Rosenthal - Sources: Vizquel not returning to Rangers
Free-agent shortstop Omar Vizquel will not be back with the Rangers, major-league sources say.
Vizquel, 42, had 195 plate appearances last season, and is looking for the same type of utility role.
He would prefer a higher-profile team, one source says.
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I think Luke French has a lot of potential. TORP potential.-Dstar
by sprite on Nov 11, 2009 10:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"I want a World Series ring before I retire."
I expect to hear that when he signs.
by Andy Seiler on Nov 11, 2009 10:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No big surprise
He’d actually be kind of foolish to come back here and settle for a utility role when he can probably get a starting job somewhere based on the season he had in 2009. Fare thee well Omar, it was fun.
So, new shopping list addition: utilityman who can back up SS.
"It's kind of a new stat that's in vogue" - Joe Buck on OPS
"...he wasn’t a good hitter, just a good middle of the order bat that hit a lot of homers." - NYTXFAN on Mark McGwire
by lonestarJon on Nov 11, 2009 10:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He's not getting a starting job anywhere
by Adam J. Morris on Nov 11, 2009 10:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought there where rumors of the Red Sox picking him up
And making him at least a part time starter.
Or is that just old rumor?
"It's kind of a new stat that's in vogue" - Joe Buck on OPS
"...he wasn’t a good hitter, just a good middle of the order bat that hit a lot of homers." - NYTXFAN on Mark McGwire
by lonestarJon on Nov 11, 2009 10:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
??? He’s looking for another utility role…
by Mike E on Nov 11, 2009 10:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the guys here are probably going to start 90-95% of the games if healthy
so he’s probably looking for a utility role that will yield more playing time.
by MikeEl on Nov 12, 2009 9:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's probably going to sign a record deal
His talent can’t be denied
by ravscloC on Nov 11, 2009 10:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Guess Omar disagrees with
Little Boy Donuts and 2010 being our year.
Just an a side…seems like Nolan Ryan has taken a much lower profile this off-season (although it is early) and we’re hearing much more from JD than we heard last year. Maybe it’s because this was a GM meeting.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Nov 11, 2009 10:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cut him some slack
He’s an old man, and is worn out from a year straight of Implementing Massive Change.
He’s plumb tuckered out.
by Adam J. Morris on Nov 11, 2009 10:47 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs
Adam,
Nolan saved your boy’s ass not to mention the franchise.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Nov 11, 2009 10:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
t
Greatest Inventions Ever? 1. TiVO, 2. Boobs, 3. Baseball
by willamos2 on Nov 11, 2009 11:55 PM CST up reply actions 10 recs
I want to rec this image, but Eddie's not coming back either :(
by oc on Nov 12, 2009 12:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The fact that Guardado is not coming back deserves a :) not a :(
And it shouldn’t prevent you from reccing the GIF either.
"It's kind of a new stat that's in vogue" - Joe Buck on OPS
"...he wasn’t a good hitter, just a good middle of the order bat that hit a lot of homers." - NYTXFAN on Mark McGwire
by lonestarJon on Nov 12, 2009 1:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hahah i had no idea that was OC...
"you stupid motherfucker?!?!!?" - Josey Wales
by cmkelly29 on Nov 12, 2009 8:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Quite a repertoire
I wonder what he’ll add to his game for next year ..
"Nothing we do here has a point" - Czar Morris
by Chase Irwin on Nov 13, 2009 9:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How have I never seen this before
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
by Gdawg on Nov 12, 2009 9:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I'm saying.
I want backstory, original video.. EVERYTHING.
"you stupid motherfucker?!?!!?" - Josey Wales
by cmkelly29 on Nov 12, 2009 9:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man . .
Send this to the sidebar or the LSB almanac or something.
This gif’s a winner.
"Nothing we do here has a point" - Czar Morris
by Chase Irwin on Nov 12, 2009 10:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
epic.
that had to be one of the funniest moments of the year
After Fuentes blows a save and an Angels loss to the Indians:
"Angels still in first place" - UCI Halo
"Hey you know who would have gotten those 3 outs in the 9th?
