In 2015, Joey Gallo hit a home run that I will remember forever. The Rangers were in Los Angeles, and Clayton Kershaw was on the mound. He threw a 1-1 slider to Gallo that stayed just high enough for Gallo to make solid contact. And when Gallo makes solid contact, well… we know what happens. […]
“Pitch or Go Home.” Anthony Gose meets the Arlington media
The accent is the first thing you notice. Anthony Gose was raised in Bellflower, California, about halfway between Los Angeles and Long Beach, just north of Lakewood. By borders, it’s a small community, an anonymous cog in a mega-city, boasting little more than a couple of shopping centers, a handful of hotels, and a K-Mart. […]
The Athleticism of Willie Calhoun
Athleticism is a tool that is often misunderstood based on a player’s speed, build, and weight. While those are important to note in an overall view of athleticism, they aren’t the only key factors in determining whether or not a player is a quality athlete. It’s important to look beyond these easily identifiable traits in […]
Shohei Ohtani Circus of Disappointment Tracker
FINAL UPDATE: 12/8/17 – Statement from Jon Daniels: “We’re disappointed we weren’t Shohei Ohtani’s choice, but wish him the best in Anaheim. He impressed us on and off the field at every turn. However, had he asked our opinion, we would have suggested the National League. “The upside of this pursuit is that it really […]
What the heck to do with Jurickson Profar?
There was a time, in the early twenty-teens, that to envision a Texas Rangers team of the future without starting shortstop (or second baseman) Jurickson Profar was madness. He was one of the guaranteed stars of the years to come, a can’t-miss prospect who headlined the hopes and dreams of Rangers fans, and surely, between […]
(Why) Does Baseball Matter?
It is Sunday morning and it is happening again: that tightness in my chest that I cannot unclench, the weight on my head that I cannot tip to one side and let fall to the floor. I am thinking about dying again. Today’s trigger? My wife’s left hand. We are sitting in church, and she […]