I hate you, Warner Madrigal
by ajbrandt1 on Apr 5, 2009 3:59 PM CDT
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Congratulations! You made it to The Show. You rose from the ranks of A-ball, and now you're pitching relief for the Texas Freakin' Rangers.
Now, go back home. Take two weeks off, and then quit.
I watched you last season, when the big dawgs in the front office were calling up everyone (including my 12 year old little brother) to pitch an inning or two down at the glorious Ballpark in Arlington. How in the hell have you been able to stick around? And don't you dare lie to me. I watched your Spring Training games; I saw your performance. You perform like a Texas Ranger pitcher. And that ain't saying much. In 8 innings (not even at once, but spread out) you allowed 13 hits for ten runs. Sure, the six strikeouts to 3 BB's looks alright, but again, let's take in the consideration that it's only 8 INNINGS. You've ended the Spring with an 11.25 ERA. 11.25, son!!!
Every time I see you come out of the bullpen, I want to give it up. Nevermind watching this thing to the end -- Madrigal's come out, so it all must be over.
I know, this is sort of a mean letter. I don't want to hurt your feelings. But, please, go back to A-ball until your stuff is up to snuff. You're getting ate up out there, and you're bringing the rest of us down, too.
Sincerely,
A Texas Rangers fan that somehow knows that as long as Warner Madrigal is taking innings, we will never, ever win.
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solid first fanpost
i think we should really just throw out everything madrigal did last year not including his mlb debut.
Back to A-ball Warner!!
3.3 ERA after his disastrous debut.
Cliff Lee, Zack Greinke and dozens of good pitchers sucked during ST.
Warner Madrigal is no lock to be great, but hes way down the list of rangers problems.
Although I’m not sure how much of this is meant to be a joke.
the preceding post was a great success.
It’s a joke. Get it? The line “You perform like a Texas Ranger pitcher. And that ain’t saying much.”
…or maybe just some frustration at the fact that I hate seeing him come out to the mound, because I know that we’re going to give up at least 3 runs.
So it's not a joke
You’re just someone who doesn’t understand.
by Black Francis on Apr 5, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
butbutbut
its spring traning! how well someone does in ST means EVERYthing
/sarcasm
and actually if he comes out and gives up at least 3 runs every time, his era should be somewhere near 27…just saying
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.
as a comparison -- vs the first 2 RP prospects that come to mind
point #1
madrigal
madrigal k/9 in minors: 10.8
madrigal bb/9 in minors: 3.5
madrigal HR allowed (minors career): 6
madrigal career minors whip: 1.17
madrigal minors ERA: 2.56
(madrigal years as a pitcher: 4)
jose ceda:
ceda k/9 in minors: 11.3
ceda bb/9 in minors: 4.9
ceda HR allowed (minors career): 9
ceda career minors whip: 1.17
ceda minors ERA: 3.54
chris perez :
perez k/9 in minors: 12.1
perez bb/9 in minors: 5.9
perez HR allowed (minors career): 8
perez career minors whip: 1.21
perez minors ERA: 2.72
point #2
its ST. do you also predict that CJ Wilson wins the AL Cy Young and has 0.00 era?
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.
Dear Ajbrandt1,
I know, this is sort of a mean post. I don’t want to hurt your feelings. But, please, go back to the Dallas Morning News until your stuff is up to snuff. You’re sucking a big bag of penises up here, and you’re bringing the rest of us down, too.
Humbly yours,
LSB
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 5, 2009 4:33 PM CDT reply actions 15 recs
Yes you were...
and around these parts its “pwned”.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Since I'm an old man in my 30s
that just figured out ‘pwned’ recently, Can I someone tell me what it means when athletes wave their hand in front of their face?
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
It means you can't see them
or something smells bad
I'll be damned
I guess the throat slash and the wiping the shoulders got stale.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
x
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
I'm glad you showed up Brian
I was about to have to post a fail gif.
"A lot of guys can hit gnats in the butt in a bullpen." - Ron Washington
"Clearly, the season is over. Fire Daniels, fire Washington, fire Maddux, burn down TBIA." - AJM
by aggierangerfan00 on Apr 5, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
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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.
Indubitably, old chum.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I love you, Marcus Lemon.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555.
oh my
Watch out Even Grant, he might be scurrying back in your direction!
You’re sucking a big bag of penises
I always read this line as homophobia. But I also could see it being a simple mistake.
“Cocksucker” is the same…sometimes it sounds people using “hopefully” wrong.
"[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 6, 2009 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
You win the contest
"
Cocksucker" is the same…sometimes it sounds people using "hopefully" wrong.
I think I speak for most people here, when I say yah, i know exactly what you mean.
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
um
you mean because they both had the word “dear” in it? And you didnt’ read either/? Because the similarities end there
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
I didn't say it was as good.
Get your panties out of your ass crack. I’m not dissing casper. But no I read both! This just reminds me of it cause they’re both writing a mean yet heartfelt letter to a horrible rangers player.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
the GoET letter?
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.
except that one is about 100x better than this one
actually, this reminds me of your cleets fanpost.
whY? because they were both shitty.
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.
Lmao.
Why people try to mean on here just for the sake of being mean I will never understand. But it’s hilarious to watch. You keep trying queen.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
ahh yes
the queen comment hurt me. i think i will go cry in the corner now.
suggestion: how about you dont make shitty fanposts?
how do these 2 letters even compare except that they are about players?
dear michael young
your defense at SS is not good . you are also not a good #3 hitter in the major leagues. and you are vastly overpaid.
sincerely,
rangers fans everywhere
i guess that compares to GoET’s letter as well, right?
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.
It does.
His letter could have very easily inspired you to write that. I really don’t understand why you’re trying to be such a dick? Never once did I criticize casper’s post, yet you insist on bending over and showing everyone the clumps of turds in your ass hair? I don’t get it.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
because you are comparing somethnig that is very good
and something that is very bad
i mean its like saying that tony perez jr was like albert pujols were a lot alike last year
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.
Lol.
I explained exactly what I meant when I was replying to ab03. In the comment i stated that i didn’t say it was as good and that it REMINDED me of it. So clearly you just felt like being a dick. Which is fine! You go on with your bad self.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
don't worry
he will be optioned to AAA when Nippert comes off the DL sometime around Apr 12.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Congratulations, you are the new worst.
Idiot.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I love you, Marcus Lemon.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555.
lol, no. But my Mom used to threaten me with that shit.
Like, you know, “Be good or I swear to God this Spring I’ll make you go to cotillion!!!”
Wow.
Heh, I haven’t heard the word cotillion in years…
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I love you, Marcus Lemon.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555.
Clearly.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I love you, Marcus Lemon.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555.
AJ, AJ...
You should’ve subbed “Warner Madrigal” for “Luis Mendoza”. Then you would’ve not only been correct, we’d have all agreed with you, too.
Mad Dog however, is going to be a solid reliever for this team at some point. He could use some extra time in AAA, but unfortunately our bullpen sucks going into the season. Have faith though. Once Tommy Diamond and Guillermo Moscoso are ready we’ll be okay.
She was a grand old lady...
Oh, I cannot wait until the middle of this season when some of these young arms are scheduled to come up to the Big Club. Maybe then, just maybe, we’ll have the talent and the arms to carry us into contention.
As for cotillion…no, I’ve never been. Isn’t that the thing where the kid from Chino comes in and punches one of the dads because he squandered someone else’s retirement money or something? Something like that? Anyone?
I've always wanted to use this one
"Yeah, like I had a chance there" - Lancaster batter, after striking out against Derek Holland
by chrisR on Apr 5, 2009 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
This
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
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