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Can we put any of the blame on the scouting dept.?

Let me start by saying that I have absolutely no stats to back this up, but it seems like the Rangers have a long standing history of sucking when it comes to facing a pitcher for the first time.  Last night was a perfect example of this...  Hughes got lit up in his first start (against the Blue Jays, I think), but when he rolled into Arlington, he was suddenly a Cy Young caliber pitcher.  If my memory serves me, this seems to happen to us A LOT.

Shouldn't our scouting department be telling us what to expect from guys we haven't faced before?  It's easy to point the finger at Rudy or the players, but the primary function of scouts is to tell the players what to expect, but I believe history shows that the scouts just aren't getting the job done.  (One of the only other alternatives would be that our players just don't look at the scouting reports, which is unfathomable to me...)

Any thoughts?  Any stats to back up my comments?  Maybe it's just me, but I think I'm on to something here...

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if i remember right
the rangers don't even use advance scouts anymore. they rely on video to evaluate players they will be facing
"Pimps be damned, it's harder out here for a Rangers fan!" "If you don't throw strikes first, you're last."

by rentz on May 2, 2007 9:28 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's right
Several teams have gone to video only.  This was discussed not long ago.  

I think it's a pretty big mistake.  There are things video can't see.  Why not have the advanced scouts PLUS video?

It's obviously financial decision, but really, when compared to the player payroll how much could it possibly cost?  Have the advanced scouts go door to door in the off season selling season tickets.  I bet they could pay for most of their own salary.

You're just a very misguided individual, Dustin. -- Sharky

by Dustin on May 2, 2007 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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