Pitching by committee tonight
by Longhorn on Jul 9, 2008 3:41 PM CDT
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Warner Madrigal will start. No Michael Ballard. Don't think Madrigal can pitch more than three innings.
Not sure on the reasoning for deciding on the bullpen over Ballard, but we'll get you an explanation soon enough.
And a little REM to take up some space:
It's the end of the world as we know it.
It's the end of the world as we know it.
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine.
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probably
to keep from sending Harrison down. Bullpen gives a better chance to win than Ballard.
Chris Davis: He hits home runs.
by dstar442005 on Jul 9, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
also
it seems obvious to me that we are attempting to trade Padilla. If not, he would have been on the DL days ago.
Chris Davis: He hits home runs.
by dstar442005 on Jul 9, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so
Having to add ballard and bring him up shows how thin we are pitching wise. I think we are just trying to keep our options as open as possible and putting padilla or anyone on the DL closes that option for a certain amount of 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.
by bigsteve on Jul 9, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we really need
another good start out of Padilla before we start shopping him
"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 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is Ballard coming up at all?
That would suck for the guy to think he is going to start his first ever big league game and then not be called up at all. I imagine he had probably told his parents who probably made a trip into town to watch and everything.
Not that i disagree with the move just feel bad for 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 Jul 9, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yep
Chris Davis: He hits home runs.
by dstar442005 on Jul 9, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, JD never said anything about this, i don't think...
it seemed like this was pure speculation from the beginning…
"I really think JD is probably going to be one of the best things ever to happen to the Rangers." - Longhorn, May 27th, 2007
by Longhorn on Jul 9, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was on texasrangers.com
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 Jul 9, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i agree with this assessment...
...Ballard should use this as motivation that the big-club didn’t take him serious enough…
...and throw the third no-hitter by a Rangers minor-league pitcher this year.
by oc on Jul 9, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice
im surprised to see him skip AA, but hopefully this opens up a spot in bakersfield for my prospect holland or maybe even gomez. Plus this hopefully doesnt stunt the development of hyatt by sticking him in the pen even though that is probably ultimately where he belongs.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
by rchawk12 on Jul 9, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that is just a spot
the OKC staff is short right now. He probably goes back down soon.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Jul 9, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop The Presses, Arias took another walk!!!
"...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 9, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
Im glad that it seems harrison is going to stick around, especially since mendoza belongs in the pen (I know we have to give him more than a couple of starts, but I have been saying he belongs in the pen for a while now), but I was having a hard enough time getting pumped up to see ballard, and now this. I picked a great time to go make the trek out to Arlington.
Here is hoping I am surprised and run my record to 2-0.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
by rchawk12 on Jul 9, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Harrison
Does this mean he’s sticking around?
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jul 9, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All right!
Let’s go Mad Dog! 4 games over .500 here we come, yeah!
Call 1-800-DOCTORB. The B is for bargain!
by Panorama on Jul 9, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mad Dog
starting against his former team.
by coolaid on Jul 9, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh,
yeah, didn’t think of that. Very, very cool. Hope he smokes ‘em.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Jul 9, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
While this might ultimately be the right move...
it is kind of embarrassing to go up against your division leader and rival with a bullpen member as your starter…and he is only assumed to go a max three innings.
It will be interesting at least. And, I guess some of the sting is taken off that it will be Warner Madrigal because I’m sure the Angels have felt some embarrassment about him already themselves.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 9, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Embarr....
Who should be embarrassed by this? Ranger mgmt vs Angels mgmt. Are you really worried about that? Ranger bloggers vs Angel bloggers. Kind of ridiculous, if you ask me. National perception. If a trees falls in a forest and no one was there to hear it …..
Angels have a better rotation when both teams are at full strength, but if the Angels had the number of injuries we’ve had, they’d be scrambling on occasion themselves.
by mcgee48c on Jul 9, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Having to have an emergency sport start from member of the bullpen...
isn’t exactly a best case scenario. And on Angel bloggers, I’m pretty sure they think of the Rangers as an embarrassment regardless. I could care less about them. However, imagine if you were hardworking Joe bringing your family to the park to catch a game and you see your team is starting member of the pen against the team leading the division. You’d kind of slump your shoulders a little, I’m sure.
That said, I hope Warner and his Bros in the pen kick massive amounts of ass tonight.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 9, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably just want to keep
Rupe just like he is, the long guy in the bullpen. Besides, it’s a nice up yours to the Angels to start Warner, a guy who should be in their pen right now had they screwed up the paperwork.
by Hull Fan on Jul 9, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rupe first
I probably would have gone with Rupe to start. He is the more experienced pitcher. Hopefully Madrigal and Rupe go 6 innings which would setup the bullpen as usual. If either of them ends up throwing too many pitches they can be sent down on Thursday. They have options.
"An effortless 98" - Scott Gardner after Neftali Feliz's first AA pitch
by RangerMad on Jul 9, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rupe
I think alot of it has to do with repetition. It is completely different getting ready to pitch out of the bullpen than starting. With Rupe being an established bullpen guy you don’t want to screw that rhythm up. Madrigal has only been up a week or so and probably doesn’t have that rhythm down yet and certainly doesn’t have the seniority. Let Rupe stay comfortable in the pen and bring him in in the 2nd or 3rd 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 Jul 9, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roopaloop
has only gone more than one inning once since June 8th.
"...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 9, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing
they wanted to avoid a roster move in case they want/need Harrison to start again on Sunday without putting Padilla on the DL.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Jul 9, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jamey speculates
That it might be because they feared Ballard being claimed.
by brettgardner on Jul 9, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If some team has a spot on the 40
Why not take a chance, claim him then option him back to the minors. For a team like the Pirates, every extra arm helps. Wouldn’t you?
by Hull Fan on Jul 9, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
It’s my understanding that there is currently an open spot on the 40, plus Jennings could be moved to the 60 day DL. So Ballard could have been added to the 40, then optioned back to the minors without being DFA’d, and there still would have been some wiggle room on the 40..
Warner Madrigal makes Ezequiel Astacio look downright handsome.
by tricer on Jul 9, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
But the reason they were going to DFA him is looking to this winter when we will need the roster spots. Ballard doesn’t have to go on for another year so bringing him up makes less sense than say a Michael Schlact who has to go on this winter. If the rangers are going to add him now would be a good time since he is going to be added anyway this winter.
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 Jul 9, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your signature
cracks me up!
by theotherdierkindallas on Jul 9, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ballard against LH at Frisco this year
44 AB, .250/.283/.273, 1.59 BB/9, 11.12 K/9.
I can see why the Rangers might be scared to let a potential future LOOGY slip away for no really good reason.
by jamcadbury on Jul 9, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of LOOGYs
Is Rheiny still alive.
"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 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Latest I've heard
He’s throwing again after minor shoulder surgery in May. We should start to hear more about his ongoing rehab as the month further progresses.
by jamcadbury on Jul 9, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
"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 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
from JD
“The 40-man roster was a consideration but the first priority was to put the best team on the field,” Daniels said. “We don’t want to tie up the roster but that was secondary to putting the best team on the field. This gives us a better chance of winning tonight. We’re only five days away from the All-Star break and then we’ll get four days off. Even if the bullpen is taxed, they’ll have some time to recover.”
it was all about the 40
"I really think JD is probably going to be one of the best things ever to happen to the Rangers." - Longhorn, May 27th, 2007
by Longhorn on Jul 9, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate to say told you so
But this was the first thing that popped in my mind when they first mentioned this plan to bring him up and then DFA him immediately. I imagine we learned our lesson about DFAing a guy with options left with the whole Galarraga thing
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 Jul 9, 2008 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Even if Ballard turns out to be nothing, we should never give up arms with any ML potential
by FirebatM3 on Jul 9, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you read what you posted?
”...we should never give up arms with any ML potential.”
New attitude?
"I'm extremely complex. I'm not easy to understand." - a) Charles Manson, b) Madonna, c) Milton Bradley.
by Clueless on Jul 9, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know every time I want
to get on board with JD and say what a great job he is doing something like this happens. IMO this clearly falls on the GM and he continues to baffle me with how he manages the 40 man roster. Ballard getting claimed is a risk but given the injuries and rotational performance when is JD going to lead by making a move to give the kids and the rotation a break. I am not advocating a big move but get someone who can fill in the rotation for a few weeks and settle this mess.
by Bigfan16 on Jul 9, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who would that be?
Please instead of simply bashing the GM and saying what he should do why don’t you tell us what you would do so that way we can bash you.
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 Jul 9, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THat would require research
and therefore is a much less popular form of criticism here.
by FirebatM3 on Jul 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schlact, Loe, Ramirez, Fukimori
are all in the organization and on the 40 man. In years past we had Eyre make emergency starts. I could mention Robinson Tejeda but he is a Royal now for the same issue.
