Saturday morning things
by Adam J. Morris on Jun 14, 2008 9:52 AM CDT
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So, yeah...that wasn't good last night.
Evan Grant discusses the problems Jarrod Saltalamacchia is having controlling the running game, with opposing teams running more frequently, and more successfully, against him than against Gerald Laird this season.
Kason Gabbard gets called up today, and Grant believes Robinson Tejeda will be designated for assignment to make room for him, if Joaquin Benoit doesn't have to go to the disabled list. If he clears waivers, he'll have the option to elect to become a free agent, so this is probably the end of the road for Tejeda. And it is worth noting that, last winter, when it was time to clear a space on the 40 man roster for Jason Jennings, Tejeda seemed like the more likely victim than Armando Galarraga, who is in Detroit's rotation right now (although Galarraga's ERA is not supported by his peripherals, suggesting that his recent success isn't sustainable).
Jeff Wilson talks about the possibility of a Murphy/Hamilton/Bradley outfield being in place long-term. I have my doubts about Bradley being a long-term solution at right field, and I think Murphy is a platoon player, but a Murphy/Boggs platoon along with Hamilton and someone in right field -- perhaps Bradley for a year or two, perhaps John Mayberry Jr., who may be putting it together (finally) -- would be pretty nice.
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Galarraga
has given up 40 hits in 65+ innings. Thats pretty impressive.
by kumizi on Jun 14, 2008 9:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Galarraga
Ridiculously low BABIP. He won’t be able to keep that up. And then his ERA will go up significantly.
by Adam J. Morris on Jun 14, 2008 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its june
i dont care what he does from here on out, he could blow out his arm tomorrow, he woulda been an asset here to this point. his BABIP isnt sustainable, fine, but he has given that team a guy who can go out every 5th day.
Gallaraga gets a bunch of “oh he’ll blow it. watch and see” comments and i dig that. but he hasnt done crappy and digging into stats to show its unsustainable kinda misses the point and belittles his success thus far.
"There is no reason for me to move to third base," Young said.
-FOTF 5/20/2008
"Well, we are one of the cheapest teams in Major League Baseball"
-Tom Hicks 4/8/2008
by Jayslick on Jun 14, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Concur...
He was a bad guy to just give away. I’m not losing any sleep over it, but he would definitely be in the Rangers rotation now, given all the injuries.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Jun 14, 2008 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know
I don’t get this whole “belittling his success” thing. That seems to be the rallying cry when someone points out that someone’s performance isn’t sustainable or supported by his peripherals.
Galarraga has a sub-4 ERA because of good luck and good defense behind him. That’s it.
I didn’t particularly like the move to drop him, instead of, say, Cruz or Tejeda, but on the other hand, he’s not a sub-4 ERA pitcher. He’s a 26 year old who has allowed a remarkably low BABIP so far.
by Adam J. Morris on Jun 14, 2008 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not the point
good defense has been played behind him—by whoever.
"Typical woman. 'Give me' 'Give me' 'Give me'
I’ll give ya something.
1. A backhand
2. A stuffing
3. $500 if you promise never to post here again"
~ The Immortal, BG
by Chase Irwin on Jun 14, 2008 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
serious question:
is it possible that the balls in play just go to fielders? i dunno, i have a hard time believing that a kinda lousy defense in the tigers just plays totally over its head every 5th day for some odd reason.
made me wonder…
"There is no reason for me to move to third base," Young said.
-FOTF 5/20/2008
"Well, we are one of the cheapest teams in Major League Baseball"
-Tom Hicks 4/8/2008
by Jayslick on Jun 14, 2008 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take a look at the sample
65+ innings, so you would expect things like this to even out, which is Adam’s point. Galarraga’s success is unsustainable.
"Typical woman. 'Give me' 'Give me' 'Give me'
I’ll give ya something.
1. A backhand
2. A stuffing
3. $500 if you promise never to post here again"
~ The Immortal, BG
by Chase Irwin on Jun 14, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its hard to imagine
But it is what happened and when you look at only a 2 month period of time or so, it is more likely to happen. The reason I can’t cry over the loss of Galarraga is because of that low BABIP and how exceptional the defense has been behind him during that time. That just screams luck and fluke. Even though his ERA is low, the chances of him having that same success here is worse than Jim Carrey’s in Dumb and Dumber.
by Gdawg on Jun 14, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Likewise
the notion that performance is unstainbable seems to be a rallying cry of its own. If Galarraga performed even 75% as well with the Rangers as he has with Detroit so far this year, the organization would have received more production from him than Tejeda, Botts or Cruz will ever produce and probably at least as much if not more than Mendoza.
