The Grill gets fired up for 4 against the *'s: HOU @ TEX 4/25-28

[True Rangers Fan]

So Kole leading off again

case in point.

 

[Kelleyman]

I honestly don't think Woody has anyone "slotted" anywhere. I can never tell a rhyme or reason why he sets lineups or RP sequencing the way he does. His approach changes from day to day, and it drives me nuts.

Well Kole had a good day yesterday minus the horrible last AB and guess that was due to the past metrics but I think yuu our guys up in third we who have the hot hand too like Garcia and IMO Willie who I think is about to break out
Guess kept Garver up as he himered but he has a very long leash

Come across that seniority trumps performance to me

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Well Kole had a good day yesterday minus the horrible last AB and guess that was due to the past metrics but I think yuu our guys up in third we who have the hot hand too like Garcia and IMO Willie who I think is about to break out
Guess kept Garver up as he himered but he has a very long leash

Come across that seniority trumps performance to me

I can't tell if Woody is overanalyzing or going with his gut. My philosophy has always been that a lineup needs to be as consistent as possible.

 

[Kelleyman]

I think one factor re Adolis up high in the lineup is his speed. Not saying he should lead off but he does seem to show up in the big moments.
That needs to be cultivated and tested

So for that and bullpen usage issuesand his enamoring of Kole, at least for today

Woody gets my thumbs down. Sorry but that is how I see it

 

[saddles]

I just listened to the MLB Pipeline draft podcast. They brought up Termarr Johnson who I have been intrigued by for several months. They said one scout said Johnson has bat to ball skills like Vlad Guerrero and plate discipline like Wade Boggs. Wow.

 

[DTC]

I just listened to the MLB Pipeline draft podcast. They brought up Termarr Johnson who I have been intrigued by for several months. They said one scout said Johnson has bat to ball skills like Vlad Guerrero and plate discipline like Wade Boggs. Wow.

If he falls to us that would be exciting

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I just listened to the MLB Pipeline draft podcast. They brought up Termarr Johnson who I have been intrigued by for several months. They said one scout said Johnson has bat to ball skills like Vlad Guerrero and plate discipline like Wade Boggs. Wow.

I mean, that's about as high praise as you can get.

 

[saddles]

I think one factor re Adolis up high in the lineup is his speed. Not saying he should lead off but he does seem to show up in the big moments.
That needs to be cultivated and tested

So for that and bullpen usage issuesand his enamoring of Kole, at least for today

Woody gets my thumbs down. Sorry but that is how I see it

I am starting to see fans on Twitter sour on Woody. I have never been enamored with him, myself.

 

[DTC]

So Kole leading off again

Awesome, he got 2 hits last night. Maybe it will work again

 

[saddles]

I mean, that's about as high praise as you can get.

A double HOF comp.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

I think one factor re Adolis up high in the lineup is his speed. Not saying he should lead off but he does seem to show up in the big moments.
That needs to be cultivated and tested

So for that and bullpen usage issuesand his enamoring of Kole, at least for today

Woody gets my thumbs down. Sorry but that is how I see it

El Bombi would be great in the #2 spot

 

[True Rangers Fan]

A double HOF comp.

Vlad said he had to learn how to hit the ball no matter where it was thrown because they didn't have a backstop and no one wanted to chase after the balls.

 

[Kelleyman]

El Bombi would be great in the #2 spot

Yeah we just need a lead off then probably not on our 25 man right now. I would think whoever comes in to CF allowing him to for to RF.

Tepid does not think Josh Smith is and ever day player but a guy like that if he continues to progress is ideal to me

 

[Kelleyman]

 

[DTC]

Leody is looking pretty good..


Side note- Wonder if MLB will ever allow the trading of draft picks?

 

[saddles]

Pitchers in the minors today.

Latz
Slaten
Krauth
TBD

 

[True Rangers Fan]

that's some Chris Woodward type thinking right there... "I need guys I can shuffle around and substitute"

 

[saddles]

Leody is looking pretty good..


Side note- Wonder if MLB will ever allow the trading of draft picks?

Are you wanting to pick up some draft picks?

 

[Kelleyman]

I don’t mind platooning but we need someone in our system that can be an very good everyday LF or CF. Not a bunch of role players

 

[saddles]

Well, I will disagree.

I see Crim is completely left out of the conversation again.

In fact, they didn't even mention Harris.