With ownership and the franchise intent on getting the Rangers’ payroll below the competitive balance tax threshold, Texas will need to look at more cost-effect...
With ownership and the franchise intent on getting the Rangers’ payroll below the competitive balance tax threshold, Texas will need to look at more cost-effective options this offseason.Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Eloy Jimenez makes contact during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Baltimore.one of the American League’s most formidable lineups with him and Corey Seager back-to-back. And, sure, Pete Alonso would answer all.
Soto, Alonso and any other free agent hitter that’ll command a deal north of nine figures should be classified as a want, not a need, for the Rangers. OK, so, what are the Rangers’ needs? Oversimplified, it’s better fastball hitters, some veteran depth in the outfield and another option at designated hitter. As a reminder: Texas slugged .380 vs. four-seam fastballs in 2024 , got a .662 on-base plus slugging from its outfield and generated -0.9 WAR out of its designated hitters .The first hope to ease those woes is internal growth, development and bounceback seasons.
Arizona Diamondbacks' Randal Grichuk reacts after hitting a home run against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024.The second is whether he’ll lie in Texas’ price range. Grichuk had a career-best hitting season with the Diamondbacks and slashed .291/.348/.528, mashed left-handed pitchers and may be priced out of the $5-10 million sweet spot that could theoretically fit Texas’ budget.
Kansas City Royals Tommy Pham reacts after driving in a run against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning of Game 2 of the American League baseball playoff series, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, in New York.The 30-year-old declined in 2024 with the Minnesota Twins and posted the first negative-WAR season of his major league career. But, as it pertains to what Texas needs, Margot hit .298 vs. four-seam fastballs, walloped changeups and splitters and can play all three outfield positions.
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