***OFFICIAL 2015 TEXAS RANGERS THREAD***

[txstr1986]

News from a few days ago - Rangers send Luis Sardinas, and RHPs Corey Knebel and Marcos Diplan to Milwaukee in return for Yovani Gallardo (http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/28650/yovani-gallardo).

http://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/12195572/texas-rangers-trade-milwaukee-brewers-yovani-gallardo?ex_cid=espnapi_public

He should be a solid #3 behind Yu and Holland.

[Phillip]

can they stay healthy? smh

healthy rangers can compete just fine

[txstr1986]

Darvish just had his first press conference in English - http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/darvish-made-it-clear-there-s-no-quit-in-him-in-first-english-only-presser-030115

[txstr1986]

Most important player for each team in the in the AL West. Spoiler, for the Rangers it's team doctor, Dr. Keith Meister...

http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2015/3/3/8142873/al-west-season-preview-mariners-astros-angels-rangers-as

[Chris]

Darvish may be out for the season , Tommy John surgery possible, we fucked

[Robz4000]

God damn, season's over before it got started. Thank God the Padres will be fun this year.

[monosylab1k]

lol good thing everyone in Dallas abandoned ship after last season. They're all back to being Cowboys diehards and ignoring baseball.

[txstr1986]

http://media.giphy.com/media/4seT1wVx2CFX2/giphy.gif

[Biernutz]

Looks like the seasons over for Darvish as he got a third opinion on his elbow. He is seeing
Dr James Andrews who is probably the best shoulder and arm doctor in the US and every
one is saying Tommy John. Once again a Japanese pitcher flames out with arm trouble.
The never use pitch counts in Japan and they have high miles on the arm from high school
to the pros.

[Robz4000]

Darvish officially out for the season and prolly a good chunk of next.

[txstr1986]

I'm really glad they didn't go the Profar "rest and relaxation" route with Darvish. Have the surgery now, get it out of the way, and come back mid-season in 2016.

[Chris]

terrible way to start the season

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[Chris]

Back to .500 after the bats finally came alive. The skipper shook up the batting order today and it payed off big tim. Martinez looks as good if not better than last year

[Pelicans78]

2-2 split is a good result in Oakland.

[Robz4000]

Rangers might've lost Holland for a while

[txstr1986]

Rangers might've lost Holland for a while

Heard that he'll be shut down for 4-6 weeks, which means we won't have him for 2 months...

Rua is also headed to the DL, and Choo was pulled from yesterday's game with back spasms. F this shit.

[z0sa]

I am deciding to get into MLB baseball. It's not the action of basketball I'm used to, but I've always enjoyed playing baseball so, I'll try it for a season and see what happens.

I've decided to be a Rangers fan... they're shown locally and I always thought the actual Texas Rangers of the old west days were pretty damn awesome.

[Robz4000]

I am deciding to get into MLB baseball. It's not the action of basketball I'm used to, but I've always enjoyed playing baseball so, I'll try it for a season and see what happens.

I've decided to be a Rangers fan... they're shown locally and I always thought the actual Texas Rangers of the old west days were pretty damn awesome.

You're in for a long and painful season then. Both Texas baseball teams are terrible these days.

[z0sa]

Yeah, Im expecting as much. Last night's 14 inning game was ugly for the 12 i could catch. I actually enjoyed the whole idea of low pressure, though, personally. Ive been so amped up about the spurs for so long... also gives me something to watch between NBA and NFL.

[txstr1986]

I am deciding to get into MLB baseball. It's not the action of basketball I'm used to, but I've always enjoyed playing baseball so, I'll try it for a season and see what happens.

I've decided to be a Rangers fan... they're shown locally and I always thought the actual Texas Rangers of the old west days were pretty damn awesome.

Welcome - I've been suffering through being a Rangers fan for my entire life, with a brief respite with our back-to-back World Series showings... And withe all of the injuries already this is shaping up to be another long season.

[z0sa]

Welcome - I've been suffering through being a Rangers fan for my entire life, with a brief respite with our back-to-back World Series showings... And withe all of the injuries already this is shaping up to be another long season.

Thanks. I am absolutely a newbie to MLB, so for this season (probably longer tbh) I'd be surprised if I knew the difference between good and bad the vast majority of the time, anyway.

[Chris]

Thank God for Nick Martinez

[txstr1986]

Thank God for Nick Martinez

ACE

[Robz4000]

:lmao trading for Josh Hamilton
:lmao seeking the player you let walk in FA
:lmao bringing back the guy who shit on your franchise and fans
:lmao Daniels
:lmao successfully killed the Rangers organization from the inside

[Strange Love]

Are they really going to take this guy back? :lol

[Chris]

come home hambone

[AlexJones]

Really no risk in this at all

[Phillip]

Basically they are giving up nothing, and getting Josh for 5 mil a year for 3 yrars. Possibly cheaper.

