Michael Main is DH'ing

by mdickson on Jun 27, 2007 3:27 PM CDT

The Rangers' second first round pick Michael Main is making his pro debut today, but it's not as a pitcher. He is in the lineup for the AZL Rangers as the DH and is 1-4 with 3 RBI so far. He was considered to be a possible 5 tool centerfield prospect by some.

What do you guys think of the Rangers doing this?

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it will be interesting

if he hits a lot better than he pitches. the upside is certainly there for both.

by clark on Jun 27, 2007 3:22 PM CDT reply actions

Jorge Carrion

That didn't work out so well

Chris Young/Adrian Gonzalez for Aki Otsuka, the new Sammy Sosa/Wilson Alvarez for Harold Baines

by badradiorules on Jun 27, 2007 3:30 PM CDT reply actions

that guy went to community college

5 min from where i live

by knockoutking24 on Jun 27, 2007 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions

That's right

NTCC. I know the coaching staff there.

Chris Young/Adrian Gonzalez for Aki Otsuka, the new Sammy Sosa/Wilson Alvarez for Harold Baines

by badradiorules on Jun 28, 2007 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions

ahh

yea, they used to get a TON of latin guys through there

i remember when they were real good (won the jc world series)

by knockoutking24 on Jun 28, 2007 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Yea

Carrion and Roberto Vaz were on that team

Chris Young/Adrian Gonzalez for Aki Otsuka, the new Sammy Sosa/Wilson Alvarez for Harold Baines

by badradiorules on Jun 28, 2007 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions

i don't see the harm

buffering....

by SteveP on Jun 27, 2007 3:32 PM CDT reply actions

It's rookie ball, what can it hurt?

He's only gonna pitch every 5th day, may as well let him bat, instead of just sitting around. Would think it'll shake itself out (pitcher vs. hitter) as he climbs the ladder.

by tklawless on Jun 27, 2007 3:33 PM CDT reply actions

this was kind of why

a was a bit down as main as a pitcher. I know he has alot of potential both as a pitcher and as a hitter but i might have looked at a few other players, rather than main. Hope it works out though.

by Lonerangers on Jun 27, 2007 3:33 PM CDT reply actions

I don't mind either.

One picture is worth 1,000 denials.

by nirvana on Jun 27, 2007 3:34 PM CDT reply actions

Why not?

Let his bat continue to develop a little in the low minors. If it is obviously distracting from his pitching, then cut it, but otherwise keep going with it.

Heck, it may have even been a condition of his signing so fast that he could try to convince Texas to allow him to hit also.

by JBImaknee on Jun 27, 2007 3:39 PM CDT reply actions

Not a big deal

He's only getting a few at bats a week from what I've read.

by hightowersmith on Jun 27, 2007 3:41 PM CDT reply actions

main

i'm curious to see how it plays out, because the rangers could use a stud cf prospect as much as a stud pitcher (and no i dont think borbon is a stud cf prospect)

"Pimps be damned, it's harder out here for a Rangers fan!" "If you don't throw strikes first, you're last."

by rentz on Jun 27, 2007 3:43 PM CDT reply actions

Jose Reyes most exciting player in baseball?

Fuck that my friends not anymore.

Mikey Main pitches a 3 hit shutout for the Texas Rangers on friday night. Has winning 2 run bomb on friday night.

We my friends, have stumbled upon the greatest baseball player, ever to play the game.

by TexGoesYard on Jun 27, 2007 3:50 PM CDT reply actions

Steve Nebraska!!!

by tklawless on Jun 27, 2007 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Toe Nash

Chris Young/Adrian Gonzalez for Aki Otsuka, the new Sammy Sosa/Wilson Alvarez for Harold Baines

by badradiorules on Jun 27, 2007 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Babe Ruth!

or Brooks Kieshneck.

by Nichols22 on Jun 27, 2007 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Roy Hobbs

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 27, 2007 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Sidd Finch

"Why wasn't I moved by Million Dollar Baby? Because I have no soul, that's why." The Dirkatron, movie hater

by Brian Thomas on Jun 27, 2007 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Main

There is no endangered species list, only a list of creatures Michael Main allows to live.

A study showed the leading causes of death in the United States are: 1. Heart disease, 2. Michael Main, 3. Cancer

Michael Main recently had the idea to sell his urine as a canned beverage. We know this beverage as Red Bull.

"Then I met some friends for a beer, went to a BoDeans's concert, and son of a vondruke, if I didn't leave him at the concert hall."

by RCCook on Jun 27, 2007 4:30 PM CDT reply actions

Michael Main's Urine...

