Monday morning Rangers things
by Adam J. Morris on Dec 14, 2009 7:54 AM CST
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Jeff Wilson writes that the Rangers are still evaluating information on Mike Lowell's thumb, and thus the Lowell/Max Ramirez deal is still in limbo while that is going on.
That's about it.
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mike Lowell may require thumb surgery because of years of ever playing hard and diving for balls. doesn’t deserve it
Via Peter Gammons Twitter…
I guess this one is dead unless Boston really changes the parameters of this deal
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
sounds pretty reasonable to me
Must kill Moe. Weeeeeeeee
by Baseball North on Dec 14, 2009 8:04 AM CST up reply actions
wait a minute...
Am I the only one around here who thinks Lemon will have a better major league career than Max?
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
I think that goes back to the high floor/high ceiling argument we've been having lately
Lemon isn’t going to be a superstar. But it looks very likely like he could carve out a very nice and long career as a super utility guy possibly even becoming a starter on the right team.
Max looks like hes either going to be a stud who crushes the ball or he’s gonna be Jason Botts v 2.0
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.
true
but at this point, in my mind, Lemon’s chances of hitting that “super utility guy” peak are at around 60%, whereas Max’s chances of being a true stud are down around 10%.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
But Lemons chances of becoming a normal utility guy are probably around 80-85%
Whereas Max’s chances of becoming even a league average DH are only 40-50% IMO.
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.
see
I guess I don’t agree with that 40-50% range. I just really worry about the contact rate and the low average. He will have to have Cust-like walk rates to make him a viable DH option unless he can tick his contact rate back up to where it was in the lower levels.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
I think the reason Max is down to 10% though
is the health. If he comes back fully healthy, I bet he rakes again
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Dec 14, 2009 11:46 AM CST up reply actions
wrist injuries
not many guys come back from them
Gammo might as well have added a
I <3 Lowell
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Dec 14, 2009 8:20 AM CST up reply actions
it is from a scene
in a movie called “Me and You and Everyone We Know”…
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
LMAO!
Is it any good?
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"When you have a weapon on your shoulder like he has, you can be cool." RW on Perez
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
I thought it was good, not great
but that scene was certainly memorable.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
This whole thing just needs to be squashed.
I’m now fully convinced I don’t want him or that thumb or that hip on my baseball team.
Yep, but when he hits US soil
He forgets how to throw strikes.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"When you have a weapon on your shoulder like he has, you can be cool." RW on Perez
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
Kansas City?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"The purpose of life is to have a fucking good time." - Albert Ellis
by Cecilio's Guante on Dec 14, 2009 8:58 AM CST up reply actions
I like the way you think
Surely Dayton can be fooled into giving us something good.
"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
Does he have anything good left?
I mean, aside from Greinke of course.
They supposedly have some good pitching prospects whose names escape me
And I’d still take Hosmer and Moustakas.
"Dying ain't hard. It’s living in the wake of a thorough public humiliation that’s hard.--JDT217
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x
“La zona, no se.”
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
by horsedooty on Dec 14, 2009 10:33 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
if he keeps growing that mane
I might have to change my views on him
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Dec 14, 2009 11:47 AM CST up reply actions
@LoneStarDugout Missed one earlier: LHP A.J. Murray signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers.
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
Wait a second
A former Rangers signs with the Brewers??? I’m shocked.
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
And Beau Vaughan to the A's
What has happened to our vaunted sidearmer depth?
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
woah we released Vaughan?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Dec 14, 2009 11:48 AM CST up reply actions
Miserable.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Dec 14, 2009 12:02 PM CST up reply actions
x
NPB Tracker’s Patrick Newman reports that pitcher Colby Lewis will return to MLB after a couple of very effective years starting in Japan.
yeah
I’m sort of intrigued by him at this point.
If he was Japanese, wouldn’t we all be a little more interested in him? I’d like to see us try to grab him and stick him in our bullpen…
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
He could be a 4th or 5th starter for someone
but it doesn’t seem to me the Rangers should be pursuing him right now given their other needs.
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what do you think he will get?
ML deal? Multiple years?
This NPB article points out that he actually outperformed Kuroda these last two years.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
I don't see why
some team wouldn’t offer him a major league deal, don’t know about multiple years, though.
