Jason Grilli is heading to Tampa with the Rangers
I'm assuming Guillermo Moscoso someone will be optioned today so Grilli can be activated from the d.l.
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Well
I’ve just been told that a player who has made his major league debut at least 2 years prior to a given date can’t be optioned back to the minors until he’s been in the majors for at least 3 days since being recalled. So Eyre can’t be sent back down.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Eyre
I didn’t understand why he was called up in the first place.
Just keep Moscoso around for a couple more days.
by Darrell McKown on Aug 21, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Jennings
He has been one of the worst pitchers for allowing inherited runners to score I have ever seen. Unconditional release, today.
And yet he's been...
…okay, overall.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Wrong
He’s been very similar to Franklyn German for most of the year and is now just pitching like complete crap
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No, he hasn't
I don’t understand how so many people can sit here and insist that, despite what the numbers say — because the numbers indicate that Jennings has been okay this season — Jennings really has been shitty and needs to be released.
It is like Andruw Jones…everyone expected Jones would suck, so even though he’s been fine this year, we “know” he really sucks and thus should be released, regardless of what his performance to date has been.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Here is why you release him
Washington uses him very often after there are already runners on base. Jennings lets more of those runners score than not. Hence, he is not good for the way the team uses him. He has no use unless you have “Jennings rules” like the Feliz rules, whereby Jennnings is not allowed to pitch unless there are no runners currently on base. Maybe this is because this is his first year as a reliever. But whatever the reason, the numbers you listed stating he was good completely ignored all the inherited runners he allowed to score.
by Mark from OC on Aug 21, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
56% of his inherited runners have been allowed to score
That is horrible. You cite his FIP of 4.70 as not being that bad when it is also horrible for a RP. He’s got a crappy K/BB ratio, allows too many HRs, and as of late has just completely lost it. I don’t understand how there is anything to defend with him.
Jones has been fine this year, especially given our team’s lineup. If we had a better option than him, I would like to see them play more than him but that isn’t the case. And he has very rarely been single handedly responsible for any of our losses. Jennings is a different case. We have better options than him. We don’t need him. He needs to be gone.
But of course this team keeps dealing with the same crap every year. Its like they put some deadline on when they can cut ties with their NRIs. Play for a month here and you can be gone. Manage to make it to July and you’re good to go for the rest of the season.
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A 4.67 FIP isn't horrible from a reliever
And I’m not particularly concerned about his IR%.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Considering that is how Washington often uses him...
Why would you say you are not concerned about his IR%?
by Mark from OC on Aug 21, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Why aren't inherited runners a big deal for Jennings?
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Aug 21, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Because it is a very small sample size
I don’t think you can point to him, based on what he’s done this year, and say he’s inherently incapable of keeping inherited runners from scoring.
Particularly given that his LOB% is pretty good.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I dont' think anyone is saying that
I don’t think you can point to him, based on what he’s done this year, and say he’s inherently incapable of keeping inherited runners from scoring.
But he clearly hasn’t been good at it, and shouldn’t be brought in with runners on base.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Aug 21, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Well
Either it is a fluctuation based on a small sample size, or he is inherently incapable of keeping inherited runners from scoring.
If you are saying he shouldn’t be brought in with runners on, you are saying the latter.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
No I'm not
I’m saying that to maximize his effectiveness it’s probably not smart to bring him into a tight situation like that. That doesn’t mean his incapable of it, it just means he hasn’t been very good at it lately and it would probably help the team to not do it.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Aug 21, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
That's fine
I wouldn’t have a problem with him just being in to start an inning.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but that's why he has to go..
The middle relief role isn’t constructed in such a way to allow that – they have to come in whenever the starter falters. Without ANYTHING resembling research, I’d suspect that AL middle guys come in FAR more often with runners on than without.
Saying we need to move him into a role that doesn’t really exist on a consistent basis just doens’t make sense to me. I don’t see anything in his repertoire or stats that shows me he can handle a high-leverage role anymore – no “out” pitch to speak of.
