Mark Connor speaks

by Adam J. Morris on Aug 2, 2008 12:38 PM CDT

Mark Connor has been regarded as a class guy, and his comments to Richard Durrett reflect that:

"I know how it works," Connor said. "Our pitching hasn't been very good. I'm the guy responsible for it. I accept the responsibility. Hopefully they can get some things straightened out."

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"It's a tough league to pitch in and these young kids have growing pains," Connor said. "The experience will pay off, it's just going to take some time. I had a good time there. It's a good place, good people, great area."

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Very classy

of him.

"...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 2, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Yeah...

So glad he didn’t say “Beep this.”

-- 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 12:57 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Instant classic

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

by boomer1 on Aug 2, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

+1

There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.

by SarasotaRanger on Aug 2, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

ha ha

The Ramon Vaszquez way.

"You’re the only here who contributes schtick only." - brettgardner

by trza on Aug 2, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

+ 1 Money

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 2, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

yep

definitely classy and I salute him for that. Hope he gets some job for another organization, I’m sure he can help them in some capacity.

"You can't reason with your heart; it has its own laws, and thumps about things which the intellect scorns." - from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, by Mark Twain

by dstar442005 on Aug 2, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Agreed. The man seems like a true gentleman and I wish the best for him.

II Cor. 4:17-18

by TedFord on Aug 2, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

nicely handled

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

by DSheppard on Aug 2, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Semi-OT: When did "class" become an adjective?

Grammar Police Warning

Some time a while back, a few sports folks started referring to classy people as “class people.” Technically, I think that means they’re fans of the caste system. I’m not sure.

So... about the job with the Rangers?

by NoNameOnCard on Aug 2, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

Fail.

There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.

by SarasotaRanger on Aug 2, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

So... we're cool with the bastardization of the English language?

So... about the job with the Rangers?

by NoNameOnCard on Aug 2, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

have you seen some of the posts on here ?

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

by rentz on Aug 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

I'm talking about Adam...

a lawyer, who uses English to write long winded papers, opinions, and documents. Surely he knows the difference between a noun and an adjective.

Plus, this is clearly a gigantic pet peeve of mine. “Class” is absolutely NOT an adjective.

So... about the job with the Rangers?

by NoNameOnCard on Aug 2, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Are you that big of a dork?

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Aug 2, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Is your sense of humor that insensitive?

So... about the job with the Rangers?

by NoNameOnCard on Aug 2, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

You clearly aren't trying to be humorous.

Don’t play that card, grammar nerd.

There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.

by SarasotaRanger on Aug 2, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

You clearly aren't very perceptive.

Like I said before… see below.

So... about the job with the Rangers?

by NoNameOnCard on Aug 2, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Class vs. Classy

It’s….. just not worth talking about, especially this much. I doubt anybody cares beyond you. When you rip on Adam and insinuate he’s wrong or stupid for misusing a word that he might not have even misused on a BLOG, I just find it to be ridiculous. Fine, whip away on that dead horse. I promise I won’t comment on it again. I’m finished and stopping now. I’m just trying to save you from the stupidity of your own comments.

There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.

by SarasotaRanger on Aug 2, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Your contradictory actions are confusing.

For someone who doesn’t “give a damn”, you’ve used some pretty harsh language and a few personal insults to make your point. I know that “THIS. IS. A. MESSAGE. BOARD.” and that I should expect such things, especially from those who resort to name-calling, but you should listen to your own advice.

I’m trying to have fun here, and you seem to be taking it all very seriously.

And for the record, comments on a blog are for discussion. I started a discussion about the proliferation of a stupid colloquialism created by the geniuses in Bristol, and it was relevant to Adam’s post until you hijacked it.

So... about the job with the Rangers?

by NoNameOnCard on Aug 2, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Who Gives a Crap!

by TRFAN on Aug 2, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

No doubt

Let’s move on and talk baseball

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

by boomer1 on Aug 2, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

yes!

talking about VORP and BABIP is much more thrilling!

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

by rentz on Aug 2, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

No just good ol fashion baseball

with out the sabrematrics.

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

by boomer1 on Aug 2, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

baseball IS a talking sport afterall

or so the the hardline likes to tell us, which is ironic given they don’t know all that much

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

by rentz on Aug 2, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

LOL

very true.

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

by boomer1 on Aug 2, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

No one gives a damn.

