Rangers sign Frankie, are close on Vizquel
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 19, 2009 10:48 PM CST
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PrintJeff Wilson says that the Rangers have agreed to a one year deal with Frankie Francisco for $1.615 million, avoiding arbitration.
Also per Wilson, the Rangers are close with Omar Vizquel and could have a minor league deal for him in place by tomorrow.
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Im surprised its a minor league deal
I know times are bad and vizquel is offensively inept, but I would have thought someone would give him a ml contract.
Of course, i certainly prefer it.
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I figured the same thing...
even if it wasn’t for big cash, I figured someone would give him a guaranteed contract.
I think it’s a good play for sure if they can bring him in on a minor league deal. Bring him into camp and then assess where Elvis Andrus is and if he could benefit from half a season in Oklahoma. If so, add Vizquel to the roster, if not, go ahead and roll with Andrus.
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Yep
Although that clause where he can ask for his release by May if for some reason we don’t add him to the 40 is probably going to be in place.
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
That's fine though I say...
if he doesn’t break camp with the Rangers, then he’s likely not going to play for the Rangers at all this year because the Rangers would have decided they will take their lumps with Andrus.
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yeah me too
I would hold out if I was him; there is still another month till spring training. As for the off. inept part, his career #s are just fine for a SS but were down last year due to injury.
Well he wasn't too hot in 07 either
and Its hard to predict a 42 y/o (for most of the season) to make a big offensive comeback.
Obviously im fine with the signing though.
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Awesome news
I’m sure he’ll break camp but that buys us some extra time with the 40.
Cue Dirkatron.
I had a paper route when I was a kid. I was supposed to go to 2,000 houses. Or two dumpsters.
Sounds good.
"Come on man you have to admit the average guy in a baseball clubhouse...... is relatively a douchebag." BGL.
Its going to be a 1-2 punch
You will see.
And then comes the knockout buchholz blow. I’ve had a vision.
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Wish I had visions like that
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
Because Sheets
has been off talking to the Mets.
MetsBlog’s Matthew Cerrone transcribes some comments from SI.com’s Tom Verducci, and also provides his own insight into Ben Sheets’ possible demands. The Mets like him, but they want to do a heavily incentive-based deal similar to Brad Penny’s. Sheets, having had a much better season than Penny, is apparently seeking two years and $18MM or so with a third-year option.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
2/18 with an option
Sounds about right.
Now or never, JD.
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
Just a couple weeks ago I was suggestd 2/30 with a 15 mm option
If 2/18 with an option will get it done it should be done. How much lower can it really go?
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god
if he signs for that, with someone else i will rue the day. i guess this one is probably up to hicks and whether nolan/jd/mike maddux can convince him to open the wallet.
by Smoakin in the Boys Room on Jan 20, 2009 12:45 AM CST up reply actions
If that's true
several teams would be all over that, it’s a risk well worth taking. Either his medicals are waaaaay worse than we think or that rumor is well under the mark. Or both.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
Good...
and good.
I’d give Vizquel a ML deal, but if they can get him on a minor league deal, wow.
Now the Rangers just need an ace…who’s out there?
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Ben M. Sheets.
"Nobody knows how to feel right now. It’s like Jesus came down from heaven and shot Santa Claus." --ghtd36
I've heard something about a Ben Fucking Sheets
Strange middle name. Or an even stranger verb.
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.
I don't know why you all are worrying.
Ben Sheets will sign here it’s just a matter of time.
You dick that was uncalled for - male cheerleader
Love this deal
Basically telling both Andrus and Vizquel that you are coming here to compete for a starting job (with Andrus being a little ahead right now, imo). It would be good for Andrus to learn from Visquel and get advice from him, and if he’s not ready just yet, we can send him to AAA and let Visquel start for us, and after the All Star break, bring back Andrus and split starts between the two. Just a great signing if it happens
Is it Spring Training Yet?
Sheets
I still hope we sign him, but I’m starting to have my doubts/worries. There must be some serious questions regarding his shoulder and durability if no one has swooped in for him yet.
"Was this really necsarry?" - cowpoke/hurler hurley
Or the price
Who knows what they’re asking? Smoltz already signed a pretty decent deal when he’s guaranteed to be out 1/2 the season.
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.
OT : Ya know...
I don’t drink, but damn do I feel bad for the few poeple in this state that do.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28544687/
Waiter – “Excuse me sir, what would you like to drink this evening?”
