Rangers try to Progress to .500 ball in Cleveland.

[True Rangers Fan]

In a shocking turn of events, we have thunderstorms in Central Texas.

 

[Bmurph]

Anyone else watching this Royals and Yankees game?

Yeah apparently we pissed the Yankees off or Guthrie really sucks today?

 

[saddles]

Hey Royals, we got a couple of pitchers you might be interested in come the trade deadline. Just get back to is at your convenience.

Where do you think we need to be record wise or in the GB column to determine if we are buyers, sellers or if we stand pat come deadline time? The way we have started playing begs the question I think.

Also, if we become buyers what area(s) do you think we need to shore up? The bench?

I still think we will be sellers, but these guys are making it harder and harder for me to continue to think that.

 

[RevSader]

The ESPN guys are really pushing the America narrative today. Dial it back guys.

 

[Bmurph]

Where do you think we need to be record wise or in the GB column to determine if we are buyers, sellers or if we stand pat come deadline time? The way we have started playing begs the question I think.

Also, if we become buyers what area(s) do you think we need to shore up? The bench?

I still think we will be sellers, but these guys are making it harder and harder for me to continue to think that.

Depends what we are selling?

 

[Bmurph]

11-0 Guthrie is getting accosted

 

[RevSader]

Guthrie is the U.S. Constitution and the Yankees are Congress...They are shitting all over him.

 

[Bmurph]

The ESPN guys are really pushing the America narrative today. Dial it back guys.

You're watching with the sound on, you must be a masochist?

 

[Bmurph]

Rangers place Neftali Feliz on 15-day disabled list
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Neftali Feliz

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The Rangers placed pitcher Neftali Feliz on the 15-day disabled list on Monday, retroactive to May 20, with an abscess on his right side under his arm, the team announced.
Feliz's roster spot is going to Josh Hamilton, who is set to make his season debut on Monday. Feliz owns a 5.09 ERA and 15:9 K:BB ratio in 17 2/3 innings. He was recently removed from the closer role and may return to a setup role when healthy.

FELIZ TO THE DL FOR HAMILTON

 

[Bmurph]

In a shocking turn of events, we have thunderstorms in Central Texas.

Looks like all but 2 days over the next 10, there is a 40% or better for rain. My lot has become a flood plain

 

[saddles]

This from Jamey Newberg.

Minutes ago, Fox Sports national columnist Jon Morosi tweeted: “Rangers have scored the most runs in MLB this month. Could easily see them becoming a Wild Card contender.”

 

[Nightcrawler]

Just saw the lineup..... I think you guys are being nitpicky a bit. At least Bannister kept Deshields hitting in the line up at lead off and kept most of the lineup intact. On a side note, I'm glad the Yankees waited until after we left. The royals are getting destroyed....

 

[RevSader]

This from Jamey Newberg.

Minutes ago, Fox Sports national columnist Jon Morosi tweeted: “Rangers have scored the most runs in MLB this month. Could easily see them becoming a Wild Card contender.”

Calm down Morosi.

 

[RevSader]

Just saw the lineup..... I think you guys are being nitpicky a bit. At least Bannister kept Deshields hitting in the line up at lead off and kept most of the lineup intact. On a side note, I'm glad the Yankees waited until after we left. The royals are getting destroyed....

Mitch should hit for everyone. And then guys can just run for him after he gets on base. I want to see him make all 27 outs every game.

 

[romeo212000]

Where do you think we need to be record wise or in the GB column to determine if we are buyers, sellers or if we stand pat come deadline time? The way we have started playing begs the question I think.

Also, if we become buyers what area(s) do you think we need to shore up? The bench?

I still think we will be sellers, but these guys are making it harder and harder for me to continue to think that.

Well it's only one month, but I see where you're coming from. I think there's a lot of variables that go into making that decision besides just record that we need to wait on.

First of all, I think we need to be at or pretty damn close to a .500 record at the deadline to even consider being buyers. Areas we may potentially need upgraded are bullpen for sure. The only guys I'm even remotely comfortable with out there are Tolley, Ohlendorf, Kela, and maybe Scheppers. All of those guys have question marks too.

Second, I'd say we need a bench player or two. Rosie serves his purpose and should stick around, but we need another OF bat that can do some damage. Blanks may come back and fill that role, but for now it's an area of weakness.

If we're really contenders by this time Cole Hamels would be a huge boost, but I'm not willing to give up the prospects it's going to cost, nor commit to the dollars and years he's owed on an off chance to contend in a year we never expected to. Trading for Hamels probably keeps us from re-signing Darvish and depletes us of prospects that have some really high ceilings.

As for selling, I think we could be both at the deadline. I could easily see us looking to deal Gallardo/Wandy if we're convinced Harry/Holland/Perez are ready to step in. I don't see us dealing Beltre, but I could be wrong. I'd love to see us deal Elvis. Not sure that's realistic though.

 

[saddles]

Just saw the lineup..... I think you guys are being nitpicky a bit. At least Bannister kept Deshields hitting in the line up at lead off and kept most of the lineup intact. On a side note, I'm glad the Yankees waited until after we left. The royals are getting destroyed....

You mean you didn't mind Moreland being pushed down in the lineup a bit?

 

[romeo212000]

You mean you didn't mind Moreland being pushed down in the lineup a bit?

Dude still won't give Moreland props for being one of only two guys who's produced all season.

 

[Nightcrawler]

You mean you didn't mind Moreland being pushed down in the lineup a bit?

Bannister is trying to integrate Josh. He's trying to give him a good spot in the order so that he can get going. This move has nothing to do with Mitch's performance.

 

[saddles]

Well it's only one month, but I see where you're coming from. I think there's a lot of variables that go into making that decision besides just record that we need to wait on.

First of all, I think we need to be at or pretty damn close to a .500 record at the deadline to even consider being buyers. Areas we may potentially need upgraded are bullpen for sure. The only guys I'm even remotely comfortable with out there are Tolley, Ohlendorf, Kela, and maybe Scheppers. All of those guys have question marks too.

Second, I'd say we need a bench player or two. Rosie serves his purpose and should stick around, but we need another OF bat that can do some damage. Blanks may come back and fill that role, but for now it's an area of weakness.

If we're really contenders by this time Cole Hamels would be a huge boost, but I'm not willing to give up the prospects it's going to cost, nor commit to the dollars and years he's owed on an off chance to contend in a year we never expected to. Trading for Hamels probably keeps us from re-signing Darvish and depletes us of prospects that have some really high ceilings.

As for selling, I think we could be both at the deadline. I could easily see us looking to deal Gallardo/Wandy if we're convinced Harry/Holland/Perez are ready to step in. I don't see us dealing Beltre, but I could be wrong. I'd love to see us deal Elvis. Not sure that's realistic though.

Those are some good observations. I am less concerned with the pen than you are, but that could certainly change over the next several weeks. If Odor makes it back playing decent and DeShields continues to play well then I don't think we need an outfielder. Since it would probably take DeShields doing just that to be buyers I don't see OF as a concern as we could have Rua and Martin on the bench. Rua being on the bench in the postseason that is. I woudn't want him on the bench here before late August.

 

[saddles]

Bannister is trying to integrate Josh. He's trying to give him a good spot in the order so that he can get going. This move has nothing to do with Mitch's performance.

Just messing with you.