Series Thread: Hanging on by a prayer, Rangers host Padres

[Duane1952]

Dump Choo, JD. Do it.

That's the only way to get him out of the lineup. Banny will not sit his ass.

 

[Kelleyman]

You will get nothing for Choo. Just bury him and then move him if he gets a hot streak. Must be injuries and regression

 

[romeo212000]

You will get nothing for Choo. Just bury him and then move him if he gets a hot streak. Must be injuries and regression

Just dump him for whatever salary you can get.

 

[donaldson79]

You will get nothing for Choo. Just bury him and then move him if he gets a hot streak. Must be injuries and regression

You sure seem inclined to ignore his unprofessional attitude as a part (perhaps huge part) of the overall problem.

 

[romeo212000]

You sure seem inclined to ignore his unprofessional attitude as a part (perhaps huge part) of the overall problem.

Kind of a chicken or the egg thing, but nevertheless it screams of unprofessionalism.

 

[Kelleyman]

He has a history of being a good team player minus obvious bonehead triple. I really don't care otherwise. He is hurting lineup offensively and defensively. He does let balls drop in way too much but to me that is a skill deficiency. How he handled CF is puzzling. I think he is so streaky that I would rather bury and sell if he ever gets hot to cut losses. If too much a liability then of course he has to be jettisoned. He may get an IR stint. These things happen

 

[Kelleyman]

Of course you won't see me crying if we find a trade partner for Choo. Just think his value is now at rock bottom. Maybe he needs that hitting instructor that was all over the internet to intercede

 

[romeo212000]

He has a history of being a good team player minus obvious bonehead triple. I really don't care otherwise. He is hurting lineup offensively and defensively. He does let balls drop in way too much but to me that is a skill deficiency. How he handled CF is puzzling. I think he is so streaky that I would rather bury and sell if he ever gets hot to cut losses. If too much a liability then of course he has to be jettisoned. He may get an IR stint. These things happen

His history is a modicum of consistency. No idea what his fucking problem is now.

 

[romeo212000]

Of course you won't see me crying if we find a trade partner for Choo. Just think his value is now at rock bottom. Maybe he needs that hitting instructor that was all over the internet to intercede

I do think Magadan needs to go.

 

[DT LUNA]

Remember this: JD sees the same poor play as we.

 

[Kelleyman]

His history is a modicum of consistency. No idea what his fucking problem is now.

I was for the trade because if his OBP and for in LF/lead off. He can't even get hit by a pitch now. His fielding which even before today is substandard, I missed the boat on. Cruz is even better since he has an arm

 

[Kelleyman]

This has been mentioned on the board but we have to entertain trade partners for Gallardo unless we can sign him for a few more years. We would need better than pick gotten via QO

 

[donaldson79]

It ought to be at least interesting for us over the next few weeks. Give us all something to banter about.

Our immediate problems were on display today, obviously. But, something we're gonna have to address - fairly soon too - is how left-handed dependent we are at almost all levels.

 

[donaldson79]

I was for the trade because if his OBP and for in LF/lead off. He can't even get hit by a pitch now. His fielding which even before today is substandard, I missed the boat on. Cruz is even better since he has an arm

Exactly.....I thought we overpaid to get him. But the financial part is always relative. And besides, its not our money to begin with. But your first sentence summed me up pretty good.

I laughed at the comment about "not getting hit."

And I was one of few who wanted us to resign Cruz from the get-go. But hey, that's way too much water-under-the-bridge.

 

[romeo212000]

This has been mentioned on the board but we have to entertain trade partners for Gallardo unless we can sign him for a few more years. We would need better than pick gotten via QO

I'd offer Gallardo a two year deal for roughly 25 mil. If he doesn't take it, trade him. We're not contending regardless of whether or not we keep him this season.

 

[donaldson79]

I'd offer Gallardo a two year deal for roughly 25 mil. If he doesn't take it, trade him. We're not contending regardless of whether or not we keep him this season.

Not being a fly-on-the-wall and all, I'd like to know how much he'd like to stay here? If I new this, I wonder if he'd be good with a trade to a contender, and then to agree (only agree) to give us a fair shot to resign him in the off season.

He'd bring back quite a bit right now, regardless of what he wants/does next IMO.

I don't think 2 at $25 mil will get it done however.

 

[Kelleyman]

Not being a fly-on-the-wall and all, I'd like to know how much he'd like to stay here? If I new this, I wonder if he'd be good with a trade to a contender, and then to agree (only agree) to give us a fair shot to resign him in the off season.

He'd bring back quite a bit right now, regardless of what he wants/does next IMO.

I don't think 2 at $25 mil will get it done however.

You would have to get him at minimum of 2 years QO money whatever they went up to. His stock is high now and we have 3 other pitchers coming back. If Perez comes back strong then I think he may get traded. Not too many are untouchable IMO although obviously not ready to gut team. Yes we need RHB but have been encouraged a bit by pen. Not elite neutral becoming more serviceable. Need a guy though who can induce strikeouts.

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

I'd offer Gallardo a two year deal for roughly 25 mil. If he doesn't take it, trade him. We're not contending regardless of whether or not we keep him this season.

2/25 would almost be an insult to Gallardo.

 

[romeo212000]

2/25 would almost be an insult to Gallardo.

After further thought I believe you're right. I'd say 2 yrs/34 mil.

 

[Justinkm83]

This has been mentioned on the board but we have to entertain trade partners for Gallardo unless we can sign him for a few more years. We would need better than pick gotten via QO

I read where it's possible that Gallardo is traded while we trade for Hamels.