Rangers Close To Signing John Patterson
MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan says the Rangers are close to a deal with John Patterson. The match makes sense for both parties. Patterson is from Texas and will remain in a low-pressure environment. The Rangers add some depth with no risk and decent upside. He'll head to Triple A and try to regain his strength and velocity.
You can read all about Patterson's lengthy injury history here.
I like this signing for the Rangers. It's a low risk high reward move that could payoff BIG if Patterson returns to his former self.
Posted by: zippy06 | March 24, 2008 at 08:30 AM
I heard the Astros were in the thick of things with Patterson. Is the Rangers deal a lock?
Posted by: astroskev111 | March 24, 2008 at 08:56 AM
Patterson to sign with the Rangers?
...well, there goes his career...
Posted by: brianrein | March 24, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Good luck to him. I hope he can get back on his feet. He's like Carl Pavano, minus the windfall contract.
Posted by: rizdak | March 24, 2008 at 12:08 PM
brian...
The Rangers have a recent history of resurrecting careers of injured/downfallen players, i.e. Eric Gagne, Jamey Wright.
It's not hard to believe that Patterson will follow this mold.
Posted by: skyharbor215 | March 24, 2008 at 01:31 PM