Texas Rangers 2020-2021 Offseason Thread

[Kelleyman]

I was thinking he was not set to start although I knew Pads were still pursuing him. Money is tight for others like Os who are trying to dump money.
Maybe Profar becomes a true super utility player. Glad he got a payday. This might be their year. Still think he has that clutch gene

 

[Kelleyman]

i would have hoped JD and Young could find some way to unload Odor even if it entailed eating 50-60% of his remaining contract. that alone would make for a good off-season.

Bet it would take more than that. Wonder if they move Guzman who is swinging bat well and put on weight. We shall see

 

[saddles]

i would have hoped JD and Young could find some way to unload Odor even if it entailed eating 50-60% of his remaining contract. that alone would make for a good off-season.

So he is the only one?

 

[saddles]

Bet it would take more than that. Wonder if they move Guzman who is swinging bat well and put on weight. We shall see

As long as he is on the bench, I am fine with it. He isn't blocking anyone there.

 

[scotsman1948]

So he is the only one?

The main one but I expect thatLeclerc and Guzman are gone by the end of ST and Andrea and maybe even Gallo could also be gone by the trade deadline

 

[DTC]

i would have hoped JD and Young could find some way to unload Odor even if it entailed eating 50-60% of his remaining contract. that alone would make for a good off-season.

Maybe Young could coax the Redsox into picking up Odor. They’re looking for a lefty bat.

 

[scotsman1948]

Maybe Young could coax the Redsox into picking up Odor. They’re looking for a lefty bat.

They would want us to take Eovaldi and his contract.

 

[saddles]

I think at this point the only trade that we might make, that would impact us when it really matters, would be a Gallo trade. It doesn't look like we are going to pull off a big sign and trade where we give a good player a one year deal and then trade him at the deadline. Therefore, trading Joey might be the only thing left that could make much of a difference.

 

[scotsman1948]

I think at this point the only trade that we might make, that would impact us when it really matters, would be a Gallo trade. It doesn't look like we are going to pull off a big sign and trade where we give a good player a one year deal and then trade him at the deadline. Therefore, trading Joey might be the only thing left that could make much of a difference.

i just don't know of any GOOD players that would sign just a 1 year knowing they get traded at the deadline. anyone we sign is going to be virtually worthless except they will take a roster spot from one of the kids that we should be watching. any real options consist of trading some of our assets that include Gallo, Andrus, Leclerc, Guzman and yes even Odor.

 

[scotsman1948]

i just don't know of any GOOD players that would sign just a 1 year knowing they get traded at the deadline. anyone we sign is going to be virtually worthless except they will take a roster spot from one of the kids that we should be watching. any real options consist of trading some of our assets that include Gallo, Andrus, Leclerc, Guzman and yes even Odor.

oh i forgot Kyle Gibson and Jordan Lyles. hopefully we can unload them at least by the training deadline

 

[DTC]

i just don't know of any GOOD players that would sign just a 1 year knowing they get traded at the deadline. anyone we sign is going to be virtually worthless except they will take a roster spot from one of the kids that we should be watching. any real options consist of trading some of our assets that include Gallo, Andrus, Leclerc, Guzman and yes even Odor.

If they get paid and then know they’re going to a playoff (hopeful) team mid year why wouldn’t they want to sign? It would allow them to try again next off-season when the market is a little healthier.
The Braves were reportedly trying to get Liam Hendricks before he signed with the whitesox.
They need a Corner Outfielder
They also need a 2nd catcher.
I wonder what Gallo, Leclerc and Trevino could net in trade with the Braves..

 

[DTC]

Troy Stokes was DFA by the pirates today after they acquired 4 prospects for Taillon.
This is a guy the Rangers should look into. High OBP guy with enough pop and speed to be a 20/20 player with a .345 OBP. Still kind of young. With his speed and high OBP he could be a valuable player.

Pirates Designate Troy Stokes For Assignment

The Pirates are designating outfielder Troy Stokes Jr. for assignment, per Rob Biertempfel of the Athletic (Twitter link). Stokes was claimed …

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[saddles]

Troy Stokes was DFA by the pirates today after they acquired 4 prospects for Taillon.
This is a guy the Rangers should look into. High OBP guy with enough pop and speed to be a 20/20 player with a .345 OBP. Still kind of young. With his speed and high OBP he could be a valuable player.

Pirates Designate Troy Stokes For Assignment

The Pirates are designating outfielder Troy Stokes Jr. for assignment, per Rob Biertempfel of the Athletic (Twitter link). Stokes was claimed …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

I would pass on him myself.

 

[scotsman1948]

If they get paid and then know they’re going to a playoff (hopeful) team mid year why wouldn’t they want to sign? It would allow them to try again next off-season when the market is a little healthier.
The Braves were reportedly trying to get Liam Hendricks before he signed with the whitesox.
They need a Corner Outfielder
They also need a 2nd catcher.
I wonder what Gallo, Leclerc and Trevino could net in trade with the Braves..

we've seen the quality of the FA's we've signed and the return we got. i would rather see us play our kids and give them a chance rather than another Frazier or Chirinos etc. i would rather see the use of trades of certain assets for more assets some of which might bring more at the trade deadline

 

[saddles]

we've seen the quality of the FA's we've signed and the return we got. i would rather see us play our kids and give them a chance rather than another Frazier or Chirinos etc. i would rather see the use of trades of certain assets for more assets some of which might bring more at the trade deadline

Frazier and Chirinos would not fit into the category that he was talking about.

About the only opening we have now is at 3B and there are not any free agents at that position that fit into the category either. So, it does not appear that that tactic is one that could be used even if the Rangers wanted to.

Now, if they trade Gallo sometime very soon, that could open up a spot for a sign and trade scenario.

I think it is safe to say that the Rangers are not going that route this offseason.

 

[saddles]

Speaking of Frazier, Kyle Cody had very good things to say about Frazier encouraging him this past season. That kind of thing may be enough for the Rangers to consider bringing him in to fill in at 3B until Jung is ready.

 

[saddles]

In a Newberg article today, the idea was floated that Lowe could move to 3B while Guzman plays 1B, to allow both to start.

That might be the best thing for the organization until they can see if Guzman's breakout winter translates to a breakout MLB season.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

In a Newberg article today, the idea was floated that Lowe could move to 3B while Guzman plays 1B, to allow both to start.

That might be the best thing for the organization until they can see if Guzman's breakout winter translates to a breakout MLB season.

That definitely sounds like a better idea than picking up Frazier. We really do need to see what Guzman has this year and let it play out. Don't start him and then sit him but just let him play so we can be sure of what we have.

 

[DT LUNA]

That definitely sounds like a better idea than picking up Frazier. We really do need to see what Guzman has this year and let it play out. Don't start him and then sit him but just let him play so we can be sure of what we have.

Could not agree more. We have nothing to lose and possibly lots to gain. Let it play out.

 

[saddles]