10 day west coast road trip begins with 3 @ the A: TEX @ LAA 5/5-7

[Kelleyman]

He was a phenom and those As were trendsetters for the good of baseball

 

[WastinSomeTime]

I like that zeke kid. He just goes up there and tries to hit the cover off the ball. He seems to be locked in. Even some of the outs this series he’s hit really hard Just right at someone.

That's why I liked him over Smith. He hits the ball with authority.

 

[Kelleyman]

That's why I liked him over Smith. He hits the ball with authority.

It has been said that his batting eye is better. Might be wrong but if Smith who has a good eye for the plate can be content to be a contact gap hitter minus a few pull HRS he would be more valuable. Might be the most skilled base runner on team
He has value but until then he is a utility role player and defensiv replacement

He is a clear example contrasting the difference between MILB even AAA ball and the bigs

Duran and his loud bat always put him a step ahead in my eyes despite the Cinderella rise from Smith to MLB

 

[DT LUNA]

It has been said that his batting eye is better. Might be wrong but if Smith who has a good eye for the plate can be content to be a contact gap hitter minus a few pull HRS he would be more valuable. Might be the most skilled base runner on team
He has value but until then he is a utility role player and defensiv replacement

He is a clear example contrasting the difference between MILB even AAA ball and the bigs

Duran and his loud bat always put him a step ahead in my eyes despite the Cinderella rise from Smith to MLB

IMO Smith is not MLB material yet.

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

Vida Blue
Blue Moon Odom
Catfish Hunter

That was quite a rotation the A's had in the early 70s.

 

[saddles]

This may be a name to watch for the bullpen in the future. He had never pitched above the Rookie level until he was sent to AAA the other day as an emergency reliever. He had a good outing for Round Rock before being sent to Frisco. He has completely skipped A-level ball.

 

[saddles]

Max Acosta is putting together a great year so far. He will be 20 years old for the entire season. He is still just a baby.

 

[saddles]

Jeff Wilson had an article Friday about 12 Rangers minor leaguers who are turning heads this year so far..

Max Acosta
Luisangel Acuna
Grant Anderson
Cody Bradford
Evan Carter
Justin Foscue
Josh Hatcher
J P Martinez
Tucker Mitchell
Brock Porter
Kumar Rocker
Josh Stephan

 

[armadillooutlaw]

It's a good thing.

For sure. That trio can win us a playoff series or two if backed by a solid pen.
I know I was kinda scoffing at the potential cost to aquire good bullpen help the other day, but this year is a rare opportunity with Houston down a bit, I think the FO should absolutely go for it and get three good, reliable pieces, one being a dominant closer.

 

[saddles]

Jeff Wilson had an article Friday about 12 Rangers minor leaguers who are turning heads this year so far..

Max Acosta
Luisangel Acuna
Grant Anderson
Cody Bradford
Evan Carter
Justin Foscue
Josh Hatcher
J P Martinez
Tucker Mitchell
Brock Porter
Kumar Rocker
Josh Stephan

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

Duran strikes again. 2 run HR

 

[saddles]

 

[DT LUNA]

Can't say enough about the way Semien is playing and leading this team.

 

[saddles]

And just like that the Rangers have tied it at 3.

 

[saddles]

It seems the Nathaniel Lowe from 2 years ago is back, but he started off a little slow last year so maybe he can still get back to the 2022 version.

 

[saddles]

Smith in LF for Jank.

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]