Rangers' Struggles: To Trade or Not to Trade?
Texas Rangers trade deadline drama? Norm Hitzges breaks down the team's batting struggles, pitching puzzle, and whether it’s time to rebuild or double down on a playoff push.** ⚾️📉
In this episode of Just Wondering, Norm dives headfirst into the offensive woes of the Texas Rangers—with batting averages dropping, big names slumping, and the trade deadline looming large. Is it time to hit the panic button, or can the team still claw its way into a wild card spot?
From shaky sluggers to flashes of pitching brilliance, Norm dissects what’s working (barely) and what’s not. He lays out the real questions facing Rangers’ management—and why blowing it all up might be a little premature.
Toss in some solid baseball strategy, sharp stats, and Norm’s no-nonsense perspective, and you’ve got a must-listen for every DFW baseball fan trying to make sense of this rollercoaster season.
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📌 Chapters
00:00 – Rangers' Offensive Struggles & Retirement Planning Banter
02:14 – Slumping Stats: Injuries & Batting Woes Take Center Field
05:08 – The Trade Deadline Dilemma: Fix or Rebuild?
06:31 – Should the Rangers Blow It Up or Run It Back?
09:02 – A Quick Bite: Bob’s Steakhouse & Dallas Traditions
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