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by Adam J. Morris on Jul 26, 2009 9:23 PM CDT
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PrintIt was reported today that the Rangers plan on adding another position player to the 25 man roster prior to Monday's game.
Chris Davis, who went 2 for 4 today for Oklahoma, bringing his line in AAA to .347/.400/.627, with just 14 Ks in 75 ABs, was pulled late in the Redhawks' game.
Coincidence?
Or is Davis coming back to Arlington?
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he may have a strained glute
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He has
certainly earned it, if indeed he is called up.
"I can wake up out of the bed and play outfield. It's easy." --Milton Bradley
not sure who they should move
other than andrew jones, and they wanna add position players. eddie has settled down.
millwood, padilla, feldman, holland, wilson, oday, grilli are all staying
mathis, hunter and nippert certainly deserve to stay on. eddie has been better, grilli is fine. jennings is ok.
eyre just now got back…
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Eyre would be the one to send down
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
Eyre was the one called back up when we needed an extra arm
And he’ll likely be the one sent down when we don’t.
If he is coming back
I guess this means Jones hopefully plays less.
"After intense analysis, I have come to the conclusion that Neftali Feliz throws fucking hard." - John Sickels
did you see Evan G's post in the InsiderCorne Gameday thread about Jones being
a +3 in win/losses this season? I nearly threw a bombshell in there and called him out. The three HR game he had was in a blowout win against LAA, his HR today was not a factor in today’s game. And all his 0 for 4’s this year have assuredly played plenty a role in losses this yea…
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
Yeah, according to WAR he's a 1.0 win player
Some other 1 win players this year? Melky Cabrera, Juan Uribe, Johnny Gomes, Nick Green, Endy Chavez and Gerald Lard.
I dunno where Evan could’ve possibly pulled +3 wins from. That makes no sense.
"After intense analysis, I have come to the conclusion that Neftali Feliz throws fucking hard." - John Sickels
as in 3 over .500 when he plays?
like scoring in hockey?
by kevinkinsler on Jul 26, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
"only" 14 Ks in 75 ABs
Soft bigotry of low expectations…
(sorry, I had to say something snide)
Go Rice Owls!
That's about on pace for what, 120 Ks over a season?
I’d take that instead of 300
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jul 27, 2009 1:12 AM CDT up reply actions
THIS IS OKLAHOMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(sorry)
I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team. - LSJ
"I really think that" - LSJ, on being asked by AirJordan
I was at the OKC game today
Davis seemed to be a little gimpy running to 1st in his last at bat. The first base coach went over & talked with him afterwards (it was the end of the inning) & they were looking at his lower leg. It didn’t appear serious, but Davis was pulled after that. I think it was just precaution since they were up big.
by racecarr on Jul 26, 2009 9:52 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 3 recs
Fax me your thoughts on that subject
Or, just hit my pager.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
You gotcher Yayo fool,
Now I need my skrilla…you know my digits.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
So is Texas_Dawg
I might unblock their posts for a day just to watch the fireworks.
"After intense analysis, I have come to the conclusion that Neftali Feliz throws fucking hard." - John Sickels
yeah,
those 277 at bats were pretty conclusive/
by kevinkinsler on Jul 26, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
So this was on Yahoo earlier
• Tampa Bay has been aggressive in its pursuit of Cliff Lee(notes). The Rays are trying to involve the Texas Rangers as a third team in the deal, with the Indians getting top Rays pitching prospect Wade Davis(notes) and at least one young arm from the Rangers. The Rays also almost certainly will move Andy Sonnanstine(notes), perhaps to a team looking for bullpen help. The Rays also have shown considerable interest in Toronto reliever Jason Frasor, as has Detroit.
• The Rangers, meanwhile, have shown some interest in Tampa Bay’s Scott Kazmir(notes), but apparently not if it would cost them left-hander Derek Holland(notes). The Rangers’ need for another pitcher became more acute after the news that left-hander Matt Harrison(notes) needs shoulder surgery and is out for the season. The Dodgers may also make a run at Kazmir.
So the Rays want us to pitch in one of our young arms (probably more like a Beaven, Kiker, Poveda or such) in order for them to get Cliff Lee, while we in return could get Scott Kazmir. Kazmir could come much cheaper than Doc or Lee, but he has more concerns this season due to injuries than the other two. So, if your JD, would ya?
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ge-tradenews072509&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
Bill Simmons: "I will tell you right now, if the Boston Red Sox traded Clay Buchholz for Justin Smoak, I will run around my neighborhood naked...celebrating for an hour. I love Justin Smoak"
And dirky would
have his tool explode in his very own hand…
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
whats happened to Sonnastine??
Is he injured or is it something else because it looks like he hasnt pitched since June??
'Howard makes me fear the NKoreans less... If they shot anything at us, he’d be there to block it." - Aquaman56
"Also Ian’s season is following the same pattern as Ricky Martins Career. Both needed another hit, bad." - SaltyGoesYard
meh..never been a fan of his.
When there was talk of him or Edwin in the off-season I was hoping to get Edwin. Really wish we did now….heh.
Yes I think I would
If it costs us one of our second tier prospects I would roll the dice on Kazmir. If we straighten him out he’s a potential #1.
What do voluntary mean?
I don't see TB trading Kazmir
unless they get a solid offer. A solid offer doesn’t consist of 2nd tier guys like Beaven and Harrison.
I think Cliff Lee
is a pretty solid offer…referring to the 3-team trade
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jul 27, 2009 1:15 AM CDT up reply actions
For one
I’d love to see what Mike Maddux would do with Kazmir, but I’m not sure this could happen.
