Texas Rangers 2022 - 2023 Offseason Thread

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22 more days

 

[Kelleyman]

Royals active in trades

 

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Rangers 2023 Spring Training Central

Here's everything you need to get ready for the Texas Rangers and Spring Training in Surprise, Ariz.

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I have started thinking about what kind of overall grade to give the Rangers on their offseason. It is probably a little early to make a final decision since there are still 3 weeks left.

There are a lot of things to consider

Trades made
Trades not made
Manager hire
Pitching coach hire
Free agent signings
Free agents not signed
Minor league coaching changes
Rule 5 decisions

So far the only negatives I see are the following.

Losing Englert
Not signing relief upgrades
Slight overspending on pitching

I think those three include one huge mistake, one big mistake and one small mistake. The small mistake may even be considered insignificant, but it could hamstring us some financially, at least temporarily.

The positives are many. They include the following

Hiring Bochy
Hiring Maddux
DeGrom signing
Perez signing
Odorizzi trade
Not trading away prospects
Not signing unneeded free agent hitters
Hiring new upper level pitching coaches
Signing another short term starting pitcher(Heaney or Eovaldi)

I am leaning toward a solid "B" at this point, but that could change slightly. Had we not lost Englert, i would be considering almost an entire grade higher.

 

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The name that stuck out to me was Spencer Howard. I believe the Rangers are planning on him being a part of the bullpen this year. He most likely wouldn't be at Fanfest if he wasn't in the 2023 26 man roster plans.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

that FastPass looks like a good choice this year.

Would it be a dick move to skip Howard? LOL

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Fan Fest Autograph Schedule | Texas Rangers

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Several guys on the 40 won't be there. Bummed the most about no El Bombi.

 

[Kelleyman]

Several guys on the 40 won't be there. Bummed the most about no El Bombi.

You dropped his avatar like a hot potato
Miffed lol

 

[Kelleyman]

The name that stuck out to me was Spencer Howard. I believe the Rangers are planning on him being a part of the bullpen this year. He most likely wouldn't be at Fanfest if he wasn't in the 2023 26 man roster plans.

Yeah looks like he is here for now. Hopefully AAA unless he somehow gets it all together

 

[True Rangers Fan]

You dropped his avatar like a hot potato
Miffed lol

damn, good point. my bad.

 

[Senator_fan]

He will try to extend Ohtani now since he loves the team so much. He will throw crazy money at him like he did Trout is my prediction. Probably 10-11 years for 1/2 billion.

 

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Yeah looks like he is here for now. Hopefully AAA unless he somehow gets it all together

I suspect he is under strong consideration for a bullpen spot for the Rangers. Of course, nothing is guaranteed, but his appearance at Fanfest makes me think they expect him to make the team.

 

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He will try to extend Ohtani now since he loves the team so much. He will throw crazy money at him like he did Trout is my prediction. Probably 10-11 years for 1/2 billion.

That is most likely the plan, but he might not be able to convince Ohtani to stay.

 

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[Duane1952]

The name that stuck out to me was Spencer Howard. I believe the Rangers are planning on him being a part of the bullpen this year. He most likely wouldn't be at Fanfest if he wasn't in the 2023 26 man roster plans.

The Rangers sure are bound and determined to keep him on the roster. No matter how bad he is.

 

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