Mark Conner, Dom Chiti Fired
by dstar442005 on Aug 1, 2008 11:13 PM CDT
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Mike Ogulnik just said so, and so does TR Sullivan. Andy Hawkins replaces Mark Connor.
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The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Aug 1, 2008 11:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
"I’ll say something that doesn’t need context: anyone who is a Mariner’s fan is a douchebag." - FuturePants
by Chase Irwin on Aug 1, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well he did say TR said it.
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
by boomer1 on Aug 1, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not the same as a link
If you’re in such a rush to be the first to post breaking news on the site that you can’t do a quick control-c, control-v, then maybe you should take a deep breath and calm down a bit. Reassess your priorities and shit, ya know?
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Aug 1, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
true, true very true
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
by boomer1 on Aug 1, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds like somebody is
mad they didnt get to post it first
by blueballlefty on Aug 1, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lame
"I’ll say something that doesn’t need context: anyone who is a Mariner’s fan is a douchebag." - FuturePants
by Chase Irwin on Aug 1, 2008 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously
you call my reply lame by just saying, “lame” thats pretty LAME if you ask me
by blueballlefty on Aug 1, 2008 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's just all pissed
red hair brings on all that “Crazy Shizz”!!!
"...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 Aug 1, 2008 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are the worst.
I mean that.
I really do.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Aug 1, 2008 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude
i kid around with you guys a little bit and y’all treat it like i just kicked your mom in the balls, come on, the dude wanted to be first, he probably hasn’t ever been the first one to break a story on here and he cared about it, why do you get to be the douche bag that talks down to him
by blueballlefty on Aug 1, 2008 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cause I'm the supreme douche
If not me, then who?
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Aug 1, 2008 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop getting mad that you didn't break it
I actually heard before hand via the Newberg Report…..and now that I think about it, that son of a bitch didn’t give a link either. My personal opinion is that if something is heard, rumor or not, lets talk about it. Cut the guy some slack. Thanks for the info.
by HITX on Aug 3, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he wanted to be
1st…..links slow you down.
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 1, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
listen to krld 1080
there’s your stinking link
by blueballlefty on Aug 1, 2008 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Praise the lord
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Aug 1, 2008 11:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Link
http://trsullivan.mlblogs.com/archives/2008/08/connor_chiti_left_go.html
Formerly known as OKRangerFan
by B_Black on Aug 1, 2008 11:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JD is being interview by Mike O now.....
turn on the radio.
Hawkins is the new man! And Colburn too.
"...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 Aug 1, 2008 11:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kinda bummer:
JD was obviously upset about things…he said that he told Connor that if changed some things, he would love to have him back in the org…said that Mark was a great man, and a great teacher.
I dunno…don’t want to start a baseless rumor…but JD did sound upset.
"...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 Aug 1, 2008 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you suggesting that he was perhaps a little teary?
Perhaps, of course, not knowing if he was or not for sure?
I vote that BaseballIsMyBoyfriend buys the Rangers.
by ghtd36 on Aug 1, 2008 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don’t want to start a baseless rumor…but JD did sound upset.
are you suggesting that this wasn’t his decision?
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Aug 1, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...he sounded reserved
and serious…kinda like he always does. I just felt it wasn’t his favorite thing to do.
Who knows, it could have been firing a friend.
"...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 Aug 1, 2008 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who would want to fire anyone?
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Aug 1, 2008 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The
Donald…...
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 1, 2008 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike O?
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Aug 1, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
O'Golnick
KRLD pre & post game guy. Good dude, smart dude…even though he has to cater to the KRLD crowd.
"...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 Aug 1, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I know who he is
he used to do sporting news radio i think…nationally
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Aug 1, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike O
is nothing more than a fucking cheerleader who appeals to the LCD.
I’m sorry, was that my outside voice?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 1, 2008 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've heard him be really critical of the Rangers
specifically I remember him one time calling out any Ranger fan for going to games when Tom Hicks refuses to spend money on our payroll. So I honestly have no idea what you’re talking about.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Aug 1, 2008 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh....
he’s just tryin’ to find a home. josey, that is.
