H*U @ TEX: 6/30 - 7/3

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Lots going on in Rangers land these days. The Rangers are at 49-32, officially through the first half of the season. A +11 improvement over 2022. They have a 5 game lead in the AL West and maintain the best run differential in all of baseball.

Yesterday, four Rangers were named to the ASG starting lineup, the most of any team. Seager, Semien, Jung, and Heim will be there. First career appearances for Jung and Heim.

And they have their in-state rivals coming into town for a rare Friday-to-Monday 4 game set, featuring 3 straight day games. Gray (7:00), Eovaldi (3:00), Heaney (1:30) and Perez (1:00) occupy the mound for the Rangers.

 

[saddles]

From this morning's MLB Pipeline mock draft:

 

[saddles]

At this point, I think I would rank the top draft prospects like this.

Crews
Jenkins
Langford
Skenes

 

[Kelleyman]

On the other front

 

[Kelleyman]

Like our chances this series. Pen lined up well
Should be favored to night
Atmosphere should be huge
Bet the park is loud

 

[saddles]

Let's bring out the brooms.

 

[saddles]

Goals for second half of season:

1) Pick up at least 2 really good relief pitchers

2) Find some starting pitching depth

3) Acquire a very good hitting LF/DH

4) Draft either Crews, Jenkins, or Langford

5) Bring up Alex Speas

6) Get Adolis and Lowe on track and keep them there

7) Stay healthy

8) Have Jung stay on track for ROY

If most of those things happen the wins will take care of themselves.

 

[scotsman1948]

Goals for second half of season:

1) Pick up at least 2 really good relief pitchers

2) Find some starting pitching depth

3) Acquire a very good hitting LF/DH

4) Draft either Crews, Jenkins, or Langford

5) Bring up Alex Speas

6) Get Adolis and Lowe on track and keep them there

7) Stay healthy

8) Have Jung stay on track for ROY

If most of those things happen the wins will take care of themselves.

Good assessment

 

[saddles]

Brandon Winokur is a kid I will keep an eye on for our 4th round draft pick in July of this year.

From an article about guys who stood out with their exit velocities at the recent combine.

Fastest Exit Velocity & Pitches at 2023 MLB Draft Combine

The 2023 MLB Combine has wrapped up at Chase Field as baseball fans and prospects prepare for the MLB Draft. Rapsodo had PRO 3.0 set up at the Combine and dove into the data they captured.

rapsodo.com

3. Brandon Winokur, OF, Edison HS (Calif.) – 106.8 MPH

Brandon Winokur showcased an impressive performance during the MLB Combine, demonstrating his exceptional power and bat speed. His exit velocities were consistently strong, averaging 100 MPH throughout his sessions.

The UCLA commit peaked at 109.9 MPH with 17 of his at bats reaching over 100 MPH. The longest distance Winokur recorded was 416.8 ft. with an exit velo of 109.5 MPH.

Winkour is listed as the No. 72 Top Prospect by MLB.

 

[saddles]

I would really like them to see what Speas can give them before we get to the deadline.

 

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[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Elon the bitch-boy turned off Twitter for non-users, so I don't get to see what any of these posts are (desktop).

 

[Kelleyman]

I would really like them to see what Speas can give them before we get to the deadline.

If he was coming up before the deadline he would already be here
This makes me believe they are making a serious effort to get relief help

There are some DFAa ahead methinks

 

[Kelleyman]

Elon the bitch-boy turned off Twitter for non-users, so I don't get to see what any of these posts are (desktop).

Do you see the line up? Gues you are done with Twitter. It is easier for me. As I don’t use the other social media platforms

So screenshots must be better for you

 

[Kelleyman]

Elon the bitch-boy turned off Twitter for non-users, so I don't get to see what any of these posts are (desktop).

Oh no Twitter on desktop I think. I have a computer for work but I never mix sports and business

 

[Kelleyman]

I have my doubts unless it is one game of series that Garver even makes the lineup unless he catches

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Do you see the line up? Gues you are done with Twitter. It is easier for me. As I don’t use the other social media platforms

So screenshots must be better for you

I've never been on Twitter, but I could read posts in a browser. Now I can't even do that.

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

In Evan Grant's brand new Top 30 Prospects list he has Curry at #18.