Minors 8-18: Special "The Smoak Has Landed" Edition

Nice line-up tonight

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

by boomer1 on Aug 18, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bleier is the wild-card

His turn was skipped a coupla days ago. He could pop up any day now as an unexpected SPO starter.

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by shroomer on Aug 18, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Frisco

Probably will get rained out so that diminishes it somewhat

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 18, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Beavan

I’m interested to see how he bounces back from, really, his first bad outing in his last 10 starts….

to me, abortion is not a religious issue, it's a common sense one...

by Longhorn on Aug 18, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

not his fault

blame the rain!

by god allah star on Aug 18, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

YeeHaw

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

random question

well not so random

remember a few yrs back you (along with myself) were fairly high on johan yan…

who are the latin guys you like this year (other than feliz lol) – can be guys we signed, guys in low minors, whatever

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by knockoutking on Aug 18, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The only ones I’ve heard any details on from this year’s group are Alcides Escobar’s cousin, the LHP, and the guy they just announced last week.

Most of the other promising guys are obvious and are guys we talk about regularly. I think that Tomas Telis in their DSL is really interesting, and I’m still very intrigued with Gueris Grullon. And I love Font of course.

Yan is too bad. He was sent to AZL in 2006, and it looked for like a month that he could definitely handle the league offensively at age 17. He’s got the other tools, if he could just hit, but it definitely looks like he won’t hit. I am one who would be curious whether he has the stuff to make the transition to pitching.

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Telis

Jason Cole has an interview up with Jayce Tingler discussing Telis. Briefly – they didn’t think he had the wheels to progress far as a MIF so they made him catcher. Great bat, great hands, his defense at C has really come along nicely. He’s a natural righty bat who switch hits – but has become more comfortable now from the left side. A weight-lifting program similar to what HS athletes get in the States has built him up to 205 lbs. – “He’s a strong kid.” Jayce sez it’s possible he skips the AZRL next summer and goes straight to the NWL – but others will decide that. Cole will have part 2 with Tingler soon – might get some more DSL scoop from him then.

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by shroomer on Aug 18, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

for the details on why he switched to C, when its already a loaded position, what about OF position if not the wheels for MIF, or is he too slow for that too?

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

A couple of things to add to that

First, if he’s 205 now, has he grown any? They list him at 5-8, so yeah I would think he’d be destined to catch if he’s that stocky at age 17.

Second, his lefty/righty splits are striking. He’s hitting much, much better left handed. That’s kind of interesting considering that he’s a natural RHB.

Third, it is obviously easier to put up good BB/SO numbers in DSL than short season ball and even short season ball than full season ball (as Engel Beltre will tell you), but after what we’ve seen from the likes of Yan and Manny Solis and even Santana, their three highest profile offensive signees since they rededicated themselves to Latin America, it’s real nice to see a guy controlling the strike zone.

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is this the Rangers asking him to switch hit?

Or is it him wanting to and really excelling at it? A few of the guys playing very well in DSL, why are they not getting moved up, I mean some of the older players, Telis of course is very young.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

IDK the answers to the questions you keep firing

just so you know – heh

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by shroomer on Aug 18, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks anyways.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Something else on Telis

Looking at his numbers, his road OPS split is 370 points higher than his home split. That seems like a good sign. He’s also having a huge August.

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tingler quote:

1 – from Tingler’s wording it’s possible to infer he’s grown an inch or two as well.
2 – Tingler blames that on the sparseness of LHP in the DSL. He’s at about a 4-1 ratio FWIW. Tingler sez he’s a fine righty hitter and not to worry – again FWIW.
3 – Tingler quote:

I’ve never seen a 17-year-old be able to put the bat on the ball as much as this kid.

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by shroomer on Aug 18, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who is Jayce Tingler?

Coach in DSL, scout?

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

DSL Rangers Manager

Selected by the Rangers in the ‘05 Rule 5 draft from the Jays, who drafted him in ’03’s 10th Round.

