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Players being non-tendered

Evan Grant reports the Rangers have non-tendered Doug Mathis, although they hope to re-sign him as a minor league free agent.  No word on Willie Eyre and whether he was tendered a contract.  Willie Eyre was tendered a contract.  So much for my tricksy Rangerses theory.

Names of players around the majors who have been non-tendered are dribbling in, and thusfar include:

Willy Taveras

Jonny Gomes

Takashi Saito

Yhency Brazoban

Angel Berroa

Scott Proctor

Chuck James

Tim Redding

Chris Capuano

Ty Wigginton

Clay Hensley

I shall add more names as I see them.

The Rangers are looking for a righty-hitting DH, supposedly, and I'd be interested in taking a look at Gomes, who looked like a stud in the making as a rookie in 2005, and has struggled since.

And I'm sure they'll touch base with Wigginton, although I'm betting he's going to end up with a 2-3 year deal at $5 million or so per year.

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that was quite the quick fall by chuck james.

the preceding post was a great success.

by DSheppard on Dec 12, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Willy Tavaras

is a beast…

"You can be a leader or follower.... Or you can be elite...." - Me

by miles on Dec 12, 2008 9:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Mmm... Willy Tavarez.

If we deal Byrd I’d love to bring in Tavarez as a one year bridge to Bourbon.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 12, 2008 9:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Tavaras

is a future building block fa sho.

"You can be a leader or follower.... Or you can be elite...." - Me

by miles on Dec 12, 2008 9:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The problem is...

…I cannot tell if these sorts of comments are serious or not.

by Adam J. Morris on Dec 12, 2008 9:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

In this case you do

Really fast, crappy player = completely serious.

by Brett Perryman on Dec 12, 2008 10:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

gross

"Holland didn’t make that kid question his swing, he made him question his career path"

by trident on Dec 13, 2008 12:11 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't mind Ty Wigginton.

Maybe even for 3rd base straight out.

by texnykazrus on Dec 12, 2008 9:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I would.

"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract

by tyd3311 on Dec 12, 2008 9:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I like defense

Can he play D? If so, then im interested.

"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract

by tyd3311 on Dec 12, 2008 9:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He's below average defensively.

But, for a third baseman, he’s been above-average with the bat. He was about 10 runs above average last season, offensively.

So overall, he’s roughly average. I can live with an average third baseman next season.

by Adam J. Morris on Dec 12, 2008 9:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

At the cost you estimated, though?

I think we’d be better served to roll with a Metcalf or someone else who is potentially 10 runs above average defensively. We won’t need much offense from 3B next year, as far as I could imagine.

This is an exciting time in my life.

The LSB CPP's are in full bloom.

by Chase Irwin on Dec 12, 2008 9:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

My feelings exactly.

"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract

by tyd3311 on Dec 12, 2008 9:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Let's assume Metcalf is 10 runs above average defensively

That seems optimistic, but okay…

He’s probably a .240 EQA guy. That’s about -20 runs, offensively.

That makes him 10 runs below average overall. And that assumes that he’s one of the best defensive 3B in the league.

by Adam J. Morris on Dec 12, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

so why not let Davis play 3B then

Would he really be worse than Wigginton?

by Chow Time on Dec 12, 2008 10:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Well

Davis appears to be a bad defensive third baseman. And he isn’t likely to stay there long-term, so you are sticking him at a position he isn’t suited to and won’t be playing down the road so you can have Hank Blalock at 1B and someone else at DH.

The question isn’t whether Davis would be worse than Wigginton…it is whether Davis at 3B, Blalock at 1B, and whomever at DH is better or worse than Wigginton at 3B, Davis at 1B, and Blalock at DH (or Blalock being traded, giving you whomever at DH plus whatever you get for Blalock).

If you could get Wigginton for, say, 1 year, $4-5 million, I’d be all over that. I might even consider a 2 year deal at $9 million or so, on the theory that, unless he completely goes into the tank, he’s movable the offseason after this one, when you are going to want to move Young to 3B.

by Adam J. Morris on Dec 12, 2008 10:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Young to 3B

Despite the fact that, absent somehow being able to get rid of him, moving Young to 3B is what they should do, I see nothing to indicate that’s actually the plan.

by Darrell McKown on Dec 13, 2008 12:03 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What would indicate that?

