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WarningTrakPower · 08-16-2021, 02:26 PM

It ended up taking us 163 games, but the Texas Rangers are heading to the AL Wildcard game vs the Angels!

What an amazing game 163 it was! Blake Rutherford with the walk-off 2-run homer!!!

Here is look at our month to month records. A strong August brought us within striking distance to the second wildcard.
We didn't have a great September, but going 7-1 in October was very clutch!

Heading to the one game showdown, we are missing a couple key pieces due to injury.

Kumar Rocker is out for another 8 weeks with "shoulder inflammation".
In 21 starts, he was worth 2.4 WAR with an ERA of 4.16 (FIP of 3.77).

Corey Knebel was having a truly dominant season... until he ruptured his UCL at the end of August!
Since coming over via trade, he put up a 0.64 ERA (2.64 FIP) is 14 innings!

Adrian Morejon strained his forearm roughly a week ago, but thankfully is only day-to-day (for 1-2 more weeks).
Hard to believe he has not turned 25 yet with over 4 years MLB service time already under his belt.
He is a bit homer prone, 1.2 HR/9 this year (1.3 last year) and walks too many for my preference, 4.4 BB/9 this year (4.2 in each of two previous years).

Thankfully, we enter the playoffs with a healthy lineup! Let's take a look the end of season stats for our hitters!

Nick Ahmed had a monster September (.925 OPS in 90 PAs) and finished with 3.7 WAR in only 111 games.

Brian Anderson got off to a very slow start after coming over via trade, but he also has an excellent September (.883 OPS in 97 PAs).

*Not shown is LF/RF Davis Wendzel who had an up and down year, finishing with an OPS of .758 in 276 PAs.
He will not be active for the playoff roster to start.

Now let's take a look at the end of season stats for our pitchers!

Starting Pitchers

*Not shown is our #5 SP Daniel Tillo who is not going to be active on the playoff roster.

Michael King will be getting the start in the AL Wildcard game!

After a poor start to his year, he was really strong after June!

Relief Pitchers

Brett De Geus had a very underrated season out of the bullpen.

Kevin Ginkel also has a tremendous season, finishing with an ERA of 2.09 (FIP of 3.33).

Also, Josh Fleming (somehow) thrived after moving from the rotation to the bullpen.
After 18 poor starts, ERA of 5.06 (4.59 FIP), he was moved to the bullpen and he posted a 1.34 ERA (2.63 FIP) in 40.1 innings!

Unfortunately, this is going to be the last update for a few weeks!
I look forward to continuing this dynasty report as we see how we make out in the playoffs!!!

08-16-2021, 02:26 PM	#36
WarningTrakPower All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 591	Heading to the 2023 Playoffs!!! It ended up taking us 163 games, but the Texas Rangers are heading to the AL Wildcard game vs the Angels! What an amazing game 163 it was! Blake Rutherford with the walk-off 2-run homer!!! Here is look at our month to month records. A strong August brought us within striking distance to the second wildcard. We didn't have a great September, but going 7-1 in October was very clutch! Heading to the one game showdown, we are missing a couple key pieces due to injury. Kumar Rocker is out for another 8 weeks with "shoulder inflammation". In 21 starts, he was worth 2.4 WAR with an ERA of 4.16 (FIP of 3.77). Corey Knebel was having a truly dominant season... until he ruptured his UCL at the end of August! Since coming over via trade, he put up a 0.64 ERA (2.64 FIP) is 14 innings! Adrian Morejon strained his forearm roughly a week ago, but thankfully is only day-to-day (for 1-2 more weeks). Hard to believe he has not turned 25 yet with over 4 years MLB service time already under his belt. He is a bit homer prone, 1.2 HR/9 this year (1.3 last year) and walks too many for my preference, 4.4 BB/9 this year (4.2 in each of two previous years). Thankfully, we enter the playoffs with a healthy lineup! Let's take a look the end of season stats for our hitters! Nick Ahmed had a monster September (.925 OPS in 90 PAs) and finished with 3.7 WAR in only 111 games. Brian Anderson got off to a very slow start after coming over via trade, but he also has an excellent September (.883 OPS in 97 PAs). Not shown is LF/RF Davis Wendzel* who had an up and down year, finishing with an OPS of .758 in 276 PAs. He will not be active for the playoff roster to start. Now let's take a look at the end of season stats for our pitchers! Starting Pitchers Not shown is our #5 SP Daniel Tillo* who is not going to be active on the playoff roster. Michael King will be getting the start in the AL Wildcard game! After a poor start to his year, he was really strong after June! Relief Pitchers Brett De Geus had a very underrated season out of the bullpen. Kevin Ginkel also has a tremendous season, finishing with an ERA of 2.09 (FIP of 3.33). Also, Josh Fleming (somehow) thrived after moving from the rotation to the bullpen. After 18 poor starts, ERA of 5.06 (4.59 FIP), he was moved to the bullpen and he posted a 1.34 ERA (2.63 FIP) in 40.1 innings! Unfortunately, this is going to be the last update for a few weeks! I look forward to continuing this dynasty report as we see how we make out in the playoffs!!!