Rich Harden a Ranger?
by Brett Perryman on Dec 9, 2009 4:26 PM CST
Email
PrintWow, Adam picked quite a day to be in court all day.
As noted in the comments below, NBCsports.com is reporting this, a one year deal for $7.5 million. I'm very psyched about this prospect, as I'm sure most Rangers fans would be.
UPDATE: More sources seem to be saying Harden to the Mariners than the Rangers right now. Will be interesting to hear how this all played out once it's over.
371 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Awe. Some.
Awesome to the max.
Not so much for the Harden-gets-me-hard factor, but more that we aren’t munging away Millwood- coin
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
by Keynes on Dec 9, 2009 4:28 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Er, Millwood's coin
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
by Keynes on Dec 9, 2009 4:29 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
are you sure about that?
you could be looking at a big pay day if you did
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Evidently team.
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
Actually
what I see on ESPN is this at 4:17 CST:
UPDATE: Buster Olney reports via the Hot Stove this afternoon that “Sources say that Rich Harden is on the verge of an agreement. It was not immediately known which team signed him, but he has been heavily involved in negotiations with the Mariners.”
That doesn’t actually say Seattle definitively. We’ll see.
by Brett Perryman on Dec 9, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions
Im trying to wait on something concrete before getting overly excited
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Good job by Nolan!
heh.
Pro baseball has always been a dream, so this is pretty freakin’ cool out here. -- Tim Steggall, undrafted Rangers minor leaguer.
so.
We still bitching about Milly?
There’s always a method to JD’s madness.
what a fucking beast.
"Clearly, I've been wrong. VY is awesome." - AJM
Creativity
When I heard Levine say that the Rangers would not keep their current financial situation form helping them improve and that the team would be creative to find a solution, I kinda thought he was just saying what the fans wanted to hear.
by Excel Hearts Choi on Dec 9, 2009 4:31 PM CST reply actions
Still waiting for something a little more official
But the one year club option is incredible.
It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone. You count on it, rely on it to buffer the passage of time, to keep the memory of sunshine and high skies alive, and then just when the days are all twilight, when you need it most, it stops.
TR
Tweaked the title of his piece.
…ho boy.
"[Font} doesn't turn 19 until the end of May and his heater can already hit 99 on the gun. That's baseball porn." - Jason Parks
oh great
shades of Matt Purke.
TR needs to quit that.
"Clearly, I've been wrong. VY is awesome." - AJM
Milly for a scrub and Harden?
Sounds like a very nice deal all of the sudden.
dude
Ray is not a scrub…if he’s healthy again, he’s talented.
"The mystery of the beginning of all things is insoluble by us; and I for one must be content to remain an agnostic" - Charles Darwin, you know who he is...
Yeah, no joke
It’s not like we traded Millwood for John Wasdin. Ray has some skillz that can be developed by Mustache Jesus.
"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
Um.
Shannon Drayer says he’s signing with the M’s.
by LiamP on Dec 9, 2009 4:34 PM CST via mobile reply actions
who the fuck is shannon drayer
seriously, M’s beat writer? god damn it. why. I don’t believe the rumor anymore
this could be a rollecoaster
of SUCK
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
M's beat lady, yes.
I’m more inclined to believe her report than Calcaterra’s.
by LiamP on Dec 9, 2009 4:36 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Have to worry about a report from “NBCSports.com”
Seattle would stink.
by Brett Perryman on Dec 9, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions
God I will be depressed if he signs with the Mariners
"You'll meet them again on their long journey to the middle." -Lester Bangs
you know
if this is a case of the m’s and rangers both being on the phone with harden, we’re going to lose
we have baseball jesus though!
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Dec 9, 2009 4:36 PM CST up reply actions
Lookout Landing is going just as crazy
thinking they have Harden. This could be an amazing day or an awful day until the final report
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
from lookout landing
Shannon sounds preoccupied here…
Trying to verify source?
by seattlesundevil on Dec 9, 2009 5:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
She just verified it was Texas
by cougfan on Dec 9, 2009 5:35 PM EST
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.
Its the internet age
everyone wants to break a story, right or wrong
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
did you mean Twitter makes it much "Harder"?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Dec 9, 2009 4:44 PM CST up reply actions
I should flag my own comment
“Harden”
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Dec 9, 2009 4:45 PM CST up reply actions
Come on.
