MY Agrees to Play Third
by Kinslerhomer on Jan 15, 2009 5:15 PM CST
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Good. MLB.com Link, DMN Link, FWST Link.
Updates: Durrett with some new quotes from Young.
And Wilson with a few quotes from JD on MY.
The conference call audio.
And TR has a story up on Nolan's roll in this saga.
Rangers infielder Michael Young has agreed to move to third base for the 2009 season. Rangers infielder Michael Young has agreed to move to third base for the 2009 season.
Young has also rescinded his request for a trade. The move opens the door for rookie Elvis Andrus to play shortstop.
The Rangers asked Young to move to third base in December. He was initially opposed to the move and requested a trade. Now he said Wednesday afternoon that he is willing to make the switch.
Young has been the Rangers shortstop over the past five seasons. He has been an All-Star for all five seasons and won his first Gold Glove in 2008.
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by studcrackers on Jan 15, 2009 5:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Holy moly
Front page this.
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Jan 15, 2009 5:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not going to type it...
will only image it…
Stars in a Texas Night Sky, a Dallas Stars blog from a fan's perspective.
by rangers85 on Jan 15, 2009 5:38 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Nice
That was really good…
by theotherdierkindallas on Jan 15, 2009 5:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank God.
It’s about time.
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
by utlonghorn24 on Jan 15, 2009 5:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That was quick
by cstorm15 on Jan 15, 2009 5:19 PM CST reply reply actions actions 0 recs
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Jan 15, 2009 5:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent
Hopefully what doesn’t kill them makes them better…
by JBImaknee on Jan 15, 2009 5:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That was a quicker turnaround than I had ever imagined.
Perhaps he just had a pretty severe case of the knee jerk.
by naropean on Jan 15, 2009 5:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
w00t!
F Grandpa Urine…and Josey, by extension.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 15, 2009 5:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sheeeit
You don’t think this gets spun?
Although Blunder Boy outdid himself with this screwup, Michael Young once again saved the Pepsident graduate by graciously offering to move to third. Of course, Michael knows how strong his arm is and how his play at third will shore up the defense. The only quesion is how far he shades towards second to keep the 20 year-old rook from embarassing himself.
And there are others who were born with the wisdom to know that nothing lasts.
These are the truly tough among us, the ones who can live without illusion, or without even the hope of illusion.
I am not that grown-up or up-to-date. I am a simpler creature, tied to more primitive patterns and cycles.
I need to think something lasts forever, and it might as well be that state of being that is a game; it might as well be that, in a green field, in the sun.
by WyoRanger on Jan 15, 2009 6:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The DMN Commenter: Evidence of a Lost Mind
It’s the new tell-all book.
by naropean on Jan 15, 2009 6:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
x
Well, good, I guess. This makes the Rangers better in 2009 and beyond.
I initially wished that the Rangers would be able to trade that contract away, but once it became clear that was impossible, I’m happy that this is how things worked themselves out.
by alon91 on Jan 15, 2009 5:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That was quick
I guess the massive media backlash was enough
Ahh poor Jim Reeves
by laxtonto on Jan 15, 2009 5:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that didnt take long
i really expected this to drag out until right before ST
by Fireal20 on Jan 15, 2009 5:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Same here...
I thought this would at least drag on a week. Not about 3 days.
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by rangers85 on Jan 15, 2009 5:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well
I hope this pans out in 2010 because it sure aint gonna do anything to improve the club in ’09.
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 15, 2009 5:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
?
except have better defense at SS and 3B. youre right, theres no way that could help
by Fireal20 on Jan 15, 2009 5:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lets
see it in the flesh before we put him in Cooperstown…..
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 15, 2009 5:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
...
so you think that he wont be better than MY at ss? really?
and that young wont be better than the shit they tossed out at 3B last year?
by Fireal20 on Jan 15, 2009 5:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
oh yea...
having flashbacks of the game Gerald Laird started there…I was sitting by the 3rd base dugout too
by CISCO on Jan 15, 2009 5:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
3B
is not one of his plethora of tools………
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 15, 2009 5:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
one man, five tools…none of which he could use to dig himself out of the hot corner
"This report of my death was an exaggeration"--Mark Twain
by rangerdanger on Jan 15, 2009 6:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Laird's Five Tools
1. Fork
2. Spoon
3. Spork – talk about versatility!
4. Ice Cream Scooper
5. His Bare Hands – for donuts, ya know?
by naropean on Jan 15, 2009 6:21 PM CST up reply actions 9 recs
I'm out of ideas
most of the time these days.
by jonthefon on Jan 15, 2009 7:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Young better than
last years 3rd basemen? yes
Andrus better than Young? No. In the future? Yes. In ’09? No. Will we see flashes? Yes? Will he confound us with his # of errors? Yes.
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 15, 2009 5:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you are not right about your second paragraph
and lots of people back that up
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
by ab03 on Jan 15, 2009 6:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
red shoe,
I’m thinking it’s going to take until at least 2011 before we can start to believe Andrus is better.
That’s the biggest problem with all of this…Andrus isn’t ready and this may stunt his development.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 15, 2009 7:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And those people
have consulted their 8-ball? or did they just return in their DeLorean?
by Back Door Yakker on Jan 15, 2009 8:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good...
now the Rangers can sign Vizquel to play SS and mentor Andrus.
I don’t want to see Andrus in Arlington ’til at least June/July.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Jan 15, 2009 5:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You're kidding right?
If thats the path they wanted to take, they would have done it with young.
Texas Rangers- You hang 'em, we bang 'em!
by coldskeet on Jan 15, 2009 5:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If that is so, when does Young learn to play 3B?
Let Vizquel play SS for a few months so that Andrus does not qualify for a super 2 arbitration guy and he gets some AAA AB’s and Young gets reps at 3B with a proven guy next to him to guarantee he is comfortable.
by laxtonto on Jan 15, 2009 5:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
The sooner Young was off SS and at 3B the better. If the Rangers think Andrus will be ready some time in ‘09 (and everything I’ve read says they do) then you make the move now. Not in the middle of the season.
Besides, you don’t want to start Andrus in Arlington in April. Keep him in the minors for at least a couple months so the Rangers will control him for an extra year.
If Arias can’t throw, and I don’t believe he can, then you need a guy who can play SS for a couple months ’til Elvis is ready. Vizquel is perfect for that role. The Padres went after Eckstein, so Vizquel is free.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Jan 15, 2009 5:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I love the idea of signing Vizquel
This guy understands that hes getting old, but I’m sure that he would be open to coming here and starting for a couple of months, and if Andrus isn’t ready, Omar starting for the whole year. Besides, I would love for Andrus to learn SS from a multi-GG winner, instead of a one time winner
And yeah, we needed to move Young to 3rd now, to let him get use to the position. If we want to compete in 2010, we need him to get a feel for the bag and let Andrus take his time to learn SS in the majors
Is it Spring Training Yet?
by Smoak Some on Jan 15, 2009 6:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Multi-GG winner
Having more range, or greater defensive abilities across the board even, doesn’t make someone better able to mentor a young player. Vizquel may have a deeper understanding of how to play the position, but I’m not aware of any evidence to support that.
by Back Door Yakker on Jan 15, 2009 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta disagree with you here
Look at Omar’s 2007 and 2008 offensive stats. You don’t think Andrus can at least match that (for less money)? If we’re going to have a butcher at the plate, I want it to be our 20 year old butcher that’s getting some ML experience.
And there are others who were born with the wisdom to know that nothing lasts.
These are the truly tough among us, the ones who can live without illusion, or without even the hope of illusion.
I am not that grown-up or up-to-date. I am a simpler creature, tied to more primitive patterns and cycles.
I need to think something lasts forever, and it might as well be that state of being that is a game; it might as well be that, in a green field, in the sun.
by WyoRanger on Jan 15, 2009 6:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
IF they think Andrus can handle the experience, I agree.
If not, I’d like Vizquel.
by philkid3 on Jan 15, 2009 6:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Its a good disagreement
I can see your point. But it would be nice to bring both Omar and Andrus to spring training, telling both that either can win the job. If Andrus isn’t ready, then go into the season with Omar, and let Andrus come up around the All-Star break and let him learn from Omar. If Andrus wins the job, either let Omar start here to tutor Andrus while playing every so often, or give him his outright release if he wants.
Is it Spring Training Yet?
by Smoak Some on Jan 15, 2009 6:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I Want Andrus
I want to see what he can do. Im also sick of hearing about saving his time with the rangers..give me a break. If we really need to worry about that crap, then we should quit playing baseball.
You do what is best for the team. If Andrus is ready he should play without consideration for any kind of team control/years issues.
by Horns130 on Jan 16, 2009 4:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
If Elvis is truly ready to start on Opening day would you be opposed to starting him in AAA for 3 weeks if it meant he was here for 7 years instead of 6 years before hitting free agency? It has nothing to do with money its the amount of control you have over a player. Starting him in AAA for just a couple weeks will allow you to keep him a full extra year later on without having to worry about free agency.
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 Jan 16, 2009 9:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No
Do you know what a contract extension is?
Not everyone enters FA. Furthermore, you just cant worry about that, put the team on the field and play baseball.
Also, where did this arbitrary idea come from that guys have to play in AAA. Plenty of players jump straight from AA to the bigs
by Horns130 on Jan 16, 2009 11:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I nkow full well what a contract extension is
How’d that work out for Mark Teixeira? How about Alfonso Soriano? When these big time players are approaching free agency they see dollar signs. If all it takes is a simple two or three week demotion to AAA as a 20 year old to assure you of keeping them through their age 27 season rather than their age 26 season I am all for it. Sure you can work out a contract extension. but from what we have seen recently is guys will sign extensions that cover their arbitration years and possibly one of their free agency years. But then they like to test the waters and let all teams bid for their services.
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 Jan 16, 2009 12:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, this was a pretty crazy post.
If we have him under control for one more year, that delays having to give him a pricier extention. You don’t see the value in that? You actually think 3 weeks in a season where we aren’t likely to compete is more important than an extra year of control?
And you’re wrong, smart GMs can and do worry about that.
by philkid3 on Jan 16, 2009 3:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
this confounds me
why the hell would the Rangers go through this shit storm just to sign some marginal SS… IF you thought the fan outcry was bad when they did it to move Andrus up, wait til you sign Vizquel.
Beyond that, it makes absolutely no sense from a baseball or orginizational sense. The whole go here is to build from within, give young guys a shot and build a winning team. All you’ve heard about this move is that Andrus is a championship caliber player and we need to get him on the field, I’ve heard of two timing, but to not start Andrus on opening day would just completely ruin any kind of faith i had in the Front Office for deciding on a plan and then sticking to it.
This would seriously be one of the most ludicrous things i’ve seen a baseball team do if they go outside the orginization to get a SS after what they just did with MY
by blalock84 on Jan 15, 2009 6:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A couple of reasons
1. Getting Young over to 3rd base allows him to learn the position now and get use to it, while we get ready for our run in 2010. It could take him a while to learn the position
2. We are going to push Andrus to get use to SS, but if he comes in and not ready, it might be well to send him back down and get some more seasoning, but it would be a problem to move Young back, then have to move him again during or after the season. Omar could be someone that comes in and push Andrus (and possibly sign a 1 year deal) and tutor him the position. I rather Andrus learn from Omar than Young the ways of SS
Is it Spring Training Yet?
by Smoak Some on Jan 15, 2009 7:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Andrus playing 2 months in the minors gains another full
year of service time for the Rangers.
Regardless of who is play SS Young was going to 3B.
by laxtonto on Jan 15, 2009 7:03 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Not even 2 months
Just about 2-3 weeks will get you that extra year of team control.
I think he needs a couple months but if he truly is ready I still say send him down for a couple weeks.
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 Jan 16, 2009 9:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The idea is probably that MY + Vizquel > MY + Metcalf.
It’s shoring up the defense cheaply and easily until Andrus is ready.
by philkid3 on Jan 15, 2009 7:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nolan took both MY and JD by the scruff of the neck
and all is again well for Ryan’s Rangers.
I'm just killing time until I'm reincarnated.
by Clueless on Jan 15, 2009 5:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Never ever,
has a username so aptly fit its user.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 15, 2009 5:29 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
ouch.
possibly innappropriate.
"This report of my death was an exaggeration"--Mark Twain
by rangerdanger on Jan 15, 2009 6:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad Nolan "took ... JD by the scruff of the neck"
because I don’t know what we would have done if JD hadn’t caved on his unreasonable demands like “MY has to move to third”.
by JBImaknee on Jan 15, 2009 5:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
over
Glad it is over.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Jan 15, 2009 5:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good to hear!!
Now let’s start winning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
t ball on MY - "hate the contract, don't hate the player"
by bspate on Jan 15, 2009 5:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wonder if there was a financial reward for doing so?
Not that it matters, I’m glad he’s taking one for the team
"Losers assemble in little groups and bitch about the coaches and the system and other players in other little groups. Winners assemble as a team."
- Bill Parcells
by Taylor on Jan 15, 2009 5:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, $16Million.
