ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec 8) – With the 2025 Winter Meetings underway in Orlando, new Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker held court with reporters Monday afternoon. He expressed his excitement to watch the impact that outfielder Brandon Nimmo is going to have for this team in 2025. Nimmo was the main piece in the trade that sent second baseman Marcus Semien to the New York Mets in November.
Skip Schumaker’s Comments
Schumaker complimented the acquisition of Nimmo while paying respect to the departing Semien. “Obviously, Marcus was a big part of the organization, and I had some really good conversations with him early on,” he said. “It was super early. But the trade that happened, it went down and it happened pretty quickly, honesty.”
“We’re also really excited to have Brandon here. Obviously Marcus was, again, a big part of this World Series run and turnaround that happened in this organization, and was excited to potentially work with him and this core group.”
“But also really excited about the new acquisition in Brandon. And what we needed was outfield production obviously, and Brandon is definitely going to provide that. Left-handed hitter, all the things that we’re looking for. I think he’s going to provide some leadership in that clubhouse.”
Outfield Mix
Even with the services of Nimmo at his disposal, Skip Schumaker fielded questions on his outfield. “There’s been conversation with the front office and our coaching staff,” Schumaker remarked. “I can’t tell you exactly what it’s going to look like. There’s definitely been conversation with Wyatt (Langford) in center field. There’s definitely been conversation with Nimmo on both corners. Obviously (Evan) Carter can play an elite center field.”
“So we’re trying to figure all of that out right now and trying to keep guys healthy on the field every day as well. I think Wyatt can play all three outfield positions, and I think he can win a Gold Glove in all three outfield positions. I think he’s that elite. Also think Carter is a Gold Glove center fielder. Do I think he can play the corners? Absolutely. I know that Brandon’s played a lot of left field. We’ve talked about him playing in right field as well. He’s open to both.
Offseason Conversations
Schumaker also mentioned that he has already had conversations with Brandom Nimmo. “He’s very intentional. Brandon has a lot of substance behind whatever topic we’re talking about,” he said. “Again, he’s very intentional. You can tell with his relationships, whether it’s with coaches, front office, teammates, getting to know him. He’s really driven and feels like he has something to prove every single year and definitely feels like he has something to prove this year after the trade. But you have to understand how — it was a lot for him. He grew up in an organization. It’s the only one he knew as a 17-year-old kid, to now, where his family grew up, and to make a change was not an easy decision. But very grateful that he made it and part of what we’re trying to do here.”
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ORLANDO, Fla. – DECEMBER 8: Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker meets with the press at the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings (Nate Miller/Sport Relay)
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