Chris Davis is now up for Texas and it doesn't look like he can play 3b in the majors. He's going to be 1b/Dh for a long time. I've talked on this board about the only way Ramirez, Salty, and Teagarden all stay with Texas is if they divide the 3 among C, 1b, and DH. Davis makes this almost impossible. Would be really surprised if Texas wouldn't be talking about moving one of them.

 

I know theres been alot of threads about the Texas catchers subject; didn't know where else to discuss this point.

Yea i heard about him during the phillies series. The announcers said he is like MIKE JACOBS. Same batting stance as mike jacobs, same swing, and better defense than mike jacobs. So yea they already have a mike jacobs over there, so i dont think we can trade him over there.

Yea i heard about him during the phillies series. The announcers said he is like MIKE JACOBS. Same batting stance as mike jacobs, same swing, and better defense than mike jacobs. So yea they already have a mike jacobs over there, so i dont think we can trade him over there.

The thought the same exact thing watching baseball tonight. Same exact long swing. I thought it was Mike Jacobs from his stance as well. They are both not particularly patient hitters either.

max ramirez was a 3b before he was put behind the plate

 

Don't know if he could field well enough there though.

 

but the rangers also just drafted Justin Smoak, who could be MLB ready as soon as next year, and will take a 1b/DH spot.

tha is exactly what i thought when watching him as well

Hey maybe Salty can be moved to a corner outfeilder position. But Murphys been playing well and Hamilton hasn't been playing center. I'm not to sure Ramirez would be able to mov to a corner. I see Teagarden being the actual catcher and the least likely to be moved. All i know is Tex has some really fun problems right now in terms of what to do with these guys.

Hey maybe Salty can be moved to a corner outfeilder position. But Murphys been playing well and Hamilton hasn't been playing center. I'm not to sure Ramirez would be able to mov to a corner. I see Teagarden being the actual catcher and the least likely to be moved. All i know is Tex has some really fun problems right now in terms of what to do with these guys.

 

 

lol yea they have like 6 possible C/DH/1B/3b

Hey maybe Salty can be moved to a corner outfeilder position. But Murphys been playing well and Hamilton hasn't been playing center. I'm not to sure Ramirez would be able to mov to a corner. I see Teagarden being the actual catcher and the least likely to be moved. All i know is Tex has some really fun problems right now in terms of what to do with these guys.

 

 

lol yea they have like 6 possible C/DH/1B/3b

Ya and thats just about all we need.

Hey maybe Salty can be moved to a corner outfeilder position. But Murphys been playing well and Hamilton hasn't been playing center. I'm not to sure Ramirez would be able to mov to a corner. I see Teagarden being the actual catcher and the least likely to be moved. All i know is Tex has some really fun problems right now in terms of what to do with these guys.

Saltalamacchia has never played any outfield yet in his career, not even in the minors. I know it's a common belief that most catchers can play outfield but that's not the case. Besides that, the Rangers' outfield is pretty much already set with Hamilton a mainstay, Murphy a mainstay and Byrd/Boggs platooning. Unless they want trying to try to move him already which is doubtful considering what they gave up to get him, I don't really see why they'd keep Salty in the majors after Laird comes off the DL. He's been dreadful at the plate so far this year and his defensive numbers aren't great either.

 

Seems like their best bet would be keeping Ramirez around for a while then giving Teagarden his shot later in the year and decide who they want to keep around and who they want to ship out. During the offseason, they'll be able to get top dollar for whoever they decide to ship out. Young studly catchers like those two don't come along very often.

Hey maybe Salty can be moved to a corner outfeilder position. But Murphys been playing well and Hamilton hasn't been playing center. I'm not to sure Ramirez would be able to mov to a corner. I see Teagarden being the actual catcher and the least likely to be moved. All i know is Tex has some really fun problems right now in terms of what to do with these guys.

Saltalamacchia has never played any outfield yet in his career, not even in the minors. I know it's a common belief that most catchers can play outfield but that's not the case. Besides that, the Rangers' outfield is pretty much already set with Hamilton a mainstay, Murphy a mainstay and Byrd/Boggs platooning. Unless they want trying to try to move him already which is doubtful considering what they gave up to get him, I don't really see why they'd keep Salty in the majors after Laird comes off the DL. He's been dreadful at the plate so far this year and his defensive numbers aren't great either.