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Maybe Maddux can work some magic
I remember when he was one of the few pitching prospects we had. Of course, I also remember convincing myself (or trying) that Kam Loe was going to be the next Brandon Webb.
"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
Trading Max for Lowell is a terrible trade
He’s not that good.
He’s not healthy (still recovering from hip problems and now has a bad thumb).
He’s old.
He’s in decline.
He can’t hit outside of Fenway Park (.718 OPS away from Boston).
What the hell are the Rangers thinking?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
"Business as usual." - Tom Hicks on the Ranger off-season 11/19/09
OT
Watched the 30 for 30 ESPN special on the Miami Hurricanes last night and it was really good.
My gosh, I forgot how much I hated that team. Several of those players found themselves in Dallas in the 90s and it’s easy to see why I hated those Cowboy teams so much.
I’m ambivalent on today’s Cowboys and actually like Romo.
A couple things…
Bernie Kosar ain’t right. He’s gained a few lbs, was either drunk or suffered too many concussions as a player.
Dan Lebatard (journalist from Miami and sometime ESPN spare) was interviewed throughout the show. I guess, in an attempt to come of as ….. “street” …afterall, the Canes were a thug team from the ’hood.
He wore a black cap pulled down, had a goatee that wasn’t trimmed and also wore smedium shirt to show off his guns but all he did is show off his gut and that he needs to hit the StairMaster hard.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
"Business as usual." - Tom Hicks on the Ranger off-season 11/19/09
Wasn't Bernie wasted while doing a broadcast of some game here recently?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"The purpose of life is to have a fucking good time." - Albert Ellis
by Cecilio's Guante on Dec 14, 2009 9:14 AM CST up reply actions
He lost a boatload of money
in Florida real estate and may have gone bankrupt. Wife left him and not sure what else went on.
He was a statue in the pocket and took some pretty serious beatings as a QB in the NFL. Wanna say he was done by the time he was 30-31 years old (finished career as a Cowboy in ’93).
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
"Business as usual." - Tom Hicks on the Ranger off-season 11/19/09
Wasn't Kosar hired on as a consultant for the Browns a couple months back?
And their GM said he was being groomed to take over the position?
Documentary was great, though… The 30 for 30 series is the best thing ESPN has put out in some time… Cannot wait for Reggie vs. New York.
And if your name is Bernie the chips have been stacked against you since early childhood.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"The purpose of life is to have a fucking good time." - Albert Ellis
by Cecilio's Guante on Dec 14, 2009 9:22 AM CST up reply actions
And he is sure to alienate the room
when he chnages the boom box from hip-hop to country.
|Space for Rent|
Puerto Ricans like country music?
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Dec 14, 2009 9:00 AM CST up reply actions
I thought he was Cuban..
…Buena Vista Social Club is country right?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"The purpose of life is to have a fucking good time." - Albert Ellis
by Cecilio's Guante on Dec 14, 2009 9:01 AM CST up reply actions
Born in Puerto Rico to Cuban parents
either way….
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Dec 14, 2009 9:07 AM CST up reply actions
ahhh, gotcha
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"The purpose of life is to have a fucking good time." - Albert Ellis
by Cecilio's Guante on Dec 14, 2009 9:14 AM CST up reply actions
while im now rooting for it to get cancelled
- Is max?
- True.
- True but given that it would be for a year it doesn’t really matter
- Not all that much, hes really hitting about the same as he always has. Defense was his biggest change, but thats an injury.
- Hes been in boston 4 years. In 2 of them he was much better at home, in the other 2 he was better on the road.
the preceding post was a great success.
he was great in limited at bats at Rangers ballpark the past 2 years
but pretty horrible here before that
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Dec 14, 2009 11:51 AM CST up reply actions
This stinks of JD idiocracy
Just another stupid move from the Boy Blunder
"The pitcher has got only a ball. I've got a bat. So the percentage of weapons is in my favor..." Hank Aaron
Or is this Nolan's trade?
Wait…who do we get mad at if this trade happens? Probably have to wait til’ we see what kind of year MaxRam has, then if it’s good and Lowell’s isn’t JD made a terrible trade; if it’s the other way around then Ryan made a great trade.
"The pitcher has got only a ball. I've got a bat. So the percentage of weapons is in my favor..." Hank Aaron
No
everything done so far this off-season has been the fine work of Boy Blunder.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
"Business as usual." - Tom Hicks on the Ranger off-season 11/19/09
I thought the front office dumbassery ended on February 6, 2008
Would you pick a position and stick with it? John Kerry just called and said, "dude, quit the flip flopping.’
"Dying ain't hard. It’s living in the wake of a thorough public humiliation that’s hard.--JDT217
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With the thumb I'm certain this aint getting done....
however I bet Boston is so eager to get rid of him they’ll accept a lesser prospect and maybe even pick up more $$$.
Even if they do I don’t want any part of him.
Even though I agree with the “leadership” intangible I think Nolan and JD seem to be overvaluing it.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"The purpose of life is to have a fucking good time." - Albert Ellis
by Cecilio's Guante on Dec 14, 2009 8:55 AM CST reply actions
you are probably right
especially after their FO let it slip how they really feel about him.
dumb. dumb. dumb.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
If Mike Lowell played for the Angels or Ms
would the Rangers still be anxious to do this deal? They’re not a division rival but they should be considered a direct competitor because of the Wild Card. Why are we helping them?
The Red Sox are stuck with this deal and getting somebody to take Lowell off their hands gives them a chance to be better at 3B (and as a team) for the next several years.
They’re anxious to do this so they can make a run at Beltre.
I’d rather stick Boston with Lowell, spend the $ 3 million on somebody else more productive AND see if Max can hit AAA pitching when he’s healthy.
The more I think about this deal, it’s so freaking stupid on the Rangers part.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
"Business as usual." - Tom Hicks on the Ranger off-season 11/19/09
The Red Sox are going to do the deal regardless if its the Rangers or someone else
If they want to get rid of Lowell and eat his salary to do so they will find someone to do it with. On their part they want to get the best possible prospect back. Max has lost alot of luster the last year and a half since moving up from AA to AAA and the majors in 08. The possibility exists that they are getting a guy who could become a really good DH for them for years to come. The possibility also exists that in a few months they will DFA Max because they need the roster spot for someone else, Max is struggling in AAA, and he is out of options at the end of the year.
For the Rangers its not about helping the Red Sox out its about helping yourself out. Lowell probably isn’t the absolute best choice for what we want him for. But the difference in him and a guy like Gomes or Garko in such a small saple size that they will be playing in negated by his veteran presence that this club does so desperately need.
Now if your argument is that Washington may overuse Lowell thus making his performance drop from what it would be used correctly thats fine im not gonna argue against that. But this meme that we are helping the Red Sox out is silly. That shouldn’t be much of a consideration at all when they are not in your division. if we win our division we don’t have to worry about the Wild Card
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.
Why don't we evaluate Max's potential in The Show
when he has had a healthy year in AAA ball?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
"Business as usual." - Tom Hicks on the Ranger off-season 11/19/09
His time is running out
This is his last option year. So by the time he demonstrates hes healthy in AAA you are looking at a late summer callup at the earliest. Then September against a bunch of other callups. Then you go into next spring having to make a decision and either keep him on your 25 man roster (DH/emergency catcher role) or DFA him.
And if he gets hurt again or is slow to get fully healthy then what do you do? Most likely he gets DFAd midseason.
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.
JD...Nolan....the baseball gods are causing these delays to give you
an opportunity to abandon this deal…
I reject your reality and substitute my own.
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Dec 14, 2009 9:27 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
I'm telling you...
…I really think JD/Nolan are deliberately dragging this out, and are working on a deal with a non-tender like Garko.
A thousand theoretical dollars says that the crack Rangers training team happens to find something wrong with Lowell and he happens to flunk the physical.
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?
OT - I've got a buddy who is playing in the Domincan right now and was wondering if there is a site I can track him...
any help is appreciated.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"The purpose of life is to have a fucking good time." - Albert Ellis
by Cecilio's Guante on Dec 14, 2009 9:47 AM CST reply actions
Doesn't milb.com
have Dominican league box scores? I know they have the summer leagues, not sure about winter.
