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by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 10:07 PM CDT
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Does this mean Hunter sticks around for awhile?
I am sure this was not in the original plans. I posted this over there, but, you know, game over woohoo Rangers win!
Who could displace him?
I didn’t read up on harrison’s exact prospects but it didn’t appear he or bmac would be back soon.
the preceding post was a great success.
I know bmac is gone for a good term, like always, and maybe even forever as a starter this time
But I thought Harrison was scheduled to be back after just the 15 days. If Hunter is pitching as he is now after 1 more start, no way would I replace him in the rotation with Harrison.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
just curious Adam ...
why do you pull for Tommy so much?
I ask because I have the same feeling towards him and I’m not sure why.
I pull for any pitcher
on this team, it’s completely rational given the last decade.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
Yeah,
this team is still at the point it could use those solid mid/back of the rotation guys who can give innings and be solid.
We need to start weeding out the guys like BMac that you just can’t count on. Its the guys like BMac that force this team to mess around with the Bensons of the world.
"I saw a soldier try to dig a foxhole with his bare hands. He didn't notice that he'd torn off all his fingernails. I got him out of there quickly; not for his sake, but for ours. Fear is poison in combat...destructive, contagious." - Band of Brothers
I like him because he turns really red.
by Black Francis on Jul 3, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
Maybe it is because that is one of the things I have in common with him.
It amuses me that Seth also has a tendency to turn bright red in the slightest bit of heat.
When I played tennis in high school, I’d come in after a match in the sun, and people were afraid I was about to die.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
It's the Hoss-factor
Big, jolly looking dudes who put up good results are easy to root for.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
I pull for him...
initially because he went to Bama. But since then, cause i like his grit. RTR!!!
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."
-Rogers Hornsby
by Haeger Champ on Jul 3, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
That was probably the best part of it
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Might Tommy Hunter
force Harrison to AAA or Holland to the bullpen?
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
Holland should not go back to the bullpen.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
i second this
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Jul 3, 2009 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully
Because if he keeps pitching like this, that would be, like, totally awesome.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you suppose the 4-H club will be run out there next year?
Hunter, Holland, Hurley, and Happy (Feliz)?
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912) also -
"Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance."
~Ambrose Bierce
by Ed Coffin on Jul 3, 2009 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions
5H Club
I didn’t mean to forget him.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912) also -
"Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance."
~Ambrose Bierce
by Ed Coffin on Jul 4, 2009 12:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Do you really think that would help?
Holland just seeing a guy, another rookie, will improve him in which way?
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Shouldn't that be something a pitcher learns in the minors?
And if so, does this mean Holland is here too early and needs the rest of the year to work it out at AA?
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
well I'm in the He needs to be in the bullpen camp
and learn it there … although it’s really easy to rely completely on one pitch and be successful there
I hadn't thought of it that way
But you are right. If Holland goes to the bullpen, he can rely completely on the heat and be successful, thus never developing into a major league starter. But if he goes back to AAA and starts, he can work on developing all his pitches. No need for that work to be done in the majors.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
it's all luck
haven’t you heard?
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
from the EG/Neyer blog war this afternoon
I know it was about Millwood, but just wanted to throw it out there. for fun
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
Holland needs some secondary pitches to throw, first
Right now he really doesn’t have any.
Hunter at least has that curve.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
He doesn't seem to have the ability or confidence to throw them consistently though.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
i think it's a lack of confidence in them
which is why I said I hope he sees Hunter having success with him using a variety
Meh
I don’t really think watching another guy have success is going to suddenly give you confidence in pitches you haven’t been able to use successfully so far. The only way to do that is to get to a point where you can use them successfully. Hopefully Holland is on his way to that as long as he keeps starting, whether it’s here or OKC.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
you're right
but he’s not going to be successful without those secondary pitches and the confidence to use them
I never saw him pitch in the minors but I find myself wondering why Holland was rated so high if he doesn’t ever use his secondary pitches.
So did he use them in the monors more or was he throwing 80-95% heat in the minors as well?
He used the secondary stuff
Made a lot of hitters look silly with the changeup after they saw his mid-upper 90s fastball.
He mixed in a slider too.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
More likely the latter
That wouldn’t be a bad thing.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
I was just thinking during the game that it wouldn’t be so bad if Holland went back to the pen if Harrison is healthy and successful and Hunter stays steady.
Hunter
A little more wordy in his interview with Barnett
I think it’s pretty obvious he was dodging the Knox interview
Maybe he was being weery of having cake, pie, etc shoved in his face
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
Such a stupid tradition
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
That's the appeal with all of sports.
Grown men celebrating like a bunch of kids.
It makes us all feel young
by oc on Jul 3, 2009 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm sorry, but I don't find grown men blinding each other appealing at all.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Happy birthday MR. Hunter
Anyone 6’3 270 and is a black belt-I call MR.
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
BTW, attendance was 39,123
not diappointing, as someone mentioned in the last GDT.
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
I am such a nerd.
I found this app for my phone where I can score the game. I scored this game at home and found that when I’m done, I can email myself a PDF of my scoresheet. I am really excited about this!
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
nerd level rising!
"You want to give me poo poo?" - Josh Lewin 7/1/2009
by TXRangersFan on Jul 3, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
iPhone? If so what app?
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
Yes, iPhone
It’s Pointstreak K-ForCE. 9.99 in the app store, but totally worth it. Usually if I go to the game alone I score with pencil and paper, and I’ll probably still do that, but this app is so easy to use I’m probably going to end up using it a lot even if I don’t go alone.
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
Hmm strongly considering that...
I hate keeping up with a pen at games, but something like that may get me back into scoring at games again.
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
Yeah, I was just looking though...
looks like there’s some cheaper ones, but not really seeing a email to print option on them.
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
My kind of girl! My kid's coach's wife scores their HS games the same way,
downloads to the computer and voila’-stats done!
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
The xbox 360's inability to read disks without any major scratches is maddening.
the preceding post was a great success.
"can't read disk"
“open tray”.
ARRRRRGHHH! FUCK YOU, MICROSOFT!
by JimCrankshaft on Jul 4, 2009 2:49 AM CDT up reply actions
im down with this
Price could have an implosion in our park, it seems to set up well for us.
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
Price could implode, but he could also strike out 17 and lay some pipe on our collective chest.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very tall. This was the largest auto I could afford. Should I therefore be made the subject of fun?
by thedirkatron on Jul 4, 2009 12:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Niemann has been skipped
It’ll be Garza
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 3, 2009 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Its Garza vs Feldman
They said yesterday they were skipping Niemann’s start and Garza would get the go
Elvis has "shook up" Arlington!!
Is now a good time
to send CD down and let Hank play fulltime?
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
Yes
Until CD improves or Smoak is ready
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I think you've got to platoon Hank, but yeah.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Royce Huffman
dude’s mashing!!!
"We're One Nation Under a Groove"
- Ayjayem
by inactive lsb user on Jul 3, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
wouldn't cost anything to give him a brief look
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
except maybe Bannister
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
or Guardado, or Mendoza, or Eyre
plenty of dead weight
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
I would agree with Guardado being the next one off the 40
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
No
Because then you’ve got to add someone else to the 40 man to be the situational lefty.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
The Pirate -- it's time.
"We're One Nation Under a Groove"
- Ayjayem
by inactive lsb user on Jul 3, 2009 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Does Wash use EG as a LOOGY?
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
I'm not sure that is how Eddie has been used this year.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Well
You aren’t going to go to a bullpen with C.J. being the only lefty. I don’t think that’s going to happen.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Why not?
For many years, when they only had 5 in the bullpen, multiple teams had only one lefty every year. Ryan is all about getting back to how things were – not judging every pitcher by the 100 pitch count, so why not change this too? It’s not like Eddie has been helpful, overall, to the Rangers in 2009.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I could be wrong
I don’t think they are going to go to just one lefty, though
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think they will either
But, right now, and almost all of 2009 and the second half of 2008, an additional righty in the bullpen is better than Eddie.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Play Hank FT
except against some tough lefties. Find a RH hitting, good D firstbaseman to back him up.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
You know what I'd do?
Stick Salty at 1B against lefties.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
interesting
but it probably goes against RW’s gut
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
Not a bad idea, except for the fact that Salty has historically sucked against LHP's
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Maybe he should stop switch hitting.
Is there much precedent for switch hitters abandoning one side?
"We're One Nation Under a Groove"
- Ayjayem
by inactive lsb user on Jul 3, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but...
…he’ll be better than Blalock, and it will get Teagarden more p.t.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
True.
I guess I could get on board with that, as long as his catcher defense doesn’t suffer. His improved defense is about all he’s got this year.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Well that's kind of significant LSJ, considering that he plays catcher.
"We're One Nation Under a Groove"
- Ayjayem
by inactive lsb user on Jul 3, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Bleah.
He’s turned into Gerald Laird. Big whoop.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
I didn't realize...
LSJ’s Salty hardon had gone from midnight to six so quick.
"Blalock in the cleanup spot makes gives me agita." - Dustin
I still want to see him succeed just as bad as I used to
But 52 point drops in OBP is something not even viagra could make up for.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
wasn't he pretty brutal there a couple of years ago?
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
More importantly
why the hell open that can of worms again? Adam is only half-serious, I’m sure.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
No, I'm serious
I think if you send Davis down, using Salty there in a platoon with 1B is your best option.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Ajm,
That thing you see slipping out the window is your own credibility.
Admit you were wrong on Hank and move forward.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
" I don’t feel like arguing with laxtonto about it for the same reason I wouldn’t argue with him if he said the earth was flat. He’s a person who is happy with his head up his ass so why should I make him sad?"
Wrong about what?
That he can’t hit lefties?
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I think that might
mess with Salty’s head after all the work he put in on defense. I’d leave well enough alone there.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
Steve German
Could be Davis’s replacement on the roster, Wouldn’t he be a better option at 1B against LHP than Salty?
You mean Esteban?
Does he play first?
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
everything but C.
"We're One Nation Under a Groove"
- Ayjayem
by inactive lsb user on Jul 4, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
This is the internet...
cans of worms never fully seal.
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
Why?
Salty’s line against righthanders this year is .245 .303 .367 .670. And putting Salty at 1st base means that Teagarden catches and that’s just adding another weak bat to the lineup. Last, but not least, Salty doesn’t look too hot at 1st base.
