Wright named 5th starter

by mtex on Mar 24, 2007 7:27 PM CDT

per TR

http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070324&content_id=1857731&vkey=spt2007ne ws&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex

Loe will either be in AAA or in the bullpen. Chen finishes in 3rd place and is probably trade bait before April 1st. He's preformed well enough that we may get something back for him, but I think his non-guaranteed contract will convince teams to wait on him.

Ugh.

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Oh well

We'll see Loe in the 5th spot pretty soon anyway is my bet, when Wright falls off a cliff as I expect him to. I doubt we'll get anything for Chen.

by t ball on Mar 24, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions

I was going to say...

I doubt anyone will give us anything for Chen, when they know we're going to have to release him in the end.

Troy I.

by tdi1985 on Mar 24, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions

so

when i heard that loe was being held out of his start i automatically assumed this.

but then i heard that he wanted to pitch and the rangers held him out and i figured that wouldn't count against him. guess i was wrong.

maybe its just a roster move having to do with options.

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Mar 24, 2007 7:36 PM CDT reply actions

my guess

is its mostly because he has options, and if wright isnt on the team by the 28th he has an opt out clause.

Pimps be damned, it's harder out here for a Rangers fan!

by rentz on Mar 24, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions

Also, pretty smart forward thinking........

we'll probably need the 6th (?) starter and by not making this move we'd be looking at Koronka, Rheinecker, or worse because both Wright (Mets) and Chen (?) would be gone.

It may suck for Cam for a few weeks or so, but a pretty saavy move for the team.

by tklawless on Mar 25, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions

my guess

is its mostly because he has options, and if wright isnt on the team by the 28th he has an opt out clause.

Pimps be damned, it's harder out here for a Rangers fan!

by rentz on Mar 24, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions

ooops

Pimps be damned, it's harder out here for a Rangers fan!

by rentz on Mar 24, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions

i think

its the seond part, since loe goes to the bullpen

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Mar 24, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions

OK, I've been out of pocket for a week

Why is Volquez starting in Bakersfield?

I like camo because it makes you blend in. But when you're not in the woods, it does the opposite. Its like, hey, there's an asshole.

by Brian Thomas on Mar 24, 2007 10:57 PM CDT reply actions

The Halladay Effect

Maybe knock some sense into him, I guess?

by a bebop a rebop on Mar 25, 2007 12:34 AM CDT up reply actions

Wait

Four or five more days. Wright is still going to pitch again, as is Loe. I get a feeling this is a feint so Wright doesn't opt out. Even if it's one that lasts 30+ days. Just nope neither gets injured in these next few outings.

"When you're riding in a time machine way far into the future, don't stick your elbow out the window, or it'll turn into a fossil."

by Ed Coffin on Mar 24, 2007 10:58 PM CDT reply actions

But if it's a tactic...

Why choose Wright over Chen?

"I've learned that before I open my mouth, I should look both ways for midgets." - Denny Crain

by mtex on Mar 24, 2007 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions

Durned

If I know. Maybe the three HR all in a wad, maybe a renegotiated deal with Chen to bide a few weeks in OKC until someone is needed. It was just a thought (lateral thinking type).

"When you're riding in a time machine way far into the future, don't stick your elbow out the window, or it'll turn into a fossil."

by Ed Coffin on Mar 25, 2007 1:01 AM CDT up reply actions

or

perhaps there have been more teems vocal about their interest in wright if he opt's out(like the mets) and there has been less interest in chen. just a thought.

Pimps be damned, it's harder out here for a Rangers fan!

by rentz on Mar 25, 2007 7:56 AM CDT up reply actions