Maybe the numbers won’t be sustainable, but is it unrealistic to believe that the Rangers could be 36-33 right now with Galarraga rather than 34-35 without him?
by robert_d_wilfong on Jun 14, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Conjecture
Looks reasonable on the surface, but shouldn’t be considered. It’s situational. He didn’t face the hitters the Rangers faced on the days the matchups occurred, and who knows where or how balls in play might have been handled. I don’t have any hack with Galarraga, but the only thing that ever plays out is what IS played out, not conjectured.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by Ed Coffin on Jun 14, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point Ed
I don’t have any hack with Galarraga, but the only thing that ever plays out is what IS played out, not conjectured.
Of course this flies in the face of those who say things like this:
Galarraga has a sub-4 ERA because of good luck and good defense behind him. That’s it.
And Adam….
I know you didn’t like letting him go. Just like you didn’t like the Eaton/Young trade. But whenever someone brings them up you are quick to point out that they wouldn’t be THAT good here. Why do you do that?
Let me have a diablo sandwich, a Dr. Pepper, and make it fast I'm in a God damned hurry!
by DaheelzCM on Jun 14, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because its the truth
Galarraga was good for Detroit. He isn’t likely to continue that nor does it mean he was anything more than a long shot at succeeding like that here.
Young was good for SD. Again though, he wasn’t likely to be as good if he were still here and he also doesn’t appear to be able to ever have a year like last year again.
by Gdawg on Jun 14, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
excellent points!!
The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT
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by LAMuscleFag on Jun 14, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Linkage
watch the 13:00-19:00 chunk for a Davis double, Mayberry single, Mayberry steal
scroll to 1:02:00 for a Davis single
scroll to 1:45:00 for a Cruz “triple” and a Davis sac fly [liner to RF]
Between Hammy, Boggs, Murphy, Byrd, Bradley possibly re-signing and Mayberry possibly nearing development the OF situation isn’t a bug, it’s a feature. More problems like this please.
MLB’s Shawn Shroyer [who he?] writes about Chris Davis - throwing out the thought that the Rangers should maybe re-think the Blalock-to-1B move that blocks CD.
by shroomer on Jun 14, 2008 10:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Davis
The way he is going it really may become a problem. When they first floated the idea of Blalock to 1B Davis was in the midst of his early on slump in OKC. Since then he has gotten on fire and gotten back to the numbers he put up in AA and is everyday pushing his way up to Arlington. Its still gonna be a month or two before Davis is even considered I think but Blalock better get back in a hurry or he may not have a spot on this roster as much as I like the guy.
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
by bigsteve on Jun 14, 2008 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
August 1st...
Is the key date for Blalock. If he’s still a Ranger by that time (and I think he will be because his injuries have killed any trade value he had) I think he ends up back at 3B. I think we see Davis starting at 1B by the beginning of August.
Oh, and Davis hits LH of course. This team desperatly needs another RH bat in the middle of the lineup. Especially if they deal Board Game at the deadline.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Jun 14, 2008 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so...
why can’t Bradley be the DH and have Davis in the outfield, where people were saying he was possibly going to be b/c of his arm months ago…
by 8legs2fangs on Jun 14, 2008 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis
The reason people were saying that is because of Smoak. That was the scenario so all three of Davis/Smoak/MaxRam could be in the lineup together in a couple years. Right now Davis should play 1B
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
by bigsteve on Jun 14, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah
the “talk” I was mentioning was before Smoak was drafted…
But yeah, those 3 in the lineup in the future is pretty sweet sounding!
by 8legs2fangs on Jun 14, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis in RF was an offseason discussion
Although i cant really remember why since blalock was still 3b and we didnt have smoak.
I think that started before we had bradley/hamilton and fewer people believed in murph, so it was more of a lack of outfielders then it was a crowded 1b.
I think Davis will probably end up as the 09 1b and we will work smoak/davis out when the time comes. Though I dont know what we will do to get him in there this year.
Bring up Justin Smoak
by DSheppard on Jun 14, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From what I remember
that was basically when it started. The thought was that out of Broussard, Shelton, and Cat, there would be some decent performance from our 1B and that Davis should be in the OF where the team had a weakness.and his arm could be used better than at 1st. Never really felt that the OF was an option for Davis.
by Gdawg on Jun 14, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
6/12 game
its asking me for a subscription to watch it.. i want to see the davis HR =(
Bring up Justin Smoak
by DSheppard on Jun 14, 2008 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know it should be
which is why i would point out its asking for a subscription.
Bring up Justin Smoak
by DSheppard on Jun 14, 2008 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh?
it’s free to sign up, it’s free to watch most of the past games…
Stats don't lie
by Longhorn on Jun 14, 2008 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
which, once again, is why I would point out its asking for a subscription
its not that complicated man. the 6/13 game works, all the other games work, but 6.12 is asking for a subscription.
