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by Adam J. Morris on Apr 22, 2009 10:03 PM CDT
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PrintNever mind the loss...here comes Derek Holland.
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this is probably the best i've felt after a loss
ever
"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 Apr 22, 2009 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
Holland excites me
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
Is it a bad thing
if I don’t even care about losing this one?
I don't care, either
I mean, I care, but I care way more about Holland being generally awesome, and not getting the loss.
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
Not just Holland
the circumstances in which we lost the game were amusing to me as well.
O'Day's outing: That DOES put a damper on their relationship.
“You seem a decent pitcher. I hate to DFA you.”
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
You seem a decent fan
I hate to be DFA’d.
by Oddibee on Apr 22, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Can't go wrong with a princess bride reference
The "Fire Wash Watch" is on. I say he's gone by April 26th.
Heh... best part is Gabbard
looking into the Jays dugout: “I know something you don’t know. I am not left-handed.”
by Oddibee on Apr 22, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just saw an interfiew with Millar after the game
he was the batter when erye went down, he said he looked at the jersey wand was like, “ok ive hit against gabbard, cool” then he said he was shocked when he saw what appeared to be chad bradford warming up.
heh
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
I love Tivo
that I can decide at 9:58 to record whatever FSN would normally be showing, so I can save the epic O’Day appearance.
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
Hi, O'Day I'm your manager Ron....don't fuck this up....ok?
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
and tomorrow should be a good game
let’s hope millwood can keep it going
"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 Apr 22, 2009 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
nice
"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 Apr 22, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Eddie looked so sad
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAA
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
holy crap
that is awesome. Rec!
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
Haha
"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.
"We love Wash.....As a team, we want Wash as the head of that team." Hamilton
HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2009 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
84 mph fastball isn't going to cut it anymore
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
This
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
LMMFAO
I just picked myself off the floor. Thanks, got my ab workout in.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on Apr 22, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
He's thinking
“I wonder how late they sell beer in Canada..”
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Too bad Gabbard still sucks
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
just gotta have everybody on the lookout for Sexson now.
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
yeah, this one doesn't hurt too bad.
we’ve got the pitching matchup tomorrow (who’d have thought?), they used their bullpen a lot too, holland looked great….
win tomorrow and its a really solid series.
the preceding post was a great success.
isn't tomorrow the day that Millwood has decided to get hurt?
Holland to the rotation….
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
F U.
Not funny.
"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.
"We love Wash.....As a team, we want Wash as the head of that team." Hamilton
You bite your tongue
And then knock on wood with it
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
That would suck
we’ve got plenty of other guys holland can replace.
padilla might actually be hurt, feldman isn’t good, harrison is pitching poorly….
the preceding post was a great success.
and McCarthy isn't pitching to someone's expectations around here...
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
well hes been the 2nd best so far
and has a higher ceiling than feldman/harrison, I don’t want B-Mac going anywhere.
Though of course he could get injured at any moment… but that would suck too.
the preceding post was a great success.
i agree about being 2nd best
knock on wood …. but how can Rangers fans not be impressed with his stuff so far? He’s performed like a #3 and given us a chance to win in every game he’s pitched.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Who is taking Benson's start?
Feldman? meh……
I thought it be all warm and shitty, but it just tasted like normal beer. It was still cold.
better than RA Dickey
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
borderline
I thought it be all warm and shitty, but it just tasted like normal beer. It was still cold.
I wouldn't mind if....
Feldman slipped back to the bullpen and Holland started Saturday…..
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
babysteps people
Holland was great tonight…no question. Now lets see him when his adrenaline isn’t spewing all over the place. Hes gonna struggle. Id rather that be out of the pen at least until the ASB where you can control it much better. Feldman will be just fine as a starter.
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
I know but I was just outside painting the band wagon up real nice and got a little high off the fumes...
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Even though it was a lost
It was a win seeing Holland come in and look comfortable against major league players for 2.1 innings
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
Yeah.
I did not know that they could’ve gotten to .500 today. Oh well
"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.
"We love Wash.....As a team, we want Wash as the head of that team." Hamilton
Roster moves
OK as much fun as that loss was I think we will see a couple roster moves tomorrow with Eyre being injured and our bullpen kinda shorthanded
Option Murphy to OKC and recall Boggs. Its only temporary to hopefully get Murph on track. But he needs everyday PT right now to get something going.
Eyre to 15 day DL and recall Madrigal or Mendoza
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
i didn't see/hear what happend to Eyre
update, por favor?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Greive said tight groin
That usually means a DL trip is in short order
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
Diamond.....
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Was used extensively last night
and got lit up for his trouble.
"Hustle doesn't cost a dime and it looks good." - Pete Rose as Channeled by Marcus Lemon
-Diamond+Moscoso
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2009 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Eh -Diamond+Moscoso-Moscoso+Poveda?
Awww forget it! “Welcome back Mendoza….plz don’t suck”
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sry to have to say this
but i had to flag your comment…
The World Series Crisis - Ranger fans held hostage; Game 5876
Mendoza is looking pretty good this season on the farm
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Apr 22, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
6-8. Not really too bad.
Plus, I feel really good after this one. Holland looked amazing. Cool meeting O’Day. Great come-from-behind to keep it going into extra’s. Way to not give up. Good job, guys. Now, let the Big Man come in tomorrow and help us win this series
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Apr 22, 2009 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
If I read tommorrow here that
RW lost the game because he pulled Holland and CJ early I think I will puke.
