Jon Daniels denies Scutaro rumor

by Adam J. Morris on Nov 28, 2009 2:55 PM CST

Evan Grant has a blog post up, addressing the Marco Scutaro as Ranger third baseman of the future rumor from earlier today...

It includes this quote from Jon Daniels:

"We haven't inquired about anyone for 3B and have no plans to," Daniels wrote in an email. "End of story."

Grant says there's interest in Scutaro as a utility infielder on the part of the Rangers, but Scutaro will end up as a starter somewhere.

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And as quickly as it started...

Scutaro Gate comes to an end.

This off season is a beating.

Italy's Number 107th Hardcastle and McCormick fan website!

by ghostofErikThompson on Nov 28, 2009 2:58 PM CST reply actions

+1

I failed my LSB ethics test.

"It's kind of a new stat that's in vogue" - Joe Buck on OPS

by LSJ on Nov 28, 2009 6:30 PM CST up reply actions

last offseason sucked

this offseason is even worse.

A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.

by NothinG on Nov 28, 2009 3:21 PM CST reply actions

Begs the question

I guess this begs the question, who else is drawing interest to be the Rangers’ utility infielder?

by Excel Hearts Choi on Nov 28, 2009 3:22 PM CST reply actions

Esteban German

Italy's Number 107th Hardcastle and McCormick fan website!

by ghostofErikThompson on Nov 28, 2009 3:27 PM CST up reply actions

Think Boston cock-blocked us on Tuglett?

Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law

by Keynes on Nov 28, 2009 3:27 PM CST up reply actions

no

by Adam J. Morris on Nov 28, 2009 3:32 PM CST up reply actions

If I understand this, German is an arbitration eligible FA with a little over 4 years experience, but he does not show up on the FA list at MLBTR. Though he signed a minor league deal with the Rangers, KC gave him $1.2 million dollars. Anybody here think his ’10 contract will be > $1 million, and if so is he worth it? His UZR/150 has not been good, though he has not been given much playing time either.

by Excel Hearts Choi on Nov 28, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions

I doubt they offer him arb.

More likely they try to bring him back on a minor league deal with a ST invite.

|Space for Rent|

by RangerMad on Nov 28, 2009 3:46 PM CST up reply actions

German

He can’t play SS.

by Darrell McKown on Nov 28, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions

He'll either sign a contract before the deadline of be non-tendered

by Adam J. Morris on Nov 28, 2009 3:58 PM CST up reply actions

Tim Tebow!

by shroomer on Nov 28, 2009 5:18 PM CST up reply actions

Hate that guy...

2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009

by boomer1 on Nov 28, 2009 5:30 PM CST up reply actions

Why!?

Jimmy Johnson for GM.

by TXHC on Nov 28, 2009 7:16 PM CST up reply actions

Might not be much better than Esteban German

I failed my LSB ethics test.

"It's kind of a new stat that's in vogue" - Joe Buck on OPS

by LSJ on Nov 28, 2009 6:44 PM CST up reply actions

hi

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Nov 28, 2009 8:55 PM CST reply actions

Yo?

I failed my LSB ethics test.

"It's kind of a new stat that's in vogue" - Joe Buck on OPS

by LSJ on Nov 28, 2009 9:01 PM CST up reply actions

head nod

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Nov 28, 2009 9:07 PM CST up reply actions

X

So that's how Michael Phelps can eat 10,000 calories a day!

by BigGuns on Nov 28, 2009 10:10 PM CST up reply actions

sup?

by boomer1 on Nov 28, 2009 9:07 PM CST up reply actions

Is it too much to ask

For Justin Smoak to come in and DH and/or play some plus defense at first base? From what I’ve seen and heard I assumed he’d be ready to make some sserious contributions very early in the season?

Also…I just found this board reading some articles on just how good of a rookie season Elvis had, and damn I’m glad I did. I didn’t realize there was a community that discussed the Rangers this seriously and in depth. Its good to see because there are next to NO Ranger fans here where I live in NM.

by Tyler H on Nov 28, 2009 10:25 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Welcome

by boomer1 on Nov 28, 2009 10:46 PM CST up reply actions

+1

I failed my LSB ethics test.

"It's kind of a new stat that's in vogue" - Joe Buck on OPS

by LSJ on Nov 28, 2009 10:58 PM CST up reply actions

Tyler read this before you go any farther

http://www.lonestarball.com/2009/2/26/770672/user-s-guide-to-lone-star

by boomer1 on Nov 28, 2009 10:53 PM CST up reply actions

Right on...

Thanks for the link. Decidedly better stuff in there than I would’ve guessed. And I agree on not wanting to have to rely regularly on the rookie, even if he is as highly touted as Smoak. I’m getting ahead of myself I know, but I’m really interested to see this guy get some ab’s for the big club.

by Tyler H on Nov 28, 2009 11:18 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Smoak

Smoak might be able to contribute from the get-go.

But if you are a contending team, I don’t think you can simply count on him stepping in immediately and providing you with production from Opening Day, particularly when you’ve also got Chris Davis as a question mark at 1B.

by Adam J. Morris on Nov 28, 2009 11:06 PM CST up reply actions