Where is Ben Broussard?
Or we can trade Lemon to the M’s for Shelton
I'd kill myself and 2 kittens.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very tall. This was the largest auto I could afford. Should I therefore be made the subject of fun?
by thedirkatron on Jul 4, 2009 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions
I would still use Hank for a week or two
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
How about Omar Vizquel?
Just an idea, not a decision
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
You mean LHP's?
Probably Royce Huffman.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
I would probably roll the dice with Blalock for a couple of weeks
maybe he re-discovers what he had going at the end of last season
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
top 40 real men of genius commercials
some of these are epic.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jul 3, 2009 10:28 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
its going to be about 20 min wasted on this
the airline pilot one is great
mr. way too proud of texas guy is pretty good too
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jul 3, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
texas guy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4PHV6NdCWE&feature=player_embedded
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jul 3, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I love those commercials.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Definitely missign the Hopeless Notre Dame Football Fan one mentioned in the comments section...
that’s possibly my favorite.
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
i like the mr discount airline pilot guy one
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jul 3, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0Y7yjxJVlc
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jul 3, 2009 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
obviously,
my favorite one was, “mr. handlebar mustache wearer.”
by JimCrankshaft on Jul 4, 2009 3:03 AM CDT up reply actions
OT: I-Cubs are slaughtering the RedHawks, 7-1
But my love has been on base four times tonight. Hot.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
No word on Boggs' injury
My love = Casey Benjamin
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 3, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
fickle lass!
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
Not really
I liked Casey last year…and I always forget until I see him again…
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 3, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Casey Benjamin
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
He inspires very dirty thoughts
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 3, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
do tell....
just kidding!
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
Ha ha
I didn’t even share them with my girls last night. No way I’m sharing them here in a male-cominated forum :)
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 3, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
awwwwwwwwwww
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
Wherever he plays
Wed night = bullpen catcher
Thurs night = DH
Tonight = 2B and then moved to LF during the Boggs switcheroo
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 3, 2009 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
CD cloned himself and is playing for AAA and MLB?
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
Hunter
10 swinging strikes, 11% – oohhhhhh..
That changeup he threw to strikeout Pena in the 4th was sexy – and I love sexy changeups
he was using alot of good pitches
that cutter looked really good at times, he threw a couple slow curves (74ish) for strikes and that 80ish MPH slider was pretty nasty and got several swinging strikes… But that Changeup was great, i really like Hunter’s stuff tonight, it looked very playable at this level and he seems to already have a good idea of how to pitch
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
Ian's BA down to .259
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
He really does not deserve to be the All Star starter
But because of Red Sox hatred around the country (deservedly so), Kinsler will probably be starting.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
He does deserve to be the starter, based on overall #'s
Hill is the only guy really close to him, and he wasn’t anywhere close in the voting.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
That's what I meant
Hill deserves very much more to be the starter, but that isn’t happening. And except for slugging, Pedroia is having a better year.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Pedroia is not having a better year.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Yes he is
Runs, hits, OBP, average, just not extra base hits.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Runs and hits aren't terribly relevant
Pedroia has a big edge in OBP, but Kinsler has a huge edge in slugging, and has been better defensively and stealing bases.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
So?
Try these:
wOBA:
Kinsler .373
Pedroia: .343
UZR/150
Kinsler: 9.4
Padroia: 6.4
WAR:
Kinsler: 3.1
Pedroia: 1.9
Kinsler has been much more valuable both offensively and defensively, and is having a much better overall season.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
yea
if he would stop popping up every time out there and then have such a terrible BABIP he would be having a hell of a year… as is, he’s still the best 2B in the AL
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
Unless you count Ben Zobrist, who's a second baseman right now but was a RF for a good part of the season, yah, Ike's been the best.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very tall. This was the largest auto I could afford. Should I therefore be made the subject of fun?
by thedirkatron on Jul 4, 2009 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Pedroia is not having a better year
And Kinsler is probably better than Hill this season.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Highest OPS among AL second basemen?
One of the top defensive second basemen in either league? Sure he deserves to go.
People don't vote on ops
We do, we agree that is an important stat. But a .259 average player staring in the all star game? Very, very rare.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Ian's eyesight is fine, I think
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 3, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
6-1 O's top of the 6th
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Ho hum
strap yourselves on to Hammer’s back and try to ignore Josey Wales saying “I told ya so”.
Nice, nice win tonight.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
" I don’t feel like arguing with laxtonto about it for the same reason I wouldn’t argue with him if he said the earth was flat. He’s a person who is happy with his head up his ass so why should I make him sad?"
It would be nice
if Hank got hot for a while right before the trade deadline.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
I wouldnt mind trading Hank...
But how bad would the rangers look if they made that trade while in a pennant race…
that is not exactly a move that would engender support from the average fan
If the Rangers put Blalock on Padilla Waivers...
…does anyone claim him?
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd imagine some team that needs a left-handed DH would claim him.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
they guys on pace to hit 40 HR's and drive in around 100
i think his aproach sux and he has giant holes in his swing, but he has some value whether you all want to ignore it or not. do i think he’s a god, no. do i think he has value? yup
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
Mets, maybe?
