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Even if they don’t sell because the value isn’t there, at least they won’t be overpaying for relief pitchers with the prospects they do have. 

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    And of course he blows the loss

4 minutes ago, Voldemort86 said:

There’s about 6 other tradeable guys I’d get rid of before Santana. 

 

The good martin, Shawn Kelley, Cabrera, minor, forsythe, and possibly Choo or Mazara.

 

if he was an expiring contract, I’d agree. We would look like idiots if he was “for real”, tore it up in the playoffs, then they would have a great player for 2 years while paying him almost nothing. I’d rather have him on the team.

I just don't see a lot more tradeable non-pitcher options to a playoff contender, either due to contract, experience or recent performance, that would yield a significant return.

1 hour ago, DougO said:

I just don't see a lot more tradeable non-pitcher options to a playoff contender, either due to contract, experience or recent performance, that would yield a significant return.

Don’t make me laugh man.

 

he’d be in the top 10 hitters of all MLB if he had the at bats to qualify. The other team had better give us a package headlined by a prospect in the top 100 to move him or I’m not even remotely considering it. The other team better give significant value to the rangers to offset the risk that he really is that good and that he’ll be making pennies the next 2 years. I honestly don’t like the idea of moving him at all, I think he provides more value to the team going forward. He could be a solid contributor for us for the next 5 years. 

11 minutes ago, Voldemort86 said:

Don’t make me laugh man.

 

he’d be in the top 10 hitters of all MLB if he had the at bats to qualify. The other team had better give us a package headlined by a prospect in the top 100 to move him or I’m not even remotely considering it. The other team better give significant value to the rangers to offset the risk that he really is that good and that he’ll be making pennies the next 2 years. I honestly don’t like the idea of moving him at all, I think he provides more value to the team going forward. He could be a solid contributor for us for the next 5 years. 

You’re way overvaluing him.  He’s played way over his head.  His career WAR in 6 seasons is 1.9 and 1.7 of that is this year.  His career OPS+ is 91.  No GM is giving you a top 100 prospect for that.  

1 hour ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Who?

When you’ve known him as long as Knox has...

Lulz.  Another wonderful drunk post.  Sadly, I did write Jon first but thought that was wrong and changed it.  Sentiment remains.

I think the reason they traded for Solak, a second baseman, is that they are trying to get rid of at least one infielder. I think they'd love to move Guzman and/or Cabrera for some middle inning help (maybe package them). (They'd prefer to dump Odor, but nobody wants him). Also, they want to sit fucking Odor or send him down. To do all that, they need one extra infielder/backup. (They've got Santana at first and Forsythe for third).

 

Meanwhile, did anyone notice Odor's antics at the plate Saturday. Looked like he was stoned. Exaggerated stares at the plate, etc.

 

Forsythe has been less than stellar lately, but he got a chance yesterday and delivered a homer and a nice play at third when he fired the ball to second enabling a double play on a fast runner. He put some major heat on an accurate throw.

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1 hour ago, Irish Wrist Watch said:

I think the reason they traded for Solak, a second baseman, is that they are trying to get rid of at least one infielder. I think they'd love to move Guzman and/or Cabrera for some middle inning help (maybe package them). (They'd prefer to dump Odor, but nobody wants him). Also, they want to sit fucking Odor or send him down. To do all that, they need one extra infielder/backup. (They've got Santana at first and Forsythe for third).

 

Meanwhile, did anyone notice Odor's antics at the plate Saturday. Looked like he was stoned. Exaggerated stares at the plate, etc.

 

Forsythe has been less than stellar lately, but he got a chance yesterday and delivered a homer and a nice play at third when he fired the ball to second enabling a double play on a fast runner. He put some major heat on an accurate throw.

Odor reached 5 years of service in May and can't be sent down unless he agrees to it.  The best we can hope for is his playing time gets reduced.  

I just don't see a lot more tradeable non-pitcher options to a playoff contender, either due to contract, experience or recent performance, that would yield a significant return.

Why limit to non-pitchers? This team is going nowhere and doesn’t have a solid foundation. Trade everyone for prospects and rebuild.
5 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said:


Why limit to non-pitchers? This team is going nowhere and doesn’t have a solid foundation. Trade everyone for prospects and rebuild.

FWIW, Jared Sandler said several times on the radio post-game yesterday that he expects the Rangers to "address the log-jam in the outfield" before the deadline.

I dont think Ive ever hated a player on a team I root for as much as I hate Odor

4 hours ago, Dr Fear said:

FWIW, Jared Sandler said several times on the radio post-game yesterday that he expects the Rangers to "address the log-jam in the outfield" before the deadline.

Wouldn't be surprised to see either Mazara, Choo or DeShields gone. Maybe two of three. Choo is expensive, but he can produce and someone may be looking for a hitter to push their offense over the top.

5 hours ago, Bozo_Casanova said:


Why limit to non-pitchers? This team is going nowhere and doesn’t have a solid foundation. Trade everyone for prospects and rebuild.

