Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros 8/9-8/12

[Jbear]

I feel real good about the 5 we have BUT Harrison is an important piece even if he does not return this year. Two spine operations and this new issue which is probably just what Romeo says as far as location is rotten news. Back issues tend to multiply once they start.

 

[RevSader]

I didn't get to watch until the 8th inning, but I was sure annoyed keeping up with this one on my phone. Glad they Astros bullpen did what they always do.

 

[lainey12]

Talking about rehabs ... Berkman may be off to rehab this weekend. Believe MLB guidance provides 15 days (maybe it is games) for a position player rehab before the club has to take further action ... either activate, release or put the player back on the DL. I don't think TEX will create a situation where Berkman is ready for activation before Sep 1 ... but if they did and the move was to activate him before the end of August.

Whose spot would Berkman take?

I'm confused, are you asking what defensive position he would take?
That would be nobodys position, but I don't think that's your question....

 

[lainey12]

I didn't get to watch until the 8th inning, but I was sure annoyed keeping up with this one on my phone. Glad they Astros bullpen did what they always do.

ya going to catch one of these games? It seems like the Ranger fans are just as loud as the Astros fans at MMP

 

[Windingmywatch]

I'm confused, are you asking what defensive position he would take?
That would be nobodys position, but I don't think that's your question....

Whose roster spot?

 

[lainey12]

Peavy 5 IP, 10 hits and 6 runs against KC.

I'm in KC right now, and the fans are pretty excited about the future, can't blame them....use to be a great baseball town

 

[lainey12]

Whose roster spot?

Aye. Before the 40 spot?
nothing jumps at out at me....I've had about 4 hours of sleep two nights in a row...do I have to count our 25 right now?

 

[RevSader]

ya going to catch one of these games? It seems like the Ranger fans are just as loud as the Astros fans at MMP

I am thinking about it. The tickets aren't cheap. but if I can find decent ones for a reasonable price I might make a trip to the juice box.

 

[dammittman]

Only post tonight. But here's what I have to say.
1 tough outing for Garza 2 HRs, 3 Dbls, barely got away with it.
2. Way to go Butler, with Rios coming in, there is no way he gets to stay, but we saw good stuff from you tonight.
3. Nice Murphy, that should have been a HR.
4. WTF Scheppers?
5 WTG Rangers, this is the type of game we can't afford to lose.
6. Tomorrow looks promising, Holland against Peacock? Advantage us.
7. Oakland will lose tomorrow, they used up their offensive magic tonight.

 

[lainey12]

I feel real good about the 5 we have BUT Harrison is an important piece even if he does not return this year. Two spine operations and this new issue which is probably just what Romeo says as far as location is rotten news. Back issues tend to multiply once they start.

That's right, think about your ordinary person who has to have sugery to remove disc pressure, then think about an MLB SP
It's scary, but I don't want to be a downer, we'll see.

 

[RevSader]

Astros had a 4-2 lead after 6 innings and ended up losing 9-5. How familiar is that feeling? I sure as hell do not miss the 2000s....We lost a hell of a lot of games that way.

 

[dammittman]

Talking about rehabs ... Berkman may be off to rehab this weekend. Believe MLB guidance provides 15 days (maybe it is games) for a position player rehab before the club has to take further action ... either activate, release or put the player back on the DL. I don't think TEX will create a situation where Berkman is ready for activation before Sep 1 ... but if they did and the move was to activate him before the end of August.

Whose spot would Berkman take?

With rios coming in, Butler is gone. I guess that leaves Profar. I'd rather have them platoon the DH.

 

[romeo212000]

Astros had a 4-2 lead after 6 innings and ended up losing 9-5. How familiar is that feeling? I sure as hell do not miss the 2000s....We lost a hell of a lot of games that way.

That's a big part of how Oakland won all those games early this season.

 

[dammittman]

With rios coming in, Butler is gone. I guess that leaves Profar. I'd rather have them platoon the DH.

Maybe baker?

 

[Windingmywatch]

Maybe baker?

Really isn't that hard at this point ... if Berkman were to come back before the end of August the only guy TEX can really move off the roster is E.Beltre. Baker despite recent struggle due to limited ABs is the backup 1b ... not Berkman. Profar has to stay up since he effectively is the UIF.

 

[UK Cowboy]

We have to take advantage of games against AAA Houston. Oakland beats their brains out every time

 

[dammittman]

Really isn't that hard at this point ... if Berkman were to come back before the end of August the only guy TEX can really move off the roster is E.Beltre. Baker despite recent struggle due to limited ABs is the backup 1b ... not Berkman. Profar has to stay up since he effectively is the UIF.

I think baker or Profar could be a reasonable utility guy, that said, I hope Berkman Retires.

 

[dammittman]

The only reason I suggest Baker, is to keep Profar up. But I believe we are better with those to guys as opposed to replacing one with Berkman.

 

[lainey12]

Really isn't that hard at this point ... if Berkman were to come back before the end of August the only guy TEX can really move off the roster is E.Beltre. Baker despite recent struggle due to limited ABs is the backup 1b ... not Berkman. Profar has to stay up since he effectively is the UIF.

Wow, what happens to Engel then...we can't send him back down, is that right?

How do we get rid of Berkman? do we think he's really going to come back mashing....no way
Seriously would rather keep Engel

I know, we have Rios now....but still

 

[UK Cowboy]

I wouldnt want Berkman back