Rangers back home for some W's against the M's - 5/7-5/9

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

The Rangers return home riding a 3 game winning streak, and winners of 7 out of the past 10 games. They are currently 4th in the West, but only 3 games out of first. Obviously, the priority this year is evaluation and development, but the team is playing competitive baseball and they are far from the bottom of the AL as most "experts" predicted. My concern is that ownership will direct the front office to pursue "buying" options at the deadline if the team continues to hover this close in the standings.

 

[DT LUNA]

The Rangers return home riding a 3 game winning streak, and winners of 7 out of the past 10 games. They are currently 4th in the West, but only 3 games out of first. Obviously, the priority this year is evaluation and development, but the team is playing competitive baseball and they are far from the bottom of the AL as most "experts" predicted. My concern is that ownership will direct the front office to pursue "buying" options at the deadline if the team continues to hover this close in the standings.

See ya there.

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

See ya there.

I believe Saddles mentioned he would be at the Park on Saturday. Curious to hear what he thinks

 

[Uncle Siggy]

Doubt very much that ownership will make a big splash at the deadline unless they get a deal they just can’t pass up...

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Doubt very much that ownership will make a big splash at the deadline unless they get a deal they just can’t pass up...

I'm just hoping they don't drink the kool-aid I see a lot of fans starting to and think this team is just a piece or two away from being a legit postseason team.

 

[saddles]

The Rangers return home riding a 3 game winning streak, and winners of 7 out of the past 10 games. They are currently 4th in the West, but only 3 games out of first. Obviously, the priority this year is evaluation and development, but the team is playing competitive baseball and they are far from the bottom of the AL as most "experts" predicted. My concern is that ownership will direct the front office to pursue "buying" options at the deadline if the team continues to hover this close in the standings.

That is the only scary thing about winning too much now. I have a feeling that we will settle in somewhere below the level we have been playing at and above the level we played at previously. Maybe a couple of wildcard teams will separate from us enough by July, so that there is no temptation to short circuit the rebuilding plan.

 

[saddles]

I believe Saddles mentioned he would be at the Park on Saturday. Curious to hear what he thinks

That's right. I can't wait.

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

That is the only scary thing about winning too much now. I have a feeling that we will settle in somewhere below the level we have been playing at and above the level we played at previously. Maybe a couple of wildcard teams will separate from us enough by July, so that there is no temptation to short circuit the rebuilding plan.

League-wide, there are several teams below their expectations (Dodgers, Yankees, Astros for example) and others above (A's, Giants, etc.). Between that, the two WC spots, and the impending free agents, I think this might be one of the wildest trade deadlines in a good while. I don't want the Rangers to be buyers, but I'm also worried they'll get screwed out of being sellers as well.

 

[scotsman1948]

I'm just hoping they don't drink the kool-aid I see a lot of fans starting to and think this team is just a piece or two away from being a legit postseason team.

Hopefully we look at offers for Gibson, Lyle, Davis etc and don’t look the other way

 

[DT LUNA]

Hopefully we look at offers for Gibson, Lyle, Davis etc and don’t look the other way

Would like to add Gallo, Kennedy and King to that group. Good BP help is always needed.

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

 

[saddles]

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

I think this is good? Seems good.

 

[DT LUNA]

I think this is good? Seems good.

No idea. Hope so..

 

[saddles]

Would like to add Gallo, Kennedy and King to that group. Good BP help is always needed.

I would keep King. He can be a valuable piece for years to come.

 

[saddles]

I think this is good? Seems good.

I am not at all savvy to that kind of thing, but both Evan and Jamey seem very impressed.

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

Hopefully we look at offers for Gibson, Lyle, Davis etc and don’t look the other way

I would not be surprised if Davis gets released before the deadline.

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Imagine if this puts the Rangers ahead of the curve during a rebuild.

League FUCKED.

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Hopefully we look at offers for Gibson, Lyle, Davis etc and don’t look the other way

I predict there will not be a large market for Lyles. Or a small market. Or any market.