Texas Rangers 2021 - 2022 Offseason Thread

[True Rangers Fan]

if only we hadn't picked up 2 spares from LAD

 

[saddles]

 

[True Rangers Fan]

This will be the best news yet for some.

I've seen several fans (obviously not following the Rangers as close as we do) wonder why we traded Gallo only to turn around and start adding payroll. Thankfully there are a few other Rangers fans who stepped in and explained it.

 

[scotsman1948]

if only we hadn't picked up 2 spares from LAD

it's not like they ever had a future with the team. when it comes down to need they will be the 1st to go

 

[True Rangers Fan]

the market is so insane

 

[Bmurph]

the market is so insane

It's only gonna go higher. It's absolutely bonkers.

I can't believe I ever stopped playing baseball. I probably could have earned at least $49.95 AAV from somebody in this market

 

[Bmurph]

Suzuki won't sign before lockout​

Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki, the 15th best free agent available this winter, will not sign prior to the owners locking out the players on Wednesday. Agent Joel Wolfe told media, including Jim Allen, that between eight and 15 teams have shown interest in signing Suzuki to date.

Suzuki is subject to the posting system, meaning teams have a 30-day window to sign him to a contract; otherwise, he'll return to being part of Nippon Professional Baseball's Hiroshima Toyo Carp. Should the lockout occur as expected, Suzuki's window will be paused until the new Collective Bargaining is ratified by both sides.

For those wondering, Suzuki will not be signing before the lockout occurs. Wolfe confirmed as much, telling the media that he had turned down multiple teams hoping to ink him over the next day-plus.

 

[Kelleyman]

Insane money. Let’s sign a fan to an attendance contract

 

[darrylgann]

Come on Story/Seager. See what LA does. Glad you got your Workd Series Braves. Mets has made it tough the last couple of days.

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

I've seen several fans (obviously not following the Rangers as close as we do) wonder why we traded Gallo only to turn around and start adding payroll. Thankfully there are a few other Rangers fans who stepped in and explained it.

A better question would be, why trade Gallo for 3 MIF and then go out in free agency and block them and 3 more MIF prospects? Especially, since everyone knew the best free agents were going to be MIF.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

 

[True Rangers Fan]

A better question would be, why trade Gallo for 3 MIF and then go out in free agency and block them and 3 more MIF prospects? Especially, since everyone knew the best free agents were going to be MIF.

Are you still imposing your edict of non-magic related explanations?

 

[saddles]

Scherzer gets an opt out after the second year. I doubt he uses it. Lol

 

[saddles]

Are you still imposing your edict of non-magic related explanations?

Yes, that sounds like a plan.

 

[Bmurph]

A better question would be, why trade Gallo for 3 MIF and then go out in free agency and block them and 3 more MIF prospects? Especially, since everyone knew the best free agents were going to be MIF.

To get something for Gallo since he didn't agree to the contract they offered and then have assets to flip or do with as you wish.

Gallo never was going to be much more than a good defender and a guy with power that got on base. When it was really needed, the guy didn't get it done at the plate most of the time. Never hurt my feelings to see him go and get something vs. nothing for him in return

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Yes, that sounds like a plan.

Well...

my guess is they were following the same idea of "draft the best player available, regardless of need."

 

[Bmurph]

If there's no love Story, give me Seager and I'll have to be ok with that.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

If there's no love Story, give me Seager and I'll have to be ok with that.

I'm ready to close the book on these Story puns.

 

[Kelleyman]

I'm ready to close the book on these Story puns.

Ok put the bedtime Story puns to bed