Padilla Scratched for tonight...

Doug Mathis to take his place.

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That sucks

But, I’m very interested to see how Mathis responds. I’ll definitely be watching — though I was planning to watch anyways.

I hope Padilla hasn’t spread that flu shit all over the map.

That's why they call them business sox

by egriffey on Jul 28, 2009 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that the ESPN/AP preview story raised (written before Padilla was scratched) was that being fresh off the flu, Padilla probably wouldn’t have a lot of stamina tonight. So Padilla being scratched altogether isn’t that huge of a setback compared to where we would be tonight if he started.

by Inkara1 on Jul 28, 2009 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Mathis/Nippert are going to go down in flames pretty soon.

Hope its not tonight.

the preceding post was a great success.

by DSheppard on Jul 28, 2009 5:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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"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.

by Rodney on Jul 28, 2009 5:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I happened to catch it

Apparently he got into trouble after he struck out Cabrera. He said a naughty word when he walked of the mound. His mom gave him call last night and Granny called him this morning. It was pretty funny.

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Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY

by RangerMad on Jul 28, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah it was.

And his Mom got on him for not being clean-shaven.

"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.

by Rodney on Jul 28, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate this

The only game Mathis has allowed a run in this year was his one start. He has obviously found his niche in the bullpen and with Moscoso on the 40 and scheduled to start tonight in OKC anyway I see no need to screw with Mathis. Simply option Eyre down and bring up Moscoso.

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 Jul 28, 2009 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't think Eyre has any options left

by twinkilling on Jul 28, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he wasn't optioned earlier this year?

"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)

by ab03 on Jul 28, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm pretty sure he was on a rehab assignment

and not an option.

by twinkilling on Jul 28, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I believe he still has one.

by death of the cool on Jul 28, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes he does, but

i disagree with bigsteve. I don’t think its that big of a deal for Mathis to get a spot start. Either way works for me.

by erikj07 on Jul 28, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he has an option

and i think they’d have done this if they knew yesterday that Padz would not be able to pitch.

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by blalock84 on Jul 28, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Your wish has come true sir

"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"

by lost in space on Jul 28, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No it hasn't.

by Mike E on Jul 28, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks

"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"

by lost in space on Jul 28, 2009 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Moscoso has been scratched

perhaps Eyre or Mathis will be optioned after today’s game to freshen up the pen and get a long man in there for a couple days

by erikj07 on Jul 28, 2009 5:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Or Padilla could be going on the DL

by Darrell McKown on Jul 28, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

padilla will be ready by thursday

"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)

by ab03 on Jul 28, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ah man

" This is the inning that propels us to the playoffs. Mark it down."
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5th inning against the Tigers

by gossamer on Jul 28, 2009 5:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

According to TR's blog

Moscoso is with the team in the clubhouse.

Never argue with a fool. Onlookers might not be able to tell you apart.

by randyd on Jul 28, 2009 5:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Cool.

Long relief perhaps? I think maybe they don’t want to overwork Mathis, given how lights out he has been in the BP thus far.

"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.

by Rodney on Jul 28, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sounds like Mathis will be sent down after the game

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Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY

by RangerMad on Jul 28, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

According to EG

5:36: To beef up the injury/illness-beleaguered bullpen, the Rangers are optioning RHP Willie Eyre to Triple-A Oklahoma City and recalling RHP Guillermo Moscoso. The thought is that Padilla’s bullpen session went well this afternoon and he should be able to pitch on Thursday or Friday.

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by LBBRangerFan on Jul 28, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Of course they will push Holland back a day or so.

Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY

by RangerMad on Jul 28, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good

Maybe push him back to OKC for a little while

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 Jul 28, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

by Mike E on Jul 28, 2009 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So is Moscoso starting?

I still see no need to mess with Mathis. If he’s needed in long relief tonight so be it but keep him in the pen and on his same routine hes been on that has obviously worked for him (0.00 ERA in 17 innings in relief)

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 Jul 28, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

but the gut says no.

Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY

by RangerMad on Jul 28, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agree as well

Let Moscoso work 4 to 5 innings and then hand the ball to Mathis to work long relief…

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"

by Smoak Some on Jul 28, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lineups Tonight per DMN

RANGERS

1. Ian Kinsler, 2B

2. Michael Young, 3B

3. Marlon Byrd, LF

4. Nelson Cruz, RF

5. Hank Blalock, 1B

6. Andruw Jones, DH

7. Josh Hamilton, CF

8. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C

9. Elvis Andrus, SS

DETROIT

1. Curtis Granderson, CF

2. Placido Polanco, 2B

3. Clete Thomas, LF

4. Miguel Cabrera, 1B

5. Carlos Guillen, DH

6. Magglio Ordonez, RF

7. Brandon Inge, 3B

8. Ramon Santiago, SS

9. Dusty Ryan, C

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"

by Smoak Some on Jul 28, 2009 5:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that can't be correct

Cruz batting 4th and Jones 6th?

Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY

by RangerMad on Jul 28, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nellie in the fucking 4 hole!

Has the world ended?!?!?!

/lineup bitchers

"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.

by Rodney on Jul 28, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Woah...

guess that’s the best possible lineup against lefties eh?

Can’t believe Nellie is in the 4 hole…I knew I felt cold air coming up from the ground.

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by TxStCa on Jul 28, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what is up with Wash lately...

awesome.

by Mike E on Jul 28, 2009 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

OT: Jim Johnson (defensive coordinator for the eagles) dies of cancer

wow. huge loss. huge loss. don’t mean to take away from the human element but that guy was a genius.

"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)

by ab03 on Jul 28, 2009 5:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ah

i forgot that they had already replaced him earlier this week with McDermott. still, sad to see a legend like that go.

"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)

by ab03 on Jul 28, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs