Benson activated, Mendoza down, and the state of the pen
by Adam J. Morris on May 5, 2009 8:12 PM CDT
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Evan Grant says that the Rangers are activating Kris Benson from the disabled list tomorrow, and are sending Luis Mendoza back to AAA.
Vaya con dios, Luis. Hopefully, you'll spend the next four months in AAA, pitching well, and we won't see you again until September. I think your development would be much better served staying in Oklahoma until rosters expand, rather than bouncing up and down.
As for Benson, the Rangers are being coy, flexible, or indecisive (depending on your point of view) as to what he'll be doing going forward. He's apparently going to be in the pen for the next few days, and then...well, it isn't clear. Scott Feldman continuing to pitch well in the rotation seems to only make the organization get all hot and bothered about what he can do in the bullpen, even though Benson hasn't shown much reason to believe that he's really a viable option in the rotation anyway.
What the Rangers really need is another reliable righty reliever. As it is, Dozer is getting the boot because Ron Washington would be reluctant to put him into that famous 30-3 game in Baltimore, and if you aren't going to use Eddie Guardado in a tie game in the 9th against Ichiro, there seems to be little reason to have him in the bullpen. That, together with the Holland Rules in place, means that the Rangers are effectively working with a 4 man bullpen right now.
And of that four man pen, one guy was an NRI coming off two terrible seasons with no history of relieving, and one is a Rule 5 guy claimed off of waivers a week or so ago. When you bring your closer into his second straight game to get two outs with a five run lead, that's a pretty damning indictment of how you feel about the other options you have out there.
I felt that some guys in the minors could provide some options in May, but Thomas Diamond is hurt, Guillermo Moscoso isn't pitching that well, Pedro Strop just got shelled, and they probably aren't going to bring up Neftali Feliz until Holland moves into the rotation. And a trade at this point of the season isn't realistic.
It wouldn't be surprising if A.J. Murray came up in the next couple of weeks to replace Guardado in the LOOGY role. And maybe Benson can provide a little more security in a long man role, assuming they don't bump Feldman again in the misguided notion that he's more valuable in relief. But right now, you have to be worried about whether the handful of guys Washington relies upon are going to be able to last the season.
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Bullpen
I think the talk of overusing the back of the bullpen is premature. The Rangers have had an inordinate number of close games, thus the heavy reliance on Wilson and Francisco so far. The end of today’s game was kind of quirky because it went from 3-1 to 7-1 to the bottom of the 10th very quickly, possibly not leaving enough time to warm up Guardado or Holland. And Lewin threw out the possibility that maybe the decision was made to go ahead and use Francisco since he had aggressively warmed up twice already.
I do agree that if there isn’t enough confidence in Guardado to let him pitch to start the 9th, then he shouldn’t be on the team – you’re a good guy Eddie, but it’s time to move on.
"A good start would be not giving up 900 runs again." -Jon Daniels
by Randy Richardson on May 5, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CJ
I don’t know about other guys but CJ has been used way too much and not all in close late game situations. The game in Baltimore comes to mind right off the bat. He had pitched in 2 of the previous 3 days and we were up 4 going into the 9th inning. There is absolutely no reason whatsoever to use him in that situation. You can say you wanted to build his confidence or whatever but that is crap. We were in the midst of a 20 day stretch without a day off and he used CJ in a spot where he didn’t have to.
Wash is apparantly only comfortable with a few guys right now. I don’t know if its because he is afraid of his job or what but if he isn’t comfortable using everyone who is out there then we should just roll with a 5 man bullpen.
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.
by bigsteve on May 5, 2009 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get it.
He’s pitched 3 games in the last 8 days, for a total of 2.1 IP and you think he’s overworked. And, clearly, a 4 run lead in the 9th is not safe.
"A good start would be not giving up 900 runs again." -Jon Daniels
by Randy Richardson on May 5, 2009 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hes gotten a bit of rest lately
But in the first 18 games I think he was in 11 of them
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.
by bigsteve on May 5, 2009 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When summarizing the bullpen
you neglected to mention that Jason Jennings apparently isn’t allowed to pitch back to back games making things even tougher on Wash to manage.
4/10/09 - Josh Hamilton's last walk.
"You know a pitching prospect isn't any good if John Daniels doesn't trade him away but keeps him insteaad." - http://crops.mlblogs.com/
"You probably can throw Neftali Feliz on that group of overblown Rangers pitching prospect failures." - http://crops.mlblogs.com/
by DJCahill on May 5, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jennings
It’s a problem, but there’s not much the team can do about it. He’s been very good so far, but in the interview he did on Inside Corner he said he basically can’t go back to back, at least for the time being. It makes sense, given that he’s never pitched relief before and he’s coming off pretty major surgery. Still, it makes things kind of tough.
"Was this really necsarry?" - cowpoke/hurler hurley
by trza on May 5, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
replying to myself
If there’s a close game tomorrow, I expect to see Jennings in the eighth and Wilson in the ninth.