"...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 Aug 1, 2008 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll say this for JW
He will at least stick around and debate you on what he said that usually gets everyone riled up. Seven/LBrooks used to back in the day. Ruger never did which is why I never cared for him. I at least respect JW for sticking around to debate, I still hold respect for Seven because I know how he used to be as a poster even if he is now more intent on riling up the masses.
not that any of you care….
by Kevin McBrayer on Aug 2, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you
listen to that pos with a truly critical ear?
He might be really good for a market like this but he’s nothing more than a nurturing bosom for people who do not know better.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 1, 2008 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read
An article in the NYT today about trolls, and it strikes me now that Josey is a pretty harmless in comparison.
by brettgardner on Aug 1, 2008 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hear the speaker...blah, blah
Him, annoying…slightly more than your progeria pic.
;)
"...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 Aug 1, 2008 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read that article
some of that stuff was crazy
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
by Dirk Diggler on Aug 2, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No i dont live in dallas anymore
but i heard him once and that was enough.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Aug 1, 2008 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
He’s fair. He’s not a shill for the organization like some other people are (Brad Sham).
I vote that BaseballIsMyBoyfriend buys the Rangers.
by ghtd36 on Aug 1, 2008 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder
Why it is that people care about whether sports reporters and especially announcers are “shills”. It seems as if you just want to hear your own opinion parroted back to you. Are you that insecure in what you feel that you need somebody on the team’s payroll to validate it for you?
by brettgardner on Aug 1, 2008 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brad Sham is one of my favorites.
During the games, he will actually place blame on the Cowboys player, sometimes when it isn’t even their fault.
And I’m pretty sure I’m not alone on this. Peter King listed him at the top of his list of favorites in a mailbag last year. Doesn’t mean you have to like him, I’m just pointing out that he’s well-respected.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 2, 2008 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard Sham say
‘It’s clear to anyone watching this team that they are average’ in 2006.
He’s no shill.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Stuff-You-Need-Brett-Favre-action-figure-bench?urn=nfl,93739
by BudLight on Aug 2, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone else
freaking happy with this? I know I am.
by Salman on Aug 1, 2008 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
I’m going to go jump in my pool I’m so excited!
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
by boomer1 on Aug 1, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pool?
I’d like to see your contract…...
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 1, 2008 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same contract as yours
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
by boomer1 on Aug 1, 2008 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
RIP Connor Jinx Graphic
Stars in a Texas Night Sky, a Dallas Stars blog from a fan's perspective.
by rangers85 on Aug 1, 2008 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
RIP indeed.
This was an excellent, excellent graphic. Big big fan.
We need a graphic graveyard.
I vote that BaseballIsMyBoyfriend buys the Rangers.
by ghtd36 on Aug 1, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If one is created...
I might have to throw my Ramon Vazquez Hey Ho Let’s Go graphic in there too
Stars in a Texas Night Sky, a Dallas Stars blog from a fan's perspective.
by rangers85 on Aug 1, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...all those lessons in Japanese...
...for nuthin’...
by oc on Aug 2, 2008 3:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In poker we say
SHIP IT!!
If there were no rewards to reap,
no loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here,
I certainly would've walked away by now... Be patient
by trident on Aug 1, 2008 11:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ghtd36 was correct
Mark Conner was “on notice”
Call 1-800-DOCTORB. The B is for bargain!
by Panorama on Aug 1, 2008 11:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and then watched 2 rookies give up 6 runs each
granted he probably had nothing to do with it.
anyway.. my position has been that he may not be hurting anything, but he doesnt appear to be helping anything and coaches like him are replaceable so you might as well give someone else a shot.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
by DSheppard on Aug 1, 2008 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope
Hart has room in his foursome….....
although I think Mesquite Municiple allows fivesomes…...
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 1, 2008 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Aug 1, 2008 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew
we would eventually be friends…..
Now that Miles is tied up you have time to “explore” other possibilities on LSB…..nice.
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 1, 2008 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been around here for a long time
I explore when I have reason to explore…Miles is the man and a good dude.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
by Agreen07 on Aug 1, 2008 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
;-)
;-)
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 1, 2008 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've played
the MM …30 something years ago when I was in junior high and did so with a pull cart.
