Saturday stuff

by Brett Perryman on Sep 13, 2008 12:56 PM CDT

Good stuff from Matt Harrison last night.

The rotation is shifting around to accomodate Vicente Padilla and his unpredictable health. As usual, Scott Feldman will have his plans altered to cover.

And Evan Grant talks about Michael Young's impending hand surgeries, as well as Joaquin Benoit's shoulder.

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I know it is a small sample size

But with the way TT is playing it looks as if he could become the opening day starter next year. We all assume that JD will trade Laird but it looks like Salty might be the other odd man out now. Personaly I would like to keep Salty and send him to AAA a next year and let it play out but what do you do with Max Ram? Is there any chance the Red Sox would be interested in Salty and if they are what would they be willing to part with? I think Laird and the Reds are a nice fit this offseason.

A bunch of midgets with no arms could pitch better than us. -iorange555

by boomer1 on Sep 13, 2008 1:07 PM CDT reply actions

I don't know

about thinking Teagarden is ready to be your starter. He has 29 major league at bats. In 254 minor league at bats this season his line was .211/.319/.374. That’s just terrible.

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

by Brett Perryman on Sep 13, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions

I wasn't looking at his offinsive numbers

I just like the way he has worked with the pitchers when he is catching. They seem to be comfortable withhim behind the dish. If he hits it is a plus.

A bunch of midgets with no arms could pitch better than us. -iorange555

by boomer1 on Sep 13, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Okay

I just don’t think that you can really use his fast start as evidence, given what he did in the minors.

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

by Brett Perryman on Sep 13, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions

I agree

But so far from what I have seen he is the best out of the 4 behind the plate.

A bunch of midgets with no arms could pitch better than us. -iorange555

by boomer1 on Sep 13, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions

Ok, but

any of them could look great for 29 at bats.

O Freunde, nicht diese Töne!
Sondern laßt uns angenehmere anstimmen,
und freudenvollere.

by t ball on Sep 13, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions

If you read my posts

I’m not talking about his offense only his work behind the plate.

A bunch of midgets with no arms could pitch better than us. -iorange555

by boomer1 on Sep 13, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh yeah

I glossed right over the word “behind”. That’s my reason for wanting him in Arlington next year. I’m even willing to stick with him if he only hits .240.

O Freunde, nicht diese Töne!
Sondern laßt uns angenehmere anstimmen,
und freudenvollere.

by t ball on Sep 14, 2008 5:02 AM CDT up reply actions

No doubt

It seems that the pitchers respond to him better than the other 3. IMO

A bunch of midgets with no arms could pitch better than us. -iorange555

by boomer1 on Sep 14, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions

padilla's health

washington’s comments made it clear that mental health was the concern, not so much padilla’s physical health.

by tallfan on Sep 13, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions

Michael Youngs Injury's i think have

been the big reason for his lack of hits in general and extra base hits in particular, all of the people who have been on Young’s case should take the 2 hand injuries into consideration before passing judgment on his play. let’s see how he does next year (if injury free) the guy has given the rangers and fans his all over the last several years, how about we give him his due.

by TRFAN on Sep 13, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions

His injury

has nothing to do with his lack of any power whatsover and his complete lack of range on defense.

by uthornfan on Sep 13, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions

Have you tried to run with an injured knuckle?

It’s hard! :)

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

by Brett Perryman on Sep 13, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions

young

what did TAG say last night about Michael Young? Wasn’t it that he was ahead of nearly every other SS in the major leagues defensively? How credible is Tom?

¡yo so Horsedooty!

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by horsedooty on Sep 13, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions

Like most times

it alll depends on which stats you choose to value. Fielding percentage, total chances, and total chances per game put him near the top. Other stats give varying results. I think this is a case where observation yields the best conclusion but that drives the stat folks nuts.

by Jea103 on Sep 13, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions