Series Thread: Clearly missing Texas, Rangers return home to catch some Rays 8/14-16

[WastinSomeTime]

I see the Royals dynamic duo in Davis and Holland failed miserably last night.

 

[donaldson79]

Been discussed before, but maybe some will find it interesting and decent food-for-thought.

Divisions in baseball need to be benched - Yahoo Sports

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Been discussed before, but maybe some will find it interesting and decent food-for-thought.

Divisions in baseball need to be benched - Yahoo Sports

Counterpoint:

 

[donaldson79]

Counterpoint:

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I couldn't get anything to open.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I couldn't get anything to open.

I posted a picture from the movie "Baseketball" showing their playoff bracket system, which lasted for months and months.

 

[donaldson79]

.425 OBS and .325 avg for Choo since the AS break. Pretty darn good.

I still wouldn't have him in the # 2 hole, but maybe this gives a little insight to what Banister's thought process.

And from what I was reading/hearing this morning, there seems to be somewhat of a consensus Nick Martinez has pitched his last inning for 2015. Seems that many feel Gonzalez is in his spot for the rest of the year, even when Holland arrives.

Been meaning to ask, anyone hear anything further on Harrison's status?

 

[saddles]

.425 OBS and .325 avg for Choo since the AS break. Pretty darn good.

I still wouldn't have him in the # 2 hole, but maybe this gives a little insight to what Banister's thought process.

And from what I was reading/hearing this morning, there seems to be somewhat of a consensus Nick Martinez has pitched his last inning for 2015. Seems that many feel Gonzalez is in his spot for the rest of the year, even when Holland arrives.

Been meaning to ask, anyone hear anything further on Harrison's status?

I don't think anything will change on his story until he has been on his medication long enough to allow him to gain some weight and strength back. I would think that he will have a good season next year after he gets his strength back.

On the other hand, I hear that Nick Williams and Jake Thompson are doing great since the trade.

 

[Duane1952]

.425 OBS and .325 avg for Choo since the AS break. Pretty darn good.

I still wouldn't have him in the # 2 hole, but maybe this gives a little insight to what Banister's thought process.

And from what I was reading/hearing this morning, there seems to be somewhat of a consensus Nick Martinez has pitched his last inning for 2015. Seems that many feel Gonzalez is in his spot for the rest of the year, even when Holland arrives.

Been meaning to ask, anyone hear anything further on Harrison's status?

He should see that having Choo in the two hole is not working. And Odor was pretty good in the two hole. If it's not broke don't try to fix it.

 

[DT LUNA]

He should see that having Choo in the two hole is not working. And Odor was pretty good in the two hole. If it's not broke don't try to fix it.

How right you are

 

[Duane1952]

Holland pitching for Round Rock tonight.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

.425 OBS and .325 avg for Choo since the AS break. Pretty darn good.

I still wouldn't have him in the # 2 hole, but maybe this gives a little insight to what Banister's thought process.

And from what I was reading/hearing this morning, there seems to be somewhat of a consensus Nick Martinez has pitched his last inning for 2015. Seems that many feel Gonzalez is in his spot for the rest of the year, even when Holland arrives.

Been meaning to ask, anyone hear anything further on Harrison's status?

That's the problem with stats - they don't tell the whole story. Choo has stats but everyone on here seems to be adamantly against him hitting in the 2 slot.

NickMart just never seemed to make the next step this season - meaning, when hitters adjusted to him, he never adjusted himself. Just throws the same shit over and over.

 

[DT LUNA]

That's the problem with stats - they don't tell the whole story. Choo has stats but everyone on here seems to be adamantly against him hitting in the 2 slot.

NickMart just never seemed to make the next step this season - meaning, when hitters adjusted to him, he never adjusted himself. Just throws the same shit over and over.

Agree Eph but we must remember he was brought in under desperate conditions so he did what he could do and we should not expect much more. He never once shorted us on effort.

 

[saddles]

Dillon Tate is being moved up to Hickory

 

[WastinSomeTime]

That's the problem with stats - they don't tell the whole story. Choo has stats but everyone on here seems to be adamantly against him hitting in the 2 slot.

NickMart just never seemed to make the next step this season - meaning, when hitters adjusted to him, he never adjusted himself. Just throws the same shit over and over.

I am for Odor stats or no stats just because having DeShields and Odor back to back puts pressure on the other team because of their speed.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Dillon Tate is being moved up to Hickory

That 1 inning must have been quite impressive. HA! Just kidding.

 

[saddles]

That 1 inning must have been quite impressive. HA! Just kidding.

That was what I thought too. Then I read that college pitchers picked that high usually skip short season ball altogether.

 

[DT LUNA]

I am for Odor stats or no stats just because having DeShields and Odor back to back puts pressure on the other team because of their speed.

I agree and not afraid to claim they are the best overall 1 and 2 punch out there.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I agree and not afraid to claim they are the best overall 1 and 2 punch out there.

 

[saddles]

Hamilton is supposed to be back in the lineup tonight.

Leonys Martin may have a broken hamate bone in his right hand. He is going to see a hand specialist.

 

[jta4437]

That's the problem with stats - they don't tell the whole story. Choo has stats but everyone on here seems to be adamantly against him hitting in the 2 slot.

NickMart just never seemed to make the next step this season - meaning, when hitters adjusted to him, he never adjusted himself. Just throws the same shit over and over.

Most of Choo's numbers were put up hitting in the bottom 3rd of the order, perhaps Banister is verifying one last time... I dunno, Odor and Choo need to be switched back soon through

OPS by spot
#1 .710 (118 ABs)
#2 .722 (145)
#5 .420 (34)
#6 1.020 (15)
#7 .974 (49)
#8 .984 (16)