Series Thread: Rangers Play Three Games in San Francisco August 11-13

[saddles]

Some explanation from Evan as to why there was such a short leash for Heaney:

The official explanation: Bochy said Heaney “caught some crud,” earlier in the week in Oakland, which is Boch-ese for a cold, missed a bullpen session and the club was alert he might have a short leash.

“We were a little concerned with him and his stamina,” Bochy said. “We had a fresh bullpen. And what a job they did. I mean they just came in and picked each other up. Anderson’s double-play was a big part of the game.”

 

[saddles]

One of three former Ranger prospects in the Nathaniel Lowe deal. Congratulations to him.

 

[scotsman1948]

Some explanation from Evan as to why there was such a short leash for Heaney:

The official explanation: Bochy said Heaney “caught some crud,” earlier in the week in Oakland, which is Boch-ese for a cold, missed a bullpen session and the club was alert he might have a short leash.

“We were a little concerned with him and his stamina,” Bochy said. “We had a fresh bullpen. And what a job they did. I mean they just came in and picked each other up. Anderson’s double-play was a big part of the game.”

Was wondering why Bochy was so quick

 

[Uncle Siggy]

Hopefully Duran is getting it worked out . Seems to be getting the bat on the ball a little more.

He's hitting the low outside pitches that he was missing before, he's finally made the adjustment. Now that he's figured it out we'll wait to see what the pitchers do...

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Ohtani skipping his start against us

 

[DT LUNA]

Ohtani skipping his start against us

Do we know why? Seems he may be ill since he missed LAA and now us.

 

[saddles]

Apparently, Jonah Heim's return is very, very close. Evan Grant hinted that it could be as early as today

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

From Scott Lucas:

SP Cody Bradford: 4 IP, 10 H (1 HR), 7 R, 1 BB, 3 SO, 81 P / 53 S, 3.53 ERA
RP Chase Lee: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 SO, 2.95 ERA
RP Kyle Cody: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 SO, 6.59 ERA
RP Alex Speas: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 SO, 3.86 ERA
CF Elier Hernandez: 2-4, BB, .306/.364/.521
3B Justin Foscue: 2-4, 2B, BB, .263/.388/.444
1B Blaine Crim: 2-5, 2B, .286/.389/.503
RF Sandro Fabian: 3-5, .301/.341/.558

Cody Bradford allowed ten balls in play under 85 MPH off the bat, and seven became hits. Just one of those nights.

Kyle Cody's 6.59 ERA is accurate, but he's looked better lately with a little more pep in the fastball and more chases against the slider.

 

[scotsman1948]

Do we know why? Seems he may be ill since he missed LAA and now us.

He may be pitching and hitting for either Houston or us next few years and doesn’t want to upset us

 

[armadillooutlaw]

Guess who's back? Heim is back, back again.

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

Huff back to Round Rock.

 

[scotsman1948]

Huff back to Round Rock.

Not surprised

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

From Evan:

For now, the playing time is likely to shake down this way: Since Heim is only able to swing from the left hand side, he’s likely to only face right-handed pitching. That would give Garver the opportunity to face lefties in addition to occasionally giving Heim a break on a day game after a night game.

 

[scotsman1948]

Sandoval, Giolito & unknown for Angels in our 3-game series

 

[saddles]

The Royals have claimed Bubba.

 

[scotsman1948]

The Royals have claimed Bubba.

I thought they would and he’ll get playing time that wasn’t available here

 

[DT LUNA]

The Royals have claimed Bubba.

Hope we don't regret that. Unlimited ability.