They going to go get Monty and run it back

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I think we NEED:

2nd C
3rd/4th OF
RHB/DH

1 Innings eating SP <- Heaney/Lorenzen type
1 depth/risk guy <- Mahle/Urena type
1 Swing SP/RP <- Heaney/Urena type

1 8th RP
1 Closer

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Check. $5.75M: Higashioka (C)

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Check. Minor League deal. One retread down.

Rangers Sign Adrian Houser To Minors Contract

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8 Total guys for $59M

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Eovaldi. Another check.

If my math is correct, we're down to about $27M, or so.

Same. Wasn't even a consideration.

Jimmy McNulty said:

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They going to go get Monty and run it back

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I would have to think with the number of SPs that have signed since Soto, that if the DBacks want to get rid of Monty, they better move quicker than later or there won't be any seats left.

And THEN... imagine having Monty go out there every 5th day knowing the Owner despises you out there. LOL.

What's the story there? What owner?

Jimmy McNulty said:

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What's the story there? What owner?

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The D-Backs owner told the press signing Monty was a huge mistake. It was debatable whether he realized Monty had a player option when he said it.

What was the deal with Monty's performance this year? Was it simply that he signed so late and it became a weird year for him? That's a huge drop off from being so dominate in our late season run and then trotting out a near 6+ ERA.

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What was the deal with Monty's performance this year? Was it simply that he signed so late and it became a weird year for him? That's a huge drop off from being so dominate in our late season run and then trotting out a near 6+ ERA.

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Probably an anomaly, because he's been pretty good and consistent throughout his career. Typically he's been good for an ERA around 3.50 - the 2.79 he had while he was with the Rangers likely isn't repeatable., but he could hypothetically get back to where he was. He's 32, which isn't terribly old, but you just never know.

Terrible advice from this agent (who he fired). Signed very late, didn't get spring training, and was never able to get in a groove with a brand new team. If the Rangers can get the Diamondbacks to eat half or more of his salary, he's definitely worth the risk.

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I think we NEED:

2nd C
3rd/4th OF
RHB/DH

1 Innings eating SP <- Heaney/Lorenzen type
1 depth/risk guy <- Mahle/Urena type
1 Swing SP/RP <- Heaney/Urena type

1 8th RP
1 Closer

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Check. $5.75M: Higashioka (C)

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Check. Minor League deal. One retread down.

Rangers Sign Adrian Houser To Minors Contract

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8 Total guys for $59M

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Eovaldi. Another check.

If my math is correct, we're down to about $27M, or so.

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Burger another check. Serf3 in 2025. Arb1 in 2026.

He adds about $750k to the CBT.

I don't know much about Burger other than I'm pretty sure he hit a big late HR against us this year.

R/L platoon at 1B with Lowe?

Really like what we have done so far. Eovaldi just seems like a sure bet in terms of you know you are going to get a guy around a 3.25 ERA, around 150 or so innings, etc., and not having that would've been really tough. Plus, you sign him and that then gives you more breathing room, so-to-speak, for guys like Rocker and Leiter in the starting rotation. I'd still really like to sign another starting pitcher of some caliber and boot Gray, but idk if that happens or not.

The Burger move feels like the first of a few more to come imo, but I do like the addition.

I think they really need to just send Gray to the BP. His stuff played up so well in our WS run. And if we can't find any takers in a trade it would be better than just paying him to walk away.

Totally agree.

The knocks on him are he is a HR or SO... low OBP. Career .305 OBP. LoL. Terrible D.

So, while I think he is a serviceable 1B/3B option and fall back, I think he plays more as the DH.

I also think his D will improve, especially if he focuses on one position.

I also think his Bat will improve in a lineup where he bats 6th or 7th and has better protection behind him.

Solid get for Serf money in 2025.

It would surprise me if teams aren't asking about him. Even if we eat some money, I agree I'd like to move on from him. Which means we'll trade him and he'll be T5 in CyYoung votes.

deGrom, Eovaldi, Mahle, Bradford are a solid group for the regular season. I always like the 5th SP to be a prospect, so Leiter or Rocker, maybe.

I think, but may be wrong, but Gray's proneness to injury makes me think he'd be safer in the rotation, but I don't have anything to base that on

We've posted before about our depth options. Dunning. White, Winn... Teodo... still need one more that fits what I call the swing... float between SP and long-relief. Urena, as an example. That might be Garabito.

Moving Gray and his salary... I think you can get 2 BP pieces for his money, but agree worst case... he moves to BP and could be nice there.

I just have nightmares of Gray being in a tight game, humming along, then walking two and giving up a jimmy jack for the other team to take lead. I feel like I have seen too much of that scenario.

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Also supposed to be great in the clubhouse and helping other pitchers. That'll be worth a lot with Rocker and Leiter. One or both could start the year in the bullpen and be spot starters. Rocker will likely be on an innings count I would think.

