Either rain or a roster move tonight
by Adam J. Morris on Jun 3, 2009 3:55 PM CDT
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Evan Grant says that if there's a game tonight, the Rangers are going to option Warner Madrigal to AAA, purchase the contract of Doug Mathis, and move Willie Eyre to the 60 day d.l.
Why? Beats me, other than they want to get Madrigal work. This does suggest, though, that Kris Benson is going to lose his roster spot when Matt Harrison comes back, with Mathis replacing him as the long man. As has been mentioned before, if the Rangers aren't going to use Benson in a situation like last night's game -- and instead would go with Derek Holland, who is supposed to be starting just four days later, and who is a lefty facing a team that kills lefties -- then there's really not much reason for him to be on the team.
The other possibility is that Benson is going to make Saturday's start now, since Holland was used yesterday, and they presumably don't want to start him on three days' rest. In that situation, Mathis replaces Benson as the long man, although Benson could still get the ax when Harrison returns.
In the meantime, there's rain in New York, and some question about whether or not the game tonight will even be played. I imagine the Rangers would like a rainout, since it means they can skip Holland's spot in the rotation altogether on Saturday, and not worry about starting him on short rest or Benson at all. Presumably, the game would be made up in August, and you'd hope that Josh Hamilton would be back in the lineup by then, and possibly someone like Roy Oswalt in the rotation...
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If the game is PPD tonight, and they play 2 tomorrow.. How would that affect my tickets for tomorrow’s game?
by cmkelly29 on Jun 3, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't
As AJM mentions, the makeup game would probably be in August. Even if there was a double header tomorrow, they’re always day-night doubleheaders so they can clear everyone out from the first game.
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by WyoRanger on Jun 3, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Madrigal
I just think Susan Boyle when I see him now.
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by t ball on Jun 3, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't get it
What’s the connection? Just the striking good looks of the two?
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by tricer on Jun 3, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ding, ding,ding, ding
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by boomer1 on Jun 3, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always think "cabbage patch doll" when I see Mad Dog
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Jun 3, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, August... I see.
Didn’t realize we were headed back there.
by cmkelly29 on Jun 3, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This series
The Yanks series has set up very poorly but I think the Rangers will be catching the Sox at the right time. They will face Penny, Lester and Matsuzaka, all of whom have been struggling and the Sox offense is likewise struggling at the moment. Escaping New York with 2 games instead of 3 and getting some rest for the pen would be very useful.
by pblack on Jun 3, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mathis
How many options does he have? Can they just option him when Harrison come back?
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by RangerMad on Jun 3, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't matter, you only use one option per year
regardless of the number of times that you actually go up and down between the leagues.
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by LBBRangerFan on Jun 3, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
right
but he hasn’t been optioned this year since he hasn’t been on the 40.
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by RangerMad on Jun 3, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry
misread your question and was thinking Mad Dog instead of Mathis.
Nevermind
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by LBBRangerFan on Jun 3, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They can option him
However, they are putting him on the 40 man roster, which I doubt they’d do if they didn’t plan on him being here a while.
by Adam J. Morris on Jun 3, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess this means
our OKC Redhawk fans get to see some more of Josh Rupe suckitude.
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by RangerMad on Jun 3, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
But also it gives them flexibility. If he comes up and is strictly used as a long man/mop up guy like benson then if he is only going to get 4 appearances a month he could be sent down for someone who pitches higher leverage situations. Right now we really only have two guys in the pen with options that are actually likely to get sent down (Madrigal and Holland, although Holland is not very likely). Adding another guy with options just gives us more maneuvering room if minor injuries occur
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by bigsteve on Jun 3, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roy-O
Any ideas about what it would take to pry him from the Astros?
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by trza on Jun 3, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm excited that Adam is on the Oswalt bandwagon now
I’ve always liked Roy. I’d like to see him in a Rangers uniform.
Go Rice Owls!
by JBImaknee on Jun 3, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The thing about him is
You’re going to be getting a good pitcher at an ace price. Don’t think it’s worth it.
Jeff Zimmerman for President.
by AirJordan on Jun 3, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
F Roy Os
every1 knows he’d cost a fortune and to think he’s the guy he was when the Stros were good is silly.
Its the “never watches the NL” crowd. come on people!
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by Jayslick on Jun 3, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your updates really suck ass today, AJM.
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by Rodney on Jun 3, 2009 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's not a nice thing to say....
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by boomer1 on Jun 3, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Benson starts Saturday
I’m going to have to start drinking real early in the morning.
by Clownballoon on Jun 3, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You can probably
hook up with Vicente if you like Rum.
