Series Thread: Rangers Host the Mariners For Three Games August 12-14

[armadillooutlaw]

I'd like to see Martin get re-signed before the end of the season. Really hope they don't wait too long and blow it.

 

[saddles]

I was gonna mention it but Lowe should have at least come off the bag and tried to keep the runners to one base but he's a really bad defensive 1B thats why I hope Seager is better if they can eventually move him there

How long do you think it will be before they will ask Seager to move? Do you think he will react better than Young did?

 

[Bmurph]

How long do you think it will be before they will ask Seager to move? Do you think he will react better than Young did?

He doesn't strike me as a guy that will put up too much of an argument. Not real intense or fiery. I guess it depends on how long it would take for them to find a better defensive SS with a bat that also plays. Hope they find another one by the start of 2024.

 

[saddles]

He doesn't strike me as a guy that will put up too much of an argument. Not real intense or fiery. I guess it depends on how long it would take for them to find a better defensive SS with a bat that also plays. Hope they find another one by the start of 2024.

Maybe Acuna. Maybe Josh Smith. Right now, Ornelas is hitting very well at Frisco.

 

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[saddles]

He is ready.

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

 

[Bmurph]

He is ready.

I say bring him up and let us see what he's got. He will hit better than Smith, I bet

 

[saddles]

I say bring him up and let us see what he's got. He will hit better than Smith, I bet

I bet he hits better than anyone on the team by 2025, and better than most everyone next year. Well, unless they sign a $50 million AAV free agent.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

So a day after issuing 9 walks the RR pitchers tonight walked 11 in a 20-3 loss. Frisco issued 7 walks. Do we have a bunch of "Wild Things" down in the minors?

 

[Bmurph]

So a day after issuing 9 walks the RR pitchers tonight walked 11 in a 20-3 loss. Frisco issued 7 walks. Do we have a bunch of "Wild Things" down in the minors?

WOW.....that would sure be an ugly game to watch

 

[saddles]

So a day after issuing 9 walks the RR pitchers tonight walked 11 in a 20-3 loss. Frisco issued 7 walks. Do we have a bunch of "Wild Things" down in the minors?

It looks like the best starter in RR, going by walk rate, is some guy named Arihara. He only has 18 in 72 innings.

 

[saddles]

So a day after issuing 9 walks the RR pitchers tonight walked 11 in a 20-3 loss. Frisco issued 7 walks. Do we have a bunch of "Wild Things" down in the minors?

I don't believe I can recall it ever being this bad. I have no idea how the rest of those leagues are doing with walks.

 

[Kelleyman]

I don't believe I can recall it ever being this bad. I have no idea how the rest of those leagues are doing with walks.

This will be an interesting reassessment of our minor league pitching mgrs

It is now mid August. The season WC chase has been lost. Time to keep assessing and protect the guys we have.
Even if they brought up Arihara to start a game to protect arms I would not have a problem
I get though the average fan has no desire to pay for a ticket if we no longer are competitive

 

[scotsman1948]

How long do you think it will be before they will ask Seager to move? Do you think he will react better than Young did?

6 years maybe 7.

 

[scotsman1948]

He doesn't strike me as a guy that will put up too much of an argument. Not real intense or fiery. I guess it depends on how long it would take for them to find a better defensive SS with a bat that also plays. Hope they find another one by the start of 2024.

doubt the FO would consider moving him until 2027 or 2028 at the earliest.

 

[scotsman1948]

It's been pretty bad all year. Hope Jung brings some better defense to 3rd and hope they eventually move Seager to 1st and find a better defensive SS

has Seager ever played 1st? if I'm not wrong, he has played over 1000 games at SS and less than 10 at 3B. i wouldn't think he would be in anyone's thoughts as a 1st baseman maybe 2nd once Semien's contract is over

 

[scotsman1948]

This will be an interesting reassessment of our minor league pitching mgrs

It is now mid August. The season WC chase has been lost. Time to keep assessing and protect the guys we have.
Even if they brought up Arihara to start a game to protect arms I would not have a problem
I get though the average fan has no desire to pay for a ticket if we no longer are competitive

either Arihara or Keuchel would require clearing a 40-man spot to bring either up. this time of year, i would expect the FO is looking at what prospects we will need to put on the 40 to protect them from the Rule 5 draft in December and also who we want to look at at the MLB level

 

[Kelleyman]

either Arihara or Keuchel would require clearing a 40-man spot to bring either up. this time of year, i would expect the FO is looking at what prospects we will need to put on the 40 to protect them from the Rule 5 draft in December and also who we want to look at at the MLB level

Yes but we can clear the spots that won’t be claimed if needed. Not a huge thing now. Maybe a bit more of a crunch later