Texas Rangers 2018-2019 Offseason Thread

[Kelleyman]

Perhaps involves picking up Hamel option. A little bit of leverage by Cubs so we don’t eat the 6 million. Wonder if they have hopes he can start

 

[Kelleyman]

It is essentially the same thing. That is especially true for this particular discussion because they still haven't used the term "full rebuild."

Point is comment looks like JD was ingenuine which no proof it to be accurate. There lies the objection in my eyes

 

[Kelleyman]

Well perhaps Shiraz is in the know and gave JD heads up that he can still pitch

 

[saddles]

Point is comment looks like JD was ingenuine which no proof it to be accurate. There lies the objection in my eyes

The point is that Beltre came back for 2018 and in 2019 the club will be essentially in the same boat as they were in 2018. Not contending is the same case for both seasons. Now, how much JD tried to make that seem to not be the case when he spoke to Beltre last year I haven't a clue. I am just saying that nothing has really changed as far as how Beltre should view the 2019 team compared to how he viewed the 2018 team.

JD and Adrian had a discussion last offseason. Whatever they discussed Adrian decided to come back. Whether that was because Adrian decided contending wasn't that big of a deal, or JD misled him. or he simply misunderstood that is not known.

 

[saddles]

Rangers trade for Drew Smyly

 

[saddles]

The Cubs convinced the Rangers they weren't going to pick up the option on Hamels somehow. The way he pitched once going back to the NL meant they were going to pick up that option.

 

[saddles]

The upside is this gives the Rangers a pitcher they could flip at the deadline if he recovers enough. That is a very big "if" though.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

It is essentially the same thing.

It is not.

 

[saddles]

It is not.

As you wish.

 

[saddles]

 

[scotsman1948]

Eh, if we're going to stink one way or the other might as roll with our guys...

Would love to trade Choo but don't see anyone taking on his contract even with us pitching in...

well word is that the Yankees are looking for a lefthand batting DH and want to get rid of Sonny Gray

 

[jta4437]

Daniel's really, really, really, really loves NL pitchers.

Drew Smyly has never even pitched in the NL, he's only actually pitched for Detroit and Tampa

 

[jta4437]

well word is that the Yankees are looking for a lefthand batting DH and want to get rid of Sonny Gray

Doesn't mean they want Choo or his contract

 

[scotsman1948]

Doesn't mean they want Choo or his contract

if the Rangers ate around half or little more they might. Choo + $22M for Gray

 

[Kelleyman]

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

Dodgers Nearing Extension With Clayton Kershaw

 

[saddles]

Drew Smyly has never even pitched in the NL, he's only actually pitched for Detroit and Tampa

That's right. I was as wrong on that one as I could be.

 

[saddles]

lol

 

[saddles]

Alberto, Fister and Moore???