Darren O’Day." - FirebatM3
LOL
by hinduplaya on Nov 12, 2009 1:34 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"you stupid motherfucker?!?!!?" - Josey Wales
by cmkelly29 on Nov 12, 2009 8:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Will Carroll
"More than likely JW never played sports above the youth level. It amazes me that he seems to have no concept on the common reactions of an adult athlete or their normal interactions between each other." - laxonto
by Michael Cave on Nov 12, 2009 8:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I even made a TinyURL!
Now all you have to do is go to http://tinyurl.com/joseytheme.
What do tigers dream of when they take a little tiger snooze? Do they dream of mauling zebras, or Halle Berry in her Catwoman suit?
by ghtd36 on Nov 12, 2009 10:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Shame on you
for soiling the good name of Benny Hill by associating it with Josey.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Nov 12, 2009 10:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just an a side
As opposed to a b side?
by Andy Seiler on Nov 11, 2009 10:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
b-sides earn the test of time.
good for the diehards.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
by Ryin A on Nov 11, 2009 11:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
never had one with bananas, you?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
by Ryin A on Nov 11, 2009 11:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Skip the peanut butter, fry it
It’s basically a mortal sin, but damn if it isn’t tasty
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
by Keynes on Nov 11, 2009 11:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cut the Jelly
PB & B is greatness.
That's why they call them business sox
by egriffey on Nov 11, 2009 11:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was skeptical for a long while
But damned if a peanut butter and banana sandwich is one big mushy ball of taste
by oc on Nov 12, 2009 12:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Especially if you're high
it’s like looking into the eyes of God.
That's why they call them business sox
by egriffey on Nov 12, 2009 1:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lol
I like it without the bread, just the banana and peanut butter. I’ve polished off 3 of those today with the low fat crunchy, delicious!
Good help doesn't come cheap.
- Gil LeBreton
by BigGuns on Nov 12, 2009 1:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I had your discipline
I have to have the fatty stuff. Also, I never buy bananas anymore, because they always go bad in, like, two days.
That's why they call them business sox
by egriffey on Nov 12, 2009 1:45 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
When they start to get a little mushy
Just make them into a smoothie. Good stuff, it is.
by FuturePants on Nov 12, 2009 8:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my Science, does this grease the wheels for Jack Arias to spend signifigant time on the 25?
’Cause if so, stupid sunovabitch GM, and all that.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
by Keynes on Nov 11, 2009 11:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
More likely German.
Arias’ arm makes him pretty worthless.
by LiamP on Nov 11, 2009 11:18 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
plus we'd have to look at him all year
by Sherman McCoy on Nov 11, 2009 11:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hope you're right
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
by Keynes on Nov 11, 2009 11:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
German can't play SS
Except in the same capacity that Gerald Laird can play third base.
"It's kind of a new stat that's in vogue" - Joe Buck on OPS
"...he wasn’t a good hitter, just a good middle of the order bat that hit a lot of homers." - NYTXFAN on Mark McGwire
by lonestarJon on Nov 11, 2009 11:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Luckily...
we have a GG SS who could play there in case of an emergency!
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Nov 11, 2009 11:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It took me a second before I remembered that's Andrus and he's about as old as my cousin whose birth I remember.
I cried tears of joy.
by philkid3 on Nov 12, 2009 1:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
John MacDonald
Would now be my top utility target. Juan Castro is out there as well.
But if Arias is our backup SS, god help us.
"It's kind of a new stat that's in vogue" - Joe Buck on OPS
"...he wasn’t a good hitter, just a good middle of the order bat that hit a lot of homers." - NYTXFAN on Mark McGwire
by lonestarJon on Nov 11, 2009 11:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Last I checked...
German was a Lastro or Disastro, whichever you prefer.
Butch Davis was the greatest Ranger EVER!
by matthewbschultz83 on Nov 11, 2009 11:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You're talking about German Duran
I think they’re talking about Esteban German.
"Dying ain't hard. It’s living in the wake of a thorough public humiliation that’s hard.--JDT217
Internet greatness http://www.lonestarball.com/2009/11/10/1125340/will-carroll-calls-out-josey-wales
by WestTxAg06 on Nov 12, 2009 6:34 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
They both suck.
