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Much love for Matt Harrison from Richard Durrett this morning, as Harrison was terrific in his major league debut last night.

Harrison's stint in the majors is probably going to be pretty short...Jon Daniels says Michael Ballard will likely start today, and I'm guessing Harrison will get sent down to make room for Ballard.

Presumably, some combination of Millwood, Feldman, Padilla, and Mendoza will start the next four games after that, although Dustin Nippert could conceivably come back and start Saturday or Sunday.  Jeff Wilson says Feldman is set to go on Thursday, Millwood on Friday, and Mendoza on Saturday, which would allow Harrison to go on Sunday, although that presumes that Padilla isn't d.l.'d.

Gil Lebreton has praise for the way the "TBAs" have performed in spot starts this season, and says the Rangers are doing the right thing in not dealing prospects for a short-term fix.

 

 

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Why would Harrison go down for Ballard?

We’re probably gonna need another starter this weekend with Hurley on the DL, and Padilla out with his neck… why not send down Mendoza, who probably least deserves to be in the Majors right now out of everyone on our roster?

A Lonestar in California

"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart

by lonestarJon on Jul 9, 2008 9:59 AM CDT   0 recs

i reallly....

really really dont like Mendoza and am not sure what he has done to deserve a starter spot more than anyone right now much less take a spot from Harrison!! Let Matt get back out there in 5 days and see what he can do again!!

by bhuckabee on Jul 9, 2008 10:28 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

+ 1

Wash needs Mendoza to give up 8 more runs in one inning before he’s convinced that he sucks.

Last week Arod and Cynthia were huge news in NYC.
This week they are huge national news.
The power of Miles, the child prodigy, catch it!!!!

by LAMuscleFag on Jul 9, 2008 10:35 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

You people are nuts.

This kind of knee-jerking is partly why the Rangers have had such a hard time polishing off pitchers the last few years. They won’t stay commited to guys and let them grow, or have enough time to properly evaluate them. There is absolutely no reason to give up on Mendoza right this minute. He can stick around for a while longer. This guy looked decent at the end of last year, and threw lots of strikes recently in the minors.

Just wait. Harrison is only 22, he’s got plenty of time. Keeping Mendoza in the rotation for a while hurts nothing and no one.

Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.

by t ball on Jul 9, 2008 11:55 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

+1

What about the fact that everyone is quick to dismiss a pitcher that has a few bad starts, the Rangers get rid of him and he clicks with another team, ala Armando Galarraga? Give Mendoza his chance to learn.

by scooterr on Jul 9, 2008 12:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Mendoza

I think Mendoza needs to learn some more in AAA and not at the big club level. What is to learn if he can’t miss the opponents bats?

¡yo soy Horsedooty!

I soloed in the Mile High Club!

by horsedooty on Jul 9, 2008 12:15 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

it's really very simple, t

Harrison>Mendoza at every level at anytime. The stats speak for themselves. Mendoza has never been anything anywhere.

"Hey hows the playoff push coming? How about adding the AL MVP (Milton Bradley) to your lineup, would that help? Oh, your top 3 prospects? Sure, don't mind if I do." -Future Jon Daniels quote (developed by SaltyGoesYard)

by dstar442005 on Jul 9, 2008 1:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

nobody doubts who is a better prospect

just that mendoza might be further along now

""If they'd have told me you can make the team but you've got to shine the shoes, I'd have been there shining shoes." -Bradley

by ab03 on Jul 9, 2008 1:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

further along to do what?

NOT give this team a chance to compete?

Mendoza’s last 5 starts as a major leaguer (all this year):

5 games in 2008: 15.2 innings, 19 earned runs, 30 total runs, 31 hits, 11 walks, 4 strikeouts, 5 home runs, 0-3 Record, .397 batting average against

I don’t care what you come back with, those numbers are by no means acceptable. they make the Ho look like a staff ace when he was with us. put him in the pen or get him out of here. he’s NOT going to put up Galarraga numbers…

"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."

by Walter Sobchak on Jul 9, 2008 1:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, duh

but Harrison is 3 years younger, Mendoza has an excellent GB rate and decent walk rate and is a decent candidate for the 5th starter.

