Christmas Eve Rangers stuff
by Adam J. Morris on Dec 24, 2009 9:23 AM CST
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Largely quiet day today.
Chuck Greenberg calls the rumor that his bid to buy the Rangers is in trouble because of financing issues "ridiculous."
Anthony Andro writes that Darren Oliver is a good fit for the Rangers, who wanted an effective veteran for their bullpen.
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Here's praying that Greenberg is telling the truth
So I can come off of suicide watch.
by Drew062682 on Dec 24, 2009 9:26 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Merry Christmas Adam, and all who read this board.
It is an interesting and entertaining part of the day for me. Once again, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!
"I’m not in the meetings and not part of the discussions; it’s not my responsibility. . My responsibility is to go out and win tonight. My focus is to win tonight. The club has to look at more than just this year." -Michael Young
All I want for Christmas is a DH
why is that so hard.
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Dec 24, 2009 9:41 AM CST reply actions 20 recs
+1
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
bet he can throw that present at least 85mph.
by death of the cool on Dec 24, 2009 10:15 AM CST up reply actions
yes but
how is his command?
by Smoakin in the Boys Room on Dec 24, 2009 10:24 AM CST up reply actions
Doesn't matter
A gift at 85 mph will scare the shit out of a batter and he will go back to the dugout crying.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
It might be 90mph
"We play to win the game" - Herm Edwards
by nicholas.rodriguez on Dec 24, 2009 11:01 PM CST up reply actions
That is splendid....awesome job!!!
I reject your reality and substitute my own.
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Dec 24, 2009 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
Well done
I failed my LSB ethics test.
"WHAT A SHITLOAD OF FUCK" - LL's "Poochie" on Rich Harden signing with Texas over Seattle
by lonestarJon on Dec 24, 2009 10:33 PM CST up reply actions
Excellent pic!
"I’m not in the meetings and not part of the discussions; it’s not my responsibility. . My responsibility is to go out and win tonight. My focus is to win tonight. The club has to look at more than just this year." -Michael Young
I hope dirkatron didn't go through with his threat yet....
I was watching the news to see if any homeless or very poor families were the victims of violent sex crimes last night.
by death of the cool on Dec 24, 2009 10:18 AM CST reply actions
Getting ready...
to head up to Idaho. This year Xmas is with the wife’s family. Can’t say I’m really looking forward to it either. I always got to stay home and just do Christmas with my immediate family growing up. No aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, et al. I always though Christmas was much better that way than dealing with extended family drama.
Oh well, I don’t know what to say, except it’s Christmas and we’re all in misery. Merry Christmas LSBers.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Merry Christmas (to all)
And look up, your Utes upheld the MWC beatdown of all doubters. Maybe it’s the start of a much better, happier 2010 – including for the Rangers.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912) also -
"Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance."
~Ambrose Bierce
by Ed Coffin on Dec 24, 2009 12:25 PM CST up reply actions
For your morning reading
The last couple of days I’ve been in Pittsburgh, working on some things related to the Chuck Greenberg/Nolan Ryan bid. This morning, we posted a column:
We’ll have more on Greenberg and his approach later in the process.
And to every one of you: the happiest of holiday seasons! (Please note that I do not throw exclamation points around willy-nilly). Thanks for reading and interacting with me. It’s been a most interesting and challenging year for me and for the local media and it was an incredibly fun year to be a Ranger fan. Hopefully, we’ll meet all the challenges and the Rangers will continue to improve and 2010 will be an even better year for everyone.
Thanks again.
by Evan Grant on Dec 24, 2009 10:53 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
Merry Xmas Uncle E.
"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
Merry Christmas!
Snow’s a comin’ to North Texas!
Scott Feldman – "The greatest Hawaiian-born Jewish baseball player to ever set foot on the mound."
Holy cow...it's snowing like crazy here in Ft Worth...
my kids are running around the house from window to window…I have to say, this is pretty cool…
Hope everyone has a great Christmas!!
I reject your reality and substitute my own.
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Dec 24, 2009 12:47 PM CST up reply actions
Merry Christmas all
Thanks EVAN we rag on you sometimes, but we really do like what you do for us….. great year, tne next one is even better…. go Rangers
My Bible Study is at:
http://billydpowell.synthasite.com
take a look. my hope is it helps people get into their Bible where the Holy Spirit can teach them the REAL truth, not my words, which are just stimulants.... 2 Tim 2:15 Study.....
SNOW
it is also snowing in Carrollton… right now
My Bible Study is at:
http://billydpowell.synthasite.com
take a look. my hope is it helps people get into their Bible where the Holy Spirit can teach them the REAL truth, not my words, which are just stimulants.... 2 Tim 2:15 Study.....
Ya tell me about it...
I’m about up to my face in snow.
"Fuck those guys. They got lucky. I’m going to whip their ass the next time I take the mound."
Stuck in Purcell
Had to pull over because they were shutting I-35 down. I don’t know if we are going to make it to the family for Christmas.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
That sucks.
Be careful, boomer.
"Blister please, with those wings in your spine.
Love to be with a brother of mine.
How he'd love to find your tongue in his teeth,
In a struggle to find secret songs that you keep,
Wrapped in boxes so tight, sounding only at night as you sleep." ~Jeff Mangum; Neutral Milk Hotel
Thanks
Christmas in a notel motel. Woo Hooo! lol
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Take care. Christmas is what and where you make it.
Make it as good as you can. Merry Christmas to you and yours, my friend. We could all be in worse places tonight.
"I’m not in the meetings and not part of the discussions; it’s not my responsibility. . My responsibility is to go out and win tonight. My focus is to win tonight. The club has to look at more than just this year." -Michael Young
Hope you Oklahoma guys made it ok
I just spent the last 12 hours digging cars out of the snow on I-35. We keep “daily stat sheets” for our calls every day and my boss asked how many motorist assists I did. I ballparked it at around 100 or so.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
Well done sir, now go drink some whiskey.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Dec 25, 2009 2:58 AM CST up reply actions
Bob
We pulled off and are still in Purcell. I-35 was crazy yesterday. Staying at Rubys Inn.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
from what I understand from OHP (and it's hard to actually understand them because they all sound like crazy hillbillies)
the major roads (I-35 in this case) are pretty good now. But we’re expected to get some more snow next week. Seriously. This winter bullshit is why I moved away from northern Ohio!
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
Rangers Jacket
anyone want to buy a 2XL Ranger Jacket? I lost 60 lbs and it is too big now. ..
billydpowell@verizon.net
My Bible Study is at:
http://billydpowell.synthasite.com
take a look. my hope is it helps people get into their Bible where the Holy Spirit can teach them the REAL truth, not my words, which are just stimulants.... 2 Tim 2:15 Study.....
Nice job...congrats!!
I reject your reality and substitute my own.
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Dec 24, 2009 2:21 PM CST up reply actions
how'd you do it
lol, no seriously. Atkins?
Must kill Moe. Weeeeeeeee
by Baseball North on Dec 24, 2009 11:19 PM CST up reply actions
Looks like a killer program...
you recommend, I presume?
Does it require lots of painkillers afterward?
Yes.. I literally passed out after the first workout cause it was so much when I wasn't used to working out at all
I’ve heard stories of lots of people who puke the first workout cause of how intense it is.. I felt like it but didn’t. I was extremely sore the first week.. but after that you get into the routine of it and it’s not that bad.
Expend more calories than you consume.
Sound complicated?
"Nothing we do here has a point" - Czar Morris
by inactive lsb user on Dec 25, 2009 7:37 AM CST up reply actions
no plans, just desire...
I continued to eat all the stuff I like, (except ice cream) only ate just a small portion, and when I got hungry again, would eat just a few bites again….. plus drank plenty of water.
that was it…. I cant stay on a regular diet, dont like the food. and at 76 I am not going to change… so good luck to all and Merry Christmas to all
My Bible Study is at:
http://billydpowell.synthasite.com
take a look. my hope is it helps people get into their Bible where the Holy Spirit can teach them the REAL truth, not my words, which are just stimulants.... 2 Tim 2:15 Study.....
by billydpowell on Dec 25, 2009 7:52 AM CST up reply actions
I will add to this:
http://www.fittz.com/sounds/LastChristmas.mp3
Yes, that’s me singing a part of Last Christmas for several minutes.
I’m actually more sorry than anything else.
Merry Christmas, all.
by ghostofErikThompson on Dec 24, 2009 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
Wow, thanks.
After listening to 10 seconds of that I’m now officially gay for dudes.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
"You like Castlevania, don't you?" -Psycho Mantis.
by thedirkatron on Dec 24, 2009 9:42 PM CST up reply actions
A's, Duchscherer agree on 2010 deal
Free agent Justin Duchscherer will be returning for a seventh season with the Oakland A’s, agreeing in principle Thursday on a one-year deal that could be worth $5.5 million if he reaches his incentives
If he ends up being anywhere near the pitcher he was before surgery, this just makes the division that much tougher.
Only if hes used as a starter and pitches like he did
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.
Cheap, too.
If he pitches well, he’s a heck of a bargain.
"I’m not in the meetings and not part of the discussions; it’s not my responsibility. . My responsibility is to go out and win tonight. My focus is to win tonight. The club has to look at more than just this year." -Michael Young
base salary is only 2 million
would have loved that signing, but presumably the A’s had an edge.
the preceding post was a great success.
I'm just about ready for them to go ahead and sign someone like Garko.
At least we’ll have someone in who we know will be healthy and fill the dh/backup 1b role. I thought they might swing a trade after signing Olive, but now I don’t see it. They probably want as many good relievers as they can get, considering the youth/health concerns of the starters. I can’t believe McCarthy or Harrison will fetch much, and I don’t want them to trade CJ. Besides, a “productive” bat probably has a contract we can’t afford.
"I’m not in the meetings and not part of the discussions; it’s not my responsibility. . My responsibility is to go out and win tonight. My focus is to win tonight. The club has to look at more than just this year." -Michael Young
I don't think they will do that until vlad/dye are gone.
JD just said they wanted to add a “presence” into the lineup and along with the right-handed part.. those seem like the only two he could be targeting.
We need to ask some sox fans what was up with dye in the second half.. theres a slow second half and then theres a .590 ops.
But yeah, Garko would fit the needs pretty well even if its not exciting, and is probably a pretty good bet for the next option.
the preceding post was a great success.
What about Delgado?
He’s been a pretty consistent beast until last year’s injury plagued truck stop abortion of a season.
Delgado + Nady could make us not suck offensively if things break a little right.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
"You like Castlevania, don't you?" -Psycho Mantis.
by thedirkatron on Dec 24, 2009 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
Delgado
withdrew from his commitment to play winter ball in Dec and won’t debut until mid-Jan (with only 10-14 days left in the season at that point) for unspecified reasons. Sounds suspect…
well hes not a righty
My guess is that they do want one of vlad/dye, but if that fails for a reasonable price they move on to a garko/thome, gomes/delgado, etc.
I don’t know about nady as a platoon guy though, he doesn’t have splits.
the preceding post was a great success.
Delgado
do you mean Carlos D? his salary was 12M in 2009… you really think he would come here for our peanuts????
My Bible Study is at:
http://billydpowell.synthasite.com
take a look. my hope is it helps people get into their Bible where the Holy Spirit can teach them the REAL truth, not my words, which are just stimulants.... 2 Tim 2:15 Study.....
How many full time DH jobs are there out there for him to pick and choose from?
He’s an aging player coming off a lost season. A one year deal with a low base + incentives is all he’s likely to get anywhere, and we can at least guarantee him consistent AB’s.
Also, last year’s salary is irrelevant in determining a player’s worth on the current FA market.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
"You like Castlevania, don't you?" -Psycho Mantis.
by thedirkatron on Dec 24, 2009 2:45 PM CST up reply actions
do you know how he is doing in winter ball??
My Bible Study is at:
http://billydpowell.synthasite.com
take a look. my hope is it helps people get into their Bible where the Holy Spirit can teach them the REAL truth, not my words, which are just stimulants.... 2 Tim 2:15 Study.....
by billydpowell on Dec 24, 2009 3:06 PM CST up reply actions
well we are talking Vlad (15 MM 2009) and Delgado (11.5 MM 2009)
They are all going to take big paycuts this year. Although maybe not all the way down to what we can give.. we shall see.
the preceding post was a great success.
hope your right….. I think Omar is watching him also
My Bible Study is at:
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take a look. my hope is it helps people get into their Bible where the Holy Spirit can teach them the REAL truth, not my words, which are just stimulants.... 2 Tim 2:15 Study.....
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Jimmy Johnson for GM.
He just now started playing due to issues from his injury last year.
I would prefer Vlad to delgado in terms of injury risk.
"I’m not in the meetings and not part of the discussions; it’s not my responsibility. . My responsibility is to go out and win tonight. My focus is to win tonight. The club has to look at more than just this year." -Michael Young
correction
Delgado will not start until mid-January due to his injury issues.
"I’m not in the meetings and not part of the discussions; it’s not my responsibility. . My responsibility is to go out and win tonight. My focus is to win tonight. The club has to look at more than just this year." -Michael Young
I think they are still watching Lowell because of MY
we dont have anyone to play 3rd except Davis… if Lowell comes back I’ll bet we get him.
My Bible Study is at:
http://billydpowell.synthasite.com
take a look. my hope is it helps people get into their Bible where the Holy Spirit can teach them the REAL truth, not my words, which are just stimulants.... 2 Tim 2:15 Study.....
do you know how he is doing in winter ball??
"Nothing we do here has a point" - Czar Morris
by inactive lsb user on Dec 24, 2009 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
Heh
Neftali Feliz says sit your 5 dollar ass down before he makes change...
Hi, Keith. Is this the year Edinson Volquez finally wins RoY?
by Brian Thomas on Dec 24, 2009 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
Harry Potter?
I failed my LSB ethics test.
"WHAT A SHITLOAD OF FUCK" - LL's "Poochie" on Rich Harden signing with Texas over Seattle
I remember
when Delgado backed out of signing with the Rangers because he wasn’t willing to play DH full-time and the Rangers weren’t going move Teixeira. Funny how things have a way of turning around.
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:) - Obligatory smiley showing I don't mean whatever mean
spiritedness is likely contained in the preceding post
Merry Christmas
Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!
"There are two girls that can take a pounding!" Tom Grieve
by Spadedsnake on Dec 24, 2009 6:31 PM CST via mobile reply actions
More than mine, I guarantee.
"I’m not in the meetings and not part of the discussions; it’s not my responsibility. . My responsibility is to go out and win tonight. My focus is to win tonight. The club has to look at more than just this year." -Michael Young
Ditto
"We play to win the game" - Herm Edwards
by nicholas.rodriguez on Dec 24, 2009 11:11 PM CST up reply actions
I tried looking it up a while back. He wasn't listed as a billionaire on Forbes or anything.
Couldn’t find anything at all as far as his net worth goes. He’s probably got quite a bit of money but I’m guessing there’s a reason why he has a pretty decent sized group of investors backing him.
Jimmy Johnson for GM.
See what he owns and that will give you a clue.
Nobody has wads of cash sitting around ready to blow.
"Nothing we do here has a point" - Czar Morris
by inactive lsb user on Dec 25, 2009 7:38 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah, couldn't find much on that either.
Other than his minor league clubs. Like I said he’s obviously got money, I just couldn’t a concrete amount on how much he’s worth.
Jimmy Johnson for GM.
and it said thursday night special edition with snow on it...
i assumed there was a game yesterday. friday night football is not thursday night special edition.
the preceding post was a great success.
yeah..no game yesterday. Weird it's still being called Thursday Night.. heh.
It just annoys me when they put it on the sides cause I often click in that area and now that that is there it opens up a new page to it every time.
They called the Saints vs. Cowboys game last week
“Thursday Night Special Edition” and the game was on a Saturday. I don’t know what the deal is with calling everything Thursday night football.
Jimmy Johnson for GM.
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