*****Official Texas Rangers 2023 Season Thread***** [Staff Warning]

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DallasAg 94
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11:19a, 7/31/23
I've said Tampa's rotation is a mess. They got some "good news" today. Let's look at Tampa's pitching at the deadline and see if they will remain relevant the rest of the way.

They are 7-16 in July.

Tampa's Starting pitching.
McClanahan: 20GS, 3.00 ERA <- missed some starts before the ASB due to back issues.
Eflin: 20GS, 3.64 <- See below.
Glasnow: 11 GS, 3.36 <- Had oblique strain at start of season. 2.30 ERA in July.
Bradley (22): 16 GS, 5.67 <- 5GS, 7.89 ERA in July. (Perez is 8.50 in 4GS)

Others:
Beeks: 7GS, 6.27
3 RPs with 4 GS.
3 RPs with 3 GS

Rasmussen: 8GS, 2.62. Done.
Springs: 3GS, 0.56. Done.

Zach Eflin had to have an MRI on his left knee. He was cleared to pitch, but knee problems have been a chronic issue for him.

At the deadline, the Rays have 4 SPs with one that is a rookie and imploding... and one that could blow out his knee on any give GS.
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12:52p, 7/31/23
I think the Rangers tanking during the Padres series was a brilliant move. Letting them sweep meant that they would take Snell and Hader off the trading blocks, and while simultaneously trading for Scherzer and Montgomery, the Rangers were able to fix the rotation, while not having to pay too much.

They also kept other teams from fixing their rotation.

Bochy and Chris Young are brilliant.
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In reply to DallasAg 94 • 12:54p, 7/31/23
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DallasAg 94 said:
I think the Rangers tanking during the Padres series was a brilliant move. Letting them sweep meant that they would take Snell and Hader off the trading blocks, and while simultaneously trading for Scherzer and Montgomery, the Rangers were able to fix the rotation, while not having to pay too much.

They also kept other teams from fixing their rotation.

Bochy and Chris Young are brilliant.


Playing chess while others play checkers…
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1:23p, 7/31/23
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In reply to Dwb22 • 1:28p, 7/31/23
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Grandal is probably the worst at throwing guys out in baseball so I would probably not want to eat $9M to have him, but I do think a Garver injury is inevitable and would really like to avoid being left with Huff and Plawecki behind the plate. Something to keep an eye on
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2:29p, 7/31/23
Any one interested in Ty France at DH?
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In reply to MrCoachEricTaylor • 3:01p, 7/31/23
Looks like several teams shopping players that they are likely to drop after the deadline, or players they don't really see being central parts to their future.
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In reply to DallasAg 94 • 3:03p, 7/31/23
DallasAg 94 said:
Looks like several teams shopping players that they are likely to drop after the deadline, or players they don't really see being central parts to their future.
I just think he couldn't be worse than Garver/Grossman or even Huff/Grossman
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In reply to MrCoachEricTaylor • 3:06p, 7/31/23
Hey, I'm all for picking up help.

Astros helped their BP, it appears.

Jake Cousins off Waivers from the Brewers.

Probably speaks highly of their farm depth and ability to trade for improvements.
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In reply to DallasAg 94 • 3:08p, 7/31/23
DallasAg 94 said:
Hey, I'm all for picking up help.

Astros helped their BP, it appears.

Jake Cousins off Waivers from the Brewers.

Probably speaks highly of their farm depth and ability to trade for improvements.
is that the Calvary??
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In reply to MrCoachEricTaylor • 3:11p, 7/31/23
BTW... if I'm the Rangers, I'd go find the best FA position players that can help us and see if we can buy them for twice the pro-rated minimum.
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In reply to MrCoachEricTaylor • 3:18p, 7/31/23
MrCoachEricTaylor said:
DallasAg 94 said:
Hey, I'm all for picking up help.

Astros helped their BP, it appears.

Jake Cousins off Waivers from the Brewers.

Probably speaks highly of their farm depth and ability to trade for improvements.
is that the Calvary??
Might have been enough to get the Rays to move.

Looks like Cleveland may be calling it a season.

Traded Civale (SP) to Rays for their #4 Prospect 1B. Civale has 2 more years of control.
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In reply to DallasAg 94 • 3:21p, 7/31/23
DallasAg 94 said:
MrCoachEricTaylor said:
DallasAg 94 said:
Hey, I'm all for picking up help.

