Danks MLB Debut
Today is the day. John Danks pitches at 1pm Central on WGN. He's going against Johan Santana. Yikes. Today's Austin American Statesman has a nice article discussing his journey to the Show. It also discusses how the MLB does the best job in celebrating how special it is to debut in the Big Leagues. Danks turns 22 one week from today. He said, "It's surreal, but it's starting to sink-in a little more now."
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i am nervous
by pwh9980 on Apr 8, 2007 1:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Forget Danks ...
by shroomer on Apr 8, 2007 1:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
by Longhorn on Apr 8, 2007 1:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is probably pretty close to where he'll...
by Stealfirstbase on Apr 8, 2007 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 up
by pwh9980 on Apr 8, 2007 1:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
btw, mlb.tv
by cmkelly29 on Apr 8, 2007 1:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
was it me
by shallrelicme on Apr 8, 2007 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and now
by shallrelicme on Apr 8, 2007 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's climbing up there now
by cmkelly29 on Apr 8, 2007 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even though
by miles on Apr 8, 2007 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WGN
by mattrpav on Apr 8, 2007 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"He Gone"
by cmkelly29 on Apr 8, 2007 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i've avoided hearing him
by rentz on Apr 8, 2007 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
danks
I'm thinking of turning it off because i don't think i can stand to see him do well, but i also dont want to watch him fail if that makes any sense
by rentz on Apr 8, 2007 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
These Twins
by miles on Apr 8, 2007 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Danks' changeup
by Longhorn on Apr 8, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That breaking ball
by FirebatM3 on Apr 8, 2007 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
trade
by rentz on Apr 8, 2007 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just saying after watching them both pitch
by shallrelicme on Apr 8, 2007 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
after 1 start each?
My gut tells me they will have even careers, with danks possibly being slightly better.
by rentz on Apr 8, 2007 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno
I think Danks going to be a stud (and for the record I wish we hadn't made that trade), but for '07 I still believe McCarthy is going to be the better pitcher over the course of the season.
by thedirkatron on Apr 8, 2007 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's cold there
by chief on Apr 8, 2007 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only one start each...
by jcir454 on Apr 8, 2007 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man
by FirebatM3 on Apr 8, 2007 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The GM's can't see into the future
by shallrelicme on Apr 8, 2007 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because
by FirebatM3 on Apr 8, 2007 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never mentioned I was judging his stats
by shallrelicme on Apr 8, 2007 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's even more
http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/
I think this blog is more fit for you.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 8, 2007 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure
by shallrelicme on Apr 8, 2007 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are you even trying to argue?
by FirebatM3 on Apr 8, 2007 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
judgements are made about players
by shallrelicme on Apr 8, 2007 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm saying you're retarded
Let's cut to the chase, I'll be you that McCarthy has a better year than Danks.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 8, 2007 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this year it is a toss up for me
by shallrelicme on Apr 8, 2007 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok so your argument is
This is your argument? We're sure about this? Whatever, it's become apparent that you're an idiot. And great stuff (which Danks doesn't have as McCarthy commands his secondary pitches better than Danks), doesn't lead to success. Just ask Adam Eaton.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 8, 2007 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you can keep on letting other people
by shallrelicme on Apr 8, 2007 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh please
by FirebatM3 on Apr 8, 2007 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
keep trying convince yourself
by shallrelicme on Apr 8, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
stuff
by rentz on Apr 8, 2007 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention Volquez has good stuff.
by shallrelicme on Apr 8, 2007 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Were you actually watching the game?
He walked more people in his minor league career than McCarthy and from watching McCarthy last year, it's obvious that McCarthy has better command of the breaking stuff. What part of your argument makes sense?
by FirebatM3 on Apr 8, 2007 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
commanding his mediocre breaking stuff better
by shallrelicme on Apr 8, 2007 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait
Look, it's become obvious that you've never watched either of these guys pitch and knows very little about baseball. If you think that 1) better stuff = better pitcher 2) Danks had good command today 3) You can judge pitchers by one start, any further argument is just a waste of bandwidth.
by FirebatM3 on Apr 8, 2007 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my point was
Not saying danks won't be, but saying he will be great by seeing todays outings is kind of far fetched.
by rentz on Apr 8, 2007 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Danks
He's gonna be good for a long, long time.
by thedirkatron on Apr 8, 2007 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a awesome statement.
...duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
by TexGoesYard on Apr 8, 2007 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?
STFU.
by thedirkatron on Apr 8, 2007 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It makes perfect sense
We saw Tejeda have a start this season better than Danks, yet no comment on how good he is going to be?
by TexGoesYard on Apr 8, 2007 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That
So I'm not allowed to comment on Danks (in a thread devoted to Danks) unless I make a corresponding comment about a current Ranger?
You're an idiot.
by thedirkatron on Apr 9, 2007 8:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Danks' line
4 H
3 ER
2 BB
6 K
I was kind of close, but he won't get the win.
by chief on Apr 8, 2007 3:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like
by a bebop a rebop on Apr 8, 2007 3:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not really
by Longhorn on Apr 8, 2007 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You people are retarded
by TexGoesYard on Apr 8, 2007 3:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the kronster
by NYTXFAN on Apr 8, 2007 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
70 Comments on Danks?
by tklawless on Apr 8, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He is gone
by Chris Martin on Apr 9, 2007 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Daniels definitely needs
by DJCahill on Apr 9, 2007 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
trades
by rentz on Apr 9, 2007 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where would this team have been last year
McCarthy and Danks have the exact same ERA after one start.....my goodness, hindsight is a wonderful thing.
by tklawless on Apr 9, 2007 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my point is
hell how long was the juan gonzalez trade thread on the newberg board?
by rentz on Apr 9, 2007 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last year without Aki?
Maybe last place.
Who cares?
by DJCahill on Apr 9, 2007 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Danks
by 3Bagger on Apr 8, 2007 11:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
please dear God
its one fricken start. give it some time - at least half a season
by knockoutking24 on Apr 9, 2007 12:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Danks trade
by doolindalton on Apr 9, 2007 9:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shut Up People!
by myoungfan11 on Apr 9, 2007 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know this is going to happen everytime
by shallrelicme on Apr 9, 2007 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
by FirebatM3 on Apr 9, 2007 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny how you called me retarded
by shallrelicme on Apr 9, 2007 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Psychology 101
"Everyone shut up and forget about it!"
Despite this comment's declarative force, the real strength of discussing this stuff is to investigate the situation with as many facts as possible. We certainly don't know the outcome of this trade on April 9th. But it's also fun to consider how this might unfold.
by 3Bagger on Apr 9, 2007 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agee w/ it all
Just to add my two cents: Masset wins a Cy Young before either Danks or McCarthy, but McCarthy will make more money that the other two combined b/c he'll sign on as a spokesman for McDonalds in the next two years. Danks, well I can't think of any amazing future for him just yet.
by cgolden on Apr 9, 2007 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Data
Just based on one start, the wisest move might have been to sign Kip Wells for one year (#3 or #4 starter) and see if Danks could deliver at the All Star break. But one week is not enough data to know that outcome.
by 3Bagger on Apr 9, 2007 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If McCarthy vs. Danks is a wash this season...
IOW, I think Danks will struggle to keep his ERA below 5, and will likely be demoted to AAA or the bullpen.
by jcir454 on Apr 9, 2007 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

















