2019 Texas Rangers Spring Training Thread

[jta4437]

Btw, I can’t describe how pissed I am that we’re putting fucking turf on the new stadium.

Several teams have decided to go to the same turf as we are. The

Question: Who backs up Elvis if he is injured? Is IKF the guy b/c I can't think of anyone else.

Surely IKF

 

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Mazara gives health a thumb’s up. But another change could help fuel his 2019 for Rangers

Health will be the key for Mazara, who has also been slowed by nagging leg injuries the past two seasons. The big one, though, is the thumb.

Rest has helped it mend, though Marzara said it’s still not as strong as it should be. Off-season surgery wasn’t an option, he said, but a hand specialist didn’t want to start over again following the healing the thumb had done on its own.

 

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I see where one thing being considered for MLB is a minimum three batter requirement for all pitchers. That would be a good change in my opinion.

 

[Kelleyman]

I see where one thing being considered for MLB is a minimum three batter requirement for all pitchers. That would be a good change in my opinion.

Bigger to me is limiting players called up in September and a tank tax due to revenue sharing. I think a time limit on replays are needed too.

Don’t care one way or another on DH

 

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Bigger to me is limiting players called up in September and a tank tax due to revenue sharing. I think a time limit on replays are needed too.

Don’t care one way or another on DH

I can't stand pitchers batting. I will take making the DH for both leagues and the minimum batter qualification for pitchers and they can leave everything else alone.

 

[DT LUNA]

I can't stand pitchers batting. I will take making the DH for both leagues and the minimum batter qualification for pitchers and they can leave everything else alone.

DH took away the cat and mouse games managers use to play. However what every one likes is OK with me. Should be the same for both leagues b/c imo the Nat'ls have the advantage in inter league play.

 

[Kelleyman]

Still thinking about how great Frank Robinson was for baseball

Going to miss Beltre too. Guys like that make it easy to love the sport

 

[Kelleyman]

I can't stand pitchers batting. I will take making the DH for both leagues and the minimum batter qualification for pitchers and they can leave everything else alone.

Limiting players in September is big in limiting pitchers being flip flopped. Postseason off days should be limited. I would not increase the roster. Would not eliminate the shift.

Was not a big fan when the league went DH. Would not fret if it goes for both leagues as it is better for consistency.

Other issue is free agency. Despite it being good for players it sure was nice to have a player you could root for and not lose the so easily to the big market teams. The whole approach by the Rays is just off. The whole revenue sharing is off as well Not sure I have a well thought out solution but sure hate to have teams profit from tanking


I just don't like changing the fabric of the game much.

 

[Kelleyman]

Other scattered thought. The park in Arlington for me is terrible ( sure is is better for the Cowtown guys). But no train to the game. Would have rather had stadium reachable for mass transit

Season ticket prices on the rise. It is no longer the working man sporting event it once was. The business of the game has tainted the sport IMO. A shame. Free agency is whack too

 

[Kelleyman]

Explains why Deikman not being pursued

 

[jta4437]

Other scattered thought. The park in Arlington for me is terrible ( sure is is better for the Cowtown guys). But no train to the game. Would have rather had stadium reachable for mass transit

Season ticket prices on the rise. It is no longer the working man sporting event it once was. The business of the game has tainted the sport IMO. A shame. Free agency is whack too

Mass transit does need to improve but it is centrally located for all the people of the Metroplex being between Dallas and Fort Worth

 

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What a waste of time and energy to come up with this decision.

 

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Would adding the DH to the National League help the Rangers find a trade for Choo?

 

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I am looking forward to his full recovery and for him to join a list that includes Crouse, Palumbo, and Winn as possible #1 pitchers for the Rangers in 2020 and beyond.

 

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[DT LUNA]

Would adding the DH to the National League help the Rangers find a trade for Choo?

Article says Rangers are not seeking to move him so that might answer the question.

 

[saddles]

Palumbo and Hearn.

 

[saddles]

Article says Rangers are not seeking to move him so that might answer the question.

If they weren't looking to move him because they want to keep him then that is a huge mistake. If they didn't want to move him because they think they can get something better for him later on then that is just about as big of a mistake. If they are waiting to see if the DH rule goes through this spring and then move him whether it goes through or not, then that is smart.

 

[Kelleyman]

If they weren't looking to move him because they want to keep him then that is a huge mistake. If they didn't want to move him because they think they can get something better for him later on then that is just about as big of a mistake. If they are waiting to see if the DH rule goes through this spring and then move him whether it goes through or not, then that is smart.

Heard no DH rule gonna happen this year so rule that out

Sure the Rangers have beaten down everybody’s door to find a taker with some reasonable return without eating most of contract. If people are not buying that aren’t buying