Pick one and stick with it.
Jeez.
"Stats are like a woman in a fine little bikini. You can see a lot, but you can't see everything." -Dirk A. Tron
I'm actually staying late at work
because I might kill myself checking my phone on the way home
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
I'm holding my diarrhea until something is confirmed
HURRY THE EFF UP!!!!!
"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.
same here,
i am my desk , wearing my coat, as my staff is walking by
circle jerk
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
by NothinG on Dec 9, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Ugh. Can somebody credible give us the right information??
Where the fuck is Galloway?
Lol
by TooLegitToQuit on Dec 9, 2009 4:37 PM CST via mobile reply actions
ever think you'd say that?
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
HARDEN HARDEN HARDEN HARDEN HARDEN!
by ghostofErikThompson on Dec 9, 2009 4:38 PM CST reply actions 4 recs
ugggg I need a drink...
So who's todays mistress? They're coming out of the Woodswork!
by BigGuns on Dec 9, 2009 4:38 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
pretty much
We just traded Millwood for Harden and Ray and still made a cool Mil.
Jon Daniels is everything i want to be and more. AWESOME
No that mil goes to Ray in his arbitration
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.
ok
now LL is just as sullen as we are possibly right now. I don’t know what to think.
I just want TR and Shannon Drayer to work it out and let us know what they come up with
Hmm
Can’t help but feel this eliminates the possibility of signing Sheets. For similar money, i would have really liked to see him back with Mad Dog. But as long as Harden doesn’t bust like Tiger’s tail-light, I’m cool with it.
by eric_hurleys_rotator_cuff on Dec 9, 2009 4:41 PM CST reply actions
Harden is younger and can do more than just throw off flat ground
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
hilarious
it wont surprise me if Sheets wont be ready for ST this year…
"Elvis Andrus has just preformed a MIRACLE!"
-Eric Nadel, 5/4/09
by Jason Brynsvold on Dec 9, 2009 4:44 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe...
Maybe NOT!
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Dec 9, 2009 4:41 PM CST up reply actions
from LL
President James K. Polk, God damn you to hell.
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 9, 2009 4:41 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Hungry Hungry Hippos sucks
I like the waiting game.
It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone. You count on it, rely on it to buffer the passage of time, to keep the memory of sunshine and high skies alive, and then just when the days are all twilight, when you need it most, it stops.
by WyoRanger on Dec 9, 2009 4:41 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Well, that was like 25 minutes ago
I’m not going to update again until there is something more solid.
by Brett Perryman on Dec 9, 2009 4:47 PM CST up reply actions
TR
Here is where it stands:
The Rangers trade Kevin Millwood to the Orioles for reliever Chris Ray.
They pick up $3 million in salary as part of the deal.
They save about $7 million in the transaction and Ray goes into the Rangers bullpen.
The Rangers sign Rich Harden for $7.5 million and a club option for $11.5 million.
Harden goes into the Rangers rotation,
A club official says it’s close, adding, “It’s been a productive few days.”
The Mariners are also going after Harden.
Nothing has been announced. Much medical history must be reviewed for everybody involved.
"Stats are like a woman in a fine little bikini. You can see a lot, but you can't see everything." -Dirk A. Tron
drayer just confirmed RANGERS and not Mariners for Harden
by BHill on Dec 9, 2009 4:43 PM CST reply actions 4 recs
i consider the punch to the gut of mariner fans
as an added bonus.
by SteveP on Dec 9, 2009 4:45 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
don't take away how sweet this is
to pull this out from under a division rival, no matter which one - I hate them be-goddamn-all
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Must have been a typo.
"Nothing we do here has a point" - Czar Morris
by inactive lsb user on Dec 9, 2009 5:11 PM CST up reply actions
This better be confirmed one way or another
by the time I get home from work, and I’m about to leave the office.
"I think I'm going to name my new car Scooter, because it dominates on the road." - mikeyoungfuturehof, 9.10.09
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
!!!1!!
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 Dec 9, 2009 4:46 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
awesome.
always sunny, FTW
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.
This has inspired me to write a letter to Harden
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
An "Open Letter"?
I hope, we need more of those!!!
"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.
Dear Rich
I feel like I can call you Rich because you and me are so much alike. I would love to meet you some day. It would be great to have a catch. I know I can’t throw as fast as you, but I think you would be impressed with my speed. I love your hair. You run fast. Do you have a good relationship with your father? Me neither. These are all things we can talk about and more. I know you have not been getting my letters because I know you would write back if you did, and I hope you write back this time and we get to be good friends. I am sure our relationship would be a real home run.
rentz
by LiamP on Dec 9, 2009 4:57 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 6 recs
without Charlie in that clip
it’s pretty useless
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Dec 9, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions
This thread is useless without greenman
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
HEY SEATTLE!
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 Dec 9, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs
ooooooooooooooo
"Stats are like a woman in a fine little bikini. You can see a lot, but you can't see everything." -Dirk A. Tron
C'mon...
…admit that despite its lack of Charlie, it’s pretty good.
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?
I will not
but then again I’ve only seen one episode…I’m waiting to watch it all on DVD when I have time. which means I won’t ever watch it.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Dec 9, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions
How come
There have been no McPoyls the last 2 seasons?
I love the McPoyls.
“Trust me, they’re top notch!” — Ryan McPoyle, commenting on his sister’s breasts
Absolutely, 100% agree.
The McPoyles are one of the three best things about that show.
What do tigers dream of when they take a little tiger snooze? Do they dream of mauling zebras, or Halle Berry in her Catwoman suit?
I think this thing comes down to medical records
and we all know what can happen there. Probably won’t have a final verdict until later this week. still. HUGE
Just reported on ESPN as close with the Rangers...
FWIW.
Either way, I’m fucking stoked.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
ok i can go to class a happy man
go ranger.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
Not to toot my own horn but...
“Sign Harden and Sheets. Trade Millwood…sign an outfielder, bullpen piece, and a utility guy and call it an offseason.”- 12/3
So that would be 4 down, 2 to go.
we also got the Rapada kid that could work out as a LOOGY
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
i have an exam later tonight
and now i could care less how i do on it.
"Elvis Andrus has just preformed a MIRACLE!"
-Eric Nadel, 5/4/09
I know the feeling
Im supposed to be studying for one, damn you texas rangers for distracting me
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Dec 9, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
pretty amazing
finally a legit Ace – even if for only 2/3 of a year
now let’s go get 2/3 of a year from Bradley and call it quite the dominant offseason when we all thought we’d roll over and die
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
Feldman?
The greatest Hawaiian-born Jewish pitcher EVER?!
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Dec 9, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions
I'd say only Nolan honestly
I think Kenny pitched great, and he was certainly OUR ace, but he’s not a league ace I think…on playoff teams he would be a # 2 at best
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Dec 9, 2009 8:24 PM CST up reply actions
Wow. This Winter Meeting thing went from suck ass to effing awesome in the course of about 10 hours.
She say she are the manager.
Beast
On June 8, 2008, he [Harden] became the 38th pitcher to strike out three batters on nine pitches. This was done in the first inning, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
"Stats are like a woman in a fine little bikini. You can see a lot, but you can't see everything." -Dirk A. Tron
His k/9 makes me hoppy cited
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Mariner fans feel like the girl in this GIF like we almost did
So who's todays mistress? They're coming out of the Woodswork!
WTH was that dumb bitch doing?
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
Easier to catch when she's out cold though...
"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.
by Rodney on Dec 9, 2009 5:17 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
How "sweet" of them mentioning Texas needing to be hit by a meteor.......
A*sholes :)
La naiba cu Monkey Rally !!!!!
by Captain Fubar on Dec 9, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions
we already got hit by a space shuttle what more do they want?
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Good point.....
La naiba cu Monkey Rally !!!!!
by Captain Fubar on Dec 9, 2009 4:56 PM CST up reply actions
Pretty sure I wanted them to die...
…in a very very hot fire. So we’re good.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
THAT IS REALLY FUNNY!!!
wtf do they all type in caps???
"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.
that is great.
"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
I so love getting a 2011 option
In celebration!
But also to ask- does murph or CD get the boot? =p
the preceding post was a great success.
actually, they both do and elvis gets a spot since I'm redoing.
sorry murph/cd =(
the preceding post was a great success.
THis!!!
F’n rocks….i nearly fell out of my seat laughing
by death of the cool on Dec 9, 2009 5:28 PM CST up reply actions
I never gave up on you Rich Harden...
I never gave up. And now we’ll be together forever…with a club option for 2011.
by ghostofErikThompson on Dec 9, 2009 4:53 PM CST reply actions
Has this actually been confirmed yet?
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Dec 9, 2009 4:54 PM CST reply actions
Durrett says Millwood deal is official...
I’d say the writing was on the wall.
http://espn.go.com/dallas/columns/rangers/blog/_/post/4728924
"[Font} doesn't turn 19 until the end of May and his heater can already hit 99 on the gun. That's baseball porn." - Jason Parks
Anyway, trade for Bradley or sign Vlad and I'm all good.
Substitute Glaus/Johnson/whoever for the Vlad haters.
the preceding post was a great success.
I want Bradley too
I have a soft spot for his bat-breaking ability.
Greatest Inventions Ever? 1. TiVO, 2. Boobs, 3. Baseball
This made me laugh:
My F5 button is working twitter like a cheap whore
by cougfan on Dec 9, 2009 5:33 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
this is the best
So fantastic.
I NEVER TRUSTED TEXANS, AND I NEVER WILL. I’LL NEVER FORGIVE THEM FOR THE DEATH OF MY BOY.
by EnglishMariner on Dec 9, 2009 5:36 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
You fuckers should’ve tried alot harder to convince Texas to stay independent in 1845.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Legation
by Decatur on Dec 9, 2009 5:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
TEXAS CAN GO TO MEXICO..FUCKERS
"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.
Its from Star Trek VI
It’s a classic Kirk quote that someone over there deserves huge props. That is greatness.
Do you watch Big Bang Theory?
The Sheldon/Wil Wheaton plotline with the Wrath of Khan quotes was phenomenal.
"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
winnie cooper from the wonder years is going to be on there soon
as someones love interest
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Since Leonard and Wolowitz both have girlfriends I'm thinking she and Sheldon might have something going on
Which will no doubt be epic.
"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
she is hot
Danica Mae McKellar (born January 3, 1975) is an American actress, mathematics author and education advocate. She is best known for her role as Winnie Cooper in the television show The Wonder Years,1 and now as author of the two New York Times bestsellers,2 Math Doesn’t Suck, and Kiss My Math, which encourage middle-school girls to learn math.3
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danica_McKellar
|Space for Rent|
I tune it at 7
watch how i met your mother last night tune out then tune back in for the big bang theory, probably my 2 favorite shows right now.
I think Luke French has a lot of potential. TORP potential.-Dstar
ok
I know this is a good day, but big bang theory is maybe the worst show I have seen in a really long time.
I saw last week’s episode (Gorilla project):
-the most annoying laugh track ever
-nerd voices? are they serious?
-terribly nerd jokes (“more does not equal merry. that is not an equal relationship”)
gah. horrible.
Are you serious? The show is quickly becoming the most popular sitcom on television
The nerd jokes are part of the point. Sheldon is an outrageously smart physicist with almost no social skills and no concept of how the world works outside his bubble.
The more does not equal merry comment was classic Sheldon: he hears a common saying and doesn’t understand, because it’s logically fallacious.
"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
Modern Family...
Now there’s a very funny TV show.
The only real human sitcom I watch
So it must be 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.
More...
Cold showers for everyone!
by abender20 on Dec 9, 2009 5:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I feel like Texas just gave us a golden shower
by cougfan on Dec 9, 2009 5:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
So
this is our first ML signing in 2 years?
"Stats are like a woman in a fine little bikini. You can see a lot, but you can't see everything." -Dirk A. Tron
@ari_bo_bari Haha, Harden on pitching in Oakland: We get a lot of cool nights. I’m more at home in that weather than in Texas, where it’s hot and humid.
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
did we get him, or not
that’s all I want to know DAMNIT!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Woo!
"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.
yeh here ya go Rich!
your next concern?
So who's todays mistress? They're coming out of the Woodswork!
by BigGuns on Dec 9, 2009 5:07 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
he wasn't healthy enough in Oakland to enjoy the weather
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
we can just have him start on the road
I’ll coddle the shit out of him.
Greatest Inventions Ever? 1. TiVO, 2. Boobs, 3. Baseball
by willamos2 on Dec 9, 2009 5:04 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Angry goalie
Will be angry if the Rangers don’t sign Harden…
But if we do sign Harden, Mariners fans will feel like this:
"Just remember what ol' Jack Burton does when the earth quakes, and the poison arrows fall from the sky, and the pillars of Heaven shake. Yeah, Jack Burton just looks that big ol' storm right square in the eye and he says, "Give me your best shot, pal. I can take it."
Oh, and also....
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:PTI
Wilbon says Gammons to MLB Network…who called it?
"I hope a bartender appears, with a shot and a beer everytime ya holler, cause yeah man, that's lucky"-Pat Green
Everyone
It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone. You count on it, rely on it to buffer the passage of time, to keep the memory of sunshine and high skies alive, and then just when the days are all twilight, when you need it most, it stops.
I hate that ass hole
@VictorRojas29 Dennis Gilbert meandering the halls at #wintermeetings looking for investors and/or votes? Kinda weird
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
Fuck him. If he buys the Rangers I'm protesting.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
remind me why we hate him
All I’ve seen is that he wants to be involved, but he has scouting/playing ties, right? We’re not talking about Al Davis or anything.
Greatest Inventions Ever? 1. TiVO, 2. Boobs, 3. Baseball
Who he's linked to is what scares me most
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Cause he was an agent for some of the biggest names in the game.
He’s a weasel. Has to be.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
Wants to be a handson owner/president and will probably hire his own GM
I didn't know what a mancrush was. Derek Holland showed me.
BECAUSE NOLAN WILL GO AWAY! THAT'S WHY!
Who the crap wants Nolan to go away? Seriously, if you’re that dumb, raise your hand.
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
Ewwwww...
There is a rumor floating that the Rangers are working on a deal to acquire infielder Mike Lowell from the Red Sox. He would be the right-handed bat that the Rangers have been trying acquiring and could play first base, third base and designated hitter. The Rangers would give up catcher Max Ramirez
"Stats are like a woman in a fine little bikini. You can see a lot, but you can't see everything." -Dirk A. Tron
they would have to kick in a shit ton of money
more money than I think they would just for max ramirez. They have unlimited money. Why would they do this? Unless they really value max ramirez
They said they had 2 or 3 teams they could trade him to right now
but they’d have to take a bad contract back
Back up for the V-Mart/Mauer plan?
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
I think I heard they were willing to pickup a huge portion of his salary.
He was one of those…he helped us so much in the 2007 playoffs we have to sign him even though it’s probably not a good baseball decision type signings I think.
Like I’m hoping the Yanks do with Damon.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
That is gross, take it back.
I thought it be all warm and shitty, but it just tasted like normal beer. It was still cold.
Fuck u JD if u do it.
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
hmm
i know people will think this is eww but I’m not so terribly against it. i’m not a big max believer anymore
I'm with you
It’s not like Max has proven to be a sure thing.
"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
This means we would have, effectively, traded half a season of Kenny Lofton for Mike Lowell
That’s not a bad trade.
"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
And Murphy.
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
1st it was him for Millwood, now this?
I call BS on a recycled, repackaged rumor.
"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.
let's trade MY to the Red Sox to play SS
I’ll take Lowell and Buchholz.
Greatest Inventions Ever? 1. TiVO, 2. Boobs, 3. Baseball
we just traded a 12M dollar player
why would we be trading for one unless Boston was going to take all the salary. Lowell is getting old and injury prone
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
It's from TR
but I don’t think that it’s anything more than a rumor.
"Stats are like a woman in a fine little bikini. You can see a lot, but you can't see everything." -Dirk A. Tron
Source?
For the Lowell rumor?
"[Font} doesn't turn 19 until the end of May and his heater can already hit 99 on the gun. That's baseball porn." - Jason Parks
by hightowersmith on Dec 9, 2009 5:08 PM CST up reply actions
I thought that rumor lost traction since Lowell hasn't played 1st
and the Rangers were looking elsewhere.
It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone. You count on it, rely on it to buffer the passage of time, to keep the memory of sunshine and high skies alive, and then just when the days are all twilight, when you need it most, it stops.
Why not Cantu?
I mean, unless Boston is going to pick up 8-9 million dollars of his contract, what does Lowell give you that Cantu does not? They are both about .800 OPS players at this point in their careers. Both can play 1B/DH/3B. Lowell is a flat out terrible defensive 3B. Cantu is at least decent at 1B, and he also has great numbers versus LHP.
I’m not a huge fan of either addition, but I’d rather explore a deal for Cantu over Lowell. I think it is more likely the Rangers could work out a fair deal for Cantu than get Boston to throw in 8 million for Lowell.
by Stephen Rushin on Dec 9, 2009 5:40 PM CST up reply actions
The ticket is talking about the moves now
catch the 5 minutes of baseball talk while you can!
the preceding post was a great success.
Turrible baseball talk you mean
"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.
No sports radio is better than having sports radio
If you’re much of a serious baseball fan (such as anyone who posts on LSB and/or subscribes to The Newberg) you’re not going to learn anything from talk radio.
"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
Ahh, I'm not an NBA fan and I like the Cowboys but I don't obsess about them...
Enough that I can put up with the “when we gonna get some pitching up in here? You know the Rangers are always gonna hit!” mindset that pervades any mention of Rangers baseball on talk radio
"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
Add "I host Diamond talk" to your list
Fuck is he an asswhip.
"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.
"You can't just replace Marlon Byrd!"
Oh dear
I think Luke French has a lot of potential. TORP potential.-Dstar
Oh god
“can we spend that money on something other than a hope and a prayer on rich harden!?”
sigh.
the preceding post was a great success.
George Dunham is the biggest fuckity fuck that ever fucked
by oc on Dec 9, 2009 5:08 PM CST up reply actions
they need marlon byrd you cant replace him!
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
no shit
these guys are morons. Harden is an ACE.
apparently we can’t replace Byrd. These guys are freakin’ idiots
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
baseball isnt the tickets strong suit
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Yep
at least Ben and Skin tried to talk baseball before they went off the air.
I think Luke French has a lot of potential. TORP potential.-Dstar
my god george dunham doesnt know baseball
millwood wasnt an “ace”, harden is.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
He said Fatwood was an ace?
Wonder if Greggo is sneaking him stuff under the desk? WTF? Who makes that statement that has watched the past 4 years of Ranger baseball?
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
yep, and the signoff was "more frustrating news for rangers fans"
get frustrated guys!
the preceding post was a great success.
if this is frustration then give me more!
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
GD, what the fuck?
I want to email him right now.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
It's more common than you think.
I have friends who think Millwood is a No.1 and is the Rangers best pitcher.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Indianapolis today
Snowy and windy, highs in the low-twenties. No wonder a lot of deals are getting done today, Or it could be the last full day of the winter meetings.
|Space for Rent|
I like it
I’ve always been a big fan of Harden ever since he dominated for a few years in a fantasy league. I like the upgrade from Millwood to Harden in terms of Game 1 playoff potential. Worth the risk that Harden will probably spend some time on the D.L.
I had a paper route when I was a kid. I was supposed to go to 2,000 houses. Or two dumpsters.
Haha
This is great – all the better for being at the expense of the M’s
Rich Harden Appears to Have Signed with Texas
Tiny by Matthew on Dec 9, 2009 3:01 PM PST in Awful News
Go Rice Owls!
another good LL post
I am going to try to keep my emotions in check in this thread
So I will just say that this is highly disappointing and I hope Rich Harden gets bitten by a rattlesnake.
THAT’S RIGHT THEY HAVE RATTLESNAKES THERE HARDEN
Go Rice Owls!
From EG:
All I’ve got confirmed from multiple sources is that the club was in advanced negotiations with Harden. But Seattle is reportedly quite interested in him, too.
"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.
That was before the M's report
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
Stop toying with my emotions!
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Sounds like Evan is a little behind, since everyone else is saying it's done
"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
Good job, JD. I love you.
5:10pm: Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports says Harden has signed with the Rangers.
"Stats are like a woman in a fine little bikini. You can see a lot, but you can't see everything." -Dirk A. Tron
Rangers close to one-year deal with Harden — 6:04 p.m.
The Rangers are putting their savings from the Kevin Millwood trade to good use.
Free-agent right-hander Rich Harden is close to signing a one-year contract with the Rangers, according to a major-league source.
The deal, valued at $7.5 million according to published reports, qualifies as one of the biggest surprises of the winter meetings.
The Rangers, in the middle of an ownership transition, will save $9 million by trading Millwood to the Orioles. Most of that money will be reallocated to Harden.
When healthy, Harden is a dominant, top-of-the-rotation starter. However, he has been hampered by injuries throughout his career.
"Stats are like a woman in a fine little bikini. You can see a lot, but you can't see everything." -Dirk A. Tron
Yeah, 'cause...'cause...
the trainer really needs to prove his mettle.
"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 should really be...
studying for my property final but i cant…
by captain freakin' magic on Dec 9, 2009 5:17 PM CST reply actions
Property? Sucks to be you
Damn you Rule Against Perpetuities.
"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
no interest shall vest, if at all, within 21 years of a life in being at the creation of the instrument
by captain freakin' magic on Dec 9, 2009 5:20 PM CST up reply actions
BarBri told us, on the Multistate portion of the Bar, if you see a RAP question, just answer C and move on
"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
I am writing a pretty good screenplay. Totally thrown off my concentration
by oc on Dec 9, 2009 5:20 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I was writing a radio monologue for a project...
but then had a massive erection when I heard the news.
by ghostofErikThompson on Dec 9, 2009 5:23 PM CST up reply actions
Call your doctor...
if your Harden Hardon lasts more than six hours.
by Basehead on Dec 9, 2009 5:45 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Does it have
Dolph Lundgren in it? And can he smell crime?
I should be studying for my sports law final...
But I guess I will justify my time spent here as “studying.” 2L classes are so much better than 1L classes!
by Stephen Rushin on Dec 9, 2009 5:41 PM CST up reply actions
Ya no kidding
Ive got property exam coming up….
heh
"Nothing we do here has a point" - Czar Morris
by inactive lsb user on Dec 9, 2009 5:33 PM CST up reply actions
Why don't people like Mike Lowell?
Am I missing something? Numbers against LHP are pretty damned good..
He is not terrible vs RHP either
Overall he is a lg avg bat which the Rangers need hitting 6th. Hopefully he would stay healthy if he primarily DHs.
|Space for Rent|
Career OPS+ of 109, expensive and old
Hmm, how about this career 109 OPS+ young, cheap player?
"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 wouldn't want him to be just set as the everyday 5 hole hitter or whatever.
But if properly used I wouldn’t totally hate it.
the preceding post was a great success.
Right...
But isn’t he as viable an option as Vlad, Glaus, and most of the other options we’ve seen thrown around?
Yes I think you can say that
On pure personal preference I’d take Vlad over them both, but yes without Bias their performance and injuries in recent history has them on similar levels I guess.
the preceding post was a great success.
You know...
Mike Cameron is still unsigned.
I though he was suppose to sign with the Cubs on Monday.
"Stats are like a woman in a fine little bikini. You can see a lot, but you can't see everything." -Dirk A. Tron
by coolaid on Dec 9, 2009 5:25 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
The Rangers wouldn't take Badley, so...
Pro baseball has always been a dream, so this is pretty freakin’ cool out here. -- Tim Steggall, undrafted Rangers minor leaguer.
This only worked if you had money to spare...
…and not enough faith in Borbon. Considering what they had to do to sign Harden (ok, I just shivered a little…did you know we signed HARDEN!?!), I doubt they can afford to pay for the upgrade. Unless you are planning to DH Hamilton the whole year.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
O's press release
The Orioles acquired right-hander Kevin Millwood and cash considerations from the Rangers in exchange for reliever Chris Ray and a player to be named later on Wednesday
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091209&content_id=7781566&vkey=news_bal&fext=.jsp&c_id=bal
|Space for Rent|
And it gets even awesomer!
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Taco Town!
"Just remember what ol' Jack Burton does when the earth quakes, and the poison arrows fall from the sky, and the pillars of Heaven shake. Yeah, Jack Burton just looks that big ol' storm right square in the eye and he says, "Give me your best shot, pal. I can take it."
Heh
I wonder how The Room feels about this one?
"Nothing we do here has a point" - Czar Morris
by inactive lsb user on Dec 9, 2009 5:35 PM CST up reply actions
Someone has been mysteriously absent this afternoon
Kinda nice. We can just be joyous without argument.
"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
yeh where is the Outlaw and why isn't he celebrating like the rest of us?
So who's todays mistress? They're coming out of the Woodswork!
From Evan
Also, there is the possibility the Rangers could use Ray in a deal to fix their catching depth situation. The Rangers have interest in Tampa Bay’s Dionner Navarro, who should make about $2.5-$3 million in 2010. The Rays, according to the lobby rumor mill, have always liked Ray.
Interesting. I’m not sure what to make of Ray, but Navarro, while awful last year, could be an interesting buy-low candidate. My only concern is that it spends the rest of the money and no bat was acquired. Enter Bradley/Lowell? At the very least, there’s this:
It appears that Jason Kendall is fading as a catching option. Kansas City has offered a two-year deal to Kendall and the Rangers have no intention of offering two years.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
God bless you Dayton Moore
"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
Give me Bradley.
"Nothing we do here has a point" - Czar Morris
by inactive lsb user on Dec 9, 2009 5:40 PM CST up reply actions
Rangers, Red Sox Talking Lowell Deal
The Rangers and Red Sox are discussing a deal that would send Mike Lowell to Texas, according to Rob Bradford of WEEI.com.
"The pitcher has got only a ball. I've got a bat. So the percentage of weapons is in my favor..." Hank Aaron
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/12/rangers-red-sox-talking-lowell-deal.html
"The pitcher has got only a ball. I've got a bat. So the percentage of weapons is in my favor..." Hank Aaron
Am I the only one...
…who wouldn’t mind MaxRam for Lowell?
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?
No....
But I’d rather go after Garko and have MaxRam as a backup option for C and 1B this year. Depth matters.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
That one doesn't feel right
Feels like selling low on Max.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
by Keynes on Dec 9, 2009 5:42 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
It's a money issue
for me. I like the player, but given our supposedly limited budget, I would rather not have to take on his salary.
That's why they call them business sox
Well theres no way they'd take on 100% of it
And all the half decent DH options will cost 4-9 million anyway. I’d prefer some others but if various talks with others are going nowhere and they think Lowell is the best option.. maybe.
the preceding post was a great success.
check out front page
harden deal officially done (per TR), pending physical.
"Elvis Andrus has just preformed a MIRACLE!"
-Eric Nadel, 5/4/09
I haven't read all the replies here.
I think Harden is worth what they’re paying him, but he’s not an ace. Aces pitch more than 150 innings and Harden has only done that once. And that was a long time ago.
The kids in the rotation had better step up. Way the fuck up.
Just curious why
Nobody seemed to believe me way back at 3:18 CST today on this.
http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/12/if-millwood-is-gone-would-rangers-play-h.html
My feelings are quite hurt. Me=teary.
by Evan Grant on Dec 9, 2009 6:39 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Orioles pick in Rule V draft
I just posted that. By the way, what is LL?
Lookoutlanding
Mariners blog. Good news on the PTBNL.
I think Luke French has a lot of potential. TORP potential.-Dstar
We're very emotional, too, Evan...
I mean, Rich Harden and all.
by ghostofErikThompson on Dec 9, 2009 6:52 PM CST up reply actions
I fully believed the Rangers would go after him
I also fully believed Harden would have little interest.
Yay.
the preceding post was a great success.
Yeah man....
since when do things that make sense and would actually be awesome actually happen for the Rangers?
We were all a bunch of miserable pricks until day. Now we’re all a bunch of miserable pricks with a TORP potential starter to talk about!
by ghostofErikThompson on Dec 9, 2009 7:27 PM CST up reply actions
Love the Harden deal on an individual basis
Still don’t think it helps us get to the playoffs however.
Now with the 2011 option that will be awesome if we exercise it. A rotation of Harden, Feldman (3 years as a starter, Hunter (essentially 2 years as a starter), Holland (1.5 years as a starter), and Feliz (hopefully only half a year at most as a starter). That will be a formidable rotation.
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.
Clusterfuckapalooza!!!!!!!!
Having fun yet? Bahahahahaha.
"Nothing we do here has a point" - Czar Morris
by inactive lsb user on Dec 10, 2009 6:55 AM CST up reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Lone Star Ball
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- Photo: Padres fan regrets letting mother capture moment with Trevor Hoffman
- Marlins agree to unretire No. 5 for Logan Morrison, who will honor his father’s favorite player
- Weatherman Derek Holland does Dallas TV
- Ask Alex: Will Julio Teheran or Matt Moore win rookie of the year?
- Ku Klux Klan, umpires and bowling: Why the minor leagues tossed out Jim Evans academy
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
