Rangers 2011 season thread

[TRAXX]

Heck of a way to start the year! We also got to see the first example of moving players around today. Man this team is deep in the field. Also good to see Harrison off to a good start.

[mustang_marc]

Helluva way to start the season! Can't complain about a sweep of the Sox!

[Vertnut]

Heck of a way to start the year! We also got to see the first example of moving players around today. Man this team is deep in the field. Also good to see Harrison off to a good start.

It was great to see Harrison do well. I think he answered some questions (and prayers!) for fans.

[Geor!]

This team looks great so far, granted, it has only been three games. The bats are on fire and the pitching looks to be excellent. Two runs of yesterday's game lay solely on Borbon's shoulders, otherwise, Lewis only gives up 1.

It's too damn bad the outfield is so deep, as Murphy definitely deserves a starting spot on the roster. I'd almost argue to move him to left or right with Hamilton or Cruz covering center, but while those two guys are speedy, they aren't anywhere near as fast as Borbon. That is the only reason why he is the starter.

[Nash B.]

Need to give Hunter and Harrison another chance before deciding on that.

We'll see. They were OK last year, hopefully they're better this year.

He's at 2nd base. He no longer has the range or speed for 3rd. 'Nuff said.

Every post you make about baseball just shows one more aspect of the game you don't understand. Third base isn't a speed and range position. The extent of a third baseman's range is diving plays to each side, cutting off a slow grounder in front of the short stop, backhand plays down the line, and bunts/slow rollers. The balls are typically hit to third base harder than any other position in the field; there's less time to react, so pure speed and the ability to cover a large area aren't as crucial as reacting quickly and handling hard smashes. However, the area a second baseman covers is much larger and requires more speed and agility and, since balls hit within a second baseman's range aren't as hot as at third, quick reaction isn't as important (although it helps).

[Slowhand]

He's at 2nd base. He no longer has the range or speed for 3rd. 'Nuff said.

2nd isn't a range position but 3rd is?

[Treadhead]

LOL, my stupid MP3 player died and I just heard on The Ticket that Borbon tackled Cruz chasing a fly ball?

This?

[VaderTT]

Went with my girl today, good game!

[Slowhand]

I could really get used to this kind of offensive production. The lineup/position musical chairs is kind of fun to watch too, as was the solid start by Harrison.

[big_tiger]

This?

Looks like they're dancing, lol.

[Vertnut]

2nd isn't a range position but 3rd is?

Well, considering 1st base 60ft away from 2nd and 135ft from 3rd, you tell me. Do you think fielding a ball down the left field line (assuming Young even got to it) and making a 150ft. throw is the same as covering a 70ft. gap between 1st and 2nd?

[Slowhand]

Well, considering 1st base 60ft away from 2nd and 135ft from 3rd, you tell me. Do you think fielding a ball down the left field line (assuming Young even got to it) and making a 150ft. throw is the same as covering a 70ft. gap between 1st and 2nd?

What does the throw have to do with his range? I think you're really, really confused.

[Nash B.]

Well, considering 1st base 60ft away from 2nd and 135ft from 3rd, you tell me. Do you think fielding a ball down the left field line (assuming Young even got to it) and making a 150ft. throw is the same as covering a 70ft. gap between 1st and 2nd?

That's not a question of range (which pertains to getting to and fielding a ball); that's a question of arm strength. Any Major Leaguer can make the throw from behind third base to first base. Some do it better than others, though.

[Vertnut]

What does the throw have to do with his range? I think you're really, really confused.

Think what you want to think..LOL! I'm not confused. He obviously cannot get to some balls down the left field line in time to make that throw. Are you actually arguing this point? Apparently the Rangers feel the same way.

[Vertnut]

That's not a question of range (which pertains to getting to and fielding a ball); that's a question of arm strength. Any Major Leaguer can make the throw from behind third base to first base. Some do it better than others, though.

It is if he can't get to that ball.