And their suck is interchangable.
by Flynnyrd on Nov 12, 2009 9:05 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Esteban German
was pretty good last year. He’s fast, had a ton of stolen bases in the minors and showed a good approach at the plate.
by MikeEl on Nov 12, 2009 10:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
then maybe they poorly evaluated him
It’s not like they have an impressive recent track record at evaluating talent. A few examples off the top of my head they just traded for Betancourt. The off-season before that they signed Mike Jacobs to an expensive contract.
by MikeEl on Nov 13, 2009 12:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well that sucks
hopefully Elvis learned all he needed…. sure would’ve been nice to have him back
by tangiers on Nov 11, 2009 11:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just realized...
You were talking about Esteban German, not German Duran. My bad, didn’t want to sound like a ruh-tard on my first post…Way to go with that one…
Butch Davis was the greatest Ranger EVER!
by matthewbschultz83 on Nov 11, 2009 11:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ah, the legendary German Duran
I remember when some people wanted to move Kinsler to LF so Duran could play 2B. Wasn’t that long ago, actually, but it seems like it.
I wonder what Houston plans to do with him?
"It's kind of a new stat that's in vogue" - Joe Buck on OPS
"...he wasn’t a good hitter, just a good middle of the order bat that hit a lot of homers." - NYTXFAN on Mark McGwire
by lonestarJon on Nov 12, 2009 1:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
O HAI
Welcome to LSB, twitter-friend :)
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by lisa w on Nov 12, 2009 7:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
All those Germans look alike anyway
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
by Keynes on Nov 12, 2009 8:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You don't realize how many times I've done this.
"you stupid motherfucker?!?!!?" - Josey Wales
by cmkelly29 on Nov 12, 2009 8:31 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's really pretty funny that we have had two utility infielders in the last couple of years with "German" in their name
What are the odds of that?
"Dying ain't hard. It’s living in the wake of a thorough public humiliation that’s hard.--JDT217
Internet greatness http://www.lonestarball.com/2009/11/10/1125340/will-carroll-calls-out-josey-wales
by WestTxAg06 on Nov 12, 2009 9:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
According to B-R
There have only been 8 major leaguers with “German” in their name. Some guy named “Crazy Schmit” pulled up because he was from Germany. Played 1912-1925.
by FuturePants on Nov 12, 2009 9:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WEEEEEELLLLLL...
Look who decided to join the party.
What do tigers dream of when they take a little tiger snooze? Do they dream of mauling zebras, or Halle Berry in her Catwoman suit?
by ghtd36 on Nov 12, 2009 10:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
HIgher profile?
What a media whore.
That's why they call them business sox
by egriffey on Nov 12, 2009 12:00 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
The guy needs...
to show off those orange suits in a bigger market.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Nov 12, 2009 12:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He should just get a job as a TBS field reporter then
"It's kind of a new stat that's in vogue" - Joe Buck on OPS
"...he wasn’t a good hitter, just a good middle of the order bat that hit a lot of homers." - NYTXFAN on Mark McGwire
by lonestarJon on Nov 12, 2009 1:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"He would prefer a higher profile team."
Well, that narrows it down to about 29 options.
by philkid3 on Nov 12, 2009 1:38 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Are we higher profile than Pittsburg?
by FuturePants on Nov 12, 2009 8:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No, they have a cool park.
"Nothing we do here has a point" - Czar Morris
by Chase Irwin on Nov 12, 2009 9:23 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
understandable
I bet a dollar that he signs with the Red Sox
by Randy Richardson on Nov 12, 2009 3:52 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is sad
I really liked Vizquel, but he wants to go somewhere else to have the same back up role. That is lame. I wonder if something else is involved because he just lost any negotiating power with Boston.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
by NothinG on Nov 12, 2009 5:55 AM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
So who is the backup SS next year?
|Space for Rent|
by RangerMad on Nov 12, 2009 6:57 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Most likely somebody extremely unexciting, yet veteran-y
If we get lucky, John McDonald. Or maybe we’ll get really lucky and land Nick Green. That would be cool. More likely we get some journeyman like Juan Castro or Wilson Valdez though.
Alex Cora and Bobby Crosby are also out there.
