tOfficially Official 2016 Spring training thread

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Anyone can buy into that if they want but it seems too much of a generalization for me. Aces generally have the advantage vs hitters, but I prefer to look at matchups. Fantasy baseball is about looking into matchups. I do like seeing Trout struggle vs everyone though, since he's a division opponent.

Yeah, it seems like some of our hitters have had a lot of success against Felix Hernandez and Cliff Lee over the years. It would have been a mistake to sit some of our hitters when facing those two.

 

[Bmurph]

Yeah, it seems like some of our hitters have had a lot of success against Felix Hernandez and Cliff Lee over the years. It would have been a mistake to sit some of our hitters when facing those two.

I think I always started David Murphy vs Felix, even when I had a top #10 hitter vs an ace! I'm still learning though, I could be wrong

 

[romeo212000]

I think I always started David Murphy vs Felix, even when I had a top #10 hitter vs an ace! I'm still learning though, I could be wrong

Beltre has always given Hernandez fits. Andrus too if I recall.

 

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Rangers’ Martin Perez looks sharp, feels sharp in spring B game debut

 

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More mature Guzman back in Rangers prospect picture

 

[DT LUNA]

Rangers’ Martin Perez looks sharp, feels sharp in spring B game debut

I like everything about Perez. Looking for some good pitching this season. His attitude indicates he too is expecting good things

 

[donaldson79]

More mature Guzman back in Rangers prospect picture

Terrific article, and a guy I had almost forgotten about.

Good for him, and hopefully, very good for us down the road.

 

[donaldson79]

I like everything about Perez. Looking for some good pitching this season. His attitude indicates he too is expecting good things

Ya know, that glitz last season with what I'll call "a loss of confidence" I think is the outlier of this young man, and his future sure looks bright to me. He's got all the tools/pitches to make it happen in a big way.

Seems very level headed, focused and the sky-is-the-limit.

 

[True Rangers Fan]

Hi, I’m Eric Nadel. AMA! • /r/TexasRangers

Don't remember seeing this posted. A lot of really great info from the man himself.

 

[Kelleyman]

Hi, I’m Eric Nadel. AMA! • /r/TexasRangers

Don't remember seeing this posted. A lot of really great info from the man himself.

Thanks for posting. I would not have caught this one. Interesting take by Nadel on Wash re analytics

 

[Kelleyman]

He compares Gallo to Perez before Martin got over a big hump. Thinking when Perez finally learned to pitch out if a jam.

 

[Bmurph]

Rangers’ Martin Perez looks sharp, feels sharp in spring B game debut

pretty sure Rua went 4-4 in that one too

 

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Ivan Rodriguez making impact in Rangers camp

 

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pretty sure Rua went 4-4 in that one too

I still think it would take a series of unlikely events for Rua to get any consistent playing time here no matter what kind of spring he has.

 

[Bmurph]

I still think it would take a series of unlikely events for Rua to get any consistent playing time here no matter what kind of spring he has.

I would agree, and as much as I like him, I think he is auditioning for other teams possibly. I hope he has a great ST, and has a good year in RR, in the event he comes up and gets playing time because of injury. I don't want to see him stuck on the bench all year not getting to play everyday

 

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I would agree, and as much as I like him, I think he is auditioning for other teams possibly. I hope he has a great ST, and has a good year in RR, in the event he comes up and gets playing time because of injury. I don't want to see him stuck on the bench all year not getting to play everyday

Then again, we are used to a series of unlikely events happening to this team. lol

One thing he does have going for him is the ability to play several different positions. An early injury to Mitch might be his best chance at seeing regular playing time. We all know Mitch has been hurt before.

If he stays with the organization all year I wouldn't mind seeing both him and Cordell stick with the team as reserves in 2017.

 

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This must have been something to experience.

 

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The Surprise, Surprise: Pitchers Stepping Up Their Game



Bracketology


Today’s Results


Connor Sadzeck beat Ike Davis (3-shot playoff)


Chris Gimenez beat Shin-Soo Choo


Ian Desmond beat Cole Hamels


Justin Ruggiano beat Scott Williams


*It is worth noting that Shin-Soo Choo stole today’s show by showing up with a Yao Ming jersey, complete with an NBA headband, shorts and socks — the whole nine.


Winners: Kivlehan, Guthrie, Hamilton, Jaye, Gallo, Diekman, Cordell, Robinson, Gimenez, Desmond, Sadzeck, Ruggiano


Losers: Moreland, Odor, Brinson, Dyson, Fielder, Johnson, Chirinos, Lewis, Choo, Hamels, Williams, Davis

 

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Jared Sandler's Top 5 Breakout Candidates for 2016

5. Andrew Faulkner: Youngster will establish himself as the team’s go-to lefty specialist, allowing Jake Diekman to be used in a versatile capacity.

4. Nomar Mazara: His ability and approach has everyone raving about his freakishly high ceiling.

3. Keone Kela: His dominant stuff now comes with a year of experience for a guy who soaks up information like a sponge.

2. Martin Perez: Nearly two years removed from TJ, this is his year to put it all together.

1. Rougned Odor: Unique talent mixed with fierce intensity will make him a top 5 2B at year’s end.