Comments on: Rangers Position Previews: The Outfield

By: selke99

selke99 — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:52:48 +0000

Josey, great point. I am shocked that Boggs can perform so well this spring training, yet the organization seems like they want to go with the Andrew Jones Project. But I guess getting Boggs everyday playing time in AAA will help. But I agree, if they promote Andrus straight from AA, Boggs should be up here. Heck, if you’re looking for another DH bat, you could bring up Ramirez! But he probably needs lots of reps at catcher in AAA.

Always great to read your stuff Mike.

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:04:55 +0000

JD loves him some retreads. That it cost us an Armando Galarraga is inexcusable.

By: Josey Wales

Josey Wales — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:40:13 +0000

If we’re really going to be following the “we want to get all of our championship caliber players lined up together” bs mantra per Andrus, then why in the hell is Brandon Boggs most likely going to OKC this spring?

mjh said it best…You win with guys like Brandon Boggs on your team.

Great article.

By: Mike Hindman

Mike Hindman — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:19:46 +0000

ebennett: I’m not really advocating Byrd, just pointing out that people getting all carried away with Murphy is a bit much for me. Personally, as you can probably tell, I’d like to see Boggs as the long-term solution in left. Right now, Murphy, Byrd and Boggs are 4th OF types, but in the long run I think Boggs is the best bet to become an above-average everyday player at the position. But most people seem to think that Murphy is the best bet and I recognize that I’m in the minority on this issue.

By: ebennett

ebennett — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:14:59 +0000

Mike,

Excellent as usual. I don’t buy your thinking on Murphy however. Last year was his first full year and he missed a good bit at the end. The progress was there and will continue to grow. Probably not a Rusty Greer starter kit I agree but good enough maybe. Remember your man Byrd was a late bloomer.

I think Boggs should be a starter. This kid can be really good. Jones should be outta here.

Here is my question for maybe next year. I think Chris Davis is a future star. We also have a future star in Smoak who can play only first base. Do you see Davis in left or right with Hamilton on the other side and Borbon in center, or do we have to trade either East Texan (there is marketing value in that) Davis or Smoak?

By: L.C.Divita

L.C.Divita — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:34:01 +0000

Great article on the OF. I also like Boggs , he made 2 very good plays in the left field yesterday vs the White Sox. I hope he makes the team, he belongs in the majors, unlike Golson who looked bad yesterday at the plate , he should start the year in AAA.

By: A. Stephens, Raleigh NC

A. Stephens, Raleigh NC — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:03:27 +0000

For the same reason that Hamilton won’t regress offensively I would submit that he’s better defensively in 09. Last year was still a developmental year. Ballplayers don’t miss that much time and not be affected. Experience and advancements in his timing, conditioning, instincts, and adjustments made, will result in a more complete player overall.

I like Murphy. I’d sell high. Right now.

Byrd, take advantage of his performance, maximize his value, and take the type A compensation pick.

Boggs is my starting left fielder in in mid 010 when I move Cruz at the deadline as part of a blockbuster deal for a high end arm. Reserve the possibility that this happens at winter meetings 09.

My ideal 010 OF
Boggs, Borbon, Hamilton, w/Golson and a swing guy (Duran?) off the bench.