Stat of the Day
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 7, 2009 3:52 PM CDT
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PrintNumber of times a 3-0 has been worked by each A.L. team:
- Yankees -- 254
- Boston -- 252
- Tampa Bay -- 241
- Minnesota -- 222
- Anaheim -- 215
- Toronto -- 211
- Baltimore -- 209
- Cleveland -- 206
- Chicago -- 200
- Kansas City -- 198
- Seattle -- 196
- Oakland -- 195
- Detroit -- 190
- Texas -- 175
It is almost kind of funny, how much of an outlier the Rangers are in every plate discipline category you can find.
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With every new stat pointing this out...
I add a baby kitten to my list of things to kill.
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 wonder how that 175 is distributed amongst the team
although I suppose I could venture a guess after watching this abortion of an offense all year long.
Greatest Inventions Ever? 1. TiVO, 2. Boobs, 3. Baseball
Hank and CD prolly got the lion share
Must kill Moe. Weeeeeeeee
by Baseball North on Aug 7, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Smoltz
Got DFA’d, link in the fanshot I put up.
He looked bad, but… any interest whatsoever?
It seems kind of tempting to maybe slot him in the pen and have him as a SP reserve. For a while to see if he can get it back together anyway. In the last start his slider just wasn’t moving.. seems weird.
the preceding post was a great success.
although its possible he could just retire i guess.
And yes, obviously the lack of patience has been absurd. Blah.
the preceding post was a great success.
Because our SP depth is awful?
I’m not saying they should just run out there and get him at any cost, but I’d want them to take a close look at what his problems have been thus far anyway and evaluate if its something he could get back at any moment.
Probably isn’t, plus noone knows the dynamics of if he didn’t want to go back to the pen or he himself thinks hes done now, but worth a glance anyway.
the preceding post was a great success.
I don't think it is awful
You’ve got Nippert, Mathis and Moscoso as emergency options, McCarthy apparently back before too terribly long. I’d just as soon stick with Hunter and Holland in the rotation for now.
Really, the way he’s performed lately, I’d rather have Nippert than Smoltz in the rotation right now.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 7, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
McCarthy back as a starter?
The Rangers are only kidding themselves if they believe that. His starting days have to be done with Texas.
The Rangers said McCarthy isn't coming back until he is 100%
starter ready. Non of this coming back with a pitch count etc. He will probably have 1-2 bullpen games and then 5-6 starts before he sniffs the majors again. And he’ll probably only be called up if we’re in dire need or he’s got a 0.88 ERA after those starts.
100%, so 2012?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Aug 7, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah yeah. He has a craptastic track record with Rangers
but he could be someone we may call on if need be later on, especially if we make sure he’s had time to get in pitching shape. I wouldn’t call him an ace in the hole, but a 9 of hearts can win sometimes too.
why do you think nippert, mathis, and moscoso are better than smoltz?
"I just want to comment on how it’s become like a common thing in the [MLB] for guys to fall in love with [the Rangers’s] sloppy seconds." (thanks cstorm)
I've read Smoltz interviewed after each game, and it seems like
he stays positive and questions why he is having such bad luck. At some point he has to realize it’s time to hang it up.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Aug 7, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Players get old.
I don’t know how old Smoltz is, but I know he was on the Braves in 1991 so…probably time to retire.
by Black Francis on Aug 7, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
well he was pretty old in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 30 innings in 2008 pre-injury
and was pretty awesome in all of those years.
if hes done now its probably got a lot more to do with the injury than one more year of age.
the preceding post was a great success.
Without juice to help the old man heal
I think you can forget about it.
by Black Francis on Aug 7, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
stellar analysis
because clearly he was on steroids
"I just want to comment on how it’s become like a common thing in the [MLB] for guys to fall in love with [the Rangers’s] sloppy seconds." (thanks cstorm)
I was kidding
I’ve always been a John Smoltz fan. The dude is good.
And he was very good in 2007 at age 40, but he’s 42 now and going on 43. Coming off a pretty bad injury. I just don’t think it’s really worth looking at.
by Black Francis on Aug 7, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
See below:
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/john-smoltz-and-era/
Dude still isn’t bad.
Well now that they've cut ties with Padilla
I don’t see why not, really.
by Black Francis on Aug 7, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Once again the question comes up whenever people suggest adding a pitcher
Who gets booted to make room for him?
If you bring him here out of the pen who gets bumped. Feliz is the only logical guy with options left. Frankie, CJ, and ODay are untouchable. You aren’t gonna get rid of Eddie for a righty.
SO that leaves Nippert and Jennings. Is Smoltz an upgrade over those guys? A few years ago he was but right now I don’t think he is.
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.
Hes on the DL right?
Thats why. It is gonna be interesting once he is eligible to come off who goes or if we send him on a “rehab” assignment until September 1st when rosters expand
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.
Fangraphs on Smoltz
Basically pointed out that he was suffering from poor defense, and had a TRA* of 4.50 and an xFIP of just under 4.
