Rangers sign ANOTHER pitcher....WTH?

[bogey]

Rangers hope for Thompson comeback

Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS -- The Texas Rangers signed former All-Star pitcher Justin Thompson to a minor league contract Saturday, hoping the oft-injured lefty can return to the majors.


Thompson, 30, has not pitched in the big leagues since Aug. 27, 1999, when he hurt his left rotator cuff. He has been trying to fully recover ever since.


Thompson was 2-0 with a 1.24 ERA for Triple A Spokane last season.


In 1997, Thompson was one of the more promising young pitchers in the majors. He went 15-11 with a 3.02 ERA for Detroit that season.


The Tigers traded him to Texas in a nine-player deal before the 2000 season.

[sike]

interesting....could something actually go the rangers way??? nah

[Max Power]

I would be shocked if he every throws an inning in MLB.

[bogey]

By all accounts, the kid had a live arm and looked strong. I understand skepticism and share it, but the reports are solid on Thompsons return to the majors.

[jayC]

One word sweet. I wish him luck.

[Chiwas]

What happened to Valdez? Is he still with the Rangers?

[Drbio]

Originally posted by: Chiwas
What happened to Valdez? Is he still with the Rangers?

No. He was not offered arbitration and is a free agent. The Rangers are prohibited from attempting to sign him until May. He will play somewhere else this year.

[Chiwas]

Thanks, doc.

Maybe he will win 21 games next season. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

[Drbio]

I always liked Valdez. I wish the Rangers had signed him and avoided the arbitration decision. He's a guy that eats innings and loves playing in Texas.