tOfficially Official 2016 Spring training thread

[saddles]

Bennie have you opened the roto league up yet? I still have the guy wanting to get in

Yes, I have. Here is the link to the league.

Join my Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball league, DMN Bloggerheads

Thanks Murph.

For anyone else we still have some openings if you are interested.

 

[Kelleyman]

I think it all depends on how DeShields and Desmond are hitting when Josh comes back. When Josh is healthy I wouldn't be surprised to see DeShields benched several times a week.

Of course how you play is a factor but my point is Josh wont smell the playing field in April. A lot of ball to be played. Which begs the question how does the lineup shake out not. Good lead off guys like DDJ don't grow on trees. I say Josh needs and will have to earn playing time barring further injury which is no long shot by any means. Not worried about any cronyism re Josh. Play the best players

 

[Bmurph]

Yes, I have. Here is the link to the league.

Join my Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball league, DMN Bloggerheads

Thanks Murph.

For anyone else we still have some openings if you are interested.

Thanks Bennie

He is in under Joseph's team

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Raise your hand if you're still bad-mouthing the Rangers for not hiring Tim Boger.

man, I had no idea who Banny was when he was hired, but everything I've ever seen or heard has done nothing but strengthen my belief he was the perfect guy for the job.

 

[Bmurph]

man, I had no idea who Banny was when he was hired, but everything I've ever seen or heard has done nothing but strengthen my belief he was the perfect guy for the job.

He did well with the short hand he was dealt with injuries, last year. I would still like to see some of the in game decisions that he botched last year, be in the past and hope he learned from them. I know it wasn't as bad as Ron but there were a few real head scratchers. I am not bashing him by any means. I think he's great for the Rangers and I do realize all managers are going to make moves that don't necessarily pan out.

 

[saddles]

Thanks Bennie

He is in under Joseph's team

Good. Thanks.

 

[saddles]

Of course how you play is a factor but my point is Josh wont smell the playing field in April. A lot of ball to be played. Which begs the question how does the lineup shake out not. Good lead off guys like DDJ don't grow on trees. I say Josh needs and will have to earn playing time barring further injury which is no long shot by any means. Not worried about any cronyism re Josh. Play the best players

I don't think it will be cronyism, but I think if and when Josh is healthy he will be in the lineup. He showed last year that when he is healthy he is still a force. I believe I read that if he had been healthy for most of the year last year that he would have easily led the league in game winning hits. I think that is why we are seeing Desmond playing CF as much as he has so far. We shall see. I guess when Delino is out of the lineup the leadoff hitter will be the same player as they will put there in 2017 when Delino will be out of a starting job here.

 

[Bmurph]

I don't think it will be cronyism, but I think if and when Josh is healthy he will be in the lineup. He showed last year that when he is healthy he is still a force. I believe I read that if he had been healthy for most of the year last year that he would have easily led the league in game winning hits. I think that is why we are seeing Desmond playing CF as much as he has so far. We shall see.

Gonna need them all at some point, there will be games missed due to injury for Josh and DDJ as well probable. DDJ already w the bicep thing this year and had the hammy issues last year. They could also afford to give Choo off to get right when he's injured, instead of running him out there hurt for part of the season.

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

 

[donaldson79]

I don't think it will be cronyism, but I think if and when Josh is healthy he will be in the lineup. He showed last year that when he is healthy he is still a force

I agree. Cronyism won't enter into the evaluation process.

But if he's on the team he's got to get playing time in LF, or else he's got to be either put on the 60 day DL, or released. LF is the only spot for him, b/c he can't play center, can't PR, and we don't need him as a DH.

 

[DT LUNA]

I agree. Cronyism won't enter into the evaluation process.

But if he's on the team he's got to get playing time in LF, or else he's got to be either put on the 60 day DL, or released. LF is the only spot for him, b/c he can't play center, can't PR, and we don't need him as a DH.

Right on. Got to quit dreaming about what he use to be and think about what he is today.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Evan Grant's full Rangers regular season schedule analysis, and 2016 record prediction | SportsDay

Grant puts them at 91 wins and 1st place finish.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Texas Rangers’ offense hearing new hitting coach’s message

Long story short: Iapoce is sending them to the plate with a plan, and it's working.

 

[saddles]

I guess I had never thought about this aspect of Spring Training.

 

[saddles]

Let's say the Rangers have a very successful season the way many of us think they will. Most of us also think Gallo, Brinson, and Mazara will be starting here a year from now. How unusual will it be for a team to have a lot of success one year and start so many rookies or the next year?

With the possibility of Profar and/or Rua forcing their way into the mix as well we could see a significantly different lineup to start the 2017 season than the one that starts a very successful 2016 season.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Let's say the Rangers have a very successful season the way many of us think they will. Most of us also think Gallo, Brinson, and Mazara will be starting here a year from now. A few might be able make the case for Profar and/or Rua as well. How unusual will it be for a team to have a lot of success one year and start so many rookies the next year?

It's all a big hypothetical at this point. I always like to assume that the Rangers are going to field the most competitive team possible, and if that means 3 rookies, then it'll mean just that. Might have to temper expectations for '17 if that's the case.

 

[saddles]

It's all a big hypothetical at this point. I always like to assume that the Rangers are going to field the most competitive team possible, and if that means 3 rookies, then it'll mean just that. Might have to temper expectations for '17 if that's the case.

Yes, it is a hypothetical, but then we like to discuss those on here. lol

I think it would be a credit to the organization if that happens. I just think it would be very unusual, not necessarily bad, but unusual.

 

[saddles]

It's all a big hypothetical at this point. I always like to assume that the Rangers are going to field the most competitive team possible, and if that means 3 rookies, then it'll mean just that. Might have to temper expectations for '17 if that's the case.

As far as tempering expectations, I think that would depend on how much big league experience they get this year. They all have to go through a difficult time making adjustments and maybe Joey has gotten his out of the way for the most part. If they continue to play at Round Rock the way they did in Surprise I don't think I would temper expectations for 2017. A lot has to play out yet, but it could prove to be very interesting.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

As far as tempering expectations, I think that would depend on how much big league experience they get this year.

I suppose in my line of thinking, if the Rangers are having a very successful 2016, then those 3 don't get much playing time this year. Yeah, it's possible they could be up here and contributing, but my point wasn't based on that.