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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Dec 22, 2016 16:44:56 GMT -5
The Big Guy
SP Yu Darvish (Rangers) $3.5 6th
I'm looking for something like:
- a good, established MLB 2nd or 3rd (not a RP), or
- a top-20 prospect plus a top-75 prospect, or
- two top-50 prospects plus something interesting
The Main Event
For any of the below I primarily seek a controlled SP or perhaps MI bench pieces. I would consider any good, controlled non-RP if I were receiving good value.
SP Rich Hill (Dodgers) $5.5 2017
Dude is really good.
C Yasmani Grandal (Dodgers) $1.3 5th
Top 10 catcher in his prime. 27 bombs last year.
2B Kolten Wong (Cardinals) $1.0 4th
I'm very bullish on Wong, but I'm also deep at 2B so I'm prepared to move him if someone matches my valuation.
I have faith in both Wong's floor (.250, 25 HR+SB, 110 R+EBI) - which at a minimum I expect at least twice in the next three seasons - and at only 26 years old I still have excitement about his upside (something like .280, 50 HR+SB, 150 R+RBI).
C Robinson Chirinos (Rangers) $1.0 4th
Catcher power.
SP Mike Fiers (Astros) $1.8 6th
SP Miguel Gonzalez (White Sox) $1.0 6th
SP Wei-Yin Chen (Marlins) $1.0 6th
SP Tommy Milone (Brewers) $1.0 6th
I like my SP depth, so am willing to consider spinning two or three of these guys into a younger (more controlled) pitcher. Warning - I'm super high on Chen.
RP Sam Dyson (Rangers) $2.7 4th
RP Matt Bush (Rangers) $0.5 2nd
RP Shawn Kelley (Nationals) $3.3 2016+
RP Tony Barnette (Rangers) $0.5 2nd
RP Nick Vincent (Mariners) $2.0 5th
RP Justin Wilson (Tigers) $1.6 5th
Quality, established and proven RP that need no introduction or explanation.
RP Adam Warren (Yankees) $1.0 5th
Sub-3.30ERA over 161.2IP in the Yankee pinstripes across 2015 and 2016.
RP Evan Scribner (Mariners) $1.0 5th
Only 14IP in 2016 due to a lat injury, but a 0.00ERA and 0.50WHIP, a 9.64K/9 and 1.29BB/9 (not to mention a smattering of holds) make Scribner a really intruiging option for 2017.
OF Randolph Gassaway (Orioles)
RHP Joan Gregorio (Giants)
RHP Taylor Guerrieri (Rays)
RHP Paolo Espino (Nationals)
RHP Tyler Mondile (Reds)
RHP Brady Dragmire (Blue Jays)
LHP Victor Payano (Marlins)
All Rangers prospects (protected and unprotected) are available.
However - the following may be difficult to obtain due to personal attachment of one sort or another:
2B Andy Ibanez (Rangers)
3B Joey Gallo (Rangers)
3B Yanio Perez (Rangers)
INF Josh Morgan (Rangers)
OF Leodys Taveras (Rangers)
RHP Jose Leclerc (Rangers)
RHP Demarcus Evans (Rangers)
Speculative Stuff
LF,CF,RF Gregor Blanco (Diamondbacks) $0.3 2017
LF,RF Tyler Goeddel (Phillies) $0.5 2nd
Potentially interesting OF depth.
RP Tyler Cravy (Brewers) $0.5 2nd
2.86ERA and 1.16WHIP between starting and relieving last year. For the rebuilding Brewers his role could be anything.
The Rest
Anyone not named above is not actively being shopped. Please feel welcome to make an offer, but if I'm tempted the player(s) not already on my block may be added to my block to gauge interest elsewhere before I agree to a deal.
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Dec 25, 2016 17:48:41 GMT -5
OK, my trade hiatus lasted days rather than weeks.
Open for business.
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Dec 28, 2016 4:17:46 GMT -5
Brandon Barnes update.
The price is so low that there's nothing to lose from taking a cheap gamble on him.
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Dec 29, 2016 9:41:17 GMT -5
Mixing it up with the RP. Willing to move 2 or maybe 3 of:
RP Sam Dyson (Rangers) $2.7 4th
RP Matt Bush (Rangers) $0.5 2nd
RP Shawn Kelley (Nationals) $3.3 2016+
RP Tony Barnette (Rangers) $0.5 2nd
RP Nick Vincent (Mariners) $2.0 5th
RP Justin Wilson (Tigers) $1.6 5th
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Dec 29, 2016 9:58:56 GMT -5
Amendment to the listing of Rangers prospects.
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Jan 2, 2017 5:11:42 GMT -5
LF,CF,RF Gregor Blanco (Free Agent) $0.3 2017
LF,RF Avisail Garcia (White Sox) $1.0 5th
LF,RF Tyler Goeddel (Phillies) $0.5 2nd
I feel like I've got enough OF depth, so am willing to move one of the above.
