Texas Rangers vs. Chicago White Sox 8/23-8/25

[ESPN Refugee]

I'm aware players get tired and need rest. That's why as a manager you plan ahead and pick opportune times to give them rest. You know Elvis needs a breather within the next 5 days so you plan for his day at DH when they face a righty and Profar can be a bigger impact instead of a liability. Many other managers across baseball do the very same thing.

Managers do all kinds of things when there's a 162 games. You're entitled to your opinion but to me this is much ado about nothing.

 

[Nightcrawler]

Damn.... Hope Darvish can keep it up.

 

[WilltheThrill]

Actually most rational people are not comparing Profar to be Trout or anybody. And no he is not over matched. Yes he's not lighting it up but he is not typically over matched when he's at the plate. It's part of the growing pains. Yes he's a 20 year old kid but wherever he is he needs to be playing A LOT. If he was in RR he'd be an everyday player but since he is with the big club he needs to be playing and there will be some growing pains.

The amount of times he's been caught looking and swinging at pitches way out of the zone says otherwise. Again, over the last 2 months and the entire season for that matter, no Rangers hitter including Murphy has a lower average against lefties than Profar.

 

[BLeslie59Rangers]

Offense is doing nothing against Santiago again...Darvish will be getting no help again tonight...

 

[WilltheThrill]

Managers do all kinds of things when there's a 162 games. You're entitled to your opinion but to me this is much ado about nothing.

If it's much ado about nothing, then why are several media members tweeting the exact same question I just had. It's a very legitimate point.

 

[ESPN Refugee]

If it's much ado about nothing, then why are several media members tweeting the exact same question I just had. It's a very legitimate point.

That's fine they can do it. It's their job to do that otherwise they wouldn't have stuff to write about on a daily basis and blog about it. But we'll just agree to disagree

 

[romeo212000]

If it's much ado about nothing, then why are several media members tweeting the exact same question I just had. It's a very legitimate point.

Refugee has already told you it's a legitimate point, but its not really anything to get too wound up about.

 

[DT LUNA]

I'm aware players get tired and need rest. That's why as a manager you plan ahead and pick opportune times to give them rest. You know Elvis needs a breather within the next 5 days so you plan for his day at DH when they face a righty and Profar can be a bigger impact instead of a liability. Many other managers across baseball do the very same thing.

Will, Profar is a good of UIF as can be found. Wash most likely feels comfortable with him defensively and is willing to give a little at the plate to give these guys rest. Remember Wash was highly criticized last year and is doing a good job to see that doesn't happen again. I think he is doing the right thing.

 

[ESPN Refugee]

HE'S OUT!!!

 

[WilltheThrill]

That's fine they can do it. It's their job to do that otherwise they wouldn't have stuff to write about on a daily basis and blog about it. But we'll just agree to disagree

That's fine, no hard feelings. He might come up with a big hit later on for all we know. I guess I just don't understand this whole sentiment from many that Profar must play at all costs. I know you don't want a promising rookie just growing stale on the bench. But you also don't want to jeopardize games down the stretch by forcing a 19 yr old kid into everyday situations that he's just not ready to handle. He's great already with the glove. And I'm super excited about his overall potential. But his poor average and his number of bad at-bats, especially with RISP, tell me he's not ready to be counted on at the plate in the final month of a pennant race. I'd sit him versus lefties, play him versus righties. His dramatic splits say it's the right call. Agree to disagree though like you said.

 

[romeo212000]

That's why you don't play Murphy in LF.

 

[Texas_Pete]

Got Eeeeem!

 

[BLeslie59Rangers]

Wow, I think he was safe there......no way, great play AJ! Nice call ump!

 

[Duane1952]

Good block AJ

 

[romeo212000]

That's fine, no hard feelings. He might come up with a big hit later on for all we know. I guess I just don't understand this whole sentiment from many that Profar must play at all costs. I know you don't want a promising rookie just growing stale on the bench. But you also don't want to jeopardize games down the stretch by forcing a 19 yr old kid into everyday situations that he's just not ready to handle. He's great already with the glove. And I'm super excited about his overall potential. But his poor average and his number of bad at-bats, especially with RISP, tell me he's not ready to be counted on at the plate in the final month of a pennant race. I'd sit him versus lefties, play him versus righties. His dramatic splits say it's the right call. Agree to disagree though like you said.

If we were facing a tough lefty and a good team I'd agree with you more.

 

[romeo212000]

Good block AJ

It was a good block.

 

[Hambombs]

Gotta start throwing that fastball more its been really unhittable tonight

 

[WilltheThrill]

Will, Profar is a good of UIF as can be found. Wash most likely feels comfortable with him defensively and is willing to give a little at the plate to give these guys rest. Remember Wash was highly criticized last year and is doing a good job to see that doesn't happen again. I think he is doing the right thing.

My whole point is that Wash can give Elvis, Kinsler, and Beltre all the rest they need against righties. Profar is a perfect sub on those nights. Just plan the nights off to maximize production from your reserves, that's all.

 

[WilltheThrill]

Yu needs to light a fire under his offense. We can light up Sale but can't put one across against Santiago. Frustrating.

 

[Nightcrawler]

Ughh.... They aren't even working the count anymore. At this rate, Santiago will pitch the 8th inning