New DMN Rangers newsletter up

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 2, 2008 10:00 AM CDT

Evan Grant has a new Rangers newsletter up...

He provides an interesting response to my question about why Ryan Roberts isn't up here right now, which would allow German Duran to play every day in AAA, along with addressing the catching logjam and the potential backup of outfielders...

Check it out...

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btw Evan

Michael Ballard is a LHP. However, he writes with his right hand.

Brandon Boggs 2008 Texas Rangers ROY

by RangerMad on Jul 2, 2008 10:23 AM CDT reply actions

Glad You asked that Question Adam

I’ve been wondering what the thinking behind Duran not getting AB’s consistently at OKC was. Especially when you have a capable Roberts there that could at least do as well as Duran…..........

by coachh on Jul 2, 2008 12:06 PM CDT reply actions

I guess it just boils down to....

whats better for the player:

consistant at-bats in AAA

inconsistant at-bats in MLB.

by clinton33 on Jul 2, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm worried less about Duran's lack of ABs

than Max’s lack of playing time. But this is an issue for both.

If Max is going to get only sporadic playing time, wouldn’t it be better to get a veteran waiver wire catcher that might be able to tutor Salty on some finer points of catching while Max goes back to raking in the minors?

I see Duran as being a nice complimentary player on a good team, while I think that Max can be an elite run producer. Duran’s development and playing time should be a consideration, but Max’s needs to be a priority.

Pedro: "I wasn't cockfighting, I just have a wide stance."

by tricer on Jul 2, 2008 12:33 PM CDT reply actions