Eddie Guardado to the Twins

Boof?

by Telegraph on Aug 25, 2008 2:04 PM CDT 0 recs

That's

what I was thinking earlier in the week. Wouldn’t that be a solid return for Eddie G?

by BHill on Aug 25, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up 0 recs

I think that's too much

even as mediocre as Bonser has been.

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

by zywica on Aug 25, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up 0 recs

Bonser is tired of playing in a dome.

…give him air, and he will succeed.

by oc on Aug 25, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up 0 recs

come on Cohagen, you got what you want...

give these people air!!!

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by Walter Sobchak on Aug 25, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up 0 recs

lol

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

by zywica on Aug 25, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up 0 recs

Total

Recall?

Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.

by t ball on Aug 25, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up 0 recs

you know it.

"So you have no frame of reference here, Donny. You're like a child who wanders into the middle of a movie and wants to know... "

by Walter Sobchak on Aug 26, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up 0 recs

Arthur Rhodes

got the Mariners Gabby Hernandez Z.

Arthur Rhodes!

by FirebatM3 on Aug 25, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up 0 recs

True

The only thing about that is that I don’t think that the substance behind the name Gaby Hernandez matches the name value. I’m not very big on him.

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

by zywica on Aug 25, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up 0 recs

It's not our valuations that's in question

though, it’s a player’s market value. I think Arthur Rhodes show that Eddie for Bonsor is a very likely possibility.

by FirebatM3 on Aug 25, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up 0 recs

It may be, the more I think about it

I just suspect that Gaby’s market value isn’t very high, though, not just his name among fans.

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

by zywica on Aug 25, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up 0 recs

well

so much for that. I bow to your pessimistic, but ultimately correct, outlook

by FirebatM3 on Aug 25, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up 0 recs

I know,

but the Twins have been trying to move him.

by BHill on Aug 25, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up 0 recs

I think it is too

but if Boof comes here, he would instantly become the best starting pitcher on the staff based on this year’s performance…

by Telegraph on Aug 25, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up 0 recs

Yeah

He really hasn’t been bad as a starter this year. His relief numbers are actually weighing him down.

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

by zywica on Aug 25, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up 0 recs

I have a feeling

it’ll be a younger reliever.

by FirebatM3 on Aug 25, 2008 2:04 PM CDT 0 recs

Definitely thinking that

Mijares? Slama?

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

by zywica on Aug 25, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up 0 recs

Slama

I’d be estatic if it was him, but I don’t think the Twins give up something like that for Eddie.

Mijares is probably a lot more realistic.

by FirebatM3 on Aug 25, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up 0 recs

I’d take the 7-1 Dutchman in a second as well.

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

by zywica on Aug 25, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up 0 recs

I'll be happy

with any pitcher who throws strikes and isn’t already way over last year’s inning total.

Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.

by t ball on Aug 25, 2008 2:05 PM CDT 0 recs

I was surprised he wasn't moved

earlier.

Hope we got something useful

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by DJCahill on Aug 25, 2008 2:06 PM CDT 0 recs

Interesting

I’m curious whether the fact that this happened now is a result of the Twins agreeing to their request, or it’s them finally being willing to deal him. It’s probably the latter, unfortunately.

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

by zywica on Aug 25, 2008 2:07 PM CDT 0 recs

is a Zach Ward too much for him?

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

by Longhorn on Aug 25, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up 0 recs

Bleh

I wouldn’t think so.

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

by zywica on Aug 25, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up 0 recs

Bleh is right

Zach Ward is like a worse version of Andrew Laughter

by FirebatM3 on Aug 25, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up 0 recs

Well, after seeing the return

…it either doesn’t matter because the market for Guardado was pitiful to begin with, or Daniels absolutely blew this one.

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

by zywica on Aug 25, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up 0 recs

Frankie

the “closer” now?

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by Dirk Diggler on Aug 25, 2008 2:09 PM CDT 0 recs

The Electrician?

maybe?

by Topgun22 on Aug 25, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up 0 recs

Closer

Expect a MJH post soon about how Chris Davis could be the closer.

Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.

by t ball on Aug 25, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up 0 recs

lol

Hey, isn’t that his natural position anyway?

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

by zywica on Aug 25, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up 0 recs

11 BB, 52 Ks

awesome peripherals, for a closer. Too many HRs though

by FirebatM3 on Aug 25, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up 0 recs

I was also surprised he wasn't dealt at the deadline

but I think the bullpen will take this pretty hard. Funny when you think about the joke JD played on him at the deadline, and kinda crappy.

by thedudeabides on Aug 25, 2008 2:09 PM CDT 0 recs

joke?

What was the joke?

by mc80aea on Aug 25, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up 0 recs

told him he was traded to the nats

by tangiers on Aug 25, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up 0 recs

Washington...

called him into the office to tell him he’d been dealt to Seattle or somewhere that is not in the playoff chase

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by bigsteve on Aug 25, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up 0 recs

Wash pulled Eddie into JD's office at the deadline

and JD told him he’d been traded, apparently JD couldn’t keep a straight face for long. If the return on the deal is good, then fine, but it strikes me as poor form to play that joke then trade the guy (despite the fact that Eddie has been around the block and knows it is a business).

by thedudeabides on Aug 25, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up 0 recs

I'd be shocked

if he weren’t open to be dealt at this point, especially to the Twins.

