#RANGERS SHORTSTOP FREE#

As a matter of fact, it would be a bit of a shock if they didn't land one of the big five shortstops.

#RANGERS SHORTSTOP FREE#

Detroit Tigers: They could contend as early as next season, and are expected to be major players in free agency.However, there are still a few clubs who weren't top spenders in 2021 that can afford to make a splash this winter: In addition, they haven't quite ponied up to compete with a robust market. Chicago Cubs: They're a team who is willing to spend, but have unloaded more players than they've added over the past year.Washington Nationals: They look like a team heading for a transition year.They could try and bring back Javier Báez or attempt to lure Marcus Semien to play second base, but that likely leaves them out of the market for Correa, Seager or Story. New York Mets: They have Francisco Lindor.I can leave this great organization with two of them.” Even so, Houston can afford Correa or another shortstop on the market. Though, Correa openly rejected two underwhelming offers from the Astros prior to the season, and Correa has spoken - as recently as late August - as if 2021 will be his final year in Houston: “My last year with the Astros, hopefully we can win another championship. They surely won't let Carlos Correa walk away easily. Houston Astros: Another threat in the shortstop market.That’s the plan so far, and I'm not planning on moving for a very long time from there.' Preller) signed a shortstop, and he's gonna have a shortstop. has publicly stated he plans to be the shortstop for the Padres next season, saying, '(A.J. moved to the outfield during the season to preserve his health. San Diego Padres: They've been spending a lot over the past couple seasons, and Fernando Tatis Jr.They could decline their $15 million option on Andrew McCutchen and use it to spend $30 million a year or more on a shortstop and still be under the luxury tax threshold. The Phillies are right on the cusp of becoming a true contender, and one of these shortstops would put them over the top. Philadelphia Phillies: Another real threat.The Angels are on the brink of a full-fledged mess. Though, Nightengale reports the Halos may be looking to unload Anthony Rendon's contract, which has five years and $188 million remaining. In order to keep the peace, the Angels might be tempted to fork out another massive contract to add another player.

Mike Trout still hasn't come close to sniffing a ring, and Shohei Ohtani is not happy about the team's failure to win. Los Angeles Angels: The first real threat among Major League Baseball's big spenders.Boston Red Sox: They have Xander Bogaerts.Instead, Nightengale says the Yankees want Andrelton Simmons on a one- or two-year deal, with the belief that prospect Anthony Volpe will be ready to take over in 2023. New York Yankees: Nightengale also has a note on the Yankees, saying they 'privately insist' they won't be a major player in the shortstop market.If the Rangers offer Seager the right amount of money with the promise of playing shortstop, they could have enough leverage to sway him from the Dodgers. If Seager were to return, it would have to be at a different position. Los Angeles Dodgers: According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Dodgers have privately told Trea Turner that he'll be their starting shortstop next season.Here's the situation on the top 10 teams in Opening Day payroll this season:

Regarding the shortstop market, the Rangers could be in luck, at least with the big spenders.

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