Official 2014 Texas Rangers Spring Training Thread

[romeo212000]

Beltre had a pretty good day at the plate.

 

[donaldson79]

Looks like E. Beltre has started hitting a little bit too

How do you see the Rangers using Beltre and Choice - providing both are on the ML roster of course - for the early season?

 

[Justinkm83]

How good of a defensive cf is choice?

There won't be a drop off at all, except for his arm. He doesn't have a bad arm, but it's not Martin's. Not many people do though. He battled the sun very well today.

 

[romeo212000]

How do you see the Rangers using Beltre and Choice - providing both are on the ML roster of course - for the early season?

I don't see both being on the ML Roster.

 

[jta4437]

What's with your fucking "chill out bullshit?" I'm not exciting at all. Have you started dipping into the whiskey early this weekend? My question is valid.

I gave Pudge his due as a player. Loved him. BUT, he's never coached anyone has he? Help me out here instead of talking down for a pleasant change.

Why immediately downplay his ability to coach a young catcher? if he doesn't pan out then that's the time to be a negative nancy

No one knows if he can translate his knowledge, but it would certainly be reasonable that he could put some knowledge on him, since he did learn how to catch at one time himself and the tricks of the trade

 

[donaldson79]

I don't see both being on the ML Roster.

I didn't either until they sent Lillibridge down. I kind of thought they might use him as the ultimate utility man - COF, SS, 2nd, pinch- runner, etc. - but now I'm not convinced they might go more unconventional to start the season. And I ask, what is it about him, the drawback, which makes him such a non-option as a BU at 3rd too??

Looking at the options this team has, it's got my head spinning, and I can only guess what it's doing to poor Wash.

Cheap shot on Wash.

 

[donaldson79]

Why immediately downplay his ability to coach a young catcher? if he doesn't pan out then that's the time to be a negative nancy

No one knows if he can translate his knowledge, but it would certainly be reasonable that he could put some knowledge on him, since he did learn how to catch at one time himself and the tricks of the trade

jta......I didn't. I just asked a question and the next thing I know I've started a war.

I ain't talking another effing minute about this though. Done, done, DONE.

 

[jta4437]

jta......I didn't. I just asked a question and the next thing I know I've started a war.

I ain't talking another effing minute about this though. Done, done, DONE.

 

[donaldson79]

........Good one. I have fucking punted; or surrendered.

 

[jta4437]

........Good one. I have fucking punted; or surrendered.

You brought it up and when you didn't like the way it went you cried and ran away... well done.

 

[DT LUNA]

........Good one. I have fucking punted; or surrendered.

You guys were a lot better than Hanson.

 

[donaldson79]

You guys were a lot better than Hanson.

Been a slow day for ya has it?

Seriously, Hanson had a better day I think than it might have appeared, by shear numbers.

But then again, I may just be trying to use transference.

 

[donaldson79]

You brought it up and when you didn't like the way it went you cried and ran away... well done.

It actually wasn't that "it didn't go the way I wanted" as much as I didn't have a WAY at all. It was just a question, and the next thing I knew the shit train ran through my living room, and deposited.

 

[DT LUNA]

Been a slow day for ya has it?

Seriously, Hanson had a better day I think than it might have appeared, by shear numbers.

But then again, I may just be trying to use transference.

Really I watched today hoping Hanson would earn a way on the team. Don't think that happened.

 

[donaldson79]

Really I watched today hoping Hanson would earn a way on the team. Don't think that happened.

He certainly didn't have a banner day. But this said, he threw the ball to location pretty well, and had some balls/throws which could have gone better too. Had he not walked 2 in the second (it was the 2nd I think), his line would have been better.

To me, it was an OK outing. Nothing to write home about, but on paper it looks worse than it really was IMO.

 

[Justinkm83]

He certainly didn't have a banner day. But this said, he threw the ball to location pretty well, and had some balls/throws which could have gone better too. Had he not walked 2 in the second (it was the 2nd I think), his line would have been better.

To me, it was an OK outing. Nothing to write home about, but on paper it looks worse than it really was IMO.

The play that wasn't made by Rosales was the game changer. If I remember correctly they scored 4 after. The walks certainly didn't help either. I wasn't impressed, and the look on his face while on the bench showed his displeasure as well. I think he sealed his fate. Maybe if he gets sent down he will build his velocity back up.

 

[romeo212000]

The play that wasn't made by Rosales was the game changer. If I remember correctly they scored 4 after. The walks certainly didn't help either. I wasn't impressed, and the look on his face while on the bench showed his displeasure as well. I think he sealed his fate. Maybe if he gets sent down he will build his velocity back up.

I think AAA depth is the place for him. That leaves Lewis, Ross, and Saunders competing for the last two spots.

 

[jta4437]

I think AAA depth is the place for him. That leaves Lewis, Ross, and Saunders competing for the last two spots.

Thinking Lewis goes to extended ST or something, I don't think he starts the year in the original rotation

 

[romeo212000]

Thinking Lewis goes to extended ST or something, I don't think he starts the year in the original rotation

Except that we won't need a fifth starter until April 8th. Does that change things?

 

[Justinkm83]

I think AAA depth is the place for him. That leaves Lewis, Ross, and Saunders competing for the last two spots.

If Ross gets the last spot, I hope he gets at least 1 start before Harrison comes back. I want to see what the kid can do. Tomorrow should give us a better feel for the last 2 spots.