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

by zywica on Aug 25, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up 0 recs

Remember

the Twins are his team. To go to the playoffs with a team that you played so long for must be a pretty good feeling. It’s a lot like what we did for Kenny Lofton last year.

Now let’s hope our return is Max Ramirezesque

by FirebatM3 on Aug 25, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up 1 recs

good point, I forgot that

withdrawn, but now I’m just hoping we didn’t get a “this trade is a favor to Eddie” return

by thedudeabides on Aug 25, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up 0 recs

Wonder what we'll get...

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by thedirkatron on Aug 25, 2008 2:09 PM CDT 0 recs

cash or

a bag of balls?

by TxStCa on Aug 25, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up 0 recs

old.

by oc on Aug 25, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up 0 recs

lame

no creativity at all

by FirebatM3 on Aug 25, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up 0 recs

now... what to do with "+1"...

by oc on Aug 25, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up 0 recs

certainly nothing breathtaking

But I’d think that there would be at least a few teams (every team in contention) that would be real interested in a lefty reliever, so it might be a little better than what you would first guess.

Warner Madrigal makes Ezequiel Astacio look downright handsome.

by tricer on Aug 25, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up 0 recs

yeah I know

just with Eddie’s performances the past 2 days, he frustrates me…oh well

by TxStCa on Aug 25, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up 0 recs

The Twins

are really interesting in that they don’t have a Great prospect, or even a top-tier prospect, but a bunch of guys who COULD turn out to be something. Guys like Boof Bonsor and Tyler Robertson all have obvious question marks about them, so I’d expect JD to get someone + a latin guy in return

by FirebatM3 on Aug 25, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up 0 recs

Their bullpen blew it yesterday

Hope it’s a happy happy kneejerk

by Telegraph on Aug 25, 2008 2:13 PM CDT 0 recs

i don't know how to feel about this.

and neither does that clubhouse.

by oc on Aug 25, 2008 2:13 PM CDT 0 recs

I would like to think

that if it is something useful than it wouldn’t be that bad, they know they aren’t going to win anything this year, so I hope they realize it’s for the better of the team (if it ends up being better for the team)

by TxStCa on Aug 25, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up 0 recs

And the ugly get uglier

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by Brian Thomas on Aug 25, 2008 2:15 PM CDT 0 recs

you said it mon.

by oc on Aug 25, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up 0 recs

Too bad.

Adios, Eddie. I had grown to like him, and I appreciate his time as a Ranger. Pour one out.

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by ghtd36 on Aug 25, 2008 2:17 PM CDT 0 recs

Aaahhhh

The ol’ 40 ounce 8-ball. Nice touch.

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by EssBee on Aug 25, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up 0 recs

heard it on the ticket...

interesting…

obviously it wont be for much, but you never know.. could be something mildly interesting.

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

by DSheppard on Aug 25, 2008 2:18 PM CDT 0 recs

Think we got Liriano?

If so, I would have asked for more…

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by Agreen07 on Aug 25, 2008 2:18 PM CDT 0 recs

Anyone think this is the last move?

Will we see Cat to Philly or Blalock to San Francisco soon?

by FirebatM3 on Aug 25, 2008 2:19 PM CDT 0 recs

I would kill for Cat to anybody at this point.

I have nothing against Cat, but I don’t think he has a place on this team.

by jwiscarson on Aug 25, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up 0 recs

with the injuries i dont tihnk hes hurting anything right now

although with murph coming back at some point we will need the spot, hopefully cruz is doing enough to stay.

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

by DSheppard on Aug 25, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up 0 recs

Has murphy even started his rehab...

if not, no way he’s back before rosters expand Sept 1 I would imagine.

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by rangers85 on Aug 25, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up 0 recs

I think there is a 70/30 chance

both of those happen

by TxStCa on Aug 25, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up 0 recs

Has Cat been claimed?

by Telegraph on Aug 25, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up 0 recs

nope

dude cleared

by FirebatM3 on Aug 25, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up 0 recs

It's possible that Millwood or Padilla

end up traded before September as well. This could turn out to be an interesting week.

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by jparks77 on Aug 25, 2008 2:21 PM CDT 0 recs

Hamburger?

Arlington, Texas – The Texas Rangers announced today that the club has acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Mark Hamburger from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for left-handed pitcher Eddie Guardado. To take Guardado’s spot on the 25- and 40-man rosters, the club has purchased the contract of left-handed pitcher Bill White from Triple-A Oklahoma. White (#56) is expected to arrive and be available in the bullpen for tonight’s game in Kansas City.

Hamburger, 21, has spent the entire season with Elizabethton (Rookie) of the Appalachian League, going 1-2 with 13 saves and a 4.17 ERA (17 ER/36.2 IP) in 27 relief appearances. He was recently named the league’s Closer of the Year and added to the circuit’s postseason All-Star squad. He has held Appy League batters to a .250 (35-140) average with 13 walks and 40 strikeouts, allowing just 2 home runs. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound right-hander has allowed no walks with 10 strikeouts over his last 11 appearances beginning July 28.

by BHill on Aug 25, 2008 2:21 PM CDT 0 recs