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Nolan Ryan says that the Rangers will listen to offers and are interested in free agents, but that doesn't mean they are going to trade anyone (i.e., Michael Young) or sign anyone (i.e., Ben Sheets). 

T.R. Sullivan has an article up about the return of Mark Connor and the Rangers' interest in Eddie Guardado.  Connor is going to assist in a developmental role this coming season, it sounds like.

Sullivan also talks to Ron Washington, who offers his thoughts on a variety of topics, including the catching situation (he says he's going to keep an open mind as to all three candidates), the cleanup slot (Nelson Cruz is pencilled in there now), and the rotation (Vicente Padilla and Kevin Millwood are the only locks).

Washington says that Kason Gabbard could end up in the bullpen, but that other pitchers have passed him up.  We've talked about the 40 man roster squeeze this offseason...Gabbard is someone I could see getting dropped if the Rangers sign a free agent.

Mike Hindman predicts that a Salty + prospect for Buchholz trade will go down this week, and that the Rangers will sign Ben Sheets and trade Kevin Millwood, among other things.

Jeff Wilson says the Rangers are playing the waiting game.  I am reminded of what Homer Simpson said about that in the Mr. Plow episode:  "Now, we play the waiting game."  Long pause.  "The waiting game sucks.  Let's play Hungry Hungry Hippos."

Wilson also says that the Rangers think Ben Sheets' interest in the organization is legit, and are looking at how they can afford to add him.  Personally, I'm not holding my breath on that...

The BoSox website says a trade with the Rangers still doesn't appear to be a fit because the Rangers want Buchholz.  The Boston Herald says that little progress between the Rangers and Red Sox has been made.

 

 

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by oc on Dec 10, 2008 9:44 AM CST reply actions  

well

Beavan and Buch.

That could be fun…

by Longhorn on Dec 10, 2008 9:58 AM CST up reply actions  

yep

that looks like a Texas boy right there. Pearl snaps and everything. That picture could have been taken on Northgate in CS.

by clark on Dec 10, 2008 10:07 AM CST up reply actions  

sorry

college station. aggie reference. i could have also said sixth street. or anywhere in lubbock, for that matter.

by clark on Dec 10, 2008 10:13 AM CST up reply actions  

Am I the only one who’s sad hearing a comparison between Austin and College Station/Yubbock? Is that too snobby?

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Dec 10, 2008 10:24 AM CST up reply actions  

i wasn't comparing

the cities as a whole. they are night and day. but a series of snapshots taken on northgate vs sixth street would render very similar results.

by clark on Dec 10, 2008 10:32 AM CST up reply actions  

Freaky looking dude.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 10:14 AM CST up reply actions  

This face just screams "busted criminal."

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by oc on Dec 10, 2008 10:30 AM CST up reply actions  

Mr. Plow

That’s my name
My name again is
Mr. Plow

"The more I thought about it, the more sense it made. I want to be at Texas." -- Will Muschamp

by UrbanDad on Dec 10, 2008 9:44 AM CST reply actions  

This was in Newberg's email this morning:
* Tampa Bay likes Nelson Cruz and wants to trade Edwin Jackson.

by R.J. Anderson on Dec 10, 2008 9:46 AM CST reply actions  

Thoughts

on Cruz for Sonnanstine swap?

by coolaid on Dec 10, 2008 9:47 AM CST up reply actions  

Sure

They won’t do it.

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Dec 10, 2008 9:50 AM CST up reply actions  

This

I had a paper route when I was a kid. I was supposed to go to 2,000 houses. Or two dumpsters.

by TheBZA on Dec 10, 2008 9:54 AM CST up reply actions  

I probably wouldn't do it.

