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Another move tomorrow?

I have to wonder if the Rangers aren't going to end up having to make another roster move tomorrow...

The Rangers needed 6+ innings from the bullpen, and you have to figure Kam Loe is definitely unavailable tomorrow, after throwing 42 pitches today.  Ditto Frankie Francisco, who threw 29 pitches today (after throwing 18 last night) and Jamey Wright, who had 25 pitches today and 29 yesterday.

And having Eddie Guardado go on back to back days is something the Rangers have tried to avoid, given that he's coming back from surgery.

So that would leave the Rangers with Josh Rupe, Joaquin Benoit, and C.J. Wilson tomorrow.  And with Scott Feldman, who hasn't been starting all that long, scheduled to pitch tomorrow, and Doug Mathis on Sunday, I have to think they are going to want a fresh arm in the pen.

A.J. Murray had a complete game for Oklahoma tonight, so any of the bullpen arms there would be rested.  Wes Littleton has pitched only once in the last week, although the Rangers might prefer to get a look at Warner Madrigal, who last pitched on May 20 (which was also the last time Littleton pitched).

Normally I'd think they'd send Loe back down to make room for one of those two, but with Mathis going on Sunday, I think they might want to keep Loe up so he's available in long relief then.  I wouldn't be surprised if Frank Catalanotto got put on the d.l. so that Littleton or Madrigal can be activated, with a pitcher then being sent down Monday so Hank Blalock can be activated.

 

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brining up Wes….

""I want George W. Bush to say, "All things equal, I screwed up this country far worse than I did the Texas Rangers."" - Chris Ballard

by miles on May 23, 2008 10:37 PM CDT   0 recs

I would too

but I really want to see Madrigal pitch

by AirJordan on May 23, 2008 10:39 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

We need

a reliable guy that we can rely on…

Madrigal is not a sure thing yet, and with a depleted bullpen, be can’t risk that.

""I want George W. Bush to say, "All things equal, I screwed up this country far worse than I did the Texas Rangers."" - Chris Ballard

by miles on May 23, 2008 10:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Wes Littleton

Has been horrible this year.

We can rely on him, but only to suck.

The 40 trumps all!!!

by thedirkatron on May 24, 2008 1:15 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He had

like one bad game…

"We will look back in 20 years, and say that Clayton Kershaw was one of the best pitchers of all time" - me

by miles on May 24, 2008 1:16 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, maybe so

but his 4.82 ERA in OKC doesn’t exactly fill me with confidence.

The 40 trumps all!!!

by thedirkatron on May 24, 2008 1:17 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Wes...

has struggled, but Warner has been a one inning guy. Not sure he really helps much in the pen right now. Plus he hasn’t been in OKC for very long. I’d leave him in AAA for at least another month or 2 and bring back Wes. At least we know he could go a couple innings if the Rangers really need it.

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

by slc ranger on May 24, 2008 1:22 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Interesting

I know it’s a little soon, but I wouldn’t mind seeing Madrigal make hsi debut. I don’t really see any reason not to push him a little at this point, considering how horrible the bullpen has been…

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by lonestarJon on May 23, 2008 10:39 PM CDT   0 recs

+ 1

The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT

http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893

by LAMuscleFag on May 23, 2008 10:46 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I agree

Let’s see what the kid has.

"My death certificate will probably say: 'Cause of Death: World Series.'" Jamey Newberg

by boomer1 on May 23, 2008 10:48 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well...

It depends on what you want.

If you are concerned about needing innings, you’d probably rather have Littleton, who can go longer.

I think Madrigal is more of a one inning guy.

by Adam J. Morris on May 23, 2008 10:49 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

True

But man I’m excited about this guy.

"My death certificate will probably say: 'Cause of Death: World Series.'" Jamey Newberg

by boomer1 on May 23, 2008 10:52 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Agree with Adam

The Rangers probably need a guy for multiple innings in someone like Littleton, but I would like to see Madrigal up. Watching him pitch this year makes me a believer in him. He has got really good stuff. He’s been 93-96 with good tail on his FB. Nice change and pretty dirty slider. Spotted it up well when I have seen him.

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by B_Black on May 23, 2008 11:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

you could always make yet another move before sundays game

if you end up having to use everyone tomorrow.

although, if the pitcher is going to go back down on monday, then i dont really care who it is. if this was replacing an injured bullpen guy or something id be all for madrigal. but as a 2 day stint.. littleton is fine.

Gerald Laird is my hero.

by DSheppard on May 23, 2008 11:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

John Patterson released.
The Rangers have released pitcher John Patterson. He has a sore arm and is going home to rest for the remainder of the season.

link

by coolaid on May 23, 2008 11:06 PM CDT   0 recs

Damn

I was hoping he would have something left.

"My death certificate will probably say: 'Cause of Death: World Series.'" Jamey Newberg

by boomer1 on May 23, 2008 11:10 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

hey, of the two vets ponson/patterson

weve gotten more than i expected already.

Gerald Laird is my hero.

by DSheppard on May 23, 2008 11:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Very, very true

"My death certificate will probably say: 'Cause of Death: World Series.'" Jamey Newberg

by boomer1 on May 23, 2008 11:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Crap

I really had high hopes for that signing. Unlike Sidney Ponson, he might have been a guy who could have helped us in years down the road, but he seems to be the one pitcher on the planet who is less durable than Randy Johnson…

A Lonestar in California - 2.0

"I LOVE to fart" - Bert Blyleven

by lonestarJon on May 24, 2008 12:04 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Wait, seriously?

That’s just hilarious.

You hang someone with 14 seasons pitching 200+ IP as an example of poor durability?

Including three seasons with 200+ after the age of 40?

LOL

"When I am pissed off, I get angry." - Miles 5/06/08

by Chase Irwin on May 24, 2008 12:11 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Randy Johnson threw just 56 innings last year

You’re right, overall, that’s a bad comp, but that’s the one that popped into my head.

A Lonestar in California - 2.0

"I LOVE to fart" - Bert Blyleven

by lonestarJon on May 24, 2008 12:18 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Almost as injury prone as that guy Cal Ripken...

What did he not know how to stay in the game his last few years?

by slimshadty12 on May 24, 2008 1:15 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Cat to DL

is the move they need to make. Then on Monday, send down a reliever and activate Blalock. Shelton’s defense and RHB are valuable off the bench. The Rangers don’t know what type of defensive firstbaseman Blalock will be. He will certainly be tested in Tampa. Putting Cat on the DL will give the Rangers a couple of weeks or so to determine if Blalock can play 1B. Another reason Cat needs to go on the DL is to keep him out of the OF. It is no secret that he is a liability in LF. Boggs’ running catch in the LCF alley tonight is one of 3 that he has made that Catalanotto wouldn’t have got close to. Catalanotto’s skills are no longer a match for this team. JD should try to get what he can for him and move on.

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by RangerMad on May 23, 2008 11:28 PM CDT   0 recs

definitely

cat is the least necessary player on the roster and is hurt anyway.

Gerald Laird is my hero.

by DSheppard on May 23, 2008 11:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

+1

I’ve been saying the same thing about Cat for some time now.

A Lonestar in California - 2.0

"I LOVE to fart" - Bert Blyleven

by lonestarJon on May 24, 2008 12:05 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

blalock

did i miss the news he would be back monday now?

link? want to read any details.

Gerald Laird is my hero.

by DSheppard on May 23, 2008 11:29 PM CDT   0 recs

well obviously

im referring to the news that he would back monday from it. hence the “did i miss the news he would be back monday now?”

=)

Gerald Laird is my hero.

by DSheppard on May 24, 2008 12:31 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Blalock

I think he has carpal tunnel. I got this from Google News just now.

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

by t ball on May 24, 2008 1:17 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

ok, found that time frame

http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080523&content_id=2754645&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex

the rangers official story says delayed a few days and it could clear up in 24-48 hours. best case scenario anyway. alright.

cat DL please.

Gerald Laird is my hero.

by DSheppard on May 24, 2008 3:22 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

reading further in the article..

””That might be a blessing in disguise, giving me three extra days,” Catalanotto said. “It started Monday on the turf in Minnesota but it’s getting better every single day. I should be able to play in the next couple of days.”“

shhhhhhh, quiet cat. you are very hurt.

although i didnt realize we would be facing kazmir after lee/sabathia. yikes.. blalock you can wait till tuesday to come back if you dont mind.

Gerald Laird is my hero.

by DSheppard on May 24, 2008 3:40 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah...

let Shelton start at 1B until we get past these 3 lefties. He has looked better lately at the plate.

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

by slc ranger on May 24, 2008 10:14 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

daaaayam

what the hell happened tonight?

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by Longhorn on May 24, 2008 12:02 AM CDT   0 recs

A very long game

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by slc ranger on May 24, 2008 12:06 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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