Crush is Back!
by texasrfan on Aug 23, 2009 7:55 PM CDT
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The Rangers are expected to call up first baseman Chris Davis and add him to the roster when they open a three-game series with the Yankees in New York on Tuesday.
Davis is expected to play regularly at first base, meaning Hank Blalock would likely be a platoon DH or simply be a bat off the bench. Blalock is hitting .180 with a .204 on-base percentage and a ,337 slugging percentage for the month of August.
Davis is hitting .327 with six home runs and 30 RBI in 44 games and 165 at-bats since being sent back to Triple A Oklahoma City at the end of June. He has a .418 on-base percentage and a .521 slugging percentage.
The Rangers would have to make a corresponding roster move to make room for Davis but he is coming back to the Major Leagues for the stretch run and manager Ron Washington made it clear that he will be used at first base.
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Maybe they'll release Hank?
Nah, I doubt it.
So happy
about time we’ll get some offensive productivity at 1B. I can’t believe that Blalock will be relegated to platoon DH. I am all for it, I just find it hard to believe that that’s how it will go down. I hope so though, I hope so!
Davis
Now, the Great Hank Blalock War of 2009 IS over.
Welcome back, Crush. I just want you to know, we’re all counting on you.
Officially gay for Neftali Feliz
Gotta admit, I feel a lot better going into the Yankees series
Almost ‘three-out-of-three’-better
by oc on Aug 23, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, you are optimistic. I would ecstatic if we win series, in NY
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 23, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
i just want the win of the series
but it is nice that we are going to miss CC Sabathia and AJ Burnette
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I don't mind so much
Did you see his last outing? Hammy, Young and Davis will light him up.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
Happen to miss Burnett's last start against us?
This is roughly the same group of guys.
Let’s put it this way, if Burnett does better than a (6 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 7 K) line, we will know that this team is not making any adjustments at the plate.
Or at the very least, isn’t watching any tape.
It will make an interesting move on roster?
Pitcher? Murphy to DL?
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.
Can't afford to send a pitcher down.
Murphy to the DL is an option. I am sure he could be convinced he need to go on the 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
Make us look good!
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.
now it's time
for Crush to Crush. I hope Rudy doesn’t come within 10 yards of him. Of course, there’s probably no risk of that happening, since they dont really have that rapport together that the veterans like blalock have with Jaramillo.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
If he does well; will that change Rudy status?
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.
On the contrary
it will change the AAA hitting coach’s status
Alma para conquistarte, corazón para quererte, y vida para vivirla junto a ti.
My guess: Andruw Jones to DL
Nadel made a comment today that Jones has been playing on a bad hammy, and “can’t run at all”. I think that’s good enough to DL him without anybody’s panties getting in a wad.
"we’re a bunch of knee-jerking yahoos who like new and shiny things." -- FirebatM3 July 10, 2009
You might be the winner.
Does that mean Borbon will DH fullime?
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
Yea, makes since last 2 times on base pinch runner.
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 23, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
10 day rule
Evan chimes in at Insidecorner on the 10 day rule and Sept. 1.
@Jack: Free Chris is correct. He’d have to be optioned for at least 10 days or until the season is over. Only problem is none of the full-season teams end their season until the first weekend of September, so right now an option would be the best move. Now if we can just get him to clear up the playoff roster confusion.
I don’t think a player can be optioned to the short-season teams because of age restrictions in those leagues, but I’m not 100 percent on that. If Jamey is out there, he could clear that up.
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
that playoff roster comment wasn't suppose to be in the quote
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
I wondered about this
when I saw earlier today that Travis Metcalf had been resigned and is on his way to OKC.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
Straight into the fire.
Couldn’t hit FBs for shit before he got sent down and he gets Burnett & Joba in his first few games.
God I hope he does well.
to be fair
he couldnt hit breaking balls either
This is true...
I sure hope much has changed since the last time we saw him in Arlington.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Yes, baby.
Neftali Feliz says sit your 5 dollar ass down before he makes change...
We'll show you Obama's birth certificate as soon as you show us Sarah Palin's high school diploma...
Alright, Crush.
Time to put up or shut up. I would like 2008 Chris Davis please.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
Chris F is back in The Show.
by Too Legit To quit on Aug 23, 2009 8:52 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I would loved to have been a fly on the wall.
How did it finally get made?
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.
I think Wash wanted him back.
Maybe knee to neck of FFace though
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
I think there are so many of us on the Davis bandwagon because...
he is the polar opposite of a jerk. Really good guys are easier to pull for. So, uh, go Chris.
Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine
True
But I think Davis is going to be a very good player for a long time.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
Wow
He already has 2 strikeouts in tomorrow’s box score.
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