Does anyone else love the marriage between Derek Holland and Mike Napoli?
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Trade prediction.
Two words... Tyler Clippard. Tyler Clippard will be putting on a Rangers uniform for the '11 season. As for the Carlos Beltran rumors, well, bring it.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Sooner the better
The All-Star break has concluded and so we begin the second half of the MLB season with great anticipation concerning the trade deadline. Most folks here in the Dallas area have heard all about the greater needs for the Rangers ball club through most of the first half. The Texas Rangers bullpen is a mess right now, granted in the past week or so it seems to have held its ground. As of this moment Mark Lowe, Darren O'Day, Tommy Hunter and Yoshinori Tateyama are the better make up of the bullpen. Things have definitely looked up ever since O'Day and Hunter returned from the DL, but there is still the ever-so-lacking feeling of trust amongst the Rangers relievers.
Its day one of the second half and the Milwaukee Brewers have made a huge splash with the acquisition of Francisco Rodriguez and cash from the New York Mets for two players to be named. With one of the top firearms now off the market, the Rangers must be looking to make their splash very soon.
As of today the Rangers have placed Scott Feldman on waivers and released Manny Delcarmen and Seth McClung from the minors. By placing Feldman on waivers the Rangers have avoided optioning Tateyama and will keep him on the 40 man roster, which at this point in time I personally believe is the best option for the Rangers. Tateyama has a wicked fastball that he mixes with his curveball. The sidearmed pitcher also possesses a screwball that he uses against lefties. Now, he has had some issues every now and then, but I do believe he has the potential to grow amongst the Rangers relievers.
This is the most action I've seen from the front office in weeks (or at least since releasing Dave Bush) so this has to be a sure sign that the Rangers organization is almost ready to deal their cards. Rumor has it that GM John Daniels has been scouting Japan's own great Yu Darvish, who has gone on record to say he wants to play for the MLB in 2012 (harder to get before then), but who knows maybe the Rangers get lucky.
Another man on the radar by the Rangers is Heath Bell, the Padres closer. Heath Bell, an eclectic personality, would be a great addition to, not only the Rangers bullpen, but to their overall personality. Tuesday night's outright boring display of an All-Star game was redeemed by Bell when his memorable sprint n' slide stole the show. He has character and leadership, which is something that could take the reigns of this bullpen and steer it in a winnable path.
Clearly, the Rangers have some shopping to do and with only a few weeks till the deadline we should see some major enhancements dealt to this pitching staff. Expect a new face or two amongst the team as early as next weekend possibly (wishful thinking). Only time will tell whats to be expected amongst all the gossip and rumors, so as soon as something does unveil itself look here for, hopefully, some BIG juicy news. Until then, heres to Mark Lowe's fastball being one of three leading causes of global warming, cheers.
Its day one of the second half and the Milwaukee Brewers have made a huge splash with the acquisition of Francisco Rodriguez and cash from the New York Mets for two players to be named. With one of the top firearms now off the market, the Rangers must be looking to make their splash very soon.
As of today the Rangers have placed Scott Feldman on waivers and released Manny Delcarmen and Seth McClung from the minors. By placing Feldman on waivers the Rangers have avoided optioning Tateyama and will keep him on the 40 man roster, which at this point in time I personally believe is the best option for the Rangers. Tateyama has a wicked fastball that he mixes with his curveball. The sidearmed pitcher also possesses a screwball that he uses against lefties. Now, he has had some issues every now and then, but I do believe he has the potential to grow amongst the Rangers relievers.
This is the most action I've seen from the front office in weeks (or at least since releasing Dave Bush) so this has to be a sure sign that the Rangers organization is almost ready to deal their cards. Rumor has it that GM John Daniels has been scouting Japan's own great Yu Darvish, who has gone on record to say he wants to play for the MLB in 2012 (harder to get before then), but who knows maybe the Rangers get lucky.
Another man on the radar by the Rangers is Heath Bell, the Padres closer. Heath Bell, an eclectic personality, would be a great addition to, not only the Rangers bullpen, but to their overall personality. Tuesday night's outright boring display of an All-Star game was redeemed by Bell when his memorable sprint n' slide stole the show. He has character and leadership, which is something that could take the reigns of this bullpen and steer it in a winnable path.
Clearly, the Rangers have some shopping to do and with only a few weeks till the deadline we should see some major enhancements dealt to this pitching staff. Expect a new face or two amongst the team as early as next weekend possibly (wishful thinking). Only time will tell whats to be expected amongst all the gossip and rumors, so as soon as something does unveil itself look here for, hopefully, some BIG juicy news. Until then, heres to Mark Lowe's fastball being one of three leading causes of global warming, cheers.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
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