Sunday night linkaliciousness
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 25, 2009 7:11 PM CST
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Richard Justice says that Ben Sheets is going to either make a g.m. look like a genius (by providing ace-level performance for much less than ace salary) or like an idiot (by getting hurt). The whole Sheets saga has really been pretty fascinating. And I'm continuing to hope that Sheets ends up here.
Keith Law id's a player on each team that could crack the top 100 prospect list next season, with Wilfredo Boscan being listed for Texas (with a mention also of Kasey Kiker). I continue to find it interesting that Boscan has seemingly slid under the radar, despite his combination of an incredible K/BB rate and an incredible groundball rate while facing competition that is generally several years older than him. How Boscan does in Hickory next year is definitely going to be something to watch...
John Perrotto has this note up at BP:
The Athletics plan to go with Justin Duchscherer, Sean Gallagher, Dana Eveland, and Dallas Braden as their top four starters.
That should give at least a slight pause to those folks who are wanting to say that the Rangers should be expected to finish behind Oakland this year.
If there's anyone who wants more Michael Young moving to 3B/complaining about the move talk, there's a lengthy thread on the subject at BTF, including Dan Szymborski weighing in with some very critical comments.
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Law's pick for Cincinatti
Neftali Soto. Is he kin to Mario, and will local media start referring to Feliz as Soto.
by scoop16 on Jan 25, 2009 7:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that is his go-to move. still the dude is really funny and very smart. and totally spot on in that thread, of course.
by alon91 on Jan 25, 2009 10:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dan is darn good
At reinforcing his points. That said, he doesn’t seem to want to leave a disagreement unanswered.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by Ed Coffin on Jan 25, 2009 11:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking about the A's thing today
What if those four lead their rotation, and the Rangers rotation is Sheets, Padilla, Millwood, McCarthy and Harrison? You can’t depend on good years from Padilla and Millwood, but you can depend on 5 or better ERAs and likely full seasons. The A’s have the cavalry coming but so do the Rangers.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 25, 2009 7:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
CHONE FIP projections
Duchscherer — 4.23
Eveland — 4.26
Braden — 4.42
Gallagher — 4.71
Millwood — 4.28
Padilla — 4.84
McCarthy — 4.97
Harrison — 5.23
When you take into account park effects, CHONE seems to have the two groups, as is, pretty close. If you replace Harrison with Sheets’ 3.84, then I think you can reasonably say the Rangers project to have a rotation as good as, or better than, Oakland’s.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 25, 2009 7:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Does that 3.84 include our Ballpark effect?
...Snoop Doggy-Dogg... Ya need to get yourself a jobby-job.
by oc on Jan 25, 2009 7:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Care to give us a rough projection of what Sheets will do at the Ballpark?
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by oc on Jan 25, 2009 8:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably a FIP around 4.00...
…based on B-R’s league average numbers for the Brewers and Rangers pitchers and the CHONE projection.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 25, 2009 8:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is Miller Park known to be more of a pitcher's park?
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by oc on Jan 25, 2009 8:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it is more of a bandbox
Sheets or bust
by boomer1 on Jan 25, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
balls dont travel well in cold weather though
not like warm weather at least
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 26, 2009 2:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's indoors
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 26, 2009 3:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not really
It for one has retractable roof. Two, the park opens up to the outside regardless. The roof in no way changes the temperature of the air inside the ballpark. It isn’t the Metrodome. It can get cold.
Maude Lebowski: Lord. You can imagine where it goes from here.
The Dude: He fixes the cable?
by Heebs on Jan 26, 2009 9:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It snowed during the Rangers game there last April.
And since the roof merely covers, but doesn’t enclose the park, it was a chilly weekend.
by FuturePants on Jan 26, 2009 9:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure the Brewers play baseball in July.
...Snoop Doggy-Dogg... Ya need to get yourself a jobby-job.
by oc on Jan 26, 2009 3:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How are those numbers pretty close?
I assume those numbers take into account park effects? If so, they beat us 4-0.
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by Agreen07 on Jan 25, 2009 7:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No
They don’t take into account park effects.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 25, 2009 7:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
in the words of Ace Ventura…All Righty Then!
FOR MANLY LOVE BE HERE MARCH 25TH AT 2:15 AM SHARP
by Agreen07 on Jan 25, 2009 8:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And he stole that line from himself.
