From Minute Maid to Tropicana to play the Rays

[darrylgann]

To continue the roll, I hope. No orange juice, please.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

To continue the roll, I hope. No orange juice, please.

Tropicana I believe. You should be a sports writer. LOL!

 

[donaldson79]

Tropicana I believe. You should be a sports writer. LOL!

This town could use at least one more for sure.

Glad to see ya get us ready for the next sweep Darryl.

 

[darrylgann]

Tropicana I believe. You should be a sports writer. LOL!

Ha! Should have checked my refrigerator for the spelling.

 

[darrylgann]

This town could use at least one more for sure.

Glad to see ya get us ready for the next sweep Darryl.

Perhaps so. Surprised with their record so far after an awful off season.

 

[donaldson79]

Ha! Should have checked my refrigerator for the spelling.

You'll fit right in with some of the other writers around town.

 

[darrylgann]

Really botched the title up in my haste. It's Minute 'Maid' as well. Come on back, Rev!

 

[donaldson79]

Ha! Should have checked my refrigerator for the spelling.

Ahhh-ya-ya.......But you're the man on the roll......

And Martinez is on the hill too.

 

[Bmurph]

Really botched the title up in my haste. It's Minute 'Maid' as well. Come on back, Rev!

I didnt want to be the grammar police, but maybe Romeo can doctor it up for you? Heehee!

 

[saddles]

Injuries, Lack Of Track Record Scramble 2015 Draft Class - BaseballAmerica.com

In general, every scout I have talked to can’t wait for 2016 to get here. The more calls we make, the harder it is to get scouts excited for players this year, even the scouts who go out of their way to like players.

 

[darrylgann]

Injuries, Lack Of Track Record Scramble 2015 Draft Class - BaseballAmerica.com

In general, every scout I have talked to can’t wait for 2016 to get here. The more calls we make, the harder it is to get scouts excited for players this year, even the scouts who go out of their way to like players.

I know he's had TJ surgery, but I'd still consider Aiken.

 

[Justinkm83]

I believe some of you talked about sending down Smolinski when Josh arrives. It's what I wanted to bring up that I don't think anyone has mentioned. If Leonys is still hurting/not hitting, and Pegs keeps slugging, why not play Peguero in CF? He has enough speed and has made some nice plays in the OF this year. Although DeShields' speed is an absolute asset, I would rather have some pop.

 

[darrylgann]

6 pm game FYI

 

[saddles]

I believe some of you talked about sending down Smolinski when Josh arrives. It's what I wanted to bring up that I don't think anyone has mentioned. If Leonys is still hurting/not hitting, and Pegs keeps slugging, why not play Peguero in CF? He has enough speed and has made some nice plays in the OF this year. Although DeShields' speed is an absolute asset, I would rather have some pop.

What about Josh in CF?

 

[saddles]

This from the Crawdads:

Hickory, NC - The Texas Rangers announced today that Hickory Crawdads infielder Ronald Guzman and reliever Jefri Hernandez have both been promoted to the High Desert Mavericks (Class A - Advanced), becoming the first 'Dads players this season to move up in the Rangers organization.

The promotions headline a series of moves involving the Crawdads, with RHP Luis Ortiz, RHP Austin Pettibone, and catcher Marcus Greene Jr. all coming to Hickory from Extending Spring Training while outfielder Jairo Beras was reactivated off the 7-day DL and placed back on the 'Dads active roster. Also moving is catcher Kevin Torres who was transferred to Extended Spring Training while reliever Kevin Matthews was released by the Rangers.

Guzman, 20, was off to a hot start in his third season in Hickory. The 6'5" 220-pound slugger leaves with a .309 average, three home runs, and three doubles to go along with 14 RBI. Guzman hit .272 with 4 HR and 8 2B over 49 games with the Crawdads in 2013, before playing 118 games and posting a .218 average with 6 HR and 32 2B last season.

Hernandez, 24, had been one of the best relievers in the 'Dads bullpen thus far in 2015. Signed by the Rangers as a minor league free agent in 2015 after pitching seven years in the Colorado Rockies system, Hernandez was 2-0 with a 4.50 ERA (6 ER/12 IP), 18 strikeouts, and two walks with the Crawdads.

Ortiz, 19, returns to Hickory after a weeklong stint on the Extended Spring Training roster. A 1st round selection by the Rangers in the 2014 Draft out of Sanger (CA) High School, Ortiz posted a 0.79 ERA (1 ER/11.1 IP) with 12 Ks and 3 BBs over three starts with the Crawdads this season.

Beras, 20, also rejoins the 'Dads following a nearly three week span on the DL. The 6'5" 178-pound Dominican Republic native was 1-7 at the plate with the Crawdads prior to his injury.

Greene, 20, is another former Crawdad making a return trip to Hickory. A 16th round selection by Texas in the 2013 Draft out of New Mexico JC, Greene was a Mid-Season All-Star with the short-season Spokane Indians in 2014. The California native spent 13 games in Hickory at the end of the year, where he batted .179 (7/39) before his season ended with a concussion.

Pettibone, 22, is the only player joining the Crawdads with no previous experience with the club. The 6'3" pitcher went 2-2 with a 5.45 ERA (24 ER/39.2 IP), 32 Ks, and 8 BBs over 15 appearances in Spokane in 2014. The California native was a 24th round selection by the Rangers in the 2014 Draft out of UC Santa Barbara.

 

[romeo212000]

What about Josh in CF?

Not sure if Josh has the wheels.

 

[saddles]

Moreland progressing, but Martin hits a snag | texasrangers.com

 

[saddles]

Not sure if Josh has the wheels.

That could be the case. He did play there 7 games last season so maybe he could play a few games there for us at times.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

That could be the case. He did play there 7 games last season so maybe he could play a few games there for us at times.

Agree. He could play all 3 OF positions and we could keep guys fresh. Right now it is Moreland I am not seeing any place for. Like I said before he may have to do a rehab so we can see how things are after the dust settles. Gives us time to see how Blanks and Pegs are doing.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Ha! Should have checked my refrigerator for the spelling.

LOL! Hey, we all knew what you meant. Phonics did you in there. HA!