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The Rangers embark on their final series before the trade deadline.
Another target. The Rangers are assertive in their pursuesThe attention shifts to the Rangers being interested in Cardinals' relief pitcher Jordan Hicks.
Jordan Hicks has an ERA this year of 3.67 which is a little lower than his career ERA of 3.98.
41.2 IP
39 H
59 SO
24 W
Don’t know enough about him to say yes or no but he’s another reliever/closer along with Bednar and Lange we’re tied toI wouldn't imagine the cost of Hicks should be very high. Not sure if that is the direction the Rangers should go in though.
Appears we are being held hostage. Everyone knows what we need and time is growing short. Pay up or walk.Maybe Acosta and Pollard for Hicks.
Nice summary.While I think bullpen is an obvious glaring need at the deadline, I’m honestly wondering if getting at least 1 starting pitcher should not be the bigger priority. I just feel like our rotation is currently teetering on the edge of disaster.
We’re ok for now, but the situation seems precarious at best. Our best starter, and frankly the only one we have I’d feel comfortable starting in a playoff game, is experiencing arm fatigue and decreased velocity and is having starts skipped. Not ideal. And Dane Dunning is our #2. Also not ideal. He’s been fantastic for the most part, but not exactly a sure thing in a playoff matchup against a legit team.
Then you’ve got Gray, Heaney, Bradford, and Perez. That’s 4 question marks for various reasons. We have just about reached the point where we can’t have one more injury or decrease in performance before we’re in major trouble. If we don’t acquire another starter and we’re forced to put Otto or White into the rotation, things could go south in a hurry.
Do we have too many question marks to think one addition will suffice, though?While I think bullpen is an obvious glaring need at the deadline, I’m honestly wondering if getting at least 1 starting pitcher should not be the bigger priority. I just feel like our rotation is currently teetering on the edge of disaster.
We’re ok for now, but the situation seems precarious at best. Our best starter, and frankly the only one we have I’d feel comfortable starting in a playoff game, is experiencing arm fatigue and decreased velocity and is having starts skipped. Not ideal. And Dane Dunning is our #2. Also not ideal. He’s been fantastic for the most part, but not exactly a sure thing in a playoff matchup against a legit team.
Then you’ve got Gray, Heaney, Bradford, and Perez. That’s 4 question marks for various reasons. We have just about reached the point where we can’t have one more injury or decrease in performance before we’re in major trouble. If we don’t acquire another starter and we’re forced to put Otto or White into the rotation, things could go south in a hurry.
I think we’re tied to at least 4 teams looking to trade for starters from Mets(Verlander) to (Detroit)Rodriguez to Cubs(Stroman) to Padres(Snell)While I think bullpen is an obvious glaring need at the deadline, I’m honestly wondering if getting at least 1 starting pitcher should not be the bigger priority. I just feel like our rotation is currently teetering on the edge of disaster.
We’re ok for now, but the situation seems precarious at best. Our best starter, and frankly the only one we have I’d feel comfortable starting in a playoff game, is experiencing arm fatigue and decreased velocity and is having starts skipped. Not ideal. And Dane Dunning is our #2. Also not ideal. He’s been fantastic for the most part, but not exactly a sure thing in a playoff matchup against a legit team.
Then you’ve got Gray, Heaney, Bradford, and Perez. That’s 4 question marks for various reasons. We have just about reached the point where we can’t have one more injury or decrease in performance before we’re in major trouble. If we don’t acquire another starter and we’re forced to put Otto or White into the rotation, things could go south in a hurry.
I believe you’re right and we could go after 2 starters minimumDo we have too many question marks to think one addition will suffice, though?
Appears we are being held hostage. Everyone knows what we need and time is growing short. Pay up or walk.
Hard to say. To your point, ideally we could use 2 starters. But we might not wind up needing any if we get really lucky. Or we could end up needing 4 if a wildfire of injuries breaks out. Who knows?Do we have too many question marks to think one addition will suffice, though?
Yes I'm sure you are correct but shorter the time, higher the price.Don't think we're unique in our needs. Like every other trade deadline, there are multiple teams who all need the same thing. the smart GMs who have pieces to sell are working the phones.
Yes I'm sure you are correct but shorter the time, higher the price.
Not surprised. Maddux knows him better than anybody.The attention shifts to the Rangers being interested in Cardinals' relief pitcher Jordan Hicks.
Jordan Hicks has an ERA this year of 3.67 which is a little lower than his career ERA of 3.98.
41.2 IP
39 H
59 SO
24 W
I think the Rangers looking as a reliever not as a starterYes we need another starter just to protect the club and not burn the pen
I am good with Hicks/Flaherty.
Of course wonder the cost but rentals should not make us give up players earmarked for our club. Hate to give up good pitching