Report: Nolan Ryan could soon leave Rangers

[ELEVEN]

Meh... They can easily replace Ryan with 2 other guys who have choked Titles away.

[gotbeer]

Nolan Ryan is to the Rangers, like Magic Johnson is to the Dodgers.  

[AzHaloFan]

Who's Nolan Ryan???

[AzHaloFan]

I don't think it could be put any more perfect!!

Nolan Ryan is to the Rangers, like Magic Johnson is to the Dodgers.  

[Troll Daddy]

Daniels is really good. It was quite wise for them to promote Daniels in November per the report. As long as Daniels is in charge the Rangers are going to be dominant force in the AL.

I always thought Nolan was more of a PR stint than somebody who actually bad baseball operation decisions.

 

This is the truth.

[Yellow Balloon]

Ryan's been much more involved in baseball operations than a lot of people outside DFW realize.  He basically implemented his pitching philosophy on the organization -- 5-6 innings out of a starter was no longer good enough, regardless if a W was in jeopardy or it was 106 degress in the yard.  And he brought in Mike Maddux to enforce it.  He's been wise enough to allow Daniels to do his job as far as talent acquisition and building a scouting department, etc.

 

Speculation locally is that this is all about helping Ryan ease into retirement.  Daniels will take over Ryan's job and either Thad Levine or A.J. Preller will become GM.  Rangers really don't want to lose the latter two to other organizations.       

[rangersfan#1]

Nolan has been great for the Rangers. Everyone knows that. He has played an important role in the success over the last few years, however not the most important. JD and his staff (Levine, Preller, Boyd, others) have been the complete brains behind this thing. Nolan has served as an identity for the franchise. Mostly among the pitching staff. 

 

Fact is, Nolan wasn't always going to be the face of the front office. Change has to happen sometimes. Whether it's friendly or not is another story. I for one hope it is, because that's what Nolan deserves. BUT, I am not against him moving out of the way so that Texas can keep the young, bright minds that have been the driving force behind this run.

[Lou]

but flute said he's just a figurehead

 

hmmmm, who to believe?

[rangersfan#1]

but flute said he's just a figurehead

 

hmmmm, who to believe?

Pretty sure I just said the exact same thing

[Lou]

Pretty sure I just said the exact same thing

 

"He has played an important role in the success over the last few years"

 

pretty sure you didn't

 

btw, that was directed at YB, also

[rangersfan#1]

"He has played an important role in the success over the last few years"

 

pretty sure you didn't

 

btw, that was directed at YB, also

 

 

"He has played an important role in the success over the last few years"

 

pretty sure you didn't

 

btw, that was directed at YB, also

I meant more so philosophically, but whatever. 

 

Also, I apologize. 

[Lou]

got it.

 

no apology necessary

[ELEVEN]

got it.

no apology necessary

You are too kind.

[Jay]

Speculation locally is that this is all about helping Ryan ease into retirement.

Ease into retirement? Don't you mean, forced into retirement?

[disarcina]

well, the Rangers can probably replace Nolan Ryan with two 8-7 pitchers...........

 

(for younger fans, this is what Buzzie Bavasi told owner Gene Autry when the Angels decided not to re-sign a pitcher who had four no hitters and struck out an MLB record 387 in one season).....

 

how did that deal turn out for the Halos?

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Heyman had a good article.  http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/jon-heyman/21832670/nolan-ryan-doing-the-rangers-no-service-with-his-silent-treatment

 

So, if Ryan does walk away from the Rangers, do the Angels do anything with him, or is he a shoo-in for Houston?

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

well, the Rangers can probably replace Nolan Ryan with two 8-7 pitchers...........

 

(for younger fans, this is what Buzzie Bavasi told owner Gene Autry when the Angels decided not to re-sign a pitcher who had four no hitters and struck out an MLB record 387 in one season).....

 

how did that deal turn out for the Halos?

 

 

383.

[Rochambeau]

Heyman had a good article. http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/jon-heyman/21832670/nolan-ryan-doing-the-rangers-no-service-with-his-silent-treatment

So, if Ryan does walk away from the Rangers, do the Angels do anything with him, or is he a shoo-in for Houston?

Good read, thanks for the link.