Texas Rangers 2021 - 2022 Offseason Thread

[scotsman1948]

true they did. i also hope we don't rush into non-tendering players on our 40 just because we haven't given them time.

 

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Levi Weaver has a new article out where he discusses which prospects have a chance to make their big league debut in 2022. He gives them in order of most likely.

The top names are Jung, Winn, Foscue, Wendzel, and Leiter, in that order.

Then he says:

"There are, of course, others — there always are. Steele Walker, Bubba Thompson, Cole Ragans, Yerry Rodriguez, Ricky Vanasco and many others could find themselves in the big leagues for the first time at some point in 2022. Likewise for guys hoping to return to the big leagues like Sam Huff, Sherten Apostel, Kyle Cody, Jake Latz and others."

 

[Duane1952]

No to Gallo and his 200 BA. Buxton just can't stay healthy.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

No to Gallo and his 200 BA. Buxton just can't stay healthy.

I don't get Newberg's infatuation with Gallo

 

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I don't get Newberg's infatuation with Gallo

I wonder how bad Gallo would have to hit next year for Newberg to change his mind.

 

[Uncle Siggy]

I don't get Newberg's infatuation with Gallo

He's in the Top 10 in WAR...

 

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Manfred not sure there's path to success for Oakland MLB team

Rob Manfred didn’t sound too confident when talking about Oakland’s MLB future.

www.nbcsports.com

Looks like the A's may relocate. I wouldn't mind San Antonio since we are doomed to be in the AL West forever.

 

[scotsman1948]

Levi Weaver has a new article out where he discusses which prospects have a chance to make their big league debut in 2022. He gives them in order of most likely.

The top names are Jung, Winn, Foscue, Wendzel, and Leiter, in that order.

Then he says:

"There are, of course, others — there always are. Steele Walker, Bubba Thompson, Cole Ragans, Yerry Rodriguez, Ricky Vanasco and many others could find themselves in the big leagues for the first time at some point in 2022. Likewise for guys hoping to return to the big leagues like Sam Huff, Sherten Apostel, Kyle Cody, Jake Latz and others."

of the first 5 Jung should strongly considered for the opening day roster, the others could see some playing time after the deadline or at least the last month when rosters open up but i think if they're smart that Leiter would be better served by not rushing too fast.

of the others mentioned i would move on from Calhoun and give Walker a chance at DH and Huff and Latz should also make the opening day roster. the others are not quite ready and i thought Cody was going to miss at least a couple of months

 

[True Rangers Fan]

He's in the Top 10 in WAR...

MLB Wins Above Replacement - WAR - Major League Baseball - ESPN

Discover the current and all time season leaders in Seasonal, Offensive, Defensive, and Pitching Wins Above Replacement in Major League Baseball on ESPN.com

www.espn.com

 

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Can The Rangers Really Land a Big-Name Shortstop in Free Agency?

The Texas Rangers are locked and loaded to spend this winter, but there are more variables than money when courting free agents.

www.si.com

 

[Uncle Siggy]

MLB Wins Above Replacement - WAR - Major League Baseball - ESPN

Discover the current and all time season leaders in Seasonal, Offensive, Defensive, and Pitching Wins Above Replacement in Major League Baseball on ESPN.com

www.espn.com

I wasn't specific enough I meant for RFers in 2021...

Major League Leaderboards - 2021 - Batting | FanGraphs Baseball

www.fangraphs.com

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Can The Rangers Really Land a Big-Name Shortstop in Free Agency?

The Texas Rangers are locked and loaded to spend this winter, but there are more variables than money when courting free agents.

www.si.com

"That's as forthright as you're ever going to hear baseball executives be in a formal setting. They're not going to give you numbers. They won't mention names. The longer you do this job, the better you get at translating the language spoken from behind a microphone or in front of a camera.

From everything that has been said, the Rangers are all in on spending the necessary price tag for any player on the market."

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I wasn't specific enough I meant for RFers in 2021...

Major League Leaderboards - 2021 - Batting | FanGraphs Baseball

www.fangraphs.com

Ah, well yeah. I get that, but long term I don't see him sticking there.

 

[Uncle Siggy]

Ah, well yeah. I get that, but long term I don't see him sticking there.

He should be able to stay there until he turns 35 then may have to be 1B or DH, as long as he doesn't have any knee issues...

As far as league wide WAR goes he's 56th and Trevor Story is 55th...

Major League Leaderboards - 2021 - Batting | FanGraphs Baseball

www.fangraphs.com

 

[DTC]

"That's as forthright as you're ever going to hear baseball executives be in a formal setting. They're not going to give you numbers. They won't mention names. The longer you do this job, the better you get at translating the language spoken from behind a microphone or in front of a camera.

From everything that has been said, the Rangers are all in on spending the necessary price tag for any player on the market."

If you had to spend $85 million AAV this off-season who would you go after??

 

[scotsman1948]

If you had to spend $85 million AAV this off-season who would you go after??

i wouldn't spend 85M AAV instead i would go after Syndergaard, Story and Canha/C. Taylor. and stay the course on our development

 

[DTC]

i wouldn't spend 85M AAV instead i would go after Syndergaard, Story and Canha/C. Taylor. and stay the course on our development

I’m ok with it as long as they sign very good young players. 30 or less to begin 22’ to 4+ year deals that make sense.

Story/Correa/Seager
Schwarber/Bryant/Joc Pederson/Conforto/Castellanos/Avisail Garcia
Jongray/Stroman/Syndergaard/rodon/Ray/
Gausman(31)

I would also be ok with signing an outfielder a little older to a 1-3 year deal like Canha/Taylor/Marte if meant we would be able to trade Adolis Garcia + for either a SP or elite young C. (Hold over for Zavala/Morrobel/Carter/Crim/Bubba

 

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