Monday a.m. stuff
by Adam J. Morris on May 5, 2008 9:55 AM CDT
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PrintHere's how I know I'm getting old...I fell asleep during the Stars game last night. I can't remember the last time I fell asleep during a regular game, much less an overtime elimination playoff game.
At least, when I got up this morning and went to the computer, I saw that the Stars had won.
Rangers lost yesterday, but you have to be encouraged by Scott Feldman's performance. Evan Grant's game story has some quotes from folks with some love for Feldman. I've been impressed with how Feldman's looked out there thusfar...the new armslot is working for him.
Jack Benny says he's back on track, after a slow start...the Rangers need him to be solid in the 8th inning, given the shakiness of some other areas of the pen so far this year. And Ian Kinsler says his hamstrings have been bothering him for about a week, with Ron Washington saying he wanted to give Kinsler a chance to rest them so he can be at full speed and not be hampered by the injury going forward.
Evan Grant suggests that the Rangers 1-5 record against lefties could get Nelson Cruz back to the majors...but I don't really see what you'd do with him. You've got Bradley, Hamilton, and Murphy, who are seemingly going to play every day, and you've got Marlon Byrd coming back soon, plus Brandon Boggs currently up. To bring Byrd back and call up Cruz, you'd probably have to axe Ben Broussard and send Brandon Boggs down, but even then, I don't know that there's much playing time available for Cruz.
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Reading the three words
“axe Ben Broussard” made my morning a little brighter. Get this done.
"Before I leave, I once again condemn the despicable buffoonery of D.J. Cahill." - Huck
Concur...
At this point I’m for any scenario that gets that done. Sit call up Gac from Clinton, I don’t care.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Yes.
Please please please, baseball Jesus, if you love the Rangers at all (although I suspect you do not), please take Ben Broussard from us.
Ok, folks time to eat crow
Where are all the folks calling for Feldman’s head now? Every time a roster spot was talked about this winter many wanted to jettison Feldman despite that fact that he was young and had some success in the past. I’m not saying he’s a guaranteed success now, but he deserves time to see what happens the rest of the season.
...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.
I was
Pretty skeptical, and I suppose I still am, but he’s doing much better than I expected, and I agree that he’s earned his shot.
by brettgardner on May 5, 2008 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions
+ 1
It’s thankfully not the same guy. I no longer cringe when I hear his name. He’s really come around and deserves a shot at the rotation.
The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT
http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893
I was one of them...
and I hope he continues to prove me wrong. The new arm slot has really worked for him. I can’t believe his velocity so far this year.
I will gladly “eat crow” if he continues to pitch like he has in his 2 starts this year.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
2 Starts is a Tiny Sample Size
Let’s remember who has dominated for a short time, only to fall off in recent years:
-Rheineker
-Loe
-Tejeda
-Drese
-Koronka
Gerald Laird, the Man, the Father, the Son, the Beast, the One, the Savior, the Immaculate.
Nobody
Is saying he’s Nolan Ryan, just that he’s been more than expected so far, and he has earned future starts.
by brettgardner on May 5, 2008 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
I'll eat mine now
I thought that no-control side-flinger was worthless, and he was. But going back to his old arm slot, he has nasty stuff.
My question is this, why would the Rangers take a guy like Feldman and convert him to a side-flinger in the first place?
Pedro: "I wasn't cockfighting, I just have a wide stance."
Broussard / Shelton
Let’s get Nelson a 1st basemens mitt fast. Can any of these guys play first?
OT : Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson gettiing married!
Good for him! I’d ask her to keep her make-up on at all times though.
http://tuvida.aol.com/moda-y-belleza/fotos/stars-without-make-up
The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT
http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893
If you can't love someone
when they don’t look their best, you definitely should not get married, and you should not expect anyone to marry you.
...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.
I know I know..
HELLO I was joking. She’s Jessica Simpson it doesn’t really matter. It’s amazing what make-up can do for a face though. She’s stunning with it on.
The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT
http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893
I know you know
sorry, I was kind of preachy there.
...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.
no problem T :)
The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT
http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893
I would...
if those sloppy seconds looked like Jessica Simpson.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Those are some really
scary pictures. I think I might have a nightmare about Goldie Hawn tonight.
Brandon Boggs 2008 Texas Rangers ROY
I wish we could just dump Cat
and be done with it.
Axe Broussard and Cat (both horrible against lefties with career OPS’s under 7), keep Boggs (I can’t find career minor splits anywhere, but it seems he hits better from the left side) and activate Byrd. Of course, 1B is still a problem if Shelton doesn’t pick it up in the next week; and I don’t view Cat as the guy I’d want replacing him.
At that point, you have to figure out if Byrd is worth the active roster spot. He hits lefties and can play any OF position. Boggs shares that defensive ability, but doesn’t hit lefties. Odds are, he’s going to be the odd man out when Byrd is activated.
What has more value in the long run: Boggs getting to play major league ball everyday, or someone who can hit lefties.
I think this team MIGHT be forced into dealing Laird at 80 cents on the dollar, judging by the initial reactions of potential trade partners. If Shelton gets on base regularly, we’re fine. If not, you rush Chris Davis or you trade Laird for a serviceable 1B with half-a-year left and can hit lefties (If there’s even an option like that out there).
With Davis striking out a lot, neither direction looks nice.
The whole scenario seems unreasonable, making Boggs to AAA the only logical choice. It’s not going to be easy.
Of course, if Brandon struggles in the bigs from here on, then it’s really no big deal. You activate Byrd and send Boggs to AAA. You then play Shelton and have Cat in reserve @ 1B.
There is only one constant in any scenario though: Broussard has to go.
Another clutsterfuck problem:
If you deal Laird, who plays backup catcher? I wouldn’t want Teagarden wasting away on the bench, so I guess it’s Kevin Richardson. Not the greatest of backups, but a backup nonetheless.
Problem solved
cut ties with Jason Jennings and promote Richardson. Unless you want Ramirez (on the 40) or Teagarden (not on the 40) wasting away on your bench.
Boggs
Unless he is playing 4-5 times a week I think he should be down in OKC playing everyday. No slight on Boggs and no Byrd-pumper. Just think its the best for the long term future of the organization to have our young guy play everyday whether its here or in OKC. Same with Duran.
After June 1st Mench will not be in OKC any longer so that would open a spot for Boggs if he gets sent down.
Boggs
hits lefties better than righties
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by Randy Richardson on May 5, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
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