bullets13 Posted December 13, 2012 Report Posted December 13, 2012 They did not re-sign Mike Napoli or Josh Hamilton, and they traded Michael Young. This team is going to look a lot different next season. That being said, Napoli had half the season he'd had the year before (but still put up decent production from the catcher spot), Michael Young had one of the worst WAR (wins above replacement) in the league, and his worst statistical season since his rookie year, and Hamilton had a great start, but was a non-factor at the end of the season, missing games for various cockamamie reasons and having a relapse early in the season on his drug use. I really don't mind all of these things. Jurickson Profar needs an everyday spot, and Murphy needs one in the outfield. The Rangers also signed Joakim Soria in free agency, which could be a HUGE addition for their bullpen. Your thoughts?
Ty Cobb Posted December 14, 2012 Report Posted December 14, 2012 I really don't know what to think just yet. I hate the fact that Michael Young is gone but it had to happen sometime. I have said multiple times in the past that the RANGERS has the most feared line-up in baseball. This is no longer true with Napoli, Young and Hamilton gone. I'm not sure what they are going to do to replace these guys but it will darn sure look different.
HubTx Posted December 16, 2012 Report Posted December 16, 2012 Here's how I view our everyday lineup in some fashion....C- Geovany Soto (or a FA pickup, possibly Pierzynski?)1B- Mitch Moreland2B- Jurickson Profar3B- Adrian BeltreSS- Elvis AndrusLF- David MurphyCF- Craig GentryRF- Nelson CruzDH- Ian KinslerThere are other guys who will get some time, including Leonys Martin.... I think we will get another left-handed bat as well, maybe a Nick Swisher or an Adam LaRoche....As far as the order, how about this:1. Andrus2. Gentry3. Beltre4. Cruz5. Murphy6. Kinsler7. Moreland8. Soto9. ProfarThoughts?
king Posted December 21, 2012 Report Posted December 21, 2012 Rangers sign Pierzynskihttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121220&content_id=40765530&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb
PhatMack19 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 Berkman to the Rangershttp://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/8815965/texas-rangers-agree-terms-lance-berkman-source
HubTx Posted February 5, 2013 Report Posted February 5, 2013 The Rangers are going be just fine.... Lots of fans stressing over no big signings, but Pierzynski was a big signing....C- Pierzynski1B- Moreland2B- Kinsler3B- BeltreSS- AndrusLF- MurphyCF- GentryRF- CruzDH- Berkman1. Kinsler2. Andrus3. Berkman4. Beltre5. Cruz6. Pierzynski7. Murphy8. Moreland9. GentryI like it!!!
HubTx Posted February 5, 2013 Report Posted February 5, 2013 And now reports that Daniels is considering leaving Profar and Olt on the big league squad to add depth.... This team is starting to take shape....
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