Texas Rangers 2022 - 2023 Offseason Thread

[Kelleyman]

I like the idea of spending that much -- eventually. It is just too early to tie up all your financial resources right now.

It would seem like a wise idea to wait and see how guys develop to determine where our holes are. Then when we know where the holes are, we can spend to fill those holes.

Right now, there are a lot of holes, but some, or even most, of them can be filled from within. We just don't know which ones will remain, yet. Some patience is required to finish this thing off right.

Yeah the price of baseballing is going up

 

[DTC]

From Jamey Newberg's mailbag questions and answers:

Until deGrom and Kershaw sign, Texas will be tied to each. After doing well in recent years with pitchers on the second and third tiers–Jon Gray, Martin Perez, Lynn, Minor, Gibson–you can bet the pro scouting crew has the analytics group looking hard at names like Chris Bassitt, Tyler Anderson, Jameson Taillon, Sean Manaea, Nate Eovaldi, Ross Stripling, Michael Wacha, Noah Syndergaard, and Koudai Senga.

If the Rangers were able to sign deGrom and bring back Perez, maybe they call it a day on the pitching front. Failing that, combining free agent deals with Perez and, say, Bassitt along with a trade for a frontline starter like Corbin Burnes (Brewers) or a young arm with ceiling like Pablo Lopez, Jesus Luzardo, or Trevor Rogers (Marlins) would be another bold way to repair a 2022 rotation that featured Gray, Perez, and a wave of young pitchers who uniformly failed to shed question marks.

“combining free agent deals with Perez and, say, Bassitt along with a trade for a frontline starter like Corbin Burnes (Brewers) or a young arm with ceiling like Pablo Lopez, Jesus Luzardo, or Trevor Rogers (Marlins) would be another bold way to repair a 2022 rotation””

That’s about what I had in mind in earlier post lol

 

[saddles]

When they start playing baseball without any fielders, I will start concerning myself with FIP. Lol

 

[Uncle Siggy]

2023 Rangers arbitration projections and payroll numbers

What do the Rangers have obligated heading into 2023?

www.lonestarball.com

 

[Uncle Siggy]

Offseason Outlook: Texas Rangers

The Rangers will increase payroll and focus on strengthening their pitching staff. Click to read MLB Trade Rumors' preview of their offseason.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

 

[saddles]

2023 Rangers arbitration projections and payroll numbers

What do the Rangers have obligated heading into 2023?

www.lonestarball.com

"Garver, Martin and Santana are the guys who may not end up being here after the non-tender deadline. Santana’s disastrous second half would appear to put his 40 man roster spot in jeopardy, and he could be on the waiver wire at the end of the month. Garver and Martin both have salaries that seem reasonable, but Texas may look to move or non-tender one or both of them, Garver because of his injury, Martin because of the other lefty relief options Texas has."

 

[saddles]

Offseason Outlook: Texas Rangers

The Rangers will increase payroll and focus on strengthening their pitching staff. Click to read MLB Trade Rumors' preview of their offseason.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

"Alternatively, Texas seems like a logical candidate to pursue star Japanese righty Kodai Senga, who boasts a 2.39 ERA over his past four NPB seasons, features a triple-digit heater, and is expected to be available to MLB clubs this winter."

 

[saddles]

"Alternatively, Texas seems like a logical candidate to pursue star Japanese righty Kodai Senga, who boasts a 2.39 ERA over his past four NPB seasons, features a triple-digit heater, and is expected to be available to MLB clubs this winter."

Senga's career ERA in Japan is slightly lower than Ohtani's.

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

If Nick Martinez opts out, I think the Rangers should sign him. He has done well both starting and in relief this year. He could hold a rotation spot for a year or two and then move to the bullpen if a prospect proves he is ready to replace him.

 

[Kelleyman]

 

[saddles]

I wonder if he will be a part of a package in a trade.

 

[saddles]

 

[Kelleyman]

I wonder if he will be a part of a package in a trade.

Or I wonder if he becomes our new starting SS in a few years

 

[Kelleyman]

And he had a real good deal

Maybe he does not want to be a Twin

 

[saddles]

“combining free agent deals with Perez and, say, Bassitt along with a trade for a frontline starter like Corbin Burnes (Brewers) or a young arm with ceiling like Pablo Lopez, Jesus Luzardo, or Trevor Rogers (Marlins) would be another bold way to repair a 2022 rotation””

That’s about what I had in mind in earlier post lol

What would it take for Luzardo? What would it take for Alcantara?

I would think they would want both young, controllable MLB players and prospects. Of course, the package would have to be substantially better for Alcantara.

Maybe we can convince them to add Dylan Floro for our pen.

 

[saddles]

Or I wonder if he becomes our new starting SS in a few years

How soon would CY have the guts to move Seager to another position? Or, would it require trading Seager?

If a trade is what it takes I would pull the trigger this offseason and sign an OF free agent with the savings.

 

[saddles]

 

[Kelleyman]

How soon would CY have the guts to move Seager to another position? Or, would it require trading Seager?

If a trade is what it takes I would pull the trigger this offseason and sign an OF free agent with the savings.

A lot to me is how well Seagers defense plays out with how well Acuna progresses. Injuries are a factor. I would not trade Acuna because of Seager

 

[saddles]

What would it take for Luzardo? What would it take for Alcantara?

I would think they would want both young, controllable MLB players and prospects. Of course, the package would have to be substantially better for Alcantara.

Maybe we can convince them to add Dylan Floro for our pen.

Lowe,
Heim or Taveras
Acuna
Bratt
Acker or Teodo
Kelly

for:

Alcantara
Floro
Pop


What needs to be adjusted to make it work? Does Foscue need to be part of our package?