Tuesday a.m. things
by Brett Perryman on Apr 21, 2009 10:58 AM CDT
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PrintNot much new out there this morning after the off day. Richard Durrett has a couple of blog notes up, one taking a look at Frank Francisco, one profiling today's opponent, the Blue Jays.
Buster Olney has some quotes from Zack Greinke's start against the Rangers on Saturday and suggests that he could win the Cy Young this season.
And yesterday I took a look at a few prospects' starts after the first full week.
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Sell Out!
2 links to the DMN and one to ESPN? You have sold us out to your corporate cronies Z. I hope all that money keeps you warm at night.
Did Ryan's comment
about RW looking fine cause Adam to stroke out?
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
maybe we need to give AJM
a vote of confidence.
If you take the worst pitching staff in baseball, then add Kris Benson and Jason Jennings, what do you have???
surprise!!! You have the worst pitching staff in baseball, that's what.
In the wake of Sunday's events
He’s decided that he’ll stay away for a full 25 hours before the next game, in addition to not watching the game itself.
At this point, all measures must be considered.
Keith Law: (1:45 PM ET ) I think Michael Young should shut his mouth and move to third base.
He strokes it to the east and he strokes it to the west.
He strokes it to the woman that he loves the best.
no I think he needed a break
after all of that Hillman exposition
I agree
my comment there was just hilarious and worthy of note. (sarcasm)
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yup
he ‘may be playing a bit over his head’…
you must be a bigger fan of Lemon than firebat, ’tron, and me combined…
had no idea. welcome to the club.
this is what i do...i guarantee.
Brett
Someone needs to call up Bakersfield and see what is wrong with Main.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
I'm kind of wading my way through that kind of thing
but I’ll ask whoever I can find what’s been going wrong.
by Brett Perryman on Apr 21, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
I know that Jason Parks talks to Main regularly
The problem with this sort of thing is that when you get to talk to people that know, they usually don’t want you tell everybody.
If you take the worst pitching staff in baseball, then add Kris Benson and Jason Jennings, what do you have???
surprise!!! You have the worst pitching staff in baseball, that's what.
You don't have Preller on speed dial yet?
Pfft.
Slacker.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Apr 21, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
well it especially sucks
that our fastball hitters can’t catch up to fastballs at the moment
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
yeah...
That actually may be the most frustrating thing about this season. i knew going in the bullpen would be a disaster, that our starting rotation would be mediocre, and that certain hitters would strike out on giant curve balls.
Watching pitchers throw heat past Hamilton and Davis hurts though. That isn’t supposed to happen
that has been frustrating
they’ve looked confused at the plate
The "Fire Wash Watch" is on. I say he's gone by April 26th.
yes, that...
and the fact that we suck
by sam in so cal on Apr 21, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Greinke Is The King of Filth
If he pitched in Boston or New York you can bet each Sports Center on the days he pitched would start with some kind of special graphic just for him followed by Gammons et al slobbering all over him.
After all he’s been through, it’s good to see him on his game. He’s a lot of fun to watch…just not so much when he’s owning the Rangers.
Yeesh
I’ve been writing white papers about web services for the last day and a half and I forget which words get mooshed together and which get separated.
by Mister Naxal on Apr 21, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Yah, cause we all know Johan leads off every SportsCenter every night he pitches.
It’s early yet, and people are already taking notice.
If the Grink does this again next start, rest assured he’ll be getting some massive love from the nationals.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
"I guess it’s tough to look good when you play on the same team as Marcus Lemon." -Trip Somers.
"Congratulations, Mr. Somers. You just made THE LIST." -The Newberg, after reading the above comment.
by thedirkatron on Apr 21, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Commenting at the DMN blog
is a pain in the ass. That code thing sucks and I always have to enter it at least twice. I kind of thought posting there would be helpful in supporting Z’s efforts but I’m giving up.
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Posting is annoying, captcha sucks.
Now reading the comments over there…gimme the Dress Blues, ya’ know what I mean?
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Dimitri Martin will play Paul DePodesta in ‘Moneyball’, and Brad Pitt is officially playing Billy Beane.
Its like many movies out there today
It has the potential to be a very good story and pretty cool to see for statheads, but Hollywood is going to crap all over the book and end up making one of the worst baseball movies ever.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
I think if they play up the Bean/Jeremy Brown love angle it could work...
otherwise the movie will blow dead skunks.
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
I don't see how this ends up being a good movie.
The only way is if it avoids being a Billy Beane knob-polisher and actually delves into the bigger issues at play and how Beane dealt with them.
My guess is it won’t.