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/john-smoltz-and-era/
In short, it says that Smoltz has looked alot like normal Smoltz of this decade, just vulnerable to the doubles off of the Monster plus some really bad BABIP (.394!), and the opposite of Millwood’s luck on strand rate (57.6%).
Sounds like Smoltz isn’t and shouldn’t be done.
I'd really like to see
where this team ranks amongst all time teams in plate discipline. I suspect they are way out there on the edge.
"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
perspective
2009 – 14th – 79 behind leader
2008 – 10th – 55
2007 – 13th – 92
2006 – 8th – 66
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
You should
prorate that if you want to compare them
"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
Funny
The Tigers aren’t all that better, and they’re leading the Central.
The other five teams in contention are at the top.
These Stats of the day need to stop
They’re too depressing
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
They're almost as bad as Sturm's Cowboy recaps of last year on Inside Corner.
Maybe next Mavs Moneyball can do a really drawn-out, in depth analysis of the Mavericks’ ’06 finals loss.
so very true my friends.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Aug 7, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
How so?
I think it’s been decent so far. Losing Gortat might end up being a good thing.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Aug 7, 2009 5:37 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't like Tim Thomas as a Mav...
Just doesn’t seem like we’re getting any younger. What can you do when the main piece doesn’t sign and every one else already has. So I understand the position, it just sucks.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Aug 7, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
tim thomas is the 11th man
you are questioning the 11th man on the bench?
"I just want to comment on how it’s become like a common thing in the [MLB] for guys to fall in love with [the Rangers’s] sloppy seconds." (thanks cstorm)
Yep.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Aug 7, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Not really griping, just don't like him from a few years back
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Aug 7, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't want to get younger
Dirk’s window is closing. They don’t need to make their focus developing young players.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Aug 7, 2009 5:44 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
maybe tomorrow's stat of the day
should be what our record was last year at this time.
or maybe the list of pitchers who had started for us at this point of the season for the past ten years.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
a stat for 3-0 specifically
makes me think the AL East might just have some really bad pitchers, and in fact, they do.
This isn’t to pardon our own group of hackers, I just thought i’d share an observation.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
The joke solution to this riddle
would be that the Rangers hitters are the only ones that didn’t get to face Ranger pitching, hence the lower number of 3-0 counts, but this year’s Ranger pitching makes it not as apropos.
Josh’s (hopefully incorrectly) paraphrased comment in Jeff Wilson’s mailbag today that he swings at the first strike he sees because he may not see another strike also speaks to the low 3-0 counts and is triply troubling because:
1. it’s a poor approach,
2. it appears to be an accurate description of what he’s actually been doing, and
3. it accurately describes most of the rest of the hitters this year.
Actually, let's keep things in perspective a bit
Pathetic is too strong, since we’re middle-of-the-pack in the AL. But, it has been underachieving and isn’t built for consistent success
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
Runs, runs, runs...
It IS what it’s ultimately about.
I agree that next-to-last (KC is behind us) is pathetic, but is mitigated over the whole season by our SLG.. We have to get that OBP up to have a consistent winning offense though – no disagreement.
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
1st Pitch Swinging
I know I already had a lengthy fanpost up on this, but the Rangers swing at the first pitch 33% of the time. The league average is 26%, and the next closest teams are at 28%.
by Excel Hearts Choi on Aug 7, 2009 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
I know it's silly suggesting this, but did the team switch eye-doctors this offseason?
New optometrist maybe?
I’ve noticed Kinsler squints a lot when he bats now. I had never noticed that before. Then again I might not have ever cared to notice before
by oc on Aug 7, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Even More Depressing
The Rangers swing at the most pitches (48%) and make the least amount of contact (75%).
by Excel Hearts Choi on Aug 7, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's get this bitch on the road.
Fuck the Angels.
by TooLegitToQuit on Aug 7, 2009 5:17 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Well geez, Adam, that's just the way they are.
They can’t get any better because it’s impossible to learn better plate discipline during the season, so we may as well all just grin and bear it the rest of the way.
Didn’t you get the memo?
i think we should tell kinsler to take more pitches
i’m pretty sure nobody has done it yet. that will fix everything
"I just want to comment on how it’s become like a common thing in the [MLB] for guys to fall in love with [the Rangers’s] sloppy seconds." (thanks cstorm)
oh great more depressing offensive stats...
our on base machine Kins will fix this once he gets back
The I.Q. test has been abolished.
It is now the Gardner Scale.
Josh is already on the rebound. Didn't he draw four walks in the Oakland series?
by oc on Aug 7, 2009 5:41 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Compared to the rest of the team, I'll say he's improving at least.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Aug 7, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions
yep baby steps...we'll take it! I say another week and he'll be bashing again...
The I.Q. test has been abolished.
It is now the Gardner Scale.
OT: It's my friends' 21st today, and he ended up cancelling on going out tonight to celebrate. Still hungover, apparently.
I gave up my free tickets to Broken Social Scene in anticipation of it. How mad am I allowed to be?
