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Series Thread: Rangers Host Milwaukie for Three Games August 18-20

scotsman1948

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I think Hernandez and Leclerc were supposed to be the 8th and 9th inning guys out of spring training. Smith is a lefty specialist for LH batters, not really a closer. Obviously that idea went south pretty fast.
I posted one stat in error earlier he posted 22 saves in 25 opportunities which isn’t that bad. Chapman pitched 31 games in KC posted 2 saves and their other option Scott Barlow was a lot worse than Smith.

I’m not a pro scout but Chapman has pitched nearly 50 games for KC/Texas and has only been the opportunity to close 3 to 5 games total. There has to be a reason
 

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yes and we should move on from Smith in the offseason

And we should also move on from Josh Smith and Taveras too. I could see Jankowski as the 4th outfielder.

Maybe bring in Bellinger
I don't think they will move on from the low cost guys. The key is to get starting players across the board who will keep the bench players on the bench.
 

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I don't think they will move on from the low cost guys. The key is to get starting players across the board who will keep the bench players on the bench.
I think they will concentrate on Bullpen, the outfield and then 1 starter in that order and then finally the bench. Although they may also consider pursuing Ohtani
 

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The Round Rock Express has won 12 games in a row.
 

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Yeah I noticed this. He is a guy that we have to watch for so we don’t burn out come playoffs

If we can have a good road trip. Maybe we use him sparingly. Ready for Heany to go to pen
 
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