"...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
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by Rodney on Aug 18, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't remember who said it

Jamey once issued a “watch out for Laynce Nix” nebulus prediction. That brought about a bunch of “watch out for…” statements about players who ranged from obvious good prospects to spares who had had good weeks, usually at levels too low for their ages, but when someone issued the “watch out for Jayce Tingler” line (and was serious) after a nice little stretch, I knew that we’d hit bottom.

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Perhaps they meant

as a managerial candidate…just being optimistic.

Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.

by t ball on Aug 18, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

inch or two

still pretty stocky. Good point about the LHP, he may not see a whole lot of that until he advances a couple of levels. But maybe Tingler’s comments speak of how he looks at the plate and not the numbers, per se?

I’m secretly hoping he’ll be the first major leaguer to pick music by Thomas Talis for his PAs.

Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.

by t ball on Aug 18, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So is he the Catcher next year at Spokane or AZL?

or would Texas challenge him with catching at Clinton?

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Spokane makes sense to me

but AZL would be my next choice, rather than Clinton. He needs at least one summer in extended/short season to acclimate.

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of AZL catchers

I’ve asked this a couple of places and never got an answer. Is Torres really a LH throwing catcher or does milb.com have it wrong.

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by badradiorules on Aug 18, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lone Star Dugout

Is worth the subscription price for stuff like this. Plus right now he’s in Surprise doing write-ups on AZL Rangers games and some of the players. He has little mini write-ups in the message boards over there. There’s going to be some good stuff on LSD for the next couple of weeks, it seems.

by naropean on Aug 18, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah it's really good

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeahboy, Cowboy

Jason just now answered some questions for me on his AZRL thread:

Font is working out with the team. I’m going to try and get an interview with him today.
.
I talked to Ross last night in person. He’s in Arizona. He signed a 2009 contract, though, so he’s just getting ready for instructs.
.
Ross is currently serving as the world’s highest paid ballboy.
.
Off to the complex. I’ll have the Wieland story and a bunch of pictures up tonight. Hopefully I’ll get the Max Ramirez rehab story up tomorrow morning. I think he’ll be playing in tonight’s AZL game — I think.

Jason Cole rulz.

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by shroomer on Aug 18, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well that answers any questions about Ross this year.

Hopefully will be challenged with spot in Spokane next year, as Clinton will be loaded with guys as of right now.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He'll at least be Spokane

No point in sending him to AZL next summer after almost a full year of preparation.

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

arias isnt in the OKC lineup, is headed to arlington?

Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future

by Steal Home on Aug 18, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kinsler out with MRI tonight

But no notes about who is called up either.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Arias is up

Yay, a little major league action to mix with this minor league blog.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

whats your source? and who got sent down?

Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future

by Steal Home on Aug 18, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

DMN

Kinsler to DL

http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

fuck

so many injuries. i say we rest our remaining starters so they dont get hurt like everyone else

Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future

by Steal Home on Aug 18, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Isnt it better for us to see Arias now

Might as well maximize our organizational depth. The better the other guys play, the better their value is for a trade, while we can see who to keep for the future.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i guess, but kinsler is having such a good year

that i dont want him to be hurt then do worse next year

Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future

by Steal Home on Aug 18, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well news on Kinsler gets worse

He might have a sports hernia, you might get your wish about rest, and be out the rest of the year.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think it is

They have to decide if he can play a role next year. Won’t be as much fun to watch with no Kinsler though.

This does probably increase their chances of being 15 or higher in the draft, which is a good thing.

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Glass half full

Only downsight of getting into free agent market, ie. Cat.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well 15 or higher then we dont have to give up our pick if we sign CC or Sheets

by slash on Aug 18, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

that’s what I mean.

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If Arias somehow

plays real slick defense and manages to hit .290, does it make him a legit trade chip?

Warner Madrigal makes Ezequiel Astacio look downright handsome.

by tricer on Aug 18, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why wouldn't it?

