Texas Rangers 2021 - 2022 Offseason Thread

[DTC]

Now I want to subscribe to The Athletic just because lol

Never mind

 

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[Uncle Siggy]

I still hope they get Suzuki.

If the M.L.B. team owners lock the players out, as expected, the 30-day negotiating window for a posted player’s services will halt along with all other transactions. While some details will need to be finalized, the expectation is that Suzuki will be afforded the standard 30 negotiating days in total, with his clock pausing for a lockout and resuming upon a settlement. Since he was posted on Nov. 22, he would have 20 days remaining upon a resolution.

That may not seem like a big concern, but a protracted labor disruption could affect his decision. Spring training in Japan starts Feb. 1, roughly three weeks earlier than the current M.L.B. schedule. Beyond players with health issues, latecomers are almost unheard-of in Japan. If Suzuki has any thoughts of returning to the Carp, he would probably want to do that with the rest of the group on Feb. 1.
Since Suzuki is 27, his contract is not subject to international bonus pool money restrictions. He is free to negotiate the best deal he can, with the Carp receiving a release fee from the signing team based on the total value of Suzuki’s contract, a sliding scale that begins with 20 percent of the first $25 million guaranteed and increases thereafter.

Ready to Shine in the U.S., a Star Waits in Japan (Published 2021)

Seiya Suzuki can hit for average and power, and plays solid defense. The only thing slowing his arrival is the possibility of an M.L.B. lockout.

www.nytimes.com

 

[DTC]

One think I’m looking forward to is Donnie Ecker.
I’m liking the game speed batting practice with real breaking balls and what not.
I’ve always wondered how they take batting practice off 60 mph then go into the game hitting against 95 and expect to have good timing.
I’m hoping he can help our hitters see the same turn around the SFG hitters saw.

 

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[Kelleyman]

 

[Nightcrawler]

I don’t mind all of the Dodgers connections woody seems to have. The dodgers are a good team to model or aspire to be like. They’re in the national league so we never see them, but They play a good brand of baseball, they win, and they win a lot.

 

[Kelleyman]

I don’t mind all of the Dodgers connections woody seems to have. The dodgers are a good team to model or aspire to be like. They’re in the national league so we never see them, but They play a good brand of baseball, they win, and they win a lot.

They seem to come up with good players via farm and aren’t afraid to spend. Even losing Seager they are likely a WS contender nest year

 

[Nightcrawler]

They seem to come up with good players via farm and aren’t afraid to spend. Even losing Seager they are likely a WS contender nest year

they’re also notoriously difficult to get prospects from. I know people say Darvish just came back from an injury but we pretty gave them a #2 quality starter for Alexy and Calhoun. Calhoun has been a disappointment, but Alexy might still pan out.

 

[Uncle Siggy]

Calhoun has been a disappointment...

When he showed up out of shape and whining I knew they got screwed, BTA the Rangers are good with head cases (Hamilton) so maybe they figured that they could fix him

 

[saddles]

When he showed up out of shape and whining I knew they got screwed, BTA the Rangers are good with head cases (Hamilton) so maybe they figured that they could fix him

As far as those two things are concerned, it appears that either they or he has fixed them. Now, staying off the DL is another matter entirely. Of course, sometimes those DL stints cannot be avoided.

 

[scotsman1948]

As far as those two things are concerned, it appears that either they or he has fixed them. Now, staying off the DL is another matter entirely. Of course, sometimes those DL stints cannot be avoided.

you're right about the fact that sometimes those DL stints cannot be avoided but how you keep yourself prepared is the problem. when he went on the DL and then once off it was like he was starting ST again and it took him weeks sometimes months to show anything

 

[scotsman1948]

If the M.L.B. team owners lock the players out, as expected, the 30-day negotiating window for a posted player’s services will halt along with all other transactions. While some details will need to be finalized, the expectation is that Suzuki will be afforded the standard 30 negotiating days in total, with his clock pausing for a lockout and resuming upon a settlement. Since he was posted on Nov. 22, he would have 20 days remaining upon a resolution.

That may not seem like a big concern, but a protracted labor disruption could affect his decision. Spring training in Japan starts Feb. 1, roughly three weeks earlier than the current M.L.B. schedule. Beyond players with health issues, latecomers are almost unheard-of in Japan. If Suzuki has any thoughts of returning to the Carp, he would probably want to do that with the rest of the group on Feb. 1.
Since Suzuki is 27, his contract is not subject to international bonus pool money restrictions. He is free to negotiate the best deal he can, with the Carp receiving a release fee from the signing team based on the total value of Suzuki’s contract, a sliding scale that begins with 20 percent of the first $25 million guaranteed and increases thereafter.

