Padilla's Gone
by kentbenfer on Aug 7, 2009 6:54 PM CDT
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PrintEvan Grant is reporting that Vincente Padilla has been designated for assignment. He's done. After that ridiculous display the other night, this was the right move. He wasn't coming back next year. Let's use the rest of this year to give a rotation spot to someone who will be here. Good for the Rangers.
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The rotation
Do we consider putting Happy in the starting rotation? Or is it more like Dusty nipples getting the spot in the rotation.
baseBALLIN!
the nipple
gets the spot until either B-Mac or someone else is ready.
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
Nippert's getting the spot right now
He’s earned it with his performance the last few times out
"Thank God for Feldman." - Ron Washington to Eric Nadel, August 2008
Will the story about him
getting beat down with phone books and broom sticks after the A’s game ever come out?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Surprised...
Somewhere Ricardo Rodriguez smirks to himself.
"[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
I’m hearing he racked up 4 HBPs while leaving the clubhouse.
"[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 7, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Stunning
You would have thought they wanted to keep him around for the pennant run. I sure hope the room was onboard with this move, or the rest of the season is in the shitter.
I kinda think MY was on board with this, however, after Padilla giggling on the bench the other nght after he got hit.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
Marlon Byrd's comments the other night said it all
They were all tired of his bit. He was a crappy teammate.
"Thank God for Feldman." - Ron Washington to Eric Nadel, August 2008
Crappy teammate I'll give ya
But he was also the 2 on this staff. I really, really hope the players don’t see this as giving up on them.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
He was
a 5 (OK, 4.9) ERA pitcher in his time with the Rangers.
For all his obvious talent, his performance was nothing special.
"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
OT: Alex Rios has apparently been put on waivers, and a team has put in a claim for him
That team wouldn’t happen to be us would it?
.261/.315/.413
He is owed $60 million on his contract
With our apparent financial situation, I can’t believe we would claim him. The Blue Jays may be trying to trade him or they may just be willing to give him to the claiming team to rid themselves of his salary.
The Rangers have rolled up the welcome mat and bludgeoned the Angels with it. - Josh Lewin
Where would that guy play?
You would either have to sit Murphy permanently or do something else like cut Andruw Jones. Doubt it would be us.
"Thank God for Feldman." - Ron Washington to Eric Nadel, August 2008
I was about to post the same thing
But SBN boned me somehow.
Makes a tiny bit of sense, if Nellie’s out for a while and they pick up some tab going forward
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
by Keynes on Aug 7, 2009 7:07 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
holy shit!
Middle of a race, and they drop their supposed #2-must show how much the rest of the team hated the guy, or the players would be howling!!!
"I’m not in the meetings and not part of the discussions; it’s not my responsibility. . My responsibility is to go out and win tonight. My focus is to win tonight. The club has to look at more than just this year." -Michael Young
Who really do you think would be howling?
Doesn’t seem like we have many voices in the clubhouse. Maybe Byrd? MY?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Aug 7, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Grant has a quote from Bryd that suggests the clubhouse is behind this move.
"It’s about time," Byrd said. "When a player disrupts a team, eventually there is going to come a time when management has enough. They have seen enough. We are fighting for a playoff spot. The last thing we need in the clubhouse is a distraction like that. There are 25 guys in this clubhouse who are behind management on this. They showed that they are serious. They did their job. That just serves as assurance that they are doing the right thing here."
I didn't know what a mancrush was. Derek Holland showed me.
Damn Byrd came right out and said it. No beating around the bush on this one.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Aug 7, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok, I'll shutup now.
When Byrd says it…I believe it, as I think he is the official spokesman for the players.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
I wonder
if he’ll say it after Julio Borbon takes his playing time
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
We're still an OF short right now with Cruz...
But we’ll see what happens when Nellie comes back.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 7, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't care
as long as there’s finally light at the end of the hacktastic tunnel.
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
This makes me respect Byrd a little more.
Along with his comments about Face.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 7, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Byrd needs to
hit as well as he interviews.
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
I'd say he's a pretty solid fifth or sixth hitter, but never cleanup.
Ever.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 7, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
no
at the rate he’s going this year, he’s a 8-9 hitter
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
even on this team
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
According to Byrd
The whole team was on board with it. Otherwise I’d be wondering what the fuck they are thinking. And I still kind of do. You are in a pennant race and he’s serviceable. Damn shame.
by Black Francis on Aug 7, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
And JD:
"This was a culmination of events over time," Daniels said. "We’re putting together an an organization that pulls together, that stands for something. We intend to have a team in every sense of the word. When one guy doesn’t take that to heart, it is apparent. It’s not about throwing at batters in specifics. It was about not being a good teammate."
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
Padilla
tRAs of 83 the last 2 years. i’m fine with this
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
yea, in the end, Padilla just isnt a good pitcher anymore
his strikeout rates were horrible this year
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
Roll with what we've got. I'm ok with it if the team still thinks they can win.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 7, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
the chances
that Dusty Tits or Asian Kid or the Glass Man giving us what Padilla gave us were pretty good. Just has to hold it together for a few starts.
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
Dang it, I missed one.
Who is the glass man?
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 7, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I would guess he is referring to BMac.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
Your phonge?
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
It died after all the calls I made today
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
Damn hit post before I was ready
I won’t even turn on right now.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
Dummy!
lol
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
Eh.
I don’t want to sound Outlawish or anything but this is a pennant race. Padilla, at least, is a veteran and while his best years are behind him I don’t like seeing a bunch of young guys out there on the mound while trying to catch the Angels.
