lost highway Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I just watched the Rockies beat the Nationals. That Strassburg is no joke, but he couldn't make up for Nationals' mistakes, and Rockies' determination. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Lillibridge made a hell of catch yesterday - but he is having horrible year hitting. Good trade for the White Sox - they are back in first, too. Too bad they're not very good. Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Well, they are good enough for the Central. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Right now maybe. They're not scoring runs and Dunn is looking like 2011 Dunn. Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 He striking out a lot, still - but at least he's hitting the homers and has the RBI's - still a lot of room for improvement, though - but much better than 2011. They need to start winning the close games. I guess they are 5th with runs scored - pretty good, I guess - but again a lot room for the timely RBI. Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120627&content_id=34023200&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb Yanks pitching has gotten short in the last 24 hours. Sabathia to the DL with a groin strain and Pettitte has a fractured ankle. Cashman has been saying he's probably not going to be making any trades, so maybe these injuries makes the Yankees an active team in this summer's trade market. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 http://mlb.mlb.com/n...ws_mlb&c_id=mlb Yanks pitching has gotten short in the last 24 hours. Sabathia to the DL with a groin strain and Pettitte has a fractured ankle. Cashman has been saying he's probably not going to be making any trades, so maybe these injuries makes the Yankees an active team in this summer's trade market. There's a lot to be said about having a good farm system.The Rangers have lost Holland, Feliz, Ogando and now Lewis; and with the signing of Oswalt, have not missed a beat.And...word has it that Daniels is now pursuing Greinke.I'd rather that he look to solve the potential problem the team is going to face with losing Hamilton nest year, but the Farm system is chock full of excellent prospects that he should be able to turn for good return. Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 There's a lot to be said about having a good farm system.The Rangers have lost Holland, Feliz, Ogando and now Lewis; and with the signing of Oswalt, have not missed a beat.And...word has it that Daniels is now pursuing Greinke.I'd rather that he look to solve the potential problem the team is going to face with losing Hamilton nest year, but the Farm system is chock full of excellent prospects that he should be able to turn for good return. There is no problem with losing Hamilton next year. I hope the Rangers let another team pay him an obscene amount of money. We have plenty of answers. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 There is no problem with losing Hamilton next year. I hope the Rangers let another team pay him an obscene amount of money. We have plenty of answers. I would generally agre with your statement if Young wasn't showing his age and Cruz was more consistent.However, I have been really impressed with Martin with his call up appearances. If Profar and Olt are ready next year...then things will get REALLY interesting. Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I would generally agre with your statement if Young wasn't showing his age and Cruz was more consistent.However, I have been really impressed with Martin with his call up appearances. If Profar and Olt are ready next year...then things will get REALLY interesting. I say we move Kins to left next year and bring Profar up to play second. I think the most important long-term deal we need to get done is Elvis. This will create a logjam in the outfield/DH spot for next year if Profar is ready with Cruz in his last year and Murphy, Gentry, Martin, and potentially Kinsler. I'd like to see them give Olt some time at first base so he can fill that role eventually. The problem is having Michael Young around who really needs to just be a utility infielder off the bench at this point, but will make too much money to justify that. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 I say we move Kins to left next year and bring Profar up to play second. I think the most important long-term deal we need to get done is Elvis. This will create a logjam in the outfield/DH spot for next year if Profar is ready with Cruz in his last year and Murphy, Gentry, Martin, and potentially Kinsler. I'd like to see them give Olt some time at first base so he can fill that role eventually. The problem is having Michael Young around who really needs to just be a utility infielder off the bench at this point, but will make too much money to justify that. Wow...you have been listening to my conversations with my son, haven't you.The only difference in my scenario was moving Kinsler to Center. But Left Field would be better...would allow Martin to slide into Center. I think Profar is probably ready, but he hasn't taken any reps at Second at Frisco. Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Wow...you have been listening to my conversations with my son, haven't you.The only difference in my scenario was moving Kinsler to Center. But Left Field would be better...would allow Martin to slide into Center. I think Profar is probably ready, but he hasn't taken any reps at Second at Frisco. I seriously doubt Kinsler can play CF. Plus, with Martin and Gentry, he wouldn't need to. The biggest question is what to do with Murphy and Cruz, who are both going to become free agents after next year (2014). Murphy is going to play himself into a full-time starting role somewhere, but he still struggles against LHP. And Cruz will probably never match his 2010 season. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 I seriously doubt Kinsler can play CF. Plus, with Martin and Gentry, he wouldn't need to. The biggest question is what to do with Murphy and Cruz, who are both going to become free agents after next year (2014). Murphy is going to play himself into a full-time starting role somewhere, but he still struggles against LHP. And Cruz will probably never match his 2010 season. Next year, I can see this team going forward without Hamilton, Cruz, Napoli and possibly Lewis and Murphy. Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I don't think they'll move Profar. I think it's more likely that Profar stays at SS and Andrus moves over to 2B. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 I don't think they'll move Profar. I think it's more likely that Profar stays at SS and Andrus moves over to 2B. Either way, I'm really excited to see the kid make it to the bigs. Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Good God, I didn't know there were this many passionate, knowledgeable Texas Rangers fans on the planet! Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 If Hamilton leaves there's not many quality left-handed power hitters that can be acquired. Unless the Rangers target guys like Jay Bruce and Nick Markakis, the only true dynamic player that may be available is Carlos Gonzalez. Texas certainly has enough to package up for Cargo. Mike Olt strikes out as much as he hits, but he could pound 50 homers in Colorado. Reading Olt's stats and scouting reports, I get the impression he is Pat Burrel, but with an ability to use a glove. Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=hamilt002bil Reds INF prospect Billy Hamilton has stolen 94 bases in 74 games! Perhaps he'll bring back the 100 base mark to MLB in a few years, although, considering all those errors, he may have to do it as an outfielder. Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120702&content_id=34327376&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb Mercifully, D-Train hangs 'em up. Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 http://mlb.mlb.com/n...ws_mlb&c_id=mlb Mercifully, D-Train hangs 'em up. Another pitcher that we will be saying "what if..." about. So much potential. A good player no doubt, never as great as anyone hoped. Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Well, I guess I would be remiss if I didn't mention the Ranger/White Sox series was a fun to watch - great series. Hats off to the Rangers for the below and for the White Sox for ending the Ranger's streak. Brutal weather, too. The sweep was the Sox’ first against the Rangers since 2001 and marked the first time Texas got swept since the Yankees got them in June 2011, ending a streak of 52 series without getting swept. That was the longest active streak in the majors. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Well, I guess I would be remiss if I didn't mention the Ranger/White Sox series was a fun to watch - great series. Hats off to the Rangers for the below and for the White Sox for ending the Ranger's streak. Brutal weather, too. The Rangers and their disappearing offense is getting a bit worrisome.Michael Young, Mike Napoli and Nellie Cruz are rally killers. Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 The Rangers and their disappearing offense is getting a bit worrisome.Michael Young, Mike Napoli and Nellie Cruz are rally killers. i will trade you Darwin Barney, Soriano and Soto? Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 The Rangers and their disappearing offense is getting a bit worrisome.Michael Young, Mike Napoli and Nellie Cruz are rally killers.I nearly replied to you to calm down because you're set to play 3 against my Twins, the team with the worst run differential in the game (-85). It seems, though, that the Rangers' slump is for real. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted July 7, 2012 Author Share Posted July 7, 2012 I nearly replied to you to calm down because you're set to play 3 against my Twins, the team with the worst run differential in the game (-85). It seems, though, that the Rangers' slump is for real. Oh yeah...it's real. What is really irking and disturbing is that, with a few exceptions, the starting pitchers on the dl haven't really hurt the team. But Young, Napoli and Cruz have been absolutely horrid the last month or so.Now the Rangers are talking about going after Greinke.I think before the end of July we are going to see Olt and Profar in the bigs. Kinsler had bettter learn to play LF... Link to post Share on other sites
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