Minors 8/12
by coolaid on Aug 12, 2008 6:43 PM CDT
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McCarthy is starting for OKC. So far he has pitched 2.2 scoreless innings with 1 strikeout and 1 walk. Not too bad for McCarthy.
"They don't have a radar gun but appear to have better velo than his previous starts." --The OKC radio guy. Which is encouraging.
Frisco has an off day.
Swanson is going for Bakersfield later tonight.
Quintero is going for Clinton.
Tim Murphy is pitching for Spokane.
The Rheino is starting for AZL.
Tought I would put this up since the ML club is getting pwned.
EDIT: McCarthy is probably done
| Oklahoma | ||||||||
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR | ERA |
| McCarthy | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4.58 |
Pitches-strikes: McCarthy 81-57
Ground outs-fly outs: McCarthy 9-5
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Good timing
Can’t wait to see great Boscan.
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 6:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How long before
McCarthy is back in the big leagues with the way the rotation is looking?
by RangersOCD on Aug 12, 2008 6:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not this year, might as well let him get to full strength before he gets hammered up here
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
by Steal Home on Aug 12, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats a tough one
There are multiple things to consider. As of right now BMac has a little over 3 years of service time in the majors which obviously goes toward arbitration and free agency. As of now its not so much over 3 that theoretically next year you could start him in AAA and within the first month bring him up and you just bought yourself another full year of his services under team control.
But with the amount of injuries we have had we may be forced to use him and if he continues to pitch like he has tonight he will force himself up here.
Personally I would like him to stay down the remainder of the year and come up around mid April next year so that we have him for 4 more years instead of 3.
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 Aug 12, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree
It would be nice to see him get it right in AAA and come back strong next season (with the bonus of the extra year of control).
by RangersOCD on Aug 12, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That all said,
If he continues to pitch like this, he will be back in September.
by tyd3311 on Aug 12, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boscan
My groundball lover with a 3.18 GB/FB against RH. That’s delicious.
by jparks77 on Aug 12, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how often do groundballs go through the infield?
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
by Steal Home on Aug 12, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure what you're asking here
but a high ground ball rate from a pitcher is a really good thing. Ground balls occasionally leave the infield, but almost never turn into home runs.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Aug 12, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 innings now for McCarthy...
1 hit, 1 BB, 3 Ks
by tyd3311 on Aug 12, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good to see
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Aug 12, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BMac - looks sharp through 5 innings.
Averaging 13.2 pitches per innings which is very good considering he was not very effective with that last year.
by coolaid on Aug 12, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All hail
the great Nolan Ryan.
Nolan Ryan should be the Rangers president, GM, manager and pitching coach.
by RangerMad on Aug 12, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Done after 6 innings
81 pitches, 57 strikes
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
70% pitches for strikes
Is Nolan a better pitching coach than pitcher?
Nolan Ryan should be the Rangers president, GM, manager and pitching coach.
by RangerMad on Aug 12, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oklahoma hitters
Stiking out at a phenomenal rate this game.
by tyd3311 on Aug 12, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
12 strikeouts
through 5.2 for OKC hitters… ouch!
by RangersOCD on Aug 12, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Owings one of those PTBNL
in the Dunn trade?
by coolaid on Aug 12, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's in AAA
This is the Texas Rangers, professional destroyers of hope, we're talking about. - BAC
by nikpin on Aug 12, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
did they have anyone last year they signed on August 15th?
draft pick wise because those players can’t be traded for a year and we are only a few days away from that.
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 Aug 12, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Parker
They would be nuts if they traded Parker in that deal. I would assume it is guy on the 40. Probably one of Max Scherzer, Micah Owings, Esmerling Vasquez, Emiliano Fruto, Juan Gutierrez, Jailen Peguero, Wilkin Castillo, Javier Brito and Josh Whitesell. Random guess by me but I would say Owings is one and Scherzer is not.
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by nikpin on Aug 12, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scherzer
how bad is his shoulder that they’re actually considering puting him in that deal.
by FirebatM3 on Aug 12, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure, but Parker is a much better prospect in my opinion
Parker could be a true ace, while I think Scherzer is a reliever.
by uthornfan on Aug 12, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think if you are on the
40 you have to clear waivers to be traded so they will probably wait to name/send the PTBNL until the off season.
by coolaid on Aug 12, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant draft picks
You can’t trade a drfta pick until a year after they sign so if they signed someone, say a 1st round pick, at the deadline last year which was August 15th that person couldn’t be traded until August 15th this year unless they are the PTBNL
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 Aug 12, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
McCarthy
Anybody hear he’s got like a good start going?
