Terrible strike call on Gallo, there. I know variability is a part of the game with umps but with some of the calls I've seen this year around the league, I'm getting more on board with robo-umps.
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I'm starting to think the suites behind home plate are a nice addition. Sure makes for some decent views a lot of games.
Back to .500
Yeah, the umpires are really doing their best to sell me on an electronic ball/strike system.investorAg83 said:
Terrible strike call on Gallo, there. I know variability is a part of the game with umps but with some of the calls I've seen this year around the league, I'm getting more on board with robo-umps.
So, entering 2nd week of May, let's see how this is going
wbt5845 said:
NL EAST: Braves - 2 out
NL CENTRAL: Cardinals - yep
NL WEST: Dodgers - 2.5 out
NL: WILDCARDS: Brewers, Padres - 2.5 out
NL MVP: Fernando Tatis Jr. - He is sucking
NL CY YOUNG: Jacob deGrom - He is awesome, but may have gotten hurt today
NL ROOKIE: Ke'Bryan Hayes, 3B (Pirates) - wrist injury has kept him out - on 60 day DL
AL EAST: Yankees - 3.5 out
AL CENTRAL: Twins - oops
AL WEST: Angels - yikes
AL WILDCARDS: Rays and YOUR TEXAS RANGERS - well, both are .500
AL MVP: Mike Trout - He's really good
AL CY YOUNG: Lucas Giolito - He has sucked a mighty vacuum
AL ROOKIE: Bobby Dalbec, 1B (Red Sox) - He has been BAAAAAAAD
I just want to be able to crow if the Rangers get lucky and everything falls just right.
WS: Dodgers over Angels in a Freeway Series - Ah, nope
This team amazes me. There's no way this team should be playing .500 baseball but they are. I just hope management has patience with Woodward during the rebuild. Firing him would be a huge mistake.
Even tho he's 28.. if Garcia doesn't cool off he should be seen as a building block. Look at Nelson Cruz. Don't make the same mistake twice.
Tough stretch coming up with 2 @ SF, 4 @ HOU, and then NYY and HOU back at home..
Hoping to split the two at SF. They are 12-3 at home. We'll face Wood tomorrow (against Gibson) and he has an ERA below 2, but we'll miss Desclafani and Gausman. Webb pitches Tuesday and he is by far the worst starter they have with an ERA above 5.
Hoping to split the two at SF. They are 12-3 at home. We'll face Wood tomorrow (against Gibson) and he has an ERA below 2, but we'll miss Desclafani and Gausman. Webb pitches Tuesday and he is by far the worst starter they have with an ERA above 5.
It's amazing what happens when hitters stay inside the baseball.
gigem1223 said:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2021/05/08/nick-solak-isiah-kiner-falefa-becoming-the-als-best-middle-infield-combo-may-offer-rangers-some-intriguing-options/%3foutputType=amp
Interesting read, thanks for posting.
Oh joy - no DH in NL parks.
Mon. at SF: Kiner-Falefa 6, Solak 4, Lowe 3, Garcia 8, Gallo 9, Davis 7, Culberson 5, Heim 2, Gibson 1
Mon. at SF: Kiner-Falefa 6, Solak 4, Lowe 3, Garcia 8, Gallo 9, Davis 7, Culberson 5, Heim 2, Gibson 1
Got spoiled last year with the NL having the DH. I hate watching pitchers bat. 99% of them are so helpless at the plate
Just wasted another great start by Gibson
Really unfortunate series of events this inning. Was feeling pretty good about pulling out a win against a hot team, but not so much now
What a terrible throw.
Edit: Could have been dug out, but there was plenty of time for a good throw.
Edit: Could have been dug out, but there was plenty of time for a good throw.
Good on this Rogers kid for finding a niche throwing 70-75.
Well it's gonna be one of those nights then.
dave94 said:
What a terrible throw.
Edit: Could have been dug out, but there was plenty of time for a good throw.
That happens when you have to put a DH in LF. Woof.
Really would have been nice to get that win after the strong start from Gibby. Don't feel good about our chances anytime Lyles gets the start
KT 90 said:dave94 said:
What a terrible throw.
Edit: Could have been dug out, but there was plenty of time for a good throw.
That happens when you have to put a DH in LF. Woof.