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
I'm not saying we need to move him into a role that doesn't exist
I’m saying I don’t think he’s inherently a guy who will allow a disproportionate number of inherited runners to score.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
He may not inherently be one, but he damn sure CURRENTLY is one.
I don’t personally like the idea of betting that his “luck” will average out soon. He may just be what he is – a guy without an out pitch anymore.
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
If that were the case...
…and he were really that lousy, it seems like he’d be allowing a lot more of his own runs to score, and his peripherals would be a lot worse.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not sure that would be true..
If he’s a guy that simply takes an extra batter or two to retire the side, which is kind of the hallmark of a guy who doesn;t strike guys out, he’ll let the inherited guys in while struggling toward that 3rd out.
When he starts an inning, he gives up those same baserunners while getting to that 3rd out.
Either way, he sports a decent strand rate because of those guys he lets on.
It seems very simple to me based on common sense and observation, which we both know are often wrong.
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
Plus he's currently rocking a 6.23 ERA in the second half
Which could easily mean that his suckiness is starting to catch up to his stats rather than just affecting the previous pitcher’s stats.
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-The Outlaw
Interesting: checking Jennings' splits
for the season, he’s got better stats with RISP (and men on, generally) than with nobody on.
Your 2009 Texas Rangers: "Can't take a fucking to save their lives" (lisa w, 2009).
He's averaging a little over 6 Ks per 9
That’s not great, but compared to most of the rest of the staff, it is Ryan-esque.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
And yet I never see him K a guy when we need it.
Must be a problem with observation, or else he’s striking out “the wrong guys”.
I think that’s been the biggest gap in our bullpen. Aside from Holland’s swim through middle relief, and Feliz’s current pwning of anyone he faces, we haven’t had anyone who could reliably come in and save the starter’s bacon.
Side note: that’s actually the coolest thing about these young guys coming up and getting their feet wet in that role – we have sort of implemented the “use your fireman early if needed” approach without using our “official” firemen.
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
A relief pitcher's entire season is a small sample size
What makes him different from Franklyn German?
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
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-The Outlaw
Franklyn German
He walked as many hitters as he struck out, and his ERA and FIP were driven by not giving up any homers, something that is not sustainable.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
OT
When’s the next pocast, ajm?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Aug 21, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I see
Have a 1.15 K/BB ratio without giving up homers and that’s bad. Have a 1.50 K/BB ratio while giving up a HR per 9 innings and that’s good.
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-The Outlaw
German
He was giving up fly balls — they just hadn’t turned into home runs. If you think German didn’t allow any homers because he was so awesome, then that’s fine — it didn’t make sense to cut ties with him.
That’s why German’s xFIP was so much higher than his FIP and ERA were.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Its not that I think German is that awesome
Its that Jennings isn’t much of an improvement over German who everyone knew had to go. Its that I fail to see how Jennings has been anything but halfway decent for this season and he has been doing a horrible job as of late. You don’t hang on to these guys. For all your love about regression, enjoy when his LOB% regresses to the league average.
I fail to see how a RP who comes into games and empties the bases, throws an 89 mph fastball with an 83 mph change up, and has that poor of an FIP is worth anything to this team when there are better options available. That FIP btw ranks 105th out of 130 RPs in baseball who have at least 40 IP. How many guys can we afford to have in our bullpen who can’t pitch back-back days?
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
Do you evaluate RPs the
same way as SPs?
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland -Tom Grieve Rangers Minor League Player of the Year
Martin Perez - Nolan Ryan Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the Year
The problem I have with Jennings
is that he has doubled the # on innings he pitched last year. He is coming off of two major arm surgeries and is pitching in a role that he is not accustomed to. He appears to be tiring and probably shouldn’t be pitching multiple innings and on consecutive days. He also has shown to be ineffective when coming into a game with runners on base. Since the team is in a playoff race, it is not the time of year for any “Jennings rules”. Put him on the DL. Bring him back in Sept after two weeks of rest.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland -Tom Grieve Rangers Minor League Player of the Year
Martin Perez - Nolan Ryan Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the Year
Adam
In the last 28 days, batters have a .400 batting average, .440 obp and 1235 OPS – at the worst bleeping time of the year.