"It's kind of a new stat that's in vogue" - Joe Buck on OPS
"...he wasn’t a good hitter, just a good middle of the order bat that hit a lot of homers." - NYTXFAN on Mark McGwire
by lonestarJon on Nov 12, 2009 7:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't kid yourself
Esteban German.
"Clearly, the season is over. Fire Daniels, fire Washington, fire Maddux, burn down TBIA." - AJM
by aggierangerfan00 on Nov 12, 2009 8:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We don't want a John McDonald or even a Bobby Crosby
Because Warsh will be tempted to play him once a week due to his veteran grittiness over Elvis.
If I’m JD, I find a Garrett Atkins type who can sub at the corners and then get an awful backup SS/2B who Warsh wouldn’t play except in the most dire emergencies.
I want Elvis playing every freaking day without hesitation.
"Dying ain't hard. It’s living in the wake of a thorough public humiliation that’s hard.--JDT217
Internet greatness http://www.lonestarball.com/2009/11/10/1125340/will-carroll-calls-out-josey-wales
by WestTxAg06 on Nov 12, 2009 9:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We have an awful 2B/quasi-SS on the 40 now
Only thing is Wash isn’t averse to playing him.
And letting him hit leadoff.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
by Keynes on Nov 12, 2009 9:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you talking about Arias?
The guy who started 2 games last season?
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 Nov 12, 2009 9:29 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that doesn't nullify the fact that when he started
Wash thought he could hit in the leadoff spot.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
by NothinG on Nov 12, 2009 9:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Its two games
Who else was going to do it that wouldn’t have caused you to bitch and moan?
Elvis? A 20 year old rookie who was rocking a 243/326 line for the previous month (July 3-Aug 2) and a 329 OBP overall?
You weren’t gonna move Young off the 2 hole
Cruz, Jones, Blalock, Hamilton, Salty, no, no, no, no, no
Byrd? Yeah I can see it now
Murphy is the only guy I could possibly see leading off instead and that would still cause an uproar because people hate Murphy around here plus the fact those two games were against lefties which Murphy sucks against.
It was an emergency situation. The blame shouldn’t be on Wash for hitting Arias leadoff it should be on Vizquel who apparently couldn’t play two games in Oakland because of jet lag. I know hes old but you would think a veteran like him would be able to suck it up for a couple games.
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 Nov 12, 2009 9:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would have rather had the pitcher hitting leadoff
than ever see Arias doing it.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
by Gdawg on Nov 12, 2009 9:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think theres anyway Elvis gets benched once a week for a veteran
Even if it was Vizquel.
I think Elvis has earned his everyday spot
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 Nov 12, 2009 9:27 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, one would hope so
But Byrd played 18 more games than Cruz and hit higher in the order every night. So I don’t like to take simple logical decisions for granted.
"Dying ain't hard. It’s living in the wake of a thorough public humiliation that’s hard.--JDT217
Internet greatness http://www.lonestarball.com/2009/11/10/1125340/will-carroll-calls-out-josey-wales
by WestTxAg06 on Nov 12, 2009 9:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cruz got injured remember?
Had he not he was on pace for 140+ games
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 Nov 12, 2009 9:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wash and his mancrush
may it end this winter
Murphy is probably going to be our leadoff hitter while Borbon bats cleanup and Cruz hits 8th.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
by NothinG on Nov 12, 2009 9:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We still need a backup plan in case the unthinkable happens
And Elvis gets mutilated by Ritchie Sexson’s ghost or something.
"It's kind of a new stat that's in vogue" - Joe Buck on OPS
"...he wasn’t a good hitter, just a good middle of the order bat that hit a lot of homers." - NYTXFAN on Mark McGwire
by lonestarJon on Nov 12, 2009 6:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's really annoying when the Open ID servers can't be find
by tyd3311 on Nov 12, 2009 7:49 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ah man....
He would prefer a higher-profile team, one source says.
Well…..fuck you then, Vizquel!!
Wash is an idiot!!
by bspate on Nov 12, 2009 8:52 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Meh, I have no beef with Omar.
He was solid here for a year, and he’s got enough skins on the wall to dictate where he wants to play. Good on him.
What do tigers dream of when they take a little tiger snooze? Do they dream of mauling zebras, or Halle Berry in her Catwoman suit?
by ghtd36 on Nov 12, 2009 10:04 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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