Series Thread: Bullpen challenged Rangers hosting the surprising Twins

[Windingmywatch]

On Profar -- when he makes an appearance at ST next season ... he will not have played since ST before the 2014 season. That was a long time ago.

He needs to be projected for AAA to give TEX an idea where he's meant to play. Given to the number of middle infielders -- Profar may serve TEX better in a trade -- although his injury history is going to affect the potential return.

If you think Profar ought to be TEX future at 2b ... check his AAA numbers at a comparable age to Odor's. Having seen both I'd prefer Odor at 2b over any of the three short stops.

If you think Profar ought to be TEX future at SS ... again until he's in camp and shows himself to be perfectly healthy and effective ... I still would put him behind Andrus and Alberto with him starting 2016 at Round Rock.

 

[Windingmywatch]

Somebody is going to regress in a big way soon. My money is on Martinez.

Yea ... you've been saying that since April.

 

[darrylgann]

Not a very impressive start

Not at all. Of course that 11 pitch walk kinda set the tone there.

 

[romeo212000]

On Profar -- when he makes an appearance at ST next season ... he will not have played since ST before the 2014 season. That was a long time ago.

He needs to be projected for AAA to give TEX an idea where he's meant to play. Given to the number of middle infielders -- Profar may serve TEX better in a trade -- although his injury history is going to affect the potential return.

If you think Profar ought to be TEX future at 2b ... check his AAA numbers at a comparable age to Odor's. Having seen both I'd prefer Odor at 2b over any of the three short stops.

If you think Profar ought to be TEX future at SS ... again until he's in camp and shows himself to be perfectly healthy and effective ... I still would put him behind Andrus and Alberto with him starting 2016 at Round Rock.

Oh, he's going to have to prove himself. I was thinking more in terms of the second half of next season or 2017.

 

[romeo212000]

Yea ... you've been saying that since April.

Sit back and watch, big guy.

 

[saddles]

Rangers' Josh Hamilton still feels soreness

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton said that the tightness in his hamstring is gone, but he still feels soreness, per the Star Telegram.

The Dallas Morning News reported that Hamilton isn't swinging a bat yet, but he's able to run on a treadmill.

The hamstring landed him on the disabled list two weeks ago.

As expected, Josh might play in 30% of the games. He's contributed so far. but you cant count on the guy to stay in the lineup. Hope he's available if this team does indeed make run at the division or a WC spot

Kind of like the Sean Lee of the Rangers.

 

[Windingmywatch]

I don't remember a whole lot of 3bmen who do that turn around thing.

 

[Duane1952]

Way to go Joey.

 

[romeo212000]

Holy shit. Joey didn't even totally square that up.

 

[saddles]

Problem is, I'm not just talking about this year. I believe we're going to want him to start the season with us next year. I'm trying to figure out which scenarios allow us to get him in the lineup either in the second half of next season.

1) Get Gallo work at AAA in the OF once Beltre is healthy, and look to trade Choo. That could open up a spot for Gallo. However, understand that Gallo's OF defense may be worse than Choo's with a far better arm. However, we need to consider whether we want to lose Chop's production, especially at the 2 hole. I'm obviously not married to Choo or his albatross contract, but consider the lines he's put up after an awful April in May (.295/.356/.533/.888/6HR/18RBI) and June (.295/.392/.409/.801/1HR/9RBI) and ask whether we can really afford to toss him and eat at least a third of his salary. Keep in mind Elvis probably returns to hitting second of Choo goes.

2) Look to trade Mitch or Fielder. Anyone think that's a great idea? Me either. Unless Mitch really regresses and shows his current form is just a fluke, I want to keep Mitch around.

3) Trade Beltre. He'd fetch a handsome return, but he's the heart and soul of this team. Yes, the team has performed admirably in his absence, but we're talking about a brief stint. Also, Beltre is a far superior option defensively.

Of the three, I'd have to choose the first option, but probably not until the offseason. Someone is going to be have to be moved eventually anyways with Rua, Gallo, Williams, and Mazara ultimately creating a log jam. Gallo can move back to third after Beltre's contract is up.

I am open to trading any of those guys depending on the return. No one is untouchable as long as the return is appropriate.

 

[romeo212000]

Looks like I really need to adjust my predictions.

 

[romeo212000]

I am open to trading any of those guys depending on the return. No one is untouchable as long as the return is appropriate.

Absolutely. That appropriate return differs for each guy. For example, we should expect just shy of a king's ransom for Beltre.

 

[romeo212000]

Leo Bomb!!!

 

[Duane1952]

Holy shit. Joey didn't even totally square that up.

Caught it down the barrel a bit. This kid is strong. Good job Martin.

 

[saddles]

Absolutely. That appropriate return differs for each guy. For example, we should expect just shy of a king's ransom for Beltre.

HaHa

 

[romeo212000]

Haven't seen our Rangers this loose and having this much fun since 2011 I think.

 

[romeo212000]

HaHa

You got something to say about my post, say it. Obviously, I don't expect the kind of return you'd get for what we got when we traded Tex, but I'm not dealing him for one or two upper mid tier prospects either. Don't pull that chicken shit stuff though.

 

[DT LUNA]

Haven't seen our Rangers this loose and having this much fun since 2011 I think.

Same for me. This is fun

 

[Windingmywatch]

Go to the garage to put some stuff away and missed both HRs. Crap.

 

[darrylgann]

Kind of like the Sean Lee of the Rangers.

Except quite a bit older. Lee never had his career take off yet. And I hope it does.