Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: Four TCU Football Players Among 17 Arrested In Drug Ring

Words fail me

................................

 

Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said Tuesday that Chan Ho Park beat J.A. Happ for the fifth starter's job.

 

.............

???

(And as a sidenote, the Parkies are already out in full force commenting on this story.  Follow the link for amusement purposes.)

 

 

Comment 85 comments  |  0 recs  | 

Do you like this story?

Comments

Display:

The Ho will get killed in that Ballpark

Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."

by boomer1 on Mar 31, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

The Parkies!

What an awesome, bizarre, group of fans he has.

I remember thinking Hawkera was a Parkie at first.

by ghostofErikThompson on Mar 31, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow

Hawkera..

Blast from the past.

by cmkelly29 on Mar 31, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good Times

This reminds me of the good times back on the ESPN board when the Rangers still had the Ho.

Have to give them credit for their passion though.

by baylor on Mar 31, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

chan was decent last year

but that was mostly as a reliever. not sure how he did as a starter.

though i guess he played in a pitcher’s park

Omar Vizquel: your starting shortstop for the 2009 AL all-star team.

by gossamer on Mar 31, 2009 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

completely OT

For a mere 50 cents you can buy mlb bloopers of the week on the xbox 360’s video service, woo!
Come on mlb, charging for weekly highlights?

the preceding post was a great success.

by DShep on Mar 31, 2009 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd rather....

use the .50 + another 1.50 and buy a Rockband track like “Don’t Stop Believing”….which is a very good theme for the Rangers.

Then I can live out my Rockstar dream without the girls, hardcore drugs, or a real instrument….but I will at least be drunk.

by death of the cool on Mar 31, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

but...

wouldn’t you rather pay .50 for the bloopers than sit through baseball tonight or sportscenter?

Omar Vizquel: your starting shortstop for the 2009 AL all-star team.

by gossamer on Mar 31, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

that is why god has invented MLB network

mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.

by Jayslick on Apr 1, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

ibanez wont be that bad in that park

mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.

by Jayslick on Apr 1, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

His defense will probably be as bad or worse than Pat Burrell's

And his bat still won’t come close to replacing Pat’s. It’s a downgrade.

She was a grand old lady...

by LSJ on Apr 1, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

And now they're interested in Sheffield

who is not as good as the guy they just released.

G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....

by t ball on Apr 1, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

In other news

the Phillies are also interested in Andruw Jones

by Telegraph on Mar 31, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh Happy Day!

Please, please take Jones. Interesting on the Arias side. I wonder what the Reds would offer for him?

Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."

by boomer1 on Mar 31, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anruw Chones need play philly

When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"

by Pocket Ninja on Mar 31, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe we can get Masset back,

and put him in that 7th inning role.

"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."

by scoop16 on Mar 31, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

You laugh...

But that wouldn’t shock me.

by Adam J. Morris on Mar 31, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm serious.

What the hell? Vizquel will fill the role this year, Vallejo and Lemon after that. I’d do it for Masset’s major league ready arm, compared to a prospect.

"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."

by scoop16 on Mar 31, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Actually

I think that we could have Masset for Arias. I know that he has as many plus pitches as there are specks of sand on the world’s beaches, but I’m not sure how much it would help things in the immediate, given how he’s pitched this spring. Though I also wonder what they were thinking trying to convert him back into the rotation after he was solid in the pen for them late last year.

by Brett Perryman on Mar 31, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think I'd rather have Herrera

8 Ks in 7.2 innings this spring, with an 11:3 K:BB ratio. And then we can be done with all this Guardardo nonsense. Unfortunately the team seems pretty dedicated to Guardardo. I would take that 3B, Juan Francisco, in a heartbeat.

by clark on Mar 31, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think we could get both

Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."

by boomer1 on Mar 31, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who needs Bruce?

We’ve got the great ’Druw.

"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."

by scoop16 on Mar 31, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Arias doesn't have much value

but Cincy is a good organization to have interested in one of your decent players. They have a lot of interesting young guys.

by Brett Perryman on Mar 31, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah

maybe we can somehow get ajm’s boy, Drew Stubbs…

Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"

by Longhorn on Mar 31, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd be ecstatic to get Stubbs

Of course I though Scotty Pugh, another UT/Cincy OF, was gonna be a star…

"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."

by scoop16 on Mar 31, 2009 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Eh

It was SD, not Cincy. IIRC, the Rangers and UT had an exhibition pitting Nolan vs. his son, Reid. And Pugh took Nolan deep in that game. Guy was unbelievable at Abilene Cooper, they mercy ruled us thanks to him hitting a couple of 3 run shots.