I don’t think they should just announce it now. There is no reason that they can’t just address it once Andrus or another SS is ready and available.

by Brett Perryman on Dec 13, 2008 12:13 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Well

They moved Davis off of 3B to 1B this past offseason, and have shown no inclination they want to move him back to 3B, even with Smoak now here.

They have shown no interest in dealing Elvis Andrus.

They have shown no interest in finding a long-term third baseman.

And Sullivan, I know, has said that the team has discussed moving Young to 3B at some point down the road.

Clearly, they aren’t going to come right out and say, “Michael Young is going to move to third base in the next year or two.” That’s not realistic.

But they are grooming a stud shortstop prospect who is a year or two away and is supposed to be a very good defender, and they are doing nothing to address the fact that third base is a black hole in the system right now, and they are doing nothing more than looking at one year options and contemplating Travis Metcalf to address that.

by Adam J. Morris on Dec 13, 2008 10:47 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

anecdotal support

In all of the JD Q&A sessions at the Newberg events, I have only observed JD avoid one question. He is remarkably forthcoming in those sessions. The only question that I remember him skimming around was when he was directly asked, “what are you going to do with Michael Young when Elvis Andrus is ready?”. He basically said that he wasn’t going to touch that question right now, but his body language and expression really seemed to indicate that he knew full well, and he realized that a large part of the room realized full well, exactly what he planned on doing with Michael Young when Andrus is ready. You probably had to be there to understand what I mean by my interpretation, but it is pretty clear in my head that Young to third base when Andrus is ready is completely settled in the front office, it’s just a matter of when.

Don't believe the hype about sloppy seconds. They ain't bad.

by tricer on Dec 13, 2008 11:19 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

could Kinsler play 3rd?

isn’t Young back at 2nd the ideal situation here?

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Dec 13, 2008 3:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

it just seems to me like Young's a natural fit there

he has an arm, but does he have the range to cover 3rd adequately? wouldn’t you run into the same problem you have at SS with his range? don’t more balls head down the 3rd base line/between SS than 2nd base? does Ian have the arm?

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Dec 13, 2008 6:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Lowest liability position?

Yes, I think so.

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Yes we can! November 04, 2008

by Rodney on Dec 14, 2008 5:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Nice

So what is the cost for DeRosa?

"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract

by tyd3311 on Dec 12, 2008 10:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Alex Gorden

Interested? Pretending that Michael Young isn’t our long term SS solution. Moustakas is knocking on the door in Kansas City.

"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract

by tyd3311 on Dec 12, 2008 10:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Alex Gordon

He’d cost a hell of a lot more than we’d be interested in giving up.

by Adam J. Morris on Dec 12, 2008 10:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Teagarden?

"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract

by tyd3311 on Dec 12, 2008 10:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Me too

But a deal revolving around one of our catchers could make a lot of sense for both teams.

"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract

by tyd3311 on Dec 12, 2008 10:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

Why would we give up one of our catchers, plus something, to bring Gordon here?

by Adam J. Morris on Dec 12, 2008 10:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

IF

Michael Young isn’t your long term 3B solution.

"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract

by tyd3311 on Dec 12, 2008 10:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Even if he isn't...

…I don’t see that going out and trading for Gordon, given what he’ll cost and given his limitations and the fact he may have to move to first base anyway before long, makes sense.

by Adam J. Morris on Dec 12, 2008 10:31 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If that's the case

then it doesn’t make sense at all… I had no idea how he was viewed defensively.

"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract

by tyd3311 on Dec 12, 2008 10:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You could have just said that

right off the bat.

"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract

by tyd3311 on Dec 12, 2008 10:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Moustakas really isn't knocking on the door

and more than likely they’re going to move him to RF and keep Gordon at 3B.

by Brett Perryman on Dec 12, 2008 10:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You are right

I thought he was in AA already.

