Baltimore at Texas, the Second Half & ESPN RIP

[darrylgann]

That was quick and tidy. RIP ESPN. Talk about outside looking in. I see no way to leave a comment. What's this all about Facebook. This IS some kind of conspiracy. Sad. A little early for a new post but what the hey.

 

[DT LUNA]

That was quick and tidy. RIP ESPN. Talk about outside looking in. I see no way to leave a comment. What's this all about Facebook. This IS some kind of conspiracy. Sad. A little early for a new post but what the hey.

Never to early to talk baseball. Thanks for the thread. This is a good board just different. Do wish we could have gotten more guys and gals to come over but some needed not bother who wanted to disturb and troll. Any way here we are and looking for a good second half.

 

[darrylgann]

Never to early to talk baseball. Thanks for the thread. This is a good board just different. Do wish we could have gotten more guys and gals to come over but some needed not bother who wanted to disturb and troll. Any way here we are and looking for a good second half.

Appreciate the reply, DT. Thought I was going to be alone on this thread. Board is definitely different, but I felt kidney punched by ESPN. It's like a we just don't want you anymore thing. And I was tired of the trade talk on the last thread. Even if we just get Baker and Gentry back, the second half should be better.

 

[romeo212000]

Appreciate the reply, DT. Thought I was going to be alone on this thread. Board is definitely different, but I felt kidney punched by ESPN. It's like a we just don't want you anymore thing. And I was tired of the trade talk on the last thread. Even if we just get Baker and Gentry back, the second half should be better.

Two things.

1. Problem with just getting baker and gentry back is Murphy is still going to get run out there way too often.

2. We still need a pitcher.

 

[darrylgann]

Two things.

1. Problem with just getting baker and gentry back is Murphy is still going to get run out there way too often.

2. We still need a pitcher.

Oh, I know, Romeo. Baker and Gentry are the only two things we know for certain. For some reason I'm feeling a little less optimistic on Garza. Guess it's because we've been the front runners for a while now and still nothing, and not sure how accretive JD has been. Hate to rely on the health of Lewis and whomever for the second half. Pretty much our fall back plan.

 

[romeo212000]

Oh, I know, Romeo. Baker and Gentry are the only two things we know for certain. For some reason I'm feeling a little less optimistic on Garza. Guess it's because we've been the front runners for a while now and still nothing, and not sure how accretive JD has been. Hate to rely on the health of Lewis and whomever for the second half. Pretty much our fall back plan.

Eh, things are just starting to move on the trade market. Most deals don't get done until right at the deadline. The fact that the cubs are saying there's a decent chance garza gets dealt before his next start is a little unusual. It will be interesting to see.

 

[DT LUNA]

Eh, things are just starting to move on the trade market. Most deals don't get done until right at the deadline. The fact that the cubs are saying there's a decent chance garza gets dealt before his next start is a little unusual. It will be interesting to see.

Does sound a little suspect. Hopefully we are in the hunt. Perez is as much a factor as any of our pitchers. If he develops the way we think than our options widen. For example, if we do not get Garza, that leaves an opening for Wolf or maybe Tepesch till help from the injured comes if it indeed does. Darvish, Holland, Ogando, Perez, and Wolf/Tepesch is a force that can carry us. If Garza becomes reality than we can certainly contend. Not being an expert it appears a good bat will be the first priority now.

 

[Duane1952]

I would like to see them keep wolf in the rotation for now.

 

[romeo212000]

I would like to see them keep wolf in the rotation for now.

Hopefully they do. The league has figured Tepesch out and he needs time to make an adjustment. Grimm just isn't good enough right now.

 

[DT LUNA]

I would like to see them keep wolf in the rotation for now.

As of now, I suspect he will be especially if we don't land Garza.

 

[darrylgann]

What is the Baltimore series looking like rotation wise: Holland, Darvish and then Ogando?

 

[scotsman1948]

What is the Baltimore series looking like rotation wise: Holland, Darvish and then Ogando?

according the Rangers:

The Rangers now await the cavalry off the DL. Yu Darvish is expected to be activated on Monday to pitch against the Yankees. Alexi Ogando, who has been on the DL twice, should be activated at some point next week and Nick Tepesch should be an option again by the end of the month if there is still a spot for him in the rotation.

 

[darrylgann]

according the Rangers:

The Rangers now await the cavalry off the DL. Yu Darvish is expected to be activated on Monday to pitch against the Yankees. Alexi Ogando, who has been on the DL twice, should be activated at some point next week and Nick Tepesch should be an option again by the end of the month if there is still a spot for him in the rotation.

Leaving Holland, Perez and Wolf? for the Balt. series, I guess

 

[DT LUNA]

Leaving Holland, Perez and Wolf? for the Balt. series, I guess

Noticed you are UNT grad. Me too.

 

[darrylgann]

Noticed you are UNT grad. Me too.

Back when it was known as North Texas State University, though I didn't follow the sports team. Then or now.

 

[DT LUNA]

Back when it was known as North Texas State University, though I didn't follow the sports team. Then or now.

Same here.

 

[darrylgann]

@espn_durrett: #Rangers Colby Lewis line: 2.2 IP, 4H, 4ER, 1BB, 1K, 45 pitches (27 strikes).

 

[romeo212000]

@espn_durrett: #Rangers Colby Lewis line: 2.2 IP, 4H, 4ER, 1BB, 1K, 45 pitches (27 strikes).

Any word on velocity?

 

[darrylgann]

Any word on velocity?

From another tweet, Romeo:
@espn_durrett: #Rangers Colby Lewis gets quick 2nd inning. Has thrown 26 pitches. Touched 89 mph.

And

@espn_durrett: #Rangers Colby Lewis out after 45 pitches. Gave up 2-run HR on 81 mph change. Lifted with 2 outs in 3rd.

 

[romeo212000]

From another tweet, Romeo:
@espn_durrett: #Rangers Colby Lewis gets quick 2nd inning. Has thrown 26 pitches. Touched 89 mph.

That's about it.

89 is a lot closer to his norm than 85 was. If he can keep his velocity up there and feel good then I feel good. I don't get too wrapped up in rehab results.