« Johan Demands Changed? | Main | Brewers Not Likely To Acquire Nathan, Herges »

Rangers Rumors: Dunn, Hamilton, Kemp

By Tim Dierkes [November 28, 2007 at 3:30pm CST]

MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan has some interesting hot stove banter surrounding the Rangers.

A three-year deal for Kosuke Fukudome or a two-year pact for Mike Cameron might be the most sensible options to fill the Rangers' center field void. Aaron Rowand is probably too expensive.

While the Rangers have a touch of interest in Adam Dunn and Coco Crisp, they prefer the idea of acquiring a young bat. Names they like: Fernando Martinez, Carlos Gomez, Carlos Gonzalez, and Matt Kemp. Sullivan notes that the Rangers have talked to the Reds about Josh Hamilton.

If the Rangers sign starting pitching it's likely to be of the injury comeback variety - Bartolo Colon, Freddy Garcia, Jason Jennings.

Eric Gagne is still under consideration to be signed for their vacant closer role.

TrackBack

TrackBack URL for this entry:
http://www.typepad.com/services/trackback/6a00d834515b9a69e2010534a59707970c

Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Rangers Rumors: Dunn, Hamilton, Kemp:

Comments

So the Rangers are interested in guys like Matt Kemp, Carlos Gonzalez, Carlos Gomez, and Fernando Martinez? Wow. Way to go, Rangers.

Posted by: tolo316 | November 28, 2007 at 03:42 PM

rofl. Yeah i know tolo, I was thinking that too. What do they have that they can offer for any of those guys? I dont know anything abt the Texas farm system, but besides Ian Kinsler I wouldnt have any interest on anybody on their roster, not for FMart or Gomez.

Posted by: nrmax88 | November 28, 2007 at 03:45 PM

I HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO RECEIVE AN XBOX360. DUDE!!!!

Posted by: nrmax88 | November 28, 2007 at 03:45 PM

So it's official. The Dodgers are the only team in baseball that DON'T want Matt Kemp on their team.

Posted by: BlueBleeder | November 28, 2007 at 03:49 PM

i would trade lastings milledge for jarrod saltalamaccia since the mets need a catcher if they dont want estrada

Posted by: iknowtomuch | November 28, 2007 at 03:50 PM

yeah, whooz wudda thunk tit...

Why doesnt Tex just contact Cleveland for a OFer though ~ guys like Ben Francisco and S.S.Choo-Choo train are available without selling the farm.

Posted by: darkstar1661 | November 28, 2007 at 03:51 PM

Yeah sorry, trying to kill some of the more annoying ads that have surfaced here.

Posted by: Tim Dierkes | November 28, 2007 at 03:57 PM

The rangers arent trading Salty for Milledge. It is just absurd. Although Saltamachia is like their only trade piece that I know of besides Kinsler, who I love.

Posted by: nrmax88 | November 28, 2007 at 03:59 PM

This just in...Texas likes the best young players in baseball!!!

Kemp will start for the Dodgers on opening day. It seems that Colletti has been distancing himself from the trade possibilities currently out there.

And besides...If Kemp gets traded i lose a large bet. I have to blow a hobo if it goes down...fingers crossed!!!

Posted by: kbrooks2LA | November 28, 2007 at 04:24 PM

as collateral*

Posted by: nrmax88 | November 28, 2007 at 04:31 PM

It would be interesting to see a bunch of Dodger fans storm Colletti's office and hold him hostage. Does he have children? Maybe some dodger fans can steal one of his kids and collateral to make sure Kemp and Kershaw arent dealt.

Posted by: nrmax88 | November 28, 2007 at 04:31 PM

TEX has zero near-ready OF prospects except for maybe Brandon Boggs and even he's iffy. We have a surplus of C prospects in Teagarden, Max Ramirez, Manny Pina, and Salty not to mention Laird who's still relatively young. Wonder if anyone would like a young C in exchange for a young OF'er.

Posted by: rangerchick | November 28, 2007 at 05:23 PM

Seems to be a lot of bashing of the Rangers farm system and their young guys here, though i would say they have some of the better young talent in baseball. Saltalamacchia, Elvis Andrus, Eric Hurley, Ian Kinsler, Brandon McCarthy, Thomas Diamond, Edison Volquez, Matt Harrison, Joaquin Arias, John Mayberry, Taylor Teagarden, Max Ramirez, Engel Beltre, David Murphy. Even though maybe only a handful of those guys could be stars (pretty much the first three i listed) but every one of those guys could end up becoming at least league average.

Posted by: scribbletone | November 28, 2007 at 05:52 PM

i know it's hard for fans of other teams to follow everyone's farm system, but dont rip on it til you do some research. until the deadline last year, it was pretty weak. but after having 5 of the first 80 or so picks in last years draft and acquiring names like andrus, harrison, feliz, jones, ramirez, and beltre at the deadline, they are probably in the top ten ranking of farm systems.

and ofcourse they are interested in young mlb ready outfielders, thats just a writer stating the obvious. but everyone who has commented that they dont have anyone to trade is flat out wrong. the only negative is most of their prospects are still 2 years away.

Posted by: txrangers22 | November 28, 2007 at 07:58 PM

Verify your Comment

Previewing your Comment

Posted by: |

This is only a preview. Your comment has not yet been posted.

Your comment could not be posted. Error type:

Your comment has been posted. Post another comment

The letters and numbers you entered did not match the image. Please try again.

As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. This prevents automated programs from posting comments.

Having trouble reading this image? View an alternate.

Rangers Rumors: Dunn, Hamilton, Kemp

TrackBack

Comments

Verify your Comment

Previewing your Comment

Post a comment

Top Stories

Search MLBTR

MLBTR Features

Recent Posts

MLBTR Mailing List

Rumors By Team

Monthly Archives

Live Chats


Home Contact About Advertise Archives Widget Twitter RSS Usage