Thursday a.m. stuff

by Adam J. Morris on May 22, 2008 8:56 AM CDT

Yay, a win! It broke the 3 game losing streak, and ensures the Rangers won't get swept in Minnesota. A win today would mean a split of the series, keeping the Rangers' streak of not losing series intact.

Sidney Ponson gets some love for working quickly and keeping the game moving. Ponson also apparently worked with Mark Connor after his bad start against Houston, when his movement was less downward and more side to side, to make the adjustments necessary to get back on track. It seemed to work.

Doug Mathis is going to get the start on Sunday, and Ron Washington says he hopes Kevin Millwood will be ready to take the ball the next time that spot comes up, on May 30.

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Is Blalock back

this weekend? I’m interested in seeing the “new look” Rangers with Blalock at 1B. More curiosity than anything.

"Before I leave, I once again condemn the despicable buffoonery of D.J. Cahill." - Huck

by DJCahill on May 22, 2008 9:00 AM CDT 0 recs

Friday, maybe

by Adam J. Morris on May 22, 2008 9:14 AM CDT up 0 recs

Friday confirmed

on the post-game show.

...it's the weekend, so why the hell not?

by Rodney on May 22, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up 0 recs

Any chance

Cat ends up on the DL?

Brandon Boggs 2008 Texas Rangers ROY

by RangerMad on May 22, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up 0 recs

Good ?

I think he said he was available to pinch hit today, but Wash let him sit.

...it's the weekend, so why the hell not?

by Rodney on May 22, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up 0 recs

Who are you

and what have you done with Sidney Ponson? Driving home from work during the 7th inning I could hardly believe my ears. I have to start idly wondering if he’ll have some trade value if he keeps going pretty well. Then again, maybe they shouldn’t trade him if he can keep producing ground outs like that. Actually, looking at his numbers, the ground ball rate is similar to past seasons, but fewer of the fly balls are leaving the park and hitters seem to be making less solid contact.

He deserves to be called Sir this year.

...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.

by t ball on May 22, 2008 9:11 AM CDT 0 recs

Ponson

i’ve been wondering this myself, trade him or keep him. And i’ve been leaning towards bringing him back next year, if he can eat innings and induce groundball outs like he has in the past then he can be a solid part of the rotation

"When we're mad we'll use our words. Then the rest of the world will play nice with us. And the only boom-booms will be in our pants." - Ralph Wiggum

by rentz on May 22, 2008 9:17 AM CDT up 0 recs

His greatest value should...

... be in a trade this year.

Right around the time all the young talent is ready to contend is when the organization will realize that Ron Washington is the wrong man for the job.

by Chad Crudup on May 22, 2008 9:20 AM CDT up 0 recs

+1

The Rangers’ Victor Zambrano? Too bad the Mets don’t have any more Kazmir’s…

by Hypo-Luxa on May 22, 2008 9:34 AM CDT up 0 recs

trade

Oh yeah, if someones going to come in and offer a great deal then by all means trade him (right now thats my stance on all of the starting pitchers ) but if it’s nothing more than some low prospects, i say try to bring him back on a 1yr deal.

"When we're mad we'll use our words. Then the rest of the world will play nice with us. And the only boom-booms will be in our pants." - Ralph Wiggum

by rentz on May 22, 2008 9:40 AM CDT up 0 recs

Ponson

has flashed greatness before. Witness his contract year of 2003.

Their never was much question about his arm during his career, the question was always about his desire, and what was between his ears.

Personally, I wouldn’t ever sign Ponson to a long term contract, because he will celebrate with cases of booze and Ho-Hos. I’d try to get value back in trade.

"Before I leave, I once again condemn the despicable buffoonery of D.J. Cahill." - Huck

by DJCahill on May 22, 2008 9:22 AM CDT up 0 recs

with Padilla, Millwood, and Ponson

It will be difficult to decide who to trade

by clark on May 22, 2008 9:47 AM CDT up 0 recs

Classic pic of Ponson

If I knew of an efficient way to post pictures, I would.

http://www.walkoffwalk.com/2008/05/sir-sidney-of-the-renaissance.html

What happened to my old signature?

by WyoRanger on May 22, 2008 10:49 AM CDT up 0 recs

I am not suggesting

signing him to a long term contract, he’s not part of the future. But he might be part of the present, and I wouldn’t just trade him for anyone.

...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.

by t ball on May 22, 2008 9:56 AM CDT up 0 recs

I was beginning to think the Rangers had run out of pixie dust.

by rooster on May 22, 2008 9:47 AM CDT 0 recs

here we go again

Why is it that when the rangers have an inkling of success, we consider keeping valuable trade chips. Trade ‘em all. The future is brighter. Keep your eye one the prize rangers. Legitimate winning the following couple of years. Not lightning in a bottle. Plus, as stated above, if we were to sign him long term, he’s only going to decline with the realization that he’s secure, and relax for a couple of years, so trade trade trade. Let fools have the fool’s gold.

by FreeMoney4Sale on May 22, 2008 10:07 AM CDT 0 recs