Texas Rangers 2024-2025 Offseason Thread

[armadillooutlaw]

Yes, but they may wait to see if they get Sasaki first. Who knows though, they might go ahead and trade Mahle before finding out about Sasaki.

Yep, we shall see. Heck they could even pull off another trade or two between now and then that lands some relief help rather than making any more signings. That's what makes the offseason so entertaining. Never know what might happen.

 

[saddles]

From Jeff Wilson:

#Rangers GM Ross Fenstermaker said that Jacob Webb wanted to be with the Rangers, which might have lowered his price tag. Could give Rangers some flexibility to do bigger bullpen things.

 

[saddles]

From Jon Heyman:

Soto contract extras:

Awards bonuses, including $500K for 1st MVP ($350K 2nd; $150K 3rd-5th), $1M for subsequent MVPs

Plus: luxury suite for home games; 4 premium seats at home; security for player and family home and road.

Uniform number 22

Full No Trade

 

[Duane1952]

I’m surprised Leody hasn’t been moved yet.

 

[saddles]

I’m surprised Leody hasn’t been moved yet.

I heard today that Leody didn't go home this winter. He has stayed here to work with our hitting instructors in the offseason.

 

[saddles]

Mock Draft from Perfect Game:

12. Texas Rangers- Marek Houston, SS, Wake Forest

Texas sticks to the college route and grabs a good one in Houston who is pretty tooled up across the board. He's a plus defender and one of the better defenders in all of college baseball with ease to his game. The swing decisions and improved walk rate bode well to the hit tool, and don't be surprised to see more power in store this spring as he has the bat speed to meet balls out front. -

 

[saddles]

From Jim Bowden:

One of the more interesting free agent /trade pursuits is for closers Tanner Scott Devin Williams and Kirby Yates with the #RedSox #Yankees #Dodgers and #Rangers among the teams competing

 

[saddles]

After we acquired Burger I immediately thought if the Rangers decided to trade a veteran to free up money, that Nathaniel Lowe would be the guy to be traded. What if they decide to keep Lowe and trade Adolis Garcia instead. That would give them an OF of Smith, Carter, and Langford. There are still a lot if different ways all of this can unfold over the next 5 or 6 weeks.

 

[saddles]

I still like the idea of trading Leody and acquiring Austin Hays to be our backup OF.

 

[saddles]

What grade are we giving the Rangers for the Winter Meetings?

I will give them an A-

 

[saddles]

From Jared Sandler:

Some Jacob Webb 2024 notes

-Held LHB to a .202 SLG, 4th best among AL relievers

-He likes to elevate, esp. w/ RISP...43% of pitches w/ RISP were elevated, 2nd highest among AL relievers

-Random...Over 20.1 IP vs div opponents in the AL East, he didn't allow a single ER.

 

[saddles]

With drGrom, Latz, and Webb, do we lead the league in Jacobs?

 

[Duane1952]

I read that once the Rangers start their own network, they think they will recoup that 110 million they had with Bally.

 

[saddles]

From the Star Telegram:

The club’s goal is to broaden local viewership of their regular-season games, while coming as close as possible to their previous annual right’s revenues generated from their collapsed TV deal with Bally Sports. Their original contract with what was then Fox Sports Southwest was in the area of $110 million every year.

Last year, as a band aid deal with Bally Sports, the figure was reduced to $90 million.

The team is now trying to maximize what they can get, which industry experts project to be a bit more than $60 million for the 2025 season.

 

[saddles]

Mock Draft from USA Today:

12. (Rangers) Marek Houston, SS, Wake Forest: Need a Demon Deacon on here almost as a matter of course. Houston is a fine defensive shortstop who could see his stock rise with a big junior year at the plate.

 

[Uncle Siggy]

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[saddles]

Eovaldi's salary in 2025 will be $18 million

 

[Duane1952]

From the Star Telegram:

The club’s goal is to broaden local viewership of their regular-season games, while coming as close as possible to their previous annual right’s revenues generated from their collapsed TV deal with Bally Sports. Their original contract with what was then Fox Sports Southwest was in the area of $110 million every year.

Last year, as a band aid deal with Bally Sports, the figure was reduced to $90 million.

The team is now trying to maximize what they can get, which industry experts project to be a bit more than $60 million for the 2025 season.

Have any idea when will be up and running.

 

[Uncle Siggy]

Rangers make Nathan Eovaldi deal official, Roansy Contreras designated for assignment

Re-signing Eovaldi had been an offseason priority for the Rangers and general manager Chris Young.

www.dallasnews.com

 

[saddles]

Have any idea when will be up and running.

No, but I would think we would hear something fairly soon.