tOfficially Official 2016 Spring training thread

[saddles]

He looked great in those 6 games.

A short sample size indeed, but it fits into the category that you defined when you said, "it's been a disappointing couple of seasons recently when he has been out there." That is the only reason I brought it up.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

A short sample size indeed, but it fits into the category that you defined when you said, "it's been a disappointing couple of seasons recently when he has been out there." That is the only reason I brought it up.

That's a fair point. He definitely looked great in 2014, it was just a bummer it was only over 6 games. I should rephrase to say it's been a disappointing couple of seasons for him through the injuries in 2014 and 2015 and the up and down performances in 2015.

 

[saddles]

That's a fair point. He definitely looked great in 2014, it was just a bummer it was only over 6 games. I should rephrase to say it's been a disappointing couple of seasons for him through the injuries in 2014 and 2015 and the up and down performances in 2015.

That's fair enough.

I really think if he stays healthy that he could be in store for a very good year in 2016. If he puts up an ERA under 3.25 it wouldn't surprise me in the least.

 

[romeo212000]

Lol. It's funny to think how much we watch and see these guys. I knew who was Perez and who was Holland from the still frame even though you couldn't see their faces or anything just by how they were each standing and what they were doing.

 

[DT LUNA]

Bad news for coach Beasley. Rectal cancer said to be treatable. Wishing him the best.

 

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[True Rangers Fan]

I expected zero from Scheppers this season. I feel bad for the guy, but in no way did expect him on the club this season.

 

[saddles]

Latest On Orioles' Pursuit Of Yovani Gallardo, Dexter Fowler

FEB. 20: The Orioles are “closer than ever” to signing Gallardo, reports Encina. The two sides are nearing agreement on a three-year deal in the $35MM to $40MM range. Executive vice president Dan Duquette says a deal is not imminent. It’s worth noting that the Orioles tend to be very fastidious with final contract details and physicals. A final announcement may not come tonight, but it’s looking increasingly likely.

 

[saddles]

Minor league deal.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I'm reading Gallardo is signed. 3/35, option for a 4th.

 

[DT LUNA]

Minor league deal.

More is better.

 

[fordman84]

anyone know why tanner waited so long for surgery? Is he mentally checked out and trying to avoid having to play? Or did he pull a Profar and think he could power through?

 

[True Rangers Fan]

anyone know why tanner waited so long for surgery? Is he mentally checked out and trying to avoid having to play? Or did he pull a Profar and think he could power through?

From what I can tell, the injury wasn't known until he went through his first workout.

 

[saddles]

anyone know why tanner waited so long for surgery? Is he mentally checked out and trying to avoid having to play? Or did he pull a Profar and think he could power through?

He didn't know until he woke up and it was swollen. He says he doesn't know when he hurt it.

 

[saddles]

Finally.

Orioles Sign Yovani Gallardo

The Orioles have agreed to sign Yovani Gallardo to a three-year, $33MM deal with a $13MM club option for 2019. He will be paid $9MM in 2016, $11MM in 2017, and $13MM in 2018. The 2019 option comes with a $2MM buyout, pushing the total guarantee to $35MM. The deal is pending a physical and does not include a no trade clause. The only incentives are small bonuses for awards (tweet).

 

[saddles]

I am thinking Guthrie is done. I have more hope for Tepesch and Renaudo as I do Guthrie.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

He will be paid $9MM in 2016, $11MM in 2017, and $13MM in 2018.

I don't think I've seen such a small "backloaded" contract before.

 

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Rangers great Juan Gonzalez gets back into baseball | SportsDay

 

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