Moving odor or drastically cutting his playing time would also help with the way "too left handed" problem.KT 90 said:
We have to do something about the too many left handed hitters issue this off-season. Need to move one of Mazara/Choo. Calhoun is young and affordable, so we need to keep him.
We need to find a spot for Solak, even if it's mostly splitting the DH slot with a LH hitter.
And find another veteran starter to go with Minor/Lynn/Allard/Burke. Cole would be awesome, but more likely it'll be a Wacha type. I could live with giving Wacha a shot. He was recently a promising young starter, but need to get him straightened out health-wise.
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Was over at ESPN stats, and saw how far ahead Verlander is for the Cy Young. Leads the league in innings, K's, WHIP (0.77?!?). Cole is the only other SP with WHIP < 1.0.
Despite these numbers, Cole and Verlander have a combined 12.4 WAR, but Minor and Lynn have a combined 14.0 WAR. If I go to fangraphs, Cole+Verlander = 11.6, and Lynn+Minor = 10.4. Not only are the totals reversed, but fangraphs shows Cole as better than Verlander, and Lynn as better than Minor.
Either way, the point is that Minor and Lynn have been about as good as Cole and Verlander. I know, there are things that even advanced stats can't show you, but Lynn and Minor are as good of a 1-2 punch as any team in baseball.
The Dodgers, Astros, Nationals, and Mets are the 4 teams that have 3 pitchers in the top 30.
If we're looking for paper tigers in the post-season, the Yankees have nobody in the top 30.
Despite these numbers, Cole and Verlander have a combined 12.4 WAR, but Minor and Lynn have a combined 14.0 WAR. If I go to fangraphs, Cole+Verlander = 11.6, and Lynn+Minor = 10.4. Not only are the totals reversed, but fangraphs shows Cole as better than Verlander, and Lynn as better than Minor.
Either way, the point is that Minor and Lynn have been about as good as Cole and Verlander. I know, there are things that even advanced stats can't show you, but Lynn and Minor are as good of a 1-2 punch as any team in baseball.
The Dodgers, Astros, Nationals, and Mets are the 4 teams that have 3 pitchers in the top 30.
If we're looking for paper tigers in the post-season, the Yankees have nobody in the top 30.
Just tuned in in time for Calhoun and Solak to put the Rangers up 3-0. Yes please, find these two a regular spot for 2020.
Grapesoda2525 said:Moving odor or drastically cutting his playing time would also help with the way "too left handed" problem.KT 90 said:
We have to do something about the too many left handed hitters issue this off-season. Need to move one of Mazara/Choo. Calhoun is young and affordable, so we need to keep him.
We need to find a spot for Solak, even if it's mostly splitting the DH slot with a LH hitter.
And find another veteran starter to go with Minor/Lynn/Allard/Burke. Cole would be awesome, but more likely it'll be a Wacha type. I could live with giving Wacha a shot. He was recently a promising young starter, but need to get him straightened out health-wise.
Partially, but the real problem is too many LH OF/DH types that are limited defensively. Move one of them and DH the other.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27548135/why-mike-minor-ahead-justin-verlander-other-shocking-war-battles
Pretty good article that came out last week. Points out that Minor (and Lynn) have had to fave the Astro lineup several times. While Lander has the luxury of not facing his own lineup (obviously).
Pretty good article that came out last week. Points out that Minor (and Lynn) have had to fave the Astro lineup several times. While Lander has the luxury of not facing his own lineup (obviously).
Almost like the RPI. Can you get negative WAR just for playing Baltimore or Detroit?
Also, nice AB for Rougie. But an equally impressive walk from Santana to set it up.
I wonder if they're looking at Solak for lead-off. He has 11 walks in 21 games. With the exception of the soon-departed Choo, the lineup is woefully deficient of OBP guys. Solak 1st and Gallo 2nd, followed by Andrus and Mazara would be interesting.
I wonder if they're looking at Solak for lead-off. He has 11 walks in 21 games. With the exception of the soon-departed Choo, the lineup is woefully deficient of OBP guys. Solak 1st and Gallo 2nd, followed by Andrus and Mazara would be interesting.
94chem said:
Also, nice AB for Rougie. But an equally impressive walk from Santana to set it up.
I wonder if they're looking at Solak for lead-off. He has 11 walks in 21 games. With the exception of the soon-departed Choo, the lineup is woefully deficient of OBP guys. Solak 1st and Gallo 2nd, followed by Andrus and Mazara/Calhoun would be interesting. Then maybe Santana and Calhoun. Still have DD, Pence, Guzman, IKF, catcher, Odor to choose from.
2020 Calhoun-Solak-Gallo could be deadly. Two guys hitting over .300 in front of a healthy Gallo could be the perfect recipe for runs. Hopefully we can see it for a couple weeks before the season is over if Joey can make it back.
