Saturday morning Rangers stuff
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 30, 2010 10:30 AM CST
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PrintLast night was the Rangers Award Banquet, with Michael Young, Scott Feldman, and Elvis Andrus being honored as the team's player, pitcher and rookie of the year, respectively. Young has been the team's player of the year four times now, tying Ruben Sierra for second for most times rewarded. Juan Gonzalez won the award five times.
T.R. Sullivan writes that Young is fired up about the start of the season, and says that there should be high expectations for the club.
The Rangers signed Scott Feldman to a 1 year, $2.425 million deal, avoiding arbitration with Feldman. Having signed all of their guys, the Rangers continue their streak of not going to arbitration with anyone since Doug Melvin was the g.m.
J-JT has a column up about the Rangers new ownership situation. He's in favor of new ownership.
Jerome Bettis is apparently looking into being a minority investor in the Rangers. I've got nothing.
Derrick Turnbow, an NRI last year that a lot of folks thought would end up in Ranger pen in 2009, but who didn't pan out, signed a minor league deal with the Florida Marlins.
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How's that game gonna help your putting?
by Lee Carvallo's Putting Challenge on Jan 30, 2010 10:34 AM CST reply actions
we're all really proud of you
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
you just made the list, buddy
number 2 with a bullet
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
I'd replace soggy nachos with a soggy old man..
Pat Robertson.
I did not ask you if you have herpes. I said is that a hairpiece?!?
Matt Purke's parents were never on the list
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 30, 2010 10:58 AM CST up reply actions
I find "blog wars" (our board is so much smarter
than their board discussions) hysterical.
That said, it sure seems like LSB has more than it’s fair share of high-profile baseball types that either lurk or post (suck it, Will Carroll. I was right and you were wrong).
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Jan 30, 2010 11:40 AM CST up reply actions
Josey is on a list of one
Josey Wales born on LSB July 18, 2006 Jumped the shark--That glorious day in 2008. RIP Josey Wales.
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Let the healing begin!
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 Jan 30, 2010 5:29 PM CST up reply actions
They might not have been on yours
but ive seen this picture with matt purke’s parents on it before. Maybe there are multiple versions.
A peace offering?
How's that game gonna help your putting?
by Lee Carvallo's Putting Challenge on Jan 30, 2010 12:45 PM CST up reply actions
Hi, spadedsnake!
"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.
She looks as if she just saw one of spadesnake's pics.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Nah I'm not the dick guy
How's that game gonna help your putting?
by Lee Carvallo's Putting Challenge on Jan 30, 2010 12:58 PM CST up reply actions
Thank you...
for including Jay Leno.
I saw clips of him doing damage control on Oprah with snake oil and revisions of history.
Jay Leno makes me so angry that I’d even punch Daniel Roebuck if I saw him.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 30, 2010 4:26 PM CST up reply actions
Oh god
did you see Oprah’s discussion afterwards? Such obvious bias’d spin. That woman needs to choke on a donut or a big, rubber penis.
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
Doubt she's seen a penis in about forty years.
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 Jan 30, 2010 5:30 PM CST up reply actions
You never know
hell, she might have one at this point.
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
by FirebatM3 on Jan 30, 2010 5:41 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Why in the world is JJT writing about the Rangers?
And damn, that guy likes him some 1 and 2 word sentences.
meta-signature
you
Josey Wales born on LSB July 18, 2006 Jumped the shark--That glorious day in 2008. RIP Josey Wales.
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
only
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
he
"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.
on
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
his
"If this video was an ice cream flavor, it'd be pralines and dick." Clark
re: Matthew Wilder-Break My Stride, 4/17/09
Balls!
/Rosenpenis
"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.
by Rodney on Jan 30, 2010 11:13 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
WINNER!! LOL
oh shit here comes spadedsnake with a pic.
I did not ask you if you have herpes. I said is that a hairpiece?!?
Avert your eyes!