Anyway just pointing out—9:5 G:F
81 P through 6, I’m guessing they’ll pull him.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Aug 12, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so whos spot is McCarthy going to take now??
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by hinduplaya on Aug 12, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Feldmans possibly
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 Aug 12, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Millwood
is taking whose spot? Harrison?
by tyd3311 on Aug 12, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant he was taking Feldmans imo
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by hinduplaya on Aug 12, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wouldnt that be Millwood though??
provided he is healthy. I was thinking more along the lines of Mendoza or Harrison
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by hinduplaya on Aug 12, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hurley
I would guess Mendozas spot is iffy right now
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 Aug 12, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only if we think we are true contenders...
by tyd3311 on Aug 12, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whys that?
Do you think Mendoza is better than Hurley?
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 Aug 12, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
noooo
Padilla, Millwood, Hurley, Feldman, Mendoza
McCarthy and Hunter out of the pen….??
If Feldman is shut down then one of the two above can take his spot..
Harrison needs OKC.
by tyd3311 on Aug 12, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harrison/Mendoza
Harrison has the much higher upside and both have been about equal this year so he should absolutely get to stay up before Mendoza.
Padilla, Millwood, Hurley, Harrison, BMac
Hunter out of the pen so you don’t option him
Feldman on DL with tired arm
Mendoza either out of the pen or in OKC
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 Aug 12, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just think Harrison
would be better served going back to OKC to pitch with no pressure, IMO… But i am starting to come around on Mendoza out of the pen, if he could have that consistent 94 mph sinker.. would be dirty.
by tyd3311 on Aug 12, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My guess
Is since BMac pitched on same night as Feldman and we want to limit Feldmans innings he would slide right in there. Millwood could take Hunters spot and we move Hunter to the bullpen to conserve his innings.
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 Aug 12, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
"I’m sure you’ve seen Kiker before but I’ll just reiterate that the kid is mean on the mound. He is only 5’10’’ but he is an intimidator. He looks like he hates hitters. He has the juice for pressure situations."
-Jason Parks on Jul 22, 2008 10:08 PM
by Jayslick on Aug 12, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DMN Blog says
If Padilla misses his start Thursday, Hunter takes his place, then Millwood pitches Friday with Padilla being pushed back to Sunday…....
by tyd3311 on Aug 12, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else
think Feldman profiles as a Scot Shields type of guy—really nice 7th/8th inning guy that maybe falls behind too often and throws too many pitches to be a legit closer?
by robert_d_wilfong on Aug 12, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if Feldman had shield's breaking ball
he’d be a solid #2 on most staffs.
by FirebatM3 on Aug 13, 2008 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't Padilla out with inflammation?
If he is out more than a week, then McCarthy takes his spot.
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Millwood
I don’t think the Rangers would mess with McCarthys rhythm and throw off his routine considering he is coming off injury. McCarthy slides right into Feldmans spot so his schedule stays the same and Millwood can slide into Padillas spot the Padilla can slide into Hunters spot
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 Aug 12, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
very encouraging start from McCarthy.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Aug 12, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
damn
let all the pitchers work with nolan
by kumizi on Aug 12, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wasn't Hawkins and Colburn there also?
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 Aug 12, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quintero
He’s really having a crap year, don’t know what to think of him. Ground ball rate still looks good, but pretty disappointing this year.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Aug 12, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
which is why you can never have too many pitchers in the minors.
by uthornfan on Aug 12, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's rebounded with 6 solid innings of
5 hit, 2 runs, 5 walks, and 4 ks. The 5 walks are way too much.
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW
If you gave up on the Rangers game… check the score…
by tyd3311 on Aug 12, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It is
Tim Murphy starting for Spokane. Not Boscan.
by coolaid on Aug 12, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Beside that he is looking
very sharp.
by coolaid on Aug 12, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to watch..
but the Rangers have sucked me back in…
by tyd3311 on Aug 12, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats why you have a pc and a tv
Have Murphy on one Rangers on other.
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everytime I pull it up
Boise is on the mound.
by tyd3311 on Aug 12, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Murphy looks like Rogers
without the Rogers baggage. Knows how to pitch, yet gave up HR on hanging curve too.
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ump. sucks for the Spokane game.
Squeezing Murphy.
by coolaid on Aug 12, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lemon interview
from Jason Cole, free content on his scout.com Rangers site:
http://rangers.scout.com/2/778632.html
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Aug 12, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OKC wins in 10, Arias with game winning hit
Arias really needs an opportunity during Sept. callups.
