Some spring training updates
by Adam J. Morris on Feb 16, 2009 12:36 PM CST
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Ron Washington this morning ran down the pitchers that he expects to be in the Opening Day rotation, and it is the guys we've been figuring all along would be there. With Eric Hurley out of the picture, I think that it would take either an injury or one of the anticipated five -- Millwood, Padilla, Harrison, Feldman, McCarthy -- really, really sucking for someone different to crack the rotation.
And I suspect that Jason Jennings is still slated to be this year's Sidney Ponson, the guy working on stuff in the minors while waiting for someone in the rotation to go down with an injury.
Jim Reeves talks about the veterany look the bullpen will likely have, and mentions Juan Cruz as a guy the Rangers have interest in, but who they think is too expensive right now.
The thing that makes Cruz tricky is that he's a Type A, and will cost the Rangers a second rounder. Otherwise, I suspect they (and numerous other teams) would have already been all over him on a one year deal...but if you are going to give up even a second round pick for a guy, I think you are going to want to at least have the option to have him around for more than the 2009 season.
Cruz would be a terrific addition for the bullpen, if the Rangers and Cruz could find a way to make it work, but I imagine it would have to be a creative deal that allows the Rangers an option year or two and gives Cruz the right to void the options or increase what he gets based on certain incentives.
But Cruz would probably be the best reliever in the bullpen...and while I'm not really all that fired up about the bullpen as-is, if they could somehow figure out a way to get Cruz here, having him, C.J., and Eddie setting up Frankie Francisco...well, that's something I could get enthusiastic about.
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if cruz is the best reliever in the bullpen
why wouldnt he be the closer over FX2
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 Feb 16, 2009 12:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
imo
signing cruz to a 1 year deal and losing a 2nd rounder is not a big deal. he would have to really bomb to lose at the most b status which would give us a supplemental. so i think we are overrating the point of losing a draft pick
by dustinvandeman on Feb 16, 2009 12:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
1 year of a RP
A second is a high price to pay if its one year of a RP in a season you don’t think your likely to be a legitimate WS team.
by JKolar on Feb 16, 2009 12:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yes that is true
but that is only half the truth. unless cruz had the worst season imaginable you would be able to get a or b compensation for the following season, thus getting your much coveted (sarcasm) 2nd round pick back
by dustinvandeman on Feb 16, 2009 2:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
One thing about it
You’d stand a pretty good chance of getting your pick back if you sign him to a one year deal. Even if he drops to a Type B, you get a higher pick for comp.
by Brett Perryman on Feb 16, 2009 12:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How does that work?
Under what circumstances would we get the pick back? And what/when would cause Cruz to drop to a Type B?
by Hot Stuff on Feb 16, 2009 12:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The statement
is saying that even if Cruz were to become a type B, something that might happen but wouldn’t be likely, then you still stand to get a better pick the following year than your giving up this year.
Honestly in this market you would almost rather Cruz be a type B. If he was he would likely already be signed.
by JKolar on Feb 16, 2009 12:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I meant a year later, if you offer him arbitration and someone else signs him.
by Brett Perryman on Feb 16, 2009 12:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
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by t ball on Feb 16, 2009 12:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
IMO
it’s definitely worth the risk. I’m sure the $$ is what is holding it up.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Feb 16, 2009 12:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
have we seen any numbers yet?
at this point, I can’t imagine a contract for more than 3M or so. Even at the beginning of the offseason, the better bullpen arms hardly signed for more than that.
by clark on Feb 16, 2009 1:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No I haven't seen any
But, HIcks/Ryan/JD all said they weren’t likely to add any payroll (beyond Sheets).
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Feb 16, 2009 1:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jeremy Affeldt's contract with SF...
…probably a nice ballpark. But more option/incentives.
by GhettoBear04 on Feb 16, 2009 2:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I liked that signing,
but given the market this winter, they may have overpaid a bit.
"...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
by Rodney on Feb 16, 2009 3:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and nobody thought that when he signed
…nobody
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 Feb 16, 2009 3:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
thats a good point. And there is an okay chance that he stays a Type A and gives two picks (since in theory you’re paying him because you think he’ll be good) and when you factor in that the Rangers historically fail miserably at 2nd round picks anyway…
The only problem with this logic is that I see pick compensation as being a somewhat unreliable thing – its possible the owners will finally just throw it away so that they can wrest all control of the draft from the players. It probably isn’t going away this year, but even in 3 years time I put it at a 50% chance that it is gone. Shouldn’t really be worried about in one year deals, but anything longer term I’d at least consider it
by JBImaknee on Feb 16, 2009 1:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't think of that.
