Series Thread: Rangers Host the Dodgers For Three Games April 18-20

[WastinSomeTime]

Evan gave this ridiculous answer when asked about why Langford is not playing:

"No. He is here. Rangers have had practice of giving guys a day off between rehab and activation."

That is the silliest policy I have heard of in awhile. He traveled across the metroplex for two days. He doesn't need a day.

The other idiotic thing is that Joc is left handed and we are facing a RHer today so they decided to play Joc.

 

[Kelleyman]

Evan gave this ridiculous answer when asked about why Langford is not playing:

"No. He is here. Rangers have had practice of giving guys a day off between rehab and activation."

That is the silliest policy I have heard of in awhile. He traveled across the metroplex for two days. He doesn't need a day.

I never heard of this policy but one thing we do know is there is no notice of him being activated and some else likely Zeke being sent down

Dude probably does not want day off. Really don’t get it

 

[Bmurph]

The other idiotic thing is that Joc is left handed and we are facing a RHer today so they decided to play Joc.

A whole lot more of the managerial moves are more than extremely questionable these days. I typically just used to question certain bullpen moves. I wonder if somebody else has a hand in it or if Bochy is just truly losing his grasp on the brand of baseball that is most successful in today's game

 

[saddles]

When you are of the mindset that you have to tip toe around the feelings of veteran players you set yourself up to stick way too long with veterans who are in slumps. I don't think Bochy is alone in this. I believe most big league managers are that way and it is to the detriment of the team they are managing. Bochy just happens to have a guy in an even deeper slump than usual.

That is why young players have such a hard time getting legitimate shots when they aren't top draft picks or in the top 100 prospects in baseball. They almost have to luck into a spot.

Some baseball traditions are bad for the game.

 

[Duane1952]

The other idiotic thing is that Joc is left handed and we are facing a RHer today so they decided to play Joc.

Yea, because he’s done so well against righties. Bochy is an idiot

 

[fanman8825]

Damn robbery on Seager.

 

[Duane1952]

First thought
Bet Leody sits tomorrow and Joc moves down to 6 or 7
Marcus still leads off.
Bochy a little stubborn

Second thought

Watching Bochy interview.
Hate to say it but he might sit Harris

He praised him verbally but his body language did not show enthusiasm for him

I hope this is not the case

You would have lost that bet.

 

[DTLUNA]

And Pederson looking good striking out again

 

[fanman8825]

And Pederson looking good striking out again

Swinging at one way in the dirt. He looks so lost out there

 

[DTLUNA]

I like Harris at the plate

 

[fanman8825]

I like Harris at the plate

Same here. I thought Higashioka got robbed but it got by Conforto

 

[fanman8825]

Some of Eovaldis pitches are flat sitting there to be hit.

 

[DTLUNA]

Pederson now at .057

 

[fanman8825]

Pederson now at .057

He even looks bad on non strike pitches. I knew the team would get nothing in that inning. Garcia is another one that’s getting hard to watch

 

[Senator_fan]

Seems like the team is always playing from behind so far in the series. Tough spot to be in.

 

[fanman8825]

Seems like the team is always playing from behind so far in the series. Tough spot to be in.

The offense is so anemic to get any runs to build a lead. It’s the same movie every night. No Semian Pederson Garcia Tavares and now Jung slumping a little.
Tough on our starters. Looks like Eovaldi in similar situation to Seattle last weekend.

 

[fanman8825]

Smith showed good patience on that last AB. He should be leading off.

 

[saddles]

From Evan Grant:

The Rangers scored 2 runs for Nathan Eovaldi today in his six innings of work. He's made 5 starts this season; the Rangers have scored 6 total runs while he was in the game.

 

[DTLUNA]

The offense is so anemic to get any runs to build a lead. It’s the same movie every night. No Semian Pederson Garcia Tavares and now Jung slumping a little.
Tough on our starters. Looks like Eovaldi in similar situation to Seattle last weekend.

Bochy is making a fool out of Pederson by keeping him in the line up. Garcia back to his old ways and Tavares shuoud have already been gone.

 

[DTLUNA]

Garcia is begining to impress in relief