Doing this movie seems like a lose-lose, cause the subject matter is so narrow that to make the movie realistic and something that would appeal to the rabid fans it’s ostensibly aimed at, you’d have to make choices creatively that would cause you to all but totally eschew the mass market audience, something you just know they aren’t going to do if they’re paying Pitt to star in it… and conversly I have a feeling that no matter how broad they try to make this film’s appeal, the public at large is going to greet it with one big collective yawn.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
"I guess it’s tough to look good when you play on the same team as Marcus Lemon." -Trip Somers.
"Congratulations, Mr. Somers. You just made THE LIST." -The Newberg, after reading the above comment.
by thedirkatron on Apr 21, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
It will turn into the a lovestory
feel good movie of the year.
I hear the sex scenes with Billy Beane and Jeremy Brown are hot stuff.
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
I can't wait to see who plays Jeremy Brown
I hope its some jeans model
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
he's too skinny now
the better choice is now Jonah Hill.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Incorrectamundo
Any sex scenes involving Lord Beaneleroy will be with the only person he ever loved.
Torrid masturbation scenes the likes of which would make Million Dollar Baby seem undeserving of its well-deserved multiple Oscars.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Apr 21, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
i may be the only one
but i am very anxious to see how this turns out. it could go in so many directions at this point. the material is old now and what was polarizing and provacative is now either generally accepted or disproven, and many of the actual players have flamed out, so they will be tempted to add stuff for cinematic effect. I have no idea how they could make a movie out of this….
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
The question is...
Who plays Warsh? We just had a discussion about this at law school, and the three of us talking about it unanimously agreed on Samuel L. Jackson, with the hope that he says, “I’m getting tired of these mother effing errors on this mother effing team.”
Keith Law: (1:45 PM ET ) I think Michael Young should shut his mouth and move to third base.
I can see it now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bGv6Ijf1aU
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
I'm thinking of some Eddie Murphy character, but I can't think of which one.
Norbit?
by brettgardner on Apr 21, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
That would be some funny shit.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Looking at that...
it looks like the Eddie Murphy character in that Steve Martin movie.
"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."
Are you implying that Eddie Murphy--
The greatest comedic talent of all time—isn’t versatile????
by brettgardner on Apr 21, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Sigh...
I remember back when Eddie was actually funny.
Delirious
Raw
Coming to America
Beverly Hills Cop
48 Hours
Trading Places
Even Nutty Professor and Life were pretty good.
Too many damn kids movie roles like Pluto Nash. And now I see that he is doing a Beverly Hills Cop IV that is going to come out next year. Oh Eddie…
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
I was with you Salt Lake...
until this shamockery came out of your intermouth:
Even Nutty Professor and Life were pretty good.
No.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Apr 21, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Life was good
Not that funny, but I thought it was an enjoyable movie. The next Beverly Hills Cop is supposed to be much better than the third one. Doubtful, but it could be good if he goes back to how he made the first 2.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
So help me...
if it comes out and is rated PG-13 I’m done with Eddie.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Delirious is funny
And I like Coming to America and Harlem Nights had some funny moments, but I think the guy is vastly overrated.
I’d say his and Jim Carrey’s careers have followed similar tracks—extremely talented guys who stood out amongst mostly unfunny casts on popular sketch shows, made a handful of classics (Ace Ventura and Dumb and Dumber), and have coasted the rest of their careers. They both have the “dramatic” side to them, as well.
Even in that comparison, I think Carrey is a lot funnier than Murphy.
by brettgardner on Apr 21, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
This may be one of the few times in cinematic history that a guy lands a major role based largely on the size of his schnazz
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Apr 21, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Doh. I did it again
I always seem to get Ricciardi and DePodesta mixed up…
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
by Brian Thomas on Apr 21, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
No.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
"I guess it’s tough to look good when you play on the same team as Marcus Lemon." -Trip Somers.
"Congratulations, Mr. Somers. You just made THE LIST." -The Newberg, after reading the above comment.
by thedirkatron on Apr 21, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
humber cleared waivers
another reliever lost (although I’m not broken up about it).
Shell on the other hand…
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
No news yet...
Steven Shell-R- Nationals Apr. 19 – 9:43 pm et
Nationals designated RHP Steven Shell for assignment.
Shell actually pitched a scoreless inning today, but he’s another one of the fall guys after the Nats’ terrible start. Expect some team to pluck him off waivers. He has a 2.45 ERA in 55 innings since debuting last season.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
I would take him...
and dump Benson while putting Feldman back in the rotation in a second.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
This needs to happen.
Rock Flag & Eagle Radio: Thursdays 10 PM - 1 AM on FM 88.7 The Choice
"Computers can’t measure the size of a man’s heart."