Not a bad deal at all. If this goes through, then that means Detroit and the Angels are combining to pay $100 million of the Rangers players salary :lol

[Robz4000]

Welp, if they get him on the cheap then whatever. Still, the guy had a pretty disgraceful exit from Arlington and I'm really not on board with bringing him back.

[Strange Love]

Hurts them more than help though in more than one way imo.

Too prone to striking out. And you're just waiting for this dude to relapse again. Trainwreck waiting to happen.

[txstr1986]

Pretty much no risk for the Rangers - latest reports are that the Rangers might be paying less than $15 million of Hamilton's contract. I wasn't happy with how he left, but there's really nothing to dislike about this. If he sucks, we didn't lose anything, if he's decent, we got ourselves a productive OF for cheap.

[Chris]

Yep 5m a year is a good deal Angels really want to wash their hands which is good for us imo

[Biernutz]

I don't get it. He started having substance problems at Texas before he went to the
LLA. He is suspended /or not playing right now for the same problem. Are the
Rangers now run by Jerry Jones? Ham is not worth the luggage he has with him.
Move on ...But as a Astro's / Red Sox fan , I think Josh will be a good fit for the Rangers ....Kind
of like Rondo was for the Mav's......

[Chris]

nice win tbh where will Banister put Hamilton? Smolinki and DeShields have been pretty awful, but DeShields has only had a handful of AB's, and Peguero has been pretty average with a ton of strikeouts.

[Infinite_limit]

I'll be cheering for Josh/Rangers

[txstr1986]

9-16, Bitches! Here we come World Series!!!!!!!

[z0sa]

Whod have thought the Rangers would win their first series against the soaring Astros..

[Chris]

It's a looooong season

[Chris]

Rangers look really good tbh. I wonder if they can turn it around

[z0sa]

This has been a great stretch of baseball ..

[Phillip]

While I'm not predicting they will make the playoffs or anything, they literally had an absurdly bad slump to start the year, and everyone overreacted as if this team is going to barely win 50 games or something. It was hard to imagine that Choo/Andrus/Beltre and another 3-4 regular lineup hitters was going to keep hitting under .200 for an entire season. The starting pitching has actually been pretty solid overall, aside from Detweiler. The bullpen has been streaky, but I'd imagine that Feliz will get his stuff together quickly. Tolleson and Kela have been fantastic with the exception of one poor outing per person, which is normal. Pimentel has had some nice appearances too.

This team is much better than how they have started the season, with a winning % of .333. This should be around a .500 team if they remain relatively healthy, which is pretty solid considering they have lost Darvish, Holland, and Perez all to injury, and they are arguably their 3 best starting pitchers. I think there is a lot to like about this team, especially with all the youth they have that is developing, especially building up for next season.

Looking forward to adding some power to the lineup with Josh. They definitely could use it. I don't have massive expectations of him, but fact is, you really can't get too much worse than what Smolinski and Peguero have been offering (with the exception of these last two games from Peguero lol)

[txstr1986]

Know your place, Houston.

http://mlb.mlb.com/images/2/5/4/122648254/050515_texhou_orbit_pinata_med_hp6hdzop.gif

[z0sa]

4 in a row

[Robz4000]

Rangers/Padres WS: my wet dream

[z0sa]

I just want to see rangers in the playoffs :lol

[z0sa]

Pimentel blew it tbh

[Biernutz]

Former Rangers manager Ron Washington was hired as a coach for the A's.

[txstr1986]

Well boys, looks like we have a new closer. Shawn Tolleson closed out the last two games in Boston for two relatively drama free saves.

[z0sa]

Well boys, looks like we have a new closer. Shawn Tolleson closed out the last two games in Boston for two relatively drama free saves.

It's been pitching by committee thus far but yeah Tolleson looked good @BOS. Last night's game @NYY was fucking intense without him available

[Chris]

Anybody's better than Neftali "I don't always pitch, but when I do I never throw strikes" Feliz

[Chris]

Ranger's offense is alive 10 runs yesterday and 15 runs today! Where the fuck are we going to put Josh? :lol

[z0sa]

Ranger's offense is alive 10 runs yesterday and 15 runs today! Where the fuck are we going to put Josh? :lol

For real. I admit I'm a newbie who's only seen Hamilton play in youtube reels, but man . . . I wonder if getting him was even the right decision, now? This team is cookin!

