Ellis, Garciaparra to the disabled list
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 29, 2009 12:26 PM CDT
Email
PrintRotoworld is reporting that Mark Ellis and Nomar Garciaparra are both heading to the disabled list, with Eric Patterson and a reliever expected to be called up to replace them.
Ellis and Garciaparra both looked like they would be d.l.-bound when they each went down yesterday, so this isn't much of a surprise, and it certainly isn't going to help the situation with the A's, who are apparently going to have Bobby Crosby playing regularly in the meantime.
68 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
so by the end of this series
the A’s are gonna have a half of their AAA team in the majors?
Im ok with that
Chris (NJ): I am personally offended at how you ranked a prospect from my favorite team, even though I do not know said prospect, nor have I ever seen him play. In my opinion you only have your job because, like your employers, you have an unholy bias towards my favorite team’s rival. Also, you’re short.
Keith Law: You’re right. I am short.
Getting way ahead of things...
I’ll be genuinely bummed if the Rangers make the playoffs and then sign John Lackey this winter.
And neither possibility is all that far-fetched…
As for making the playoffs because everyone else is decimated by injuries, I can still sleep at night.
"[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
by hightowersmith on Apr 29, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions
his arm is hanging on
by a thread
Chris (NJ): I am personally offended at how you ranked a prospect from my favorite team, even though I do not know said prospect, nor have I ever seen him play. In my opinion you only have your job because, like your employers, you have an unholy bias towards my favorite team’s rival. Also, you’re short.
Keith Law: You’re right. I am short.
No...
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090425&content_id=4426336&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
And I mean, if you’re taking a chance on Sheets why not Lackey?
"[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
by hightowersmith on Apr 29, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
there's a pretty big price difference between the two
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
I just want to keep the 1st rounder.
I might not have made that obvious, heh…
I just love the draft.
"[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
by hightowersmith on Apr 29, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
i think
sheets will be cheaper and has a chance to be better… I also, for some reason, dont see Lackey ever being a really dominant pitcher again.
Chris (NJ): I am personally offended at how you ranked a prospect from my favorite team, even though I do not know said prospect, nor have I ever seen him play. In my opinion you only have your job because, like your employers, you have an unholy bias towards my favorite team’s rival. Also, you’re short.
Keith Law: You’re right. I am short.
I don't know...Millwood for one more year
plus Lackey, Sheets, Holland and McCarthy/Harrison would be NICE to trot out there next year
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 29, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
there's no way we sign lackey and sheets
but Sheets alone can make this rotation so much better, and you need a definite 6th starter because Sheets won’t last the whole season. My hope is Feliz can figure things out this year and be an early season callup next year much like Holland this year.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
/peter gammons
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Apr 29, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it's time to let that go
how many thought hank was going to be something special?
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
im bitter because i believed him
bobby crosby was probably my SS on about 4 teams that year LOL
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Apr 29, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
It's never time
to stop mocking Peter Gammons.
That said, he should be congratulated for not picking a Red Sox to win that year.
Jeez.
I was bummed that we didn’t score 10 runs last night.
Now, if we don’t do that tonight, I’ll have to go get swine flu.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
just sit tight
apparently, it’s coming to you…
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 29, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
have we heard any update on Hamilton yet?
i hate when news leaks like it did yesterday and then things seem to go conspicuously quiet on the front.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
AJM
had a post a little down from this that had a blurb, doesnt sound like its that bad.
Chris (NJ): I am personally offended at how you ranked a prospect from my favorite team, even though I do not know said prospect, nor have I ever seen him play. In my opinion you only have your job because, like your employers, you have an unholy bias towards my favorite team’s rival. Also, you’re short.
Keith Law: You’re right. I am short.
ajm talked about it this morn
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...
At first I thought this said
ajm talked about it to his mom.
"[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
by hightowersmith on Apr 29, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
totally read that, too.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
This is what I don't get about the A's/Rangers depth debate
It seems like the Rangers are in far better shape for an injury at just about any position. I guess an injury to Young would be the most devastating. But the Rangers have done a good job of eliminating the overrated filler like Bobby Crosby from their system.
