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The Texas Rangers Organizational Depth Charts (All Affiliates) – Spring 2014 (Majors and Minors)
By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024 & Jeff Kleiner (Org Depth Chart + Payroll Expert – find his website here) Follow @prosportsroster
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This has been the most successful run in Rangers history in the last 4 years. 2 World Series Appearances (albeit losses) – and the club has 4 straight 90+ Win Seasons.
Nolan Ryan envisioned this kind of progress when he anchored the current regime. While he has left the nest, many of the players have been stocked up in the Minors and Majors.
The Rangers have many young players like Jurickson Profar, Leonys Martin, Martin Perez and Elvis Andrus that are entering their prime.
The greatest job done by the brass was to assemble a pitching unit of homegrown products, as this has kept the teams payroll within reason – even as some of these guys mature. Read the rest of this entry
Texas Rangers Payroll In 2013: Rangers Organizational Rosters + Depth Charts – (MLB + MiLB)
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The Texas Rangers have been the most consistent American League Franchise since Nolan Ryan took over as CEO of the club midway through 2010. They made the World Series in 2010 and 2011 – losing to the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco in back to back years. The club has done a great job assembling a Minor League system full of talent – and a great amount of talent via Free Agency. Will the Rangers be able to finally win a World Series in the coming years?
By Chuck Booth (Lead Baseball Analyst/Website Owner): Follow @chuckbooth3024 and welcome Jeff Kleiner (Salary, Roster and Depth Chart Expert for the MLB) – visit his website here Follow @prosportsroster
You guys are all in for a treat. Jeff Kleiner recently contacted me about a partnership merge for the website. He has developed a site (prosportsrosters.com) that covers all organizational affiliates in the Minors for all of the Major League Baseball Clubs. We are going to combine efforts to bring you the best look at salaries, current 25 Man Player Rosters and Depth Charts for all 30 teams.
Jeff is going to provide the documents in form of spreadsheets and I am going to accompany the posts with deep analysis of what the numbers tell us from my perspective. If you can’t wait for all of my assessments for each club, go and visit Jeff’s website over at http://www.prosportsrosters.com.
In Speaking with Jeff, he is one of the more passionate fans I have come across towards the game of baseball. He spends enough time in updating his MLB Facts for it to be a Full-Time Job. So after the usual Video Clip and READ THE REST OF THIS ENTRY button, you will find some serious &*!@?!#!
For a Full 3 year Salary Outlook plus last years Stats for every player in the Rangers Organization click here
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Ryan Strausborger Interview: Texas Rangers Prospect
Saturday January 28, 2012
MLB reports – Jonathan Hacohen: Ryan Strausborger is today’s featured interview on MLB reports. A 16th round pick of the Texas Rangers in 2010, Ryan is entering his 3rd professional season. He completed last season with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the Carolina League (High-A ball). What to expect from this up-and-coming baseball prospect? There are three aspects to his game: speed, getting on base and defense. Ryan stole 21 bases in 25 attempts in his first pro season and followed it up with 31 stolen bases last year. He has shown good doubles power (29 doubles in 126 games) and chipped in 9 triples. It may be difficult to replicate Rickey Henderson, but perhaps we are looking at the next Tim Raines? I’m sure Ryan will take that! He can play all three outfield positions, although center is his primary spot. For a team that plays in a well-known hitters’ park, Ryan Strausborger could be setting the table and scoring many runs for the future Rangers boppers. At 23-years of age, Ryan is still developing and working his way up to the majors. But if his two first pro seasons have shown us anything, the potential and tools are there. Get to know one of the next wave of Texas Rangers players, as we introduce you to Ryan Strausborger, outfield prospect:
MLB reports: First question Ryan: Who was your favorite baseball player growing up, that you most idolized and patterned your game after?
Ryan Strausborger: Growing up I never really tried to be just like anyone, but I was always a fan of the Cubs.
MLB reports: Which current MLB star do you most admire and why?
Ryan Strausborger: Michael Young, just because I have been around him now a couple of times. He is obviously very good, yet he is also one of the most humble and professional guys I have ever seen.
MLB reports: What are your goals going into the 2012 season?
Ryan Strausborger: To win the league championship and to better myself as a hitter and overall player.
MLB reports: Did you play any other sports growing up? Why did you choose baseball as your sport?
Ryan Strausborger: Basketball. It was my goal as soon as I started playing baseball to become a pro someday.
MLB reports: When you first found out you were drafted, what were your reactions? What made you decide to sign with the Rangers?
Ryan Strausborger: They drafted me out of college as a senior and gave me the chance I was looking for.
MLB reports: What do you consider your greatest baseball skill(s)?
Ryan Strausborger: My speed and determination are my two most important skills.
MLB reports: What facets of your game do you most wish to improve upon?
Ryan Strausborger: Just continue to make strides to being a more consistent hitter like I did last year.
MLB reports: How do home runs, stolen bases and walks figure into your game? Are you a speed, power guy or both?
Ryan Strausborger: Home runs are not important, while stolen bases and walks are. I am a speed guy with a little bit of gap to gap power and my job is to get on base and score runs.
MLB reports: I see that you have played all three outfield positions, but mostly center. Where do you think you will ultimately end up?
Ryan Strausborger: I would like to end up in center field. But i am a role player and would play anywhere they need me.
MLB reports: Strausborger: Ever get razzed about the long name on the jersey? Ever get mistaken for a certain pitcher in Washington?
Ryan Strausborger: Always get razzed about the long name, but no, Ii haven’t been mistaken for him. But people do like to make jokes about the names being so similar.
MLB reports: If you had to look into a crystal ball, when do you see your expected time of arrival in the big leagues and what do you think you need to do most to get there?
Ryan Strausborger: I need to just prove that I can be consistent and get the job done. As for the arrival, we will just wait and see what happens.
MLB reports: If you were not playing professional baseball, you would be ____________
Ryan Strausborger: Finishing my college degree.
MLB reports: What do you do for fun away from the ballpark?
Ryan Strausborger: Just hang out with my teammates and try to take advantage of all of the very few off days we get.
MLB reports: Have you ever been to Texas? Is it all cowboy hats and boots?
Ryan Strausborger: Only been there for a short stay a couple of times. No, Ii didn’t see any cowboy hats or boots on anyone.
MLB reports: Final thoughts?
Ryan Strausborger: Appreciate you allowing me to be featured!!
Jonathan Hacohen is the Lead Baseball Columnist & Editor for MLB reports: You can follow Jonathan on Twitter (@JHacohen)
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