I personally guarantee this series will go better: TEX v DET 7/19-22

[saddles]

 

[DT LUNA]

What ever happened to Romeo? He would be speaking in tongues tonight

 

[darrylgann]

Never thought this team would go out so meekly. There is just no fight in this team!

 

[saddles]

What ever happened to Romeo? He would be speaking in tongues tonight

He would be suggesting that we launch several players to the moon.

 

[darrylgann]

He would be suggesting that we launch several players to the moon.

Need to send this team down and bring up Frisco

 

[saddles]

 

[Senator_fan]

Texas Rangers’ Jon Daniels Goes From Model GM To Barely Holding On

Reporters and fans love last-minute deals. Jon Daniels' experience with the Texas Rangers suggests maybe they shouldn't.

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Let’s see what he does by the deadline.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Texas Rangers’ Jon Daniels Goes From Model GM To Barely Holding On

Reporters and fans love last-minute deals. Jon Daniels' experience with the Texas Rangers suggests maybe they shouldn't.

www.google.com

Let’s see what he does by the deadline.

article is from September of last year. Also includes a solid dose of the tabloid journalism Forbes is kinda known for.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

so we are literally seeing the worst performances in team history... I should stop making guarantees

 

[saddles]

Ken Rosenthal has an article out on The Athletic titled "The Ten Most Intriguing Questions of the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline." The first two are if Joey Gallo will sign an extension and "how good is Kyle Gibson?"

 

[saddles]

Texas Rangers’ Jon Daniels Goes From Model GM To Barely Holding On

Reporters and fans love last-minute deals. Jon Daniels' experience with the Texas Rangers suggests maybe they shouldn't.

www.google.com

Let’s see what he does by the deadline.

This is one of the best articles about Jon Daniels that I have read. I do disagree with one part though. The Prince Fielder fiasco was not bad luck. As Gerry Fraley reported once, scouts knew Fielder's bat speed had decreased before we traded for him. That was simply a bad decision on JD's part.

 

[DT LUNA]

Ken Rosenthal has an article out on The Athletic titled "The Ten Most Intriguing Questions of the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline." The first two are if Joey Gallo will sign an extension and "how good is Kyle Gibson?"

I think Gibson has already answered that question.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I think Gibson has already answered that question.

Not so sure. A lot of people are expecting him to regress, and last night really didn't help much.

 

[DT LUNA]

Not so sure. A lot of people are expecting him to regress, and last night really didn't help much.

Well we may have him again next year.

 

[saddles]

Woodward on rotation: We need stability

The Rangers' staff and front office have not been shy about the point of the 2021 season from an organizational standpoint. The year was supposed to be a jumping-off point for the development of young players across all levels. And while that had notably been the main focus, not the

www.mlb.com

"Manager Chris Woodward said he feels like there needs to be stability in the rotation, with respect to calling up guys from Triple-A. He doesn't want it to just be a revolving door during the second half of the season, despite what the performances have looked like out of the gate."


'“There has to be a performance standard,' Woodward said. “Both Folty and Jordan have made some adjustments. I think early on, they both struggled. If it comes to the point where we feel like we have to make a move, we will. These guys have been around a long time, Folty and Jordan. They still give us a chance to win."

 

[saddles]

From Adam Morris:

According to the AP, the Rangers are first team in over a century to allow at least 29 runs in three consecutive shutout losses. If they don’t figure out Tarik Skubal and the Tigers tonight, they could become the first team to suffer four straight shutout losses period since 1900.

 

[saddles]

Keith Law had this to say about our 3rd and 4th round picks.

"Texas prep shortstop Cameron Cauley (3) is a “grinder” type of player, which means he’s short. He has loose hands but doesn’t show great bat control, and if he doesn’t stay at shortstop I’m not sure he has a path to be a regular. Iowa high school catcher Ian Moller (4) has plus raw power, but I didn’t speak to any scouts who thought he could hit, and he’ll need a lot of work on his receiving and footwork behind the plate."

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Keith Law had this to say about our 3rd and 4th round picks.

"Texas prep shortstop Cameron Cauley (3) is a “grinder” type of player, which means he’s short. He has loose hands but doesn’t show great bat control, and if he doesn’t stay at shortstop I’m not sure he has a path to be a regular. Iowa high school catcher Ian Moller (4) has plus raw power, but I didn’t speak to any scouts who thought he could hit, and he’ll need a lot of work on his receiving and footwork behind the plate."

Not exactly inspiring.

 

[saddles]

Not exactly inspiring.

No, it isn't. We really needed those picks to be solid picks, but I think we blew it.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

No, it isn't. We really needed those picks to be solid picks, but I think we blew it.

Won't know for sure until they get into games though. 19 teams passed on Mike Trout. Mike Piazza wasn't selected until Round 62, and that was just as a favor to his dad. You never know what you have with a player until you see them in action.

Not saying we found any diamonds in the rough, but scouting isn't an exact science.