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

[romeo212000]

Maybe they see Venable as a backup CF since Martin is out w the broken hand, not sure why else that move was made?

Because we could've used someone to pinch for Wilson there.

 

[Bmurph]

Why would odor be going there? Not a big difference I guess. Ryan was unlikely to get through that at bat.

I guess so he would be in scoring position if Ryan made contact, and if thrown out Ryans AB starts over in the 8th

 

[romeo212000]

Based on what Buzz and Tag said Odor should not be trying to steal. Make Iwakuma throw pitches and if Straus makes the last out then the top of the order leads off next inning. Oh well. Hope that is it for Iwakuma.

I agree, but Straus can put some pressure on them leading off next inning.

 

[jta4437]

Maybe they see Venable as a backup CF since Martin is out w the broken hand, not sure why else that move was made?

I would imagine Straus is the backup CFer right now

I would think that Hamilton is due for a DL assignment or an extended absence, on the plus side it means Choice is off the 40 Man

 

[donaldson79]

Him and Gimmy both.

And ya know what else? They both have a decent rep of handling pitchers, framing, etc.

Catching to me, and all the nuances involved defensively, is so much more important than a batting avg.

 

[Bmurph]

cmon Diek finish him and lets go score some runs on their BP

 

[Kelleyman]

Maybe they see Venable as a backup CF since Martin is out w the broken hand, not sure why else that move was made?

That's exactly it. An insurance policy and a roster spot opened up for 2016

 

[ESPN Refugee]

Great job Mr. Diekman

 

[romeo212000]

Let's have another repeat of last night.

 

[Kelleyman]

And ya know what else? They both have a decent rep of handling pitchers, framing, etc.

Catching to me, and all the nuances involved defensively, is so much more important than a batting avg.

I always have made allowances for subpar hitting catchers and even shortstops. Your corner spots much produce

 

[WastinSomeTime]

I agree, but Straus can put some pressure on them leading off next inning.

True. That thought crossed my mind.

 

[Duane1952]

Good play Diekman.

 

[WilltheThrill]

Let's have another repeat of last night.

Especially with the Astros and Orioles both losing.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

No comment on that AB.

 

[Kelleyman]

Good time for another Choo shot

 

[romeo212000]

Oh my god, this umpire is complete dog shit.

 

[WilltheThrill]

That was about a foot outside... not even remotely close.

 

[Kelleyman]

Pitch tracker disagreed with that. Buzz says it caught the outside corner. Is that an ex pitcher perspective or just a guy that never has a contrary opinion re ump calls

 

[romeo212000]

That was about a foot outside... not even remotely close.

That dog shit umpire has given Iwakuma that pitch all night.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Choo gets shafted again. I don't know how he keeps his cool.