"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract

by tyd3311 on Dec 12, 2008 10:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Except that

with the Rangers’ pitching staff they should get all the runs they can.

G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....

by t ball on Dec 13, 2008 6:41 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i think he benefitted a lot from minute maid

that park suits him well.
i dont think hes too great, but hes probably better than metcalf anyway. i don’t believe metcalf’s defense is much better than average from what ive seen, and I seem to remember some stats that suggested the same.

i still think davis looked alright at 3b though.

the preceding post was a great success.

by DSheppard on Dec 12, 2008 9:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Metcalf defense

Looks about average to me also. Certainly haven’t seen much to think that his defensive play would be some huge asset.

Don't believe the hype about sloppy seconds. They ain't bad.

by tricer on Dec 13, 2008 9:58 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

All other Rangers tendered contracts...

…per the press release.

"Hold up that (expletive) Cubs (expletive). (Expletive) them." -- Patti Blagojevich.

by Lucas on Dec 12, 2008 9:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Actually I just checked my inbox

And Jamey says Doug Mathis has been non-tendered.

"I´d like to apologize in advance for anything that I may say or do that could be construed as offensive as I slowly go NUTS."

by lonestarJon on Dec 12, 2008 11:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Confirmation from the DMN

http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/12/rangers-non-tender-doug-mathis.html

Quick, someone do a fanpost.

"I´d like to apologize in advance for anything that I may say or do that could be construed as offensive as I slowly go NUTS."

by lonestarJon on Dec 12, 2008 11:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ooops

Would you believe me if I said I did that on purpose?

"I´d like to apologize in advance for anything that I may say or do that could be construed as offensive as I slowly go NUTS."

by lonestarJon on Dec 12, 2008 11:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Here we go

I deserve one of these:

"I´d like to apologize in advance for anything that I may say or do that could be construed as offensive as I slowly go NUTS."

by lonestarJon on Dec 12, 2008 11:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I know he had a sorta rough year last year

but I’d look into Capuano. I’m sure Maddux can tell the Rangers if he’s worth going after though. I can’t imagine he’d be that expensive.

I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles

by Dirk Diggler on Dec 12, 2008 10:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I like the Gomes

idea. Nothing can cure a hitter like the ballpark and Rudy. I think Scott Proctor would be interesting to look at as well. Is he healthy?

by Michael Cave on Dec 12, 2008 10:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

From rotoworld
Proctor finally broke down last season and underwent elbow surgery after the season. He’s expected to be ready for spring training, but it looks like he’ll finally escape Joe Torre’s grasp.

"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract

by tyd3311 on Dec 12, 2008 10:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If only we could get rid of Catalanotto

Gomes would be a perfect candidate for that 5th OF/PH/DH spot on the roster. He’s got some pop, which would indeed play well at the RBiA, and he’s also got a 124 tOPS+ against LHP for his career. Don’t really know how he is defensively, but I do believe I’ve seen TB use him as a defensive replacement a couple times.

"I´d like to apologize in advance for anything that I may say or do that could be construed as offensive as I slowly go NUTS."

by lonestarJon on Dec 12, 2008 10:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Gomes defense

He’s a DH.

Don't believe the hype about sloppy seconds. They ain't bad.

by tricer on Dec 13, 2008 10:09 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Gomes as a defensive replacement.

Only if Benjie Molina was playing in the OF. Or maybe Raul Ibanez.

Don't believe the hype about sloppy seconds. They ain't bad.

by tricer on Dec 13, 2008 10:10 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

but he brings the "tough guy" mentality

now that Milton’s going out the door…that’s gotta be worth something, right?

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Dec 13, 2008 3:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Capuano

I don’t think he’s going to be able to pitch next season.

by Adam J. Morris on Dec 12, 2008 10:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ah

didn’t know he was out that long

I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles

by Dirk Diggler on Dec 12, 2008 11:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

really? Like who...

i would not sign any of those players…

by Longhorn on Dec 12, 2008 11:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ty Wigginton

Is probably just as good, if not better an option for 3B in 2009 than anyone else available.

