MLB Twitter reacts to the Texas Rangers signing Robbie Grossman: "Big winter to miss the playoffs" "Will be fighting for third place all year"

The Texas Rangers have signed free-agent outfielder Robbie Grossman to a one-year, $2 million contract. The deal could pay him an additional $3 million in performance bonuses, as reported by Joel Sherman.Grossman is a switch hitter but fares better against left-handed hitting, making him the perfect platoon option. The Rangers could potentially use a platoon of Grossman and Josh Smith in left field.Jon Heyman@JonHeymanRobbie Grossman headed to Rangers. Big winter for them.33161Robbie Grossman headed to Rangers. Big winter for them.Grossman spent last season with the Detroit Tigers and the Atlanta Braves. He slashed .209/310/.311 in 477 plate appearances.While the acquisition doesn't move the needle, Grossman is a very capable outfielder. He can play both corner outfield positions or fill in as a designated hitter.&quot;Big winter to miss the playoffs&quot; one fan tweeted.Diane M@MetsSouthFla@JonHeyman Big winter to miss playoffs 2@JonHeyman Big winter to miss playoffs 😜&quot;Will be fighting for 3rd place all year&quot; another fan explained.Richard Martinez@RAM72STW@JonHeyman Will be fighting for 3rd place all year@JonHeyman Will be fighting for 3rd place all yearThuuuuney@thuuuuney@JonHeyman Huge Jon just absolutely historic signing13@JonHeyman Huge Jon just absolutely historic signingBen Favela@diamondreport_@JonHeyman They've had a big winter but Robbie Grossman does not move the needle.7@JonHeyman They've had a big winter but Robbie Grossman does not move the needle.Fans aren't sold on the Texas Rangers. Even with their huge offseason additions, they still expect them to struggle in the American League West.Cookie@ChiefJoy720@JonHeyman Grats on the 78 wins this year!!@JonHeyman Grats on the 78 wins this year!!kap@hopefulmetsfan@JonHeyman Just cause a team signs somebody, it doesn’t make it big1@JonHeyman Just cause a team signs somebody, it doesn’t make it big2020 WS Champs - Spring Training start already!!!@roloH88@JonHeyman Lots of spending for the 2nd/3rd place in the AL West. Cost/Win gotta be atrocious@JonHeyman Lots of spending for the 2nd/3rd place in the AL West. Cost/Win gotta be atrociousJonah🐐🗣️@OttosBurner@JonHeyman lol he’s not great@JonHeyman lol he’s not greatThe Rangers haven't given their fans any reason to believe they will be World Series contenders. Despite signing Corey Seager and Marcus Semien last winter, they still weren't able to qualify for the 2022 postseason.Jacob deGrom's availability will make or break for the Texas RangersTexas Rangers v Miami Marlins - Game TwoThe Rangers' biggest offseason signing was Jacob deGrom. While deGrom is one of the best pitchers in the league, he doesn't come without injury concerns. The team is witnessing that already, as the righty has reported left-side tightness in the opening days of Spring Training. The team pushed back his throwing program for a day or two as a precaution.If that left-side tightness turns into something more, the Rangers will have to rely on other pitchers to step up. Nathan Eovaldi, Andrew Heaney, and Taylor Hearn are some names that come to mind.At the plate, they can't afford slow starts from hitters like Marcus Semien again. Semien posted an abysmal .157 batting average in his first 34 games last season. He ended the season with a .248/.304/.429 slash line, 26 home runs, and 83 RBIs.If the Texas Rangers plan on qualifying for a spot in the postseason, everyone will need to be at the top of their game. They play in the American League West, which the Houston Astros have dominated for the past six seasons.The Texas Rangers open their 2023 season against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, March 30 at Globe Life Park.

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