"Was this really necsarry?" - cowpoke/hurler hurley
by trza on May 5, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
by itself it wouldn't be bad
but with all the other issues in the bullpen, it definitely makes it tough for Wash.
4/10/09 - Josh Hamilton's last walk.
"You know a pitching prospect isn't any good if John Daniels doesn't trade him away but keeps him insteaad." - http://crops.mlblogs.com/
"You probably can throw Neftali Feliz on that group of overblown Rangers pitching prospect failures." - http://crops.mlblogs.com/
by DJCahill on May 5, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
Just finished doing a new podcast (Bob Sturm is the guest podder tonight), and borrowed the Jennings talking point in my bullpen rant.
by Adam J. Morris on May 5, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Always an honor
to have an idea incorporated into an AJM rant.
4/10/09 - Josh Hamilton's last walk.
"You know a pitching prospect isn't any good if John Daniels doesn't trade him away but keeps him insteaad." - http://crops.mlblogs.com/
"You probably can throw Neftali Feliz on that group of overblown Rangers pitching prospect failures." - http://crops.mlblogs.com/
by DJCahill on May 6, 2009 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And yet....
Steven Shell wouldn’t have helped….
by Darrell McKown on May 5, 2009 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think I go 2 days without thinking...
…man I wish we had Juan Cruz. Given the current limitations of this bullpen, his arm would basically get blown off in a spontaneous combustion in order for me to think otherwise…
by GhettoBear04 on May 5, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or Kiko Calero
SPLITS G GS CG IP H R ER HR BB SO W L SV HLD BLSV WHIP ERA
Season 16 0 0 14.0 8 3 3 0 4 19 1 0 0 5 0 0.86 1.93
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on May 6, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Feldman to the bullpen makes no sense
I don’t understand why the team would even consider that when his replacement in the rotation would be Kris freaking Benson.
Doctor please. Some more of these.
by tricer on May 5, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Even before today
I was worried Washington was leaning on Francisco too much. We need some blowout wins where the team is up 9-1 in the 6th or something so Frankie can sit for a couple of days. It would be nice if the Rangers took advantage of what’s his name, Giese, spot starting in Oakland.
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by t ball on May 5, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who do you DFA to do it?
"Elvis Andrus has just performed a miracle." -Eric Nadel
by WestTxAg06 on May 5, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kris Benson
Doctor please. Some more of these.
by tricer on May 5, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be fine with that
Presumably they want to see what he looks like post-injury, and if he still sucks, he’s gone.
"Elvis Andrus has just performed a miracle." -Eric Nadel
by WestTxAg06 on May 5, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or Eddie
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
by randyd on May 5, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's my assumption that if Eddie goes, he would be replaced by a lefty
That is, the Pirate.
I can’t imagine that they would roll with just one lefty in the bullpen.
"Elvis Andrus has just performed a miracle." -Eric Nadel
by WestTxAg06 on May 5, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holland + Ceej = 2 lefties.
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by utlonghorn24 on May 6, 2009 1:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Touche
For some reason I never think of Holland as a bullpen lefty, what with the Holland Rules and the fact he’s not being used to attack lefties specifically, like BGL and Yesterday Eddie.
"Elvis Andrus has just performed a miracle." -Eric Nadel
by WestTxAg06 on May 6, 2009 7:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think the A's have any lefties in their bullpen
I may be wrong though
by JBImaknee on May 6, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
see I agree that's the assumption
but I HATE that line of thinking. Holland doesn’t count? Fine. But would you rather have an 8.00 ERA lefty in your pen, or a possible 4.00 ERA righty?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on May 6, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My question exactly.
I also would like to see what AJ Murray can do.
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
by randyd on May 5, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never-pitch Eddie
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
by randyd on May 5, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh?
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
by randyd on May 5, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some players who may do well in the minors are simply evaluated as not being major league calibur
I’ve heard/read nothing to suggest Beau Vaughn is a legitimate option for the big club. SSS.
by tyd3311 on May 5, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can't be any worse...
than Benson or Guardado. I say give him a shot.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on May 5, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I'll be intrigued up until he gets lit up his first inning in the "the show"
by tyd3311 on May 5, 2009 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean...
when he leaves “the bully” and takes his place on “the bump”??
I love beating the “great game” vernacular to death. :-)
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by bking on May 6, 2009 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because we aren't desperate for replacement level performance at 1b
We are in the bullpen however.
Doctor please. Some more of these.
by tricer on May 5, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is he still in the Ranger system?
I thought he got MFA after last season?
by awillis111 on May 5, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did
I don’t know where’s he’s playing this year. Or even IF he’s playing.