Presenting Fire Marshall Bill:
"...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 25, 2009 8:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fire Marshall Bill
He sucks. And Jim Carrey sucks.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 25, 2009 8:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
B.S.
What, you didn’t like In Living Color?
"...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 25, 2009 8:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
In Living Color was good
Jim Carrey isn’t funny though. He was an overacting clown on that show. And still is.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 25, 2009 8:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Eh, can't argue there.
I really don’t care for him, but FMB slayed me…I guess I was younger then.
"...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 25, 2009 8:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
With the exception of...
…“The Truman Show” – he was very good in that…
"Hello win column..."
by rangersfan34 on Jan 25, 2009 8:22 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
He was pretty good in Eternal Sunshine.
...Snoop Doggy-Dogg... Ya need to get yourself a jobby-job.
by oc on Jan 25, 2009 8:25 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
that's a good one
Next Year! We Swear!
by NothinG on Jan 25, 2009 8:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately I'll never be able to watch it again because it was the precursor to my own failed relationship.
...Snoop Doggy-Dogg... Ya need to get yourself a jobby-job.
by oc on Jan 25, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think mine was Scarface.
And maybe The Doors thrown in there…
She totally flipped about the sister thing…Hello! It’s a movie…
"...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 25, 2009 8:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Serious question
Has Oliver Stone made anything that wasn’t a stinking pile of shit?
by brettgardner on Jan 25, 2009 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
You Bastard
Seriously?
Natural Born Killers?
Wallstreet?
JFK?
cmon
by Horns130 on Jan 25, 2009 10:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Natural Born Killers
Has got to be one of the worst movies ever made, taking into consideration its size and scope.
He was trying so hard to satirize that he actually forgot his subject.
It was a comic book, not a movie.
by brettgardner on Jan 25, 2009 10:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's an insult to comic books
No seriously. NBK was just awful. I’ve read some smart comic books.
by rodinuk on Jan 26, 2009 12:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's true.
I didn’t mean the narrative was on par with comic books, just that it was a series of colorful images, not a coherent movie.
by brettgardner on Jan 26, 2009 12:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Natural Born Killers
Forgot about that. I really liked that movie.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 25, 2009 10:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
JFK?
Please.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Jan 25, 2009 11:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
JFK wasn't a documentary
so it shouldn’t be treated as such.
Stone had a bunch of loose ends and tried to tell a story.
Overall it’s uneven but there are moments of greatness within it.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 25, 2009 11:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
JFK
Back… and to the left. Back… and to the left.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Jan 26, 2009 4:50 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Haha
That’s the first thing that comes to my mind, too.
by brettgardner on Jan 26, 2009 7:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah me too
that made me never wanna see another Stone movie.
made me wanna walk out of the theater
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 26, 2009 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There must have been a second spitter
Over behind those bushes, on the gravelly road.
Keith Law: (1:45 PM ET ) I think Michael Young should shut his mouth and move to third base.
by WestTxAg06 on Jan 26, 2009 10:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
platoon was good
especially in 86
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 26, 2009 1:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Salvador, though it’s a lot longer than it should be.
...Snoop Doggy-Dogg... Ya need to get yourself a jobby-job.
by oc on Jan 25, 2009 8:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OK
I guess it was a bad question, since I’ve seen every Stone movie except W, and I’ve hated each more than the one before it.
Salvador was the best, I’ll give you that, but that’s not saying much.
by brettgardner on Jan 25, 2009 8:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It has the same Oliver Stone propoganda, probably not as much as his later films, but if you can see past it, it’s actually a very interesting character study.
...Snoop Doggy-Dogg... Ya need to get yourself a jobby-job.
by oc on Jan 25, 2009 9:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Platoon
Wall Street
Talk Radio
The Doors
Salvador
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 25, 2009 8:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Which of those movies have you seen?
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 25, 2009 9:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Okay
Well, I disagree.
I wouldn’t call any of the movies I listed great movies, and Stone tends to be too preachy and heavy-handed, but they weren’t terrible.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 25, 2009 9:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, listen
Maybe “stinking pile of shit” is a result of my last Stone encounter: Alexander.
I should say that I’ve been entertained enough by some of his movies. JFK, as ridiculous as it was, was entertaining the first time. Wall Street was alright.
Maybe if he weren’t so famous for his movies I wouldn’t care so much, since I think most movies suck, but that he gets so much acclaim shocks and annoys me.
by brettgardner on Jan 25, 2009 9:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What are your favorite movies?
