World Series Champions, Texas Rangers 2023-2024 Offseason Thread

[Uncle Siggy]

Jankowski is an easy fit

True, I wouldn't hate that reunion...

Not sure they sign any mentioned to MLB contract.

I figured minors contracts with Spring invites...

 

[saddles]

Crim may not be here after the rule 5 draft.

Yeah, that's probably true

 

[saddles]

You would think that he eventually will but you still need an option until he does prove he can...

I guess it will depend on where they place veteran OF platoon partner on the priority list. It could be they would like one, but after filling other perceived needs they just can't do that too. Combined, we have all mentioned lots of different areas we would like to see shored up. Some of what we collectively see as needs will go unfulfilled, like some relief pitching spots went unfulfilled last offseason.

 

[scotsman1948]

Yeah, that's probably true

I guess we would have to go with Dustin Harris

 

[Uncle Siggy]

I guess it will depend on where they place veteran OF platoon partner on the priority list. It could be they would like one, but after filling other perceived needs they just can't do that too. Combined, we have all mentioned lots of different areas we would like to see shored up. Some of what we collectively see as needs will go unfulfilled, like some relief pitching spots went unfulfilled last offseason.

Well there is 5 open roster spots as of this moment I can see them getting 1-2 SP, 2-3 RP and 2-3 position players. There is currently some low hanging fruit on the roster so I can see some being DFA'd/released/traded to accommodate better players. And I wouldn't doubt they don't fill some of those positions until right at the end of ST when other players get released and maybe some we signed to Minors contracts step up...

 

[saddles]

Well there is 5 open roster spots as of this moment I can see them getting 1-2 SP, 2-3 RP and 2-3 position players. There is currently some low hanging fruit on the roster so I can see some being DFA'd/released/traded to accommodate better players. And I wouldn't doubt they don't fill some of those positions until right at the end of ST when other players get released and maybe some we signed to Minors contracts step up...

Yeah, the roster spots wouldn't be tough to come by. It was what fits in the budget that I had in mind.

Unless they just want a warm body. If so, then that wouldn't necessarily be an upgrade.

 

[scotsman1948]

Yeah, the roster spots wouldn't be tough to come by. It was what fits in the budget that I had in mind.

Unless they just want a warm body. If so, then that wouldn't necessarily be an upgrade.

Do we know how much they’re willing to take on?

 

[saddles]

Do we know how much they’re willing to take on?

Not exactly, nor do we know what they are willing to spend on each piece. If they have $40 AAV to spend and want to sign Montgomery and Hader then that takes care of it. If it is Hader, but not Nontgomery then they might be able to afford 2 or 3 other guys depending on how much they cost.

I have read that they do not want to go over the Luxury Tax Threshold, but nothing is certain. If they do, how much over?

I just don't expect they will have much to spend on a quality hitting platoon partner for Carter after they spend on other things. They didn't even spend on LF last year without Carter.

 

[scotsman1948]

Not exactly, nor do we know what they are willing to spend on each piece. If they have $40 AAV to spend and want to sign Montgomery and Hader then that takes care of it. If it is Hader, but not Nontgomery then they might be able to afford 2 or 3 other guys depending on how much they cost.

I have read that they do not want to go over the Luxury Tax Threshold, but nothing is certain. If they do, how much over?

I just don't expect they will have much to spend on a quality hitting platoon partner for Carter after they spend on other things. They didn't even spend on LF last year without Carter.

I think after this last season the owners and FO will be more likely to do whatever it takes a better team

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

I think after this last season the owners and FO will be more likely to do whatever it takes a better team

So would they try to sign Belinger, Montgomery, Hader, 2 other good relievers, Ohtani, Yamamota,an established good hitting RH LF, and Garver? Those would all be moves that make them a better team. Or, would they only spend a certain amount and then cut off spending?

 

[saddles]

From MLB Traderumors:

The first stage is a round of phone calls and Zoom meetings with all of the interested teams. Yamamoto is then expected to arrive in the United States for a series of in-person meetings and further negotiations with however many finalists make this second and presumably last stage of talks. The timeline for these in-person sitdowns is after baseball’s Winter Meetings (December 4-7), which will allow teams a better sense of the pitching market if some other top hurlers are signed or traded in the interim, and allows Yamamoto’s camp that same knowledge as well as perhaps extra negotiating leverage, if remaining suitors are even more desperate for pitching.

 

[DT LUNA]

So would they try to sign Belinger, Montgomery, Hader, 2 other good relievers, Ohtani, Yamamota,an established good hitting RH LF, and Garver? Those would all be moves that make them a better team. Or, would they only spend a certain amount and then cut off spending?

Montgomery and the pen has to be #1.

 

[scotsman1948]

So would they try to sign Belinger, Montgomery, Hader, 2 other good relievers, Ohtani, Yamamota,an established good hitting RH LF, and Garver? Those would all be moves that make them a better team. Or, would they only spend a certain amount and then cut off spending?

No maybe Montgomery, Hader, 3 or 4 good relievers & Garver. That would be a better opening day roster with Langford & Carter in LF and CF. Nothing insane but solid.

 

[saddles]

No maybe Montgomery, Hader, 3 or 4 good relievers & Garver. That would be a better opening day roster with Langford & Carter in LF and CF. Nothing insane but solid.

Then we agree. There will be a limit to what they spend. That is why I wrote this earlier, when I said this:


"Not exactly, nor do we know what they are willing to spend on each piece. If they have $40 AAV to spend and want to sign Montgomery and Hader then that takes care of it. If it is Hader, but not Nontgomery then they might be able to afford 2 or 3 other guys depending on how much they cost."

"I have read that they do not want to go over the Luxury Tax Threshold, but nothing is certain. If they do, how much over?"

"I just don't expect they will have much to spend on a quality hitting platoon partner for Carter after they spend on other things. They didn't even spend on LF last year without Carter."

 

[scotsman1948]

Then we agree. There will be a limit to what they spend.

Okay they will spend what is necessary to make the team better

 

[saddles]

Okay they will spend what is necessary to make the team better

But you said only to a certain extent, and I do agree with that.

 

[scotsman1948]

2023 opening day roster: Duran, Garcia, Garver, Grossman, Heim, Jankowski, Jung, Lowe, Miller, Seager, Semien, Smith & Thompson.

My projected 2024 Opening Day roster: Carter, Duran, Foscue, Garcia, Garver, Harris, Heim, Jankowski, Jung, Langford, Lowe, Seager & Semien.

Pitching Scherzer, Eovaldi, Montgomery, Dunning & Gray
Bullpen: Sborz, Leclerc, Heaney, FA, FA, FA, FA, Hader

 

[scotsman1948]

But you said only to a certain extent, and I do agree with that.

Never said to a “certain extent” I said they would make the opening day roster better than 2023

 

[saddles]

Never said to a “certain extent” I said they would make the opening day roster better than 2023

No, you did not use those words, but you did specify certain players and not any others that would also help. To me, that equates to "a certain extent." In other words, they will spend to make the team better by adding certain players, but not others. Meaning there is a limit on their willingness to spend. Is that a fair assessment?