Texas Rangers 2021 - 2022 Offseason Thread

[scotsman1948]

It is weird that one player can take up 1/2-1/5 of a teams payroll of 26 players.
It does suck to see a guy sign a big long contract and then suck the whole time.

if we go into the season with maybe 3 FA signings it won't be hard for them to be at least 1/2 or more of our payroll

 

[True Rangers Fan]

why?

Because shitheads like Anthony Rendon are getting $37m a year, which raises the FA market and forces teams to offer insane salaries to sign players.

 

[saddles]

 

[scotsman1948]

hate to say it but with both of them being AL East i expect that Adolis finishes 3rd

 

[True Rangers Fan]

part of me wants the Rangers to go HAM and just sign everyone.

(HAM = Hard As a Motherfucker)

 

[saddles]

I have heard from the media that Woodward liking Seager and Castellanos as reasons we might sign them. I think management is smart enough to realize that due to the nature of the position, Woodward is not likely to be manager even half way through an extended length FA contract. His affinity with them should not matter in the least.

 

[saddles]

 

[scotsman1948]

Because shitheads like Anthony Rendon are getting $37m a year, which raises the FA market and forces teams to offer insane salaries to sign players.

then we need to make sure that we go after quality.

Noah Syndergaard 7 yrs $210M
Trevor Story 8 yrs $240M
and either
Mark Canha or Chris Taylor at 3 yrs $28M(MC) or 4 yrs $44M

none of those are crazy moves

 

[scotsman1948]

What about Brett Martin, Guzman, Solak, Calhoun, IKF and Trevino.

IKF, Trevino and Guzman to one team and
Solak, Calhoun and Brett Martin to the other.

Wonder what that would return

those would never happen

 

[scotsman1948]

I have heard from the media that Woodward liking Seager and Castellanos as reasons we might sign them. I think management is smart enough to realize that due to the nature of the position, Woodward is not likely to be manager even half way through an extended length FA contract. His affinity with them should not matter in the least.

Seager will probably resign with LAD or New York Yankees
Castellanos (if he opts out) will have 6 to 10 teams competing for him which will result in wild bidding

 

[saddles]

The Rangers really seem focused on a two year plan for free agency. I wonder which of these guys they are looking forward to going after in about 13 months.

Notable free agents for 2022-23
Catcher: Willson Contreras, Gary Sánchez
First base: José Abreu, Josh Bell, Yuli Gurriel, Eric Hosmer (opt-out), Max Muncy (club option), Miguel Sanó (club option), Carlos Santana
Second base: Kiké Hernandez, Ketel Marte (club option), Kolten Wong (club option)
Third base: Evan Longoria (club option), José Ramírez (club option), Justin Turner (club option)
Shortstop: Tim Anderson (club option), Didi Gregorius, Miguel Rojas, Jean Segura (club option), Dansby Swanson, Trea Turner
Outfield: Andrew Benintendi, Charlie Blackmon (player option), Byron Buxton, Lorenzo Cain, Adam Duvall, Joey Gallo, Aaron Judge, Kevin Kiermaier (club option), Andrew McCutchen, Whit Merrifield (club option), Wil Myers (club option), Brandon Nimmo, A.J. Pollock (player option), Justin Upton
Designated hitter: J.D. Martinez
Starting pitchers: José Berríos, Matthew Boyd, Mike Clevinger, Johnny Cueto, Jacob deGrom (opt-out), Zach Eflin, Nathan Eovaldi, Michael Fulmer, Sonny Gray (club option), Sean Manaea, Carlos Martínez (club option), Joe Musgrove, Aaron Nola (club option), David Price, Chris Sale (opt-out), Luis Severino (club option), Jameson Taillon
Relievers: Zack Britton, Aroldis Chapman, Edwin Díaz, Chad Green, Craig Kimbrel, Seth Lugo, Ryan Pressly, Taylor Rogers, Will Smith (club option), Blake Treinen (club option)

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I have heard from the media that Woodward liking Seager and Castellanos as reasons we might sign them. I think management is smart enough to realize that due to the nature of the position, Woodward is not likely to be manager even half way through an extended length FA contract. His affinity with them should not matter in the least.