He is only 23, maybe 24. Was a prospect before injuries, even if it was NY hype.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that makes him a legit

SS next year so they can move Mike Young. Then whenever Andrus is ready the team can trade Arias. Don’t move him till you have to.

by Hull Fan on Aug 18, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think they already know

what they have in Arias. The question is can the club rely on him to play SS full-time next year in a pinch, playing a utility guy role or the 1st in line for a call-up from AAA. His shoulder is still gimpy…

by Goyogringo on Aug 18, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Really sucks losing IKE

But I do want to see Spiderman get a shot…maybe something can be salvaged there. If he gets his shoulder right, he could have a bit of a career as a backup MIF, prolly in the NL.

"...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 18, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Forget about seeing him tonight

Seems Vasquez will get more playing time and gets 2b tonight. Unless its a blowout i guess.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Some cool pics from Holland's first game

http://www.rangers.scottlucas.com/archives/2008/08/frisco_vs_tulsa.html#more

by Kinslerhomer on Aug 18, 2008 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Scott knows how to take a great photo

Baseball Time in Arlington

by jamcadbury on Aug 18, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

A. Freakin’. Gree.

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by shroomer on Aug 18, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's gotta be big lens to zoom like that.

I especially like the one where Holland’s hand has turned away from his body during his windup. Tough to get the field depth right on that one. Very cool nonetheless.

Go Rangers!

by rooster on Aug 18, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Right

I wish SRL [hint-hint] would briefly give us an idea how he got these photos. Did he shoot straight to RAW? How did he stabilize the camera? What kinda lens? Did he raise the ISO a bunch? Etc. etc.

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by shroomer on Aug 18, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Camera

New Canon XSI with 75-300 stabilizer lens (effectively about 100-400 on digital). Didn’t shoot those RAW, just the largest JPG setting (12.1mp). Probably started off at ISO 400, then 800, then 1600 as it got darker. Almost everything shot in Canon’s “Tv” mode: fixed shutter speed, floating f-stop. Camera set to “servo” mode which constantly refocuses on the center point.

I usually just rest the lens on my knee or just hold it with my other hand. Shoot about 100 pix in three innings, post some of the keepers.

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by Lucas on Aug 18, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice, thx

Want me one of them fancy zoom lens. You definitely make me want to bump my JPG setting up to large from where I have it set now, see if my pics don’t improve a little.

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by shroomer on Aug 18, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

xsi

that is the camera i’m likely to get here before long. not sure that i’ll spring for that kind of lens though

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by rentz on Aug 18, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The last pic

of Elvis and Neftali sitting on the dugout steps..Man I can’t to see them in the Rangers dugout. I am so excited about those two it’s a little unnerving…

What's the rumpus?

by Hypo-Luxa on Aug 18, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

same here

Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future

by Steal Home on Aug 18, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

One thing about Elvis

He is always having fun. Hope he can bring that to the big club, rather than them seemingly being beaten down the last week or so.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Elvis

looks like a young Denzel Washington.

by tyd3311 on Aug 18, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks for posting

the last one with neftali and elvus is awesome

Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future

by Steal Home on Aug 18, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Geez, take a week to move and the Rangers lose it.

All the more reason to follow the farm, and I hope to be able to catch the Lumberkings at Cedar Rapids the weekend of Aug 30th.

Has anyone heard if Ross is going to Arizona?

Go Rangers!

by rooster on Aug 18, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

AZL it is

Real leagues next season.

"...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 18, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gotta think

he won’t be ready to pitch until instructs.

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well

Jason Cole was just in AZ and he claims to have interviewed Robbie Ross there – and many many others.

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by shroomer on Aug 18, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Barf!

Did Dave Lezotte beat Josh to the punch?

Smoak on the Water: first-rounder Joins Kings

Yechi!

"...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 18, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Which of these 3 will move up this year or end of this year?

