Series Thread: Hamels Cruzing to meet Cruz... Tex vs Sea Aug 7 8 9

[DT LUNA]

Only one night game and two day games this trip. Go Rangers

 

[True Rangers Fan]

wow, that one's loaded with extra cheese.

 

[saddles]

I read that Cleburne is wanting to build a development that would include a minor league ballpark. No word yet on if it is a for a MLB affiliated team or for an independent league team. It is up for voter approval. Donnie Nelson is part of the group involved with it.

Home run for Cleburne? - Cleburne Times-Review: Local News

 

[DT LUNA]

wow, that one's loaded with extra cheese.

Cheese or cheer?

 

[saddles]

This is a very good article about Mazara.

Nomar Mazara- The Big Chill - Lone Star Ball

I think a lot of people have the wrong idea about Nomar Mazara. Expecting the switch-hitting wizardry and million megawatt smile of Jurickson Profar? Don't hold your breath. Waiting for 460' homers and the nearly as breath-taking swings and misses of Joey Gallo? Nuh uh. Looking for a fire-starter willing to pop off at the mouth to any and all opponents, a la Rougie Odor? Keep waiting. Hoping for a steady-as-they-come big league corner outfielder capable of hitting in the middle of the order at his peak? Now that's more like it. That's more Maz.

...He's wise well beyond his years. Seriously. He's a very savvy kid. Had a scout once tell me, "Mazara's the most intelligent kid in Texas' system. Not just smart, genuinely intelligent."

...Expect him to keep his hands inside the pitch. Expect him to be able to go the other way with a ball on the outer half. Expect 4,5,6 pitch at-bats. Expect the increasingly unique sight of a 6'4" 220lb hitter who walks more than 10% of the time and Ks less than 25% of the time. He's not fast, or even quick, so expect smart positioning in the outfield and solid, if unspectacular reads off the bat. Expect a plus, borderline double-plus arm...that 9 times outta 10 will throw to the correct base. Nomar is 20 years old, but kinda not.

...Promise me you'll defend Maz against the uninformed fan who mistakes his...mistakes...for lack of effort. His is a slower gait, and his grit isn't in your face. His passion is real though and you'll catch glimpses of it if you watch carefully. The Big Chill earned his nickname because of his calm demeanor. He earned his calm demeanor through genetics. Never too up, never too down. We'll let Profar flash his smile, and Gallo launch his Titanic blasts. Rougie can start the fights and Keone can finish them. But as for Maz? He'll just be in the lineup, hitting 5th, and holding down a corner outfield job, everyday. Quietly doing his thing and winning games for the Rangers. For a long, long time.

 

[Duane1952]

Gallo 3 for 4 with three homers so far tonight.

 

[saddles]

Gallo 3 for 4 with three homers so far tonight.

I guess the adjusting process is in full swing, so to speak.

And Leonys has 2 HRs as well.

 

[saddles]

Chi Chi has went 7 innings so far and has given up just 1 run.

 

[Duane1952]

I guess the adjusting process is in full swing. So to speak.

And Leonys has 2 HRs as well.

They fixed Odor when they sent him down, maybe they can fix Martin too.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

I guess the adjusting process is in full swing, so to speak.

And Leonys has 2 HRs as well.

Is someone's grandma pitching in that game.

 

[Duane1952]

Kela just had a perfect inning for Frisco with two k's.

 

[Duane1952]

Brinson when a long home run. With 28 at bats hitting .393. Pretty good start since being called up to AA.

 

[saddles]

Is someone's grandma pitching in that game.

Gallo got his off of three different pitchers and Leonys got his off of 2 different pitchers. Martin was 4 for 4 and Joey finished 3 for 4.

 

[DT LUNA]

Gallo got his off of three different pitchers and Leonys got his off of 2 different pitchers. Martin was 4 for 4 and Joey finished 3 for 4.

Don't know what to say about that

 

[Duane1952]

Don't know what to say about that

Whoever the hitting coach is at AAA gets Martin straightened like he did Odor needs to be called up to Arlington.

 

[saddles]

Fraley: In middle of playoff push, Cole Hamels must re-educate himself on how to pitch in AL | Dallas Morning News

 

[Kelleyman]

Whoever the hitting coach is at AAA gets Martin straightened like he did Odor needs to be called up to Arlington.

Nice comment. People are more teachable in a humble state. Human nature. Hard to say about Mags but hard to argue with success. Again. Nice one. Ha

 

[Kelleyman]

Fraley: In middle of playoff push, Cole Hamels must re-educate himself on how to pitch in AL | Dallas Morning News

Have not read article but must? Seems like the thought is why got a second class pitchers. I am all for the metrics but just like in any business they can be manipulated in selective samples. If I want to go full blown south on this I could say figures lie and liars figure. That behind said I am optimistic Hamels will do well. Pending a strong Darvish return, I like Yu better but Hamels is a proven commodity in big games which should not be undersold.

 

[Xx srs bsns xX]

I guess the adjusting process is in full swing, so to speak.

And Leonys has 2 HRs as well.

Shorter swing

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Whoever the hitting coach is at AAA gets Martin straightened like he did Odor needs to be called up to Arlington.

This would happen with Nelson Cruz too. But it does make you wonder why is it the hitting coach at AAA can get things righted and Mags doesn’t.