"No... JD has been exposed as a kid who trades his remote-controlled helicopters for paper airplanes, then fails to consider the feelings of the paper airplane when he refolded it into a hat." -Telegraph.
by Kinslerhomer on Jan 15, 2009 5:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
mmm
You dick that was uncalled for - male cheerleader
by iorange555 on Jan 15, 2009 5:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Your sig is so approriate for the post above
"Losers assemble in little groups and bitch about the coaches and the system and other players in other little groups. Winners assemble as a team."
- Bill Parcells
by Taylor on Jan 15, 2009 5:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What sex is that thing?
Gawd that’s gross.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 15, 2009 5:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There are a lot worse.
But this one is pretty bad.
by aggierangerfan00 on Jan 15, 2009 5:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Why the fuck...
would anyone:
A) Do that
B) Wear that
C) Film that
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Jan 15, 2009 5:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit.
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 15, 2009 6:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn.
Now my fake MY interview is wasted.
Iorange555: So Michael Young, you’re the FOTF a gold glove shortstop and you have a huge contract, then one day the rangers tell you that you’re moving to third base, what went through your mind?
Michael Young: I don’t understand, what does FOTF mean?
Iorange555: Face of the franchise.
Michael Young: Why didn’t you just say that in the first place?
Iorange555: Because FOTF is shorter? Anyways back to the question what went through your mind.
Michael Young: I was like wtf, ya know? omg I totally didn’t expect it tbh I was hurt and I needed some time, I just proved myself by winning a gold glove and now they want me to move? BS.
Iorange555: Uhhh, okay. Yeah I get that but you have always prided yourself on being a team player, don’t you think your being a little selfish?
Michael Young: No I don’t enjoy seafood that much.
Iorange555: Fair enough. So in your mind what would be the best way to get this resolved?
Michael Young: Well, I want to stay at shortstop.
Iorange555: That doesn’t seem very likely right now, you won’t even consider moving?
Michael Young: You know why don’t I just take your job? You seem so interested in them taking mine, I think I’ll take yours. Let’s do a interview. So have you always been a bleeping bleephole or is this something special for me?
Iorange555: I don’t think I feel comfortable with this.
Michael Young: What’s the matter? CGYT?
Iorange555: CGYT? what?
Michael Young: Cat got your tongue, your mom has got mine.
Iorange555: That’s very mature.
Michael Young: So is your mom.
Iorange555: Okay, come on man, a couple of more questions then we can be done.
Michael Young: No, I’m done with this. ttyl, hagd. Peace.
Iorange555: ……….
You dick that was uncalled for - male cheerleader
by iorange555 on Jan 15, 2009 5:30 PM CST reply actions 14 recs
Not bad.
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Jan 15, 2009 5:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
AHAHAHAHAHA
Funny!
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 15, 2009 5:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Completely OT
But after reading that this is the first thing that came to mind http://www.homestarrunner.com/sbemail62.html
by noccolo on Jan 15, 2009 5:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
5 recs?
I wouldn’t encourage him that much …
Give me Sheets or give me Offseason Blues Part III.
by Chase Irwin on Jan 15, 2009 5:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I know.
I mean four of them, I can understand but when that fifth person did it. Wow talk about crossing the line.
You dick that was uncalled for - male cheerleader
by iorange555 on Jan 15, 2009 5:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's just jealous
that people are using recs instead of his trademark “+1” response
by JBImaknee on Jan 15, 2009 6:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
by WhipSmart on Jan 15, 2009 6:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WHIPPY'S Back!
What up, dude?
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 15, 2009 6:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
sniff
you guys remember me…
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
by WhipSmart on Jan 15, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
How are ya, Whip?
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 15, 2009 6:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
much better...
remission is a wonderful word
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
by WhipSmart on Jan 15, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Congradulations, man.
Good to hear.
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 15, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've missed you guys too
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
by WhipSmart on Jan 15, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap!
Back from the dead! And giving +1s!
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
by ghtd36 on Jan 15, 2009 7:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
better than being back from the dead
and giving BJs, I suppose… :)
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
by WhipSmart on Jan 15, 2009 8:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
You mean, that’s mine, dude?
Look how it spreads through the tubes of webs!!
Give me Sheets or give me Offseason Blues Part III.
by Chase Irwin on Jan 15, 2009 6:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
I’ll admit, I lol’d. You getting better, iorange.
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 15, 2009 6:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is MY plaing in the WBC? I hope not. He needs to get as many ST reps at 3B as he can.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Jan 15, 2009 5:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And so begins the Elvis Andrus era
This is going to be interesting.
by Joey Matschulat on Jan 15, 2009 5:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Exciting, as well.
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Jan 15, 2009 5:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
on the basepaths hopefully
With Elvis hitting 9th and Kinsler leading off, pitchers won’t just have to worry about the longball anymore.
by naropean on Jan 15, 2009 5:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Michael Young pulls an Officer Barbrady...
Stars in a Texas Night Sky, a Dallas Stars blog from a fan's perspective.
by rangers85 on Jan 15, 2009 5:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not really suprised but still...
fuck Michael Young.
"Nobody knows how to feel right now. It’s like Jesus came down from heaven and shot Santa Claus." --ghtd36
by coolaid on Jan 15, 2009 5:39 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Rescind that.
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Jan 15, 2009 5:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Also
my dream about not having Young’s contract for the next five years is crushed.
"Nobody knows how to feel right now. It’s like Jesus came down from heaven and shot Santa Claus." --ghtd36
by coolaid on Jan 15, 2009 5:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, mine too...
But lets face it: that contract is like Dane Cook. We’re not actually getting rid of it until it ends.
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 15, 2009 7:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I can go back to liking Michael Young.
Though I respect him a little less for throwing a hissy fit.
Still, many hoorays! Good job, front office. And good job, MY, for swallowing your pride.
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
by ghtd36 on Jan 15, 2009 5:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yo Gabba Gabba
Freddie King rules faces.
by Ryin A on Jan 15, 2009 5:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That is awesome.
"Nobody knows how to feel right now. It’s like Jesus came down from heaven and shot Santa Claus." --ghtd36
by coolaid on Jan 15, 2009 5:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You're going to have to make sure...
to save that for the season for Hammy’s first walkoff.
Stars in a Texas Night Sky, a Dallas Stars blog from a fan's perspective.
by rangers85 on Jan 15, 2009 5:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh...
…for Hammy’s first walkoff, it’s going to be an explosion of gif.
This included.
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
by ghtd36 on Jan 15, 2009 5:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I will not be there,
I promise…..
;)
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 15, 2009 6:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
there at the game...
or here in the thread?
by RachelB on Jan 15, 2009 9:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Through many painstaking hours
Of time-wasting.