"That start was like somebody on a deathbed suddenly jumping up and doing the Lindy Hop, then speeding away on a pogo stick while playing the fiddle." - Telegraph
by lonestarJon on May 5, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I might be in the minority
But I think Holland needs to be in the rotation next time around. In his current capacity, Holland has very little use to this team. The team doesn’t even use Holland as their primary long-relief man; Feldman, Benson or Mendoza has remained the primary long-relief options over the course of the season. So essentially, he is only allowed to pitch once a week for 1-2 innings. Holland basically eats up a spot in the bullpen without contributing anything meaningful. Of course, that isn’t to say that Holland isn’t capable of being a very good pitcher if given the chance.
If you moved Holland into the rotation, put Benson in long-relief, and Feldman in middle relief, then this team bullpen has a lot more flexibility. In addition, I’m pretty confident that this team is better with Holland in the rotation and Benson/Feldman pitching out of the pen. If this team is really convinced that Feldman will continue to struggle the second and third time through the lineup, then perhaps he belongs in middle relief. A couple of bad relief outings surely aren’t enough to justify the conclusion that Feldman is not suited for the bullpen.
In addition, I’m not convinced that Holland is getting better by pitching a couple innings per week. Plus, I think the eventual goal is to get Holland in the major league rotation this year so he can notch a decent amount of innings. According to T.R. Sullivan, one of the concerns was that if Holland was allowed to pitch in the rotation from day one, he would pitch well more than the 150.2 innings he notched last year. But that no longer seems to be a concern; if he started the rest of year, he probably wouldn’t exceed that amount by much, if at all.
And the longer you leave Holland in the bullpen, the more likely it is that he will not be stretched out to start when the time comes.
Either way, I think Holland can handle the #5 spot. I think that move gives our bullpen more flexibility, and I think this team is better with Holland in the rotation and Benson/Feldman in the pen for now.
But with all that said, maybe the Rangers have a particular plan for how to develop Holland. If that is case, then I suppose this isn’t even an option, and I hope the plan works.
by Stephen Rushin on May 5, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the Rangers
want to let Holland get his feet wet in the bullpen and also limit his innings pitched this year. I’d be surprised if he wasn’t in the rotation by around the All-Star Break.
"A good start would be not giving up 900 runs again." -Jon Daniels
by Randy Richardson on May 5, 2009 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would guess they would shoot for no more than 180 IP.
He’s at 21 IP now. 20 starts at 6 IP per start puts him in the 145 IP range….
…before the postseason.
Wonderboy, what is the secret of your power? Wonderboy, won't you take me far away from the mucky-muck now. -- Tenacious D
by rooster on May 5, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You're right...
Holland should be in the rotation. In OKC.
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by slc ranger on May 5, 2009 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so and more importantly
neither does Nolan.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 5, 2009 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh and you
know what Nolan thinks?
by ScratchHorn on May 6, 2009 12:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nolan speaks ex cathedra
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by Chase Irwin on May 6, 2009 1:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the problem with moving Holland into the rotation NOW
is that every pitcher has had at least 1 great start in their past turn through, and most have had 2 in a row or even more. There’s simply nobody to replace. I say you either remove the restrictions on the kid and start putting him in whenever you would Guardado, DFA Guardado’s ass, then in another 3 weeks Holland can start and you bring Feliz up to the pen.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on May 6, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
many here espouse the idea of building a pen by gathering a bunch of low cost options and throwing them at the wall to see what sticks
And I think that idea has some merit, but when guys aren’t cutting it you have to cut bait on them pretty quickly and give the next guy a shot.
AJ Murray is hot and absolutely couldn’t be worse than Guardado. He’s also not likely to stay healthy for very long, so we might as well get the benefit of his effective innings at the big league level.
Vaughan seems to be the righty relief pitcher going the best in the minors, so I’d also bring him up if Benson isn’t effective pretty quickly, like within the first couple outings.
And Feldman, for the love of God, needs to stay in the rotation until somebody with some real upside like Holland forces him out.
Doctor please. Some more of these.
by tricer on May 5, 2009 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I think a month into the season
its fair game to start cutting some of the NRIs that haven’t panned out.
4/10/09 - Josh Hamilton's last walk.
"You know a pitching prospect isn't any good if John Daniels doesn't trade him away but keeps him insteaad." - http://crops.mlblogs.com/
"You probably can throw Neftali Feliz on that group of overblown Rangers pitching prospect failures." - http://crops.mlblogs.com/
by DJCahill on May 5, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My guess is that
JD wants to give the FA/NRI guys a little longer leash – he wants to continue bringing this guys in and wants the Rangers to have a reputation as an organization that will give these guys a chance to succeed.
That having been said, I’m very ready to cut bait with both of these guys.
"A good start would be not giving up 900 runs again." -Jon Daniels
by Randy Richardson on May 5, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree 100%
on Feldman. He has shown some ability as a starter and I think he needs to be given a real chance to show exactly what he can do. I get a little frustrated with the Rangers apparent plans of bringing in use-to-be’s on NRI and then giving them preference over younger guys. The truth is very few damaged pitchers ever regain the ability they had before they were injured.
by Jea103 on May 5, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
right or wrong
Feldman doesn’t like pitching out of the bullpen and has never been successful from the pen, at this point why would you even consider him as a bullpen arm if he can’t get the job done there and isn’t interested in being there
by blueballlefty on May 5, 2009 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yea, there is no history to suggest Feldman will help us in the pen
any more than a Beau Vaughn or any other minor league, replacement level guy. On the other side, his SP outings have generally been solid and he’s definitely shown enough to be considered a solid 5th starter on a contending team imo. Right now, we are in a tough flux b/c we have too many decent SP options and not enough quality relief options. With Holland in the pen and stuck in flux until someone suffers a serious injury in the rotation or Feldman really struggles (Its been shown that unless Harrison and B-Mac just put up horrendous #’s they are staying in there), we are stuck like this. The immediate thing we need to do is figure out if AJ Murray can be our LH specialist (I think he can) and if someone else can come in and just become a decent enough MR guy along side J Jennings (Maybe Kris Benson can do this, who knows), not another long guy b/c Holland needs to be that exclusively or he wont get any work.
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
by blalock84 on May 5, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know I have had many arguments
about Feldman and McCarthy, I think Feldman is WAY more suited to be a starter in RBiA and Mccarthy in the pen, Feldman has that great sinker when its on, and McCarthy to me gives up way to many fly balls on a regular basis, I’m interested to see how his success carries on when it gets hot at the RBiA and that jet stream gets going, dont get me wrong I am rooting for him, just dont think his game is suited for this ballpark
by blueballlefty on May 6, 2009 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really feel, and will continue to feel like people
overblow the flyball/grounball thing. Thats only the last thing on the list id look at as reasons for one over the other
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
by blalock84 on May 6, 2009 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know
there are other factors besides fly balls for deciding who goes into the bullpen. You would have put Rick Helling in the bullpen? Johan Santana has the 2nd highest FB % in the majors right now, would you put him in the bullpen? Justin Verlander is also pretty high on the list.
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by t ball on May 6, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aki
I wonder what Otsuka’s up to these days. I believe he’s a free agent. If he’s recovered, he could be helpfu l(I know I know, think of the 40).
"Was this really necsarry?" - cowpoke/hurler hurley
by trza on May 5, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Steer clear of any talk of Aki. Yes he was a decent pitcher when he was here. But the way he threw the Rangers under the bus when he left should be enough for him to never put on a Ranger uniform again.
by Cursed Rangers on May 5, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
jilted
What did he do that was so bad? The Fukudome thing? Tempest in a teapot. And he was much better than “decent” when he was here. Still, my guess is that he’s done, at least on this side of the Pacific.
"Was this really necsarry?" - cowpoke/hurler hurley
by trza on May 5, 2009 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AJM just had to vent his daily dose
of “Rangers Pissy”. Damn he hates this team :)
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by Rodney on May 5, 2009 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And you hate southern white guys on the telephone.
What’s your point?
by awillis111 on May 5, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holland, et al
Murray and Bannister just got promoted to AAA. Vaughan and Gordon have been pitching well at OKC since the season started. I think Benson gets a week or so to see if he can be an effective reliever. If not, expect one of the above to get called up. But there is the question of Feldman. I don’t think Wash has alot on confidence in him to go past 5 IP. What if he struggles tomorrow vs Oakland?
As for Holland, do yo expect the Rangers to drop someone from their rotation if they keep pitching like they have been for the last 2 or so weeks?
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by RangerMad on May 5, 2009 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yea, they arent gonna drop anyone besides Feldman from the rotation at this point
and personally, i get the feeling that Scotty takes this pretty much as his chance and I feel like he has the kind of stuff to take it by reigns. Its gonna take a rather big injury before they give Holland a chance at SP
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
by blalock84 on May 5, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When was the last time
the Rangers had such a string of solid starts by their pitchers? I can’t even remember the last time they had a “bad” start.
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by jonthefon on May 5, 2009 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
going from memory here
but the last bad start I remember was when Benson got blown up in Detroit.
Doctor please. Some more of these.
by tricer on May 5, 2009 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
McCarthy gave up 4 in 5 IP in Baltimore on Apr 26.
Harrison gave up 5 in 4 IP in Toronto on Apr 22.
Those are the closest to crash and burns since Benson’s blowout.
Wonderboy, what is the secret of your power? Wonderboy, won't you take me far away from the mucky-muck now. -- Tenacious D
by rooster on May 5, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
jinx alert
Thanks for jinxing Feldman tomorrow.
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by RangerMad on May 5, 2009 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
woah
Tex hitting .198??
ouch.
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by Longhorn on May 5, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And that is up
from a few days ago.
These umps are a bunch of bow-legged uncle fuckers.-D.A.Tron
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
by boomer1 on May 5, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do you think about ARod for Upton?
by tyd3311 on May 5, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
iv'e thinking about it since u mentioned it
make the offer, ill sleep on it…
"if my kid said 'uhh' that much, i would say, Hey! ... stop saying 'uhh' that much..." - dennis miller
by Longhorn on May 5, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But i'm afraid too.
I need Upton to have a good game, to know it’s possible. I’m afraid he’s gonna go on the dl or somethin.
by tyd3311 on May 5, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dear tball
I felt that some guys in the minors could provide some options in May, but Thomas Diamond is hurt – AJM
this implies that Diamond would be an option if he wasn’t injured. Again, wouldn’t his performance have already removed Diamond from consideration?
It still AMAZES that people refuse to look at Diamonds performance and rule him out at this point as being a potential ANYTHING with the Rangers. But day after day there are quotes like these IMPLYING that Diamond is a serious contender for a spot on the staff. This is what I referred to as Bullish. People seem to be looking at him with eyes wide shut.
I had a secret meeting in the basement of my brain.
by red shoe ranger on May 5, 2009 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
go Mavs….
I had a secret meeting in the basement of my brain.
by red shoe ranger on May 5, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear red shoe ranger
get a new topic.
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by t ball on May 5, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
laugh out loud
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by Chase Irwin on May 6, 2009 1:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dear tball,
I will find a new topic soon, but since you had the audacity to challenge my assertion I thought I would bludgeon the point home by quoting the two most popular Ranger bloggers/writers(Newberg, AJM). Amazing how within a week of you challenging my point two quotes surfaced validating my point. But alas, rather than you admitting defeat, I WILL MOVE ON.
In all this I remain,
Your brother in Christ, washed in the blood of the Lamb and redeemed by Him who is Love, in the name of Christ, Amen,,
fencepost
I had a secret meeting in the basement of my brain.
by red shoe ranger on May 7, 2009 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
You completely missed my point earlier. Saying Diamond might have been an option is not saying he’s effin’ awesome. But you feel that not being in lockstep agreement with you equals being 100% wrong, so whatever.
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by t ball on May 7, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hang on........
I’m looking up how to spell belabor……..
Nice, good guess….
Now, not to belabor the point, but what exactly qualified Diamond to be an “option”?
I had a secret meeting in the basement of my brain.
by red shoe ranger on May 7, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How good would Juan Cruz look in a Ranger's uniform right now?
That's why they call them business sox
by egriffey on May 5, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF... NO MAVS OR MINORS THREAD TONIGHT
where the hell is the minors thread for the night.
I blame firebat and kinslerhomer for the no minors thread and Z for no Mavs thread
Riders game
http://player.play.it/player/player.html?v=4.5.8&id=3794&onestat=klli-hd2
here’s the blaze game
http://www.live365.com/cgi-bin/mini.cgi?station_name=sanjosegiants&site=pro&tm=3806
by thetudors on May 5, 2009 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Our farm system has been really disappointing, that's why.
by tyd3311 on May 5, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, looking at the box scores of our awesome pitching prospects
is depressing
by BuckyB on May 5, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you seen the way....
the mavs are lifting their skirt to show their cooch to the Nuggets. This team doesn’t deserve a thread.
by death of the cool on May 5, 2009 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
but I’m confused about why Beau Vaughn isn’t an option for the bullpen. He has been lights out in Oklahoma.
by Schultzy on May 5, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know...
…that they are going to want both O’Day and Vaughn in the same pen.
by Adam J. Morris on May 5, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because both are sidearmers?
Doctor please. Some more of these.
by tricer on May 5, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Both would seem to be guys who are more of specialists.
by Adam J. Morris on May 5, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree with t ball...
I am skeered they’re gonna overwork Frankie. I hope they can sit him down for sure tomorrow and hopefully even the 2nd day in Oakland as well.
II Cor. 4:17-18
by TedFord on May 5, 2009 9:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Madrigal
would be nice if he took a step forward. His k and bb rates don’t look good in OKC but he isn’t getting hit. Of all the available options he seems to have the most upside.
Doctor please. Some more of these.
by tricer on May 5, 2009 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he only allowed one hit in the majors this year
if the walk rate is merely bad instead of terrible I think he will be a reasonable option. I’d rather have him than eddie.
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on May 5, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't want to see Mad Dog
until he absolutely dominates AAA. Walks included.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on May 6, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
x
Rangers bullpen:
Jennings 9G 14.2IP
Francisco 13G 13.2IP
Wilson 14G 12IP
Red Sox bullpen:
Ramirez 14G 15.1IP
Delcarmen 12G 14.1IP
Papelbon 11G 12IP
Okajima 13G 11.2IP
I don’t understand what some people are freaking out about. If you’re in a lot of close games and have a lot of games with a lead, you’re going to use the back of your bullpen. The Rangers have been involved in the 3rd most 1-run games in MLB.
"A good start would be not giving up 900 runs again." -Jon Daniels
by Randy Richardson on May 5, 2009 10:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
haha, good comp
i dont think we’ve used our pen nearly as much as some think simply b/c we’ve had some really solid SP.
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
by blalock84 on May 5, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not worried about the present
I’m worried about a few months from now and next year. I don’t want Francisco to be so run down by August he’s useless, or that he’s less effective next year. Just sounding a note of caution is all.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on May 5, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really can't believe
the Rangers would be so stupid as to pull Scott Feldman out of the rotation right now for Kris Benson, where he, and basicaly the entire rotation, has been pitching well recently. I can imagine that when Derek Holland is ready to take the reins and move into the 5th slot, the lesser of Feldman/Harrison will be removed.
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
by SarasotaRanger on May 5, 2009 10:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the only thing I can think of
Benson might not accept a pen assignment and Feldman will. And as much as that sucks, we can’t really be choosy about our pitching. If the Rangers think Feldman is any sort of good in the pen and benson is any sort of good in the 5 hole, they might just have to roll with it
by ab03 on May 5, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Benson get a say on where he goes?
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 5, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i assumed he had an opt out
i might be wrong
by ab03 on May 5, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm
According to a Newberg Report, the opt out was today:
From 2-24 Newberg Report
Benson’s minor league deal has a May 5 opt-out. Good. There’s no pressure to save an Opening Day spot for him. Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated reports that if Benson hits all workload incentives, he could earn a little more than $2 million. Not likely.
by ab03 on May 5, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh sweet, didn't have to dig afterall
Wow, well I could see him opting out then. No way would I bring Feldman down to keep Benson. No freakin way…
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 5, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess I should have read the whole piece before commenting.
So it looks like he can’t opt out now, right? Or am I reading that wrong?
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 5, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the day's not over
probably has a lot to do with why the Rangers are being coy. Of course, I’m sure Benson can see through coy. Maybe there are some phone calls being made right now.
by ab03 on May 5, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is intriguing
Hard to imagine a guy that hasn’t pitched since ‘06 could actually push his way around. Amazing. He should want to help the team that helped him back into the game. Maybe I’m just biased.
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 5, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly what I was thinking
they’re waiting for tomorrow to tell everybody he’s in the pen
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on May 6, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm
that’s actually pretty interesting. I’ll look and see what I can dig up.
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 5, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can't opt out of a major league deal
by Adam J. Morris on May 5, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me re-phrase
Guys who are on minor league deals and who have opt-out dates can only opt out if they aren’t on the major league roster.
by Adam J. Morris on May 5, 2009 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for clearing that up
I thought that sounded fishy at first. I tricked myself into thinking it might actually happen.
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 5, 2009 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can't opt out from a bullpen assignment
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.
by bigsteve on May 5, 2009 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good
that was really starting to pick my brain.
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 5, 2009 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so why is guardardo even on the team?
we clearly have no intention of using him in any situation that could realistically determine the outcome of a game. is it because we don’t have a lefty to replace him? if that’s the case, just go with another righty, at least someone we can actually use. ron washington has been repositioned from a doofus to a victim over these past two weeks because of this ridiculously poorly constructed bullpen. help the man out.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
by clark on May 5, 2009 10:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think anyone can answer that
I really ahve no clue what they are waiting for. I think they want to keep him around for more of a coaching role. That’s the only feasible answer I can come up with.
He would stll be good on my soft toss, softball team though.
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 5, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: Mavs game
Who the hell are those TNT commentators?
“A rare defensive rebound for Dallas”
“The scoreboard says it’s a four-point game but sure doesn’t feel like it”
Do I give a crap about what that guy feels?
"Yeah, like I had a chance there" - Lancaster batter, after striking out against Derek Holland
by chrisR on May 5, 2009 10:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It didn't feel like a 4 point game...
and give the Mavs time..it will be 10-15 before long. This team is DONE!
by death of the cool on May 5, 2009 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JKidd's 3 was pretty sweet at the end of the half.
I like the fact that Birdman has 3 fouls.
I also like the fact that Mavs are taking the ball to the hoop and aren’t acting like big gashes.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 5, 2009 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice, nice, i like
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
by blalock84 on May 5, 2009 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam
Why would we use Eddie instead of CJ in the 9th against Ichiro? Its the 9th inning and we are on the road. We no longer have the chance to “setup” our bullpen like we’d like. In that case wouldn’t you use your best relievers to keep it close as long as possible? Isn’t that why teams use their closer in the top of the 9th or 10th on the road?
I agree Eddie doesn’t have a place on this team anymore but to use todays game as an example I don’t think is relevant. If we were going to go lefty/lefty for Ichiro in the bottom of the 9th we would have gone to CJ.
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.
by bigsteve on May 5, 2009 11:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just sayin,
The 2004 bully turned around or at least took shape when Frank was brought up, it musta been around May 13 or so.
