The High Heat Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 The Twins should be glad the Astros are in the American League! Houston might even have better pitching, if you want to call that pitching. Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Right about now the Rangers are REALLY glad the Astros are going to be in the AL WEST.And on the same note the Cubs are prolly pissed about the move. Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 But both the Angels and the Rangers will play the Astros an equal amount of times. So it won't play into who wins the division at all. Rather it could help in the Wild Card race. See the AL East are gonna beat up on each other, and in the Central, is there a chance that other then the division champ anyone else will make the playoffs? The games the Rangers play vs. Houston also mean less games against Anaheim, Oakland and Seattle. This means less travel for the Rangers, and less games where they will 2 time zones away from where they played the night before. It will only make a small difference, but I think a real one. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Why?So they won't finish last in the AL WEST But both the Angels and the Rangers will play the Astros an equal amount of times. So it won't play into who wins the division at all. Rather it could help in the Wild Card race. See the AL East are gonna beat up on each other, and in the Central, is there a chance that other then the division champ anyone else will make the playoffs? Dude...even I don't think the Rangers are winning the West this year. I just hope they don't finish in fourth. Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 So they won't finish last in the AL WESTYou think the Mariners have improved? Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 You think the Mariners have improved? A lot of young talent almost ready is what I hear. Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 So they won't finish last in the AL WEST Dude...even I don't think the Rangers are winning the West this year. I just hope they don't finish in fourth. That's what I figured you were getting at. I disagree. For one thing, we're not even to January yet, so there are still guys out there to sign that can fit in as helpful pieces to the puzzle. But beyond that, losing Young, Napoli, and Hamilton means we lose a combined WAR of 2.4. I'm confident the Rangers can make that up pretty easily. Plus, there's a lot of young talent that we'll finally be able to see play on a consistent basis. A rotation of Darvish, Harrison, Holland, Ogando, and Perez? Someone else at the fifth spot? Colby and Feliz back in midseason. I'm excited to watch these guys. Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 That's what I figured you were getting at. I disagree. For one thing, we're not even to January yet, so there are still guys out there to sign that can fit in as helpful pieces to the puzzle. But beyond that, losing Young, Napoli, and Hamilton means we lose a combined WAR of 2.4. I'm confident the Rangers can make that up pretty easily. Plus, there's a lot of young talent that we'll finally be able to see play on a consistent basis. A rotation of Darvish, Harrison, Holland, Ogando, and Perez? Someone else at the fifth spot? Colby and Feliz back in midseason. I'm excited to watch these guys. and don't forget Geo Soto! Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 and don't forget Geo Soto! He handles the staff well. Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 And on the same note the Cubs are prolly pissed about the move. it can't help. Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 He handles the staff well. I saw the rise and fall of Geo as a Cub. He may handle the pitching staff well, but I don't see how a team could trust his bat at this point in his career. Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I saw the rise and fall of Geo as a Cub. He may handle the pitching staff well, but I don't see how a team could trust his bat at this point in his career. It's a trade-off. They're not relying on or needing to trust his bat that much. Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 and don't forget Geo Soto!The Rangers are considering A.J. Pierzynski. Had a career year in 2012 and has a winning attitude, but is 35. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 The Rangers are considering A.J. Pierzynski. Had a career year in 2012 and has a winning attitude, but is 35. I think the Rangers are hoping that Alfaro will be ready by 2015. Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I think the Rangers are hoping that Alfaro will be ready by 2015.2 year deal ought to do it for A.J., pretty good platoon situation with Soto. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 2 year deal ought to do it for A.J., pretty good platoon situation with Soto. Before things went to hell, I was thinking AJ would be a really good signing. Left handed bat with some pop and he is a good receiver behind the plate. Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Before things went to hell, I was thinking AJ would be a really good signing. Left handed bat with some pop and he is a good receiver behind the plate. Nothing has gone to hell. Sheesh. Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 It's a trade-off. They're not relying on or needing to trust his bat that much. I don't care how good a guy is behind the plate if they have a batting average of under .200 with only 11 home runs. Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/12/mariners-angels-to-swap-morales-vargas.html Mariners acquire DH Kendrys Morales from the Angels. Link to post Share on other sites
MrRain422 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I know there are some Fire Joe Morgan fans here. The Classic is running an oral history on FJM right now. Lots of good stuff. I don't think it had been previously revealed that America's Sweetheart was Seth Meyers. Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I don't care how good a guy is behind the plate if they have a batting average of under .200 with only 11 home runs. I also think the idea that Soto is exceptional at handling a pitching staff is a stretch. Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I also think the idea that Soto is exceptional at handling a pitching staff is a stretch. Nobody ever said he was exceptional. Just that he handled the Rangers' staff well. Meshed really well with Yu during the latter part of the season. And called a good game. I think the hope is that his offensive numbers pick up a bit. You never know. There's also the chance that Texas signs Pierzynski, which would increase production from that position. Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121219&content_id=40755124&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb Edwin Jackson to the Cubs with a four year deal. With Garza, Smarz., Jackson, Feldman and Scott Baker the Cubs rotation isn't great, but isn't awful either. Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Rangers sign Pierzynski http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/chi-pierzynski-texas-deal-20121220,0,1280870.story Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 is it safe to say that the marlins depressing attendance and performance was not enhanced by the new stadium? Link to post Share on other sites
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