I was reading in Adam's most recent main post about not wanting to trade Chris Davis and many people keep coining the phrase "untouchable".  It got me to thinking, who in the Rangers' system IS untouchable?

First, let me qualify untouchable as I see it.  To me untouchable means that you will not move them unless you were offered an unrealistic deal.  For example, Davis is untouchable to me however if the Phillies came by and offered Hamels then of course Id do it but that is simply not realistic.  I know there is some gray area here but it is an interesting exercise.  Here are mine:

Davis - I just have this feeling that he will consistently become a 40 hr guy in the .280-.300 range.  With above average 1B defense and transitioning over to DH when Smoak arrives. 

Kinsler - I know we call Young the FOTF but Kinsler really is now IMO.  I think he finally got his national due this yr.  Basically, Kinlser > Pedroia. 

Hamilton - Remember this was only his second full year in the majors.  Should show even more improvement as he develops the stamina to last the whole season.  Perennial All-Star.  Lock him up now!!

Smoak - Yes I know he was just drafted and he may move from the untouchable list to the trade for value list however in the next 3 yrs we have to see what he can do.  I had a coach in college that said you could always define players with one word "If".  One thing that amazes me is that no one says if smoak makes it or if he turns into this.  Seemingly, everyone is convinced he will be a very quality major leaguer.  Plus D also helps.

Holland - I think with him, Feliz, and Main we have our new DVD however they could be better.  I mean just think about the DVD trio.  They are doing very well except Diamond who has been curtailed by injuries.  Of course Danks and Volquez are with other teams now, which sucks.  A lefty with his ability and seemingly terrific makeup is hard to find. 

Feliz - This guy could probably step in and be a serviceable short reliever.  I think his ceiling is off the charts however he does carry some risk.  Worst case scenario to me is that he tosses 101 out of the pen. 

Main - He probably wouldnt have been on this list last year but with the reports coming from Parks, Hindman, and Newberg I just have to put him on the list.   I just get this feeling he wont let himself not be great if that makes sense. 

Perez - I just dont think you trade a kid that has shown this much promise this early.  He is the riskiest addition to this list because of his age however I think, after reading some Arizona reports (thanks to the 3 I named above, again) I once again have this feeling that he intends to be great.  Terrific stuff and projectable to boot!!  And we have the luxury of moving him at a slower pace because of how logjammed the system is above him.

Two question marks:

Okay before I get burned at the stake for putting these guys on the list just let me say that these are two local favorites.  I coached against Beavan a few times in a select league and I played against Teagarden in HS several times before he went on to a little bit better baseball school than I did ha. 

Teagarden - With how hard this guy works, with how much pride he takes in being a true receiver (I think there is a difference between a catcher and receiver just like thrower and pitcher), and his ability to lead I think he is going to be special.  I think you are looking at a multiple TRUE gold glover who hits with power will work a walk and has the leadership abilities you want in a catcher.  I know that everyone is pining for a Teagarden for Buchholz deal however Im torn on that because of how valuable Teagarden is as a baseball player.

Beavan - First of all, I think his velocity returns.  Being a pitcher myself I can tell you that when you change your mechanics it takes a while for those muscles to get stronger and adjust to the new motion.  He will get it.  That being said he really grew up this yr as a young man.  Even with the diminished velocity he really pitched this year.  He also pitched much better the second half.  I know everyone talks about K/9 but the Rangers will regret it if we trade this kid. 

I know there will be a lot of arguments over Teagarden and Beavan that is why I am personally waffling on them as true untouchables.  If I were JD and Teagarden for Buchholz was on the table, I dont know what I would do.  Now there may be a few guys that yall personally think dont belong or do belong but this is my current list of untouchables.  Lastly, I have been a Rangers fan for life and the system has never been this good, NEVER.