World Series Champions, Texas Rangers 2023-2024 Offseason Thread

[Kelleyman]

Chapman still out there lol

 

[saddles]

Chapman still out there lol

Don't count that out. We seem to be going the chesp route again in the pen. I guess it takes missing the postseason to convince CY that JD was wrong about the pen.

 

[saddles]

We have 2 spots open methinks
One for Montgomery and one for a high leverage reliever. I like Robert S or the Astros guy over Hicks. He seemed wild to me. But if he can be a SP and SFG can get innings they for a bargain

When the team mistakenly refuses to go after Hader, a guy like Hicks should be considered. There are other guys on his level, but you can't let them keep signing elsewhere.

 

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[saddles]

The International Signing Perion begins on January 15. Baseball America has those prospects ranked by their expected signing bonus. The Rangers expected top signing is BA 29th ranked international prospect.

29. Paulino Santana, OF, Dominican Republic

Born: Nov. 17, 2006. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 180.

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Santana has been a major up-arrow player over the last year, becoming one of the elite prospects in the class and a favorite among several international scouts. He’s a strong, athletic center fielder with a well-proportioned build. He has extremely quick hands, manages his at-bats well and has performed at a high level in games. Santana can launch balls to the opposite field gap or over the fence to his pull side, generating his power without much effort to his swing. He recognizes spin well for his age, has a good sense of the strike zone and uses the whole field. He’a also a plus runner, giving him a chance to stay in center field.

 

[Duane1952]

If this is all CY is going to do. They will easily pass last season’s blown save total.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

When the team mistakenly refuses to go after Hader, a guy like Hicks should be considered. There are other guys on his level, but you can't let them keep signing elsewhere.

Hicks contract seemed reasonable.

 

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[scotsman#1948]

i give the Rangers less than 5% chance of signing him. it would cost around $8.5M for 2024. he turned down that much from the Astros after his contract was vested following the 2023 season. he has to expect at least that much

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Hader is 5 years younger and has been used exclusively as a closer for years now but of course will cost more. Tough call between the two but I would lean towards throwing my eggs in the Hader basket.

 

[saddles]

Hader is 5 years younger and has been used exclusively as a closer for years now but of course will cost more. Tough call between the two but I would lean towards throwing my eggs in the Hader basket.

I would too. Of course, like his predecessor, CY likes to do a bullpen on the cheap and hope for the best. To me, spending money on a great closer is a very wise investment.

The bullpen came very close to keeping us from the postseason last year. I would never take that chance again.

 

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[saddles]

I still say our greatest need is in the bullpen and not the starting rotation. The only reason I would sign Montgomery is if the Rangers wanted to make a corresponding move and trade Heaney or Gray for bullpen help.

Even at that, I would rather sign Hader and package one of Heaney or Gray (with a lot of cash), and Taveras along with Bratt and another minor leaguers or two for Luzardo. If they want Lowe included, that would not be a deal breaker either, If they added to what was coming back to us.

Bottom line is our greatest need is a proven closer.

 

[Kelleyman]

An update for sports fans in the DFW Metroplex: Adrián Beltré has been checked on 156 of 158 revealed Hall of Fame ballots.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

I still say our greatest need is in the bullpen and not the starting rotation. The only reason I would sign Montgomery is if the Rangers wanted to make a corresponding move and trade Heaney or Gray for bullpen help.

Even at that, I would rather sign Hader and package one of Heaney or Gray (with a lot of cash), and Taveras along with Bratt and another minor leaguers or two for Luzardo. If they want Lowe included, that would not be a deal breaker either, If they added to what was coming back to us.

Bottom line is our greatest need is a proven closer.

I actually think Gray would be great in the pen. I stated at the end of the season that he could be a good closer.

 

[saddles]

I actually think Gray would be great in the pen. I stated at the end of the season that he could be a good closer.

He would most likely be the third starting pitcher to be considered to leave the rotation and be put in the pen, based on how Bochy handled that last year. I would imagine Heaney and Bradford would be the first two in line.

 

[saddles]

Pitchers and Catchers report in 49 days.

31 days, now

 

[Kelleyman]

So still saying we get one more SP likely Montgomery and a late inning reliever and not likely Hader
Do think owners don’t want to blow past luxury tax.

Would not be surprised if we use the same playbook as last year with Heaney and Gray in the pen come playoffs
This is ok by me. Wonder if JHern makes a comeback and maybe LeClerc is now more confident
Really hope Bradford gets to start unless a guy lie Kent and Winn come on strong

 

[saddles]

Would not be surprised if we use the same playbook as last year with Heaney and Gray in the pen come playoffs

They could go:
DeGrom
Scherzer
Eovaldi
Montgomery

That would put Mahle, Gray, Heaney and Bradford in the pen. That added to Leclerc, Sborz, Yates gives only 2 nore options for the pen in the postseason.

The late inning guy you think they add is one of them. That is a great scenario, but what do they do in the pen in the first half?

 

[WastinSomeTime]

He would most likely be the third starting pitcher to be considered to leave the rotation and be put in the pen, based on how Bochy handled that last year. I would imagine Heaney and Bradford would be the first two in line.

Gray was Eovaldi-like out of the pen. Just unhittable.