may pan out as a utility guy. Would not move Duran unless we get something good
He may need to start out in AAA next year to get work in on deficits

 

[scotsman1948]

I don’t think they have the money for that.
Get a closer first like Hader
Am 8th inning guy next
If the price is right then Garver
Don’t worry about the OF. Help is on its way
Move MILB hitters for controllable pitching
Might even move Duran or even Smith
We have Wendzel who may pan out as a utility guy. Would not move Duran unless we get something good
He may need to start out in AAA next year to get work in on deficits

I think we can do better

 

[armadillooutlaw]

You have to pay the price unless you want to semi-tank.

They spent a lot of money last year. They could have spent it differently.

They're going to have to overpay for good bullpen pieces. There's no one coming up the minors to save the pen, whereas we have a lot of talent offensively, and a competent at minimum starting rotation that might get boosted by Owen White at some point.

 

[scotsman1948]

They're going to have to overpay for good bullpen pieces. There's no one coming up the minors to save the pen, whereas we have a lot of talent offensively, and a competent at minimum starting rotation that might get boosted by Owen White at some point.

Bullseye

 

[scotsman1948]

They're going to have to overpay for good bullpen pieces. There's no one coming up the minors to save the pen, whereas we have a lot of talent offensively, and a competent at minimum starting rotation that might get boosted by Owen White at some point.

And they’re going to have to multi-year deals for most if not all of them

 

[Kelleyman]

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And they’re going to have to multi-year deals for most if not all of them

well true for the early signs which we usually the best

 

[Duane1952]

Expect Huff and Smith

Should be Ornelas and Hedges.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

I know many hate Grossman but when he was in the 3 spot he did well and so did our offense. Why do we keep changing things when it works. Don't change it until it doesn't work. I will not mention Gray and a certain catcher from the past. LOL!

 

[WastinSomeTime]

They're going to have to overpay for good bullpen pieces. There's no one coming up the minors to save the pen, whereas we have a lot of talent offensively, and a competent at minimum starting rotation that might get boosted by Owen White at some point.

Exactly. Some during the year have wanted to hold on to every position player as if they all will be the answer. But a number have no place to go for a while so use some of them for trade pieces while their minor league numbers look good.