I'm not limiting anything. I'm just talking about trade options available. People are throwing out guys that have virtually no trade value. You have two starting pitchers and not a whole lot else that would bring anything significant return towards improving the starting lineup and rotation over the next couple of years.

The Rangers team is full of guys that are young and unproven, or old and cheap.

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The problem is I’ll bet every team has a Mazara, Guzman, DeShields in their system somewhere....the Rangers just overvalued them and now they both have yrs of MLB service time.   They are stuck with underperforming regulars while their “subs”  Santana, Forsythe, Pence continue to do the heavy lifting.   If you trade the subs...you are giving up on the season and have jack crap to open the new ballpark next yr..... Roster management has blown last few yrs.

So a Rangers fan behind third base steals a foul pop up from the glove of the third basemena and keeps Pence's at bat alive. His single gives us the lead. Bravo.

So a Rangers fan behind third base steals a foul pop up from the glove of the third basemena and keeps Pence's at bat alive. His single gives us the lead. Bravo.



Was not aware Minor had a 10 team no trade list.
11 hours ago, Dr Fear said:

 

Apparently within minutes of that happening, that kid had an autographed Hunter Pence bat in his hands.  Pretty cool reward for being a good away fan.  

Nine hits, three fucking runs. Mazara, batting fifth, 0-4. He needs to sit down for about a week. Maybe a few more days for Gallo as well, until he can remember what he was doing in the first half - taking bad pitches. That won't happen because, although DeShields can play CF (and get hits), Pence can't play outfield until his hamstring problem or whatever resolves. They'd have to bring Willie back up. What a mess. Gallo simply needs to get his shit together.

 

JD must be trying desperately to get rid of an infielder so they can get Solak in. Can't trade Cabrera if he's sitting on the Bench.

This is the Rangers team we were expecting in April. They're just showing up a little late.

8 hours ago, Irish Wrist Watch said:

Nine hits, three fucking runs. Mazara, batting fifth, 0-4. He needs to sit down for about a week. Maybe a few more days for Gallo as well, until he can remember what he was doing in the first half - taking bad pitches. That won't happen because, although DeShields can play CF (and get hits), Pence can't play outfield until his hamstring problem or whatever resolves. They'd have to bring Willie back up. What a mess. Gallo simply needs to get his shit together.

 

JD must be trying desperately to get rid of an infielder so they can get Solak in. Can't trade Cabrera if he's sitting on the Bench.

Right on cue.

 

ronald “condor” Guzman has been demoted to triple A. The guys bat sucks balls. The rangers liked him because of his defense and he does the splits, but most teams actually expect their first baseman to be a really good hitter. I guess we’re one of the few exceptions.

3 hours ago, Voldemort86 said:

Right on cue.

 

ronald “condor” Guzman has been demoted to triple A. The guys bat sucks balls. The rangers liked him because of his defense and he does the splits, but most teams actually expect their first baseman to be a really good hitter. I guess we’re one of the few exceptions.

Just telling a buddy a couple of hours ago that they need to send Guzman down. Best thing for him. I see they've got Forsythe at First. Fingers crossed.

Big stench has been hitting more lately.

 

then again, we are facing the mariners. 

25 minutes ago, mdmost said:

 

I hamate when that happens.

At least Calhoun should be called up.

2 hours ago, El Diablo said:

Which bone is that connected to? Trying to fit it into a song.

The wish-bone.  Cuz we  wish we was still worth a shit 

I think the foot bone is connected to the anus bone, we're just going to have to get used to having our ass kicked.

Gallo had one hit in his last 16 ABs. 11 strikeouts. This offense was not going anywhere with that kind of performance batting cleanup.

Anderson, who we lit up last night, was 9-5 with a 4ish ERA.

I'm looking forward to seeing what this team does without Gallo. Looking forward to Willie and Solak getting into the lineup.

They actually had one of their better runs while Gallo was out last time.

Winning two out of the last three is sure a nice change of pace. More winning, please.

And Odor actually swinging at some hitable pitches and not trying to pull the hell out of them, is also nice.

Are we still on the keep Mike Minor bandwagon or do we want to go all in on prospects who will end up breaking our heart?

I want prospects.  But is Lynn a top of the rotation kinda guy?

3 hours ago, HRSchenker said:

Are we still on the keep Mike Minor bandwagon or do we want to go all in on prospects who will end up breaking our heart?

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well motherfucker,  Fox Sports Southwest is off of Dish. idiots

1 hour ago, hookem48 said:

well motherfucker,  Fox Sports Southwest is off of Dish. idiots

They have two or three channels on Spectrum. Any chance Dish is the same? Maybe the game's been moved to another channel.

9 hours ago, Dr. Beeper said:

I can’t recall Gallo playing cleanup. He usually hits 5-hole with Mazara or Pence batting cleanup. 

I think lately he'd been batting fourth - all star fame etc. First game I came to when I went back showed him hitting fourth. 7-19-19. We lost 3-4 to the Stros. Gallo went 0-5. Go figure.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=401076193

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