rangers trade thoughts........

[slugger82685]

we have great international scouting so if they think the guy is worth the contract, then I put might trust in that.....plus it would only cost money and not prospects to add pitching depth

 

[WastinSomeTime]

we have great international scouting so if they think the guy is worth the contract, then I put might trust in that.....plus it would only cost money and not prospects to add pitching depth

True on not costing us prospects.

 

[romeo212000]

True on not costing us prospects.

Or draft picks.

 

[Eriko212121]

With ARoid on the verge of suspension(along with Nelly) I wouldn't be opposed to a Phil Hughes for Olt deal. I know Hughes is having a bad year, but if we had proposed this trade a year ago, the Yankees would have laughed in our face. Much like Jon Lester had a nice bounce back from a down year, Hughes will do the same, and a change in scenery could jump start it

 

[anthodaniel]

Cliff Lee has too many millions left on his contract for the thrift minded Rangers to take another flyer. Price is the guy to go after, even if it costs us Profar, Olt and a pitching prospect.

 

[anthodaniel]

Hughes is available because he has been ineffective. Not a good reason to acquire him.

 

[romeo212000]

With ARoid on the verge of suspension(along with Nelly) I wouldn't be opposed to a Phil Hughes for Olt deal. I know Hughes is having a bad year, but if we had proposed this trade a year ago, the Yankees would have laughed in our face. Much like Jon Lester had a nice bounce back from a down year, Hughes will do the same, and a change in scenery could jump start it

1) Nelly won't serve any suspension this year.

2) How does Hughes help us replace nelly if he gets suspended?

3) Hell no.

 

[romeo212000]

Cliff Lee has too many millions left on his contract for the thrift minded Rangers to take another flyer. Price is the guy to go after, even if it costs us Profar, Olt and a pitching prospect.

He has too many millions left for an aging pitcher. You say thrift minded, I say smart.

 

[anthodaniel]

Only the Ranger front office thought Colby Lewis would be back by now and with some velocity. Neither is happening. He will be giving up HR's at an alarming rate if he returns any time soon. His fastball has NOTHING on it. No movement, no heat. It's batting practice quality. Not a good idea.

 

[romeo212000]

Only the Ranger front office thought Colby Lewis would be back by now and with some velocity. Neither is happening. He will be giving up HR's at an alarming rate if he returns any time soon. His fastball has NOTHING on it. No movement, no heat. It's batting practice quality. Not a good idea.

I don't think they ever were banking on him coming back. He's always lived around 89-90 or so. Still needs to build some arm strength. We'll know more after two more rehab starts.

 

[terpsfball09]

Not excited about colby at all. Didn't think he was ever anything special minus one season anyway. This international pitcher looks enticing. Its just so hard for us to sign FA pitchers that signing international pitchers might be the best way to find long term talent on the mound.

 

[romeo212000]

Not excited about colby at all. Didn't think he was ever anything special minus one season anyway. This international pitcher looks enticing. Its just so hard for us to sign FA pitchers that signing international pitchers might be the best way to find long term talent on the mound.

He's risky.

As for Colby, he's an innings eater and a bulldog. He's a solid #3 when healthy. But he's a beast in the post season. The guy just knows how to win on the big stage.

 

[Hambombs]

Looks like Rangers are most motivated to Aquire garza

 

[Xx srs bsns xX]

Have to remember, alot of what is being "said" might be fabricated by the media. Correction... IS fabricated by the media. JD & company like to work in the shadows.

Is there interest there? Better be - given the state of the rotation. Are they really the "front runners" though? Remains to be seen.

I'm kinda on the fence on acquiring Garza. I know the starting rotation needs help - badly - but at what cost? Is he an upgrade over 4/5th's of the current rotation? Duh...
But does that warrant an overpay for the "best available" pitcher on the market...when there are glaring holes elsewhere to fill? Idk...

 

[Hambombs]

Have to remember, alot of what is being "said" might be fabricated by the media. Correction... IS fabricated by the media. JD & company like to work in the shadows.

Is there interest there? Better be - given the state of the rotation. Are they really the "front runners" though? Remains to be seen.

I'm kinda on the fence on acquiring Garza. I know the starting rotation needs help - badly - but at what cost? Is he an upgrade over 4/5th's of the current rotation? Duh...
But does that warrant an overpay for the "best available" pitcher on the market...when there are glaring holes elsewhere to fill? Idk...

Fraley
“Jon Daniels says he’s looking to upgrade the roster and “reward the club and help these guys for the way they’ve played.”"


You're probably right might be looking at something bigger we will see.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

He's risky.

As for Colby, he's an innings eater and a bulldog. He's a solid #3 when healthy. But he's a beast in the post season. The guy just knows how to win on the big stage.

Only the Ranger front office thought Colby Lewis would be back by now and with some velocity. Neither is happening. He will be giving up HR's at an alarming rate if he returns any time soon. His fastball has NOTHING on it. No movement, no heat. It's batting practice quality. Not a good idea.

I think it is too early to make a judgement on Colby. Even during the season he would have a 2-3 game stretch where it looked HR Derby. But the majority of the time he is tough. He is a pitcher not a thrower. And when you see him top out at 89-90 and is getting guys out you come to realize that. And his curve is excellent.

 

[romeo212000]

I think it is too early to make a judgement on Colby. Even during the season he would have a 2-3 game stretch where it looked HR Derby. But the majority of the time he is tough. He is a pitcher not a thrower. And when you see him top out at 89-90 and is getting guys out you come to realize that. And his curve is excellent.

His slider is pretty nasty when he's on too.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Fraley
“Jon Daniels says he’s looking to upgrade the roster and “reward the club and help these guys for the way they’ve played.”"


You're probably right might be looking at something bigger we will see.

Hope it is smething that blows us away causes a buzz much like when we got Cliff Lee.

 

[Hambombs]

Sources: Rangers seek a deal with Cuban pitcher Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez
Two baseball officials said the Texas Rangers are among a handful of teams pushing to sign right-hander Miguel Gonzalez, a former standout on Cuba’s national team.

 

[pegasusredleg]

Fraley
“Jon Daniels says he’s looking to upgrade the roster and “reward the club and help these guys for the way they’ve played.”"


You're probably right might be looking at something bigger we will see.

Now even though the Chisox say Sale is not for "sale" that would be something big and worth the price of top prospects.