August, the Orioles, and the Trade Deadline all arrive: BAL @ TEX 8/1-3

[True Rangers Fan]

the previous thread had 573 posts, making it the largest of the season.

this will be post # 701 of this thread, shattering that mark.

 

[saddles]

When asked about Burke being stretched out as a starter all Woody could say was, "there's a snake in my boot."

 

[Bmurph]

You might be right. It would be nice if some of minor leaguers started to really put it together. But I am not going to hold my breath.

You said it, they dont throw enough strikes

 

[DT LUNA]

Could be that most of the games the rest of the way, might be painful.

Starting today

 

[Bmurph]

That's where their primary focus should be this offseason.

Why would they start now?

 

[Bmurph]

the previous thread had 573 posts, making it the largest of the season.

this will be post # 701 of this thread, shattering that mark.

Glad I have been able to contribute more useless baseball BS these days

 

[Bmurph]

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When asked about Burke being stretched out as a starter all Woody could say was, "there's a snake in my boot."

The real Woody aint nearly that animated

 

[saddles]

 

[Bmurph]

I may be the total minority but I'll be happy to see Barlow back.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Glad I have been able to contribute more useless baseball BS these days

praise the almighty Woody for that

 

[DTC]

the previous thread had 573 posts, making it the largest of the season.

this will be post # 701 of this thread, shattering that mark.

A lot of hype around the trade deadline lol

 

[saddles]

A lot of hype around the trade deadline lol

All, just to get Kelly and a throw-in for Bush.

 

[DT LUNA]

All, just to get Kelly and a throw-in for Bush.

also to show this board doesn't know as much as believed.

 

[Bmurph]

I am for starting the rebuild over. Starting with the FO and the manager. Just start at the topped fire them all.

Sorry just one of those days.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I am for starting the rebuild over. Starting with the FO and the manager. Just start at the topped fire them all.

Sorry just one of those days.

We're a little over a year into the CY era, and so far I've been pretty impressed with what they've done in that time. One good draft, one really good draft, a good trade, and a huge FA splash.

 

[Bmurph]

We're a little over a year into the CY era, and so far I've been pretty impressed with what they've done in that time. One good draft, one really good draft, a good trade, and a huge FA splash.

Frustrating watching this team and seeing how far away they are from really competing. After watching what Preller and Dipoto have done with the Padres and Mariners, it sucks to watch the slow pace and lack of urgency. Those dudes make some moves.

Oh well, maybe tomorrow

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Frustrating watching this team and seeing how far away they are from really competing. After watching what Preller and Dipoto have done with the Padres and Mariners, it sucks to watch the slow pace and lack of urgency. Those dudes make some moves.

Oh well, maybe tomorrow

if it goes according to plan, we could be set up for a long run of contention. hopefully it'll be worth the wait.

 

[DTC]

I really hope the Rangers open next year with at least
1. Ace through acquirement
2. Perez
3. Gray
4. Dunning
5. Otto/Ragans then White/Winn etc..

With injuries and underperformance you can never have too much pitching..imo.. a lot of great teams have 8-9 guys start 4+ games a year.

I’m under the belief that Howard and Hearn would excel out of the bullpen which could help the bullpen for essentially “free”

Get a true LF, DH or 1B who is a beast

Get a bad MF to come out of the bullpen.

I would trade for one and sign the other 2 (3 counting Perez) through FA.

Keep the system loaded though so we can make the necessary trade(s) next summer to help solidify the team.

With the rise of our prospects I think 3 additions (4 counting perez) would help the team be in contention come next trade deadline.

I believe this is the way the Front Office will approach the off-season as well

 

[scotsman1948]

You said it, they dont throw enough strikes

we need to reload the BP maybe add Tinoco and Lee to the 40 and replace Richards and Leclerc

 

[DTC]

we need to reload the BP maybe add Tinoco and Lee to the 40 and replace Richards and Leclerc

Not a bad idea
Maybe Santana instead of Richards.. being that Richards can go multiple innings.. which we desperately need unfortunately