Rangers Call Up Justin Smoak

by larry on Apr 22, 2025 11:23 PM EDT Comment 32 comments

BREAKING #Rangers news: Sources indicated that Texas called up first baseman Justin Smoak from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

http://twitter.com/Kevin_Goldstein/status/12679679872

Jon Daniels must read Fangraphs:

Smoak has a really good approach at the plate, and while he doesn’t have Davis’ raw power, he puts the bat on the ball enough to drive the ball into the gap with regularity. With the Rangers offense scuffling, they could use Smoak’s ability to get on base. Davis may yet turn into a quality big league first baseman, but the Rangers are in a pennant race, and they can’t dig too big of a hole early in the season.

Texas’ best line-up includes Smoak at first base. Already three games back in the AL West and losers of six in a row, it’s time for them to make the move.

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Has a boner ever ripped through pants?

If not, I’m the first case.

JOSH THOLE > carlos santana

by Dewey Finn on Apr 22, 2025 11:39 PM EDT reply actions

who was standing that close to you?

Beethoven sucks.

by t ball on Apr 23, 2025 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions

Unfortunately me.... :(

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by King Billy Royal on Apr 23, 2025 8:10 AM EDT up reply actions

He poked me in the eye with it.

I didn’t mind.

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by Frederick0220 on Apr 23, 2025 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I am in awe

awesome news but that would suck if he killed mariners pitching

5 MORE YEARS OF FELIX!

by Marinerfanjake on Apr 22, 2025 11:41 PM EDT reply actions

Question

Where do you think Ron Washington bats him?

Personally, I think it would be waste to have his on-base ability at the bottom of the lineup. Then again, if you put him too high, that’s an awful lot of pressure on his shoulders to come in ‘save’ this team in the middle of a losing streak.

JOSH THOLE > carlos santana

by Dewey Finn on Apr 22, 2025 11:45 PM EDT reply actions

hit him where davis was.

6th. longoria started there…

by larry on Apr 22, 2025 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, especially since

right now Kinsler is still on the DL and the Rangers’ catchers can’t hit. Bat him 6th ahead of Arias/Blanco, catcher, and Borbon.

Beethoven sucks.

by t ball on Apr 23, 2025 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions

6th until Kinsler comes back

then 7th.

Thank you Houston for drafting Jason Castro.

by RangerMad on Apr 23, 2025 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions

This is a really smart move.

That division is close enough that calling up Smoak now possesses a strong advantage.

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by Blicks on Apr 22, 2025 11:48 PM EDT reply actions

wonder if he's in tomorrow at Fenway

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by Frederick0220 on Apr 22, 2025 11:54 PM EDT reply actions

nvm, apparently the series is over

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by Frederick0220 on Apr 22, 2025 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Thank God

I don’t know if he’ll start off with good power numbers, but he’s a MLB hitter already with a MLB approach. I’d be shocked if he ever played in the minors again.

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by alskor on Apr 23, 2025 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions

Same.

The approach is phenomenal, and I feel that in his prime he will have no trouble putting up 30-35 HRs a year.

The power will come big time.

Brett Anderson is the Truth. Brett Anderson is divine presence. Brett Anderson is eternal life. Brett Anderson is within you. Brett Anderson is here. Brett Anderson is Now.

by Frederick0220 on Apr 23, 2025 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions

So Davis

Can go to OKC and get several hundred plate appearances to try to become Henry Rodriguez or Mark Reynolds.

Beethoven sucks.

by t ball on Apr 23, 2025 1:03 AM EDT reply actions

You think he's about to start throwing 101 MPH fastballs with zero command?

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by PaulThomas on Apr 23, 2025 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions