Today's lineup
by Adam J. Morris on Mar 31, 2009 1:00 PM CDT
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Wow looks like michael young still really wants to play SS
"If you can't get up for this kind of game, Lord have mercy, you might not have a heartbeat"
-Jerome Bettis
by Jason Brynsvold on Mar 31, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions
i'm sure that it's Jon Daniels fault
that MY and Andrus are fighting over the right to play SS today.
lol
Bring on April 6th!
Death match for right to play ss
Andrus is younger and faster but Young has a big arm that could rifle his GG at the head of Andrus.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
by boomer1 on Mar 31, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Anyone know what Blalock's
+/- fielding rating was at 1B last year?
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
did anyone see
the Bill Simmons mailbag? He talked about having negative VORP with the guy from Baseball Prospectus. One of the leaders of negative VORP last year was Andruw Jones. He was -16.9 I believe. That’s funny that he was so bad that a replacement player would have actually added runs to the team.
"calmer than you are dude" Walter (Big Lebowski)
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Mar 31, 2009 1:46 PM CDT reply actions
I wonder
if this is a prelude to my nightmare scenario that I’m afraid might happen a lot in the season (Jones – DH, Blalock – 1st, Davis – rotting on the bench) or if Davis really does need to rest the knee.
anyone seen mlb.com's al west preview?
their selection for the best lineup in the division…the a’s
"BEST LINEUP
As usual, the Rangers will score their fair share of runs, and the Angels will have the most versatile attack. The A’s, however, can feature a lineup that includes Garciaparra, Cabrera, Holliday, Giambi, Jack Cust, Eric Chavez and emerging star Ryan Sweeney. Oakland’s O is anemic no more.
Our selection: A’s "
what a joke
I call BS on the person that wrote this article
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
they also say the rangers havn't made any defensive upgrades
the preceding post was a great success.
i don't think these writers think the rangers exist
they just mark them down for 4th.
Bring on April 6th!
Not really saying they think it’s the best lineup in the division, though.
"[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 Mar 31, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
Reading comprehension, good grief… Not a good week here.
"[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 Mar 31, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Take it away Busby
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
True on both accounts
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
and then drying off with a .45 to the stomach
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Mar 31, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
SF lineup
looks like thier AAA team. harrison had better have a good game.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Yea, he's got his Shamwow in hand....
but he aint cleaning up nothing…..unfortunately.
POW!! ..........................POW!! POW!!
He really needs to get ahead of the hitters
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
2 run double by some backup catcher
after he missed a HR a bit earlier foul..
the preceding post was a great success.
Burriss
Announcers: Giants are really counting on Burriss for enthusim and spark.
Because, that’s really what the problem with the Giants was last year.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 31, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
This is like listening to Joe Morgan
“This is one of those situations where giving the opposition 4 outs is not to the Rangers advantage”
When, exactly, is it to your advantage to give the other team 4 outs in an inning?
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 31, 2009 3:38 PM CDT reply actions
maybe it gives the guy who made the error more fielding practice
so that could be a positive, right?
Bring on April 6th!
Strop up in the pen.
"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.
Why hasn't he pitched in an A game in 11 days?
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
That's what I was wondering
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
Giants' scrubs really scared Harrison
let’s hope this is not what we’ll see during the season
Bring on April 6th!
A real confidence
booster by Matt. Hope this doesn’t cause RW and JD to knee jerk and send him to the minors. You know, the 5th starter thing.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
OT. Astros acquire Jeff Keppinger:
"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.
Strop hitting 95-96.
"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.
I'm anxious to hear what happened with Matt
for what it’s worth, I think he would fair better in the bullpen than Feldman, and I wouldn’t hate seeing either of them start there to help keep their innings down this year after last year’s jump.
Nice inning for Strop.
"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.
reliever,
Jason Parks thinks he’ll be the closer in ’10.
"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 Mar 31, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
reliever,
Jason Parks thinks he’ll be the closer in ’10.
"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 Mar 31, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
why can't we havin him in the bullpen this year?
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
Coming off of a pretty major injury
I’d rather make sure his usage is dictated on our terms before we put him in the majors.
He's a madridal clone, new pitching convert
has only pitched 7ip in AA but should come fast. The staff has been messing with his mechanics so I hope that helps rather than hinders his progression. The surgery was not major depending on what you mean that. It was a fracture of the tip of his elbow, no soft tissue damage. However, nonamecard suggests that his odd delivery might make him susceptible to this kind of thing.
he's a stud closer candidate
he should be at AA for a month or two then AAA and he could see action as early as july. just hope his elbow shatters after we make the playoffs.
yup
I wonder if they might just start him off in AAA (he was optioned to AA but I guess that is easy enough to change – add an A…)
Zito
2 IP — 17 pitches, 13 strikes
theres you’re 100 million dollar arm….lol (thank god we didn’t go there)
Bring on April 6th!
Best 2 IP he has had since he has been there.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
Theres you are 100 million dollar arm
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"Computers can’t measure the size of a man’s heart."
- Hawk Harrelson, MLB Guru/Analyst
Harrison's problem
Is he hasn’t started an ! game in 11 days. A starting pitcher needs to pitch every fifth day per Maddux.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
didn't he go
in a minor league game? I doubt they just let him golf and play video games for ten days.
I meant an A game
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
Harrison's problem
Is he hasn’t started an ! game in 11 days. A starting pitcher needs to pitch every fifth day per Maddux.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
boomer1's problem
double posting!
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
5-0 giants
harrison shelled.
2 on for the rangers on salty/elvis singles.
the preceding post was a great success.