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 15, 2009 7:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My name's Nathaniel....
I like to dance!!!
by CS3 on Jan 15, 2009 7:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good for MY.
I was really going to be shocked if anything else happened.
Now we can get back to the joy of a boring offseason. Woo Hoo!
by Athos on Jan 15, 2009 5:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
over/under on comments to this fanpost?
400
"You’re the worst poster here I think."--- brettgardner
by red shoe ranger on Jan 15, 2009 5:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Under...
I bet AJM steals the thunder of this post with his own main post.
Stars in a Texas Night Sky, a Dallas Stars blog from a fan's perspective.
by rangers85 on Jan 15, 2009 5:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
congrats to the 3% of the people who guessed that Michael Young would play the most games at 3rd base in 2009.
Also, I wonder what this does to the minor cluster-eff that’s left now at 1B/DH.
by alon91 on Jan 15, 2009 5:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
heh and i was right
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 15, 2009 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What cluster-eff?
Davis is the 1B and Hank, unless hes traded, is the DH. Max starts in AAA. Salty and TT platoon behind the plate.
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 Jan 16, 2009 9:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Our long national nighymare is over
I expected this to work out but that was quick
by BEW on Jan 15, 2009 5:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
zero surprise
now….back to the pitching.
Mass X Acceleration = Force
by SteveP on Jan 15, 2009 5:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I have a question
How does Hank Blalock feel about this? Now that this saga is completed, wouldn’t it be horrible if Hank came out and said – I’m only playing 3B or I want to be traded…
by aggierangerfan00 on Jan 15, 2009 5:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That would be fantastic actually.
You dick that was uncalled for - male cheerleader
by iorange555 on Jan 15, 2009 5:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
In order of importance to this franchise...
1) Development of the farm system
2) Payroll
3) Interpersonal relationships between players and front office
…
…
496) What Elvis Andrus wants for breakfast tomorrow
…
…
607) How to get more hot women on the Jumbotron
…
739) Hank Blalock’s demands
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
by ghtd36 on Jan 15, 2009 5:57 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs
You win today.....
Congrats!!
t ball on MY - "hate the contract, don't hate the player"
by bspate on Jan 15, 2009 10:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
#607
should be higher on the list.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Jan 15, 2009 11:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 15, 2009 11:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I know I'm in there somewhere
Probably between #469 and #607.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Jan 15, 2009 11:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you're part of #607
with the bachelorette party thing…. and possibly the katy perryesque deal thing…
by RachelB on Jan 15, 2009 11:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha
That can only happen if I can get down there. And right now it’s looking shaky. :-(
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Jan 15, 2009 11:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
oh no!
I requested the whole weekend off work…
by RachelB on Jan 15, 2009 11:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's not completely out
It really depends on what airfares do between now and the beginning of February. If they can go down by at least $30, I should be ok.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Jan 15, 2009 11:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
is $30 going to make or break you?
’cause I can cover you for $30 if so…
by RachelB on Jan 15, 2009 11:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's sweet...
…if it comes to that, I may take you up on it (and then just pay you back when I get there). But I’m really hoping fares drop. And that I can be really conservative with my spending over the next few weeks.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Jan 15, 2009 11:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That'd be great if Blalock held a press conference
and said that he’d be happy to move to 1st full-time to make room for MY.
by JBImaknee on Jan 15, 2009 5:59 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Anda lso announce...
He only considered the move because the Rangers asked him ever so kindly and didn’t give him an ultimatum.
Stars in a Texas Night Sky, a Dallas Stars blog from a fan's perspective.
by rangers85 on Jan 15, 2009 6:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That would be awesome
That means he is going to Minn or SF for a young SP
by laxtonto on Jan 15, 2009 5:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't call R.A. Dickey young
Seriously, though, I’d like to see him as our DH and build some value through his bat. Maybe I’m optimistic about his hitting, but I’d rather hold onto him than get another Moscoso type pitcher for him.
by naropean on Jan 15, 2009 6:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hank blalock
said he didn’t want to play third base at all and was pissed when he had to at the end of last year
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
by ab03 on Jan 15, 2009 6:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
probably the happiest guy
on the team right now.
Mass X Acceleration = Force
by SteveP on Jan 15, 2009 7:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Blalock will be out of here
before Opening Day.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 15, 2009 7:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Why?
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Jan 18, 2009 5:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess
those nude photos of MY with Millwood on a steamy night in Seattle finally came in handy for JD.
/heh heh, handy….
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
by WhipSmart on Jan 15, 2009 6:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It was cold and they were huddled for warmth!!
that’s all it was, 2 men sharing body heat.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 15, 2009 6:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not all they were sharing
where’s that surprise hank blalock buttsex jpg?
by RachelB on Jan 15, 2009 9:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't you have loved...
…to be a fly on the wall when he and Nolan were talking?
"Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move." Satchel Paige
by pro82 on Jan 15, 2009 6:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
galloway's
sidekick spoke to someone who spoke to MY. Mike is still not happy but has decided to move to 3B to get this behind him.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Jan 15, 2009 6:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Young quotes
From the DMN blog: http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/01/young-agrees-to-move-to-third.html
“After some careful consideration over the last month and in an effort not to let this thing drag out and move forward on the task at hand, I decided to put an end to this and start bearing down and play third base,” Young said.
“My conversations with Nolan were especially productive,” Young said. "At the end of the day, there are certain factors that come into this. One is pride. Absolutely I’m proud. Pride isn’t something you can shut on and off. Nolan understood that. If you’re not proudly resistant to something like this, what does that say about your past, what does that say about your future?
“I don’t think this is the time for me to switch positions,” Young said. “I think I’m playing well. But it’s not my call. My responsibility is to 24 other guys. I’ve talked to many of them over the past few days and they support me. But I have to be fair.”
The part about fairness, especially, seems like an extreme turnaround from his complaints about being told and not asked to move to 3rd.
by naropean on Jan 15, 2009 6:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Note that he says his
conversations with Nolan were especially productive.
There isn’t a soul in that clubhouse who respects Jon Dumbass.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 15, 2009 6:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
C.J. dosen't have a soul?
"No... JD has been exposed as a kid who trades his remote-controlled helicopters for paper airplanes, then fails to consider the feelings of the paper airplane when he refolded it into a hat." -Telegraph.
by Kinslerhomer on Jan 15, 2009 6:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
doesn't*
"No... JD has been exposed as a kid who trades his remote-controlled helicopters for paper airplanes, then fails to consider the feelings of the paper airplane when he refolded it into a hat." -Telegraph.
by Kinslerhomer on Jan 15, 2009 6:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Didja see CJ's ball-flip to
Washington?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 15, 2009 6:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What did that have to do with Jon Daniels?
