Series Thread: Rangers have a sweet tooth and are hungry for some M's&M's - 8/17 - 8/19

[Bmurph]

Rangers' Yovani Gallardo wins second straight

Rangers starter Yovani Gallardo improved to 9-9 on the year with a win over Tampa on Sunday.

Gallardo won his second straight. He allowed a season-high 11 hits in 5 1/3 innings. Gallardo hasn't lasted six full innings in six of his last seven starts.

This almost seems funny

 

[DT LUNA]

Meant to say not top 10.

Knew what ya meant. Sure most did.

 

[DT LUNA]

Tonight feels like a very important game. The Mariners have owned us. If we are to have any shot, we must do better against the M's and the A's.

Guess what? Everyone else too.

 

[donaldson79]

Like I said above, we are 4-8, 4-9, and 2-7 against the Angels, A's, and Mariners.

6 and 16 against two teams (A's/M's) that are playing at a combined .447 clip just won't cut much mustard, will it now?

 

[donaldson79]

Guess what? Everyone else too.

ha ha ha......I was going to send him a smart-ass email about it, but thought better of it, since I got on his bad side recently.

Wish not to go there again, nor stay there, I might add.

It really is funny to me to look at some of my post and realize (too late of course) that "this isn't what I meant to say at all." Oops......So I know exactly how he feels.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

6 and 16 against two teams (A's/M's) that are playing at a combined .447 clip just won't cut much mustard, will it now?

I don't get why we play so bad against Oakland. Its like we think they are still the team to beat. The Mariners we have crashed a burned a few times in the BP against them.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I'm just hoping for a good start from Hamels tonight.

By the way, does it seem like the fact that we have Cole friggin' Hamels on the team now is an afterthought?

 

[saddles]

Norm Hitzges is officially a believer. He thinks we have a good chance at not only making the playoffs, but winning the division as well.

 

[saddles]

Do you guys see JD picking up anyone before the end of August?

 

[fordman84]

Do you guys see JD picking up anyone before the end of August?

I bet we churn some bodies through the bullpen,hoping to find anyone serviceable.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Do you guys see JD picking up anyone before the end of August?

No. Napoli was the last move he makes I bet. We have September callups which will help out to a degree.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Norm Hitzges is officially a believer. He thinks we have a good chance at not only making the playoffs, but winning the division as well.

If they kick ass in September, winning the division is doable.

They have a stretch of 23 games in 24 days (17 in a row to start) against AL West opponents. That's the season right there.

 

[romeo212000]

Do you guys see JD picking up anyone before the end of August?

He may try to dig out another bullpen reliever.

 

[scotsman1948]

I don't get why we play so bad against Oakland. Its like we think they are still the team to beat. The Mariners we have crashed a burned a few times in the BP against them.

It seems like the whole team just quits when we play them

 

[donaldson79]

It seems like the whole team just quits when we play them

I don't know what to think really. When they're better than us they beat the crap outta us, and when they aren't, they do the same.

Never been a great believer in one team just having another teams number, but damn if this situation might just bring me to the other side.

 

[saddles]

Scott Lucas had some good things to say about 20-year-old Yohander Mendez who has 67 strikeouts and only 13 walks this year in 58 innings with Hickory.

His line yesterday:
SP Yohander Mendez: 5 innings, 2 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, 3 strikeouts, 1.40 ERA

Mendez continues to produce one of the finest seasons I can recall, albeit on a restricted workload. In 58 innings, opponents are hitting .211/.262/.269 with no homers and a 29% strikeout rate.

 

[Bmurph]

Do you guys see JD picking up anyone before the end of August?

If I know one thing, it is to never speak in absolutes when it comes to JD's moves. I had some vibes that he would try to re-acquire Napoli as a RH bat, while most thought I was a moron. Just when I think he will stand pat, he surprises. They guy very seldom shows his hand, though I do however think he has a move or 2 left for this season.

 

[DT LUNA]

Do you guys see JD picking up anyone before the end of August?

JD is not predictable. So anyone's guess is nothing more.

 

[DT LUNA]

I bet we churn some bodies through the bullpen,hoping to find anyone serviceable.

Kela Diek Tyson Freeman and Tolley are pretty serviceable IMO. We need a starter that can give a solid seven.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Kela Diek Tyson Freeman and Tolley are pretty serviceable IMO. We need a starter that can give a solid seven.

Best case scenario, moving into September, the rotation will be some form of Hamels / Holland / Lewis / Perez / Gallardo.

Of those, Hamels is the one I feel most confident about being able to go 7. Lewis and Perez are 2a and 2b; they'll be good for at least 6 frequently, which I'm OK with. Holland will need multiple starts before he is in any sort of rhythm. If Gallardo ever goes 6 again, it'd be notable.