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by Adam J. Morris on Jun 3, 2008 11:03 PM CDT
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Back to .500.
zywica is blogging tomorrow, and then Thursday is draft day.
I'll go on record now and predict the Rangers take Christian Friedrich.
I also think there will be at least two pitchers brought up for tomorrow's game. Murray is clearly headed to the d.l., given that the Rangers are saying that he's got to rest the shoulder for 7-10 days and then they'll see where he is, and I think you could see Rupe optioned or Wright sent to the d.l., as well.
Kam Loe could be brought up if someone is d.l.'d. Wes Littleton pitched today, but only threw 8 pitches, so he's a possibility. Warner Madrigal is also an option, although he's less of a long man and more of a Frankie Francisco-type short-stint fireman.
The other guy who I think could be an out-of-the-blue call-up is Brian Gordon. He's a journeyman, turns 30 in August, isn't a prospect, but he's a guy who has not allowed an earned run in 18 2/3 IP for Frisco this year, and hasn't pitched for a couple of days. With the 40 man roster having a slot open, you could call him up, stick him in the pen, and use him as your emergency, "you are going 4 innings no matter how many pitches or how many runs" guy for a couple of days, and then waive him once Padilla is ready to be brought back from the bereavement list.
There's also a new DMN newsletter up, with Evan Grant addressing the "who is really running the draft, Daniels or Ryan" issue that we've been kicking around, among other things. Check it out.
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Nah
Not Friedrich. Somebody’s going to slip to #11…the mocks all seem to predict it.
Madrigal is not getting called up. He’s barely appeared in a couple weeks. At this point something seems either hurt or at least tired.
Maybe on Gordon, though, and even moreso Wes or Loe. Change is afoot.
This bullpen…
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jun 3, 2008 11:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
.500
The way the bullpen has been going I think Wilson should get credit for a save.
The Poveda-Jones question reminded me: Does anyone know why Castillo did not start tonight? Tatusko started and Castillo came on for 1 inning in the 5th, during which he gave up a 3-run HR to Moustakas.
...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.
by t ball on Jun 3, 2008 11:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I knew
our bullpen wasn’t going to be stellar this year but our bullpen SUCKS.
by coolaid on Jun 3, 2008 11:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Evan Grant
is slowly regaining back his Beast status…
That is some pretty good stuff there EG.
by Longhorn on Jun 3, 2008 11:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Madrigal isn’t exactly dominating in the minors – I think he’s a reach right now.
Gordon – he’s hot and can go 2/3 innings if you need long relief.
Lefty Beau Jones is back after suffering right biceps tendinitis. Odd.
by shroomer on Jun 3, 2008 11:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Metcaff???
Travis Metcalf to nail down the position
That is the dumbest thing I’ve heard all year.
by SanDiegoKev on Jun 3, 2008 11:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If they get rid of Blalock
They better find a better answer then that or they better just hang onto Blalock.. Metcalf is the nonanswer to 3rd base. He can’t hit.
by SanDiegoKev on Jun 3, 2008 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Josh Fields...?
I wouldn’t cry if we found a way to make that happen
"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."
by Walter Sobchak on Jun 4, 2008 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds good to me
Laird for Fields
by SanDiegoKev on Jun 4, 2008 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have Pierzinski
and with Crede going FA after the year they have far more use for Fields in the immediate future than they will for OMFT.
The 40 trumps all!!!
by thedirkatron on Jun 4, 2008 12:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is Crede a Boras guy?
if not, and the ChiSox put together a good playoff run with Crede keeping his head above water, I’m betting they try to re-sign him, and if so, I’m betting we can get Fields for a reasonable price…you never know until you ask
"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."
by Walter Sobchak on Jun 4, 2008 1:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?
You’re not a fan of no-hit, mediocre-field third basemen?
The 40 trumps all!!!
by thedirkatron on Jun 4, 2008 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam,
You need to add Nate Gold questions to the list of questions for people to stop sending. It seems every other week there’s a Nate Gold question.
by texnykazrus on Jun 3, 2008 11:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
here's the question
does everybody know he sucks? is he EVER going to get a shot…?
"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."
by Walter Sobchak on Jun 4, 2008 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am all for Brian Gordon
He could be the second best story on the team this year.
by clark on Jun 4, 2008 12:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+ 2
I played ball and went to school with Brian so I would love to see him get a shot. Crazy to think that if he came up he’d be the second player from that team to be in the bigs, behind Ryan Langerhans (Nats). Also maybe not as known, but Brian went to the same HS as John Danks as well.
by rcreative on Jun 4, 2008 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
got ya
then we probably played a few times. AHS fresh/soph then Hyde Park during summer ball jr/sr year, graduated in 97.
by corbsclinton on Jun 4, 2008 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Draft poll
Heh, a lot of folks are optimistic that Hosmer will still be around.
...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.
by t ball on Jun 4, 2008 12:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Meh
I voted for Handsome Hoss, but just wishful thinking.
There’s no way 10 teams are gonna pass on a guy who became a sure thing first ballot HOF’er pretty much the second he first picked up and swung a bat as a child.
And if you think the “Revisiting Our Opinions on the Hambone Trade” fanpost didn’t make me think about how utterly stupid I’m going to look if Hosmer becomes the next Travis Lee, you’re crazy.
But what are the chances of that happening? Astronomical, if you ask me. I mean, have you seen how pretty his swing is? OMG, OMG, OMG!
The 40 trumps all!!!
by thedirkatron on Jun 4, 2008 1:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, based on a combination of listening the Dirkatron's ranting on him, and from what I've read myself
He is the guy I want if he’s there.
He probably won’t be though, in which case I’ll be glad to settle for Ethan Martin.
by lonestarJon on Jun 4, 2008 3:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It better
not be Cashnier!!!!!
"No bear or disco for Juan" - Mr. Santos
by miles on Jun 4, 2008 4:02 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, pilot of the storm who leaves no trace, like thoughts inside a dream
Heed the path that led me to that place, yellow desert stream
My shangri-la beneath the summer moon, I will return again
Sure as the dust that floats high and true, Nolan’s draftin Andrew Cashnier.
by shroomer on Jun 4, 2008 8:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, i almost hope they draft cashner just to see miles blow his top and threaten to beat up nolan ryan
"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 Jun 4, 2008 9:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Miles' Song
would remain the same.
...and curse Sir Walter Raleigh, he was such a stupid git.
by t ball on Jun 4, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Draft....
Someone will fall. I don’t think it will be Hoss. I’ll say Yonder and Hunt will be available, but the Rangers go with either Hicks or Martin, and I’ll flip a coin and say…. it will be Hicks.
But, I’m polling for Hosmer.
by rooster on Jun 4, 2008 7:55 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I had a rather interesting dream last night
and it was about the 1st round of the MLB draft. It got to our pick, and Hosmer was still available, then it cut to commercials. It seemed like the commercials were forever, i didn’t want to get online to check, wanted to be surprised. Then finally, it came back from the commercials, and it went straight to a camera shot of Hosmer walking with JD accross the infield at RBiA.
yeah, weird.
by Longhorn on Jun 4, 2008 11:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I had a strange dream too
Somehow, Sidney Ponson and I worked at the same place (don’t know where)... he showed me his weekly paycheck and it was for $18,000-something… and mine was for about $700.
The really strange part about it is that I NEVER EVER remember ANY PART of my dreams.
by Inkara1 on Jun 4, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay!
Best dream ever?
The 40 trumps all!!!
by thedirkatron on Jun 4, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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