Texas Rangers 2022 - 2023 Offseason Thread

[saddles]

Mhm.. with 100 less plate appearances too.
67 total SB between minors and majors last year

I noticed the difference in plate appearances as well. His better OBP took care of a significant portion of that difference, in a way. His total number of singles and walks combined were almost the same those two years.

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Mets get Verlander.

Now get that second SP, CY!!!!

 

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This from Peter Gammons:

General managers, managers, coaches and coordinators of any kind know the pitcher-catcher collaboration is vital. On the A’s, pitching coach Scott Emerson refers to catcher Sean Murphy as the “translator” for Oakland’s inexperienced pitching staff. “He is really good at breaking down the data and applying it to the pitchers and their game plans and then being able to make in-game adjustments rather than following a script,” says Emerson. Why is that important? Emerson points out that if pitchers shake off what the catcher calls on the PitchCom device once or twice they can get down under six seconds on the pitch clock and have to rush the thought process and the delivery on the pitch.

 

[Duane1952]

Mets get Verlander.

Now get that second SP, CY!!!!

Glad he went to the National League and didn’t resign with the Astros.

 

[Duane1952]

Kershaw resigns with the Dodgers

 

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He was a GG finalist at 1B.

 

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Carlos Rodon Seeking Six-Year Deal

 

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I still say give me Senga over Rodon, everything considered.

 

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[Kelleyman]

I still say give me Senga over Rodon, everything considered.

Yes to this

 

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From Ken Rosenthal:

Something else to consider, a challenge the Padres, Angels, Dodgers and Giants all face in free agency: The state income tax in California is the highest in the nation.

Finally, a media member admits this is a factor.

 

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It is behind the paywall, but the top ones will eventually leak out.

 

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Here is a list of some of the younger players and prospects who I think have the better chances of being traded this week or shortly thereafter. I tried to put them in order of most likely, but that is very hard to determine.

Taveras
Smith
Foscue
Huff
Acuna
Otto
Ragans
Acosta
Saggese
Hauver
Thompson
Acker
Bratt

 

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Everything you need to know about the MLB draft lottery taking place tomorrow evening at 7:30 CST.

MLB's inaugural Draft Lottery FAQ

Followers of the NBA or NHL are familiar with the concept of the Draft lottery that is about to debut in MLB. But baseball’s lottery includes anti-tanking measures that go beyond anything we’ve seen in the other major professional sports. MLB’s inaugural Draft lottery will be held at 8:30 p.m.

www.mlb.com

 

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[Hambombs]

WOW

 

[saddles]

Sign 2 pitchers and trade Gray for Arraez?

Or, sign a pitcher and put Lowe in a package for Luzardo or Cabrera from the Marlins, and trade Gray for Arraez?

Twins Rumors: Correa, Arraez, Rotation, Catcher

The Twins are meeting with Carlos Correa's agent again and could be open to trading Luis Arraez for rotation help. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com