Series Thread: Surging Rangers hosting the Chicago White Sox

[WastinSomeTime]

I wouldn't be so sure Rosales would be such a failure. I can see Banister coming into the clubhouse and asking ... "Can anyone here catch if it comes to it?" ... And a micro second later Rosales jumping up and saying "I can!"

Andres Blanco was the same way ... he was TEX emergency catcher too. When you are the UIF it comes with the territory. Remember Chirinos was originally a middle infielder.

Some may think Rosales is goofy ... but he gets the most out of every instant he is in uniform. There is a reason both TEX and OAK want Adam Rosales on their roster.

I am not a Rosales hater if it looked that way. He stops everything hit at him. But he can fall on the ground catching a routine grounder. Catching with him could be an adventure.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Heard Trumbo to Seattle.

 

[darrylgann]

@mlbtraderumors: Mariners To Acquire Mark Trumbo Mariners To Acquire Mark Trumbo - MLB Trade Rumors

 

[WastinSomeTime]

There are times many of us have disagreed with a move by Banister and that comes with the territory. But the more I listen to this guy the more I like him.

 

[donaldson79]

Chris Sale vs. Batters | Baseball-Reference.com

Fielder is 4 for 25 or .160/.222/.200/.422. Good night to give Prince the night off.

I like that Gallo is given a partial night off too. Whether he made any plays in the field last night or not ... am positive all the hype, excitement and nerves since he got the call has worn him out. Having him DHing means he's in the dugout sitting with Prince as they talk about the next AB and isn't having to worry tonight if he's going to create a gaff in the field.

Gallo is going to see a bunch of other LH batters struggle against Sale (except Prince) so expectation of success will be mitigated if they struggle too.

This is truly a learning 2-3 weeks for him. Doesn't get any tougher than Sale. Gets him out of the way early.

That is an excellent observation.

 

[Windingmywatch]

Heard Trumbo to Seattle.

... Nuno too. Think that is the more significant piece.

 

[donaldson79]

Hamilton had an MRI on his hammy today.

 

[darrylgann]

@JeffWilson_FWST: Matt Harrison said his velocity sat at 86-88 mph late in his start. Will refine workouts to add leg strength and, hopefully, velo. #Rangers

 

[donaldson79]

I didn't even want DeShields to make our 25 man roster outta ST. And look at him now.

What do I know?

 

[WastinSomeTime]

I didn't even want DeShields to make our 25 man roster outta ST. And look at him now.

What do I know?

I am right there with you.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

... Nuno too. Think that is the more significant piece.

Did not know that. I just heard the Trumbo part of it on the radio driving back to the house.

 

[romeo212000]

@JeffWilson_FWST: Matt Harrison said his velocity sat at 86-88 mph late in his start. Will refine workouts to add leg strength and, hopefully, velo. #Rangers

Needs that number to go up.

 

[romeo212000]

Hamilton had an MRI on his hammy today.

Ugh.

 

[donaldson79]

Ugh.

God only knows how old his body is really.

 

[Duane1952]

I sure hope Nick is good tonight.

 

[DT LUNA]

Nice Start Nick

 

[donaldson79]

I sure hope Nick is good tonight.

So far, so good.

 

[darrylgann]

I sure hope Nick is good tonight.

If it's anything like that inning, we'll be in good shape, Duane.

 

[donaldson79]

Buzz: "On top of being really good, he's got 3 time All-Star stuff."

Please shut up Buzz; at least sometimes.

 

[DT LUNA]

DDJ got him.