Wednesday a.m. Rangers things
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 8, 2009 9:09 AM CDT
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PrintAnd...back in first place. A tie for first place, anyway. And I'll take that for now.
Jeff Wilson points out that the big six run inning last night was started by Michael Young legging out a two out infield single. If the Rangers end up edging the Angels this year, that infield single could end up going down in the Ranger annals of critical infield singles, right up there with Will Clark's 9th inning infield hit that set up Pudge Rodriguez's game-winning homer in 1998.
Ian Kinsler is worn out and needs a day off, but with the Rangers in the midst of a key road trip right before the All Star Break, he probably isn't getting one.
Derek Holland is heading back to the bullpen, at least for the time being. Cue all the wailing and gnashing of teeth over Holland being jerked around and all that. And personally, I'd have preferred to see the Rangers leave him in the pen and leave him alone...but you know, the idea that you were either a starter or a reliever, and that's that, is a recently new phenomenon in baseball. Up until fairly recently, pitchers -- particularly young pitchers -- going back and forth between the bullpen and starting in a given season wasn't uncommon. So I don't think it is a huge issue here.
I do think that running Holland out there yesterday, when he had thrown a bunch of pitches just a few days earlier and wasn't supposed to be available, was a questionable move from a long-term perspective. But I think it is also indicative of the fact that Ron Washington doesn't have a ton of guys he trusts out there, and wanted to keep the game in reach at 3-0 -- a decision that turned out well. Ron Washington is managing like this team is in a pennant race.
The other thing to remember is that, with the All Star Break coming up, the Rangers aren't going to have a whole ton of starts from their 5th starter before Matt Harrison should be ready to return. And with the way Tommy Hunter is pitching, you probably want to keep him in the rotation...which means that putting Holland back in the bullpen and letting Nippert cover a couple of starts before Harrison is ready to come back makes some sense.
Julio Borbon has been sent back down, but has some good quotes about the positive experience that being in the majors was, and knowing what he needs to work on.
Tim Cowlishaw says that if the fans want Josh Hamilton to start in the All Star Game, he should start in the All Star Game.
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First Place Mother Effin' Texas Rangers!!!
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jul 8, 2009 9:15 AM CDT reply actions 13 recs
+juan (gonzalez, not this guy)
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
What is that?
"[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 8, 2009 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions
hwo did you know?
the guy on the left is juan rivera of the angels.
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 8, 2009 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Lol, too true.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Heh
I never would have recognized Rivera in that shot.
"[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 8, 2009 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I didn't realize Wonderboy was back to the bullpen
I was rather confused about his appearance last night, but now it makes a lot more sense.
When Warsh pulled him I assumed it was because they were treating this as a “side session” of sorts between starts, and he was on a strict 20 pitch limit. But since that’s not the case, it begs the question: WHY NOT LET HIM PITCH TO NAPOLI?
I know Napoli has power and Wonderboy has been a bit homer prone, but he was mowing down the Angels left and right. Rather than bring in uncertainty with Jennings, I’d rather have seen Wonderboy take down Napoli and finish off the inning.
"wORLD sEIRES HERE WE COMER!!!!!!!!!"by bigsteve on May 29, 2009 10:21 PM PDT
"Elvis Andrus has just performed a miracle." -Eric Nadel
napoli pwnes LHP this year
.457 BA, 4 HR, .545 OBP, .826 slg, 1.372 OPS
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
I assumed that splits were part of the reason
But still, I prefer leaving in a guy in a dominant groove rather than pulling him for a guy with a better matchup but who may or may not suck today.
"wORLD sEIRES HERE WE COMER!!!!!!!!!"by bigsteve on May 29, 2009 10:21 PM PDT
"Elvis Andrus has just performed a miracle." -Eric Nadel
Nah, you need to protect the
Golden Boy. In light of the above numbers, I’m glad Wash pulled him.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
I am too.
Plus, it’s difficult to tell which Jason Jennings is going to show up. Sometimes he looks fantastic, sometimes he is, well, beaning and walking runs in.
I'm surprised nobody has pointed out Holland's tendency to give up the homer
One swing of the bat, and we’re all bitching about how a reliable Jennings wasn’t brought in
by oc on Jul 8, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
One thing that hasn't been brought up is Napoli is 3 for his last 18
And furthermore he wound up hitting with the bases loaded against CJ the next half inning because Wash brought in Jennings, who probably would’ve started the 7th had Holland gotten the final out of the 6th.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"Young is the Good version of David Eckstein. Grossly overrated because of grit. He can move one step to the right, and a half step to the left whereever you put him in the field." - DJ Cahill
But one swing of the bat wouldn't have surrendered the lead
Yeah it would have sucked for Wonderboy to give up a homer there, but it wouldn’t have been the worst thing in the world.