"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 25, 2009 9:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not this again.
I wouldn’t dare give you an answer, for fear of being labeled some kind of poser.
I’ll just give the more honest answer and say that I dislike most movies.
by brettgardner on Jan 25, 2009 9:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Just name the best movie you’ve seen the last couple of years.
"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 $90 million contract
by tyd3311 on Jan 25, 2009 9:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The last movie that really moved me was Paris J’Taime
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by oc on Jan 25, 2009 9:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
*Paris Je T’aime
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by oc on Jan 25, 2009 9:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wall-E
There Will Be Blood, Persepolis, Volver…I’m running out.
by brettgardner on Jan 25, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Volvér
Haven’t seen it, but Pedro Almodovar is one weird thinker.
...Snoop Doggy-Dogg... Ya need to get yourself a jobby-job.
by oc on Jan 25, 2009 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ay-chee-wa-wa!
...Snoop Doggy-Dogg... Ya need to get yourself a jobby-job.
by oc on Jan 25, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Volver bored the shit out of me.
Persepolis was cool. Didn’t really like it at the time, but as time went on it kinda grew on me. And the animation was cool as hell, so it had that going for it.
TWBB was greatness.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"There are no weak opinions with the dirkatron, it’s all scream-across-the-parking-lot echelon." -hightowersmith
by thedirkatron on Jan 25, 2009 11:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!!
I HAVE A STRAW THAT REACHES ALLLLLLLLLLLLLL THE WAY OVER TO YOUR GLASS…AND I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!!
sorry. I had to.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jan 26, 2009 12:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I tried watching JFK in the movie theatres as a 10 year old.
Not a smart decision.
...Snoop Doggy-Dogg... Ya need to get yourself a jobby-job.
by oc on Jan 25, 2009 9:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
was it the Joe Pesci in the blond wig
popping amyl nitrate scene?
yeah that fucked me up too.
Just Sign Him '09 --- Wait, didn't know about the flexor tendon thing.....gimme a second...
by Ryin A on Jan 25, 2009 9:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the movie was going to tell me who really did it.
I waited three and a half hours for an answer and never got one.
...Snoop Doggy-Dogg... Ya need to get yourself a jobby-job.
by oc on Jan 25, 2009 9:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh you didn't get it?
Everybody but the guy who did it, did it.
by brettgardner on Jan 25, 2009 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was happy when they took Tommy Lee Jones to jail because his hair was goofy.
...Snoop Doggy-Dogg... Ya need to get yourself a jobby-job.
by oc on Jan 25, 2009 9:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Re: "stinking pile of shit"
Woah!
I thought that was “this thing” and “The Show”, and “Ron Washington”, and “Donut Boy”, and “top 5 media market”, and “his body rejects the notion of pitching in The Show”…did I miss anything?
I didn’t know you wre referring to directors, I apologize.
"...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 25, 2009 9:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Get it right, Rodney.
It’s “Jonny Donuts” not “Donut Boy”.
How could you forget the house favorite – “Boy Blunder” ?
For the record my personal fave is “the stupid sonofabitch Jon Daniels…”
I liked JFK, Wall Street, Platoon and Nixon.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 25, 2009 10:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A parody, of a parody
is a fail bit, correct? That would be you.
"...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 25, 2009 11:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You also forgot
the “dimwitted Ron Washington”
Just trying to help you out, Rodney.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 25, 2009 11:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How the hell did anybody
forget that attendance is down nearly 600,000 since that stupid sonofabitch Jon Daniels became the GM?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 25, 2009 11:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think this is the first time I just
laughed out loud. It writes itself.
by Hull Fan on Jan 25, 2009 11:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Why would you voluntarily go to Alexander?
That’s not Oliver Stone being bad…
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jan 26, 2009 8:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I enjoyed Wall Street.
"Come on man you have to admit the average guy in a baseball clubhouse...... is relatively a douchebag." BGL.
by sprite on Jan 25, 2009 9:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Douglas
can carry a movie
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jan 26, 2009 12:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dallas’ own Talk Radio
...Snoop Doggy-Dogg... Ya need to get yourself a jobby-job.
by oc on Jan 25, 2009 9:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That and Man on the Moon
That’s about it.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 25, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ace Ventura and the Mask
Sorry but they were good.
FOR MANLY LOVE BE HERE MARCH 25TH AT 2:15 AM SHARP
by Agreen07 on Jan 25, 2009 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Awful Movie, AMAZING pantomiming
Me, Myself, and Irene
by BuckyB on Jan 25, 2009 11:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You could say the same thing
About Rubberface.
by brettgardner on Jan 26, 2009 12:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll never understand
Why that movie is so loved.
by brettgardner on Jan 25, 2009 8:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Because Michel Gondry is, like, soooo out there.
...Snoop Doggy-Dogg... Ya need to get yourself a jobby-job.
by oc on Jan 25, 2009 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he is really wild and messed up in 23
totally un jim carry like
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 26, 2009 2:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's been in a couple of good movies, though.
But I always felt like he he was an actor who just happened to be in some good movies, rather than an actual quality actor.
Truman Show and especially Eternal Sunshine leap to mind.
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 25, 2009 8:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I never saw Truman.
Eternal Sunshine was the first time I ever saw him make an attempt to just be real and not funny.
...Snoop Doggy-Dogg... Ya need to get yourself a jobby-job.
by oc on Jan 25, 2009 8:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
See
I had the opposite feeling about Truman, actually.
I thought he was a good actor giving a good performance in a movie that had delusions of grandeur.
by brettgardner on Jan 25, 2009 8:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was pretty much made for that role.
Like with Forest Whitaker as old uncle whatshisface in Last King of Scotland.
I mean, yah, he was good in it, but it was more because the role was just written for him exactly than because he acted that great in it.
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 25, 2009 11:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Either way
I didn’t like the movie very much, and I don’t think it deserves its accolades.
by brettgardner on Jan 26, 2009 12:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what, Last King of Scotland?
shit, I enjoyed it…had no clue what it was about going into it etiher.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jan 26, 2009 12:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
Doesn’t it seem like Carrey is the 90’s/00’s version of Chevy Chase?
Very divisive.
For what it’s worth, I love the mid 80’s batch of Chevy Chase movies, and nobody can tell me that the first Ace Ventura and Dumb and Dumber aren’t masterpieces of ridiculous comedy.
by brettgardner on Jan 25, 2009 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Well, if you like comedy,
you have stupid/slapstick and……………smart comedy?
Chevy Chase. Jim Carrey, Monty Python, Richard Pryor, Seth Rogan…how are any of them that different? Except Carlin—and please, he didn’t like a good sight gag?
Don’t get me wrong, I like to think through my movies, but part of comedy is just letting go, and going with the giggles, or guffaws.
I am sure some Friends or Cheers type will jump on this…but they were just recycling the SOS of many, many shows before them.
"...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 25, 2009 9:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think
All comedies fit into one or two categories.
by brettgardner on Jan 25, 2009 9:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
See Carrey in Cable Guy
Dark comedy. Awesome flick.
by rcreative on Jan 25, 2009 9:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't call it awesome
But I’ve always thought that it gets shit on way more than it deserves.
by brettgardner on Jan 25, 2009 10:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ooh, Dumb and Dumber, completely forgot about that one.
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 25, 2009 11:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that john denver is a lying piece of shit.
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Jan 26, 2009 3:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I beg to differ,
he is one of the funniest actors alive.
The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ
by NYTXFAN on Jan 26, 2009 6:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
future
2 of the four for the Rangers are not part of their future. The A’s are about a year ahead of the Rangers in respect to the rotations but the Rangers are ahead in position player development.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Jan 25, 2009 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is Justin Duchscherer really part of..
…the A’s future?
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 25, 2009 8:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how many more years of control do they have
of the Duke?
Next Year! We Swear!
by NothinG on Jan 25, 2009 8:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's a f.a. after 2009
So we have control of Padilla longer (given his 2010 option) than the A’s do Duchscherer.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 25, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So
What are the odds that Beane flips him this year? Or do you think it will be a wait and see about their record at the deadline?
by FuturePants on Jan 26, 2009 10:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta be wait and see
but he and Holliday would certainly be big chips if they fall out of it by then.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 26, 2009 10:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope they get traded
and bring back as great a return as the A’s got on Harden
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
by Gdawg on Jan 26, 2009 11:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope they get
a very non-serious injury right at the deadline and can’t be dealt.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Jan 26, 2009 11:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, in that case...
I won’t be drafting Holliday with my first-round fantasy pick again this year.