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
Who does he look like?
any comps?
by tyd3311 on Aug 12, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agree
I had the same thought
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Aug 12, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He reminds me
a of pre-cutter John Danks.
by jparks77 on Aug 12, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Murphy vs. Vitters
Advantage: Murphy
by jparks77 on Aug 12, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boscan in
maybe they want to limit these guys innings and thats why he didnt start game.
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems Ramirez, Murphy, and now Boscan have awesome
12-6 curves
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Santana has more gas than Boscan
Stuff wise and pitch style I would go with Pedro.
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im just going by physical appearance.
by tyd3311 on Aug 12, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ump behind the plate seems to call strikes
if the catcher keeps the ball framed for him. Otherwise just lets it go even if its a strike.
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're talking about current day Pedro right?
by LiamP on Aug 12, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pedro vs Santana
Pedro was a low to 95 at most guy, yet with wicked movement.
Santana is one of the guys this year that has avg 94 plus on his fastball.
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
honestly
we need 2 or 3 guys to not suck and they can’t even give us that
by FirebatM3 on Aug 12, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
but it would really help if we also didn’t totally suck defensively in the INF and we had a catcher that can call a good game (yes I am talking about Teagarden). Our INF defense is probably the worst in the league. Look what a good defense did for the Rays combined with some good pitchers.
by coolaid on Aug 12, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Taylor Teagarden is a better defensive catcher and game manager
than Gerald Laird, but he’s not Jesus Christ. And right now, you need the power of Christ to get this team not to suck
by FirebatM3 on Aug 12, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus Christ alone will not get the
job done. You need Jesus Christ, Budha, Allah and Krishna to help the Rangers pitching staff.
by coolaid on Aug 12, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Risky
Four deity rotation. May want to stick a Harrison or Hunter in as your fifth guy just to make sure you keep the vets fresh.
by robert_d_wilfong on Aug 12, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ganesh > Hunter/Harrison
He has an excellent strikeout pitch—the trunkball.
by naropean on Aug 13, 2008 6:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Florida might have something to say about that.
This is the Texas Rangers, professional destroyers of hope, we're talking about. - BAC
by nikpin on Aug 12, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The games
they have won in the 9th inning is ridiculous. Plus their pitching is not nearly as bad as ours.
by coolaid on Aug 12, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but their IF defense
is the worst in the world. It was even worse last year when they had the butcher quartet of Cabrera 3rd, Ramirez SS, Uggla at 2B and Jacobs at 1B.
by FirebatM3 on Aug 12, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont know
about worst in the world. Its bad but Uggla and Jacobs are okay. Ramirez and Cantu are bad.
by coolaid on Aug 12, 2008 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, uggla is awful
worst 2b in the league
by FirebatM3 on Aug 12, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uhh
I was replying to us being the worst defensive infield in the league. Cantu is a 1B/DH playing 3B, Hanley is a CF playing SS, Uggla is a COF playing 2B and Jacobs is a DH playing 1B. They are bad bad bad.
This is the Texas Rangers, professional destroyers of hope, we're talking about. - BAC
by nikpin on Aug 12, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best thing about this game
Is giving the hitters confidence.
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think this game gives the hitters an ounce of confidence.
It tells them they can come back from 10 runs down in the first and put 16 on the board, and their pitching still can’t win the game for them.
by LiamP on Aug 12, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When a hitter is hitting he is not worried about the pitching losing the lead
They are trying to get hits, and this game where each batter got hits, there is definite confidence builder. Look at Byrd with 10 hits in 12 at bats.
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to pull Boscan
he is getting bad defense behind him too.
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Boscan done
seems to leave too many fastballs high. Yet, would have been nice to see him start and not from a role that he is not used to.
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baks with 6 spot in bottom of 1st.
Gac, Whittleman, and Gomez with HRs.
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
whittleman
that’s the first in awhile
by FirebatM3 on Aug 12, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bill White...
Anybody else notice how Bill White has been doing?
All in Oklahoma:
April 7.00 ERA .306 Avg 9 IP 11 K’s 8 BB
May 5.40 ERA .292 Avg 11.2 IP 13 K’s 4 BB
June 2.79 ERA .212 Avg 9.2 IP 13 K’s 7 BB
July 2.13 ERA .209 Avg 12.2 IP 17 K’s 7 BB
August 1.80 ERA .188 Avg 5 IP 4 K’s 1 BB
Yeah, the walk total it too high, but we just lost another hard-throwing lefty for the season, and his ERA was over 6 for the season.
