2021 Texas Rangers

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Our 40 spots are gonna be tight if we can’t fake some guys onto the 60. 

[Elmer_Fudd 22,246]

Who's the DH now with Davis and Calhoun out?  Hoping we can take 2/3 @ KC to start the year.  Surprised we aren't facing Duffy.

[shadow_operative2.0 15,984]

Lowe will probably DH against righties, it could be a scrub like DD or Culberson against lefties. We don’t have shit else for RH pop on the 40. There will be some old vets cut by other teams, but there’s usually a pretty obvious reason why they’re available. 

[shadow_operative2.0 15,984]

Welp, scratch Culberson, looks like they’re keeping Holt for UIF. 

[Elmer_Fudd 22,246]

Heim has made the team as backup Catcher.

Dunning, Hearn, and Benjamin made it as well.

[Post Oak 20,217]

Tepid, Sean Bass and Scott Lucas had a Rangers pod last night.  I assume the RodPod is done.  This one is called Diamond Talk.  I can't find it anywhere. Has anyone listened to it?

[Elmer_Fudd 22,246]

Allard and Polumbo optioned down.

[Vic Mackey 47,045]

[Post Oak 20,217]

Listened to this pod today.  Fuck it I'm excited.  I don't know why. I just want to be in a better position in October than in April.

They were asked who will be the MVP this year and Newberg said it better be Kipp Fagg.  He can't fuck this up, then I got sad

 

 

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2 minutes ago, Post Oak said:

He can't fuck this up 

Famous last words from the Ranger Kool-Aid. 

[castolon 193]

Listened to that today also. He wasn't saying there is no way for Kip to fuck it up, it was more like he better not fuck this up. That's the way I heard it anyway. (he's gonna fuck it up)

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Long fall for DD. 

[Post Oak 20,217]

1 hour ago, shadow_operative2.0 said:

 

Long fall for DD. 

DD is a great dude.  Hope it works out for him

[Post Oak 20,217]

9 hours ago, Post Oak said:

Tepid, Sean Bass and Scott Lucas had a Rangers pod last night.  I assume the RodPod is done.  This one is called Diamond Talk.  I can't find it anywhere. Has anyone listened to it?

Found this, it's on The Ticket's app.  Supposed to come out every Wednesday.

It's a good pod. Good listen.  Sean Bass does a good job of keeping it moving

[cactusflinthead 27,598]

I remain cynical. 

Perhaps it's sports ptsd. 

 

[Elmer_Fudd 22,246]

On 3/20/2021 at 1:43 PM, Don Johnson said:

Better not fuck it up

 

He threw 7 no-hit innings tonight with 10 K's.

[Don Johnson 4,754]

A week after throwing a no-hitter in his first SEC game, he throws 7 no-hit innings and gets pulled due to pitch count. That’s 16 straight. 

Starting to think the debate will be if the Rangers will take Kumar Rocker at #2. 

Edited March 27, 2021 by Don Johnson

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Pitt is cheaper than we are. Leiter comes from $. They’re taking Kumar. 

[Post Oak 20,217]

I don't care how good Lawlar is, take this kid.

[shadow_operative2.0 15,984]

Especially since we should sign Story. Don’t need a SS we’ll see in 2026 at the earliest. 

[Don Johnson 4,754]

30 minutes ago, shadow_operative2.0 said:

Pitt is cheaper than we are. Leiter comes from $. They’re taking Kumar. 

Leiter, being a sophomore, will have a shit load of leverage too. Can easily return to Vandy. 

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Daddy made $68M in his career, plus MLBN earnings. Pitt ain’t fucking with that. 

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How many times will our brilliant leader DH Condor with Lowe at 1B? Already know it’s gonna piss me off. 

 

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Morris is about to stroke out from excitement, he thinks Rougie may not make the team again. 

[Post Oak 20,217]

I thought it was a foregone conclusion that he was gonna be our starting 3B.

 

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I still think he will be, but there’s always the chance he did something stupid to piss Woodward off. 

[Post Oak 20,217]

2 hours ago, shadow_operative2.0 said:

I still think he will be, but there’s always the chance he did something stupid to piss Woodward off. 

I'm fine with just cutting him.  Let someone else manage it until Jung is healthy.  

I wouldn't hate picking 1.2 or better next year.

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I have a real bad feeling most of Ranger fandom is severely overrating Jung. After his broken foot heals, just let him collect a shit-ton of milb ABs. 

[castolon 193]

Mike Olt flashbacks inbound

[Post Oak 20,217]

1. Lawlar

2. Rocker

3. Leiter

[mdmost 43,002]

Holy shit. We're done with him.

 

Edited March 29, 2021 by mdmost

[Vic Mackey 47,045]

That is some good news.

[shadow_operative2.0 15,984]

Well, enjoy the horses, bro. 

[Pato del Muerto 52,503]

Is there a right and a wrong choice between rocker and leiter?

[Pato del Muerto 52,503]

Also

Rangers Release Odor is really the only truly accurate headline 

[Elmer_Fudd 22,246]

That's 100+ less team total strikeouts for the upcoming season.

[DougO 5,250]

Odor will undoubtedly be reformed with some yankeeass team and become a perennial All Star.

[DougO 5,250]

18 hours ago, shadow_operative2.0 said:

I have a real bad feeling most of Ranger fandom is severely overrating Jung. After his broken foot heals, just let him collect a shit-ton of milb ABs. 

Hyped and brittle, already fits the perfect Rangers hopeful can't-miss prospect profile.

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Pretty crazy they couldn't even manage to televise tonight's game from GLF. 

[Post Oak 20,217]

I wished Rougie hadn't gone to shit.  But it's best for Texas and best for him.

I'm glad it's done

[Post Oak 20,217]

1 hour ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Is there a right and a wrong choice between rocker and leiter?

I think Leiter but I'm not sure. 

According to Tepid, Rockers fastball was only low 90s last start without much command. That could be just an off day or it portend some bad news.

Fingers crossed

 

[Elmer_Fudd 22,246]

Leclerc to have TJ surgery.

[Surly Bevo 24,931]

Holy shit. We're done with him.
 

[Gucci_Suit 2,644]

Roogie, thanks for punching Bautista. 

Now see ya later.  

Actually he’ll hit like 97 homers next season for Baltimore before fading into Bolivia. 

[TxTower 652]

And Rougie will be our OD 3B. 

Not so fast my friend...,


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[ztejas 43,454]

Rougie is one of those guys that you think he probably isn't as bad as he gets a rap for and then you look up his stats and see that he led the MLB in strikeouts two seasons ago while struggling to stay above .200 and then posted a negative WAR last season in just 40 games played. 

Maybe he just blends in to the roster for me as he wasn't the only horrible starter we had last year (to expound on this - if you want to read something depressing - Rougie actually had the highest SLG% of the 9 hitters with the most ABs for us last season)

Edited March 30, 2021 by ztejas

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We’re on FSSW now, believe it officially changes to Bally Sports tomorrow. 

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Welp, the losses count for real now. 

[Dr Fear 1,268]

5 minutes ago, shadow_operative2.0 said:

Welp, the losses count for real now. 

Win total is sitting at 67.5 on my online book.

[Elmer_Fudd 22,246]

Schedule on ESPN is showing the rotation to be Gibson, Arihara, Lyles, Folty, and Dunning.  Guessing Benjamin and Hearn will follow Lyles/Dunning as the tandem starters.