Yes, cut ties with Panda and eat his contract.
Yes, relegate Panda to the bench in a platoon role.
No, stick with Panda when he returns from injury and keep him well stocked with belts.
No, get another third baseman to fill the void
Beltre is coming up on his final contract year. The Rangers are in last place and Gallo is ready to take over as their future 3B, so they should not have a very high price to deal him. Beltre is still a tremendous fielder. That would plug our biggest defensive hole, and he can still drive the ball out of the park. Sandoval could still take many of the ABs against RHP, but I would give Beltre the bulk of the ABs.
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Originally Posted by a700hitter
At what cost?
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For a mid- level prospect. Just think they are waiting for Devers.
I'm thinking we see Devers in the next couple of months. Would not overpay for Beltre.
The idea is certainly not without merit, but unlikely to happen if Devers is close to being ready.
Beltre is making $18M this year. Since we're ~1/3 of the way through the season we could get him for ~$12M which, if I remember Moon's salary total correctly, would put us around the LT limit.
Most of us seem to believe that DD has kept some money in reserve to pick up a player at the deadline if necessary and while we're not at the deadline NOW might be the right time. Think of it in terms of bringing in Kimbrel to pitch in the 8th when there are runners on base and big hitters coming up. A committed team does what it has to do at the time to win.
Picking up Beltre fills the defensive spot which we desperately need - and also gives us some power in the middle of the lineup - which we also need. Waiting for Devers is putting too much faith in an unproven rookie to save us. I'd go with the sure(er) thing.
DD sure as Hell should be kicking the tires on Beltre, if only to see what the Rangers would take.
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Beltre is also under contract for 2018. That might reduce what the Rangers will take because it is a substantial salary dump.
No. He's injured and still can't run. I don't think the Rangers see Gallo as their future 3B.
Also, the best 3B you have is currently chilling in AA. Why trade for a guy?
I think cost should be low as Texas would be dumping salary and Texas in last place.
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He could stop gap until Devers takes the job.
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I thought the Rangers had big plans for Gallo as a power hitting 3B.
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The cost would have to be low, it would be a hedge against Devers not being ready in the second half.
I find it interesting that so far people are hopeful about Devers filling the hole at 3B in the second half, but noone has mentioned any hope for Panda. That speaks volumes to me.
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Excellent analysis but I think you left out one big plus for signing AB - his leadership and hard nose play which this team sorely needs. Relying on a rookie AA prospect to save you from the worst 3B in the MLB? no thank you. Beltre can be had for a reasonable sum I believe so yes to all of this.
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