Disco Stu
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Cornhole in Round Rock?
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***Official Texas Rangers 2013 Thread*** (2 Viewers)
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Bogart
Footballguy
Yes.
Bogart
Footballguy
I enjoyed it very much. It was spot on.Danny going off on Josh yesterday was pretty entertaining.
oso diablo
Footballguy
still "new" here... who's Danny?Danny going off on Josh yesterday was pretty entertaining.
Bogart
Footballguy
Danny is Danny Balis, the long time producer of The Hardline show on The Ticket. He also has his own show on Saturdays, and has been/is in several local Dallas bands, namely Sorta and The King Bucks.still "new" here... who's Danny?Danny going off on Josh yesterday was pretty entertaining.
Disco Stu
Confirmed FBGal
coolnerd
Footballguy
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/28/elaborate-tattoo-keeps-elvis-andrus-out-of-rangers-lineup/Way too quiet in here, so here is some silliness for you
oso diablo
Footballguy
Dutch Oven!
coolnerd
Footballguy
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/03/rangers-have-remained-in-contact-with-kyle-lohse/Lohes ruors just won't go away
Bogart
Footballguy
I think the beat writers like Randy Galloway are trying to make more out of it than it is, just because its been such a quiet off-season. Unless Nolan's health is failing, I don't see him leaving. I think this is just a case of rewarding the guys under him.
Bogart
Footballguy
I have no idea. RnR??
Captain Hook
Footballguy
Not nearly as much as you could have before when you could have had Bauer and a couple of other good young pitchers and maybe a hitting prospect
cosjobs
Footballguy
before what?How about Taveras or miller?
Mr. Pickles
Footballguy
No and no.
Eephus
Footballguy
He's been terrible the past two years. His WHIP has been over 1.5 in three of the past four and he hasn't been OPS+ positive since he was with the Dodgers.Love is the answer but Lowe isn't. Randy Wells probably isn't much better although he's a groundball pitcher who has never has a good IF defense behid him
Bogart
Footballguy
Texas really just needs 3, 4 starts tops from their number five starter, before Lewis comes back. I would rather you take those starts than sign Lohse.
oso diablo
Footballguy
if that's the case, then i don't see the need to pay that salary. Unless he pitches really well between now and Opening Day
coolnerd
Footballguy
http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2013/03/nolan-ryan-will-remain-with-texas-rangers-as-ceo.html/
Again, I don't understand why they would not have handled this up front with Ryan.
Again, I don't understand why they would not have handled this up front with Ryan.
culdeus
Footballguy
I still don't have a great feeling going in this year. And the AL really is in shambles with the Red Sox and Yankees both looking to struggle. If the Angels can't put it together with that aging talent then really there is an opening to compete for some hardware.
With Houston in the division that's good for a free 4-5 win bump over any of the other AL (not West) teams. More inter-league games means another free 4-5 wins even without Houston in the NL mix since the NL blows.
AL West winner could easily smoke 100 wins. I just don't know if 95 will get it done.
With Houston in the division that's good for a free 4-5 win bump over any of the other AL (not West) teams. More inter-league games means another free 4-5 wins even without Houston in the NL mix since the NL blows.
AL West winner could easily smoke 100 wins. I just don't know if 95 will get it done.
Captain Hook
Footballguy
But should be good for Wild Card ... in fact possilbe AL West could have three teams in the playoffs'culdeus said:
oso diablo
Footballguy
just scored a great ticket to the home opener!
Bogart
Footballguy
Scott Lucas has fired up his minor league emails. If you are subscribed to Jamey, you should be getting them, if not, look into it. It's never too early to get fired up about Joey Gallo, Jorge Alfaro and Lewis Brinson.
Bogart
Footballguy
He is slated to be a starter. I would expect him to stay in the rotation, even once Lewis returns.
rodg12
Footballguy
Cool. That's what I was thinking, but had heard a couple conflicting reports. Wanted to verify here. Thanks, Bogie.
Bogart
Footballguy
So this looks like your Opening Day lineup:
Kinsler - 2B
Andrus - SS
Berkman - DH
Beltre - 3B
Cruz - RF
Murphy - LF
Pierzynski - C
Moreland - 1B
Martin - CF
Berkman replaces Josh in the 3 spot. Should see longer ABs, better OBP, less power, less speed. He's not going to be Josh, for better or worse, just hope he stays healthy.
Cruz moves up a spot to protect Beltre. I have my doubts about him coming into the season, but he's had a good spring with the D-R.
The bottom half of the lineup is going to be interesting to see how it comes together. Murphy, AJ and Moreland can all put together long ABs, really make a pitcher work, but what will the results be? I'm high on Martin this year and look forward to seeing him on base with Kinsler, little Elvis and fat Elvis coming up behind him.
This team is going to have to run more at times, because they aren't going to have the pop of Josh and Napoli in the lineup.
Kinsler - 2B
Andrus - SS
Berkman - DH
Beltre - 3B
Cruz - RF
Murphy - LF
Pierzynski - C
Moreland - 1B
Martin - CF
Berkman replaces Josh in the 3 spot. Should see longer ABs, better OBP, less power, less speed. He's not going to be Josh, for better or worse, just hope he stays healthy.
Cruz moves up a spot to protect Beltre. I have my doubts about him coming into the season, but he's had a good spring with the D-R.
The bottom half of the lineup is going to be interesting to see how it comes together. Murphy, AJ and Moreland can all put together long ABs, really make a pitcher work, but what will the results be? I'm high on Martin this year and look forward to seeing him on base with Kinsler, little Elvis and fat Elvis coming up behind him.
This team is going to have to run more at times, because they aren't going to have the pop of Josh and Napoli in the lineup.
RnR
Footballguy
Sorry, just saw this.It does seem like a potential match based on need, though the Cardinals aren't looking to move Taveras or Miller.Matt Adams, Trevor Rosenthal and Carlos Martinez come to mind as guys that could be interesting to you guys if they do pick up talks.
culdeus
Footballguy
Ogando has been brutal this spring. Stay away.
Disco Stu
Confirmed FBGal
He looked good Sunday though.
His numbers are pretty good this spring. 2.95 ERA. Given up 7 ER's in 21.1 innings, 3ER in his first game of 1.1 and another 3 in 5IP two games ago... 3 outs from a quality start. Outside of his first spring start he's been far from brutal.'Disco Stu said:
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East Coast Bias
Footballguy
Mr. Pickles
Footballguy
oso diablo
Footballguy
I agree, I love the deal. A win/win for both Texas and Andrus. It actually will take him through age 34 as it is an 8-year extension on top of the 2 years he is already under contract for.... Sounds like Elvis will be able to opt out of the deal after 2018.... Hopefully he will want to opt out at that point and they can reup him then...
Bogart
Footballguy
Well hopefully Wash learned his lesson on Lowe. Leave his butt in the bullpen unless the game is out of hand early on. Hurry up and get healthy Colby!
ps. Am I the only one that hates this new forum interface?
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