First AL West showdown of the year bring the Halos to the Grill: LAA @ TEX 4/14-17

[True Rangers Fan]

Going into their third series of the year, the Rangers sit at 1-4, and the Angels come in at 3-3. Four game series on tap, 7, 7, 6, and 1:30 are your start times.

Things don't get any easier for TEX as they immediately square off against Ohtani. Dunning opposes. Tomorrow's starter is TBD. A homegrown matchup on Saturday featuring Syndergaard vs Hearn, and Perez goes again on Sunday.

You'd like to see the Rangers split this series and a few hitters start to warm up. We're sending @saddles to scout the team and provide some in-depth analysis.

 

[DT LUNA]

Going into their third series of the year, the Rangers sit at 1-4, and the Angels come in at 3-3. Four game series on tap, 7, 7, 6, and 1:30 are your start times.

Things don't get any easier for TEX as they immediately square off against Ohtani. Dunning opposes. Tomorrow's starter is TBD. A homegrown matchup on Saturday featuring Syndergaard vs Hearn, and Perez goes again on Sunday.

You'd like to see the Rangers split this series and a few hitters start to warm up. We're sending @saddles to scout the team and provide some in-depth analysis.

Would be a great emotional lift if we should get hot offensively and bet Ohtani.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Would be a great emotional lift if we should get hot offensively and bet Ohtani.

Forgot to mention:

Dunning is the only starter so far to go 5 innings. I'd like to see each of them do that this series.

Also, it seems notable that Howard has not been named the starter for tomorrow's game. It would be his turn.

 

[DT LUNA]

Forgot to mention:

Dunning is the only starter so far to go 5 innings. I'd like to see each of them do that this series.

Also, it seems notable that Howard has not been named the starter for tomorrow's game. It would be his turn.

We have a long problem staying with players that never fully succeed. I hope that is no longer the case and Howard is on a very short list.

 

[DTC]

Forgot to mention:

Dunning is the only starter so far to go 5 innings. I'd like to see each of them do that this series.

Also, it seems notable that Howard has not been named the starter for tomorrow's game. It would be his turn.

I’d be ok if Burke got the start and Howard came out of the bullpen for an inning or 2

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I’d be ok if Burke got the start and Howard came out of the bullpen for an inning or 2

my guess is, if Howard isn't the starter, they'll use someone as a opener and then try to get 3 out of Howard.

 

[DT LUNA]

I’d be ok if Burke got the start and Howard came out of the bullpen for an inning or 2

When looking at our young pitchers coming up, I see no reason to keep hoping for a miracle with Howard. He may work out some day but if he does it likely will be some other place.

 

[DTC]

When looking at our young pitchers coming up, I see no reason to keep hoping for a miracle with Howard. He may work out some day but if he does it likely will be some other place.

Just seems like a wasted trade. Gibson, Kennedy and Crouse should have brought back a better package. Don’t mean to kick a dead horse..
maybe Gowdy and Gessner will prevail??

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Just seems like a wasted trade. Gibson, Kennedy and Crouse should have brought back a better package. Don’t mean to kick a dead horse..
maybe Gowdy and Gessner will prevail??

Howard for Crouse or Kennedy straight up, and I could be more understanding

 

[DT LUNA]

Just seems like a wasted trade. Gibson, Kennedy and Crouse should have brought back a better package. Don’t mean to kick a dead horse..
maybe Gowdy and Gessner will prevail??

It's ok to kick a dead horse. We just don't want to ride one and that is what I hope does not happen with Howard. We got rid of two that cost us $'s and two horses.

 

[Kelleyman]

Going into their third series of the year, the Rangers sit at 1-4, and the Angels come in at 3-3. Four game series on tap, 7, 7, 6, and 1:30 are your start times.

Things don't get any easier for TEX as they immediately square off against Ohtani. Dunning opposes. Tomorrow's starter is TBD. A homegrown matchup on Saturday featuring Syndergaard vs Hearn, and Perez goes again on Sunday.

You'd like to see the Rangers split this series and a few hitters start to warm up. We're sending @saddles to scout the team and provide some in-depth analysis.

So thinking Bennie is not going to see Howard. Lol. Don’t want him to struggle

 

[True Rangers Fan]

poor IKF is off to an abysmal start in NYY

 

[scotsman1948]

poor IKF is off to an abysmal start in NYY

it's the "Gallo" effect

 

[Kelleyman]

it's the "Gallo" effect

Odor came before Gallo did he not?

 

[Kelleyman]

I believe there are some Pro Straw enthusiasts here

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Odor came before Gallo did he not?

yes, but look at how bad Odor got once Gallo arrived in the majors here.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

yes, but look at how bad Odor got once Gallo arrived in the majors here.

Odor had a WAR of 2.1 in 2015 and 2.7 in 2016. Gallo's first full season was 2017, and Odor's WAR was -0.5.

The last time the Rangers went to the postseason was 2016.

Clear cut, indisputable proof that Gallo is the destroyer of success.

 

[scotsman1948]

Odor came before Gallo did he not?

okay, it's the "Odor-Gallo" effect

 

[DT LUNA]

okay, it's the "Odor-Gallo" effect

Gallo 3-16 IKF 1-17
Aren't we glad that is not present in our line up

 

[True Rangers Fan]