Keith Law: (1:45 PM ET ) I think Michael Young should shut his mouth and move to third base.
by WestTxAg06 on Jan 26, 2009 1:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Same here
Though they gave up not much to get Holliday themselves.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 26, 2009 11:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Duchscherer
I don’t know how much trade value he’s going to have — he’s a finesse righty, and the perception of those guys is often less than the reality.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 26, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gallagher/Eveland/Braden
You really think they put Oakland ahead of Texas? They’re all back roto types and only Eveland has even been relatively successful for an MLB season. The tale will be told by Gio/Anderson/Cahill (and however long they hang onto Duke) and by Feliz/Holland/etc (and maybe Sheets).
by Brett Perryman on Jan 25, 2009 9:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Right now, yes
It is also possible that Cahill and Anderson reach the MLs this year. They are at about the same point in their development as Holland but younger. Going into 2010 the A’s are looking at a possible rotation of Cahill, Anderson, Gallagher, Eveland and Braden. The Rangers might have a rotation of BMac, Harrison, Holland, Feliz, ???
Now before I get dragged over the coals, I said the A’s were a year ahead of the Rangers in developing their rotation. I don’t think the A’s are as deep in pitching prospects as the Rangers. In 2011 the depth of the pitching in the Rangers system starts to take over and puts their whole pitching staff ahead of the A’s.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Jan 25, 2009 9:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're giving those guys too much credit
Gallagher, Eveland, and Braden just dont do much for me
Furthermore, the original statement more implied the comparison as teams…not just pitching
there is no doubt that we are better offensively. So, yes, they are slightly better on the mound but we are much better at the plate
by Horns130 on Jan 25, 2009 10:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The whole basis of this conversation
…if you refer back to the comments that you responded to, involved looking at that A’s rotation and comparing a Rangers rotation with Sheets. So let’s call Feliz/Holland and Cahill/Anderson a wash. You really think that Gallagher/Eveland/Braden is better or more advanced than Sheets/Harrison/McCarthy?
by Brett Perryman on Jan 25, 2009 11:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
apples, oranges, pears
How many movies ago was your original post?
Well if the Rangers sign Sheets then yes they would have the better rotation.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Jan 26, 2009 1:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
so, nothing's on TV tonight except for the SAG awards
and all i gotta say is, Cuddy looks really really good tonight.
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
The Wrestler
by Longhorn on Jan 25, 2009 7:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I haven't seen any posts on FanFest aftermath, so I'll just guesstimate that I smiled more in my first run around the bases than Taylor Teagarden has his entire life.
...Snoop Doggy-Dogg... Ya need to get yourself a jobby-job.
by oc on Jan 25, 2009 7:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He smiles with his eyes.
The moves being made are too extra for my taste.
by shroomer on Jan 26, 2009 9:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dan Szymborski
a man after my own heart.
exactly what I said in the morning thread. at least somebody else gets it
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
by ab03 on Jan 25, 2009 7:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What's exactly what you said in the morning thread?
That Face needs to stop the sand-clogged hatchet wound routine and start going about his business like a man would?
If so, that’s a sentimony I think a lot of people on here share.
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 25, 2009 8:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ed said I was overreacting
my point was specifically that what he said cannot possible be seen as a good thing and deserves a boat load of criticism
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
by ab03 on Jan 25, 2009 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
What a horrible, horrible person he is.
I wish him sorrow.
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 25, 2009 11:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
far be it from anybody to disagree with ed
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
by ab03 on Jan 26, 2009 12:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Huh? I'm lost. I was agreeing with you, not Edward.
The “he” in my sentence was Face.
I guess I should’ve put quote marks around that he to make it more clear, since recent events have shown Face to be something less than a man.
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 26, 2009 12:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ed knows, though,
that since Young is perceived as the team’s leader by many, he is also a lightning rod. The lightning rod gets both undue praise and undue criticism by casual fans as the winds change.
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by t ball on Jan 26, 2009 12:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
again
i don’t see this as undue criticism. his whole answer cannot be swept under the rug. at the very least, you have to see it as him taking a cheap shot as management and belies his leader role on the team.
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
by ab03 on Jan 26, 2009 12:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not that I necessarily disagree with you
But why would the leader of the team of players worry about pissing off management?
