State of the Rangers
by The Ahmad on Sep 25, 2008 2:25 PM CDT
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Good afternoon/evening to my loyal readers and fans on LSB!
As another bad Rangers season draws to a close I thought that maybe I would throw out a few suggestions to improving this franchise. Feel free to add any suggestions that you have. Sure some of you will completly over look this post and "run your mouths" but that's what you get when you're Ahmad. Anywho here we go...
I suggest the following be done in the next 1-3 years with the Rangers
Move Hamilton to RF and have Bourbon in CF and Cruz in LF. Move Young to 3rd and Davis back to 1st. Bring up Andrus to play SS and keep Kinsler at 2nd for now at least. Have Teagarden as your C and have Salty backing him up. Put MaxRam as your everyday DH and 3rd Catcher.
Release, trade, or do not resign the following:
Bradley
Byrd
Cat
Padilla
Milwood
Laird
Fire Ron Washington and Hire Mike Hargrove.
Let the following be your starters and take thier lumps:
McCarthy
Hurley
Harrison
Hunter
Holland
Let Feldman become your long man out of the pen and have CJ become the set up man. Frankie stays on as the closer.
Pick up Blalock's opition this year and then trade him at the trading deadline in July of 2009 for w/e you can get for him. By then I believe his value as a strong hitter and average 1B would be able to bring you something in return.
Remodel the RBIA. I would like the walls in the outfield to be more like the style of walls they have in Cleveland, Philly, or Baltimore. Bring in a new scoreboard kind of like the one the Royals now have. Let the Infield and outfield grass grow a little longer to slow down ground balls. (I have heard many out of town announcers talk about how short the grass is here and how that effects the speed of the ball)
Change up the Uni's. I don't care, red or blue..something needs to be done and they need to have "less boring" jersey's. Their current looks is one of the ugliest and dullest in Major League Baseball.
Rant on bitchesssssssssssssss
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Millwood and Padilla?
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Sep 25, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you have to atleast keep Padilla and Feldman in the rotation
or else this team, which some expect to contend next year, has no chance to contend.
BTW Ahmad,, hows Ramadan going?
In reference to how good the Steelers have been in their history: "No one is even close to them."- Steal Home
by hinduplaya on Sep 25, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's
Going well, thank God. We are now in day 25 and the last day of Ramadan is either Monday or Tuesday next week, God-willing. Thanks for asking.
As for the rotation…I would as I said stick Feldman in the BP and have him be my long man/spot starter. I would dump Millwood in a salary dump type deal this off season or during next year. I would keep Padilla till his contract expires or I would trade him in July. I don’t expect this team to compete next year so I would commit to the young pitchers and hopefully start seeing results by 2010 or 2011.
Free Palestine!
by The Ahmad on Sep 25, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
can you curse during ramadan?
wtf is up with the bitches comment
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by knockoutking on Sep 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who expects them to contend?
you mean contend for a wild card spot right?
by Goyogringo on Sep 25, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and as a wild card team
they would quickly ushered out the door as great pitching/defense shut down our hitters….that’s not really “contending”
by Goyogringo on Sep 25, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
the no one’s really worrying about the A’s and Mariners. But lets say either Saunders or Santana comes back down to what they were before this season. With each person in the Angels outfield being about 80 years old next year and really no help coming on offense, I could see this team with an extra year contending.
In reference to how good the Steelers have been in their history: "No one is even close to them."- Steal Home
by hinduplaya on Sep 25, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's no doubt the Angels will be older and more vulnerable next yr
but the rangers will not be good enough to win a series against the best pitching/defense in the AL next yr whoever that might be, as a WC or Div winner in 2010 (IMO). I think that the LAA fall in 2010 though.
Also, with the deep pockets that the LAA have I imagine they land a couple big time FA in the offseason; don’t count on them hoping that Suanders or Santana have their second straight best yr…
by Goyogringo on Sep 25, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only sensible addition I can add
is to disembowel Frank Catalanotto as part of a voodoo ceremony to remove the curse of Rangers Blue.
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by DJCahill on Sep 25, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Amazing...
“Done in the next 1-3 years…”
Ummm… pretty sure all of that is assured of being done in the next 1-3 years with the exception of the aesthetic items you’ve pointed out. Millwood and Padilla’s contracts are both up on that time. You will see Feliz in Hunter or McCarthy’s spot however, and I feel there is a greater than zero chance that Beltre would be in LF as opposed to Cruz. Other than that, I think the rest is pretty well accepted as done. I highly doubt you see Chris Davis and Justin Smoak in the same infield in Arlington however.
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by hillcrest on Sep 25, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
little early.
3 seasons is the earliest we could see beltre.
"He wont have anything. 1 man, 0 tools."~ hiafex bout longhorn...
by ivysafety39 on Sep 25, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do
i see Davis and Smoak splitting time at 1B and DH between each other.
Free Palestine!
by The Ahmad on Sep 25, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Keith Laws Rangers stuff from this aftenoon
Jay, Melville: Keith, Keith, Please compare the abilities of Justin Smoak and Pedro Alvarez.What is their ETA for the majors? Thanks
SportsNation Keith Law: I prefer Smoak – switch-hitter, more patient, better pitch recognition, plus glove at 1b. Both are quick movers, in the majors inside of 24 months.
Niel (Dallas): What team has the most pitching in their minor league system?
SportsNation Keith Law: Texas. Tampa, Boston, San Francisco too.
Matt (Cambridge): How does Lars Anderson project against guys like Smoak, T. Snider, Alvarez, and Villalona? How about a gut-feeling ranking?
SportsNation Keith Law: Hm. Smoak, Anderson, Snider, Alvarez, Villalona.
andon, Cali: One of your ESPN colleagues, Jim Callis, said right now he would put the Rangers over the A’s as the best system in baseball because the Rangers are loaded at every position it seems. Agree?
SportsNation Keith Law: Yes, although my main reasons would be a longer list of legitimate prospects and more top-shelf guys. Other than Inoa, I’m not sure there’s an Oakland prospect who’d crack Texas’ top 4. And I do like Cahill and Anderson – I just like Texas’ best guys (Feliz and Smoak in particular) more.
clayton (dallas): Do you see Michael Maine’s late hand break as worrisome for the future?
SportsNation Keith Law: No.
Hank (Dallas): Keith, who do you think is better longterm, Holland or Feliz?
SportsNation Keith Law: Feliz.
by laxtonto on Sep 25, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow so Law....
has Feliz, Smoak, and two other Rangers (Holland and Andrus? or does his love for Main put him in our top 4) ahead of Cahill and Anderson. Also interesting that Oakland wasn’t mentioned in the best pitching minor league systems, and once Price graduates I don’t think TB belongs in that discussion either and I certainly don’t think Boston should be in there. IMO the top 3 for pitching is (in no order) TX, OAK, and SF.
by groundingout on Sep 25, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitchers in the 2010 AL West:
Oakland: Cahill, Outman, Anderson, Gallagher
Seattle: Hernandez, Morrow, Strasburg, Rowand-Smith
Anaheim: Weaver, Santana, Saunders, Walden
Texas: Holland, Feliz, Harrison, Hunter
Hmmm…
by oc on Sep 25, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My guess is LALALA will have Lackey and Adenhart in the rotation by then.
I just don’t see them letting Lackey walk, and Adenhart has still got some skills, down year or no.
Plus with all the money they’ve got coming off the books I think LaLa is gonna sign somebody big this off season. Sabathia or maybe Burnett. Who knows. They scare the buh-Jesus out of me long term.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Sep 25, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is why people who shake their fingers and point to 2010 piss me off.
The Angels could easily drop Teixeira and Rodriguez this off-season, net two more top picks, and not miss much of a beat. Or they could sign one of Teixeira or Sabathia, and still grab a top pick. They likely won’t do both.
Also, I was trying to project “young” arms…
Strasburg withstanding, I’m not so sure the Rangers have even the second best crop of that bunch.
by oc on Sep 25, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The other issue is
that it will be the first full season for Feliz and Holland so who knows when they will reach their potential, could be 1 2 or 3 yrs…
by Goyogringo on Sep 25, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are a few other 2010 candidates for oakland and texas no?{projected ceilings in ()}
Oakland: henry rodriguez (#3 but c/b BP guy due to BB), Tyson Ross(#1 or 2), GIO, James simmons (#3), Andrew Bailey (#3-4), Banwart (back), Mazaro (3 or 4)
(and in the outside lanes: Godfrey, Meyer)
Texas: Kiker (#3), Poveda (#3), T. Murphy(#3 or 4/bullpen)
(and in the outside lanes: Diamond, Hurley, Reed, Kirkman, Gomez, Bleir- none of these guys will be old in ’10 though diamond will be older, 28, though all but hurley might project as relievers in the end)
by Goyogringo on Sep 25, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my understanding
is that everyone who knows anything about prospects outside the a’s thinks that henry rodrigeuz is a bullpen arm
kind of like no one things mat gamel is going to be a good 3b (worse than braun evidently)
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by knockoutking on Sep 26, 2008 7:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes sir. I also wouldn’t mind seeing someone like Rusty Greer or Will Clark give managing a shot.
Free Palestine!
by The Ahmad on Sep 25, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for the RANGERS?
id rather have buck back
"I don’t know of a single thing Obama’s done except talk and write." - Newt Gingrich
by knockoutking on Sep 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt Hargrove
will comeback soon. I like him, but I’m not quite sure after he basically just killed seattle.
by cashman on Sep 25, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yawn...