Also Nick Martinez continues to impress.

[z0sa]

Anybody's better than Neftali "I don't always pitch, but when I do I never throw strikes" Feliz

:lol I like Feliz a lot but I don't know shit

[z0sa]

6 straight!

[Chris]

Fielder is a beast right now :lol
We're so lucky to have Wandy, Colby, and Nick while Yu and Holland are out
Hamilton looks OK

[Chris]

Gallardo has been solid as well :tu

[txstr1986]

It was nice to see Hambone rip that double into right field last night after receiving the standing ovation for his first at bat.

[Chris]

http://mlb.mlb.com/images/4/1/6/127230416/052815_hamilton_double_med_cthpcwws.gif

Said Hamilton after the game:
"It will be a game I remember forever, coming back and getting a warm reception. All through the game people in the stands were yelling, 'Welcome back Josh, Glad to have you back.' It makes you feel good. I hope the fans know I'll give them everything I've got."

[Robz4000]

Hamilton has two homers so far tonight :tu

[Chris]

Nice overall team win

[Chris]

Chi Chi Gonzales had a no hitter through 5 in his debut. Our pitching is looking real good

[txstr1986]

Welcome to the Show, Chi Chi!

[Chris]

Hambone pinch hit walkoff double :tu

[z0sa]

that was fuckin awesome

[txstr1986]

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[txstr1986]

Joey Gallo was called up to the Show yesterday to replace Beltre for the time that he's out. (http://www.lonestarball.com/2015/6/1/8701647/texas-rangers-rumors-joey-gallo-being-promoted-but-to-where)


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[Chris]

Gallo was destroying pitches in BP

[Chris]

2-2 so far with a dinger and 4 ribs :lol We staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacked

[Robz4000]

That Gallo kid is pretty good eh hits 4 RBIs in his debut and doesn't afraid of anything

[txstr1986]

And add an intentional walk in last night's game as well. The White Sox intentionally walked Gallo in the 10th and DeShields in the 11th

[Chris]

Josh might be out for a month

[Chris]

Complete game shutout from Cheech :tu

[Chris]

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[z0sa]

Rangers just confuse me... Pitchers never know if our at bats are Good for 15 runs or one

[Chris]

Ross Detwiler is a piece of shit. Why the fuck did we trade for this bum

[Robz4000]

Rangers just acquired Cole Hamels...

[djohn2oo8]

Rangers just acquired Cole Hamels...
And gave up 6 players :lmao

[Robz4000]

And gave up 6 players :lmao

I liked Harrison but he just hasn't been healthy. Didn't see what prospects they traded away tho.

[Biernutz]

Cole said he was happy to be with the Rangers. He is 31 and going to make $76 million
now, I guess its time for his Tommy John...LOL ...only the Rangers.......

[Chris]

Rangers won big time in this trade. We have Cole Hamels for 3 years plus an optional 4th. We gave up Harry, and some prospects-Williams, Alfaro,Thompson,Asher, and Eickhoff. Plus Philly apparently ate a lot of Hamels contract and all of Harry's. A+ trade imo

[Chris]

Rangers also got Diekman, a below average relief pitcher in his 4th year, but possibly could do well with a change of scenery. We gave up our 4th, 5th ,6th, 17th, and 29th best prospects, not THE best prospects but Rangers ranked prospects so its not like we sold the farm.

[djohn2oo8]

Rangers won big time in this trade. We have Cole Hamels for 3 years plus an optional 4th. We gave up Harry, and some prospects-Williams, Alfaro,Thompson,Asher, and Eickhoff. Plus Philly apparently ate a lot of Hamels contract and all of Harry's. A+ trade imo

Lol Rangers lost this trade. You don't mortgage your future when you are not close to contending. :lol

[Kefka1]

Lol Rangers lost this trade. You don't mortgage your future when you are not close to contending. :lol

At some point though, don’t you actually need good players that can produce? I don’t have a dog in this fight but it doesn’t seem like they’re that far off from contending. Their two best pitchers haven’t even played this season and now they’ve added another ace. Basically next season they’re adding 2 aces and one pretty good #3 in 2016. That’s a huge difference.

Yu, Hamels, Holland, and a few quality options at 4-5 is a playoff rotation if they’re all healthy. Also, I don’t think they gave up any of the “can’t miss” prospects the Phillies were asking for. On top of that, Philly is paying some of his salary. Right now it looks like an even trade for both clubs.