Helluva game fellas!
It's Jaramillo's fault...
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Apr 22, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
It's Maddux' fault
I thought it be all warm and shitty, but it just tasted like normal beer. It was still cold.
JD's fault
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
It's Gabbard's fault
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
by Smoak Some on Apr 22, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Fuckin' Gabbard....Since the Sexton incident that guy....he's been screwing shit up.
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
It's all Sexson's fault
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
I blame Harold Baines
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
I blame Canada.
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I blame YOU.
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Apr 22, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
haha
Busby says it’s the jersey’s fault.
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
missed the entire game
it does seem odd that there’s a consensus that this loss was no big deal but I guess seeing holland do what he did would make me forget (a little)
anything else interesting happen?
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
Kason Gabbard screwed up the game for us
and then Richie Sexson charged the mound.
TAG had a nice little rant afterward.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
u mean like Darren O'Day coming into the game within 20 minutes of arriving at the stadium
and wearing Gabbard’s uniform?
hold up
i didn’t watch the ending.
he wore a jersey with gabbard’s name on the back, or just a jersey with his number on it?
I use to love to hit, I use to take it serious. I only got one at bat a year, maybe...but, I took it serious. I hit 1.000 one year, if i had another at bat, I'd hit 2.000...
Wore a jersey
They didn’t have one for him yet
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
the bullpen
held its ground like a bullpen should.
by corbsclinton on Apr 22, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Hamburger
maybe Jennings
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Eddie, FrankFrank, Gabbarday, and probably someone like Vaughan or Strop, who'll get called up
"Hustle doesn't cost a dime and it looks good." - Pete Rose as Channeled by Marcus Lemon
Neither he nor Strop are
"Hustle doesn't cost a dime and it looks good." - Pete Rose as Channeled by Marcus Lemon
No
The roster options are:
John Bannister
Thomas Diamond
Tommy Hunter
Warner Madrigal
Luis Mendoza
Guillermo Moscoso
Omar Poveda
by Brett Perryman on Apr 22, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Pass?
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
by Smoak Some on Apr 22, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
That's always a plus.
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
7 players, all worse than the next Alex.
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Shell and Vaughan
are each more palatable than anyone on that list.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
I'm know I'm gonna jinx things by saying this
but based on this season’s performances, at least we have the right guy on the mound to give the pen a much-needed rest.
here’s the plan: 8 IP from Milly, then 1 mopup inning from Yesterday Eddie in a blowout win.
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
It will probably depend on if his knee swells up
There’s been no word so far though. I won’t be happy if he’s hurt but that’s what happens when you bang your knee on that damn turf.
He banged his knee on a guys head not the turf
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
Can't believe the ump
missed the call on that play. Jones never touched 1B.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
1st baseman was on the basepaths
interference was the call… the ump signaled safe before Jones even landed.
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
Unless the rules are different at 1B
Millar was making a play on the ball so I don’t think interference could be called.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Did he end up catching the ball?
Yes he has the right to make a play but he can’t obstruct the runner from making it to the bag
I didn’t see the play
Who, Snacks?
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Apr 22, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Snacks.....I like that
“Snacks with a little dribbler to third……barely made it out of the box and he’s thrown out..”
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what Alyssa Milano calls him
When he played for the Dodgers.
“Snacks.”
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Apr 22, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
HAHAHA
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Glad to see someone else is keeping up with that baseball genuis Alyssa...
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
We almost won this game
With Kins going 0 for 6 tonight. That doesn’t happen much….
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
This bullpen crunch
is really compounded by the fact that OKC is heading towards Extras as well. Madrigal, Gordon and the Lizard have already been used.
"Hustle doesn't cost a dime and it looks good." - Pete Rose as Channeled by Marcus Lemon
Do you got a pitch count on the guys used?
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
The box
Pitches-strikes: Ramirez, E 95-64, Gordon 52-29, Madrigal 27-17, Vaughan 0-0.
by Brett Perryman on Apr 22, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Appreciate it
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
i bet Millwood pitches a complete game
"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 Apr 22, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I know people don't want to bitch about it afterwards but
Was I the only one questioning why Wash pulled Holland? It was extra innings and you only had so many relievers. Why pull the one guy who can go five plus innings?
Just in case something were to turn
you don’t want to break the guy’s confidence on the first outing.
Good job, Wash.
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Apr 22, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe but there it was only a seeing eye single. Hardly a horrific start
by him that inning. Pull him if there are two guys but at least give the kid a chance to get himself out of a jam.
I don't think it had anything to do with confidence
If was was truly worried about breaking Holland’s confidence, he wouldn’t have brought him in with the bases loaded to make his majors debut.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky"-Michael Scott
by ReallyCreativeScreenName on Apr 22, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
It wasn't extra innings...Holland was replaced in the 9th
I’m guessing he was running on fumes after all the adrenaline I saw pumping in his first two innings.
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
And I agree
with DSheppard.
I blame that fuck Blalock.
"Hustle doesn't cost a dime and it looks good." - Pete Rose as Channeled by Marcus Lemon
BLAME CANADA
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Blame the vendors
They can’t serve beer right now
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
Well, anyways
They still suck
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
I WANT YOU...
TO FUCK OFF, CANADA..
