Series Thread: The Tribe visit the Rangers 6/6 to 6/9

[donaldson79]

Can the manager/3rd base coach not "tell" a guy to take a strike? Is this just not done anymore or what?

 

[Justinkm83]

You had asked about a 3/4 year deal so that's what I answered for. Evidently I was wrong about the multyear deal for Morales. I'm wrong sometimes and can admit it. As for just getting him this season though, I still don't think he would have been worth the $7.4M he got simply because I don't think even with him, that sort of move makes us any more of a contender. Seems wiser to save that money for a future investment. I sure wouldn't have complained too much if we got him though. I mean at the end of the day it's not my money.

It's more than just being a contender to the owners. They have to fill the seats. If the team stays around .500 then attendance won't be a problem but if they fall into last place then I think they'll wish they signed him.

 

[darrylgann]

That was 3 really weak cuts by Murphy. I mean "really" weak.

We miss Moreland there. Least he had a good eye at the plate.

 

[DT LUNA]

Can the manager/3rd base coach not "tell" a guy to take a strike? Is this just not done anymore or what?

Thinking the same thing. Either they don't teach it or they just don't do it. Dumb either way.

 

[DT LUNA]

Saunders doing a decent job and the offense wasting it.

 

[jta4437]

Saunders having a hard time finishing off hitters this inning

 

[donaldson79]

Saunders doing a decent job and the offense wasting it.

I was ever so close to agreeing with ya, and now look at this potential major mess. Yikes

 

[darrylgann]

Shame we ask so much from our pitchers now-a-days

 

[donaldson79]

Thinking the same thing. Either they don't teach it or they just don't do it. Dumb either way.

I thought when you went from Little League to Babe Ruth ball this teaching/coaching came with the territory.

What the hell do I know?

 

[Justinkm83]

Don't hold me to this...but it might have something to do with our relative lineups??

I'm sure part of it was, but it you watched him he was just awful. He barely threw any strikes while walking the 4 batters. The A's didn't have to show discipline. They just had to stand there.

 

[donaldson79]

Tip of the hat.....Saunders did a fine job of righting his own mess. Good for him and us.

 

[BLeslie59Rangers]

I'm sure part of it was, but it you watched him he was just awful. He barely threw any strikes while walking the 4 batters. The A's didn't have to show discipline. They just had to stand there.

The O's are paying him $50 million, 4 years I think?....wow, what a waste...

 

[Justinkm83]

Unbelievable. Now Odor

 

[Xx srs bsns xX]

Quick. Put Yu on ice and preserve him for next year.

 

[darrylgann]

This is a triage unit playing

 

[DT LUNA]

If I was healthy and played for the Rangers, I'd ask to be traded before a snake bit me.

 

[darrylgann]

If I was healthy and played for the Rangers, I'd ask to be traded before a snake bit me.

Yeah, I'm worried about any new FA wanting to come here after this year.

 

[BLeslie59Rangers]

What happened with Odor?? Stuck on Gamecast today...thanks.

 

[Xx srs bsns xX]

What happened with Odor?? Stuck on Gamecast today...thanks.

Went to dive/get back on a pickoff attempt... Jammed his right arm into the ground. Instantly clinched his arm/shoulder.

 

[darrylgann]

What happened with Odor?? Stuck on Gamecast today...thanks.

Pulled rib cage trying to slide back to first, it appears