Vlad to the Rangers?

[Pogotheostrich]

A source has informed Jim Bowden of Sirius XM that the Rangers are finalizing a one-year contract with Vladimir Guerrero.

It's probably worth noting that Bowden has been wrong before, but he's citing a "source close to" Vlad and it's common knowledge that the 35-year-old slugger has been in contact with the Rangers all winter. If the news is true, he will take over designated duties in Arlington, Texas, where he boasts a 394/.471/.705 batting line in 50 career games

I don't know where the Rangers are getting their money from but I would love to see Vlad in the that park/lineup.

[ensanimal]

I would also love to see Vlad in Tex. I wonder though if the slash lines are a product of hitting in that park or against Ranger pitching?

[Havok1517]

I imagine this will be the lineup...

C: Salty/Teagarden
1B: Davis
2B: Kinsler
3B: Young
SS: Andrus
LF: Cruz
CF: Borbon
RF: Hamilton
DH: Guerrero

-at least until Smoak gets promoted mid-season

[DaSh 1s]

I imagine this will be the lineup...

C: Salty/Teagarden
1B: Davis
2B: Kinsler
3B: Young
SS: Andrus
LF: Cruz
CF: Borbon
RF: Hamilton
DH: Guerrero

-at least until Smoak gets promoted mid-season

Don't you mean the positions? I certainly hope that would be the lineup

[Havok1517]

I imagine this will be the lineup...

C: Salty/Teagarden
1B: Davis
2B: Kinsler
3B: Young
SS: Andrus
LF: Cruz
CF: Borbon
RF: Hamilton
DH: Guerrero

-at least until Smoak gets promoted mid-season

Don't you mean the positions? I certainly hope that would be the lineup

Well, that would be the starting defensive lineup.

[AEMRICH]

I really like this signing by the rangers. I think Vlad has a nice chance to rebound in a big way. Unfortunately he will only start with UTIL. What are the chances Vlad gets to play in OF?

[Havok1517]

I really like this signing by the rangers. I think Vlad has a nice chance to rebound in a big way. Unfortunately he will only start with UTIL. What are the chances Vlad gets to play in OF?

Considering they presumably will still have David Murphy, I honestly think it'd be a longshot for Vlad to get time in the outfield with the current roster. Though, the Rangers have talked about dealing Nelson Cruz, likely at his peak value might I add, which would move Murphy to the starting LF spot. Prospect Mitch Moreland could also see time in the OF late in 2010.

[Neato Torpedo]

If Smoak gets called up, it's going to be Davis that gets pushed.

[Havok1517]

If Smoak gets called up, it's going to be Davis that gets pushed.

More when than if imo but Davis is very cheap and I could see a trade being made to keep his bat in the lineup.

[HasteTheDay]

Adding Vladdy, wow. That would be some hell of an offensive line up. If Tex could get more QS's, watch out.