Make an offer for Redman, Rusch or heck even RA Dickey.
Is starting Maddog really the best chance for winning?
Is it the best for Maddogs development?
What will the pen look like tommorrow morning.
My point is I like a lot of what JD has done but managing the roster and rotation he has yet to master.
by Bigfan16 on Jul 9, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No big guy
Of that list only Loe is on the 40 man.
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 Jul 9, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loe is on the DL
and really? You think the equivalent of giving up someone like Ballard for Redman, Rusch, or DIckey in a rebuilding year is a good way to go? Say what you will about Ballard, but I’d expect he’d be a better investment than Redman, RUsch or DIckey for the future. And what do you do with them when Hurley, Padilla, and some other guys like McCarthy get healthy?
Fukumori requires that he be added to the 40, Schlact represents the same problems as Ballard, except that he’s younger and having a worse year, Ramirez has already gotten hammered.
by FirebatM3 on Jul 9, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This has been an issue going back
to when Jennings wnet down. JD had insurance in AAA named Ponson and he did well for a couple months then blew it. Add in the injuries to BMac, Murray, Gabbard, Matthis, and Rheineker the depth of options has disappeared. We then (IMO) rush Hurley (now injured) and Harrison and still need another SP.
Your question is Ballard for a Redman, Rusch or Dickey a good investment in the future? I think yes because they will take the ball every 5 days, be mediocre and give time for the impact youngsters Hurley, Harrison and Maddog to develop in a more orderly and planned schedule.
A small move could go along way to giving the rotation some stability.
by Bigfan16 on Jul 9, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You realize
You just named off 7 pitchers who we went through before we got to Hurley and Harrison. Not to mention Elizardo Ramirez for a start. How many guys is the GM supposed to plan on going down….20? We had plenty of depth in our pitching ranks. We have just been obliterated by injuries. McCarthy, Murray, Gabbard, Mathis, Hurley, Jennings, and Rheinecker are all on the DL currently. I think JD has done a fine job managing the roster this season. Hurleys “injury” is them being more cautious than anything.
And how do you expect us to get these Redmans and Ruschs and Dickeys. Are the teams they play for supposed to just give them to us? Your argument is stupid and your suggestions even more stupid.
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 Jul 9, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But, you're both
big. Where is the sense of kinship?
"...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 9, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bashing the GM...
...how about jerking Ballard around?
by oc on Jul 9, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No bashing the GM! No bashing the GM!
It causes bristling, hand-wringing, tears, and hot flashes.
"I'm extremely complex. I'm not easy to understand." - a) Charles Manson, b) Madonna, c) Milton Bradley.
by Clueless on Jul 9, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bullpen start
A bullpen start is the right thing to do in this situation. It is only made possible by Nippert’s 7 innings on Manday and Harrision’s 7 last night. With the ASB next week, the rotation will be put back in order.
"An effortless 98" - Scott Gardner after Neftali Feliz's first AA pitch
by RangerMad on Jul 9, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...who's the long guy tomorrow?...
Mendoza?
by oc on Jul 9, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they could send down
Madrigal and call up Littleton. Or maybe Padilla goes on the DL.
"An effortless 98" - Scott Gardner after Neftali Feliz's first AA pitch
by RangerMad on Jul 9, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
Post-ASB, the rotation should end up being:
Millwood
Padilla
Hurley
Feldman
And either Mendoza, Harrison, or Nippert.
Given that, I don’t see why you need to get someone here to fill in the rotation for a few weeks.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 9, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will Hurley be back from the DL by then?
And what about Padilla, is he going on the DL? and when will it be effective?
Hope they all get healthy soon but the next few weeks still look troubling.
by Bigfan16 on Jul 9, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hurley
Hurleys back after the break his DL was retroactive to June 30th meaning he can come off next Tuesday. They are being cautious with padilla and the break will give him plenty of time to get fully healthy.
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 Jul 9, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you
Do you believe the rotation will settle down after the ASB or continue to be in flux?
by Bigfan16 on Jul 9, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in flux
But thats the case with the majority of teams. Very rarely do teams go a season with no injuries to their starters. All we can do is pencil in Millwood, Padilla, Hurley, Feldman, and one other guy and hope they stay healthy. If they don’t we will have to make do. Hopefully guys like McCarthy, Murray, Gabbard, etc get healthy and we have reserves we can call up with no roster shuffling. But until then we may have to have some spot starts from bullpen guys. i would much rather have that than lose a guy like ballard due to roster mismanagement and in a couple years he is another Galarraga or something.