'Howard makes me fear the NKoreans less... If they shot anything at us, he’d be there to block it." - Aquaman56
"Also Ian’s season is following the same pattern as Ricky Martins Career. Both needed another hit, bad." - SaltyGoesYard
heh
it’d be awesome if kazmir ended up on the flip side of a “give me 20 min with the guy” trade
"I just want to comment on how it’s become like a common thing in the [MLB] for guys to fall in love with [the Rangers’s] sloppy seconds." (thanks cstorm)
Same here
I’m hesitant to do this deal, and I’m not SK’s biggest fan. That said, as someone else previously posted, I reserve the right to piss myself in happiness if we do decide to do this.
by Sherman McCoy on Jul 26, 2009 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions
No on Kazmir
I fear he is an arm injury just waiting to happen-he hasn’t been right since middle of last year, IIRC. And no to Sonnanstine-soft-tossing lefty who is sick and in AAA. Sounds like TB is trying to offload some defective merchandise, and figures the good ol’ Rangers can be fooled into taking it, because you know, the Rangers can really hit. They just need to get some pitching in here…
Never argue with a fool. Onlookers might not be able to tell you apart.
Sonnanstine is not a soft-tossing lefty
"Guys are visual creatures, that’s how we’ve been wired, for millennia…only fat and or ugly chicks use that word you just typed." - Rodney
by inactive lsb user on Jul 27, 2009 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions
LOL, no kidding
"After intense analysis, I have come to the conclusion that Neftali Feliz throws fucking hard." - John Sickels
ok, not soft-tossing
I kind of had another guy in my head when I wrote that, but isn’t he a mid to back-end of the rotation kind of guy? What would you give up to get him might be a better question?
Never argue with a fool. Onlookers might not be able to tell you apart.
found a pitch f/x chat that had his FB at 87.32, fwiw
Never argue with a fool. Onlookers might not be able to tell you apart.
He actually is a soft-tosser (career average of 87 on his fastball)
But he’s right-handed. ;)
The thing about Sonnastine is his command – 1.89 career BB/9 – that’s what makes him valuable, despite his unimpressive fastball and strikeout rates. Numbers-wise he’s basically the pitcher everyone thinks Scott Feldman is.
"After intense analysis, I have come to the conclusion that Neftali Feliz throws fucking hard." - John Sickels
that Scott Feldman isn't?
8 innings the other night with 96 mph heat? 3.04 ERA as a starter this year?
yeah. dude sucks.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jul 27, 2009 1:17 AM CDT up reply actions
I love pitchers like Sonnanstine
I could watch him and Kevin Slowey pitch for days at a time. He’s looked good in Durham so far, if we can get him at the deadline, I think it’d be a coup.
I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team. - LSJ
"I really think that" - LSJ, on being asked by AirJordan
without having looked anything up myself
and relying on your post, that description sounds an awful lot like beavan right now.
Not much speed on the FB but good control.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
I'm pretty sure
Scotty is an arm injury that already happened.
I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team. - LSJ
"I really think that" - LSJ, on being asked by AirJordan
if you need an Ace, you have to roll the dice
on a guy like Kazmir, Harden, Sheets…those are the only ace opportunities this team’s going to have until one develops from within
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jul 27, 2009 1:16 AM CDT up reply actions
When have we ever known
the Rays to move players at anything other than peak value? It’s not that FO’s MO.
IMHO, if they’re willing to move someone, that’s the final nail in their injury coffin.
I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team. - LSJ
"I really think that" - LSJ, on being asked by AirJordan
I don't know much about their trade history
other than the original kazmir trade.
he may be hurt. and he may be beyond repair. but if it costs a Beavan and another prospect to find out, I’d roll the dice. Doesn’t he have to pass a physical before the trade is finalized?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jul 27, 2009 1:23 AM CDT up reply actions
So did Brad Wilkerson
I’d rather not chance it, especially since he’s still owed quite a bit of money.
I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team. - LSJ
"I really think that" - LSJ, on being asked by AirJordan
Davis
isnt coming back with the way Hank has been playing in July.
maybe he's coming back BECAUSE of the way HAnk's been playing
was good enough to get someone to bite on a trade
nah
"Guys are visual creatures, that’s how we’ve been wired, for millennia…only fat and or ugly chicks use that word you just typed." - Rodney
by inactive lsb user on Jul 26, 2009 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions
it's a great idea
if only the Giants would bite
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jul 27, 2009 1:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Stupid Sanchez and his no-hitter
Alma para conquistarte, corazón para quererte, y vida para vivirla junto a ti.
Pretty crazy...
sss or not, I don’t think many would have predicted that.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Anyone still want Smoak up over Davis?
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
So much for the "Smoak should skip AAA" crowd...
"After intense analysis, I have come to the conclusion that Neftali Feliz throws fucking hard." - John Sickels
OT: My Hungarian style stuffed green peppers are da' bomb
Time for 4th meal.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
You gonna get fat eating at that rate
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
for all you know
4 meals could be cuttin back
by kevinkinsler on Jul 26, 2009 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you Hungarian?
"[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 Jul 26, 2009 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
nah, he's just hungry.
(sorry, I couldn’t help it)
Alma para conquistarte, corazón para quererte, y vida para vivirla junto a ti.
I hope it's not Davis, not yet.
Hard to believe he could have gotten straightened out in 75 AB’s when he couldn’t in over 270 in arlington.
If so, we need to get Coolbaugh up here to work with Hamilton and Kinsler for a week!
Never argue with a fool. Onlookers might not be able to tell you apart.
lack of Rudy
"Guys are visual creatures, that’s how we’ve been wired, for millennia…only fat and or ugly chicks use that word you just typed." - Rodney
by inactive lsb user on Jul 26, 2009 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions
disagree
it’s very easy to believe he ironed those problems out if he just needed a change of scenery and some different points of view
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jul 27, 2009 1:20 AM CDT up reply actions
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