Yu Darvish with a complete game shutout last night. Seems he's the only pitcher who can win right now. And he's finally gotten some offense support this year.
Rangers just signed Carlos Pena to a minor league deal. He was an absolute beast in Tampa, hopefully he can do something still.
Had a great first year there, and I guess the 40 HR in his all-star season were nice, but really a lot more fanfare than production. Couldn't ever hit for average, struck out a ton (even if he did walk a good bit), and lost his pop (his only tool) with age.
Expectations are non existent, although it doesn't really cost or hurt anything to try. It does continue the trend of making Round Rock old as shit, though.
Its been a long time since the Rangers have been basically eliminated from the postseason this early in the season. Right now, its going to be a battle for them just to stay out of last place with Houston. Makes for a real long summer with no football. Injuries have been devastating but JD went into this season WAY to optimistic about the starting rotation. All that money he spent taking on Fielder and Choo now should have been spent on Tanaka and maybe Santana. Then sign Cruz and Morales for bargain deals and the offense would still be better. At this point, i would be a dealer at the deadline and try to rebuild the farm a little. Rios and Soria have good value and i would try to unload Andrus also. At this point, It doesnt look like he will ever hit for power and average
I'm sure JDs phone is on fire right now. The Dodgers, Yankees and Red Sox are all buyers right now. I'm surprised Chirinos hasn't been mentioned, he's very valuable right now. Soto will be back at some point this season and Alfaro is going to be in contention for the big leagues next year. Then with Gallo lighting up Frisco I'm sure Beltre is being discussed.
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