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Apr 22, 2009 10:29 PM CDT reply actions
yowsa boss
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
No I get it...just being an ass.
Good times with the massive Uncle Sam pic….
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
sorry. I just thought it was funny
I’ll make ’em smaller next time
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Apr 22, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Uncle Sam should always be shown
big as life. Anyne who disagrees is un-American
The World Series Crisis - Ranger fans held hostage; Game 5876
I DVRed tonight's game
And can’t decide whether to keep it for Holland’s outing and O’Day’s comic relief or delete it because of Harrison’s outing.
Maybe I will transfer it to DVD…just starting from the 6th inning on…
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm a fan, and I'm a girl, but please don't call me a fangirl.
by The Best Micah on Apr 22, 2009 10:32 PM CDT reply actions
i'd love a copy.
"Anyone that isn't pro-choice never met you" ~Brian Thomas on Seth...
by ivysafety39 on Apr 22, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Shoot me an e-mail
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm a fan, and I'm a girl, but please don't call me a fangirl.
by The Best Micah on Apr 22, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
myname@yahoo.
"Anyone that isn't pro-choice never met you" ~Brian Thomas on Seth...
by ivysafety39 on Apr 22, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
My e-mail is in my profile
But… I’ll do the hard work, I guess — laney895@hotmail.com
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm a fan, and I'm a girl, but please don't call me a fangirl.
by The Best Micah on Apr 22, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
my brother...
is in the marines and has leave the week so we had family dinner. i tried my best to make my case for a sports bar, sadly my mother disagreed.
"Anyone that isn't pro-choice never met you" ~Brian Thomas on Seth...
by ivysafety39 on Apr 22, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you want the whole game then?
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm a fan, and I'm a girl, but please don't call me a fangirl.
by The Best Micah on Apr 22, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
i'll take whatever
….you want to give me.
"Anyone that isn't pro-choice never met you" ~Brian Thomas on Seth...
by ivysafety39 on Apr 22, 2009 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Keep it. For Dutch and O'Day.
I need to go back on mlb.tv and watch Holland. I missed all of that.
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
+1
I’d pay for the DVD and shipping.
and a tip
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Apr 22, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Send me an e-mail
Anyone’s welcome to do this, honestly. :) Don’t expect them all to be out in a few days, but I will get them done.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm a fan, and I'm a girl, but please don't call me a fangirl.
by The Best Micah on Apr 22, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Suggestion
Maybe upload it on youtube, It’d be more efficient than making 15 DVDs for us :P
Appreciation conveyed in advance.
Kanye, you want to be the voice of this generation? Get in line! It goes me, Obamagirl, the Freecreditreport.com guys, then It's a tie between you-and Crocs.
-Stephen Colbert
by Conjunction on Apr 22, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
the mlb will strike you down with great vengeance
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
I just realized
is this a sex pistols reference?
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
6th inning
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm a fan, and I'm a girl, but please don't call me a fangirl.
by The Best Micah on Apr 22, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Things that go unlooked in this mess:
- another unimpressive performance from Harrison
- questionable steal in the ninth with Kinsler
- didn’t see Feldman’s performance, but the game went from 5-3 to 7-3 on his watch
good first inning, bad second
why was he out there for a second inning when he’s pitching on saturday? If you’re going to go to Holland why not in the top of the 6th?
I think because he only threw 17 pitches in his first inning
Not enough for a “tune up,” I guess…
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm a fan, and I'm a girl, but please don't call me a fangirl.
by The Best Micah on Apr 22, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
That's why I thought it'd be perfect to bring him in
They’re all ready down, there’s no pressure, so why go with Feldman again? If they wanted him to throw a certain number of pitches he could have gone back to the bullpen to finish his side.
That scenario is a hellva lot better than bringing Holland in with the bases loaded.
Wash is a dumbass.
there was nothing
questionable about a guy whole will steal 40 bases taking 3rd in a 2 run game with 1 out. He wanted to steal and took it
by corbsclinton on Apr 22, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Think about the guy hitting after he gets to the plate:
1 run game 2 outs
or
runner on 2nd, 2 run game
Id rather hit with 2 outs down a run.
by corbsclinton on Apr 22, 2009 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
If he gets thrown out, then you need to get another baserunner with one out to play with.
Bad percentages
Kinsler
stealing 3rd is a 100% currently if I’m not mistaken.
by corbsclinton on Apr 22, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
when the closer doesnt look the guy back and he has a green light? sure
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
the point is
he was trying to make something happen when he has an advantage and pulled it off. He played his percentages and got it right. That’s badass baseball.
by corbsclinton on Apr 22, 2009 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
disagree
one less run the next batter has to worry about and more momentum. But I see you viewpoint. I liked how it all worked out.
by corbsclinton on Apr 22, 2009 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope...
I’m with OC here. That move made no sense. You’re down 2. No reason to risk being thrown out at 3rd there.
Kinsler just saw BJ didn’t even look at him and took off. At least I hope Wash wouldn’t call for a SB in that situation.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Yep.
I must get out of the plane, go to a nearby farmhouse - have a Dr Pepper - and call the police.
big fat + 1
DUMB and pointless move, if it hadn’t of worked out there would of been big problems.
Sorry Kins I'm leaving you for another man, his name is Derek.
Are you saying it would have been harder for Michael Young to hit that home run. . .
. . . if there was a runner on second? Because he has to worry about it?
