Kinsler to the DL, possibly out for the season

by lisa w on Aug 18, 2008 5:51 PM CDT Comment 53 comments

Didn't see this posted anywhere yet - but per Evan Grant, Kinsler will be going on the DL and could possibly be out the rest of the season. Per the previous blog entry, Arias will replace him.

Just when you think it can't get any worse on the injury front.... it does. I'm almost glad all the wild card speculation had pretty much died down, because the way the remains of the season are going, the entire lineup will be on the DL except for Michael Young, who will continue to play despite two broken feet, arthiritis, and indigestion.

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no!!!

i have a feeling that hammy’s rbi’s are gonna drop some.

i no longer think the rangers will finish at .500

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

yeah

I predicted .500 straight up as well…now that seems quite optimistic…ugh…

What's the rumpus?

by Hypo-Luxa on Aug 18, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Somebody's going to take the fall for the rash of injuries this season

I don’t know if it’s going to be strength and conditioning coach Jose Vazquez (an apparently popular figure in the clubhouse) or somebody else, but the proverbial S is going to hit the fan this off-season.

This really sucks.

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

one idea

i think that mlb should contract the team and let us start over in a couple of years – new owner, new stadium, new team name, new everything. i don’t think i can take this any longer.

by sam in so cal on Aug 18, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

huh?

by chrisR on Aug 18, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sucks for kins but

im not terribly bothered by this. it isnt like we were gonna do much this year, but at least now we get a better draft pick and give yet another propsect a chance at some playing time in the big leagues

by Smoakin in the Boys Room on Aug 18, 2008 5:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You should be because this was going to be Kinsler's

first injury free year…that went to shit. He’s not really proving to be very durable right now.

by slimshadty12 on Aug 18, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

At this point, though, the only thing I like about the Rangers anymore is watching the good player play well.

The best of them is now out. My interest in the season just plumetted.

by philkid3 on Aug 18, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The real question is move MY pver to 2B for the rest of the way and play Arias at SS

to see if he can do it everyday, or would that be a slap in the face to FOTF?

by laxtonto on Aug 18, 2008 5:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

hell yeah that would be a slap in the ole Franchise Face

especially since Arias can’t make the throw from the hole anymore.

Warner Madrigal makes Ezequiel Astacio look downright handsome.

by tricer on Aug 18, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah but FOTF cant get to the....

never mind, that’s got ridicule written all over it

by laxtonto on Aug 18, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ugh

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by boomer1 on Aug 18, 2008 6:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OMG

I’m so gonna cry myself to sleep tonight…

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by Rodney on Aug 18, 2008 6:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Joaquin

Now you’ll get to see his defense yourself! Once in a while you’ll hold your breath on his throws (or more often if you are me!) but I think he’ll do fine. We are sure going to miss him on our playoff run though….I like Casey and all, but he can’t compare to Joaquin.

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by Beverly23 on Aug 18, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe Thomas or Adam

can come up and help you out. Or maybe Renny up from Damon’s team.

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 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or Elvis

Since he’s actually a SS and spent most of the year in AA. Otherwise we’ll probably get someone from Bakersfield since they are the only team not going to the playoffs. Renny would be AWESOME, I didn’t think of him. He can flash some leather!!

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by Beverly23 on Aug 18, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Elvis

is needed in Frisco.

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 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

True

As I said elsewhere, I’m glad he’s geting a test drive this year.

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

Arias or Vazquez

Whos gonna get the majority of the playing time. With Blalock coming back to play 1st and Davis moving to 3rd will we give Arias the playing time at 2nd and keep Vazquez as the utility guy or let Vazquez play 2nd and play Arias occasionally?

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by bigsteve on Aug 18, 2008 6:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Arias

should at least play against LHP since the other three are LHB. Otherwise, we’ll have to see what Wash’s genius plan turns out to be.

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 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Vazquez, even with spotty defensive play

has earned the right to lose the job.

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

Can Arias throw from short yet?

If so, I’m thinking we should move MY back to second for the rest of the year.

A Lonestar in California

We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.

by lonestarJon on Aug 18, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That would never happen

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by slc ranger on Aug 18, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dang it

I hate hearing that. Although it definitely improves my chances of winning my main fantasy league- the team I’m fighting it out with for first place owns Kinsler…

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by RCCook on Aug 18, 2008 6:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I've got Kinsler on my team

And I’m not in first.

I’m screwed.

Nothing pithy here. Please move long.

by WyoRanger on Aug 18, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, me too.

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by lisa w on Aug 18, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have Kins on my team

and he’s put me one point off of fist so far. So I’m in trouble. But I fortunately have had Howie Kendrick sitting on my bench all year, so maybe it’ll be fine..m=

by JBImaknee on Aug 18, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Crap

That really sucks.

Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.

by t ball on Aug 18, 2008 6:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Andrus to OKC?

If Kinsler is out for the rest of the year do you think Elvis gets a look in AAA these last few weeks?

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by bigsteve on Aug 18, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Goddamnit, that bites. Really bites.

And my day was going so well…

A Lonestar in California

We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.

by lonestarJon on Aug 18, 2008 6:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is

by DSheppard on Aug 18, 2008 6:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sadness.

Get well soon, Kins.

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by ghtd36 on Aug 18, 2008 6:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

In memory since it may be the last time I get to use it this year...

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by rangers85 on Aug 18, 2008 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Aww.

Kinsler dog. Goddamnit, this all feels real now that the Kinsler Dog has been brought into it.

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by ghtd36 on Aug 18, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So...I'm not

the only one who’ll cry themselves to sleep tonight, eh?

;)

by Rodney on Aug 18, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll be upset

But, I won’t cry. C’ mon bitch. There´s No Crying In Baseball

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by hurlerhurley on Aug 18, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

c'mon bitch.

…heh…

by oc on Aug 18, 2008 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's on Rangers Live right now

by lisa w on Aug 18, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"its not lookin too good"

the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is

by DSheppard on Aug 18, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the good part is

that now teams like Detroit, Toronto, and Houston can pass us meaning we dont have to give up our first round pick if we sign a type A pitcher like Sheets

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by hinduplaya on Aug 18, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Or CC

lol

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by boomer1 on Aug 18, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

just get one of those

and I think all of us would be happy

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by hinduplaya on Aug 18, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh ouch.

I totally missed this.

by philkid3 on Aug 18, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Arias?

Nice. JMJ is having fun.

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by Longhorn on Aug 18, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

So sad for Kinsler

He was having a heck of a year. I’m trying to remain optimistic and hope he isn’t done for the season, but I don’t want him playing injured. Especially when there are only six weeks or so left in the season (does that make anyone else sad?).

Get well, Kins.

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by baseballismyboyfriend on Aug 18, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Anyone know how he hurt himself?

II Cor. 4:17-18

by TedFord on Aug 18, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He says it was a play in Sunday's game

They showed it on the post-game show Monday night. He tried to stretch it out, but said it just kept nagging him. He did NOT sound optimistic about playing again this season. But still thinks this team is in the wild card hunt. So…you decide whether he’s an optimist or not.

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