I just think your leadoff hitter has to be willing to take a walk.Rossko said:
2020 Calhoun-Solak-Gallo could be deadly. Two guys hitting over .300 in front of a healthy Gallo could be the perfect recipe for runs. Hopefully we can see it for a couple weeks before the season is over if Joey can make it back.
As a 1-2-3?Rossko said:
2020 Calhoun-Solak-Gallo could be deadly. Two guys hitting over .300 in front of a healthy Gallo could be the perfect recipe for runs. Hopefully we can see it for a couple weeks before the season is over if Joey can make it back.
Willie's average needs to jump 30 points, then. And his propensity for home runs, slugging, and not walking doesn't make a ton of sense at the #1 spot (nor the #2 spot, really.)
He wouldn't have RBI opportunities and neither would Gallo.
Wouldn't mind seeing Solak, Andrus, Calhoun, and Gallo in the top 4 spots. Have had my fill of seeing Mazara in the 3 or 4 hole.
That outfield
DallasAg 94 said:
Trade Gallo?
No no no. Not sure how that was interpreted as Willie leading off or 1-2-3. I'm talking about slotting in Gallo at 5 behind those two at 3-4 the way they have been recently.TXAggie2011 said:As a 1-2-3?Rossko said:
2020 Calhoun-Solak-Gallo could be deadly. Two guys hitting over .300 in front of a healthy Gallo could be the perfect recipe for runs. Hopefully we can see it for a couple weeks before the season is over if Joey can make it back.
Willie's average needs to jump 30 points, then. And his propensity for home runs, slugging, and not walking doesn't make a ton of sense at the #1 spot (nor the #2 spot, really.)
He wouldn't have RBI opportunities and neither would Gallo.
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bigcat22 said:
So JD is looking pretty good on this deal...
https://instagr.am/p/B2VWqhLn5vI
So how does he look at 3B? He DH'd quite a bit when he was first called up, and I've only seen an inning or two of individual games lately, so haven't seen enough of him at 3B to have an opinion really.
OF is already log-jammed, so getting playing time there will be difficult unless we move one or two OF's in the off season. So that leaves 2b and 3b. Maybe he could at least fill in at 1b too? and of course some time at DH.
Everyone concentrating on how Odor is making ~$9-10m through 2022 all while putting up an ugly 713 OPS.
Everyone overlooking on how the guy opposite on the diamond from him is signed for around ~$15m through 2022 and sporting a 703 OPS.
Everyone overlooking on how the guy opposite on the diamond from him is signed for around ~$15m through 2022 and sporting a 703 OPS.
Don't disagree. Elvis' production this year is problematic, but he's got a track record of being a good player. He's obviously developed more good will and he's going to be given the benefit of the doubt.Proposition Joe said:
Everyone concentrating on how Odor is making ~$9-10m through 2022 all while putting up an ugly 713 OPS.
Everyone overlooking on how the guy opposite on the diamond from him is signed for around ~$15m through 2022 and sporting a 703 OPS.
People also tend to respect lower OPS guys when they're not striking out a lot, and hitting for a higher average. And generally seem to play the game with a little more intelligence.
Home Run Derby tonight!
That is very bold indeed.DallasAg 94 said:
BOLD 2020 prediction.
Odor: .300, 40 HR, 25 SB, AS, GG, Top5 MVP voting.
Rangers win 2020 AL Pennant, go to the 2020 World Series.
Odors starting spot probably isn't safe going into 2020.
sign me up
He's not tradeable, but he can be benched or have his playing time drastically cut. The rangers would be very foolish to not consider alternatives at 2nd base after 3 straight years of relying on him faithfully and getting burned badly each time.DallasAg 94 said:I think Odor at 2B is the only spot that is a given, in 2020. Probably Andrus is pretty solid.Grapesoda2525 said:That is very bold indeed.DallasAg 94 said:
BOLD 2020 prediction.
Odor: .300, 40 HR, 25 SB, AS, GG, Top5 MVP voting.
Rangers win 2020 AL Pennant, go to the 2020 World Series.
Odors starting spot probably isn't safe going into 2020.
DH: Choo, Gallo, Pence, Calhoun, Solak
LF: Calhoun, Gallo, Solak, Pence
CF: DeShields, Santana, Gallo
RF: Choo, Mazara
3B: IKF, Santana, Solak, External
SS: Andrus <- Tradeable
C: Mathis, Trevino
2B: Odor <- Not tradeable
1B: Forsythe, Guzman, Santana
Closer? Several
SP: Minor and Lynn are pretty solild, unless the Rangers decide to trade one.
With the sword rattling from JD and Woodward, Odor's spot is anything but secure in 2020.
You wanna send me some of whatever you're smoking?
Let's check in on Ryan Rua
https://instagr.am/p/B2mv_ltBM_b
https://instagr.am/p/B2mv_ltBM_b
Too bad all of that strength doesn't help him put the bat on the ball more
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