Series Thread: Rangers, Astros play final series in Houston 9/12-9/14

[darrylgann]

Chance to dash Houston's playoff chance entirely. They'll be all out I'm sure. Hope we're ready.

 

[Nightcrawler]

Chance to dash Houston's playoff chance entirely. They'll be all out I'm sure. Hope we're ready.

No Keuchel. I like our chances to at least get one and possibly win the series. Houston will go all out, they are the equivalent of a wounded bear backed into the corner. The Astros are desperate for any wild card momentum that they can get and a sweep will get them thinking about the division again. Must avoid that at all costs. On a side note, all games left except for 3 are in the state of Texas and I like our chances to open the playoffs at home ( still more work to do there).

 

[WastinSomeTime]

No Keuchel. I like our chances to at least get one and possibly win the series. Houston will go all out, they are the equivalent of a wounded bear backed into the corner. The Astros are desperate for any wild card momentum that they can get and a sweep will get them thinking about the division again. Must avoid that at all costs. On a side note, all games left except for 3 are in the state of Texas and I like our chances to open the playoffs at home ( still more work to do there).

Even if they swept they are still 6.5 out. How we do will depend if our BOTR guys show up.

 

[jaar01]

Just win one in Houston and the division is basically locked up. If we get swept things could get dicey down the stretch.

Having said that, if our bullpen doesn't get things figured out over these final 18 games then we simply won't be winning any playoff series in October.

 

[DT LUNA]

Hey guys help me out here. In reviewing our starting rotation, Derek Holland is not scheduled in Houston and beyond. I thought Griffin would go to the pen. My question is where is Derek in all this?

 

[donaldson79]

Hey guys help me out here. In reviewing our starting rotation, Derek Holland is not scheduled in Houston and beyond. I thought Griffin would go to the pen. My question is where is Derek in all this?

I heard this morning he's being moved to the pen as our long man.

Initially this surprised me but the more I've thought about it, it makes more sense.

 

[DT LUNA]

I heard this morning he's being moved to the pen as our long man.

Initially this surprised me but the more I've thought about it, it makes more sense.

Thanks Don. Makes sense.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Thanks Don. Makes sense.

On a positive note Colby looked really good with having so few innings of rehab so I am feeling good with our top 3 starters. Hamels issue was control but the hits off of him were garbage.

 

[donaldson79]

On a positive note Colby looked really good with having so few innings of rehab so I am feeling good with our top 3 starters. Hamels issue was control but the hits off of him were garbage.

Yeah I agree. When Colby missed badly it got hammered, but some of that was to be expected I think.

But I'd still be in favor of skipping Hamels for his next start and let me get some rest.

It won't do us any good to make the PO's and even have home field advantage throughout if we're not playing our best.

 

[Duane1952]

Tonight's lineup: Gomez LF, Desmond CF, Beltran DH, Beltre 3B, Odor 2B, Lucroy C, Moreland 1B, Mazara RF and Andrus SS. Sure am glad that they have Lucroy catching Perez.

 

[DT LUNA]

Tonight's lineup: Gomez LF, Desmond CF, Beltran DH, Beltre 3B, Odor 2B, Lucroy C, Moreland 1B, Mazara RF and Andrus SS. Sure am glad that they have Lucroy catching Perez.

A good lineup. You are right about Lucroy and Perez

 

[PhantomWarrior]

On a positive note Colby looked really good with having so few innings of rehab so I am feeling good with our top 3 starters. Hamels issue was control but the hits off of him were garbage.

Yes a loss yesterday but the bionic man will improve with every start IMO.

 

[donaldson79]

Tonight's lineup: Gomez LF, Desmond CF, Beltran DH, Beltre 3B, Odor 2B, Lucroy C, Moreland 1B, Mazara RF and Andrus SS. Sure am glad that they have Lucroy catching Perez.

If I see the line-up posted and Desmond isn't in it, I may just pass out.

But I certainly agree with ya on Lucroy. I've said for awhile now, I'd have him catch every start by Yu, Holland - not sure this applies anymore - and Perez.

 

[romeo212000]

How are you guys liking Gomez at lead off?

 

[Duane1952]

How are you guys liking Gomez at lead off?

Seems like he is doing ok leading off. Doesn't seem to be swinging from the heels like he was.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

How are you guys liking Gomez at lead off?

Considering our options I am good with it. He may be a free swinger at times but he has speed and he is working hard to make contact.

 

[donaldson79]

Considering our options I am good with it. He may be a free swinger at times but he has speed and he is working hard to make contact.

What you said.

 

[Nightcrawler]

I hope Gomez goes deep in this series. It would probably put Luhnow on suicide watch.

 

[donaldson79]

Seems like he is doing ok leading off. Doesn't seem to be swinging from the heels like he was.

In my "ideal world" he wouldn't be our LO man going into the PO. Choo would be.

But if Shin-Soo isn't available, he may just fill-the-bill.

 

[DT LUNA]

How are you guys liking Gomez at lead off?

Fine. Just fine. I have been pulling for him in a big way. He can help the team in different ways.