Texas Rangers 2021 - 2022 Offseason Thread

[Kelleyman]

Personally I think this offseason should focus on FA signings primarily.

We have a glut of catchers but yes primarily

 

[saddles]

Personally I think this offseason should focus on FA signings primarily.

I feel that way too, but I am not sure that the front office agrees with us or not. Let's get this postseason over with and find out.

 

[scotsman1948]

Personally I think this offseason should focus on FA signings primarily.

i think so too. we sign at max 3 above average, mainly 1st tier, FA's and go with our kids and prospects this next season. IOW, 23 of our people. trading those who are going to slow down advancement of our top prospects like Calhoun, Guzman, IKF and possibly Trevino this off-season. and then as the season progresses maybe others like Solak, etc. by the end of the season we will have a clearer view who deserves a spot as we continue and who doesn't

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I feel that way too, but I am not sure that the front office agrees with us or not. Let's get this postseason over with and find out.

I mean, they have already come out and said "we are going to be active in the FA market." Whether they succeed or not is another story, but publicly they have acknowledged the importance at least.

 

[saddles]

I mean, they have already come out and said "we are going to be active in the FA market." Whether they succeed or not is another story, but publicly they have acknowledged the importance at least.

Yes, when it comes to acquiring free agents, I think they agree with us. I meant, I am not sure they agree about holding off on significant trades for now.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Yes, when it comes to acquiring free agents, I think they agree with us. I meant, I am not sure they agree about holding off on significant trades for now.

I gotcha. This offseason will be a fun one to track, no matter what.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

They're gonna wreck the fucking market.

 

[scotsman1948]

Yes, when it comes to acquiring free agents, I think they agree with us. I meant, I am not sure they agree about holding off on significant trades for now.

i wish they would. i can name 3 or 4 we should consider trading during the off-season but that doesn't include any of our top 30 prospects. but we know our FO so i wouldn't be surprised to see them trade away 5 or 6 of them for questionable returns that won't turn out to be worth it

 

[DTC]

this gives me the shivers. it sounds like we're going AGAIN for low level FA's and have another year of misery

Well I hope that guy is wrong

 

[DTC]

They're gonna wreck the fucking market.

Corey Seager is going to the Yankees eh

 

[scotsman1948]

Corey Seager is going to the Yankees eh

nah, the Yankees will immediately go after Correra and price everyone else out of the bidding

 

[True Rangers Fan]

nah, the Yankees will immediately go after Correra and price everyone else out of the bidding

Yankees fans seems to want Seager, but the FO almost assuredly wants Correa.

My gut tells me:

Correa - Yanks
Story - Rangers
Seager - some team looking to make a splash

 

[Kelleyman]

Yankees fans seems to want Seager, but the FO almost assuredly wants Correa.

My gut tells me:

Correa - Yanks
Story - Rangers
Seager - some team looking to make a splash

Thinking Detroit and Miami are in the market.
St Louis and Phillies too

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Thinking Detroit and Miami are in the market.
St Louis and Phillies too

DET seems to get mentioned a lot when it comes to the upcoming FA market. Wouldn't be surprised for them to land a big target.

 

[saddles]

Baez and Semien are available at SS as well as the big three that everyone mentions. Not every club looking for a SS will be after one of the top 3.

 

[saddles]

Some team might be willing to trade for IKF after all of the free agents dust has settled.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Baez and Semien are available at SS as well as the big three that everyone mentions. Not every club looking for a SS will be after one of the top 3.

it's the ones who are after the top 3 we should be concerned with.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Some team might be willing to trade for IKF after all of the free agents dust has settled.

I think they keep him as a UIF, but if they sign a big SS they'll certainly listen to offers for him.

 

[DTC]

Some team might be willing to trade for IKF after all of the free agents dust has settled.

IKF is a good ball player. 4.5 bWAR.
He does a lot of things right. I sometimes wonder if it’s worth up grading at SS.
I do prefer a 25-30 HR high OBP guy over a low power low OBP guy.
Looking at WAR can make you wonder sometimes

 

[True Rangers Fan]

IKF is a good ball player. 4.5 bWAR.
He does a lot of things right. I sometimes wonder if it’s worth up grading at SS.
I do prefer a 25-30 HR high OBP guy over a low power low OBP guy.
Looking at WAR can make you wonder sometimes

He's a decent player, hits a lot of singles. Good defense too. But if you're putting together a team for a deep postseason run, I don't think he's in the starting lineup.