Bring up Justin Smoak
by DSheppard on Jun 14, 2008 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting
what link u using?
Stats don't lie
by Longhorn on Jun 14, 2008 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
redhawks page
multimedia > video.
shroomer explained that sometimes it just takes a while i guess. weird that yesterdays is already free and that ones not.
not actually mad about the thing, just clicked to see the game and was surprised it wasnt available.
Bring up Justin Smoak
by DSheppard on Jun 14, 2008 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blalock
I don’t have the original article in front of me, but isn’t it considered a provisional move? Would they really force it if there’s less power-hitting depth at 3B?
I like seeing Duran in the ML lineup, but he’s the guy I’d like to see in AAA. Davis is nearing the end of that AAA road it looks like.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jun 14, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Murphy
You make a valid argument about Murphy. I just think the guy has done enough over his almost year here to establish himself as an everyday player. He very well may tank over the 2nd half of this year and become the 4th outfielder everyone has said he is. But right now the guy is a legit ROY candidate, is playing out of his mind, and is a fan favorite. Because we are playing in the NL the lefty/lefty issue becomes magnified but he has had some success of late against lefties and so I don’t see the problem playing him last night. With all the pinch hitting and double switching that will be going on all 5 of our outfielders will get plenty of PT this weekend.
Now as for pulling him last night it was the smartest thing to do. He had been the last out of the previous inning so by pulling him Wash created the longest time between having his pitchers spot come up again in the lineup. Would you have rather them pull Hammy or MB? Otherwise either Rupe would have had to bat the next inning or would only have been able to pitch one inning.
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
by bigsteve on Jun 14, 2008 10:10 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+ 1
Love the Murph! He was putting on quite the batting practice show last night. The boy has some serious power.
The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT
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by LAMuscleFag on Jun 14, 2008 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once the Murph figures out lefties a little better
he will be an everyday player. Boggs is nice to have right now.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jun 14, 2008 10:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if he will
but I’d like to let him figure it out by giving him ABs against lefties this year, rather than just platooning him now and hurting his chances for ever becoming an everyday player.
by dieselT8 on Jun 14, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they fall out of any contention...
... which they likely will by late summer, the Murph goes everyday from that point. If Boggs against lefties gives us a better chance right now to win, I’m for it.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jun 14, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How is he going to "figure out" lefites ...
... if he plays in a platoon that is devised to avoid having him face lefties? I say, let him play everday now, this year and try to figure it out, rather than in a year or two when the Rangers might actually contend.
by Melmart1 on Jun 14, 2008 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lefties
Personally I would rather him face the “tough” lefties rather than the “easy” lefties. Reason is no matter how he does against the easy ones that doesn’t necessarily prepare him to face the tough ones. If he can hit the tough ones the easy ones will only be easier. Let him play everyday
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
by bigsteve on Jun 14, 2008 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's been playing every day his whole life...
...and has never been able to hit lefties…
by Adam J. Morris on Jun 14, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True...
but he never hit like he is now in the minors either.
I’m with you in thinking he should sit most days against lefties, but it’s possible that he could improve against lefties in the future. I think some people need to keep in mind that this is his first full season in the majors. It’s not really a knock on him to say he should sit against lefties, at least not as far as I’m concerned.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Jun 14, 2008 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think he needs to sit against every single lefty
but we need to protect him a bit vs them.
like someone yesterday said, if a lefty’s best pitch is their fastball, murph has a chance. if its someone who is throwing low and away sliders all day, he doesnt.
if hes in the midst of a hot streak (and one 2 hr game isnt really a hotstreak) then yeah let him face some lesser lefties.
Perez may not be great overall, but lefty-lefty he is.
Bring up Justin Smoak
by DSheppard on Jun 14, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bradley
I have no problem with him in right for the 09 and 10 seasons. Then deal JMJ in a package for pitching.
Fire Ron Washington
by pblack on Jun 14, 2008 10:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just use...
Bradley as the DH, put Davis (starter) in LF, and mix Boggs/Byrd with Murphy (starter) and Hammy (starter)...Blalock can play 1B and JMJ can mix OF and 1B. Or trade someone and get Salty out of catcher and let him mix in at 1B/DH and catcher only to spell Laird.
by 8legs2fangs on Jun 14, 2008 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis isn't going to go to LF
The Rangers want someone who has a lot of range in LF, in general. Davis is more likely to play RF (he has the arm to play there) than LF.
by Adam J. Morris on Jun 14, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK
sounds good to me…put him there! And then put Murphy in LF, with Hammy switching around to save legs from time to time.
by 8legs2fangs on Jun 14, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i do
he’s not a good RF. he’s botched several ridiculously easy plays already this year. everything seems like an adventure. one misstep away from injury. murph or hamilton from here on out please.
by tangiers on Jun 14, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
just let him DH…and continue to bomb.
by 8legs2fangs on Jun 14, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do
The guy can’t even run in to pick up a grounder without pulling something. Keep using him as a DH and give him some days off to keep him healthy and then see if you can pull another Teixeira deal in about a month.
