Friday morning

by Brett Perryman on Nov 30, 2007 8:30 AM CST in News

Still not much coming from the Rangers this morning. League-wide, the Brewers are spending more resources on relievers (signing David Riske), and Arte Moreno is making headlines all kinds of different ways.

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arte moreno

do tell...

by ab03 on Nov 30, 2007 9:15 AM CST reply actions

I'm guessing this...

...http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3133290

"sorry, I'm usually a dick by pointing these things out but 'concepted' is classic" - ab03

by Suicide Prince on Nov 30, 2007 9:39 AM CST up reply actions

Melvin

seems to be bungling his team's contention window this offseason.

Tomorrow Never Knows

by t ball on Nov 30, 2007 9:44 AM CST reply actions

Bryant Gumbel sucks

Merill Hodge = Skip Bayless < Mark May...yeah, that's saying something.

by Longhorn on Nov 30, 2007 9:47 AM CST reply actions

You know when

Negrodamus said: "Wayne Brady makes Bryant Gumbel look like Malcolm X.", (Chapelles Show). Well, Bryant Gumbel makes Emmitt Smith look like Mark Twain.

by sprite on Nov 30, 2007 10:01 AM CST up reply actions

great show and skit...

Paul Mooney is great.

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates

by slc ranger on Nov 30, 2007 2:55 PM CST up reply actions

Ugh

I thought that was the absolute most overrated show of all time. It seemed like it was baked in a factory for the express purpose of producing a bunch of annoying catch phrases and highlighting Chappelle's tired act. Of course, the guy's funny, but the fact that the show catapulted him to the level of Pryor or Dangerfield is still ridiculous to me.

by brettgardner on Nov 30, 2007 4:25 PM CST up reply actions

Brett Gardner...

humor critic.

"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."

by benmor78 on Nov 30, 2007 6:26 PM CST up reply actions

Hey ben

what's your response on that other thread? Hmm Mr. language critic? You've got nothing. All you do is attack me, and I can only assume it's because you feel silly for being wrong so many times. Notice how I don't really say anything to you anymore? That's because I'm fine with moving on, but you've got a massive erection for sounding like a dumb guy I guess. I can have my opinion of Chappelle and it's just as valid as yours.

P.S. Got any humorous yet strangely insightful links for me???

by brettgardner on Nov 30, 2007 9:20 PM CST up reply actions

What other thread?

And no, I have to save all my humorous and/or insightful links for the SBN- Around the Horn feature.

"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."

by benmor78 on Nov 30, 2007 9:24 PM CST up reply actions

You

attempted to correct my expression but just ended up sounding dumb because you got the language wrong. No matter, I don't seek you out the way you do with me. I'm content letting you speak your mind here and I don't have the same prejudice you obviously do.

by brettgardner on Nov 30, 2007 9:27 PM CST up reply actions

Hmm...

What prejudice do I have?

"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."

by benmor78 on Nov 30, 2007 9:30 PM CST up reply actions

You don't like me

so you feel the need to comment negatively on everything. I don't know you of course, but I'm sure I wouldn't like you if I did. Still, I can get over it enough to deal with opinions instead of petty sniping. Honestly, I really don't care about you, but the feeling's obviously not mutual, as you felt the need to put a quote from me in your signature. I beg you to get over me.

by brettgardner on Nov 30, 2007 9:37 PM CST up reply actions

I find it an amusing quote...

so I put it in my signature.

"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."

by benmor78 on Nov 30, 2007 9:42 PM CST up reply actions

I actually had to go back and look...

to see what you were talking about...

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=define%3A+mea+culpa

That's the most common usage, the Latin, so it's certainly not unreasonable to think that you just used it incorrectly, as opposed to Spanish.

"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."

by benmor78 on Nov 30, 2007 9:34 PM CST up reply actions

Actually

it's pretty reasonable for you to assume nothing since you obviously don't speak either language. If I misspell a word in English, then please ben, correct me. Otherwise, leave it to someone else.

by brettgardner on Nov 30, 2007 9:39 PM CST up reply actions

I took 5 years of Latin...

why would it be obvious to you that I don't know the language?

"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."

by benmor78 on Nov 30, 2007 9:41 PM CST up reply actions

Just an assumption.

If I'm wrong, that's fine. The point is, you don't need to assume that I'm wrong. If you do know Latin, then you surely know that many if not most languages are very similar and have the same roots and words.

by brettgardner on Nov 30, 2007 9:44 PM CST up reply actions

Senex Marcus...

habet fundum, i-ae-i-ae-o.
In hoc fundo habet porcum,
i-ae-i-ae-o.
Oinc-oinc hic et oinc-oinc illic et
oinc-oinc ubique ubique oinc-oinc.
Senex Marcus habet fundum
i-ae-o-ae-o.

