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Published: Oct 14, 2014
Author: CZ82
Post Date: 2014-10-14 18:08:52 by CZ82
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For those of you who would like to comment on what might happen with the 2015 version of the Texas Rangers or any other MLB team for that matter.
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#83. To: CZ82 (#82)
Sprints Fielder? Rangers’ slugger uses speed to execute perfect bunt in spring training game Is Prince trying to make a point?:) "For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." (John 1:17)
http://m.rangers.mlb.com/news/article/114819912/jim-callis-mlb-pipeline-checks- in-from-rangers-camp
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
It's beginning to look like they are going to keep him to start the season. He might end up being a late bloomer like Cruz was. I watched the game the other night and Ludwick looks lost at the plate, look for him to be released.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Thanks good article. Hope they give him a shot.
"For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." (John 1:17)
Good 'outside' report from MLB.com. Was not following some of the observations they made. Looks like from their analysis Rua will start in Left. Did not know he was a 'four corner' guy. That is great. He can give Adrian a few days off and let him DH a bit. Big boy too. Looked at his swing. Looks a lot like Koozie:) Wish him well. Maybe we have a shot this year if some of the youngsters step up. Plus if we don't literally 'sell the farm' we are going to have a solid team for years to come. Hope Gallo goes to AAA Round Rock. Not far from us and would add a great motivator to get the boys there to watch a slugger put one in the parking lot:)
"For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." (John 1:17)
http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=rua---000rya If you view the web page I posted it explains why they want him to make the team this spring, he's so versatile. LF, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, I figure they will try him out in RF to see how he does... Which means if he is hitting well he will be in the lineup somewhere, and will make it much easier for them to give days off to the other guys.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
No matter where he goes he "HAS" to work on cutting down his Ks.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
SURPRISE, Ariz. – The Rangers informed veteran Ryan Ludwick on Thursday that he won’t make the club, which all but means that a rookie – either Ryan Rua or Jake Smolinski – will win the job. http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2015/03/it-appears-a-youngster-has-won-texas- rangers-left-field-job.html/
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2015/03/nick-martinez-makes-strong-bid-for- texas-rangers-rotation-in-6-3-win-over-colorado.html/
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Just read that article. Thanks. Maybe this is the year where the Rangers have some rookie surprises. Also saw Nick Martinez threw 6 shutout innings and did some good fielding as well. So he will most likely be #5.
"For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." (John 1:17)
As of this moment I would think so unless someone else goes down with an injury. Gallardo, Holland, Detwiler, Lewis and Martinez. BTA Renaudo did a pretty god job yesterday in his 6 innings pitched, only 2 runs. Kinda makes me wonder what they are going to do with Ohlendorf, especially now that he's having groin issues. I kinda figured him to be long reliever and 6th starter if needed cause it looks like Jamey Wright is done. They also have to make a decision on what to do with Schierholtz today, put him on the roster or let him walk. They seem to want to keep De Shields and he would have to be on the active roster too. Maybe they can do a trade with Houston for Shields to get rid of the Rule 5 tag, that would give them much more flexibility. Also have heard Richardson who is on the active roster needs back surgery so that makes another option.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Update: Martinez is going to be the 5th starter, Jamey Wright and Schierholtz were released, and they acquired a LHP from the Cardinals named Sam Freeman (stats look OK) so would imagine Claudio is going back to the minors.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Thanks for the update. Good news on offense is looks like Fielder can hit again.
"For the Lord is our Judge, The Lord is our Lawgiver, The Lord is our King; He will save us" (Isaiah 33:22)
Well there doesn't seem to be any in the battle for long reliever. They released Jamey Wright he's done, Tepesch ERA is above 10, Bonilla ERA is above 9 and Ohlendorff will probably go on the DL for awhile. Nobody else has been stretched out to do long relief unless they decide to use Renaudo, who just got sent to the minors. On top of that Scheppers doesn't look like he's ready either with only 4 innings pitched and an ERA over 12. If he doesn't start the year in the minors to get some innings I will be surprised, that's if he has any options left.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Yes looking shaky going in. Guess we will have to play some games to find out:) Look at the article below if you have not already...I really liked the fan comments after the article...LOL some sniping there. "For the Lord is our Judge, The Lord is our Lawgiver, The Lord is our King; He will save us" (Isaiah 33:22)
This is an older article but just heard on the NYM rumor wire (yes I still follow my childhood team from NY) that their GM is still looking to shop Gee: "For the Lord is our Judge, The Lord is our Lawgiver, The Lord is our King; He will save us" (Isaiah 33:22)
Remember this? Good ole days.