I think that was in reference to throw from 3rd but yes the throw from Davis was ...... i cant even put an an age group on it.... 8th grade maybe????? got dang not even close!!!!
alvtimes said:KT 90 said:dave94 said:
What a terrible throw.
Edit: Could have been dug out, but there was plenty of time for a good throw.
That happens when you have to put a DH in LF. Woof.
I think that was in reference to throw from 3rd but yes the throw from Davis was ...... i cant even put an an age group on it.... 8th grade maybe????? got dang not even close!!!!
Haha, yeah, I meant the throw from third, but Davis' was quite comical.
Insane that Gibson's ERA is down to 2.28 after 5 ERs given up to get 1 out in that first start, leaving that game with a 135 ERA. He's given up 7 ERs in the subsequent 7 starts.
Hoping for the split today to keep the momentum going. Either way, good thing this series is over soon. Playing the giants at home is never a fun time.
That park is just a nightmare for most teams. It plays so much bigger than any other park I can think of.
It's a beautiful park, but we just always seem ill equipped to do well there.AgBQ-00 said:
That park is just a nightmare for most teams. It plays so much bigger than any other park I can think of.
Interesting indeed. Solak can hit, and IKF is an elite defender. So far, they have been a big upgrade over what we had last season with Andrus and Odor.KT 90 said:gigem1223 said:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2021/05/08/nick-solak-isiah-kiner-falefa-becoming-the-als-best-middle-infield-combo-may-offer-rangers-some-intriguing-options/%3foutputType=amp
Interesting read, thanks for posting.
If those two can show they can play at this level for the long haul, we are set at middle infield. Lowe also seems like he might actually be a long term option at first base. We could then go all in on a big bat at 3rd base, which we have lacked since Beltre retired.
Almost makes you wish they tried harder to get Rendon. Culberson is doing a decent job over there and is better than any alternative we could've come up with this season tho.WestTexasAg said:Interesting indeed. Solak can hit, and IKF is an elite defender. So far, they have been a big upgrade over what we had last season with Andrus and Odor.KT 90 said:gigem1223 said:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2021/05/08/nick-solak-isiah-kiner-falefa-becoming-the-als-best-middle-infield-combo-may-offer-rangers-some-intriguing-options/%3foutputType=amp
Interesting read, thanks for posting.
If those two can show they can play at this level for the long haul, we are set at middle infield. Lowe also seems like he might actually be a long term option at first base. We could then go all in on a big bat at 3rd base, which we have lacked since Beltre retired.
Dahl in center and Willie in left today
Should be an adventure
Should be an adventure
https://www.mlb.com/news/best-under-the-radar-adds-2021-mlb-season
An interesting look at the best "under the radar" additions by teams so far this season. Unfortunately, the Oakland A's have a pitcher on this list. Both Bay Area teams, The A's and Giants always seem to have great / deep pitching for some reason.
Nate Lowe is looking like he could be a building block. Good trade so far.
An interesting look at the best "under the radar" additions by teams so far this season. Unfortunately, the Oakland A's have a pitcher on this list. Both Bay Area teams, The A's and Giants always seem to have great / deep pitching for some reason.
Nate Lowe is looking like he could be a building block. Good trade so far.
toucan82 said:
Dahl in center and Willie in left today
Should be an adventure
At least Willie is an upgrade over Davis in LF. But yeah, not sure about Dahl in CF. Garcia getting the day off:
Tue. at SF: Calhoun 7, Kiner-Falefa 6, Lowe 3, Gallo 9, Solak 4, Dahl 8, Culberson 5, Heim 2, Lyles 1
— John Blake (@RangerBlake) May 11, 2021
And it's a 2:30 start today for the WFH crowd
If they're not confident they can ink him to a long term deal, then no. I don't think there's any realm where this team should be buyers at the deadline this year. Especially for potential rentals.
No, no, no.
This team is in a rebuild mode, and they need to stick to that plan. Too many times this franchise has made trade deadline acquisitions based on fool's gold, and then had the inevitable setbacks.
If the Rangers don't stand pat, then they need to be sellers, not buyers.
This team is in a rebuild mode, and they need to stick to that plan. Too many times this franchise has made trade deadline acquisitions based on fool's gold, and then had the inevitable setbacks.
If the Rangers don't stand pat, then they need to be sellers, not buyers.
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