*****Official Texas Rangers 2021-2022 Off Season Thread*****

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Seems like we traded a need at 3B for a need at catcher.

The need at catcher was not a great, but our catchers ranked 28th in on-base percentage, 23rd in OPS and 26th in offensive bWAR last year. That position was a big gaping hole in the order last season.
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We haven't had a good hitting catcher since Napoli was here. Needed to fill that hole.

We still need a outfielder and a starting pitcher. I don't think Perez is what they had in mind for the rotation. He's gotta earn his spot ( hopefully).
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Not sure Rangers think we need another SP. May try going into spring training with all the young arms and seeing who rises to the top.

I'd prefer a more seasoned arm, but there's a limit to the FA money and we no longer can complain the team has been cheap.
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I think the most likely avenue for a SP at this point is via a trade. We have an abundance of middle infielders in the minors, and can also give up a catcher (Trevino or even Huff for the right pitcher). I hope if they go that route (trading away prospects) that they do better than a Jordan Lyles-type....IMO we would need to get at least a 2 or 3 type guy if we're trading away someone like a Foscue or Harris.
Jimbo Franchione
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https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/03/rangers-sign-matt-moore-to-minors-deal.html#comments

Another low risk flyer on SP Matt Moore. Similar signing as the Perez one.
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Wouldn't be a true rangers off-season if they didn't take a flyer or two on some previously good SPs
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Is this Moore's second go around with the Rangers?
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AgBQ-00 said:

Is this Moore's second go around with the Rangers?


Yes he was terrible the first go around
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Ronald Guzman to the Yankees on a minor league deal
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That's what I was thinking. Seemed he didn't want to be here and it showed from what I recall
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IKF already moved to the Yankees with Josh Donaldson.
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So the Twins moved Garver to get IKF and then moved IKF and Donaldson to get Gio and Gary Sanchez. I guess the Yankees are out on Correa and Story.

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I do think Correa stays in Houston
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Where is Story going? Is he going anywhere? I don't think he'll be back with Colorado but his options are drying up. I guess he could still land in Houston if they whiff on Correa. Who else is looking for a SS?

Rangers have Seager.
Mets have Lindor.
Tigers got Baez.
Cubs signed Simmons to a 1 year deal.
Yankees get IKF.
Correa and Story are all that is left. Right?

At this point, I could see Correa staying in Houston and Story staying in Colorado. At least for another year or two.
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I'm probably missing some options. Players listed in order of relevance:

In Rotation:
Jon Gray (30-RHP-4yr/$56M): 29GS, 4.59 ERA, 1.329 WHIP for Rockies.
Dunning (27-RHP-Serf): 25GS, 4.51, 1.436
Perez (31-LHP-1yr/$4M): 22GS, 4.74, 1.509

On 40:
Hearn (26-L): 10GS, 4.66, 1.323
Allard (23-L): 17GS, 5.41
AJ Alexy (24-RHP): 4GS, 4.70, 1.304

Spencer Howard (24-RHP): 8GS, 9.70, 1.781
Glenn Otto (25-RHP): 6 GS, 9.26, 1.714

Minor League hopefuls:
Matt Moore (32-LHP): 13GS, 6.29 <- Could see action in 2022

Top 30 Prospects:
1. Leiter (21-RHP): Likely a 2023 candidate
3. Winn (22-RHP): Likely a 2022 call-up
30. Cole Ragans (24-LHP): Likely AA
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With Garver being an A2 in 2022, we have him another season.

Could that push Sam Huff to 3B or 1B?

Do we go with Apostel or Ibanez at 3B?

I think the additions of Seager and Semien will make others in the lineup perform better. Adolis Garcia and Mitch Garver give us a solid 4 guys.

Some of the guys like Lowe, Solak, Calhoun, and Ibanez suddenly get better on Offense and might provide some trade value mid-season.
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Couldn't help but notice this scrolling through twitter. IKF looks like a totally different person. Still don't know how the Yankees get away with forcing the no facial hair deal, but they're the Yankees, so it works.



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DallasAg 94 said:

With Garver being an A2 in 2022, we have him another season.

Could that push Sam Huff to 3B or 1B?

Do we go with Apostel or Ibanez at 3B?

I think the additions of Seager and Semien will make others in the lineup perform better. Adolis Garcia and Mitch Garver give us a solid 4 guys.

Some of the guys like Lowe, Solak, Calhoun, and Ibanez suddenly get better on Offense and might provide some trade value mid-season.
Solak has been getting work at 3B during ST workouts
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Not Rangers related but Tatis Jr fractured his wrist and is out 3 months; big blow to a budding superstar.
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Matt Olson to the Braves
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Sounding like Suzuki to the Padres too. But hey we signed Marisnick to a non-roster deal.
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Door could be re-opening for Kris Bryant at 1B/3B
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Mr Gigem said:

Door could be re-opening for Kris Bryant at 1B/3B


Or Castellanos
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Selfishly, I'd love to sign Castellanos just to see if the Rangers announcers could sneak in an occasional "I may never put on this headset again" after calling one of his HRs.
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Mr Gigem said:

Matt Olson to the Braves


News tomorrow (probably):

IKF dealt from Yankees to Braves for Matt Olson.
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J.P. 03 said:

Selfishly, I'd love to sign Castellanos just to see if the Rangers announcers could sneak in an occasional "I may never put on this headset again" after calling one of his HRs.

Without a doubt the funniest sports apology of all time
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gigem1223 said:

Sounding like Suzuki to the Padres too. But hey we signed Marisnick to a non-roster deal.


Not so fast…
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Woke up ready for some baseball today. just under a month before my first game at the new park.
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We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
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[Poking JD and CY] C'mon guys…do something
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Yankees and @ Marlins games rescheduled with doubleheaders.

@Marlins
7/21 after All Star break and before 10 game road trip to OAK, SEA, LAA
9/12 DH in between home series with TOR and OAK

Yankees
10/3
10/4 DH
10/5
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Kris Bryant to the Rockies. 7 for 182
'23 World Series Champs
Bugle Rank, File 3
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Feel like that's a massive overpay.
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Looks like we're taking a flyer on Greg Holland. Hopefully he continues the trend of dominating every other year.
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Freddie Freeman to LAD. 6 for 162
'23 World Series Champs
Bugle Rank, File 3
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Rangers sign Brad Miller. I guess he's another right handed bat?
 
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