Series Thread: Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros in the 2023 ALCS October 15-23

[saddles]

Same here. We're just thoroughly dominating our opponents. It's crazy. What do you think is the main reason for it?

I think we are still not seeing the full potential of this offense.

I think one reason the team appears to be playing so much better than we had prior, is simply due to the team not playing up to their potential for awhile, before the beginning of the postseason.

Having the pitching healthy is a big factor as well.

Evan Carter is a huge factor.

 

[saddles]

 

[saddles]

I wonder what difference Carter is going to make over the course of a 162 game season next year. Maybe Wyatt Langford, too.

 

[saddles]

 

[Kelleyman]

It is incredible what they have done so far. I wouldn't be surprised to see a sweep.

Just want game 2 first
Loved Montgomery interview not overhyped

 

[Kelleyman]

Still amazed about that game changing double play on the Carter leap in the clutch. 100% a bailout. Carter is a difference maker

The reemergence of LeClerc has been huge

And of course post season pitching wins championships. Verlander is no slouch but Monty was the one who put up zeroes

This legit looks like it could be our year

 

[redskinsfan1963]

rangers looked good last night.beating the astros at home is,nt easy.highly commendable performance.

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

New wallpaper

 

[Kelleyman]

New wallpaper

Wonder who that guys is in the pen watching.
Looks like he has a smile on his face

 

[fanman8825]

Tomorrow we have (IMO) our best pitcher starting and not having to face Verlander, so that favors Texas big-time.
Think we win but with a little more offense, 5-2 or 5-3.

Wonder who that guys is in the pen watching.
Looks like he has a smile on his face

Think Jon Gray is one of them

 

[fanman8825]

Still amazed about that game changing double play on the Carter leap in the clutch. 100% a bailout. Carter is a difference maker

The reemergence of LeClerc has been huge

And of course post season pitching wins championships. Verlander is no slouch but Monty was the one who put up zeroes

This legit looks like it could be our year

If we win this game later I am going be really pumped

 

[Kelleyman]

If we win this game later I am going be really pumped

I am nervous but do like our chances. I have waited a lifetime for this and the vibe is incredible.

This is a totally different feel right now
Like it is a team on a mission.

Really wonder who is in line for late innings if needed today. Do think and hope Chapman is not first choice. As mentioned I can barely wistful when he is pitching

 

[scotsman1948]

That's good. Hope we see some combo of Dunning, Heaney and Gray tomorrow out of the Pen.

1st off: I hope to see Eovaldi get us thru 6 to 7 innings and then we only need to hold them thru 2.1 to 2.2 innings

 

[saddles]

I think we should have an offensive explosion due, soon.

 

[saddles]

Really wonder who is in line for late innings if needed today.

I would think it would be Heaney. With a day off tomorrow, he could pitch 2 innings.

 

[Kelleyman]

Hoping they keep the same lineup and order

 

[saddles]

From Jeff Wilson:

Meanwhile, many baseball writers were noting that Montgomery is a free agent after the season and keeps adding millions to his contract with every solid postseason outing.

They’re not wrong, and the Rangers could again find themselves fighting to re-sign a left-hander coming off a stellar postseason. It didn’t work out well in 2010, when Cliff Lee left for the Phillies. (C.J. Wilson didn’t re-sign after the 2011 season, but he didn’t have a stellar playoff run.)

The Rangers should attempt to keep Montgomery, who is making $10 million this season. The rotation is expected to lose lefty Martin Perez, and there’s always a chance Andrew Heaney could turn down his $12.5 million player option. With Jacob deGrom out until August and the farm system short on options, Montgomery would be a key addition.

Throw a five-year, $100 million contract his way and see what happens.

 

[scotsman1948]

From Jeff Wilson:

Meanwhile, many baseball writers were noting that Montgomery is a free agent after the season and keeps adding millions to his contract with every solid postseason outing.

They’re not wrong, and the Rangers could again find themselves fighting to re-sign a left-hander coming off a stellar postseason. It didn’t work out well in 2010, when Cliff Lee left for the Phillies. (C.J. Wilson didn’t re-sign after the 2011 season, but he didn’t have a stellar playoff run.)

The Rangers should attempt to keep Montgomery, who is making $10 million this season. The rotation is expected to lose lefty Martin Perez, and there’s always a chance Andrew Heaney could turn down his $12.5 million player option. With Jacob deGrom out until August and the farm system short on options, Montgomery would be a key addition.

Throw a five-year, $100 million contract his way and see what happens.

I would do it

 

[saddles]

 

[Kelleyman]

I think he has it backwards