Is the Silver Boot still a thing? TEX @ HOU 8/9-11

[Kelleyman]

Leiter gave up 2 runs in the first

 

[Kelleyman]

First 3
12 balls 2 strikes

He sounds like he needs a reset

 

[DT LUNA]

He sounds like he needs a reset

Sounds like he needs MLB coaches.

 

[Kelleyman]

 

[saddles]

 

[DT LUNA]

Not much has been said concerning Bubba Thompson. His ability to hit has not shown up. To be fair, has he had enough time? His defense has been fine. So what do you guys think? Does he need more time or more time in AAA? This kid has unmeasurable talent so what ever we think, he needs every chance IMO.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Sounds like he needs MLB coaches.

Sounds like he settled in

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Not much has been said concerning Bubba Thompson. His ability to hit has not shown up. To be fair, has he had enough time? His defense has been fine. So what do you guys think? Does he need more time or more time in AAA? This kid has unmeasurable talent so what ever we think, he needs every chance IMO.

Looks like Leody 2.0 so far.

 

[DT LUNA]

Looks like Leody 2.0 so far.

Sure does and that is why I think he needs special handling. I am high on this kid.

 

[DTC]

Not much has been said concerning Bubba Thompson. His ability to hit has not shown up. To be fair, has he had enough time? His defense has been fine. So what do you guys think? Does he need more time or more time in AAA? This kid has unmeasurable talent so what ever we think, he needs every chance IMO.

Maybe do the same with him as we did with Leody.

 

[saddles]

Not much has been said concerning Bubba Thompson. His ability to hit has not shown up. To be fair, has he had enough time? His defense has been fine. So what do you guys think? Does he need more time or more time in AAA? This kid has unmeasurable talent so what ever we think, he needs every chance IMO.

I think it takes several hundred at bats before we can know with just about any hitter. The ones who do well right off the bat, even for an extended period, might not turn out so good and vice versa.

 

[saddles]

Leiter has only allowed one baserunner in the next two innings.

 

[DT LUNA]

Maybe do the same with him as we did with Leody.

So do we send him down or stand pat? Remember we got others coming and room has to be made.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

So do we send him down or stand pat? Remember we got others coming and room has to be made.

He starts next year at AAA.

 

[saddles]

Mason Englert is having a great outing for Hickory.

 

[DTC]

So do we send him down or stand pat? Remember we got others coming and room has to be made.

Yeah I would let him stay for a few more weeks then send him down if his struggles continue.

 

[saddles]

Yeah I would let him stay for a few more weeks then send him down if his struggles continue.

They may let him stay up here and then put him on waivers in the offseason if he doesn't hit at all up here. This may be his tryout to see if he remains on the roster.

 

[saddles]

In the 5th, Leiter gives up a bunt hit to the leadoff batter and then strikes out the next two and gets the third out on a fly ball.

79 pitches, so he probably has one more inning in him.

 

[saddles]

 

[Duane1952]

He starts next year at AAA.

I would give him till September first and then see where’s at. If he’s struggling send him down.