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Is it just me or are this year's Rangers the most frustrating team in recent memory?  I mean honestly, they have talent, they look terrific at some points , and they even sometimes have a little passion (though a little less than I would want to see).  I mean it seems like we have all been waiting for it to click all year for an extended period of time and it just hasnt.  They are not the best team in either league but I will submit they are the most talented team in the division.  Just look at the roster.  The players they have are good enough but they are not playing well enough.  I posit that the Rangers just need to have a year where there is a true youth movement.  Obviously, they are not the free spenders that other teams are, but it just seems like the Rangers are mired in mediocrity.  It almost seems they need to take one step back to take two steps forward.   Next year, give the ball to Hurley, Volquez, Danks, Diamond (hopefully in the pen), etc.  Lets see if these young guys can play.  DH Botts, let Arias (if not traded) have some at bats.  I know it is a different situation but it worked for Minnesota, Florida, and Atlanta a long long time ago.  I mean the last time they had a top 5 pick, they took Tex, not bad at all.  I think it is time for the Rangers to just let it ride with the young guys on the hill.

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Speaking of TD
Another solid start. They've been not letting him go deep in games, not sure if its pitch count, or don't want to overuse his arm at this point. Pitch count, or they are already grooming him for the bullpen, if so, he will definitely be lights out...

by Longhorn on Aug 22, 2006 11:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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