Tuesday a.m. things
by Brett Perryman on Jul 29, 2008 9:54 AM CDT
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PrintNot the best game yesterday. Hank Blalock was scratched three days before the deadline, Michael Young broke a bone in his hand, and the team was resilient again but not quite resilient enough.
We have lots of trade speculation floating out there, just two days before the trade deadline. Richard Durrett says that Arizona, Tampa Bay and Detroit were among the teams with scouts at the game last night, though we must remember that Seattle is in the middle of the trade market themselves.
mlb.com decided that Michael Young and Ian Kinsler are who you want to ask about the club's plans for the deadline. Seriously, though, there are a couple of interesting quotes here, as Ron Washington appears typically out of the loop:
"I haven't paid much attention to it," Washington said. "Jon's said we're not in the same position we were a year ago. If something happens, they'll let me know."
...and pretty blunt on Gerald Laird's uncertain situation:
"I thought he handled himself well," Washington said. "He's in the lineup today. He'll be in there tomorrow. I guess we'll just have to see what happens up until the 31st."
To be honest, I much prefer Washington's approach here to what we used to see from Buck Showalter, who wanted to be intimately involved in these decisions.
Jennifer Floyd Engel has an interesting piece on Chris Davis and the change in plans he forced this summer. As she says, Davis playing lights out kept Texas from potentially making a pretty questionable move.
And Adam will be psyched to learn that Roy Williams is BACK, large and in charge this year.
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agree on Washington's involvement....
The manager should stay out of it (at least that should be the perception of the fans, media, and players)
agreed
Earlier i was wondering if wash’s love for bradley and such would impact what JD would do.
Probably wont trade him anyway, but its good to know JD doesnt have wash telling him he doesnt want so and so traded every day or anything.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Young and 200 Hits
The THT Daily had this to say about Michael Young and his streak of 200-hit seasons:
Young’s streak of 200-hit seasons is now very much in doubt. He’s still 72 hits away with 56 games remaining. Since the streak began in 2003, he’s averaged 1.32 hits per game. At that rate, it’d take him 55 games to get 72 hits.
by Excel Hearts Choi on Jul 29, 2008 10:04 AM CDT reply actions
Well and now he just got hurt so that's that.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
Roy Williams is to coverage what Michael Young is to range.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
newberg
On Friday, Cruz made his second start of the season in center field, his first since May (if you discount the All-Star Game appearance).You thinking what I’m thinking?
What am i suppose to be thinking?
Josh Hamilton is better than you.
Not sure, but I can take a guess
A team interested in acquiring him wants to see how he looks in center.
I doubt its for the rangers purposes.. even if we traded byrd and wanted to keep hammy in right, murphy and boggs would be above him in line for CF.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Twins
alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"You can't reason with your heart; it has its own laws, and thumps about things which the intellect scorns." - from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, by Mark Twain
Cruz
I posted this in another thread. But if Micheal Young is gonna be out only a few days and they bring up Ryan Roberts I bet they option Boggs to make room for Roberts. Since Young isn’t going to be out 10 days then when Young is ready you DFA Roberts and use that 40 spot for Nelson Cruz. He gets his last chance here and Boggs gets his consistant ABs down in the minors. he will be back in September but could use the 6 weeks or so of everyday playing time.
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.
60 day DL
The Rangers could just move Gabbard or Jennings to the 60 day DL.
"An effortless 98" - Scott Gardner after Neftali Feliz's first AA pitch
Thats what we would have to do to get Roberts here
When we added Teagarden we filled up the 40 man I believe. So move Jennings to the 60, purchase Roberts. In 5 days DFA Roberts and purchase Cruz.
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.
Few Updates...
Per mlbtraderumors.com:
“The Marlins are the most aggressive suitor for Gerald Laird. The Brewers, Reds, and Yankees are also in on the Rangers’ catcher. Rosenthal points out a Doug Melvin connection – Melvin acquired Laird as the Rangers’ GM back in ‘02. [UPDATE: Rangers guru Jamey Newberg tells me that it was actually John Hart and Grady Fuson who acquired Laird in ‘02, not Melvin.] The Rangers continue to target young starting pitching in return.”
Also:
From Dan Graziano of the Newark Star-Ledger:The Dodgers continue to look everywhere for a shortstop, and tons of names have come up in connection with their search. They don’t seem likely to land the Pirates’ Jack Wilson, but they’re scouring other organizations for options, having touched base with Toronto about John McDonald, the Yankees about Alberto Gonzales, the Twins about Adam Everett and even the Rangers about Michael Young, though it’s unclear whether or why Young would be available.
Young is new to the discussion. The 31 year-old shortstop is hitting .298/.345/.421 in 469 plate appearances this year. He’s currently dealing with a fractured ring finger. His five-year, $80MM extension was signed in March of ‘07 but doesn’t kick in until next year. Even if the Rangers would listen on Young, could the Dodgers take on such a contract?
I doubt this one…
Per Peter Gammons on ESPN:
The Rangers are one of the only teams with catching depth in Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Gerald Laird, Taylor Teagarden and Max Ramirez, and nearly eight teams have been trying to deal for one. The Yankees are one of several clubs in on Laird, and Boston is in on Teagarden.
Replace Jim Knox
I don't see the Dodgers making a deal for Young.
It’s a little early to expect that the Rangers would take on any of Young’s salary if they traded him and I doubt the Dodgers would part with the players it would take to make the Rangers trade the FOTF. That rumor just sounds like somebody’s fantasy world speculation.
I know a Dodgers fan who just posted this.
And he’s THRILLED by getting MY. Even though Furcall could come back by September. Even with the ugly contract.
He said he’d happily give up Kershaw for MY.
Wouldn’t it be awesome if Colleti is that crazy?
Colletti might be
but if what we heard last summer is true, Logan White already won that battle when Kershaw wasn’t even knocking on the door. With Kershaw in the majors and everyone able to see for their own eyes how much he could help them, it is ridiculous to even mention the name.
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Jul 29, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Huh?
Ramon, you might wanna check that ‘tude:
Ramon Vazquez, who said before the game that he was frustrated with his lack of play and doesn’t expect to be a Ranger beyond this season, took Blalock’s place. Vazquez will be a free agent after this season.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley
the guy played a combined 73 games in 2005-2006
hes played 72 this year and 103 last year.
he was in danger of being out of baseball, youd think hed be happy overall.
that said the only actual quotes ive heard are harmless, and id expect him to want to keep playing while hes having his career best year.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Yeah
My initial reaction was to include this in the notes this morning and make a snarky comment, but after I thought about it for a moment, he’s basically saying the same thing that he did right after the decision, and it’s not really surprising that he thinks that his increase in offensive production could win him a job somehwere with more time available than there will be here. Really no big deal.
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Jul 29, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I railed on Vazquez this morning
"I didn’t go too far," Vazquez said. "I would have been safe by a mile if he hadn’t blocked my slide, but [third baseman Adrian Beltre’s] foot blocked my slide. He made a good play.
"They really didn’t want to pitch, with [Hamilton] up, so they tried to make something happen, and they got me."
Perhaps he did go too far and perhaps he didn’t, but that’s really the last thing I want to hear from Vazquez after being caught napping off third base.
Agreed
And he did go too far.
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Jul 29, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
To be honest, I much prefer Washington's approach here to what we used to see from Buck Showalter, who wanted to be intimately involved in these decisions.
+1 one round billion
I would prefer the manager actually being in the loop at least, but beyond that, no thanks. I think the managers job is mostly to keep the team the GM assembles from screwing up, and improving any on-field issues that he’s able to help with. NOT making front office decisions.
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