Ian Desmond and a Texas-Sized Slump
First, a quick exercise. Place yourself back in time to two weeks ago. I tell you that after 10 games, Prince Fielder has an OPS of .551, Rougned Odor an OPS of .536, Mitch…
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The Rangers Are 6-5
A win against one of the winningest teams in baseball to this point? Check. Cole Hamels got the start today, and started off strong. He struggled a bit in the latter stages, and finished…
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Two Big Dominoes for the 2016 Rangers Season
(Note: This was originally written early Opening Day. Since it involves some fortune telling, I’ve left most of the piece intact, but there have been a few edits that may or may not have…
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The Magic of Opening Day
After months of life without real baseball, the day has finally arrived. Today, at approximately 3:05 PM, Cole Hamels will toe the rubber, wind up, and pitch. And with that, baseball will have arrived.…
Read more →Fear, Doubt Creep in as Tom Verducci Picks Rangers to Win 2016 World Series
2016 is supposed to be a big year for the Rangers. Unlike last season, where 60% of the starting rotation — Yu Darvish, Derek Holland and Martin Perez — was on the disabled list…
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10 Bold Predictions for 2016
The Texas Rangers open the 2016 season in less than a week, and that means it’s time for bold predictions. The expectations are high in Arlington, and the goal of another playoff run is…
Read more →Not Real Baseball: 2016 Rangers Fantasy Value
I’m ready for baseball. I’m ready for real baseball. For games that count. For stats that matter. I’m ready for more fake baseball (no, not extra spring training games). I’m ready to root…
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Is Mitch Moreland Due for Regression?
I can feel your cold, hard stares now. I’ve mentioned one of Texas’s favorite sons, and the fact that I included the word “regression” in the title probably has you a little more than…
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Does Texas Have a 5th Starter?
With 8 more games to go on the Spring Training slate, things are starting to come into focus for the Texas Rangers. Ryan Rua has all but assured himself a roster spot for a…
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How Ian Desmond Could Give Josh Hamilton Playing Time
In yesterday’s Cactus League tilt against the Cubs, Matt Bush stole the show. His 2 innings of scoreless relief were nothing short of spectacular — at least as far as Spring Training results go…
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