Series Thread: Bullpen challenged Rangers hosting the surprising Twins

[darrylgann]

Elvis reverting to Elvis

 

[romeo212000]

EA

Especially on a pitcher struggling with his command.

 

[romeo212000]

Gallo looks like a third baseman lately.

 

[DT LUNA]

Nice play Joey

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Problem is, I'm not just talking about this year. I believe we're going to want him to start the season with us next year. I'm trying to figure out which scenarios allow us to get him in the lineup either in the second half of next season.

1) Get Gallo work at AAA in the OF once Beltre is healthy, and look to trade Choo. That could open up a spot for Gallo. However, understand that Gallo's OF defense may be worse than Choo's with a far better arm. However, we need to consider whether we want to lose Chop's production, especially at the 2 hole. I'm obviously not married to Choo or his albatross contract, but consider the lines he's put up after an awful April in May (.295/.356/.533/.888/6HR/18RBI) and June (.295/.392/.409/.801/1HR/9RBI) and ask whether we can really afford to toss him and eat at least a third of his salary. Keep in mind Elvis probably returns to hitting second of Choo goes.

2) Look to trade Mitch or Fielder. Anyone think that's a great idea? Me either. Unless Mitch really regresses and shows his current form is just a fluke, I want to keep Mitch around.

3) Trade Beltre. He'd fetch a handsome return, but he's the heart and soul of this team. Yes, the team has performed admirably in his absence, but we're talking about a brief stint. Also, Beltre is a far superior option defensively.

Of the three, I'd have to choose the first option, but probably not until the offseason. Someone is going to be have to be moved eventually anyways with Rua, Gallo, Williams, and Mazara ultimately creating a log jam. Gallo can move back to third after Beltre's contract is up.

Sorry I missed this. Even though I am not a fan of Moreland in RF it is an option and Gallo at 1st. But that weakens the defense. Well, it does not weaken RF since Choo stinks out there. But right now you are right on option 1. Choo right now is the odd man out. But not sure how much longer Beltre plays.

 

[romeo212000]

Sorry I missed this. Even though I am not a fan of Moreland in RF it is an option and Gallo at 1st. But that weakens the defense. Well, it does not weaken RF since Choo stinks out there. But right now you are right on option 1. Choo right now is the odd man out. But not sure how much longer Beltre plays.

2016 may be Beltre's last year as a ranger.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Beautiful bunt.

 

[romeo212000]

Was just about to call for DDJ to do that.

 

[DT LUNA]

Perfection DDJ

 

[romeo212000]

Choo bout to K.

 

[romeo212000]

I'd start DDJ here.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

2016 may be Beltre's last year as a ranger.

And that makes me hesitant on weakening our team for 1 year. Choo has been irritating but you know the offense is there.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Well, not there. Okay. Trade him.

 

[romeo212000]

Worthless fucking at bat, Choo.

 

[DT LUNA]

Lucky there

 

[romeo212000]

DDJ's speed saved our asses again.

 

[romeo212000]

Did DDJ just go full retard after the play?

 

[WilltheThrill]

EA

I would give anything if we could find someone to take Elvis and his ridiculous contract off our hands. He is an absolute burden on this team, both with his subpar play and his salary eating up money we could be paying 1-2 really solid players.

Subpar glove, weak bat, and still incredibly immature... what a steal at just $80M.

 

[darrylgann]

How did that inning end?

 

[WastinSomeTime]

That's two straight games Fielder has hit it to the 2nd baseman and could have ended up with 0 runs. This is Hughes for crying out loud. Get it up into the OF.