Watching a player hit into a double play. A fan's delight. It's the only time in professional sports where you can sit on your couch, out of shape and drinking, and say, "Yes, I could have done better."
by YourNameHere on Aug 12, 2008 10:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good eye
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Aug 12, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hitting .400 in last 10 games
not including tonight.
by gamerabcd on Aug 12, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's trying to go Marlon Byrd on us.
by tyd3311 on Aug 12, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just talked to Holland
on facebook. He is seriously the coolest dude in our farm system. Told me why beaven velocity was down, and he’s pretty damn excited for tommrow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXWLfIgc0nA
by mchang4 on Aug 12, 2008 11:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What did he say about Beavan's velocity?
Is it the stuff we’ve already heard? Mechanical adjustments, pitching more often, etc.?
by LiamP on Aug 12, 2008 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell us about BeaveAn
I can’t believe you say that, and then dont tell us why…
by tyd3311 on Aug 12, 2008 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beaven
Spends alot of money, cocky but supper cool. He told me HighSchool to Pros is a totally different. Give him a lil bit and he will be back in the uppper 90’s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXWLfIgc0nA
by mchang4 on Aug 12, 2008 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh
What does that have to do with velo?
This is the Texas Rangers, professional destroyers of hope, we're talking about. - BAC
by nikpin on Aug 13, 2008 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you played highschool baseball you would probly know.
In highschool you dont pitch every 5 days, and you play 40 games the most. In the minors they play 140 games. He needs to get used to pitching more and let his arm not fatigue to fast. If he was throwing his hardest he probly wouldnt be able to pitch every 5 days.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXWLfIgc0nA
by mchang4 on Aug 13, 2008 12:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right but
I don’t see how that leads to him seeing his velocity rise 5 mph just because he gets used to it. He’ll still have to pace himself and not just go out and throw his hardest (unless he’s relieving). I don’t know that being used to the workload equals drastically increased velocity.
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Aug 13, 2008 1:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im just saying
If he doesnt throw in the mid 90’s next year, then we have a problem. But im pretty confident he will. I just think this whole year for him is Location and building stamina. But i could be wrong. Derek pretty much told me not to worry about his velocity, it will defintely come around.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXWLfIgc0nA
by mchang4 on Aug 13, 2008 1:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just think that if I were Derek
that’s what I’d say too, even though he’s just parroting Beavan’s answer.
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Aug 13, 2008 1:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Velocity
Beavan’s 19. He’s a boy. Weight training alone would make a huge difference in his physical development even if he started today, leaving aside any mental acclimation to full-season ball. He doesn’t sound like a shrinking violet, but he’s probably holding back a little to avoid fatigue/injury.
5 MPH might be too big a difference to expect, but how does that much velocity just disappear without ever coming back?
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Aug 13, 2008 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It happens pretty often
though it also comes back pretty often.
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Aug 13, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Oh, you played high school baseball… wow. I didn’t know. I will never question your authority on any baseball-related matter again.
Did you play varsity?
Cause if so, I hereby nominate for king of the blog.
Cause… WOW.
High… School… Baseball…
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Aug 13, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al Bundy Syndrome...
Bragging about your accomplishments in high school athletics.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Aug 13, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holland
He needs to learn to stay away from facebook conversations about his teammates with strangers.
by jparks77 on Aug 13, 2008 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trust me he's about my age
We mostly just talked about our age stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXWLfIgc0nA
by mchang4 on Aug 13, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's great
but he still told a complete stranger about a former teammate’s personal spending habits. That stranger then posted that info on a public forum where gossipy stuff like that stands a chance to get repeated.
I’m just saying that Holland needs to be careful what information he discusses and who he discusses it with.
by jparks77 on Aug 13, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
He should play it safe and just stick to making vague insinuations about Wilmer Font possibly being dead.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Aug 13, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah!
That got a chuckle out of me.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Aug 13, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny
Apparently you are still bothered by that. That tickles me.
by jparks77 on Aug 13, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yah, I'm terribly bothered by that
It was a joke, broseph.
But I forgot you take yourself too seriously to take jokes.
My bad.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Aug 13, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jparks
he’s kind of a big deal.
I don’t know if you’ve noticed lately.
by FirebatM3 on Aug 13, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
I never suggested I was a big deal. Not sure where that is coming from.
DIrk: Sorry. Long week of work. I apologize for not realizing it was joke. I can be quite stoopid.
by jparks77 on Aug 13, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The guys avatar...
is a damn horsehead.
He can’t take himself that seriously, can he?
