*****Official Texas Rangers World Series Title Defense Thread***** [Staff Warning]
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Mr Gigem
2:27p, 3/28/24
I don't hate it. That is a dangerous lineup
fc2112
2:30p, 3/28/24
Working until 3 PM - I'll still be at the stadium by 3:30 since I live down the street - but decided to start early.

gigem1223
2:30p, 3/28/24
One beef I have is putting two high K rate guys right behind Seager. Would rather have Langford, Garcia, Jung. Other than that I love it.
Tksymm7
2:30p, 3/28/24
In reply to gigem1223
Just remember, Langford still hasn't taken a real MLB at-bat, so there's no reason to plug him into the 3 spot. 5 is perfect imo.
cmiller00
2:31p, 3/28/24
Wait I thought we weren't going to second guess Boch this year?
gigem1223
2:33p, 3/28/24
In reply to cmiller00
Not 2nd guessing just throwing opinions and starting discussion. You know….what this board is for.
KT 90
2:34p, 3/28/24
In reply to cmiller00
cmiller00 said:

Wait I thought we weren't going to second guess Boch this year?

these are "discussions", not "criticisms"


Although I am sure Mr. Gigem takes note of the various suggestions from this thread and makes sure they get forwarded to Bochy

Quincey P. Morris
2:35p, 3/28/24
In reply to KT 90
Everything about the situation with Cole screams TJ.
fc2112
2:35p, 3/28/24
I personally would prefer seeing Langford a bit further down until he's proven himself.

That being said - I think we all are going to be shocked by just how good he is. The best offense in MLB is gonna be better. And I think Bochy knows it'll need to be for the first few months.
fc2112
2:38p, 3/28/24
Speaking of Mr Gigem - does he have the easiest job on the planet right now? Admittedly, he earned it from all the years of hustling dummies like me to keep buying season tickets for - geez, 14 years in a row now?

But selling tickets Ranger games right now if like - well....

cmiller00
2:39p, 3/28/24
In reply to gigem1223
Was a joke. I'm sure I'll be griping about bullpen usage before the end of the weekend.
fc2112
2:39p, 3/28/24
In reply to Quincey P. Morris
Quincey P. Morris said:

Everything about the situation with Cole screams TJ.
I feel sorry for him but screw the damn yankees
KT 90
2:40p, 3/28/24
In reply to fc2112
fc2112 said:

I personally would prefer seeing Langford a bit further down until he's proven himself.



I agree. I'd push him down further to 7 or 8 and try to take some of the pressure off. But obviously they think he is ready or Bochy wouldn't put him there.

#trustBochy
Mr Gigem
2:41p, 3/28/24
Not sure where the time has gone. This is my 10th Opening Day working for the Rangers
fc2112
2:41p, 3/28/24
In reply to Mr Gigem
And you worked - OKC before that? How long there?
Mr Gigem
2:43p, 3/28/24
In reply to fc2112
Yes. I was there for 1 year
fc2112
2:45p, 3/28/24
Well, in case you didn't know - the older you get, the faster life passes. That's what made last year so special. The Rangers moved here in 1972 when I was 10 years old and I'd waited since then for it.
rbtexan
2:48p, 3/28/24
In reply to fc2112
Likewise....we're the same age
gigem1223
2:48p, 3/28/24
Love the speed at the bottom of this line up. Should be able to create some chaos on the base paths.
fc2112
2:50p, 3/28/24
Speaking of speed - what is Langford like? With his size, I'm guessing he's not the most fleet of foot.
fc2112
2:51p, 3/28/24
In reply to KT 90
KT 90 said:

8th for Carter? I know they are throwing a lefty, but that's pretty far down the lineup.


Carter's splits against lefties are still pretty bad. He still needs to prove he's an everyday player.
rbtexan
2:51p, 3/28/24
He's got plus speed. Think Mike Trout
Mr Gigem
2:52p, 3/28/24
In reply to fc2112
fc2112 said:

Speaking of speed - what is Langford like? With his size, I'm guessing he's not the most fleet of foot.
He runs very well
Mr Gigem
2:57p, 3/28/24
Plan for the roof to be closed tonight. Low temps and high humidity and dew point
fc2112
2:58p, 3/28/24
CowtownAg06
2:59p, 3/28/24
Saw the roof was closed, any one know why?

I'm in for 94 wins and a division title.

Playoff Picks:

O's
Twins
Rangers
WC: Astros, M's, Rays

Braves
Cubs
Dodgers
WC: Reds, Phils, Pads
DeangeloVickers
3:06p, 3/28/24
Roof closed
Mr Gigem
3:07p, 3/28/24
In reply to DeangeloVickers
Langford. 1st AB
shack009
3:08p, 3/28/24
Roof? Closed! /Fake Michael Irvin
bmac_aggie18
3:24p, 3/28/24
lol the Angels SP didn't make it out of the 2nd inning
shack009
3:29p, 3/28/24
In reply to bmac_aggie18
bmac_aggie18 said:

lol the Angels SP didn't make it out of the 2nd inning
He was bad and they were bad defensively behind him. Loved seeing Wash go out there and do the old hand clap right before taking the ball.
cr06gis
3:36p, 3/28/24
Happy opening day!

Yes please.
shack009
3:38p, 3/28/24
Interesting question I heard posed on The Ticket: Would you take Carter and Langford for ALROY or the field?
Mr Gigem
3:40p, 3/28/24
Standing next to Langfords dad right now watching BP
gigem1223
3:54p, 3/28/24
In reply to shack009
shack009 said:

Interesting question I heard posed on The Ticket: Would you take Carter and Langford for ALROY or the field?


Carter/ Langford
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