Friday morning things
by Adam J. Morris on Dec 5, 2008 9:56 AM CST
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Jeff Wilson has some notes up in the S-T, including Jon Daniels saying Julio Borbon will likely start the season in AAA.
T.R. Sullivan has some Friday blog notes up.
That's about it this morning.
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borbon
seems like he’s at least going to get to the majors as a 4th OF’er with a pretty high ceiling still.
much different than what we were saying going into the draft
""If they'd have told me you can make the team but you've got to shine the shoes, I'd have been there shining shoes." -Bradley
by ab03 on Dec 5, 2008 10:25 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if BT can handle it if and when he gets called up to Arlington.
I’ve always liked Borbon. I think he got a bad reputation at the draft due to some certain publication’s silly predictions on where he should go. I’m glad we didn’t take him at #17 or #24, but giddy that we got him when we did.
by JBImaknee on Dec 5, 2008 12:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
metcalf somehow miraculously has a chance to make the team as it currently stands
and he doesnt do every little thing the org asks him?
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Dec 5, 2008 11:08 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just to churn the rumor mill....
—Heard from an unreliable source (random e-mail) that Homer Bailey had been traded. The reason the e-mailer said Bailey had been trades is he had packed up and left Houston. Why Bailey would go anywhere upon being traded i don’t know. But I’d put Bailey right behind Encarnacion on the most-likely-to-be-traded list.
http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=blog07&plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog3ae57bcc87-152a-4f72-96fb-cc08b1f396efPost3a20d81a4c-3050-43ae-8ce0-736332b791e2&sid=sitelife.cincinnati.com
by laxtonto on Dec 5, 2008 12:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by Ed Coffin on Dec 5, 2008 12:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
first thing that popped into my head
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
"If I go to this "party", I will give "save us" a piece of my knuckle sandwich…" -- miles
by knockoutking on Dec 5, 2008 4:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Why he would go somewhere upon being traded
uh.. a physical by the receiving teams doctors?
uh.. a physical by the receiving teams doctors?Not that I am just going to believe it at face value, but isnt it standard practice that he would need to travel after being traded?
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Dec 5, 2008 12:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how much did he pack?
was it a day bag, or was it a big suitcase? Did he go to IAH or did he go to Hobby? Come on, what type of source is this? You get a picture of Bailey standing at the AA checkin desk at Hobby and you know he’s going to DFW. But if he’s driving to IAH with enough luggage for 3-4 days, he’s probably going elsewhere…
by JBImaknee on Dec 5, 2008 12:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Laird for Bailey
would be very sexual…
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Dec 5, 2008 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would rather keep Laird
but it seems that the Reds and the Tigers really want him
by cowpoke on Dec 5, 2008 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Encarnacion
Laird, Metcalf and Poveda for Encarnacion and Bailey? Would ya?
"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 5, 2008 12:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
instantly.
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Dec 5, 2008 12:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yes
is there any reason in the world why you wouldnt?
by JBImaknee on Dec 5, 2008 12:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Would the Reds?
From a Rangers fan standpoint, this is one those deals that almost makes way too much sense. You think Cincinatti would counter with Hurley instead of Poveda which leads to somewhere down the line a final of Metcalf, Laird and Hunter/Kiker for Encarnacion, Bailey and a PTBNL?
"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 5, 2008 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We should have 0 interest in Encarnacion
We need D.
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Dec 5, 2008 1:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Brooks Robinson and
Omar Vizqel in wheelchairs would be better defensively then MY and Encarnacion.
Mitch Moreland - Rangers 2009 Minor League Player of the Year
by RangerMad on Dec 5, 2008 4:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd more do a
Salty and Metcalf for a Encarnacion and Bailey.
by cowpoke on Dec 5, 2008 9:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure if this is elsewhere
but the Tigers are apparently “stepping up” their pursuit of Laird.
http://www.freep.com/article/20081205/SPORTS02/81205041/1050/rss15
by JBImaknee on Dec 5, 2008 12:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Free P!
Where can I get some of that?
