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

[True Rangers Fan]

We don’t need to mention the big stench

I mean, we don't really need to mention Banny either, but if we're breaking out the classics, might as well play them all.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

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

should be mentioned that Woody has a tendency to lean into hyperbole when it comes to discussing his players. I've heard it reported that he said Ibanez has the best overall ability when it comes to hitting all pitch types.

 

[Kelleyman]

Altuve out

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Altuve out

he's on the IL, so he's not playing this series at all

 

[Kelleyman]

 

[saddles]

It should be noted that on April 28 last year Nathaniel Lowe's OPS stood at .873 which is just short of what it is now. By mid to late August it had fallen 150 points, and he eventually finished the season at .771.

 

[Kelleyman]

 

[saddles]

Last year on July 27 we traded a player whose OPS was 111 points above Lowe's OPS on that date. That player is now considered a "loser." I wonder what that makes Lowe.

By the way, I don't see either of them as a loser.

 

[saddles]

Money that doesn't work out and contract years that exceed the usefulness of a player, have to be a part of the budget. I imagine Semien's and maybe even Seagar's contracts will fit in that latter category.

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

 

[Kelleyman]

Yeah he seems to want to give the East CoSt a break. But yes the Astros took it to a whole new level.
Generally this writer is pretty objective

 

[saddles]

Yeah he seems to want to give the East CoSt a break. But yes the Astros took it to a whole new level.
Generally this writer is pretty objective

I am not sure about his objectivity after reading his tweets during the labor negotiations, but objectivity is so hard to find that you have to overlook the lack thereof, and go with what you can get.

If I only folllwed objective reporters on Twitter I doubt I would be following anyone. Maybe Jeff Wilson.

 

[Kelleyman]

Last year on July 27 we traded a player whose OPS was 111 points above Lowe's OPS on that date. That player is now considered a "loser." I wonder what that makes Lowe.

By the way, I don't see either of them as a loser.

I can tend to overvalue OPS some would say.
The concerning thing about Gallo this year is the OPS though especially with a better lineup to help him see good pitches

The value of a player includes defense though

Really hoping our defense in the OF takes a giant step. Adolis is a lot better than Kole and any LF minus White we put out.

If we can much better defensively and offensively next year it will take us to another level assuming our pitching coming up delivers

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Last year on July 27 we traded a player whose OPS was 111 points above Lowe's OPS on that date. That player is now considered a "loser." I wonder what that makes Lowe.

Can't really cherry pick exact dates in the past like that, though, especially when it comes to comparing players and wild statistical swings.

 

[saddles]

Top Baseball Draft Prospects

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MLB Pipeline has a new draft prospect rankings out.

They have joined the Jackson Holliday bandwagon and have him at #4.

Termarr Johnson is #3.

 

[saddles]

Can't really cherry pick exact dates in the past like that, though, especially when it comes to comparing players and wild statistical swings.

Well, that is the date Gallo left this environment and went to New York. That is when his situation and Lowe's situation became completely different. Thus, it seemed natural to me to use that date.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Well, that is the date Gallo left this environment and went to New York. That is when his situation and Lowe's situation became completely different. Thus, it seemed natural to me to use that date.

I understand why you picked that date. Just saying that who Gallo and Lowe were then, and who they are now, comparatively speaking, can't be used to determine the "value" of either. Too many variables.

 

[DT LUNA]

I understand why you picked that date. Just saying that who Gallo and Lowe were then, and who they are now, comparatively speaking, can't be used to determine the "value" of either. Too many variables.

Might mention that only one NY player has a lower OPS than Gallo to date. This is his 9th year in MLB and he seems to keep sliding downward. Some may think he's a winner.

 

[saddles]

I understand why you picked that date. Just saying that who Gallo and Lowe were then, and who they are now, comparatively speaking, can't be used to determine the "value" of either. Too many variables.

Who is Lowe though? Is he the career .781 OPS hitter that he has been. In that point of Gallo's career he looked to be much better than that and look what has happened to him in NY.

Also, is he always going to struggle defensively?