But I’m a big time Sonnanstine guy and still have hope that Justin Ruggiano can become a decent platoon player.

by R.J. Anderson on Dec 10, 2008 9:50 AM CST up reply actions  

it depends

i would rather trade blalock and a package of prospects for Sanchez, or Salty for a Red Sox pitcher, but if those trades never materialize, i could support Cruz for Sonnanstine. It is better than last spring’s trade of Cruz for a spot on the 40.

by clark on Dec 10, 2008 10:09 AM CST up reply actions  

though i really doubt they'd do it anyway

thats one id do if we fail to get one of the boston guys, sheets, or anyone else of any real merit.

the preceding post was a great success.

by DShep on Dec 10, 2008 10:17 AM CST up reply actions  

We need a RH bat

Gotta break up Hamilton, Murphy, Davis, Blalock

by mattrpav on Dec 10, 2008 9:49 AM CST up reply actions  

Myth -- Davis had reverse splits last year

I think he’ll handle lefties just fine.

This is an exciting time in my life.

The LSB CPP's are in full bloom.

by inactive lsb user on Dec 10, 2008 10:46 AM CST up reply actions  

in my mind

we can trade one of MaxRam or Cruz, but not both, at least until Smoak arrives.

by clark on Dec 10, 2008 11:09 AM CST up reply actions  

+1

Rather have Cruz than Edwin “BB” Jackson. Now Sonnastine…

"Somewhere out there, between 14-32 BBWAA NL MVP voters are trying to get cheaper winter heating by drilling a hole in the microwave." - Jeff at LoL

by LSJ on Dec 10, 2008 10:00 AM CST up reply actions  

+1

Cruz is just not someone that should be traded or even considered right now.

Someone needs to find out, once and for all, what he has to offer. It might as well be us since we’ve been along for the ride.

This is an exciting time in my life.

The LSB CPP's are in full bloom.

by inactive lsb user on Dec 10, 2008 10:48 AM CST up reply actions  

I don't know

Andy Sonnanstine has a career WHIP of 1.3 and he’s locked up through 2013. I don’t mind the idea of him holding down a spot in our rotation, and if we can get him for a guy who we outrighted last year, I would certainly consider it.

by clark on Dec 10, 2008 11:14 AM CST up reply actions  

I'd try a number of other scenarios

to acquire Sonnanstine, but I think Cruz has plenty of value on our team.

My pipe dream Sonnanstine package is one centered around David Murphy.

This is an exciting time in my life.

The LSB CPP's are in full bloom.

by inactive lsb user on Dec 10, 2008 11:28 AM CST up reply actions  

Yes. That is indeed a mighty fine pipe dream.

If we got a beast like Sonny for a borderline league average COF like D-Mur I’d drive to Arlington and press myself against John Daniels in the parking lot.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 11:31 AM CST up reply actions  

Murphy's defense

and ability to hit RHP at a low cost would seem to fit there.

Murphy and Beltre? I wouldn’t make the second player a top 10 prospect.

This is an exciting time in my life.

The LSB CPP's are in full bloom.

by inactive lsb user on Dec 10, 2008 11:48 AM CST up reply actions  

Well to be honest a Dirkatron/Chase Irwin platoon would be an upgrade from Gabe Fucking Gross.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 11:53 AM CST up reply actions  

lmao

This is an exciting time in my life.

The LSB CPP's are in full bloom.

by inactive lsb user on Dec 10, 2008 11:58 AM CST up reply actions  

Sonnastine

would get absolutely shelled in our ballpark

In reference to how good the Steelers have been in their history: "No one is even close to them."- Steal Home

by MayurP on Dec 10, 2008 5:27 PM CST up reply actions  

No he wouldn't.

That’s dumb.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 6:20 PM CST up reply actions  

actually

the major concern with him has always been the homerun ball. Not saying he’s not a good pitcher, but if your biggest weakness is giving up homeruns, then thats not a good combination in our ballpark.

In reference to how good the Steelers have been in their history: "No one is even close to them."- Steal Home

by MayurP on Dec 10, 2008 6:46 PM CST up reply actions  

His biggest weakness isn't home runs, it's the lack of bat missing.

And he makes up for that pretty damn well by walking absolutely no one and inducing tons of weak contact.

There’s not a shred of statistical evidence that he would “get absolutely shelled in our ballpark”.

What are you basing this on?

My guess is wild conjecture based on a big bag of nothing, but I’m willing to listen.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 7:56 PM CST up reply actions  

its common sense

you bring a flyball pitcher with a weakness of giving up homeruns into this ballpark, what do you thinks going to happen?

In reference to how good the Steelers have been in their history: "No one is even close to them."- Steal Home

by MayurP on Dec 11, 2008 6:44 PM CST up reply actions  

Oh, I get it now. You don't know what you're talking about. Not even a little.

I figured as much, but I thought I’d give you a chance to climb out of the hole before I started filling it in. My bad.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 12, 2008 7:19 PM CST up reply actions  

Rays

I have a friend who’s a big Rays fan, and he’s been asking me for six months now when the Rangers were going to trade them Cruz…

"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky

by RCCook on Dec 10, 2008 9:58 AM CST up reply actions  

I'd kill myself and three blind orphans.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 10:15 AM CST up reply actions  

rangers having a second meeting with sheets
A meeting with pitcher Ben Sheets at the winter meetings went well enough that team president Nolan Ryan said he believes the Texas Rangers will meet with the free-agent pitcher again, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Wait 'til the year after next

by NothinG on Dec 10, 2008 9:56 AM CST reply actions  

You know...

I think my date with Erin Burnett went pretty well, and I’d fully expect for us to have future dates, as well.

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

by benmor78 on Dec 10, 2008 10:00 AM CST up reply actions  

Suze...

thinks Erin Burnett is hot, too.

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

by benmor78 on Dec 10, 2008 10:03 AM CST up reply actions  

lol

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

by benmor78 on Dec 10, 2008 10:17 AM CST up reply actions  

haha dirk

funny shit right there.

The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ

by NYTXFAN on Dec 10, 2008 4:03 PM CST up reply actions  

No...

I’m not married.

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

by benmor78 on Dec 10, 2008 10:17 AM CST up reply actions  

True...

but that has nothing to do with Suze.

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

by benmor78 on Dec 10, 2008 10:37 AM CST up reply actions   1 recs

Will you be at Newberg Night?

I have a beer I want to throw in your face.

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by oc on Dec 10, 2008 10:38 AM CST up reply actions  

For you?

Sure.

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

by benmor78 on Dec 10, 2008 10:39 AM CST up reply actions  

Beefy.

meet me at the mawwl... it's goin dowwn...

by oc on Dec 10, 2008 10:47 AM CST up reply actions  

I have something, too.

This is an exciting time in my life.

The LSB CPP's are in full bloom.

by inactive lsb user on Dec 10, 2008 10:52 AM CST up reply actions  

To throw in my face?

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

by benmor78 on Dec 10, 2008 10:54 AM CST up reply actions  

Nah

to discuss.

This is an exciting time in my life.

The LSB CPP's are in full bloom.

by inactive lsb user on Dec 10, 2008 10:56 AM CST up reply actions  

Is it a multi-level marketing scheme?

Oh, please please please let it be a multi-level marketing scheme.

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

by benmor78 on Dec 10, 2008 10:59 AM CST up reply actions  

Somebody tried to get me to sign up with Ignite the other day.

Sounded fishy.

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by oc on Dec 10, 2008 11:00 AM CST up reply actions  

Something along those lines.

This is an exciting time in my life.

The LSB CPP's are in full bloom.

by inactive lsb user on Dec 10, 2008 11:01 AM CST up reply actions  

It's not a pyramid...

it’s a trapezoid. And I prefer to use the term “opportunity” rather than “scheme.”

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

by benmor78 on Dec 10, 2008 11:02 AM CST up reply actions  

It’s “an opportunity.”