I question that logic. . .
Nope
I’m saying that I’d rather hit down 1 run than 2.
by corbsclinton on Apr 23, 2009 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions
one more thing OC
… winners want to walk up to the plate in a 1 run game with 2 outs in the 9th on the road.
(insert) Michael Young
by corbsclinton on Apr 22, 2009 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Risking an out when there is no reason to risk an out is always questionable.
The runner was in scoring position with one out in a two run game. His steal of third improved the team’s chances very little. Had he been caught, it would have hurt their chances a ton. I don’t care if Kinsler’s the best base stealer in history, it was at the very least “questionable,” which is the operative term here. And it was probalby more thant that; it was probably “stupid.”
But it also worked out, wasn’t a big deal and Kinsler has been insane this whole year, so we should also be able to move on. That doesn’t mean defending it, though.
+1
It is also distracting to the hitter. Dumb move there.
"A good start would be not giving up 900 runs again." -Jon Daniels
by Randy Richardson on Apr 23, 2009 2:06 AM CDT up reply actions
some comments
1. Not sold on O’Day. He just needs to let hitters pound that 85mph sinker into the ground. Stop throwing that hanging curveball.
2. Clock is ticking on Harrison. This loss is on him. He is lucky Benson went to the DL. He might be the odd man out when/if Benson returns.
3. Love seeing MY pull the ball with power. I don’t think he was happy with his UZR rating last week either.
4. Good to see Feldman come in and be effective. Bodes well for his start on Sat.
5. Good start by Holland. 93-95mph FB that hitters had trouble centering. Only complaint is that he got too much of the plate on some pitches.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
2 weeks is 3 starts
If Harrison doesn’t show something in those starts and Feldman does, Harrison goes down to OKC.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
I'm agnostic
If they want him to continue up here fine. If they feel he needs to go down fine. He’s not untalented. Just a matter of figuring out what works. But the whole point of this season was getting guys ready for next year. Well to do that Harrison needs to get the ball every five days regardless of the outcome at least for a little while longer.
Is it?
It’s not as though Harrison has given up a bunch of bloopers and seeing eye ground balls. He is getting rocked. He cant miss bats and get jitters out when he is ahead in the count. When he is behind in the count, well…just close your eyes and pray. Basically he has no out pitch.
The "Fire Wash Watch" is on. I say he's gone by April 26th.
Don't know about yall
But im gonna give ODay a pass before judging anything about him based on this one
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
Title
Isn’t the record 6-8 or maybe AJM is prophetic
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912) also -
"Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance."
~Ambrose Bierce
by Ed Coffin on Apr 22, 2009 10:46 PM CDT reply actions
Dear Jesus, Allah, Shiva, Zeus, whoever,
thanks for Holland…
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky"-Michael Scott
by ReallyCreativeScreenName on Apr 22, 2009 10:47 PM CDT reply actions
x
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
by Smoak Some on Apr 22, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
watching Holland's debut
anybody else catch him praying right before he started?
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
He seems like an awesome kid
I can’t wait to follow him through his career.
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Apr 22, 2009 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I did indeed...
it looks like he wears both a titanium necklace and a crucifix. Maybe I should get him one of those “prayer crosses” I keep seeing on History Channel at 2 a.m.
"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."
Damn
2.1 scoreless, 3 hits, no walks 2 K’s.
I love you Derek Holland.
Fuck me for missing that.
I must get out of the plane, go to a nearby farmhouse - have a Dr Pepper - and call the police.
OK so I got a text that Holland was coming in so I recorded it
(I was working on a project)…
Anyway — I didn’t see all of the game, but it looked like MY had some good defensive plays….no?
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
Made some good defense plays
But his throws were a little off to first tonight
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
Nice play on the 1st batter,
saved Holland some extra inherited runners scoring. But the kid looked good, it wasn’t like it was scorched, more placement than anything.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
Derek Holland’s debut scouting report
"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.
That last graph confirmed
to me that the ump was awful. In the 5 innings or so that I saw…..Holland had a couple that I couldn’t believe were called balls.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Apr 22, 2009 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Although,
he was generous on the kid’s first major league pitch.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
Yeah, I was watching Game Day.
And, from memory, almost all of his pitches were at least borderline strikes.
wooo
Holland’s fastball topped out at 97.1 MPH and averaged over 94 MPH. With the movement shown above, thats just a nasty pitch.
Only quarrel I have with his outing is confirmed by the strikezone graph. Too many pitches in the middle on the zone.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Was the gun fast though?
Harrison hitting 95 a couple times? Feldman hitting 95? CJ hitting 96 twice? Willie hitting 94? All of those guys might be capable of that, but was the gun fast or did they just all coincedentally(sp?) happen to be throwing their hardest that game?
by groundingout on Apr 23, 2009 2:03 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd argue that his delivery has some deception in it as well
And causes his fastball to seem faster than it actually is.
I didnt know delivery could fool a radar gun
I’ll have to try it next time i see a cop.
The World Series Crisis - Ranger fans held hostage; Game 5876
He threw a change?
Must’ve missed that I guess.
I did find it strange that he wasn't using the change though.
Isn’t it supposed to be his best secondary offering? I may be totally wrong here.
He hasn't pitched much since ST
and the change up is more of a feel pitch than the FB and slider. If he gets into games every 2-3 days I imagine he will work it in more often.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Sherrington comments
If he keeps this up, Holland will be in the rotation before Memorial Day. And that’s exactly where he should be, if the Rangers want to keep their date as a contender for 2010.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
What?
