The future is now, old man: CWS @ TEX 8/4-7

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Cole Ragans makes his MLB debut tonight at 7. Otto, Dunning, and Howard follow for the rest of the series.

 

[saddles]

From Jeff Wilson:


Perez doesn’t want to go anywhere.

The Rangers don’t want him to leave.

So, what’s the holdup?

The deadline to sign draftees and the trade deadline contributed to talks getting off the ground any sooner. But the sides have talked, and there should be ample time to sort this out now that the deadlines are done.

The Rangers don’t want to let Perez get to free agency with the class of starters not nearly as good as in past years. If Carlos Rodon doesn’t opt out of his contract, Perez would be the most attractive left-hander on the market.

Perez, though, is likely willing to give the Rangers a hometown discount. Would $12 million-$14 million a year break the bank? The Rangers are paying Rougned Odor and Elvis Andrus nearly $20 million this season to not play for them.

There’s the money right there, with change left over. Add in Kohei Arihara, Kole Calhoun, Garrett Richards and Willie Calhoun, there’s another $13.6 million.

Ta-da.

With each quality start and non-loss, the cost to keep Perez will keep rising.

It’s better to get it done now than for other bidders to become involved.

 

[saddles]

I am so happy for Cole Ragans after all he has been through. About the only guy in our organization who has gone through more is Chris Seise.

 

[DTC]

I am so happy for Cole Ragans after all he has been through. About the only guy in our organization who has gone through more is Chris Seise.

For real. It’s been a long road. Hopefully he becomes a staple in our rotation and is part of our future

 

[saddles]

 

[DT LUNA]

Hope he leaves the game tonight with a positive accomplishment.
Would be nice for bats to come alive and support his first start.

 

[DTC]

I would like to see this batting order soon.

1.Semien-2B can steal 20 bases +
2.Taveras-CF can steal 20 bases +
3.Seager-SS
4.Lowe-1B
5.Adolis-RF can steal 20 bases +
6.Heim-C
7.Smith-3B-15 SB
8.Duran-DH 15 SB
9.B. Thompson-LF-can steal 20 bases +

I like all the speed spread through the line up.
They have got to get better at driving guys in and playing small ball.
Rangers could lead the league in SB

 

[scotsman1948]

Hope he leaves the game tonight with a positive accomplishment.
Would be nice for bats to come alive and support his first start.

and that we find a BP that can also support his day

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Perez, though, is likely willing to give the Rangers a hometown discount. Would $12 million-$14 million a year break the bank?

I really wish writers wouldn't toss out money figures and player mindsets based on absolutely no inside information.

 

[scotsman1948]

I would like to see this batting order soon.

1.Semien-2B can steal 20 bases +
2.Taveras-CF can steal 20 bases +
3.Seager-SS
4.Lowe-1B
5.Adolis-RF can steal 20 bases +
6.Heim-C
7.Smith-3B-15 SB
8.Duran-DH 15 SB
9.B. Thompson-LF-can steal 20 bases +

I like all the speed spread through the line up.
They have got to get better at driving guys in and playing small ball.
Rangers could lead the league in SB

i like this

 

[DT LUNA]

I would like to see this batting order soon.

1.Semien-2B can steal 20 bases +
2.Taveras-CF can steal 20 bases +
3.Seager-SS
4.Lowe-1B
5.Adolis-RF can steal 20 bases +
6.Heim-C
7.Smith-3B
8.Duran-DH
9.B. Thompson-LF-can steal 20 bases +

I like all the speed spread through the line up.
They have got to get better at driving guys in and playing small ball.

Perhaps Smith can steal 20 also. You make a good point. We must overcome failure to score w/RISP.

