SB Nation User Blog: HITX

Our Chone Figgins??

HITX — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:43:54 -0000

I like most others feel that we have our SS of the future in Andrus. That however, along with health concerns have made Joaquin Arias the forgotten man. At 23, the guy still has at ton of upside. Arias does have plus defense and speed. If he gets a little more patient at the plate and continues to hit he could be one of the most valuable future Rangers. With the ability to play SS,2B, and OF, could he not pick up 3B too? He takes the place of one of Blalock or Ramon Vasquez's place on the '09 40 man roster? How do you guys feel?

Poll

What is Arias future roll?

trade bait

45 votes

utillity man off the bench

59 votes

future third baseman until Andrus is ready and Young makes a move

12 votes

Possible long-term solution at third

6 votes

SS of the future after Andrus is packaged and dealt for a top of the rotation starter

9 votes

injuries catch up with him and he never develops

27 votes

158 votes | Poll has closed

Closer Situation??

HITX — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:26:38 -0000

After todays debacle against the White Sox, I think that it's time to consider other options. I really hope Guardado didn't cool any interest there might have been in him on the trade front. I know that he's been good so far but, do you think that he can keep up this pace? CJ Wilson...where to start? I know that he's got that quirky personallity that so many fans love. In my opinion, the guy is more suited as a situational lefty or blowing another team's leads. Seriously, the honeymoon is over. What should we do??

Poll

Who would you feel best about handing the ball to in the ninth, with a 1 run lead?

CJ Wilson

25 votes

Eddie Guardado

8 votes

Frankie Francisco

36 votes

Warner Madrigal

10 votes

Jamey Wright

4 votes

Go with the hottest hand (Closer by Committee)

11 votes

None of the above

12 votes

106 votes | Poll has closed

K Rod??

HITX — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:12:37 -0000

Rumored to be looking for a 5 year deal worth 75 mill, should Texas make a run at one of the Angels biggest impact players? K-Rod will be 27 years old. He is possibly the biggest difference maker on the free agent market this off season. We could move Wilson to the eighth inning. This would give the Rangers one of the top bullpens in the league for the next few years. I know that starting pitching is our biggest need but, with the best available player doctorine JD preaches, isn't this a no brainer?

Poll

Should the Rangers make a run at signing K Rod in the off season?

Yes

41 votes

No

87 votes

128 votes | Poll has closed