Texas Rangers 2022 - 2023 Offseason Thread

[True Rangers Fan]

From Jeff Wilson:

Could the Rangers try a one-year deal for an outfielder, like Joey Gallo, while the young outfielders get more time to develop? A multi-year contract for an outfielder could lead to the Rangers deal from that group of young outfielders.

You can contend or you can sign Joey Gallo.

 

[DTC]

From Jeff Wilson:

The Rangers are expected to look for an outfield bat that could upgrade the lineup. Even though Thompson and Leody Taveras are very good defensively and have game-altering speed, they need to show they can get on base consistently.

The contend-in-2023 Rangers might not wait around on either of them. The thinking here is Taveras is the Opening Day center fielder and Thompson makes the team as an extra outfielder.

Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran are working on transitioning to the outifeld. Duran will report to Aguilas of the Dominican Winter League on Friday to play center field. Don’t count out Aaron Zavala from contributing in 2023 even though he underwent elbow surgery last month and won’t be able to play until May.

Could the Rangers try a one-year deal for an outfielder, like Joey Gallo, while the young outfielders get more time to develop? A multi-year contract for an outfielder could lead to the Rangers deal from that group of young outfielders.

Brandon Woodruff and Hunter Renfroe

 

[Kelleyman]

SOS

 

[True Rangers Fan]

SOS

someone fansplain to me what this meant.

 

[saddles]

 

[DTC]

someone fansplain to me what this meant.

Splash cash
Spend money to contend.
Current rotation looks very lackluster.
We need to get 2-3 SP

 

[saddles]

SOS

The fact that that 5th guy is still on the team is the bigger problem right now.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

let's say those all come true. how would you classify the offseason?

question is for everyone who wants it.

 

[Kelleyman]

The fact that that 5th guy is still on the team is the bigger problem right now.

Lol. We still have a few days to declare

 

[saddles]

Lol. We still have a few days to declare

There's no time like this present.

 

[Duane1952]

From Jeff Wilson:

The Rangers are expected to look for an outfield bat that could upgrade the lineup. Even though Thompson and Leody Taveras are very good defensively and have game-altering speed, they need to show they can get on base consistently.

The contend-in-2023 Rangers might not wait around on either of them. The thinking here is Taveras is the Opening Day center fielder and Thompson makes the team as an extra outfielder.

Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran are working on transitioning to the outifeld. Duran will report to Aguilas of the Dominican Winter League on Friday to play center field. Don’t count out Aaron Zavala from contributing in 2023 even though he underwent elbow surgery last month and won’t be able to play until May.

Could the Rangers try a one-year deal for an outfielder, like Joey Gallo, while the young outfielders get more time to develop? A multi-year contract for an outfielder could lead to the Rangers deal from that group of young outfielders.

I don’t want him or his attitude anywhere near the Rangers.

 

[saddles]

let's say those all come true. how would you classify the offseason?

question is for everyone who wants it.

Do you mean those are the only significant moves they make?

If so, I give it a "B-". I would love the two starting pitchers. I would love the lack of significant trades that gave up prospects for short term guys. I would think we could do much better for the bullpen.

 

[saddles]

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Do you mean those are the only significant moves they make?

If so, I give it a "B-". I would love the two starting pitchers. I would love the lack of significant trades that gave up prospects for short term guys. I would think we could do much better for the bullpen.

landing deGrom and Kershaw would be incredible.

 

[saddles]

landing deGrom and Kershaw would be incredible.

You know, I completely missed the DeGrom projection. I think I saw his cap and didn't even look that direction. Lol

Yes, that brings it to an "A". Lol

 

[Kelleyman]

someone fansplain to me what this meant.

I think Howard as our #5 at this point is pure shock post. We have immediate pitching needs

They could have said #5 is a bullpen game all assuming no signings are made. We have work to do

 

[True Rangers Fan]

You know, I completely missed the DeGrom projection. I think I saw his cap and didn't even look that direction. Lol

Yes, that brings it to an "A". Lol

you did have me a bit worried... "deGrom AND Kershaw... B minus?!?"

 

[saddles]

Former Ranger great...well, former Ranger.

 

[Kelleyman]

Lol sic

 

[saddles]