Series Thread: Texas takes on America's Hat at home in big series with implications...so many implications....

[DT LUNA]

Close enough. I do remember Colavito. Are we showing our age? The guy could hit some HRs. Had a few seasons in the 40's.

He hit lots pf em. He hit four in old Dallas Eagle park against the Giants. Great days

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Turn on the radio and go to all 3 radio stations that I have preset and everyone of them is talking Cowboys. Go to ESPN-Dallas and it is Cowboys. I know they will have a good team but this is preseason and their starters are sitting for the most part and the Rangers as of now have the 2nd WC spot and are chasing the Astros for the AL West title.

People are dumb.

 

[jta4437]

Turn on the radio and go to all 3 radio stations that I have preset and everyone of them is talking Cowboys. Go to ESPN-Dallas and it is Cowboys. I know they will have a good team but this is preseason and their starters are sitting for the most part and the Rangers as of now have the 2nd WC spot and are chasing the Astros for the AL West title.

Don't see the hype, defense is about the same as last year and the team probably won't control the clock like they did last year with Murray, and the defense will probably be more exposed than last year

I see them taking a step back, a small step back but a step back nonetheless...

 

[saddles]

Turn on the radio and go to all 3 radio stations that I have preset and everyone of them is talking Cowboys. Go to ESPN-Dallas and it is Cowboys. I know they will have a good team but this is preseason and their starters are sitting for the most part and the Rangers as of now have the 2nd WC spot and are chasing the Astros for the AL West title.

In this area they are going to talk Cowboys. If I listen to one of the local station long enough I will hear both Cowboys and Rangers talk. I don't mind the Cowboys talk. I hate the entertainment talk and all of the conversation and audio where they discuss the broadcasts of either the local teams or other teams. That is why I don't listen to BAD Radio or the Hardline on The Ticket very much at all.

They will discuss the Rangers and the Cowboys each day though on just about every local show. Now the Cowboys may get more segments than the Rangers, but that is what more folks in the area want.

 

[WilltheThrill]

Don't see the hype, defense is about the same as last year and the team probably won't control the clock like they did last year with Murray, and the defense will probably be more exposed than last year

I see them taking a step back, a small step back but a step back nonetheless...

The defense is not the same as last year. Sean Lee is healthy, DeMarcus Lawrence will play a full season, and Greg Hardy will be there for 12 games. Those are some big-time players and the pass rush will be much improved. That alone should help mask the deficiencies in the secondary.

I think expectations for them to be as good if not a little better are realistic.

 

[saddles]

The defense is not the same as last year. Sean Lee is healthy, DeMarcus Lawrence will play a full season, and Greg Hardy will be there for 12 games. Those are some big-time players and the pass rush will be much improved. That alone should help mask the deficiencies in the secondary.

I think expectations for them to be as good if not a little better are realistic.

Yes, the defense should be a good bit better.

 

[DT LUNA]

The defense is not the same as last year. Sean Lee is healthy, DeMarcus Lawrence will play a full season, and Greg Hardy will be there for 12 games. Those are some big-time players and the pass rush will be much improved. That alone should help mask the deficiencies in the secondary.

I think expectations for them to be as good if not a little better are realistic.

More in agreement with you.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

People are dumb.

According to Seinfeld they are "the worst".

 

[WastinSomeTime]

In this area they are going to talk Cowboys. If I listen to one of the local station long enough I will hear both Cowboys and Rangers talk. I don't mind the Cowboys talk. I hate the entertainment talk and all of the conversation and audio where they discuss the broadcasts of either the local teams or other teams. That is why I don't listen to BAD Radio or the Hardline on The Ticket very much at all.

They will discuss the Rangers and the Cowboys each day though on just about every local show. Now the Cowboys may get more segments than the Rangers, but that is what more folks in the area want.

Agree on the Hardline. Those guys do not even talk about sports many times. I know in the state of Texas that is the way it is and thank goodness the Rangers are doing something or it would be Cowboys overload.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Backing up The Oven tonight we have:

DDJ - CF
Choo - RF
Prince - DH
AB - 3B
Big Mitch - 1B
Elvis - SS
Roog - 2B
Bobby W - C
Straws - LF

 

[PDay8810]

The defense is not the same as last year. Sean Lee is healthy, DeMarcus Lawrence will play a full season, and Greg Hardy will be there for 12 games. Those are some big-time players and the pass rush will be much improved. That alone should help mask the deficiencies in the secondary.

I think expectations for them to be as good if not a little better are realistic.

Thanks for the post. The defense should be night and day different due to the d-line play.

 

[jta4437]

The defense is not the same as last year. Sean Lee is healthy, DeMarcus Lawrence will play a full season, and Greg Hardy will be there for 12 games. Those are some big-time players and the pass rush will be much improved. That alone should help mask the deficiencies in the secondary.

I think expectations for them to be as good if not a little better are realistic.

I don't think they're going to take a step forward results wise b/c they will be on the field longer b/c they will not control the clock like they did last year

Sean Lee is healthy... for now

We'll see about Lawrence and Hardy and what that actually means, I just don't think the defense is going to take a step forward even if they are slightly better

 

[PDay8810]

been traveling a lot this month but had to give a big shout towards JD.
Exciting times in Arlington again and I sure like that! I'd hate being a Detroit fan.

Good job JD. Bullpen gives this team a much better opportunity to win baseball games

 

[DT LUNA]

Backing up The Oven tonight we have:

DDJ - CF
Choo - RF
Prince - DH
AB - 3B
Big Mitch - 1B
Elvis - SS
Roog - 2B
Bobby W - C
Straws - LF

Thanks Eph. That will work for me. Nice to have Nap in the waiting if needed

 

[DT LUNA]

I don't think they're going to take a step forward results wise b/c they will be on the field longer b/c they will not control the clock like they did last year

Sean Lee is healthy... for now

We'll see about Lawrence and Hardy and what that actually means, I just don't think the defense is going to take a step forward even if they are slightly better

Yep. The cat is grumpy today.

 

[saddles]

ESPN Suspends Curt Schilling for Comparing Islamists to Nazis - Breitbart

Curt has a point and ESPN is being ridiculous with their political correctness.

 

[saddles]

I don't think they're going to take a step forward results wise b/c they will be on the field longer b/c they will not control the clock like they did last year

Sean Lee is healthy... for now

We'll see about Lawrence and Hardy and what that actually means, I just don't think the defense is going to take a step forward even if they are slightly better

They may not be on the field longer on average because the pressure will lead to more turnovers. The pressure will be vastly improved in my opinion.

 

[donaldson79]

Did you ever see Rocky Colivito ( sp) with Cleveland? Best arm I remember.

I did.....another guy who could damn near pitch from the OF.....ha ha ha

 

[Bmurph]

CF
D. DeShields Jr. (R)
RF
Shin-Soo Choo (L)
DH
Prince Fielder (L)
3B
Adrian Beltre (R)
1B
Mitch Moreland (L)
SS
Elvis Andrus (R)
2B
Rougned Odor (L)
C
Bobby Wilson (R)
LF
R. Strausborger (R)

No Napoli vs. Buehrle, wonder what MM's line vs him are. Don't have time to look at the moment

 

[Bmurph]

SS
Troy Tulowitzki (R)
3B
Josh Donaldson (R)
RF
Jose Bautista (R)
DH
E. Encarnacion (R)
1B
Chris Colabello (R)
C
Russell Martin (R)
CF
Kevin Pillar (R)
LF
Ben Revere (L)
2B
C. Pennington (S)

Toronto has one lefty in the lineup vs Derek and then Pennigton