Live chat with Jon Daniels at the DMN today
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 25, 2009 10:44 AM CDT
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Dear Donuts
What’s the most important thing Nolan has taught you about The Show?
"Was this really necsarry?" - cowpoke/hurler hurley
"I try to make decisions that i can
look back on and say ‘Positive Changes Were Made’"
Testicals. That is all.
JD
When we gon’ get some dadburned pitchin’ in here, you Yankee sumbitch?
Officially gay for Neftali Feliz
So you're saying we should riot.
“… I imagine there would be a riot if during Cowboys games they went to a split screen and took the focus away from the game. In some ways, it’s a good sign that our fans are passionate enough to raise the issue with us…”
I think he is avoiding the roster move questions.
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
Waste of a question if it's about Davis
we’ll find out in a few hours, why waste a chat question on that?
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because I want to know now, damn it.
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
Is Martin only pitching 1x per week at Frisco?
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
What do you expect?
Do you really expect him to say Yes, we will resign Byrd, or No, the contract demand will be too big?
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I expect him to not answer the question...
I’m not a dumbass. I just think it’s funny that he prefaced his non-answer by saying he was going to answer the question.
What do you mean he didn't answer the question?
He said he wanted Byrd back next year but its too early to tell if thats gonna happen. He also said the budget for next year hasn’t been set so he can’t say how active they will be in free agency. It answered it enough for me at least
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.
LOL
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...
by Brian Thomas on Aug 25, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
They were just talking about that on the ticket
Bacsik was agreeing with some fan who said he wanted Byrd to have a bad september so he would be easier to keep. For being an ex MLBer Bacsik says a lot of dumb stuff about baseball. I love it how he did a segment on how Holland will have to change his mechanics because it is too easy to see the ball out of his hand and then Holland goes on this run. I have personal experience knowing that guy knows very little to nothing about mechanics….
08/03/2009 A day that will live in infamy for the rest of the AL West.
by Michael Cave on Aug 25, 2009 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Joe Morgan has proven that even the greatest baseball players of all time say dumb stuff about baseball
"You dont know much do you, Big Steve?"
--Finnerty.Fan on Aug 13, 2009 5:13 PM PDT
He cleared up the playoff roster question
Players are eligible for the post-season roster if as of August 31st, they’re a) on the active roster, b) on the DL, or c) in the organization and replacing someone else who was on the DL as of 8/31 and is still on it. You can make mid-series changes only for an injury and then the injured player isn’t eligible for the subsequent series. You’re permitted to make changes between series if you advance
Since we have so many pitchers on the DL, both 15 and 60 day, pretty much any of our minor league pitchers would be postseason eligible.
However since we don’t have any position players on the 60 day DL we had to get Davis up here before the deadline for him to be eligible.
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.
Plus it means that Borbon likely won't be getting sent down
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.
BMac is still on the DL, right?
And if he is activated to make the second start in a September 1 doubleheader, then what?
by FuturePants on Aug 25, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Then he reinjures himself
in the 3rd inning and goes back on the DL. Haven’t you been watching this movie?
Purgatory's kind of like the in-betweeny one. You weren't really shit, but you weren't all that great either. Like Tottenham.
What does this mean?
c) in the organization and replacing someone else who was on the DL as of 8/31 and is still on it.
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
It means
Someone who isn’t on the 25 man roster on 8/31 replaces someone on the 60 day DL for the postseason.
For example if we wanted to use Madrigal in the playoffs we don’t have to have him up on 8/31. All we’d have to do is put Eric Hurley on the postseason roster and then sub in Madrigal.
You can only do that with like positions so since we don’t have any position players on the 60 day DL whoever is up, or on the 15 day DL and gets better, is our only postseaosn options unless someone gets hurt during the series
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.
Like seeing Zach Phillips get some love there…
"[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 Aug 25, 2009 11:38 AM CDT reply actions
Hmm...you prospect gurus:
Who is Leury Garcia that JD mentioned as a lesser known minor league player that has made significant strides this year?
SS in Spokane I believe
Maybe Hickory. 18 years old I think and a slick fielder
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.
toolsy guy
SS in Hickory. Hasn’t hit much yet, but still young.
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I think that response is worth noting/recording
I’ve noted before, Daniels has mentioned names that emerged in a big way afterward. I always think about him talking about Edinson Volquez and Adrian Gonzalez in spring training 2005, about how they didn’t understand how BA didn’t rank both as top 100 prospects. He mentioned Tim Murphy at the Newberg night, I believe.
11:36 [Comment From Agreen07] Can you give us a few lesser known minor league players in the organization that you think have taken significant strides in their development this year?
11:37 Jon Daniels: Tim Smith, Leury Garcia, Tomas Telis, and Zach Phillips have all made strides this year.
by Brett Perryman on Aug 25, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
I had never heard of Zebra Cakes until a few weeks ago ...
when people started calling you that. Now I see them on every other endcap at the grocery store. Tasty good.
Oh, my pal Agreen has been calling me that for
much longer than a few weeks. They are pretty good, though, yeah.
by Brett Perryman on Aug 25, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course sometimes he mentions guys that don't pan out
which is to be expected, given the attrition rate. Eric Fry got a mention a year or so ago but so far it hasn’t translated into much. Smith really seems like a guy to watch next season. He didn’t start baseball as early as most, IIRC, and he’s coming along pretty well.
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He mentioned Tim Murphy at the Newberg night, I believe.
I think Jamey (who was sitting on stage and could hear better) amended that mention to Tim Smith… I got confused on that, too.
