Texas Rangers 2024-2025 Offseason Thread

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From Jeff Wilson about what Jon Gray thinks about the idea of him working as a closer:

“If someone were to ask me to do it, yeah, of course I’ll do it,” he said. “I think it would be kind of fun. I think it would work out really good, too. It doesn’t seem like something I’d have to prepare much for because I’ve been through it once and I understand it now a bit.”

“There’s something about that that seems really cool, like throwing the last pitch of the game and closing it out,” Gray said.

 

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Okay, if Gray is on board with closing, I say go for it.

That would close a hole and he could always return to the rotation layer on if needed. Maybe Church shows he is ready later on or Sborz comes back and can help out.

If not, then trade Mahle and sign Estevez.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Okay, if Gray is on board with closing, I say go for it.

That would close a hole and he could always return to the rotation layer on if needed. Maybe Church shows he is ready later on or Sborz comes back and can help out.

If not, then trade Mahle and sign Estevez.

I have felt that Gray would be really good at it ever since the World Series. He can just come in and let it fly.

 

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I have felt that Gray would be really good at it ever since the World Series. He can just come in and let it fly.

I agree. I gave up on the idea after Gray, Bochy and CY all seemed against it back during the Winter Meetings. Gray seems to have come around to the idea. That makes me think the Rangers have discussed it with him.

 

[scotsman#1948]

Clase sure had a meltdown in the playoffs.

happens to every player doesn't mean his career is over

 

[scotsman#1948]

Okay, if Gray is on board with closing, I say go for it.

That would close a hole and he could always return to the rotation layer on if needed. Maybe Church shows he is ready later on or Sborz comes back and can help out.

If not, then trade Mahle and sign Estevez.

Cincinnati is supposed to be close to deal with Estevez bur also hearing the Tigers are in play

 

[Kelleyman]

Re Gray. Certainly has closer stuff but does seem to be a tad critical of himself and closers need to be Uber confident and have short memories

That being said I think he is still the best solution at present

 

[scotsman#1948]

Re Gray. Certainly has closer stuff but does seem to be a tad critical of himself and closers need to be Uber confident and have short memories

That being said I think he is still the best solution at present

seems to be the only option as there isn't one rumor about the Rangers being involved in anything. although i have heard that they do have some interest in Grossman

 

[WastinSomeTime]

happens to every player doesn't mean his career is over

No but he stunk it up and not just one game.

 

[scotsman#1948]

No but he stunk it up and not just one game.

so the 4.4 WAR, 47 Saves, 4 Wins, 74 games, 0.656 WHIP doesn't mean anything?

 

[WastinSomeTime]

so the 4.4 WAR, 47 Saves, 4 Wins, 74 games, 0.656 WHIP doesn't mean anything?

Of course it does. But when Cleveland needed him most he tanked.

 

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