2014 Offseason

[romeo212000]

Outlook: Darvish, SP, TEX | texasrangers.com

Darvish could lead MLB in K's? That's the hard-hitting analysis you just don't see often.

Hey, I don't know if you've heard, but Yu Darvish is pretty good.

 

[romeo212000]

Rangers on preparing for spring | texasrangers.com

Banister says establishing an identity in ST is crucial both for individuals and for the team collectively. He wants them to "respect everybody, fear no one."

JD says the LF, RF, and DH positions could more likely "all kind of fit together and work together" as opposed to someone laying "claim to a job and becoming a true regular", whatever that means.

I don't know if I really like the sound of that. If Rua is on the team, he needs to be playing LF every day.

 

[donaldson79]

Outlook: Darvish, SP, TEX | texasrangers.com

Darvish could lead MLB in K's? That's the hard-hitting analysis you just don't see often.

Getting up early is not a prerequisite for tricking this guy.

 

[donaldson79]

I don't know if I really like the sound of that. If Rua is on the team, he needs to be playing LF every day.

I'm not crazy about the quote either.

But let's hope Rua shows up and outright wins the position and put this "meshing together stuff via DH, LF, RF" to bed.

I kind of got the feeling he's really talking about getting everyone's favorite - MM - some time in the OF though.

 

[saddles]

Hey, I don't know if you've heard, but Yu Darvish is pretty good.

Now that Wash is gone he might even be good enough to be our Opening Day pitcher for as long as he is here.

 

[saddles]

I don't know if I really like the sound of that. If Rua is on the team, he needs to be playing LF every day.

It is really hard to figure out what he means. First of all he has sounded all offseason like he expects Rua to be the leading candidate. Also, if that means Rua isn't a leading candidate then Choo isn't one either since he included both corner OF positions. It is a real head scratcher.

Maybe he is just trying to promote a more competitive atmosphere, but he sure said it in an odd way.

 

[romeo212000]

It is really hard to figure out what he means. First of all he has sounded all offseason like he expects Rua to be the leading candidate. Also, if that means Rua isn't a leading candidate then Choo isn't one either since he included both corner OF positions. It is a real head scratcher.

Maybe he is just trying to promote a more competitive atmosphere, but he sure said it in an odd way.

I'm all for making us and him believe he has to earn it.

 

[scotsman1948]

Rangers on preparing for spring | texasrangers.com

Banister says establishing an identity in ST is crucial both for individuals and for the team collectively. He wants them to "respect everybody, fear no one."

JD says the LF, RF, and DH positions could more likely "all kind of fit together and work together" as opposed to someone laying "claim to a job and becoming a true regular", whatever that means.

i have no clue what he means so we'll just have to wait and see

 

[True Rangers Fan]

To me it sounds like they are preparing for the possibility of rotating people in and out of the DH spot between LF and RF, since there isn't an established full-time DH (or LF for that matter) on the roster right now. Obviously you go through Spring Training and see how things shake out there, but I don't mind them being prepared for multiple scenarios.

 

[WilltheThrill]

In his "Pre-Spring Rankings" on ESPN.com, noted idiot David Schoenfield has the Rangers at #25 with a projected record of 71-91. He says the whole team is healthy but that they have no rotation outside of Darvish and Holland (he quickly dismisses Gallardo as only getting worse in the AL). Somehow, despite the Rangers being healthy, he thinks they'll only win 4 more games than last year.

Oh, and spoiler alert: he has the Rangers finishing dead last in the AL West.

MLB Ranking the teams: 30 through 25 - ESPN

 

[jta4437]

He's also given up a fair amount. Could go either way.

Didn't touch their top 3 prospects though, so pretty stellar in that regards, ownership has obviously ponied up the dough

 

[saddles]

In his "Pre-Spring Rankings" on ESPN.com, noted idiot David Schoenfield has the Rangers at #25 with a projected record of 71-91. He says the whole team is healthy but that they have no rotation outside of Darvish and Holland (he quickly dismisses Gallardo as only getting worse in the AL). Somehow, despite the Rangers being healthy, he thinks they'll only win 4 more games than last year.

Oh, and spoiler alert: he has the Rangers finishing dead last in the AL West.

MLB Ranking the teams: 30 through 25 - ESPN

We might see a lot of similar rankings over the next few weeks.

 

[Windingmywatch]

I mean.....Good Heavens.

Go back - if you want to semi amuse yourself - and read the last few pages.

My point was that TEX has done that before ... high prospects for Lee to avoid salary ... and I didn't think that would be a good idea to repeat. Deja vu.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

In his "Pre-Spring Rankings" on ESPN.com, noted idiot David Schoenfield has the Rangers at #25 with a projected record of 71-91. He says the whole team is healthy but that they have no rotation outside of Darvish and Holland (he quickly dismisses Gallardo as only getting worse in the AL). Somehow, despite the Rangers being healthy, he thinks they'll only win 4 more games than last year.

Oh, and spoiler alert: he has the Rangers finishing dead last in the AL West.

MLB Ranking the teams: 30 through 25 - ESPN

If we are healthy then I do not see us doing that badly. Yu will need to pitch better against AL West teams though and I believe he will.

 

[donaldson79]

In his "Pre-Spring Rankings" on ESPN.com, noted idiot David Schoenfield has the Rangers at #25 with a projected record of 71-91. He says the whole team is healthy but that they have no rotation outside of Darvish and Holland (he quickly dismisses Gallardo as only getting worse in the AL). Somehow, despite the Rangers being healthy, he thinks they'll only win 4 more games than last year.

Oh, and spoiler alert: he has the Rangers finishing dead last in the AL West.

MLB Ranking the teams: 30 through 25 - ESPN

In my opinion, a healthy Darvish is worth 4 more victories all by himself. Same for Holland too.

I'm not predicting us to win the division just yet, but to insinuate we'll only win 4 more games with a healthy team is ridiculous.

And here's an article on where we'll be drafting:

Here’s where the Texas Rangers will pick in the 2015 MLB draft | Dallas Morning News

 

[donaldson79]

Interesting article on Bannister's desire for pitchers to pitch inside.

Grant: How Jeff Banister will use simple philosophy to get most from Rangers' pitchers | Dallas Morning News

 

[donaldson79]

My point was that TEX has done that before ... high prospects for Lee to avoid salary ... and I didn't think that would be a good idea to repeat. Deja vu.

Missed your point. Oops and never mind then.

 

[gregrey972]

Interesting article on Bannister's desire for pitchers to pitch inside.

Grant: How Jeff Banister will use simple philosophy to get most from Rangers' pitchers | Dallas Morning News

Awesome! Plenty of beaned batters and bench clearing brawls! haha

 

[saddles]

Manager Jeff Banister on competition in the outfield and in the rotation: "It comes down to men working out and competing for a job. When you bring players into camp, the opportunity to compete for a job brings out the best and also shows some warts. Competition is our best barometer. We're looking for somebody to put their foot down and take a job."

Daniels said shortstop Elvis Andrus has been "very impressive" with his off-season workouts. Said Daniels, "He sat down with the staff at the end of the year and set out some physical conditioning goals and his routine. He met every one of those goals."

Prince is ready for Spring Training | texasrangers.com

 

[RevSader]

Prince is ready for Spring Training | texasrangers.com

Look out for the BSOHL comment from Elvis and every other player in the next few weeks.