Ready to Shine in the U.S., a Star Waits in Japan (Published 2021)

Seiya Suzuki can hit for average and power, and plays solid defense. The only thing slowing his arrival is the possibility of an M.L.B. lockout.

www.nytimes.com

it is Jan 7th and if the Lockout ended today he would have to finalize a deal by the 27th.

 

[Uncle Siggy]

it is Jan 7th and if the Lockout ended today he would have to finalize a deal by the 27th.

So he's either going to have to have faith that he gets signed by a MLB team or sign another contract with his old team if he wants to be ensured he gets paid...

I would assume because of the interest being showed in him by the MLB teams that he could wait and get a contract. But if it's after 1 Feb how many owners would see it as a way to short change him for his services thinking he doesn't have the option of going back home

 

[Uncle Siggy]

As far as those two things are concerned, it appears that either they or he has fixed them. Now, staying off the DL is another matter entirely. Of course, sometimes those DL stints cannot be avoided.

I'm thinking his deadline to prove what he has is going to be the Trade Deadline, unless he's part of a salary dump trade by another team and the Rangers get a really good OF prospect in the deal...

 

[saddles]

I'm thinking his deadline to prove what he has is going to be the Trade Deadline, unless he's part of a salary dump trade by another team and the Rangers get a really good OF prospect in the deal...

I don't see him as a long term piece, but I would like to see him receive enough playing time to give him some trade value. If that doesn't work out then we haven't lost anything.

 

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Our 7 prospect-related predictions for '22

In the first Pipeline Podcast of 2022, Jim Callis and Sam Dykstra take a look at the year ahead with a wide range of predictions about prospects and farm systems to keep an eye on in the upcoming season, from Rookies of the Year in both leagues and the No.

www.mlb.com

Jim Callis picks Jack Leiter as the MLB Pipeline Pitcher of the Year.

 

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From the prospectslive.com recent mock draft.

3. Texas Rangers

Termarr Johnson, Second Base, Mays

The best scouts in the world will reiterate one thing on repeat. Hit tool over everything. If a kid can really bang, don’t ask so many questions that you paralyze your judgement. That’s Johnson. A majority of evaluators in this industry really, truly believe this is an extraordinary bat with perennial all-star upside. When folks say it’s the best high school bat in two decades, they’re not being hyperbolic. While Johnson may be the odds-on favorite to go here if Jones is off the board, any number of college bats fit here too. Chase DeLauter, Robert Moore, Daniel Susac, Jace Jung, Gavin Cross, take your pick. In a perfect world, I would imagine Texas would love to find a player who can stay up the middle of the field given where they’re picking. But if Johnson continues to rake this spring like he did all summer, he’ll be a popular name at the top.

 

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And, since I am bullish on Chase DeLauter, here is what prospectslive.com said about him going two picks later.

Chase DeLauter, Outfield, James Madison

Mike Rizzo and the Washington Nationals have certainly favored big-conference college arms with their selections in recent years, Brady House being the notable exception in 2021. It doesn’t appear at this time a college arm will work their way into this tier, so we’re betting on the Nationals chasing physical tools and upside. DeLauter is a fantastic athlete with the chance to stay in centerfield despite his 6-foot-4-inch, 235-pound frame. Most evaluators believe it’s 70-grade all-fields raw power, and he’s getting into a lot of it right now. He’s a plus runner and can do a bit of everything on the field. There’s certainly a chance he matures into an outfield corner, but the bat is more than heavy enough to handle that offensive expectation. Jace Jung makes a ton of sense here too, as does Brooks Lee, but for our money, DeLauter provides the most upside and impact.

 

[Kelleyman]

From the prospectslive.com recent mock draft.

3. Texas Rangers

Termarr Johnson, Second Base, Mays

The best scouts in the world will reiterate one thing on repeat. Hit tool over everything. If a kid can really bang, don’t ask so many questions that you paralyze your judgement. That’s Johnson. A majority of evaluators in this industry really, truly believe this is an extraordinary bat with perennial all-star upside. When folks say it’s the best high school bat in two decades, they’re not being hyperbolic. While Johnson may be the odds-on favorite to go here if Jones is off the board, any number of college bats fit here too. Chase DeLauter, Robert Moore, Daniel Susac, Jace Jung, Gavin Cross, take your pick. In a perfect world, I would imagine Texas would love to find a player who can stay up the middle of the field given where they’re picking. But if Johnson continues to rake this spring like he did all summer, he’ll be a popular name at the top.

He is the safer pick IMO. Higher floor