*****Official 2025 Rangers Season Thread*****
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No Seager today
Ugh. An Ornelas for Jung exchange is a kick in the nuts.
Oh good lord. And Ornelas in the starting lineup is a follow up punch to the nads after regaining composure.
Ornelas has had a hot bat to start in AAA. Need the top of the line up to do work today.
At what point do we start to think about another plan at 3rd?
I mean with Josh Smith already on the team and Walcott looming I don't think they need another plan.
Tksymm7 said:
At what point do we start to think about another plan at 3rd?
The other plan could very likely be Seager when Walcott is ready.
as I said on the off-season thread...
Yes, every team has injuries. But I think you'd be hard pressed to find a team with a roster as full of frequent visitors to the IL as the Rangers, at least among those supposed to contend.
Health is a big, big concern with this club.
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This roster is, from an injury perspective, held together with scotch tape and bailing wire. Every starter in the rotation, with the exception of the unproven Leiter, has a history of injuries. 40% of our starting rotation is rookie pitchers. We don't have a proven big arm in the back of the pen (although I like Garcia & Church for potential).
Same issues with the position players. Jung & Seager have had injury issues. Semien, IMO, may very well be regressing as a result of his age and having played so many games in the middle infield. CF is a big question mark. And ask yourself this question...if or when a starting pitcher goes down, who do you have confidence in at AAA to come up and be an effective stop gap? I don't see anybody. The fact that we went out and signed the biggest bum of a SP in MLB (Corbin) and gave Dunning his outright release doesn't make me feel good at.all. about pitching depth at the upper level of the minors.
If this team stays healthy, it can be really really good. But I don't think they'll be able to. Sorry to be a wet blanket before the 1st pitch is even thrown. I hope I get to eat crow over this in October.
Yes, every team has injuries. But I think you'd be hard pressed to find a team with a roster as full of frequent visitors to the IL as the Rangers, at least among those supposed to contend.
Health is a big, big concern with this club.
Jimbo Franchione
This is kinda what I was hinting at. Say Jung plays less than 100 games again, why not just cut bait and see if you could trade him. Then you have Walcott making the leap probably end of next year.gigem1223 said:
I mean with Josh Smith already on the team and Walcott looming I don't think they need another plan.
ETA: I think Seager is out more just to manage the load on him. If Smith is healthy he's probably playing for Seager today not matter what.
Agree. The calf still may be an issue for Seager. Unfortunate what happened to Smith yesterday but I'd expect him back tomorrow or Tuesday.
Getting 1st half 2023 Zeke back would do wonders for this team too.
I think he's much more comfortable being a 3rd baseman, so we'll see if he can gather some momentum. He had a tough spring.
Is next year the target for Walcott?
Ideally but if Seager/ Jung continue to miss time and Walcott continues his ascent, I think there's a chance we see him 2nd half of this year.
Done with Jung. You either want to play the games, or sit on your ass and draw a paycheck. He clearly can't walk and chew gum at the same time, and will be a liability to whomever trusts him.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
This is Rangers blasphemy and I hate to say it given history + the reason he stepped away, but I feel like radio was a better listen when it was Sandler and Hicks for that stretch two(?) years ago. Very glad we had Nadel back to make the iconic WS call though.
94chem said:
Done with Jung. You either want to play the games, or sit on your ass and draw a paycheck. He clearly can't walk and chew gum at the same time, and will be a liability to whomever trusts him.
Wait, so you think he just doesn't want to play and is milking injuries?
Also, Sandler and Bacsik would be awesome. I also don't love Raymond
94chem said:
Done with Jung. You either want to play the games, or sit on your ass and draw a paycheck. He clearly can't walk and chew gum at the same time, and will be a liability to whomever trusts him.
I think he is one of the last ones you have to worry about that from, it's pretty clear the guy is just injury prone.
gigem1223 said:94chem said:
Done with Jung. You either want to play the games, or sit on your ass and draw a paycheck. He clearly can't walk and chew gum at the same time, and will be a liability to whomever trusts him.
Wait, so you think he just doesn't want to play and is milking injuries?
Don't care. He can't execute fundamental baseball functions without getting hurt.
94chem,
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
That, sir, was the greatest post in the history of TexAgs. I salute you. -- Dough
Nadel on the TV call today?
God loves you so much He'll meet you where you are. He also loves you too much to allow to stay where you are.
We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
BTW the powder blues today look more like sky blue today
God loves you so much He'll meet you where you are. He also loves you too much to allow to stay where you are.
We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
The only way we see him this year, imo, is if we are dog crap again and he goes absolutely nuclear across AA and AAA. I think the earliest for him is summertime next year, but again just my opinion.gigem1223 said:
Ideally but if Seager/ Jung continue to miss time and Walcott continues his ascent, I think there's a chance we see him 2nd half of this year.
94chem said:gigem1223 said:94chem said:
Done with Jung. You either want to play the games, or sit on your ass and draw a paycheck. He clearly can't walk and chew gum at the same time, and will be a liability to whomever trusts him.
Wait, so you think he just doesn't want to play and is milking injuries?
Don't care. He can't execute fundamental baseball functions without getting hurt.
I wouldn't call getting hit with a fastball on the wrist a fundamental baseball function. You could call him injury prone sure, but it sounds like the team is just being precautious with his neck. Pre game show said he would be good to go in 3 or 4 days but the team wanted him to get extra time to put it to bed since it's so early in the season.
It's deGrom time in Texas! Let's go Rangers!
I'm nervous lol
Nice quick 1-2-3
Thought pederson had a 2 run shot right off the bat, just fell short.
Don't understand that defensive alignment against Campbell on a fastball after offspeed
Lots of first pitches swinging for the Rangers so far.
And again lol.
Leody
Keep stacking basehits
God loves you so much He'll meet you where you are. He also loves you too much to allow to stay where you are.
We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
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