"[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 Aug 25, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah, okay
Good to know, was just going on second hand accounts.
by Brett Perryman on Aug 25, 2009 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Why do the vets in the room hate you so much?
Officially gay for Neftali Feliz
by RCCook on Aug 25, 2009 11:40 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
I liked this one the best
Comment From ?Curious in Keller]
Millwood is obviously pitching hurt, will he option for surgery in the offseason or will he wait like the others until spring training?
Jon Daniels:
What’s his injury? He’ll be surprised to hear that.
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
Hasn't amswered my question about Barnett
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
Question about the clubhouse...
Is there a cardboard cutout like Major League?
Of Hicks? Ugh.
Purgatory's kind of like the in-betweeny one. You weren't really shit, but you weren't all that great either. Like Tottenham.
For KnockoutKing
Eric’s doing well. Throwing now in Texas. In excellent shape. We expect him to be 100% in Spring Training – it’ll depend on how he feels and how he’s throwing as to whether he’s competing for a job or if we get him back more slowly.
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
Good one
I was about to ask a question about where Hurley was at when I saw that. Good thing too because my questions never get answered
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
and his second one was an eye roller.
His first question was nearly the same as the one I sent in, though I asked or prospects whose numbers were poor but impressed anyway. I guess Garcia fits that profile.
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Uhh..
What is the rationale behind having Kinsler bat 1st rather than Borbon or even Cruz?
Cruz in a leadoff role? Huh?
Who is this Holladay you speak of?
Purgatory's kind of like the in-betweeny one. You weren't really shit, but you weren't all that great either. Like Tottenham.
Uhhh...
[Comment From Kelly]
What is the rationale behind having Kinsler bat 1st rather than Borbon or even Cruz? Kinsler seems to be better suited as a power hitter, hitting 4-6? Also, great move in not pulling the trigger on Holladay !
Is that the bastard child of Matt Holliday and Roy Halladay?
"I love winning." - rockin_rangers, on May 16, 2009
I just sent in a question...
“Who would win in a fight: Jamey Newberg, Adam J. Morris, or Evan Grant?”
I hope he answers it!
JD going a lil Jerry on us
Back in March, did you think we would be a game out of the playoffs at this point? Do you think perhaps the manager should get a little bit of credit for that? Look, no one is going to agree with every move made – for any team, by any manager
did you like those three super bowls?? DID YOU??
grass question
Comment From Dennis]
What is wrong with our grass around the edges of the field, especially around the coaches boxes?
11:55 Jon Daniels: I believe that’s being resolved now and will look good for the next homestands.
The are going to paint the dirt green?
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
It should be fine
now that Eddie won’t be running out there every night with his gas can.
Purgatory's kind of like the in-betweeny one. You weren't really shit, but you weren't all that great either. Like Tottenham.
HAHAH
11:59
[Comment From JP]
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
11:59
Jon Daniels: Eddie Guardado
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 25, 2009 12:00 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
How can you not respect a guy who says that?
I mean…that’s some classic stuff right there.
"I love winning." - rockin_rangers, on May 16, 2009
Precisely.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 25, 2009 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I just came over here to comment on that.
Hilarious!
"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
I respect his honesty...
…especially considering he’s going to get hounded now.
"I love winning." - rockin_rangers, on May 16, 2009
now?
I think this was pretty well known, he has been to many Giants games at Texas Stadium
by blueballlefty on Aug 25, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Fuck the Giants.
If I have to hear about that no talent assclown Eli Manning being clutch one more time, I think I’m going to puke.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 25, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Super Bowl MVP Trent Dilfer.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 25, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
ERRONEOUS!
Trent Dilfer has never been a Super Bowl MVP. Dexter Jackson won the MVP of SBXXXVII
"I love winning." - rockin_rangers, on May 16, 2009
Thanks.
I meant Superbowl winning Trent Dilfer. That a league average QB could get so much media hype/press is retarded……if it were anybody but the Giants.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 25, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
So if the QB is league average
This team has a chance to contend?
"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.
Just to clarify
Ray Lewis won the Super Bowl MVP when Dilfer was QB. Dilfer was on his couch eating Cheetos when Dexter Jackson won it.
Purgatory's kind of like the in-betweeny one. You weren't really shit, but you weren't all that great either. Like Tottenham.
Perryman kissing ass
[Comment From Brett]
How much does Hicks pay you? Whatever it is, I think he should double it!
by blueballlefty on Aug 25, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
what a douche nozzle
answer:
Jon Daniels: This seems like a good one to end it.
Testicals. That is all.
Hey Perryman
Nice question.
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 would not be me
I’m surprised that Richard put that one through.
by Brett Perryman on Aug 25, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I assumed JD picked the questions?
Does Richard filter them before they get to JD?
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Aug 25, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes
At least that’s the way I think it works. Richard puts the questions in his queue, and he answers whichever of those he wants. But if someone sent a ridiculous one in, I don’t think that he’d even see it.
by Brett Perryman on Aug 25, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder if my
“When are gonna spend some money and get some hittin’ in here?” got thru….
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Aug 25, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Jonny Boy Donuts the Kid...
…really shit his baby-diaper today…or something like that.
I have no objection to man walking on the moon.
My favorite from the comments...
“Posted by Brian @ 11:11 AM Tue, Aug 25, 2009
Whats the status of Engel Beltre? I recall him being a super hot prospect at 3rd base, but the Captain has that position locked up for the forseeable future.”
Really?
"if daniels was fired today, he would almost be sure to get another shot somewhere else as a GM
i dont know if you can say the same thing abotu RW" - knockoutking
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