 

Seems like their best bet would be keeping Ramirez around for a while then giving Teagarden his shot later in the year and decide who they want to keep around and who they want to ship out. During the offseason, they'll be able to get top dollar for whoever they decide to ship out. Young studly catchers like those two don't come along very often.

My post was focused more toward the future. I wouldn't worry about moving Salty anywhere now. But if they plan on having Teagarden at C, and they want to keep Salty, its going to be tough finding a spot for him even at first or DH. Atleast trying him out at a corner position during a spring spring wouldn't be a bad idea if they are really content on holding on to him. I can think of one other catcher who was able to make the move... And Salty is just as athletic imo.

we arent getting catcher, nobody is going o give up a good catcher. it is the hardest position inthe league to find and nobody want to have obky 1 good catcher becauseit is such a grueling position

we arent getting catcher, nobody is going o give up a good catcher. it is the hardest position inthe league to find and nobody want to have obky 1 good catcher becauseit is such a grueling position

 

oh.

Hey maybe Salty can be moved to a corner outfeilder position. But Murphys been playing well and Hamilton hasn't been playing center. I'm not to sure Ramirez would be able to mov to a corner. I see Teagarden being the actual catcher and the least likely to be moved. All i know is Tex has some really fun problems right now in terms of what to do with these guys.

Saltalamacchia has never played any outfield yet in his career, not even in the minors. I know it's a common belief that most catchers can play outfield but that's not the case. Besides that, the Rangers' outfield is pretty much already set with Hamilton a mainstay, Murphy a mainstay and Byrd/Boggs platooning. Unless they want trying to try to move him already which is doubtful considering what they gave up to get him, I don't really see why they'd keep Salty in the majors after Laird comes off the DL. He's been dreadful at the plate so far this year and his defensive numbers aren't great either.

 

Seems like their best bet would be keeping Ramirez around for a while then giving Teagarden his shot later in the year and decide who they want to keep around and who they want to ship out. During the offseason, they'll be able to get top dollar for whoever they decide to ship out. Young studly catchers like those two don't come along very often.

My post was focused more toward the future. I wouldn't worry about moving Salty anywhere now. But if they plan on having Teagarden at C, and they want to keep Salty, its going to be tough finding a spot for him even at first or DH. Atleast trying him out at a corner position during a spring spring wouldn't be a bad idea if they are really content on holding on to him. I can think of one other catcher who was able to make the move... And Salty is just as athletic imo.

If you're referring to Willingham, he was a shortstop before he was a catcher.

Smoak has to sign with Texas first...

Hey maybe Salty can be moved to a corner outfeilder position. But Murphys been playing well and Hamilton hasn't been playing center. I'm not to sure Ramirez would be able to mov to a corner. I see Teagarden being the actual catcher and the least likely to be moved. All i know is Tex has some really fun problems right now in terms of what to do with these guys.

Saltalamacchia has never played any outfield yet in his career, not even in the minors. I know it's a common belief that most catchers can play outfield but that's not the case. Besides that, the Rangers' outfield is pretty much already set with Hamilton a mainstay, Murphy a mainstay and Byrd/Boggs platooning. Unless they want trying to try to move him already which is doubtful considering what they gave up to get him, I don't really see why they'd keep Salty in the majors after Laird comes off the DL. He's been dreadful at the plate so far this year and his defensive numbers aren't great either.

 

Seems like their best bet would be keeping Ramirez around for a while then giving Teagarden his shot later in the year and decide who they want to keep around and who they want to ship out. During the offseason, they'll be able to get top dollar for whoever they decide to ship out. Young studly catchers like those two don't come along very often.

My post was focused more toward the future. I wouldn't worry about moving Salty anywhere now. But if they plan on having Teagarden at C, and they want to keep Salty, its going to be tough finding a spot for him even at first or DH. Atleast trying him out at a corner position during a spring spring wouldn't be a bad idea if they are really content on holding on to him. I can think of one other catcher who was able to make the move... And Salty is just as athletic imo.

If you're referring to Willingham, he was a shortstop before he was a catcher.

God point. But Salty is 100% capable of playing at least LF athletically. I know people fill out a little bit but he used to glide in high school. (Im 5 minutes away from Royal Palm Beach Wildcats field.) Its worth an experiment in spring.

we arent getting catcher, nobody is going o give up a good catcher. it is the hardest position inthe league to find and nobody want to have obky 1 good catcher becauseit is such a grueling position

 

oh.

 

So there you have it. No more talk about trading for a catcher. Ever.