2019 Texas Rangers Spring Training Thread

[Kelleyman]

Have we honestly seen enough of Lynn to date to make a call at this time? Yes he has not looked very good. True, but it is early and stranger things have happened.

Options that don't lock you in too much are rarely bad IMO.....The Pence Calhoun situation is very interesting to me as I really want to see him succeed but Pence who is looking good may be blocking him. Still these are only ST numbers

 

[DT LUNA]

Options that don't lock you in too much are rarely bad IMO.....The Pence Calhoun situation is very interesting to me as I really want to see him succeed but Pence who is looking good may be blocking him. Still these are only ST numbers

If Pence holds the line, may flip him later and give Willie his chance, I too like Willie and his bat.

 

[Bmurph]

Can't say much for pitching with the exception of Miller.

The walks did them in. Connor and the kid that pitched the ninth I believe, couldn't find the plate.

 

[Bmurph]

Bad base running by Willie and bad strikeout by Roogie. Cabrera running it out in ST.

 

[Kelleyman]

Rangers bats going oppo nicely.....2020 SP #5 contender assuming not blocked by Lance L looking pretty good minus walks to lefties. Good strikeout with the change up

 

[Kelleyman]

Bad base running by Willie and bad strikeout by Roogie. Cabrera running it out in ST.

Laughing my head off as Dave R about to praise him for hanging tough on ABs etc...

 

[Nightcrawler]

I don’t get the pence hate. At least he has a good attitude and works hard.

The best player should play. That’s the mindset that good professional sports teams have ( apparently not us..... yet. See odor situation). This isn’t little league where the coaches kids get to play all the good positions and always start.

I personally don’t like Willie Calhoun all that much. I think he’s a LA diva at heart with a bad attitude. He will probably bolt from us the first chance he gets for the bright lights and the big city.

 

[Kelleyman]

I don’t get the pence hate. At least he has a good attitude and works hard.

The best player should play. That’s the mindset that good professional sports teams have ( apparently not us..... yet. See odor situation). This isn’t little league where the coaches kids get to play all the good positions and always start.

I personally don’t like Willie Calhoun all that much. I think he’s a LA diva at heart with a bad attitude. He will probably bolt from us the first chance he gets for the bright lights and the big city.

No one hates Pence I think... on a one year contract but some on the board are gun shy as our future appears better than present and think it is better to unload good players not under future control.

In reality IMO it is difficult to keep best hitters like Choo on bench even if ABs help young guys development

Side note... Willie Rakes a known gamer, gave up his late night gaming fetish and shed pounds this offseason in contrast to past tantrums. Would love to see him rewarded for his efforts

 

[romeo212000]

Decent AB there from Mazara.

 

[Kelleyman]

Great job protecting plate against shift on payoff pitch

 

[saddles]

Have we honestly seen enough of Lynn to date to make a call at this time? Yes he has not looked very good. True, but it is early and stranger things have happened.

My concern isn't necessarily that Lynn will pitch bad or good. My concern is that he will eventually be in the way of young starters getting needed innings as starters to get acclimated to the league. Like the situation now with Choo and Calhoun.

 

[saddles]

In a year or two when Lynn is in the way the emphasis will be placed on the lack of a trade partner.

 

[handicappers]

Considering i grew up 10 minutes from the ballpark, i don't see that as an advantage, and would've hated a park in dallas, bc i hate going to dallas in general

You grew up in Arlington or Grand Prairie?

 

[handicappers]

Rangers' projected Opening Day 25-man roster

Yikes

STARTING PITCHERS
Mike Minor
Lance Lynn
Drew Smyly
Edinson Volquez
Shelby Miller

 

[Bmurph]

In a year or two when Lynn is in the way the emphasis will be placed on the lack of a trade partner.

My issue is that Lance Lynn was done 2 years ago and the Rangers signed him to a 3 year deal. He is really not good as he proved in NY last year. That contract was a bad reach. Nobody would trade for him now, bad contract

 

[Kelleyman]

My concern isn't necessarily that Lynn will pitch bad or good. My concern is that he will eventually be in the way of young starters getting needed innings as starters to get acclimated to the league. Like the situation now with Choo and Calhoun.

But is not that the main reason we got him?... to eat innings so to protect young starters being exposed too early? Or burn up our pen due to short starts...Don't think you can guarantee that with Volquez, Smyly or Miller. Injuries and missed starts seem to happen. Just think there will be plenty of innings.

It would be awesome to have our young guys force their way into the rotation early

 

[DT LUNA]

But is not that the main reason we got him?... to eat innings so to protect young starters being exposed too early? Or burn up our pen due to short starts...Don't think you can guarantee that with Volquez, Smyly or Miller. Injuries and missed starts seem to happen. Just think there will be plenty of innings.

It would be awesome to have our young guys force their way into the rotation early

Lynn can eat innings and go to the pen with out blocking anyone. He will likely be on the IR.

 

[jta4437]

No one hates Pence I think... on a one year contract but some on the board are gun shy as our future appears better than present and think it is better to unload good players not under future control.

In reality IMO it is difficult to keep best hitters like Choo on bench even if ABs help young guys development

Side note... Willie Rakes a known gamer, gave up his late night gaming fetish and shed pounds this offseason in contrast to past tantrums. Would love to see him rewarded for his efforts

I've never liked Pence, he's always been super overrated, would prefer to not waste a roster spot on him, as thats what I think it will end up being

 

[jta4437]

You grew up in Arlington or Grand Prairie?

Grand Prairie HS class of 98

 

[DT LUNA]

I don’t get the pence hate. At least he has a good attitude and works hard.

The best player should play. That’s the mindset that good professional sports teams have ( apparently not us..... yet. See odor situation). This isn’t little league where the coaches kids get to play all the good positions and always start.

I personally don’t like Willie Calhoun all that much. I think he’s a LA diva at heart with a bad attitude. He will probably bolt from us the first chance he gets for the bright lights and the big city.

Does not make sense bringing in a 36 yr old Pence when we are going young with this rebuild. In addition the OF is way to heavy now. Too early to pass judgement on young Calhoun. He needs playing time. Sorry I just can't agree on this one.