All about the RedHawks: a Minor League Blog

--The annual Rangers/RedHawks caravan was this past Thursday (January 11, 2007) at the Oklahoma History Center and it was a LOT of fun.  Attendees included Tom Grieve, Jim Sundberg, Bobby Jones, Kam Loe, CJ Wilson and John Lombardo.  Very interesting Q&A format and a lot of fun.  And congrats to Mary Lou who was the 2006-7 Raving Fan of the Year.  She's been a fan for a long time and is definitely deserving.

--The Rangers have designated personal favorite Drew Meyer for assignment.  They have 10 days to trade him, release him or put him through waivers.  Grady Fuson, who drafted Drew, will probably be interested in him for San Diego.  In the unlikely event Drew clears waivers, he will be outrighted to OKC.

--The Rangers also traded RHP Johnny Lujan for Chris Stewart, a catcher from the white sox system.  Stewart will have a chance to beat out Miguel Ojeda for the backup spot in Texas, but more likely he will start the year with us.

--Long time RedHawk and Nashville native RA Dickey has signed a minor league deal with the Brewers with an invite to spring training.  Look for him to start the season in Nashville.

--Personal favorite Keith Ginter has signed a minor league deal with the Indians with a spring training invite.  Ex-RedHawk  Brian Sikorski has been DFA'd by the Indians.  If he clears waivers, they are expected to try to sign him to a minor league deal.

--Personal favorites Brian Sweeney and Adam Hyzdu have signed contracts with Japanese teams for next season.

--Personal favorite Travis Hughes signed a minor league deal with my RedHawks. 

--Personal favorite Chris Ashby has reupped with the Marlins and received a spring training invite.  Joe Dillon is back from Japan and also signed with the Marlins.  Personal favorites Paul "John" Phillips and Joe Valentine have signed minor league deals with the Royals and Brewers respectively.  Good guys Mike Venafro and Ken Harvey have signed minor league deals with the Twins.  Ex-RedHawks Randall Simon and Antonio Alfonseca signed minor league deals with the Phillies.

--Ex-RedHawk Tom Gregorio is now the minor league catching instructor for the Angels.

I thought it would be fun to take an initial guess at our roster next season.  I'd love to hear anyone else's thoughts as well.

C- Chris Stewart/Kevin Richardson

1B- Nate Gold

2B- Jace Brewer or Ramon Vasquez

SS- Joaquin Arias

3B- Jared Sandberg or Jace Brewer.  Outside chance at Travis Metcalf.

RF: Anthony Webster

CF: Freddy Guzman

LF: Kevin Mahar

OF: Kevin West

DH: Victor Diaz

Util: Dave Matranga

SP: Thomas Diamond

SP: Derek Lee

SP: John Rheinecker

SP: AJ Murray

SP: Mike Wood

RP: Scott Rice

RP: Franklyn German

RP: Matt Merricks

RP: Scott Feldman

RP: Frankie Francisco

RP: ?

RP: ?