[djohn2oo8]

At some point though, don’t you actually need good players that can produce? I don’t have a dog in this fight but it doesn’t seem like they’re that far off from contending. Their two best pitchers haven’t even played this season and now they’ve added another ace. Basically next season they’re adding 2 aces and one pretty good #3 in 2016. That’s a huge difference.

Yu, Hamels, Holland, and a few quality options at 4-5 is a playoff rotation if they’re all healthy. Also, I don’t think they gave up any of the “can’t miss” prospects the Phillies were asking for. On top of that, Philly is paying some of his salary. Right now it looks like an even trade for both clubs.
In baseball it's really hard to sustain success unless you have a good farm system. Trading 6 guys a few top prospects in their system for a guy who is 31, who will likely be on the decline in a few years is dumb, and will lead them to where the Astros were with those 100 loss seasons once their farm is empty and their guys are hurt yet again.

[Kefka1]

You must be seeing something I'm not. From what I've read none of the guys they gave up have looked anything special this season or are expected to be stars. time will tell, though. Seems like the Phillies were thinking quantity over quality

[Chris]

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[z0sa]

Wow, liking what I'm reading and hearing about this Hamels dude. Hope he can help lead a big charge over the last 60ish games here.


At some point though, don’t you actually need good players that can produce? I don’t have a dog in this fight but it doesn’t seem like they’re that far off from contending. Their two best pitchers haven’t even played this season and now they’ve added another ace. Basically next season they’re adding 2 aces and one pretty good #3 in 2016. That’s a huge difference.

Yu, Hamels, Holland, and a few quality options at 4-5 is a playoff rotation if they’re all healthy. Also, I don’t think they gave up any of the “can’t miss” prospects the Phillies were asking for. On top of that, Philly is paying some of his salary. Right now it looks like an even trade for both clubs.

I agree that the Rangers should have a huge 2016.

[Chris]

2016 looks great, but there's still plenty of time to get back in it this year

[txstr1986]

In baseball it's really hard to sustain success unless you have a good farm system. Trading 6 guys a few top prospects in their system for a guy who is 31, who will likely be on the decline in a few years is dumb, and will lead them to where the Astros were with those 100 loss seasons once their farm is empty and their guys are hurt yet again.

And because the Rangers have a great farm system, they were able to make this trade without "mortgaging the future". They kept Mazara, Gallo, Brinson, ChiChi, Jackson, etc... One of the main benefits of having a deep farm system is that you can make trades like this.

[Chris]

Lol Rangers lost this trade. You don't mortgage your future when you are not close to contending. :lol

Swept :lol

[Chris]

Napoli is back via trade; always liked Nap

[Biernutz]

Napoli is back via trade; always liked Nap

Nap is 33 years old and will be a free agent after this season. He was hitting 207. with
19 hr and 48 RBI's for the last place Sox. Rangers were looking for some right handed power
hitting......

[Chris]

Nap is 33 years old and will be a free agent after this season. He was hitting 207. with
19 hr and 48 RBI's for the last place Sox. Rangers were looking for some right handed power
hitting......

Bannister was looking for someone to field the void against lefty pitching since our catchers are injured. Napoli was overused with nothing to play for in Boston. 19 homeruns is nothing to sniff at tbh

[Robz4000]

Glad to have Napoli back tbh.

[Chris]

Rangers trade for OF Venable

[Robz4000]

Venable was my favorite Padre. Pissed to see him traded but at least it's to the Rangers.

[txstr1986]

And we keep winning.... Only 2 games back of Houston in the standings and only 1 game back in the loss column...

#nevereverquit

[Chris]

SWEEP and 2 1/2 games ahead for 1st place in the division

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[Fabbs]

Props Texas.
But do you realize my only hope for Skosha getting replaced is if the Angels do not make the playoffs?

Could you let the Astros win a couple games?
Please?

[Chris]

Props Texas.
But do you realize my only hope for Skosha getting replaced is if the Angels do not make the playoffs?

Could you let the Astros win a couple games?
Please?

Skosha's time is up - I agree. Big game tomorrow

[txstr1986]

Magic number is 5. We just need to take care of business and win these home games.

[Robz4000]

God damnit Rangers, don't choke

[Robz4000]

Hell of a catch by Stubbs

[Chris]

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[Chris]

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[Chris]

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[Chris]

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[Robz4000]

We playoffs now !!!!!

[txstr1986]

Let's finish off the division tonight

[AlexJones]

HOLY FUCK THIS ANGELS GAME

[Robz4000]

:lol this choke

[Robz4000]

:lmao

[Robz4000]

The Rangers may just lose out. The bullpen is completely gassed.

[Pelicans78]

LoL Rangers. Geez that was horrible.