"wORLD sEIRES HERE WE COMER!!!!!!!!!"by bigsteve on May 29, 2009 10:21 PM PDT
"Elvis Andrus has just performed a miracle." -Eric Nadel
Yeah, with us still in the lead
And there’s no reason to think that we couldn’t score another run or two (which we did) and/or see the back three of our bullpen protect the lead like they’ve done all year.
"wORLD sEIRES HERE WE COMER!!!!!!!!!"by bigsteve on May 29, 2009 10:21 PM PDT
"Elvis Andrus has just performed a miracle." -Eric Nadel
I have zero interest in letting the Angels back into the game..
A three run lead requires them to have a big inning – they can seemingly manufacture one run at will.
My take? Holland was on a strict count after the weekend start, and Wash (a) played the splits correctly, and (b) wanted him to leave with a good feeling.
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
Cmon
People here cant bash Ron for ignoring stats like those and then also bash him when he uses them to make the change…
you cant have it both ways
in light of those numbers…you have to get a righty…furthermore, those numbers are fuckin ridiculous
Yeah, like I said earlier this morning
Wash can throw Holland into multiple bases-loaded situations this year, yet he can’t let him pitch to Mike Napoli with 2 out and a 3 run lead on the night where he’s throwing the best stuff he’s shown all year?
El Washo is Loco baby.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"Young is the Good version of David Eckstein. Grossly overrated because of grit. He can move one step to the right, and a half step to the left whereever you put him in the field." - DJ Cahill
by LSJ on Jul 8, 2009 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions
The gut.
Never fear the gut.*
*Note: “the gut” may actually comprise drawing ideas out of a hat, doing eeny-meeny-miney-mo, and smoking crack on the bench during the game.
"wORLD sEIRES HERE WE COMER!!!!!!!!!"by bigsteve on May 29, 2009 10:21 PM PDT
"Elvis Andrus has just performed a miracle." -Eric Nadel
Heysoos H!
If he is such a fucking moron, as many here imply, then just how the fuck is this team so overacheiving this season?
This meme is so fucking old and stupid it makes me want to punch my PC, and punch out of LSB.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Defense.
Defense, and the bullpen that JD has cobbled together are why we’re overachieving, not because Wash isn’t a moron.
Morons manage good teams all the time. If Ozzie Guillen can win a World Series, anyone can.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"Young is the Good version of David Eckstein. Grossly overrated because of grit. He can move one step to the right, and a half step to the left whereever you put him in the field." - DJ Cahill
Kids - don't try this at home...
HTF does the guy avoid either breaking the victim’s neck or his own elbow???
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
This is an awesome .gif
And I want to try this at home.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
+1
Get on base or die, Salty.
"Young is the Good version of David Eckstein. Grossly overrated because of grit. He can move one step to the right, and a half step to the left whereever you put him in the field." - DJ Cahill
Excellent.
"We're One Nation Under a Groove"
- Ayjayem
by inactive lsb user on Jul 8, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
+Juan Rec!
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Hey now, I'm a big Warsh supporter
I like the guy and I love that his team plays their heart out for him. I’m a fan of the whole “gut” deal because it’s worked a lot this year and it keeps something entertaining to talk about.
However, that aside, Warsh’s gut has done some odd things this year. Some have worked out for inexplicable reasons and others never had the chance to blow up on him.
I’ll never forget the Friday night game at Fenway when things started getting tense late in the 9th and Kris Freaking Benson started loosening in the bullpen. Thankfully, whoever the pitcher was got out of the inning (O’Day?) and we didn’t have to rely on Benson, but I felt like that was a classic “I’m Keith Hernandez” moment where Warsh said, “screw it, see if this works.”
"wORLD sEIRES HERE WE COMER!!!!!!!!!"by bigsteve on May 29, 2009 10:21 PM PDT
"Elvis Andrus has just performed a miracle." -Eric Nadel
I for one would've really liked to see a matchup between an on-top-of-his game Wonderboy and a lefty-crushing Napoli.
Worst that could’ve happened would’ve been a 1-run lead, and the back of our bullpen has been awesome lately.
Why don’t you have some sunflower seeds, Josey, and KMA. - LSJ
by JimBonnick84 on Jul 8, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, same here
If it was a tight situation where Holland could have surrendered the lead, I would understand more. But worst case last night, he could have given up a long ball and still have left with the lead. Best case, his fastballs and breaking balls make Napoli look stupid and Napoli goes back to the dugout and looks constipated and sad about it with Scioscia.
