*****Official 2025 Rangers Season Thread*****

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rbtexan
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In reply to shack009 • 4:06p, 8/19/25
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And YOU are leaving out the fact that he'll be 34 next season, which all historical indicators would tell you he is more like to get worse than better. He's fat and out of shape. If he is waived and somebody picks him up, his salary comes off the books, the other team picks it up. Which frees up money for the Rangers to spend elsewhere.

And who says we need to have a DH against RHP? Why not find somebody who can hit against both? That does exist, we've had those guys before.
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In reply to rbtexan • 4:14p, 8/19/25
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rbtexan said:
And YOU are leaving out the fact that he'll be 34 next season, which all historical indicators would tell you he is more like to get worse than better. He's fat and out of shape.

He was fat and out of shape last season when he mashed.

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And who says we need to have a DH against RHP? Why not find somebody who can hit against both? That does exist, we've had those guys before.

Well you're allowed to have a DH when the other team is throwing a RHP lol. Is there somebody attainable who can hit against both? Would that person cost about the same or less than Joc?

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If he is waived and somebody picks him up, his salary comes off the books, the other team picks it up. Which frees up money for the Rangers to spend elsewhere.

I understand the mechanics of the situation. My opinion is that it's worth giving him another shot next season under a new regime who can hopefully have the entire team understanding how to catch up to fastballs.
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4:14p, 8/19/25
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Hard not to be nervous about DeGrom and shoulder fatigue…but seems like he may still make his next start

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4:25p, 8/19/25
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Been expecting this. Over cautious with him but the normal control has been sporadic and I think they should have skipped a start a couple of weeks ago.
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In reply to shack009 • 4:26p, 8/19/25
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We're going to have to agree to disagree, because in my opinion Joc Pederson is the textbook example of the type of player we need to be getting rid of. And if I were made king for a week, I'd make Corey Seager the DH to try to keep him healthy, at least some of the time. He seems to do fine against both.

This whole bullsh*t narrative about needing platoon players at the DH position is laughable. There's a lot of players, even on this team, who hit against both arm sides. The problem with having guys like Pederson is, if the other team brings in a reliever who throws with the opposite wing, you have to PH for him, which takes a player off the bench.

I was never a fan of the signing, and I hope the Rangers have the sense to recognize it was a mistake and move on.
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In reply to DTXAg • 5:10p, 8/19/25
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Unless we win next 3 I'd start managing innings for all the guys coming off injury or pitching career high innings.
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6:21p, 8/19/25
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Completely agree. If they don't win the next 3 I would skip DeGrom another turn.
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6:43p, 8/19/25
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Because Royals are doing so bad I was able to get a front row ticket directly behind the Rangers dugout for $48 with fees
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6:51p, 8/19/25
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It almost feels like the front office is already conceding the season.

Jung on the bench. de Grom skipping his next start. Garcia on the "IL", R Garcia being trotted out every chance they get, etc, etc.

I dont think it's a bad plan. Many of us have no expectations for the remainder of the season. I think the FO is in the same boat as us.
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6:54p, 8/19/25
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There goes the perfect game Dave was expecting.
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6:56p, 8/19/25
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Did I hear Raymond say this team is "on he cusp of figuring it out" right before the first pitch? W T F
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7:14p, 8/19/25
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Just turned it on with my 8 year old son to watch India hit a foul ball ricochet into his junk. We both laughed as all guys do. But then he was like "Wait, what?!? Mom, said you can't get hit there when you're batting!"

He starts kid pitch this year. New fear unlocked for him lol
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7:18p, 8/19/25
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It also happens to be dollar hotdog night at Kaufman stadium


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7:27p, 8/19/25
hey, another out on the bases

fantastic
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7:54p, 8/19/25
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Spent the summer building a patio cover. Took longer than expected. Might not be meaningful baseball, but it's still baseball on a cool summer evening.
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7:55p, 8/19/25
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There you are!
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In reply to Mr Gigem • 7:56p, 8/19/25
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Just saw that!!
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In reply to nai06 • 7:57p, 8/19/25
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nai06 said:
It also happens to be dollar hotdog night at Kaufman stadium




They said you are eating 9 dogs in 9 innings?
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7:57p, 8/19/25
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Look, maw! I made it!
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8:05p, 8/19/25
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Those are both pics of me on Texags
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In reply to nai06 • 8:09p, 8/19/25
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nai06 said:
Those are both pics of me on Texags


This was literally me…


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8:13p, 8/19/25
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Season on the line, must win game and the offense gives us 3 hits in 7 innings
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In reply to ryanhnc10 • 8:15p, 8/19/25
Why would we expect any different?
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TefIon Don
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8:17p, 8/19/25
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Here we go again
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In reply to sburg2007 • 8:17p, 8/19/25
we're not very smart?
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8:17p, 8/19/25
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I didn't even think to record the game
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8:19p, 8/19/25
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Maybe it's a good thing I didn't record it
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8:22p, 8/19/25
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What an embarrassment of a team.
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8:33p, 8/19/25
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Bochy with a masterful PH decision.
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8:39p, 8/19/25
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Looking down the barrel of fourth place.
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8:42p, 8/19/25
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Does Bochy even make it to the end of the season?
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8:45p, 8/19/25
That'll do it. One more kick in the nuts while sitting in a hospital waiting room.
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In reply to Mr Gigem • 8:52p, 8/19/25
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Mr Gigem said:
Does Bochy even make it to the end of the season?


He's earned that….but any sort of contract renewal should be heavily scrutinized. The offense the last 2 years has been absolutely abysmal.
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8:55p, 8/19/25
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I'd be ok with Maddux but I think it's time for a wholesale change-out of the staff.
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9:06p, 8/19/25
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Final tally was 7 hotdogs and no beers because I'm driving. I gave up after the 6th. Just felt uninspired
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