Texas Rangers 2022 - 2023 Offseason Thread

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

I remember Perez mentioned something late in the year that indicated he would be fine with a 2 year deal.

If Perez said that publicly then he's a much bigger idiot than I thought.

 

[DT LUNA]

If Perez said that publicly then he's a much bigger idiot than I thought.

Why do you think he is an idiot?

 

[saddles]

If Perez said that publicly then he's a much bigger idiot than I thought.

Joy Hoyt had this as part of an article about how the players view this week's firings.


'“Hopefully I can stay here a couple more years and see what they got,” Pérez said."

I know some folks use the word "couple" loosely, but hopefully in this case that means Martin is looking for a 2 or maybe 3 year deal.

This is what I was referencing. It was longer ago than I thought so I had a hard time finding it.

 

[Kelleyman]

Sure Perez agent will correct any misspeaks. Just hope we get something done

 

[saddles]

Sure Perez agent will correct any misspeaks. Just hope we get something done

If his agent is in charge, I don't think we sign him.

 

[Kelleyman]

@saddles you are such a cynic with Ranger FO moves. Lol even with JD out of the mix.

 

[DTC]

How would y’all feel about Conforto on a 1 year pillow contract to take over LF?
I like the 1 year deal because I feel Zavala should be ready come 2024

I also like Wil Myers and Mitch Haniger on 1 year deals.

I want LF solidified going into the season..

 

[saddles]

@saddles you are such a cynic with Ranger FO moves. Lol even with JD out of the mix.

Why do you say that now?

 

[saddles]

How would y’all feel about Conforto on a 1 year pillow contract to take over LF?
I like the 1 year deal because I feel Zavala should be ready come 2024

I also like Wil Myers and Mitch Haniger on 1 year deals.

I want LF solidified going into the season..

I am sold on using our current guys there for 2023.

 

[DT LUNA]

I am sold on using our current guys there for 2023.

Me too. Thompson will get better and Leody needs 2023 to get his hitting worked out if he can. If he succeeds we could have a very good OF. If not, we will have to depend on a younger mil guy or FA.

 

[DT LUNA]

Watching NY and Cleveland. Hearing a good announcer makes me realize how bad Dave Raymond really is.

 

[DTC]

Me too. Thompson will get better and Leody needs 2023 to get his hitting worked out if he can. If he succeeds we could have a very good OF. If not, we will have to depend on a youger mil guy or FA.

I think Leody and Thompson could both get ample playing time even if we sign a 1 year LF.
There’s going to be injuries and such

 

[DT LUNA]

I think Leody and Thompson could both get ample playing time even if we sign a 1 year LF.
There’s going to be injuries and such

Agree about injuries and such but that can be handled by Smith or Duran and acquire a FA in 2024 if need be. IMO.

 

[DTC]

Agree about injuries and such but that can be handled by Smith or Duran and acquire a FA in 2024 if need be. IMO.

Smith and Duran might not be around once the season begins.
The rangers want 3 SP(1 being Perez), bullpen reinforcements and possibly another bat at LF/DH/1B.
They’re liable to trade one or both of them. Won’t be able sign 6 guys and make the 40 man roster crunch work… i dont think?

 

[saddles]

As of now, this is how my 40-man roster would look going into the Rule 5 deadline. I will only include 35 names to allow for 5 free agent signings. None of our current free agents, like Martin Perez, will be named.

Pitchers

*Bradford
Burke
Cody
Dunning
*Englert
Gray
Hearn
Hernandez
Kent
Leclerc
Martin
Otto
Ragans
Tinoco
*White, Owen
*Winn
*Vanasco


Catchers

Heim
Huff
*Garcia


Infielders

Acuna
*Crim
Duran
Jung
Lowe
Ornelas
Wendzel
Seager
Semien


Outfielders

Garcia
*Harris
Mathias
Taveras
Smith
Thompson

* indicates they have to be added to the 40.

I put David Garcia as the third catcher, but it really doesn't matter that much to me who the third catcher is. Also, Brett martin is kind of a placeholder as I think we have to either hold onto him, Santana, or Barlow.

 

[saddles]

I think Leody and Thompson could both get ample playing time even if we sign a 1 year LF.
There’s going to be injuries and such

I think Josh Smith is the starting left fielder when the season starts. I think you could see both him and Duran in the OF with Garcia before July.

 

[DTC]

As of now, this is how my 40-man roster would look going into the Rule 5 deadline. I will only include 35 names to allow for 5 free agent signings. None of our current free agents, like Martin Perez, will be named.

Pitchers

*Bradford
Burke
Cody
Dunning
*Englert
Gray
Hearn
Hernandez
Kent
Leclerc
Martin
Otto
Ragans
Tinoco
*White, Owen
*Winn
*Vanasco


Catchers

Heim
Huff
*Garcia


Infielders

Acuna
*Crim
Duran
Jung
Lowe
Ornelas
Wendzel
Seager
Semien


Outfielders

Garcia
*Harris
Mathias
Taveras
Smith
Thompson

* indicates they have to be added to the 40.

I put David Garcia as the third catcher, but it really doesn't matter that much to me who the third catcher is.

Great timing lol!
Thank you for this post.
Literally posted this question at the same time you posted this.

 

[Kelleyman]

Why do you say that now?

Ha because the Perez won’t get signed because of agent comment

 

[DTC]

As of now, this is how my 40-man roster would look going into the Rule 5 deadline. I will only include 35 names to allow for 5 free agent signings. None of our current free agents, like Martin Perez, will be named.

Pitchers

*Bradford
Burke
Cody
Dunning
*Englert
Gray
Hearn
Hernandez
Kent
Leclerc
Martin
Otto
Ragans
Tinoco
*White, Owen
*Winn
*Vanasco


Catchers

Heim
Huff
*Garcia


Infielders

Acuna
*Crim
Duran
Jung
Lowe
Ornelas
Wendzel
Seager
Semien


Outfielders

Garcia
*Harris
Mathias
Taveras
Smith
Thompson

* indicates they have to be added to the 40.

I put David Garcia as the third catcher, but it really doesn't matter that much to me who the third catcher is. Also, Brett martin is kind of a placeholder as I think we have to either hold onto him, Santana, or Barlow.

I don’t think Cody Bradford and David Garcia make the 40 man IMO. I’m probably wrong but just my point of view.
I think Garver and unfortunately, Spencer Howard make it over those 2.
I also believe 2 maybe 3 of those guys end up being traded.
Vanasco, Barlow and a free agent invite would probably take other 3’s spots

 

[Kelleyman]

As of now, this is how my 40-man roster would look going into the Rule 5 deadline. I will only include 35 names to allow for 5 free agent signings. None of our current free agents, like Martin Perez, will be named.

Pitchers

*Bradford
Burke
Cody
Dunning
*Englert
Gray
Hearn
Hernandez
Kent
Leclerc
Martin
Otto
Ragans
Tinoco
*White, Owen
*Winn
*Vanasco


Catchers

Heim
Huff
*Garcia


Infielders

Acuna
*Crim
Duran
Jung
Lowe
Ornelas
Wendzel
Seager
Semien


Outfielders

Garcia
*Harris
Mathias
Taveras
Smith
Thompson

* indicates they have to be added to the 40.

I put David Garcia as the third catcher, but it really doesn't matter that much to me who the third catcher is. Also, Brett martin is kind of a placeholder as I think we have to either hold onto him, Santana, or Barlow.

I thought Vanasco is on the 40
Garver is on the 40
Also not sure of Bradford or Garcia or Wendzel
Think we keep Barlow
I hope they add Crim. He is risky

These are my immediate thoughts. Sure I am
Missing something and yes some trades might shake this up