Series Thread: The annual Silver Boot series kicks off tonight - Rangers in Houston May 1-4

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

Sadzeck went 6 innings last night and gave up 1 ER and 6 baserunners while getting 6 strikeouts.

Brett Martin and Michael Matuella may be better than either Mendez or Sadzeck. Best case scenario maybe Mendez and Sadzeck are ready at some point in 2018 in not at the beginning of next year. Then possibly Martin in 2019 and Matuella in 2020. Possibly Joe Palumbo could be here in 2020 as well.

What we need to acquire at the deadline are a couple of guys who are doing very well at the AA level or who are ready to be promoted to AA. Then go out and acquire Darvish and possibly another solid #3 or #4 in free agency this coming November.

 

[saddles]

Sherrington suggested the Rangers might want to shop Odor at the deadline.

 

[saddles]

 

[jaar01]

Sherrington suggested the Rangers might want to shop Odor at the deadline.

The guy is the worst defensive 2nd baseman in all of baseball. I know he hits bombs but his plate discipline is terrible. Unless we plan on moving him to a corner outfield spot at some point I say put him on the trading block and see what kind of offers you get.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

The guy is the worst defensive 2nd baseman in all of baseball. I know he hits bombs but his plate discipline is terrible. Unless we plan on moving him to a corner outfield spot at some point I say put him on the trading block and see what kind of offers you get.

Not sure I understand the concept of saying a player basically has no value, so let's see what we can get for him.

 

[saddles]

Not sure I understand the concept of saying a player basically has no value, so let's see what we can get for him.

It isn't that he doesn't have any value. Also, his value might be viewed differently by different organizations. The only way you can make the judgment is by seeing what other clubs will offer for him.

I see your point though in that you can't say a guy has no value and then expect to get much for him. On the other hand I have seen guys make the exact opposite argument that didn't make much sense to me. Some have claimed in the past that certain players were valuable to our team, but had no trade value.

Odor has value, but given our offense if we could move him and get something of value back in return it could make us a better team. It remains to be seen though if there is indeed a match with another team. That certainly cannot be depended on. I do think they should find out though. You never know, there might be a GM or two out there who perceives that Odor is exactly what their team needs and is ready to fork over a good return.

 

[DT LUNA]

Not sure I understand the concept of saying a player basically has no value, so let's see what we can get for him.

Think the same has been thought about Choo Fielder Moreland

 

[DT LUNA]

It isn't that he doesn't have any value. Also, his value might be viewed differently by different organizations. The only way you can make the judgment is by seeing what other clubs will offer for him.

I see your point though in that you can't say a guy has no value and then expect to get much for him. On the other hand I have seen guys make the exact opposite argument that didn't make much sense to me. Some have claimed in the past that certain players were valuable to our team, but had no trade value.

Odor has value, but given our offense if we could move him and get something of value back in return it could make us a better team. It remains to be seen though if there is indeed a match with another team. That certainly cannot be depended on. I do think they should find out though. You never know, there might be a GM or two out there who perceives that Odor is exactly what their team needs and is ready to fork over a good return.

Can't dismiss his new contract.

 

[jaar01]

Can't dismiss his new contract.

Yep. That could be a deal breaker.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I'm gonna take a late lunch and enjoy the conference room TV this afternoon

 

[True Rangers Fan]

ROOGBOMB

 

[True Rangers Fan]

decent start, although another 3 K's.

 

[DT LUNA]

Missing Moreland there

 

[saddles]

Can't dismiss his new contract.

His contract would be seen as a plus I would think.

 

[DT LUNA]

Nice sac RBI

 

[DT LUNA]

His contract would be seen as a plus I would think.

Not for a severe under achiever plus giving prospects in addition imo.

 

[donaldson79]

Nadel just said the Rangers are allowing the #9 hitter to reach base 40% of the time.

 

[DT LUNA]

GoGo thought he had one but the wind thought different.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Nadel just said the Rangers are allowing the #9 hitter to reach base 40% of the time.

While that sounds shitty on paper, I don't think teams hide their worst hitter at #9 like they used to.