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
I assume this is a joke.
But there was a guy on Baseball Fever a while ago talking about how great Nolan Ryan was for the Teixeira trade.
Remember good move = nolan
Bad move = JD
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Goodnight, ladies and gentlemen
Let’s see another for the win column tomorrow.
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Apr 22, 2009 11:06 PM CDT reply actions
Bullpen
I would suggest claiming Steven Shell, putting Eyre on the DL, and trying to get Golson or Bannister through waivers.
by Darrell McKown on Apr 22, 2009 11:10 PM CDT reply actions
I agree
though we both know that they aren’t going to DFA Golson.
by Brett Perryman on Apr 22, 2009 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he probably would clear
He really isn’t too good defensively and hasn’t shown much at the plate. At best he is a reserve infielder and all 30 teams already have one of those.
he may not
but he is the guy to DFA anyway.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
before Bannister?
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky"-Michael Scott
by ReallyCreativeScreenName on Apr 22, 2009 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions
that was supposed to be a reply to clark
safari is being a bitch
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky"-Michael Scott
by ReallyCreativeScreenName on Apr 22, 2009 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions
they both still have options
and i really don’t think much of either one of them, so i guess i would rather have the pitcher. honestly, i think the likelihood of either guy getting claimed is very slim. Neither have shown anything above AA ball, and both are at an age where they need to do so.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Tonight in a nutshell:
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"Computers can’t measure the size of a man’s heart."
- Hawk Harrelson, MLB Guru/Analyst
So now that Holland has the debut under his belt...
Does he start getting more opportunities in close games where our starters only go 5 and some change? God knows we’ll get enough of those types of outings between Harrison, Feldman, Padilla, and McCarthy…
You brought the kid up to help you win games, I don’t wanna see him pitching strictly in games that may be outta reach…
And what kinda schedule would/should he be on? Obviously back-to-back days is probably a bad idea… But do you want him getting work every 2 or 3 games, or what?
i would think
2-3 innings every three to four games is ideal. he needs to maintain his endurance because it is only a matter of time before he is in our rotation.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
I'm thinking he
should pitch every 2-3 days. Do starters throw on thier 2nd or 3rd off day? They need to keep him on a starters schedule as much as possible. Only pitch him on back-to-back days in an emergency.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Matt Harrison and Scott Feldman
i thought about starting a new fanpost to discuss this, but i’ll try it here first. I haven’t been able to see these guys pitch yet in the regular season, but when i saw them each around the middle of ST, they looked much better than their results to date. What is Feldman doing this year that is so different than last year? His numbers indicate that he is longer getting groundballs like he used to. Would Harrison benefit from more time in AAA to figure out how to use his stuff more effectively, or does he simply not have the stuff to succeed? If Mendoza has one more effective start, is it time to start considering swapping these two out in the rotation? I still think Harrison has a chance, I just think he wasn’t given enough time in AAA ball last year and has been mostly pitching over his head since his call up.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Harrison
would benefit by learning to throw strikes and having his breaking ball be more consistent. The first batter of the game tonight was him in a nutshell. Get ahead 0-2 and then throw four straight balls to walk the hitter. He also doesn’t have any pitch that gets hitters to swing and miss, which is why he racks up ridiculous pitch counts.
i really feel like
Harrison has enough stuff to succeed. he just doesn’t really seem to know how to pitch and to trust his stuff yet, as evidenced by the many at bats like you just described. he certainly doesn’t know how to put hitters away after he gets ahead, they seem to hit him just as well ahead or behind in the count. i really hope they let him work through this in AAA. I think it would hugely benefit him to work through this on a lesser stage where his mistakes aren’t always so costly so he can rebound and get deeper into games.
i just wish we had a better option to replace him in the big league rotation in the mean time.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Mendoza
13 K in 10 IP with 6 BB
I wonder how many of those 13 Ks were swinging third strikes. If his sinker is getting guys to chase, then might as well go with the guy while he’s on a roll.
Six walks isn’t all that encouraging though
yeah
i would feel much better if he could have two or three more starts in AAA before we think about calling him up. by the time he’s ready, we would probably just slide Holland in instead.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
With Feldman
I think he’s just a better starter than reliever. Hopefully Saturday will be the first step to proving that.
Harrison definitely needs to go down to AAA. He’s not pitching with any confidence. At least not with what I saw.
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
it is possible
that Feldman actually approaches pitching out of the bullpen with a different mentality. As a starter last year he was willing to let hitters hit him, even with our porous defense behind him. This year, in front of a much improved infield defense, he has been more of a strikeout/flyout guy and he has paid dearly for it. Where is the old Feldman?
As for Harrison, I did notice on on fangraph’s pitch fx that Harrison’s four seemer is 1.5 mph slower so far, and his change is 2 mph faster, which obviously makes them less effective pitches. he also is working his curve, slider and two seemer in much more than last year. it sounds like he is “experimenting” a bit, which is exactly what a talented young pitcher should do…in AAA.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Old Feldman
he’s somewhere across the hall. Can’t find him though.
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"Computers can’t measure the size of a man’s heart."
