Texas Rangers 2018-2019 Offseason Thread

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[Kelleyman]

Anybody on board if we signed Machado 7 years for $175 ?

 

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Anybody on board if we signed Machado 7 years for $175 ?

No. Learned my lesson with big long contracts that did not turn out well.
Half that spent on pitching would get my attention.

 

[scotsman1948]

Anybody on board if we signed Machado 7 years for $175 ?

Nope no more than 3 years and not over 17.5M AAV

 

[saddles]

Anybody on board if we signed Machado 7 years for $175 ?

No problem at all with that. That would be a good deal.

Develop pitching and spend money on top hitters.

 

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[saddles]

A question posed to T R Sullivan:

Have we gotten a feel about how manager Chris Woodward feels about the concept of "openers"? -- Joe S., Garland, Texas

Woodward was asked about this at the Winter Meetings. The Rangers would obviously love to have a rotation like the Astros and Indians had last season, but not many Major League teams are that fortunate. The Rangers are less fortunate than most, so Woodward understands the need to be open-minded and creative when it comes to his pitching staff. He also knows there is data that supports the idea that many pitchers are effective for no more than two times through the lineup. But this whole idea of "openers" is still in the experimental stage, so there is no telling yet if it will become standard operating procedure or a passing fad.

 

[Duane1952]

Anybody on board if we signed Machado 7 years for $175 ?

Nope. He showed what he is in the playoffs, a pink. Trying to step on 2 first baseman ankles, while running to first. Plus his comment, he doesn't have to hustle.

 

[Duane1952]

From mlbtraderumors.com

The Rangers are maintaining interest in adding some free-agent arms to their bullpen and have been in recent contact with the representatives for right-handers Adam Ottavino and Cody Allen, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (Twitter links). However, the likelier route is that the Rangers will add multiple lower-cost relievers rather than one higher-end piece. Rosenthal adds Adam Warren to the list of potential Texas targets and notes that the Rangers are also still looking to add an infielder.

Ottavino signs with the Yankees.

 

[Bmurph]

Ottavino signs with the Yankees.

Not surprised, as I know you aren't either Duane. There was never any chance the Rangers were going to sign either Ottavino or Cody Allen. That would have gone completely against the way they have been spending money the last 2 seasons. If they add an infielder it would likely be someone like Hanser Alberto because this team is not in spend mode on any players. Hope that changes drastically in a couple years but the cheapskate route is what we can expect for this season for certain.

 

[Duane1952]

Not surprised, as I know you aren't either Duane. There was never any chance the Rangers were going to sign either Ottavino or Cody Allen. That would have gone completely against the way they have been spending money the last 2 seasons. If they add an infielder it would likely be someone like Hanser Alberto because this team is not in spend mode on any players. Hope that changes drastically in a couple years but the cheapskate route is what we can expect for this season for certain.

Your right. Despite being cheapskates, why would a good pitcher want to come here, with no chance of competing.

 

[Bmurph]

Your right. Despite being cheapskates, why would a good pitcher want to come here, with no chance of competing.

Yeah, I don't think the Rangers organization at this point would be very attractive to most FA's

 

[Kelleyman]

To me the deal breaker would be the opt outs. Of course signing next year would be preferred but regardless of his public hustle issue Rangers would bite

 

[scotsman1948]

Yeah, I don't think the Rangers organization at this point would be very attractive to any FA's

FIFY

 

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Angels To Sign Cody Allen

 

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Angels To Sign Cody Allen

 

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Angels To Sign Cody Allen

Won't have any impact on the Rangers but can certainly impact the Angels.

 

[jta4437]

A question posed to T R Sullivan:

Have we gotten a feel about how manager Chris Woodward feels about the concept of "openers"? -- Joe S., Garland, Texas

Woodward was asked about this at the Winter Meetings. The Rangers would obviously love to have a rotation like the Astros and Indians had last season, but not many Major League teams are that fortunate. The Rangers are less fortunate than most, so Woodward understands the need to be open-minded and creative when it comes to his pitching staff. He also knows there is data that supports the idea that many pitchers are effective for no more than two times through the lineup. But this whole idea of "openers" is still in the experimental stage, so there is no telling yet if it will become standard operating procedure or a passing fad.

It's like they interviewed me, maybe i should've applied for the job

 

[scotsman1948]

some season ticketholders have been informed that their seats at the new GLF will quadruple in cost. i'm guessing that the Rangers want those tickets for very special people and people who have had season tickets at GLP for years and years are being shit on to get them out

 

[scotsman1948]

Martin Perez signs 1 year deal with the Twins