On Botts
I think Jason Botts should have started the season on the 25 man roster, getting the bulk of the DH playing time. Obviously, I still think that is the case.
That being said, I do think I understand why the Rangers didn't call up Botts this past weekend when Mark Teixeira went on the disabled list.
Two things here...number one, Botts has altered his swing, so that his swing is shorter. I have to think that, given that he's been using this new swing for about two months, the Rangers would prefer that he continue to play every day, even in the minors, rather than get part-time playing time in the majors.
The other issue is that, with the Rangers playing in National League parks this week, there isn't going to be a designated hitter, which makes playing time for Botts even more scarce. I don't think you want to call him up so that he can pinch hit once every game.
Now, you can argue that Botts should be starting every game next week at first base, and that Brad Wilkerson should be on the bench pinch hitting instead. And again, I think he should have been up here DHing on Opening Day.
But I don't think the fact that Travis Metcalf got the call instead of Botts is necessarily a sign that the Rangers aren't going to look at Botts this year. I think that, by July 4, Botts will be up and DHing on a regular basis.
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We have to wait until......
by bdavison94 on Jun 11, 2007 11:00 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's...
by ortonius on Jun 11, 2007 11:07 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Botts
by BReed on Jun 11, 2007 11:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome back Adam
by BudLight on Jun 11, 2007 11:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Botts..
by Topgun22 on Jun 11, 2007 11:48 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure would like to see Metcalf out there soon.
by rooster on Jun 11, 2007 11:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Isnt Botts out of options?
Either way, Im all for seeing the big guy up as soon as interleague is over, as well as seeing Metcalf playing every day.
by Nichols22 on Jun 11, 2007 12:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He is currently in the minors on an option
by DJCahill on Jun 11, 2007 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
July
It would not surprise me if it is late July, though while they attempt to get something - anything - in return for Sosa on the trade market. I think they're hoping he'll go on a hot streak and increase his value.
by t ball on Jun 11, 2007 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't it pretty to think so?
And that's too freaking bad.
I've defended JD too long. This Botts/Sosa ordeal has pushed me over the edge.
Fire John F'ing Daniels.
by thedirkatron on Jun 11, 2007 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fire 'em all
by Walter Sobchak on Jun 11, 2007 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only it was so easy
by shallrelicme on Jun 11, 2007 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean we aren't already?
by rentz on Jun 11, 2007 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I SECOND THAT !!
by RangerDisaster on Jun 11, 2007 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
botts
He started using a new swing, so the org probably wants him getting consistent at bats with the swing, and with the NL roadtrip he probably wouldnt get that (though i still say throw him at 1b)
if he isn't called up by the asb i will be very pissed.
by rentz on Jun 11, 2007 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
This whole Botts mismanagement has been the final straw for me.
John Daniels needs to go. He has no idea how to judge his own resources and put together a proper roster.
by thedirkatron on Jun 11, 2007 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone catch Hicks w/ Babe Laufenberg last night?
by Avery210 on Jun 11, 2007 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What exactly is wrong with it?
by t ball on Jun 11, 2007 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hicks
by Avery210 on Jun 11, 2007 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, got you
by t ball on Jun 11, 2007 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Juan Gonzalez and steriods
One thing that caught my ear during the second part of the interview was when Babe asked Hicks something about the worst decisions that he had made as the Rangers owner. He first said that giving CHOP a big contract was like "throwing away 65 million dollars. Next, I thought I understood him to say that the next worst thing he had done was to give Juan a $24 million contract "when he was coming off steriods". Maybe I misunderstood what he was saying. Did anybody else hear this? Was he ever caught using steroids? I've asked channel 11 to put the second half of the interview on their website so that I can hear it again.
I believe that Hicks also had some less than flattering words towards John Hart regarding Hart's dodging of the media.
I thought Babe did a good job with the interview. IMO he is by far the best of the DFW sportscasters.
by pfrog on Jun 11, 2007 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
After the ASB..
by Topgun22 on Jun 11, 2007 4:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
by rentz on Jun 11, 2007 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It really is amazing
That's regardless of Jason Botts presence.
by Wes Cox on Jun 11, 2007 5:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sosa
by Chris Martin on Jun 11, 2007 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LEWIN
by kaiser on Jun 11, 2007 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Platoon him
by WyoRanger on Jun 11, 2007 6:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a bad idea
Once we deal Tex (assuming we don't get any COF/1b types back in return), I'd really like to see us run out an everyday lineup of:
- Sosa and Cat platooning in left. Sure the defense would be atrocious... but
- Give Marlon Byrd the full time CF job. See what we've got in this guy. Who knows, maybe he's finally found "it". He's always had the talent.
- Give Victor Diaz the full time RF job. Time to see what we got.
- Jason Botts should start every game at DH for the rest of the year. Time to see what we got.
- Wilkerson as our everyday 1b. It's harder to get inured playing first. Right...?
by thedirkatron on Jun 11, 2007 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting
by badradiorules on Jun 11, 2007 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gold? No thanks.
by t ball on Jun 11, 2007 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really
I think the fact that he had a career year last year and is on his way this year, is why you give him a shot.
by badradiorules on Jun 11, 2007 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If so,
by t ball on Jun 11, 2007 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No doubt
by badradiorules on Jun 11, 2007 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT-Ben's postings
by WyoRanger on Jun 11, 2007 6:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ben
by Chris Martin on Jun 11, 2007 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
by WyoRanger on Jun 11, 2007 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You want...
by benmor78 on Jun 11, 2007 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
Oh, and the Rangers are 23-40 and they have been since Sunday night.
by Chris Martin on Jun 12, 2007 6:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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