Astros helped their BP, it appears.

Jake Cousins off Waivers from the Brewers.

Probably speaks highly of their farm depth and ability to trade for improvements.
is that the Calvary??
Might have been enough to get the Rays to move.

Looks like Cleveland may be calling it a season.

Traded Civale (SP) to Rays for their #4 Prospect 1B. Civale has 2 more years of control.


The market really has gotten crazy.. glad to see so many teams switch from selling to buying. Y'all were joking about the sweep, but that seriously changed the market too.
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In reply to DallasAg 94 • 3:26p, 7/31/23
DallasAg 94 said:
MrCoachEricTaylor said:
DallasAg 94 said:
Hey, I'm all for picking up help.

Astros helped their BP, it appears.

Jake Cousins off Waivers from the Brewers.

Probably speaks highly of their farm depth and ability to trade for improvements.
is that the Calvary??
Might have been enough to get the Rays to move.

Looks like Cleveland may be calling it a season.

Traded Civale (SP) to Rays for their #4 Prospect 1B. Civale has 2 more years of control.
What's funny is some of these trades have helped us on the field.

The white Sox trading Lynn and giolito meant we don't have to face them this week and we won't have to face Civale in Cleveland when we play them. We've already played the rays so if we see Civale it will only be in the playoffs.
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In reply to MrCoachEricTaylor • 3:41p, 7/31/23
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I was under the impression that the Astros were being the most active on the phones and were being very aggressive. I mean, that's what a stranger on the internet. Goes to show you some people really don't know ***** But hey, good on them for building up some internet clout.

That's why, even though I work for the team, I don't pretend to know any type of inside scoop.
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3:43p, 7/31/23
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If they want to empty whatever pocket lint is left in that crap farm system to get someone, have at it. Unlikely to get them much and only further accelerates the fall-off
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In reply to Mr Gigem • 3:45p, 7/31/23
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Mr Gigem said:
I was under the impression that the Astros were being the most active on the phones and were being very aggressive. I mean, that's what a stranger on the internet. Goes to show you some people really don't know ***** But hey, good on them for building up some internet clout.

That's why, even though I work for the team, I don't pretend to know any type of inside scoop.


You work for the Astros??
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In reply to PatriotAg02 • 3:48p, 7/31/23
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Mr Gigem said:
I was under the impression that the Astros were being the most active on the phones and were being very aggressive. I mean, that's what a stranger on the internet. Goes to show you some people really don't know ***** But hey, good on them for building up some internet clout.

That's why, even though I work for the team, I don't pretend to know any type of inside scoop.


You work for the Astros??
Rangers.

Like my wife, Mr. Gigem uses indefinite pronouns and can confuse people.

ETA, apparently one of the Astros' posters acts like he is an insider and posts non-sense covering both sides of things so that he can claim victory.

Mr. Gigem is good people and while sometimes he throws us a bone, we know it is "as is" information and he doesn't do it to beat his chest to be validated, but to help us get information early.
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In reply to DallasAg 94 • 3:56p, 7/31/23
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DallasAg 94 said:
PatriotAg02 said:
Mr Gigem said:
I was under the impression that the Astros were being the most active on the phones and were being very aggressive. I mean, that's what a stranger on the internet. Goes to show you some people really don't know ***** But hey, good on them for building up some internet clout.

That's why, even though I work for the team, I don't pretend to know any type of inside scoop.


You work for the Astros??
Rangers.

Like my wife, Mr. Gigem uses indefinite pronouns and can confuse people.

ETA, apparently one of the Astros' posters acts like he is an insider and posts non-sense covering both sides of things so that he can claim victory.

Mr. Gigem is good people and while sometimes he throws us a bone, we know it is "as is" information and he doesn't do it to beat his chest to be validated, but to help us get information early.


Gotcha and cool to know. Yeah I've held positions that would grant me inside knowledge but I never cared to leak it because that's just asking for trouble lol.
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4:02p, 7/31/23
I'm just legitimately enjoying this season at this point.. any other year and I'm chomping at the bit for Aggie and Cowboys football camp news. But I've been honestly pretty uninterested in any football talk so far. It's kinda nice lol
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In reply to MrCoachEricTaylor • 4:04p, 7/31/23
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MrCoachEricTaylor said:
I'm just legitimately enjoying this season at this point.. any other year and I'm chomping at the bit for Aggie and Cowboys football camp news. But I've been honestly pretty uninterested in any football talk so far. It's kinda nice lol


Same here. Friends try to talk football with me and I'm like "Easy, man. We're headed into the stretch run!".
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4:07p, 7/31/23
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Urquidy is back for the Astros. As poor as he was before his injury, that's probably as big if not bigger than a trade addition for them. We've got our work cut out for us fellas.
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In reply to Tksymm7 • 4:14p, 7/31/23
We'll see how that goes and how it holds up.

Shoulder inflammation on his throwing shoulder.

Similar situation with Kershaw for the Dodgers.
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4:44p, 7/31/23
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Very jealous of the deal the D-Backs just made. Acquired Paul Sewald for (unless I'm mistaken): their #20ish and #25ish prospects + a big league utility guy.

I feel like we could've topped that with something like Ornelas + Bubba Thompson + third filler guy. Hope we have something else set up for a high leverage reliever.
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4:52p, 7/31/23
Feels like today has been underwhelming on the trade front. I guess the market is either blocked by waiting to see what will happen with Verlander or teams are just waiting for tomorrow to hope buyers / sellers get anxious and kick in more / accept less.
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DallasAg 94
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In reply to Grapesoda2525 • 5:06p, 7/31/23
I think teams are just trying to decide what to do.

This year is really up for grabs. Who is the team to beat? Well, Atlanta seems to be the team for now.

But as winnable as this season seems to be, teams have too many holes to feel comfortable one or two trades will make the difference.

We just traded for 2 SP and a RP... and the idea that the Rangers are net-zero is curious... but not necessarily unfounded.
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5:41p, 7/31/23
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"Source just sent me the eyes emoji with no context."

Another ketch special
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In reply to Mr Gigem • 5:49p, 7/31/23
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Mr Gigem said:
"Source just sent me the eyes emoji with no context."

Another ketch special


"They won't spill details. Just told me to be on the lookout and to keep fingers crossed. Hmmmm"

Queue the "we gave our best and most aggressive offer but it just didn't work out"
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In reply to Mr Gigem • 6:01p, 7/31/23
Mr Gigem said:
Mr Gigem said:
"Source just sent me the eyes emoji with no context."

Another ketch special


"They won't spill details. Just told me to be on the lookout and to keep fingers crossed. Hmmmm"

Queue the "we gave our best and most aggressive offer but it just didn't work out"
I think that insider guy is a troll just looking for attention and blue stars.
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In reply to Mr Gigem • 6:02p, 7/31/23
Mr Gigem said:
Mr Gigem said:
"Source just sent me the eyes emoji with no context."

Another ketch special


"They won't spill details. Just told me to be on the lookout and to keep fingers crossed. Hmmmm"

Queue the "we gave our best and most aggressive offer but it just didn't work out"
We better stop talking about them guys.. they're going to start calling us dip****s, little brother, and gayngers again.
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In reply to Mr Gigem • 6:02p, 7/31/23
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Quote:
Queue the "we gave our best and most aggressive offer but it just didn't work out"

This doesn't seem to happen as much ever since CY took over. Weird... but that was definitely a consistent theme when JD was out free-agent shopping during the latter years of his tenure.
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In reply to KT 90 • 6:04p, 7/31/23
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KT 90 said:
Quote:
Queue the "we gave our best and most aggressive offer but it just didn't work out"

This doesn't seem to happen as much ever since CY took over. Weird... but that was definitely a consistent theme when JD was out free-agent shopping during the latter years of his tenure.


I was quoting from the other thread, but yes I agree with you
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Mr Gigem said:
KT 90 said:
Quote:
Queue the "we gave our best and most aggressive offer but it just didn't work out"

This doesn't seem to happen as much ever since CY took over. Weird... but that was definitely a consistent theme when JD was out free-agent shopping during the latter years of his tenure.


I was quoting from the other thread, but yes I agree with you

Ah, got it. I don't really venture over to that one so did not realize where that was coming from.

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6:16p, 7/31/23
Looks like the Mariners continue to dismantle. Glad we have 3h/4a towards the end of the season.
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6:20p, 7/31/23
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Seattle dismantling 4.5 back in the wild card and three games over .500.

San Diego not selling 5.0 games back and two games under.

I find that interesting, but with San Diego's team all they need is to get hot. That is a team I would not want to face in the playoffs if I'm in the NL.
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