Customer – " I’ll have a gin and tonic please."
Waiter – “Very good sir, one moment while I go back to the shitter and make that drink for you.”
Customer – “On second thought, I think I’ll just take a caffeine free Pepsi, thanks.”
Waiter – “The LDS church greatly appreciates that sir.”
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
I had no idea Utah's liquor laws were so... 1920's.
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
Utah. It's like they are constantly striving to be that state.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"There are no weak opinions with the dirkatron, it’s all scream-across-the-parking-lot echelon." -hightowersmith
by thedirkatron on Jan 20, 2009 12:59 AM CST up reply actions
Bigger Impact
Turnbow in the pen or Vizquel buying time for Andrus?
"Yeah, like I had a chance there" - Lancaster batter, after striking out against Derek Holland
+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
Well, neither is "this"
A trend you seem to have started.
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
When I entered this thread it told me there were 4 new comments.
Think how I feel.
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If it save me from writing a comment to basically say the exact same thing someone else said
Then you’ll excuse me if I don’t care what you think.
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
If it save me from writing a comment to basically say the exact same thing someone else said
Either add something or don’t.
We've been over this
Saying “+1”, “This”, “Concur”, “Yep” or whatever signifies your agreeance with an something when you don’t have anything else to have. It’s the internet equivalent of bobbing your head. Get over it or go insane, I don’t really care which.
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
*when you don't have anything else to add
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
lol
Nice.
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
oh dude that sucks.
you feeling sick man? lay down, get some soup. I hope you feel better
You dick that was uncalled for - male cheerleader
I am in love with Jon Daniels.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"There are no weak opinions with the dirkatron, it’s all scream-across-the-parking-lot echelon." -hightowersmith
I'll be in love with Jon Daniels when he signs Ben Sheets for 2/18 with an option
Till then, thinking he totally rocks will have to do.
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
Dude....
Thats the face Daniels should have given Young when he complained at first. I be freaked out by that face….
Is it Spring Training Yet?
Why would a former MVP be afraid of a newb like Daniels?
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"There are no weak opinions with the dirkatron, it’s all scream-across-the-parking-lot echelon." -hightowersmith
by thedirkatron on Jan 20, 2009 1:06 AM CST up reply actions
Looks like Willie Aames
in an episode of ‘Charles in Charge’.
On tonight’s episode, Charles and Buddy start a softball league.
you have
an absolutely breathtaking hiney. i mean that thing’s good
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by studcrackers on Jan 20, 2009 2:16 AM CST up reply actions
I dunno
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by DShep on Jan 20, 2009 1:14 AM CST reply actions 12 recs
Your signature has never been more true.
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
Awesome.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"There are no weak opinions with the dirkatron, it’s all scream-across-the-parking-lot echelon." -hightowersmith
by thedirkatron on Jan 20, 2009 1:41 AM CST up reply actions
just a slight alternate
before he was kind of madly frolicking, now hes in terror.
original is still the main version i just wanted to do that =p
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by DShep on Jan 20, 2009 2:57 AM CST up reply actions 11 recs
Awesome
Now see, I was thinking the first one was a “Sound of music” parody.
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
it was
hence frolicking in a meadow!
just had an alternate take =)
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of course, i probably should have changed the BG
but its too late to make another looping background heh.
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I wish that thing didn't look so much like a weaponized dildo, but it's still pretty funny.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"There are no weak opinions with the dirkatron, it’s all scream-across-the-parking-lot echelon." -hightowersmith
by thedirkatron on Jan 20, 2009 8:51 AM CST up reply actions
Bingo.
"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
quick question
how long does andrus have to spend in the minors so his free agent clock starts a year later?
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To get the extra year you can come up just a couple weeks after the season
I think there is a minimum time before you can call up a player at the beginning of the season? I cant remember exactly. But regardless, Evan Longoria was up on April 12th last year and he got the year.
These players however get “super two” status, and are arbitration eligible after his 3rd season (which is technically 2.9 or whatever years, thus the exception) so that they get arbitration for 4 years.
You can avoid super two status and save money by waiting until late may, which will make it so he wasnt up long enough to meet super two status.
so uh yeah, they can come up almost immediately and have the FA year, late may for the FA year and cheaper.
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YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"There are no weak opinions with the dirkatron, it’s all scream-across-the-parking-lot echelon." -hightowersmith
by thedirkatron on Jan 20, 2009 8:52 AM CST up reply actions
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