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
yea, no way he makes it through them
they probably feel like with Blalock they have a good shot at winning the WC
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
good question
he’s cheaper than Padilla, so I think there is less a chance he slips through. Some team might value that amount of money less than the prospects it would take to trade for a better hitter these days.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
No way he makes it through waivers.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very tall. This was the largest auto I could afford. Should I therefore be made the subject of fun?
by thedirkatron on Jul 4, 2009 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions
guess that movie
“you know the rules…whoever dies first loses!”
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
Celebrity Deathmatch: The Movie?
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
lets go to prison
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jul 3, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
eh?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jul 3, 2009 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
The movie. Scream. With Matthew Lillard and Drew Barrymore and the Arquettes.
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Jul 3, 2009 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
So
I’m watching Fantastic Four, Silver Surfer, because TiVo recorded it and I figured I’d watch something mindless while screwing around on the computer…
And it is like 30 minutes in, and nothing has happened.
Shit.
Hang on, O’s.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Here is a scatter plot of Rangers seasons...
…by the latest point (by games played) at which the Rangers were in first place. (2009 in red.)
Here are the seasons in chronological order:
Just amazing how infrequently the Rangers have been in 1st even as late as only half way through the season.
Fire Washington.
a question, if you please..
Why is everyone so quick to anoint Smoak as the savior at 1st? He still is not hitting lefties worth a crap, yet Moreland is hitting well against both. I know Smoak was a higher draft pick, but shouldn’t production be more important?
(and yes, I know about SSS)
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
People are just desperate to see Davis replaced
They know Blalock kinda sucks too, and Smoak has been getting repeat coats of hype since he was first drafted.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Because Davis needs to be replaced, sooner not later
Not because he is a horrible player who will never make it, but because he needs to fix his strike out problem and that is not going to happen in the majors. And because the Rangers need to play their best possible 9 each day and Davis is not one of them.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
But Smoak isn’t the answer yet either. He has yet to hit from the right side in the minors, and he still hasn’t whiffed AAA pitching, either.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Smoak could easily be a player who skips AAA
As for hitting from the right side, I think he would be a better option than Davis right now. And the pressure would not be there to play 100% of the time, as Blalock could fill in some.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
.208/.269/.333 against lefties in AA
That’s a MLE of .163/.212/.224.
Even if you don’t put much stock in MLE, I don’t see how you can think a guy with a .602 OPS against AA lefties is ready to hit against them in the majors. Blalock already needs a platoon partner against lefties himself, he’s not going to platoon with Smoak against them.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Maybe Smoak is not ready
But, again, I think he would be a better option than Davis right now. Just about anyone would.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, if just about anyone is better than Davis right now...
Why the hurry to call up Smoak before he’s ready when we can just stick Blalock at first for the time being?
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
In another extension somewhere on here I agreed
Blalock should be playing 1B now instead of Davis
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions
He would be... but it wouldn't be best for Smoak's long-term development.
I dislike Davis more than anyone, but jeopardizing Smoak’s long-term development isn’t the answer.
Just platoon Blalock/Jones at 1B, imho.
Jones doesn't need to be playing 1B
And platooning them at 1B still leaves a hole at DH.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Jones isn;t a first baseman, and he's hit like shit since the first three games of his season.
He needs to be cut.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Hamilton needs to DH
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
He would be just fine at 1B
Certainly nothing so much worse than Davis that it overcomes the difference at the plate.
The one not playing 1B would be DH that night.
So play Blalock at 1B every day
And DH Jones.
That’s not a platoon, though. That’s two everyday players.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Fair enough.
Works for me.
I just don’t think Jones would be as bad as people think with time to work on 1B.
Jones can't play 1B
He also can’t hit.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
There is another spot on the 40 that is an easy opening
Say goodbye to Jones
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Rudy's got his back
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
Is his say being heard as much this week?
And the last month
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...
I guess he sucks now too.
Only considered one of the best hitting coaches in MLB by a large number of his peers and people who follow the game, but, hey, whatever… it’s the intertubes. He sucks.
Who said that?
Rudy has been great for years, but right now his stock is nowhere near as high as it was in the past.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Seems to be what you are implying.
And sure it is, fwiw. Were the Rangers to fire him today, he would be another MLB team’s hitting coach within a season.
That would be in the top 10 worse Rangers decisions ever
No way was I implying nor have I implied elsewhere that the Rangers fire Rudy. Keep him through the season no matter how bad the offense gets. I believe his contract is up after the season and at that point decide whether he is the best choice to move forward with the current roster. And at what price.
by Mark from OC on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 AM CDT up reply actions
So
We send down Davis and release Jones and Guardado.
Hamilton is activated.
Borbon needs to be sent down since he’s not playing, though, and he needs to play every day right now.
Who fills those three roster spots?
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions
kkjkbvv nbjk
Put Borbon in CF, DH Hamilton, DFA Jones, call up Huffman to back up 1B
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
Hamilton for Borbon
Huffman for Davis (temporary replacement). Takes Jones’ spot on the 40
Ramirez or Boggs for Jones. Both already on the 40
Morosco for Guardado. Also on the 40 and hot right now, use that streak in the majors.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Murray for Eddie
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
A.J. would be a fine choice
That would give the Rangers their 2nd lefty in the bullpen.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Ramirez isn't hitting
And I don’t think you want to have him come up and just sit on the bench, which is what he’d do.