I guess if they expect that either Ellis or Garciaparra will be out for a while, they’ll bring up Cardenas
Yep
The Rangers are only weak right now at 3B. They are set at every other non-pitching position with at least one ML ready back-up in the minors. Plus, our offense can afford to take a couple of replacement level players and still be infinitely better than the A’s.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
they are only playing crosby
because they are stuck with him, A’s dont want to eat that 5mill…oh yeah he’s a good clubhouse guy and the players like him when most fans wouldve dumped him yrs ago. i’d mnuch rather take my chance with pennington/petit/patterson/wimberly etc
by Asfan4ever723 on Apr 29, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
even in an emergency there...
you CAN shift Davis to 3B and play Hank at 1B, DH Andruw…and that’s not anywhere near as bad as the A’s are/would be
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 29, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
this would be thier depth chart
3b chavez/nomar/crosby/hannahan
SS cabrera/crosby/pennington/petit
2b ellis/patterson(2b/lf) plus several guys can move over from SS
1b giambi/barton/doolittle
C/1b powell
by Asfan4ever723 on Apr 29, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
A few very injury prone guys
Plenty of past their prime guys, and pretty poor defense all around to go with a complete lack of offense. Its a great depth chart.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
pennington
patterson, doolittle are all doing well in the minors; pennington and doolittle are still in their top 30
pennington
is an excellent defensive player as well who was on their roster last year; he just can’t hit but is an ideal utility inf
And Crosby was worried that he wouldn't get any playing time this season
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Do old players suck in 2009?
Granted, Oakland didn’t spend much on their 1999 All Star team. But, is it me or does it seem like that era of old players is finally over? The by-gone PED-era?
I can honestly say, I would not want any super-priced player right now. Tex, CC, AJ, or any other costly players closing in on 30-plus. We know drugs help the old guys. But perhaps that gig is up? I hope it is. At least the blatant ones.
Perhaps M-Young can manage the team the final year of his contract? After him, we are home free. And I hope we stay disciplined. More bang for the buck!
My 2 cents anyway.
Im hoping
Eddie takes the job as player manager then realizes he needs to be just manager… But as is, MY is doing just fine when we all thought he was getting older and worse.
Chris (NJ): I am personally offended at how you ranked a prospect from my favorite team, even though I do not know said prospect, nor have I ever seen him play. In my opinion you only have your job because, like your employers, you have an unholy bias towards my favorite team’s rival. Also, you’re short.
Keith Law: You’re right. I am short.
Player-Mgr
Totally agree MY is solid right now. And I love any 9 year Ranger vet.
I’m just saying, if MY slips by that final year, maybe he could become Frank Robinson-esque.
Extra Value Added?
frank robinson-esque?
please explain?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Apr 29, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
as in player-manager?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Apr 29, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes
All I’m saying is, the we have one BIG contract I don’t like in 2009, but I do like the player. If Young eventually slips in 2 years, we’ll have a few options:
1. Make him a DH like Paul Molitor.
2. Player-Coach-Manager like Frank Robinson.
I’m bored.
Here is the thing about the A's
They are always one of those “glass half full” teams with people. They look at the roster and say “if everything works out, they’ll win the AL West!” Which is true for most teams, but the A’s always get that initial assumption (which is why worrying about preseason predictions is always silly). Like every other AL West team, they have their flaws and it doesn’t take much to expose them.
So… the point is that you don’t really need to hope for more injuries. Losing Duchscherer (?) and Ellis shows that the “everything will go right!” assumption isn’t happening. All you should hope is that the Rangers continue to stay healthy (or that any injuries occur in a deep position, like Hammy’s).
Yovanni Gallardo
What a day.
8 scoreless innings, giving up only 2 hits and single walk while striking out 11.
And he produced all the offense he needed with a solo hr in a 1-0 victory.
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.
dang. give that man a beer.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
And he instantly moves up to number 1
on the Crops on the Farm top 10 list!
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
And the Angels won another 3-2 game.
Some stat freak should look to see if the Angels lead the league in 3-2 victories over the last 3 years. sheesh
A's lineup:
Ryan Sweeney CF
Orlando Cabrera SS
Jack Cust DH
Matt Holliday LF
Eric Chavez 1B
Kurt Suzuki C
Travis Buck RF
Bobby Crosby 3B
Eric Patterson 2B.
Defending Big D: A Dallas Stars blog on SBN: easy to use, free to join.
by Brandon Worley on Apr 29, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
really? wow!
welcome to our 2008
if you needed any more grist
for the mill, check out these FA signings gone wrong 3 weeks in (early, yes, but they all signed for 5mill or more):
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/04/free-agents-off-on-the-wrong-foot.html
note that the rangers targeted the right japanese player
but for the wrong reasons: Kawakami has been a bust as a starter while Uehara has been pretty good save for his first start vs us. Tx wanted Uehara as a reliever.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Lone Star Ball
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- Chris Johnson’s glove webbing had a Spidey sense at Coors Field — for one play, at least
- Jonathan Lucroy breaks hand after suitcase falls during search for sock
- The Juice: Long Adam Dunn homer punctuates Chris Sale’s 15 Ks, Mark Trumbo goes deep after Jered Weaver goes down for Angels
- Leyland begs media to make umpires ‘accountable’ for bad calls (VIDEO)
- Get a grip: Reds’ Todd Frazier loses bat, still connects for home run (Video)
