Saturday a.m. things
by Adam J. Morris on Feb 14, 2009 9:07 AM CST
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PrintSpring training is finally here, so we are getting notes and reports from Surprise...
Anthony Andro writes that Josh Hamilton doesn't care where he plays...right, center, DH occasionally, he's fine with it.
C.J. Wilson says he's 100% healthy, and Ron Washington says Justin Smoak is a gym rat.
Jim Reeves has a column up on the Andruw Jones signing, and thinks that if he does stick, Nelson Cruz shouldn't be the guy squeezed out.
Jeff Wilson runs down the key questions for the Rangers this spring.
T.R. Sullivan says there is going to be a lot of competition this spring. I don't really see it...the catching situation is in flux, of course, and Andruw Jones could change some things, but other than that, the only real competition appears to be for a couple of bullpen spots.
Sullivan also says good health is key for the Rangers pitching staff.
Jean-Jacques Taylor runs down the top 10 leaders in the D/FW sports scene, with three Rangers making the cut.
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Typo - Smoak is a gym "rat"...
I would like to see Hamilton in RF as well, but it’s interesting that he mentions CF, RF, DH and no LF. So that means if Jones shows well in ST that Cruz would have to play LF if he keeps his job as Reeves says he should, and I agree, Cruz should be playing everyday to start the year.
I get the feeling that Jones will opt out after a decent ST when told he won’t be a starter.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
I get the feeling
he will have a decent spring (.270-.280) be named the starting CF and then squeeze out cruz or byrd whether right or wrong.
by Michael Cave on Feb 14, 2009 10:03 AM CST up reply actions
Actually,
The baseball equivalent of a gym “rat”, because the term refers to a basketball player, originally.
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
and said he is the baseball equivalent of a gym rat.
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
good to hear a player say he doesnt care what position he plays.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
No doubt
That is because Hamilton is humble because of what he went through and he just wants to play ball. FFace never had to deal with those kind of problems.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
He's much worse than that.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555, throwing one of his patented sandy-vagina'd hissy fits.
by thedirkatron on Feb 14, 2009 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
he's a giant rich douchebag
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
You do realize
that it’s to Young’s credit that he’s never been a drug addict, don’t you?
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Really? We're giving him credit for that?
I mean, it’s not to his detriment, but it’s certainly not something I’m gonna give him a pat on his evil little back for, either.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555, throwing one of his patented sandy-vagina'd hissy fits.
by thedirkatron on Feb 14, 2009 12:23 PM CST up reply actions
Sheesh, look at the reaction I get
from saying something semi nice about Young. My post was a reply to what I felt like was someone saying Hamilton is a better person than Young because he was an addict, and it applies to everyone else on the team that stayed straight, not just Young. Young is by all appearances a solid person, good husband and father who shows up to work every day and does his job. Hamilton went through a loooooong period where he was absolutely worthless to everyone in the world except his dealer. His wife is a freakin’ saint.
Hamilton is rightfully humble about what he’s been through. But in my opinion, anyone who deals with the money and wealth of being a famous ballplayer, movie star, etc. without doing what Hamilton did does indeed deserve some credit. I would have been more likely to become Hamilton than Young and I can’t imagine living in the bubble they do.
I get that you hate Young, but you (and others here) don’t have to reflexively put him down at every opportunity. That just makes you like Josey in his hatred for Daniels.
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Opportunistic pissants
The only place some of their opinions count is to themselves, when reading back their own posts. Not a bad thing though, because it ups Adam’s page load count with all the refreshes.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by Ed Coffin on Feb 14, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions
Huh? I'm really lost here. I'd love for you to explain this.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555, throwing one of his patented sandy-vagina'd hissy fits.
by thedirkatron on Feb 14, 2009 11:15 PM CST up reply actions
It's in English
And straightforward. You are not being singled out. The trend to disparage any and all things Micheal Youngish in a “yeah me too” pitchforks and torches tone is being discredited.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by Ed Coffin on Feb 15, 2009 1:00 PM CST up reply actions
That's harsh, dude. But, whatever. If you really think I'm an opportunistic pissant who's opinion only counts to myself... then, that's fine I guess.
I wish it was different, but I’m comfortable with it.
You can’t choose who dislikes you and/or thinks you’re a giant douche so I’m not gonna not gonna spend too much time trying to change your mind on either count.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555, throwing one of his patented sandy-vagina'd hissy fits.
by thedirkatron on Feb 16, 2009 6:45 AM CST up reply actions
Nobody said anything even remotely close to "Hamilton is a better person than Young because he was an addict".
He just said that Hamilton’s (admittedly self-inflicted) ordeal made him more humble when it comes to feeling entitled to things on the baseball field. While that might make him an easier player to root for, it in now way shape or form is saying that because he’s a former addict he’s therefor a better person than Face.
And:
But in my opinion, anyone who deals with the money and wealth of being a famous ballplayer, movie star, etc. without doing what Hamilton did does indeed deserve some credit.
You need to raise your standards. I’m not going to start giving credit to rich guys who don’t become crack addicts. I’m sorry but I’m just not.
That just makes you like Josey
That’s the most hurtful thing anyone has ever said to me, ever.
I thought we were friends.
Eff you, Terrance.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555, throwing one of his patented sandy-vagina'd hissy fits.
by thedirkatron on Feb 14, 2009 11:14 PM CST up reply actions
Heh
ok, the Josey comp is uncalled for, consider it retracted. I should save that for when people shoot at my family.
Let’s start over by rewording my original reply to boomer: You do realize that it’s not a bad thing that Young never had to deal with those kinds of problems, right?
And I do think your Young hatred shtick is a bit much. Even if I subtract your usual penchant for hyperbole it’s over the top.
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And I do think your Young hatred shtick is a bit much.
This.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Agree
And I dislike the guy just as much as anyone possibly could too.
Yeah. Spies. They're little guys with beady eyes and long fingernails. They plant bugs that can pick up the hush of a man's heartbeat - or the whisper of a falling hair.
Really? Why?
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
...at the time, I wasn’t being truthful with myself. How could I be truthful with Katie Couric or CBS?
by Brian Thomas on Feb 15, 2009 7:43 PM CST up reply actions
C'mon, you really want to hear this?
You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut, do you Saxy boy?
by oc on Feb 15, 2009 7:50 PM CST up reply actions
Why wouldn't I?
To be clear, I am asking why he “dislikes the guy as much as anybody,” because, while I agree w/ the general sentiment that Young acted like a major ass-show-lay about the position shift convo, I do agree with T that Young has a long, esteem-worthy track record that should be taken under consideration when the urge to pile on ensues. Much like Evan Grant.
And I don’t generally agree with the groupspeak theory that LSB sometimes comes under fire for, but in this case, i think it is fitting.
The Huntress is a unique case, though. After 4 or 5 years, I’m pretty convinced that my e-brother from another mother generally is only capable of three blogemotions: beatifically lemonic rapture, eastwoodianly vengeful wrath, and semi-good natured, sarcastic disdainery.
Not sure if that made sense. I’ve been drinking heavily. Tomorrow is a holiday.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
...at the time, I wasn’t being truthful with myself. How could I be truthful with Katie Couric or CBS?
by Brian Thomas on Feb 15, 2009 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
What is said when drunk
has been thought about beforehand. Rec’in it.
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The groupspeak theory is all he was going to offer
You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut, do you Saxy boy?
by oc on Feb 16, 2009 2:58 AM CST up reply actions
Ha!
I’m an excitable guy, no doubt about it.
I’ve been told plenty of times I need some sort of middle gear.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555, throwing one of his patented sandy-vagina'd hissy fits.
by thedirkatron on Feb 16, 2009 6:47 AM CST up reply actions
I haven't liked him since my baseball smarts advanced to the point
Where I realized he was overpaid, overrated and overhyped. And I have to say, I never really bought into the whole “MY is the glue of the clubhouse” BS either. Up until the third base-gate thing went down, my one concession was that he was still a stand-up ballplayer, but since he disproved that assessment in a huge way this winter he’s replaced Laird as LSJ’s public enemy #1.
Yeah. Spies. They're little guys with beady eyes and long fingernails. They plant bugs that can pick up the hush of a man's heartbeat - or the whisper of a falling hair.
He only took a jab at Ponson when no one else would.
Some team player.
You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut, do you Saxy boy?
by oc on Feb 16, 2009 2:56 AM CST up reply actions
Retraction accepted. Will take your name off the list.
I don’t feel like my MY hatred is “shtick”.
At least it’s not meant to be.
I genuinely detest the way he handled the move to third.
Like it makes me so, so, so mad. I have such a hard time restraining myself.