Gay, not gay?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 1, 2008 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
its a great
place to play…..if your wardrobe consists of jorts and a button down shirt with the sleeves cut off.
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 1, 2008 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would guess they require
overalls and no shirts with bonus points for excessive body odor and interesting tattoos (no offense, Josh).
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 1, 2008 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I don’t think it will change much, but since they’re having so many rookies coming up it can’t hurt to have Hawkins up here. The pitching staff faced a lot of adversity this year. Injuries, youth. I will not blame Connor for that.
by Black Francis on Aug 1, 2008 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To once again quote Stephen Colbert...
...I NAILED IT!!!
I vote that BaseballIsMyBoyfriend buys the Rangers.
by ghtd36 on Aug 1, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like this
was done by upper management and Wash might not have known about it, just going by the tone of the interview so take it with Newberg’s trott coffey picture
by blueballlefty on Aug 1, 2008 11:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the
trott coffey header is/was very annoying as I read most of his emails on my BB Pearl and have to scroll for awhile to get to the meat.
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 1, 2008 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was talking about the
picture of a grain of salt, and my obsevation
by blueballlefty on Aug 1, 2008 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
got it
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 1, 2008 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
T.R.
is reporting that Connor was found sheepishly rummaging through the trainers duffel bag…...looking for his fucking shine box.
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 1, 2008 11:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Considering that no one new what the hell
Connor did around these parts other than Jinx people, I wonder if anyone ever figures out how the new approach will differ….?!
by Goyogringo on Aug 1, 2008 11:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JD to Conner/Chiti
I vote that BaseballIsMyBoyfriend buys the Rangers.
by ghtd36 on Aug 1, 2008 11:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love this show!!
I wish I had HBO. Instead, I have to wait for DVD, subscribe to Netflix and have marathons.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"If I buy this team, Chris Davis will end up suing me for sexual harassment." - Me
"Oh, but it will be worth it. a few million to you at that point will be pocket change." - LAMuscleFag
by baseballismyboyfriend on Aug 2, 2008 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I ordered HBO for two reasons
1)Hard Knocks – Cowboy edition
2)Entourage
Bonus – Generation Kill
by Chris Hanes on Aug 2, 2008 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HBO
Entourage is the shit.
Generation Kill has been surprisingly good. HBO does an awesome job with all of their documentaries and shows. I couldnt live without HBO and my DVR
by 6th street on Aug 2, 2008 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll rec this everytime I see it.
its better without the text though because it’s covering up the dry erase board.
After the show I want Greg Oden to tuck us both in and tell us stories about the old days. - Will Ferrell
by JukeboxJoe on Aug 2, 2008 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love this graphic
I’m considering bookmarking it, and posting it after big strikeouts in gameday threads.
by lonestarJon on Aug 2, 2008 6:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's another one from Ari
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8Lr-BUGVwM&feature=related
Let me have a diablo sandwich, a Dr. Pepper, and make it fast I'm in a God damned hurry!
by DaheelzCM on Aug 2, 2008 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you have the infamous
scene from “Deliverance” that shows the San Diego trade?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 1, 2008 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah.
But what does that have to do with anything?
I vote that BaseballIsMyBoyfriend buys the Rangers.
by ghtd36 on Aug 1, 2008 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ned Beatty
ouch.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 1, 2008 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...
...still searching for the relevance to this discussion.
I vote that BaseballIsMyBoyfriend buys the Rangers.
by ghtd36 on Aug 1, 2008 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dreams
do come true. *
- Jerrah Jones
"...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 Aug 1, 2008 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you seen the film?
I think it’s pretty clear what he’s saying.
Rangers got plugged in the bad hole.
by brettgardner on Aug 1, 2008 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know exactly what he's talking about.
But I don’t know what the Chris Young/Adrian Gonzalez trade has to do with Mark Conner getting fired.
I vote that BaseballIsMyBoyfriend buys the Rangers.
by ghtd36 on Aug 1, 2008 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't buy it.
I don’t buy the idea that regardless of what this organization does, the Chris Young/Adrian Gonzalez trade is an argument to counteract any progress.
Rangers win!
Yeah, but remember the Chris Young/Adrian Gonzalez trade?
Rangers fire their underachieving pitching coach!
Yeah, but remember the Chris Young/Adrian Gonzalez trade?
I don’t buy it. That is 2.5 years ago, and a million different other things have happened since then. Some good, some bad.
The bottom line is, if you hold one bad deal over an organization’s head, you’re missing the bigger picture.
Now, if you want to bring up the Chris Young/Adrian Gonzalez trade in relevant situations, I have no problem with it. But it bothers me when people use it as a crutch to criticize an organization. It’s the lowest common denominator, and it is childish and ignorant.
Outside of that, I have no opinion.
I vote that BaseballIsMyBoyfriend buys the Rangers.
by ghtd36 on Aug 2, 2008 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My friend
You’re preaching to the converted. I couldn’t agree more. The “duh” was for comedic effect, because of course the two weren’t related. I just thought you didn’t know about “the scene”.
by brettgardner on Aug 2, 2008 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh, gotcha.
Glad we’re on the same page.
I vote that BaseballIsMyBoyfriend buys the Rangers.
by ghtd36 on Aug 2, 2008 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JD took it worse
than Ned Beatty (“Squeal like a pig, boy!”) in the CYoung/ AG trade, the Danks trade, and the Soriano trade but the Teixeira trade is still up for debate (give me at least one player/pitcher who is ready for The Show).
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 2, 2008 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Make the trip to Frisco
And watch Feliz pitch. You’ll feel a lot better about things.
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 Aug 2, 2008 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really,
I want results in The Show.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 2, 2008 12:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hard to do that
At 19. But an effortless 100 MPH fastball will have an impact somewhere on the team in the near 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 Aug 2, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he made an absolute steal in the Teixeira trade.
And the Gagne trade.
Again, please tell me how this is relevant to Conner getting fired. I’m dying to know.
I vote that BaseballIsMyBoyfriend buys the Rangers.
by ghtd36 on Aug 2, 2008 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and
the Lofton trade….
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 2, 2008 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And, for the record
I agree with you. He did get beat (pretty badly) on the CY/AG and (it appears) the Danks trade. He’s not perfect.
But you are simply using this as a crutch to criticize the organization whenever you want, and that, my friend, is ignorant and childish.
I vote that BaseballIsMyBoyfriend buys the Rangers.
by ghtd36 on Aug 2, 2008 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When does
everybody want to talk about what a bad hire he made in Ron Washington?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 2, 2008 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I get it now.
You’re an idiot.
I vote that BaseballIsMyBoyfriend buys the Rangers.
by ghtd36 on Aug 2, 2008 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually
Josey just made an astute point.
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 2, 2008 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know he did.
But the point is that he has no relevance to this topic. He’s simply trying to bash JD.
And if he wants to do that, fine. He’s certainly bashworthy in some ways. But to lump it together with what (IMO) is a pretty good move by the organization makes him an idiot.
Really, I should have just said he was a troll. That would have cleared everything right up. The point is that I’m just wasting my time, apparently.
I vote that BaseballIsMyBoyfriend buys the Rangers.
by ghtd36 on Aug 2, 2008 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Washington
I suppose we’ll have that discussion about the same time you want to talk about how wrong you were about the Kenny Lofton signing last year.
"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky
by RCCook on Aug 2, 2008 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Kenny
Lofton signing was really bad if the goal was to win but the Kenny Lofton trade looks okay for now.
RC Cook…I don’t really give a shit what Frisco does or how Baseball Prospectus feels about our system.
I want production at the major league level.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 2, 2008 1:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
first sentence isn't even true
gave us great production – 116 OPS+ from CF.
""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 Aug 2, 2008 1:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and 20 steals
""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 Aug 2, 2008 1:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the second sentence...
is just stupid. I could be wrong, but I believe most players on a ML roster had a road that traveled thorugh AA. Although I guess that is the kind of short-sighted ignorance we have all come to know and love from Josey.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Aug 2, 2008 1:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and how do you get ML production?