- Hawk Harrelson, MLB Guru/Analyst
I refuse to buy the "better starter than reliever" argument
He was mediocre last year as a starter and is mediocre reliever. He’s a mediocre pitcher. He’s not bad, probably above replacement, but certainly not league average. He’s just a typical Ranger pitcher. Why do people obsess over him so much?
Personally
I subscribe to the theory that Wash simply left him out too ,long last year in games. A guy transitioning from 1-2 inning reliever shouldn’t be expected to go 6 innings right away. His ERA in the mid 3’s up until his last inning last year makes me feel better about my theory and hopefully he can come back and duplicate that this year and then work on having a better final inning.
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
Probably because
Mediocre starter looks head and shoulders better than what we are getting out of the back of the rotation at the moment. His performance as a starter has been on par with what we’ve seen from Padilla, and there are folks seriously trying to argue that he should be given his $12 M extension.
They can also send Harrison to AAA and it wouldn’t bother me. His nibbling drives me crazy. He needs to learn a couple pitches he can throw confidently for strikes.
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
Adam:
I think LSB needs a new sig (is that the term?).
Too bad you can’t put a mini-pic of the Dutch flag…
We now have Elvis and Derek and the Dominoes
if Neftali can play drums we are set!!!
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
Ok...
so Holland needs a good LSB nickname.
And none of that “Dutch” or “D-Hol” bullshit either.
What ya got LSB?
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
i call him "Oates"
as in Hall and Oates. But that is mostly because i am a dork.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
by clark on Apr 23, 2009 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's OK, Hall and Oates are greatness,
and I’m about to out-dork you. In honor of Tiny Tim- QuadT (Tiptoe Through The Tulips)
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
Holland = Dutch...
I know. Just not that original I guess.
I mean this kid is hopefully going to be one of the Rangers pitching saviors. He deserves better than that imo.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Well if he's going to be a savior
he needs to be the real baseball jesus. Who’s with me?!
Ok maybe not.
"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.
"We love Wash.....As a team, we want Wash as the head of that team." Hamilton
"Sauce" isn't bad...
I heard Josh and TAG say some of his teammates were calling him “Wonder Boy” in Frisco last year. Not so sure I like that though.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
so we could have
Wonder Boy and Captain Wonderful in the same rotation?
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Yeah...
but I’m not so sure I like that much “Wonder” in the Rangers pitching.
I mean we have already put up with that for how long now?
I actually think Oates isn’t bad either. How about “Powder”, I mean the kid could really use some innings in the Texas sun. He’s pretty damn white.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
I wonder enough about our rotation as is.
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
daze or sauce
would be fine with me. now he’ll just make me hungry for eggs benedict.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
well there arn't that many nicknames that are amazingly original
just needs to sound cool. i think dutch is decent.
if anyone comes up with something awesome that’d be nice.
the preceding post was a great success.
which reminds me
i saw a poll for best nickname and “doc” halladay as second for active players.
not exactly original, but still cool =p
the preceding post was a great success.
Sadly, it's a dying form
Most hard-core baseball fans know:
‘Three-Finger’
‘Iron Horse’
‘The Splendid Splinter’
‘The Yankee Clipper’
‘Say Hey Kid’
‘The Man’
‘Rapid Robert’ & on and on…
Wish it would make a retro comeback.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
+1
No reason to overthink things.
I must get out of the plane, go to a nearby farmhouse - have a Dr Pepper - and call the police.
I knew Holland was gonna get in tonight
since this is the first game I wasn’t going to be able to watch. Anyone have video of him uploaded yet?
Pictures from the game
http://www.lonestarball.com/2009/4/23/849814/pictures-from-hollands-debut
I tried to take some video too, but I wasn’t in a good spot and just got video of his windup/release…none of the ball actually getting to the catcher.
Future Rangers - Minor League Information
by fightingengineer on Apr 23, 2009 1:06 AM CDT reply actions
Small sample size and all. . .
. . . but I notice Holland threw every single slider for a strike.
Goodness.
Harrison and Young
He looks awful. It’s one thing for a young kid to struggle, but jeez, this is ugly. One more start like this and he gets a ticket to OKC.
Young – anyone else notice that he’s not just off to a good start, but is hitting the ball further than he has in the past two years? My hope was that, with him moving to 3B, he could bulk up and hit for more power again. If he can hit .300 with 20+HRs and 40+2Bs, he’ll more than hold his own at third.
"A good start would be not giving up 900 runs again." -Jon Daniels
by Randy Richardson on Apr 23, 2009 2:13 AM CDT reply actions
On last night's postgame
Busby commented that Young had moved up a notch from the back of the box, and in toward the plate a couple of inches – to have a better chance at using some power. As we know, we’ve been suggesting (and even emailing Michael) to do exactly that, to get back where he was in the box in 2004 and 2005. So far, it’s working.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912) also -
"Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance."
~Ambrose Bierce
by Ed Coffin on Apr 23, 2009 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Youve been saying that for years.
i just dont understand why he didnt try it before now, or why rudy didn’t suggest it
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
You're very modest, Ed
YOU have been suggesting that for a long time.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
Yeah
looks like he’s positioned better too…playing back a lot more, but still has enough gas to get the ball to first. Made a couple of good stops yesterday and Tuesday.
Future Rangers - Minor League Information
by fightingengineer on Apr 23, 2009 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
check out this manny HR
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?content_id=4256581
the preceding post was a great success.
wow!
reminds me of Pujols’ NLCS homer in ’05.
