2019 Texas Rangers Thread

[Pato del Muerto 52489]

Even if they don’t sell because the value isn’t there, at least they won’t be overpaying for relief pitchers with the prospects they do have. 

[DougO 5243]

4 minutes ago, Voldemort86 said:

There’s about 6 other tradeable guys I’d get rid of before Santana. 

 

The good martin, Shawn Kelley, Cabrera, minor, forsythe, and possibly Choo or Mazara.

 

if he was an expiring contract, I’d agree. We would look like idiots if he was “for real”, tore it up in the playoffs, then they would have a great player for 2 years while paying him almost nothing. I’d rather have him on the team.

I just don't see a lot more tradeable non-pitcher options to a playoff contender, either due to contract, experience or recent performance, that would yield a significant return.

[Voldemort86 2259]

1 hour ago, DougO said:

I just don't see a lot more tradeable non-pitcher options to a playoff contender, either due to contract, experience or recent performance, that would yield a significant return.

Don’t make me laugh man.

 

he’d be in the top 10 hitters of all MLB if he had the at bats to qualify. The other team had better give us a package headlined by a prospect in the top 100 to move him or I’m not even remotely considering it. The other team better give significant value to the rangers to offset the risk that he really is that good and that he’ll be making pennies the next 2 years. I honestly don’t like the idea of moving him at all, I think he provides more value to the team going forward. He could be a solid contributor for us for the next 5 years. 

[Johnny Sack 8397]

11 minutes ago, Voldemort86 said:

Don’t make me laugh man.

 

he’d be in the top 10 hitters of all MLB if he had the at bats to qualify. The other team had better give us a package headlined by a prospect in the top 100 to move him or I’m not even remotely considering it. The other team better give significant value to the rangers to offset the risk that he really is that good and that he’ll be making pennies the next 2 years. I honestly don’t like the idea of moving him at all, I think he provides more value to the team going forward. He could be a solid contributor for us for the next 5 years. 

You’re way overvaluing him.  He’s played way over his head.  His career WAR in 6 seasons is 1.9 and 1.7 of that is this year.  His career OPS+ is 91.  No GM is giving you a top 100 prospect for that.  

[Knoxtnhorn 5974]

Josh Daniels sucks almoat as much ass as this team.  Can we trade him?

[Pato del Muerto 52489]

3 hours ago, Knoxtnhorn said:

Josh Daniels sucks almoat as much ass as this team.  Can we trade him?

Who?

[Trey3216 15346]

1 hour ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Who?

When you’ve known him as long as Knox has...

[Knoxtnhorn 5974]

Lulz.  Another wonderful drunk post.  Sadly, I did write Jon first but thought that was wrong and changed it.  Sentiment remains.

[Irish Wrist Watch 1359]

I think the reason they traded for Solak, a second baseman, is that they are trying to get rid of at least one infielder. I think they'd love to move Guzman and/or Cabrera for some middle inning help (maybe package them). (They'd prefer to dump Odor, but nobody wants him). Also, they want to sit fucking Odor or send him down. To do all that, they need one extra infielder/backup. (They've got Santana at first and Forsythe for third).

 

Meanwhile, did anyone notice Odor's antics at the plate Saturday. Looked like he was stoned. Exaggerated stares at the plate, etc.

 

Forsythe has been less than stellar lately, but he got a chance yesterday and delivered a homer and a nice play at third when he fired the ball to second enabling a double play on a fast runner. He put some major heat on an accurate throw.

Edited July 22, 2019 by Irish Wrist Watch

[Dr Fear 1268]

1 hour ago, Irish Wrist Watch said:

I think the reason they traded for Solak, a second baseman, is that they are trying to get rid of at least one infielder. I think they'd love to move Guzman and/or Cabrera for some middle inning help (maybe package them). (They'd prefer to dump Odor, but nobody wants him). Also, they want to sit fucking Odor or send him down. To do all that, they need one extra infielder/backup. (They've got Santana at first and Forsythe for third).

 

Meanwhile, did anyone notice Odor's antics at the plate Saturday. Looked like he was stoned. Exaggerated stares at the plate, etc.

