It's time for the new regime!

by Mike Simonek on Jun 30, 2009 3:57 PM CDT

I am not in full panic mode. Baseball is an interesting game. Our emotions flow one game at a time, but in reality one game is only 1/162 of the total picture. This team probably played a bit over their head early, and are playing a bit under their norm at the moment. I think this creates an interesting situation outside of what happens between the lines. It is time for the new regime to take the bull by the horns, and for leaders to step up.

Mike Young has never been a real strong leader. He has been the leader by default, because of his play and the fact he has played well on a bad team. He has been pushed into that role, and it really is not his personality.

Cape Diem time. Baseball is an ebb and flow game, and they need to circle the wagons and start to have confidence in themselves and each other again.

It is time for some of the next generation to step up, be vocal, and become leaders of this team. I know he is young, but we have all heard what kind of respect Andrus garners. Time for him to get in front of the room and be heard. Ian Kinsler has become a superstar, and will be here for many years. Time for him to be heard. Chris Davis! Yes, him of the 45,000 strikeout pace. Step up, shoulder some things, and be heard. He could be vocal simply by saying "I am not doing my part, and if any of you guys see anything help me out. I am here to win. WE are here to win, and we need everyone pulling their part. I am not, and I need any help I can get. I am also willing to help anyone that wants my help." Josh Hamilton has the perfect situation now. I think he kind of hung back last year, as he was getting in the groove again. When he comes back he needs to say I am coming back to make a difference, but I need your help guys. We need to do this, that, and the other. He has overcome much bigger things than batting slumps, and can help get the guys going. Maybe David Murphy is that guy. Maybe Saltalamachia.

I just think it is time for some of the younger guys to step up, and take leadership roles. Not to chew asses, but to rally the troops. These guys just lack a lot of confidence right now. All it takes is a few games for the bats to start talking, and this thing can get turned around. If the pitching can hold up there is no reason why this team can't compete, but it needs leadership from within

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Kinsler is not a superstar

Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY

by RangerMad on Jun 30, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions

And Fire Rudy NOWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...

by Kinslerhomer on Jun 30, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Pretty close

but that really wasn’t my point. We have always heard guys like Tettleton, McClemore, etc. were leaders on their better teams. It doesn’t take you best player to be your leader.

by Mike Simonek on Jun 30, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions

This depresses me

"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan

by Dirk Diggler on Jun 30, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions

yep, that's what this team needs

some rallying of the troops.

What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.

by clark on Jun 30, 2009 4:17 PM CDT reply actions

i dont think anyone wants help from Chris Davis

by Smoakin in the Boys Room on Jun 30, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions

I think the problem with this team

is Chris Davis helped too many of them.

"I saw a soldier try to dig a foxhole with his bare hands. He didn't notice that he'd torn off all his fingernails. I got him out of there quickly; not for his sake, but for ours. Fear is poison in combat...destructive, contagious." - Band of Brothers

by DJCahill on Jun 30, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Heading to the game

I’ll send Chris and Mike your condolences.

"We're One Nation Under a Groove"
- Ayjayem

by inactive lsb user on Jun 30, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Funny

and probably true….but damn someone has to do something for this rudderless ship

by Mike Simonek on Jun 30, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Well

If Chris Davis were a real leader, he could start by demoting himself to AAA

Go Rice Owls!

by JBImaknee on Jun 30, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Bench-clearing brawl

That’s what this team really needs. Kick some Angel asses, and all will be well.

"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky

by RCCook on Jun 30, 2009 4:26 PM CDT reply actions

Who can you see charging the mound on this team?

"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"

by lost in space on Jun 30, 2009 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions

hmmm

Nellie, Salty, Padilla

Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY

by RangerMad on Jun 30, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Man that's a tough call, I just don't see fire in any of these guys right now

"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"

by lost in space on Jun 30, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions

i want padilla to charge from the dugout

when/if someone gets hit

Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx

by knockoutking on Jun 30, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions