Series Thread: Bullpen challenged Rangers hosting the surprising Twins

[WastinSomeTime]

He can't bunt but he can field.

 

[saddles]

Good comeback offense. Congrats on some key hits Elvis.

 

[romeo212000]

Nice play by Gallo.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Some hard hit balls but right at people.

 

[romeo212000]

Elvis' BA is now better than Choo's.

I'm about done with Choo. That shit ass comment he made about Banny questioning his shitty defense just about did it for me.

 

[donaldson79]

OK.....this will buy ya 48 hours of no-bad-mouthing from me EA.

 

[romeo212000]

Hopefully this win will get them back on track. If theyd lost this, as justin said, I think they might've gone into a long skid.

 

[saddles]

This from Scott Lucas about draft pick signings.

The Rangers announced the signing of #4 overall pick RHP Dillon Tate.

Also signing:
RHP Jake Lemoine (Round 4)
SS Dylan Moore (5)
RHP Blake Bass (8)
RHP Peter Fairbanks (9)
SS Leon Byrd (10)
CF Ledarious Clark (12)

Local reports indicate a signing bonus for Tate of $4.2 million, or $826,500 below slot value, while Lemoine received exact slot value of $528,000. Texas is expected to need the savings to land RHP Michael Matuella, drafted in the third round with a slot value of $777,600, and perhaps some others.

All were assigned to short-season Spokane except Lemoine, who will begin his pro career with the rookie squad in Surprise. Tate is expected to make only 4-5 starts, as he converted to a starting role this spring and threw 103 innings with UC Santa Barbara. Spokane's season begins at home next Thursday, and the rookies commence the following Sunday.

 

[Justinkm83]

Colby Lewis is 0-5 w/ a 7.28 ERA in 11 career stars vs. the Twins.

I love Colby and I hate that I feel this way, but right now, he's the one that Perez should take the ball from.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Hate that Wandy does not get the win but Scheppers blows the save and gets the win. But glad to get a win.

 

[romeo212000]

Colby Lewis is 0-5 w/ a 7.28 ERA in 11 career stars vs. the Twins.

I love Colby and I hate that I feel this way, but right now, he's the one that Perez should take the ball from.

Colby isn't going anywhere.

 

[romeo212000]

This from Scott Lucas about draft pick signings.

The Rangers announced the signing of #4 overall pick RHP Dillon Tate.

Also signing:
RHP Jake Lemoine (Round 4)
SS Dylan Moore (5)
RHP Blake Bass (8)
RHP Peter Fairbanks (9)
SS Leon Byrd (10)
CF Ledarious Clark (12)

Local reports indicate a signing bonus for Tate of $4.2 million, or $826,500 below slot value, while Lemoine received exact slot value of $528,000. Texas is expected to need the savings to land RHP Michael Matuella, drafted in the third round with a slot value of $777,600, and perhaps some others.

All were assigned to short-season Spokane except Lemoine, who will begin his pro career with the rookie squad in Surprise. Tate is expected to make only 4-5 starts, as he converted to a starting role this spring and threw 103 innings with UC Santa Barbara. Spokane's season begins at home next Thursday, and the rookies commence the following Sunday.

How much does that leave them to sign Matuella? He made a comment that he really appreciates the opportunity from the Rangers, and is sure they'll work something out.

 

[Justinkm83]

Colby isn't going anywhere.

Would you rather have Colby or Perez in the rotation? After you answer that, tell me who you would take out while leaving Colby in there? I love Colby, but that 's a simple answer, IMO

They could have Perez take the place of some and give them a start off.

 

[romeo212000]

Would you rather have Colby or Perez in the rotation? After you answer that, tell me who you would take out while leaving Colby in there?

They could have Perez take the place of some and give them a start off.

Let's not make the mistake of thinking we'll be getting the same Perez back right away. To answer your second question, he's not coming back tomorrow so it's pointless to answer that question. Too many variables will affect the answer to that question.

 

[Justinkm83]

Let's not make the mistake of thinking we'll be getting the same Perez back right away. To answer your second question, he's not coming back tomorrow so it's pointless to answer that question. Too many variables will affect the answer to that question.

The debate will start soon, but you're right.

 

[darrylgann]

The debate will start soon, but you're right.

@Evan_P_Grant: #Rangers manager Jeff Banister: 6-man rotation a legit possibility if club has fully healthy staff: Rangers manager Jeff Banister: 6-man rotation a possibility when reinforcements arrive | | Dallas Morning News

 

[WastinSomeTime]

This from Scott Lucas about draft pick signings.

The Rangers announced the signing of #4 overall pick RHP Dillon Tate.

Also signing:
RHP Jake Lemoine (Round 4)
SS Dylan Moore (5)
RHP Blake Bass (8)
RHP Peter Fairbanks (9)
SS Leon Byrd (10)
CF Ledarious Clark (12)

Local reports indicate a signing bonus for Tate of $4.2 million, or $826,500 below slot value, while Lemoine received exact slot value of $528,000. Texas is expected to need the savings to land RHP Michael Matuella, drafted in the third round with a slot value of $777,600, and perhaps some others.

All were assigned to short-season Spokane except Lemoine, who will begin his pro career with the rookie squad in Surprise. Tate is expected to make only 4-5 starts, as he converted to a starting role this spring and threw 103 innings with UC Santa Barbara. Spokane's season begins at home next Thursday, and the rookies commence the following Sunday.

That is great. Sure they will do all they can to sign Matuella.

 

[Duane1952]

I'm about done with Choo. That shit ass comment he made about Banny questioning his shitty defense just about did it for me.

And he doesn't have a hit after opening his mouth.

 

[saddles]

Would you rather have Colby or Perez in the rotation? After you answer that, tell me who you would take out while leaving Colby in there? I love Colby, but that 's a simple answer, IMO

They could have Perez take the place of some and give them a start off.

One start off only delays the decision by 5 or 6 days. It also causes the team to go one man short either on the bench or in the pen.

I think they will find a way to trade Wandy for bullpen help if that decision presents itself eventually. Of course if Colby pitches poorly between then and now they might do what you suggest. Of course, all of that is based on my thinking Wandy will eventually come back down to earth as he has pitched much better than his career numbers. It doesn't happen often with guys his age, but he could have found a way to remake himself as a pitcher. Things might look a lot different 5 weeks from now.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

@Evan_P_Grant: #Rangers manager Jeff Banister: 6-man rotation a legit possibility if club has fully healthy staff: Rangers manager Jeff Banister: 6-man rotation a possibility when reinforcements arrive | | Dallas Morning News

Really have to think about that one for a while as it reduces our BP or bench.