Report: Phillies to sign reliever Mike Adams

Damn.. who aren't the Rangers losing??

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Originally posted 09:45 AM ET  12.15 by WILD FAN

Damn.. who aren't the Rangers losing??

It's odd to see a team that has been as successful over the past few seasons as the Rangers see so many defections. They've lost out on all of the big name free agents as well. Not sure what to make of it.

What to make of it? Think about who they lost, and why.

Hamilton? They didn't want to go to five years. Other than Arte Moreno, no one else did either.

Napoli? Part-time catcher who's numbers came back to earth last year.

Dempster? He sucked with Texas.

Adams? He had arm trouble.

Young? Old. Dealt to Philly.

Greinke? The Dodgers overpaid.

They haven't made any moves other than adding Soria, which is probably a smart play.

They still have money, they still have lots of talent, they still have trade chips such as Olt, Andrus, Moreland and others.

Big, splashy moves don't win championships. Look at Miami and the Angels last year. I think the Rangers will be fine.

I am sure it is all good for Phillies fans, but I think they would want to hear about the signing of a run producer with home run power instead.

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Originally posted 10:28 AM ET  12.15 by ...the best policy

What to make of it? Think about who they lost, and why.Hamilton? They didn't want to go to five years. Other than Arte Moreno, no one else did either.Napoli? Part-time catcher who's numbers came back to earth last year.Dempster? He sucked with Texas.Adams? He had arm trouble.Young? Old. Dealt to Philly.Greinke? The Dodgers overpaid.They haven't made any moves other than adding Soria, which is probably a smart play.They still have money, they still have lots of talent, they still have trade chips such as Olt, Andrus, Moreland and others.Big, splashy moves don't win championships. Look at Miami and the Angels last year. I think the Rangers will be fine.

good recap

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Originally posted 10:28 AM ET  12.15 by ...the best policy

What to make of it? Think about who they lost, and why.Hamilton? They didn't want to go to five years. Other than Arte Moreno, no one else did either.Napoli? Part-time catcher who's numbers came back to earth last year.Dempster? He sucked with Texas.Adams? He had arm trouble.Young? Old. Dealt to Philly.Greinke? The Dodgers overpaid.They haven't made any moves other than adding Soria, which is probably a smart play.They still have money, they still have lots of talent, they still have trade chips such as Olt, Andrus, Moreland and others.Big, splashy moves don't win championships. Look at Miami and the Angels last year. I think the Rangers will be fine.

That does sum it up. The LA madness has less to do with winning on the field and more to do with winning in the press as the flashier and sexier team to follow.

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Originally posted 10:28 AM ET  12.15 by ...the best policy

What to make of it? Think about who they lost, and why.Hamilton? They didn't want to go to five years. Other than Arte Moreno, no one else did either.Napoli? Part-time catcher who's numbers came back to earth last year.Dempster? He sucked with Texas.Adams? He had arm trouble.Young? Old. Dealt to Philly.Greinke? The Dodgers overpaid.They haven't made any moves other than adding Soria, which is probably a smart play.They still have money, they still have lots of talent, they still have trade chips such as Olt, Andrus, Moreland and others.Big, splashy moves don't win championships. Look at Miami and the Angels last year. I think the Rangers will be fine.

I disagree. They have been one step away from winning the World Series. They lost their most dangerous and popular player in Hamilton, a respected veteran clubhouse leader and go-anywhere player in Young and versatile C/1B option in Napoli. Between the three, that was about 260 RBI that just left the building. They certainly have done anything to improve their team and ready them to make the next step up.

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Originally posted 02:29 PM ET  12.15 by williewilliejuan

I disagree. They have been one step away from winning the World Series. They lost their most dangerous and popular player in Hamilton, a respected veteran clubhouse leader and go-anywhere player in Young and versatile C/1B option in Napoli. Between the three, that was about 260 RBI that just left the building. They certainly have done anything to improve their team and ready them to make the next step up.

But, similar things could have been said about St. Louis last year after losing Pujols. Keep in mind that Carpenter also was not a factor for the Cards.

I think they did okay.

Texas is not going away. The Rangers are smart, and won't back themselves into a hole.

There's a reason why they've had a good run the last three year.

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Originally posted 03:12 PM ET  12.15 by ...the best policy

There's a reason why they've had a good run the last three year.

Hamilton was certainly very important in that run.

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Originally posted 03:35 PM ET  12.15 by Mondo Jay

Hamilton was certainly very important in that run.

Just as Pujols WAS important to the Cardinals.

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Originally posted 10:28 AM ET  12.15 by ...the best policy

Big, splashy moves don't win championships. Look at Miami and the Angels last year.

Boston 2011

Hamilton will miss 50 games next year for the Angels, Young will hit .225 and Napoli will be a part time player.....The Rangers got younger.