Texas Rangers: 3 moves that would be made if Twitter ran the show
When it comes to Twitter, Texas Rangers fans know how to engage and demonstrate passion for their team, regardless of the circumstances.
In particular, 2021 was expected to be a tough year for the organization and its fans, but we’re still here (and on Twitter) finding tidbits to discuss and debates to have over a myriad of topics, among them the upcoming MLB Draft, next winter meetings, trade chips for the deadline and many others.
But what if Texas Rangers Twitter assumed the role of GM of the organization? What kinds of moves would they make?
Based on what we’ve digested from our interactions with fans, here’s what Texas Rangers Twitter would do if they ran the show.
Texas Rangers Twitter GM Item 1: A Trevor Story trade and extension
We happen to be big fans of Trevor Story in DFW, and that makes all the sense in the world since the Rockies’ shortstop originally hails from the area.
Story just seems the perfect fit for the Rangers, a player in his prime who could anchor and lead the Rangers’ middle infield with Texas roots and his established track record.
Despite what could be a heavy price tag both financially and in terms of prospect capital should Texas pull off a trade for the superstar, Rangers fans have been unabashed in their pursuit of Story, realizing the kind of impact he could have on the organization.
No doubt the Rangers will have competition for Story’s services, but if they can pull off a move of this caliber, it would represent a major turning point in this team’s ongoing rebuild.
Texas Rangers Twitter GM Item 2: Extend Adolis “El Bombi” Garcia
Adolis Garcia is easily one of the most popular figures in the DFW sports world, and rightly so.
Since his call-up to the big leagues on April 13, the man known as “El Bombi” has done nothing but rake and providing the Rangers a jolt on the field they haven’t received from a player in years.
Garcia’s electrifying style of play and penchant for clutch hits has endeared him to a fanbase that is starved for star power and a reason to bring the spotlight back onto Texas Rangers baseball.
So, naturally, Texas Rangers Twitter would love to keep this man around.
Garcia has drawn comparisons to former Ranger Nelson Cruz for his late bloom and rapid burst onto the scene with his bat as well as his ability to play the outfield.
If the Rangers have in fact found their next Nelson Cruz, an extension might be more than merited for El Bombi.
Texas Rangers Twitter GM Item 3: Fire Jon Daniels (and maybe Woody too)
I would argue that there isn’t a narrative more exhausted than the “Fire Jon Daniels” one around these parts.
Heck, there’s even a Facebook group dedicated to the cause.
Almost every Texas Rangers fan you talk to would tell you they would love to see Daniels fired after his team blew two consecutive World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011, hasn’t made the playoffs since 2016 and started an inevitable rebuild far too late.
Whatever the case may be, Texas Rangers fans have and always will find a bone to pick with their longtime GM and now President of Baseball Operations.
That Daniels is still around speaks to his influence on the organization and leading it to the most success it’s ever had in its history (objectively speaking) despite the hiring of Chris Young as GM this past winter.
In any case, Daniels is in that unenviable position of not getting credit when things go right (that will go to Young) while simultaneously receiving blame when circumstances turn sour.
He’s almost a scapegoat for this fanbase, and Rangers fans would love to see him go.
Oh, and manager Chris Woodward was a Jon Daniels hire, so I guess Rangers Twitter wouldn’t mind his ousting either.