Kip Wells: Starting Pitcher
This is a key acquisition. I mentioned earlier today that the Rangers need to get a pitcher to be a part of the October festivities. Wells has a career 1.51 GB/FB ratio… and more importantly, this season it is 1.94. And that is huge. Wells may not be Westbrook, but his numbers fit the stadium requirements of what would succeed here as a pitcher.
Matt Stairs: Designated Hitter
It has been a while since the Rangers really had a “true” DH and Stairs is a journey-man of sorts. He’s been on 8 teams already in his career, and adding the Rangers to his list. At the age of 38, health can be a question, especially adding him to the Texas heat. Drink plenty of water, Matt.
Carlos Lee: Outfielder
I don’t think I really need to say anything about this guy, except, WELCOME TO TEXAS! With Texas having more power-outages than California during a major earthquake, it is good to have a clean-up caliber hitter back on the team.
Nelson Cruz: Outfielder
This acquisition is money. What it does is allow De Rosa more playing time in the infield and allow Hank, Young, and Kinsler that day of rest and refocus, should they need it.
Also, the Rangers picked up Miguel Ojeda - Catcher (in minor leagues) and Luis Mendoza - Pitcher (in minor leagues).
Jon Daniels passed with HIGH, HIGH marks on his efforts to get the Rangers to the post. The next person to get a report card will be Buck. It’s him and his team. He has the tools… will it happen? I think so.
This is a key acquisition. I mentioned earlier today that the Rangers need to get a pitcher to be a part of the October festivities. Wells has a career 1.51 GB/FB ratio… and more importantly, this season it is 1.94. And that is huge. Wells may not be Westbrook, but his numbers fit the stadium requirements of what would succeed here as a pitcher.
Matt Stairs: Designated Hitter
It has been a while since the Rangers really had a “true” DH and Stairs is a journey-man of sorts. He’s been on 8 teams already in his career, and adding the Rangers to his list. At the age of 38, health can be a question, especially adding him to the Texas heat. Drink plenty of water, Matt.
Carlos Lee: Outfielder
I don’t think I really need to say anything about this guy, except, WELCOME TO TEXAS! With Texas having more power-outages than California during a major earthquake, it is good to have a clean-up caliber hitter back on the team.
Nelson Cruz: Outfielder
This acquisition is money. What it does is allow De Rosa more playing time in the infield and allow Hank, Young, and Kinsler that day of rest and refocus, should they need it.
Also, the Rangers picked up Miguel Ojeda - Catcher (in minor leagues) and Luis Mendoza - Pitcher (in minor leagues).
Jon Daniels passed with HIGH, HIGH marks on his efforts to get the Rangers to the post. The next person to get a report card will be Buck. It’s him and his team. He has the tools… will it happen? I think so.
2 Random Thoughts:
Let's hope these new guys light a spark. With the exception of an 8-run inning last night, the last few series (especially against the Yankees and the Royals) have been depressing.
No doubt. Offense seems like a faucet... on and off all the time. I just wish they would leave it on ALL the time
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