Texas Rangers 2020-2021 Offseason Thread

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I have always liked Alexy over Speas, but there are probably guys still on the 40 that I like less than Speas.

 

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I really hope some team doesn't snatch up Ragans and try to park him on the DL all year long. The kid needs to pitch.

 

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I really hope some team doesn't snatch up Ragans and try to park him on the DL all year long. The kid needs to pitch.

Speas is a bit of a surprise. They still have room to add. Seems like there are some rules re stashing Cole.

 

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Speas is a bit of a surprise. They still have room to add. Seems like there are some rules re stashing Cole.

It really takes a lot for a minor league reliever to impress the Rangers it seems. They are used to relying on failed starters.

 

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It really takes a lot for a minor league reliever to impress the Rangers it seems. They are used to relying on failed starters.

It is a bit of roulette since you do have room

 

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The Rangers currently have 38 on the 40-man roster. They could easily get down to 36 with the disposal of Jimmy Herget and Adolis Garcia. Some seem to think they could non-tender Santana. They could also trade a player or two for guys not needing to be on the roster. They at least have the potential for a good amount of roster maneuverability.

 

[Kelleyman]

The Rangers currently have 38 on the 40-man roster. They could easily get down to 36 with the disposal of Jimmy Herget and Adolis Garcia. Some seem to think they could non-tender Santana. They could also trade a player or two for guys not needing to be on the roster. They at least have the potential for a good amount of roster maneuverability.

Was noticing minus the A’s and the Twins most are at 40 in the AL re roster spots. Maybe not as much rule 5 movement

 

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General thought is to trade him after Bauer signing

 

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From mlbtraderumors.com:

The Rangers will give Sherten Apostel a look at first base in the lead-up to the season, per Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Apostel has come up as a third baseman, though at 6’4″, 235 lbs, there’s at least a question of whether he’d fare better defensively at first. Still, the Rangers believe he can stick at third, per Wilson. The issue is more that Isiah Kiner-Falefa is fresh off a Gold-Glove-winning season, and in the long-term, top prospect Josh Jung profiles for the hot corner. In the short term, Ronald Guzman could be unseated at first after slashing just .230/.308/.417 over 809 plate appearances the past three seasons. His 0.9 bWAR per 650 plate appearances doesn’t scream stability at first. Apostel, 22 in March, got a cup-of-coffee in 2020, though he’s likely to start the year in Triple-A. If he starts hot, however, the Rangers could make room for him at first.

 

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Five SF Giants Trade Possibilities With The Texas Rangers

As the free-agent market is expected to stall late into the offseason, teams like the SF Giants and Texas Rangers could find that they can help each other ...

aroundthefoghorn.com

 

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BA with praise for Josh Jung

Baseball America’s writeup on players who impressed in the Instructional League includes Rangers third baseman Josh Jung

www.lonestarball.com

 

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Was noticing minus the A’s and the Twins most are at 40 in the AL re roster spots. Maybe not as much rule 5 movement

There is still a lot of time to clear roster space though.

 

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Obviously fans are expected in the stands this coming year now. So a market is developing

 

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And the run may end

 

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Oh my

 

[donaldson79]

Rangers 7:1 to be Epstein’s next employer

Odds are out on where Theo Epstein will land,

www.lonestarball.com

"BetOnline has posted odds on who Theo Epstein’s next employer will be, and the Texas Rangers are the fifth most likely destination on the board, at 7:1. The New York Mets are the top choice on the board, at 5:4, followed by the Philadelphia Phillies at 3:2. The Seattle Mariners are at 5:1, as is Epstein becoming the next commissioner of MLB."

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all; even the one's not paying attention, which in all candor, looks a lot like me most of the time.

I couldn't help but notice the quote of the odds re: Theo becoming the 'next commissioner.'......Does this mean there's actually a commissioner now? ha ha ha.............Rod Manfred was/is and will be a disgrace as long as he is in office! IMO, he's done damn near nothing correct since he's been 'anointed' the title!

But again, happy Thanksgiving guys, and do be safe!