The Ranger Reporter

MLB.com choose Martin Perez as the eighth best prospect in baseball.  He had a nice showing in the Texas League but then struggled as a 20 year old in the PCL where he’ll probably end up again in 2012.

He’s a lefty and hopes are high that he makes an impact in the Rangers rotation as early as 2013.  He’s not a really hard thrower but he has a really nice curve ball.  His walk rate was also a little on the high side and while this is a great arm, Perez can still use some work.

1)  Yu Darvish  RHP
2)  Jurickson Profar  ss
3)  Martin Perez  LHP
4)  Mike Olt  3b
5)  Leonys Martin  OF
6)  Neil Ramirez  RHP
7)  Cody Buckel  RHP
8)  Jorge Alfaro  C
9)  Christian Villanueva  3b
10)  Rougned Odor  2b

You never like when things drag out like this but the Rangers have until 5 pm to sign Yu Darvish.  I think the deal gets done because neither side wants this to go out without a contract and the Rangers definitely need to add a big arm to their mix.  I think tonight we’ll be celebrating a nice deal that the Rangers already are kicking in over $50 million for.

Then we need to focus and bring in Prince Fielder.  I know many people think this is an either/or situation where if Darvish signs, we won’t be getting Fielder but I don’t buy it.  The Angels are much better now and to keep up, we need C.J. Wilson’s replacement as well as another big power bat.