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Aug 13, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I was reading Proust......
what was the question? :)
by jparks77 on Aug 13, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LF John Gall,
2B Jayson Nix,
DH Terry Tiffee,
1B Matt Brown,
CF Nate Schierholtz,
RF Matt LaPorta,
3B Mike Hessman,
C Taylor Teagarden
SS Brian Barden.
by FirebatM3 on Aug 13, 2008 5:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
LaPorta just ate dirt on a slide into first. Great hitter, horrid athlete
by FirebatM3 on Aug 13, 2008 5:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Starting for the Koreans
is Jung-Keung Bong, a former top prospect.
by FirebatM3 on Aug 13, 2008 5:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how many ranger's scouts will be at the games
I read somewhere that the big-market teams are all there looking at prospects…
by Goyogringo on Aug 13, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teagarden
fans on a fastball away on a 2-2 count.
by FirebatM3 on Aug 13, 2008 5:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Teagarden Struck Out?
That is a shocker.
by clark on Aug 13, 2008 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a quick separate note
Japan and Cuba plays soon and the Japanese team features a lot of very good professional players, including starter Yu Darvish, center fielder Norichika Aoki and reliever Kyuji Fujikawa
by FirebatM3 on Aug 13, 2008 5:35 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Woah
Teagarden just nails the Korean leadoff man on a 0-2 breaking pitch at the hitter’s ankles.
One freaking motion, catch, transfer, HOSE. Beat the dude by 3 feet, and that guy is legitimately fast.
by FirebatM3 on Aug 13, 2008 5:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did they show that on TV? I hope my recording got that.
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Aug 13, 2008 8:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's true
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
by Brett Perryman on Aug 13, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teagarden walks 2nd AB
scores the tying run on a Terry Tiffee single
by FirebatM3 on Aug 13, 2008 6:32 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A Few Notes:
LHP Glenn Swanson went 6.1 innings and allowed two runs on seven hits. He struck out six. It was his first quality start since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year.
Good! Another good lefty prospect. Anyone have a scouting report?
Also:
LHP John Rheinecker made his first game appearance of the year, allowing a run on three hits in the first inning.
"...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 13, 2008 12:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Swanson
turns 26 next year and will likely start in AA. Unlike Diamond, has progressed remarkably a yr out from TJ surgery and has not lost his excellent control though he was giving up a lot of hits. Throws fb,cb, cu with cb being best pitch and fb not exceeding 89! Due to his age and stuff, I would guess he progresses to AAA more quickly as a lefty specialist. Threw a no-hitter his sr yr (5th yr senior, missing 05 due to injury)! Drafted 49th but probably signed for top 20 round money at least due to his excellent sr yr.
here is a link to a scout’s ink interview…
http://rangers.scout.com/2/644337.html
Rheinecker started his rehab about 2-3 weeks later than I thought he would. Had cleanup surgery on his TOS shoulder/rib on 5/23 but was supposed to be delayed only an additional 3 weeks. Anyone think he can still be th lefty specialist for the big club next yr?
by Goyogringo on Aug 13, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swanson the prospect
I remember about two years ago some random site had him as the Rangers 10th best prospect and no one here seemed to even hardly know who he was let alone why he deserved to be ranked that high.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Aug 13, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He still doesn't deserve to be ranked that high
He is about to be 26 years old and profiles as a lefty reliever.
by uthornfan on Aug 13, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, yeah
now, after the last two years of system rejuvenation, he’s nowhere near the 10th slot, or even the 30th spot really.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on Aug 13, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rheinecker
So he has started a rehab assignment? This really sucks. This means that now in 30 days when his rehab stint is over he will have to be placed again on the 40 man roster. This could mean the difference between giving JMJ or Cruz a shot or optioning Rheino back to the minors
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 Aug 13, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
playing in the bigs
Both would require a 40 man roster spot to be called up in September or anytime really.
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 Aug 13, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no my point was
that we don’t need them on the roster and they won’t get any pt because all of our of will be healthy by then. If Rheinecker is pitching well, he can actually contribute to the team as a left specialist, a role that he performed well enough before, whereas the other two really won’t.
by Goyogringo on Aug 13, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beavan on BaD Radio
at 2:00-ish.
"...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 13, 2008 12:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maturity
He really has learned alot from being batted around in Clinton this year. Highlights, wants to remain with the team in Clinton and win a championship. Not worried about fastball velocity, wants to continue improving especially on changeup. Seems velocity was lower since last summer, and was somewhat lost at what to do now with it being gone. Seems Rangers coaches calmed him down and gave him confidence in really developing as a pitcher. No real timetable for next year, just want to finish off this year strong. Limited to 70 pitches per start and so looking for more groundouts. Seems very team oriented, wished more questions about guys like Holland and Feliz and Beltre.
by gamerabcd on Aug 13, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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