Boggs would be fine, but he may be hurt.
As for Moscoso, the bullpen already isn’t getting much use. Another RHP middle/long man is going to just sit out there and rot.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay on 2
Boggs or Ramirez does not matter to me, but if Ramirez isn’t hititng bring up Boggs and have him sit on the bench like he did last time.
I disagree that another pitcher is just going to sit out there and rot. If that was so, the Rangers should just carry one less pitcher and add a position player.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions
As it is...
…the bullpen hasn’t been getting a ton of use.
I’d add a second lefty for situational purposes, but if you aren’t going to do that, then call up Arias and let him be a pinch runner, I think.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Make that 2nd lefty A.J. Murray
I forgot about him, and how incredibly well he has been doing recently, until someone mentioned it above.
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions
How do you know he can't play 1B?
He has an OBP .100 points higher than Davis, fwiw. He has an over 1 game higher WAR than Davis.
Maybe he can’t hit… but that says a whole lot about how bad Kris Davis is.
We've been over this...
The guy has played first base like three times in his life. He is not a first baseman, and he is not playing well enough to warrant trying force him to learn on the fly.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Jesus, you're one thickheaded mofo.
HE CANNOT PLAY FIRST BASE. For some reason, you refuse to believe that simple, fundamental fact.
This is not a playstation, you cannot stick outfielders at first and expect them to play acceptable major league defense. There is a learning curve when you move to any foreign position, and moving from the outfield to the infield is about as foreign as it gets.
And considering he’s hit like shit since the first three games of his season ended, there’s no reason to try and go down such a learning curve with him.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
You have no idea if he can or can't.
I know you hate that because your Longview boy needs all the defending and excuse making he can get, but no one knows how well Jones could play the position given a real chance to work on it.
One thing we do know for a fact though is that Kris Davis is one of the very few players in MLB currently playing below the replacement level, making him one of the worst players in baseball currently.
But, hey, he’s a good old country boy that hit some dingers last year so he’s awesome and stuff.
You know...
it’s like having roaches in the kitchen. You let Josey come in and make himself at home, and next thing you know he’s laid eggs all over the place and their hatching like gangbusters.
"Blalock in the cleanup spot makes gives me agita." - Dustin
by benmor78 on Jul 3, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Heh
I laughed at this metaphor
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 3, 2009 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Really man?
You can’t find a leg to stand on in the Jones argument, so now you’re going to try and make this about where Davis is from?
You and your sensitivities about where people are from and what they look like need to fuck off. Seriously.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
LSJ has been one of the biggest “get Davis out” people for a while now.
That’s funny.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions
If Hank or AJ
could play a avg D at 1B, CD would have been sent down long ago.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
Blalock had a higher UZR/150 than Davis
in his 8 games at first.
They just aren’t going to be at 1B for long and the Rangers management wants to give Davis as much a chance as possible since sending him down would probably ruin his fragile psyche for good.
Excuse me, but
8 games at first
You just defeated your own point.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Not really.
My point is that we don’t know how differently they could play first than Davis because they have never been given the chance.
And with a tiny sample size Blalock was even better at 1st than Davis has been.
People really overrate Davis’ defensive abilities. He most likely would prove to be better on defense than Blalock and Jones were they given the chance… but it likely wouldn’t make up for how much he sucks at the plate.
He has a negative WAR. They don’t. I don’t think their playing first would drive them below where he is in that category.
Tiny 8 games samples sizes don't mean shit, especially with defensive stats
Don’t you know that?
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
...
This is like arguing with Joe Morgan.
“We don’t know for sure that they suck at first base, because they haven’t played there.”
Well shit, maybe we should just start drawing names out of a hat when we decide who plays where. I mean who knows, we might find out Elvis Andrus can catch and Marlon Byrd can play shortstop.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Don't you think the coaching staff knows?
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
He should just ask Tommy Hicks
then he could set us all straight on the matter.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 4, 2009 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh forgive me
I thought you had all the inside info
http://www.lonestarball.com/2009/6/16/911859/36-27#17059327
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 4, 2009 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
This post
needs an animated emoticon.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Jul 4, 2009 12:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes.
But I don’t think the decision to keep playing Davis is entirely based on the question of net offense/defense.
I think he gets a big premium for being a prospect and more likely to be there for longer. But I think he’s burning through that pretty quickly.
Question
since sending him down would probably ruin his fragile psyche for good.
Care to elaborate?
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, shit
Then we better trade him now while someone out there thinks he might possibly be good, since it sounds like he’ll be worthless in another year.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Based on this season?
Or was this your p.o.v. at the end of 2008, as well?
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions
How did pitchers figure him out?
I’m guessing teams plotted the pitches, studied his ABs, and figured out more specifically over time where his weaknesses are.
Is that a trick question?
And you saw that coming in 2008?
Please, tell me next week’s lottery numbers then.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2009 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions
You said
No argument here.
I’m not expecting him to ever be more than a .220 hitter.
by Texas_Dawg on Jul 3, 2009 9:54 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions 0 recs
Based on this season?
