Series Thread: Rangers Travel to Oakland for Three Games August 7-9

[WastinSomeTime]

Whatever each of us wants, it has never appeared the Rangers have ever been interested in keeping a defense-only catcher. Acquiring Hedges was only done because of Heim suddenly becoming incapacitated for what could have been long term.

Hedges hasn't revealed anything of an unexpected nature since being acquired. Therefore, I don't think they will change their minds. I think he is gone when Heim proves he is close to his old self.

Keeping two catcher-only bench players, when you only have 4 bench players, is really hard to do without shorting yourself significantly on your bench.

He is not that much of an upgrade to me from Leon. I was at 2 games this year and in both Gray pitched so I saw Leon and Hedges. Leon saved a run with a great stop on a pitch in the dirt. Hedges has a better arm. But his bat was so late through the zone as I would just keep throwing fastballs. The guy will never catch up to it. So I agree. No need for him if Heim is back.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

I sat in those bleachers dozens of times.

I was not a fan of that stadium at all and that is putting it nicely.

 

[saddles]

I was not a fan of that stadium at all and that is putting it nicely.

Oh, I loved it.

 

[Kelleyman]

Robbie in and Huff DH

 

[scotsman1948]

Me too

Same here

 

[Kelleyman]

I went to a lot of games with friends to “Turnpike”. Mostly let’s just go and buy a bleacher ticket walking in

 

[DT LUNA]

I went to a lot of games with friends to “Turnpike”. Mostly let’s just go and buy a bleacher ticket walking in

The sun was murder in left field.

 

[scotsman1948]

The sun was murder in left field.

Burned my butt there

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Oh, I loved it.

Bwaahaha! You are a glutton for punishment. I was so glad to be sitting in an indoor stadium this past Saturday.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Hope Dunning continues his mastery tonight.

 

[DT LUNA]

Hope Dunning continues his mastery tonight.

Pitching is becoming a must with Jung and Heim out. CY saved us bringing in needed help.

 

[scotsman1948]

Pitching is becoming a must with Jung and Heim out. CY saved us bringing in needed help.

Hope they can keep us going for a while

 

[saddles]

 

[Kelleyman]

6 weeks from today is September 18th the BoSox series

 

[saddles]

The Rangers could use him.

 

[Kelleyman]

The Rangers could use him.

I am good with Jared Sandler moving to TV.

 

[saddles]

I am good with Jared Sandler moving to TV.

I would just as soon leave him where he is. Eric won't be around much longer, most likely, and Eric already takes a lot of games off.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

He should definitely be back before the playoffs start so that is a good thing.

 

[scotsman1948]

The Rangers could use him.

No one would be happy with anyone they hire

 

[scotsman1948]

He should definitely be back before the playoffs start so that is a good thing.

I would expect end of September