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by shroomer on Jul 4, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I still think that nickname is the best thing this board has ever done

Although the Electrician is pretty sweet too now that I think about it.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

by thedirkatron on Jul 5, 2008 1:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Man this is great

Beavan, Main, Ramirez, Feliz and Holland. Very exciting time to be a Rangers fan.

"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley

by boomer1 on Jul 4, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Andrus

1-1 with 3 walks.

Chris Davis is a beast.

by coolaid on Jul 4, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that is fantastic.

Just might be the stat line of the night.

by Hull Fan on Jul 4, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

RHP Kiko Calero

is now listed on the OKC roster. Interesting.

by jparks77 on Jul 4, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Shroom already beat me to it

by jparks77 on Jul 4, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jeff Brown beat both of us.

by shroomer on Jul 4, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ballard

8 ip, 4 h. 0 er, 0 bb, 5 k.

Probably is done since he is at 98 pitches. He only faced 27 batters in 8 innings.

Chris Davis is a beast.

by coolaid on Jul 4, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that is nice to see.

Shroom or someone,

What’s Ballard comparisons? Does he max out as a fourth/fifth starter or a bullpen arm? What does everyone think of him?

by Hull Fan on Jul 4, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Recent Ballard Thread

by shroomer on Jul 4, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep.

Tonight his fastball velocity was 85-87. His last start he was around 88-90. It’ll be interesting to see how his velocity changes as he piles up more and more innings.

by NoNameOnCard on Jul 5, 2008 2:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ballard Velocity

He hit 93 on one pitch according to the stadium gun at Arkansas last Sunday. But as you say, most fastballs were 89-91.

by T Coleman on Jul 5, 2008 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Arkansas stadium gun

I was there—it was a good 2-4 mph fast pretty consistently. The gun there is up in the press box.

by JasonCole on Jul 5, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry I missed you

It is always good to have Ranger fans in the state.

I was sitting behind the 3rd base dugout. The fellow in front of me, who seemed to be a regular, said the gun was biased on the low side. I found that hard to believe since Diaz was hitting 95-97. If it was biased low, that would have been 97-99…and I’m sure we would have heard about.

by T Coleman on Jul 5, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was sitting behind home plate for the last two games

Was on my way home from Clinton, so I stopped in NLR for a couple of days. Diamond was sitting 86-88 on the charting guns and he was getting up to 94 on the stadium gun, so yeah, it was quite a bit fast.

by JasonCole on Jul 5, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Foot injury?

Maybe keeping his velo down? Or lack of strength/endurance after the TJ?

Those numbers concern me.

"...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

by Rodney on Jul 5, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was the second time I had seen him

and his velo was well down from the first time (his first start since TJ). I’d think that the foot problem had quite a bit to do with the drop in velo last start.

by JasonCole on Jul 5, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah, good news (kinda)

Thanks!

"...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

by Rodney on Jul 5, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That thread is worth checking out for the Miles vs everyone action alone.

He ran the gamut of being wrong in that one.

- Andrus sucks.
- Ballard sucks.
- Celtics won’t win the title.

by LiamP on Jul 5, 2008 2:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Clarification of previous statements.

Since writing that, it has come to my attention that his cutter and slider are the same pitch. The wide range in velocity was attributable to changes in the release of the pitch. Lefties get to see a pitch that breaks a bit more, like a slider, and righties see more of a cutter.

by NoNameOnCard on Jul 5, 2008 3:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

decent

by Longhorn on Jul 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kometani

Lit up tonight.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 4, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Geesh

I really thought coming into the season that he’d be making a push at the big league bullpen right now.

Uh, not so much.

"So you think the Celtics will beat Detroit? Hell will freeze over before that happens, mark my words." miles 5/20/08

by badradiorules on Jul 5, 2008 12:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

FYI - Thomas Diamond on TV tomorrow

Saturday night at 7:00 TD is scheduled to pitch on local TV – ch 21 KTXA.
Schlact is on TV Sunday night.

by shroomer on Jul 4, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Schlacht

Less than 4 Ks per 9, and a K/BB ratio of just over 1.

