Texas Rangers 2021 - 2022 Offseason Thread

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Braves, Rangers Interested In Matt Olson

As the Athletics prepare to reduce their payroll, first baseman Matt Olson stands out as an obvious and popular trade …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Braves, Rangers Interested In Matt Olson

As the Athletics prepare to reduce their payroll, first baseman Matt Olson stands out as an obvious and popular trade …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

I'm starting to doubt that Freeman returns to ATL. If that happens, that would be the third craziest thing about this insane market so far.

First place is obviously the Rangers going HAM. #2 is Scherzer to Mets for $43m a year.

 

[saddles]

Braves, Rangers Interested In Matt Olson

As the Athletics prepare to reduce their payroll, first baseman Matt Olson stands out as an obvious and popular trade …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

This could be the beginning of those 6 to 8 top 20 prospects that I think could be trade within the next 8 months.

 

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I'm starting to doubt that Freeman returns to ATL. If that happens, that would be the third craziest thing about this insane market so far.

First place is obviously the Rangers going HAM. #2 is Scherzer to Mets for $43m a year.

If Freeman is leaving, the Rangers should open up the vault again, for him.

 

[scotsman1948]

the fact that they've taken Willie's number speaks volumes

 

[True Rangers Fan]

the fact that they've taken Willie's number speaks volumes

Eh, tap the brakes. Happens frequently in all sports and means almost nothing.

 

[DTC]

 

[True Rangers Fan]

This could be the beginning of those 6 to 8 top 20 prospects that I think could be trade within the next 8 months.

I think you're wrong about the 6-8 top 20, but also...

 

[True Rangers Fan]

If Freeman is leaving, the Rangers should open up the vault again, for him.

it will take at least 6/180 to get him here, and he's 32. if it's me, I pass.

 

[jta4437]

I would like to see Smith start getting CF play in spring training and then continuing to in Frisco. If he hits well again this year, he could be our starting CF by August.

That's what I think will happen with him and Duran, transition to OF roles

 

[True Rangers Fan]

If Freeman is leaving, the Rangers should open up the vault again, for him.

Also, the Dodgers appear to have him in their sights, and I think all things being equal he chooses them.

 

[saddles]

I think you're wrong about the 6-8 top 20, but also...

I am thinking it is a greater possibility than when I mentioned it a couple of days ago.

 

[jta4437]

it will take at least 6/180 to get him here, and he's 32. if it's me, I pass.

Yeah same here, I'm not as enamored with him as a lot seem to be

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I am thinking it is a greater possibility than when I mentioned it a couple of days ago.

I just can't see them trading away 40% of the top 20 in such a short amount of time.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Yeah same here, I'm not as enamored with him as most seem to be

He's a really good player and obviously an upgrade from what we have now, don't get me wrong. But not at $30m AAV for 6 years starting at 32.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I just can't see them trading away 40% of the top 20 in such a short amount of time.

I'll actually add that even if they trade for Matt Olson and another SP this offseason, I still don't see it taking 6-8 of the top 20. Just my feeling on it.

 

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I just can't see them trading away 40% of the top 20 in such a short amount of time.

The pitchers in Cincy and Olson are all only under control for 2 years. They have their sights set on winning very soon. Trading away several prospects is the only way to do so.

And they still will need an ace and possibly another piece or two.

 

[saddles]

I'll actually add that even if they trade for Matt Olson and another SP this offseason, I still don't see it taking 6-8 of the top 20. Just my feeling on it.

Don't get me wrong though. I don't think this is a wise course at all.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Don't get me wrong though. I don't think this is a wise course at all.

I don't think it is either. I think 4-5 of them spread out over a couple of years, for the right return, maybe.

 

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Rangers Top 30 Prospects according to MLB Pipeline.

Leiter
Jung
Winn
Foscue
Huff
Smith
Duran
Acuna
Carter
Acosta
Wendzel
Vanasco
Hauver
Morrobel
Henriquez
Cauley
Harris
Zavala
Apostle
Walker
Alexy
Rodriguez
Otto
Roby
Bradford
Thompson
White
Weems
Slaten
Ragans

I am expecting 6 to 8 of the top 20 to be gone within 8 months and possibly some in the 21 to 30 range as well.

It will be interesting to revisit this in 8 months. We shall see.