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Jan 15, 2009 6:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good point, my bad
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 15, 2009 6:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, LOL.
"No... JD has been exposed as a kid who trades his remote-controlled helicopters for paper airplanes, then fails to consider the feelings of the paper airplane when he refolded it into a hat." -Telegraph.
by Kinslerhomer on Jan 15, 2009 6:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how do you get your
hatred and annoyance confused between the 2?
go here to view my blog: dirtfromd.blogspot.com
by studcrackers on Jan 15, 2009 8:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Give him a break...
He just messed up when cutting and pasting his standard talking points. It has been a long day.
by bking on Jan 15, 2009 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm still waiting for those links re: LSB treatment of Kinsler
by cstorm15 on Jan 15, 2009 6:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
memo to cstorm15
get a hobby.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 15, 2009 7:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If you're going to make up crap
You deserve to get called out on it.
So get me some links.
by cstorm15 on Jan 15, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I know you're Josey Wales and all. . .
. . . but even if you were right, I wouldn’t care. That’s not his job.
by philkid3 on Jan 15, 2009 6:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Its ok they wont be here when JD and the rangers are winning anyway
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 15, 2009 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And there's the first step on what should be a short journey
Back into the status of public darling for MY>
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 15, 2009 6:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Also,
Will he gain some weight to aid his hitting?
"Nobody knows how to feel right now. It’s like Jesus came down from heaven and shot Santa Claus." --ghtd36
by coolaid on Jan 15, 2009 6:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
way to go MY
he realized he was tarnishing what would certainly be called a solid, clean career… and backed off…
Bobby Jindal '12
by dstar442005 on Jan 15, 2009 6:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Damn. I was hoping he'd get traded.
Still, this is one of the better possible conclusions.
by philkid3 on Jan 15, 2009 6:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So was JD
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 15, 2009 6:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No reply button.
2009? Forget it. It's all about 2010. Go Rangers!
by rooster on Jan 15, 2009 6:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Young wasn't
From the Star-Telegram article:
“In my heart, I’m a middle infielder,” Young said. “I don’t believe the team was really pursuing a trade. They were trying to get me to play third base. So, I didn’t see much of a point in letting this thing drag on.”
"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky
by RCCook on Jan 15, 2009 7:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So what were all those phone calls made by JD
that Rosenthal found out about?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 15, 2009 7:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It;'s called due diligence....
999,998 out of 1,000,000 people would know that, the exceptions being you and Grandpa Urine.
by bking on Jan 15, 2009 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hahahha +1
"I have kids, so when I get on the mound I see someone else trying to steal my job and make my life hell. So I try to do the same thing to them." -- Eric Gagne
by Agreen07 on Jan 15, 2009 8:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I bet we won't be seeing pictures like this for awhile.
2009? Forget it. It's all about 2010. Go Rangers!
by rooster on Jan 15, 2009 6:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
As someone from my favorite movie once said.
“It looks like a prison photo”
You dick that was uncalled for - male cheerleader
by iorange555 on Jan 15, 2009 6:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
why is his woman there?
seems out of place
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 15, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
ZING!
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 15, 2009 10:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I believe this was when he signed his extension
And it would be appropriate for Cristina to be present.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Jan 15, 2009 10:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. The main point is that JD and Mike are sitting next to each other.
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
by rooster on Jan 15, 2009 10:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
why?
the rangers didnt resign her.
when my friends contract for IT expires, he doesnt take his wife to sign the extension…
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 15, 2009 10:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is his contract anywhere near the size of MY's?
And if I marry a ballplayer, I will be at every major press conference in his career. It shows support.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Jan 15, 2009 10:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you've put some thought into this.
I’m so not surprised.
by RachelB on Jan 15, 2009 10:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha
A lack of dates over 28+ years combined with some coooooold Iowa nights gives a girl some time to think and dream. Ha ha.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Jan 15, 2009 10:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
-26 in Ames, as I type.
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
by rooster on Jan 15, 2009 11:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm about 45 minutes from there
So I’m probably in that neighborhood. I’m looking forward to the heat wave this weekend -- 20s and 30s!!
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Jan 15, 2009 11:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How much warmer is it in Indianola?
I’ve been snowed in as late as April when I lived there.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by Ed Coffin on Jan 17, 2009 6:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably not much warmer
They’re only slightly further south.
Today we had a heatwave though…into the 30s! Could be 40s by the end of the week. Break out the shorts. :-)
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Jan 18, 2009 7:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well MY thought
he could play the PR disaster to his advantage but when everyone didn’t fall behind him like he thought he just as quickly reversed himself.
I’m not going to give him credit for doing his job.
But I’m glad he’ll be at 3rd. Less said about this episode the better.
by tangiers on Jan 15, 2009 6:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
barring a Blalock trade, opening day lineup
1)Kinsler 2)Young 3)Hamilton 4)Cruz 5)Blalock/Davis 6) Byrd 7)Blalock/Davis 8)Salty/Teagarden 9)Andrus
not too shabby. Andrus better practice his sacrifice bunting.
by Randy Richardson on Jan 15, 2009 6:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You'd have to think they'll
at least try and get Ramirez’s bat in the lineup somehow.
"Come on man you have to admit the average guy in a baseball clubhouse...... is relatively a douchebag." BGL.
by sprite on Jan 15, 2009 6:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I really think
he will start the season in AAA though. Hopefully, he forces his way back up.
by Michael Cave on Jan 15, 2009 6:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see Murphy play and have Byrd/Blalock switch in and out for matchups
by BuckyB on Jan 15, 2009 7:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
When healthy, Blalock is an everday hitter.
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Jan 15, 2009 7:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
When Blalock’s healthy, I’d definitely rather have him in their over Murphy , unless he proves he can’t outhit him.
by philkid3 on Jan 15, 2009 7:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The only way Hank Blalock couldn't outhit Murphy
Would be if he spent the entire season on the DL again.
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 15, 2009 7:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm too drugged out to actually think of the lineup, though.
Murphy has a good load of value defensively.
Still, in general I think I’d rather have Blalock in the lineup than Murphy.
by philkid3 on Jan 15, 2009 7:44 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
very honest of you
reds? blues?
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 15, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Little of both.
And also a Neti Pot. That makes me feel dizzy.
by philkid3 on Jan 15, 2009 10:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Byrd/Murphy
I think I’d rather see a Byrd/Murphy platoon than a Byrd/Blalock.
Blalock, if healthy, will be a strong offensive unit, and likely a more highly demanded July trade piece than Byrd. Offense-starved teams in a playoff situation (the Giants if things fall right? Arizona maybe?) could use some pop at a corner position.
Byrd, while a nice trade chip due to a positive clubhouse influence and good defense and reasonable offense, would not be as big a boost to a playoff contender, so hurting his value is not as damaging.
by Trickman on Jan 16, 2009 11:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Byrd
Blalock, when healthy, will be in the lineup everyday. There is not going to be any kind of platoon at DH. The only platoon we could possibly see is hank playing 1B and Davis getting a day of rest by playing DH.
Byrd is more than likely going to be an everyday player on this club also. His production the last two years has earned him that. Plus he will be a very valuable trade commodity come deadline time. A plus OF who can play all three OF positions and provide decent offensive performance at a very reasonable price and who will bring back potentially multiple draft picks as compensation in free agency.
I think the more likely platoon is Murphy/Cruz. When Hamilton needs a day in RF, Cruz will sit and Murphy will play LF while Byrd slides to CF.
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 Jan 16, 2009 1:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I have to believe since it's
pretty apparent that Young is going to be here…Blalock and his $ 6.2 million contract are gonzo regardless if his value is this low.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 15, 2009 7:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
GOOD
MY was really the first star for me on the Rangers since i’ve been a fan. good to see that he will stay on the team and still have Andrus at SS.
by Stevoo on Jan 15, 2009 6:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So now
does MY bulk back up a bit to get a lil of his previous power back? I remember hearing that he dropped some weight to get quicker at SS (yeah that soooo worked).
by Michael Cave on Jan 15, 2009 6:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
x
Actually, it did work. Young was better defensively the last few years. You make a good point though, I think if he bulks up and can hit around 20 HRs, that will make his numbers at 3B more respectable.
by Randy Richardson on Jan 15, 2009 6:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it woulda worked better
if he was willing to dive
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 15, 2009 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who
will start at SS at the beginning of the season if not Andrus?
by Section 339 on Jan 15, 2009 6:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Marcus Lemon.
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Jan 15, 2009 6:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We should make a giant thank you, MY letter
piss on it and send it to him
by BuckyB on Jan 15, 2009 7:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
There is only one way to put all of this behind us.
by oc on Jan 15, 2009 7:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you
But you’d have to think the Mets are going to push hard for him now.
"Come on man you have to admit the average guy in a baseball clubhouse...... is relatively a douchebag." BGL.
by sprite on Jan 15, 2009 7:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it's not going to happen
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
by ab03 on Jan 15, 2009 7:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
gross mischaracterization
I was optimistic about young getting traded and I voted for Joe Crede.
Without the trade, I don’t think Hicks opens the wallet
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
by ab03 on Jan 15, 2009 7:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You have to admit, it would be a toilet cleaning like no other.
by oc on Jan 15, 2009 7:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i want it to happen
but i think the chances are really slim that it does
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
by ab03 on Jan 15, 2009 7:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sheesh, look at his fucking picture.
he smiles all the damn time…well that, and he has plastic-y looking hair, and shit…
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 15, 2009 7:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You, on the other hand,
need to cut down on the marshmallows.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Jan 15, 2009 7:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hehhehehe
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 15, 2009 7:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And you apparently
don’t even exist or are invisible.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Jan 15, 2009 10:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ehhh, well...
I may have a food dependency issue to overcome…I am so ashamed.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 15, 2009 8:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Man
I’m glad he consented, but those quotes don’t really make me much happier. He has nothing to say to JD, he rescinded his trade request when he saw the Rangers weren’t going to trade him…
I dunno. I’d like to know how someone like Newberg feels about the fact the MY is STILL making it very clear he’d rather play SS for someone else than 3B for the Rangers.
That said, I’m glad this crap is in the past.
by jthig32 on Jan 15, 2009 7:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
there's nothing wrong with that as long as he doesn't bring it back up
by BuckyB on Jan 15, 2009 8:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
like every time he takes the field or andrus makes a mistake?
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 15, 2009 9:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
meh
not the outcome I wanted. no apology, no acknowledgment that this is the right course of action, and that line about being prideful is just stupid.
I guess he gets credit for not holding out but that sounds more like “I take care of my kids.”
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
by ab03 on Jan 15, 2009 7:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think Adam and Z fell asleep.
"No... JD has been exposed as a kid who trades his remote-controlled helicopters for paper airplanes, then fails to consider the feelings of the paper airplane when he refolded it into a hat." -Telegraph.
by Kinslerhomer on Jan 15, 2009 7:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You have 16 recs...
STFU.
:)
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 15, 2009 7:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good point.
"No... JD has been exposed as a kid who trades his remote-controlled helicopters for paper airplanes, then fails to consider the feelings of the paper airplane when he refolded it into a hat." -Telegraph.
by Kinslerhomer on Jan 15, 2009 7:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope they're doing the right thing
by doing it now instead of next year as I expected.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Jan 15, 2009 7:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and best quote out of that
regarding Andrus:
I want to be there for him and do everything I can to help him."
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Jan 15, 2009 7:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think he really feels that way? Or he just realized he has no other choice but to play 3b?
"I have kids, so when I get on the mound I see someone else trying to steal my job and make my life hell. So I try to do the same thing to them." -- Eric Gagne
by Agreen07 on Jan 15, 2009 8:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he still wants to win
other than making money, wanting to win is probably the only thing he cares about more than playing 3b, no point in adversely effecting the chance to be on a winner if he’s gonna be a ranger
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 15, 2009 9:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know
I hope he’s sincere. My gut says that when he is standing next to the guy he is not going to be a jerk, he’s going to help. Young may be prideful, but he’ll do it because he feels it’s part of his job.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Jan 15, 2009 10:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.insidesocal.com/dodgers/2009/01/andruw-jones-re.html
Freddie King rules faces.
by Ryin A on Jan 15, 2009 7:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he'll probably just sign with the braves
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
by ab03 on Jan 15, 2009 7:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The nosedive that career took is unreal
Freddie King rules faces.
by Ryin A on Jan 15, 2009 7:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Comparable dropoffs?
Shaun Alexander comes to mind.
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Jan 15, 2009 7:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Except that's not really unreal.
Because it’s an NFL runningback getting 370+ carries at an old age. You pretty much expect it.
by philkid3 on Jan 15, 2009 7:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, buttttt
HIs decline wasn’t slow like Emmett’s or Edgerrin James’, it was just a complete falloff.
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Jan 15, 2009 7:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he's played well up until his contract year
and you could kind of see that coming
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
by ab03 on Jan 15, 2009 7:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
actually
James’ hasnt been that slow. Granted he’s played really well in the playoffs, he’s dropped off pretty quickly in the last 3 years
In reference to how good the Steelers have been in their history: "No one is even close to them."- Steal Home
by hinduplaya on Jan 15, 2009 8:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You should check out what happens with runningbacks who get 370+ carries.
