Texas Rangers 2022 - 2023 Offseason Thread

[Kelleyman]

And the day started with such promise.

As they all do …..which ones we are fortunate to have

 

[saddles]

I have a hard time thinking The Rangers are going to immediately sink 40 plus million per year in a pitcher with so much pitching needs

Really doubt if DeGrom signs quickly

I have never been of the opinion that we should spend big money on a pitcher this offseason, unless it was a very special case where we sign someone to a one or two year deal, like Kershaw. It started to become clear several weeks ago that CY and Rat Davis thought differently though.

I would rather spend big on Judge than on a pitcher, but that isn't in the plans.

To me, we need 2 or 3 decent pitchers to put with Gray for this year and maybe next year. We got one of those earlier this week.

I still think they should offer Martin 2 well paid years and a third year that can vest if he pitches well. That third year could include a significant buy out.

 

[DTC]

I have never been of the opinion that we should spend big money on a pitcher this offseason, unless it was a very special case where we sign someone to a one or two year deal, like Kershaw. It started to become clear several weeks ago that CY and Rat Davis thought differently though.

I would rather spend big on Judge than on a pitcher, but that isn't in the plans.

To me, we need 2 or 3 decent pitchers to put with Gray for this year and maybe next year. We got one of those earlier this week.

I still think they should offer Martin 2 well paid years and a third year that can vest if he pitches well. That third year could include a significant buy out.

I agree.

Not counting Perez, what 3 or 4 pitchers do you want to get 1 of?

 

[True Rangers Fan]

9 bold predictions for this Hot Stove season

Bold prediction: Jacob deGrom leaves the Mets for the Rangers.

I realize that 90% of reporting is just clickbait, but there really does seem to be a lot of smoke to this fire.

 

[Kelleyman]

 

[DTC]

I wonder if the Rangers could deal with the Diamondbacks to get a LF.

 

[jta4437]

Been a while,

I just find the phrasing "DeGrom is interested in the Rangers" as opposed to the usual other way around

 

[jta4437]

I wonder if the Rangers could deal with the Diamondbacks to get a LF.

I'd rather give a one of our guys a shot

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Been a while,

I just find the phrasing "DeGrom is interested in the Rangers" as opposed to the usual other way around

I mean, let's be honest. deGrom is interested in getting paid. But for the Rangers to be seen as a big name destination is definitely something to get excited about.

 

[jta4437]

I mean, let's be honest. deGrom is interested in getting paid. But for the Rangers to be seen as a big name destination is definitely something to get excited about.

That's basically my point, we're always interested in pitchers but rarely are they interested in us back

 

[Kelleyman]

That's basically my point, we're always interested in pitchers but rarely are they interested in us back

Besides the team being in the upstream and opening the wallet, the stadium is better for pitchers. The AC and not as hitter friendly

 

[Kelleyman]

Rangers: Jonathan Ornelas, SS/3B (No. 21)
Ornelas batted .299/.360/.425 with 14 homers and as many steals in 123 Double-A games at age 22. The 2018 third-rounder from an Arizona high school has solid speed and arm strength, which lend themselves to defensive versatility, but the Rangers also have an abundance of infielders with higher offensive ceilings.

 

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[saddles]

Rangers: Jonathan Ornelas, SS/3B (No. 21)
Ornelas batted .299/.360/.425 with 14 homers and as many steals in 123 Double-A games at age 22. The 2018 third-rounder from an Arizona high school has solid speed and arm strength, which lend themselves to defensive versatility, but the Rangers also have an abundance of infielders with higher offensive ceilings.

I have no problem leaving Ornelas unprotected.

 

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[saddles]

I agree.

Not counting Perez, what 3 or 4 pitchers do you want to get 1 of?

The following guys should be able to get longer term deals, but if they don't I would be interested in a 2 year deal:

Walker
Taillon
Heaney
Syndergaard

These next guys are much more likely to sign a 1 or 2 year deal so realistically these are probably the guys I would use to answer your question.

Clevinger
Quintana
Eflin
Stripling

 

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[saddles]

As far as Rule 5 protection goes, I would add these guys to the 40 man.

Bradford
Englert
Kent
White
Winn
Crim
Harris
Acuna

 

[saddles]

I have heard multiple times that we would lose a second round pick.