Texas Rangers 2012 Thread

[RastaRocket]

I hate the Angels, but this kid is the real deal. Rookie of the year.

[Zordon]

i've tried to not acknowledge his existence b/c he's an angel but I can't anymore. that kid is a STUD and it sucks that we're going to have to deal with him in the future.

[Mike_45]

Originally Posted by Zordon

i've tried to not acknowledge his existence b/c he's an angel but I can't anymore. that kid is a STUD and it sucks that we're going to have to deal with him in the future.

Agreed. Trout this, Trout that but he is good.

Originally Posted by RastaRocket

As much as you hate to think about it, Guys like Martin and Profar are there waiting to replace somebody like Cruz or even possibly Andrus (though I really think we need to keep Elvis).

I don't see Andrus leaving anytime soon. He is only 23, the only way I see him leaving is if he asks for crazy money. I don't see that happening, he hasn't developed his power yet, which I think would play into a huge contract the team couldnt afford. His play in the field is great in my opinion and improves every year. I was not able to find any info on his current contract though, just that he was in the running for a multi year contract this year. Anyone know anything about his current contract?

I would love to see Profar come down to Round Rock so I can see him play.

[JackWagon]

I want us to trade profar for a #1 pitcher ... like Grenkie ... at the trade deadline. And win a WS.


Headed to the game tonight to watch Feldman serve up some dingers to the Athletics.

[Sam I Am]

Anyone do their 25 votes for the All-Star game? I did mine today. They definitely make it easier than they used to. Once you've voted once, you can just keep clicking vote for 24 more times. (though you have to keep entering a captcha, but it's easy to read.)

[TheCoolFan]

Profar's untouchable. They would try to unload Perez and Leonys Martin for an ace before they considered Profar. He is THE future starting SS of this team

[JackWagon]

Originally Posted by TheCoolFan

Profar's untouchable. They would try to unload Perez and Leonys Martin for an ace before they considered Profar. He is THE future starting SS of this team

Why are they so high on this kid? Im sure hes good but a Starting #1 pitcher to help win a WS is way more important at this point.

[RastaRocket]

Originally Posted by JackWagon

Why are they so high on this kid? Im sure hes good but a Starting #1 pitcher to help win a WS is way more important at this point.

A starting pitcher is nice, but I'm somebody who believes on doing things by the best talent. Profar is no doubt the best talent we have in the system, so I believe he has to stay here. He's pretty much Elvis Andrus with more power in the bat.

Also, Yu is our #1 pitcher of the future.

[Royal Laegotti]

Originally Posted by JackWagon

Why are they so high on this kid? Im sure hes good but a Starting #1 pitcher to help win a WS is way more important at this point.

Some more help in the bull pen wouldn't hurt either.

I don't trust Addams, the guy looks scared much of the time. I don't think putting Feldman back in the pen would help because if he sucks in the 1st inning of most games he starts, that doesn't bode well for coming in relief to get out of a jam or to just hold a slim lead. So i'm all for trading Feldman and getting the most they can for him, if anything.

Haven't seen anything impressive with Kirkman, he and Sheppers needs to go back to the minors if they think they can be something otherwise get rid of them. I'll give Grimm alittle more time.

Perhaps some of these moves will happen once Colby, Ogando, Holland and Feliz get back.

[TheCoolFan]

Scheppers is a bust, get him outta here

[Sam I Am]

Originally Posted by TheCoolFan

Scheppers is a bust, get him outta here

The kid has the jitters. It's his first time on the big stage.

[Mike_45]

Originally Posted by TheCoolFan

Scheppers is a bust, get him outta here

No.

They gave CJ wilson several years, and he was just as bad if not worse. Scheppers will be around for a bit.

[TheCoolFan]

Scheppers hasn't shown anything in the minors either and he's been down there for a few years now. He's already 25 too, it's not like he's still young like Perez. I would start shopping him and hope that some team still likes him. Maybe get some more bullpen help

[Mike_45]

Originally Posted by TheCoolFan

Scheppers hasn't shown anything in the minors either and he's been down there for a few years now. He's already 25 too, it's not like he's still young like Perez. I would start shopping him and hope that some team still likes him. Maybe get some more bullpen help

I think he has been in the minors for two seasons? Four games in 09, 72 games in 10, 56 in 11 and 25 at round rock this year with 8 innings at Texas. He is a bit older than your standard rookie, he played at Fresno State. Derek Holland was in the minors for three years and didnt exactly light it up his first time around in the majors.

He should get the year to at least get over being called up, he is a good pitcher. Just need to be patient with him.

[cowboyeric8]

Originally Posted by Sam I Am

The kid has the jitters. It's his first time on the big stage.

Haha just reading this page we should be cutting every pitcher and prospect pitcher we have. Another case of I'm glad fans don't run this team.