Official 2014 Texas Rangers Spring Training Thread

[Justinkm83]

I was hoping We'd get Cruz back too...he wanted to come back , O's will give him playing time in the outfield. Rangers could only offer him a mostly DH position.

Yup, I knew we would have to trade Mitch for it to work. I said before ST started that I had a feeling JD was ready to move on from some more of the core. I thought Nelly would come back. When we signed Choo is became less likely.

 

[romeo212000]

Beltre has been in The system 7 years, the only reason the Rangers are giving him a shot to make the club is he's out of options. He wouldn't make most teams rosters.

He'd make plenty of rosters as a fourth outfielder.

 

[Justinkm83]

Yup, I knew we would have to trade Mitch for it to work. I said before ST started that I had a feeling JD was ready to move on from some more of the core. I thought Nelly would come back. When we signed Choo is became less likely.

I meant free agency, not ST

 

[RevSader]

Man...I feel bad for Johan Santana.... Dude used to be lights out. Velocity reportedly lacking in Johan Santana workout - CBSSports.com

I still want him as a midseason arm. I think he could work with Marteen and teach him some good stuff.

 

[Xx srs bsns xX]

Article on Buckel

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[jta4437]

Article on Buckel

Rangers pitcher Buckel ready to shine after forgettable year | Texas Rangers | Texas Rangers ...

Lets hope so, I really liked him before his "yips"

 

[Justinkm83]

I noticed the conversation about Choice and whether he will be in the majors this year. On the depth chart he is under Leonys. He might get plenty of AB's platooning with Martin. He is starting in CF today. Choice might get to play every time a lefty is on the mound whether it's for Martin, Choo, or MM. I'm kind of on the fence whether that's enough AB's for him though. I know Beltre is out of options but it doesn't make a lot of sense backing up lefties that struggle against lefties with another lefty that isn't a good hitter.

 

[Justinkm83]

Rougned Odor learning this spring - Dallas Texas Rangers Blog - ESPN Dallas


For those that couldn't find the game yesterday: You can hear the game on texasrangers.com today

 

[romeo212000]

I noticed the conversation about Choice and whether he will be in the majors this year. On the depth chart he is under Leonys. He might get plenty of AB's platooning with Martin. He is starting in CF today. Choice might get to play every time a lefty is on the mound whether it's for Martin, Choo, or MM. I'm kind of on the fence whether that's enough AB's for him though. I know Beltre is out of options but it doesn't make a lot of sense backing up lefties that struggle against lefties with another lefty that isn't a good hitter.

Martin won't be postponing. He's or every day center fielder.

 

[Justinkm83]

Martin won't be postponing. He's or every day center fielder.

IMO, if Choice is on the ML roster he will get some AB's in CF against lefties. The only way he won't is if Martin suddenly starts hitting lefties.


Same as Gentry.

 

[romeo212000]

IMO, if Choice is on the ML roster he will get some AB's in CF against lefties. The only way he won't is if Martin suddenly starts hitting lefties.


Same as Gentry.

He'll get some. But it won't be a platoon situation.

 

[donaldson79]

Broseidon.........I'm confused by you continually saying we'll resign Rios for 2015.

According to you, Choice will get more time at the MLB level this season because of his talent. If he's this talented this year, why wouldn't he be ready to be an everyday player, ala RF, next year?

Help me out please.

 

[Justinkm83]

He'll get some. But it won't be a platoon situation.

Like I said I think he will platoon with all 3, and that's how they'll get him his AB's. My definition of platoon is split time. He's starting against the RH Shields today. I could be wrong and they start him in AAA, who knows.

 

[DT LUNA]

Martin won't be postponing. He's or every day center fielder.

True. Martin is not that great at the plate himself so he needs every AB he can get. Sharing AB's would not be good for either guy.

 

[donaldson79]

In regards to Choice and Beltre, the only things I have said here is based on what I've read from numerous sources. I have no ax to grind nor banner to wave for either one of these guys.

But everything I've read/heard is the 4th OF position is Beltre's to lose. And almost to a voice, most feel Choice would benefit with seasoning in AAA, at least for part of the season. If he forces the issue by hitting great, then so be it. The Rangers benefit.

 

[Justinkm83]

In regards to Choice and Beltre, the only things I have said here is based on what I've read from numerous sources. I have no ax to grind nor banner to wave for either one of these guys.

But everything I've read/heard is the 4th OF position is Beltre's to lose. And almost to a voice, most feel Choice would benefit with seasoning in AAA, at least for part of the season. If he forces the issue by hitting great, then so be it. The Rangers benefit.

While that's very possible, Beltre hasn't started either game, and I don't think he even played yesterday. I know it's only the 2nd game, and maybe Wash is just trying to get a feel for Choice, but I think it still means something.

 

[donaldson79]

While that's very possible, Beltre hasn't started either game, and I don't think he even played yesterday. I know it's only the 2nd game, and maybe Wash is just trying to get a feel for Choice, but I think it still means something.

After 2 whole ST games you think there's subliminal messages going on? And from Wash. Can't imagine this is true (1) and (2) can't imagine Wash would even know what this means.

 

[Justinkm83]

After 2 whole ST games you think there's subliminal messages going on? And from Wash. Can't imagine this is true (1) and (2) can't imagine Wash would even know what this means.

Subliminal messages? No, I think it means something that Choice is starting against a RH pitcher for a LH Leonys and not Beltre. It could just be that Wash knows what he has in Beltre already.

 

[romeo212000]

Subliminal messages? No, I think it means something that Choice is starting against a RH pitcher for a LH Leonys and not Beltre. It could just be that Wash knows what he has in Beltre already.

I think the team wants to see what they have in choice.

 

[Justinkm83]

I think the team wants to see what they have in choice.

Yeah, that's probably it. I wish I could watch the game so I could see what kind of range he has in CF.