Texas Rangers 2022 - 2023 Offseason Thread

[saddles]

Also from MLB Trade Rumors:

3. Rangers Look To Fortify Rotation

The Rangers are looking to improve after a big offseason last year resulted in a record of 68-94 and a fourth place finish in the AL West in 2022, and they have no bigger need than the rotation, where they face plenty of questions as to who will slot in both in front of and behind Jon Gray. Texas shored up the back of their rotation yesterday evening in a trade with the Braves for Jake Odorizzi, but GM Chris Young will need to add more to his rotation in order to compete in 2023. The Rangers have been previously connected to lefty ace Carlos Rodon, and reports last night indicated that the club not only plans on extending Martin Perez a Qualifying Offer by today’s deadline, but is in negotiations with his camp on a multiyear deal as well. Should the Rangers be successful in their pursuits, a rotation of Rodon, Perez, Gray, Odorizzi, and a youngster such as Dane Dunning or Spencer Howard would be a significant improvement over 2022, though they’d still need to address their outfield situation to truly position themselves as contenders for 2023.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

 

[saddles]

Lol at MLB Trade Rumors thinking Spencer Howard is our next option after Dane Dunning.

 

[Kelleyman]

Well no QO is official so maybe there is still negotiating going on with Marteen

 

[saddles]

Would you rather sign DeGrom and Perez or sign Kershaw, Senga and Perez? The second option may be cheaper.

 

[DTC]

Would you rather sign DeGrom and Perez or sign Kershaw, Senga and Perez? The second option may be cheaper.

I’d rather sign Kershaw, Perez and Senga/Bassitt

 

[saddles]

I have never seen Evan being this aggressive in downplaying the newsbresking element of the national media's presentation of Rangers news. He has done this several times lately. I think I like combative-Evan

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Would you rather sign DeGrom and Perez or sign Kershaw, Senga and Perez? The second option may be cheaper.

deGrom, Kershaw, Rodon, and Perez. Just blank check this team to the World Series.

 

[saddles]

deGrom, Kershaw, Rodon, and Perez. Just blank check this team to the World Series.

What, no Verlander?

 

[saddles]

 

[True Rangers Fan]

What, no Verlander?

 

[saddles]

Waiting for Combative-Evan's reply. Lol

 

[saddles]

I see a smattering of clubs adding minor leaguers to their 40 man rosters. I wonder if the Rangers will make any such moves today?

 

[Kelleyman]

I think I prefer the latter especially given we are not there yet

 

[DTC]

 

[True Rangers Fan]

RIP Solak.

 

[saddles]

Best of wishes to Nick.

 

[saddles]

I think the Rangers will sign Perez today. 2 years with an easy to vest third year, with a huge buy out.

 

[Kelleyman]

I see a smattering of clubs adding minor leaguers to their 40 man rosters. I wonder if the Rangers will make any such moves today?

Well we have until the 15th

 

[saddles]

Well we have until the 15th

Yeah, I am sure moves will be made up until the deadline, but I wonder if it will start fairly soon. Selling Solak could be a precursor.