Rangers 2012

[Vertnut]

Yeah pretty much... more and more Im think we need to get a real first baseman next year that doesnt have to be platooned, then let Moreland, Snyder, and Napoli platoon the shit outta DH

Who would be your "real first baseman"? I've been critical of every first baseman the Rangers have had since Palmiero. Moreland is around .270, after a lull, but is producing some. There are two other guys at that position (regularly) in the American League that have a higher average: Davis at .294, (who couldn't hit a bull in the ass with a snow shovel while he was here), and Konerko (CWS) at about .380. Pujols (.213), Smaok (bad), Texiera (.226), Ka alhiure (.250), and Youkilis (.243) pretty much round out the field.

I'm getting more concerned with Washington pulling guys on a streak, for a PH. I think he's out-smarting himself sometimes, which is not hard to do because he's not that smart to begin with.

[Nash B.]

He's only 3 for 18 vs lefthanders but is hitting over .300 against righthanders. However, he's improving. I'd like to see him get some more at bats against lefties.

[GTBrian23]

Who would be your "real first baseman"? I've been critical of every first baseman the Rangers have had since Palmiero. Moreland is around .270, after a lull, but is producing some. There are two other guys at that position (regularly) in the American League that have a higher average: Davis at .294, (who couldn't hit a bull in the ass with a snow shovel while he was here), and Konerko (CWS) at about .380. Pujols (.213), Smaok (bad), Texiera (.226), Ka alhiure (.250), and Youkilis (.243) pretty much round out the field.

I'm getting more concerned with Washington pulling guys on a streak, for a PH. I think he's out-smarting himself sometimes, which is not hard to do because he's not that smart to begin with.

Moreland has been improving and obviously the defense is there. My issue is that his average is fairly skewed because he rarely hits lefties. I think if he was an everyday 1B his average would drop. If they think he is the answer they need to quit sheltering him and just let him try and prove himself as an everday player.

[Vertnut]

Moreland has been improving and obviously the defense is there. My issue is that his average is fairly skewed because he rarely hits lefties. I think if he was an everyday 1B his average would drop. If they think he is the answer they need to quit sheltering him and just let him try and prove himself as an everday player.

I totally agree. I wasn't trying to be argumentative, but right now Moreland's numbers are actually fine when compared to the rest of the league (though recently).

[GTBrian23]

I totally agree. I wasn't trying to be argumentative, but right now Moreland's numbers are actually fine when compared to the rest of the league (though recently).

Yeah, I never really looked around the league to see what was out there. I really hope he can keep it up though, I had high hopes for him with that big start he had when they first brought him up. Warsh does overkill the lefty righty thing a LOT. I have never seen a team use so many pinch hitters

[Geor!]

A 3K first for Holland. Nice.

[Nash B.]

Why is that crackhead DH-ing Moreland and playing Young at first base?

[Geor!]

Why is that crackhead DH-ing Moreland and playing Young at first base?

Who the hell knows. Maybe Mike wants to feel like part of the team!

[mstng86]

Didn't this pitcher play for the Dallas stars?

[mstng86]

5 batters in and I have only seen 2 pitches that were legit strikes from this guy.

[GTBrian23]

Why is that crackhead DH-ing Moreland and playing Young at first base?

Well you know, cause defense is overrated

[Geor!]

Another slammer for Cruz. Hell yeah.

Oh, never mind.

[GTBrian23]

Another slammer for Cruz. Hell yeah.

Oh, never mind.

haha close enough! Bout time we took advantage of base runners

[Geor!]

I like seeing them have to use the bullpen so early.

[mustang_marc]

Out at the Ballpark tonight. Rangers killing it. Hambone with another blast and Holland with 9Ks through 6 innings.