World Series Champions, Texas Rangers 2023-2024 Offseason Thread

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https://www.mlb.com/news/rangers-2024-opening-day-roster?partnerID=mlbapp-android_article-share

She takes the conservative route mostly. The one exception is she has Foscue at DH. She has Kelly and Anderson in the bullpen.

She does not have Langford making the team.

 

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I still think the most natural thing for the Rangers to do this spring is to decide in 2 or 3 weeks if they are going to let Langford start in LF. If they decide he is ready, then they trade Leody. He could bring back starting pitching depth for AAA or a reliever.

 

[Uncle Siggy]

Agree. But maybe some creative financing

Very possible when you consider somewhere between 60-80M coming off the books this coming off season and the Robertson contract deferment. I'd also like to see them try to do something with Woodruff...

But sooner rather than later they're going to have to get some of the pitching they drafted into the dugout/pen because there are some other players who are going to want to get paid soon. Can you say Garcia (if they keep him), Heim, Jung and Lowe (if they keep him)...

 

[Uncle Siggy]

She does not have Langford making the team.

I can't see him making it out of Spring training either, but maybe get a cup of coffee later on in the season...

 

[saddles]

I can't see him making it out of Spring training either, but maybe get a cup of coffee later on in the season...

I expect him to force them to have him in the Opening Day lineup with an awesome Spring Training, barring injury.

 

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The first news about him in the last 10 months.

 

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Odorizzy is the kind of pitcher the Rangera need, if he is back to form.

 

[scotsman#1948]

Agree. But maybe some creative financing

creative to me would be to defer a lot until after his playing days are over. maybe something like 7 years $148M with maybe $85M deferred

 

[scotsman#1948]

what would you offer in trade for Emmanuel Clase?

 

[saddles]

I would offer Taveras, Lowe, Bratt and Church. I might try substituting Harris for Lowe to begin with.

I would also try and see if they want to trade for Heaney if that meant I could sign Montgomery.

They would ask for Walcott and Porter, and that would end negotiations for me.

 

[Kelleyman]

creative to me would be to defer a lot until after his playing days are over. maybe something like 7 years $148M with maybe $85M deferred

A tad over creative lol

 

[scotsman#1948]

I would offer Taveras, Lowe, Bratt and Church. I might try substituting Harris for Lowe to begin with.

I would also try and see if they want to trade for Heaney if that meant I could sign Montgomery.

They would ask for Walcott and Porter, and that would end negotiations for me.

the first 4 would be a non-starter on the deal. i figure they would start with Duran and Walcott +anything else would be rejected

 

[scotsman#1948]

A tad over creative lol

so what would you do?

 

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From Jim Bowden in an article entitled, Ten MLB Plauers Who Are Ready to Explode This Season -- and help your fantasy team

3. Wyatt Langford, OF, Rangers​

Langford is about to make more noise than any rookie in 2024 because of his ridiculous bat and his home run potential. The 20-year-old was the fourth-overall pick in last year’s draft and he’s already major-league-ready. He might end up being the best player taken in that draft. Last season across four levels, from rookie ball to Triple A, he batted .360/.480/.677 with 10 home runs, 30 RBIs and 12 stolen bases in just 44 games and 200 plate appearances. Oh by the way, he also smacked 21 homers (in 303 plate appearances) and stole nine bases in 10 attempts for the University of Florida in the first part of the year. He’s going to be my pick for American League Rookie of the Year and the only thing that could hold him back is if the Rangers don’t let him make the big-league team out of spring training. Langford could be a steal in fantasy drafts because he has the potential of filling up all five categories and next year being a first- or second-round (fantasy draft) type talent. He’s that good.

 

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It is already being discussed that both Snell and Montgomery might each sign a one year deal and go back to free agency next offseason.

 

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I don't see the Rangers having any problems finding a lucrative TV deal once they start negotiating. Years 2025 and beyond should be well taken care of in a contract coming within a few months. I would imagine talks are already well underway.

 

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Everyone has Wyatt Langford penciled into our lineup except some of the local media.

 

[Nightcrawler]

It is already being discussed that both Snell and Montgomery might each sign a one year deal and go back to free agency next offseason.

Good for the rangers? Should probably be able to find a way to fit him in on a 1 year deal?