RatkoVarda

that's Jack's childhood team, so he's thrilled

getting into the "no second chances" time zone, where if a team reject medicals, no time to pivot to another team. Baltimore infamous for the level of scrutiny they apply to players.

hilarious

Pipeline Scouting grades: Fastball: 50 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 40 Born in Puerto Rico, Montalvo attended high school in Florida and became the Rangers' final pick (20th round) in the 2021 Draft. A former shortstop who stood out more for his athleticism than his pure stuff as an amateur, he has thrived as a full-time pitcher in pro ball. He transitioned from relieving in his 2022 pro debut to starting last year and logged a 2.83 ERA, .211 average-against and 107 strikeouts in 95 1/3 innings in Single-A. Montalvo's four-seam fastball sits in the low 90s and tops out at 95 mph, playing better than its velocity because of its carry and armside run and the extension in his delivery, and he's also developing a sinking two-seamer. His best swing-and-miss pitch is a low-80s slider with good depth. He also has nice feel for a fading mid-80s changeup that shows flashes of becoming a solid offering. An athletic mover who gets down the mound well, Montalvo combines quality extension with a low release height and flat approach angle, presenting an unusual look for hitters. He improved his control in the second half of last season, throwing more and better strikes. He profiles as a back-of-the-rotation starter and perhaps more if his stuff gets better as he adds more strength.

Paul DeJong traded to other dugout, going from CWS to KCR CWS are going to be extra awful the last 2 months

this is so stupid! If you are looking for a competitive edge, wouldn't it make more sense to have LOWER quality toilet paper? Fire Harris!

Elias was never trading his blue chip guys for anyone

a guy Det released after 2021 season

where are the Thread Police when you need them?

he does have that silly "plays the right way" vibe; but that was really impressive; if the game went much longer he would have had to come out as his eye was swollen shut after the game

Trade for Franklin Perez 2.0? WTF

Lombard would add to the critical mass of Clark, McGonigle, Brencino, etc

George Lombard Jr

Harris, I got a lot of work to do. Let's move it along!

for what team?

could be AJ is putting him into best spots as reliever, where as Opener, opposing team gets to plan for him?

Javy on bereavement list

Skubal and 4 random fans will be the rotation for the rest of the year

correct. I actually think Harris would be happy with the pick and the money that comes with it. they could have 4 of the top 50 picks in 2025.

need innings at Det and Tol Fastball Curveball Command Sits/Tops 60/60 45/60 35/40 89-93 / 98 Vanasco has had injuries and velocity fluctuations several times since his 2019 breakout. At times he was working with three plus pitches, while at others he was laboring in the low-90s, and this track record, plus Vanasco’s violent mechanics, prompted relief projection. The Rangers never really gave him a shot to perform in that role under their org umbrella, and after two rough starts in 2023, he was DFA’d and traded to the Dodgers for young lefty Luis Valdez. The Dodgers essentially shut Vanasco down to rework his mechanics on the complex. He re-emerged as a single-inning reliever during the second half of 2023 and seemingly scrapped his changeup. He sat 94-96 with a more consistent breaking ball. He utilizes a vertically oriented attack with gut-high fastballs and downer breaking balls. Vanasco can dump a curveball-shaped pitch into the zone for strikes or elicit chase with something more slider-y, but both pitches are in the 83-86 mph range and have mostly vertical movement. Vanasco came out in the spring of 2024 once again sitting in that range during Cactus League action, again seemingly without a changeup. He has the stuff of a solid middle reliever.

2 month rentals rarely - if ever - net a franchise altering return they do often net a quality player/prospect that can contribute to the major league team eventually Lee was a solid get, and he looks even more solid as the season progresses looking for the same but hopefully a bit more for Flaherty

but in a good way

a powerless 5-9 C/1B/DH? I guess a power arm always has a chance to contribute. ehh, would think Kelly as a sweetener would offer more than this. but something is better than nothing.