Just get the pick basically back when he leaves at the end of the year or, if he accepts arbitration, you get the second year you were angling for in the first place.
by WyoRanger on Feb 16, 2009 1:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mlbtraderumors had this the other day
La Velle E. Neal of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune suggests MLB might allow for a workaround for Type A free agents:
There have been rumblings that Major League Baseball, which is aware that Type A free agents like Juan Cruz and infielders Orlando Hudson and Orlando Cabrera have been hindered by the compensation rules, are willing to make it easier for teams to sign then trade those free agents. For example, Arizona could sign Cruz to a contract that the Twins are willing to take on. The Twins and Diamondbacks would then work out a trade for Cruz. The Twins could land Cruz without losing a draft pick.
No word on what MLB would do to facilitate these sign n’ trades. Perhaps they’d just give their approval.
Neal notes that the Twins have discussed Cruz internally, but wouldn’t be willing to give up their #23 pick in the June draft for him. Also keep in mind that the Twins just brought in reliever Luis Ayala.
"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
by tyd3311 on Feb 16, 2009 12:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So, presumably, in that scenario
Minnesota gives up something nice in return for AZ losing their draft pick and trading Cruz?
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by t ball on Feb 16, 2009 12:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't understand this at all
why in the hell should MLB step in and help any free agents get signed? That is unfair to teams that have already signed players and lost picks, and unfair to any player who doesn’t benefit from the rule bending. This will never happen, or at least I hope it doesn’t.
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by t ball on Feb 16, 2009 1:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
When you say you hope it doesn't happen
Do you mean in the future, 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
by tyd3311 on Feb 16, 2009 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No, if they change the rules for everyone
in the next CBA or something, I’m all for it. I think sign and trade, and maybe some trading of draft picks is fine. But you can’t just change something like that or look the other way in the middle of things.
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by t ball on Feb 16, 2009 1:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Also keep in mind that
Neal is a total hack, and routinely lambasted by the local bloggers in his market.
"...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
by Rodney on Feb 16, 2009 12:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the front office
probably has a pretty good idea at this point how their LA signings will look come July, and if is a particularly strong class, then perhaps it would be wise to essentially delay the 2nd rounder for a year to free up that money.
Also, I would much rather give up a second rounder now for Cruz that give up a legitimate current prospect in July if the team decides to make a run. As we all know, a strong offense and bullpen, mixed with solid defense, can prop even a lackluster rotation into contention, and with our top two starters pitching for contracts…I could see this team being “in it” in July.
by clark on Feb 16, 2009 12:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that second paragraph
needs some clarification. If the team is in contention in July and wants to make a move, more than likely a player of Cruz’s caliber is the sort of player they would target, so I am saying I would rather give up the 2nd round pick now than give up a package that involves more legit prospects in July.
by clark on Feb 16, 2009 1:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
it’ll take quite a bit of suck for Cruz to fall below type B status, and I’ll take the supplemental pick if Cruz can bolster our pen.
I’ve always thought the biggest problem with Ranger pitching was slotting guys a spot higher than they should be. It’s more of a rotation problem, but adding a veteran presence to the pen and taking even a bit of pressure off of Ceej and FX2 can go a long way towards their confidence come August/September.
Scott Feldman for 2009 AL Cy Young
Scott Feldman for 2010 AL Scott Feldman
by Maximilian on Feb 16, 2009 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We should move CJ back into the rotation
by Telegraph on Feb 16, 2009 1:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
why
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 Feb 16, 2009 1:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Because...
a ’pen with the only lefty options of Guardado and Gabbard is exciting.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Feb 16, 2009 1:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who are the last 10 Ranger second-round picks?
You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut, do you Saxy boy?
by oc on Feb 16, 2009 1:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
According to thebaseballcube a bunch of stiffs.
2008 No pick
2007 Matt West
2006 No Pick
2005 Johnny Whittleman
2004 KC Herren
2003 Vince Sinisi
2002 No Pick
2001 No Pick
Get off my lawn.
by DJCahill on Feb 16, 2009 1:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What's he done exactly?
You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut, do you Saxy boy?
by oc on Feb 16, 2009 2:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fanfuckingtastic. Look at the rest of that list.
You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut, do you Saxy boy?
by oc on Feb 16, 2009 2:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The rest of the list
is four names, two of which are very much still alive as prospects.
by Brett Perryman on Feb 16, 2009 2:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess he has a 50% chance of panning out and a 50% chance of busting?
You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut, do you Saxy boy?
by oc on Feb 16, 2009 2:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I just don't get
the point of that exercise. Daniels and Hopkins have been drafting since 2005, and if you look at the second rounds of drafts, lots of elite talents get picked in that area. What relevance does the Rangers’ 2nd round picks in 2002 and 2003 have to whether it is wise to risk a second rounder to sign a player? Only a moron would use this pointless and slim intersection/precedent as a guide (not that anyone is literally doing that here).
by Brett Perryman on Feb 16, 2009 2:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just weighing the options.
