Texas Rangers 2021 - 2022 Offseason Thread

[True Rangers Fan]

It's ludicrous to think that this is the biggest free agent class in years, and the first mega contract signed is a guy who was already under contract for the next few years.

 

[scotsman1948]

It's ludicrous to think that this is the biggest free agent class in years, and the first mega contract signed is a guy who was already under contract for the next few years.

if you're TB it makes perfect sense

 

[True Rangers Fan]

if you're TB it makes perfect sense

Yes of course, I wasn't speaking to the sense of the contract or whether it's good or bad for either party.

 

[Kelleyman]

It's ludicrous to think that this is the biggest free agent class in years, and the first mega contract signed is a guy who was already under contract for the next few years.

Not sure what to think with looming CBA and yes this is a long term contract first for a young guy. Of course I want the Rangers to go young if possible.
Just so much to do and uncertainty in the days ahead. It seems like JJ Abrams had an off
year but something of this sort may be a route that needs to be at least a plan B option.
In this league you really need a very good shortstop

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Not sure what to think with looming CBA and yes this is a long term contract first for a young guy. Of course I want the Rangers to go young if possible.
Just so much to do and uncertainty in the days ahead. It seems like JJ Abrams had an off
year but something of this sort may be a route that needs to be at least a plan B option.
In this league you really need a very good shortstop

I'm a bit lost about the bolded parts

 

[Kelleyman]

I'm a bit lost about the bolded parts

ha yes perhaps he contemplated a career change or…..maybe I meant CJ

 

[True Rangers Fan]

ha yes perhaps he contemplated a career change or…..maybe I meant CJ

That makes more sense

 

[Kelleyman]

 

[saddles]

All any team can do is proceed under the current set of rules like they normally would. In fact, JD himself has said that.

 

[saddles]

Me, still waiting for the Rangers to make a great FA acquisition.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Me, still waiting for the Rangers to make a great FA acquisition.

You don't even need the word great, and that's me.

 

[saddles]

If we did sign Kershaw to a 1/$20
What kind of production would you expect from him?
Will his arm be healthy enough to pitch 25 games?

I would expect him to have an ERA close to 4.00 and to be a great influence on our young starters.

I think we probably have to give him either two years or one year with a very makeable vesting option for another year or two. Maybe 2 for $45 million gets it done. One year for $25 with that vesting option is a possibility.

 

[saddles]

You don't even need the word great, and that's me.

Yeah, I would take Suzuki for now whether anyone considers him great or not. Let's go ahead and make it two signings out of Japan and grab Martinez too.

 

[scotsman1948]

I would expect him to have an ERA close to 4.00 and to be a great influence on our young starters.

I think we probably have to give him either two years or one year with a very makeable vesting option for another year or two. Maybe 2 for $45 million gets it done. One year for $25 with that vesting option is a possibility.

i doubt that would even get a real interest. we are talking about Clayton Kershaw

 

[True Rangers Fan]

i doubt that would even get a real interest. we are talking about Clayton Kershaw

He will be seeking a deal better than Verlander's, in my opinion.

 

[scotsman1948]

Yeah, I would take Suzuki for now whether anyone considers him great or not. Let's go ahead and make it two signings out of Japan and grab Martinez too.

no problem with Suzuki but i would rather see us go after Kershaw and Stroman if we're going with 2 FA pitchers

 

[True Rangers Fan]

no problem with Suzuki but i would rather see us go after Kershaw and Stroman if we're going with 2 FA pitchers

Stroman isn't a former Dodger, so I doubt the Rangers have much interest.

 

[saddles]

He will be seeking a deal better than Verlander's, in my opinion.

I think he gets a better deal than Verlander once he proves he is healthy. Verlander is a much safer bet after undergoing an established procedure. Kershaw is a very big risk not having had the surgery. All things equal, Kershaw gets the better deal, but I think they are far from being equal this offseason.

I think if Kershaw signs somewhere for a year, then next offseason he can cash in.

I guess we will find out in February when everything gets back underway.

 

[saddles]

Part of me wishes if this new CBA doesn't get agreed on by about Dec. 10th, that it goes into April without being settled. Then maybe next time they get more serious about it much earlier.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Part of me wishes if this new CBA doesn't get agreed on by about Dec. 10th, that it goes into April without being settled. Then maybe next time they get more serious about it much earlier.

I think if they were approaching it the way we would, it would take a couple of days to agree to everything.

These are millionaires arguing with billionaires, and no one wants to lose face.