"A good start would be not giving up 900 runs again." -Jon Daniels
by Randy Richardson on Apr 23, 2009 2:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Until the last few years I've never had any awareness of prospects.
Other than occassional guys — like Mateo and Teixeira — I haven’t known anything about Rangers prospects until they’re called up. And as for the rest of baseball, I haven’t known anything about them until they’ve been awesome for a while in the Majors already.
And a look at ESPN’s story of the game today reminds me why. If you ctrl+f “holland,” it turns up absolutely nothing. Not one mention of one of the top prospects in baseball coming in and being awesome in his Major League debut.
Whatever, ESPN is obviously successful, so it has a reason for doing things the way it does. But I realize why I was even more brain dead when I relied on ESPN for my sports information.
with the arrival
of the MLB network, I don’t watch Baseball Tonight anymore, maybe just Sportscenter for some NBA highlights.
"A good start would be not giving up 900 runs again." -Jon Daniels
by Randy Richardson on Apr 23, 2009 2:55 AM CDT up reply actions
I've watched Baseball Tonight once this year
for a total of 2 minutes and quickly turned the channel back to the MLB Network. MLB N is superior to ESPN in regards to baseball coverage.
The "Fire Wash Watch" is on. I say he's gone by April 26th.
If it makes you feel any better
there wasn’t a lot of coverage of Johan Santana when he pitched out of the pen for the Twins.
There were those in the Sabr community who had “Free Johann Santana” campaigns when the Twins would get another mediocre 5 ERA starter to take starts away from Johann, but there wasn’t much coverage in ESPN or other spots.
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
Holland is a switch hitter?!
How random. . .
I think I should know that, though, because I made him on one of my baseball games. I’m not sure if I made him a switch hitter, though.
Psh
I’ve known that for a long time. My problem has been settling on a windup for him to use. I’m currently using Noah Lowry’s, I think.
I must get out of the plane, go to a nearby farmhouse - have a Dr Pepper - and call the police.
Tom Glavine
"Hustle doesn't cost a dime and it looks good." - Pete Rose as Channeled by Marcus Lemon
So,
how did CJ look.
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
Looked pretty good actually
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
He never does seem to.
This year he seems like he needs to see 5 or 6 batters to get 3 outs.
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
Before last night
If you took away his outing in Detroit his WHIP was under 1.00 for the year
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
So if you take away
his bad outings, his stats improve?
Really? That’s exciting stuff.
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
"outings"
i think he is making a point that CJ has had 1 bad ‘outing’. albeit really damn bad. other than that he’s been decent.
The "Fire Wash Watch" is on. I say he's gone by April 26th.
even then
it is not like CJ is giving up doubles off the OF wall. If Everetts broken bat blooper lands in Kinsler’s glove things may have been different in Det. Even the basehit last night wasn’t hit hard.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
this may be moot if he's injured,
but how did Jones look in CF?
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
He played LF last night
Looked OK. I think most everything was routine flyballs.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
he played LF
and it was OK, nothing spectacular, nothing terrible
The "Fire Wash Watch" is on. I say he's gone by April 26th.
noticably slow
one liner to the gap made it to the wall and I was dumbstruck that Andruw Jones, the guy I’ve always marveled at in the field, was “sprinting” to retrieve it, but just wasn’t getting anywhere very fast.
There is no way he can play CF anymore.
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.
Who is Derek Holland?
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.
The long-lost 7th Cylon model.
I must get out of the plane, go to a nearby farmhouse - have a Dr Pepper - and call the police.
That show is mediocre-to-okay when it should've been great, btw.
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 23, 2009 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm surprised
it wasn’t your favorite show on TV with all the Robots. Maybe you wanted the Robots to wipe out the Humans to make the show better?
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
Are you surprised you're running this bit into the ground?
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 23, 2009 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions
I just like
when you comment on any show or movie, because your taste is so horrendous.
Unless its mindless puff with stuff blowing up regularly, you don’t seem to be a fan. Dialogue and character development seem to be huge negatives with you.
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
Wow... Really? Jesus, you're a douche sometimes, Cahill.
In reality that’s pretty much the exact opposite of my views, but, whatever.
I get that you found my liking Transformers when I saw it in the theater to be horrendous (cause, in retrospect, so do I), but I don’t know how you could logically come to the conclusion that I’m some thoughtless dolt who detests “dialogue and character development”.
That’s pretty much the most ignorant thing I’ve ever heard you say, though I know you don’t really mean it and you’re just trying to be a cantankerous asshole who gets under everyone’s skin with his unrelenting negativity about, well, everything.
But you’re better than this, man.
Grow up.
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 23, 2009 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions
The first season and about 2/3 of season 2 is the greatest sci-fi television I've ever seen.
But immediately after the Pegasus story arc the Sci-Fi channel made them do some standalone episodes that really sucked. And their attempt to get things back going with the New Caprica storyline was kinda stupid, until the rescue gave them an excuse for some really good battle scenes.
It picked back up after that though, IMO. At least until the very ending of the series finale. They fly into the Cylon home base, kick their ass and cause the evil head Cylon to cap himself, after which the fleet arrives at this virgin planet where they can finally make a new home… and then they decide to fly all their ships into the sun and go tribal. Sorry, but there’s no effing way I can buy that.