Jennings needs to go or at least make a DL stint.
In total serious, whaddya hear about McCarthy coming back and will he go to the bully?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Aug 21, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
read he is rehabbing as a starter/starter routine
so that if they need or want him to be a SP he can be, vs having to strech him out after the fact if need be (easier to go from starter —> RP than from RP —> starter)
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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by knockoutking on Aug 21, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmmm
Kinda like they used him in Chicago.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Aug 21, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
but the Rangers are like 29-17 in that stretch, right?
can’t mess with success
Greatest Inventions Ever? 1. TiVO, 2. Boobs, 3. Baseball
C'mon now, pitchers are different.
The Rangers are 21-22 when Jennings pitches and 47-30 when he doesn’t.
Wonder if the Rangers are under .500 when anybody else pitches (extreme SSS a side)?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
Mathis?
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland -Tom Grieve Rangers Minor League Player of the Year
Martin Perez - Nolan Ryan Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the Year
Mathis or Eyre
Either one of them can be optioned, then brought back on September 1.
That seems more likely than just flat releasing Jennings.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Eyre seems like the most likely to me.
He pitched last nite and they hit 2 line shots off of him that were both outs.
I'm tired of hearing about team chemistry. You are telling me these fuckers wouldn’t like to have a teammate that could actually help the team win, instead of being down 2-4 spots.
by diamond_dave on Aug 21, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Grilli pitched last night, too
Why not delay the move a day – if it’s a blowout you can pitch Eyre a coupla more innings tonight before you send him down.
Are you sure they can be brought back September 1?
I thought if a player was optioned down to the minors, he had to spend 15 days in the minors before being recalled. Is it different for September 1 call ups?
by Mark from OC on Aug 21, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
To quote Cookie Monster:
Your 2009 Texas Rangers: "Can't take a fucking to save their lives" (lisa w, 2009).
Jennings in the month of August
5.2 IP / 11 H / 5 ER / 4 BB / 6 K / 4 HR
has allowed 4 inherited runs to score
7 GB / 15 FB / 4 LD
I was at the game last night and didn't read it
but why the F did Wash have Feliz pitching when the team was up 9-1?
Eyre, Jennings and Frank2 plus CJ if they really needed him were all available.
A real dumbass move.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Aug 21, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Because he'd already brought him into the game
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but Feliz only used 2-3 pitches in the 6th inning.
That would have been a good time to conserve what he had and possibly have him available tonight because Nipster generally swings a wrecking ball at our bully each outing.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Aug 21, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
They've already decided...
…they aren’t using him on back-to-back nights.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
okay....
that still doesn’t excuse using him in a 9-1 game in the 7th inning.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Aug 21, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
They should have pulled him after 3 pitches?
Rather than let him go another inning?
Come on.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I saw Feliz throwing 91-94 mph on what, Monday or Tuesday
and it appeared as though he either didn’t have the adrenaline or strength that night to bring it his usual 96-100 mph.
I was listening to The Ticket after the game (they are much better than the spares on 105.3) and Bascik, the former major league pitcher was wondering the same thing.
If he doesn’t throw 16 pitches on Thursday, maybe he’s a lot stronger on Saturday when they go to him.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Aug 21, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Feliz
If you pull him after 2 pitches and you aren’t gonna use him the next night it is essentially wasting him. He already warmed up and threw his bullpen pitches so let him throw another 15 pitches or so and give him some work.
As for the other night it appeared on tv like he hadn’t gotten fully warm yet. Maybe someone who saw his minor league starts can chime in on if he would start off a game a little lower in velocity and work his way up to upper 90s?
