2019 Texas Rangers Spring Training Thread

[Duane1952]

A good outing for Lynn today. Five very good innings and then he gave up two runs without getting an out in the 6th.

Calhoun had good day also.

 

[saddles]

I wonder if we would have still taken Dillon Tate even if we would have had a shot at one of those 3 SS?

 

[saddles]

Calhoun had good day also.

Yes, he did.

I wonder if we will ever make room for the kid even if he hits .360 in Nashville over the next 3 months?

 

[Kelleyman]

I wonder if we would have still taken Dillon Tate even if we would have had a shot at one of those 3 SS?

I remember thinking we would either have gotten Rodgers or Bregman. Tate has never amounted to much so far but to me he was the lynchpin for the Rangers to admit they needed to revamp player development re pitching

 

[saddles]

I remember thinking we would either have gotten Rodgers or Bregman. Tate has never amounted to much so far but to me he was the lynchpin for the Rangers to admit they needed to revamp player development re pitching

Not sure if Tate was a development problem as much as he was a drafting problem.

 

[Nightcrawler]

Team going to be stinkier than tony Barnette this year.

 

[DT LUNA]

Yes, he did.

I wonder if we will ever make room for the kid even if he hits .360 in Nashville over the next 3 months?

Kind of has a Profar ring to it. Quit bringing in guys that were blocked the first day in camp. FO knew with the Choo situation Willie likely would be blocked.

 

[Duane1952]

Yes, he did.

I wonder if we will ever make room for the kid even if he hits .360 in Nashville over the next 3 months?

If it's about youth movement then he should play. The older guys they bring in are not the Rangers future.

 

[saddles]

If it's about youth movement then he should play. The older guys they bring in are not the Rangers future.

They can't help themselves, it seems.

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

The resurgence of Brett Martin is a significant development for our future. He seems to have really benefited from that training he went to in the offseason.

 

[Kelleyman]

The resurgence of Brett Martin is a significant development for our future. He seems to have really benefited from that training he went to in the offseason.

Dumb numbers game. He sure looked like a keeper in the 25

 

[saddles]

This is from Evan Grant and not me so don't shoot the messenger. lol

"What's left to decide: What's the best choice for a backup infielder? Move your starting third baseman around the diamond or choose from two guys (Forsythe or Danny Santana) who are not shortstops by nature. Neither are they first basemen, though Forsythe made 15 starts there in 2015. Forsythe probably gives you a little more trustworthy infield protection. Santana gives you a switch hitter with some speed who can also move to the outfield when necessary. And Santana is three years younger, which should be a consideration for a rebuilding team because he might still have an upside. You know what would be perfect? It might make some sense to check the end-of-spring waiver wire, too. Maybe Hanser Alberto will be placed on waivers for the fifth time since the end of last season and be available for a reunion."

 

[Kelleyman]

Not sure if Tate was a development problem as much as he was a drafting problem.

He did better than with the Yanks. Timeline makes me think they adjusted approach just after that

 

[Kelleyman]

This is from Evan Grant and not me so don't shoot the messenger. lol

"What's left to decide: What's the best choice for a backup infielder? Move your starting third baseman around the diamond or choose from two guys (Forsythe or Danny Santana) who are not shortstops by nature. Neither are they first basemen, though Forsythe made 15 starts there in 2015. Forsythe probably gives you a little more trustworthy infield protection. Santana gives you a switch hitter with some speed who can also move to the outfield when necessary. And Santana is three years younger, which should be a consideration for a rebuilding team because he might still have an upside. You know what would be perfect? It might make some sense to check the end-of-spring waiver wire, too. Maybe Hanser Alberto will be placed on waivers for the fifth time since the end of last season and be available for a reunion."

He has to be joking

 

[saddles]

Evan is wrong about Santana. He has well over 400 games of experience at SS in the minors and about 100 games worth in the majors.

 

[saddles]

He has to be joking

He didn't seem to be.

 

[DT LUNA]

Does anyone think we should pay Choo's contract off after this year. He continues to get in the way of our younger guys re: Calhoun or continue to somehow trade him first?

 

[scotsman1948]

Does anyone think we should pay Choo's contract off after this year. He continues to get in the way of our younger guys re: Calhoun or continue to somehow trade him first?

Trade first. Can't see the ownership eating 20+M