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Anyone think J.P. Arencibia is anything more than a placeholder until Texas makes a trade? I guess they do not see Robinson Chirinos as a real option either. Who they gonna trade for?

texas will be sellers. no trade for a catcher. nice job by the pres/gm daniels since he ousted ryan.

I don't see Texas as a buyer or seller. The pieces are in place for a run next season -- no need to dismantle. Maybe deal Soria but that's it.

Arencibia will be playing first base (Soto activated, Pena released).

ToddZ wrote:I don't see Texas as a buyer or seller. The pieces are in place for a run next season -- no need to dismantle. Maybe deal Soria but that's it.

Arencibia will be playing first base (Soto activated, Pena released).

Yes, that was the basis for my question. I just do not think Arencibia will cut it any better at first than he did at catcher. Who could Texas get on the cheap that would be a better option at first?

Edwards Kings wrote:

ToddZ wrote:I don't see Texas as a buyer or seller. The pieces are in place for a run next season -- no need to dismantle. Maybe deal Soria but that's it.

Arencibia will be playing first base (Soto activated, Pena released).

Yes, that was the basis for my question. I just do not think Arencibia will cut it any better at first than he did at catcher. Who could Texas get on the cheap that would be a better option at first?

I don't see them wanting to try anyone else -- they've run through the cheap options already.

That said - I can see Joey Gallo getting a look.

Has anyone considered Texas is trying to spark interest in Arencibia so they can unload his contract?
All he needs is a hot streak of power before the deadline and some team might bite.

Rangers have buyers remorse on JP, if you ask me.

Deadheadz wrote:
Has anyone considered Texas is trying to spark interest in Arencibia so they can unload his contract?
All he needs is a hot streak of power before the deadline and some team might bite.

Rangers have buyers remorse on JP, if you ask me.

He's in his arb yrs. If they don't want him next yr, they can just non-tender him. They wouldn't get much more than a bag of balls for him, even with a hot streak.