 

Forsythe has been less than stellar lately, but he got a chance yesterday and delivered a homer and a nice play at third when he fired the ball to second enabling a double play on a fast runner. He put some major heat on an accurate throw.

Odor reached 5 years of service in May and can't be sent down unless he agrees to it.  The best we can hope for is his playing time gets reduced.  

[Bozo_Casanova 26444]

I just don't see a lot more tradeable non-pitcher options to a playoff contender, either due to contract, experience or recent performance, that would yield a significant return.

Why limit to non-pitchers? This team is going nowhere and doesn’t have a solid foundation. Trade everyone for prospects and rebuild.

[Dr Fear 1268]

5 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

Why limit to non-pitchers? This team is going nowhere and doesn’t have a solid foundation. Trade everyone for prospects and rebuild.

FWIW, Jared Sandler said several times on the radio post-game yesterday that he expects the Rangers to "address the log-jam in the outfield" before the deadline.

[cmontexas 3270]

I dont think Ive ever hated a player on a team I root for as much as I hate Odor

[Irish Wrist Watch 1359]

4 hours ago, Dr Fear said:

FWIW, Jared Sandler said several times on the radio post-game yesterday that he expects the Rangers to "address the log-jam in the outfield" before the deadline.

Wouldn't be surprised to see either Mazara, Choo or DeShields gone. Maybe two of three. Choo is expensive, but he can produce and someone may be looking for a hitter to push their offense over the top.

[DougO 5243]

5 hours ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

Why limit to non-pitchers? This team is going nowhere and doesn’t have a solid foundation. Trade everyone for prospects and rebuild.

I'm not limiting anything. I'm just talking about trade options available. People are throwing out guys that have virtually no trade value. You have two starting pitchers and not a whole lot else that would bring anything significant return towards improving the starting lineup and rotation over the next couple of years.

The Rangers team is full of guys that are young and unproven, or old and cheap.

Edited July 22, 2019 by DougO

[jeevsie 3733]

Fire. Sale.

Start it already, dammit.

[Rholl 217]

The problem is I’ll bet every team has a Mazara, Guzman, DeShields in their system somewhere....the Rangers just overvalued them and now they both have yrs of MLB service time.   They are stuck with underperforming regulars while their “subs”  Santana, Forsythe, Pence continue to do the heavy lifting.   If you trade the subs...you are giving up on the season and have jack crap to open the new ballpark next yr..... Roster management has blown last few yrs.

[Dr Fear 1268]

[Irish Wrist Watch 1359]

So a Rangers fan behind third base steals a foul pop up from the glove of the third basemena and keeps Pence's at bat alive. His single gives us the lead. Bravo.

[Dr Fear 1268]

So a Rangers fan behind third base steals a foul pop up from the glove of the third basemena and keeps Pence's at bat alive. His single gives us the lead. Bravo.

[Don Johnson 4753]

Of course Smyly goes 6.0 with 1R on 4 hits and 8k in his Phi debut. 

[Irish Wrist Watch 1359]

Andrus error costs us a run.

[Dr Fear 1268]

Was not aware Minor had a 10 team no trade list.

[Trey3216 15346]

11 hours ago, Dr Fear said:

 

Apparently within minutes of that happening, that kid had an autographed Hunter Pence bat in his hands.  Pretty cool reward for being a good away fan.  

[Irish Wrist Watch 1359]

Nine hits, three fucking runs. Mazara, batting fifth, 0-4. He needs to sit down for about a week. Maybe a few more days for Gallo as well, until he can remember what he was doing in the first half - taking bad pitches. That won't happen because, although DeShields can play CF (and get hits), Pence can't play outfield until his hamstring problem or whatever resolves. They'd have to bring Willie back up. What a mess. Gallo simply needs to get his shit together.

 

JD must be trying desperately to get rid of an infielder so they can get Solak in. Can't trade Cabrera if he's sitting on the Bench.

[DougO 5243]

This is the Rangers team we were expecting in April. They're just showing up a little late.

[Voldemort86 2259]

8 hours ago, Irish Wrist Watch said:

Nine hits, three fucking runs. Mazara, batting fifth, 0-4. He needs to sit down for about a week. Maybe a few more days for Gallo as well, until he can remember what he was doing in the first half - taking bad pitches. That won't happen because, although DeShields can play CF (and get hits), Pence can't play outfield until his hamstring problem or whatever resolves. They'd have to bring Willie back up. What a mess. Gallo simply needs to get his shit together.

 

JD must be trying desperately to get rid of an infielder so they can get Solak in. Can't trade Cabrera if he's sitting on the Bench.

Right on cue.

 

ronald “condor” Guzman has been demoted to triple A. The guys bat sucks balls. The rangers liked him because of his defense and he does the splits, but most teams actually expect their first baseman to be a really good hitter. I guess we’re one of the few exceptions.

[Irish Wrist Watch 1359]

3 hours ago, Voldemort86 said:

Right on cue.

 

ronald “condor” Guzman has been demoted to triple A. The guys bat sucks balls. The rangers liked him because of his defense and he does the splits, but most teams actually expect their first baseman to be a really good hitter. I guess we’re one of the few exceptions.

Just telling a buddy a couple of hours ago that they need to send Guzman down. Best thing for him. I see they've got Forsythe at First. Fingers crossed.

[Irish Wrist Watch 1359]

I take it  all back. Monster Shot by Mazara.

[Voldemort86 2259]

Big stench has been hitting more lately.

 

then again, we are facing the mariners. 

[mdmost 43001]

 

[Dr Fear 1268]

25 minutes ago, mdmost said:

 

I hamate when that happens.

At least Calhoun should be called up.

[Trey3216 15346]

 

[El Diablo 4232]

Which bone is that connected to? Trying to fit it into a song.

[Trey3216 15346]

2 hours ago, El Diablo said:

Which bone is that connected to? Trying to fit it into a song.

The wish-bone.  Cuz we  wish we was still worth a shit 

[El Diablo 4232]

I think the foot bone is connected to the anus bone, we're just going to have to get used to having our ass kicked.

[VirginiaLonghorn 4771]

The highlight of Odor’s career is punching out Bautista.

[Irish Wrist Watch 1359]

Gallo had one hit in his last 16 ABs. 11 strikeouts. This offense was not going anywhere with that kind of performance batting cleanup.

Anderson, who we lit up last night, was 9-5 with a 4ish ERA.

I'm looking forward to seeing what this team does without Gallo. Looking forward to Willie and Solak getting into the lineup.

[DougO 5243]

They actually had one of their better runs while Gallo was out last time.

[DougO 5243]

Winning two out of the last three is sure a nice change of pace. More winning, please.

[DougO 5243]

And Odor actually swinging at some hitable pitches and not trying to pull the hell out of them, is also nice.

[HRSchenker 2268]

Are we still on the keep Mike Minor bandwagon or do we want to go all in on prospects who will end up breaking our heart?

[jeevsie 3733]

I want prospects.  But is Lynn a top of the rotation kinda guy?

[Bozo_Casanova 26444]

3 hours ago, HRSchenker said:

Are we still on the keep Mike Minor bandwagon or do we want to go all in on prospects who will end up breaking our heart?

Edited July 26, 2019 by Bozo_Casanova

[hookem48 4687]

well motherfucker,  Fox Sports Southwest is off of Dish. idiots

[Irish Wrist Watch 1359]

1 hour ago, hookem48 said:

well motherfucker,  Fox Sports Southwest is off of Dish. idiots

They have two or three channels on Spectrum. Any chance Dish is the same? Maybe the game's been moved to another channel.

[Irish Wrist Watch 1359]

Funny how fast you can score runs when your cleanup hitter isn't striking out every time up. Rangers lead.

[cmontexas 3270]

Just put Willie in the 2 or 3 hole and leave him there

[Irish Wrist Watch 1359]

Solid win. Shaky start at SS for Santana, but otherwise...

[Irish Wrist Watch 1359]

9 hours ago, Dr. Beeper said:

I can’t recall Gallo playing cleanup. He usually hits 5-hole with Mazara or Pence batting cleanup. 

I think lately he'd been batting fourth - all star fame etc. First game I came to when I went back showed him hitting fourth. 7-19-19. We lost 3-4 to the Stros. Gallo went 0-5. Go figure.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=401076193

Edited July 27, 2019 by Irish Wrist Watch