Draft Weekend is upon us at long last. Also, 3 games will be played. TEX v OAK 7/9-11

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Ibanez at 1B. Oh my. Well I guess Terry has slowed down. Should be interesting if we open any roster spots soon

Yeah, they said when Andy came up that he would be playing 1B, 2B and 3B.

 

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Texas Rangers 2021 draft preview: Kumar Rocker

www.lonestarball.com

Here's some info on Rocker.

 

[DT LUNA]

Yeah, they said when Andy came up that he would be playing 1B, 2B and 3B.

Wonder if Huff will also get a shot at 1B

 

[Kelleyman]

Yes, it is. My gut tells me Rocker should be the pick, but my gut is more suspect than Wash's.

Wonder how pitchers are being evaluated with new MLB scrutiny on pitchers evidently lessening spin rate.
Rocker said he lost Velo and didn’t miss as many bats. Do think bigger guys may be less prone to TJ. Last outing gives concerns. Love to see guys perform on biggest stage. But conversely he has always had the stage.

Hard to say which pick is the smartest one for me

 

[Kelleyman]

Wonder if Huff will also get a shot at 1B

I wonder about our current logjam at catcher

 

[DT LUNA]

I wonder about our current logjam at catcher

Me too. I think Huff's bat will be needed and 1st would provide more AB's. Appears Trevino and Heim have done a fair job. Have to wait and see.

 

[Kelleyman]

Under paywall but good article

 

[Kelleyman]

Me too. I think Huff's bat will be needed and 1st would provide more AB's. Appears Trevino and Heim have done a fair job. Have to wait and see.

Would not be surprised to see Trevino moved

 

[DT LUNA]

Would not be surprised to see Trevino moved

Very possible. Lot of things fix'n to pop.

 

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I wonder about our current logjam at catcher

I think we have a logjam at backup catcher with Huff being the only big possibility of being a starter longterm.

 

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Trevino will be a great backup.

 

[Kelleyman]

Trevino will be a great backup.

Seems like Heim has a better arm and bat and now Hicks in the mix. Trevino would have a market though. Always good though to have a 3rd non rostered catcher in AAA

 

[scotsman1948]

Ibanez at 1B. Oh my. Well I guess Terry has slowed down. Should be interesting if we open any roster spots soon

well we would have to release or trade someone

 

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Seems like Heim has a better arm and bat and now Hicks in the mix. Trevino would have a market though. Always good though to have a 3rd non rostered catcher in AAA

At some point David Garcia will hopefully make a good backup.

 

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Seems like Heim has a better arm and bat and now Hicks in the mix. Trevino would have a market though. Always good though to have a 3rd non rostered catcher in AAA

Trevino seems to fit that team leadership role that some of our backup catchers have had on some of our better teams.

 

[DT LUNA]

To early to know who and how we will use the catchers but Huff and Hicks offer some power at the plate we've been needing a long time.

 

[DT LUNA]

Sborz is awful

 

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I wonder if Lyles will attract some attention from a team needing a 5th starter?

 

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