Shin Soo Choo

[eagleqb_14]

has agreed to a 7 year deal with the rangers. Now we got a lead off hitter! but that means no more Nelson Cruz...... Right?

[bigwood33]

Yes, we have seen the last of Nelson Cruz in a Rangers uniform.

[Txbroadcaster]

Liking the line up being built

[eagleqb_14]

Liking the line up being built

oh yeah man it is going to be great

[Saggy Aggie]

has agreed to a 7 year deal with the rangers. Now we got a lead off hitter! but that means no more Nelson Cruz...... Right?

Lead off hitter?

[Tejastrue]

Seven year 130 mil contract for a 31 year old leadoff hitter with average fielding abilities, is a poor base stealer, and can't hit L/H pitching. That's just nuts.

[Deuce]

Lead off hitter?

Yes!

[eagleqb_14]

im liking the lineup

[Macarthur]

Seven year 130 mil contract for a 31 year old leadoff hitter with average fielding abilities, is a poor base stealer, and can't hit L/H pitching. That's just nuts.

One thing is that Texas will not be asking him to play CF. Hes more than adequate for RF.
http://mlbscoutingreports.com/tag/shin-soo-choo/

While his splits against LH is not good, I'm not sure about the rest of your scouting report.

[Tejastrue]

Going with the last 2 years: 41 stolen bases, 18 caught stealing. Not good. You can throw in the 150, 133 strike outs. Can't argue his OBP though but since many of you focus on age as a grading scale..he'll be 32 in July. 7 years?? It appears the Rangers are showing signs of Yankee fever. lol

[Macarthur]

Going with the last 2 years: 41 stolen bases, 18 caught stealing. Not good. You can throw in the 150, 133 strike outs. Can't argue his OBP though but since many of you focus on age as a grading scale..he'll be 32 in July. 7 years?? It appears the Rangers are showing signs of Yankee fever. lol

I'm not crazy about the years but in a world where Scott Feldman got 3 for $30 million, this contract is on par now.

They actually got him for less than the Yankees offered.