Pissing the players off because he’s not preparing is another story.
by brettgardner on Jan 26, 2009 12:16 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't say
all of it was undue criticism, but there’s criticism and there’s saying he’s the spawn of an unholy union between Hitler and Rosie O’Donnell.
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by t ball on Jan 26, 2009 12:21 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
well the point wasn't even that
more than a few respected posters thought MY’s comments were much ado about nothing. i didn’t agree and it’s nice to see dan explaining my position
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
by ab03 on Jan 26, 2009 12:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kiker
Wasn’t Kiker a little out of shape last year? He is either going to solidify himself as a legit SP prospect for the Rangers or he punches a ticket as a LOOGY.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Jan 25, 2009 8:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Why would he be a LOOGY?
Why not a power LRP like Rhodes or Wagner?
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 25, 2009 8:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OK maybe no a LOOGY
With all the SP prospects righ tbehind him if he doesn’t do well in Frisco he could be converted to a reliever.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Jan 25, 2009 8:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Lauren Ambrose is on the Hallmark Channel.
I never found her to be attractive on Six Feet Under. Now I can’t resist her.
...Snoop Doggy-Dogg... Ya need to get yourself a jobby-job.
by oc on Jan 25, 2009 8:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Supposed varitek offer by sox
“WEEI.com has learned from source close to the negotiations that the two-year offer made by the Red Sox to catcher Jason Varitek is for $5 million for the first year, along with a club option for $5 million or a $3 million player option for season No. 2 of the deal. It is believed incentives would be part of the agreement. The Red Sox have set a deadline for Varitek to accept the offer, although it is not known what that is.”
If thats legit.. given the way the market looks I’d have to think he will take it and feel really stupid about declining arb.
Of course its been said that the sox would still be interested in salty/teagarden.. but it certainly can’t help the rangers negotiations anyway.
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Jan 25, 2009 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's the end of the Sal/Tea to Bos talks imo
if this deal goes down.
FOR MANLY LOVE BE HERE MARCH 25TH AT 2:15 AM SHARP
by Agreen07 on Jan 25, 2009 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well its not like varitek is the long term solution
Montero or some other long term catcher would kill it.
But yes, It drops the chances a lot for now. They arn’t backed into a corner at least.
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Jan 25, 2009 9:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They will be come Opening Day
When they find out Varitek can’t do what he once did and he starts to stink it up.
Sheets or bust
by boomer1 on Jan 25, 2009 9:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
no
he hit .220 last year, they know he can’t hit at all. He’s there to handle the staff. As Max Kellerman stated on the radio last year during all-star break, “Varitek should go to the all-star game, in a yankees uniform.”
FOR MANLY LOVE BE HERE MARCH 25TH AT 2:15 AM SHARP
by Agreen07 on Jan 25, 2009 9:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was talking about his
overall skills not just his hitting. I think his skills are starting to erode. I personally think they will trade for a young catcher even if they sign him just to mentor as the Rangers signed Vizquel for Andrus. IMO
Sheets or bust
by boomer1 on Jan 25, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Max Kellerman....
Oh, how so I fear for your future douchiness…
"...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 25, 2009 11:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I Agree
I think a catcher to boston deal would still be on the table….Boston wants a young catcher to take over for Varitek soon and they dont have one in the organization
they either have to trade for one or sign one
yes, Mauer will be available in 2011 but who knows what happens on that
by Horns130 on Jan 25, 2009 10:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if they wouldnt' just want to wait for a different catcher
I wonder how enamored they are with either Montero or Salty. If they have Varitek for two more years (I don’t see how that player’s option isn’t getting picked up), then why not just wait till next season to see what kind of catchers are available for Buccholz.
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
by ab03 on Jan 25, 2009 10:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
good.
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
The Wrestler
by Longhorn on Jan 25, 2009 9:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
why would boston do that?
just cause they can?
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
by ab03 on Jan 25, 2009 9:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
they don't think
rationally when it comes to Varitek.
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
The Wrestler
by Longhorn on Jan 25, 2009 10:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
As near as I can figure
The Sox see Tek as having the potential to perform better if he plays less and they just are not going to hand over the keys to the pitching staff to a rookie (which makes a certain amount of sense when you have a staff of guys who can be kind of knuckleheads like Beckett and Paps).
The key to me is the second year. That tells me that the Sox FO is not necessarily counting on him to take a mentorship role this year, they’re giving themselves the option to do it next year as well. It tells me that they probably don’t think the price of catching is going to come down so they may as well hold on to their chips to get a guaranteed stud.
