Mark Teixiera?

[DickyD]

can anybody post their ratings of mark teixiera for the rangers? thanx

[Meatloaf86]

Re: Mark Teixiera?

i'd also kind of like to know. i don't have a backup 3B for my franchise team. all i have is adrian beltre and mclemore.

[Meatloaf86]

Re: Mark Teixiera?

i'd also kind of like to know. i don't have a backup 3B for my franchise team. all i have is adrian beltre and mclemore.

[kochman]

Re: Mark Teixiera?

This on Texeira from Baseball America:

Age: 22. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 225. Drafted: Georgia Tech, 2001 (1st round). Signed by: Zachary Hoyrst.

Background: Under the prospect microscope since high school, Teixeira has always thrived–when healthy. He was expected to be a first-round pick out of high school in 1998, but fell to the Red Sox in the ninth thanks to perceived bonus demands. Teixeira had a decorated career at Georgia Tech, where he was Baseball America’s College Player of the Year in 2000. His junior season was interrupted by a broken right ankle. The injury, and again perceived bonus demands, contributed to his being available to the Rangers with the No. 5 overall pick in 2001. He signed a major league contract that guaranteed him $9.5 million, including a club-record $4.5 million bonus. A ruptured tendon in his left elbow and forearm sidelined him in spring training, but Teixeira bounced back to have a big season in his pro debut.

Strengths: Teixeira’s tools, approach and strength make him the best hitting prospect in the minor leagues. He has well-above-average power–40 homers a year is no stretch–and hitting ability from both sides of the plate, in part because he’s in tune with his abilities and has sound fundamentals. Powerfully built, he has a short swing with leverage from both sides, excellent pitch recognition and an advanced two-strike approach. Athletic and instinctive, Teixeira also works hard on the deficiencies in his game.

Weaknesses: Teixeira takes pride in not being a baseclogger, but speed is his weakest tool. Offensively, he can be stubborn and hasn’t taken to the organization’s take-a-strike philosophy, but his mindset stems from his success. Teixeira’s range at third is average and he had throwing problems in 2002, which the Rangers attribute to injuries and rust. He worked on getting his body back into his throws, and by the Arizona Fall League his arm was again a plus instead of a problem

On another note, is there a way to change around the high and low minors in addition to the big club and have the changes be in effect for exhibition games?

[kochman]

Re: Mark Teixiera?

This on Texeira from Baseball America:

Age: 22. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-3. Wt.: 225. Drafted: Georgia Tech, 2001 (1st round). Signed by: Zachary Hoyrst.

Background: Under the prospect microscope since high school, Teixeira has always thrived–when healthy. He was expected to be a first-round pick out of high school in 1998, but fell to the Red Sox in the ninth thanks to perceived bonus demands. Teixeira had a decorated career at Georgia Tech, where he was Baseball America’s College Player of the Year in 2000. His junior season was interrupted by a broken right ankle. The injury, and again perceived bonus demands, contributed to his being available to the Rangers with the No. 5 overall pick in 2001. He signed a major league contract that guaranteed him $9.5 million, including a club-record $4.5 million bonus. A ruptured tendon in his left elbow and forearm sidelined him in spring training, but Teixeira bounced back to have a big season in his pro debut.

Strengths: Teixeira’s tools, approach and strength make him the best hitting prospect in the minor leagues. He has well-above-average power–40 homers a year is no stretch–and hitting ability from both sides of the plate, in part because he’s in tune with his abilities and has sound fundamentals. Powerfully built, he has a short swing with leverage from both sides, excellent pitch recognition and an advanced two-strike approach. Athletic and instinctive, Teixeira also works hard on the deficiencies in his game.

Weaknesses: Teixeira takes pride in not being a baseclogger, but speed is his weakest tool. Offensively, he can be stubborn and hasn’t taken to the organization’s take-a-strike philosophy, but his mindset stems from his success. Teixeira’s range at third is average and he had throwing problems in 2002, which the Rangers attribute to injuries and rust. He worked on getting his body back into his throws, and by the Arizona Fall League his arm was again a plus instead of a problem

On another note, is there a way to change around the high and low minors in addition to the big club and have the changes be in effect for exhibition games?

[nikeford]

Re: Mark Teixiera?

I created him for my franchise...basically I looked at Blalock and a few other 3rd basemen, and went from there, this is what I did...
Contact B
Power B-
Hitting B
Bunt D-

Speed D+
Range C
Arm Accuraccy B-
Arm Strength B-
Glove C+

I did that off memory.....hope I didn't forget a category...anyways, he comes out a C+ rated player, but as you can see, his offensive numbers are that of a B rated player....his defensive ratings are that of a C rated player. Teixeira is much better at the plate, thus I think he will be suited for 1st base in his career. Also make him a 1B/3B so you have flexibility in the infield.

Hope this helps.

[nikeford]

Re: Mark Teixiera?

I created him for my franchise...basically I looked at Blalock and a few other 3rd basemen, and went from there, this is what I did...
Contact B
Power B-
Hitting B
Bunt D-

Speed D+
Range C
Arm Accuraccy B-
Arm Strength B-
Glove C+

I did that off memory.....hope I didn't forget a category...anyways, he comes out a C+ rated player, but as you can see, his offensive numbers are that of a B rated player....his defensive ratings are that of a C rated player. Teixeira is much better at the plate, thus I think he will be suited for 1st base in his career. Also make him a 1B/3B so you have flexibility in the infield.

Hope this helps.

[jubjub]

Re: Mark Teixiera?

If he hits like he did in the preseason, he's going to be an easy A offensive player

[jubjub]

Re: Mark Teixiera?

If he hits like he did in the preseason, he's going to be an easy A offensive player

[nikeford]

Re: Mark Teixiera?

I wouldn't go that far, he is only 22 and barely any minor league experience. Even if he is great, you can't make him a A rated player. He's gonna have to learn the strike zone and the big league curve ball. The best I reccommend him being created at is B-, and make him heavy on hitting, his defense is still suspect.

[nikeford]

Re: Mark Teixiera?

I wouldn't go that far, he is only 22 and barely any minor league experience. Even if he is great, you can't make him a A rated player. He's gonna have to learn the strike zone and the big league curve ball. The best I reccommend him being created at is B-, and make him heavy on hitting, his defense is still suspect.

[jubjub]

Re: Mark Teixiera?

Nike,

I never said to create him as an A offensive player. I just said if he hits like he did in spring training he will become one. I have him as a C+ in my roster. He's only played 1 full season in the minors and he had an injury in that season.

[jubjub]

Re: Mark Teixiera?

Nike,

I never said to create him as an A offensive player. I just said if he hits like he did in spring training he will become one. I have him as a C+ in my roster. He's only played 1 full season in the minors and he had an injury in that season.

[reavez06]

Re: Mark Teixiera?

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[reavez06]

Re: Mark Teixiera?

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