The Rangers force the Nationals to deal with Nate Lowe's stupid face: WSH @ TEX 6/24-26

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

From MLB traderumors:

Mitch Garver went 0-for-2 with a walk against the Nats today, dropping the veteran’s slash line to .201/.288/.383 for the season, over 170 PA. Garver has been trying to play through a damaged flexor tendon in his throwing forearm, but he told reporters (including Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News) that he would make a decision by the All-Star break whether or not to undergo season-ending surgery. With a 7-8 month recovery time required for the surgery, Garver would miss little to none of Spring Training by getting the procedure relatively soon. It is possible Garver could instead try to rehab the forearm problem without surgery, but Grant writes “that route is more uncertain” in terms of a recovery timeline or what it might mean for Garver’s 2023 season. Since suffering the flexor injury, Garver hasn’t been able to play catcher, so the Rangers have been limiting him to DH or pinch-hitting duty.

 

[DTC]

From MLB traderumors:

Mitch Garver went 0-for-2 with a walk against the Nats today, dropping the veteran’s slash line to .201/.288/.383 for the season, over 170 PA. Garver has been trying to play through a damaged flexor tendon in his throwing forearm, but he told reporters (including Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News) that he would make a decision by the All-Star break whether or not to undergo season-ending surgery. With a 7-8 month recovery time required for the surgery, Garver would miss little to none of Spring Training by getting the procedure relatively soon. It is possible Garver could instead try to rehab the forearm problem without surgery, but Grant writes “that route is more uncertain” in terms of a recovery timeline or what it might mean for Garver’s 2023 season. Since suffering the flexor injury, Garver hasn’t been able to play catcher, so the Rangers have been limiting him to DH or pinch-hitting duty.

Might as well do the surgery soon.

What do you think the line up looks like come August 3rd?

 

[DT LUNA]

Yeah, I feel confident that when they bring Duran and Huff up to play full time that they are going to do well.

Where do you think Huff will play? He along with Heim Viloria and Garver will create some moving pieces. I know Garver can't catch now but he likely will later. Questions: 1.Will Huff challenge Lowe at 1B? 2.If so, will Lowe be traded? 3.Will Huff start and Viloria back up and trade Heim or will Heim start and move Huff? 4.What happens to Garver? Just some thoughts to think about. Comments?

 

[DTC]

Where do you think Huff will play? He along with Heim Viloria and Garver will create some moving pieces. I know Garver can't catch now but he likely will later. Questions: 1.Will Huff challenge Lowe at 1B? 2.If so, will Lowe be traded? 3.Will Huff start and Viloria back up and trade Heim or will Heim start and move Huff? 4.What happens to Garver? Just some thoughts to think about. Comments?

Garver has the surgery
Huff becomes DH
Heim/Viloria split the catching duties

 

[DT LUNA]

Garver has the surgery
Huff becomes DH
Heim/Viloria split the catching duties

What do you do with Garver after surgery?

 

[DTC]

What do you do with Garver after surgery?

Put him on the 60 day DL. He would be out till next year.
I would see how everyone unfolds and performs then go from there during the off-season. Would definitely need to trade one of them in the event they all play well and are all healthy going into 2023. By them I mean Lowe, Heim, Huff, Viloria and Garver

 

[Kelleyman]

Great walk off by Adolis. Had to listen in the car. Heard he made a great catch top of the inning too

Nadel with the great call. He is a genuine fan but will tell it like it is.

 

[DT LUNA]

Put him on the 60 day DL. He would be out till next year

Next year you still have 4 catchers if moves are not made

 

[DTC]

Next year you still have 4 catchers if moves are not made

I added a little more after in an edit lol

 

[DT LUNA]

Put him on the 60 day DL. He would be out till next year.
I would see how everyone unfolds and performs then go from there during the off-season. Would definitely need to trade one of them in the event they all play well and are all healthy going into 2023. By them I mean Lowe, Heim, Huff, Viloria and Garver

Gets sticky.

 

[DTC]

“While at Round Rock, Duran is expected to get significant work in the outfield. He’s worked on outfielding with instructor Tony Beasley over the last week, but has never played the outfield in a game as a professional.”

Texas Rangers option Taylor Hearn, Ezequiel Duran to AAA Round Rock

Taylor Hearn will return to the starting rotation. At Triple-A Round Rock. Needing to make room for Sunday starter Glenn Otto and newly-acquired outfielder...

buff.ly

 

[DTC]

Why go and get Duggar?
Why not just use Zach Reks?

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Next year you still have 4 catchers if moves are not made

Doubt they re-sign Garver

 

[saddles]

Might as well do the surgery soon.

What do you think the line up looks like come August 3rd?

C Heim
1B Huff
2B Semien
3B Smith
LF Duran
RF Garcia
CF Leody or CF prospect de jour
DH whichever veteran is not traded

 

[saddles]

Where do you think Huff will play? He along with Heim Viloria and Garver will create some moving pieces. I know Garver can't catch now but he likely will later. Questions: 1.Will Huff challenge Lowe at 1B? 2.If so, will Lowe be traded? 3.Will Huff start and Viloria back up and trade Heim or will Heim start and move Huff? 4.What happens to Garver? Just some thoughts to think about. Comments?

I would like to see them be bold and trade Lowe and bring Huff up to play 1B. Huff can catch some as well. Next year I would go with Huff at Catcher and trade Heim. I would really like to give Crim a try at 1B next year. Maybe Foscue at DH next year as well.

 

[Bmurph]

C Heim
1B Huff
2B Semien
3B Smith
LF Duran
RF Garcia
CF Leody or CF prospect de jour
DH whichever veteran is not traded

Are we gonna DFA Seager? He does suck

 

[saddles]

Are we gonna DFA Seager? He does suck

Pretty bad when your most expensive player completely slips your mind.

 

[Bmurph]

Pretty bad when your most expensive player completely slips your mind.

He's almost in that Cody Bellinger funk from a year or 2 ago and he sucks bad right now but with the occasional HR's.

Most of this team though, only produces runs via the HR. I would love to know the approach that is being coached by the Rangers hitting instructors.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

From MLB traderumors:

Mitch Garver went 0-for-2 with a walk against the Nats today, dropping the veteran’s slash line to .201/.288/.383 for the season, over 170 PA. Garver has been trying to play through a damaged flexor tendon in his throwing forearm, but he told reporters (including Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News) that he would make a decision by the All-Star break whether or not to undergo season-ending surgery. With a 7-8 month recovery time required for the surgery, Garver would miss little to none of Spring Training by getting the procedure relatively soon. It is possible Garver could instead try to rehab the forearm problem without surgery, but Grant writes “that route is more uncertain” in terms of a recovery timeline or what it might mean for Garver’s 2023 season. Since suffering the flexor injury, Garver hasn’t been able to play catcher, so the Rangers have been limiting him to DH or pinch-hitting duty.

I say the Rangers need to encourage him to have the surgery. No point in having him to continue to play at that level.