That night if I am remembering correctly we brought in ODay to relieve Feldman and were expecting, based on his solid season so far, that he would get through the 7th inning. Feliz wasn’t warming up at the start of the 7th yet and when ODay got in trouble he was rushed into getting ready. His second inning of work he was hitting 95 on the stadium gun which leads me to believe he just needed to loosen up.
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Keep in mind that was also the RBiA gun, which is reputed to be slow
"You dont know much do you, Big Steve?"
--Finnerty.Fan on Aug 13, 2009 5:13 PM PDT
yeah thats why I said stadium gun
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
Yeah one game
it had Holland at 90-92 all game which i started worrying about until i remembered the Rangers gun is seemingly 2-3 mph slow.
08/03/2009 A day that will live in infamy for the rest of the AL West.
by Michael Cave on Aug 21, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
He did it because the Twins had come back from leads of 4-0 and 5-1 the previous two nights
He didn’t fuck around, took three more outs away from the Twins, and the Rangers walk out of there with a split, like they needed to
No
He did it because it was a 4-1 game, and the Twins had the bases loaded and 1 out.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
This
sans “doodoohead”
I was very feliz to see him in the 6th.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Aug 21, 2009 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't trust Jennings or Eyre with an 8 run lead.
by TooLegitToQuit on Aug 21, 2009 12:39 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
and he had only made 2 piches.
They do seem to be using Feliz in a starter like pattern (Not sure where I saw this or I would give them credit) pitches 75-80 pitches over 5 days then gets a fews day rest.
I'm tired of hearing about team chemistry. You are telling me these fuckers wouldn’t like to have a teammate that could actually help the team win, instead of being down 2-4 spots.
by diamond_dave on Aug 21, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Insidecorner/EG said that, I believe
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"When you have a weapon on your shoulder like he has, you can be cool." RW on Perez
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
Roster
Barring any other injuries, seems to me like they should option Eyre out when Grilli comes off the DL.
At some point before September 1 (and maybe even as late as August 31), they need to move McCarthy to the 15-day DL (to get him back on the 40-man roster), call Davis back up, and send Mathis down (unless another pitcher goes to the DL).
by Darrell McKown on Aug 21, 2009 12:47 PM CDT reply actions
playoff roster rules have changed
A player doesn’t need to be on the 25 man roster on Sept 1 to be eligible for the playoffs. They do have to be on the 40 or 60 day DL.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland -Tom Grieve Rangers Minor League Player of the Year
Martin Perez - Nolan Ryan Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the Year
Id still like to see some better links to that rather than another blog
But I will go with it for now
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
yeah, me too
I have been hoping to find something from the MLB site. I’ll keep looking.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland -Tom Grieve Rangers Minor League Player of the Year
Martin Perez - Nolan Ryan Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the Year
rule 40(a) covers
playoff rosters. But good luck finding it on the MLB site.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland -Tom Grieve Rangers Minor League Player of the Year
Martin Perez - Nolan Ryan Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the Year
Rule 40(a) covers all !!!
C’mon, you know someone was thinking it.
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
I would option JJ because he is horrible now and if he is here Wash will use him.
Can’t use the bum if he isn’t here.
I'm tired of hearing about team chemistry. You are telling me these fuckers wouldn’t like to have a teammate that could actually help the team win, instead of being down 2-4 spots.
by diamond_dave on Aug 21, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
You can't option Jennings
You’d have to release him.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 21, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
or DL him...
I bet any doctor this side of Doolittle could find something wrong with 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
The Rangers can't afford to create any fake injuries
I think MLB would be very suspicious of first Eddie, then Jennings, then Hank going on the DL when the Rangers are in a playoff run. Penalties could be a player off the 40.
by Mark from OC on Aug 21, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Teams do it everyday
And these injuries aren’t that fake. Players are always hurting throughout the season. They usually can easily play through these bumps and bruises, but when they’re useless to the roster, its easy to DL them.