He simply punished teams that showed up in the 7th inning.
Wonder if there’s anybody in the system that can take that role?
Where’s the bleeping Mavs thread?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 5, 2009 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We do, his name is Neftali something...
can’t remember his last name.
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 5, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I need pitchers that throw strikes and Feliz isn't that man
yet.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 5, 2009 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perez?
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on May 6, 2009 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably way too young
or are we talking about the same Perez?
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 6, 2009 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell does this have to do with my comment?
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.
by bigsteve on May 5, 2009 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BSteve, I don't pay attention to anything you write
unless it’s meaningful to me.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 5, 2009 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So why did you hit the reply button on my comment?
Because by looking at the subject line that said “Adam” it obviously wasn’t meant for you
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.
by bigsteve on May 5, 2009 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at the end of the thread and letting my conscience take over, BS.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 5, 2009 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So in other words
You’re a dumbass
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.
by bigsteve on May 5, 2009 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OR a fan
watching the Mavs while trying to eat dinner.
If you were truly offended, well, go fuck yourself.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 5, 2009 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Offended....hardly
Just wondering why a comment addressed to someone in particular would get a reply from someone else that had absolutely nothing to do with what my comment was about. But then again I forgot I was dealing with a fucking retard so I guess I shouldn’t worry about it. Go fuck yourself Josey and please leave the gas running while you sleep
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.
by bigsteve on May 5, 2009 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why don't you come up with some more pix where you think
Tech was holding v. UT and whine like a little bitch even though you’re 6’7"?
Make that happen you stupid sonofabitch.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 5, 2009 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahahahaha
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.
by bigsteve on May 5, 2009 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JET's finally heating up.
Hey JW, you remember watching Campaneris?
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on May 5, 2009 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Campy,
hell yeah, why are you bringing him up?
He was a helluva player…until he became a Ranger.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 5, 2009 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do you think
of the kid developing into that kind of player?
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on May 5, 2009 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Kid has at least that potential.
Campy was kind of a small-fry but I like that comp so much I can’t think of a better one.
I would hope that if Andrus is decent this year, that he’s much better than the favored comp of Renteria.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 5, 2009 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's my hope.
For some reason, Renteria never has really done it for me. The speed matches w/ Campy, and once he gets past the growing pangs, I think we see a more consistent and spectacular defender than Campaneris.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on May 5, 2009 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Elvis is almost a full back when you compare him to most
other SS’s- he’s kind of a big guy (but not Ripken-esque) with range.
It would seem that he might have more power at the plate that what we’ve seen so far.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 6, 2009 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bodes well.
Maybe a Campaneris/Smalley combo.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on May 6, 2009 12:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
go to the Mavs blog
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on May 6, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because...
…you aren’t likely to bring in C.J. in a tie game in the 9th for just one batter.
by Adam J. Morris on May 6, 2009 7:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why would it have to be just one batter?
If CJ is your “8th inning guy” shouldn’t you be able to trust him with a tied game in the 9th on the road?
And if CJ has become simply a LOOGY then why not just use him against one batter? Thats what a LOOGYs for right
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
by bigsteve on May 6, 2009 7:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who are you suggesting then?
I think Feliz would be a great fit given the opportunity. Who now is throwing consistent strikes? This season is a great opp. to get some of these guys some experience for nest year.
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 5, 2009 11:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was asking a quesion, LIS
I don’t know who that person is.
Mavs just tied it!!!
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 5, 2009 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
kid's still gotta work on some things
Holland was more polished, which is why he’s up now
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on May 6, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Francoeur on OBP:
“If on-base percentage is so important, then why don’t they put it up on the scoreboard?”
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on May 5, 2009 11:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously? He said that? hahahahhahahahahha
oh wow
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
by blalock84 on May 5, 2009 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Francoeur
Hey, buddy, just a thought:
There’s a reason you were demoted to the minors for a bit last year. Might have something to do with that lousy-ass strike zone judgment of yours.
And in case you didn’t know:
OBP = the % of plate appearances where you’re not making outs
Not making outs = Pretty much the most important thing for a hitter
"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky
by RCCook on May 6, 2009 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HR aren't on the scoreboard either
what a moron
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
by NothinG on May 6, 2009 7:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually, they are...
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on May 6, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Rudy told him that
when they worked together this offseason
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on May 6, 2009 5:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Criminal that Damp didn't finish from JKidd's pass.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 5, 2009 11:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
AND YET I STILL HATE ERICA DAMPIER!!!
I mean are you freaking kdding me? Play some fn defense and knock someone on their ass!!! HE SO PISSES ME OFF!!
Elvis has "shook up" Arlington!!
by thad728 on May 5, 2009 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
criminel, criminle, I forgot how to spell that word!!!
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 5, 2009 11:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Royals just won 8-7
in a game they trailed 5-1 and 7-4 .