Let me have a diablo sandwich, a Dr. Pepper, and make it fast I'm in a God damned hurry!
by DaheelzCM on Jun 14, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Just saw that Newberg pwns Law in an e-mail yesterday about Murphy. Love it.
Stats don't lie
by Longhorn on Jun 14, 2008 11:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dustin nippert seems to be pitching well lateley
Bring up Justin Smoak
by DSheppard on Jun 14, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
spoke too soon
Bring up Justin Smoak
by DSheppard on Jun 14, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any takers ...
St. Louis …Jamie Garcia LHP prospect for Ian Kinsler?
"Why does he keep saying that?"
by Red Blazer on Jun 14, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There are no pitching prospects.
I think Kinsler’s a little more valuable than that.
by philkid3 on Jun 14, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
think about that for a minute
Ian Kinsler ranks among 2b
Average – 3rd
Runs – 1st
Homeruns – 4th
Stolen Bases – 2nd
RBI – 3rd
an established 25 year old 2b performing at an all star level who is signed to a long term contract for a good but not great pitching prospect.
not quite there man. not quite.
Bring up Justin Smoak
by DSheppard on Jun 14, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about Adam Wainwight???
"Why does he keep saying that?"
by Red Blazer on Jun 14, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure
then the cards wouldnt do it though.
Bring up Justin Smoak
by DSheppard on Jun 14, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam Wainwright
captain of the all-overated team.
by FirebatM3 on Jun 14, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you
I was waiting for someone to post that.
And what is the problem with Garcia?
His line in AAA for a 21 y/o looks pretty solid to me.
Perhaps they would need to throw in another legitimate prospect (3B?), but I don’t see what’s wrong with building a deal around Garcia. I’m not talking strictly Kinsler, either, I’m considering all of our tradeable pieces [no, I’m not suggesting that Kinsler is tradeable, per se.]
"Typical woman. 'Give me' 'Give me' 'Give me'
I’ll give ya something.
1. A backhand
2. A stuffing
3. $500 if you promise never to post here again"
~ The Immortal, BG
by Chase Irwin on Jun 14, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay...
Well. would St. Louis be a good match in any way or would you say no matter what Texas keeps Kinsler.
The Cards Middle infield is a gaping hole of talent and we have surplus OF and pitchers …
"Why does he keep saying that?"
by Red Blazer on Jun 14, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't see
them trading Kinsler any time soon. He’s regarded as one of the core here right now.
...and curse Sir Sidney Ponson, he was such a stupid git.
by t ball on Jun 14, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
volquez is on fox.
Bring up Justin Smoak
by DSheppard on Jun 14, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Youkilis has a suite
with about 100 family & friends…and one dude wearing a Rangers hat.
haha
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jun 14, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's POURING here in Manhattan..
It’s not looking good for tonights game. :(
The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT
http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893
by LAMuscleFag on Jun 14, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aren't you in LA?
Do you need to go back to the old name?
What do you do for a living? I ask because since you’ve been on here you have moved from NYC to LA and at least at some point spent a good bit of time in SD.
by bdavison94 on Jun 14, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol
he’s a traveling man.
"Typical woman. 'Give me' 'Give me' 'Give me'
I’ll give ya something.
1. A backhand
2. A stuffing
3. $500 if you promise never to post here again"
~ The Immortal, BG
by Chase Irwin on Jun 14, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL well I'm only in NYC
for a few more days so I think I’ll stick with L A for the screenname.
Yes I travel a ton.. wherever I want to go in the U S for as long as I want to go.
I have a high end product line, its my business, I sell a very cool hand made flatware to
stores all over the country so I’m always looking for new accts. I sell to stores like Barneys
and high end boutiques/gift shops. The line is made in Thailand and has my name on it.
The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT
http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893
by LAMuscleFag on Jun 14, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LA Muscle Flatware
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jun 14, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha not quite but it does..
have a nice ring to it!
The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT
http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893
by LAMuscleFag on Jun 14, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always figured
you where a model, or somesuch…
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
by Rodney on Jun 14, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did that before when I lived in NYC..
got tired of being a 40 regular so went off and did other things.
The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT
http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893
by LAMuscleFag on Jun 14, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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