This is a game I’ve written about several times over the now 15th season I’ve written about Rangers game for this blog. 1-0 losses can only be described one way, really. You had outstanding pitching, but your offense was dead. There really is no other story behind a 1-0 loss, is there? [Read more…]
Several Roster Moves
- C AJ Pierzynski activated from 15 day DL
- C Robinson Chirinos optioned to AAA
- P Neal Cotts purchased from AAA
- P Josh Lindblom optioned to AAA [ Link ]
NOTES: As I wrote the other day, Lindblom was someone whose minor league numbers said he would come up and do decently. Well, that didn’t happen as such. He came up, got hit around, and sent back down. The Lindblom gamble cost Derek Lowe his roster spot, as he was DFA’ed (and not just sent down (granted, 13 earned runs in 13 innings will do that). Still, Lindblom looked better numbers wise in the minors this year than he did in the spring. Chirinos was just keeping the seat warm for AJ anyway, so that’s no surprise. I don’t think Cotts is here long term, either. We have a doubleheader coming up Monday, and that always means some weird roster moves. I don’t see Cotts being here past next Monday, if not sooner.
Catching Up, sorta
Hey, I’ve fallen behind in game updates again. I’m now down 11 games, and I’m not feeling particularly interested in writing about the Rangers. Last week I had a death in the family, and then there’s the tornadoes we had in the DFW area a week ago, and then tonight the mess in Oklahoma. I think I’m just going to skip writing about those games, as I’m really NOT in the mood to write about baseball at the moment.
I am however, going to go through the transactions and bring that up to speed, and I already brought my “How Many in 2013” up to speed. I did see that the move they made today to get Josh Lindblom up will be negated before tomorrow, as he’s going back down. Odd move, as it effectively jettisons Derek Lowe. I’ll have more to say about that in the actual transaction.
I know from my traffic logs, I don’t have a ton of high level traffic, and that’s OK. I used to care about that, I don’t as much anymore. But still, for those that do follow me, I don’t like getting that far behind. Sorry about that. :)
I also realized I never updated my roster page for the start of the season. Part of that is because I haven’t been to a game this year, and haven’t been able to pick up a media guide, which is what I usually use for that. I’ll get to that when I get a copy of the media guide. Anyone who goes to the game be interested in picking me up one and sending it my way? Let me know.
Lindblom up
- P Josh Lindblom recalled from AAA
- P Derek Lowe designated for assignment [ Link ]
NOTE: The Rangers needed a starter, so Josh Lindblom was brought up from AAA to do that. He didn’t do too well in the spring, but he’s had good numbers at AAA so far this year. 4-0, 2.08 ERA in 8 games (7 started) for the Express. So it was a good choice there. I am a bit surprised that it cost Derek Lowe his roster spot. Especially because they had two open spots on the 40 man roster after this move, so they didn’t have to DFA Lowe. I guess they just wanted to, and this was a timely decision.
Kinsler to DL
- 2B Ian Kinsler placed on 15 day DL, retro to May 18
- 2B Jurickson Profar recalled from AAA [ Link ]
NOTES: Well, there’s not much to say about this other than I don’t like it. Kinsler has been doing better overall this year than the last few. Mostly (not completely) conquered his capt popup problem. So I was’t thrilled at this. From what I can gather, it won’t be a long stay, but you never want to take someone out of a groove. Still, an appearance by Jurickson Profar will be good. So long as he doesn’t just sit on the bench.
Rehabs
- P Justin Miller sent on rehab assignment (May 17)
- C AJ Pierzynski sent on rehab assignment (May 18)
NOTES: Well, AJ’s return will probably happen. Don’t see Miller cracking the major league roster when he’s done with rehab.
Ogando to DL
- P Alexi Ogando placed on 15 day DL
- P Cory Burns recalled from AAA [ Link ]
NOTES: Ogando has been hurt a bunch. Not liking this. Given he was delayed in starting his career due to the visa problems, he’s older than he should be based on major league service. I wonder if this is age breakdown, something that isn’t likely to get better the more years we get into his career. :(
Perez activated from DL
- P Martin Perez activated from 15 day DL, and optioned to AA Frisco [ Link ]
NOTES: Uh, OK. Rehab time was up, and there was no spot, so he was technically optioned to AA, but he was already there on rehab. Gotta love moves like that. :)
AJ to DL
- C AJ Pierzynski placed on 15 day DL, retro to May 6
- C Robinson Chirinos recalled from AA [ Link ]
NOTES: AJ was doing quite well this season so far. Good behind the plate, hitting the ball well, then he couldn’t do either. Got hurt somewhere along the line, which was annoying, as I was starting to like what he was doing for the team. Hopefully it’s not a long stay.
G34: Holland looks good, Rangers win 4-1
Derek Holland had another good outing, but with a few too many hits. He threw seven innings, but gave up ten hits. It didn’t hurt him too much, as he allowed just one run. 93 pitches over those seven, so it was working fairly well, if again – too many hits to call it a dominant performance.
That’s all I’m gonna write about this one, other than to say Moreland had another home run – that’s two days in a row now. [Read more…]
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