donaldson79
former loyal Hoopilist
NEW YORK -- In a lot of ways, Delino DeShields' season has mimicked that of the Rangers.
It went south fast for both and neither recovered.
Now with 40 games remaining, it's all about planning for the future. And the same question must be answered by both: Is DeShields part of the long-term center field equation?
"We want to see the approach that makes him successful," manager Jeff Banister said after DeShields was activated from the disabled list Sunday morning and before he had an infield hit in four at-bats in a 7-2 loss to New York. "I know he wants to be more than just an on-base guy, but it starts there. Grind out at-bats. Put the ball on the ground. Use his speed. He's successful when he does that."
If he doesn't: It appears the Rangers are prepared to look in other directions for the present and future.
It went south fast for both and neither recovered.
Now with 40 games remaining, it's all about planning for the future. And the same question must be answered by both: Is DeShields part of the long-term center field equation?
"We want to see the approach that makes him successful," manager Jeff Banister said after DeShields was activated from the disabled list Sunday morning and before he had an infield hit in four at-bats in a 7-2 loss to New York. "I know he wants to be more than just an on-base guy, but it starts there. Grind out at-bats. Put the ball on the ground. Use his speed. He's successful when he does that."
If he doesn't: It appears the Rangers are prepared to look in other directions for the present and future.