Texas Rangers 2022 - 2023 Offseason Thread

[DTC]

Which have you wanted more, Bassitt or Melendez? Lol

Hmm good question lol

 

[DTC]

Which have you wanted more, Bassitt or Melendez? Lol

You love Darvish huh?

 

[saddles]

You love Darvish huh?

I would love to have him back.

 

[Duane1952]

DeGrom is wanting $42 million a year per reports, with his elbow/forearm & shoulder issues over the last 2 years i don’t think it would be smart.

Rodon wants $35 million a year… he finally had a full healthy season.. is the injury bug lurking around the corner on him?

I’m thinking the Rangers look hard at Bassitt or make a trade for a SP..

If I had to choose between DeGrom and Rodon. I’d take Rodon he’s 29 and DeGrom is 34. I don’t know much about Rodon’s injury history.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I wonder where Evan will post from if/when Twitter goes kaput.

 

[Bmurph]

Padres gonna try and sign or trade for everyone

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Padres gonna try and sign or trade for everyone

if Tatis Jr wasn't a complete idiot, that plan would have probably worked out well for them this year.

 

[saddles]

One thing I was reminded of today. The Rangers tried to take a successful minor league starter and put him in the bullpen in 2021. He lasted a month and then missed the rest of that year and almost all of the next one due to injury. That is what happened to Kyle Cody. It doesn't happen to everyone of course, but I think the chances of getting injured are significantly increased.

 

[Kelleyman]

What about Martin?

 

[saddles]

What about Martin?

They still have until 7:00 tonight. They may be working a trade for Martin or they may want to keep him.

 

[Kelleyman]

They still have until 7:00 tonight. They may be working a trade for Martin or they may want to keep him.

Well if they keep his $ is not high. I am thinking we really need at least 2 roster spots available so a trade works

 

[saddles]

Meanwhile, Spencer Howard is still on the team. He is in the running to be the next Michael Kirkman.

 

[Uncle Siggy]

A few notable names on the list and some familiar ones too...

Bellinger is an interesting name

These players have been non-tendered

Each team had a deadline of 8 p.m. ET on Friday to decide whether to tender contracts to any salary arbitration-eligible players. Players not tendered a contract by the deadline became free agents, while players who were tendered a contract have until Jan. 13 to work out a deal with

www.mlb.com

 

[Uncle Siggy]

https://www.mlb.com/hot-stove

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

Perfect Game has their Mock Draft 1.0 out.

5. Texas Rangers | Arjun Nimmala, SS, Strawberry Crest HS (Fla.)

This is where things get interesting, as Nimmala is the second prep bat off the board and leaps into top-5 territory. The immense offensive ceiling and tools with future plus power potential in game is hard to pass up. He’s coming off an impressive summer and has the potential to be a middle-of-the-order power bat while sticking at short or at the least staying on the left side of the dirt. The fit in Texas would be awfully intriguing, as the Rangers go the high school route with a pair of highly-touted infielders manning the middle for the foreseeable future. -IB

 

[Duane1952]

The Rangers add Acuna to the 40 man.

 

[DTC]

Perfect Game has their Mock Draft 1.0 out.

5. Texas Rangers | Arjun Nimmala, SS, Strawberry Crest HS (Fla.)

This is where things get interesting, as Nimmala is the second prep bat off the board and leaps into top-5 territory. The immense offensive ceiling and tools with future plus power potential in game is hard to pass up. He’s coming off an impressive summer and has the potential to be a middle-of-the-order power bat while sticking at short or at the least staying on the left side of the dirt. The fit in Texas would be awfully intriguing, as the Rangers go the high school route with a pair of highly-touted infielders manning the middle for the foreseeable future. -IB

Would be a smart move. High school shortstop.
Eventually take over for Seager

 

[saddles]

Would be a smart move. High school shortstop.
Eventually take over for Seager

That's why I thought Termarr Johnson would be perfect for us this year.

 

[Kelleyman]

MILB contract?