thegreatbambino Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 What are your thoughts of this move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballfan11 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Damn,Hellya, ####, getsome, u kidding,, all you can eat seats get ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cats69 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I am so freaking ecstatic!! I will not miss his boneheaded errors or base running mistakes whatsoever. Or his constant pop ups. Or his ridiculous contract extension Nolan Ryan gave him two years ago. Jurickson Profar at 20 years old will contribute just as much. He wasn't ranked the #1 prospect in the game for no reason. Also Fielder fills in a much needed void we've had the last couple of years for a power bat first baseman. He will love hitting in this hitters ballpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatbambino Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 I think this is a great move, it gives them some much needed power in the middle of their lineup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobo97 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I'm pumped...and ready for the season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THSfanatic Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I'm an Astros fan, not a Rangers....but I think this is a great trade. Gotta let go of Profar or Kinsler, and I would have sure went in this direction too. Shrewd move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatbambino Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 I'm pumped...and ready for the season! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAFan11 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Over/under lbs lost by Fielder in the Texas heat?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawaba Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 ESPN said the Rangers aren't done yet. They want to get into the Cano bidding, and if they get Cano, Profar will get traded to the Cards (who badly need a shortstop) for Tavares. Â Rumors and speculation abound..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Great trade. Wish we had gotten him 2 years ago but he's finally here. Beltre & Fielder- man what a 3-4. Now lets see what they do with the OF and the pitching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-dub Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 At least we don,t have to watch Kinsler get picked off first every 4-5 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etos10 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 At least we don,t have to watch Kinsler get picked off first every 4-5 games Just curious, how many times do you think Ian got picked off? (don't look it up, just give me a guess) Â We need the kind of power that Fielder will bring to our lineup, I just hate to lose another part of that dream team from a few years ago. Really, Elvis is the only starter left from 2010 (if Cruz truly moves on). Sad day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaravichVSChitwood Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Just curious, how many times do you think Ian got picked off? (don't look it up, just give me a guess) Â We need the kind of power that Fielder will bring to our lineup, I just hate to lose another part of that dream team from a few years ago. Really, Elvis is the only starter left from 2010 (if Cruz truly moves on). Sad day. Â My "guess" would be that Kinsler was picked off 8 times TOTAL all season. Sad thing that most people don't realize is that I believe Elvis wasn't too far behind. I specifically remember him being picked off 5 times for sure. While I don't mind losing Kinsler, b/c I didn't like his attitude, nor his bat...I think we could've made a better trade for him. Yes, Fielder is a power hitter, but I don't consider him an elite player. JMO Â The biggest thing from this is the talk that Robinson Cano is now a favorite to land in either NY (again) or Texas....THEN, I would be completely happy with this trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortal13 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 The Fielder trade sits very well with me. Do not want Cano. He is asking for crazy money and he's just not worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-dub Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 10 plus....I wasn't much of a Kinsler fan the last few years,anyway. I like the trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etos10 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 t-dub, if he was picked off every 4-5 games, he would have been picked off at least 40 times last year...........he was picked off 11 times. Now, I agree that is high, but not like you suggested. Oh and Elvis was picked off 8 times. Â He is not terrible and I think when he is playing for the other team, we are all gonna go, wow--we let him go?! He is considered very under appreciated by the fans here according to an article I read. It also stated that he is a major upgrade over what they had at 2nd because (they said this not me) he is one of the best 2nd basemen in the game, especially when it comes to turning a double play. Â So, I am getting over losing him, but Fielder better hit 30+ homeruns (and a lot of them at me on the home run porch) or there will be a lot of people questioning JD (and he will no longer be able to use the 'Nolan wouldn't let me' excuse) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five0pd310 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I liked Kinsler a lot, but this move had to be made. They would have been stupid not to. The biggst plus, IMO, is that it puts Profar at 2B full time and we're actually replacing Moreland's bat with Fielder. I like Moreland too. though. Maybe he will be groomed into that missing outfielder we're in need of. This trade did nothing but improve the Rangers. Plus....we got $30 million in spare cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAFan11 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Is Fielder a better defensive 1st basemen than Moreland? I've never paid much attention to Fielder's defense. I would imagin he'll get a lot of DH appearances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etos10 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 they are pretty equal in their defense, with Mitch being maybe a tick better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five0pd310 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 they are pretty equal in their defense, with Mitch being maybe a tick better. Â I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I'll take 25+ HR's and 100+ RBI's at first base all day long. Although Fielder's contract becomes expensive after 2 years, moving Kinsler makes room for Profar to play full time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Over/under lbs lost by Fielder in the Texas heat?? 60...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortal13 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 60...... No way. Whataburger will offset. I say 15 tops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 No way. Whataburger will offset. I say 15 tops :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-dub Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I realize that he didn't get picked off literally every 4-5 games, but thanks for the clarification etos. I just hope somebody can let Fielder know where your seats are so he can hit the homers towards you. We don't want you upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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