Series Thread: Rangers Host the Mariners For Three Games May 2-4

[saddles]

We are going g to have to fall out of the race for Bochy to even be tempted to play the right guys.

If we are sellers, I would almost give away Pederson.

 

[DTLUNA]

We are going g to have to fall out of the race for Bochy to even be tempted to play the right guys.

If we are sellers, I would almost give away Pederson.

I'll buy him just to get him off the team.

 

[saddles]

Duran is hitting extremely well for Round Rock so far.

 

[DTLUNA]

Duran is hitting extremely well for Round Rock so far.

Bochy doesn't care.

 

[fanman8825]

Team is 8-16 since starting 8-2. Starting pitching has held up very well despite no run support. Even Corbin has been a pleasant surprise. Everything else just sucks

 

[DTLUNA]

Bet me and Duane could hit 0.99 for less money than JOC. Well I could. Not sure about Duane. lol

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Agreed but that’s a tall order when you’re scoring 1 run a game.

Hear that. Just saying the team including coaches need to pull their heads out of their ying yang real quick.

 

[saddles]

From Shawn McFarland:

The Stars scored more goals in the third period than the Rangers have scored runs in their last four games.

 

[Duane1952]

Bet me and Duane could hit 0.99 for less money than JOC. Well I could. Not sure about Duane. lol

I think so too.

 

[Kelleyman]

No surprise Adolis KOd. Same guys going hitless. Semian Joc and Garcia

Terrible AB. Chasing wildly and might have got the walk

 

[Kelleyman]

Well starting Joc got the reaction. My only problem was batting him behind Corey but I also hate Adolis high as well.
The Stars coach challenged the money makers to show up. Not sure what is said behind closed doors but a challenge seems necessary with consequences. Not seeing much fire in our lineup although to me the one playing within himself the best is Heim

Bochy has surely earned his stripes but he is not infallible. Seattle shows they can grind But Tx not so much minus IMO Marcus who has done better

Re Duran. He has been a chaser for over a year just like Adolis. AAA is much easier than MLB. I am not starting him over anyone in the IF but maybe Adolis otherwise let him get his ABs

Harris plays intelligent ball and looks comfortable in CF. A bit of a surprise

Hope we have a youthful energetic lineup today

 

[Kelleyman]

Adolis may have let his historic ALCS go to his head.
Baseball is a team sport that I am not sure is recognized or preached ??

 

[fanman8825]

Adolis may have let his historic ALCS go to his head.
Baseball is a team sport that I am not sure is recognized or preached ??

You have to wonder about his mindset. He lacks in patience and looks like he shooting for the fence on every swing. He was tremendous 2 years ago.
I feel Jung should be moved up and Joc with Garcia moved down.
Like I said yesterday very surprised some of these guys look so bad at the plate.

 

[fanman8825]

Well starting Joc got the reaction. My only problem was batting him behind Corey but I also hate Adolis high as well.
The Stars coach challenged the money makers to show up. Not sure what is said behind closed doors but a challenge seems necessary with consequences. Not seeing much fire in our lineup although to me the one playing within himself the best is Heim

Bochy has surely earned his stripes but he is not infallible. Seattle shows they can grind But Tx not so much minus IMO Marcus who has done better

Re Duran. He has been a chaser for over a year just like Adolis. AAA is much easier than MLB. I am not starting him over anyone in the IF but maybe Adolis otherwise let him get his ABs

Harris plays intelligent ball and looks comfortable in CF. A bit of a surprise

Hope we have a youthful energetic lineup today

Same here. Good observation
on Duran. He is chasing when he plays in the MLB.
Like Harris too hope he can hit some more
BTW great comeback win for the Stars last night. Great hockey game from the start.

 

[saddles]

From Jeff Wilson:

Of note from the pregame session with #Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, Kumar Rocker is around 10 days from throwing off a mound and will need more than one rehab start. Looking like a June return.

 

[saddles]

Re Duran. He has been a chaser for over a year just like Adolis. AAA is much easier than MLB. I am not starting him over anyone in the IF but maybe Adolis otherwise let him get his ABs

He shouldn't start over anyone, but he should be on the roster ahead of Ornelas or Ahmed.

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

From Tepid:

It’s not been an electric start to the season on the Rangers farm. Injuries and a comparatively light cupboard to begin with have shown out. But I spent quite a bit of time this week watching Alejandro Osuna, and this kid can play. He hits all kinds of pitches & is a decent OFer.

 

[saddles]

More from Tepid:

Mitch Bratt continues to maximize his talent. Love this Canadian grinder. His command has progressed to “really good”. 5 pitches and some deception. Big league starter? Looks possible IMO.

 

[saddles]

From The Prospect Times:

Some of Mitch Bratt's numbers for the season.

— 25.2 IP
— 2.45 ERA
— 4 BB
— 29 SO
— 1.091 WHIP