MSFC Aggie said:

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whats going on?

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Probably just that the Darvish talks are heating up

That was a ****ing nasty slider. My God

Hope he throws a complete game shutout and we trade him tomorrow

Rangers just refuse to give Yu any run support

This team is ****ing pathetic right now.

Clown ball

CHOO CHOO MOTHER****ERS

Wow.

Yu obviously doesn't care. There goes his complete game.

Well, at least he gets the ND.

Thankfully Choo just made sure the Rangers didn't increase this stat

Hell of a play there by Chirinos and Andrus

I've been talking as much crap as anyone but that was a gutty comeback win tonight. Nice job!

Would've been called a double play anyway. Definitely an illegal slide that took Andrus out

Very encouraging. Keep it going

Just delaying the inevitable....

I hope to God they don't get back to .500, miss restocking the farm and then go right back to being terrible.

AccidentProne said:

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Would've been called a double play anyway. Definitely an illegal slide that took Andrus out

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Yeah, i was trying to get a look at the 2B ump signaling. Clearly illegal.

So where does this W put us?

We're taking it all.

Lucky #007 said:

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We're taking it all.

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Rangers Minor League Pitchers for your Saturday morning coffee.

A recent article by TR Sullivan talks about the 4 SPs in AA.

It was a bummer when they moved Sadzeck (25, 6'7"/240) to the BP, and Jurado (21, 6'1"/180) is not impressing. I think at 108 IP he could be tiring. It wouldn't surprise me to see them pace his IPs the rest of the way, capping him at about 140-160. Wiles (23, 6'4"/222) is still pretty consistent. Like most, YoMen is the one I'm awaiting.

Rookie:
Hans Crouse (18-RHP): 4 G, 7.0 IP, 5H, 0 ER, 9SO, 3BB, 2 HBP (2.66 of 2017 Draft, 6'4"/190)
Ryan Dease (18-RHP): 4 G, 7.0 IP, 12 H, 4 ER, 10SO, 1BB, 1BHP (4.134 of 2017 Draft, 6'3"/175)
Joel Urena (17-LHP): 5 G, 9.0 IP, 9H, 2ER, 6SO, 3BB, (7.224 of 2017 Draft, 6'5"/235, turn 18 in Aug)

Spokane:
Cole Ragans (19-LHP): 6GS, 29.0 IP, 15H, 2.17 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 42SO, 21BB (1.30 of 2016 Draft, 6'4"/190)

Hickory (A)
Kyle Cody (22-RHP): 16GS, 83.2 IP, 69H, 3.01 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 83 SO, 30 BB
(6th Rd in 2016 from UofKentucky, 6'7"/245)

Down East (A+)
Richelson Pena (23-RHP): 18G, 15GS, 93.2 IP, 75 H, 2.79ERA, 1.01WHIP, 82SO, 20BB
6'1"/170

Frisco (AA)
YoMen (22-LHP): 19GS, 119.0 IP, 94H, 3.55ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 105 SO, 40 BB
6'5"/200lbs

Round Rock (AAA)
Nick Martinez, ABD... that's about it.

I think when you look at it... expecting a SP from your minors every 3-4 years, that gets you consistent MLB IP is realistic.

https://instagr.am/p/BW3gEGpl1tsHfGtGoXQvr3fCLGA692xNuezuAU0

Well...this game sure isn't helping Cash's trade value

Wow what a gift there

He came up with an apology after that slide to stave off getting punched by Odor

Scott Lucas linked this video... Nice 4-2 put out @1st.for the Rough Riders.

An appearance from Dawn Wells.

http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?content_id=1633987383&sid=t540

Mendez continues to get it down.

This quote from SL:

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Two straight gems from Mendez, who has fanned seven or more batters in six of his last eight starts. In his first 11 starts, that happened only once. Another stat:

April/May: 48 strikeouts, 30 walks plus HBPs
June/July: 48 strikeouts, 15 walks plus HBPs

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AccidentProne said:

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https://instagr.am/p/BW3gEGpl1tsHfGtGoXQvr3fCLGA692xNuezuAU0

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That's pretty cool.

I want to take my kids SkyDiving.

#BucketList

Capt_Crunch 14 said:

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Sister Frances passed away Friday night. For those of you who don't know her, she's the Nun with the drum that's been going to games since 72. I hope they get her drum into the museum there at the ballpark.

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I remember seeing the two sisters as far back as I've been a Rangers fan. '80.

Buster Olney has an article that indicates the Rangers announcing Darvish might be available, has now muddied the trade deadline for SP. Sonny Gray, is one example given.

The Rangers have also thrown out Hamels, and certainly by deduction, everyone would expect Cashner to be available if the Rangers are sellers. Cashner is 3 IP from being "qualified" in Stats. That should happen within his next 2 GS. His 3.64 ERA would currently be 13 in AL ERA. Darvish is 8th 3.44. Hamels is at 3.78, but his career 3.33 (including NL) is proven.

Quesion... would Daniels have floated out their names, just to affect other teams buying? For example, the Yankees might be interested in Gray, but the thought of getting Darvish keeps them from moving forward. Two weeks (3GS) go by, so, even if they eventually get Gray, they didn't have him for those 3 GS, which then helps Texas remain closer?!

Or might it just be throwing it out there to see what the market looks like, right now?

I think the Rangers stay close up until the deadline. We don't have anything to really buy... maybe some RP, but all-in-all, I think the team isn't going to improve, in terms of new personnel.

How is Mazara still batting in the 3 spot? He's been terrible at the plate for 2 months now.