Just sayin.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 5, 2009 11:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dirk!!!!
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 5, 2009 11:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just don't get the feeling the mav's are going to stay in this much longer
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on May 6, 2009 12:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
que falling from 3 back to 12 back in a couple minutes of gametime.
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on May 6, 2009 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It does have that ill wind.
Has any player in NBA history been called his nickname over his real name more than Chris Anderson?
Besides Magic.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on May 6, 2009 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're showing heart tonight but they can't drain their Js
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 6, 2009 12:05 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
since when do announcers call someone by a nickname
shutup with “the birdman”. the guys a scrub, I don’t know why hes getting attention lately.
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on May 6, 2009 12:07 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he has a creepy smile.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on May 6, 2009 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they take him off his Ritalin
for at least 24 hours before tipoff.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on May 6, 2009 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he went to Blinndergarten
he’s a rock star in this state.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on May 6, 2009 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glancing at the schedule
The next home stand looks pretty fun or horrible depending on how we play.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on May 6, 2009 12:07 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Haven't looked yet
I know we have the Angels though, who else?
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 6, 2009 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seattle
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on May 6, 2009 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All division home stand?
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 6, 2009 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup
and saturday is a fox game.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on May 6, 2009 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet!
Two nationally televised games in a week? What in the hell is going on?
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 6, 2009 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next Saturday not this coming one.
But still pretty good.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on May 6, 2009 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the next Saturday after that.
Playing the astros.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on May 6, 2009 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?
Damn that’s awesome. God I hate playing the Astros though.
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 6, 2009 12:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I hate playing Pudge.
It makes my heart hurt a little.
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
by utlonghorn24 on May 6, 2009 1:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh kidd what are you doing
this game is over
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on May 6, 2009 12:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We look like a team that doesn't need to be here
I guess Howard out has something to do with it. Last two games we’re non-existent in the 2nd half.
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 6, 2009 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kidd has been awful.
Can’t shoot; can’t play D; can’t pass; and now he can’t manage to dribble without turning the ball over.
by Athos on May 6, 2009 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
apparently, his dribbling is the altitude's fault
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on May 6, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The crowd is so annoying.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on May 6, 2009 12:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Done
Can’t believe how poorly Kidd has not taken care of ball in 4th quarter of both these games.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 6, 2009 12:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anaheim beats Detroit 2-1
Red Wings losing is always a good.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
by Josey Wales on May 6, 2009 12:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So very true
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 6, 2009 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, Denver is just toying with the Mavs at this point.
They’re making it look effortless. Of course, when the Mavs refuse to do anything but throw up bad jump shots and make poor passes while not playing any D whatsoever, that was bound to happen.
by Athos on May 6, 2009 12:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is Kidd even in?
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 6, 2009 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lmao this is sad.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on May 6, 2009 12:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn , the playoffs can make you hate a team.
And enough w/ this ‘Birdman’ shit. Charlie Parker is spinning in his grave.
F Denver!!!
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on May 6, 2009 12:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hate to point this out, but right now Denver is F’n your Mavs … and they’re makin’ them scream how much they like it.
by Athos on May 6, 2009 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's your point?
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 6, 2009 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I ain't worried about that.
This will be a 1 game series(game 7) anyway. All I’m really trying to say is
F DENVER!!!
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on May 6, 2009 12:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Denver looks dynamite.
Weren’t we discussing this a few weeks ago?
I think I was doubting the Chauncey effect or some such because it’s easy to see how deep they are. Fuckin A — Birdman playin lights out.
¡Prefiero morir de pie que vivir siempre arrodillado!
by Chase Irwin on May 6, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just said the exact same thing
"So, is there any tread left on the tires? Or at this point would it be like throwing a hot dog down a hallway?"
by lost in space on May 6, 2009 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is denver's coach always eating?
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on May 6, 2009 12:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he sucks on hall's cough drops
he used to chew gum but his wife and daughter made fun of how he looked on TV
by blueballlefty on May 6, 2009 12:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean Rush Limbaugh?
he’s chewing on a steak
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on May 6, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is LOOGY an acronym?
I can’t for the life of me figure out what that could possibly stand for. I generally understand that it’s a lefty specialist, but other than that…
Every time Tim Duncan whines, an angel gets its wings.
by MeanMr.Mustard on May 6, 2009 9:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lefty One Out GuY
4/10/09 - Josh Hamilton's last walk.
"You know a pitching prospect isn't any good if John Daniels doesn't trade him away but keeps him insteaad." - http://crops.mlblogs.com/
"You probably can throw Neftali Feliz on that group of overblown Rangers pitching prospect failures." - http://crops.mlblogs.com/
by DJCahill on May 6, 2009 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
much abliged...
that’s been driving me crazy
Every time Tim Duncan whines, an angel gets its wings.
by MeanMr.Mustard on May 6, 2009 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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