Texas Rangers 2024-2025 Offseason Thread

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From Abby Jones:

Chris Young speaks on ‘super utility’ player, Josh Smith.

He had a breakout 2024 and won a silver slugger at the utility position.

Chris Young also hinted to Smith being an option in the outfield.

 

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Josh Smith won the Do it for Durrett Hardest Working Man honor.

 

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From Kennedi Landry:

Jacob deGrom is having a normal offseason and his arm feels really good. He’s looking forward to pitching this season.

“The goal is to go out there and make as many starts as I can to help contribute. Things have been feeling really good.”

 

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From Abby Jones:

Kumar Rocker speaks on his progression this off-season.

“I’ve been off a mound and tossin. It’s coming back, it’s a normal buildup.”

 

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From Evan Grant:

Adolis García is coming off a dreadful year compared to 2023 when he was a World Series hero, but he might be in. abetter frame of mind heading to spring training.

 

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From Abby Jones:

Jack Leiter says he’s ‘itching to get back’ and he’s been throwing off the mound since December.

 

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From Jeff Wilson:

Jack Leiter says he’s ‘itching to get back’ and he’s been throwing off the mound since December.

From Shawn McFarland:

Adolis García says that his knee has healed up. He started swinging a bat again about a month ago.

“We’re in very good conditions right now.”

 

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From Jeff Wilson:

Jacob deGrom wants to make 30 starts in 2025 for #Rangers after an offseason unencumbered by injury.