Or was this your p.o.v. at the end of 2008, as well?
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 9:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions 0 recs
Based on everything we’ve seen to date.
2008 included.
by Texas_Dawg on Jul 3, 2009 9:57 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions 0 recs
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2009 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Hmm...I guess I misinterpreted
Or was this your p.o.v. at the end of 2008, as well?
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2009 12:08 AM CDT up reply actions
When you say he's been "figured out"
What does that mean?
What weaknesses did he have last year that weren’t being exploited, that are being exploited now?
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 4, 2009 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't know.
But clearly AL pitchers have figured out how to get him out with much greater consistency than they did when he was new to MLB.
Anyway, good luck with this. If he rallies to bat .250 I’ll admit I was wrong. You’ve been trying the “he’s rallying” (or soon will be) line for 6-8 weeks now and my theory that he just sucks continues to hold true.
Good luck.
do you really think a guy that hit as well as he did
throughout the minors is going to be a .220 MLB hitter?
its not like hes ruben rivera.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jul 4, 2009 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
clearly
he looks soft, unlike say marlon byrd or cj wilson, right?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jul 4, 2009 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions
How was his D at 1B last year?
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
Because I saw him the game or two he was out there
He looked godawful.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Eh.
Of course the Davis defenders are going to say that.
He didn’t do anything notable on the plus or minus side. And that’s with never having a chance to really work at the position.
The correct answer is no one really knows.
Adam isn't exactly a Davis defender
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 3, 2009 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I would rather go with Blalock at 1B
then bring up Smoak before he is ready. Smoak was 0 for ? vs a LHP tonight.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
Does anybody out there
realize how sweeeeeeeeeeeet the last two games have been for Josey Wales?
Seriously, did anybody walk point like this for one player and take truckloads of shat from every corner of LSB yet at the most critical time of the year, was ultimately proven correct?
It’s not your fault…you just didn’t know.
You guys & gals keep fighting, not sure why because the good guys won….but with my current mindset, I’m going to listen to Keith Richards sing one of the sweeeeeeeeetest songs ever written.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZVVamm7g30
Take care.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
" I don’t feel like arguing with laxtonto about it for the same reason I wouldn’t argue with him if he said the earth was flat. He’s a person who is happy with his head up his ass so why should I make him sad?"
I like the music
Enough to skim on to this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aLLHFSM7i8&NR=1
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912) also -
"Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance."
~Ambrose Bierce
by Ed Coffin on Jul 4, 2009 1:17 AM CDT up reply actions
To be proven correct...
wouldn’t Hankles have to be moved out of a part-time / platoon role, and prove over an extended period that he can hit left-handers?
"Blalock in the cleanup spot makes gives me agita." - Dustin
Because...
I think the crux of your argument was that Hankles was sucking after being moved into a part-time role. One game does not proof make.
"Blalock in the cleanup spot makes gives me agita." - Dustin
I'll give you a pat on the back
if that’s what you’re looking for: You are looking quite right in the ol’ “Hammer should play more often because he can hit” debate.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
No
it looks like Hank is on a hot streak. A couple of games does not change his career history of sucking against lefties. It’s great that Blalock is getting hot, but it doesn’t mean he has suddenly figured something out after all this time.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
I agree on the hot streak
but he’s been banging Hank’s drum very loudly the last couple of weeks and the hot streak has coincided with that, so it makes Josey look right.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
No it doesn't
a stopped watch is right twice a day.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
by t ball on Jul 4, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I agree Davis is not good
but that wasn’t the question. I just wonder why so many drool about Smoak, when Moreland’s numbers look better to me, yet he gets no mention at all. Just curious why?
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
I don't know
Could it be his ceiling is not expected to be as high as Smoak’s?
by Mark from OC on Jul 3, 2009 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
probably so
I’m just not too big on going by “projections” or “celings” or “expectations”-I am much more interested in what they actually do.
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
really, really? a .450 on base % doesnt look good?
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
oh come on the dude has a fucking .449 on base percentage... Really?
He has all of 50 fucking at bats against LHP this season, give him some time.
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
He sucked against lefties in Clinton last year too.
I don’t know if there’s anywhere you can find his college splits, but I’d be willing to bet he was weaker from the right side in college too.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
whether or not he did, its 50 at bats so far
but no matter what, his .450 on base % is way above anyone could have expected… the Kid has exceeded my expectations so far.
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
At what point does a switch hitter just go to his natural side
when their splits are terrible?
I don’t remember any examples of someone doing it at the major league level
I know it has been done at the major league level in the last 10 years
But I can not remember who it was. More than likely, it was more than 1.
by Mark from OC on Jul 4, 2009 12:47 AM CDT up reply actions
JT Snow did it
…although if I recall it didn’t exactly improve the results. I remember reading about a few others as well but none are coming to me.
I did find his college #'s
http://www.collegesplits.com/draft/smoakju42-b.html
And the trend does hold.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
by LSJ on Jul 4, 2009 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions
That was my purpose!
To get those who want him up last week to slow down and “give him some time”.
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
Smoak is ready right now from the Left side
i want him to stay down, but he’d be a better player than CD right now, significantly. To compare him to Moreland is not smart, Smoak is a far superior offensive player and his OBP is just ridiculously good
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
Dude, please...
I did nto intend it as a direct comparison, but rather as an exercise in tapping the brakes.
And FWIW, his obp is ridiculously good against RH, and he needs to stay where he is until he hits LH better.
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
Because there are these things called "scouts".
And also, since when does an .857 OPS with a 6.4bb% mean he’s out producing a guy with a .942 OPS with a 17.4bb% ?
I’m so confused right now.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very tall. This was the largest auto I could afford. Should I therefore be made the subject of fun?
by thedirkatron on Jul 4, 2009 12:36 AM CDT up reply actions
these things you call "scouts'
Are not infallible. I think Smoak will be a fine player; I just don’t want to rush him like some people who were wanting to call him up the day he got off the dl. We do not need another guy who can’t hit lefties, like 2 or 3 we have now. Let him get that going before we start calling for him to save us.
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
Moreland
has a lot more work to do than Smoak, get real. Moreland has stopped walking since moving up to AA, that’s a bigger problem than Smoak not hitting lefties very well right now. I expect both of them to overcome those issues, but Smoak will and should be in Arlington before Moreland.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
no one gets my point-don't rush Smoak!
I agree he is a better prospect, just want everyone to realize he isn’t ready yet-neither is Moreland-let them work it out on the farm, not try to work it out in the bigs(like Davis).
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
But Moreland isn't striking out at a high rate either.
Taking walks aren’t exactly necessary to have a good offense. LAA doesn’t take many walks nor do they hit for a lot of power, yet seem to be able to score rather well.
RA Dickey is having
is having a nice season for the Twins
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
Knuckleballs out of the bullpen
That’s gotta be a cool changeup to be able to throw at the opposing team.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
OT: Raffy Still Denying Steroid Use...
A little off topic, but it’s really the first time he’s spoken about it since he retired. Says he never took anything and his test might have been tainted, or he could have been set up. Video of his interview is on the espn.com frontpage.
Any thoughts?
Maybe I'm naive
But it wouldn’t shock me if he didn’t use.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 3, 2009 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Me Either...
I always kinda thought that if he did use, it was only for the last couple years to try to hang on to get to 500 and 3,000. But, even after the positive test, I never thought that he was one of the guys that had been a long time ’roider.
I want to believe he's innocent.
I really do. But it’s hard to trust anyone from that era, especially one who let a teammate inject something into him.
by lildrummerboy on Jul 3, 2009 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions
so you dont trust anything that happened in baseball/any player over the last ~20 years?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jul 4, 2009 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions
EY believes in the Texas Rangers!!1
stampede the streets LSB
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
Why did the Angels move Matt Palmer move to the bullpen..
…despite his being 7-1 (or whatever) as a starter?
Matt Palmer is not tha good.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
yep, i was continually stunned at his success
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
To get Santana back into the rotation?
Besides, you want to talk about a pitcher being lucky, that was Palmer, and his luck was running out.
this
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jul 4, 2009 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions
gaddam, Albert Puljos is unstoppable
wow
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
My dad sent me a photo of when we were at cooperstown some years back.
Of the standings board they have outside. A’s were 53-16, 27 1/2 up on the rangers. Wow, I don’t remember them doing that.
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Speaking of Oakland
They got pounded tonight. Not nearly as bad as the Astros though…
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 3, 2009 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions
its a good thing
they got the smartest GM in the history of the world or they mihjt really be bad
Maybe it was the M's
from 2001 when they won 116 games?
oh hah yes it was
Upon closer inspection it is the m’s, low resolution photo with very small logos I mixed it up.
Ok, now it all makes sense. Good thinking there =p
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Angels got another run
6-4, still in bottom 8, two outs, runner at 1st
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
Long flyout to center
That was scary
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 3, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Juan Effin Rivera
Man I hate that guy
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
eh, he's been good recently
but i dont trust him
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
Keep the faith man be an O's fan!
Over the next 3 days anyway
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
I actually love the O's
probably the team id cheer for anyways in the East… but i’ll be rooting really hard for them now
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
Personally
I’m just hoping Baltimore can add another run or five for insurance
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 3, 2009 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes indeed!
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
It wasn't meant to be
Come on O’s…
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 3, 2009 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Well not going to happen
In Sherrill we trust!
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
Sherrill in, Squeezzeee!!
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
Ugh
Showing a little girl with a pink rally monkey. As if the rally monkey isn’t bad enough, but in pink?!?!
Word
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 3, 2009 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate the
pink baseball merchandise. It sickens me. Wear your team’s colors, damnit! And this is coming from a fan of a team that had a shitty “Fiesta” logo with teal, orange and pink in it for years. I wore teal hats and hideous tees with that logo on it for years!
Agreed
I refuse to buy the “pink” merchandise…except when it’s for breast cancer awareness. Otherwise, like you said, just wear your team’s colors.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 3, 2009 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Why not 30?
Nah, just give them the L right now please.
leadoff runner on though
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First place mother 'effin Texas Rangers!
I know I’m not as charismatic as Rodney, but I’ll have to do :)
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2009 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Or there's this
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2009 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
I love it!!