"I´d like to apologize in advance for anything that I may say or do that could be construed as offensive as I slowly go NUTS."

by lonestarJon on Dec 12, 2008 11:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yep

I’d much rather have him than Metcalf assuming the price isn’t too bad.

I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles

by Dirk Diggler on Dec 12, 2008 11:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I would be all over wiggington

and depending on his medical records Capuano

by laxtonto on Dec 12, 2008 11:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Capuano had Tommy John May 16th.

"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract

by tyd3311 on Dec 12, 2008 11:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I might have interest in a couple of them, but

I was more saying interesting in a literal sense. Some of them have had very quick ascensions and descents, some of them were very nice players very recently, but it’s interesting how injuries have made them not worth fairly meager salaries. I mean rewind a year or so and almost have of those guys are nearly all star caliber guys.

But as far as who I’d be intrigued by, Saito would interest me, depending on just how iffy his health is, and James would definitely interest me if I thought that he might be able to come back and be himself once he’s healthy again. And Wigginton is obviously nothing special, but I could sure handle watching him better than Metcalf day-in and day-out, personally.

by Brett Perryman on Dec 12, 2008 11:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Saito is interesting since he is actually really good if healthy - unlike the others on the list

Here is a hypothetical with Wigginton: suppose that he and Crede can be signed for the same contract, which would you take?

by Telegraph on Dec 12, 2008 11:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Several of those pitchers were not bad before they started dealing with injuries. Saito was definitely the class of the group, though.

by Brett Perryman on Dec 12, 2008 11:37 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Crede

was my initial reaction, and I think I’ll stick with him. But it’s closer than I originally thought. If Crede is healthy, he’s the better player. Unfortunately, I don’t think he can stay healthy all year. Wigginton has only had one or two seasons where he’s had everyday at bats, but I’m not as familiar with him so it could be because he’s always been part of a platoon. In a perfect world, I’d go Crede… in the real world I think I just convinced myself to go Wigginton.

"Holland didn’t make that kid question his swing, he made him question his career path"

by trident on Dec 13, 2008 12:26 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Crede

I’d want some affirmation from the medical staff that he was in reasonably good shape physically, however.

Wigginton hemorrhages runs defensively, but it’s fairly close.

by Joey Matschulat on Dec 13, 2008 12:30 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

whats the injury report on James??

Maybe could take a chacne on him…

In reference to how good the Steelers have been in their history: "No one is even close to them."- Steal Home

by hinduplaya on Dec 12, 2008 11:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

where are you going to put him?

our clog of borderline major league pitchers is already large enough

by Telegraph on Dec 12, 2008 11:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

relievers

I am astonished that so many decent pitchers were cut lose. I would be willing to take a look at a number of them, and the Rangers should be particularly aggressive pursuing the ones in bold:

(LHP) John Bale
Joe Nelson
(LHP) Tyler Johnson
Matt Belisle
Daniel Cabrera
Takashi Saito
Scott Proctor
Clay Hensley
Chris Britton
(LHP) Wil Ledezma

by clark on Dec 13, 2008 9:02 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

i totally agree

seems like we could find enough pitchers on that list alone to overhaul our bullpen

by blalock84 on Dec 13, 2008 9:16 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hensley

i remember when he was good a few years ago, wonder if he’s healthy yet.

"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg

by rentz on Dec 13, 2008 9:25 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i wonder why britton hasnt gotten more of a chance

i was expecting to see him have poor minor league numbers this year or something,
his worst rate stats in a while, but not bad.. 2.28 era at least.

the preceding post was a great success.

by DSheppard on Dec 13, 2008 9:35 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

the Yankees' bullpen

was just completely stacked last year. They never really gave this guy a chance, but he could be a very useful piece to some team’s bullpen. he has the stuff to be a late inning guy.

by clark on Dec 13, 2008 10:12 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

joe nelson

i probably should have him in bold as well. he was just sick last year with the Marlins, and he has always had great stuff when he is healthy. he could have been a one year anomaly last year, but then again, he could have turned a career corner like Mahay did. He is effective against both LH and RH hitters, so he could be a legitimate late inning guy if he stays healthy. in 54 innings last year, he had a 60:22 K:BB and carried a WHIP of 1.19. I would be happier giving him a guaranteed two year deal than giving Uehara a three year deal, I think.

by clark on Dec 13, 2008 10:50 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i really can't believe the Marlins couldn't trade him

he was only asking for 800k and is under control for another three years.

by clark on Dec 13, 2008 10:52 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

how about Cabrera

in the pen?

