Colby Lewis out for the remainder of the season

[pegasusredleg]

I'm confused, is this season over?

Nah, some of us are scoping out off season options. I guess today is tactical, the playoffs are the operational level and off season is strategic planning Ah been in the Army too long

 

[jta4437]

I guess I am looking at this from what we have lost since 2012 with regards to the offense. We lost a lot of power when Ham and Nap left the team. Ok, maybe AJ gets you close to losing Nap, not really and Berkman no way replaces Hamilton. As a side note, it is not a "Hamilton thing" with me. But we cannot ignore we lost a lot of power in the offseason.

Now Cruz could be gone for next year. So that means by 2014 opening day we have Ham, Nap and Cruz gone and Choo replaces none of them. We can discuss a slew of stats, but Choo and even Morales combined come nowhere close to the power of Ham, Nap and Cruz. We have to at least get one power COF bat and trading is I think our only option looking at the FA market this off season. We also have to remember AJ is a FA this winter as well. If we don't sign him that is another issue. Get McCann (probably signing with the Braves again) and we accomplish two things...getting a catcher and a guy that has in the past come close to the offensive numbers of Nelly.

So I am still thinking we have to get a bat and that bat should be close to a Cruz production and an OFer. If we can get a McCann at C and get Choo, that would be very nice.

I forgot about McCann

But guys that provide better ABs, like Choo and McCann DO help equal out the losses of Hamilton, Cruz and

Just my opinion, but no need to replace HRs per say, this team would be much better off getting guys that produce productive ABs

The issue of Profar needs to be decided though, sitting on the bench doesn't work, unless the goal is to essentially let him be the DH, by putting him in there at 3B, 2B, and SS to give each of those guys a day off every week, That's what determines our offseason, what to do with Profar

Stanton is hurt too much, Bautista hasn't been healthy the last 2 years and his average has plummeted, no thanks to either of those guys

CarGo is another story

 

[jta4437]

My point is, going all in for a "big" bat might not be the optimal move, it might be the sexy move, but maybe not the best move

I can contend that Choo would help us win as many games as Hamilton did

Yes I know its numbers, but in 2012 (we won't even discuss 2013 Hamilton), Hamilton with all his sexy homeruns was 3.7 WAR and Choo was 3.4, there is something to be said about that

Nelson Cruz this year 2.1 WAR and McCann 2.5 (both had bounceback years)

Napoli is at 2.2 and Martin at 2.1

All in all that balances out, its not sexy, b/c yeah chicks love the longball, but its not a downgrade

 

[lainey12]

Nah, some of us are scoping out off season options. I guess today is tactical, the playoffs are the operational level and off season is strategic planning Ah been in the Army too long

just teasin'...."it's a talking sport"

 

[lainey12]

My point is, going all in for a "big" bat might not be the optimal move, it might be the sexy move, but maybe not the best move

I can contend that Choo would help us win as many games as Hamilton did

Yes I know its numbers, but in 2012 (we won't even discuss 2013 Hamilton), Hamilton with all his sexy homeruns was 3.7 WAR and Choo was 3.4, there is something to be said about that

Nelson Cruz this year 2.1 WAR and McCann 2.5 (both had bounceback years)

Napoli is at 2.2 and Martin at 2.1

All in all that balances out, its not sexy, b/c yeah chicks love the longball, but its not a downgrade

Chicks like to win.

 

[lainey12]

It appears that the Rangers have a chance tonight to move within 1 game of the A's.

Reds are up on Oakland 3-0 in the 9th.

There we go, let's start by winning tonight.

 

[jta4437]

Chicks like to win.

I get it, but I've grown tired of watching this team rely on the HR ball to score runs this year and in years past

 

[pegasusredleg]

I forgot about McCann

But guys that provide better ABs, like Choo and McCann DO help equal out the losses of Hamilton, Cruz and

Just my opinion, but no need to replace HRs per say, this team would be much better off getting guys that produce productive ABs

The issue of Profar needs to be decided though, sitting on the bench doesn't work, unless the goal is to essentially let him be the DH, by putting him in there at 3B, 2B, and SS to give each of those guys a day off every week, That's what determines our offseason, what to do with Profar

Stanton is hurt too much, Bautista hasn't been healthy the last 2 years and his average has plummeted, no thanks to either of those guys

CarGo is another story

Good points all.

 

[jta4437]

Good points all.

Thank you, I try... sometimes

 

[lainey12]

I get it, but I've grown tired of watching this team rely on the HR ball to score runs this year and in years past

I understand and don't disagree about relying on HR's, but I always thought it was a strange saying.

 

[jta4437]

I understand and don't disagree about relying on HR's, but I always thought it was a strange saying.

Chicks dig the long ball?

I only use it b/c of the commercial I posted previously

 

[ESPN Refugee]

He hasn't done anything this season nor was I expecting him to. That's too bad for him but it is what it is.

 

[romeo212000]

I forgot about that commercial.

 

[jta4437]

I forgot about that commercial.

One of my favorites ever

Plus its funny to see McGwire so loved when now he's so demonized different time, different era

 

[pegasusredleg]

Chicks like to win.

LOL, good intercept here.

 

[WTXRangerFan]

Heartbreaker. He's got guts & helped this team so much. Really hope to see him attempt another comeback after his hip surgery. Class act.

 

[Bmurph]

Heartbreaker. He's got guts & helped this team so much. Really hope to see him attempt another comeback after his hip surgery. Class act.

1st game winner for a Texas team in the WS, lots of heart but I hate to say I doubt he pitches another game for the Rangers unless they re-sign him for he BP

 

[PDay8810]

Heard on the radio that Lewis was in pain from his hip basically since he arrived back in Texas.

Lots of respect for Colby Lewis....a gamer

 

[jta4437]

Heard on the radio that Lewis was in pain from his hip basically since he arrived back in Texas.

Lots of respect for Colby Lewis....a gamer

Yeah they've certainly talked about it at various times throughout it tenure here and you just knew he was a tough SOB, I've had hip problems in the last year and know how difficult it can make doing even simple tasks

That said, why wouldn't they have removed these spurs previously after his elbow surgery if they knew it was part of an ongoing problem? That's my only question

 

[Windingmywatch]

Yeah they've certainly talked about it at various times throughout it tenure here and you just knew he was a tough SOB, I've had hip problems in the last year and know how difficult it can make doing even simple tasks

That said, why wouldn't they have removed these spurs previously after his elbow surgery if they knew it was part of an ongoing problem? That's my only question

... or as Colby wonders ... "why didn't I have those spurs removed when I underwent the elbow surgery?"

Might not have been diagnosed at the time although he's had hip problems before. Hate that he's losing a whole year at this stage of his career ... but as seen with Nathan and Cotts most recently ... TEX has shown a commitment to guys who are injured or undergo surgery and not giving up on those who don't give up on themselves.

I expect Colby to compete for a rotation spot in 2014 and if he doesn't win one in camp ... wouldn't it be great to have him as your long relief able to step in to fill a full time SP spot in midseason?