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Dec 10, 2008 11:02 AM CST up reply actions  

And there's a window, if you will

This is an exciting time in my life.

The LSB CPP's are in full bloom.

by inactive lsb user on Dec 10, 2008 11:04 AM CST up reply actions  

Opportunity knocks on a door.

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by oc on Dec 10, 2008 11:09 AM CST up reply actions  

True enough.

What’s that sound?

This is an exciting time in my life.

The LSB CPP's are in full bloom.

by inactive lsb user on Dec 10, 2008 11:10 AM CST up reply actions  

Speaking of....

When did Amway start acting like a legit company with real advertising?

"Colt mccoy sucks, mack brown needs to be fired." - Longhorn

by LSBUser on Dec 10, 2008 11:57 AM CST up reply actions  

I was talking to a client the other day...

and he was asking me, why is ABC company only trading for $.05 a share? I said, that’s where teh market values it. And he said, I’m involved with the company, it’s multilevel marketing, and we’ve got people involved all over the country, I can’t figure out why the stock price is so low.

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

by benmor78 on Dec 10, 2008 11:59 AM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, it is.

This is an exciting time in my life.

The LSB CPP's are in full bloom.

by inactive lsb user on Dec 10, 2008 11:00 AM CST up reply actions  

Yeah, it is.

Except with much more “kung foo grip” action.

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008

by Rodney on Dec 10, 2008 11:30 AM CST up reply actions  

LOL

"The Gerald Laird trade is a GREAT SUCCESS! Who'd we get for him again?"

Tom Hicks

by LAMuscleFag on Dec 10, 2008 5:35 PM CST up reply actions  

Newberg events

It is about time we have a fight at one of these things. I’m tired of all the civility, dammit! :)

"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky

by RCCook on Dec 10, 2008 10:56 AM CST up reply actions  

I'm bringing nothing but stats

lots and lots and lots of stats.

Arm yourselves.

This is an exciting time in my life.

The LSB CPP's are in full bloom.

by inactive lsb user on Dec 10, 2008 10:57 AM CST up reply actions  

I've found that my baseball arguments are usually rooted in logic rather in sabermetrics.

Meaning… I’m going to punch you in the face tonight.

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by oc on Dec 10, 2008 11:03 AM CST up reply actions  

I'm due for a fight, I understand

It’ll be therapeutic.

This is an exciting time in my life.

The LSB CPP's are in full bloom.

by inactive lsb user on Dec 10, 2008 11:05 AM CST up reply actions  

sherlocks

is mucho homo

mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.

by Jayslick on Dec 10, 2008 12:46 PM CST up reply actions  

I'll be there

Let’s start a Fight Club in the parking lot.

I had a paper route when I was a kid. I was supposed to go to 2,000 houses. Or two dumpsters.

by TheBZA on Dec 10, 2008 11:02 AM CST up reply actions  

In all seriousness...

is it a weekday, or weekend? I can go if it’s a weekday.

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

by benmor78 on Dec 10, 2008 11:03 AM CST up reply actions  

Go where?

meet me at the mawwl... it's goin dowwn...

by oc on Dec 10, 2008 11:04 AM CST up reply actions  

Newberg.

This is an exciting time in my life.

The LSB CPP's are in full bloom.

by inactive lsb user on Dec 10, 2008 11:07 AM CST up reply actions  

I'm suprised he wasn't up to speed.

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by oc on Dec 10, 2008 11:08 AM CST up reply actions  

Dude!

Already violating the first two rules of Fight Club…

But hey, if one’s going somewhere, I’m in.

"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky

by RCCook on Dec 10, 2008 11:18 AM CST up reply actions  

If I ever make it to one Miles and I are gonna do a UCF kind of cage fighting thing.

He’s promised.

It’s gonna be so fun.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 11:25 AM CST up reply actions  

University of Central Florida, of course.

It’s renowned for the crazy no holds barred fighting clubs scattered all across campus.

Seriously.

That’s what I meant.

Ummm… You’re buying this, right?

Good.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 3:29 PM CST up reply actions  

Erin Burnett

She needs a nostril job. Not the whole nose. Just those cavernously heaving nose holes.

Very offputting…

Can you do that? Can one get a “nostril reduction?”

Nah, noob.

by Brian Thomas on Dec 10, 2008 12:30 PM CST up reply actions  

She's perfect...

just the way she is.

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

by benmor78 on Dec 10, 2008 3:31 PM CST up reply actions  

Fair enough, sir, but you didn't answer my question.

Do they have rhynodeflarification surgery?

My curiousity is piqued.

Nah, noob.

by Brian Thomas on Dec 10, 2008 3:47 PM CST up reply actions  

Get your nose out of Eastwood's wrinkly man-hole and march on down to the local NSA-approved plastic surgeon in your area and find out your own damn self.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 5:03 PM CST up reply actions  

Bring Buc here because of his gf...

"But the major difference is where Showalter tried to overthink everything Washington at times seems like he isn't thinking at all. " - rentz

by hillcrest on Dec 10, 2008 10:07 AM CST reply actions  

I don't think that's her, sir.

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by oc on Dec 10, 2008 10:13 AM CST up reply actions  

'

meet me at the mawwl... it's goin dowwn...

by oc on Dec 10, 2008 10:18 AM CST up reply actions  

According to larrybrownsports.com

He and the Penthouse Pet ended things and he’s with the Deal or No Deal girl now.

"But the major difference is where Showalter tried to overthink everything Washington at times seems like he isn't thinking at all. " - rentz

by hillcrest on Dec 10, 2008 10:33 AM CST up reply actions  

Excuse my error with Miss Zach Greinke.

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by oc on Dec 10, 2008 10:35 AM CST up reply actions  

Duly

Excused sir. There’s no way he found her in Kansas City. Maybe a suburb on the Kansas side, but not Kansas City proper.

"But the major difference is where Showalter tried to overthink everything Washington at times seems like he isn't thinking at all. " - rentz

by hillcrest on Dec 10, 2008 10:42 AM CST up reply actions  

why not?

"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg

by rentz on Dec 10, 2008 11:13 AM CST up reply actions   1 recs

According to the photo URL

She’s Miss Florida. That might have something to do with it.

"Somewhere out there, between 14-32 BBWAA NL MVP voters are trying to get cheaper winter heating by drilling a hole in the microwave." - Jeff at LoL

by LSJ on Dec 10, 2008 11:13 AM CST up reply actions  

thats the hottest girl in florida?

did they forget to ask south florida for their entry?

mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.

by Jayslick on Dec 10, 2008 12:48 PM CST up reply actions  

Orange skinned girls with bottle-blond hair don't do much for me.

Lay off the fake tanning cream and let your hair be its natural color, sweetheart.

I will say that that’s a kind of decent body, though. Damn.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 11:27 AM CST up reply actions  

Gagree.

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008

by Rodney on Dec 10, 2008 11:31 AM CST up reply actions  

kind of decent?

I had a paper route when I was a kid. I was supposed to go to 2,000 houses. Or two dumpsters.

by TheBZA on Dec 10, 2008 11:45 AM CST up reply actions  

Yah. I might be wrong, but I think she might be one of those chicks who works out.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 11:54 AM CST up reply actions  

The only good thing about

Blond chicks are pink nipples. I don’t get the fascination.

"Obama is a Christian - He's always been a Christian...But.........what if he is[a Muslim]? Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer is no, that's not America." Colin Powell on Obama/Muslim assertions.

by AirJordan on Dec 10, 2008 12:01 PM CST up reply actions  

Yep

So many guys like big fake blond hair and pancake makeup.

Never got the fascination.