That said, it’s his damn fault and I can’t really object.
by Black Francis on Aug 7, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Padilla
how much more do you think he’s worth than Nippert/BMac/X?
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
I cannot answer that question
But I will try. Not knowing X, I will say that Padilla’s probably worth a lot more. I’ve never had any faith in McCarthy.
I do like Nippert, though. It’s just that he’s young and you kinda want guys on the mound for you that have been around the block a few times. Like if you were headed out into the mountains of Afghanistan, would you rather go with an element who’d been there before or a green one?
by Black Francis on Aug 7, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not that simple
McCarthy or Nippert can give us what Padilla gives us pretty easily. In this case, it is like choosing between a green element and a element that’s a holdover from Vietnam that also happens to be infected with VD. Padilla just wasn’t that amazing, and maybe getting him gone with have the guys playing harder.
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
Well we'll see
Given Padilla’s inconsistency I’m not really going to argue the point very hard. Well I will against McCarthy. That dude is cursed or something. Nippert I do have a little faith in, as I said. And if the team plays harder (I don’t really see how it could make that much of a difference) then it will be good.
by Black Francis on Aug 7, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
really
with so few starts left, it’s better to ride the hot hand – and that’s the Tits man.
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
Nippert isn't that young
He’s 28.
Only 3 years younger than Padilla.
I'm Matt mutha-effing Bush, bitches, and mutha-eff East County.
"I'm as passionate and knowlegeable as any fan out there." Josey Wales
Only 3 years?
Thats a pretty big gap
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.
Really, their number 2?
Millwood has a better ERA and more wins this year.
Feldman has a better ERA and more wins this year.
McCarthy had the same ERA and a better W-L% this year.
Hunter has a better ERA and a better W-L% this year.
I don’t doubt Padilla’s talent, but his actual performance as a Ranger really wasn’t anything special.
"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
When that dude hit Teixeira earlier this year
I bet most of the guys in that clubhouse were behind Teixeira doing what he did. Those guys hated Padilla. You could tell.
"Thank God for Feldman." - Ron Washington to Eric Nadel, August 2008
So we roll with Milly, Corey Feldman, Dutch, Big Game, and Dusty Tits?
I’ve become comfortable with Big Game, and we’ve all seen what Dutch can do, but the combination of the three younger guys (Dusty Tits being the other) scares me a bit.
Not going to lie.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
Good Christian boy that I am, I almost went through the big screen to get at Pads the other day when he started yukking it up in the dugout.
I woulda loved to have seen Face jog to first base and fling his bat at him along the way.
Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine
Jesus...
…would have helped the poor instead of buying a big screen. But there wasn’t baseball back then so it’s a tough call.
by Black Francis on Aug 7, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Just like Robin Hood?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Aug 7, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Anything over 100 pages needs Cliff Notes.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Aug 7, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Cliff Notes
God created, people hated, Jesus saved our bacon.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
Technically you are right
but the popular notion about Robin Hood is that he “stole from the rich and gave to the poor”.
by Black Francis on Aug 7, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
He provided... leverage.
J.P. can take Roy Halladay and shove him up his ass. I’ll take Derek Holland. - AJM
Rangers can no hit curve ball. Straight ball, they hit it very much. Curve ball, bats are inept.
by LSJ on Aug 8, 2009 1:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Padilla's Gone...so is AJM!
lol
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
Strange timing
I’m cool with not bringing him back, but the timing of this move is weird. By the way, don’t know if anybody saw this about Scheppers but I didn’t see it in fanposts or fanshots or anything.
Link
If it hasn’t been posted can somebody post it? I’m kinda new and don’t know how.
it's just posturing
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
Haha, what bullshit.
I’d be tempted to call his bluff on this.
From TR:
* Scheppers is working out six days a week at the API Institute in Carson, California and is in good shape. There were reports, which Genske said were false, about Scheppers needing shoulder needing surgery about two weeks ago.
* Genske is setting up an audition for Scheppers for about a half dozen Japanese teams within a couple of weeks. There were Japanese scouts who saw Scheppers pitch with the St. Paul Saints. He hasn’t decided whether to invite the Rangers to the session. (Genske should know more on Monday.)
* Dr. Lewis Yocum and Keith Meister, according to Genske, have given Scheppers a good bill of health.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
"Sayonara"
- Jon Daniels.
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
Daniels said it in the quotes
about team and about having each other’s back, not putting your teammates in harm’s way and laughing when they get drilled because of you. Good riddance to bad garbage.
I have no idea what goes on in the clubhouse between these guys, but this guy may have been a constant black cloud in there, and dumping his ass may actually provide a bit of a spark, or at least I hope it does.
"I’m not in the meetings and not part of the discussions; it’s not my responsibility. . My responsibility is to go out and win tonight. My focus is to win tonight. The club has to look at more than just this year." -Michael Young
He was wild and unpredicatble when
he took the mound, and obviously the rest of the team hated him so its good riddance.
But it really is too bad that it turned out this way because when Padilla took the mound with his head on straight, he was pretty effective at times.
Now if we beat out Boston/LAA, we’re looking at Scott Feldman as our Game 2 starter. Wow.
So be it-he's a big reason they got there.
“We’re gonna dance with who brought us”-Darrell K. Royal
"I’m not in the meetings and not part of the discussions; it’s not my responsibility. . My responsibility is to go out and win tonight. My focus is to win tonight. The club has to look at more than just this year." -Michael Young
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