Laird May Be Moving

"the Rangers are not in cost cutting mode. That distinction makes a Laird trade appear more likely, since such a move would lower payroll for the Rangers."

Huh?

I never knew someone could post this bad of an article. Good job Alex Walsh, you have accomplished posting a worse article than Phil Rogers.
Little bear, I agree. lol

"In a seperate article that followed from a conference call with Texas GM Jon Daniels, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News points out that the Rangers are not in cost cutting mode. That distinction makes a Laird trade appear more likely, since such a move would lower payroll for the Rangers."

Less likely I think. I think they need to trade one before the season starts. Laird (.319 BABIB, but his line drive % was up to 25% so some of it was deserved) and Teegarden (.409 BABIB - completely unsustainable). They are either going to split time or one is going to sit most of the time driving down at least one's value.

Fat chance getting Bucholz straight up for Salty, or Teagarden. I was kind of for it at 1st thought, then remembered how dominant Buch was in the minors, his 1st taste in the bigs and a few of his early starts last year. Don't think you trade a potential #1 for a possible decent catcher period that has yet to prove anything, regardless if the potential #1 starter is almost in the same boat.

Sorry guys, the 'Detroit' thing was a straight up mistake, and the Grant cite was poorly worded. Check the article to see what I mean. I've taken another stab at it. I still think the articles are interesting and rumorworthy.

Ha, its cool Alex, nice rumors you dig up though. Keep it up man.

Just messin wit ya Alex btw. thanks for making it clear.

Charlie Zink for one of the Texas catchers. I dont even want to give Texas him.

I concede that yes, many Rangers fans seem pretty deluded when it comes to what they should get in return for a guy like Laird. But many Red Sox fans seem to be infected with this same disease - at least they show signs of the having many of the same symptoms.

"Its very simple, JD. Either the Red Sox give up Buchholz, or they don't get Salty or Teagarden. Maybe Texas throws in someone else, but I would rather keep those two catchers than get some garbage, overhyped Red Sox prospect like Masterson or Bowden."

That's not true for Masterson, he pitched pretty brilliantly in both starting and relief roles and did a good job both starting and in in relief role and as it now stands, would probably slide into the 3 or 4 hole of the Rangers rotation as a 23 year old w/ a nasty sinker and a side arm throwing guy whom can hit 95mph on the gun. When was the last time someone hit that high with a deceptive sidearm motion? Pitced in 9 posteason games and effective in them all, yeah, Masterson himself is might IMO be too much g\for either as well, he is tough game tested and has proven his worth, 36 games, including 9 starts and 9 post season appearances as well.

Offer the Rangers Bowden, or move onto Montero and Molino from SF,