They know that Harrison is a rotation option long term, they don’t know that with Mendoza yet. Right now is the best time to find that out. Harrison can go back to finishing school for now, he’ll be up soon enough.

Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.

by t ball on Jul 9, 2008 1:43 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

why

is it not the same for Hurley? The point is to win as many games as possible, Harrison helps you win more. We can find out what Mendoza is by his performance at AAA, and work with that.

"Hey hows the playoff push coming? How about adding the AL MVP (Milton Bradley) to your lineup, would that help? Oh, your top 3 prospects? Sure, don't mind if I do." -Future Jon Daniels quote (developed by SaltyGoesYard)

by dstar442005 on Jul 9, 2008 2:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

All wrong

- Hurley is further along and has been in the Rangers system much longer than Harrison or Mendoza.
- Winning now is not a major consideration this year, the long term picture trumps that right now.
- No we can NOT find out about Mendoza (or anyone else, for that matter) in AAA.

Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.

by t ball on Jul 9, 2008 3:50 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

just say no

to Ballard. Go with Rupe and Wright.

"An effortless 98" - Scott Gardner after Neftali Feliz's first AA pitch

by RangerMad on Jul 9, 2008 10:03 AM CDT   0 recs

I know it's really unlikely

but what would the team do if Ballard throws a 9-inning shut out? How are they supposed to respond to that?

Again, I realize this isn’t very likely to happen.

"that suzuki guy should go back to making cars" - My girlfriend after C.J.'s close in game 2

by tdi1985 on Jul 9, 2008 10:04 AM CDT   0 recs

If that happens

We won’t have to worry about it, because the space-time contium will have inverted upon itself, and the universe will have collapsed into a giant black hole.

A Lonestar in California

"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart

by lonestarJon on Jul 9, 2008 10:09 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

WOW

well I better go stock up on bottled water and canned goods then.

Last week Arod and Cynthia were huge news in NYC.
This week they are huge national news.
The power of Miles, the child prodigy, catch it!!!!

by LAMuscleFag on Jul 9, 2008 10:16 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Haha

Sorry, I’m just having a hard time being optimistic about this. We’re putting a AA starter out there against Jered Weaver, who is 2-1 with a 2.36 ERA in his career against the Rangers, with a 1.89 ERA at the RBiA.

I just don’t see us winning this start unless something absoutely crazy happens offensively, like Josh Hamilton hits three bombs or something.

A Lonestar in California

"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart

by lonestarJon on Jul 9, 2008 10:21 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

yep yep we can pretty much write this game off..

it’s most likely going to be an ass whoopin… take a valium before the game and get ready for LOTS of Jim Knox.

When Baseball Jesus says the world may be coming to an end I don’t take these things lightly.

Last week Arod and Cynthia were huge news in NYC.
This week they are huge national news.
The power of Miles, the child prodigy, catch it!!!!

by LAMuscleFag on Jul 9, 2008 10:27 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

yep yep

Oh, great. I got tickets with the wife for the game tonight.

¡yo soy Horsedooty!

I soloed in the Mile High Club!

by horsedooty on Jul 9, 2008 10:43 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

la esposa

yup, she is actually the one with the tickets. She still likes me after 32 years. Go figure!

¡yo soy Horsedooty!

I soloed in the Mile High Club!

by horsedooty on Jul 9, 2008 12:42 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Good for you Doots!

You must be doing something right then! That’s a LONG time.

Last week Arod and Cynthia were huge news in NYC.
This week they are huge national news.
The power of Miles, the child prodigy, catch it!!!!

by LAMuscleFag on Jul 9, 2008 3:15 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Harrison

he needs to stay at least a few more starts. After all, he has earned his way into the rotation by way of last nights performance. Mendoza on the other hand….

So far, Ramirez still has the play of the year. I still maintain Salty should be nervous and Laird is gone imo. Chris Davis is the real deal. Blalock is the new DH or is traded. Murhp is here and so is Josh Hamilton.

I have to say that if these guys, young as they are can keep up this pace, the Texas Rangers might next year be a force to reckon with. I know history of the Rangers is not on my side but one thing dreamers do is dream.

¡yo soy Horsedooty!

I soloed in the Mile High Club!

by horsedooty on Jul 9, 2008 10:41 AM CDT   0 recs

Hurley

If Harrison goes down, who gets Hurleys’ start?

by Salman on Jul 9, 2008 10:55 AM CDT   0 recs

there are only four more starts

before the all star break. Like Adam said, you can go with Millwood, Padilla (if he’s healthy), Feldman and Mendoza.

As much as I want to see Harrison get another start, sending him down to get some time at AAA makes sense, while the major league team won’t be needing him. He’ll get another shot before some of the other spot starters, or after another crappy Mendoza start.

"that suzuki guy should go back to making cars" - My girlfriend after C.J.'s close in game 2

by tdi1985 on Jul 9, 2008 10:59 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Mendoza

“or after another crappy Mendoza start.”

I know how to keep that from happening….send him down and don’t give him another chance for a crappy start.

¡yo soy Horsedooty!

I soloed in the Mile High Club!

by horsedooty on Jul 9, 2008 11:04 AM CDT   0 recs

+ 1

Last week Arod and Cynthia were huge news in NYC.
This week they are huge national news.
The power of Miles, the child prodigy, catch it!!!!

by LAMuscleFag on Jul 9, 2008 11:06 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow

It amazes me how quick people latch onto a single game, for better or worse. First it was Nippert and now Harrison. We know Matt Harrison is part of our long term plans. The guy was great last night and I think he proved a lot. However, he has only made 7 starts above AA. Mendoza is three years older and we need to find out if he has a role in with this team.

I’m not saying I’d be disappointed if Harrison sticks around, but I think you have to hand the ball to Mendoza for at least one more start. If nothing else, this tells the guy the organization still has confidence in him. And after watching his demeanor on the mound he could certainly use a confidence boost. Meanwhile, Harrison continues to tweak his game at AA.

Plaschke: Scioscia, the former Dodgers catcher, is the model manager who has created an atmosphere of winning.
Junior:It's that simple. Mike Scioscia brings a Glade Plug-In labeled "Winning™" into the clubhouse and everyone who breathes it in gains 15 points in average.

by TheBZA on Jul 9, 2008 11:14 AM CDT   0 recs

AAA, rather.

And don’t get me wrong. I’d love to see Harrison back up if Mendoza continues to struggle or we have another inevitable injury.

Plaschke: Scioscia, the former Dodgers catcher, is the model manager who has created an atmosphere of winning.
Junior:It's that simple. Mike Scioscia brings a Glade Plug-In labeled "Winning™" into the clubhouse and everyone who breathes it in gains 15 points in average.

by TheBZA on Jul 9, 2008 11:15 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Mendoza

The Rangers have already discovered a role for Mendoza; fifth starter for OKC. He’s gone.

by doolindalton on Jul 9, 2008 11:59 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

reliever

he’s actually quite acceptable as a reliever…

just no more starts, please.

"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."

by Walter Sobchak on Jul 9, 2008 1:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yep, amen.

Giving up too soon on guys like Mendoza is part of the Rangers ill-fated history. Likewise, Harrison pitched his butt off, but that doesn’t mean he needs to stay in the big league rotation right now. He’ll be up for good soon enough.

I am NEVER surprised when people here call for immediate changes on the basis of an incredibly small sample. Salty is a bust, Laird is gone, Max is God, Harrison is an ace, Nippert should get a shot in the rotation, no, wait, bring up Tommy Hunter right now, Blalock is toast,

Don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.

Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.

by t ball on Jul 9, 2008 12:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm amazed that an experienced baseball fan

could watch Mendoza pitch and consider him a viable ML starter.

Warner Madrigal makes Ezequiel Astacio look downright handsome.

by tricer on Jul 9, 2008 12:05 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Seriously

It’s not like I’m a Mendoza apologist, it’s just frustrating. The sad part is most of the people clamoring for him to be shipped off the OKC would be the same ones who would harp on his success if it happened for another team.

The goal of the 2008 season is to further develop the talent we have, while auditioning questionable pieces for their role in the future. Harrison/Hunter will be part of our rotation when the time is right or to fill in for an injury depleted rotation, like last night.