"For the Lord is our Judge, The Lord is our Lawgiver, The Lord is our King; He will save us" (Isaiah 33:22)
Now, hopefully, the future:
"For the Lord is our Judge, The Lord is our Lawgiver, The Lord is our King; He will save us" (Isaiah 33:22)
Looks like Bonilla just let the Royals hang a 7 spot on him in the 1st inning with a Grand Salami as the "Pièce de résistance". Wonder what his ERA is now considering it was 9 before, too much anyway.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Where that ball went is where a pickup truck was parked during batting practice and he took out it's windshield... :) :) :)
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
And the sad part is he should still be with the team (He made $8 million last year and roughly 14.5 per with the Mariners) and a $24 million per yr contract would still be in Detroit.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Profar and other pieces for him?? NOT!! They gave up Sardinas and other pieces for Gallardo who has had a much better and steady career.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Rua gets the job in LF: "For the Lord is our Judge, The Lord is our Lawgiver, The Lord is our King; He will save us" (Isaiah 33:22)
You know I'm beginning to wonder if it's the pitchers or the pitches the catchers/bench are calling for?
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Hopefully he can handle a full season, it has a tendency to be a drag after about 120 games.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Thought you might like this.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Yes, experienced, veteran catching is a huge weakness of the team. At least Soto knew the ropes.
"For the Lord is our Judge, The Lord is our Lawgiver, The Lord is our King; He will save us" (Isaiah 33:22)
He's still young.
"For the Lord is our Judge, The Lord is our Lawgiver, The Lord is our King; He will save us" (Isaiah 33:22)
Great piece, thanks. Great thing about baseball is the hitters will make adjustments. The pitchers are burning themselves out with this velocity. The DL shows. It can't hold for long.
"For the Lord is our Judge, The Lord is our Lawgiver, The Lord is our King; He will save us" (Isaiah 33:22)
Looks like the Rangers were lucky when they decided not to pursue Ervin Santana in the off season.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Just goes to show you that changing speeds/angle of your pitches is still the way to go instead of throwing "flames".
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Yes saw that alert. Sometimes you think GMs know who is using. Had my first practice with the kiddo team today. Good contact good arms, now need a couple to control their pitches. We will get there. Have a month before first game.
"“Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said." (Matthew 28:5,6)
4-0 A's going to top 6. Sonny Gray has no hitter so far. Bass pitched out of a jam. Some good news.
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live." (John 11:25)
Well Rua saved the embarrassment of a no hitter. But it seems all the talk about the gamble with pitching shows in the first game. Rangers hit the ball hard but directly in Oak gloves. Those little leprechauns:)
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live." (John 11:25)
I take it you watched the game. It wasn't on here but the Stars vs Sharks was. :)
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Yeah, tough to watch. Really pathetic to keep watching to just make sure your team gets a hit. LOOOOONG season ahead with loads of changes.
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live." (John 11:25)
One game does not a season make. Sonny Gray has been hard on the Rangers for awhile now and it was the first game of the season, and I have no doubt some of the guys haven't gotten their swing yet. Sonny went 8 innings cause he threw strikes, Gallardo went 4 innings cause he didn't throw strikes. If Gallardo keeps this up against the stronger lineups of the AL then they wasted 3 prospects acquiring him, another Garza scenario.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Yes but JD was desperate for another veteran arm. Turns out if he did not go for Gallardo the Yu injury would have been more of an impact.
Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” (John 4:13-14)
Only if he can give them 6-7 innings consistently, if he can't then Tepesch's salary (500K)is much more palatable for 4-5 innings than Gallardos (11.5Mil). Either way you're gonna see the middle relievers a lot.
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Good pitching from Colby. Fielder gets two hits/2 RBI. Martin got on base a couple of times. A rookie set up reliever pitches out of his own jam and keeps his cool. Tolleson has a 1-2-3 8th inning. Feliz closes without theatrics. Not bad.
Jesus answered and said to her, “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” (John 4:13-14)
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#84. To: redleghunter (#83)
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http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/mlb/texas-rangers/article16043945.html
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#88. To: redleghunter (#87)
Looks like from their analysis Rua will start in Left. Did not know he was a 'four corner' guy.
#89. To: redleghunter (#87)
Hope Gallo goes to AAA Round Rock. Not far from us and would add a great motivator to get the boys there to watch a slugger put one in the parking lot:)
#90. To: redleghunter (#86)
I watched the game the other night and Ludwick looks lost at the plate, look for him to be released.
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SURPRISE, Ariz. – RHP Nick Martinez made a strong bid to nail down the one unspoken for spot in the Rangers’ starting rotation Thursday with six shutout innings in a 6-3 win over Colorado. It was the longest outing by a Rangers’ pitcher this spring. Martinez has now pitched 8.2 consecutive scoreless innings in major league exhibitions.
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#93. To: redleghunter (#92)
So he will most likely be #5.
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Good news
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Rangers pitchers have surrendered 57 runs over the last six games.
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http://espn.go.com/mlb/preview15/story/_/id/12592577/ten-ways-boost-offense
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You know I'm beginning to wonder if it's the pitchers or the pitches the catchers/bench are calling for?
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Why? Teams are employing defensive shifts. Umpires are calling lower strikes. And pitchers are throwing harder than ever.
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http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/12613303/ervin-santana-minnesota-twins-suspended-80-games
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If Gallardo keeps this up against the stronger lineups of the AL then they wasted 3 prospects acquiring him, another Garza scenario.
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Turns out if he did not go for Gallardo the Yu injury would have been more of an impact.
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