Kiker
Poveda
Phillips

I would say Kiker and Poveda due to recovering well from injuries that have scarred first half of year.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i think all three

will be in AA to start next year.

by clark on Aug 18, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

click on the Chiefs pitcher's name

that 21 year old looks more like 51.

by clark on Aug 18, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

none move up this year

Next year, this is how I see it shakin’ out for what it is worth:
Kirkman to AA taking philips spot;; phillips to bullpen
Poveda pitches a few months in A+ because of his limited innings this yr due to injury
Projected rotations with ages on 4/1/09 in ():
AA: feliz(20.9), holland(22.5), reed(23.3), kiker(21.4), kirkman(22.5) -with phillips(22.5) in AA pen and Schlact (23.3)in AA/ AAA pen if he isnt lost to rule 5 (and shouldn’t be). Reed is a candidate for the bullpen around midseason if he can’t get his secondary stuff in order
A+: Beavan (20.3), Main (20.3), Poveda (21.5), Bleier (22), Murphy (21.9)

by Goyogringo on Aug 18, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Main/Beavan

I hope the Rangers keep these two together and hopefully they come up here and step right into the Ranger’s rotation

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by hinduplaya on Aug 18, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kirkman ahead of Poveda?

That makes no sense to me.

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

based on age

and poveda’s limited innings this year not talent; could be reversed…

by Goyogringo on Aug 18, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

where do you think

where do you think Poveda starts next year?

by Goyogringo on Aug 18, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

AA

Neil Ramirez Interview

by jparks77 on Aug 18, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Alcoholics Anonymous?

I had no idea.

by tyd3311 on Aug 18, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah AA

Poveda’s and Kirkman’s numbers in HA and LA respectively are pretty similar. Poveda also pitched a little in HA last season. Together that’s 19 HA starts, and it will probably be 21 when this season is over. He’s always been young for his level, and I think that he’s just much better equipped to deal with AA than Kirkman right now.

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd prefer to see poveda in AA

and Kirkman does have a lot less career innings due to his injury and has just regained his control this season. Poveda has 400+ innings above DSL and Kirkman only 186…

by Goyogringo on Aug 18, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

With Smoak starting first game

Is this first opportunity for Ross as well? He was also sent down same day, and I would assume no tinkering on pitching motion so no extended delay.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

They take a while to ramp the pitchers up.

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

They'll want to build up his arm strength for at least a few weeks before throwing him into a game

I doubt very much that we see him pitch in a game any time soon, and my money would be on not at all until instructs.

The 40 Trumps All!!!

by thedirkatron on Aug 18, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rangers farm racked up 5 MILB player of the week honors:

PCL: McCarthy
TL: Holland
NWL: Pimentel

CAL: Gradoville
MWL: Moreland

Go Rangers!

by rooster on Aug 18, 2008 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Very impressive!

Pitcher
Pitcher
Pitcher

That’s the best part.

"...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 18, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

Simply amazing week, some organizations have 5 all year.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looking better on the weather front...

by tyd3311 on Aug 18, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

So...

I take it you have recovered from your binge last night Dirkatron?

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

by slc ranger on Aug 18, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't have a scanner

but this will do for now;

by god allah star on Aug 18, 2008 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Smoak

Playing 1B – batting fifth tonight for CLN
Moreland at DH

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by shroomer on Aug 18, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Beavan, Smoak and Beltre

If those guys on the same team don’t make your baseball pants buzzin’ I don’t know what will.

What's the rumpus?

by Hypo-Luxa on Aug 18, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't forget Main

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 18, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LumberKings are loaded

Warner Madrigal makes Ezequiel Astacio look downright handsome.

by tricer on Aug 18, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Too many to name

Murphy, Santana, Smith.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Of course

just was referencing today’s line-up…didn’t make that apparent though..my fault

I haven’t listened to a Clinton game in awhile but this is one I’m definitely tuning into!

What's the rumpus?

by Hypo-Luxa on Aug 18, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tough call on what to listen to

Clinton and Smoaks debut or Frisco and Holland pitching.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Smoak on pregame telecast in Clinton

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Details from interview

Excited to just play games, knows Moreland from facing him in SEC. Approach at plate, go out and just hit the ball, not looking for walk. Relieved to be signed, and happy to be with the Ranger organization.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

click on the Chiefs pitcher

his profile pic makes the 21 year old kid look 51.

by clark on Aug 18, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice!

Did you get the Early-Bird Special?