Unless they pull some st louis-type fuckery, I imagine Woody will be given a chance with a competitive team. I think he's here for another 2 years minimum.

 

[scotsman1948]

The Rangers really seem focused on a two year plan for free agency. I wonder which of these guys they are looking forward to going after in about 13 months.

Notable free agents for 2022-23
Catcher: Willson Contreras, Gary Sánchez
First base: José Abreu, Josh Bell, Yuli Gurriel, Eric Hosmer (opt-out), Max Muncy (club option), Miguel Sanó (club option), Carlos Santana
Second base: Kiké Hernandez, Ketel Marte (club option), Kolten Wong (club option)
Third base: Evan Longoria (club option), José Ramírez (club option), Justin Turner (club option)
Shortstop: Tim Anderson (club option), Didi Gregorius, Miguel Rojas, Jean Segura (club option), Dansby Swanson, Trea Turner
Outfield: Andrew Benintendi, Charlie Blackmon (player option), Byron Buxton, Lorenzo Cain, Adam Duvall, Joey Gallo, Aaron Judge, Kevin Kiermaier (club option), Andrew McCutchen, Whit Merrifield (club option), Wil Myers (club option), Brandon Nimmo, A.J. Pollock (player option), Justin Upton
Designated hitter: J.D. Martinez
Starting pitchers: José Berríos, Matthew Boyd, Mike Clevinger, Johnny Cueto, Jacob deGrom (opt-out), Zach Eflin, Nathan Eovaldi, Michael Fulmer, Sonny Gray (club option), Sean Manaea, Carlos Martínez (club option), Joe Musgrove, Aaron Nola (club option), David Price, Chris Sale (opt-out), Luis Severino (club option), Jameson Taillon
Relievers: Zack Britton, Aroldis Chapman, Edwin Díaz, Chad Green, Craig Kimbrel, Seth Lugo, Ryan Pressly, Taylor Rogers, Will Smith (club option), Blake Treinen (club option)

well i'm seeing relievers as the only real needs next off-season

 

[DTC]

If Josh Jung plays a full year what kind of stat line do you see him putting up?
.265/.335/.460 25 HR 25 Doubles and 75 RBI?

Ibanez?
.270/.335/.435 with 15 HRs and 30 doubles

 

[DTC]

Can we make a prediction contest? Lol
What 2 FA the Rangers sign and for how much/long?

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Can we make a prediction contest? Lol
What 2 FA the Rangers sign and for how much/long?

Castellanos - 7/200

Story - 8/250

 

[DTC]

Castellanos - 7/200

Story - 8/250

Those are my 2 picks as well.
The Rangers went after Castellanos hard a couple of years ago and ofcourse Story is from the area. I think a little less $ though.

Story 7/200
Castellanos 6/150

I think they go after a pitcher too.
Gausman 5/125

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Those are my 2 picks as well.
The Rangers went after Castellanos hard a couple of years ago and ofcourse Story is from the area. I think a little less $ though.

Story 7/200
Castellanos 6/150

I think they go after a pitcher too.
Gausman 5/125

I wouldn't be shocked if Castellanos/Story sign bigger contracts than my guesses. The market is insane.

 

[scotsman1948]

If Josh Jung plays a full year what kind of stat line do you see him putting up?
.265/.335/.460 25 HR 25 Doubles and 75 RBI?

Ibanez?
.270/.335/.435 with 15 HRs and 30 doubles

i would take those numbers from both on my 2022 roster

 

[scotsman1948]

Can we make a prediction contest? Lol
What 2 FA the Rangers sign and for how much/long?

Syndergaard 7yrs $210

Story 8 yrs $240M

and i would go a 3rd FA in either Canha or Chris Taylor between 3 or 4 years $$28 - $44M


with the other 23 players from what we have at the MLB level and our top prospects who are ready