Rangers Rumblings

Episode 10 of Rangers Rumblings includes talk on the roster options for the Rangers as they prepare for the playoffs and tie-breaker scenarios for home-field advantage. Do the Rangers go with a 7- or 8-man bullpen? Does Jurickson Profar have a role on a playoff roster? What has to happen in order for the Rangers to clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs? Also in this episode: Jose Fernandez and wild-card talk. Respond to me on twitter (@BUHMoney)!

This episode previews the stretch run for the Texas Rangers as they prepare for the postseason, and what to look for across the league. I also mention the consistency of Elvis Andrus and the leadership he brings to the winning culture.

In this episode, I lay bare some of my issues with MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred and his horrible ideas to change baseball, and I also report back on some insightful answers that Rangers GM Jon Daniels gave during a Q&A session as a part of the Newberg Report event on 8/14.

Ian Desmond is everything. This episode gives numbers that explain how and why he has been doing so well in 2016, and what he's done with his approach at the plate that make me believe that these changes are a permanent part of the game. Will the Rangers be able to keep him past 2016?

In this episode, I talk about AJ Griffin, Yu Darvish, and what it all means as the Rangers consider moving to a 6-man rotation. I also talk about the inpending return of Shin-Soo Choo, and how he will effect Delino Deshields and Prince Fielder. Finally, I give some brief thoughts on my trip to see the Rangers take on the Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit last weekend.

In this episode, I cover all of the different angles of the shocking Ian Desmond signing, and why it may or may not be a good deal for Texas.