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-The Outlaw
Teams also get warned and penalized for doing so
When was it that the Rangers were last warned? I think it was a couple of years back. The risk > potential reward for just 10 days
by Mark from OC on Aug 21, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
IDK when the last time was
But something like that is nearly impossible to prove especially when you’re talking about guys like Guardado, Jennings, and Blalock who all have some significant injury pasts. I’m sure we can find something wrong with Jennings arm and Blalock’s shoulder since I’m sure that they still aren’t perfect.
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-The Outlaw
I can't imagine they would come down on us for that.
I'm tired of hearing about team chemistry. You are telling me these fuckers wouldn’t like to have a teammate that could actually help the team win, instead of being down 2-4 spots.
by diamond_dave on Aug 21, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
that's what I meant
I'm tired of hearing about team chemistry. You are telling me these fuckers wouldn’t like to have a teammate that could actually help the team win, instead of being down 2-4 spots.
by diamond_dave on Aug 21, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Warning...
I’m going to the game tonight and tomorrow… Rangers are 0-5 in the last 4 years when I attend a Rangers @ Rays game.
So odds are
… a Win for the men in with the Red Ts.
"Purity of heart is to will one thing" - Kierkegaard
The worst was in 2005...
I went to all 3 games in August, and the Rangers got swept. I’m due for a win!
The Rays
Always kick our ass when we pay a visit
It was the Rays that ended our 2006 playoff hopes. Remember when Buck got suspended and Wakamatsu was our skipper for a few days… We ended up sweeping Detroit, and then Buck came back and we promptly lost 3 or 4 to the Rays
The Devil Rays… ugh
by oc on Aug 21, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
then you shouln't go
I'm tired of hearing about team chemistry. You are telling me these fuckers wouldn’t like to have a teammate that could actually help the team win, instead of being down 2-4 spots.
by diamond_dave on Aug 21, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
nah...
I have too good of tickets to pass it up. First row on the 3rd base line, in one of the sections right by the bullpen tonight. May see me on TV if there are any grounders against the wall.
Why should you do this?
Your 2009 Texas Rangers: "Can't take a fucking to save their lives" (lisa w, 2009).
Because people need to hear the Truth
Especially dumbass radio hosts
by oc on Aug 21, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions
They can't handle the truth.
Namely: we live in a world with defenses.
Your 2009 Texas Rangers: "Can't take a fucking to save their lives" (lisa w, 2009).
Bob's intern, no?
Your 2009 Texas Rangers: "Can't take a fucking to save their lives" (lisa w, 2009).
Same guy who posted the research at Inside Corner on the defense/pitching situation.
Also, the guy who provided the data for the infamous, fantabulous Fern posts.
Your 2009 Texas Rangers: "Can't take a fucking to save their lives" (lisa w, 2009).
Methinks that's the intern that ghost wrote Bob's Inside Corner piece on defense.
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
See above, big guy.
Your 2009 Texas Rangers: "Can't take a fucking to save their lives" (lisa w, 2009).
Who do you want in the bullpen for a playoff run?
Whoever you don’t feel like will help you then should be gone now. Set the 25 now for the playoffs, then bring the farm to rest them in September.
"Purity of heart is to will one thing" - Kierkegaard
From most prominent to would-make-a-nice-piece-to-the-pie
CJ
Fx2
Feliz
O’Day
Grilli
Mathis
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Aug 21, 2009 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Bullpen
I would think you would go with a 4-man rotation and 7-man bullpen in the playoffs.
I’d look at Francisco, Wilson, Feliz, O’Day, Grilli, Nippert and one of Mathis, Guardado or possibly McCarthy.
The other I would be doing between now and the end of August is looking for a LOOGY that has cleared waivers.
by Darrell McKown on Aug 21, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Guardado
should not get any roster consideration if they make the playoffs.
by Anonymous New Guy on Aug 21, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Meh...
don’t need 7 guys in the ’pen in the playoffs. 6 is plenty.
Keep that extra bench player around.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
If you only go with 4 starters then you go with 7 relievers
You still have an extra bench bat from the 5th starter not being there
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
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