2014 Offseason

[Justinkm83]

GALLOBOMB.

A majestic 3 run shot they said. He also lined out to the 2B in the 1st. He's seeing the ball well today.

 

[romeo212000]

A majestic 3 run shot they said. He also lined out to the 2B in the 1st. He's seeing the ball well today.

He's been seeing the ball well all week.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Choice seems to be playing himself directly to AAA.

 

[Justinkm83]

Not feeling too good about having Deshields make the squad. I know he has speed which will help on defense when he would cover for someone but offensively it does him no good if he cannot get on base. I hope we have someone else who can backup Martin.

We do, Hoying. I'd much rather have Hoying the DeShields. I kinda want Peguero to make the team too, but I bet Ludwick does.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

We do, Hoying. I'd much rather have Hoying the DeShields. I kinda want Peguero to make the team too, but I bet Ludwick does.

It never fails that when I say something negative about a player he does well. I just need to kick everyone of these guys into the ground.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

It never fails that when I say something negative about a player he does well. I just need to kick everyone of these guys into the ground.

From the sound of it he might have pulled something on that double.

 

[Justinkm83]

It never fails that when I say something negative about a player he does well. I just need to kick everyone of these guys into the ground.

He also had a bunt single earlier with the infield playing in. The kid can fly, but I prefer the speed and power that Hoying possesses.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

We do, Hoying. I'd much rather have Hoying the DeShields. I kinda want Peguero to make the team too, but I bet Ludwick does.

I am with you on this. Even Smolinski. Give me 2 of those 3.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Gallo just singled and stole second... GALLOTHEFT?

 

[romeo212000]

Gallo just singled and stole second... GALLOTHEFT?

Dude, if this guy turns out to be able to steal 15 bases or so a year I'll be ecstatic.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

I am really happy with our pitching for the most part. Hope this is a sign of things to come. I know you cannot completely tell from ST but it beats getting your brains beat out there.

 

[saddles]

I think we are seeing a lot from Gallo today what Thad Levine had in mind yesterday. 4 more ABs without a strikeout. This kid really made some strides between the end of last season and ST this year.

 

[saddles]

Ranaudo among Rangers' arms getting healthy | texasrangers.com

Some great stuff from this article.

Anthony Ranaudo reported no problems with his right elbow after arriving to the clubhouse on Friday. He was pulled from Thursday's start against the White Sox when he experienced discomfort in the elbow, but it was a precautionary measure. He could be ready to pitch again as early as Tuesday against the Dodgers, although the Rangers have not announced their pitching plans that far ahead.

In the intense competition for a spot in the bullpen, right-handed reliever Phil Klein has been impressive early in the Cactus League season. Klein has faced eight hitters and retired them all, including four strikeouts.

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Klein has faced three left-handed hitters and struck out two. That's noteworthy because left-handed hitters batted .308 off him last year, while right-handers hit just .073. Klein relies mainly on a fastball and slider, but he is trying to develop a changeup to help deal with left-handed hitters.

"I have a new grip and it is feeling pretty good," Klein said. "I wanted to give myself something for left-handers and that's the pitch to do it."

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• Manager Jeff Banister on outfielder Jake Smolinski: "Straight bulldog. Wants to post up in the box and beat you every day."

• Banister refers to outfielder Jared Hoying as a guy who "digs it out of the dirt." Banister said that means, "A guy who doesn't do one thing better than others but he finds a way. He is willing to be multi-functional on the field and do what it takes to help his ballclub win."

• Mitch Moreland is slated to bat third as the designated hitter on Saturday against the Padres. Adrian Beltre is batting fourth and Prince Fielder is in the fifth spot as Banister continues to experiment with his lineup. Moreland is 2-for-9 with a home run in his first three games.

 

[romeo212000]

Gallo's three-run home run | texasrangers.com

Gallo's bomb.

 

[saddles]

Gallo's three-run home run | texasrangers.com

Gallo's 3 run bomb.

 

[romeo212000]

Beat ya to it Bennie.

 

[saddles]

Gallo's three-run home run | texasrangers.com

Gallo's bomb.

I guess we had the same idea. lol

 

[saddles]

Beat ya to it Bennie.

HaHa. I had to watch it about 4 times so that slowed me down.

 

[romeo212000]

HaHa. I had to watch it about 4 times so that slowed me down.

I did too. That is the definition of light tower power. I really hope he doesn't go the way of Chris Davis. The guy might have just enough cockiness to pull it off though.

 

[Bmurph]

Was that Claudio, Mendez, Feliz to finish them off today?