Texas Rangers 2019-2020 Offseason Thread

[WastinSomeTime]

Nationals figured this out and won a WS...

Giants too when they won a couple.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Could Castellanos be a stopgap at 1B this year and then transition to a OF/DH rotation, a la Choo?

I have thought about him if the deal was right but he would need to learn to play 1b. Don't think he has played it in the MLB level. But he was a 3b early on and most of the time they are able to transition to that position.

 

[saddles]

I have thought about him if the deal was right but he would need to learn to play 1b. Don't think he has played it in the MLB level. But he was a 3b early on and most of the time they are able to transition to that position.

Looks like he never played ther in the minors either. Like you said, he should be able to learn it though.

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

So what next?

3B

CF

C

CF is Santana

 

[scotsman1948]

CF is Santana

Unless they decide on someone else and according to multiple mlb beat reporters they are looking at options both FA and by trade

 

[jta4437]

So what next?

3B

CF

C

Don't have CF as need

 

[jta4437]

Unless they decide on someone else and according to multiple mlb beat reporters they are looking at options both FA and by trade

3B and CF would have to be via trade as the FA options are pretty bad, minus Donaldson

But i feel that trading prospects for a CF would be a waste of resources at this point

 

[fordman84]

Arizona is gonna regret that contract.

True, and sooner rather than later. MadBum probably won't finish next season on their team.

 

[jta4437]

True, and sooner rather than later. MadBum probably won't finish next season on their team.

Disagree

 

[scotsman1948]

3B and CF would have to be via trade as the FA options are pretty bad, minus Donaldson

But i feel that trading prospects for a CF would be a waste of resources at this point

Not argue any of your points but on the mlb network some of analysts on there spoke of CF as the team's #2 need behind 3B. They spoke of Santana as a fill in in CF on a limited basis and more of the utility player at multiple positions.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Saw the Mets signed Porcello for 1 year at 10 mill. I think that is a really fair deal. We will see if last year was an outlier compared to his other seasons. He has pitched a lot of innings each year so while I hate that Kluber was injured I am hoping that the time off will rejuvenate his arm.

 

[jta4437]

Not argue any of your points but on the mlb network some of analysts on there spoke of CF as the team's #2 need behind 3B. They spoke of Santana as a fill in in CF on a limited basis and more of the utility player at multiple positions.

They would be wrong in my opinion, CF CAN be filled internally, catcher and 3B cannot, if you believe Solak does not have the arm for 3B

 

[DT LUNA]

They would be wrong in my opinion, CF CAN be filled internally, catcher and 3B cannot, if you believe Solak does not have the arm for 3B

Absolutely spot on.

 

[DT LUNA]

Would like to have Chirino and Trevino for one year and hope for Huff to be ready to make the jump. Guzman could solve a lot of problems if he can hit MLB pitching and hopeful he will come around this year if he is not in AAA. You guys work on 3B and see what you can come up with. lol

 

[Kelleyman]

Regardless of our deficiencies, bet we pick up RHB who can play some 1B and somehow grab a 3B. How we get a 3B will be tricky. Bet Angels have an extra 3 B.

1B is easier ... maybe Cron or Mancini

 

[Senator_fan]

Saw the Mets signed Porcello for 1 year at 10 mill. I think that is a really fair deal. We will see if last year was an outlier compared to his other seasons. He has pitched a lot of innings each year so while I hate that Kluber was injured I am hoping that the time off will rejuvenate his arm.

His arm had a clean break, no surgery needed so if it healed normally and those kinds of fractures usually do, his arm will be as good as new, just a year older.

 

[saddles]

Unless they decide on someone else and according to multiple mlb beat reporters they are looking at options both FA and by trade

They may be looking for a bench player who can play CF, someone to backup Santana and fill in for him if he is needed somewhere else occasionally.

 

[saddles]

From Scott Lucas today:

Two months ago, I contemplated the quartet of Allard, Burke, Palumbo and Hearn (assuming he's healthy) fighting over two spots in the 2020 rotation. Now, they're fighting over locker assignments in Nashville. Unless someone gets hurt. Someone will get hurt. One or more of these prospects should still play a significant role for the 2020 club. One or more may spend 2020 in a different organization.

More moves are forthcoming. That's obvious, but in particular, the Rangers will have to jettison some pitchers:
40 total spots
- 25 (!) pitchers (24 plus Joely Rodriguez when his signing becomes official)
- 3 position players expected to contribute minimally at most in 2020 (Taveras, Apostel, Tejeda)
= 12 spots remaining for starting position players, their backups and injury/quality reserves

That doesn't compute. Stay tuned.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

His arm had a clean break, no surgery needed so if it healed normally and those kinds of fractures usually do, his arm will be as good as new, just a year older.

Which is what I thought. So I hope the velocity he had lost to begin last season come back with the rest. We have the possibilities of a solid rotation.

 

[saddles]

Regardless of our deficiencies, bet we pick up RHB who can play some 1B and somehow grab a 3B. How we get a 3B will be tricky. Bet Angels have an extra 3 B.

1B is easier ... maybe Cron or Mancini

I wonder if they sign Castellanos to play 1B and use Hindman to back him and the OF up.