Series Thread: Rangers Host Orioles For Three Games July 19-21

[Duane1952]

I love Seager as our SS.

I do to. Just thinking of away to get Smith in the lineup once Jung gets back. Smith might be possibly better defensively.

 

[saddles]

I do to. Just thinking of away to get Smith in the lineup once Jung gets back. Smith might be possibly better defensively.

I think Taveras goes to the bench if and when Jung and Carter get back.

 

[DT LUNA]

I think Taveras goes to the bench if and when Jung and Carter get back.

Stil want a stronger bench. Prefer Traveras over Grossman and Jankowski but really like two better guys if FA or bring Duran back.

 

[saddles]

Orioles hold prospect edge over Yankees for trade deadline splashes

The Orioles hold a narrow one-game edge over the Yankees. But when it comes to the trade deadline, the Orioles possess a larger advantage than that.

nypost.com

Both teams are looking for starters and relievers.

 

[saddles]

From Jeff Wilson:

Josh Jung said he took front flips today in the cage pain-free. He also ran, took grounders and threw. He said he isn't putting a target date on his return.

 

[Kelleyman]

What has happened to reality? The way the offense has played, why on earth would anyone believe they are magicly going to turn around ? We have no idea where Jung stands to hitting after returning. Unless they do turn around, then DeGrom and Mahle won't matter either. Reality is a huge hill to climb. Truly hope I am wrong.

I am not sure anyone has cornered the market on reality
My comment is an reaction to we are doomed this year so we best sell

Funny thing is if all our pitchers come back strong and quick maybe we do move a pitcher we do t have room for
I am in wait and see mood until month end

Rangers playing it close to the best with Jung and Carter visible but no timeline

 

[saddles]

From Texas Rangers PR:

Probable pitching matchups for this weekend's series against the Baltimore Orioles:

Fri. - RHP Nathan Eovaldi vs. RHP Corbin Burnes
Sat. - RHP Max Scherzer vs. RHP Grayson Rodriguez
Sun. - LHP Andrew Heaney vs. RHP Dean Kremer

 

[saddles]

My comment is an reaction to we are doomed this year so we best sell

What reaction do you have for, if we don't show improvement we might as well sell to greatly improve our chances between 2025 and 2030?

 

[saddles]

I would imagine the decision to buy or sell will be made with at least 48 hours to go before the deadline. The deadline is July 30 at 5:00 PM CDST. That means there are 10 games left to make a decision.

7-10 wins means we are buyers

1-3 wins probably means we are sellers

4-6 wins just muddies the waters. Then it would depend on what the teams we are chasing do. That is what I hope does not happen.

 

[Kelleyman]

What reaction do you have for, if we don't show improvement we might as well sell to greatly improve our chances between 2025 and 2030?

Of course fine get worse why it sell but it’s like most here think we are dead in the water

I guess an unpopular opinion on my part
I said before give it to the end of thrnnonth. It that does not fit “reality”. lol

 

[saddles]

Of course fine get worse why it sell but it’s like most here think we are dead in the water

I guess an unpopular opinion on my part
I said before give it to the end of thrnnonth. It that does not fit “reality”. lol

I think waiting a week and a half to decide is the most popular opinion there is. That one would be followed by "we have to be buyers" no matter what.

Now, a separate issue and opinion is what we will probably do in the next 10 days. That one I have no idea about, but I am not anticipating us doing well. But then, I am not anticipating us playing poorly either. Who knows with this team.

I do think this team is what they have shown they are, and that over the course of the rest of the regular season they will continue to struggle for several days at a time. They will also play great for awhile at times.

I do believe, with the talent we have to put on the trading block, that even if we are sellers, there is great cause for optimism for 2025 amd beyond.

 

[saddles]

From Scott Lucas:

Brock Porter pitched in AZ. Walked 3, hit 2 in 2.2. 1 SO, a hit, 3 runs.

 

[DT LUNA]

Some here do not comprehend "reality". DEF: state of the world as they actually exist.
1.injured players returning date is when and will they perform up to par? deGrom Mahle Carter- this is reality. 2.Will Garcia Heim and Lowe return to hitting BA?-reality 3.Grossman Ski Hill is current ineffective bench.-reality 4.Hinzer is a terrible back up catcher and needs replacing.- reality

Will 1.- 4. come to pass to winning satisfaction? We do not know and that is "REALITY".

 

[Kelleyman]

Some here do not comprehend "reality". DEF: state of the world as they actually exist.
1.injured players returning date is when and will they perform up to par? deGrom Mahle Carter- this is reality. 2.Will Garcia Heim and Lowe return to hitting BA?-reality 3.Grossman Ski Hill is current ineffective bench.-reality 4.Hinzer is a terrible back up catcher and needs replacing.- reality

Will 1.- 4. come to pass to winning satisfaction? We do not know and that is "REALITY".

Reality is quite the buzz word! Not sure Webster has cornered the market on this

Agree with the final statement. We do not know our future reality but the question is how we pursue our current reality. A 3rd place team who are defending champs currently 5 games out and with a possibility of injured players being a huge help
The lineup dynamic could be enough to propel this team

So I live in optimism awaiting this reality know one knows.

FWIW I agree that certain recurrent realities must change
Just not ready to pull the plug

 

[Kelleyman]

My hope is Jung Carter and Foscue are back up and we find a way to play Smith daily
If Lowe plays ok then fine but maybe he gets platooned with Foscue if he can handle 1B position maybe Zeke down the road

That should shore up the bottom of the lineup

 

[Kelleyman]

Maybe we do move some pitchers out of surplus- big if

 

[DT LUNA]

Reality is quite the buzz word! Not sure Webster has cornered the market on this

Agree with the final statement. We do not know our future reality but the question is how we pursue our current reality. A 3rd place team who are defending champs currently 5 games out and with a possibility of injured players being a huge help
The lineup dynamic could be enough to propel this team

So I live in optimism awaiting this reality know one knows.

FWIW I agree that certain recurrent realities must change
Just not ready to pull the plug

I'm not pulling the plug either. But realiy is the unknown and we still do not have fact to know what CY is thinking. So I remain in limbo until certain facts are known.

 

[Kelleyman]

I'm not pulling the plug either. But realiy is the unknown and we still do not have fact to know what CY is thinking. So I remain in limbo until certain facts are known.

Crazy mystery timeline of Jung and Carter. Makes it difficult to speculate

 

[Nightcrawler]

Return of meaningful games tonight.

 

[Senator_fan]

I would imagine the decision to buy or sell will be made with at least 48 hours to go before the deadline. The deadline is July 30 at 5:00 PM CDST. That means there are 10 games left to make a decision.

7-10 wins means we are buyers

1-3 wins probably means we are sellers

4-6 wins just muddies the waters. Then it would depend on what the teams we are chasing do. That is what I hope does not happen.

To me it’s the next 7 games and especially the 4 against the White Sox which have won 10 road games as of today.
A split or worse against the White Sox and Heaney and others better start packing their bags.