2014 Offseason

[saddles]

This pretty much sums it up. Total cop out. This is a fun game. Let me try.


Saddles: "The Rangers are under a major payroll restriction and I'm giving them an E grade this offseason for empty pockets."

Board: "Based on the players available and the money they're getting, what would you prefer JD and the ownership do instead? Which player would you want them to drop money on, and how much, since you seem all bent out of shape about the Rangers current long term commitments?"

Saddles: "I'm not saying I want them to spend the kind of money that's being spent on anyone available. I think there's some really bad contracts and trades being given out."

Board: "Then why do you keep bitching about the Rangers ownership having empty pockets and not spending money?"

Saddles: ........crickets......

That is silly at best.

 

[romeo212000]

That is silly at best.

Really? I'll go pull the quotes this afternoon.

 

[saddles]

Really? I'll go pull the quotes this afternoon.

Pull all you want. Whatever makes you feel better.

 

[saddles]

Pleskoff's picks: Top 10 prospects | texasrangers.com

7. Joey Gallo (Rangers) 6-foot-5, 205 pounds -- Third Baseman -- L
Coming off a season with 42 homers and 106 RBIs. Mammoth home runs from a longish swing. Can run a bit as well. Team will live with high strikeouts.

 

[saddles]

Top 5 third basemen in Rangers history: Is Adrian Beltre already the best Texas has ever seen? | Dallas Morning News

 

[saddles]

Now, this is funny.

Ranking the Rangers managers ? Is Ron Washington No. 1? | Dallas Morning News

 

[donaldson79]

Top 5 third basemen in Rangers history: Is Adrian Beltre already the best Texas has ever seen? | Dallas Morning News

As much as I loved watching Buddy Bell play, AB is our best. But to me, it's absolutely grand we got to see two truly great 3rd basemen.

 

[ESPN Refugee]

Top 5 third basemen in Rangers history: Is Adrian Beltre already the best Texas has ever seen? | Dallas Morning News

Was too young to watch and remember Buddy Bell but no question Belts trumps all the other ones on that list.

 

[donaldson79]

Now, this is funny.

Ranking the Rangers managers ? Is Ron Washington No. 1? | Dallas Morning News

What does Michael Florek do for a day job? Rhetorical.....

And why didn't he list Eddie Stanky? Also rhetorical..........

 

[saddles]

As much as I loved watching Buddy Bell play, AB is our best. But to me, it's absolutely grand we got to see two truly great 3rd basemen.

I can see either viewpoint, but I would have to choose Bell. The offense was less for Buddy, but that was a different era. I am probably biased because Buddy was one of my all time favorite Rangers. Beltre certainly has the best numbers.

 

[romeo212000]

Until further notice I'll give them an 'E" for Empty pockets.

You know, you say you don't want them making these big money moves, but you incessantly post comments like these. So which is it, hoss?

Both. It isn't that hard to figure out. I usually say when I want them to make a move. When something comes along that I am in favor of going after I will mention it like I always do. When something is mentioned by others about them possibly going after someone I usually comment on that as well. Just because I don't have someone in mind for them to sign right now doesn't mean I think they could go after someone if I wanted them to.

Last winter was completely different. If you had been on the ESPN board at that time you would have seen me complaining plenty about them not going after certain players.

I do think the reason I am okay with them not signing or trading for certain guys now is different from some fans and probably different from JD's reasons. I am okay with it because my goal for 2015 is to prepare for when our young guys can get here and contribute in a significant way. That means not trading them away and not clogging up roster spots with guys who will block them. I think there are certain fans that are alright with what they are doing for the same reason I am.

Then there are some fans who are okay with it because they are okay with anything the team chooses to do. They accept everything the team's management does and they don't even like hearing anything to the contrary. It really upsets them when some fans disagree with anything the team is doing. The ESPN board used to be full of fans like this. They are the JD apologists and act as if he is related to them. They heavily criticize the fans who think JD never does anything right and yet they can't see that they are just as unobjective in not ever seeing anything of significance that management does wrong. I don't understand either extreme. JD has made his share of mistakes and he has done a lot of good over the years as well. I don't see why a lot of folks have to jump into either the JD-is-a-moron camp or the JD apologist camp.

If you don't think there's a player out there they should open the pocketbook for them stop bitching about them not spending money.

Thanks for playing.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

As much as I loved watching Buddy Bell play, AB is our best. But to me, it's absolutely grand we got to see two truly great 3rd basemen.

You took the words right out of my mouth. Bell was my favorite Ranger at the time but I would have to give the nod to Beltre.

 

[saddles]

Thanks for playing.

HaHa. Playing? The game is only in your head.

I never denied writing those things.

This is what is silly.

Romeo=Board

Delusions of grandeur? HaHa. Keep on playing if it amuses you. We all need something.

 

[romeo212000]

HaHa. Playing? The game is only in your head.

I never denied writing those things.

This is what is silly.

Romeo=Board

Delusions of grandeur? HaHa. Keep on playing if it amuses you. We all need something.

You always amuse me, Bennie.

 

[Bmurph]

I would have to put Shields behind Holland based on how well he pitched when he came back last season.

I really am looking forward to watching DH pitch this year, he could be in store for an 18+ win season

 

[saddles]

You always amuse me, Bennie.

Glad I can be of assistance. Its all good man.

 

[saddles]

I really am looking forward to watching DH pitch this year, he could be in store for an 18+ win season

I feel the same way. I have always been a Holland fan. It used to be very lonely in the Derek Holland fan club.

 

[jta4437]

Me too and we may be better playing him over Telis for now.

Don't know if I necessarily agree with that, Telis might actually be slightly better, but Giminez might simply get the nod bc Darvish likes,

It matters a hill of beans as long as they are close in talent

 

[jta4437]

HaHa. Playing? The game is only in your head.

I never denied writing those things.

This is what is silly.

Romeo=Board

Delusions of grandeur? HaHa. Keep on playing if it amuses you. We all need something.

Actually I'm the one that started that, so its not just him, I just directed my ire towards scotsman

 

[jta4437]

I feel the same way. I have always been a Holland fan. It used to be very lonely in the Derek Holland fan club.

I was always there with you

Always backed Perez too, when everyone else wanted to trade him for whatever BS trade rumor was floating around at the time, simply bc he was struggling being (usually by far), the youngest player in just about every level he played at