I’m so glad we’re into the part of the year where everyone and their grandmother posts their big old steaming piles of off-season plans for us to waste our time reading.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, folks.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Sep 25, 2008 6:04 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Dirk
If you don’t like mine or someone else’ topic then simply don’t open and don’t read it. Stop being an ass monkey and acting like only your words or those that agree with your piss poor opinion actually matter. If you want to be rude then I can easily be rude back to a jackass like you.
you know the old saying; love it or leave it? well love it or don’t open or read it, asshole.
Free Palestine!
by The Ahmad on Sep 25, 2008 6:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man
That is an awesome response. Well thought out and articulate as hell.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
by thedirkatron on Sep 25, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't even finish these anymore
by the time I glossed the projected personnel template, I caught Holland out of the corner of my eye and laughed heartily. Then, I considered thanking you for convincing me that I have a better use of my time.
*Goes to work out. *
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by Chase Irwin on Sep 25, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Concur
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 27, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey chase
read what I said to dirk..the same applies to you ass wipe
Free Palestine!
by The Ahmad on Sep 25, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
...
And my comment is under whom? I was speaking to Chase and my comment is under his. who the hell are you? Better yet screw who you are, why are you addressing me? You are not in my league son!
Free Palestine!
by The Ahmad on Sep 25, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right
You are in a league of your own
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
by bigsteve on Sep 25, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hes been here since 2005
when did you show up, this preseason?
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Sep 25, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now your comment is...
under mine.
Can you learn how to use reply now?
Thank goodness most here aren’t in your league. It would make for a very shitty blog.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 27, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the ahmad
joined in late march
i have a question, can you do another “three trades” post?
lol
"I don’t know of a single thing Obama’s done except talk and write." - Newt Gingrich
by knockoutking on Sep 25, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
actually
everyones registration date shows at march 21, 2008, the day LSB 2.0 went up. but i know ahmad hasnt been here too long. unless hes someones alternate account.
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Sep 25, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jan. 28. 08.
look at the list of blogs on the bottom.
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 25, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
never noticed
thanks.
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Sep 26, 2008 3:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nor did i
thanks for showing me that trick!
"I don’t know of a single thing Obama’s done except talk and write." - Newt Gingrich
by knockoutking on Sep 26, 2008 7:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Dude your signature is by Newt Gingrich..that basically says it all about you.
Free Palestine!
by The Ahmad on Sep 26, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1972 Summer Olympics
mean anything to you? Or Hamas? Or PLO?
F Palestine.
Go Israel!
"...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
by Rodney on Sep 27, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
?
What does that have to do with Baseball or this topic? Racist much? People like you are cowards who hide behind some computer and spit out things that you could never back up in real life. I bet you can’t even tell me one fact without looking it up about Palestine or that whole area.
Free Palestine!
by The Ahmad on Sep 27, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Free Palestine!"
It’s in your sig…you expressed your opinion by it’s inclusion.
I merely expressed my opinion, which had nothing to do with racism, although thanks for jumping to that conclusion so quickly.
Tell me, are you still in your teens? The level of your conversation may have already answered that, pardon me.
I am the most transparent member of this forum, I am hiding nothing.
"...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
by Rodney on Sep 27, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
F Palestine
Is a racist statement to make. Call it what you want, but it is. I am 24 and I’m at a level above yours. You didn’t like what I said? Why, because I called you out on something that was true? Wait! Maybe it was because I hit a nerve inside of you…who knows.
You do hide, you hide behind you monitor making racist remarks to someone who was discussing baseball and his opinion on the Rangers.
Free Palestine!
by The Ahmad on Sep 27, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give it up...
“I am 24 and I’m at a level above yours”. No your not.
And nobody on this blog is hiding behind a computer any more than anyone else here. It’s a blog genius, most of us will never meet, so stop it with the tough talk.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 27, 2008 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tough talk
how so? I am not the one trying to bash people out of the blue. I am defending myself and speaking out against bashing someone you have never met for no reason. My original blog was purely about the Rangers and baseball and then people went off topic and talked crap. You can say what you want about me, but at least I don’t bash anyone’s race, religion, or country for no reason on here. But I guess some of us were raised better than others :)
Free Palestine!
by The Ahmad on Sep 28, 2008 4:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So being raised
better = being so pretentious as to think you have “fans” on a blog and are in another, higher league than everyone else who posts on it?
And YOU started the OT stuff by commenting on Knockout King’s sig. So “people” didn’t go OT, YOU did. If you can’t finish something, don’t start it.
by Melmart1 on Sep 28, 2008 7:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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