Fake titties on the other hand, are frickin money…

Nah, noob.

by Brian Thomas on Dec 10, 2008 12:26 PM CST up reply actions   1 recs

It's hair

I have never gotten the fascination for certain hair colors.

"Colt mccoy sucks, mack brown needs to be fired." - Longhorn

by LSBUser on Dec 10, 2008 1:30 PM CST up reply actions  

if you are pulling something better

by all means post photos. That’s a very nice looking piece.

Don't believe the hype about sloppy seconds. They ain't bad.

by tricer on Dec 10, 2008 11:55 AM CST up reply actions  

+1

Heh.

"Somewhere out there, between 14-32 BBWAA NL MVP voters are trying to get cheaper winter heating by drilling a hole in the microwave." - Jeff at LoL

by LSJ on Dec 10, 2008 11:58 AM CST up reply actions  

She told me

It was Finnish.

I had a paper route when I was a kid. I was supposed to go to 2,000 houses. Or two dumpsters.

by TheBZA on Dec 10, 2008 12:15 PM CST up reply actions  

heh

mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.

by Jayslick on Dec 10, 2008 12:49 PM CST up reply actions  

That's

damn funny.

G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....

by t ball on Dec 10, 2008 12:24 PM CST up reply actions  

Then rec it...

…I did.

Physician: Primum non nocere

Batter: First, make no out

by Chad Crudup on Dec 10, 2008 2:33 PM CST up reply actions  

Brilliant Mr. Coffin ...once again!

"The Gerald Laird trade is a GREAT SUCCESS! Who'd we get for him again?"

Tom Hicks

by LAMuscleFag on Dec 10, 2008 2:35 PM CST up reply actions  

She's got a bangin' body.

Still needs to lose the fake tan and the peroxide hair.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 12:06 PM CST up reply actions  

At least her boobs are real.

Have to give her props for that.

meet me at the mawwl... it's goin dowwn...

by oc on Dec 10, 2008 2:38 PM CST up reply actions  

+1

I hate plastic chest pieces.

They look great but feel awful.

I prefer small portions of boob meat to buffet portions of plastic.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 3:27 PM CST up reply actions  

What about national geographic titties?

Cuz that’s what most women over 30 that are a c cup or bigger have.

Sure, they look fine if she is laying on her back. But upright, or worse, leaning forward? Eeewwsville.

Science, Dirk. It’s a good thing. Embrace it.

Nah, noob.

by Brian Thomas on Dec 10, 2008 3:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Oh, well I've never gone over 30 so I can't speak to that, OMT.

You might have me there.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 5:02 PM CST up reply actions  

Boy, I sure have...

all my favorite girlies have been over 30.

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

by benmor78 on Dec 10, 2008 7:29 PM CST up reply actions  

Hindman

I like his stuff, but here’s the thing that really annoys me about him: In his post he says “So, I was talking to JD the other day. Here’s what I asked him.” Then he doesn’t say what JD’s response is. The point of the anecdote is: a) To name drop about talking to Jon Daniels, and b) point out what an awesome question-poser he is. He does this kind of stuff all the time.

"You’re the only here who contributes schtick only." - brettgardner

by trza on Dec 10, 2008 10:09 AM CST reply actions  

link

Actually, I didn’t see that he linked the interview in question. It’s not that bad as I thought.

"You’re the only here who contributes schtick only." - brettgardner

by trza on Dec 10, 2008 10:11 AM CST up reply actions  

i think he does it

to legitimize himself as a journalist, which is what about 99.9% of all journalists do.

by clark on Dec 10, 2008 10:12 AM CST up reply actions  

I don't think that's it.

I didn’t point out the name drop in that link, because Adam doesn’t like me to do so, but Hindman has a very notable tendency to name drop in a rather inelegant fashion.

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

by benmor78 on Dec 10, 2008 10:18 AM CST up reply actions  

true

and i have noticed that as well. But every journalist name drops, with varying degrees of tact.

by clark on Dec 10, 2008 10:23 AM CST up reply actions  

JD probably kept on walking.

by Longhorn on Dec 10, 2008 10:24 AM CST up reply actions   1 recs

step away from the name dropper argument while you can

it can only get ugly

"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg

by rentz on Dec 10, 2008 10:37 AM CST up reply actions  

As long as he doesn't go back to name dropping Barbaro I'm perfectly okay with it.

MJH’s stuff is awesome.

He’s made the content on the DMN blog roughly seven million times better.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 11:29 AM CST up reply actions  

agreed

anything that lowers the posts of poochie on the dmn blog is a plus in my book

"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg

by rentz on Dec 10, 2008 11:37 AM CST up reply actions  

+1

Aside from gleaning bare information, he’s the only reason to read that blog anymore.

"Somewhere out there, between 14-32 BBWAA NL MVP voters are trying to get cheaper winter heating by drilling a hole in the microwave." - Jeff at LoL

by LSJ on Dec 10, 2008 11:59 AM CST up reply actions  

Just tell Clay the local schools around the ballpark have really nice laptops and new easy-break locks on their doors.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 10:18 AM CST reply actions  

*snicker*

"Somewhere out there, between 14-32 BBWAA NL MVP voters are trying to get cheaper winter heating by drilling a hole in the microwave." - Jeff at LoL

by LSJ on Dec 10, 2008 10:20 AM CST up reply actions  

What happened to 'snigger'?

meet me at the mawwl... it's goin dowwn...

by oc on Dec 10, 2008 10:20 AM CST up reply actions  

I'm not sure what you mean

Does the word “snigger” reference the n-word now or something?

"Somewhere out there, between 14-32 BBWAA NL MVP voters are trying to get cheaper winter heating by drilling a hole in the microwave." - Jeff at LoL

by LSJ on Dec 10, 2008 10:25 AM CST up reply actions  

lol.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 10:27 AM CST up reply actions  

Seriously man

I have no idea. I’ve never really given a shit about street slang, pop-culture definitions, ext, so I wouldn’t know.

"Somewhere out there, between 14-32 BBWAA NL MVP voters are trying to get cheaper winter heating by drilling a hole in the microwave." - Jeff at LoL

by LSJ on Dec 10, 2008 10:29 AM CST up reply actions  

I didn’t want to do this.

meet me at the mawwl... it's goin dowwn...

by oc on Dec 10, 2008 10:31 AM CST up reply actions  

Okay...

So I said snicker this time and snigger last time. What’s the big deal? What are we discussing?

"Somewhere out there, between 14-32 BBWAA NL MVP voters are trying to get cheaper winter heating by drilling a hole in the microwave." - Jeff at LoL

by LSJ on Dec 10, 2008 10:33 AM CST up reply actions  

Clay Buchholz

meet me at the mawwl... it's goin dowwn...

by oc on Dec 10, 2008 10:34 AM CST up reply actions  

Are you in or out?

meet me at the mawwl... it's goin dowwn...

by oc on Dec 10, 2008 10:36 AM CST up reply actions  

I have no idea...

I’m just glad others seem to be having fun at my expense.

"Somewhere out there, between 14-32 BBWAA NL MVP voters are trying to get cheaper winter heating by drilling a hole in the microwave." - Jeff at LoL

by LSJ on Dec 10, 2008 10:42 AM CST up reply actions  

Lee Corso.

Fire Todd Dodge. Seriously. 45 given up in the 1st quarter. Wow. But still we're better than Washington! Oh and, SUCK IT WESTERN KENTUCKY! 1-10 baby!

by sprite on Dec 10, 2008 10:44 AM CST up reply actions  

Both.

Many times.

Quickly.

You likey?

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008

by Rodney on Dec 10, 2008 11:33 AM CST up reply actions  

Sheets for Millwood?

