Good morning.
MLB dot com’s Dave Sessions writes that Rougned Odor — fresh off a grand slam in yesterday’s game — has looked good in early spring action.
Tim Cowlishaw writes that Rougie has fooled us before so we should take his hot start in the Cactus League with a grain of salt.
Jeff Wilson names six Rangers performers who have most opened eyes in Surprise so far this spring.
Evan Grant also lists some players who have stood out in Arizona in one of his many answers from his #EvanHelpUs Q&A column.
Wilson writes that the race to third base for the Rangers in the big leagues is on for Sherten Apostel and Josh Jung.
Sessions has notes on Apostel’s ascension in Surprise, Tyler Phillips’ start against big league hitters, and Chris Woodward’s thoughts on the new three-batter rule.
The DMN’s Joey Hayden notes that Jon Daniels has made it clear that the Rangers won’t intentionally throw at Astros’ hitters despite them being deserving of scorn.
Wilson reports that Rangers’ October legend Mike Napoli came looking to start his coaching career with Texas before taking a job with the Cubs.
And, finally, the MLB Pipeline crew lists the best secondary pitch from a hurler from each farm system with Han Crouse’s slider getting unleashed in 2020.
Have a nice day!