Series Thread: Rangers Angelic visit to La La land 7/18-7/20

[True Rangers Fan]

But for whatever it's worth, Ephland - who I like a lot on this site - went off this morning for some reason. He'll be fine though. ha ha ha Good poster and good guy too it seems to me.

Several things at play, really... Frustration about the team, boredom at work, and Will's snarky post last night about something I said a few days ago. But it's over now... I vented and now I'm good. I'll do a better job about keeping it on the rails.

 

[PhantomWarrior]

Could the Rangers Have Another Reunion With Napoli?

 

[saddles]

Rangers, Chicago White Sox appear to be circling one another in trade dance | SportsDay

 

[True Rangers Fan]

And let me add both Cole Hamels and AJ Griffin were extremely cool last night. Both signed baseballs for my kids who were in awe getting to meet actual Ranger players. Hamels even took time to have a conversation with a few of us as BP was going on and was very cordial. Kids wanted to meet Darvish but unlike every other pitcher on staff he stayed in the clubhouse until game time. Fielder was also a no show for BP.

It's a crapshoot for the most part, but I'll say that for a player of his stature, Darvish does sign a lot. He does not engage, obviously, but he'll sign.

 

[saddles]

Rangers trade update: Oakland, San Diego send key personnel to see Frisco club | SportsDay

 

[jta4437]

Could the Rangers Have Another Reunion With Napoli?

A lot of garbage in that article

Exhibit A: Trading Gallo to get rid of Fielder's contract, just release Fielder if that's what you have to do to get rid of him...

 

[PhantomWarrior]

For what it is worth including an added irritant:

Is Prince Fielder's slump temporary or something more?

There's a way for Banny to help him out. Bat him 7th or 8th in the order and hope he 'sees' better pitches to hit.

Swallow the pride Prince and take lower part of the order.

 

[PhantomWarrior]

Surprised that we cannot get Santana without giving up one of our big 3.

Thank the Red Sox for that. They inflated the market going after Pommie.

 

[saddles]

A lot of garbage in that article

Exhibit A: Trading Gallo to get rid of Fielder's contract, just release Fielder if that's what you have to do to get rid of him...

I think doing something like that would have to be part of a deal where we took on a whole lot of salary like we did last season with Hamels. Hopefully, we are no longer in the financial position that we have to pay someone in prospects just to take on our salary dump in order for us to be able to take on salary ourselves. Hopefully, the paying someone with prospects to take Harrison to offset Hamels salary type deals are a thing of the past.

 

[saddles]

Thank the Red Sox for that. They inflated the market going after Pommie.

That is why I think JD waits until the last minute to make a deal if he makes a major deal

 

[saddles]

Other than intermittent short term stretches Fielder is done. At least that is my opinion. Any attempt to get him "right" by playing him is counter productive I think.

 

[PhantomWarrior]

Rangers, Chicago White Sox appear to be circling one another in trade dance | SportsDay

Quintana and a reliever for Profar and another MiL prospect. That might just work. If the Chisox throw in some dough it could be even better. I know, I know let's keep Profar.

 

[donaldson79]

I'll do a better job about keeping it on the rails.

It's OK to vent and lose one's mind here partner. Fuck-a-bunch-of-rails. Go for it. ha

 

[donaldson79]

There's a way for Banny to help him out. Bat him 7th or 8th in the order and hope he 'sees' better pitches to hit.

Swallow the pride Prince and take lower part of the order.

You hit a HR with this one.

I kind-of/sort-of get wanting/needing Prince to "get going." But when he's struggling this mightily for this length of time you've got to protect the rest of our lineup from Prince's failures.

 

[PhantomWarrior]

Ian Desmond honors Shawn Tolleson's dad during All-Star Game

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Not at all really.

You posted a statement I disagreed with, and asked a question is all I did.

But for whatever it's worth, Ephland - who I like a lot on this site - went off this morning for some reason. He'll be fine though. ha ha ha Good poster and good guy too it seems to me.

No comment. I like that you are on these Ranger forums especially anyone who puts up one of my favorite players of all time in Clemente.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Ian Desmond honors Shawn Tolleson's dad during All-Star Game

That is what I like about Desmond. He goes beyond just the game. He seems like a stand up guy.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Thank the Red Sox for that. They inflated the market going after Pommie.

Good point.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Could the Rangers Have Another Reunion With Napoli?

Cannot see a hot Indians team giving up a guy like Napoli with his 22 HRs and 67 RBIs. He is a big part of their team.

 

[jta4437]

Quintana and a reliever for Profar and another MiL prospect. That might just work. If the Chisox throw in some dough it could be even better. I know, I know let's keep Profar.

Terrible deal, swap Odor in and MAYBE you have something