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by DJCahill on Jun 3, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just be prepared
to dodge the empty bottles.
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by t ball on Jun 3, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only if you are hammered
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by boomer1 on Jun 3, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who said anything
about Blalock?
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by t ball on Jun 3, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see what you did there...
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by boomer1 on Jun 3, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rain starting here in NYC.
I’m about to head out to the game, but it’s not looking very likely to happen.
by Texas_Dawg on Jun 3, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
rain
So how does rain effect the roster moves?
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by RangerMad on Jun 3, 2009 4:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They can be made
at least one day later.
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by t ball on Jun 3, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
!!!!
WHAT! I would hope the rangers aren’t sitting in the clubhouse hoping for a rain out. I hope they’re ready to go out and kick some ass.
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by iorange555 on Jun 3, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The players probably do
The braintrust may think differently.
Gotta say, I’m surprised that the Hamilton news has been pretty much overshadowed.
by BoogPowell on Jun 3, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roy Oswalt is a pipedream
AMJ, you’re turning into Newberg when he was obsessed over Grienke. There’s no way the ’Stros will trade him to Texas for anything less than Feliz, Smoak, and another low/high-A arm like Boscan.
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by egriffey on Jun 3, 2009 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Grienke
Could have been had last year for the right price.
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by boomer1 on Jun 3, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt it would take Feliz AND Smoak
More likely Feliz or Holland ++, which is more than I’d be willing to pay for Oswalt.
by LiamP on Jun 3, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braves release Glavine!
Elvis has "shook up" Arlington!!
by thad728 on Jun 3, 2009 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the link I forgot to put it in
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
by boomer1 on Jun 3, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pedro, Milly, & Glavine, and no Padz backstabbin'?
Millwood, Glavine, & Milly, then pass the martini?
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by Rodney on Jun 3, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glavine just got released by the Braves
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by boomer1 on Jun 3, 2009 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Would there be ANY interest in bringing him in for half a year if he can get healthy?
Would it be worth the payroll or would he ask for stupid money?
Elvis has "shook up" Arlington!!
by thad728 on Jun 3, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure Glavine is just dying to finish his career
in a hitters park in the AL
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by JBImaknee on Jun 3, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably true
But its just odd for he just threw a scoreless 6 innings in a rehab start last night. Per the article, he was headed to Atl to prepare for a Sunday start.
Elvis has "shook up" Arlington!!
by thad728 on Jun 3, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if we're the only team that wants him
I’m sure he’d come here
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by iorange555 on Jun 3, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if we're the only team that wants him
Tom Glavine will retire.
I’m more confident in my chances of getting called by JD for an assistant GM spot than Tom Glavine ever wearing a Rangers uniform.
Go Rice Owls!
by JBImaknee on Jun 3, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably salary related
per Cots
1 year/$1M (2009)
re-signed by Atlanta as a free agent 2/19/09
$3.5M in roster bonuses: $1M for making active roster, $1.25M each for 30, 60 days on active roster
large portion on bonuses earned may be deferred for up to 5 years
And Atlanta’s attendance is down ~5K/gm this year.
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by RangerMad on Jun 3, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No good cheap ass owner---
Oh wait, that is reserved for Ranger bashing…
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by Rodney on Jun 3, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we were to sign Glavine
I would imagine it would be for fairly cheap. It is only getting a MAX of 4.5M (if he meets all incentives) for the entire year so i can imagine we could sign him for pretty cheap. maybe a max of $2M with some solid incentives!
Elvis has "shook up" Arlington!!
by thad728 on Jun 3, 2009 4:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was he released from a ML or MiL contract?
If a ML contract, wouldn’t the Rangers pickup the rest?
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by GhettoBear04 on May 17, 2009 5:26 PM CDT
by awillis111 on Jun 3, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If its a rainout I wonder if we will see more hijinx like last year in NY during a rainout
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by bigsteve on Jun 3, 2009 6:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wash said in
the pregame interview that they needed a fresh arm in the bullpen so they sent Madrigal down and brought up Mathis. I call BS.
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by RangerMad on Jun 3, 2009 6:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe if he had let his mop up man pitch more than one inning last night in a blowout he wouldn't need fresh arms
Madrigal and Eddie had no business pitching in last nights game. Benson should have gone three innings and we would have two fully fresh arms tonight
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by bigsteve on Jun 3, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Concur
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by slc ranger on Jun 3, 2009 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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