"wORLD sEIRES HERE WE COMER!!!!!!!!!"by bigsteve on May 29, 2009 10:21 PM PDT
"Elvis Andrus has just performed a miracle." -Eric Nadel
It appears that Napoli performance against lefty's this year is statistical anomaly
and we should expect him to revert to his norm in the future, which over the past 3 years is about league average. And later in game CJ handled him just fine.
by diamond_dave on Jul 8, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
But should we expect him to revert all at once in the one AB?
Jennings spit the bit. but it seemed to me like the savvy move. Hindsight isn’t allowed, or shouldn’t be.
Wash doesn’t make near enough good bullpen moves, but can’t we at least be consistent in how we roast him?
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
b/c he's a career sub .300 hitter against them other than half a season?
I can't help it. I’m an asshole.
-brettgardner on Jul 7, 2009 10:55 PM EDT
I think we all can see that Ian needs a day (or 2 or 3) off
But i really think its time for Washington to think about moving him out of the leadoff spot. He has been god aweful really since the end of May and this team really goes as he does. His approach at the plate is definitely not fitting for a leadoff man and more suitable for a 3 or 5 hitter. In losses this year, he his .176/.241/.324 with only a .565 OPS. REALLY!? vs wins where he is .317/.400/.644 and a 1.044 OPS.
Over the last 30 days, his splits are worse than Davis’ at .213/.276/.415 and OPS of .691. with 9 XBH (5 of them dingers).
We all were killing this team and the manager for leaving a sub .275 OBP guy like CD in the lineup but we now have our LEADOFF hitter not producing at all. Not to mention he is 1 for his last 30 with 20 of those outs pop ups (and half dont even leave the infield).
Im an Ian fan but do we really just sit back and let him hit out of it? Is he that big of a superstar where we just turn a blind eye and hope he pops out of it? I dont know the answer but it sure looks like a change is need, even just to jump start him somehow. His “hacktastic” is getting anoying and its killing this team.
Elvis has "shook up" Arlington!!
yeh but Wash thinks (or tries to) that..
a worn out Ian who’s been terrible for weeks is better than a fresh Vizquel. This is ridiculous he needs a day or two off I don’t see the logic in this. And yes him hitting lead off is absurd, he doesn’t get on base enough lately.
"You're going to love my nuts"
Vince from slap chop
Vizquel has been unavailable for a week, at least.
He’s been nursing a sore shoulder, he couldn’t have played.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
oh didn't know so who plays 2nd if Ian gets hurt?
Andrus to second? Young to short and Hank to third?
"You're going to love my nuts"
Vince from slap chop
This team could use another backup infielder, really
Arias?
Get on base or die, Salty.
"Young is the Good version of David Eckstein. Grossly overrated because of grit. He can move one step to the right, and a half step to the left whereever you put him in the field." - DJ Cahill
by LSJ on Jul 8, 2009 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions
So was that him in the sweats during the game yesterday?
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
Huge Kinsler fan but agree
Even when Kinsler is hitting he should not be lead-off, maybe 2-3 or even 5
Lets all recognize that Ian is tired and needs
a day or two off. So lets go ahead and vote him into the All-Star game to make sure he gets some needed rest over the ASB.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
That one felt good
I was going to write big long fanpost about how Jones needed to pick it up or be traded asap. I’d like to see Jones really pick it up with Hamilton back in the line up to help him. The Hammer played well yesterday, can we get more please?
Here's my problem with Holland going back to the bullpen.
Its really tough to stomach if the alternative is to get Dustin Freaking Nippert in the rotation.
This is a guy who has really never been effective in the majors. I just don’t see why if you are going to be spared to death by a rotation spot, why you just don’t suffer through the kid. I might feel differently if we were picking up a free agent, but I just don’t see reasonable pitching alternatives in the rotation to Holland.
"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 wonder if....
Nippert will have a short leash like last night in all of his starts….and Holland will play the long man.
However if thats the case, why not just start Holland.
I was not very happy when Holland was taken out last night because he was pitching so well, however it makes me feel a little better to see Napoli stats vs. leftys and that Holland was probably on a tight pitch count.
by death of the cool on Jul 8, 2009 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions
We have seen enough of Nippert to know he is not improving at major league level but
Holland is improving and we know he is in our long term plans as a starter. Nippert is actually the one who seems better used as relief pitcher.
Time to get rid of Nippert
and try out someone like El Duque. Nippert is a disaster waiting to happen. Clearly, Ron knows that as well. Nippert has never been successful at the MLB level. I mean, what is it, batting practice pitchers we are throwing out there?
I don't understand the thinking
why we can’t get Ian a day off in a pennant race.
He ain’t helping things that much while he is in his funk, and it may not be a huge downgrade for a couple games to spot him with Vizquel for a game or 2, especially when they are in a homestand in Arlington and its a hundred freaking degrees out.
"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
someone said.....
Omar is being bothered by shoulder soreness…I know I heard that in the GDT
by death of the cool on Jul 8, 2009 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions
That was from EG.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
He was sent down for Nippert yesterday
If Ron hadn’t have killed the bullpen by overmanaging things last night, we could send down Mathis and bring up Arias, but we’ll probably want to be keeping Mathis around for tonight in case bad Padilla shows up.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"Young is the Good version of David Eckstein. Grossly overrated because of grit. He can move one step to the right, and a half step to the left whereever you put him in the field." - DJ Cahill
by LSJ on Jul 8, 2009 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions
I have a gut feeling good Padilla makes an appearance
by diamond_dave on Jul 8, 2009 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Lets hope so.
I’d hate to lose to an Ervin Santana who’s lost 4 MPH off his fastball this year.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"Young is the Good version of David Eckstein. Grossly overrated because of grit. He can move one step to the right, and a half step to the left whereever you put him in the field." - DJ Cahill
This is the kind of situation where Padzilla will either melt down completely or pitch a masterpiece
Tied for first, on the road against the big division rival.
I predict 2 1/3, 9 ER or a complete game shutout.
"wORLD sEIRES HERE WE COMER!!!!!!!!!"by bigsteve on May 29, 2009 10:21 PM PDT
"Elvis Andrus has just performed a miracle." -Eric Nadel
We'll need all the bullpen arms we can muster..
If Juan feakin’ Rivera goes yard, its a stone cold lock that Padz plunks someone.
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
All Star Game
I’m thinking it would be best for Ian if we all voted Chone Figgins into the All Star Game. Ian could definitely use the opportunity to get away for a couple of days. Who knows, maybe Chone blows an ACL trying to pull an Ozzie Smith…
by Jack Nicholson 1974 on Jul 8, 2009 9:54 AM CDT reply actions
What about Brandon Inge?
He plays more positions (even catcher) and doesn’t play for a division rival.
Nippert
Looks like the Rangers will need 2 starts from thier #5 SP between the ASB and Aug 1 when Harrison is due back. If Holland is not going to get those starts, then I would rather see Moscoso or Mathis instead of Nippert.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
Mathis isn't an improvement over anyone
But yeah, I’d rather see Moscoso starting than Nippert too.
Get on base or die, Salty.
"Young is the Good version of David Eckstein. Grossly overrated because of grit. He can move one step to the right, and a half step to the left whereever you put him in the field." - DJ Cahill
by LSJ on Jul 8, 2009 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Moscosco is
“simply too old, too skinny, too weak, and lacks the fastball to make it at the professional level.”
"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
That might go down as the greatest line ever written on a Rangers blog
Considering what went down right after that line was written.
Speaking of which, Fin has been absent from his blog and LSB lately. I hope the attacks on the draft analysis and The Newberg smacking him down haven’t run him off the interwebs. It will be a sad day when he hangs it up.
"wORLD sEIRES HERE WE COMER!!!!!!!!!"by bigsteve on May 29, 2009 10:21 PM PDT
"Elvis Andrus has just performed a miracle." -Eric Nadel
Yeah,
I keep checking over there for a new post.
I think The Newberg might have had him killed.
"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
Well, he did challenge The Newberg's authority and one of his old buddies plagiarized Newberg's associate
In the Rangers blogosphere that’s the equivalent of walking into an Italian restaurant in New York and spitting in a mob boss’ food and then kicking the consigliere in the shins on the way out.
You just don’t do it and expect to live.
"wORLD sEIRES HERE WE COMER!!!!!!!!!"by bigsteve on May 29, 2009 10:21 PM PDT
"Elvis Andrus has just performed a miracle." -Eric Nadel
Jays listening to offers for Halladay
He is in the same boat that Tex was in because he has the rest of this year and next year left on his contract….so you would assume that it will take one hell of a deal to get him.
yet ESPN think the Yankees can get him with a package centered around Phillip Hughes and some interesting lower minor league players….Really?
by death of the cool on Jul 8, 2009 10:03 AM CDT reply actions
If that trade happens - something is fishy.
To a division rival when there is bound to be better.
by diamond_dave on Jul 8, 2009 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions
This morning
I listened to a whole segment on MLB Home Plate (XM Radio) talking about how Texas is the perfect place for Halladay, but it’ll never happen because the Rangers “can’t make payroll.” It filled me with sadness. Logic was that whoever gets Halladay would be expected to eat Vernon Wells’s awful contract as well. I don’t think that’s necessarily the case with the right package of prospects.
We have the prospects to get it done I’m sure, but its just sad to see finances hold us back. We probably have to roll with what we have for the year.
by Clownballoon on Jul 8, 2009 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions
I think his no-trade would get in the way.
More importantly, what exactly is the timetable for Hicks to sell?
I feel like nothing will happen monetarily in 2009 except for the Purke/Scheppers negotations.
"[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 8, 2009 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
What will it take to win division (92-93)?
It would help if someone could beat the Halo’s besides us!
NYY
Well, the Yankees will play three games against the Angels, and Sabathia will make the last start before the break. With the way New York has been playing lately, this could bode well for the Rangers. Of course, they are scheduled to face King Felix, Washburn, and Bedard in the next series.
by Excel Hearts Choi on Jul 8, 2009 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Just got the minors report from Lucas
And sure is nice to see Chris Davis making solid contact. Its crazy how just a few days away from the pressure of the big boys can make a difference. Granted the pitching is much different between the two places but still the fact that he can hit something is a positive sign. Hopefully he will just need a few weeks to get his confidence back up and continue to knock the crap out of the ball, then come back up and start the second half off like he did last year!! I think there is nothing that we all want more than to see CD “Crushin” the ball again!!
Elvis has "shook up" Arlington!!
Unfortunately, Davis didn't get to face Duckworth in the majors.
I was more impressed that he got a hit and had no strike-outs against Ponson.
Ya know, I just noticed this...
LSB now has a “tweet it” button below every post.
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Get on base or die, Salty.
"Young is the Good version of David Eckstein. Grossly overrated because of grit. He can move one step to the right, and a half step to the left whereever you put him in the field." - DJ Cahill
Z on Holland's development
http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/07/derek-holland-to-the-pen-for-dustin-nipp.html
They have been much more careful in terms of pitch counts with their very young arms like Holland and Neftali Feliz. But this business of going through camp with Holland as a starter, then moving him to the pen in the majors after one AAA start and pitching him more frequently, then stretching him out and starting him a couple of times, then returning him to the pen, then starting him again, and now apparently back to the pen (on two days rest after a 92 pitch outing)? It doesn’t feel like the right thing to do to a 22 year old in his third season out of community college.
"[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
totally agree
but then again, i dunno if i would even have had him in the majors this season.
I can't help it. I’m an asshole.
-brettgardner on Jul 7, 2009 10:55 PM EDT
OT: I love this record
It can skew a little difficult, but great vocals and when it clicks it’s just, mm. So good.
"[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
Gave it a listen, but it's just not my cup of tea.
I do like the arrangements, the accordion especially.
by oc on Jul 8, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Ey
That’s all a man can ask.
Here‘s another one I’m slowly falling for… I’m always trying to stop paying into the JW corporation, but I can’t help but adore that guy’s entire output.
"[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 8, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Dykstra
"[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
Our old friend Mr. Gobble
mlbtraderumors: White Sox DFA Jimmy Gobble http://tinyurl.com/lxy73y
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"
oh hell... i read every single word
on wednesday a.m. Rangers things and it wasn’t even over 100 post.
I need a break if i’m going to be able to handle the late night GDT tonight.
bbl…for the game. i need to go outside, sit down and relax. check the garden out and have a drink. just chill out for a few. i’ve been out of town for seems like forever. glad to be back home but damn i’ve got messages on my answering maching and emails to answer, and bills to pay, picked my dog up today he wants attention. the grass need to be cut.. the garden needs some love. i swear i need to hire a housekeeper oe something
by whittlemantastic on Jul 8, 2009 4:25 PM CDT reply actions
Haha...
I was out of town for about a week. Set the ‘ol DVR to record the 5 games I would miss. Just got done watching them and couldn’t be much happier. 4-1 against the Rays and Halos and back in a tie for first. Pretty cool.
It’s also great to see Hamilton back in the lineup. His approach looks much better than earlier in the season too.
I sure hope CD can figure things out in OKC. Not real sure what to believe about him getting some PT at 3B though.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
At this point...
I think I would just bat CD leadoff and put him at DH everyday to get him the most AB’s possible.
Let Smoak play 1B and tell CD to just concentrate on his approach at the plate.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
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