Series Thread: Rangers Travel to Toronto For Three Games July 26-28

[DT LUNA]

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Grossman for Smith #3 hole. INSANE

 

[saddles]

I wonder how much salary the Rangers can take on?

 

[saddles]

The Rangers have some top 20 prospects that I want to hold onto, but many in the top 20 should be available to trade.

I would like to hold onto:

Walcott
Foscue
Rocker
Leiter
Rosario
Corniell
Santana
Teodo
Santos
Bratt


Outside of the top 20 I want to hold onto:

Acker
Tiger
Drake
Hales
Guerrero

I am not including any newly drafted guys because they can't be traded yet, anyway.

 

[Uncle Siggy]

Rangers rumored to be pursuing Yandy Diaz. wonder what it would take to get him?

Don't need another RHed infielder not with the OF not performing very well, I would rather they get a RHed OF (that makes more sense). I like the Rooker rumor much, much better cause he hits both RH and LHed pitching pretty well...

 

[saddles]

The Rangers could sell on a limited basis while still being buyers. There is a chance Taveras gets traded. I guess one of our starting pitchers could be traded as well. I wonder if they would be so bold as to trade Lowe and make a separate trade for another 1B.

 

[saddles]

Don't need another RHed infielder not with the OF not performing very well, I would rather they get a RHed OF (that makes more sense). I like the Rooker rumor much, much better cause he hits both RH and LHed pitching pretty well...

Isn't Rooker mainly a DH at this point. I think he has only started 13 games in the OF this year.

 

[saddles]

Well, this changes my thoughts about our outfield/DH. This is from Shawn McFarland:

Bruce Bochy said that Evan Carter is seeing a back specialist in California for a checkup. He’s effectively shut down until they get a report back.

“He’s just not quite coming along like we were hoping,” Bochy said.

 

[saddles]

From Jon Morosi:

Jack Flaherty has been the subject of trade dialogue between the Tigers and Astros, sources say.

 

[Uncle Siggy]

Isn't Rooker mainly a DH at this point. I think he has only started 13 games in the OF this year.

I wouldn't be too worried about it considering the A's have a decent set of OFers and he played about 60 games out there last year. The big thing they need is his bat which means they'll find a spot for him, a better version of Robbie Grossman if you will...

 

[saddles]

Also from Jon Morosi:

Erick Fedde is another starter the Astros are actively considering; he is a stronger candidate for the White Sox to move if Garrett Crochet is not dealt.

 

[Kelleyman]

Tough news re Carter
Maybe we end up getting an extra year of control

 

[saddles]

I wouldn't be too worried about it considering the A's have a decent set of OFers and he played about 60 games out there last year. The big thing they need is his bat which means they'll find a spot for him, a better version of Robbie Grossman if you will...

Yeah, even if he stays at DH, we could use another bat with Carter out indefinitely. I just don't imagine the Rangers would want to pay the price for him. Jamey Newberg had this to say about him yesterday:

"I’m not against the idea — Rooker has an identical .948 OPS against both lefthanders and righties this year and he’s controllable through 2027 — but he’ll be 30 this winter, strikes out every third trip, and is more of a DH than an outfielder at this point (not unlike Robbie Grossman in that respect). That could gum things up moving forward, as I wonder if Adolis Garcia is headed toward that same category. Would I part with something like outfielder Alejandro Osuna and righthander Owen White to get Rooker? Sure, but I expect the A’s will want (and get) more."

 

[Senator_fan]

Grossman for Smith #3 hole. INSANE

Agree but at least Grossman is 3-8 with a HR against Kikuchi.
First 3 batters for Toronto have hit Heaney so he better be careful with them.

 

[Uncle Siggy]

Yeah, even if he stays at DH, we could use another bat with Carter out indefinitely. I just don't imagine the Rangers would want to pay the price for him. Jamey Newberg had this to say about him yesterday:

"I’m not against the idea — Rooker has an identical .948 OPS against both lefthanders and righties this year and he’s controllable through 2027 — but he’ll be 30 this winter, strikes out every third trip, and is more of a DH than an outfielder at this point (not unlike Robbie Grossman in that respect). That could gum things up moving forward, as I wonder if Adolis Garcia is headed toward that same category. Would I part with something like outfielder Alejandro Osuna and righthander Owen White to get Rooker? Sure, but I expect the A’s will want (and get) more."

I guess we'll find out in a few days...

 

[Uncle Siggy]

Well, this changes my thoughts about our outfield/DH. This is from Shawn McFarland:

Bruce Bochy said that Evan Carter is seeing a back specialist in California for a checkup. He’s effectively shut down until they get a report back.

“He’s just not quite coming along like we were hoping,” Bochy said.

Sounds like he'll be getting surgery this winter...

 

[Senator_fan]

Yeah, even if he stays at DH, we could use another bat with Carter out indefinitely. I just don't imagine the Rangers would want to pay the price for him. Jamey Newberg had this to say about him yesterday:

"I’m not against the idea — Rooker has an identical .948 OPS against both lefthanders and righties this year and he’s controllable through 2027 — but he’ll be 30 this winter, strikes out every third trip, and is more of a DH than an outfielder at this point (not unlike Robbie Grossman in that respect). That could gum things up moving forward, as I wonder if Adolis Garcia is headed toward that same category. Would I part with something like outfielder Alejandro Osuna and righthander Owen White to get Rooker? Sure, but I expect the A’s will want (and get) more."

Brice Paterik offered up the names of Leiter, Foscue, Vargas and Stephan for Rooker. Not all of them together though.

 

[Senator_fan]

Orioles get Eflin and Mariners get Yimi Garcia.

 

[DT LUNA]

Can't see the game tonight. Plz keep us up on highlights if you watch it. Thanks.

 

[saddles]

Rocker hit 97mph on his first AA pitch.

 

[Duane1952]

Can't see the game tonight. Plz keep us up on highlights if you watch it. Thanks.

Heim just tied it up with a 2 run single. Springer made a great catch on a drive by Langford, or they would have more. 3-3 now.