Series Thread: The Rangers Visit The Angels June 1-3

[Kelleyman]

That's the only way to slide. I hate the feet first slide on plays like that. It delays getting to the plate/bag and the front foot pops up for some reason for many players. So Odor did the right thing there if you want the quickest route to the plate.

Yes I agree but He does that "swim move " really well. It's deceptive to the guy tagging too

 

[Kelleyman]

 

[DT LUNA]

Makes little difference when you're under .500.

 

[saddles]

5 MLB trades that could happen before Deadline

1. Cole Hamels to the Yankees

The Rangers are open for business, and the Yankees need a starting pitcher. Hamels fits the bill, especially given his October experience (16 postseason starts, 3.48 ERA). Some will look at his money and think it complicates the trade.

Actually, it might just simplify it. The Yankees would like to stay under the luxury-tax threshold, so depending on what else they attempt to do, they may not want to take on the $12 million or so remaining on the 2018 portion of Hamels' contract.

The Yankees are one of the few teams that could make this one work, not because they have deep pockets, but because they have a deep farm system. The Rangers can pay a chunk of Hamels' salary in exchange for the thing they need: prospects.

Potential trade pieces: LHP Justus Sheffield, RHP Albert Abreu and RHP Freicer Perez are where discussions could begin because the Rangers need pitching, pitching and more pitching. These three pitchers are ranked third, fourth and seventh on MLB Pipeline's ranking of the Yankees' top 30 prospects and are considered close to Major League ready. Yankees GM Brian Cashman could take Sheffield out of the mix and may only be willing to do a two-for-one exchange depending on how much of Hamels' contract they take on. Regardless, this deal isn't all that complicated.

 

[donaldson79]

5 MLB trades that could happen before Deadline

1. Cole Hamels to the Yankees

The Rangers are open for business, and the Yankees need a starting pitcher. Hamels fits the bill, especially given his October experience (16 postseason starts, 3.48 ERA). Some will look at his money and think it complicates the trade.

Actually, it might just simplify it. The Yankees would like to stay under the luxury-tax threshold, so depending on what else they attempt to do, they may not want to take on the $12 million or so remaining on the 2018 portion of Hamels' contract.

The Yankees are one of the few teams that could make this one work, not because they have deep pockets, but because they have a deep farm system. The Rangers can pay a chunk of Hamels' salary in exchange for the thing they need: prospects.

Potential trade pieces: LHP Justus Sheffield, RHP Albert Abreu and RHP Freicer Perez are where discussions could begin because the Rangers need pitching, pitching and more pitching. These three pitchers are ranked third, fourth and seventh on MLB Pipeline's ranking of the Yankees' top 30 prospects and are considered close to Major League ready. Yankees GM Brian Cashman could take Sheffield out of the mix and may only be willing to do a two-for-one exchange depending on how much of Hamels' contract they take on. Regardless, this deal isn't all that complicated.

If I'm the Rangers, I'd pay the entire contract if they sweeten the pot enough.

 

[saddles]

If I'm the Rangers, I'd pay the entire contract if they sweeten the pot enough.

Me too. We came in under what the budget was supposed to be and that was including 100% of Hamels' salary. We should be able to afford paying all of it and think of it as an investment In our future.

 

[donaldson79]

Me too. We came in under what the budget was supposed to be and that was including 100% of Hamels' salary. We should be able to afford paying all of it and think of it as an investment In our future.

I don't know anything about the 3 mentioned. Are they considered 'potentially' TOR type pitchers?

 

[saddles]

I don't know anything about the 3 mentioned. Are they considered 'potentially' TOR type pitchers?

I don't think so. The first two would probably become part of our top 4 or 5 prospects, but not #1 or #2 rotation spot candidates.

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

 

[Kelleyman]

Makes little difference when you're under .500.

No value for this season but slot of value for our young guys who are learning how to win even when down IMO

 

[DT LUNA]

Nice stop and throw Pro.i

 

[DT LUNA]

No value for this season but slot of value for our young guys who are learning how to win even when down IMO

Absolutely.

 

[DT LUNA]

Ring tail tooter of a catch DDJ.

 

[Kelleyman]

IKF and Guzman can field their positions

 

[DT LUNA]

IKF + Guz= a fine play for an out

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Two on, no out, and the heart of the order does nothing.

 

[Kelleyman]

Choo is looking really good. Maybe we can find a way to unload him

 

[Kelleyman]

Much ado about nothinG


Bring on the draft

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Scott Servais must be doing something right because the Seattle Mariners are 37-22 and in 1st place. I look at the overall roster and see how Cruz and Seager are not having good years and am not sure how they are doing so well. In fact I did not even realize they had such a good record and were in 1st as the media says nothing about this team.