"Look out, Itchy! He’s Irish!"
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You tell him to suck it the hell up and go out anyway. First drink is on you
and he’ll be pounding down shots in no time.
Very mad. Should be a great show plus he'll regret not going out on his 21st.
You need to do everything in your power to kill that hangover.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Aug 7, 2009 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
All his friends are in Fort Worth, and he is in Richardson, being lame.
I guess I’ll go see GI Joe. It should be just as entertaining as a free BSS show, RIGHT GUYS?
"Look out, Itchy! He’s Irish!"
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Could be worse.
Imagine missing out on the Harbourfront show where they had fucking everyone there.
Palladium Ballroom
"Look out, Itchy! He’s Irish!"
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Holy fuck
That’s like a block away from me. Sold out I guess right?
by Black Francis on Aug 7, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually, I'm not sure.
Show starts at 9, so I’d say run over there and check the box office. Can’t hurt if you’re that close.
"Look out, Itchy! He’s Irish!"
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I would assume it's sold out
I would check but first I called my friends and they’re all lame and don’t want to go. See, I’m old. Aging hipster doofus here. Friends are all aging hipster doofuses too.
by Black Francis on Aug 7, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
You listen to Sunny Day Real Estate?
The original lineup is playing at Granada 10/5.
"Look out, Itchy! He’s Irish!"
Rock Flag & Eagle Radio: Monday - Thursday, 10 PM - 1 AM, on FM 88.7 The Choice, or online @ ktcu.net!
You know I've never really liked them.
Gave them a chance more than once but just couldn’t get into it.
by Black Francis on Aug 7, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah word.
It’s cool. I think the station is giving away tickets, so I wanted to gauge how popular they still were amongst the average indie fan.
"Look out, Itchy! He’s Irish!"
Rock Flag & Eagle Radio: Monday - Thursday, 10 PM - 1 AM, on FM 88.7 The Choice, or online @ ktcu.net!
Pretty popular, I think
I hear them on XMU a lot and most of my friends like them.
by Black Francis on Aug 7, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn I really didn't know they we're playing tonight.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Aug 7, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Have you seen Broken Social Scene before?
Your 2009 Texas Rangers: "Can't take a fucking to save their lives" (lisa w, 2009).
No, just got free tickets at the station.
Heard good things though, and I’d enjoyed what I heard on cd.
"Look out, Itchy! He’s Irish!"
Rock Flag & Eagle Radio: Monday - Thursday, 10 PM - 1 AM, on FM 88.7 The Choice, or online @ ktcu.net!
Nay.
"Look out, Itchy! He’s Irish!"
Rock Flag & Eagle Radio: Monday - Thursday, 10 PM - 1 AM, on FM 88.7 The Choice, or online @ ktcu.net!
OK, then you're allowed to be fairly pissed off.
Though their live goodness does depend somewhat on which lineup they’re bringing to town.
Your 2009 Texas Rangers: "Can't take a fucking to save their lives" (lisa w, 2009).
wife and I are heading to the game. Look for us front row behind our dugout.
I ’m bringing my “FFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUU” sign in case things get ugly…
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
Get a dry erase board. Worth every penny.
"Look out, Itchy! He’s Irish!"
Rock Flag & Eagle Radio: Monday - Thursday, 10 PM - 1 AM, on FM 88.7 The Choice, or online @ ktcu.net!
Hey
I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team. - LSJ
"I really think that" - LSJ, on being asked by AirJordan
Thank you sir.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Aug 7, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting
He seemed serviceable to me and I don’t really like this, but if what Byrd says is true it’s hard to argue the point.
by Black Francis on Aug 7, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
"And he is the only Ranger in history to be diagnosed with Swine Flu"
WTF? That’s just funny.
Face must be saying “Last time I take one in the middle of the back for you fucker”
Confirmed on Twitter...
"Thats all we got? One goddamned hit?" - Harry Doyle
"You cant say god damn on the radio."- Colorman Monte
"Ehhh, who cares...nobody's listening!"- Harry Doyle
And email from Newberg
> The Rangers have designated Vicente Padilla for assignment. Julio
> Borbon joins the active roster.
>
> Jamey
"Thats all we got? One goddamned hit?" - Harry Doyle
"You cant say god damn on the radio."- Colorman Monte
"Ehhh, who cares...nobody's listening!"- Harry Doyle
Twitter post should be a quote, not a link.
"Thats all we got? One goddamned hit?" - Harry Doyle
"You cant say god damn on the radio."- Colorman Monte
"Ehhh, who cares...nobody's listening!"- Harry Doyle
So,who replaces him?
And please don’t say B-Mac. I would guess Nippert.
Just say no to Smoltz.
by TooLegitToQuit on Aug 7, 2009 7:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
God, I hope not!!
Daniels declined to comment on whether the team had interest in Smoltz.
"Thats all we got? One goddamned hit?" - Harry Doyle
"You cant say god damn on the radio."- Colorman Monte
"Ehhh, who cares...nobody's listening!"- Harry Doyle
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