 

[scotsman1948]

I really wish writers wouldn't toss out money figures and player mindsets based on absolutely no inside information.

unfortunately they are posting things like this:

1. FA Big Board Rank: 7
   Contract Prediction: Four years, $64 million
   Regardless of what the final figure is, Martin Perez has put himself in position for a massive raise over the one-year, $4 million deal he signed with the Texas Rangers this past offseason.
   Despite breaking into the big leagues over a decade ago, Perez entered the 2022 season with a 4.71 ERA in 1,102.2 career innings. That will give some reason for pause when looking at his terrific 2.18 ERA through 74.1 innings this season.
   However, the 31-year-old's 2.72 FIP provides plenty of optimism that he can keep it going, and a reworked approach that includes more sinkers and fewer four-seam fastballs has been one of the keys to his success.
   Sean Manaea, Zach Eflin, Mike Clevinger, Michael Wacha, Noah Syndergaard and Tyler Anderson are also prime candidates for multiyear deals in the $12-18 million range annually based on how things play out in the second half.

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

unfortunately they are posting things like this:

1. FA Big Board Rank: 7
   Contract Prediction: Four years, $64 million
   Regardless of what the final figure is, Martin Perez has put himself in position for a massive raise over the one-year, $4 million deal he signed with the Texas Rangers this past offseason.
   Despite breaking into the big leagues over a decade ago, Perez entered the 2022 season with a 4.71 ERA in 1,102.2 career innings. That will give some reason for pause when looking at his terrific 2.18 ERA through 74.1 innings this season.
   However, the 31-year-old's 2.72 FIP provides plenty of optimism that he can keep it going, and a reworked approach that includes more sinkers and fewer four-seam fastballs has been one of the keys to his success.
   Sean Manaea, Zach Eflin, Mike Clevinger, Michael Wacha, Noah Syndergaard and Tyler Anderson are also prime candidates for multiyear deals in the $12-18 million range annually based on how things play out in the second half.

that's a little different. that's just predicting the contract Perez might get. and it's a pretty damn good guess. but getting to the whole thing about what the Rangers can afford and what Perez is thinking annoys me.

 

[DTC]

and that we find a BP that can also support his day

Definitely need the bullpen to start coming through!

 

[DT LUNA]

Definitely need the bullpen to start coming through!

Probably won't this year. BP is terrible but there is always hope.

 

[DTC]

unfortunately they are posting things like this:

1. FA Big Board Rank: 7
   Contract Prediction: Four years, $64 million
   Regardless of what the final figure is, Martin Perez has put himself in position for a massive raise over the one-year, $4 million deal he signed with the Texas Rangers this past offseason.
   Despite breaking into the big leagues over a decade ago, Perez entered the 2022 season with a 4.71 ERA in 1,102.2 career innings. That will give some reason for pause when looking at his terrific 2.18 ERA through 74.1 innings this season.
   However, the 31-year-old's 2.72 FIP provides plenty of optimism that he can keep it going, and a reworked approach that includes more sinkers and fewer four-seam fastballs has been one of the keys to his success.
   Sean Manaea, Zach Eflin, Mike Clevinger, Michael Wacha, Noah Syndergaard and Tyler Anderson are also prime candidates for multiyear deals in the $12-18 million range annually based on how things play out in the second half.

I’m hoping the Rangers can resign him and hopefully with a little hometown discount lol

 

[scotsman1948]

Definitely need the bullpen to start coming through!

well that's why i want Tinoco and Chase Lee promoted. fresh arms and better than what we have right now

 

[DTC]

well that's why i want Tinoco and Chase Lee promoted. fresh arms and better than what we have right now

I wouldn’t mind seeing Santana put on the 15 day for fatigue then calling up Tinoco.
Hopefully Sborz does well this go around.
Pitched 2 good innings on Tuesday

 

[DTC]

SP with an ERA under 4.00 across mlb
2022-43 Rangers have 2
2021-28 Rangers had 1/2 (Gibson)
2020-27 Rangers had 1
2019-34-Rangers had 2
2018-39 Rangers had 0
2017-29 Rangers had 1
2016-40 Rangers had 2 (3) hamels darvish/Lewis

None of the pitchers that had an ERA below 4 were homegrown.
Lewis and Perez had to leave and come back.

Why do the Rangers struggle to develop pitching so bad??
Hopefully this is changing soon..

 

[saddles]

I heard Bacsik talking just now about Woodward and the possibility of him being fired. He brought up something that I hadn't thought about. He said since Chris Young had nothing to do with Woodward's hire that he may take the opportunity to bring in his own guy, one he hires. He also mentioned that that could only happen like that if Chris young is actually the guy in charge of things like that.