I don’t see how signing Sheets and trading Millwood makes us much better… maybe two or three wins? Now if we sign Sheets and Millwood pitches like he did in his last contract year and Padilla adds 15 wins in a contract year and McCarthy stays healthy enough to win a dozen and one of the young guys wins 10… then we could be onto something.

by Wemedge on Dec 10, 2008 10:59 AM CST reply actions  

McCarthy?

He’s still on the team? Has he been moved to the bullpen?

"But the major difference is where Showalter tried to overthink everything Washington at times seems like he isn't thinking at all. " - rentz

by hillcrest on Dec 10, 2008 11:06 AM CST up reply actions  

If Hindman is right

and the Rangers sign Sheets and Bucholz…two Texas-connected pitchers, remember what I said nine months ago, namely that Nolan Ryan will bring some good pitching into this team. Contrary to what many of you think, to young American (especially Texas) pitchers, Nolan Ryan is still The Man.

Smile when you call me Beat Weed!

by Clueless on Dec 10, 2008 11:30 AM CST reply actions  

Yes, I'm sure if Boston trades Clay Buchholz to us it'll be because of Nolan's Texocityness, not because of the young talent JD acquired to use as trade chips.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

There are two kinds of men in this world: Men who make jump throws, and men who wish that they were Derek Jeter so that they could make jump throws.

by thedirkatron on Dec 10, 2008 11:33 AM CST up reply actions  

He had them at "this is nolan ryan"

"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg

by rentz on Dec 10, 2008 11:38 AM CST up reply actions  

Trolling for obvious retorts:

Snagged thedirkatron…as usual.

Smile when you call me Beat Weed!

by Clueless on Dec 11, 2008 3:48 AM CST up reply actions  

That's a good one

You calling someone else predictable.

You make Cuban elections seem unpredictable.

Nah, noob.

by Brian Thomas on Dec 11, 2008 10:04 AM CST up reply actions  

Oh...

and , of course, my mentor.

You guys need to face reality, before everybody catches on to your schtick.

Smile when you call me Beat Weed!

by Clueless on Dec 11, 2008 3:50 AM CST up reply actions  

and you

need to recognize a nuanced opinion of Ryan instead of assuming that anyone not waving a big Yay Ryan! flag hates him and all he stands for.

G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....

by t ball on Dec 11, 2008 9:53 AM CST up reply actions  

let me get this straight...

Hindman, a highly respected name from all accounts that I’ve seen, thinks we’ll end up with Sheets and Buchholz and not give up more than Millwood, Salty and another pretty good prospect or two?

is this a pipe dream still, or can we start taking it a LITTLE more seriously…?

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Dec 10, 2008 12:02 PM CST reply actions  

I'll stick with pipe dream

No need getting my hopes up.

I had a paper route when I was a kid. I was supposed to go to 2,000 houses. Or two dumpsters.

by TheBZA on Dec 10, 2008 12:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Pursuant to the conversation above...

I like this reporter chick…

Bianna Golodryga

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=5563553

I'd love for part of the "new look" to be a return to the red uniforms of the 1990s. - Ian Kinsler

by ortonius on Dec 10, 2008 12:28 PM CST reply actions  

of course you do.

there aren’t many that wouldn’t…

"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"

by Walter Sobchak on Dec 10, 2008 5:04 PM CST up reply actions  

i wouldnt

id have to beat her with a stick before i could show her off to my friends.

by Chow Time on Dec 10, 2008 9:12 PM CST up reply actions  

+ 1 that babe..

is GORGEOUS! Great look!

"The Gerald Laird trade is a GREAT SUCCESS! Who'd we get for him again?"

Tom Hicks

by LAMuscleFag on Dec 10, 2008 10:10 PM CST up reply actions  

Rangers pursuing Randy Johnson

Per Jeff Wilson at the Star-Telegarm… don’t know how to link… sorry.

by Wemedge on Dec 10, 2008 1:56 PM CST reply actions  

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