Texas Rangers 2024-2025 Offseason Thread

[scotsman#1948]

Teams can offer him up to the total they are allowed to spend on international prosoects along with the amounts of international money they have traded for. I think the max is around $12 million or a little less. All teams won't have nearly that much though.

if he's posted before December 2 the Rangers are out of it because all a team can offer is what they have from their international pool and the Rangers have $0 left

Here are the top five teams based on remaining 2024 international bonus pool:
Dodgers: $2,502,500
Orioles: $2,147,300
Yankees: $1,487,200
Giants: $1,247,500
Red Sox: $990,000


Here’s the complete list of international bonus pools for the 2025 signing period:
$7,555,500
CIN, DET, MIA, MIL, MIN, OAK, SEA, TB
$6,908,600
ARI, BAL, CLE, COL, KC, PIT
$6,261,600
ATL, BOS, CHC, CWS, LAA, NYM, NYY, PHI, SD, TEX, TOR, WSH
$5,646,200
HOU, STL
$5,146,200
LAD, SF

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Teams can offer him up to the total they are allowed to spend on international prosoects along with the amounts of international money they have traded for. I think the max is around $12 million or a little less. All teams won't have nearly that much though.

Okay. Thanks. It wasn't always like this was it? Seemed like the Rangers bid over $50 million in order to negotiate with Yu Darvish.

 

[saddles]

Okay. Thanks. It wasn't always like this was it? Seemed like the Rangers bid over $50 million in order to negotiate with Yu Darvish.

Yeah, that part changed a few years ago, I think.

 

[fanman8825]

Both BP and MLB have Malcolm Moore as our #5 prospect. If there are GMs around the league that agree with that accessment, I sure hope we can work out a trade.

Yeah that raised my eyebrow as well. BP and MLB are being very generous to Moore.

 

[Kelleyman]

Yeah that raised my eyebrow as well. BP and MLB are being very generous to Moore.

Obviously I wanted the catcher Houston grabbed ahead of us and yes the rating is too high given other prospects and yes he had no breakout first year but..... never mind. Lol

But maybe this speaks of the scarcity of catcher prospects..... is this a reach?

 

[saddles]

Obviously I wanted the catcher Houston grabbed ahead of us and yes the rating is too high given other prospects and yes he had no breakout first year but..... never mind. Lol

But maybe this speaks of the scarcity of catcher prospects..... is this a reach?

I think at some point this team needs to make a trade for a really good young catcher. We have drafted only one catcher in the last I don't know how many years who has real big league potential and he is not favored at all by the manager. We are not going to allow Huff to become the answer. We are not going to be able to draft a front-line catcher. We spent a 4th on Ian Moller who Keith Law said, at the time, something like, "I haven't found a scout who has said he can hit." We just need to package some good prospects and maybe a veteran and trade for a highly touted catching prospect. We need a really good defensive catcher who is also a really good hitter and who is durable enough to catch 120-125 games each year.

 

[saddles]

Maybe this kid will make sense when we pick in tje first round. Although, I would have liked for him to have hit for a higher average in college. It will be interesting to see if he hits better as a sophomore.

6. Luke Stevenson, C, North Carolina
Stevenson is both the highest-rated sophomore-eligible prospect and the top all-around college catcher. He hit .284/.420/.535 with 14 homers as a freshman starter on a Men's College World Series team, and he grades as solid in terms of power potential, receiving ability and arm strength.

 

[saddles]

Then, there is this guy.

9. Ike Irish, C, Auburn
The best offensive prospect among the college backstops, Irish slashed .319/.403/.627 with 14 homers during the spring before thriving with wood bats and earning all-star recognition in the Cape Cod League during the summer. His mature approach enables his left-handed power to play to all fields and he has a strong arm, though his receiving draws mixed reviews.

 

[saddles]

And this one.

11. Caden Bodine, C, Coastal Carolina
A switch-hitter, Bodine is proficient from both sides of the plate and has some of the best contact skills in the Draft, recording an 8 percent strikeout rate while batting .328/.411/.523 with nine homers as a sophomore. His below-average power is a question, but he's a quality receiver with solid arm strength.

 

[saddles]

I just heard that the Rangers Josh Boyd visited Sasaki in his home when Sasaki was 15 years old. I hope that counts for something.

 

[Kelleyman]

I just heard that the Rangers Josh Boyd visited Sasaki in his home when Sasaki was 15 years old. I hope that counts for something.

Prob does but I bet he was not the only one

 

[saddles]

Happy Veteran's Day for those of you who are Veteran's. Thank you for your service.

 

[DT LUNA]

Happy Veteran's Day for those of you who are Veteran's. Thank you for your service.

Thanks Saddles.

 

[Duane1952]

Happy Veteran's Day for those of you who are Veteran's. Thank you for your service.

Thanks. I hope those that are veterans had a great Veterans Day.

 

[scotsman#1948]

Happy Veteran's Day for those of you who are Veteran's. Thank you for your service.

Thanks, Saddles

 

[fanman8825]

Obviously I wanted the catcher Houston grabbed ahead of us and yes the rating is too high given other prospects and yes he had no breakout first year but..... never mind. Lol

But maybe this speaks of the scarcity of catcher prospects..... is this a reach?

It’s got to be one of the toughest positions to fill with a quality prospect. I always seem to stereotype catchers hitting 210 - 230 with or so with 15 - 20 hrs.
Not to mention how taxing it is on a guy to play the position.

 

[saddles]

From Tepid and .MLB:

2024 AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award finalists:

Colton Cowser (BAL)
Luis Gil (NYY)
Austin Wells (NYY)

 

[saddles]

From Bob Nightengale:

Odds of signing Roki Sasaki per @SportsBettingAG
Los Angeles Dodgers
3/1
San Diego Padres
4/1
New York Mets
6/1
Seattle Mariners
7/1
San Francisco Giants
8/1
New York Yankees
9/1
Chicago Cubs
10/1
Philadelphia Phillies
11/1
Tampa Bay Rays
12/1
Atlanta Braves
14/1
Texas Rangers
14/1
Toronto Blue Jays
14/1
Detroit Tigers
16/1
Minnesota Twins
16/1
Boston Red Sox
18/1
Houston Astros
20/1
Pittsburgh Pirates
22/1
Milwaukee Brewers
25/1
Baltimore Orioles
28/1
Cleveland Guardians
33/1
Arizona Diamondbacks
35/1
Kansas City Royals
40/1
Cincinnati Reds
50/1
St. Louis Cardinals
55/1
Washington Nationals
60/1
Los Angeles Angels
66/1
Colorado Rockies
75/1
Miami Marlins
80/1
Chicago White Sox
100/1
Oakland Athletics
150/1

 

[saddles]

I thought it would make sense for the Rangers to pursue him.

From Bob Nightengale:

Power-hitting catcher Travis d’Arnaud doesn’t stay on the market long as the Los Angeles Angels add to their payroll as promised, signing him to 2-year, $12 million deal after Atlanta doesn’t pick up his $8 million option. Angels officially announce the deal

 

[Kelleyman]

I thought it would make sense for the Rangers to pursue him.

From Bob Nightengale:

Power-hitting catcher Travis d’Arnaud doesn’t stay on the market long as the Los Angeles Angels add to their payroll as promised, signing him to 2-year, $12 million deal after Atlanta doesn’t pick up his $8 million option. Angels officially announce the deal

read he was from area and of course the Wash association. Halos had that going for them