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This is one of the main reasons I wanted to keep Eovaldi. Production is one thing, you can replace that if you are willing to sign someone else. But he is from Texas and wants to be here, plus he likes to work with the younger pitchers and help them along. With Rocker, Leiter, Bradford, plus possibly another young arm or two in the bullpen, this is a nice plus to add to the on-field production.

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It would surprise me if teams aren't asking about him. Even if we eat some money, I agree I'd like to move on from him. Which means we'll trade him and he'll be T5 in CyYoung votes.

deGrom, Eovaldi, Mahle, Bradford are a solid group for the regular season. I always like the 5th SP to be a prospect, so Leiter or Rocker, maybe.

I think, but may be wrong, but Gray's proneness to injury makes me think he'd be safer in the rotation, but I don't have anything to base that on

We've posted before about our depth options. Dunning. White, Winn... Teodo... still need one more that fits what I call the swing... float between SP and long-relief. Urena, as an example. That might be Garabito.

Moving Gray and his salary... I think you can get 2 BP pieces for his money, but agree worst case... he moves to BP and could be nice there.

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We just need to hurry up and trade Gray, before he gets hurt. He is going to hit the IL multiple times, seems like it is just a matter of when, not if.

Just think of the concession opportunities with a guy named Burger

Legal Custodian said:

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Just think of the concession opportunities with a guy named Burger

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Didn't work for Mike Trout

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I think we NEED:

2nd C
3rd/4th OF
RHB/DH

1 Innings eating SP <- Heaney/Lorenzen type
1 depth/risk guy <- Mahle/Urena type
1 Swing SP/RP <- Heaney/Urena type

1 8th RP
1 Closer

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Check. $5.75M: Higashioka (C)

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Check. Minor League deal. One retread down.

Rangers Sign Adrian Houser To Minors Contract

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8 Total guys for $59M

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Eovaldi. Another check.

If my math is correct, we're down to about $27M, or so.

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Burger another check. Serf3 in 2025. Arb1 in 2026.

He adds about $750k to the CBT.

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Jacob Webb. Another Check.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/rangers-to-sign-jacob-webb.html

Going to need another roster spot.

Down to 3 spots. A 4thOF (optional, could be Carter/Taveras), a swing SP/RP (could be internal), and a Closer.

Closer is going to be the tough one. There are some FA option, but getting everything else cleared will help give some rails.

CYoung making hay and getting ready for ST.

Comments from Sasaki's agent:
https://puckettspond.com/twins-could-unexpectedly-become-roki-sasaki-suitor-after-agent-s-media-comments-01jevccp9a92

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"I think there is an argument to be made that a smaller or mid-market team might be more beneficial for him as a soft landing coming from Japan given what he's been through and not having an enjoyable experience with the media, it might be…beneficial for him to be in a smaller market," Wolfe said while talking to reporters on Tuesday.

"But I don't know how he looks at it yet, because I haven't had a chance to really sit down and discuss it with him in great detail."

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How would he not have talked to Sasaki?! Posturing may be over a couple million. Which ever team he chooses will try to work as much as possible, so I can't see it as bargaining.

Unless, you look at a team, say, Texas. That has $6.2M. They can add as much as 60%. They could get to $9.9M, but would he not sign because one team offered a little more?! I guess I could see trying to squeeze the Dodgers or Padres... by bringing in smaller market teams, just to ensure they don't take it for granted that he signs with one and only competing financially with each other.

Dodgers have $5.1. SDP has $6.2M like Rangers.

Not sure what any have committed, already.

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I think we NEED:

2nd C
3rd/4th OF
RHB/DH

1 Innings eating SP <- Heaney/Lorenzen type
1 depth/risk guy <- Mahle/Urena type
1 Swing SP/RP <- Heaney/Urena type

1 8th RP
1 Closer

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Check. $5.75M: Higashioka (C)

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Check. Minor League deal. One retread down.

Rangers Sign Adrian Houser To Minors Contract

Quote:

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8 Total guys for $59M

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Eovaldi. Another check.

If my math is correct, we're down to about $27M, or so.

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Burger another check. Serf3 in 2025. Arb1 in 2026.

He adds about $750k to the CBT.

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Jacob Webb. Another Check.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/rangers-to-sign-jacob-webb.html

Going to need another roster spot.

Down to 3 spots. A 4thOF (optional, could be Carter/Taveras), a swing SP/RP (could be internal), and a Closer.

Closer is going to be the tough one. There are some FA option, but getting everything else cleared will help give some rails.

CYoung making hay and getting ready for ST.

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Will Yates be too expensive to bring back, given the other roster spots also needing to be filled?

I guess no that we have another option at 1B, we could trade Lowe for a RP or two rather than pay him the ~$10M he'll get in arbitration. But it would be nice to have both Lowe and Burger so that Burger could be more of a DH and just occasionally play at 1B.

I saw this earlier and it got my attention. #1 no clue what his agent is doing, and #2 this only helps us.

Yeah he said something like I think he could handle it in regards to a large market team. Strange.