Comments on: Texas Rangers 2011 Minor League Review

By: TheNewGuy

TheNewGuy — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:23:59 +0000

Mike Olt baby! Took him with the late 3rd round of my prospect draft in one league and seems like I made a wise move. Didn’t realise he was quite so ready, which is another good thing too, seems like he’s gotta be dealt so am just hoping its too a favourable environment. Can see the Braves being interested (and the Cubs) which wouldn’t be bad despite the tougher park, can’t see the Rangers trading Profar in the deal though. That guys a stud prospect and still a long way away till they have to decide about a position change due to Andrus. Something like Aroydys/Jurrjens for Olt though I can see.

By: Scott Evans

Scott Evans — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:23:39 +0000

@Yeah: Olt to Atlanta would make sense. And I can see scenarios playing out in which the swap you suggest (Olt & Profar for Jurrjens & Vizcaino) is feasible. Texas has quite a bit of risk and inconsistency packed into their rotation and should the Rangers suffer due to SP, they’ll be shopping. Given their win-now composition and the nature of their competition in the AL West, they might just be desperate enough to ship out their top two hitting prospects for a frontline SP.

By: Yeah, I Remember When

Yeah, I Remember When — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:17:28 +0000

Olt to the Braves seems to make too much sense. He’s a MLB ready bat, plays good/great D and there’ not much more for him to prove (he DEMOLISHED the AFL). Would a JarJar + Vizcaino for Profar + Olt deal work? I know that it’s pretty far fetched, but it fits both teams’ needs: Texas always needs Pitching, the Braves seem to always need positional players. Texas is in “win now” mode and the Braves can let Profar develop at a slower pace.

I doubt it happens, as Profar’s value is at an all-time high and JarJar’s value seems to be questionable, but I’m sure both FOs could match up.