tOfficially Official 2016 Spring training thread

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Gil Lebreton also picks the Rangers to win 91 games.

Ignore the projections: Rangers will be better, deeper this time

 

[romeo212000]

I've been thinking in the low 90's. Hoping for something a little closer to 93-94, as I'm not certain 91 wins the division, though I think there's a good chance it does.

 

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My prediction for the 2016 Texas Rangers is that they finish with a record of 94-68. I also believe we go to the World Series this year.

That could change before the season starts, but I don't think it will.

The 94-68 record brings back memories of one of my favorite Rangers seasons when they didn't make the postseason. The 1977 Rangers. That was a crazy, memorable season. Somehow they finished with 94 wins that year.

 

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[Kelleyman]

This one surprises me but perhaps they can snag him on a minor league deal. Perhaps the thought is Desmond figures more in CF than originally thought. Would not be surprised if a guy like Stubbs makes it back on the roster come September or maybe even Brinson. We need some elite defense in the playoffs

 

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HardballTalk is reporting that Alberto has made the roster.

Edit: that's via TR Sullivan.

 

[romeo212000]

My prediction for the 2016 Texas Rangers is that they finish with a record of 94-68. I also believe we go to the World Series this year.

That could change before the season starts, but I don't think it will.

The 94-68 record brings back memories of one of my favorite Rangers seasons when they didn't make the postseason. The 1977 Rangers. That was a crazy, memorable season. Somehow they finished with 94 wins that year.

From your lips to God's ears.

 

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Nick Martinez optioned to Triple A. Pedro Ciriaco assigned to minor league camp.

Justin Ruggiano, Ryan Rua, Hanser Alberto have made #Rangers roster. So has Andrew Faulkner.

All per Jeff Wilson.

 

[donaldson79]

The Texas Rangers have released Jeremy Guthrie, a move that clears the way for right-hander A.J. Griffin to be the fifth starter, reports T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com.

Griffin is scheduled to make his fourth Cactus League start Tuesday, which indicates he is at the top of a group that includes Nick Martinez,Phil Klein and Cesar Ramos. Griffin has a 4.40 ERA in five spring outings.

Also, I had forgotten about Ruggy, therefore I'm a little surprised he made the squad.

 

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This one surprises me but perhaps they can snag him on a minor league deal. Perhaps the thought is Desmond figures more in CF than originally thought. Would not be surprised if a guy like Stubbs makes it back on the roster come September or maybe even Brinson. We need some elite defense in the playoffs

The ironic thing is that Stubbs has hit 100 points better than Ruggiano this spring. I guess I can't say that I was surprised because I have never been much of a Stubbs fan. Hopefully we can sign him to a minor league deal though. The 25th spot on the roster will probably be something that changes a few times this year anyway. Maybe we will trade for a better player to fill that slot at the end of July or maybe DeShields becomes that player by then and either Brinson or Desmond is starting in CF.

 

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Hanser wins the free throw tournament and a spot on the 25 man roster. lol

 

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Rangers move closer to finalizing roster with flurry of moves | SportsDay

LHPs Sam Freeman and Cesar Ramos and RHP Phil Klein are all in the running for the eighth bullpen spot. Freeman is out of minor league options, so he can't be sent to the minors without first clearing waivers (and accepting an assignment). If Klein does not make the club and is optioned to the minors, he could not be recalled until April 13 - unless he replaces a player who goes to the DL.

--The catching situation behind Robinson Chirinos remains very fluid. Though the club had not previously indicated any issues with C Chris Gimenez, it revealed Tuesday that he has an infection in his leg (he had a similar infection in his knee last year). It keeps non-roster catchers Michael McKenry and Bobby Wilson in the mix, though the Rangers also are pursuing external catching options. Detroit's Bryan Holoday of W.T. White High School in Dallas and TCU remains a potentially intriguing option.

--INF Pedro Ciriaco has been reassigned to the minor league camp and has informed the Rangers he will accept assignment, Banister said. It is expected that Ciriaco will primarily play second bast at Triple-A Round Rock.

--The Rangers are comfortable with OF Ian Desmond moving to center field, if need be, to finish a game. With Drew Stubbs gone, Desmond and Ruggiano would be the center field options. Ruggiano has played sparingly there in recent years, though.

--Alberto will serve as the primary pinch runner. He has distinguished himself at first base this spring and, in all likelihood, would be used to run for a first baseman. He could then go to the field and take over the position. If he was to pinch run and was replaced by Rua or Ruggiano at first base, the possibility opens that Ian Desmond would be called in from the outfield to play a middle infield spot in case of a late-game injury.

 

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former Rangers great Kameron Loe suspended 80 games for PEDs.

 

[Bmurph]

The ironic thing is that Stubbs has hit 100 points better than Ruggiano this spring. I guess I can't say that I was surprised because I have never been much of a Stubbs fan. Hopefully we can sign him to a minor league deal though. The 25th spot on the roster will probably be something that changes a few times this year anyway. Maybe we will trade for a better player to fill that slot at the end of July or maybe DeShields becomes that player by then and either Brinson or Desmond is starting in CF.

What? Not a Stubbs fan? He was a Longhorn for pete's sake!

 

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RoughRiders announce 2016 initial roster | Frisco RoughRiders News