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here
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
by Kinslerhomer on Dec 14, 2009 9:53 AM CST up reply actions
Thank you Gents.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"The purpose of life is to have a fucking good time." - Albert Ellis
by Cecilio's Guante on Dec 14, 2009 12:57 PM CST up reply actions
A good take on the Lowell situation
by Joey over at BBTiA:
http://www.bbtia.com/home/2009/12/14/mike-lowell-vs-everybody-else.html
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I was making the variance argument a few days ago
so I’m happy to see someone else explore it a bit.
But the argument that we may not be able to trust Wash to play Lowell correctly points to a problem with the manager more than the player.
Go Rice Owls!
he's got flaws
we get it; but he’s also been VERY effective, and has learned
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Dec 14, 2009 11:53 AM CST up reply actions
hey, I don't want to get rid of Wash
I’m just saying “we can’t get Lowell because Wash will misuse him.” is an annoying argument.
Go Rice Owls!
Yep
That’s a separate argument and the potential to misuse a player shouldn’t stand in the way of actually getting a player. Given what JD said in that ESPN chat today, he knows the right way to use Lowell and would probably step in if Wash was horribly misusing him.
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
@Buster_ESPN Chien-Ming Wang might wait months to sign his next deal (http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4740892).
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
i do
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Dec 14, 2009 12:34 PM CST up reply actions
There is too much all or none thinking here
Not every deal has to be a great steal or a disaster waiting to happen. Sometimes – most of the time – baseball deals are kind of ‘meh’ – they fill a need by sacrificing a bit of talent. Obviously you want to maximize the former and minimize the latter, but it is a zero sum game.
The Lowell deal is/was just one of those deals that the FO thought made sense but wasn’t really meant to be a game changer (for either side). Obviously if he is injured seriously you don’t do the deal. But saying that his thumb saved us all from some debacle that could have been averted is just silly exaggeration. Now we’ll go get some other sub-league average RH bat, and spend a bit more or trade another mediocre prospect.
Go Rice Owls!
three things
1. obsessing over every minute thing is what we do here
2. add up enough “meh” decisions and you do, indeed have a debacle
3. most of us here have a reflexive reaction to decisions that appear to place “veteran-ness” above effectiveness on the field.
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But when the advantage in effectiveness on the field is so small
The veteran part of the equation does hold water. Its impossible to quantify but it does have merit
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.
But the veteran part of the equation is more complicated with Wash as the manager
I think the fears of him being overplayed are well-founded.
Can't disagree
But I don’t think that should keep us from factoring veteraness into the equation
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.
agh! scary veterans!!!!!!!!!
Well I think this reflexive reaction to any veterans being signed is silly. You surely aren’t seriously buying Adam’s nonsensical comparisons of Lowell to Phil Nevin and Greg Colburnn? Lowell isn’t Brian Jordan (played 66 games the year before we signed him). And I’m still waiting for anyone to show me how this team suffered because Sammy Sosa played on it (or are you still waiting for Jason Botts to come through?)
There is this repulsion to any veteran coming in and taking playing time away from players that deserve it. But when your “players that deserve it” comprise signing such lovely names as are being discussed, I’m thinking the fear is unfounded.
Besides, when Jonny Gomes or Ryan Garko are possible answers, the question is probably being phrased wrong. Those are the same questions that get answered with names like Ben Broussard.
Go Rice Owls!
by JBImaknee on Dec 14, 2009 11:06 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Let it be known
I wasn’t condoning our tendencies here, just noting them.
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I think the Adam Lambert pic you posted the other day from AMAs takes the cake over thumb wars
"Dying ain't hard. It’s living in the wake of a thorough public humiliation that’s hard.--JDT217
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The espn JD chat
“We’re still looking at additional starting help. I’d put it around 50/50 if we add someone to our existing group. Adding a starter could indirectly strengthen our bullpen as it may cause us to leave CJ and/or Neftali in the pen.”
the preceding post was a great success.
yeah
he echoed those sentiments in an earlier chat or article. I don’t know how likely it is that the starter is someone good. I wonder if it isn’t someone of the astacio variety. I guess that’s a good question for him
I would also guess that if we sign another starter Holland is destined to start in OKC barring a phenominal spring
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.
