Texas Rangers 2022 - 2023 Offseason Thread

[WilltheThrill]

Hopefully you're right on him performance-wise, and he can stay relatively healthy.
The financial cost isn't too bad but the risk is big.

I would say the risk is fairly minimal due to the 2 years. Bennie was right that 4 years would have been too big of a commitment and potentially blocked better arms. But there are ways out of a 2-year deal, and if you’re going to take a free agency flier, then one on someone with a higher upside is one you want to take.

I’m just beyond sick of watching the Rangers trot out mediocre starter after starter with minimal talent over the last 5 years (with only a few notable exceptions).

 

[armadillooutlaw]

For a minute there I forgot who was running this team. CY could somehow land BOTH of those guys. True mad scientist.

Can't discount anything at this point. I wouldn't say it's super likely, but who knows?

 

[armadillooutlaw]

I would say the risk is fairly minimal due to the 2 years. Bennie was right that 4 years would have been too big of a commitment and potentially blocked better arms. But there are ways out of a 2-year deal, and if you’re going to take a free agency flier, then one on someone with a higher upside is one you want to take.

I’m just beyond sick of watching the Rangers trot out mediocre starter after starter with minimal talent over the last 5 years (with only a few notable exceptions).

I get being tired of mediocre pitching, for sure. Just not convinced Heaney is a wiser sign than going big after Rodón or Senga, or if going after a mid-tier guy, a Taillon or Bassitt type.
I'd prefer any starting pitchers signed to be types of guys you can build around for the next several years.

 

[WilltheThrill]

I get being tired of mediocre pitching, for sure. Just not convinced Heaney is a wiser sign than going big after Rodón or Senga, or if going after a mid-tier guy, a Taillon or Bassitt type.
I'd prefer any starting pitchers signed to be types of guys you can build around for the next several years.

I would prefer all of those guys as well.

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

 

[armadillooutlaw]

I would prefer all of those guys as well.

With all that said, I'll be rooting hard for Heaney.

 

[Hambombs]

I get being tired of mediocre pitching, for sure. Just not convinced Heaney is a wiser sign than going big after Rodón or Senga, or if going after a mid-tier guy, a Taillon or Bassitt type.
I'd prefer any starting pitchers signed to be types of guys you can build around for the next several years.

Nah I rather go big, you wanna maximize your upside

 

[DTC]

Now onto LF and possibly 3B? Move Jung to 1B? Lowe to DH.
Brandon Drury would be a nice pick up.

He could cover 3B or LF if the young guys can’t hang.

 

[armadillooutlaw]

Now onto LF and possibly 3B? Move Jung to 1B? Lowe to DH.
Brandon Drury would be a nice pick up.

Go nuts and sign Aaron Judge?
9yrs/385 million? Lol.

 

[WilltheThrill]

Now onto LF and possibly 3B? Move Jung to 1B? Lowe to DH.
Brandon Drury would be a nice pick up.

He could cover 3B or LF if the young guys can’t hang. Could

Drury would be a good addition. But I’m getting spoiled here. I’m still head-in-the-clouds hoping for a trade for Bryan Reynolds. I’m waiting for the announcement of Alcantara to Texas or Senga signing on the dotted line.

Judge in LF, anyone?

 

[DTC]

Go nuts and sign Aaron Judge?
9yrs/385 million? Lol.

Shoot why not? Lol

 

[armadillooutlaw]

Shoot why not? Lol

With the front office spending money like a kid playing Madden, why not?

 

[saddles]

Well, we are about to find out about Heaney up close and personal aren't we. At least he probably gives the young guys a chance to pitch when he is hurt.

 

[saddles]

I will give this move a grade of "D".

 

[DTC]

I will give this move a grade of "D".

I’ll give it a B+

 

[WilltheThrill]

I’ll go B just because it was negotiated down to 2 years instead of the 4 Bennie read that he was after… and also due to the higher ceiling involved. If he stays healthy and even pitches to a 4 ERA, I give it a B+ or A-.

 

[WilltheThrill]

Well, we are about to find out about Heaney up close and personal aren't we. At least he probably gives the young guys a chance to pitch when he is hurt.

If we get the version of Heaney from most of his starts last year, I think you will be favorably impressed.

At least this signing pushes Spencer Howard farther away from ever starting again.

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

 

[DTC]

Aww man.. it’s gone
What did it say ?

 

[DTC]

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