I accept your criticism about my hatred being too much and I’ll try to tone it down, but I’m a pretty excitable dude and I can’t stress how disappointed and disgusted I am with the way he’s handled himself this off season.
He makes me so mad!!!
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But I’ll try to tone it down.
Freaking Franchise Face. zseeeevfmmmmmmmmc
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555, throwing one of his patented sandy-vagina'd hissy fits.
by thedirkatron on Feb 16, 2009 6:55 AM CST up reply actions
Shtick
I’m sure your hatred is sincere, not shtick. I agree that he was an ass about the move, but I also sympathize with a guy who worked his ass off te get better at SS after moving there for the sake of the team — and is now forced to face the fact that all that hard work still left him inadequate as a SS and he’s being replaced by a younger guy.
As I await my 40th birthday this year I sympathize with someone facing a decline I guess. And the guy does lots of charity work and is a committed family man. So, while I hate how he acted this offseason about the move, I don’t hate him completely.
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I'll agree to the point that he's better than pregnant girlfriend beaters like Brian Giles.
Still, I hate him all the same.
That whole ordeal was the pinnacle of modern day male douchebaggery, imo.
But I’ll endeavor not to mention it so often since everyone seems to be tired of Old Painty Can Dirkatron and his constant stream of vitriolic Face hate.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555, throwing one of his patented sandy-vagina'd hissy fits.
by thedirkatron on Feb 16, 2009 10:38 AM CST up reply actions
Hate away
Keep in mind that my replies to boomer was really a rant against a general mindset, not necessarily you personally. Young went from underrated to overrated and has almost swung back to underrated (though certainly not underpaid) here on these boards all in the space of 3-4 years. If your baseball knowledge was limited to these boards you’d have to assume he was completely awesome but then hit like Andruw Jones in 2008 while playing defense like Don Zimmer (the 2008 version).
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i dont see what one has to do with the other
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Neither do I
that’s why I posted that. None of us has the faintest idea what Young has faced and to say someone who stayed on an even keel is somehow less a person than someone who hit rock bottom before coming back up is ridiculous to me. We should all admire people who don’t do stupid things like get addicted to drugs no matter what happens in their life. Hamilton became an addict out of boredom it appears. I should admire that?
I admire his family and especially his grandmother and wife more than him. Their talent for perseverance exceeds his talent for baseball in my opinion, and that’s saying something.
Bah, I’ll stop talking about this now, my first post was an overreaction to what boomer said anyways. But I feel like people are taking potshots at Young for no good reason now. I will actively join fair criticism of Young, but there are many times here where it just feels like character assassination. He may have acted like an ass or a few days about the 3B change, but that doesn’t mean he’s an asshole in life. His contract sucks, but that doesn’t mean he’s evil.
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t ball
I tihink MY is talented but I think he is an ass for how he handled his move to 3b in the media. You are making what $16MM per take it like a man and do what your boss tells you to do. That was my whole point. Hamilton handled much better by saying it doesn’t matter where he plays. Court of public opinion that is all.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
it wouldn't hurt if he'd go ahead and show up to ST
like most of the core of the team has.
"drawing walks is an overrated trait in my eyes."
"i do believe we could have 4 30 start pitchers in the rotation."
-- both these genius remarks brought to you by our resident guru, bigsteve
Hamilton
Hamilton is making 400K a year. Lets see what his attitude is when he is making 16 mil per. Unfortunately that does have alot to do with things. As much as people think the player should do whatever they are told their contracts give them some level of say in what happens.
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.
I can agree with that
Who knows Hamilton might turn out the same as MY but after reading his book I don’t think that is the kind of person he is. Go back to the day he was drafted he signed real quick instead of holding out for more money. JMO
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
I agree
I’m just ranting for no good reason. He did act like an ass, but sometimes here it feels like people think he has always acted like that. Your post didn’t say that, but I guess I picked today to rant about it.
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No problem
Everything is good
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
i thought MY ate ephidrine or uppers like they were going out of style for a long time
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
Yes I understand that
I’m just saying with all Hamilton has gone through he is a little more humble that is all. I’m not saying everyone has to hit bottom and do drugs to be humble there are other ways to get there. FFace hasn’t found that out yet and if he has he doesn’t show it.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
Adam....
Are those articles only on the DMN? I’m a little surprised you’re still linking back there.
He won't respond to this as he should.
You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut, do you Saxy boy?
