Rangers set to face the Asterisks for the first time in 2021 - TEX @ HOU 5/13-16

[Nightcrawler]

I think after the HOU/NYY/HOU run, the notion that the Rangers could contend for a WC this season should vanish to those who felt that way.

The first game was really close with Houston and I think we have a decent chance to win the next 2.

 

[Nightcrawler]

We were really spoiled with the run of position player prospects that did do well. Starting back with Gonzales, Sierra, Pudge, and then guys like Palmer, Blalock, Young, Teixeira, and Kinsler. Even earlier with Sundberg and Hargrove. I guess even Wills, O'Brien and Oddibe can be thrown onto the list as well. Odor, Davis, and Moreland had their moments, but we really quit developing well after Kinsler came up. That is something that has hopefully changed or we are going to be in for several more disappointing years.

did we develop Young? I know we got him in a trade with Toronto.

I still can’t believe we developed Teixera and Adrian Gonzalez then after that our first baseman position has sucked ever since. The teixera trade was worth it, but we should’ve kept Gonzalez. Moreland wasn’t very good when you compare him to the rest of the team and other first baseman in Major League Baseball. He was the weakness of the roster in our World Series teams.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

The first game was really close with Houston and I think we have a decent chance to win the next 2.

tonight not off to a good start

 

[DT LUNA]

did we develop Young? I know we got him in a trade with Toronto.

I still can’t believe we developed Teixera and Adrian Gonzalez then after that our first baseman position has sucked ever since. The teixera trade was worth it, but we should’ve kept Gonzalez. Moreland wasn’t very good when you compare him to the rest of the team and other first baseman in Major League Baseball. He was the weakness of the roster in our World Series teams.

I thought more of him than you did. He had a great glove and hit rather well. Did K some but homered too and dbl'd often.

 

[saddles]

did we develop Young? I know we got him in a trade with Toronto.

I still can’t believe we developed Teixera and Adrian Gonzalez then after that our first baseman position has sucked ever since. The teixera trade was worth it, but we should’ve kept Gonzalez. Moreland wasn’t very good when you compare him to the rest of the team and other first baseman in Major League Baseball. He was the weakness of the roster in our World Series teams.

You are right. He did have at least one year in our system
I believe. I did forget about Adrian Gonzalez. Probably a couple of others as well.

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

To me, the decision is simple. We should take either Leiter or Rocker.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

To me, the decision is simple. We should take either Leiter or Rocker.

been my position the whole time

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Joey hit a homer, so I guess that's something

 

[saddles]

been my position the whole time

If the Pirates take Lawlar, which pitcher would you pick for the Rangers. I go back and forth.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

If the Pirates take Lawlar, which pitcher would you pick for the Rangers. I go back and forth.

Leiter, 100%. Both will be successful, but Leiter has more potential to be dominant, in my opinion.

 

[DT LUNA]

Joey hit a homer, so I guess that's something

Not worth an extension and two ponies

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Not worth an extension and two ponies

'It's a good sign': Gallo homers to end slump

Seems like Joey prefers hitting lower in the lineup. They should oblige him.

 

[DT LUNA]

Our gold glove SS has been booting the ball to much.

 

[DT LUNA]

been my position the whole time

Mine as well

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Mine as well

if they don't come away with Leiter or Rocker, I'll be very disappointed

 

[DT LUNA]

if they don't come away with Leiter or Rocker, I'll be very disappointed

Surly they will. A little more pitching and hitting would have saved a few of those close losses.

 

[DT LUNA]

Another shift beater for Joey. Working hard for two ponies.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Surly they will. A little more pitching and hitting would have saved a few of those close losses.

they've certainly had chances to take command of this series, just haven't been able to capitalize

 

[True Rangers Fan]

The offense just doesn't have it right now