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Dec 13, 2008 3:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It is curious

that they’ve never tried him there for an extended period. I know that they really, really wanted to develop him into a frontline starter, and his lack of control is an issue anywhere. But if you consider his profile and how frustrating he continued to be, why not give it a try somewhere in there, particularly in the last two years when it’s been pretty clear that he wasn’t developing as a starter? He has 146 starts and one relief appearance (his rookie year) in his career.

by Brett Perryman on Dec 13, 2008 4:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone have...

ESPN insider?

They have a rumor central alert about the 3 teams in the mix for Sheets. I’m assuming that the Rangers are one of those teams along with maybe the Dodgers, Yankees, or Braves? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

ESPN “insider” blows.

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates

by slc ranger on Dec 13, 2008 10:10 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Insider
The Rangers have been open about their interest in free agent right-hander Ben Sheets and the feeling is mutual, MLB.com reported.

“It is our policy to refrain from comment on any specific talks with clubs, but it is fair to say that Ben does have sincere interest in the Rangers,” Sheets’ agent, Casey Close, said by e-mail to the website on Friday.

The Yankees and the Braves could also get involved with Sheets, according to Major League sources. The Rangers’ one advantage is Sheets is from Louisiana and has a home in Dallas.

The Yankees have already reached deals with CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett and general manager Brian Cashman also met with Andy Pettitte this week in an attempt to get him to return. But Sheets could be a viable option if Pettitte does not return, MLB.com reported.

This is the Texas Rangers, professional destroyers of hope, we're talking about. - BAC

by nikpin on Dec 13, 2008 10:23 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Will somebody trade Millwood so we can sign this guy already?

"I´d like to apologize in advance for anything that I may say or do that could be construed as offensive as I slowly go NUTS."

by lonestarJon on Dec 13, 2008 10:26 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

signing sheets

shouldnt depend on trading millwood but unfortunately it seems that it does

"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg

by rentz on Dec 13, 2008 11:23 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

exactly!

This will either wind up being a kick in the balls or champagne corks popping.

So put your cups on boys, just in case.

"The Gerald Laird trade is a GREAT SUCCESS! Who'd we get for him again?"

Tom Hicks

by LAMuscleFag on Dec 13, 2008 12:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm already calling it...

The Yankees sign Sheets as well.

by death of the cool on Dec 13, 2008 10:39 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Unless

they sign Lowe first.

G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....

by t ball on Dec 13, 2008 3:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

There's also this by Tom Haudricourt

Not sure if it’s been posted elsewhere here:

It’s my understanding that Sheets is more likely to sign with the Texas Rangers, who are being encouraged by new pitching coach Mike Maddux, the former Brewers’ pitching coach.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/36076584.html

by brettgardner on Dec 13, 2008 12:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The

“More likely” is in relation to the Yanks.

by brettgardner on Dec 13, 2008 12:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Daniel Cabrera

It appears he was non tendered. Hes always given me slight intrigue.

This is the Texas Rangers, professional destroyers of hope, we're talking about. - BAC

by nikpin on Dec 13, 2008 10:24 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Money

The problem is that the Rangers seem unwilling to take on money this offseason, and Cabrera will be getting around $4 million ($2.8 last season).

by Excel Hearts Choi on Dec 13, 2008 10:57 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Well

I’d like to see him in the pen. He’s only a two pitch pitcher and though the heat has fallen off recently I’d like to think if he only has to face 3 batters he might be able to find it again.

This is the Texas Rangers, professional destroyers of hope, we're talking about. - BAC

by nikpin on Dec 13, 2008 4:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

his walk rate is

atrocious
i cant even see him being a 5 inning pitcher in this heat.

by Smoakin in the Boys Room on Dec 13, 2008 1:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

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