why OKC vs. the bullpen?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Dec 14, 2009 11:54 AM CST up reply actions
I don't think hes as dynamic out of the pen as say Feliz is
And I think he would be the first in line to get a callup if someone gets hurt/inneffective so we will want to keep him ready as a starter instead of having to stretch him out
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.
no, you're right - he's not as dynamic
but I think one of Holland, Harrison, CJ will be in the rotation to start the year…and I would bet Holland vs. Harrison; CJ gets the nod if he’s stretched out and they decide to roll with him in the rotation
but I don’t think we’ll just plug Holland into AAA because he’s not starting out the year in the rotation; I think we’ll have our best talent in the pen, and he’s certainly more talented than a lot of the other options
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Dec 14, 2009 12:07 PM CST up reply actions
I know they keep saying it
but I doubt there is any chance CJ is in the rotation.
by Anonymous New Guy on Dec 14, 2009 12:11 PM CST up reply actions
I think the fact that they're actually keeping it alive in discussion
leads me to believe that, if things fall perfectly in the bullpen, he definitely will be given a shot at the rotation
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Dec 14, 2009 2:04 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, I think he'll be given a shot
I just don’t think he will make the rotation.
by Anonymous New Guy on Dec 14, 2009 2:07 PM CST up reply actions
Glut at AAA
You guys forget the glut we have at AAA and the upward pressure we are looking at.
Poveda and Beavan and Kiker are definitely ready for AAA, and Ballard and Mendoza will still be there, plus undoubtably Eric Hurley, Josh Rupe, Doug Mathis and Elizardo Ramirez and Moscoso.
At AA, we’ll have Main and Perez and Bleier and Danny Gutierrez and Kirkman and Tim Murphy or the possibility of a double jump for somone like Carlos Pimentel.
I'm afraid I have some bad news
about Josh Rupe…
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
by clark on Dec 14, 2009 4:47 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
and in case you haven't heard
Pudge isn’t a Ranger anymore either.
You serious Clark?
"Dying ain't hard. It’s living in the wake of a thorough public humiliation that’s hard.--JDT217
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Beavan is not ready for AAA
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.
Poveda and Beavan should both start in AA
Mathis is going to break camp as the long relief guy. Plus with Main and Hurley, there’s a good chance that they’ll start the season in extended ST before getting a rotation spot in AA/AAA.
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
I can see an argument for Poveda to start in AAA
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.
What is the argument?
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
Spent a full season in AA and held his own
Has a changeup that is a great pitch. Is on the 40 man roster so while he isn’t at the top of the list for spot/replacement starters he has to be considered.
I don’t see what purpose holding him back would do. he didn’t completely suck in AA or anything
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.
yep
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.
Any submitting questions to the JD chat?
It’s on right now
http://espn.go.com/dallas/chat/_/id/29941/texas-rangers-with-jon-daniels
JD:
Lots of Lowell questions, so let me sum the situation up here:As for the trade, nothing is final. As we’ve said it’s something both teams are looking at and the parameters are generally understood. Still some things to work through though, and it’s not a lock to happen. I expect resolution one way or the other fairly soon.If we did acquire Mike, he’d fill several roles for us. He’s DH at times, play 1B at times, and give us a strong option at 3B if Mike Young needed a day or had an injury. Some of the more potent bats available for the DH spot are attractive too, but we really wanted to maintain roster flexibility and have our DH be able to play defense when needed. Depth and interchangeable parts are so important over the course of 162… He also brings an element of experience that can only help.
this Lackey to Boston rumor
makes so much sense. He’s exactly the type of guy you’d expect to end up in Boston
douchey?
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Dec 14, 2009 11:16 AM CST up reply actions
Hah!
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"When you have a weapon on your shoulder like he has, you can be cool." RW on Perez
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
yeah, I thought it was obvious
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Dec 14, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions
sign LAckey
that would allow them to trade Buchholz for the big bat they want…
AGon in Bos?
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
you think he and Papeldouche will get along...
or hate each other?
I wonder what Buchholz will think…
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Dec 14, 2009 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
wait
we might have to wait until opening day to have an owner??
"Clearly, I've been wrong. VY is awesome." - AJM
I think it will be part of the opening days ceremonies
he will bust out from behind a giant paper sign, HS football style.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Yes, but then you will see...
… a man in a business suit with a mask on (like in wrestling). We’ll be kept in suspense for weeks/months speculating as to the identity of “The New Boss”.
JD on Sheets
“We met with Casey Close in Indy. Obviously we’ve had interest in Ben for some time now. We still wish he’d have been healthy last year, as he’d have just finished his first year with us and be preparing for his second. We’ll continue to stay in touch this winter. If he’s healthy, we’d have interest.”
Good.
the preceding post was a great success.
perfect.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Dec 14, 2009 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
the important piece being
If he’s healthy
Sheets is still only throwing off flat ground. I think the chances he even pitches at some point this season are 50/50. So… not healthy.
Well we already knew his health might stop us or anyone from signing him
Since it did last year…
We didn’t know if the rangers would still be interested after signing harden for various reasons.
the preceding post was a great success.
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“We made Buck an offer but Toronto offered him more, and they were able to guarantee him the starting job. We’re still looking at other options for catching depth.
OT: look at our 40 man roster
We have to be the youngest team in MLB or close to it. I think FFace is the only player over 30 years old on the entire roster. Is there another team in baseball with such a dearth of 30+ year old players?
Ranger fans say "NO! NO!" to Go Go.
Keep Reinsdorf's chub from ruining my club.
Reds have several
Arroyo, Harang, Coco, Rolen
Ranger fans say "NO! NO!" to Go Go.
Keep Reinsdorf's chub from ruining my club.
I'm surprised they haven't traded Arroyo or Harang yet
I would think someone would want them, even at that price.
good call on Pirates
Only player older than 30 is Ramon Vazquez.
Ranger fans say "NO! NO!" to Go Go.
Keep Reinsdorf's chub from ruining my club.
I see he was back at .230 this year
who could have seen that coming!
the preceding post was a great success.
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Adam (Dallas)
Who will start-Salty or Pudge?
Jon Daniels
Strong question.
How can you not like this guy?
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?
x
at the Toys for Tots deal, Brandon had a pretty nice looking blond with him.
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
Lets hope she doesnt hurt anything....
Jeeez, the players JD picked up in the Tex trade have barely made any kind of meaningful contributions to the Rangers in The Show, but the pro-JD crowd is still running around shouting "I told ya so."
by red3biggs on Dec 14, 2009 7:11 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
i *really* wish i could watch 30 for 30 online :(
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Lokos like the Angels are goign to sign Matsui
One less destination for Vlad….
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
I think he'll outproduce Vlad next year
I think Luke French has a lot of potential. TORP potential.-Dstar
miserable.
I’ve always liked Hideki…even as a member of the Evil Empire. I now have to full-on hate him.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Dec 14, 2009 2:05 PM CST up reply actions
@nyp_joelsherman Heard #Yankees were told by Matsui’s people that #Angels would give chance to play some LF.
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
by Kinslerhomer on Dec 14, 2009 2:17 PM CST up reply actions
@nyp_joelsherman Heard Cliff Lee was being offered around for #Phillies to get prospects for Halladay with execs thinking #Angels natural landing spot
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
hmmm, wonder what it would take for Lee?
One of the top 4 guys and some nice filler would be more than they gave to get him.
Ranger fans say "NO! NO!" to Go Go.
Keep Reinsdorf's chub from ruining my club.
Why would Philly do that?
Unless Halladay has already agreed to an extension they are both signed through this year and that it and with how well Lee pitched for Philly I can’t see them giving him up for another one year rental
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.
Tomorrow is the day we find out who won the bid to own the Rangers, right?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"The purpose of life is to have a fucking good time." - Albert Ellis
by Cecilio's Guante on Dec 14, 2009 2:34 PM CST reply actions
I asked JD
but my question did not get through
by Anonymous New Guy on Dec 14, 2009 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
I'm scared.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"The purpose of life is to have a fucking good time." - Albert Ellis
by Cecilio's Guante on Dec 15, 2009 8:24 AM CST up reply actions
I need resolution dammit.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"The purpose of life is to have a fucking good time." - Albert Ellis
by Cecilio's Guante on Dec 15, 2009 8:49 AM CST up reply actions
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