'Hamstrung' Rangers may be forced to move players?
by Eli Greenspan on Sep 13, 2009 2:27 PM EDT
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The Rangers are under serious financial restrictions after owner Tom Hicks borrowed at least 15 million dollars from Major League Baseball, giving MLB the right to make some personnel moves this season. Rangers president Nolan Ryan conceded to the Star-Telegram that the Rangers are 'kind of hamstrung,' putting their offseason plans in question.
The Rangers have nine players eligible for free agency, and will likely face competition from rival clubs once the free agency period begins. The Rangers impending free agents include Hank Blalock, Marlon Byrd, Ivan Rodriguez, and Andruw Jones, to name a few. With an influx of young pitchers, the Rangers may be able to afford moving Kevin Millwood, who is in the final year of his contract. However, he is scheduled to make 12 million dollars next season.
The Rangers do not need to make a huge splash on the free agent market. They are still in playoff contention with a very young and inexperienced club. A veteran backstop like Henry Blanco could pay dividends down the road, along with a third baseman. They will likely lose Hank Blalock to free agency, and need an upgrade over veteran Omar Vizquel.
The Blue Jays have said they will look to move Edwin Encarnacion, who will make 4.25 million dollars next season. A bad attitude and poor work ethic could bring down his value, meaning the Rangers could take a chance without surrendering much.
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A 3b?
They are paying Mike Young 16m to play 3b. The really open position on the team would be a backup SS/2b/3b, which could be filled by a Esteban German type. They need to get another SP and some BP depth.
by jf55510 on Sep 13, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So...
the rangers lose a few players, everyone said that they have the best farm system. I guess we will find out soon enough.
They want power, We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Sep 13, 2009 6:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pudge and Andruw Jones???
I don’t think they have the value you seem to ascribe to them. Texas should be happy to let them walk and sign other, better, players.
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by matthiasstephan on Sep 15, 2009 4:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let Millwood go... and look forward, not back
Does anybody think Millwood is going to get BETTER next year? Save the 12 Mil now so it can be applied to a more futuristic approach.
Blalock leaving? Nobody really cares, do they?
Pudge and Andruw Jones? They weren’t hot properties and will also be a year older?
I’m for sitting Millwood and saving the millions. It’s a business baby!
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by DallasDude on Sep 15, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the option vest
due to innings pitched, so its not that easy.
by yankeechaser on Sep 17, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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