Plaschke: Scioscia, the former Dodgers catcher, is the model manager who has created an atmosphere of winning.
Junior:It's that simple. Mike Scioscia brings a Glade Plug-In labeled "Winning™" into the clubhouse and everyone who breathes it in gains 15 points in average.

by TheBZA on Jul 9, 2008 12:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Seriously

I am not saying get rid of Mendoza but instead of OJT at the big league level, he needs to go back to work at, oh say AAA.

¡yo soy Horsedooty!

I soloed in the Mile High Club!

by horsedooty on Jul 9, 2008 12:17 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Why not...

Let the guy 3 years younger than him with 7 starts above AA continue to work at AAA?

Let’s just assume Mendoza dominates AAA after being sent down. Come next season, you’re still not quite sure what he can do against Major League hitters. As opposed to finding out this year (for better or worse), we are still left wondering. I said it once, I’ll say it again.

The goal of the 2008 season is to further develop the talent we have, while auditioning questionable pieces for their role in the future.

Plaschke: Scioscia, the former Dodgers catcher, is the model manager who has created an atmosphere of winning.
Junior:It's that simple. Mike Scioscia brings a Glade Plug-In labeled "Winning™" into the clubhouse and everyone who breathes it in gains 15 points in average.

by TheBZA on Jul 9, 2008 12:26 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

why would we assume...

...that Mendoza would dominate AAA hitters. He hasn’t been particularly impressive against AA hitters.

He is just not real talented. He was basically considered a Mike Ballard level prospect going into last year and he had a modicum of success, for the first time in his career, and suddenly people seem to think that he morphed into something that he is not, a legitimate starting pitcher candidate at the ML level.

Warner Madrigal makes Ezequiel Astacio look downright handsome.

by tricer on Jul 9, 2008 12:38 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Likewise

"I’ll say something that doesn’t need context: anyone who is a Mariner’s fan is a douchebag." - FuturePants

by Chase Irwin on Jul 9, 2008 12:43 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Trust me.

I don’t want to get labeled as Pro-Mendoza. I certainly see your point. I’m just a bit tired of all these knee-jerk reactions that have been popping up lately. I’m much more comfortable dealing with one or two more awful Mendoza starts than calling up the Harrisons/Hunters of the system. Basically, I’ d like to see Harrison get more work in AAA. If injuries prevent that from happening, then so be it. I enjoy watching this team win, but I want to evaluate all the AAA/MLB borderline players now while we can.

Plaschke: Scioscia, the former Dodgers catcher, is the model manager who has created an atmosphere of winning.
Junior:It's that simple. Mike Scioscia brings a Glade Plug-In labeled "Winning™" into the clubhouse and everyone who breathes it in gains 15 points in average.

by TheBZA on Jul 9, 2008 12:46 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

agreed

Kinsler is the best player on the rangers(done), BENOIT SUCKS(done), bring up Harrison(done),new: Put Nippert in rotation, Mendoza to the pen, get Feliz to AAA by the end of the year, trade cat

by nice hands on Jul 9, 2008 12:47 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He IS a legitimate candidate

I don’t consider him a threat to move into the #3 spot in the rotation, but he is certainly a viable #5/long man candidate. The team loses nothing by having him take some starts at a time when everyone else is injured.

Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.

by t ball on Jul 9, 2008 12:47 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i mean... what has you fooled?

eight career starts:

Game 1: left game due to injury (meaningless ballgame in September)

Game 2: 1 BB, 1 HR (meaningless ballgame in September; gets win)

Game 3: 4.2 IP, 3 BB, 70 pitches / 40 strikes (meaningless ballgame in September)

Game 4: 5 IP, 8 H, 3 BB, 93 pitches / 55 strikes (poor defense)

Game 5: 3 IP, (retires first 8 batters, then gets hammered), 7 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 1 HR, 67 pitches / 31 strikes

Game 6: 1.2 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 57 pitches / 32 strikes (poor defense)

Game 7: 4.2 IP, 4 H, 2 BB, 1 HR (GS), 88 pitches / 49 strikes (poor defense)

Game 8: 1.1 IP, 9 H, 8 ER, 2 BB, 3 HR, 51 pitches / 29 strikes

studying these game-logs… the most obvious trend?...

he doesn’t throw strikes.

by oc on Jul 9, 2008 1:16 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The most important line in that post:

8 career starts. You’re really going to evaluate him on 8 games? Max Ramirez is batting .172 in 9 games, that amount of time is meaningless.

He has 25 innings in OKC this year with only 2 walks. 2. He can throw strikes. He seems a bit spooked in his last couple starts, so maybe he doesn’t have the intestinal fortitude. But they are looking for guys who keep the ball down and throw strikes. Mendoza has outstanding GB rates and throws strikes. He is a viable 5th starter candidate despite the fact he’s had some awful games thus far.

Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.

by t ball on Jul 9, 2008 1:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Or,

a helluva a BP arm, ya’ never know…that’s the point. He needs the reps.

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
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by Rodney on Jul 9, 2008 1:37 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Mendoza

He’s putting up a very similar line as Mathis, and he looked terrible his last outing. I don’t mind if they give him a few more starts to make sure, but IMO, he’s a decent bullpen arm at best.

Personally, I’d prefer to see Nippert take the ball in the rotation for a few turns, but I guess given the state of the rotation, Mendoza is a better option than someone like Ballard.

by jcir454 on Jul 9, 2008 1:47 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The most important line in THAT post:
Mendoza has outstanding GB rates and throws strikes.

no he doesn’t. observe the strike ratio from Games 3 – 8.

and ground-ball ratios? he’s given up a home-run in three of his last four starts. what good does it have to start a ground-ball pitcher when he can barely get to the fourth fucking inning?

...you think a couple of good relief appearances is supposed to reverse that trend?

by oc on Jul 9, 2008 1:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Why the hell

are you only looking at his 8 major league starts and brief ML time? Again, you are dealing with a ridiculously small sample when he has years of evidence showing what I’m talking about. The vast majority of players suck in their first weeks/months in the big leagues as they adjust. In parts of 7 minor league seasons - 139 games pitched - he gave up just 0.7 HR’s per 9 IP but you’d rather look at what he did in games 3-8? C’mon.

I am not suggesting that Mendoza is going to be Greg Maddux. I’m just suggesting that in general, with Mendoza and all other prospects, we need to be patient and give them a chance to adjust before we make grand pronouncements about their long term contributions.

I thought you knew enough to stay away from small samples when trying to prove a point. He is probably nothing more than a 5th or 6th starter/bullpen guy, but it is way too early to tar and feather him and run him out of town. The Rangers have nothing to lose putting him out there a few more times.

Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.

by t ball on Jul 9, 2008 3:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Nah

just give him a little more time to try to make those adjustments.

Really thought, it won’t be long before it doesn’t matter. The Rangers will have better options when people get healthy and move up the ladder. Then he can be a bullpen guy and emergency starter, which is probably all he is.

Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.

by t ball on Jul 9, 2008 4:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm with you

He fits the profile as the type of pitcher that we need in this ballpark. We all know that Hurley and Harrison are in the rotation long term. All the injuries open the door to fight through some rough outings with Mendoza to see if he can stick.

I could see him getting things straightened out and filling a long-relief/spot starter role for next year. You are absolutely right about this being the reason that we continue to watch former Rangers fill important roles elswhere. Some of the things I’m hearing in this thread are the same things I heard about Galarraga, Justin D. and others.

"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 9, 2008 2:23 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

and we picked the wrong guy to DFA/trade

so, so very upset that we chose Mendoza over Galarraga

"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."

by Walter Sobchak on Jul 9, 2008 1:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Actually

Didn’t they choose Tejeda over Galarraga? Galarraga was released before ST wasn’t he? Then they ended up DFAing Tejeda anyhow at the beginning of the year to make room for Nippert IIRC. And Tejeda BTW, isn’t doing too bad for the Royals in his 5 appearances.

by Chris Hanes on Jul 9, 2008 4:42 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

YEP that's IT!!

Bring on the real starting candidates – not the imposters. We’ve had our fair share of them over the years.

Last week Arod and Cynthia were huge news in NYC.
This week they are huge national news.
The power of Miles, the child prodigy, catch it!!!!

by LAMuscleFag on Jul 9, 2008 3:16 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Milton Bradley and Ron Washington

I’m starting to get a little worried about their close relationship…...

Let’s say Bradley signs a new contract to stay here a while. Can the Rangers fire Washington anytime soon after that and not have Bradley get pissed and be bitter towards the front office and the new manager?? What will this do to team chemistry and his problem with wearing his emotions on his sleeve?? Will he demand a trade?

