Rangers testing trade market for left fielders with hopes for Bryan Reynolds currently dim
January 12, 2023
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Left field remains the No. 1 priority for the Rangers the rest of this offseason.
Club officials are actually pleased with internal bullpen options. That’s not to say an arm won’t be added, but the comfort level there is allowing general manager Chris Young to attempt to uncover a left fielder.
The most likely avenue is via a trade, and everyone knows that Pittsburgh is shopping All-Star outfielder Bryan Reynolds.
However,
Are we talking Tyler O’Neill types being the most likely?
Hope they don’t go with internal options…we’ve already seen what happened with those internal options last season.
What do you think about Odorizzi and Saggese/Ornelas for Kepler and cash? Maybe just make it Duran for Kepler and Duran the reliever? We basically get Kepler for free in this case if you think about it. We give up Duran and get Duran back.
I think the Twins would want more for Duran than Kepler. A lot more.
Probably – but then maybe Duran and Roby or someone for Duran?
A year older, a year better? The Rangers are starting to show some concern for the budget, so I think going internal is viable.
Curious as to why Duran wasn’t mentioned in the last paragraph. He’s a better option than Smith IMO.
Speed is going to be of great value this year. I’m hoping Thompson is given the first 30-40 games to win the leftfield job. Get on base percent of .350, and that would convert to a lot of runs. Not looking to make the playoffs this year. Can always trade at A/S break if necessary.
I’m with you on this 100 percent. I’d take a .330 OBP and a little more pop.