Texas Rangers 2021 - 2022 Offseason Thread

[saddles]

I wouldn't hate seeing him make a leap this year and push Lowe elsewhere

Between him, Harris and Huff, maybe one of them will.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

MLB hot stove: Finding best fits for unsigned top 50 free agents, including Carlos Correa and Clayton Kershaw

32. Michael Pineda

Best fit: Rangers. For all the work they've done this offseason, Texas still has questions abound in their rotation. Pineda will likely come on a short-term contract and he has a chance to dominate every fifth day, something few available starters can say. If he pitches well, the Rangers would have a very nice trade chip come deadline time. And if not, oh well, it's just money. The Rangers need bodies to soak up innings and avoid overworking the kids. Pineda is as good a candidate as anyone.

46. Tommy Pham

Best fit: Rangers. Although he had a down 2021 season, Pham's underlying quality of contact numbers were solid and he remains a grind-it-out type at the plate. The Rangers have spent a lot of money already this offseason, but left field is screaming for an upgrade, and Pham would bring the same sort of competitive edge and professionalism as Marcus Semien and Corey Seager. He wouldn't require the same level of contract commitment though. That's for sure.

 

[scotsman1948]

MLB hot stove: Finding best fits for unsigned top 50 free agents, including Carlos Correa and Clayton Kershaw

32. Michael Pineda

Best fit: Rangers. For all the work they've done this offseason, Texas still has questions abound in their rotation. Pineda will likely come on a short-term contract and he has a chance to dominate every fifth day, something few available starters can say. If he pitches well, the Rangers would have a very nice trade chip come deadline time. And if not, oh well, it's just money. The Rangers need bodies to soak up innings and avoid overworking the kids. Pineda is as good a candidate as anyone.

46. Tommy Pham

Best fit: Rangers. Although he had a down 2021 season, Pham's underlying quality of contact numbers were solid and he remains a grind-it-out type at the plate. The Rangers have spent a lot of money already this offseason, but left field is screaming for an upgrade, and Pham would bring the same sort of competitive edge and professionalism as Marcus Semien and Corey Seager. He wouldn't require the same level of contract commitment though. That's for sure.

when i first read the Pineda part i thought @saddles had written it because of the bolded part then i realized it was MLB written

 

[DTC]

What's Left In The Offseason Catching Market

As usual, this winter's free agent catching market was pretty thin on viable everyday options, but there has been a …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

 

[scotsman1948]

What's Left In The Offseason Catching Market

As usual, this winter's free agent catching market was pretty thin on viable everyday options, but there has been a …

www.mlbtraderumors.com

and what they say about the Rangers makes me think if there's a season that's the way to go

 

[Uncle Siggy]

Oakland A's Looking at Tropicana Casino for New Stadium

The Tropicana Casino on the Las Vegas Strip could be the location for an Oakland A’s stadium if the team moves to Sin City.

www.vegasslotsonline.com

 

[saddles]

 

[Uncle Siggy]

32. Michael Pineda

Beings how the Reds let Wade Miley get away on a waiver claim I'm guessing Sonny Gray might be gotten for 1-2 lower prospects and a bag of used pucks...

46. Tommy Pham

Eddie Rosario is younger, cheaper, better WAR and probably more gas left in the tank...

 

[DTC]

Beings how the Reds let Wade Miley get away on a waiver claim I'm guessing Sonny Gray might be gotten for 1-2 lower prospects and a bag of used pucks...


Eddie Rosario is younger, cheaper, better WAR and probably more gas left in the tank...

I like Eddie Rosario too
He’s definitely a guy that can put up an .800 OPS. Still relatively young. Could probably be had on a short cheap deal too

 

[Uncle Siggy]

I like Eddie Rosario too
He’s definitely a guy that can put up an .800 OPS. Still relatively young. Could probably be had on a short cheap deal too

I think they'll make a big push for Suzuki first and if that doesn't work they go after someone like Rosario. BTA they might stand pat and see what the new batting coaches can accomplish with existing players and a few select prospects...

 

[Uncle Siggy]

I like Eddie Rosario too
He’s definitely a guy that can put up an .800 OPS. Still relatively young. Could probably be had on a short cheap deal too

I seen an article a couple of days ago about where they were talking about Eckers using pitching machines in BP instead of BP pitchers, so they can simulate game type conditions/scenarios better. They think that is one of the keys to his success in improving the hitting of the teams he's been with...

 

[DTC]

I seen an article a couple of days ago about where they were talking about Eckers using pitching machines in BP instead of BP pitchers, so they can simulate game type conditions/scenarios better. They think that is one of the keys to his success in improving the hitting of the teams he's been with...

That makes a ton of sense
You would think normal batting practice throws off timing being a lot slower and not as nasty movement.

Im sure that will help a ton

 

[saddles]

From Jeff Wilson:

Speaking of Taveras, he entered Tuesday batting .288 with a .382 on-base percentage and a .387 slugging percentage through 30 games this winter for Aguilas. Of note is that he had 16 walks and only 18 strikeouts. That looks like progress.

The best of the Rangers players this winter, either on the 40-man or minor-leaguers, has been first baseman Blaine Crim. It’s not even close.

He entered Tuesday with a .398/.446/.590 slash line for Mayaguez in the Puerto Rican Winter League. Also of note is that Crim, who finished his season at Double A Frisco, had played four of his 22 games at third base.

 

[Kelleyman]

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[saddles]

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I wonder if she jumped the gun on announcing her new position.

 

[scotsman1948]

I wouldn't hate seeing him make a leap this year and push Lowe elsewhere

i don't expect it will happen until 2023

 

[saddles]

Chase DeLauter boasts five-tool potential - Baseball Prospect Journal

Chase DeLauter is one of the top players in college baseball and one of the top position players in the 2022 MLB draft class.

baseballprospectjournal.com

Chase DeLauter is my early favorite for the Rangers to draft in the first round.

 

[saddles]

"Right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano has declined the international opt-out clause in his contract and instead will remain with the Yomiuri Giants. Sugano told media outlets, including Yahoo Japan, that his goal was to help the Giants win a championship in 2022, so he will remain in Japan for at least one more season."

 

[scotsman1948]

I wouldn't hate seeing him make a leap this year and push Lowe elsewhere

had another thought. the Rangers are rumored to be interested in Matt Olsen as a trade target. would you offer a package of Lowe and others for him?