Series Thread: Rangers Host Rockies May 19-21

[Kelleyman]

This is the best lineup we have had in a while hitting wise. And it can get better if we find a replacement for Robbie who is doing ok right now

 

[Nightcrawler]

This is the best lineup we have had in a while hitting wise. And it can get better if we find a replacement for Robbie who is doing ok right now

Jankowski might be better than grossman

 

[saddles]

I am aware it just looks like her turned the corner to me. He did not look hurt which could easily be the reason for his well known drop off.
Just my speculation

He is 3 for his last 8 so maybe the corner has been turned. He is also 6 for his last 35 with only one extra base hit, so I want to see him well past that possible corner before I begin thinking he needs a promotion.

 

[Kelleyman]

He is 3 for his last 8 so maybe the corner has been turned. He is also 6 for his last 35 with only one extra base hit, so I want to see him well past that possible corner before I begin thinking he needs a promotion.

He is ok there still. He is skinny as a rail. Need to fill out

 

[saddles]

We try to get better at the break. And try to make it sustainable as opposed to an all in mentality. Do not overpay as if this is our last chance to win a World Series. But yes let’s improve and it is ok to trade
It is even ok to trade MILB position players for MILB pitchers a year away

If we have to give up a high level prospect for a closer then hopefully we can get a younger, but just as high-level of a prospect back in return. For example, some think Walcott may be our best prospect eventually, but he is still very young. If we had to trade Acuna for a closer then have that team send us back someone like a Walcott. We get what some think is the same level we give up, but whose ETA is three or 4 years further down the road. Not that I want to trade Acuna, not at all.

 

[saddles]

He is ok there still. He is skinny as a rail. Need to fill out

His page says he is 6'2" and 190lb. That is the same height for both Taveras and Thompson and they are both within 7 pounds. Does he look markedly thinner than those two?

 

[Duane1952]

Duran at DH. Robbie in LF

Those positions you be reversed. I trust Duran’s defense in the outfield more than Robbie’s.

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Those positions you be reversed. I trust Duran’s defense in the outfield more than Robbie’s.

 

[saddles]

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

gotta be pretty surreal for Bochy to be 6'5" and have to look up to talk to his GM.

 

[saddles]

 

[scotsman1948]

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This is the best lineup we have had in a while hitting wise. And it can get better if we find a replacement for Robbie who is doing ok right now

until we do keep rolling him out there

 

[DT LUNA]

Will be interesting to see how Perez does tonight. He really needs to get back on track.

 

[armadillooutlaw]

Will be interesting to see how Perez does tonight. He really needs to get back on track.

Here's hoping for a good start.
Six innings, two runs off six hits and two walks, five strikeouts.

 

[Nightcrawler]

I was one of the few here excited about the grossman signing and I think he’s done his part. I seem to recall some people were ok with running Thompson or smith out there full time and I just didn’t think either were ready for that.

whats ironic is that Grossman might not be long for the lineup anyway despite him holding up his end of the bargain. Duran has burst onto the scene and it feels like a different lineup with him in there. Jankowski also seems to provide a noticeable boost. What happens when Garver gets back?

these are good problems to have that the almost best lineup in the league is so deep, firing on all cylinders, and has more players you want in the lineup than actual spots, but it also puts our front office in the position to make a decision and that prospect has scared me in the past.

I’ve said it before and will say it again that the front office will rue the day that they trade Duran and probably Acura’s little brother. I don’t care if we have to package grossman or garver in a trade, but I feel Duran And acuna should have more of a future here.

 

[Duane1952]

I was one of the few here excited about the grossman signing and I think he’s done his part. I seem to recall some people were ok with running Thompson or smith out there full time and I just didn’t think either were ready for that.

whats ironic is that Grossman might not be long for the lineup anyway despite him holding up his end of the bargain. Duran has burst onto the scene and it feels like a different lineup with him in there. Jankowski also seems to provide a noticeable boost. What happens when Garver gets back?

these are good problems to have that the almost best lineup in the league is so deep, firing on all cylinders, and has more players you want in the lineup than actual spots, but it also puts our front office in the position to make a decision and that prospect has scared me in the past.

I’ve said it before and will say it again that the front office will rue the day that they trade Duran and probably Acura’s little brother. I don’t care if we have to package grossman or garver in a trade, but I feel Duran And acuna should have more of a future here.

He has not been good defensively.

 

[Kelleyman]

His page says he is 6'2" and 190lb. That is the same height for both Taveras and Thompson and they are both within 7 pounds. Does he look markedly thinner than those two?

To me he does and I was up pretty close. He is wiry but tall. He whips the ball on the swing. Good eye and better than the ump on the strikeout

Worth a trip out

 

[Kelleyman]

Carter has the appearance of a greyhound. Sure he is stronger than his appearance.
Wonder how is speed compares to some others
I think he is faster than Acuna

 

[armadillooutlaw]

Much better performance from Perez so far.

 

[DT LUNA]

Perez is painting corners