Besides, your sig is a sentence fragment. Double fail.

There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.

by SarasotaRanger on Aug 2, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

4 things.

(1) I clearly give a damn.
(2) My signature is not an attempt at a sentence.
(3) None of the words in my signature are used incorrectly.
(4) Your “Fail.” has clearly failed. (see below)

So... about the job with the Rangers?

by NoNameOnCard on Aug 2, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

THIS. IS. A. MESSAGE. BOARD.

Be realistic. You sound like a freaking nerd.

There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.

by SarasotaRanger on Aug 2, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

You seem kind of...

umm… upset about all of this. I find that very odd.

So... about the job with the Rangers?

by NoNameOnCard on Aug 2, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Eh? No biggie:

class:
–adjective 26. Informal. of high quality, integrity, status, or style: class players on a mediocre team

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/class

by Rodney on Aug 2, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

I reject this 100%

Who’s in charge of that dictionary? I’m writing a letter!

So... about the job with the Rangers?

by NoNameOnCard on Aug 2, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Ummm

The Internet?

;)

by Rodney on Aug 2, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Is there a mailing address for that?

I guess I could email internets@www.com, right?

Dammit. Also, based on the definition given, it’s clearly defined as a substitute for the word “classy.” Just use the right word! I’m putting this one on Chris Berman.

So... about the job with the Rangers?

by NoNameOnCard on Aug 2, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Al Gore

he invented those interwebs

Call 1-800-DOCTORB. The B is for bargain!

by Panorama on Aug 2, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Series of Tubes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f99PcP0aFNE

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 3:29 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

This just gets more and more complicated...

How do I fix them? Plumbers are good with tubes, right?

So... about the job with the Rangers?

by NoNameOnCard on Aug 2, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Call these guy, ASAP!

Mario is depicted as a short, pudgy, Italian plumber who lives in the Mushroom Kingdom, where he is regarded as a hero. Luigi is his shy, quiet brother.

by Rodney on Aug 2, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

* Notice *

Misapplication abounds. “Class act” can be used as a singular, two word noun. Like “rice burner” for a Japanese car. Like “top drawer” for something you consider excellent. Like “weather man” for a TV news personality (unless she is a woman, of course, and even then it’s been used).

Are we sufficiently lightened from mulish defense of irresponsible claims yet?

Note: “mulish” is truly and adjective.

"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 4:39 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Typo

“An” rather than “and”. Sheesh …....

"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 4:39 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

yeah.

why can’t we edit our own comments again?

"No, Donny, these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of."

by Walter Sobchak on Aug 2, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Yeah

I was going to post that same observation, Ed.

The internet spelling that gets my goat is “loose” for “lose.”

Heck, if you’re going to spell it like it sounds, at least, truly spell it like it sounds: “looze.”

Oh yeah, shouldn’t it be “enlightened,” Ed? :p

by Requiem on Aug 2, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

Heh

No, lightened. As in unburdened, or lightened up. Good pick, though.

"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 6:09 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

It's a Britishism

Taken from commentary on UK football.

"You’re the only here who contributes schtick only." - brettgardner

by trza on Aug 2, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs

The Aftermath:

Just got upstairs and had some interesting Rangers reaction to the change of pitching coaches.
It was a quiet scene in the dressing room today, as pretty much everyone was sad to see Mark Connor and Dom Chiti go. Several of the players talked around the issue, not wanting to question management, but not too happy with the decision either.

Andy Hawkins is a great guy, but even he was tentative about the decision. Connor was his pitching coach when he was with the Yankees, and you could tell it was difficult for Hawkins to see him get fired. The bottom line is management believes this change will inspire the team and possibly lead to new ideas. Nolan Ryan is on board with it, so that obviously puts some heavy weight behind it.

But even Ron Washington said there won’t be immediate results, as he called it ``a process.’‘

by Rodney on Aug 2, 2008 5:49 PM CDT reply reply 0 recs

hmmm

well it certainly adds perspective. As much as we think the pitchers will react well to a change, i guess we should recognize the fact that the guys that they just fired might actually be liked. People have said that connor seems like he’s yelling at people on the mound and chiti has been characterized as the disciplinarian but so far, I haven’t seen anything to indicate that these people weren’t liked.

""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 6:06 PM CDT up reply reply 0 recs