The Grill adding Trout and Angel Food Cake to the menu: LAA @ TEX 5/16-18

[scotsman1948]

yes.

i like

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

i like

the punch should look like this:

 

[DT LUNA]

From Jeff Wilson:

Adolis Garcia was an All-Star last season after a terrific first half, one that made him a favorite to be American League Rookie of the Year.

His second half wasn't nearly as good, and it dropped him to fourth in the rookie balloting.

The Texas Rangers believed then, and still do, that a more patient Garcia could be more like the player he was in the first half.

And, by golly, he has tried.

Success, though, was missing. Frustration, it now seems, was high.

So, Garcia was given the day off Saturday and given an audience with manager Chris Woodward and Rangers hitting coaches. Garcia was reminded how good he can be, that he's his best when he's running wild and free, and the decision was made that he would be more aggressive at the plate.

Some stallions just can't be tamed.

Garcia swatted two home runs Sunday and matched his career-high with five RBIs as the Rangers avoided a three-game sweep to the Boston Red Sox with a 7-1 victory.

Kole Calhoun also hit two home runs, both solo shots, and Martin Perez allowed one run in six innings for his fifth straight quality start.

Marcus Semien had a double to snap and 0-for-27 skid.

The Rangers need him to get going, for sure, but they need Garcia, too. They may have unlocked his swing by unlocking his mind.

"We talked, and we wanted to make sure we were all on the same page and program that I was doing last year," Garcia said. "That's what helped me. I got away from being aggressive and was trying to see more pitches, but I went back to being more aggressive and taking advantage of the pitches I was used to hitting."

He came up big again late, as he did last season. His first homer was a three-run shot in the sixth that snapped a 1-1 tie, and his two-run homer in the eighth put the game away.

Baseball history says not to mess with guys like Garcia in his rookie yr. What would record books look like today if coaches had tried to change Ted Williams Mickey Mantle or Willie Mays? I suggest leaving them alone when they perform the way Adolis has.

 

[saddles]

 

[DT LUNA]

Still sticking with Semien in #2 hole makes little logic. 1-28 doesn't give Seager much to drive in.

 

[Kelleyman]

You are exactly right. I was thinking it was a two year deal. Then forget what I said previously. He either gets traded in July or we won't be trading him.

Maybe we extend him although his option is quite reasonable I assume. He might do that at the break instead

It is time to stop giving away our good players

 

[saddles]

Maybe we extend him although his option is quite reasonable I assume. He might do that at the break instead

It is time to stop giving away our good players

In looking, I don't see that we have an option on him.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

the punch should look like this:

I am not going to lie. I loved that. Bautista along with Donaldson were punks.

 

[DT LUNA]

Should have walked Otanhi

 

[DT LUNA]

Real nice Eli.

 

[DT LUNA]

El Bombi w/big dbl getting us back in the game early

 

[DT LUNA]

Look at KING KAL go. Game tying sac fly

 

[Duane1952]

Nice answer by the Rangers.

 

[DT LUNA]

Nice answer by the Rangers.

Heck of a counter

 

[Duane1952]

Huff has a hit in every game he has started in.

 

[TheLonestarDUCK]

Nice answer by the Rangers.

Yes - very nice to see this!!!!

 

[DT LUNA]

Huff has a hit in every game he has started in.

He may be up to stay if they decide to carry three catchers

 

[Duane1952]

He may be up to stay if they decide to carry three catchers

Wonder if he can play 1B. If he can let. Him play against left handed pitchers.

 

[DT LUNA]

Get that shut down Jon.

 

[DT LUNA]

Wonder if he can play 1B. If he can let. Him play against left handed pitchers.

I believe I heard someone say he can