"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."

by benmor78 on Nov 30, 2007 9:46 PM CST up reply actions

Amazing.

I think your problem is that you're a ball-breaker by nature, but you don't like anyone else returning the favor. That's fine. I understand. Just leave me in my corner and I'll leave you to your links.

by brettgardner on Nov 30, 2007 9:49 PM CST up reply actions

Alea jacta est!

Gaul in tertia partes est.

"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."

by benmor78 on Nov 30, 2007 9:51 PM CST up reply actions

Did they make you read all that?

That's why Latin was so boring to me. You just read and translate.

Español es creativo y cambia también. Es lo mejor.

by brettgardner on Nov 30, 2007 9:56 PM CST up reply actions

How is Spanish better?

I speak Spanish also, but almost languages are derived from Greek or Latin aren't they?

Besides the ladies love Latin I'm sure.

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates

by slc ranger on Nov 30, 2007 10:07 PM CST up reply actions

Like I said

it´s creative and ever-changing. You can actually make up things in Spanish. Latin is dead, and everything you do to it is non-canon and useless.

And yes, as I said above, almost every language is a derivative of Latin or Greek. That only makes it worth learning, though, not worth speaking.

by brettgardner on Nov 30, 2007 10:29 PM CST up reply actions

Yes.

The primary translation work we did was either from "Commentaries" or Dark Age monastic writings.

"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."

by benmor78 on Nov 30, 2007 10:13 PM CST up reply actions

interesting version

of Old McDonald...now your just showing off Ben!

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates

by slc ranger on Nov 30, 2007 9:51 PM CST up reply actions

Genius.

Humor, thy name is Benjamin.

by Athos on Nov 30, 2007 10:23 PM CST up reply actions

I personally loved the show...

I don't think I'm alone. Have you ever seen Dave do stand-up? His stuff is great, much better than Rodney but not on a level with the 2 greatest of all time - Carlin and Pryor, but he is easily in that next tier imo. Agree to disagree, won't be the first or last time I'm sure, right Brett?

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates

by slc ranger on Nov 30, 2007 8:42 PM CST up reply actions

No of course not

and I'm sorry if it seemed like I was denigrating you for your opinion. That wasn't my intention.

Yes I have seen his stand-up and it is much much better than his show. I will disagree with you again though that he's better than Rodney. For me, Rodney and Rickles are two of the absolute greats with Carlin being close behind. Not a big Pryor guy myself, but I appreciate what he did like I appreciate Chappelle. As long as we're all laughing who cares right?

by brettgardner on Nov 30, 2007 9:25 PM CST up reply actions

I agree...

but we obviously have a very different sense of humor. I like Rodney and Rickles but they couldn't hold Carlin's jock imo.

I think that is why you and Ben go at it, you don't like his sense of humor, he is not attacking you he is just being a smart-ass.

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates

by slc ranger on Nov 30, 2007 9:37 PM CST up reply actions

Not sure how smart he is

but I get your point.

by brettgardner on Nov 30, 2007 9:40 PM CST up reply actions

Termell Sledge apparently going to

Japan according to MLBtraderumors.com. Just in case you guys were wondering.

"I'd need a picture of Jamey with a shotgun saying "This is my Boomstick!" before I could see that one." DJCahill

by NYTXFAN on Nov 30, 2007 10:02 AM CST reply actions

I was wondering

T.R. -- enough is enough.

by inactive lsb user on Nov 30, 2007 10:14 AM CST up reply actions

Halos Heaven = not good

I just went there to see what they thought about Torii's comments on his contract - nothing. What I did notice is that there were two posts on Tues and nothing till today. That's kinda shoddy.

"He says we're going the wrong way." "Oh, he's drunk. How would he know where we're going?" "Yeah. How would he know?"

by WyoRanger on Nov 30, 2007 10:02 AM CST reply actions

Santana theory

I wonder if the Red Sox are just playing up the Santana interest to force the Yankees' hand? Their thinking might be:

If you can get Santana without including Ellsbury or Buchholz, fine, get him. Otherwise by making a pretty serious offer, but refusing to include those very top chips you might force the Yankees to trump you by offering a package that strips them of some hot young players.

Obviously, Santana would help the Yankees, and he'd be a better fit there than in Fenway. But if the Yankees give up, say, Hughes and Cano and a prospect or two, they've created holes elsewhere and are spending tons of money longterm on Santana. The Red Sox could then turn around and make a deal for Haren or Bedard if they still feel they need pitching, and get a younger player under control longer for less money.

I just feel like the Red Sox have more bullets to use, a stronger rotation and fewer potential holes created in any trade situation. They are in a very strong position right now to explore these trades but still protect key chips.