- Hawk Harrelson, MLB Guru/Analyst
If we can make this happen...
I’d support getting rid of that longer leash I said Benson should get.
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
Baseball Topshots 4/13-19
Several Ranger pics, check it out.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Buzz Kill
Millwood’s 1.17 ERA is 4th in the AL behind…
Greinke
Danks
Galarraga
by 3Bagger on Apr 21, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
rec'ed
not even in my worst “glass in completely empty, broken and in pieces on the ground” state of mind can i add anything to that…
by sam in so cal on Apr 21, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
On the plus side
Edinson Volquez, 6.46 ERA
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
I have more faith in Josh
I still think someone needs to push the gospel of patience on this team this year. I heard lots about it last year, not so much this year.
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
more fun...
Park Chan Ho 8.68 ERA – still sucks
Adam Eaton 11.25 – still sucks
by sam in so cal on Apr 21, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
my point being...
glad we got these two guys…
by sam in so cal on Apr 21, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
thatnks for clarifying
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Apr 22, 2009 7:53 AM CDT up reply actions
someone e-mail this to Josh in the booth....
so I can cry when he reads it.
Ian Kinsler..... yea, he's good at baseball.
Atta boy, JD!!
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
danks trade just turned out poorly
but i resent galarraga becoming good ><
the preceding post was a great success.
All of those except Greinke
will look very different in a month or so. No, wait, Danks will still be good.
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How did he fall short?
I'm all Washed out.
by inactive lsb user on Apr 21, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Was just listening to 1310
And Sturm was talking about Washington and such. What bothered me was that Sturm put 100% of this team’s woes on the bullpen and almost refused to acknowledge that there have been defensive and baserunning errors that have been absolutely critical in some of the losses. I like Sturm, but come on, pal.
The question is
how do our defensive and baserunning issues stack up against other teams? I know how our bullpen stacks up against other teams, and its pretty rotgut.
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
I like BaD Radio....
but they drive me nuts when it come to Rangers talk. But then again, listening to Scruggs and Salisbury talk Rangers is like listening to my mom talk Rangers…….. I just quickly say……..ssshhhh.
Ian Kinsler..... yea, he's good at baseball.
I think all of 1310 is the blind leading the blind when it comes to baseball
…but I think Sturm is the best of all of them. That said, he makes some ridiculous points. The baserunning and defense don’t factor in to the 5-7 record? Seems silly.
Sturm sucks
He used to be good, but he just doesn’t seem to put any thought into his baseball opinions anymore.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
The thing that's frustrating to me about Sturm...
….is that he seems to put thought into his baseball opinions, just not enough thought. It’s like he stops short as soon as he finds some nugget that will support his bias about the team or JD or whatever.
Exactly
He has an opinion and then goes out and finds whatever supports it.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Sturm probably takes a good look at the standings,
the manager that JD hired and then extended, looks at all those bad trades, duly notes that attendance is waaaaaaaaay down since October ’05 and then wonders when the bleep JD is going to do something that helps the major league team.
Your problem with Sturm is that he’s not a mindless cheerleader who has a “hunch” 2009 is going to be the year the Rangers contend.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on Apr 21, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Can I join your blog?
I am a frequenter of Purple Row but the Rockies are making me ill. I was a long time ago farmhand of the Rangers.
by PinchHitLancePainter on Apr 21, 2009 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
Jes.
Signing up, then posting “Can I sign up?” = Can I ask you a question?
by GhettoBear04 on Apr 21, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure how I feel
about defectors. He needs to renounce his Rockies fandom before I’ll fully accept him.
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I few it more as
political isylum.
by PinchHitLancePainter on Apr 21, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
Rock Flag & Eagle Radio: Thursdays 10 PM - 1 AM on FM 88.7 The Choice
"Computers can’t measure the size of a man’s heart."
- Hawk Harrelson, MLB Guru/Analyst
You essentially just grabbed my beer, took a sip, and asked if you could have some.
Welcome.
Rock Flag & Eagle Radio: Thursdays 10 PM - 1 AM on FM 88.7 The Choice
"Computers can’t measure the size of a man’s heart."
- Hawk Harrelson, MLB Guru/Analyst
Fine...
…but you better come back with an accent.
by GhettoBear04 on Apr 21, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Sweet...
Hopefully the Game Day Threads don’t make you change your mind..
Don’t be concerned about the crazy pictures or weird comments…
It isn't so much a GDT
as it is a chat thread these days
"Hustle doesn't cost a dime and it looks good." - Pete Rose as Channeled by Marcus Lemon
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