It’s still the best sci-fi show I’ve ever seen though. Completely owns all the Star Treks, Stargates and Dr. Who’s ever thrown out there.
I must get out of the plane, go to a nearby farmhouse - have a Dr Pepper - and call the police.
Nope.
The long lost 7th model, the line Cavil sabotaged out of jealousy.
I must get out of the plane, go to a nearby farmhouse - have a Dr Pepper - and call the police.
I am glad
they are having him sit some. He didn’t seem to be playing his way out of the slump. I just hope someone is talking to him about his selectivity at the plate.
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
Feldman
That first inning he pitched, I was blown away by his stuff. He had both of his darting 91-93 mph fastballs diving in opposite directions and was starting them out on the black at the knees, then they would dive to the batters back foot – unhittable and very tough pitches to take.
Then he came out for his second inning and those plus pitches disappeared and he was knocked around.
I’m not a Feldman homer, but I’ve seen him have spurts of stuff that is probably the best on the staff (pre Dutch). He has some really nice tools to work with.
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.
I was disappointed
to see him in at all. Doesn’t that push back his start in the rotation?
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
Don't think so
Josh and Tom said early in the game that they might see Feldman get in an inning or so in preparation for Saturday because he hadn’t pitched in a while.
could somebody reply to this
I’m wondering if I’m fooling myself on Feldman. Does anybody else see that his stuff (specifically the two different fastballs that dart in opposite directions) is just lights out at times? Or do I not know what I’m talking about?
Cause I’m really curious.
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.
he does have great movement
but he gets into trouble when he gets the ball up, and that has happened to him alot this year.
The "Fire Wash Watch" is on. I say he's gone by April 26th.
Never mind
You spelled it correctly! Nice, Adam.
"[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
Wait a second...
From Jeff Wilson’s piece:
Washington said he went to O’Day because right-hander Jason Jennings, who pitched an inning Tuesday, was unavailable and closer Frank Francisco was being saved in case the Rangers took the lead.
Really??? FF was available after pitching 1.2 Tuesday? And Was saved him for a lead?
I’m confused.
I wouldn't have put FX2 in, but I didn't understand
why Jennings wasn’t available. you have to be able pitch consecutive days if you are in the pen, especially if you used to be a starter. The only reason I could see not using Jennings is his health issue.
The "Fire Wash Watch" is on. I say he's gone by April 26th.
Maddux talked about Jennings usage
they took it slow with him in ST and they are babying him a bit early in the season. He won’t pitch more than one inning and he won’t pitch in back to back games for right now.
It kinda sucks and it makes Worsh’s job more difficulet, but considering the results so far, by both Jennings and the rest of the pen, you can’t really complain about it too much.
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.
i assumed it was a form of caution
last night would have been a great win. JJ and FF are the only 2 consistent bullpen arms we have. Harrison may eventually be better in the pen. Guardado has no place on this team with two lefties already in our pen with CJ and Holland.
The "Fire Wash Watch" is on. I say he's gone by April 26th.
I don't understand the obsession with save situations.
I really feel like silliness like that shouldn’t even register for major league managers.
Another bad start for Harrison
and either you option him, or you use him in the bullpen, and you can release Guardado and call up Diamond while placing Holland in the rotation. Feldman is in the rotation until Benson returns from the DL. If Feldman pitches well, we won’t need Benson returning from the DL.
The "Fire Wash Watch" is on. I say he's gone by April 26th.
Diamond
is hardly a better major league option than Harrison at this point, but as I have stated above, I agree that Harrison could greatly benefit from some more time in AAA. Dirkatron and I had a brief conversation yesterday regarding what it really means to “rush” a player. I think Harrison is a prime example of a pitchability guy, rather than a pure stuff guy, who needed more time in AAA, and yet he was rushed and it has only hurt him.
Looking at his pitch fx type and velocity shows that he is throwing at least five different pitches consistently, and that his change up, the most important pitch in the jump from AAA to “the show”, has seen a loss of about three mph in the delta between it and his four seem fastball.
I still think he can be an effective big league pitcher, he just needs more time to learn how to pitch, and AAA is a much more conducive environment in which to do so.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
i agree, he could definitely use more time
in AAA. Harrison, even when he gets ahead of hitters, and throws what would be his perfect pitch, the hitter will either foul it off or still rip it. I think you have said this, along with Tron, that he just doesn’t miss enough bats, and its not just the fact that he isn’t missing bats its the fact that he isn’t missing the sweet part of bats either. It’s frustrating to watch. I had high hopes for Harrison this year that he could be an innings eater.
The "Fire Wash Watch" is on. I say he's gone by April 26th.
i wonder if Holland will play for the Dutch in the next WBC
The "Fire Wash Watch" is on. I say he's gone by April 26th.
t ball does not approve of this dad joke
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Apr 23, 2009 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Holland and Feliz are strictly forbidden
to play in the WBC under any circumstances.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
How did WBC
work out for Max? or for Cat?
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
wow, Holland!
I had the game on pause while I attended a 2 hour condo association meeting. came back to catch the beginning of the 5th inning, just hoping I’d see Dutch pitch. Did NOT expect to see him come in with the bases juiced. Did NOT expect to see him dominate the way he did. Did NOT expect we’d come back to tie the game and have a chance to win. Like others have said, this is the best I’ve ever felt after a loss.
amazing game. glad I got to see the kid pitch.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2009 11:02 AM CDT reply actions
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