Friday a.m. Rangers stuff
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 25, 2009 9:05 AM CDT
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PrintAnother bleah day from a team that's now just playing out the string. I hope tonight's game -- which I'll be seeing in person -- is more respectable.
Michael Young says he feels better, and hopes to play next week.
Josh Hamilton expects to be back in the lineup today or tomorrow.
Craig Gentry got his first start yesterday...he didn't even check the lineup card, not expecting to be in the lineup, and had to be told he was in there.
Chuck Greenberg, one of the folks interested in buying the Rangers, had has talks with Nolan Ryan about Ryan being part of Greenberg's ownership group. Ryan hasn't ruled out joining up with Greenberg, and I have to think this is a savvy move on Greenberg's part, since having Ryan on board would help his bid have credibility with MLB, making it more likely to be accepted.
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Is it possible this sale gets done in 2009?
I hope so.
"[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
Man, I can't wait until reports from Fall Instructs are posted.
Wonderboy, what is the secret of your power? Wonderboy, won't you take me far away from the mucky-muck now. -- Tenacious D
This is also what I'm eagerly awaiting.
by LiamP on Sep 25, 2009 9:46 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
J Cole just did
interviews with Wieland and Thompson and their both impressed with Chad Bell.
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 25, 2009 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm officially pulling for Greenberg now
Not just because of NR being involved, but the response he’s gotten from the teams he’s previously owned. They love him.
Greenberg
Just from what I’ve read of the three groups mentioned so far, I agree. Greenberg has experience running pro sports teams- and like Nolan, has been considered a very solid owner, even if it’s only been on the minor-league level.
I’d also think he could pass through the ownership vote, given that he’s been involved with MLB through his minor-league teams and also brokered the sale of an NHL franchise. Hopefully, he and his partners would have the cash and the vision to do what Hicks could not.
"I cannot believe how fucking off base I was about Tiny E before this season. The Kid is great and is going to become a star."
- Wails
Rename them the Los Angeles Rangers of Arlington?
Go Rice Owls!
by JBImaknee on Sep 25, 2009 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Savvy to keep Ryan involved.
I said months ago that any new owner would be wise to publicly court Ryan, or to at least publicly state that he will ask Ryan to stick around. Having Ryan as even a small percentage minority owner is a good move for the team and its public relations.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
As much as I hate to admit it...
having W as part of the ownership group was very important. He barely invested any of his own money… and made out like a bandit at the end.
How does the timing of this work for Ryan?
If Ryan agrees to join Greenberg’s ownership group, what happens if another group presents a higher offer? What if multiple ownership groups want Nolan to join?
Is there any way that Nolan can wait this out, talk to multiple ownership groups, and then join the successful group?
I'd think a conditional provision would work
With the terms of an agreement fixed, and the conditions being exclusionary if Greenberg’s bid is not the one chosen.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912) also -
"Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance."
~Ambrose Bierce
by Ed Coffin on Sep 25, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm pulling for Greenberg to win right now
Gibson doesn’t seem like a bad choice either, but Greenberg did some great things with the minor league teams he’s owned and seems like he would only interested in getting involved in the business side of things rather than force personnel decisions.
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
Well whomever buys the Rangers
had better not have the same debt to service as Tom Hicks did.
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
We're skipping the important issue - what happens to John Hart?
Wiki:
On July 21, 2004 the Rangers announced a contract extension for Hart for a guaranteed two more years and an annual mutual option to extend the contract each year thereafter. In addition, the contract stipulated that once it was terminated by either side, it automatically converted to a five year agreement for Hart to serve as senior advisor to the owner.
So does he follow Hicks out the door or get a five year deal with the new owner after his agreement is terminated?
Remember Red, hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.
Probably a provision in the event of a sale of the franchise.
by FuturePants on Sep 25, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Hicks should include a cost burden
In his sale price calculation to buy off a remedial fee in lieu of Hart’s contract.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912) also -
"Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance."
~Ambrose Bierce
by Ed Coffin on Sep 25, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Way OT
So the Manson follower “Sexy Sadie” died….something I just learned – the Beatles song Sexy Sadie was written as a scathing rebuke to the Maharishi (sp?) when Lennon became disenchanted with his teachings, but he changed the words slightly to be about some woman named Sadie. Maybe tball has more details?
Some info here...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexy_Sadie_(song)
I’ve read similar stuff in some Beatles books.
I have no objection to man walking on the moon.
Weekend Series
Anyone hear what all is going on for fan appreciation weekend?
I heard some mention on the ticket of former players handing out things at the gate saturday but theres no mention of any activities / schedule of events anywhere on the rangers site.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Commemorative Kinsler popup books for the kids....
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
by bking on Sep 25, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 7 recs
Nice one.
Gonna have to rec it.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
by Cecilio's Guante on Sep 25, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Won't that make them slow down
Running out to recess or to catch their schoolbus?
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912) also -
"Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance."
~Ambrose Bierce
by Ed Coffin on Sep 25, 2009 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
cuz the weasel goes pop
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
by Cecilio's Guante on Sep 25, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Young and Hamilton
What possible reason is there for either of them to play anymore this season other than risking further injury?
LoneStarBall....You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.
by LSBUser on Sep 25, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions
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