Mehness.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 4, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Diamond should be very interesting.

And speaking of Frisco, Frostad will be leaving OKC to go to the Olympics. Maybe JMJ or Cruz gets called up after the trade deadline. So someone(s) from the Roughriders will move up. Which of the three Frisco outfielders is first in line? Harrison seems most likely, but my Longhorn roots are cheering for Majewski. Mr. Murphy would probably like to move to AAA as well. Does anyone know what the organization thinks of these three. I’m curious as to how they would rank, 1,2, 3.

by Hull Fan on Jul 4, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My semi-informed opinion...

First in line is Harrison but he needs work on pitches away.
Second is probably Majewski who is probably the most likely to succeed in AAA.
Last is Murphy who needs to find a way to hit the ball to the left side at least once a season.

by NoNameOnCard on Jul 5, 2008 2:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Murphy...

...two-run double to left center last Sunday vs. Arkansas.

But I get your point…

by T Coleman on Jul 5, 2008 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Diamond will be watching on TV.

Ok, probably not, but he won’t be pitching. Diamond is likely headed to the DL with a foot issue.

Expect one of the Diazes to get the start.

by NoNameOnCard on Jul 5, 2008 2:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That sucks!

"...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

by Rodney on Jul 5, 2008 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

re:

Samardzija, not bad.

by Longhorn on Jul 4, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

A scout friend of mine

saw him pitch a few weeks ago when he was is AA and said that he was very average. Said his velocity was down, he didn’t miss many bats and was bad mechanically.

I guess he’s figuered some things out since his promotion.

"So you think the Celtics will beat Detroit? Hell will freeze over before that happens, mark my words." miles 5/20/08

by badradiorules on Jul 5, 2008 1:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cubs

It seems like they are pushing him up with limited success outside of his first year in pro ball. His WHIP in most of his stops is atrocious.

This is the Texas Rangers, professional destroyers of hope, we're talking about. - BAC

by nikpin on Jul 5, 2008 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

They better

don’t they have like 7 mil in him

"So you think the Celtics will beat Detroit? Hell will freeze over before that happens, mark my words." miles 5/20/08

by badradiorules on Jul 5, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Check out this line

Guillermo Pimentel (18 year old OF in the DSL)

.302/.516/.397

by jparks77 on Jul 4, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Is the pitching Pimentel in Spokane?

There hasn’t been a lot spoken about him this year. Wasn’t he supposed to be another of the high ceiling arms? Has he been injured or just ineffective and thus never mentioned?

by Hull Fan on Jul 4, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pimentel

He is in the Spokane rotation and gets the ball tomorrow. He hasn’t been spectacular but he has been effective. He has made four appearances so far this season (3 starts) and has a 3.60 era while holding Northwest league hitters to a .170 avg. Not bad. His K rates aren’t anything special but he has only allowed 9 hits in 15 IP.

He doesn’t turn 19 until December.

by jparks77 on Jul 4, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are they related?

The 40 Trumps All!!!

by thedirkatron on Jul 5, 2008 1:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

heh

by shroomer on Jul 5, 2008 12:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lol

"I'm wrong about Everything." - Bill Maher

by Longhorn on Jul 5, 2008 12:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

God I hate the Red Sox

The 40 Trumps All!!!

by thedirkatron on Jul 5, 2008 1:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"did he just say

‘funky butt-loving’?”

by NoNameOnCard on Jul 5, 2008 2:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice

The 40 Trumps All!!!

by thedirkatron on Jul 5, 2008 5:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Some dude on the Newberg forums is saying Feliz is being promoted to Frisco.

Since it’s just some guy, I doubt it’s true. It does bring up an interesting question though: Would it be good for him to skip Bakersfield altogether?

by LiamP on Jul 5, 2008 1:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It's true.

by jparks77 on Jul 5, 2008 1:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh snap.

by LiamP on Jul 5, 2008 1:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oops, hit post a bit too soon.

Do you know if they’re doing anything with Dutch or Gomez?

Also, do you think it’s prudent for him to skip Bakersfield?

by LiamP on Jul 5, 2008 1:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not sure yet

I think Feliz can handle the aggressive promotion.

by jparks77 on Jul 5, 2008 1:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Habla Parabla!?

The 40 Trumps All!!!

by thedirkatron on Jul 5, 2008 1:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WOW

Cool. I’m really high on him, it’ll be interesting to see how he does. If he adjusts quickly, would that put him in line for a possible look next September, or maybe even in August ‘09?

A Lonestar in California

"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart

by lonestarJon on Jul 5, 2008 1:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anybody want to give an over/under on the number of scouts on hand for Feliz start?

There is going a big contingent of scouts and media on hand. Anyone know the exact date yet? I might have to try and get tickets for that one

by laxtonto on Jul 5, 2008 2:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Monday.

That was Hunter’s next scheduled start… Feliz’s, too. I believe they’ll keep him on schedule.

by NoNameOnCard on Jul 5, 2008 2:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Monday

if it’s monday then i’m getting some tickets to mondays game.
i’ve got unused tickets i need to exchange anyway

"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg

by rentz on Jul 5, 2008 7:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No clue how many people will be there...

but I will no doubt be driving up for it.

by JasonCole on Jul 5, 2008 2:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No shit?

Is this just a temporary thing for a spot start or do you think they are going to leave him there?

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

by slc ranger on Jul 5, 2008 2:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think that they're going to leave him up there.

If it was a spot start you’d think that they would bring in someone like Evan Reed (like they did before).

by LiamP on Jul 5, 2008 2:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

This is true...

Some of us have been waiting to see how this all works out. I never thought that they would have Feliz skip A+.

I guess this opens up a spot for Ramirez in Clinton as well?

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

by slc ranger on Jul 5, 2008 2:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Eh

~~Ramirez~~ Main. Just my guess at least.

by LiamP on Jul 5, 2008 2:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well then imo they need to move...

Holland or Gomez (or both?) up to Bakersfield to make room for Ramirez as well.

Damn this team has so many prospects right now it’s carzy.

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

by slc ranger on Jul 5, 2008 2:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think Ramirez is still a couple weeks away.

Just an opinion.

by NoNameOnCard on Jul 5, 2008 2:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My hell it's late...

carzy = crazy.

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

by slc ranger on Jul 5, 2008 2:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Could be...

Main, Swanson, or Romero moving to Clinton.

Even after this promotion, the RoughRiders need another starter thanks to Diamond’s foot (Joselo Diaz?)... and I wouldn’t bet any money that Hodges is still around a couple weeks from now.

by NoNameOnCard on Jul 5, 2008 2:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Would they...

have Dutch skip A+ as well?

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

by slc ranger on Jul 5, 2008 2:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Personally, I think he'd be able to get by on his stuff...

But this velocity is new to him and there’s no telling how it will hold up as the season continues. If I had to choose between Holland and Reed, I’d pick Holland.

I think the organization would like to get Reed with Terry Clark though.

by NoNameOnCard on Jul 5, 2008 2:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dutch's velo.

Has he only been around 91-95 this year? Was he in the 88-91 range before?

by LiamP on Jul 5, 2008 2:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

According to what I've been reading.

I have no personal knowledge other than what I’ve read recently. I think it was MJH’s FFG report at the DMN Blog (lots of letters there…) this morning that alerted me to the newness of Holland’s velocity.

by NoNameOnCard on Jul 5, 2008 2:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Actually...

it was first mentioned by Jason Cole.

by NoNameOnCard on Jul 5, 2008 2:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

http://rangers.scout.com/2/765230.html