Let’s say Bradley continues to stay hot and we start talking contract extensions after this season, will he make his decision to stay based on whether Washington stays?? Will this handcuff the Rangers a little in being able to get rid of Washington if Bradley gets other players to back Washington as well (based on how much the other players love Bradley right now)??

Is their (along with the player’s) close relationship preventing the Rangers from being able to trade Bradley, unless it’s for the world in return??

Sometimes I don’t like HUGE team chemistry or really close player relationships with coaches or management because it can influence decisions that need to be made for the better. A good way to ruin team chemistry is to get rid of a locker room favorite or their coach.

Am I worrying for no reason??

"GO RANGERS!!!" - bspate

by bspate on Jul 9, 2008 11:16 AM CDT   0 recs

No

Any “ties” are worth some worry. For example, marriage. Heh.

That said, two things apply:
- No one is indispensable given favorable alternative circumstances
- It’s a business, not a family reunion. Appreciated and loved isn’t equal to co-dependent.

"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)

by Ed Coffin on Jul 9, 2008 11:41 AM CDT to parent up   1 recs

I think you are worrying for no reason

I mean, I’d BE worried if we signed him long term and immediately fired Washington, but I think he’s a professional and he will perform just as well without Ron…just not in as many games, he’s probably more susceptible to suspensions without Ron.

As far as handcuffing Ron to the team if we sign Milton? Doubtful. If Ron deserves to go in a year or two, they’ll pull the trigger without input from board game

"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."

by Walter Sobchak on Jul 9, 2008 2:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

wow

that seems to be the same thinking that was around for Botts…how did that work out? Sometimes a cookie is just a cookie.

¡yo soy Horsedooty!

I soloed in the Mile High Club!

by horsedooty on Jul 9, 2008 11:18 AM CDT   0 recs

If so, he's an even crappier version

because even Kam Loe had his Drese-esque hot streak for awhile.

There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 9, 2008 11:26 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Heyman blurb.

No mention of Rangers’ in his “Will they be traded?” piece, but I found this note interesting

Link

Several Rangers players are said to have congratulated management when Sidney Ponson was released.

Plaschke: Scioscia, the former Dodgers catcher, is the model manager who has created an atmosphere of winning.
Junior:It's that simple. Mike Scioscia brings a Glade Plug-In labeled "Winning™" into the clubhouse and everyone who breathes it in gains 15 points in average.

by TheBZA on Jul 9, 2008 11:20 AM CDT   0 recs

Rangers

Getting multiple inquiries about Nellie Cruz. per TR.
http://trades.mlblogs.com/archives/2008/07/hes_not_a_big_name_anymore_but.html

I would like to see him get one final look before they cut bait but not that big a deal if they trade him.

"Mr. Hicks, you watch, I'm going to be a leader on this team." Kinsler

by sprite on Jul 9, 2008 11:51 AM CDT   1 recs

Couple decent pics of MY

"I’ll say something that doesn’t need context: anyone who is a Mariner’s fan is a douchebag." - FuturePants

by Chase Irwin on Jul 9, 2008 12:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

moderately???

The fact that Nolan (probably) told everyone else to get the hell out of that tunnel…then was waiting to talk with Harrison one-on-one is absolutely WONDERFUL for the Rangers future!

by 8legs2fangs on Jul 9, 2008 12:39 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

nothing screams "classy"

like a multi-millionaire athlete wearing county lock-up issue shower shoes.

Warner Madrigal makes Ezequiel Astacio look downright handsome.

by tricer on Jul 9, 2008 12:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hmmmm...

What’s wrong with deck shoes?

by GregoryM on Jul 9, 2008 12:50 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Harmless question

Does it seem like we’re seeing more young pitchers this year than in the past? It seems like they used to just take someone from the bullpen for a spot start and hope for 5 innings, but this year seems different. Which, inevitably, leads to the question if Nolan has something to do with it. I presume he has a decent understanding of minor league pitchers, I would hope he’s ran around to see the Rangers’, so maybe he’s suggested going to them instead of the bullpen.

Nothing pithy here. Please move long.

by WyoRanger on Jul 9, 2008 12:57 PM CDT   0 r