| Posted by | Message |
Tyger1919 
Notre Dame Fan
Pineville
Member since Sep 2009
1002 posts
| Rangers/Justin Upton (Posted on 12/11/12 at 11:11 pm)
Maybe I'm missing something, all the diamondbacks wanted was either Elvis or Profar for Upton? I don't see why the Rangers wouldn't give up one, especially Andrus since be is only under team control for two more years, seemed like a no brainer. What am I missing?
|
| Back to top | Share on  |
geauxlsu07 
Louisville Fan
Queens, NY via Alexandria
Member since Jan 2005
33789 posts
| re: Rangers/Justin Upton (Posted on 12/11/12 at 11:14 pm to Tyger1919)
D-Backs don't need a SS anymore
|
| Back to top | |
lsu31always 
Southern Miss Fan
Team 31™
Member since Jan 2008
90763 posts
 Online
| re: Rangers/Justin Upton (Posted on 12/11/12 at 11:15 pm to Tyger1919)
 :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
Zona wanted a SS in any deal +
|
| Back to top | |
CunningLinguist 
New Orleans Saints Fan
Dallas, TX
Member since Mar 2006
12226 posts
| re: Rangers/Justin Upton (Posted on 12/11/12 at 11:21 pm to Tyger1919)
A young controllable AS level SS or a potential superstar middle infielder (Profar) was not worth giving up for Upton.
|
| Back to top | |
Tyger1919
Notre Dame Fan
Pineville
Member since Sep 2009
1002 posts
| re: Rangers/Justin Upton (Posted on 12/11/12 at 11:26 pm to CunningLinguist)
quote:
re: Rangers/Justin Upton (Posted on 12/11/12 at 11:14 p.m. to Tyger1919) D-Backs don't need a SS anymore
Yes this I know, and that's because the Rangers wouldn't deal. Also why I asked the question. Why bother posting if you had no intention of discussing it
|
| Back to top | |
bddwolfpack 
LSU Fan
Buccos/Steelers/Pens/Pitt/Hornets
Member since Sep 2010
9106 posts
| re: Rangers/Justin Upton (Posted on 12/12/12 at 12:23 am to Tyger1919)
Upton isn't getting moved.
And to answer your question, because Andrus/Profar have a lot more value than Gregorius.
Gregorius has a great glove and nice speed, but he's weak with the bat, has no power and doesn't steal any bases.
|
| Back to top | |
bags03 
Oregon Fan
Scottsdale, Arizona
Member since May 2004
2199 posts
| re: Rangers/Justin Upton (Posted on 12/12/12 at 12:29 am to bddwolfpack)
quote:
Gregorius has a great glove and nice speed, but he's weak with the bat, has no power and doesn't steal any bases.
Great 
I was always hoping for Asdrubal Cabrera, though not for Upton.
|
| Back to top | |
OBUDan
LSU Fan
Chicago
Member since Aug 2006
38294 posts
Online
| re: Rangers/Justin Upton (Posted on 12/12/12 at 12:43 am to Tyger1919)
Because it's a lot harder to find a great shortstop than it is to find a great corner outfielder.
|
| Back to top | |
Tyger1919
Notre Dame Fan
Pineville
Member since Sep 2009
1002 posts
| re: Rangers/Justin Upton (Posted on 12/12/12 at 7:42 am to OBUDan)
quote:
Because it's a lot harder to find a great shortstop than it is to find a great corner outfielder.
True, but the Rangers have two, and most likely will lose Anrus in two years. They have talked about moving Profar to second and Kinsler to first but Kinsler has said he doesnt really want to
|
| Back to top | |
Baloo
LSU Fan
Formerly MDGeaux
Member since Sep 2003
41318 posts
| re: Rangers/Justin Upton (Posted on 12/12/12 at 8:22 am to Tyger1919)
And Kinsler doesn't have the bat for 1st base. Maybe if you can move him or Profar to CF, it'll work. But 1st? You need a bopper there.
The Rangers inaction is killing them this offseason. It's like they are afraid to remake a team that desperately needs remaking.
|
| Back to top | |
BigBoyTiger
LSU Fan
Chicago
Member since Aug 2005
8519 posts
| re: Rangers/Justin Upton (Posted on 12/12/12 at 8:25 am to Baloo)
quote:
It's like they are afraid to remake a team that desperately needs remaking.
We don't know this. We don't know what's going on in the trade talks. I would have loved Grienke but not for around $150MM. I would have loved Shields, but not for the stiff price.
I would have moved Kinsler if I could.
The team will be fine. Let's let the winter play out.
|
| Back to top | |
Tyger1919
Notre Dame Fan
Pineville
Member since Sep 2009
1002 posts
| re: Rangers/Justin Upton (Posted on 12/12/12 at 9:02 am to BigBoyTiger)
quote:
And Kinsler doesn't have the bat for 1st base. Maybe if you can move him or Profar to CF, it'll work. But 1st? You need a bopper there.
I thought he would be moved to center. He has the speed, its just a matter of learning the position. They need a 1b and a Solid DH. I think they make more moves when they sign or drop out on Hamilton
|
| Back to top | |