Emmitt is an extreme outlier.
by philkid3 on Jan 15, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Looking at Jones' stats from this year compared with just 2-3 years ago
and coupled with his age….I really can’t come up with a comparison.
Not trying to turn this joint into TMZ, but man, something is amiss at the Circle K…….
Freddie King rules faces.
by Ryin A on Jan 15, 2009 9:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
im not accusing any1 of anything
but, ill give ya a hint, it might start with an S and end with an teroids.
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 15, 2009 9:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
good news
I figured he’d come around and do the right thing. I’m proud of him for shelving his ego and putting his team first. Now I can get back to loving MY again.
"Was this really necsarry?" - cowpoke/hurler hurley
by trza on Jan 15, 2009 7:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I can choose to go out on a fishy-smelling date tonight. Here are the details:
- I have had one drunk conversation with this woman.
- The dame has pretty nice mammers.
- The dame might be a stripper.
- The dame is a mom.
- She wants me to go and hang out with her and her friends at a club I’ve never been to.
- I do not want to be an asshole and stand a date up.
- I do not know if this woman even remembers me.
Do I get the ball rolling with a text message?
Or do I stand pat?
by oc on Jan 15, 2009 7:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
be an asshole
You don’t even know if she remembers you, she’ll talk it up to drunkenness if you stand her up. Too many red flags.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Jan 15, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
She remembers me because she sent me a text this morning.
But that may have just been fluff communication techniques.
by oc on Jan 15, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It may have been
A broadcast text, if she said “Meet me at Club ____” ….
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by Ed Coffin on Jan 15, 2009 9:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
very tech savvy
old timer…
heh
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 15, 2009 9:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
my advice
If she’s there with her friends, you might want to think about bringing a buddy along. It could be awkward if it’s you, some stripper mom you barely know, and 5 of her friends. It might turn out that you’re doing a solid for your buddy, too, if he’s gets to know one of her friends.
"Was this really necsarry?" - cowpoke/hurler hurley
by trza on Jan 15, 2009 7:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Here's the thing: I'm not sure I care.
I kinda want to see what these idiots are all about.
If I can carry conversations with them, awesome. If not, I can judge them all night.
by oc on Jan 15, 2009 7:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It should be fine.
If you bring her home, though, make sure you have her keep clapping her hands when you take a piss.
She sounds like the thieving sort.
by brettgardner on Jan 15, 2009 8:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would rather test this woman then bring her back home tonight.
Gentleman, I know.
by oc on Jan 15, 2009 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
solid plan
take a friend or 2 who can keep the others entertained.
a question? did you just meet last nite? if so, go b4 she forgets about you. she’s looking for one thing, ya know.
thing is, if she isn’t as cool as you thought, scout the talent at the club, and if it sux, just bail and finish of the nite somewhere else.
ps. just keep your wallet in your front pocket, of if you wear a jacket, maybe it has an inside pocket to keep her hands out of.
giggety
by hotshot215 on Jan 15, 2009 9:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
should have sent a text message yesterday
mom thing would make me wary but that’s just me.
if you’re cool with that, nothing wrong with any of the other things. A few of my friends have dated strippers and they have no complaints
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
by ab03 on Jan 15, 2009 7:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've never trusted people with friends.
by brettgardner on Jan 15, 2009 7:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This explains a lot.
:)
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
by ghtd36 on Jan 15, 2009 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
never ever date a stripper
unless you have a fireproof safe
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jan 15, 2009 7:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
strippers have tons of cash on hand
for the most part, they are pretty safe.
you just have to make sure you are actually dating them
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
by ab03 on Jan 15, 2009 7:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That, and most of the strippers I've ever known
had substance abuse issues, so the cash didn’t last long.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 15, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am leaving my credit cards at home and only taking $50 cash.
by oc on Jan 15, 2009 8:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Smart man.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 15, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not really. If my car gets towed or something, I'm pretty much in trouble.
by oc on Jan 15, 2009 8:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ehh, I was going to bring that up.
Just make sure you have a friend with money you can call if you get in a pinch.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 15, 2009 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
She doesn't know how to keep a conversation going.
by oc on Jan 15, 2009 8:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No no no.
He meant aggressive as in “put out on the first date” type.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jan 15, 2009 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If she were able to keep a conversation going, I might be able to research that possibility further.
From the body language data and quotes I’ve collected thus far, the answer is ‘yes’.
by oc on Jan 15, 2009 8:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you know she's willing to fuck...
stripper + kid = easy
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 15, 2009 10:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like the likelyhood of nookie is high...go for it.
"I have kids, so when I get on the mound I see someone else trying to steal my job and make my life hell. So I try to do the same thing to them." -- Eric Gagne
by Agreen07 on Jan 15, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dont forget your raincoat
and a couple more
by laxtonto on Jan 15, 2009 8:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Uhm
Head to your favorite porn site and get that monkey off your back. She’s got trophies…. and she might be a stripper? Run like hell my friend.
"Well-well look. I already told you: I deal with the god damn customers so the engineers don't have to. I have people skills; I am good at dealing with people. Can't you understand that? What the hell is wrong with you people?"-Tom Smykowski Office Space.
by Section 339 on Jan 15, 2009 9:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
trophies…that might be the first time I’ve ever heard that
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jan 16, 2009 1:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hats off to Young
for putting this to bed.
Focus on playing for a winning team…I like that. Let’s move on
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jan 15, 2009 7:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thats great
I didnt really want to see him go even if getting rid of the contract would be good. I’ve decided he could be a better 3b than I originally was thinking.
Would have been nice if he changed his mind a week earlier, but I imagine the public discussion had something to do with the change (though i havnt read the quotes yet).
I just hope the Rangers can get to winning quickly. MY will be just fine if we can win a bit. Of course, I wouldn’t mind that either.
Sigh sheets.
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Jan 15, 2009 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone see this part?
BTW, Young said he hasn’t talked to general manager Jon Daniels and doesn’t plan to. When pressed about communicating with Daniels, Young said: “I don’t have anything to say.”
"I have kids, so when I get on the mound I see someone else trying to steal my job and make my life hell. So I try to do the same thing to them." -- Eric Gagne
by Agreen07 on Jan 15, 2009 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hadn't seen that
that doesn’t sound good…
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
by WhipSmart on Jan 15, 2009 8:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Boo Hoo
They don’t have to be butt buddies.
by slimshadty12 on Jan 15, 2009 8:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep. Nolan cleaned up the mess.
