Eyre activated, Madrigal demoted
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 15, 2009 3:37 PM CDT
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But Willie Eyre has been activated from the disabled list, with Warner Madrigal getting optioned to AAA.
Eyre, I suspect, will immediately go in the mix with Jason Jennings as far as a 7th/8th inning righty reliever.
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Was humorous but chunky. I think you’ve done the right thing.
by brettgardner on Apr 15, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh Boy
I’ve got nothing else to say. Probably not a real solution. If the bullpen is still like this by Labor Day, I say we just clean house. Get rid of all the driftwood and bring up Diamond, Bannister, Moscosco, and roll with this pen: Francisco, Wilson, Jennings/Guardado, Diamond, Bannister, Moscosco, Nippert/Eyre.
If the bullpen is still like this on Labor Day....
The team will like 50-100, at best.
by NoNameOnCard on Apr 15, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Who in the bullpen
would you really want to keep? Francisco, Wilson? Jennings maybe, but the whole “he can’t pitch two games in a row” is pretty limiting.
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
sucks when you don't have an Electrician to pitch
in 27 straight.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
It DID make wash's decisions easier, didn't it?
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
Now... if it's still like this on Memorial Day...
I still think we have issues.
by NoNameOnCard on Apr 15, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Guardado has no place in our pen
he is done.
The "Fire Wash Watch" is on. I say he's gone by April 26th.
Such a huge boost
until, of course, Eyre inevitably sucks hard, like he did last year.
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
He didn't pitch last year.
"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 Apr 15, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, pick any year of his major league career through age 30.
Oh wait, there are only 2. And they both sucked.
I’d rather have madrigal. Granted maybe madrigal can still develop a bit in AAA.
the preceding post was a great success.
You've seemed a bit more cynical than usual
Is this season already getting to you?
by brettgardner on Apr 15, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
saying that madrigal will be better than eyre isn't really cynical
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
Indeed
This simple roster move guarantees at least an AL Pennant, if on a World Series title.
by Black Francis on Apr 15, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Like I said...
…if he can post a mid-4 ERA out of the pen, like he did in 2007, he’s a useful stopgap.
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 15, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
ignoring any development
do you think eyre will be significantly better than madrigal would have been from this day forward, ignoring his bad couple of outings so far?
the preceding post was a great success.
I dunno
I don’t think Madrigal should be in a major league bullpen, though.
I don’t expect Eyre to be Almanzar v. 2004. I’m just hoping he can not be a gascan.
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 15, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Funny that you
are using era to judge a RP. In 2008 Rupe allowed a run (either an IR or one of his own) in 61% of his appearances. In 2007 Eyre’s was 56%. Eyre’s role was similar to that of Rupe last year.
I don’t think there is much of a difference between the two. Eyre has options and maybe he gets off to a better start than Rupe.
BTW, last year Madrigal’s was 45%. (I admit there is a little bit of an apples/oranges comparison here.)
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
disgusting.
not Eyre, or your comment, but the state of this team – being happy with a 4.50 ERA bullpen addition…
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 15, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Rearranging deck chairs...
…how appropriate considering this date in history.
Rams plagued by fumbles as earthquakes rock Los Angeles. Film at eleven.
Farewell
Jay Zygmunt, now that you have fired yourself, please have yourself hired by Seattle. Thanks.
by 3k on Apr 15, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Shut up;)
"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 Apr 15, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I justed turned on MLB radio and the Boston guy just said the "N- H-----" word
Is he trying to ruin it?
And it would be a perfect game without litterally maybe the worst error I've ever seen.
Lowell just failed at picking down a soft ground ball on a play at first he could have triple clutched.
Also, Lowell has thrown 67 pitches. 59 for strikes.
lol
Lowell fail
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
As noted in the other thread
When you’re third baseman and first baseman are occupying your 8 and 9 holes in the lineup, you have issues.
What an awful lineup he’s facing.
or a great lineup
in his case.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
they played a long game last night
probably why there’s no giambi or nomar
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
His thong gave him a rash.
He had to sit out today…well, actually that would be stand out.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Yeah, this might be the worst lineup the A's field all year.
I’m stupified by the suck of their bench. And the fact that it’s all playing at once.
mlb.com performing a free live look in when Wakefield is pitching.
for those of us in the office.
Godwin's Law Version 2.0 (Rangers Edition)
"As a Ranger discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Danks, Volquez, or Young approaches one."
by LBBRangerFan on Apr 15, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
man, Pedroia sucks
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
he made it look harder than it could have
but still, somewhat close play for out #1.
the preceding post was a great success.
would you rather see Wakefield or Beckett throw a no-no?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
what I want to see
is Wakefield try and bean somebody.
"Was this really necsarry?" - cowpoke/hurler hurley
I saw it late on HBO once.
Got really weirded out realizing it was Jackie Robinson playing Jackie Robinson in a movie about Jackie Robinson.
i remember watching the lou gherig movie
and getting weirded out that babe ruth was playing himself
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
oh man
I’ve gotta see that…
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 15, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm here at the Ballpark ..
watching BP… Tea just put on quite the show..
Elvis is AWESOME..he just signed a TON of autographs ..they are lined up for him.
Josh Hamilton puts his pants on one leg at a time just like you but once he gets his pants on he hits baseballs 420 feet.
Now you're in town?
Not Opening Day???
I am offended.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
I had to work on opening day :(
yep sitting waching the Orioles hit…life is good :)
Josh Hamilton puts his pants on one leg at a time just like you but once he gets his pants on he hits baseballs 420 feet.
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