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Jan 4, 2017 13:08:46 GMT -5
SP Tyler Chatwood (Rockies) $2.5 6th
SP Mike Fiers (Astros) $1.8 6th
SP Miguel Gonzalez (White Sox) $1.0 6th
SP Wei-Yin Chen (Marlins) $1.0 6th
SP Tommy Milone (Brewers) $1.0 6th
I like my SP depth, so am willing to consider spinning one or two of these guys into a younger (more controlled) pitcher. Warning - I'm super high on Chen.
RP Adam Warren (Yankees) $1.0 5th
Sub-3.30ERA over 161.2IP in the Yankee pinstripes across 2015 and 2016.
LHP Austin Gomber (Cardinals)
SP Anthony Ranaudo (Korea) $1.0 3rd
This former top-100 prospect has just signed a one year deal in Korea - so we know the drill here. He'll have a good season overseas then want to come back home, he'll sign with someone (probably the Pirates) to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, and he'll become a fashionable sleeper next offseason. At that point he'll still cost $1.0 - and be controlled for three further seasons - making him a very nice trade chip.
This is a great investment opportunity to a rebuilder willing to speculate. As soon as I see an offer I like I'll push the button. Gimme an interesting prospect or something.
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Jan 5, 2017 13:14:04 GMT -5
RP Sam Freeman (Braves) $1.0 4th
3.05ERA and 9.39K/9 in 2015 before a tough 2016. Lefties who throw mid-90s are always worth a look.
RP Keyvius Sampson (Reds) $1.0 3rd
Has always missed bats, and looked like he'd figured something out in the middle of last year. Still only 25.
I'm looking to package Sampson and Freeman together in exchange for an interesting prospect or two. I would consider guys outside organisational top 30 rankings.
Both have upside based on major league strikeout history, both have been signed to minor league deals with invites to spring training, both for teams with questionable bullpens presenting opportunity if they put together even the shortest of streaks of competance. I think there's a good chance at least one of these guys opens the season in the bigs, but I'd prefer to free the cap rather than find out which one it'll be.
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Jan 6, 2017 13:30:20 GMT -5
SP Rich Hill (Dodgers) $5.5 2017
Dude is really good.
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Jan 7, 2017 7:05:13 GMT -5
SP Anthony Ranaudo (Korea) $1.0 3rd
Super low price - this weekend only. I want him gone by Monday.
Interested? Get in touch and I'll suggest a low low-end name that'd get it done. First come first served.
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Jan 25, 2017 16:30:28 GMT -5
RP Sam Freeman (Braves) $1.0 4th 3.05ERA and 9.39K/9 in 2015 before a tough 2016. Lefties who throw mid-90s are always worth a look. RP Keyvius Sampson (Diamondbacks) $1.0 3rd Has always missed bats, and looked like he'd figured something out in the middle of last year. Still only 25. I'm looking to package Sampson and Freeman together in exchange for an interesting prospect or two. I would consider guys outside organisational top 30 rankings. Both have upside based on major league strikeout history, both have been signed to minor league deals with invites to spring training, both for teams with questionable bullpens presenting opportunity if they put together even the shortest of streaks of competance. I think there's a good chance at least one of these guys opens the season in the bigs, but I'd prefer to free the cap rather than find out which one it'll be. Opportunity here for someone looking to strengthen the back end of their bullpen. These guys will be off my roster by the end of tomorrow, so move now before it's too late. First decent offer wins. |
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Jan 26, 2017 10:51:10 GMT -5
RHP Brady Dragmire (Blue Jays)
LHP Victor Payano (Marlins)
Looking to package together for a slightly better prospect, and/or for a Ranger prospect. Could be persuaded to add RHP Tyler Mondile (Reds) in a bigger/better deal.
If we've not made a deal yet this offseason then why not make this one you?
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Feb 26, 2017 17:28:29 GMT -5
Things are a bit quiet out, so I thought I'd just bump this to make sure everyone knows that TEX is still open for business.
Top priority: looking to package the following 5 prospects for a better prospect, or for a cheap piece that could help me in 2017.
OF Randolph Gassaway (Orioles)
RHP Paolo Espino (Nationals)
RHP Tyler Mondile (Reds)
RHP Brady Dragmire (Blue Jays)
LHP Victor Payano (Marlins)
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Mar 17, 2017 12:53:56 GMT -5
Open to a modest-sized deal for a SS to stash on my bench.
Get in touch.
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Post by Rangers GM (Stephen) on Mar 20, 2017 10:27:17 GMT -5
Looking to package the following 4 prospects for a better prospect, or for a cheap piece that could help me in 2017. OF Randolph Gassaway (Orioles) RHP Paolo Espino (Nationals) RHP Tyler Mondile (Reds) LHP Victor Payano (Marlins) Easy dealing available here. Get involved. |
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