Media reactions to the Drese DFA

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 8, 2005 10:27 PM CDT in News

Not surprisingly, Gerry Fraley seems to hate the decision the waive Drese, although he is typically vague in his criticism.

Fraley also alludes to John Hart being MIA at TBIA recently, suggesting that another power struggle could be going on within the Ranger front office. That's the first I've heard of it, and I don't know if this is idle speculation, an attempt to stir the pot, or if this actually has some basis in reality.

Similarly, Evan Grant seems unimpressed with the decision. He says that the Rangers have put Drese on waivers, and that several scouts expect Drese to be claimed. If a team claims Drese off of waivers, that team would assume Drese's contract -- $400,000 for this season, $1.75 million for 2006, and a $3 million team option for 2007 with a $50K buyout. If he goes unclaimed, he can be outrighted to the minors.

Grant also suggests that losing Drese to waivers would allow the Rangers to spend more money on acquiring a starter pitcher later in the season, although given how low payroll is and the "financial flexibility" the Rangers have, that really shouldn't make much difference one way or the other.

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Fraley is an asshat.

As usual ....

by Athos on Jun 8, 2005 10:49 PM CDT reply actions

"Inconsistent"

Is that somewhat true? Yes. But he has been much more on the bad side of inconsistent. He has been one of the worst starters in baseball overall this season and the organization can simply not continue to keep him in the rotation if they think they can keep pace with a tough Anaheim club.

Keeping him in a mopup role isn't going to fix him. I would hate to see him be claimed. In any case, I wish the best to Ryan wherever he ends up.

I don't care what anyone else thinks, I believe the organization made the right call here. Hopefully it works out well.

by jamcadbury on Jun 8, 2005 11:52 PM CDT reply actions

Question

Now, one part of the deal is to be able to trade him. Would some team offer up some kind of prospect in order to get him without going to the waiver wire? After all, he did have a very good half season last year.

by Redcaps on Jun 9, 2005 5:54 AM CDT reply actions

Hafner trade revisited

There were those who thought that the trade for Hafner was won by the Rangers for the simple fact that Drese was doing so well. In fact, the DMN spin by Hart had Drese as the centerpoint of that trade. I guess now it can shift to Chris Young who was obtained for Diaz.

by Redcaps on Jun 9, 2005 6:07 AM CDT reply actions

Drese may be claimed, he may not be

but the Rangers definitely had to do something to get his butt out of the rotation. I guess history will judge if he was just a one year wonder that the league figured out, but I don't think the team had a lot of options.

You really couldn't keep one of the worst starters in baseball in the rotation and hope to compete, and his inability to strike anyone out makes him a very suspect reliever, and the Rangers really can't afford more of them.

I think they had to run him through waivers and hope for the best.

by DJCahill on Jun 9, 2005 8:59 AM CDT reply actions