Well
Here’s the thing.
The S-T RSS feed I have set up doesn’t work. It does work for the DMN.
When I go to Google News, and search for articles, the ones written by Wilson and Andro return on the DMN site, not the S-T.
So I can either link to the DMN, or see that the article is on the DMN website, and then go back over to the S-T website and try to find it.
It is obviously easier the first way.
by Adam J. Morris on Feb 14, 2009 1:17 PM CST up reply actions
S-T RSS feed doesn't work for me either.
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
DMN
just try and do a link sometimes
A Texas Designer's Map of the World
by hurlerhurley on Feb 14, 2009 6:09 PM CST up reply actions
See
An operation not run by monkeys would notice your post, recognize a chance to enhance the value of their product and contact you on how to make your linking life easier. Unfortunately, the S-T is run by monkeys.
The moves being made are too extra for my taste.
No Competition?
Im not really understanding you there. There definitely seems to be quite a few active roster spots up.
2 OF positions, Catching position, 4th and 5th OF spots, Utility Inf Spot, several bullpen spots, and several rotation spots. There always has been ‘competion’ for bullpen and rotation spots in the past, but i think we also have a pretty big battle on our hands between Murphy, Byrd, Cruz, Jones, and Boggs as to who deserves what position on the OF depth chart 2 through 5. There usually isnt such a flux like the in the OF positions.
Chris (NJ): I am personally offended at how you ranked a prospect from my favorite team, even though I do not know said prospect, nor have I ever seen him play. In my opinion you only have your job because, like your employers, you have an unholy bias towards my favorite team’s rival. Also, you’re short.
Keith Law: You’re right. I am short.
OF competition
I don’t see as much competition as you. Boggs is destined for AAA like it or not. Byrd is a lock unless hes traded and based on his relationship with Washington most likely will get as close to everyday playing time as anyone not named Hamilton. Cruz is more in competition with himself than anyone else. If he comes in and performs he will get another shot to play in the majors. If not theres a good chance any shot he does receive will be elsewhere. Murphy is a virtual lock. If he hits lefties it will only increase his playing time IMO. And Jones just has to perform. If he does then he will probably take Cats spot. I don’t see him pushing anyone out or to the minors if he makes the team.
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.
I think the roster is pretty much set
There is no reason Jones should make the roster and the team has already said they want Murphy to start in LF, Cruz is in RF, and Byrd is likely going to be the 4th OF. The team hasn’t said anything about Boggs which makes me believe he’s going to be starting in the minors unless Cat gets cut. Salty gets the “official” starting catching spot. Vizquel is the starting SS with Duran being the utility IF until Andrus comes up. The rotation is Millwood, Padilla, Harrison, Feldman, McCarthy. So yeah, unless the team decides they don’t want to win and don’t want to rebuild, that is what’s going to come out of ST. The only question is who makes the last few spots in the bullpen.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Agreed
If jones plays well I think he replaces Cat. The catching competition is relative: it is really only about playing time and not who makes the roster. Holland may be the only wild card for SP spots but all of the candidates need innings including Jennings so AAA makes the most sense for all those outside the fav 5. The bullpen is really the only area of competition. First we see who is healthy then whether they go with vets over youngsters if it comes down to that.
Rupe
Rupe seems to be competing with Nippert for the long relief role if Wash’s comments can be taken at face value, which would seem to make Rupe a likely AAA guy at the start of the season as he has an option left.
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2 OF positions, Catching position, 4th and 5th OF spots, Utility Inf Spot, several bullpen spots, and several rotation spots.
I don’t think there is a competition for any of the OF spots, except as it relates to Andruw Jones. Everything else is already set.
I don’t think there’s a competition for the UIF spot. That’s Vizquel, unless Andrus starts the season in the minors, in which case it is Duran.
I don’t think there’s a competition for the rotation. With Hurley down, it is Millwood, Padilla, McCarthy, Harrison, Feldman, unless someone gets hurt or is just a disaster in spring training.
I think several bullpen spots are set. Francisco, Wilson, Guardado, and Rupe are set. That leaves three spots for Turnbow, Eyre, Donnelly, Nippert, Madrigal, and a couple of other guys.
So you’ve got the back of the bullpen and the catcher job where there’s really competition. That’s it.
by Adam J. Morris on Feb 14, 2009 1:19 PM CST up reply actions
I wouldn't characterize
1B or SS as anything approaching a competition. Andrus is the guy even if he doesn’t actually start the season there and Blalock is not going to displace Davis.
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Okay
First base — no competition.
Shortstop — no competition. Either Andrus is ready, in which case the job is his, or he isn’t, in which case the job is Vizquel’s. That’s not a competition.
UIF — no competition. If Andrus is ready, it is Vizquel. If not, it is Duran.
Outfield — no competition. You have your four guys from last year. Andruw Jones, like Andrus, will either show he’s major league caliber, in which case he sticks and Byrd is probably traded, or else he isn’t, but either way, once again, there isn’t a competition.
by Adam J. Morris on Feb 14, 2009 7:55 PM CST up reply actions
I wouldn't say...
there is no competition in the OF.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
To me
…there may be competition, but aside from Andruw, next to nothing should be decided by ST performance. These are all players who have been in this organization for a long time and who have played a lot for Ron Washington. Basing what you do about Cruz, Murphy, Byrd, Boggs and Catalanotto in relation to each other based on ST results would be a huge mistake, imo.
by Brett Perryman on Feb 14, 2009 9:47 PM CST up reply actions
Fair enough...
I do believe though that a strong ST performance by Boggs and Jones makes this a very competitive OF situation. I also believe that Murphy needs to show he is healthy and it would really help his cause to not look like poo against LH pitching. Although I do agree that a ST performance by those guys (except Jones) should not decide what the Rangers start the season with.
My fear is that Cruz comes out and has a bad ST, Jones looks good, and that bumps Cruz.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Cruz
Im sorry but based on Cruz’s history of having a good month or so at the end of a year and then starting the next like shit probably means a bad spring training equals a DFA
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...
and I disagree with that. I think that Cruz should be given the first 2 months of the season to show if he belongs or not, even if he doesn’t have a good spring.
If he gets DFA’d after a bad ST I would be very upset.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
I don't get this cruz talk.
He hasn’t showed he belongs in the majors, he’s had chances. He can play in the minors but the majors? I don’t think so.
No Dshep I don’t care about his last 100 at-bats.
We need to get off to a good start this year, that means play our best players and he’s not one of them.
What more do you need to know, Cool Guy? - male cheerleader
+2
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
by Kinslerhomer on Feb 14, 2009 10:47 PM CST up reply actions
I think Murphy is better than Cruz.
We shall see when the season starts.
What more do you need to know, Cool Guy? - male cheerleader
Well done.
Yeah. Spies. They're little guys with beady eyes and long fingernails. They plant bugs that can pick up the hush of a man's heartbeat - or the whisper of a falling hair.
As do I
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
What a waste of bloody flesh.
"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Terrible.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555, throwing one of his patented sandy-vagina'd hissy fits.
by thedirkatron on Feb 16, 2009 10:38 AM CST up reply actions
Cruz is pretty good at being overrated by LSBers
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
...at the time, I wasn’t being truthful with myself. How could I be truthful with Katie Couric or CBS?
by Brian Thomas on Feb 15, 2009 7:43 PM CST up reply actions
Cruz
Let me be clear I am all for making sure we don’t let him go without knowing whether or not hes a major leaguer or not. And I believe if Andruw Jones makes this team he will either take Cats spot (cutting Cat and keeping Jones would basically mean you are paying Jones 4.5 mil for one year which if he makes the team I would say thats a decent price for him), or Byrd is traded.
However if it comes down to decision day and the last roster spot they are deciding is that 4th/5th OF spot and its down to Cruz and Jones and Cruz has had a bad spring I think Cruz gets DFAd. I think the FO has had enough of the tease and wants results in a more prolonged time not a hot month in September facing alot of AAA guys in the majors. I think Cruz has a very short leash and even though this is another building year and not necessarily going for contention the Rangers are not going to hang on to a guy they have seen numerous times fail at the major league level.
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.
Thats what I would have said.
If I was smart, thanks bigsteve.
What more do you need to know, Cool Guy? - male cheerleader
Small request for AJM
can you make the links open in new windows? If everybody else (or just you) like it the way it is well then F me.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
I agree with you....
Would be much better than having to go back each time. For me and you at least.
Right click...
… and use “Open in New Tab”.
Hold Shift when you click the link
And it will open in a new window.
by FuturePants on Feb 14, 2009 10:35 AM CST up reply actions
Oh I am aware
But when Z does the front page stuff his opens in a new window without holding anything down.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Feb 14, 2009 10:39 AM CST up reply actions
I'd like this too.
