Texas Rangers 2009 Roster Thread

[riDIRKulous41]

Texas Rangers Lineup

RHP:

1. Ian Kinsler - 2B
2. Michael Young - 3B
3. Josh Hamilton - CF
4. Nelson Cruz - RF
5. Hank Blalock - DH
6. David Murphy - LF
7. Chris Davis - 1B
8. Jarrod Saltalmacchia - C
9. Elvis Andrus - SS

LHP:

1. Ian Kinsler - 2B
2. Michael Young - 3B
3. Josh Hamilton - CF
4. Nelson Cruz - RF
5. Hank Blalock - DH
6. Marlon Bryd - LF
7. Chris Davis - 1B
8. Jarrod Saltalmacchia - C
9. Elvis Andrus - SS

No DH: Remove Blalock and bump everyone up a spot
Bench:

Taylor Teagarden
Omar Vizquel
Andruw Jones
Marlon Bryd
Frank Catalanotto

Starting Rotation:

1. Kevin Millwood
2. Vincente Padilla
3. Matt Harrison
4. Brandon McCarthy
5. Scott Feldman

Bullpen:

LRP: Dustin Nippert
LRP: Josh Rupe
MRP: Warner Madrigal
MRP: Eddie Guardado
SU: C.J. Wilson
CP: Frankie Francisco

[riDIRKulous41]

Re: Texas Rangers 2009 Roster Thread

Nelson Cruz:
Batting Stance : Carlos Delgado
Batting Gloves: Both
Glove: black
Sleeves: 3/4
Bat: Pine

Josh Hamilton:
Shin Guard: None
Sleeves: none

Ian Kinsler:
Sleeves: None
Wrist Band: Left Only

Marlon Byrd:
Bat: Brown
Wrist band: Both
Sleeves: none

Chris Davis
Wrist Band: Left Only
Shin Guard: Yes
Glove: Black
Sleeves: none

Michael Young
Wrist band: left only
Sleeves: none

Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Wrist bands: both

David Murphy
Wrist bands: none
Sleeves: none

[SDawg27]

Re: Texas Rangers 2009 Roster Thread

Awesome...I'll update my Franchise with these this evening. I want to wait on Knight's rosters to release before getting too deep into my franchise, but I want to play with the hometeam too badly.

Nothing like hearing the walkup music, homerun music, etc. at RBiA.

Have you done anything in regards to our minor league system yet?

[riDIRKulous41]

Re: Texas Rangers 2009 Roster Thread

Nope havent touched Minor leaugers yet but i sure would like to get Holland and Feliz up into the BIGS and into the starting rotation

As far as stances I dont like Chris Davis' stance or Salty's but im not sure who they should be changed too

[moemoe24]

Re: Texas Rangers 2009 Roster Thread

Nelson Cruz:
Batting Stance : Carlos Delgado
Batting Gloves: Both
Glove: black
Sleeves: 3/4
Bat: Pine

Josh Hamilton:
Shin Guard: None
Sleeves: none

Ian Kinsler:
Sleeves: None
Wrist Band: Left Only

Marlon Byrd:
Bat: Brown
Wrist band: Both
Sleeves: none

Chris Davis
Wrist Band: Left Only
Shin Guard: Yes
Glove: Black
Sleeves: none

Michael Young
Wrist band: left only
Sleeves: none

Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Wrist bands: both

David Murphy
Wrist bands: none
Sleeves: none

Salty's stance is way off. Do you know a good one to use??

[chandlerbing311]

Re: Texas Rangers 2009 Roster Thread

anybody have any elvis andus cap? I can't believe they didn't put him on the game!!!

[ShowTyme15]

Re: Texas Rangers 2009 Roster Thread

anybody have any elvis andus cap? I can't believe they didn't put him on the game!!!

He can't be in the game until he gets an at bat in the Majors.

[chandlerbing311]

Re: Texas Rangers 2009 Roster Thread

that makes sense its just frustrating since he is expected to be the starting ss

[bevo24]

Re: Texas Rangers 2009 Roster Thread

Thought this in last year's game. Just wondering what other Rangers fans think. Doesn't the stance they have for Kinsler look like Blalock's and vice versa, or at the very least Kinsler's stance is Blalock's.

Also, watching them play the White Sox now and it looks like Hamilton has a more open stance or at least different from the last year and in the game. Maybe Rudy is having him try something different for the spring training games.

[ADA885]

Re: Texas Rangers 2009 Roster Thread

What stance did you guys give Brandon Boggs?

[riDIRKulous41]

Re: Texas Rangers 2009 Roster Thread

I have no idea what to use for Salty's stance...it is way off. Also I dont like Murphy's stance. I dont have a problem with Blalock's. Kinslers could be better. Bryd's was pretty good last season but it doesnt look right in '09.

[SDawg27]

Re: Texas Rangers 2009 Roster Thread

You guys are right...Salty's is off and Kinsler's could definitely be better (how about his face next year?)...I haven't tweaked any stances yet because....

I had to start my Franchise over. The new DM roster set (Took Knight's and added a few things) looks like it will be sufficient to start a new season. I'm sure I can tweak the minor leagues to my liking, then fix the stances, get all of the music in and be ready to go in a few days.

Another issue I had, was that everybody had their stat overlay from 08 during walk-up's, but their 09 stats displayed.

Example: During Josh Hamilton's walk-up, it said Led The American League in 2008 and had his RBI total highlighted in yellow...but I was 9 games in, so it had only 8 RBI's highlighted. I heard the problem was because I went into an exhibition before starting my franchise. Hopefully the restart will help.

[riDIRKulous41]

Re: Texas Rangers 2009 Roster Thread

here is a video of Salty's stance...maybe someone can find one in the game that resembles it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpCRmqTqB80

I also think that Chris Davis' stance needs to be altered...he needs to be more upright, in the game he squats to much

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41CkjOL4-bY&feature=related

What stance are you guys using for Elvis Andrus?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V__EQOL2cmk&feature=related

[Metsaholic]

Re: Texas Rangers 2009 Roster Thread

these are the stances i use 4 the rangers

kinsler - bloomquist (is spot on with his rhythm and manorisms)
davis - catalanotto
catalanotto - edgar gonzalez

[moemoe24]

Re: Texas Rangers 2009 Roster Thread

I used Travis Buck for Davis.