Draft Weekend is upon us at long last. Also, 3 games will be played. TEX v OAK 7/9-11

[saddles]

Levi Weaver had some interesting ideas about possible Rangers deadline trade strategies.

"In a world where 2018 Cole Hamels only gets you Eddie Butler, Rollie Lacy and Alexander Ovalles, you have to get creative. What about packaging Gibson with Kennedy or — for a franchise-altering megastar or two — Gallo?"

"Rather than trade Kennedy and Holt for a Double-A infielder, maybe you get creative and add a Double-A infielder for a more impactful prospect."

I like the last idea especially.

 

[saddles]

I hear the Angels drafted nothing but pitchers. Sounds like a bad idea.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I hear the Angels drafted nothing but pitchers. Sounds like a bad idea.

I have no idea how they landed Ohtani, because everything else they do is awful.

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

Hans Crouse through the first three innings hasn't allowed a hit and has walked one while striking out 5. He struck out the side in the first.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Braves traded for Joc Pederson today. Market has officially started, and the OF market is one piece smaller.

 

[scotsman1948]

wonder if we will see a stoppage of play as we seem to be having another COVID outbreak. Yankees-Red Sox cancelled Judge and others tested positive. Judge was at the All-Star game which probably means some if not all of the participants will have to go into protocol. that means Gallo, Garcia and Gibson

 

[True Rangers Fan]

wonder if we will see a stoppage of play as we seem to be having another COVID outbreak. Yankees-Red Sox cancelled Judge and others tested positive. Judge was at the All-Star game which probably means some if not all of the participants will have to go into protocol. that means Gallo, Garcia and Gibson

we almost assuredly are heading that direction

 

[DT LUNA]

we almost assuredly are heading that direction

Perhaps another round will encourage more people to get vaccinated.

 

[DT LUNA]

wonder if we will see a stoppage of play as we seem to be having another COVID outbreak. Yankees-Red Sox cancelled Judge and others tested positive. Judge was at the All-Star game which probably means some if not all of the participants will have to go into protocol. that means Gallo, Garcia and Gibson

Hopefully most had been vaccinated.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Hopefully most had been vaccinated.

Some players who tested positive had been, which complicates the situation.

 

[DT LUNA]

Some players who tested positive had been, which complicates the situation.

Pray for a low %.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Pray for a low %.

and by all means, if any of you have not gotten the vaccine, get the damn vaccine.

 

[DT LUNA]

and by all means, if any of you have not gotten the vaccine, get the damn vaccine.

I have gotten mine. I join you encouraging everyone to get with the program. It is insane to subject others even if you don't care for yourself.