The Officially Official Off Season Thread (2016)

[Xx srs bsns xX]

And someone on here had the balls to say this guy wasn't a closer.

For fun, lets give this exercise a try.

Player A (68 games, 65.1 IP)
11.3 K/9, 1.93 BB/9, .197 avg, 0.93 WHIP, .278 BABIP, 1.52 ERA

Player B (76 games, 68 IP)
10.72 K/9, 3.84 BB/9, .165 avg, 1.00 WHIP, .225 BABIP, 2.91 ERA

Player C (73 games, 72.1 IP)
9.46 K/9, 2.12 BB/9, .237 avg, 1.15 WHIP, .294 BABIP, 2.99 ERA

Player D (78 games, 76.2 IP)
7.28 K/9, 1.64 BB/9, .206 avg, 0.93 WHIP, .251 BABIP, 2.23 ERA


2 are relievers, 1 is Tolleson, 1 is Melancon.


Players A is Darren O'Day. Player B is Pedro Strop. Player C is Shawn Tolleson. Player D is Mark Melancon.



Look, I like Tolleson. But I dont want him closing games. I'd prefer to have him in the 7th or 8th.

 

[Kelleyman]

Profar's three-run blast

That sound.

Yeah that was a HR crack of the bat. And an oppo shot to boot. We should wait on and see what he does on AAA. Let's hope he is fully healed. Baseball is a strange game. Profar due to injury or trade could be in the bigs after the break. I really am rooting for him

 

[Kelleyman]

Rangers prospect Lewis Brinson scouting report

Lewis Brinson assessment

 

[saddles]

Rangers prospect Lewis Brinson scouting report

Many scouts view Brinson as a very talented and highly efficient defender in center field. His speed, his first-step quickness, his instincts and his arm are all well above average. There are some who question his hitting ability. I am not among them...

I saw Brinson hit some line-drive ropes to the gaps in the AFL. A warning flag about Brinson's contact rate was raised when he struck out 74 times in 265 plate appearances in the Arizona League in 2012. He continued that negative trend by striking out 191 times in 503 trips to the plate at Class A Hickory the following year. Yes, there was reason for concern. Those concerns have quieted.


There has been improvement since. He has made much better contact the past two seasons. This season, he played at three progressively better classifications. The conversation has changed from swings and misses in his game to loud extra-base hits and home runs.


As a result of his improvement, Brinson has gone from a defense-first prospect to a more balanced, effective and dangerous multi-tool player...

Clearly his defense and speed still rule his toolbox. He has the ability to influence games with solid defense and very good speed. He won't be shy about trying to steal a base or trying to steal a run. I think his efforts on the bases will be important facets of his team's game plan.


Weaknesses
If there was an area of his game that wasn't positive in the Arizona Fall League, I would say it was hitting breaking balls. However, that isn't a major issue. He centers the ball well and is working on his plate coverage and pitch selection.


I find this interesting
Growing up, Brinson really liked watching Juan Pierre. It is not a name one might expect, but it sure is a good one.


The future for Brinson
He has achieved a great deal in a short period of time. If his progress continues, the Rangers will find a place for him. He's sincere about his development, and everything that comes off his bat makes that special sound. He can play.


Brinson in a word
Exciting

 

[saddles]

Rangers prospect Lewis Brinson scouting report

Lewis Brinson assessment

lol I was working on finding that article and putting up a link at the same time. I even checked first to make sure no one else had linked to it. That's too funny.

 

[RevSader]

Profar's three-run blast

That sound.

I wonder who the guy was talking about when he is saying "He's not everything you may thought he be cracked up to be?" Would be funny if it was Profar while he smacks a huge oppo bomb.

 

[Kelleyman]

lol I was working on finding that article and putting up a link at the same time. I even checked first to make sure no one else had linked to it. That's too funny.[/QUOTE

Bennie. I know what you like. And I too am looking forward to his progression.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Poll: Sign Yoenis Cespedes for 6/$150M?

No way that happens, right? I can't see ANYONE giving Cespedes 6/150.

 

[scotsman1948]

could Chris B. Young be opion for the outfield?

 

[jta4437]

could Chris B. Young be opion for the outfield?

4th OFer?

 

[donaldson79]

Poll: Sign Yoenis Cespedes for 6/$150M?

No way that happens, right? I can't see ANYONE giving Cespedes 6/150.

It wouldn't surprise me to see someone give him this. But I would be shocked beyond shocked, if it's our Texas Rangers shoveling out that much cash and length.

 

[romeo212000]

It wouldn't surprise me to see someone give him this. But I would be shocked beyond shocked, if it's our Texas Rangers shoveling out that much cash and length.

Yup. Not gonna happen.

 

[Kelleyman]

Reported Martin will be tendered. We are going to have to make some moves to have room on roster

 

[donaldson79]

Minor leaguer Chad James banned 100 games

 

[scotsman1948]

4th OFer?

well he can play all 3 OF positions and he hits LH pitching very well

 

[DT LUNA]

well he can play all 3 OF positions and he hits LH pitching very well

How many 4th OF's do you think we need?

 

[scotsman1948]

How many 4th OF's do you think we need?

Well at least he can hit which can't be said about our other 4 the OF' ers who are basically useless at the plate

 

[donaldson79]

I think the LF starter, and the 4th OF spot is behind our immediate needs/desires of a staring pitcher, and catcher for sure.

I still think we move Moreland and that will bring back something valuable. Not a ransom, but valuable.

And who knows, JD may put together a multi-player deal including Moreland.

 

[saddles]

Poll: Sign Yoenis Cespedes for 6/$150M?

No way that happens, right? I can't see ANYONE giving Cespedes 6/150.

I wouldn't be surprised. Teams have more money to spend the last few years with all of the new TV contracts.

 

[saddles]

Well at least he can hit which can't be said about our other 4 the OF' ers who are basically useless at the plate

Can he? He is a career .235 hitter who hasn't hit that high in 3 of his last 4 seasons.