Josey, Galloway, et al. should be pretty happy about that.
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
by rooster on Jan 15, 2009 8:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nolan Lined him the fuck out
Nolan: I was down at the ranch and JD called, whats your prob FOTF?
FOTF: JD came to me and said i needed to move to 3b for the best of the team!
Nolan: Yup we discussed it, we’re all on board.
FOTF: WHAT? you back-stabbing, $%^&*$!!@
Nolan: Buck up boy! This is the real world! Have a steak…
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 15, 2009 10:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Uhhh...
That’s what she said?
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 16, 2009 3:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What a little bitch.
Your boss who pays you more than you’re worth tells you you need to move to help the team because you suck at your job, so you get all butt hurt.
by philkid3 on Jan 15, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Impressed with Nolan
It definitely sounds like Nolan was able to talk some since into MY. I think this shows the respect factor that everyone in the organization has for Nolan. Not saying they should or shouldnt but it sure appears to be the case. I hope JD and MY can work their issues out. Im a fan of JD and think he does have this thing on the right track and I would love for MY to be around for it. AT THIRD!!!
Damn I can wait to April 6 and BEN freakin SHEETS to be our opening day starter!!!!!!
by thad728 on Jan 15, 2009 9:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Annnnnnnnnndddd
rec
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 15, 2009 10:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good Good
MY is a class act. This was bound to happen eventually.
by Oddibe McBen on Jan 15, 2009 9:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
b/c he had no option? heh
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 15, 2009 10:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Durret has some new quotes up on the dmn blog.
by Ranger Capt on Jan 15, 2009 9:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oh
http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/01/more-thoughts-from-young.html
Freddie King rules faces.
by Ryin A on Jan 15, 2009 9:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks never sent a link. computer idiot.
by Ranger Capt on Jan 15, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I will slap you DBar!!!
Any news on the Ticket??
by thad728 on Jan 15, 2009 9:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thad...
why you calling me out like that? you know I can barely work the computer. Thx to Ryin for bailing me out.
by Ranger Capt on Jan 15, 2009 9:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I do what i do!!!
Lean how to use it!!!
by thad728 on Jan 15, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha, you bet Cap
Freddie King rules faces.
by Ryin A on Jan 15, 2009 9:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Freddy G
• Limited to 73 innings over the last two seasons because of shoulder problems (he had surgery in August 2007), free-agent right-hander Freddy Garcia has narrowed his choices to the Yankees, Mets, White Sox and Rangers.
Yay or nay?
Freddie King rules faces.
by Ryin A on Jan 15, 2009 9:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nay. Not even a minor league deal.
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
by rooster on Jan 15, 2009 9:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd take him on an NRI, myself
But I wouldn’t want him on a ML deal.
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 15, 2009 10:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Freddy G
it is no contest between him and Jennings…
by Goyogringo on Jan 15, 2009 10:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am sure it will happen...
But I hope MY loses the attitude before ST. It sounds like it may have gotten settled quicker by getting in the news. MY loves his reputation, as well he should, but he does not sound happy. Just hope he and JD get past this.
by Ranger Capt on Jan 15, 2009 9:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I dont give a shit about what FFace thinks of JD
and i doubt JD gives a shit either.
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 15, 2009 10:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Uh
thing was something I wanted to hammer out behind closed door and that’s something that’s regrettable. I didn’t want the fans to choose between a player and the organization. These fans who have seen me, know me. I’m pretty low maintenance.
Then, why go public?
Free Frank Catalanotto
by egriffey on Jan 15, 2009 9:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
im pretty sure
kevin goldstien or someone like that kinda of unearthed the whole thing by sniffing around after hearing all these MY rumors. I dont think the Orginization or Mike wanted it all out there.
by blalock84 on Jan 15, 2009 10:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
anyone got any word on whats going on at the ticket???
by thad728 on Jan 15, 2009 10:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
huh? what u mean...
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 15, 2009 10:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
there is a rumor that they are merging with ESPN
and that they were going to announce it tonight at their “tell all” party. but just a rumor but it was the talk on the fanpost.
by thad728 on Jan 15, 2009 10:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So which one of you...
is the Chris that started this petition?
Moreover, I know it was one of you that signed as “buttsecks.” I cracked up at the signatures. The least they could do is spell a few names right.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Jan 15, 2009 10:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hmn.
$10 says this originated on the DMN blog.
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 15, 2009 10:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't have $10 to send you
…but indeed you’re right. I troll over there from time to time. And then immediately regret it.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Jan 15, 2009 10:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, now there's a thought
The rational trolling the irrational.
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 15, 2009 10:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad you're calling me rational
(at least I think you are).
Sometimes, when I go over there, I wonder if I’M the crazy one.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Jan 15, 2009 10:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That blog is a first class beating
Well, the comments section, anyway.
The worst part is, with it eventually getting shut down when the DMN stops covering the Rangers, it’s a fair bet that a good number of those pea-brains will start posting here.
< shudder >
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 15, 2009 11:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And yes, BTW
You are pretty rational about everything that doesn’t concern Chris Davis. ;)
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 15, 2009 11:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I can't help it
But I’m working on it. It’s a resolution.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Jan 15, 2009 11:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Some idiot on the Prosportsdaily Rangers Forum
I have seen it before and argued several times unsuccessfully about it
by laxtonto on Jan 15, 2009 10:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I just linked up the conferance call audio and some quotes from JD.
"No... JD has been exposed as a kid who trades his remote-controlled helicopters for paper airplanes, then fails to consider the feelings of the paper airplane when he refolded it into a hat." -Telegraph.
by Kinslerhomer on Jan 15, 2009 10:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sweet
You know, we’re going to have to make you the official LSB content linkage monkey, KH.
That Gold Glove for Young was the worst thing that could have happened to Texas - now the guy really believes he's good at short. - Keith Law
by lonestarJon on Jan 15, 2009 10:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, I would be proud to accept, but don't try to move me after I settle in because,
you can’t take it from me and I’ll go around the web and show you that. And I’m not going to apologize for it.
"No... JD has been exposed as a kid who trades his remote-controlled helicopters for paper airplanes, then fails to consider the feelings of the paper airplane when he refolded it into a hat." -Telegraph.
by Kinslerhomer on Jan 15, 2009 10:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the conference call audio
Very interesting to hear rather than just read the comments.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Jan 15, 2009 10:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Also...Nolan totally hijacked the call
There were a few questions asked of Jon and Nolan just took over.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by baseballismyboyfriend on Jan 15, 2009 10:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rescind
I am not rescinding my request that MY be traded.
--Brian
by BCanfield on Jan 16, 2009 1:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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