You either build through a good minor league system, or you throw money at every free agent.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Aug 2, 2008 7:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I totally agree
which is why I can hardly read the dmn blog anymore. Every post in the comments section has someone bringing up one of Danks/Volquez/Gallaraga/Chris Young. Even in the FFG posts where it has no relevance.
by Kevin McBrayer on Aug 2, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, if wishes where nickels
he would be rich?
"...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 Aug 1, 2008 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Worst show on TV?
Nah, but close.
Ari’s saves it. If the show was about him it’d be the shit.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Aug 1, 2008 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bullshit.
Entourage is greatness.
If you don’t get it, take a long look in the mirror and then tighten up your show.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 1, 2008 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes,
Goddard caught my attention.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 1, 2008 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That dude
Sounded like a giant tool. Corby has some real douchey friends.
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 Aug 2, 2008 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah,
I thought he may have been a switch-hitter myself…which is okay but yes, there was a plus douche factor.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 2, 2008 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ehhh.
I like it. I think it’s well written and has a good premise.
But I will agree with you that Ari is by far the best character on the show. Leaps and bounds.
I vote that BaseballIsMyBoyfriend buys the Rangers.
by ghtd36 on Aug 1, 2008 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's like a live action episode of Maxim magazine
My roommate used to watch it all the time and I’d just sit there wondering why the hell it was so popular.
Johnny Drama was the most annoying character I’ve come across in a long, long time. And I guess if they’d tried really hard they could’ve made “E” a little less likable. But it would’ve been difficult.
Vince and Turtle were okay, I guess.
Ari was the only character with any depth. He was fucking awesome.
Is that show still on the air?
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Aug 1, 2008 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From what I understand.
I don’t get HBO, I’ve only watched the DVDs.
I vote that BaseballIsMyBoyfriend buys the Rangers.
by ghtd36 on Aug 1, 2008 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Study harder or go
to a friend’s house who has HBO.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 2, 2008 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Entourage is well written?
Could’ve fooled me. Perhaps the Ari plots are reasonably written, but any average sitcom writer could probably write the shit that Vince & crew say.
In terms of well written sitcoms, Entourage is way down there.
by LiamP on Aug 2, 2008 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
It’s terribly written, imo.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Aug 2, 2008 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was strange seeing
the Great Nolan Ryan on his cell phone during the game speaking emphatically.
This is one of the original “Unfrozen Cave Men” and he was chewing somebody’s ass with authority during the middle of the game.
Now we know why.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 1, 2008 11:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
prolly trying to force
JD to follow orders…..
Nolan: WTF JD, I asked you to do this 3 days ago….
JD: yessir, I know sir, but I was waiting for Mr. Hart to bring me his terminator sunglasses….I can’t look Connor or Chiti in the eyes when I do this.
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 1, 2008 11:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
When AJM sleeps it off...
he is so gonna mack this post.
lol
"...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 Aug 1, 2008 11:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"gonna mack this post"
?? urban dictionary?
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 1, 2008 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of urbandictionary.com
and the greatest fantasy football names I’ve ever heard or been a part of…
The Screaming Seagulls.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 1, 2008 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't he still on
the Michael Young Sucks Pacifier?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 1, 2008 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i want to beat the ever-living shit out of you.
by oc on Aug 2, 2008 4:06 AM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
video that,
please
"And I stopped beating my wife just a couple of weeks ago." -John McCain
by DJCahill on Aug 2, 2008 9:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take a number.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Aug 2, 2008 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome
DShep says is above, but I’ll say it again – this pitching staff is so horrendously bad that any impact of Connor and Chiti had to have been negative. Cause they certainly couldn’t be making anything better. And if your coaches can’t make it better, hire someone who can.
by JBImaknee on Aug 2, 2008 12:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Connor & Chiti
As I said in the post-game thread, the timing was a bit surprising- I expected it to come down at the end of the year, but I can’t say I disagree with either firing.
The Rangers definitely need more pitching, but the ones they have also have the potential and the ability to be better, and Connor and Chiti clearly weren’t making a positive difference. Hawkins has a good reputation; hopefully, he and Colborn can get more out of this staff.
"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky
by RCCook on Aug 2, 2008 12:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This definitely has a lot to do with
bringing in new guys to handle the young pitchers coming up. Guys that are familiar with the young pitchers, and guys that can bring a new message to the major league team.
"that suzuki guy should go back to making cars" - My girlfriend after C.J.'s close in game 2
by tdi1985 on Aug 2, 2008 12:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hawkins arnd Colborn aren't necessarily here on a permanent basis.
Per EG they’re here for the rest of the season, so it seems like an interim thing.
by LiamP on Aug 2, 2008 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because
a whole new staff will be here next year…...book it.
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 2, 2008 12:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but still...
I think they’re worried about the “old message” being hammered into the young guys until it’s too late.
"that suzuki guy should go back to making cars" - My girlfriend after C.J.'s close in game 2
by tdi1985 on Aug 2, 2008 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WAY OT: Suprise suprise......
Obama shifts, says he may back offshore drilling
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080801/D929PVL00.html
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 2, 2008 12:26 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Flip Flopper!!!
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Aug 2, 2008 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not seeing
The story here.
If you hate Obama, just say it.
by brettgardner on Aug 2, 2008 12:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually
I was pleased with the story…..I like the concept of “you gotta give a little to get a little.”
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 2, 2008 12:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just went
to drudge…....saw the headline…...clicked on the link…....and liked what I read.
The surprise was to hear him say he would support drilling in any fashion. I was just a little shocked and wanted to make others aware of what seems like a reasonable position he is now taking, although I’m well aware people will say its just “moving to the center” for the general election to get votes. But I’ll take him at his word…...for now.
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Aug 2, 2008 12:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
For what it’s worth, I would enjoy seeing people toss out the “flip-flopper” label while a guy’s in the middle of endorsing a position they agree with.
It’s all a very silly process. As long as a guy’s showing some nuance in his thoughts, and an ability to adapt, I’m fine with it. Obama on this, Bush with his “horizon”, McCain with his recent reasonable approach to Social Security.
by brettgardner on Aug 2, 2008 12:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Shows me he’s willing to compromise.
I vote that BaseballIsMyBoyfriend buys the Rangers.
by ghtd36 on Aug 2, 2008 12:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever
You guys act like he sat down, reassessed the thing, thought about it some more, then decided it was best for this country… no, someone came to him, said supporting, not opposing, subject x will win you more votes from demographic y.
by tyd3311 on Aug 2, 2008 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
You seem to have all the answers. Let’s just vote for you.
by brettgardner on Aug 2, 2008 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't have a problem with Obama....
But could someone explain to me why he has any business being President? What has he actually done besides run for office?
Let me have a diablo sandwich, a Dr. Pepper, and make it fast I'm in a God damned hurry!
by DaheelzCM on Aug 2, 2008 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As opposed to
sucking off Keating during the S&L disaster of the 80s?
"And I stopped beating my wife just a couple of weeks ago." -John McCain
by DJCahill on Aug 2, 2008 9:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How does that answer my question?
Let me have a diablo sandwich, a Dr. Pepper, and make it fast I'm in a God damned hurry!
by DaheelzCM on Aug 2, 2008 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because none of the candidates really
have much business being president. McCain’s claim to fame is he got shot down. Not sure how that makes him qualified either.
"And I stopped beating my wife just a couple of weeks ago." -John McCain
by DJCahill on Aug 2, 2008 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Makes me wonder...
...about Obama. After reading his book, things like this seem to fit into his general style/core value. Namely, having a position on an issue, and then if a new solution or a compromise shows itself, being open to considering it.
In this case, I believe he said that he would consider allowing states to decide if they would include increasing funding for alternate fuel research/bring alternate fuel research online. I like this idea. Just like I like the idea of drilling in Alaska while simultaneously increasing mpg limits, putting more money into wind and cellulose-based ethanol (not effing corn!), and exploring bring shale online (I don’t think oil is going to drop below $80/barrel anytime soon, let’s get on it folks).
Basically, our energy needs are only going to grow, so lets actually address the issue with new ideas instead of just figuring out ways to prolong the system we currently have.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 2, 2008 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
politician
...about Obama. After reading his book, things like this seem to fit into his general style/core value. Namely, having a position on an issue, and then if a new solution or a compromise shows itself, being open to considering it.