Tomorrow Never Knows

by t ball on Nov 30, 2007 10:38 AM CST reply actions

and I'm sure

that I'm the very first person to think of this possibility. Ever.

Tomorrow Never Knows

by t ball on Nov 30, 2007 10:49 AM CST up reply actions

right.

Merill Hodge = Skip Bayless < Mark May...yeah, that's saying something.

by Longhorn on Nov 30, 2007 11:01 AM CST up reply actions

Seriously

I was wondering about this same scenario.

At this point, it seems like everyone's realizing the blue chips are staying off the table.

When you're playing chicken to bid on Daisuke the Red Sox can afford to talk themselves into $51m.

But when Buchholz and Hughes are the stakes, neither team will bet on the other's audacity.

And I'm sure Ed Smith grasps all this.

Leading me to think Santana probably gets traded for Lester, Coco and the magic beans. It's a little better package than the Yankees' package of Kennedy, Melky &c.

Which I guess this means the Yankees value their future with Joba and Hughes more than their present with one less of them and Santana.

Which is interesting, and probably a dumb decision.

by hightowersmith on Nov 30, 2007 11:54 AM CST up reply actions

I think you are on to something

I think that is what happens a lot between those 2 teams.

by OKC Ranger Fan on Nov 30, 2007 10:51 AM CST up reply actions

my main revelation

for myself this morning was just how strong I think Boston's position is right now. They don't need more pitching, and they more young players at key positions than the Yankees right now, and an extra CFer to boot.

No matter what happens, they're ok. The Yankees meanwhile are feeling a lot of pressure to do something, not least of all from George jr.

Tomorrow Never Knows

by t ball on Nov 30, 2007 11:55 AM CST up reply actions

Haren

I've read the A's have contacted the teams in the Santana talks about Haren being available. For fun if the A's were willing to talk to the Rangers about Haren what would you be willing to give up? I don't know myself.

by OKC Ranger Fan on Nov 30, 2007 10:50 AM CST reply actions

Hurley, Teagarden, Mayberry

T.R. -- enough is enough.

by inactive lsb user on Nov 30, 2007 11:45 AM CST up reply actions

Id rather offer that package

to the o's and try and get Bedard. The way I see it is if JD can't upgrade any position spots then he has to make a splash with a pitcher. Bedard is the number one choice in my eyes. One, Haren will never go to a division rival, two, Santana would never agree to a trade to Arlington, and three, Bedard will cost less then these two.
I think you could start the talks with Salty, then add in Elvis, and Volquez. This package wouldn't be enough for Santana, but probably enough for Bedard. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE ME SOME VOLQUEZ. I also LOVE ME SOME ELVIS and SALTY, but if that was enough to get a true ace in Bedard, then I'm all for it. Imagine a Starting five of
Bedard, Bmac, Hurley, Gabbard, Harrison.
God thinking about this team makes me sick. Bedard, BMAC, and Hurley is a great potential 1, 2, 3 punch if they live up to all the hype. I need Gabbard to prove all the haters wrong and that he isn't a fluke but a gem. I need Harrison to show why he was a top five prospect in the braves system. Basically this young rotation could be baseball's best if they all pan out.

I know you're asking where is Milly and Badzilla in the rotation. Well, Milly and Franky Frank go to the Mets for Milledge and Humber or Pelfrey. Badzilla goes to the highest bidder in my eyes.

You see right now, we are stacked with number three-five spot pitchers in our system. We need a true number one. Our offense does suck, but if we are trading prospects for ML ready talent, then I would want a number one starter.

"I'd need a picture of Jamey with a shotgun saying "This is my Boomstick!" before I could see that one." DJCahill

by NYTXFAN on Nov 30, 2007 12:10 PM CST up reply actions

We can all stop talking about Lastings.......

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3135229

by tklawless on Dec 1, 2007 8:42 AM CST up reply actions

+1

I think thats a fair package for both but I bet they'd want one more pitcher instead of Mayberry.

by corbsclinton on Nov 30, 2007 12:59 PM CST up reply actions

I agree on the Mayberry part

But I'm not sure that it's all that fair to Oakland. They could easily come out of that with about what they came out of the Hudson deal with, and that sucked for them. Plus they do have a solid young catcher, so unlike most teams, getting a good catcher like Teagarden doesn't help fill a hole for them really.

by Brett Perryman on Nov 30, 2007 5:11 PM CST up reply actions

I like Haren a lot, but ...

at this point, I don't think I trade our top 2 prospects for anybody. I'd package Hurley into the deal, but I think this team is better off hanging on to Teagarden. That might mean that we have to give up a couple of guys in the 6-10 range of our prospects, but right now, I hang on to Teagarden, Davis, and Kiker.

by Athos on Nov 30, 2007 2:27 PM CST up reply actions