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The Rangers begin the longest cookout this season at the Grill with some Twinkies: MIN @ TEX 7/8-10

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I know Lance Lynn had been out for a few months but in his 5 starts since he has been back he has had one really good game and his ERA is over 5. Have to see if he gets his MOJO going again.
 

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Sportsnaut has these pitchers as the top starting pitcher free agents that will be available in the offseason.

Musgrove
Rodon
DeGrom
Verlander
Kershaw
Manaea
Eovoldi
Bassitt
 

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I wonder if they will keep a third catcher when Huff comes up. I guess if they were willing to let Garver DH all year then they may go ahead and keep Viloria since Huff is much more versatile than Garver was
Would perfer trading Lowe and bringing Huff back and keeping Garver for DH and backup catcher.
 

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Would perfer trading Lowe and bringing Huff back and keeping Garver for DH and backup catcher.
Garver will be out for the year after this weekend.
 

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Sportsnaut has these pitchers as the top starting pitcher free agents that will be available in the offseason.

Musgrove
Rodon
DeGrom
Verlander
Kershaw
Manaea
Eovoldi
Bassitt
Kershaw's age concerns me. I know Verlander is up there in age as well but he seems to be like a Nolan Ryan and holds up well over a long period of time. Both of those would cost a boatload of money. I like Musgrove, Rodon and Manaea. But that is just me.
 

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Kershaw's age concerns me. I know Verlander is up there in age as well but he seems to be like a Nolan Ryan and holds up well over a long period of time. Both of those would cost a boatload of money. I like Musgrove, Rodon and Manaea. But that is just me.
If we only sign one free agent starting pitcher, would you choose one of those three over Perez?
 

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Sportsnaut has these pitchers as the top starting pitcher free agents that will be available in the offseason.

Musgrove
Rodon
DeGrom
Verlander
Kershaw
Manaea
Eovoldi
Bassitt
110% yes to Musgrove.
Huge maybe on Rodón.
DeGrom is super elite when healthy, but that's a big question mark.
Think Kershaw would probably require a smaller commitment than him.
Manaea is meh.
Eovoldi would be a definite target, IMO. Might be the guy I'd prefer the most besides Musgrove of that bunch
 

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If we only sign one free agent starting pitcher, would you choose one of those three over Perez?
JMO, Musgrove absolutely.
Rodón yes.
Manaea no.
But asking price is a big factor, too.
If Perez would accept a deal like Jon Gray's then it's probably him in your scenario.
 

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Kyle Gibson with a great start today. I wonder if the Rangers would be interested in him as a FA in 4 months.
 

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Kyle Gibson with a great start today. I wonder if the Rangers would be interested in him as a FA in 4 months.
Good question. Wonder if he could recapture some of the success he had with Texas last year.
 

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In mlbtraderumors.com article on the top 50 candidates to be traded, they didn't include the catcher the A's just traded unless I just missed it.

Besides Perez and Moore they had this list of Rangers at the bottom of the article under "others of note."

Rangers: Garrett Richards, Charlie Culberson, Kole Calhoun, Brad Miller
knew that would catch your eye
 

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Hate these interviews.
Why? I think they’re great. I love hearing old rangers talk about their career and interesting moments they experienced and it really brings me back. I remember the Burkett acquisition and thought it was fantastic what he did against the Yankees in the playoffs.
 

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I think we should trade Perez. There is no way he keeps this up and he’s already showed signs of struggling recently. However if we can’t get much in return I guess we hang onto him.

Speaking of pitching. is there any chance where we give Richards or Moore an opportunity to start this season?
 

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I think we should trade Perez. There is no way he keeps this up and he’s already showed signs of struggling recently. However if we can’t get much in return I guess we hang onto him.

Speaking of pitching. is there any chance where we give Richards or Moore an opportunity to start this season?

Problem is that his struggles reduce his return. Could also lower his price tag.
 

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Kyle Gibson with a great start today. I wonder if the Rangers would be interested in him as a FA in 4 months.
Was struggling for a while. Phillies shut out Cards yesterday and today.
 
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