"...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 18, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha

yes.
yes i did.

i live quite a ways from Clinton, and had road tripped there to see Moustakas and Main,
but when someone told me Smoak was flying in Sunday morning I decided I needed to stay and at least snap a polaroid of him.

by god allah star on Aug 18, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Engel Beltre

what are the reports on his defense? Does he profile as a ML CF, or will he likely have to be moved to a corner?

Warner Madrigal makes Ezequiel Astacio look downright handsome.

by tricer on Aug 18, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

More than enough speed for CF

Only thing he needs to work on is tracking the ball better, or getting better look at it when its coming off the bat. But there is no reason to move him, he has best range for any Ranger CF in the system, maybe 2nd only to Borbon.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

CF

He probably could play CF in the bigs but with Borbon in front of him I think he will be moved when he gets to Frisco to get ready for the bigs. Him in left with Borbon in center and Hamilton in right would be a badass outfield

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 18, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I still think he will remain in CF

and when in MLB then move to one of the corners, as no other CF in system with enough speed to man center.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Some have projected him as a RF

after he puts on weight and develops his raw power in a couple of years. Of course, he’ll have to learn some plate discipline before he’s penciled into the bigs…

by Goyogringo on Aug 18, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Beavan and Holland start with Ks

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Each has given up a run through 2

Beavan with 2 Ks, Holland wth 3

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Beavan

DFA his ass?

- Oh, sorry…wrong thread!

;)

"...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 18, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Beavan fastball up to 93

Holland with 5 ks through 4, Beavan with 5 as well, both with 3 hits too.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

For those listening to Holland game

Is he pitching high alot in this game? I am just looking at the Gameday, and seems his fastballs are almost all high.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Listen free here,

no reg.

http://www.kkgmam.com/final/index2.html

"...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 18, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, its not that I cant listen

Was listening to Beavan and Smoaks debut.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I figured.

Cool.

"...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 18, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

But is he living off fastball high?

For those that can listen, while he was still in the game.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Didn't catch

anything about that. Listening to Rangers 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 18, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Control

Yes, Holland was leaving the fastball up. He left it up in the bullpens during warm-ups and continued during the game. Not near as sharp as his first Frisco outing where everything was down. Fastball mostly 91-94. His secondary stuff will need work, but there is a ton to like with this kid. I have seen both his Frisco starts and he is going to be good. His first start was legit!!

by peachygbc_1 on Aug 18, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

plate disciplinee at its best

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by hinduplaya on Aug 18, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Deep flyout

2nd atbat

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

4th at bat

1st professional hit.

Hopefully the first of many.

by tyd3311 on Aug 18, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

A double no less, good start

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bonus Money

BA posted the total bonus money spent on each teams top 10 draft picks.

7. Texas Rangers $6,992,300
13. Oakland Athletics $5,473,000
29. Seattle Mariners $1,769,000
30. Los Angeles Angels $1,743,000

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

by nikpin on Aug 18, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorry

Rounds 1-10 not top 10 ten picks.

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

by nikpin on Aug 18, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

A's spent more on Latin america than Draft

6M on Inoa alone.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thought Inoa was 4.2?

by LiamP on Aug 18, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Your right

Total Latin American signings were in 6mil range.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

But but but

Tom Hicks doesn’t spend money. Ive been told so

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 18, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's all about spending cash wisely

Guys like Afraud, Chan Ho, and the countless others trying to show the fans your spending cash is just stupid.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Arod was worth every penny he got paid

He may be a douchebag and an ass personally but in between the lines the guy is fuckin money.

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 18, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sure

He played his butt off here. Yet being a douchebag rubbed off on the 24 other kids playing beside him. We were a rebuilding team, that didnt that management couldn’t face it. Having an albtros contract where spending on prospects was limited was not going to make the team better.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We needed to be a rebuilding team

And Arod contract would not have inhibited rebuilding. But the front office at the time kept trying to plug the holes with aging veterans which the trickle down effect cost us draft picks and created a void in our farm system which is hard to rebuild with a void like 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 18, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

albatross contracts don't hurt your team

unless they’re given to mediocre players.

by chrisR on Aug 18, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

Every pitch thrown to Josh Hamilton is recorded as an E1. -- clark

by knockoutking on Aug 19, 2008 8:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or

unless your payroll subsequently is cut in half like a certain team I know after signing a certain shortstop.

