Friday a.m. things
by Adam J. Morris on Oct 10, 2008 9:18 AM CDT
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PrintA little bit out there on the coaching staff situation this morning...
Jackie Moore says he hasn't been contacted by the Rangers about a job on their coaching staff, despite rumors that he's a hot candidate for the job. He's currently one of the Astro coaches.
Jeff Wilson says that Jon Daniels will be conducting interviews next week, and that he has not contacted any other team for permission to talk to one of their coaches.
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I was going to post that later this morning
Should be interesting.
by Adam J. Morris on Oct 10, 2008 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions
I joined up over there just now for that
And come to find out they have that F’ing one-day delay crap in place.
I probably should have officially joined over there a long time ago, as I refer over there pretty fequently when looking up other teams prospescts, so I suppose it’s really sort of my own fault but still… frustrating.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
John had to do that
There was someone who was trolling in a very offensive and ugly fashion, over a period of months…he finally had to install the one-day delay system basically to deal with that one guy.
by Adam J. Morris on Oct 10, 2008 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Ah
That’s unfortunate. Now that you mention it, I do remember hearing that he was having problems earlier this year, but I didn’t know it was that bad… sheesh.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
one day delay
something that maybe should be considered here?
True this blog doesn’t have the trolling his did, but it might not hurt to implement that here. Maybe cut down on all the sockpuppets
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
One guy suggests
Adrian Beltre at 3B for us after we trade Blalock and Duran for him. Must be a Mariner’s fan.
by FuturePants on Oct 10, 2008 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Beltre
What exactly is the fascination with beltre? Good defense, bad contract, streaky offense. Does that about sum it up?
If Beltre is the best we could do, I’d rather stick with Davis at 3rd and take the inevitable defensive drop-off…
What's the rumpus?
Beltre
All 2008 stats only
Beltre: .266/.327/.457, OPS+ 109, (556 ABs)
Blalock: .287/.338/.508, OPS+ 121 (258 ABs) (I realize he probably won’t be able to play any 3b in 2009)
Davis: .285/.331/.549, OPS+ 129 (295 ABs)
Duran: .231/.275/.350, OPS+ 65 (143 ABs)
Young: .284/.339/.402, OPS+ 96 (645 ABs)
In no way would I ever advocate getting Adrian Beltre, but what is the defensive change from Chris Davis to Beltre? You’d have to think pretty big, and even though Davis can hit better, who really can say which is better.
I really am sort of liking Young at 3rd, Davis at 1st, stop-gap at SS. Doubt that gets done.
by FuturePants on Oct 10, 2008 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Not a bad contract anymore
2009 is the final year of his current contract, so it is palatable now.
I wouldn’t mind adding his defense and his bat for 2009 and seeing where it goes.
Go Cubbies and Go Rangers!
Beltre's bat would look a lot better if he played in TBiA everyday
and his defense is really good. It would be a ridiculous steal if we get him for Blalock and Duran
Why would it look better? That 109 OPS+ is...
…league and park adjusted.
Also most sources are indicating that RBiA is at or close to average in offense.
Physician: Primum non nocere
Batter: First, make no out
I don't think our ballpark is average in term of home runs, and neither is Safeco.
Beltre hits stuff hard, so he should be able to get a few more HRs if he played here. Even without this, I am more than happy with a 109+ OPS with very good defense for a third baseman.
Dirkatron Posted a Fanpost about this recently
…RBIA is close to neutral, if not neutral for the last 3-5 years. Beltre will receive no boost on the Rangers.
you mean the t ball post?
I don’t think he is saying that HR is average, only that the total runs. I am pretty sure our HR rate is like 10% above average. However, they did say that there is a Lefty/Righty split and that the HR rate for right handed batters is average, so I’ll buy that part.
On the other hand, I don’t think Safeco is a neutral park for either left handed or right handed batters. So he will gain a bit by playing here.
I think someone posted more details
basically the park has been nearly run neutral overall the last 3 years, but favors lefty hitters and lefty pitchers, with HRs a bit more prevalent, but not necessarily runs.
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Sunny to Senior Exec VP
I’m frankly more afraid of Sunny making decisions than I am Nolan. Nolan is obviously more at the point, but I think I’d trust his judgment more.
Doesn't sound like
he’ll be on the baseball side too much, though.
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Mavericks make deal
That i actually kinda like…
According to a report from the Indianapolis Star on Friday, the Pacers trade swingman Shawne Williams to the Dallas Mavericks for guard Eddie Jones, a pair of second-round picks and cash.
Williams is young
I like it. Considering we don’t have 1st round draft picks for like the next 10 years we need some youth and athleticism
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
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