If anyone cares, he’s now the head football coach at Granbury.

"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."

by scoop16 on Mar 31, 2009 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

I want Pedro Viola

or Roenicke or Daryl Thompson. Any of those guys could provide a serious boost for our pen, though Viola might not help a ton right now being another lefty.

by Brett Perryman on Mar 31, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I could go for a a couple small trades to get me to opening day

Todays game was a downer.

the preceding post was a great success.

by DShep on Mar 31, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

If we trade Jones...

Would Rudy go with him to continue working on his swing?

Is it Spring Training Yet?

by Smoak Some on Mar 31, 2009 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well

If Jones goes to Philly, does Rudy go with him?

Is it April 6 Yet?

by Smoak Some on Mar 31, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey

At least the Phills are not going to pay him $65 mill…yet

"Yeah, like I had a chance there" - Lancaster batter, after striking out against Derek Holland

by chrisR on Mar 31, 2009 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's a pitcher though right?

we should signed him

"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan

by Dirk Diggler on Apr 1, 2009 7:35 AM CDT up reply actions  

1-never said we should sign every pitcher
2-he sucks
3-ur not funny, ever.

by Stevoo on Apr 1, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Arias for Bailey

Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"

by Longhorn on Mar 31, 2009 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

I would

I doubt the Reds would but wouldn’t it be great if they did.

Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."

by boomer1 on Mar 31, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah, i was being a bit facetious

reds are pretty high on bailey after his spring…

Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"

by Longhorn on Mar 31, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

should have jumped on that...

this Winter. I have a feeling he was available. Cincy was worried the kid had no drive.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."
-Rogers Hornsby

by Haeger Champ on Mar 31, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

and we were too which is why we made no effort to acquire him

mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.

by Jayslick on Apr 1, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Danny Ray or Nick Masset

"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 octoberty on Mar 31, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah

The midget and Masset with his 39 different pitches.

Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."

by boomer1 on Mar 31, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

What could we get for Arias?

It would definitely have to be a pitcher. Don’t know if Arias could get one of these guys. Also don’t know if they are on the 40.

17) Dallas Buck, RHP, Grade C+: Sleeper prospect acquired from Arizona, could surprise now that he’s further away from Tommy John.

18) Robert Manuel, RHP, Grade C+: One of several guys who could slot in nicely as a middle reliever.

19) Carlos Fisher, RHP, Grade C: Considered C+, another potential relief arm with ability.

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2008/12/6/683712/cincinnati-reds-top-20-pro

Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year

by RangerMad on Mar 31, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

I wouldn't mind

getting Danny Ray Herrera back.

by clark on Mar 31, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pure Gold

x

Your 2009 Snow Monkey Ambassador

by Parman on Apr 1, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Arias is destined to be a star

I hope we’d get atleast something decent.. =/ Not sure his value is as high as it will be later this year, imo.

by Mike E on Mar 31, 2009 10:03 PM CDT reply actions  

not sure

on the “destined to be a star” but I agree with the latter part. His value should continue to rise. I’d rather hold.

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."
-Rogers Hornsby

by Haeger Champ on Mar 31, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

What the hell is going on in Denver?

This is almost like the MY situation, but Cutler is being a lot more childish…

Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"

by Longhorn on Mar 31, 2009 10:08 PM CDT reply actions  

So does this speak well for Park or poorly for Happ?

My understanding is Park had pitched pretty well this spring…

Also, if Philadelphia takes Jones, I would be happy to buy Amaro a beer. Since I don’t think I could very well ship it to Philadelphia, I could buy him a $10 gift card to BevMo.

by Inkara1 on Mar 31, 2009 10:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Its part of an elaborate plane

to make sure that they once again go 29 years between championships

1. Put the Ho in your rotation
2. Rinse and repeat as necessary

by BEW on Mar 31, 2009 10:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Least they have a championship.

