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West Notes: Rangers, Desmond, Choi, Pence, Marquez

By | February 27, 2016 at 8:10pm CDT

The Rangers have committed about $143MM to their payroll with just three players awaiting contracts, writes Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. Pitchers Alex Claudio, Nick Martinez, and Yohander Mendez are expected to sign split contracts soon. Presently, payroll is about $2MM to $3MM more than the club spent in 2015. In my opinion, there is reason to believe the Rangers will have plenty of in-season payroll flexibility since the team unexpectedly made the postseason last year and should contend again in 2016. However, Grant writes (in a separate article) that payroll is expected to remain flat.

Here’s more from out West:

  • The Rangers have held preliminary talks with Ian Desmond, per Grant. The content of those talks related to using Desmond as a super-utility player. The most pressing need is in left field, although having flexibility throughout the infield is always in demand.
  • Angels Rule 5 pick Ji-Man Choi could factor into the Angels’ left field competition, writes Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com. Daniel Nava and Craig Gentry are expected to form a left field platoon. Choi has struggled to stay on the field in recent seasons, but he’s healthy entering Spring Training. Interestingly, Choi taught himself how to switch-hit during a 80 plate appearance 2016 season. He’s naturally a left-handed hitter.
  • Giants right fielder Hunter Pence is dealing with Achilles tendinitis, writes Chris Haft of MLB.com. The injury is thought to be minor. Pence spent most of 2015 on the disabled list for three unrelated upper body injuries. San Francisco has solid outfield depth including Angel Pagan, Denard Span, Gregor Blanco, Jarrett Parker, and Mac Williamson. Of course, Pagan and Span are hardly the poster children for good health. Several quality outfielders are still on the free agent market including Desmond, Austin Jackson, and Alex Rios.
  • Recent trade acquisition German Marquez is turning heads in Rockies camp, writes Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. Marquez, the prospect acquired in the Corey Dickerson trade, throws an easy 95 mph fastball as part of a three pitch repertoire. The 21-year-old former Ray is coming off a 3.56 ERA with 6.73 K/9, and 1.88 BB/9 in 123 High-A innings.
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  1. snag25

    9 years ago

    I was just thinking today I wonder if Choi could play left field

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  2. Diablo 2

    9 years ago

    Choi, Kubitza, Cowart, Nava, Gentry. One of these guys needs to give. Or two to have in a platoon role. C’mon guys turn LF from a weakness to a strength.

    Reply
  3. Diablo 2

    9 years ago

    Alright so I have not checked out Choi’s highlights. Just did and boy am I pumped to watch him play. I hope he stays healthy, this dude could be our 1B/DH while Pujols is injured if he starts the season in the DL and he could be our LF. He looks like a very solid bat.

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    • snag25

      9 years ago

      My favorite rule 5 pick from the Angels in a long time. Looks like he has huge upside considering we gave basically nothing to get him. Looks like he has some power and is only 24 too

      Reply
  4. t-bacon77

    9 years ago

    I think it should say Choi had 80 PAs in 2015, not 2016.

    Reply
  5. em1944

    9 years ago

    Lot of go arms around in ST with the Rockies. Something to watch I think

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