Draft slot race comes down to The Wire as the Rangers head to Baltimore: 9/23-26

[Kelleyman]

Someone was foolish whether it had to do with very bad judgment or a failure to control a personal issue. It paints the organization in a bad light either way.

But yes, I can seriously wonder or suspect a lot of flaws.

But of course. If you are looking for flaws you will find them eventually. I sure have them

 

[saddles]

But of course. If you are looking for flaws you will find them eventually. I sure have them

No, if you have your eyes open and not covered by rose colored glasses, and if you follow the team close enough. When you follow something closely and keep your eyes open you see a lot of things, good and bad.

This front office lends itself to viewing several flaws over any length of time.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Man, I don't know if there's a better looking ballpark scene than Baltimore.

 

[saddles]

Man, I don't know if there's a better looking ballpark scene than Baltimore.

It was great to be there in person a few years back.

 

[Kelleyman]

No, if you have your eyes open and not covered by rose colored glasses, and if you follow the team close enough. When you follow something closely and keep your eyes open you see a lot of things, good and bad.

BTW I wanted to keep Crouse and hopes he does well. I want Howard to as well but more so now. But yeah it could easily turn out to be a bad trade

My take is Crouse has better mental makeup than Howard but looks like Howard may have better pitch mix the. Crouse. Velo guess was a concern

 

[saddles]

BTW I wanted to keep Crouse and hopes he does well. I want Howard to as well but more so now. But yeah it could easily turn out to be a bad trade

My take is Crouse has better mental makeup than Howard but looks like Howard may have better pitch mix the. Crouse. Velo guess was a concern

I still agree with Keith Law in that I wouldn't have traded Crouse for Howard straight up.

Howard has a fairly lengthy history of velocity problems.

 

[Kelleyman]

I still agree with Keith Law in that I wouldn't have traded Crouse for Howard straight up.

Howard has a fairly lengthy history of velocity problems.

I rarely agree with KLAW but ok

 

[saddles]

Ah, a mention of the infamous George Wright.

 

[saddles]

I rarely agree with KLAW but ok

Lol. Do you like any writer or analyst who has been on record as saying anything negative about Rangers management?

 

[Kelleyman]

Lol. Do you like any writer or analyst who has been on record as saying anything negative about Rangers management?

Been surely against Fangraphs staff especially days gone by. But yeah do think there is an east coast bias generally and even those theat glorify the Cards so yes not to many I like. Certainly like KEN R over a guy like Heyman

 

[Kelleyman]

Really not so much concerned currently over Ranger Mgt so long as it helps to get us a pennant. Glad to get CY in as new blood seems to be needed. Just don’t think JD lords over things as much as you apparently do. Thinking he is heading more behind there scenes overseeing more and more nonbaseball things

 

[Kelleyman]

Bucs up 3-0

 

[saddles]

Been surely against Fangraphs staff especially days gone by. But yeah do think there is an east coast bias generally and even those theat glorify the Cards so yes not to many I like. Certainly like KEN R over a guy like Heyman

I think Fangraphs has some flaws in how it judges how well players play the game. Analytics are only as good as the theories behind how they are developed and utilized.

I do have respect for Keith Law's opinion. Of course, none of them are going to always be right.

I also give him props for being willing to discuss his opinion when you tell him you disagree. A few years back I disagreed with him about David Murphy. We sent several emails back and forth. He was very explanatory and very cordial with me. Also, turns out he was right about Murphy.

 

[Kelleyman]

Better hope Bucs hold on

 

[Kelleyman]

I think Fangraphs has some flaws in how it judges how well players play the game. Analytics are only as good as the theories behind how they are developed and utilized.

I think Sullivan was biased against the Rangers and biased for Seattle

 

[saddles]

Just don’t think JD lords over things as much as you apparently do

That is an inaccurate way to characterize how I feel.

 

[saddles]

I think Sullivan was biased against the Rangers and biased for Seattle

Man, at times TR seemed like a bit of a homer to me, not to the same extent as Grant though.

 

[saddles]

Better hope Bucs hold on

I get the feeling we are just a few weeks away from making a very big mistake with Calhoun.

 

[DTC]

I get the feeling we are just a few weeks away from making a very big mistake with Calhoun.

With as bad as our hitting is I just don’t see how we could cut ties with a guy like him. He’s cheap and has 3 more years left. Could easily be a .750 OPS hitter with potential to be .800+

 

[Kelleyman]

That is an inaccurate way to characterize how I feel.

Ok sorry. Do think the ramp up time for CY Ana’s to be close to done if not done already