Series Thread: Grab the coffee, the Rangers start a west coast stretch in Anaheim - Apr 11-13

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

9 straight on the west coast begin tonight.

 

[DT LUNA]

9 straight on the west coast begin tonight.

Why not? Coffee's on.

 

[DT LUNA]

Nine West coast games is hard to endure. I've noticed a lot of our guys are not as active as in the past and some seem to have moved on. That being the case, we need to support our Rangers so take a nap today and see you at the game.

 

[donaldson79]

Nine West coast games is hard to endure. I've noticed a lot of our guys are not as active as in the past and some seem to have moved on. That being the case, we need to support our Rangers so take a nap today and see you at the game.

You're correct on both accounts.

I'm hoping for the best, but since it's been pretty quiet so far this season with home games, not real optimistic re: these upcoming West Coast games.

 

[DT LUNA]

You're correct on both accounts.

I'm hoping for the best, but since it's been pretty quiet so far this season with home games, not real optimistic re: these upcoming West Coast games.

Some of our best/baseball savvy guys are among the quite. Maybe we will hear more from them on this West coast escapade.

 

[saddles]

JD was discussing Cashner and Ross yesterday and said they don't know yet if Cashner will need another rehab or not. He could pitch for the Rangers Saturday and if he doesn't they have three different guys in the minors that are lined up to take that start. I believe the three are Gee, Martinez and Gamboa. He also said Ross is one or two rehab starts behind Cashner.

 

[saddles]

Playoff flop against Toronto setting new blue print for Cole Hamels' season | SportsDay

It seems like Cole is trying to be a different pitcher than the one we traded for. We'll see how that works out for him and us.

 

[donaldson79]

For those of you who don't have access to the DMN here's a portion of what Saddles had posted, and what he's referring too.

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Cole Hamels is one of five active pitchers to have at least five seasons with both 200 innings pitched and 200 strikeouts.
He's willing to relinquish one 200 club membership if it helps preserve another.

Now 33 and just past the age that is traditionally considered the outer edge of a player's prime, Hamels is all about conservation if it helps his self-preservation. Conserving pitches, which means fewer deep counts and strikeouts, is what he feels will help him extend his career.

"I'm working to try to minimize stressful innings and high-pitch innings," said Hamels, who will make his second start of the season Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels. "I intend to keep pitching in this league. Teams are looking for guys who can get to 200 innings. I'm aware that the game is changing toward much younger players, but I'd like to maintain my presence in this league. I don't want to end up in the shredder."

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

I wonder if Trevino will be our starting catcher next year.

 

[DT LUNA]

I wonder if Trevino will be our starting catcher next year.

I doubt it. Possibly the back up till he gets more work at MLB level.

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

I doubt it. Possibly the back up till he gets more work at MLB level.

He might get some of that after this year's trade deadline. Or maybe in September if they bring up Nicholas after the deadline instead

 

[DT LUNA]

He might get some of that after this year's trade deadline. Or maybe in September if they bring up Nicholas after the deadline instead

Are you thinking we won't sign Lucroy?

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

I wonder if Trevino will be our starting catcher next year.

Maybe not to open the season, but I wouldn't be surprised if he's in there at the end.

Are you thinking we won't sign Lucroy?

I think Lucroy will want to test the market, and I don't see the Rangers making him an offer sizable enough to convince him otherwise.

 

[saddles]

Are you thinking we won't sign Lucroy?

No, I don't think we will.

 

[Bmurph]

No, I don't think we will.

Unfortunately Lucroy is gonna be one of those trades, that in hindsight.........well

 

[DT LUNA]

Unfortunately Lucroy is gonna be one of those trades, that in hindsight.........well

Wonder if we resign Yu?

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Wonder if we resign Yu?

My impression is that if Yu doesn't re-sign, it will not be for lack of effort from the Rangers.

 

[saddles]

My impression is that if Yu doesn't re-sign, it will not be for lack of effort from the Rangers.

I agree.