But his column today varied between obvious and ridiculous. We all know the Rangers pitching is in shambles. We have all griped and vented in various ways over the last three weeks. But to suggest that the only way this team can bring in an impact pitcher is to trade Ian Kinsler suggests that Cowlishaw is no better than most of the tripe on the pages of the DMN. We have one of the deepest farm systems in baseball, including a surplus of catching and middle infielder prospects, two of the most valuable commodities in baseball. He also seems to think that Ben Sheets is the only decent FA option this offseason, but he is practically already Yankee property. I know it is a dark hour for the team (but not really, because the difference between midnight and one am is not that noticeable), but come on Tim, try to at least make a novel and convincing argument, less you find yourself in Galloway territory.

I think that discussing the possibility of trading Kinsler is one thing…he seems to suggest it was the only option before he got hurt. Um, WTF?

Bradley probably should have been on the DL at some point but hasn’t been. This is like a MASH unit.

Holy shit.

That’s either athletic hyperbole, or he was a big fat fatty last year. Cause losing 25 pounds in a year is really, really tough if you’re not fat.

I think it’s far more likely Chris Davis gets traded for pitching, especially in any potential Greinke trade. He’s younger, under team control for longer, and cheaper.

Those two represent the cornerstones of this franchise for the next 5-8 years. Even if you think that Price is going to be an ace I don’t see how you can pull the trigger on a Kinsler for Price swap. It does make sense on paper to an extent but I just don’t think you can do that type of trade. The more likely scenario is that we unload a catcher like Salty plus a prospect or two for a Zach Greinkie or Edwin Jackson type and sign a Sheets or Burnett in FA. I personally feel Chris Davis is close to untouchable one reason being he is the type of player who we as a franchise need around. How many guys out there dreamed of playing for this team and not the Cubs, Yankees, or Sox? Tough to stomach as a fan to get rid of that type of masher who actually wants to have a career here even if it is for a young starter. Cowlishaw’s article is overall offbase because there are many options out there to get some pitching for next year without going crazy and trading Kinsler and/or paying CC a 10 year, 200 million dollar contract. I wouldn’t be mad about a Sheets, Greinkie/Jackson, BMac, Padilla, Millwood rotation going into 09 by giving up say Salty, Kiker, Beltre combo for the solid young #2 starter who would be under control for 2+ years.

PLEASE! Kinsler is going nowhere! Hamilton? Are you people kidding? We don’t need more trades. We need patience. We need to stick to the longer term plan. The idea is: draft, develop, wait. Draft, develop, wait. Let JD fill some holes with smaller moves (which he’s good at). We don’t need to trade our best stuff for someone else’s best. It rarely works that way. Patience. Patience. Throw 10 against the wall in Spring Training. Keep at it.

why would a sports hernia in August keep you from being traded in December or January?

wonder what it would take to get the Reds to deal him?

He’s had a horrible year, and injury problems, and he is owed 23 million over the next couple years with an option in 2011.

If we take that entire contract and give them Salty, does that even tempt them?

Prospect Nuggets

Lefthander Derek Holland’s (Rangers) ascent in prospect status continued yesterday. The Frisco righthander allowed just one run and three hits in six innings yesterday, walking one and striking out seven. Holland, 21, began the year in the low Class A Midwest League before promotions to high Class A and Double-A. Between the three levels, Holland has a composite 2.40 ERA in 138 2/3 innings with 145 strikeouts and 36 walks …

then i am done with this team for good, that would be the most ignorant trade in the history of a team who has made many ignorant trades over the years, i am a big fan of MY but i would rather see him traded then Ian (not that i would want either gone) i would never trade a franchise player in his prime like Ian is now, for any pitcher when we are supposed to be developing pitchers in the miner leagues

Anyone have an update on their status? Must be about time to return.

after he comes off of the DL, his right handed bat is very much needed, give the guy one more shot at the bigs with the Rangers, if he is ever going to be ready it is now.