"...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 5, 2008 1:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I just drank
a cup of coffee, I can help you with that.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Dec 5, 2008 1:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dummkopf,
I meant P as in the female anatomy…
"...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 5, 2008 1:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Then say it, twirp.
meet me at the mawwl... it's goin dowwn...
by oc on Dec 5, 2008 9:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Giants
I find it interesting that the Giants have emerged (at least on the rumor mill) as potential suiters for Cantu or Encarnacion, and in both cases Sanchez was mentioned as a possible return. with Florida and Cincy both seeking a young C, it seems a three team deal of sorts is possible not only with the Marlins (as Jamey mentioned) but with Cincy as well.
by clark on Dec 5, 2008 2:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What's odd is Brian Sabean had said
General manager Brian Sabean said he plans on using Sandoval as the Giants’ primary third baseman in 2009, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Dec 5, 2008 4:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
whose their 1b?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
"If I go to this "party", I will give "save us" a piece of my knuckle sandwich…" -- miles
by knockoutking on Dec 5, 2008 4:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No one of note.
He was probably just trying to gain some leverage, and Sandoval will end up playing 1st.
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Dec 5, 2008 4:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
MJH on Laird for Bailey
With a wild surmise…
http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/12/of-laird-and-the-lagrange-primadonna.html
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Dec 5, 2008 3:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And the masses speak loudly!
Another point missed is that he will have no CHOICE but to listen to Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. Would you like to be the pitcher who failed because you thought you knew more than Nolan? I don’t think so.
LOL
"...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 5, 2008 4:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think I just threw up in my mouth because of that
In Smoak We Trust
by Smoak Some on Dec 5, 2008 4:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Y’know, I actually think Bailey would tune into Nolan.
At any rate, if JD makes a play for him you have to figure Nolan’s given the green light…
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Dec 5, 2008 4:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what righthanded pitcher from texas WOULDNT tune into nolan?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
"If I go to this "party", I will give "save us" a piece of my knuckle sandwich…" -- miles
by knockoutking on Dec 5, 2008 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
If you’re a baseball player from Texas Nolan’s the big swinging dick.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Dec 5, 2008 4:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yes, and the big swinging dick
always had a good catcher. So I would think he would consider not trading away Laird this year and focus on trading Salty. Of course JD got Salty and this must be the hang up, and the $3 million that I don’t see why we can’t pay Laird.
by cowpoke on Dec 5, 2008 9:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Add topic - Greg Maddux
Announced his retirement today. 355 wins or thereabouts. Suppose he’d joing in brother in shaping up Ranger pitching?
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by Ed Coffin on Dec 5, 2008 4:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ugh typo
“join his brother” …. I don’t want anyone joing in their brother.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by Ed Coffin on Dec 5, 2008 4:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
+1
"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 lonestarJon on Dec 5, 2008 4:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
greatest pitcher of his generation?
Full run better for his career than the league average in ERA, has all the hardware, and was dominant for an extended period of time…
by laxtonto on Dec 5, 2008 4:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maddux
was right there with Clemens for being one of the greatest pitchers of the past 25 years. A 23 year career, career 1.80 BB/9 (I can only dream of a Ranger doing that once), 4 well earned Cy Youngs, 3 more top 5 finishes, career 132 ERA+, and I can go on and on about his great accomplishments. He has made at least 33 starts each since his 2nd full year in the league (not including strike shortened years). I really do hope that the Rangers can manage to give him some role in the organization.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
by Gdawg on Dec 5, 2008 7:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes...
I believe he’s the greatest pitcher of his generation.
It would be awesome if he would come help is brother, but I think that’s just a pipe dream.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Dec 5, 2008 8:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll go and say he was one of the most underrated pitchers of his generation
Seems as though a lot of people overlook him, mainly because he didn’t have the sexy pitches that others do, or that he didn’t pitch in major markets. All he did was go out there and win ballgames. Probably the best fielding pitcher of his generation or all-time.
First Ballot Hall of Famer
In Smoak We Trust
by Smoak Some on Dec 6, 2008 2:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Astos signed
Matt Kata.
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 5, 2008 6:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
is he in his late 20's yet?
I faintly remember him with the Rangers.
I bet he got a spring training invite with the Astros.
by cowpoke on Dec 5, 2008 9:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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