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

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

 

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Rangers 7:1 to be Epstein’s next employer

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!