12/19/12: Rangers chat with SportsDay beat writer Gerry Fraley

Gerry Fraley joins us at 1 p.m. Wednesday, but ask your questions now and he will have them when he arrives. Thanks for your readership!

by SportsDayDFW 12/19/2012 12:15:43 AM
Greetings. Evan Grant is off touring hamburger establishments in the area, so you must settle for me and my misfiring keyboard.

by Gerry Fraley 12/19/2012 7:02:06 PM
What are they going to do with Profar and Kinsler?

by Mike Stevens 12/19/2012 7:02:14 PM
The tentative plan calls for Kinsler to move to first, with Profar taking over at second. Before it is all over, I would not be surprised to see the Rangers re-visit that plan and re-consider trading a shortstop.

by Gerry Fraley 12/19/2012 7:03:08 PM
Bourne and LaRoach, tell me why the rangers haven't done this?

by mailman 12/19/2012 7:03:16 PM
Bourne, a Boras guy, wants $100 million over five. That's a lot for a guy who strikes out 155-plus times and lacks power. LaRoche under consideration, but club may want to give Moreland a full shot. La Roche would block Moreland's progress.

by Gerry Fraley 12/19/2012 7:04:23 PM
It's been reported that Cody Ross had dinner with JD and Wash last night is that true? Do you think he would help?

by Jeff 12/19/2012 7:04:32 PM
Was just able to confirm that. The Rangers have the long term in mind with Ross. He could replace Cruz, a free agent after this season. Ross is a good player but may be best when used around 130 games.

by Gerry Fraley 12/19/2012 7:05:33 PM
Kinsler and one of the center fielders in a package for a pitcher?

by mailman 12/19/2012 7:05:38 PM
Kinsler has zero value at this time. Just starting the new contract.

by Gerry Fraley 12/19/2012 7:06:01 PM
As currently constructed, how do you see this team? sub-500, playoff team, missing a piece or two to make it to the world series? Isn't that the key question in order to figure out who to sign?

by Corey 12/19/2012 7:06:05 PM
In its current form, this team is a contender but down about two notches from the last three seasons. Not good enough to get to a WS. Bullpen really needs help.

by Gerry Fraley 12/19/2012 7:06:50 PM
Can we expect hear that A.J. Pierzynski has signed with the Rangers soon? Will the addition of Edwin Jackson and possibly Nick Swisher make this off season successful enough for the Rangers to compete?

by John 12/19/2012 7:07:01 PM
A.J. is a strong possibility, but he will try to string it out in search of a better team. Edwin Jackson is close to Anibal Sanchez the last few years but wants four years. see him with the Cubs. Swisher probably headed to Seattle, which will drastically overpay to get a bat.

by Gerry Fraley 12/19/2012 7:08:17 PM
Gerry - what additions do you see the Rangers doing before Spring Training?

by NIck 12/19/2012 7:08:28 PM
At least one more starting pitcher, several arms for the bullpen and a catcher.

by Gerry Fraley 12/19/2012 7:08:50 PM
Do you expect Josh to struggle with the Angels at first like Pujols did and with their pitching, do you see them being able to win this division?

by John 12/19/2012 7:08:54 PM
Angels have two set starters: Weaver and Wilson. Blanton is a .500 pitcher, a best. Angels picked up Hanson from Atlanta. The Braves know pitching and do not give up a young starter unless something is wrong with him. Hanson's velocity showed a significant drop this year.

by Gerry Fraley 12/19/2012 7:10:05 PM
I grew up watching the Rangers and just want to express real thanks to the organization re the way they do things: they took a chance on and helped support Josh Hamilton, they have a great clubhouse, they don't trade away prospects like they used to, they may sign White Sox free agents who matter (AJ now, Richie Zisk then), they are talked about on national sport talk shows, they are fun to watch and to be a FAN of.

by Steve in Austin 12/19/2012 7:10:17 PM
This is a solid organization. Jon Daniels will not make rash moves in the wake of losing Hamilton. That would be a recipe for disaster.

by Gerry Fraley 12/19/2012 7:11:00 PM