Series Thread: Rangers Play 2 In Houston Sept. 17-18

[saddles]

Lynn and Allard go up against the hated Astros as the season winds down..

 

[saddles]

From an article by Jeff Wilson:

Nick Solak: How is it possible that the best of the Rangers’ rookies the past month isn’t a safe bet for next Opening Day? Here’s how:

The Rangers have Rougned Odor and his contract at second base, Solak’s prime position. The expectation is they will attempt to sign a third baseman, where Solak is getting his feet wet, even if on a short-term deal until first-rounder Josh Jung is ready.

That would leave Danny Santanaand/or Isiah Kiner-Falefa as the utility infielder. Santana can also play all three outfield spots.

That would leave Solak without regular playing time, even though he can also play in the outfield. He can’t be the utility infielder without proving he can play shortstop, and he has never played there since turning pro.

He would be better served getting everyday at-bats at Triple A Nashville than getting buried on the Rangers’ bench as the 25th or 26th player.

But ... if the Rangers do not sign a third baseman and if they do not sign a right-handed-hitting corner outfielder (Hunter Pence), there would be enough at-bats to keep Solak sharp.

There’s also this novel concept: Put the best players on the Opening Day roster and figure out how to get them all playing time.

 

[Nightcrawler]

From an article by Jeff Wilson:

Nick Solak: How is it possible that the best of the Rangers’ rookies the past month isn’t a safe bet for next Opening Day? Here’s how:

The Rangers have Rougned Odor and his contract at second base, Solak’s prime position. The expectation is they will attempt to sign a third baseman, where Solak is getting his feet wet, even if on a short-term deal until first-rounder Josh Jung is ready.

That would leave Danny Santanaand/or Isiah Kiner-Falefa as the utility infielder. Santana can also play all three outfield spots.

That would leave Solak without regular playing time, even though he can also play in the outfield. He can’t be the utility infielder without proving he can play shortstop, and he has never played there since turning pro.

He would be better served getting everyday at-bats at Triple A Nashville than getting buried on the Rangers’ bench as the 25th or 26th player.

But ... if the Rangers do not sign a third baseman and if they do not sign a right-handed-hitting corner outfielder (Hunter Pence), there would be enough at-bats to keep Solak sharp.

There’s also this novel concept: Put the best players on the Opening Day roster and figure out how to get them all playing time.

Too hard headed to make changes while the rest of MLB outmaneuvers them.

 

[Kelleyman]

From an article by Jeff Wilson:

Nick Solak: How is it possible that the best of the Rangers’ rookies the past month isn’t a safe bet for next Opening Day? Here’s how:

The Rangers have Rougned Odor and his contract at second base, Solak’s prime position. The expectation is they will attempt to sign a third baseman, where Solak is getting his feet wet, even if on a short-term deal until first-rounder Josh Jung is ready.

That would leave Danny Santanaand/or Isiah Kiner-Falefa as the utility infielder. Santana can also play all three outfield spots.

That would leave Solak without regular playing time, even though he can also play in the outfield. He can’t be the utility infielder without proving he can play shortstop, and he has never played there since turning pro.

He would be better served getting everyday at-bats at Triple A Nashville than getting buried on the Rangers’ bench as the 25th or 26th player.

But ... if the Rangers do not sign a third baseman and if they do not sign a right-handed-hitting corner outfielder (Hunter Pence), there would be enough at-bats to keep Solak sharp.

There’s also this novel concept: Put the best players on the Opening Day roster and figure out how to get them all playing time.

Jeff Wilson displays a bit of sarcasm

 

[saddles]

Jeff Wilson displays a bit of sarcasm

The decision making breeds sarcasm among onlookers.

 

[saddles]

It is simple JD. Rendon at 3B. Solak at 2B. Odor to the trading block with a willingness to eat whatever salary you have to. It is simple, but humbling to some degree. People will get over you having to pay most of his salary faster than they will quit thinking you are being foolish by continuing the status quo.

 

[saddles]

 

[Nightcrawler]

It is simple JD. Rendon at 3B. Solak at 2B. Odor to the trading block with a willingness to eat whatever salary you have to. It is simple, but humbling to some degree. People will get over you having to pay most of his salary faster than they will quit thinking you are being foolish by continuing the status quo.

Being totally honest here....

The vast majority of fans who watch this team everyday would be grateful and probably be willing to buy JD a beer. Not that he would need it with his salary, but still....

 

[DT LUNA]

Lynn and Allard go up against the hated Astros as the season winds down..

Certainly a good test for Allard

 

[DT LUNA]

I like this line up.

 

[Kelleyman]

The decision making breeds sarcasm among onlookers.

He is reporting what he thinks not what he knows. I am thinking Solak is a regular starter next season.

 

[Kelleyman]

Definitely not interested in any sort of clinch celebration on the field today

 

[Kelleyman]

Pretty cool for the Giants to let him start 3 games. He go to,walk to the stadium. Wow and Yaz there

 

[saddles]

He is reporting what he thinks not what he knows. I am thinking Solak is a regular starter next season.

Still, the decision making breeds sarcasm among onlookers.

 

[Kelleyman]

Still, the decision making breeds sarcasm among onlookers.

Or people are accountable for their own sarcasm.

 

[Kelleyman]

 

[saddles]

Or people are accountable for their own sarcasm.

The decision makers and the ones who follow them are all accountable, including the apologists and the yes men.

 

[saddles]

That deserves some kind of bonus.

By the way, Evan put forth a little sarcasm himself with that tweet. Well deserved sarcasm.

 

[Kelleyman]

That deserves some kind of bonus.

By the way, Evan put forth a little sarcasm himself with that tweet. Well deserved sarcasm.

And Lynn recently had a plane to catch. Notch up a little more sarcasm...

is Evan stating a little bit of tough luck umpire draw... working well for him tonight piling up the strikeouts. Maybe Lynn has a chip on his shoulder with announcers drooling over JV (sarcasm)

 

[Kelleyman]

Calhoun shows he can hit elite pitching