Quote (TritonV8 @ Dec 11 2012 03:43pm)
When are the Rangers going to make a move?
Greinke is gone, so no rotation upgrades coming.
Michael Young was traded to finally clear a spot to get Cruz out of the outfield, but we still need to fill his vacant spot. Will they push harder for J.Upton now?
Will they get Hamilton under contract soon?
There is still so much to address this offseason, so the delay is frustrating. Still need to address:
Catcher - Soto is definitely not a long term solution, especially without a defined back-up in place.
Bullpen - they made a great acquisition in Soria, but still have other holes to fill.
Middle Infield - with Andrus, Kinsler, and Profar battling for 2 spots, who gets moved or traded?
First Base - with Napoli and Young gone, Moreland is shouldering a big load, unless they decide to move Olt to first base vs. lefties.
Center Field - Do you feel confident in a Gentry/Leonys/Murphy platoon?
Supposedly they are interested in a trade for Dickey (Don't really like the idea myself), they were talking about needing a guarantee of more than one season in order to trade one of our better prospects.
Hopefully they will get Upton and/or Hamilton soon, I don't really like all this waiting due to Hamilton 'testing the market'. Also mentioned Swisher will probably be the consolation prize if we can't land either.
Pierzynksi is probably the best FA choice still on the market. He had a great 2012 season, maybe if we can get him on a 1 year basis for now I wouldn't argue.
That Lindblom guy I guess will be in our bullpen Opening Day, with Bonilla in the Minors. After a few small acquisitions but losing some major ones, we are definitely going to need another reliable 8th inning guy who can in some situations, close. Maybe Valverde or Soriano?
I think Andrus may be off the market for the time being, but Kinsler will probably be moved to either 1st base or OF, providing what moves the Rangers are able to make.
I've always loved Murphy, and Gentry has really grown on me. Leonys is young and still has a lot of improvements to make, but I think they can get the job done. I love Murph in the OF and his bat, he is a very reliable player.