You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut, do you Saxy boy?
by oc on Feb 16, 2009 2:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sinisi and Herren, right?
The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ
by NYTXFAN on Feb 16, 2009 3:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you need hyphens or something
Plus 2008 is when JD transitioned into draft-genius.
by BuckyB on Feb 16, 2009 2:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess their draft pick list
is not complete, because it doesn’t show a 2nd rounder. I also can’t verify the 2006, 2002, or 2001 no picks
http://www.thebaseballcube.com/draft/2008/29.shtml
Get off my lawn.
by DJCahill on Feb 16, 2009 1:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't Blalock?
"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
by tyd3311 on Feb 16, 2009 1:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty sure he was a 3rd rounder.
Get off my lawn.
by DJCahill on Feb 16, 2009 1:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's missing a lot of picks
I guess the guys who aren’t listed are non-senior college players who didn’t make a debut last season.
by Brett Perryman on Feb 16, 2009 1:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball Reference
is probably a better resource for draft info. No picks for 2001, 02, or 06.
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by t ball on Feb 16, 2009 1:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball Reference and BA for draft picks for me
by Brett Perryman on Feb 16, 2009 1:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Other 2nd rounders picked after the Rangers pick:
2006 – Masterson
2002 – Jon Lester/Broxton/McCann
2001 – JP Howell/JJ Hardy/Dan Haren
by BuckyB on Feb 16, 2009 1:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Way too much research was needed
For how unlikely it would be for the Rangers to have picked those players… however, needless to say, 2nd rounders aren’t useless
by BuckyB on Feb 16, 2009 1:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just when Rangers pick them
Get off my lawn.
by DJCahill on Feb 16, 2009 2:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i wouldn't say
West and Whitt are ‘stiffs’. I still like Whitt a lot, and West, prolly give him a bit more time…
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Feb 16, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We can all breathe easier now, thanks
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 16, 2009 4:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
fuck off asshat
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Feb 16, 2009 4:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't hurt me, longhorn
I’m only little…
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 16, 2009 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OT. Guillermo Moscoso video:
"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 16, 2009 1:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He seemed to be
working out of the stretch the entire time of the video. I wonder if they are working him as just a reliever right now or as a starter. I know you can’t judge something like that off of a few seconds of video. The video just led me to the question.
by bioaggie on Feb 16, 2009 2:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't see a lot of deception there
in his delivery. So then if it is not deception, then he has to have some nice late movement. Something has to account for his high K numbers.
That in it self is really good news. I was worried that he was getting by with more deception and less stuff
by laxtonto on Feb 16, 2009 2:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
All I can see
is the damn fence.
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by t ball on Feb 16, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody needs to tell Andro
to take one for the team and risk getting himself hit with a batted ball to get a good video for us. We could get a much more concrete analysis of his delivery if he would get out from behind that BP cage.
by bioaggie on Feb 16, 2009 4:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He said he has limits as to here he can stand but that he'll try something different tomorrow.
"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 16, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I do appreciate the effort, though
I think the FWST is doing a decent amount of blogging ST so far, and I hope they keep it up.
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by t ball on Feb 16, 2009 4:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OT. Smoak vs. Feliz part II:
"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 16, 2009 1:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think we need a fanpost that links all videos posted and updated daily
Not it.
"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
by tyd3311 on Feb 16, 2009 1:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Okay.
"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 16, 2009 1:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Smoak's Bat...
Sounds like he is hitting with a cracked bat. Maybe just bad audio on the camara?
by Topgun22 on Feb 16, 2009 2:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This isn't exactly top-notch production here.
You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut, do you Saxy boy?
by oc on Feb 16, 2009 2:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Fartin’ Scorsese
The moves being made are too extra for my taste.
by shroomer on Feb 16, 2009 2:30 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
OT: Yahoo fantasy basbeall
anyone know how to report cheaters? yahoo fantasy sports have a contact number or anything?
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Feb 16, 2009 3:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
what happened?
one guy w/ a bunch of teams?
id say just email their general FB page
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 Feb 16, 2009 3:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
it’s a public league. Did one league just for fun, joined…10 teams. Commish after the draft just started dropping all of our players, every team’s except his. So, he has a full team, we have no players, and he locked us so we can’t add anyone…
I don’t care how long it takes, but i’m going to see what i can do. I’ve contacted yahoo through their website, they do have a phone number for customer care, but they told me to report it online. Did that, thrice, said they will get back with me in 24 hrs, nothing yet…i’ll give it some more time. I’m not upset anymore, cause it was just a ‘for fun’ league for me, but i want to see what happens with this…see if they can atleast get me out of the league.
