sppunk Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Originally posted by Bulldog7Why dont we trade Tex and Young for Carlos Pena and Fernando Vina? Because they are the only people on Texas' 40 man roster now who are really standout players. The problem w/ Danks and Diamond is they've done nothing - absolutely nothing - and many scouts now believe they are highly overrated prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog7 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I was being sarcastic because we just traded Soriano for a clone of Laynce Nix, except for the walks. Danks and Diamond are overrated because all they have is to do is be average to win 15-18 games with our offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadwall Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Nobody that wins 15-18 games is avg. The blue jays just paid Burnett 55 million and he's lost more than he's won. As for the young guys that got some starts last year, I relly like Loe. I thought he did a really good job and his sinker should serve him well in Arlington. If he can improve like Chris Young, I think he will be quite a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodgie07 Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 I just looked up the stats for John Danks and Thomas Diamond. They tore it up in A ball, but their AA stats were awful. I think the theory goes if you can make the jump from A ball to AA ball, you will have no problem in the Majors. Not looking good for Rangers fans yet, but at least they're still very young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EB75 Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 The post wanted know what we think of the Rangers rotation thus far. Well, I'm still waiting for one. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVH_Fan Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 1. Vicente Padilla 2. Chris Young 3. Kameron Loe 4. Richardo Rodriguez 5. Juan Dominguez or R. A. Dickey Isn't that about how's it shaping up so far this winter? Looks ok to me. Go :texrangers:!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YosemiteSam Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 If they could find a #1 pitcher by trade or free agency then the rotation would give the fans something to get excited about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRocky99 Posted December 21, 2005 Share Posted December 21, 2005 Cheaptrick, your initial rotation is taking a beating isn't it? haha Good try though! ALways interesting to look at a hopeful rotation or even a season beginning rotation and then compare it to a season ENDING one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twentytwo Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 1. Kevin Millwood 2. Adam Eaton 3. Vincente Padillia 4. Kameron Loe 5. Juan Dominguez (unless we can pull of Layne Nix and Dom for Kris Benson) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twentytwo Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Thats not to mention deals that may come back alive for.... Jon Garland Ryan Franklin And least likely Roger Clemens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Originally posted by EVH_Fan1. Vicente Padilla 2. Chris Young 3. Kameron Loe 4. Richardo Rodriguez 5. Juan Dominguez or R. A. Dickey Isn't that about how's it shaping up so far this winter? Looks ok to me. Yeah that would look OK to me too, but we just traded Young and Rodriguez. Dominguez and Loe are really the only young guys I see as having a real shot at making an impact this year. I would feel OK if we can land Millwood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Why on earth would anyone want Kris Benson???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CNOrtega Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 To look at his wife in person, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CNOrtega Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 I'd like to see the Rangers go after Wade Miller, who the Red Sox just let go. Clemens is a pipe dream worth chasing. I don't think you need a Kris Benson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twentytwo Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Same reason anyone would want half the people on our staff. Benson would be better, although more expensive, then anyone. But we should leave Benson alone and go get Millwood. Then go to work on Clemens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EB75 Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Millwood and Eaton are 1 & 2, that is good. If you go get Miller, then you get a good young arm, but did not adjust very well to the AL last year. If Miller is able to make these adjustment, then that would not be a bad top three. Benson throws strikes and knows how to pitch. Having been in Pittsburgh and with the Mets, he has not had enough offense, and thusly has had to be perfect when on the mound. If he had Texas' offense, then some of the pressure would be taken off of him, and he would probably be more aggressive on the mound. His wife should like Dallas, plenty of shopping, and tanning salons. Problem is she likes to talk a lot in the media, ala Kurt Warner's wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I really wouldn't mind giving Wade Miller a shot at the Ranger rotation. Even though he didn't do well last year in Boston, I think he's definitely a proven big league talent with plenty left in the tank. Give him a chance to earn a spot in the rotation. If he pans out, Daniels could be working on an offseason for the ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red90fly Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 This is just me, but I think Loe and Dominguez can win anywhere from 15-25 games combined at the #4 and #5 spot in the rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramsn03 Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 The Rangers don't need to have a great staff overall, just 2-3 who will be consistent. They will score runs, and all the pitchers have to do is keep them in games. I think Wade Miller would be an excellent pickup, he has proven he can pitch and last year was a learning year for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I agree with you Red....I'm cautiously optimistic about both of those guys. If that rotation stays pretty stable, then the likes of C.J. Wilson, Joaquin Benoit and R.A. Dickey can stay in the bullpen - where they perform much better. I know CoCo is supposed to be back, but what is the status of Almanzar and Frank Francisco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeuceChunker03 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Originally posted by sppunkWhy on earth would anyone want Kris Benson???? Or R.A. Dickey... :yay: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red90fly Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 R.A. Dickey needs to go!!! He stinks and throws BP. Anytime he takes the mound bad things happen!:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeuceChunker03 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 He does have the "thing" going for him though... :whome: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red90fly Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 The "thing" usually results in a 3-run HR for the oposition.:thumbdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twentytwo Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Add Brian Anderson to the rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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