The 2023 Texas Rangers Spring Training Thread

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Bradford is closer to being ready to start in a big league game than either Leiter or Rocker so that is a good reason to have him starting today. Kent is closer to doing so as well.

 

[Kelleyman]

If I were the Dodgers I would be looking at a guy like Kosh Smith

 

[Kelleyman]

Should be listening

 

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If I were the Dodgers I would be looking at a guy like Kosh Smith

That would be smart, but I imagine they are like most folks and have already judged him by his first 200 AB in the big leagues. Most folks completely ignore the numbers he put up at every level in the minors and are solely focused on his 200 AB in the big leagues, even though even seasoned veterans can have very poor 150 to 200 AB stretches.

I think a rebuilding team with a low budget might take a chance on him, but I doubt a big spending club would. I would imagine the Dodgers will look for a veteran SS.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

That would be smart, but I imagine they are like most folks and have already judged him by his first 200 AB in the big leagues. Most folks completely ignore the numbers he put up at every level in the minors and are solely focused on his 200 AB in the big leagues, even though even seasoned veterans can have very poor 150 to 200 AB stretches.

I think a rebuilding team with a low budget might take a chance on him, but I doubt a big spending club would. I would imagine the Dodgers will look for a veteran SS.

I know he gets on base but I think one of the issues is most MLB teams would want a SS that has some pop.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Leiter hits the first guy.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Swinging K for out 2 (HPB was CS)

 

[True Rangers Fan]

groundout for out 3. solid work!

 

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I know he gets on base but I think one of the issues is most MLB teams would want a SS that has some pop.

Yeah, I think the teams that would be willing to trade for him now would most likely be teams in the bottom third of the league. Then they would turn around and trade him in a few years after he has proven that he can hit in the big leagues close to how he hit in the minors.

 

[Kelleyman]

Yeah, I think the teams that would be willing to trade for him now would most likely be teams in the bottom third of the league. Then they would turn around and trade him in a few years after he has proven that he can hit in the big leagues close to how he hit in the minors.

Luxury tax issues for LAD so maybe they would take a bite. Very solid defense l. Bat may come around. Has looked good so far this spring

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Rocker gives up a single to first batter

 

[True Rangers Fan]

flyout to second batter

 

[True Rangers Fan]

GDIP for batter 3. Rocker's 1st inning in the books. Great day for the future!

 

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Luxury tax issues for LAD so maybe they would take a bite. Very solid defense l. Bat may come around. Has looked good so far this spring

They would have to have a much different take on him than most everyone else. Now, if I was their General Manager, I would do it. Lol

 

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Baseball America has released their 2023 MLB Preseason Organization Talent Rankings . I am not exactly sure where they ranked us, but I could see the top seven and we are not there.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

LOL just came here to post this as well. @Nightcrawler in shambles