The only thing he has open is the messageboard in the league, and of course, all the managers are upset. He seems to be having all kinds of fun with this…Maybe i’ll be able to shut him up.
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Feb 16, 2009 3:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you in a public league or private/custom league?
I know if you’re in a private league, they don’t do anything about it.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
by Gdawg on Feb 16, 2009 3:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Monday spring update, p.m. edition:
Outfielder Marlon Byrd made his spring debut today looking a little bit lighter than he was last year. He said he has lost 15 pounds during his recovery from off-season surgery on his left knee. He underwent microfracture surgery Oct. 1 and also had a miniscus tear repaired.
Microfracture surgery isn’t just a simple cleaning, though the procedure isn’t as revolutionary as it was even five years ago. Several tiny fractures are created in the knee to help new cartilage develop.
Byrd said he is at 70 percent and hasn’t sprinted since last season. He expects to be ready to go Opening Day, and he believes a lighter load early in the spring will help him avoid time on the disabled list.
<>Luis Mendoza and Eddie Guardado confirmed that they won’t pitch for Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. Mendoza said he was contacted late last week by a Team Mexico official, but Mendoza couldn’t be talked out of staying with the Rangers.
<>Only eight players on the spring training roster have not arrived: Michael Young, Omar Vizquel, Andruw Jones, Julio Borbon, Jose Vallejo, Nelson Cruz, Joaquin Arias and Frank Catalanotto. Position players have to report by Wednesday.
— Jeff Wilson
"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 16, 2009 3:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
microfracture
how much does that effect baseball guys?
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 Feb 16, 2009 3:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
michael young
at least hes getting started at ST early…
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 Feb 16, 2009 3:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder
if caution about Byrd’s recovery was one factor in signing Jones.
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by t ball on Feb 16, 2009 3:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
very possible
sounds like there is a decent chance that Byrd and Murphy could both be not completely healthy by opening day.
"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
by tricer on Feb 16, 2009 3:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I didn’t know about this microfracture stuff.
by Brett Perryman on Feb 16, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They sure are making it sound like no big deal...
…whereby it sidelines basketball players for up to a year. Seems very odd.
by FuturePants on Feb 16, 2009 4:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Had to be a factor
MF surgery can take more than 12 months to recover from depending on the severity and degree of cartilage loss. Maybe it was relatively minor but it certainly is news that hasn’t been known publicly until now. I can’t imagine that he would be ready to go by opening day if he is only 70% at this time. Wow. I guess we can ditch the Byrd trade rumors now…
by Goyogringo on Feb 16, 2009 4:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OT: Can anyone recommend a good place to download a free trial version of WinZip or some other program that can open a .rar file?
You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut, do you Saxy boy?
by oc on Feb 16, 2009 4:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
7-Zip
here, free, and it’s not bad at all…
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Feb 16, 2009 4:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I presume it's safe to download?
You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut, do you Saxy boy?
by oc on Feb 16, 2009 4:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yep
it’s nice, you can google reviews if you want to make sure…
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Feb 16, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dude
"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
by tyd3311 on Feb 16, 2009 4:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Feb 16, 2009 4:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How did someone cheat in fantasy baseball?
"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
by tyd3311 on Feb 16, 2009 4:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
scroll up and read.
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Feb 16, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
oh
that’s hilarious
"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
by tyd3311 on Feb 16, 2009 4:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
"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
by tyd3311 on Feb 16, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
x
"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
by tyd3311 on Feb 16, 2009 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like another season full of
earned runs, walks, DL stints, and 3 1/3 inning starts. Can’t wait.
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
by SarasotaRanger on Feb 16, 2009 5:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You should join Stevoo in Pessimistic-Land
You will not be missed. :]
by hiafex on Feb 16, 2009 6:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the smiley face at the end of the comment
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
by SarasotaRanger on Feb 16, 2009 7:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
actually, that's not the usual smiley face
I think it was more of a snarling rictus.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Feb 16, 2009 8:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You can say that about 30 MLB teams
Thanks for the insight.
by WyoRanger on Feb 16, 2009 6:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut, do you Saxy boy?
by oc on Feb 16, 2009 6:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is that sarcasm to my sarcasm?
Every team is going to give up earned runs (some unearned ones too), walks, there will be DL stints and some starters aren’t going to make it out of the third.
by WyoRanger on Feb 16, 2009 7:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for stating the obvious.
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
by SarasotaRanger on Feb 16, 2009 7:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bullpen Solution
I just read in Yahoo sports that Oil Can Boyd wants to make a come back at age 49. Well, you know JD likes these reclamation projects. The tension mounts…..
Foolish consistency is the hobgobblin of little minds - Emerson
by RangerEddie on Feb 16, 2009 6:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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