Matt had a rough day
great first inning, but the wheels fell off in the second against a bunch of scrubs. walks, errors, more walks. basically you can read any gdt from last year.
Thanks Guys...
So you mean the Rangers have a starting pitcher that couldn’t get out of the second inning? I don’t believe you!
HAM-BOMB!!!!
"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.
Yes, he did.
"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 Mar 31, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
When was he designated?
Don’t other teams have some time to make a claim?
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 31, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
x
I don’t know, it doesn’t say here
"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 Mar 31, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think outrighted means he cleared waivers
I think other teams can still put in a claim.
Someone with a better understanding of the rules should chime in here.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 31, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Jamey has a grim grasp on your thighs?!
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 31, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I giggled
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I want to be the next Annie Savoy.
by The Best Micah on Mar 31, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
you can count on us
to keep it on the down low
I thought you get outrighted
and must pass through waivers to get designated to the minors. Are you guys sure about him already going unclaimed?
Jeff Wilson said he cleared waivers:
"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 Mar 31, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah just saw that
TRS was more cryptic…
Excellent
How come there was no news that Gabbard had been placed on waivers? Shoudn’t that have been common knowledge among the press since it had to be disseminated to all MLB teams?
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 31, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll answer my own question
From wikipedia:
The waiver “wire” is a secret within the personnel of the Major League Baseball clubs; no announcement of a waiver is made until a transaction actually occurs.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 31, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
your shittin'
does it really say that?
Really?
Cool. Thanks for being one of the many people willing to help make Wikipedia my one-stop reference site for information on almost any subject.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 31, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Also burried in that story is that Nippert through a bullpen session without pain
but Eyre was still bothered by a sore crotch.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 31, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
cool
that was a lot more interesting than Harrison’s 2nd inning
I'm picturing him running around in a circle
like a dog chasing his tail.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 31, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
That was the most anticlimactic HR call I've ever heard
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I want to be the next Annie Savoy.
Actually, I believe there was
and that was not a good call either
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I want to be the next Annie Savoy.
by The Best Micah on Mar 31, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
that HR by Hamilton
covered up some bad situational hitting.
2 men on, nobody out, and they were sitting there still at 1b and 2b with 2 outs.
Bring on April 6th!
It's free too
"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 Mar 31, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
A's
they’re the trendy pick to surprise in the West, but you have to hate it when your ace and your projected closer are hanging out with Dr. Andrews before the season starts.
"gimme some good news doc...",
“gimme some good news.”
If someone else gets
placed on waivers the only ones to go on the 60 DL would be Benoit and Hurley.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
i would rather
put Hunter on the 60 day DL than risk losing someone unnecessarily. Hunter should not be asked to pitch too many innings this year anyway after last year’s jump.
i don't really care if metcalf
is DFA’ed. He does nothing to help this team win now or in the future.
Bring on April 6th!
darth + vader = darder
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
How do I get one to take to a game on toozdie? I'm confused profoundly.
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Mar 31, 2009 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
is eddie supposed to pitch today
i’d really like to see him have a good, clean inning before we give him a spot on the 40.
He pitched in a AAA game
three batters…nine pitches…and then threw 27 pitches in a bullpen session.
At least that’s what I think I heard a few moments ago.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I want to be the next Annie Savoy.
by The Best Micah on Mar 31, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
sounds like he'd be good in AAA
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
I almost want Jennings to pitch poorly
Just so it doesn’t tempt “some in the organization” to overreact and demand to have him on the 25-man right away.
What have you done to me, Rangers fandom?
wasn't he suspended for PEDs?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
You guys all look good in red. Just wanted to tell you that. It's just how I feel.
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
OT: Ponson
Royals plan to put him in the #4 spot in their rotation
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I want to be the next Annie Savoy.
Breaking news:
Jason Jennings has more strikeouts than Andruw Jones
it's all quiet in Mudville
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
How about
sending Harrison down to OKC, Jennings in the rotation and Strop in the bullpen until Eyre or Nippert is healthy?
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
and on that note
thank goodness nobody picked him last December. He looks like a keeper and it looks like he’ll be healthy to start the year.
I am definitely
not the one to ask in that department. He’s a reliever, and I’m sure they’ll be very cautious with him, which certainly helps the chances that they will.
the Giants actually found a way
to replace their lesser known players in today’s lineup with even lesser known players.
he definitely equals
not ready for the big leagues. but according to every local writer, he has a firm grasp on a spot.
Rocked hard.
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Mar 31, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
no, not hurt....if you exclude his feelings
If you want some slack, bring your own rope.
by rangerfaninva on Mar 31, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope.
The “grown” was posted by my illiterate twin who escaped from the closet where we keep him locked up. I saw what he posted and immediately corrected it with “groan”. I’m going to have to put better locks on that closet.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 31, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
looked good in the first
and then just lost his command in the second. it’s a little worrying. the sort of outing that often happens before an injury is announced.
ok, just read on the ST blog
that he looks ok…
Harrison wasn’t done. He went to the back fields to pitch against minor leaguers and get his pitch count up to 100 or 110.
whew….
rumor is that
minor leaguers were coming over from the Royals camp to try to get an AB vs Harrison. :)
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
He's getting ground balls,
He’s just not getting any help from the IF
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 31, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions
KC Herren released
"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.
Jennings is fooling me now...
2 appearances:
6.2 innings
4 hits
1 walk
8 K
1 earned run
any chance he’s back to a decent level?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
I'd take a 2006 version of Jennings
His velocity is better than last year.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 31, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
What a sad game.
Can AJM put up a countdown clock to Opening Day or something?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
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