2022 Texas Rangers Spring Training Thread

[saddles]

I was really hoping to see Brock Burke in a starting role either here or in Round Rock.

 

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[Kelleyman]

He has him over Winn

 

[saddles]

He has him over Winn

Someone mentioned the other day that with the bump in his velocity up to 98mph that he could be better than Winn.

I think folks will start to see Vanasco as being right up there with them within 2 to 3 months.

It would be great if our prospects could convince the front office that we already have an ace and a very good #2 starter in the organization. If we can just keep them healthy that might become apparent soon.

 

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[Nightcrawler]

the Yankees wanted Trevino because of his defensive prowess. Trevino is very good at both calling a game and framing pitches. We all know Trevino will be a backup for pretty much any major league team he’s on because his bat hasn’t really developed into a MLB catcher type of bat.

the Yankees have so many good hitters elsewhere that they could probably use him just because of his defense.

 

[saddles]

From Jeff Wilson:

Howard said that the Rangers will be creative with how they use him, possibly using an opener ahead of him and probably keeping him on a short leash with his innings.

 

[Uncle Siggy]

MLB Scout's Video View: Analyzing Phillies Prospect Spencer Howard

While the game is away, Baseball America is digging into its video database and asking scouts around the game to analyze what they see from some of the sport's best prospects. Today's subject is Phillies righthander Spencer Howard.

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5 concerns about Spencer Howard and his future with the Phillies

Do the Phillies have a potential top-of-the-rotation starter, or an oft-injured youngster who won’t put it all together?

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MSN

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[Kelleyman]

MLB Scout's Video View: Analyzing Phillies Prospect Spencer Howard

While the game is away, Baseball America is digging into its video database and asking scouts around the game to analyze what they see from some of the sport's best prospects. Today's subject is Phillies righthander Spencer Howard.

www.baseballamerica.com

5 concerns about Spencer Howard and his future with the Phillies

Do the Phillies have a potential top-of-the-rotation starter, or an oft-injured youngster who won’t put it all together?

www.thegoodphight.com

MSN

www.msn.com

Yeah Howard is a bit of a mystery, certainly has the pitch arsenal needed for a SP although velocity slippage may be a concern and might disqualify him. The routine a pitcher requires I guess is understandable.
So he was jerked around by the Phillies and they lost faith in him. Wonder if that is the same with Crouse.

Could easily be a head case however harsh that may sound. Funny that he joins with Marteen now. Wonder if Pérez has learned a few things maybe matured a bit and can understand Howard in way others can.

Still I don’t mind giving him a shot. That 5th spot is ultimately a placeholder for Winn when he comes up IMO

 

[Uncle Siggy]

Yeah Howard is a bit of a mystery, certainly has the pitch arsenal needed for a SP although velocity slippage may be a concern and might disqualify him.

Could be they need to change his off season training to give him more stamina. Could also be he's too revved up to start the game and throws harder earlier making it easier to catch up to him later. Would rather he start out on an even keel and be able to reach back periodically for that extra 3-4 mph when needed...

So he was jerked around by the Phillies and they lost faith in him. Wonder if that is the same with Crouse.

Some teams have no clue it seems how to develop their younguns, kinda like the Rangers for the last 10 years or so...

Could easily be a head case however harsh that may sound. Funny that he joins with Marteen now. Wonder if Pérez has learned a few things maybe matured a bit and can understand Howard in way others can.

It's not harsh it's just reality he might have to learn a new mindset to become successful, take Josh for instance...

Don't forget about Chris Young I'd bet he talks with the younger pitchers on a regular basis. And you have to wonder how many of the Round Rock pitchers converse with Nolan Ryan considering he lives right up the road in Georgetown

 

[Kelleyman]

Could be they need to change his off season training to give him more stamina. Could also be he's too revved up to start the game and throws harder earlier making it easier to catch up to him later. Would rather he start out on an even keel and be able to reach back periodically for that extra 3-4 mph when needed...

Some teams have no clue it seems how to develop their younguns, kinda like the Rangers

It's not harsh it's just reality he might have to learn a new mindset to become successful, take Josh for instance...

Don't forget about Chris Young I'd bet he talks with the younger pitchers on a regular basis. And you have to wonder how many of the Round Rock pitchers converse with Nolan Ryan considering he lives right up the road in Georgetown

for the last 10 years or so...
I have to think Chris Yiung has a lot of influence on our young pitching. Good point

 

[saddles]

Do the Phillies have a history of pitching prospects failing there and then moving on to find success elsewhere?

 

[Kelleyman]

Do the Phillies have a history of pitching prospects failing there and then moving on to find success elsewhere?

No idea but Dombrowski is known more as a wheeler dealer than developer. Good question

 

[True Rangers Fan]

From Jeff Wilson:

Howard said that the Rangers will be creative with how they use him, possibly using an opener ahead of him and probably keeping him on a short leash with his innings.

So his starts will be bullpen games. Awesome.

 

[DTC]

So his starts will be bullpen games. Awesome.

Should just start the season in AAA or out of the bullpen if he’s not ready to be a starter and go 5-6 innings..

 

[scotsman1948]

So his starts will be bullpen games. Awesome.

i would imagine they will have a designated opener going 2 innings or 3 with Howard going 3-5 innings

 

[DT LUNA]

i would imagine they will have a designated opener going 2 innings or 3 with Howard going 3-5 innings

Question is can he go 3-5?

 

[scotsman1948]

Question is can he go 3-5?

against scrubs he probably could i don't think he will last 3 innings at this time.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Should just start the season in AAA or out of the bullpen if he’s not ready to be a starter and go 5-6 innings..

His issue is between the ears, and AAA ain't gonna solve that.