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 Jul 9, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prolly a trade coming, too
That would neccessitate further roto shuffling.
"...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 9, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well Gallaraga is another story...
but once again the Rangers are leading the league in the # of pitchers starting a game. The only other team close is the Yankees and they have also used 11.
The list of injuries did not all happen in one day. We started the season with depth and options. As they dwindled JD has not made a move. Though he is an idiot, Ponson took the ball every 5 games and had some success. More importantly he protected the youngsters from getting off their developmental plan. I strongly believe that Hurley will be a very good SP in 2010. But the fact that he is here this year MAY jeopardize his develpment. Ditto for Harrison and Maddog.
Do you think a Rusch would command such a price from our system to make it prohibitive to trade for him? He takes the ball every five days, and allows the rotation to settle down and the kids to maintian their development.
I guess I am saying that this team is heading in the right direction. It needs time for the pitching to develop. I would rather see a vet take the ball this year than change the development plan for top talent guys like H, H and Maddog.
by Bigfan16 on Jul 9, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hurley
What has he showed you so far to say he is being hurt by pitching in the majors? I could see this argument if he was getting shelled but he has pitched pretty damn good.
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 Jul 9, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did say MAY risk
I like what I have seen b y Hurley and he may have been injured in AAA as well. I would like to see him work on throwing more first pitch strikes, and better command of his beaking ball. IMO AAA for a full year helps pitchers develop more endurance, experience and time to refine the little things like fielding, tipping off pitches, pick off moves. In my ideal world he gets called up in September this year and a shot to win the #5 spot in ST next year. But I do not live in an ideal world.
Hurley will be an excellent pitcher if he stays healthy and develops excellent control of his breaking ball. His fastball command is already there and it has great movement.
by Bigfan16 on Jul 9, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
If we need a pitcher to plunk someone, then Madrigal might be the guy. He can nail one in his final inning and just dare someone to charge his big ass on the mound.
Just keep your mask on and umpire the game! - Tom Grieve, 5/25/08
by EssBee on Jul 9, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just having Madrigal on the mound
after stealing him right from under their noses is a big time symbolic plunking in my view.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Jul 9, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Almost as good as
Chris Davis taking them deep?
by FirebatM3 on Jul 9, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be freakin' classic
if he just shuts them down for 3 innings. “More salt on that open wound, LAAAAAofAnaheimCaliforniaUSAEARTH?”
Just keep your mask on and umpire the game! - Tom Grieve, 5/25/08
by EssBee on Jul 9, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not trying to slow your roll, son...
but could we put a moratorium on LA Angels name jokes?
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 9, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, we can't
now get that damn flowerpot offayer head!
;)
"...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 9, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never! I channel my sexual prowess...
through my energy dome to improve my singing voice.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 9, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+too
perhaps I need to go to Ace Hardware and pick up a few flowerpots
"...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 9, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LA
I’m sure they are crying in the corner with their 7+ game lead in the division
"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 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yah, Madrigal was a hell of a "steal"!
Wharter
by Wharter on Jul 9, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah!!
Great point!
Wharter!
Don't knock masturbation, it's sex with someone I love .
by Brian Thomas on Jul 9, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You've been into the
Bushmills again, haven’t you?
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Jul 9, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
trade, trade, trade, trade
Probably not, but I would bet that Ballard got some mention as a trade throw-in during whatever discussions JD has been having, which made JD think he’d be claimed when they tried to send him back to the farm.
Go Rangers!
by rooster on Jul 9, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well thats not how i expected harrison to stay up
but hey, he did stay up.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
by DSheppard on Jul 9, 2008 5:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tonight
As stated in one of the earlier threads, the wife and I are going to the game tonight. We will be in Section 25 about row 20 definitely behind the screen. Should have a pretty good view of the stuff Warner will be serving up to the Angels.
¡yo soy Horsedooty!
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
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be sure to kiss la esposa when el Kiss Cam finds you on the scoreboard, Señor!
by oc on Jul 9, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
kiss cam
always LOL
¡yo soy Horsedooty!
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
by horsedooty on Jul 9, 2008 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
9 ip, 1 r, 2 h, 9 k, 12 bb, 138 pitches
by robert_d_wilfong on Jul 9, 2008 6:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
REM
I used to love REM like 12 years ago.
There is no such thing as "untouchable".
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