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Jonathan Hernandez has some of the best stuff in the system. I still believe in his potential as a starting pitcher. After TJ, I'd hope he gets another look there.

Thanks for the updates from instructional league. Do you know if Aaron Zavala is attending? Any word on Evan Carter?

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Evan Carter is still rehabbing, so he won’t be playing games. Aaron Zavala is there. I’m wondering if Hernández and Leclerc are out there. I’m headed there Monday.

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As of today, the Rangers will have only one player on contract for ‘23- Jose LeClerc. And it’s a team option. Both Odor & Andrus drop off. That bodes well for signing free agents. With the players you mention we may have a decent 2022.

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This spending spree isn't just a one off. There should be money to spend in 2023 and beyond, even as pre-arb players become arb-eligible. It's set up nicely if the owners keep their word and the prospects pan out.

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Right on. The “if” is big. Another “if” is if JD & CY have the patience needed with young players before trading them at the deadline. Watched Pete Fairbanks last night. We got Solak for him. Pitching is the key, 2B basemen are more abundant.

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I will be curious to see if Young changes Daniels' thinking on relievers. JD doesn't value them much, hence a bunch of waiver claims on relief arms and guys making the team on minor-league deals.

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