Not a huge deal, of course.
But I’d like it.
I just right click and choose new window now, but sometimes I forget.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555, throwing one of his patented sandy-vagina'd hissy fits.
by thedirkatron on Feb 14, 2009 12:24 PM CST up reply actions
new windows are so 90’s , in the 00’s it’s all about tabs
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Yes, tabs. That's what I meant. I just say windows as a matter of habit.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555, throwing one of his patented sandy-vagina'd hissy fits.
by thedirkatron on Feb 14, 2009 12:57 PM CST up reply actions
tabs windows whatever
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Feb 14, 2009 4:10 PM CST up reply actions
I right-click for new tabs so often
It’s just second nature to me. I probably open 90% of links in new tabs whether they need to be or not.
Yeah. Spies. They're little guys with beady eyes and long fingernails. They plant bugs that can pick up the hush of a man's heartbeat - or the whisper of a falling hair.
Why right click?
Just use the wheel button on your mouse.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
hey dirk
just stop it bitch
NO it’s not a big deal.. you CRY BABY
the links in the new window is so frivolous
A Texas Designer's Map of the World
by hurlerhurley on Feb 14, 2009 6:14 PM CST up reply actions
lol
yay! hh is back. Bitter on valentines day? Did your ex use you to get new tits and then steal your hummer? Bummer man.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Feb 15, 2009 9:52 AM CST up reply actions
Pitchers and catchers, baby!
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
by ghtd36 on Feb 14, 2009 11:48 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
haha
A Texas Designer's Map of the World
by hurlerhurley on Feb 14, 2009 6:14 PM CST up reply actions
According to the picture in my DMN,
Benoit will be battling for an OF spot. It’s about time to save that $20 a month.
Andruw
I don’t see how you trade anyone but Byrd if Andruw makes it.
Byrd and Hamilton are the only known quantities in the outfield. Who are worth something in trade.
Here’s hoping Andruw makes it. A healthy Andruw Jones beats the snot outta most ML outfielders.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Feb 14, 2009 12:39 PM CST reply actions
I don't think they've quantified 'hustle' into a statistic yet, but Marlon Byrd would probably be one of the best in baseball.
And I will miss him when he leaves.
You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut, do you Saxy boy?
It’s time for a new fanpost. Just reach up your sleeve, and pull out that flower that sprays water.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Feb 14, 2009 12:56 PM CST up reply actions
TR's recollections
Great photo, great read.
http://trsullivan.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/02/pitchers_and_catchers_reportth.html
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Feb 14, 2009 12:47 PM CST reply actions
1997 – John Wetteland joins the Rangers. He makes his first appearance in Arlington in the final exhibition game. He strikes out the side on nine pitchers.
I once struck out with a blond I met at The Flying Tomato after just 2 pitchers.
The moves being made are too extra for my taste.
I was at that game
Man I miss Wetteland
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
Sigh.... the flying tomato.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I hate Michael Young.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555, throwing one of his patented sandy-vagina'd hissy fits.
by thedirkatron on Feb 14, 2009 11:18 PM CST up reply actions
Saturday spring training update
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
Elvis batting practice video now up
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
Josh Hamilton batting practice up as well
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
Anyone else spot this in the Smoak/gym rat story?
CJ:
“I was definitely going into the season last year knowing there were issues in my elbow.”
Hopefully he’s learned not to do that in the future.
Yeah. Spies. They're little guys with beady eyes and long fingernails. They plant bugs that can pick up the hush of a man's heartbeat - or the whisper of a falling hair.
playerspeak 101
shitty performance is almost always caused by a preexisting injury.
"drawing walks is an overrated trait in my eyes."
"i do believe we could have 4 30 start pitchers in the rotation."
-- both these genius remarks brought to you by our resident guru, bigsteve
can we please get over the smoak love till 2010
my goodness ppl saying smoak is ready to take over Chris Davis at first base
A Texas Designer's Map of the World
by hurlerhurley on Feb 14, 2009 7:50 PM CST up reply actions
Some people just love them some Smoak
Like you followed and loved you some Danks.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
gym rat
hmmm, lets start the steroid rumors now….
a small joke, but when the word gym is mentioned, you can’t help but associate it with the most common word for baseball in the past 10 years.
Another one bites the dust! And another one, and another one, and another one bites the dust!
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