[Jacob1983]

Looking like it's gonna be a wildcard game loss in NYC. Oh well. No one expected the Rangers to even have a winning record.

After what the Rangers did in 2011, I expect nothing. The 2006 Mavs taught me that it's not over until it's over.

[Robz4000]

Good shit all around today

[unleashbaynes]

cole hamels put the team on his back doe

[Chris]

Hamels came through today, proud of this team. I can think of only a handful of games that I've missed or turned off this season, even after Darvish went down. Bannister has been terrific with the quick turnaround, and Jon Daniels made some great moves (per par) This team is dangerous, and a perfect dark horse to go to the World Series again imo. NL looks scary, but who knows what can happen?

[Pelicans78]

Blue Jays are a beast at home. Sucks Hamels pitched today. Price will start game one for them. Hopefully the Rangers can get a split.

[djohn2oo8]

Hamels came through today, proud of this team. I can think of only a handful of games that I've missed or turned off this season, even after Darvish went down. Bannister has been terrific with the quick turnaround, and Jon Daniels made some great moves (per par) This team is dangerous, and a perfect dark horse to go to the World Series again imo. NL looks scary, but who knows what can happen?

Toronto is going to go in raw.

[Robz4000]

Toronto is going to go in raw.

Toronto is overrated as fuck.

[Chris]

Toronto also lost today 12-3 fwiw I like our chances

[Pelicans78]

Toronto has an unbelievable offense, especially at home and they're starting pitching is very good. However their defense and bullpen is iffy.

[Robz4000]

Toronto has an unbelievable offense, especially at home and they're starting pitching is very good. However their defense and bullpen is iffy.

Their ace is David Price, whose soul is owned by the Rangers. Dickey is also a playoff virgin so who knows how he'll handle playoff pressure.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

People really sleeping on the Jays? They've been absolutely insane this year.

Are Texas fans annoyed at the awful start times? Who the hell schedules playoff games during work hours??

[Chris]

People really sleeping on the Jays? They've been absolutely insane this year.

Are Texas fans annoyed at the awful start times? Who the hell schedules playoff games during work hours??

Nah, most Rangers' fans have a ton of respect for the Jays. 11:30 is weird for a playoff game, but these guys have been playing day games at noon all year, so no excuses there.

[Robz4000]

People really sleeping on the Jays? They've been absolutely insane this year.

Are Texas fans annoyed at the awful start times? Who the hell schedules playoff games during work hours??

They were great in the RS, but now it's the playoffs and a lot of guys on the roster haven't even played in a playoff game, and some of those who have are notorious playoff chokers (Price). Not saying y'all shouldn't be the favorite, but a lot of that roster is unproven going up against a lot of vets in the Rangers.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Nah, most Rangers' fans have a ton of respect for the Jays. 11:30 is weird for a playoff game, but these guys have been playing day games at noon all year, so no excuses there.

I just find it odd that such a big game, or any playoff game would be during working hours although the regular season in the MLB does do that for sure.



They were great in the RS, but now it's the playoffs and a lot of guys on the roster haven't even played in a playoff game, and some of those who have are notorious playoff chokers (Price). Not saying y'all shouldn't be the favorite, but a lot of that roster is unproven going up against a lot of vets in the Rangers.


That's fair, I don't follow much baseball to be honest and I worry about the Jays bullpen but should be an interesting playoff run hopefully.

A lot of Jays fans seem kinda nervous about the Rangers, were hoping for the Yankees instead.

[Robz4000]

I just find it odd that such a big game, or any playoff game would be during working hours although the regular season in the MLB does do that for sure.





That's fair, I don't follow much baseball to be honest and I worry about the Jays bullpen but should be an interesting playoff run hopefully.

A lot of Jays fans seem kinda nervous about the Rangers, were hoping for the Yankees instead.

Been saying for weeks I'd rather get the Jays than the Royals in the ALDS. Should be a great series; if the Jays get by the Rangers they should be battle tested enough to go into Kansas City and get the win they need to get to the WS.

[MultiTroll]

Putting one of beiseballs all time phaggots on the roster, Josh Hamilton.

Karma.

[HarlemHeat37]

That choke job was dedicated to TimmytoZo, tbh:(..

[lefty]

Toronto is overrated as fuck.


Toronto also lost today 12-3 fwiw I like our chances
:lol

[Robz4000]

Their starting pitching ended up being better than I thought (sans Price who still looks like a playoff choker), but let's not pretend the Rangers didn't have another meltdown for the ages.

[Chris]

:lol

:lol Soccer :lol

[td4mvp2k]

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