"I'd like to f*ck Sandra Bullock." - Pedro Martinez, explaining his secret ambition to Sports Illustrated for Kids.
by OCD SS on Jan 26, 2009 7:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's a good take
on the situation. I think both Boston and TX are content to wait this out a bit. Both teams get more eval time on which catcher they want (to give up) and at what price.
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by t ball on Jan 26, 2009 7:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I only agree with OCD with this as qualification.
I just don’t think the pool of good catchers at a “mentorable” age expands much year to year; somehow I think Texas and Boston will get together on a deal.
But it reminds me of when Casey Fossum was Clay Buchholz.
Reminds me of Brandon Claussen too.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jan 26, 2009 8:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're just saying that
Fossum was a hot shot like Buhholz has been for the last couple of years, but Fossum was never Buchholz as a pitcher or even close.
by Brett Perryman on Jan 26, 2009 8:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Both players have downside although, yes, Buchholz has more upside.
But the names Casey Fossum and Brandon Claussen should make Boston feel better about letting go of an arm to fill a big long-term need.
And does Saltalamacchia have a better chance of reaching his potential than Clay Buccholz? I can’t decide if that question is a red herring. Considering Boston’s level of need at catcher I kinda think it isn’t.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jan 26, 2009 9:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Those guys were never consensus top 3 overall prospects, though.
And neither ever had world class ace potential.
At least no one outside of NY and Bawstun thought so.
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 26, 2009 10:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They also never threw a no hitter
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 26, 2009 11:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
which
is basically meaningless in evaluating the pitcher’s future.
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by t ball on Jan 26, 2009 12:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I know
But so many people want to get him and cite that specific reason as why
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 26, 2009 12:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What? I really doubt that is true.
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 26, 2009 1:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ive read it plenty of times on here
People are like “remember that no no he threw” and whatnot. Its not the sole reason but one that people list why they want him so bad.
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 26, 2009 2:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You're exaggerating
most people are interested in Buchholz because he’s been ranked as a top pitching prospect for the last couple of years and has top of the rotation potential.
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by t ball on Jan 26, 2009 2:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I really doubt that's true.
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 26, 2009 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How many guaranteed stud catchers have ever been traded?
"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 26, 2009 7:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sandy Alomar, Jr.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 26, 2009 8:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Varitek himself was
also traded when he was a minor leaguer.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 26, 2009 8:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Serious question
because I wasn’t really following prospects back in the dark ages when those 2 were traded — but were either of them “guaranteed stud catchers” like say Mauer is/was?
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Jan 26, 2009 9:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Alomar was behind
Santiago but I believe he was hyped as being a really good prospect. This was 20 years ago.
Can’t remember about Varitek. He was traded with DLowe for Slocumb.
The Ms were trying to win the division, were probably getting real sick of The Bobby Ayala Show and needed a closer.
Not sure what AJ Pierzky. was considered when he was with the Twins but he was also dealt.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 26, 2009 9:11 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well to me there is a big difference
between “really good prospect” and “guaranteed stud catcher.”
I think if Varitek had truly been a guaranteed stud, he would’ve gotten more alone than Slocumb. But what do I know?
The original point was that trading for a guaranteed stud catcher doesn’t exactly happen very often — so if the BoSox are content to hold their chips till that happens they may be waiting for a long long time (just like the Rangers may be waiting a long long time to get Buchholz
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Jan 26, 2009 9:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
keep in mind
that prospects were treated a lot differently back then as salary escalation hadn’t kicked their value through the roof.
Ah, for the heady days of Jeff Bagwell for Larry Andersen…
"I'd like to f*ck Sandra Bullock." - Pedro Martinez, explaining his secret ambition to Sports Illustrated for Kids.
by OCD SS on Jan 26, 2009 12:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Regardless
sure-thing, can’t-miss, guaranteed-star catchers just aren’t traded very often. If that’s truly what the BoSox want, they’ll be waiting a long time.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Jan 26, 2009 12:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The nesting structure of replies on this board causes weird incongruities like that. The below was written first.
And “sure thing, can’t miss, guaranteed star players” aren’t traded very often, no matter what their position.
That said, I don’t think any of the players under discussion here qualify for that label.
