Eddie Guardado to the Twins
The DMN blog says Eddie Guardado has been dealt to the Twins, but no details...
UPDATE -- Not really an update, but it occurs to me that, unless the Rangers got an arm back from the Twins who is going on their 25 man roster, Texas will need to add a pitcher. Maybe Bill White, if they want to go lefty.
UPDATE -- From T.R. Sullivan:
The Rangers are getting Minor League reliever Mark Hamburger in return, a decent prospect. Bill White is being called up to replace Guardado
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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
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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
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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
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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
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lol
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by zywica on
Aug 25, 2008 5:31 PM CDT
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Total
Recall?
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
by t ball on
Aug 25, 2008 11:18 PM CDT
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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
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Arthur Rhodes
got the Mariners Gabby Hernandez Z.
Arthur Rhodes!
by FirebatM3 on
Aug 25, 2008 2:16 PM CDT
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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
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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
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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
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well
so much for that. I bow to your pessimistic, but ultimately correct, outlook
by FirebatM3 on
Aug 25, 2008 2:32 PM CDT
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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
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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
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Definitely thinking that
Mijares? Slama?
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by zywica on
Aug 25, 2008 2:16 PM CDT
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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
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I’d take the 7-1 Dutchman in a second as well.
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by zywica on
Aug 25, 2008 2:22 PM CDT
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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
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Bleh
I wouldn’t think so.
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by zywica on
Aug 25, 2008 2:11 PM CDT
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Bleh is right
Zach Ward is like a worse version of Andrew Laughter
by FirebatM3 on
Aug 25, 2008 2:12 PM CDT
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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
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Frankie
the “closer” now?
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by Dirk Diggler on Aug 25, 2008 2:09 PM CDT 0 recs
Closer
Expect a MJH post soon about how Chris Davis could be the closer.
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by t ball on
Aug 25, 2008 2:18 PM CDT
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lol
Hey, isn’t that his natural position anyway?
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by zywica on
Aug 25, 2008 2:23 PM CDT
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11 BB, 52 Ks
awesome peripherals, for a closer. Too many HRs though
by FirebatM3 on
Aug 25, 2008 2:25 PM CDT
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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And the ugly get uglier
Last week I took a pleasure trip. I drove my wife to the airport.
by Brian Thomas on Aug 25, 2008 2:15 PM CDT 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
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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
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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
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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
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I think there is a 70/30 chance
both of those happen
by TxStCa on
Aug 25, 2008 2:21 PM CDT
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It's possible that Millwood or Padilla
end up traded before September as well. This could turn out to be an interesting week.
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
Oh. My. Science.
Mark Hamburger just entered the pantheon of amazing names.
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by ghtd36 on
Aug 25, 2008 2:23 PM CDT
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I wonder if he's related to
Neal Hamburger, hilarious at the bit of being “un-funny”?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5NOt3ClPKA
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by Bob Loblaw on
Aug 25, 2008 2:34 PM CDT
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keep that kid
away from Millwood. We know how Millwood likes his hamburgers
by TxStCa on
Aug 25, 2008 2:23 PM CDT
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Ouch
sucks to be Hamburger.
He’s a Minnesota boy that grew up rooting for the Twins. Was really excited when they picked him.
Tough luck Buddy.
20 year old this year. Decent K rate, good relief prospect.
Right type, wrong name
by FirebatM3 on
Aug 25, 2008 2:23 PM CDT
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Hamburger
Wasn’t he an undrafted player signed at a tryout camp?
by jparks77 on
Aug 25, 2008 2:25 PM CDT
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Signed
my bad. Signed during a tryout.
92 mph fastball.
by FirebatM3 on
Aug 25, 2008 2:27 PM CDT
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According to milb
they didn’t even draft him, but signed him as an undrafted FA.
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 2:25 PM CDT
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That's it?
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by Rodney on
Aug 25, 2008 2:25 PM CDT
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Bleh
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 2:26 PM CDT
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There is no chance a guy named Hamburger will be good
You suck JD
by LiamP on
Aug 25, 2008 2:29 PM CDT
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Ziegler
Papelbon?
Hoffman?
I think to be a great reliever, you have to have a wierd name and/or be hispanic or Japanese
by FirebatM3 on
Aug 25, 2008 2:31 PM CDT
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Papelbon and Hoffman are good closer names
Ziegler I’ll give you.
by LiamP on
Aug 25, 2008 2:33 PM CDT
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Wilson?
Doesn’t work…
At least Cordero was “Coco.” And Gagne was frenchie.
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