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.

by iorange555 on Mar 31, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep

Thats true. I realize the irony there. I just couldnt resist taking a poke at the Ho who I dislike as a player more than any other player the Rangers have ever had

by BEW on Mar 31, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Randy Galloway

Take this for what it’s worth, but Galloway said on the radio today that he went and asked a “high ranking” (aka Nolan Ryan I’d suppose) Rangers official about what actually happened with the catcher/Boston talks. The answer was pretty much what a lot of us suggested all along was the case.

Nolan was approached at the Winter Meetings by a very high ranking Boston official “with an Italian sounding last name” (I assume Lucchino). The Sox were “very” interested in Saltalamacchia. Nolan said great, we’d need Buchholz. Lucchino said that’s a no go, and Nolan told him to let him know if they changed their minds at some point.

You know that more detailed conversations involving actual baseball people happened before and after that, but it’s probably a pretty good synopsis of the situation.

by Brett Perryman on Mar 31, 2009 10:43 PM CDT reply actions  

right now, with our bullpen mess

if bowden and bard is still on the table, i’d have to think long and hard about it…

Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"

by Longhorn on Mar 31, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Was thinking

the same thing a couple days ago. I decided that it would be the wrong way to go.

"Come on man you have to admit the average guy in a baseball clubhouse...... is relatively a douchebag." BGL.

The 2008-2009 Dallas Mavericks are the biggest teases in the world.

by sprite on Mar 31, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Terrible idea

Making a trade to help a rebuilding team get off to a better start just doesn’t make any sense.

By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw

by Gdawg on Apr 1, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

really?

you listen to Galloway?

"Yeah, like I had a chance there" - Lancaster batter, after striking out against Derek Holland

by chrisR on Mar 31, 2009 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah

they don’t make radio commercials they way they used to

"Yeah, like I had a chance there" - Lancaster batter, after striking out against Derek Holland

by chrisR on Apr 1, 2009 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions  

The bad thing is

the stations all seem to have their breaks pretty much synched.

by Brett Perryman on Apr 1, 2009 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions  

I noticed that

they seem to rotate the title “We are the station that plays less commercials” every few months.

"Yeah, like I had a chance there" - Lancaster batter, after striking out against Derek Holland

by chrisR on Apr 1, 2009 1:31 AM CDT up reply actions  

Strongly disagree.

It’s one of the most boring, poorly-developed shows I’ve ever heard.

by brettgardner on Apr 1, 2009 12:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

green'd

"Yeah, like I had a chance there" - Lancaster batter, after striking out against Derek Holland

by chrisR on Apr 1, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like our stance

You want one of our top young players, then you got to give up one of yours

Is it April 6 Yet?

by Smoak Some on Mar 31, 2009 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, Salty

has no hits in plenty of games.

G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....

by t ball on Apr 1, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

dallas mcpherson got released

if i were the yankees id rather go with him than ransom.

the preceding post was a great success.

by DShep on Apr 1, 2009 2:53 AM CDT reply actions  

How about

Arias and Ramirez for Bailey?

They’ve stated they need a C.

by Coolbean04 on Apr 1, 2009 9:08 AM CDT reply actions  

Man...

I knew we should have resigned him!

by BuckyB on Apr 1, 2009 10:41 AM CDT reply actions  

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to the SB Nation blog about Texas Rangers.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Matchstick_small
NBA Thread: 2/13/2012
Ijnq0k_small
The Hunt for Mike E
180px-angry_dome_small
Tailgate IV -- Post #2

Recent FanPosts

110307_1802_00__small
Hall Of Fame Catcher Gary Carter dies
Fishing_small
OT II
Texas-rangers_small
2/16/12 Morning OT
Small
OT: Vegas Baby - 30th Birthday
Fishing_small
OT III
129806053_57baf34b4c_small
LSB DFW Dynasty Keeper League
Neftali_old_timey_small
2/15/2012 OT 2
Nolan_small
Crowd Sourcing: First Base
Ghostbuster_small
OT 2/15/12
Dennis-reynolds-picture_small
LSB Up All Night (2/14) - Lover's Edition

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >


Manager

Th_buckykatt_small Adam J. Morris

Editor

477845_small ghostofErikThompson

Author

Matchstick_small matchst1ck