Words fail me
by Adam J. Morris on Mar 31, 2009 8:43 PM CDT
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Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said Tuesday that Chan Ho Park beat J.A. Happ for the fifth starter's job.
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(And as a sidenote, the Parkies are already out in full force commenting on this story. Follow the link for amusement purposes.)
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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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 DSheppard on Mar 31, 2009 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Between Ibanez and the Ho, the Phils have gotten a ton worse this year.
She was a grand old lady...
by lonestarJon on Mar 31, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 lonestarJon on Apr 1, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
In other news
the Phillies are also interested in Andruw Jones
by Telegraph on Mar 31, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Anruw Chones need play philly
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Section 339 on Mar 31, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
You laugh...
But that wouldn’t shock me.
by Adam J. Morris on Mar 31, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I think we ask for Bruce and Votto
And settle for Bruce.
by LiamP on Mar 31, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 DSheppard on Mar 31, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 tyd3311 on Mar 31, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
and that's his changeup
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Mar 31, 2009 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I wouldn't mind
getting Danny Ray Herrera back.
by clark on Mar 31, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would
All we have to do is break Kason Gabbard’s legs, and there: a Danny Ray Herrera
"Yeah, like I had a chance there" - Lancaster batter, after striking out against Derek Holland
by chrisR on Mar 31, 2009 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
This made me laugh very hard.
She was a grand old lady...
by lonestarJon on Mar 31, 2009 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
More than Rocker?
Free Frank Catalanotto
by egriffey on Apr 1, 2009 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
When I'm driving
I cycle during commercials.
by Brett Perryman on Mar 31, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Galloway: Now….. Moseley says….. that Eldorado is happy to be in Buffalo
Estridge: Yep.
Galloway: ELDORADO OWENS….. says he’s HAPPY….. to be in Buffalo.
…
Estridge: Mmhmm
Moseley: Wha? Wha’d I say.
Galloway: You said….. that FOOL….. THAT WALKING CURSE….. is happy to be in Buffalo.
…
Estridge: Is he though?
Galloway: WELL MOSELEY SAID HE WAS.
Estridge: He’s gonna have Trent Edwards.
Galloway: HAPPY!….. to be in BUFFALO
by oc on Apr 1, 2009 1:38 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Man, that's dead on. I can hear it in my head and I don't like it. I can't change the station in my head. This is horrible...
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Section 339 on Apr 1, 2009 8:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
But he threw a no hitter.....!!!!!
wahhhhhh
i agree btw, :)
by Horns130 on Apr 1, 2009 1:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
2009 NL Cy Young Award Winner
Meet Chan Ho Park, everyone.
by Black Francis on Apr 1, 2009 12:26 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I couldn't wait for Reeve's article on that
Is it April 6 Yet?
by Smoak Some on Apr 1, 2009 12:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dallas mcpherson got released
if i were the yankees id rather go with him than ransom.
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Apr 1, 2009 2:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Man...
I knew we should have resigned him!
by BuckyB on Apr 1, 2009 10:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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