"it gives you wings"

by tricer on Jun 27, 2007 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Not really talking about the idea overall

but in the immediate sense I kind of like it. DHing first kind of gets his feet on the ground, gets him feeling like what he's used to. His nerves should be less for his first pitching appearance, and I suspect that more relaxed guys probably injure themselves a little less often (of course that's almost impossible to substantiate).

And the good thing here is that there is no question what he is, really, even though he is an accomplished position player. With Carrion he really wanted to be a position player and the Rangers wanted him to pitch.

by Brett Perryman on Jun 27, 2007 5:53 PM CDT reply actions

other than Brooks

are there any other recent AL pitchers that have been regular DH/pinch hitters for their team at the same time as starting, or even relieving?

would've been interesting had we traded for Jason Jennings, I bet he'd have about 75 at bats for us right about now...

"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."

by Walter Sobchak on Jun 27, 2007 6:15 PM CDT reply actions

If Carlos Zambrano

comes to the AL after this year, he might get some. He's got decent power (6 HR in only 73 AB's last year).

"I'm an aggressive guy, I'm not a guy who's going to go up there and swing like a girl." - Sammy Sosa

by cgolden on Jun 28, 2007 7:35 AM CDT up reply actions

Mike Hampton

He used to be a pretty good hitter.

by rangeressary on Jun 28, 2007 7:43 AM CDT up reply actions

hmm

didnt he get used as a pinch hitter from time to time?

what abt a couple of yrs ago when dontrelle hit 8th for a bit lol

by knockoutking24 on Jun 28, 2007 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions

went to high school with jason jennings...

... and jj is and always willl be a two way STUD... as evidence of the bombs he was hitting for baylor back in the day...

fear me, i'm the voice of reason....

by ivysafety39 on Jun 28, 2007 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions

When Joe Savery

inevitably blows out his arm, you may see him become a hitter for the Phillies...

by JBImaknee on Jun 27, 2007 6:32 PM CDT reply actions

Beavan or Main?

Is it just me or does it seem like the buzz since the draft has been higher on Main than Beavan?

by rangeressary on Jun 27, 2007 7:56 PM CDT reply actions

yea you're right

but i think much of that has to do with beavan not being signed yet.

by Lonerangers on Jun 27, 2007 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions

u have to watch out for the haters on beaven

all the guys who hated his cocky attitude and his comments the day he was drafted will do their best to run him out of town before he makes his 1st start.

im pretty sure they are deciples of the "sori-haters tribe" (not that there is any way to substantiate such a thing)

im pretty sure once he starts a game they'll shut up though...

.500 or bust!

by Jayslick on Jun 27, 2007 10:34 PM CDT reply actions

and

im pretty sure your a moron.

by knockoutking24 on Jun 27, 2007 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions

personal attacks...

awesome. i can vaguely reference people and u go out of your way to insult an individual personally, but im the moron. how about this, ill except being a moron if u keep ur stinking mouth shut regarding things that dont involve u at all.

there's this thing, its called courtesy. what the hell did i say to u to get your g-string wedgied wrong?

.500 or bust!

by Jayslick on Jun 28, 2007 3:26 AM CDT up reply actions

haha

that's great, "ill except being a moron", well crafted sir, well crafted indeed

by ksf42001 on Jun 28, 2007 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions

i think you said it for me ksf4

by knockoutking24 on Jun 28, 2007 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions

only b/c

i dont really give a rats @$$ about any of u people other than a few people whose knowledge of the game i respect. if it shuts u up then so be it.

.500 or bust!

by Jayslick on Jun 28, 2007 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Beavan

Well, I was one of the Sori-haters, but I like Beavan. A cocky attitude's not a bad thing if you can back it up.

"Then I met some friends for a beer, went to a BoDeans's concert, and son of a vondruke, if I didn't leave him at the concert hall."

by RCCook on Jun 28, 2007 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions

also

i think BA had maine as the top HS player in the nation at the start of the season

by knockoutking24 on Jun 27, 2007 11:07 PM CDT reply actions

for those of you who don't know....

BGL's season as a hitter at Loyola Marymount (2001):

.292 / .398 / .435 (.833 OPS) in 154 at-bats; fanned 26 times and drew 20 BBs; three bombs, seven doubles and three triples; led the ballclub with 27 RBIs.

At Santa Ana College in 2000, he was Cal Community College (South) Player of the Year as an OF (a staggering .817 SLG). Jason Botts was also an all-star in the CCC that year for Glendale.

by mjh on Jun 28, 2007 4:09 AM CDT reply actions

CJ

what do you think of Beaven's attitude? I guess you can't really answer that but it'd be interesting to see what the guys in the majors and upper minor leagues think of the guy...

"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."

by Walter Sobchak on Jun 28, 2007 8:39 AM CDT reply actions