Now that is “classy”
Been on the bandwagon for 35 years... when do we get our parade?
by GMCM in Memphis on Jul 4, 2009 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions
God I hate manny right now
“I dont wan’t to talk about my.. criminal records. huh hu huh. "
Booooooo.
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I thought he said medical records
Ha ha.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2009 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Manny = annoying
It’s an automatic.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2009 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions
I really hope he gets the Mark McGwire
treatment when he is eligible for the Hall.
by Michael Cave on Jul 4, 2009 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions
imo
I’m ok with letting the best of the best of the steroid guys from the era, like bonds.
but still doing it well after baseball began testing and it was specifically banned by baseball and having seen everything exposed.. that really just annoys me several times over someone.
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I agree
you would think that he would be especially careful but no, he is just dumb. That is all there is to it. He is a great hitter, a dumb individual and a poor human being.
by Michael Cave on Jul 4, 2009 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions
what evidence leads to poor human being?
hes no brett myers…
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jul 4, 2009 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Maybe they should talk about the dinner he owes his minor league teammates.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
That made me angry
As much money as Manny makes and he can’t buy dinner for a bunch of guys that had to put up with his crap for a long few days.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2009 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions
No kidding
Really classless move. I don’t know how people stand that guy, honestly.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
A good friend of mine is a Dodgers fan (season ticket holder)
and she said she doesn’t care to have him back.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2009 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions
why?
its not like hes gonna come back and hit .220
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jul 4, 2009 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
She just gets annoyed with his antics
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Manny
Im just guessing it never even occurred to him that he should or was supposed to do it.
Based on what people have said that know him, he’s in his own world. Like the story about him being pulled over for speeding and he thought the cop just wanted tickets to the game.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Ugh.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very tall. This was the largest auto I could afford. Should I therefore be made the subject of fun?
Okay
Seriously, Fantastic Four is one of the worst movies I’ve ever seen.
I think Jessica Alba is the only reason I didn’t turn it off.
Yeah, it's pretty terrible.
Speaking of which… I was watching The Spanish Prisoner last night with Suze, and I was trying to figure out whether the dialogue was deliberately stilted for effect? Kind of like, I dunno, like a throwback movie or something?
"Blalock in the cleanup spot makes gives me agita." - Dustin
Just typical Mamet
His dialogue always tends to be a little mannered.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 4, 2009 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions
It's a terrible, terrible movie.
Just awful.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very tall. This was the largest auto I could afford. Should I therefore be made the subject of fun?
by thedirkatron on Jul 4, 2009 12:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Good to know.
It sounded promising at first, but every preview I saw looked effing terrible.
And if the snippets I’ve seen are any indication, the chick trying to a southern accent in that movie needs to be shot 3 times in the brain.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
Everyone needs to drive a vehicle, even the very tall. This was the largest auto I could afford. Should I therefore be made the subject of fun?
Ive read awful reviews
And I wanted it to be good since larry david is in it
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Fuck the Angels!
Time to change the blog tagline back for the night, AJM?
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Should probably go with something that doesn't specify first or 2nd
this could be going back and forth for a while.
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How about
“The team that the World Leader in Sports skeptics now believe in”
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912) also -
"Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance."
~Ambrose Bierce
by Ed Coffin on Jul 4, 2009 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Boggs
In the game Friday, outfielder Brandon Boggs suffered a dislocated shoulder while making a catch in left field. He is out indefinitely.
And Hamilton was 0-5
http://startelegramsports.typepad.com/foul_territory/
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
That sucks.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
Poor Boggsy
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2009 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions
I had to have surgery
After I dislocated my shoulder. Very painful when it pops out.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
i still want hammy back, some 0 fors in AAA don't bother me as long as hes legitimately healthy and thinks hes ready.
although maybe not with price being the first game back. although even then I wouldn’t mind having him on the bench for a PH, but under that situation the 5 at bats in AAA might be more valuable.
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Don't rush him!
They need him to hit the ground running when he gets back! And poor Boggs can’t catch a break…
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
Looks like they aren't bringing him back tonight according to the Rangers MLB site
Been on the bandwagon for 35 years... when do we get our parade?
by GMCM in Memphis on Jul 4, 2009 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions
Weird
Price has actually been much worse against lefties than righties this yr. 905 vs. 698 OPS respectively.
by Michael Cave on Jul 4, 2009 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Boo the fireworks show.
Sure they’re saving all the good stuff for tomorrow but still. Boo.
Oh, and great win against Kazmir.
Does Zach Phillips have to choke a bitch to get to Frisco?
anyone else worried about kinsler?
yea he is still really good overall but i just see him having so much more potential. if he would try to hit the fastball to right field or center, he could actually keep some of those breaking pitches fair instead of hitting them 200 feet foul.
every time he takes a huge cut and pops up, it makes me cringe. i already saw blalock go through this a few years ago. maybe that is why i am so worried.
yes. That weak-sauce punt on the grounder in the 3rd inning followed immediately by the "olay" lack of effort on Salty's
throw to 2nd base on the steal makes me think his head is not on straight right now
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
I see you went bakc to the "Nobody obsesses" tagline AJM
Oldy but a goody.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"I don’t think we ever envisioned that anyone could shut this offense down to one hit" - Ron Washington
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