Monday Morning Things

but i agree with Reeves. I don't think it's wise to have him split time. The only option? Trade Laird. It's Gerald freaking Laird for crying out loud. Trade Laird, dump Broussard, and I will be a happy man.

Scouts seem absolutely in love with him right now ("right now" being last summer to now). I wouldn't be surprised at all if our scouts preferred him. And on the Braves side, they have McCann at catcher and were losing Jones in CF, with no other clear heir apparent.

the backlash from media for trading Tex without getting any talent in return above AA?

i guess we'll know soon enough when some enterprising journalist (Galloway) realizes that with Salty in the minors, that's exactly what has happened

I hope that goes away quickly, for his sake and for that of the Rangers.

value out of Salt Jar (no relation to Jar Jar) and Laird. Salt Jar should be at AAA until Laird is gone. That's really the only way that he gets the reps he needs. If he dominates in AAA, all the better for the Rangers.

Besides, the Rangers really don't need a player that's going to be emotionally crippled by not beating the incumbent in ST. If that's the case, I'd rather he be traded than Laird. There are a number of players who have been sent down to the minors who are more deserving than Salt Jar of an opening day spot.

This whole thing about not having a single player on the ML roster from the trade of Teixeira is ridiculous. I only care that the players the Rangers got back are on the field (or have been traded for players on the field) when they hang a few pennants.

From rotoworld:

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Matt Belisle was able to throw at "100 percent" on Sunday.
Belisle had hurt his arm throwing too many changeups, but now appears to be fine. He's expected to pitch in a minor league game in the next couple of days.

He says he's hurt, they say he isn't, but he's not pitching to major league-ers.

Just got a HR.

2nd in two days.

watching Saltalamacchia play yesterday. The Rangers perhaps have passed on the platoon strategy. We have a young catcher who needs to work behind the plate full time. Saltalamacchia's defense would benefit going to AAA and Saltalamacchia understands he is the one with an option and will work hard there. Don't trade Laird until we get value for a Major League catcher.

according to Carlos Pena, who might have a second career as a motivational speaker.

at the deadline for whatever he's worth and hopefully he will have done well and we can get a decent return but, either way Salty will be ready then (hell he is basicaly there now) and he can come up and provide a little youthful enthusiasm to our oft beleagured pitching staff for the second half of the year

It may technically be the best move for the club, but I can't help wishing that Salty would start the season in the majors.... watching a rebuilding team is less fun when one of your high ceiling guys isn't even out there and instead you're watching Laird try to bunt his way on for the millionth time.