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

[Nightcrawler]

We came out on top with Smith trade.

Don’t forget about Duran and Otto too.

 

[DT LUNA]

Don’t forget about Duran and Otto too.

And got rid of a loser.

 

[Kelleyman]

 

[Kelleyman]

And got rid of a loser.

Ahh not saying we should pursue him in the off season but perhaps the book
Is not yet closed on him

 

[DT LUNA]

Like this line up. Getting Semien out of LO is a good move.

 

[DT LUNA]

Ahh not saying we should pursue him in the off season but perhaps the book
Is not yet closed on him

What say? He is failing in NY too. So why do think the book is not closed?

 

[True Rangers Fan]

So El Bombi carries the team to a win and gets bumped to 5th. Suppose if the goal is to go heavy on the LH bats that makes sense. Heim should be behind him though.

 

[Kelleyman]

What say? He is failing in NY too. So why do think the book is not closed?

Because his natural talent. Has had a great OPS a couple of stretches.

I don’t think he is settled yet. Perhaps he can then get his emotions out of the way and just conduct business. Some players are late bloomers and he has not had injuries that weaken the talent.
A good coach may help help shorten his swing and find balance between being a free swinger vs being overly selective

Lastly the rules will favor him with the shift being tweaked next season

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Because his natural talent. Has had a great OPS a couple of stretches.

I don’t think he is settled yet. Perhaps he can then get his emotions out of the way and just conduct business. Some players are late bloomers and he has not had injuries that weaken the talent.
A good coach may help help shorten his swing and find balance between being a free swinger vs being overly selective

Lastly the rules will favor him with the shift being tweaked next season

So if Joey can learn to compose himself, find a coach that can help him figure out his swing, and take advantage of a major change in the literal rules of baseball, he has a chance to live up to his potential?

I don't disagree, but I couldn't be happier the Rangers are free of that burden and hopefully remain so.

 

[Kelleyman]

So El Bombi carries the team to a win and gets bumped to 5th. Suppose if the goal is to go heavy on the LH bats that makes sense. Heim should be behind him though.

Well they could accomplish that if Kole bats last

I hope there are adjustments no for Garver AB. Looks like a seniority issue to some extent

 

[Kelleyman]

So if Joey can learn to compose himself, find a coach that can help him figure out his swing, and take advantage of a major change in the literal rules of baseball, he has a chance to live up to his potential?

I don't disagree, but I couldn't be happier the Rangers are free of that burden and hopefully remain so.

Ha a lot of moving parts. Just not putting him in loser category just yet

Hey Patrick Wisdom got it together. Cruz was a late bloomer. Don’t blame anyone for not investing in him at this point but guess in my sentimental way I am keeping an eye on him

 

[DT LUNA]

Because his natural talent. Has had a great OPS a couple of stretches.

I don’t think he is settled yet. Perhaps he can then get his emotions out of the way and just conduct business. Some players are late bloomers and he has not had injuries that weaken the talent.
A good coach may help help shorten his swing and find balance between being a free swinger vs being overly selective

Lastly the rules will favor him with the shift being tweaked next season

He has seven years in MLB. How many more will it take before he comes around?

 

[Kelleyman]

He has seven years in MLB. How many more will it take before he comes around?

Well did not guarantee him turning it around but just saying since there is talent and past success he still has a shot to be productive.
He will have a hard time getting offered anything the Rangers secretly offered to him in the meanwhile

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Well did not guarantee him turning it around but just saying since there is talent and past success he still has a shot to be productive.
He will have a hard time getting offered anything the Rangers secretly offered to him in the meanwhile

My nightmare is that the Rangers end up signing him to a reasonable deal this offseason

 

[Nightcrawler]

Gallo isn’t the type of player we need. during the banny days, they liked to stack boom or bust players who swung for the fences. Strike outs weren’t a big deal as long as you swung hard.

i like the emphasis on base runner approach where your Offense constantly puts pressure on opposing pitchers.

 

[Kelleyman]

 

[DT LUNA]

My nightmare is that the Rangers end up signing him to a reasonable deal this offseason

Bite your tongue.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Gallo isn’t the type of player we need. during the banny days, they liked to stack boom or bust players who swung for the fences. Strike outs weren’t a big deal as long as you swung hard.

i like the emphasis on base runner approach where your Offense constantly puts pressure on opposing pitchers.

no mention of Odor... you are slipping. too much staying up late on school nights, young man.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

One stat to believe in for each club in '22

Rangers: Lowe’s .373 batting average
Rangers manager Chris Woodward said Nathaniel Lowe has the best bat-to-ball skills on the team. He currently leads Texas and ranks third in the AL in batting average. His OPS also ranks 13th in the AL, at .888. Lowe worked all spring on becoming more aggressive at the plate and it’s paid off so far. He’s poised for a breakout season after an up-and-down 2021 that showed his potential. -- Kennedi Landry

 

[Nightcrawler]

no mention of Odor... you are slipping. too much staying up late on school nights, young man.

We don’t need to mention the big stench

 

[DT LUNA]

One stat to believe in for each club in '22

Rangers: Lowe’s .373 batting average
Rangers manager Chris Woodward said Nathaniel Lowe has the best bat-to-ball skills on the team. He currently leads Texas and ranks third in the AL in batting average. His OPS also ranks 13th in the AL, at .888. Lowe worked all spring on becoming more aggressive at the plate and it’s paid off so far. He’s poised for a breakout season after an up-and-down 2021 that showed his potential. -- Kennedi Landry

And at one time some on the board wanted him gone and trade for a 1stB.