World Series Champions, Texas Rangers 2023-2024 Offseason Thread

[Kelleyman]

Still on the lookout for Bally/Diamond/Amazon resolution with the Rangers
Guess the new DDay is Feb 1

 

[saddles]

My latest article is up on The Prospect Times. It is about how the latest international signings could change our top 10 prospects lists.

International Signings Could Shake Up Top Ten Prospects List

theprospecttimes.com

 

[saddles]

From Mark Feinsand:

Aside from Hader, some prominent free-agent relievers remain unsigned, including Robert Stephenson, Hector Neris, Aroldis Chapman, David Robertson, Jakob Junis and Ryan Brasier, leaving a number of options available for teams seeking a bullpen boost.

 

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[scotsman#1948]

From Mark Feinsand:

Aside from Hader, some prominent free-agent relievers remain unsigned, including Robert Stephenson, Hector Neris, Aroldis Chapman, David Robertson, Jakob Junis and Ryan Brasier, leaving a number of options available for teams seeking a bullpen boost.

hadn't thought about Brasier

 

[scotsman#1948]

What is Langford better at than Carter? I’m assuming he hits lefties way better than Carter for starters.

it isn't that Langford is better than Carter or vice versa, but that they are both better than Taveras or Martinez or Zavala, etc

 

[WastinSomeTime]

From Mark Feinsand:

Aside from Hader, some prominent free-agent relievers remain unsigned, including Robert Stephenson, Hector Neris, Aroldis Chapman, David Robertson, Jakob Junis and Ryan Brasier, leaving a number of options available for teams seeking a bullpen boost.

Someone else can have Chapman. Him called a prominent free agent is based upon his past laurels.

 

[saddles]

Someone else can have Chapman. Him called a prominent free agent is based upon his past laurels.

I would not be opposed to Chapman for the 5th or 6th innings. If we get another viable closer signed then I would feel comfortable that Bochy would not put Chapman in the closer mix. I would rather have someone else, but I can take Chapman if he is considered the 5th best option or worse.

On the other hand, I am still not convinced that Chapman wasn't trouble in the clubhouse. It sure seemed lile we became a lesser team once we acquired him. It could just be a coincidence, I guess.

 

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[saddles]

I think the Evam Carter catch bobblehead would be a great one to get, as well.

 

[saddles]

From Jeff Wilson:

The Rangers have an opening at designated hitter, but it's unlikely that Langford would be relegated to full-time DH duties should he win a roster spot. The Rangers could rotate players through the spot in an effort help get them a day off from standing in the field defensively, with Langford part of the group.

If he doesn't make the club, Justin Foscue, added to the 40-man roster in November, and Crim have a chance to get more DH at-bats than a typical rookie would.

 

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Also from Jeff Wilson:

The other internal camp invites are catcher Liam Hicks, first baseman Abi Ortiz, infielder Davis Wendzel, outfielder Aaron Zavala, left-hander Grant Wolfram and right-handers Jack Leiter, Daniel Robert and Emiliano Teodo.

Don't sleep on Teodo, who starred in the Arizona Fall League while working multiple innings as a reliever, and keep an eye on Leiter, who was encouraged by his finish to last season and could be an early call-up if an injury strikes the rotation.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

From Jeff Wilson:

The Rangers have an opening at designated hitter, but it's unlikely that Langford would be relegated to full-time DH duties should he win a roster spot. The Rangers could rotate players through the spot in an effort help get them a day off from standing in the field defensively, with Langford part of the group.

If he doesn't make the club, Justin Foscue, added to the 40-man roster in November, and Crim have a chance to get more DH at-bats than a typical rookie would.

Garver redeemed himself and became a pretty decent DH with some pop.

 

[saddles]

Another reason to sign Hader.

 

[Kelleyman]

https://x.com/texaskelleyman/status/1748098178249810307?s=46&t=y4Pv59dV5ugp-4OQjDxHwQ

 

[Kelleyman]

I would not be opposed to Chapman for the 5th or 6th innings. If we get another viable closer signed then I would feel comfortable that Bochy would not put Chapman in the closer mix. I would rather have someone else, but I can take Chapman if he is considered the 5th best option or worse.

On the other hand, I am still not convinced that Chapman wasn't trouble in the clubhouse. It sure seemed lile we became a lesser team once we acquired him. It could just be a coincidence, I guess.

He is overpriced even for a 7th inning role

 

[Kelleyman]

Garver redeemed himself and became a pretty decent DH with some pop.

I am happy for him but glad he could walk
He was injured quite a bit but he definitely paid dividends late last year

Has to be more a DH going forward even a s a backup catche r

 

[saddles]

He is overpriced even for a 7th inning role

Yeah, I would not want him pitching in the 7th. As far as his price, that is yet to be determined.

 

[scotsman#1948]

Another reason to sign Hader.

teams like the Astros have realized that the Rangers are incapable of signing Hader or Montgomery

 

[Kelleyman]

teams like the Astros have realized that the Rangers are incapable of signing Hader or Montgomery

Incapable? Off-season is still in progress