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 19, 2008 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or

the signing of a big name causes you to stop looking for other options and you miss out on a younger cheaper player that might be just as good for far less money — opportunity cost.

Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.

by t ball on Aug 19, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LA signed 29 guys with that much cash

Guess they were very cost effective, yet not college guys like when Oak was doing that in previous seasons.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was only

rounds 1-10

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 18, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Font Alert!!!!

Look for Font to pitch an inning tonight.

Neil Ramirez Interview

by jparks77 on Aug 18, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice

by Chris Hanes on Aug 18, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll believe when I see it

in the boxscore.

by tyd3311 on Aug 18, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hear ya

Jason Cole is out in Arizona and the Font info is from him. It looks like we are finally going to see the ’08 debut of a Mr. Wilmer Font.

Neil Ramirez Interview

by jparks77 on Aug 18, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

While waiting for Font

Latos putting up a no hitter on us. Miggy playing great as well with lone Hr being blemish, 6 Ks through 3.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Awesome

I hate that Ariz is not televised at all.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

STFU!

Are you for reals?

The 40 Trumps All!!!

by thedirkatron on Aug 18, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

In yo face, hater

Last week I took a pleasure trip. I drove my wife to the airport.

by Brian Thomas on Aug 19, 2008 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sah-Weet

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Font sighting..

by tyd3311 on Aug 18, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You jinxed it

still no stats showing in the box.

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

damn me

by tyd3311 on Aug 18, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thats the strangest line i have ever seen

.1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

by tyd3311 on Aug 18, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

its alot worse

Font 0.1 1 5 5 1 1 1 135.00

with 3 hbp

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Font

Just off the phone with Cole. He said Font was “shaky”

Neil Ramirez Interview

by jparks77 on Aug 18, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shaky might be an understatement

Left game bases loaded, next pitcher allowed all 3 guys to score. This seems like Neil Ramirez first start in Ariz, where he had like 3 balks. Hopefully he gets the nerves out tonight.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude

The, uhm, Knoblauch thing, the Ankiel…that’s not his big delay is it?

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Aug 18, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No

He was just really rusty tonight. It’s to be expected. He hasn’t pitched in live game action since the end of last summer.

Neil Ramirez Interview

by jparks77 on Aug 19, 2008 8:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The term you're looking for...

…is Steve Blass Disease.

There seems to me no question that the Batman film "The Dark Knight"... is at some level a paean of praise to the fortitude and moral courage that has been shown by George W. Bush in this time of terror and war. -- Andrew Klavan

by Lucas on Aug 19, 2008 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yah

I didn’t want to actually write it. It just seems like that kind of heeby jeeby territory, that disease.

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Aug 19, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Derek Holland

pretty good.

6 innings, 3 hits, 1 R/ER, 1 walk, 7 Ks… 95 pitches, 61 for strikes.f

by tyd3311 on Aug 18, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Holland

He’s really spoiling us. I mean he’s going to have a game that he gives up 4 runs in 6ip and we’re going to wonder what is wrong with him.

by Chris Hanes on Aug 18, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He had that in last game at Baks.

Rather keep in zone in Frisco, ready for playoffs.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

holland

i should have gone, but the weathers been really crappy and i thought for sure it wouldnt be played

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

by rentz on Aug 18, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Same here

and by the time it got close to seven I just wasn’t in the mood.

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by Brett Perryman on Aug 18, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

exactly

by the time 6:30 hit and i saw it was going to be played , i just didnt feel like going and was already onto something else.

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

by rentz on Aug 18, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mirroring efforts 2 levels apart.

Playyer IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Holland 6.0 3 1 1 1 7 0 0.64
Holland 95-61; 7-3 gb-fb
Beavan 6.0 3 1 1 2 5 1 2.50
Assume 70s limit til playoffs; 4-9 gb-fb.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

F

Beavan screwed out of 10th win. with 5 runs given up by pen.

by gamerabcd on Aug 18, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kinda like Scooter?

yeah…

"...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 18, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs