Looks like the Rangers have narrowed their managerial search down to 3 candidates, Bogar, Indians bullpen coach Kevin Cash and Pirates bench coach Jeff Banister.
We shall see. One article said they really wanted the Pirates skipper Hundley and would go for the 'next best thing.' Well if he can get these guys swinging the bat again, I'm all for it.
Looks like Bogar isn't going to be on the team this year, they offered him a position with the team but not on the bench. I would have rather seen Bogar as the manager and Bannister as his bench coach.
Disappointed to see Bogar go. Guess he figured or someone in the front office figured having him sit in the same dugout he managed from for a short time might cut into Bannisters plan.
Disappointed to see Bogar go. Guess he figured or someone in the front office figured having him sit in the same dugout he managed from for a short time might cut into Bannisters plan.
Looks like he ended up with the Angels, can't say I'm happy about this whole situation.
Also looks like they are bringing in Michael Young as a special assistant.
Looks like they picked up a starting pitcher Gallardo for the 3 slot and a reliever German to take Cotts place since they didn't resign him.
Also noticed they picked up Detwiler about a week or so ago hoping he can get back to being a starter. Looks like they are almost Overstocking the pitching staff, can't have too many pitchers I guess.
Looks like they picked up a starting pitcher Gallardo for the 3 slot and a reliever German to take Cotts place since they didn't resign him.
Also noticed they picked up Detwiler about a week or so ago hoping he can get back to being a starter. Looks like they are almost Overstocking the pitching staff, can't have too many pitchers I guess.
Good moves that fit the budget. They are betting on those who were not healthy last year being healthy. Not a sure thing in any sport:) Sure someone can tough out 17 weeks or so in the NFL, but injuries in the NBA and MLB with so many months of play significantly impact a team. Especially in the MLB with pitchers. It is a specialized position requiring movement and endurance every half inning.
Plus Gallardo has pop in his bat. Will be interesting to see a pitcher for the Rangers hit a dinger:)
I think Daniels knows that finding the right pieces to be a contender costs money and or prospects. The farm is 2-3 years away from paying off so why "sell the farm" more for questionable long term salary deals? Read...Fielder.
It seems the MLB market is going towards "good enough." Meaning, get some pieces that have a reasonable promise of performance and hope the pieces gel into a team which can string enough series wins to be a contender in September. Then September baseball is all about who is hot at the time and who is still healthy. Then hope in the playoffs your top 3 rotation pitchers are healthy and can go deep.
The Rangers go in with Darvish and Holland as the top 2. They hope the new guy will fit in number 3 and between Lewis and later Harrison come around to provide innings as #4. 5 slot is a toss up until Perez comes back.
So Daniels did his best IMO with the dough he had and not selling the farm.
Maybe now Nick Martinez and others can get experience down in Round Rock and not be subject to the pressure of MLB pitching.
Hey if Harry comes back strong, and Lewis is tough this could be a good year.
Hey if Harry comes back strong, and Lewis is tough this could be a good year.
Colby got better as the season went on and he's had a full off season to get into better shape so I would have to assume he will be better than last year.
Harrison is already throwing but they don't expect him to be ready before June, if ever. Heard he is working out with Colby to get some tips and encouragement. If he comes back he will be the first to come back from spinal fusion in MLB just like Colby was with his hip job.
I've also heard Profar is throwing with no setbacks thus far. I have no doubt he will start the year in AAA just to get him some games under his belt instead of having him platoon.
