Humorous headline of the day

by Adam J. Morris on Dec 31, 2008 5:11 PM CST

From mlb.com:

Hendrickson Signing Solidifies O's Staff

Mark Hendrickson turns 35 in June, has a career 5.07 ERA, and has an ERA north of 5 in 3 of the last 4 seasons (including a 5.45 ERA for the Marlins in 2008).

That's some kind of solidifying.

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Hendrickson Signing Solidifies O's Staff

As one of the AL’s shittiest?

"I´d like to apologize in advance for anything that I may say or do that could be construed as offensive as I slowly go NUTS."

by LSJ on Dec 31, 2008 5:19 PM CST reply actions

He sucks as a starter.

However, he would not be bad as a LOOGY. He can handle lefties (.685 OPS) and has pitched well as a reliever over his career (3.39 ERA .625 OPS in 103.2 IP). I was hoping Hendrickson would stop insisting on being a starter and that the Rangers sign him as a reliever but oh well it’s a moot point now. The O’s are dumb if they keep him in the rotation all year.

by coolrangersfan on Dec 31, 2008 5:20 PM CST reply actions

Of course

he solidifies a staff because he’s a stiff. Still, when are we going to get around to signing a lefty reliever? Ohman is still out there.

"Some mornings it just doesn't seem worth it to gnaw through the leather straps."
- Emo Phillips

by Rangerchick on Dec 31, 2008 5:26 PM CST reply actions

Guardado is more likely than Ohman.

I think Ohman is looking for at least a two year deal and the Rangers wouldn’t do that.

by coolrangersfan on Dec 31, 2008 5:28 PM CST up reply actions

What about

Darren Oliver? Think he’d be ok?

"Some mornings it just doesn't seem worth it to gnaw through the leather straps."
- Emo Phillips

by Rangerchick on Dec 31, 2008 5:33 PM CST up reply actions

Oliver

He accepted arbitration with the Angels.

by Adam J. Morris on Dec 31, 2008 5:36 PM CST up reply actions

Ok tks.

"I lost my virginity but I still have the box it came in."
- unknown

by Rangerchick on Dec 31, 2008 5:36 PM CST up reply actions

There are still plenty of LH relievers in the free agent market

including Ohman, Guardado, Beimel, Shouse, D. Reyes, Villone, Ledezma, Fossum, Flores, R. Rincon, T. Johnson, and Parrish. I think Ohman, Beimel, and Reyes are looking for multi-year deals so that probably eliminates them from the Rangers wish list.

by coolrangersfan on Dec 31, 2008 6:55 PM CST up reply actions

I was about to say Ledezma sounded interesting

Based on his reputation as a live arm. Then I ran his numbers, and sheeeeesh his walk rates are insane.

Do. Not. Want.

"I´d like to apologize in advance for anything that I may say or do that could be construed as offensive as I slowly go NUTS."

by LSJ on Dec 31, 2008 7:06 PM CST up reply actions

Oliver

There should be a bounty on that fucking thief’s head.

Nah, noob.

by Brian Thomas on Jan 1, 2009 6:19 PM CST up reply actions

what's funny is UPS

they told me they’d come by between 1-5, and do they show up?

HEAAAAAaaallllll NO…

Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012

by Longhorn on Dec 31, 2008 5:46 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

Fuck UPS,

They have fucked me over time and time again.

I'm Ed Werner, but with real secret sources...

by miles on Dec 31, 2008 6:42 PM CST up reply actions

by Longhorn on Jan 1, 2009 6:44 PM CST up reply actions

So...

you can only use a penis pump if you’re gay?

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates

by slc ranger on Jan 1, 2009 8:09 PM CST up reply actions

Rangers looking hard at Turnbow, according to TJ.

The Rangers are one of three teams competing for Turnbow, along with the Marlins and Pirates. Turnbow has had shoulder issues and appeared in just eight games for the Brewers in 2008.

But he was 7-1 with a 1.74 ERA and 39 saves in 2005 for the Brewers, and he has been recommended by new pitching coach Mike Maddux.

link

Go Rangers!

by rooster on Dec 31, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions