2014 Offseason

[WastinSomeTime]

Nick Martinez was roughed up in a split squad game against Arizona. Gave up 6 runs in 4 1/3 IP allowing 2 HRs.

 

[Senator_fan]

Nick Martinez was roughed up in a split squad game against Arizona. Gave up 6 runs in 4 1/3 IP allowing 2 HRs.

Could be his dead arm stage.

 

[Nightcrawler]

Is the team finally leaving Surprise? I hope so

 

[DT LUNA]

Could be his dead arm stage.

Exactly what is a dead arm stage.

 

[Xx srs bsns xX]

Shoot me.

 

[donaldson79]

Shoot me.

So you disagree with JJT's take of 70-75 wins?

 

[UK Cowboy]

So you disagree with JJT's take of 70-75 wins?

I'm rooting for 100 wins, expecting 75-80

 

[donaldson79]

I'm rooting for 100 wins, expecting 75-80

If I had to put money down today, I'd take the under of 76.5. Hate saying that, but it's the truth.

If we were to get 80 wins, then Bannister and staff did a masterful job.

 

[romeo212000]

So you disagree with JJT's take of 70-75 wins?

I think 70 is pretty low. I think people really underestimate how good this lineup can be. I know pitching is a question mark, but like I said, I still think our current rotation is better than the one we opened 2010 with. I'm expecting approximately an 80-82 win season.

 

[UK Cowboy]

If I had to put money down today, I'd take the under of 76.5. Hate saying that, but it's the truth.

If we were to get 80 wins, then Bannister and staff did a masterful job.

Yep, as constructed, 80 wins would be a Hell of a job, if everyone stays healthy

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

put me down for 84-78.

 

[romeo212000]

put me down for 84-78.

I'm with you on this one. I think everyone is trying to avoid getting their expectations high so they aren't disappointed, but I really think this team can surprise some people.

 

[saddles]

I will say they go 79-83. I think that includes a slight second half rebound after being close to 8 games under at the break. The future is bright for this club though and hopefully things work out so we can make it even brighter at trade deadline time.

 

[saddles]

Rangers release affiliates rosters | The Star Telegram The Star Telegram

Chi Chi to AAA. Buckel to AA.

 

[saddles]

Rangers notes: Final bullpen spots remain fluid with Tolleson, Scheppers | The Star Telegram The Star Telegram

Tolleson had been dealing with a sore forearm but has pitched the past two days in minor league games, including a perfect inning on seven pitches in a Triple A game Tuesday.

After an MRI showed nothing serious with his arm last week, Tolleson expected to be ready by the opener.

 

[donaldson79]

I think 70 is pretty low. I think people really underestimate how good this lineup can be. I know pitching is a question mark, but like I said, I still think our current rotation is better than the one we opened 2010 with. I'm expecting approximately an 80-82 win season.

Honestly....if you feel good about this, then Vegas has some good numbers for ya.

And I hope you're right. But I'll go on record today as saying, 76 will be our top end. Would love to eat those words.

 

[saddles]

Sherrington: Rangers GM Jon Daniels playing it safe and that's a prudent move | Dallas Morning News

 

[romeo212000]

Sherrington: Rangers GM Jon Daniels playing it safe and that's a prudent move | Dallas Morning News

"Billy Beane tore up a good Oakland team and gets the benefit of the doubt because Brad Pitt played him in a movie."

So true...:rollseyes:

 

[WastinSomeTime]

For what its worth

MLB predictions 2015: our World Series picks, award winners and more | Big League Stew - Yahoo Sports

 

[donaldson79]

Rolando McClain has "accepted" an offer from the Boys.