Sounds like he is a politician running for President.
"An effortless 98" - Scott Gardner after Neftali Feliz's first AA pitch
by RangerMad on Aug 2, 2008 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What credentials?
What credentials do the new guys have? What do we know about them?
by altercall on Aug 2, 2008 12:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's a pretty full background on both
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Hawkins
http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/hawkian01.shtml
http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=1005514&position=P
http://www.baseball-reference.com/c/colboji01.shtml
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by Ed Coffin on Aug 2, 2008 1:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andy Hawkins
the man from Waco, glad to see he will get a shot at this, could not be any worse than what they had
by TRFAN on Aug 2, 2008 1:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hawkins was the
pitching coach of the Oklahoma RedHawks, in his big league career with the Padres, Yanks and A’s he was pretty good, he threw a no hitter for the yanks, like i said he can’t be any worse than what the rangers had
by TRFAN on Aug 2, 2008 1:26 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well...
The timing is a little surprising, but this shouldn’t be a shocking move to any of us. When you have the worst pitching in the league something like this is bound to happen. Someone was going to take the fall.
I would like to think that this could help the staff, but I just don’t think coaches and managers have that big of an impact on many of these players. I guess we will see.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Aug 2, 2008 1:31 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't Hawkins
the AAA pitching coach who gave Kam Loe that one little adjustment when he was sent down, without him even throwing in a game there, before he came back up and pitched eight scoreless in Pittsburgh?
by Inkara1 on Aug 2, 2008 2:45 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ding Ding Ding we have a wiener!
I was waiting to see if someone would bring this up, and yes he did. he has a great eye for fixing things, like sylar, but for good not evil.
Things to expect while he is up here:
-Change matt harrison’s arm slot so he can actually get a strikeout.
-Tinker with Eddie’s fastball so it can gain a few tick up in mph, somewhere near 85 should be good.
-Alter Hurley’s delivery so he doesnt get injured every time he pitches.
-Give padilla a nice massage before the game, that or a nice hard bitch slap, whatever he needs to get going that day.
-Hide the doughnuts from Millwood, so he can keep his fat ass in shape and get a couple of starts out of him.
-Wave his magic wand so Mendoza can get throw the lineup at least/more than one time before implosion.
-Use his time machine to go back when FF was really supposed to take over the closers role and put that plan back in place.
-Use his magic wand to knock some sense into CJ… thats all there.
- Flourish his magic wand and make volquez come back down to earth to make the idiots who think we got the short end of that trade realize they are wrong.
-Hypnotize McCarthy into the effective and HEALTHY starter we all know and hope he can be
-Lend his magic wand to Marlon Byrd. Hey, Rudy’s out and someone needs to beef up Marlon’s bat.
I'm sorry my parents never had me sarcamsized.
by rchawk12 on Aug 2, 2008 4:29 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So replace were F'D?
The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ
by NYTXFAN on Aug 2, 2008 5:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So all he has to do
is change everyone for the better?
Cool.
Hopefully he did it last night, too.
I don’t like to wait for my miracles, I expect them to happen NOW.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Aug 2, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me have a diablo sandwich, a Dr. Pepper, and make it fast I'm in a God damned hurry!
by DaheelzCM on Aug 2, 2008 8:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really only have two things to say:
1) It’s about effing time.
2) Thank God.
Doesn’t really do much for most of you I’m sure, but it’s a huge sigh of relief to see Connor go. I can’t tell you how long I’ve been praying that this would happen. Maybe now we can finally become the Texas Rangers who actually have a decent amount of pitching, and consequently, WIN STUFF.
Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.
by utlonghorn24 on Aug 2, 2008 9:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The big thing it does is
make sure Connor can’t fuck with Harrison’s head anymore. The poor kid looked so lost and distraught after his last outing. Hopefully, Hawkins can just get the kid to forget everything and just go out and pitch. He’s got good stuff but man his head needs straightening out. Hawkins did well with him in AAA. I look forward to his work with all the young guys, including Nippert who was great while starting in AAA, which is why he was recalled in the first place.
by Hull Fan on Aug 2, 2008 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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