2014 Offseason

[RevSader]

I agree with everything here, except I would like them to go after Shields.

FWIW

 

[BLeslie59Rangers]

Like to see Martinez and Mikolas back at AAA. And that other guy who had 3 wins in a row with us at RR.

Bonilla...I think we need to give him a good hard look next ST...

 

[donaldson79]

Here is who I do not want back next season.

JPA, Rosales, Rios, Kirkman, Guilder (sorry man, but you have no spot on this club), Adduci, Robertson, Ross Jr, Magadan, Pettis, TAG, Busby, and last but not least Nightcrawler.

I wouldn't mind having Rosales back, if the situation is right. But to me, we've got so many potential problems with the 40 man roster already, if we sign a FA, he best be really needed.

What do you see as the major difference (s) between Robertson and Gentry? Neither one has any power, very fast and can play any OF position, although Gentry has the better arm. But they seem like pretty similar guys to me overall.

I think we're pretty much on the same page heading into the off season though.

 

[Justinkm83]

Here is who I do not want back next season.

JPA, Rosales, Rios, Kirkman, Guilder (sorry man, but you have no spot on this club), Adduci, Robertson, Ross Jr, Magadan, Pettis, TAG, Busby, and last but not least Nightcrawler.

12 out of 13 here. NightCrawler can stay. He's a fan. He just absolutely hates MM (even though it's a strange obsession)

 

[RevSader]

I wouldn't mind having Rosales back, if the situation is right. But to me, we've got so many potential problems with the 40 man roster already, if we sign a FA, he best be really needed.

What do you see as the major difference (s) between Robertson and Gentry? Neither one has any power, very fast and can play any OF position, although Gentry has the better arm. But they seem like pretty similar guys to me overall.

Gentry translated that speed to stolen bases and offense. Robertson is pretty damn blah across the board.

Craig was a 3.4 win player last year. Roberston is a .2 win player. He's not worth anything.

 

[RevSader]

12 out of 13 here. NightCrawler can stay. He's a fan. He just absolutely hates MM (even though it's a strange obsession)

I threw that in as a joke.

 

[donaldson79]

Gattis would be a DH in the AL. Atlanta doesn't really have room for him if he has to play in the field.

Doesn't sound like the kind of "catcher" we need to be looking for then. Besides, he's only under contract for one more season and I'm not wanting to give up much for a 3rd string catcher with DH potential.

 

[RevSader]

Doesn't sound like the kind of "catcher" we need to be looking for then. Besides, he's only under contract for one more season and I'm not wanting to give up much for a 3rd string catcher with DH potential.

A right handed power bat is something Texas doesn't have outside of Beltre. Doubt he would cost that much anyway.

 

[Justinkm83]

FWIW

Yeah, I responded to this before reading all the thread pages. Everyone knows not to listen to everything JD says though. He's not going to tell the fans, hey "expect us to sign one of the top FA pitchers." I think he's probably being realistic here though because I think we'll end up trading for a starter or 2. I'm still guessing it will be with the Reds.

 

[DT LUNA]

Gentry translated that speed to stolen bases and offense. Robertson is pretty damn blah across the board.

Craig was a 3.4 win player last year. Roberston is a .2 win player. He's not worth anything.

Do we have a back up for Leo that I'm over looking or do we find one if Robertson goes?

 

[donaldson79]

I threw that in as a joke.

I took it as such, and bet he did/will too.

 

[RevSader]

Do we have a back up for Leo that I'm over looking or do we find one if Robertson goes?

I think it's time to lead him off vs RHP and see how he fares against LHP hitting 8th or 9th.

 

[RevSader]

I took it as such, and bet he did/will too.

I meant the Guilder part. Nightcrawler should be DFAd!

 

[donaldson79]

Yeah, I responded to this before reading all the thread pages. Everyone knows not to listen to everything JD says though. He's not going to tell the fans, hey "expect us to sign one of the top FA pitchers." I think he's probably being realistic here though because I think we'll end up trading for a starter or 2. I'm still guessing it will be with the Reds.

I would be shocked beyond shocked if we traded for 2 starters.

We'd have to gut our system to do so, and I don't think JD has any such inclinations.

 

[Justinkm83]

I would be shocked beyond shocked if we traded for 2 starters.

We'd have to gut our system to do so, and I don't think JD has any such inclinations.

One could be for depth. I didn't mean to trade for 2 TORP/MORP. I still think Ervin Santana would be a good addition. Depending on the cost and if he gets a QO.

 

[BLeslie59Rangers]

One could be for depth. I didn't mean to trade for 2 TORP/MORP. I still think Ervin Santana would be a good addition. Depending on the cost and if he gets a QO.

I would think the Braves will try and keep him.

 

[RevSader]

One could be for depth. I didn't mean to trade for 2 TORP/MORP. I still think Ervin Santana would be a good addition. Depending on the cost and if he gets a QO.

NOPE.

 

[donaldson79]

I think it's time to lead him off vs RHP and see how he fares against LHP hitting 8th or 9th.

I can't think of a player who has or would prosper from leading off one game and hitting 8th the next. That would really turn a players head around wouldn't it?

And Martin - small sample size I know - seems to have responded quite well to the confidence Bogar has shown in him.

 

[RevSader]

I can't think of a player who has or would prosper from leading off one game and hitting 8th the next. That would really turn a players head around wouldn't it?

And Martin - small sample size I know - seems to have responded quite well to the confidence Bogar has shown in him.

Why should it? He should lead off vs RHP and shouldn't vs LHP. If that messes with his head he was pretty weak to start. I think a smart player should understand what is best for the team. He's not gonna put up a slash line of .280/.330/.390 vs LHP. He can and should do that or better vs RHP and should lead off against them because of it.

 

[donaldson79]

Why should it? He should lead off vs RHP and shouldn't vs LHP. If that messes with his head he was pretty weak to start. I think a smart player should understand what is best for the team. He's not gonna put up a slash line of .280/.330/.390 vs LHP. He can and should do that or better vs RHP and should lead off against them because of it.

Can you name me a player who has ever prospered doing so please?

And it wouldn't just be his head you're fucking with. Keep that in mind.