"I'd like to f*ck Sandra Bullock." - Pedro Martinez, explaining his secret ambition to Sports Illustrated for Kids.
by OCD SS on Jan 26, 2009 2:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I figured that out after I replied
and I agree with you FWIW.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Jan 26, 2009 2:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OCD SS
What’s your take on the Red Sox this year?
Seems like you have a blend of young, players in their prime and those who are older/beginning to decline…plus lots of options when it comes to pitching.
It’s a tough division and the sleeper might be the Jays.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Jan 26, 2009 2:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hard to tell
since I’m not sure about the health of Lowell or Ortiz; that seems like it will be the key.
I expect a bit of regression from both Youks and Pedroia, but I expect to make it back if Lowrie and Ellsbury can improve a bit (I think Ellsbury’s wrist hurt him a bit more than he let on after he rolled it in the OF).
I think the pitching and defense will be fine, and they have more than enough depth to cover any injuries there.
Catcher is pretty much what I hoped they’d fix…
But I still think the division is a toss up between the Sox/ Rays/ Yanks. I don’t see the Rays bullpen being as good as it was last year.
The Yankees made some improvements, but I don’t think AJB was a very good investment (I’m thinking J. Wright V2.0) and Teixeira doesn’t improve their offense that much over Giambi. Their defense will probably still be pretty bad…
It’s a cliche, but the healthiest team probably wins it.
And I don’t think the Jays will be very good; I seem to remember that they lost a couple starters for the entire year, which doesn’t bode well for them…
"I'd like to f*ck Sandra Bullock." - Pedro Martinez, explaining his secret ambition to Sports Illustrated for Kids.
by OCD SS on Jan 26, 2009 8:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
When I said "guaranteed stud," I didn't say "Catcher."
Because the GS catchers are pretty much limited to Mauer, McCann, and Martin right now, with Weiters waiting to get his MLB call up after 13 days. I don’t think any of them are going to be available.
I mean they’ll use their chips to try to get a big bat ala the Hanley rumors.
"I'd like to f*ck Sandra Bullock." - Pedro Martinez, explaining his secret ambition to Sports Illustrated for Kids.
by OCD SS on Jan 26, 2009 12:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Jan 26, 2009 1:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wow...had no idea that the
NHL All Star Game was today.
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
The Wrestler
by Longhorn on Jan 25, 2009 10:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You all should get some rest.
Long day tomorrow with the sheets signing and all.
Good night.
You dick that was uncalled for - male cheerleader
by iorange555 on Jan 25, 2009 10:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
DMN reports that rangers had a scout on hand for Kris Benson’s throwing session yesterday. One of 8 teams on hand….
Is it Spring Training Yet?
by Smoak Some on Jan 25, 2009 11:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Merely
due diligence.
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by t ball on Jan 25, 2009 11:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If the Rangers weren't there
Galloway would be railing about how JD isn’t even looking at a proven winner like Kris Benson…
by JBImaknee on Jan 25, 2009 11:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What we really need to do
Is send Dirkatron out to check out Anna…
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 25, 2009 11:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if she was at Fanfest
She would have the longest line by far
Is it Spring Training Yet?
by Smoak Some on Jan 25, 2009 11:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And then she flees
as he chases her screaming "The 34 DD cups trump all!!!!!!!!!!!! Come to me and we’ll make Million Dollar Babies!!!!!!!
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by t ball on Jan 26, 2009 12:07 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
LMAO
Rec’d.
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 26, 2009 12:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, nice.
I lol’d.
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 26, 2009 2:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Meh.
Talk about one of the most overrated women on the planet.
It’s between her and Danica Patrick, imo.
Mrs. Benson looks like she’d be one of the hottest girls in any local strip club, but there are plenty of strip clubs out there. There’s just nothing special about her. I don’t get the big deal at all.
Plus she’s crazy as hell and is probably sporting some serious petri dish action down there, if you know what I mean.
And I like my penis not to burn when I pee.
I’m old fashioned like that.
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 26, 2009 2:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, there you have it
We won’t be signing Kris.
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 26, 2009 3:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What a laugh it will be when we sign Benson and let Sheets play somewhere else.
...Snoop Doggy-Dogg... Ya need to get yourself a jobby-job.
by oc on Jan 26, 2009 3:15 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, let's hope you're not right
But to tell you the truth, I could definitely see that happening: Sheets in NY, be it Flushing or the Bronx, and Benson becoming 2009’s Sidney Ponson signing.
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 26, 2009 3:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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