"If this video was an ice cream flavor, it'd be pralines and dick." Clark
re: Matthew Wilder-Break My Stride, 4/17/09
Condom
Josey Wales born on LSB July 18, 2006 Jumped the shark--That glorious day in 2008. RIP Josey Wales.
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
panties
Who gives a shit what Josey says.............................
by Lil' Jonny Donuts on Jan 30, 2010 7:40 PM CST up reply actions
WTF?
sorry….
If bettis gets in on this he will put a stop to the healthy food in the clubhouse……doritos for everyone
by death of the cool on Jan 30, 2010 10:37 AM CST up reply actions
No more sliding through the bases either.
Everyone is required to run through the defenders.
Bettis and Ryan
Our owners can beat the shit out of your your owners!
Josey Wales born on LSB July 18, 2006 Jumped the shark--That glorious day in 2008. RIP Josey Wales.
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
by boomer1 on Jan 30, 2010 10:36 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
Bettis...
I assume there’s some relationship between Bettis and Greenberg from their Pittsburgh days?
yep
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
by Kinslerhomer on Jan 30, 2010 10:55 AM CST up reply actions
If this wasn't so close to LL page sig, I'd say we should use it.
"grilled cheese punches like a bitch" -Gdawg
"i feel like k-rod after a save." -by reagan on Jan 23, 2010, that glorious day Hicks was out of our lives.
MY, Scooter, and Elvis all deserve those awards
Good for them.
JJT just couldn’t help himself huh?
…he wants to aggressively market a club that doesn’t want its lousy history to be confused with its bright future.
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
We do have a lousy history.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Jan 30, 2010 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
chumming the water...
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
Anyone see Shaun White's face first smash in the X-games?
He is lucky he can still walk…..
by death of the cool on Jan 30, 2010 10:42 AM CST reply actions
Bettis
Would make for a weird connection. But why not? Chuck Greenberg seems to have made everyone and their fat little girlfriends excited about the Rangers.
Bonus points for the Leach reference.
I like the new hire but I’m gonna miss the Pirate.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Jan 30, 2010 11:08 AM CST up reply actions
ugh
worst reply fail EVER. disregard, everyone. I’m going to punch myself in the balls.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
x
@espn_durrett: Here’s an important Rangers trio. http://twitpic.com/10itcz
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
Holy shit
Josey Wales born on LSB July 18, 2006 Jumped the shark--That glorious day in 2008. RIP Josey Wales.
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
that dude is freakish, he has elbow muscles.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
I'm jealous.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
i know jerome bettis is from detroit
but what’s that got to do with the rangers?
He and Greenberg are partners in a minor league baseball franchise
"Dying ain't hard. It’s living in the wake of a thorough public humiliation that’s hard.--JDT217
Internet greatness http://www.lonestarball.com/2009/11/10/1125340/will-carroll-calls-out-josey-wales
I wonder if it would have made
sense to offer Feldman 4 years / $ 15 million or iif that’s too long 3 years / $ 11.5 million?
If some of the kids come up and are markedly better it may makes sense to trade him. At those numbers you could probably get a nice return. If you wanna keep him, that’s a nice price for somebody who can give you 175 IPs with an ERA below 5.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Jan 30, 2010 12:25 PM CST up reply actions
Feldman isn't going to take 4 years, $15 million
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 30, 2010 12:34 PM CST up reply actions
If you're Feldman
what is the minimum you take for 3 or 4 years?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Feldman
If we’re talking 2010-12, I probably would take no less than $12.5 million.
If we’re talking 2010-13, I probably say $20 million.
2013 buys out one of his arbitration years.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 30, 2010 1:38 PM CST up reply actions
Why not?
He ain’t exactly established.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Well
He’s going to get about $2.5 million this year guaranteed. 3 years, $11.5 million means that you are buying out two arbitration years at $4.5 million per, when he’s probably looking at $4-5 million in arbitration after 2011.
Let’s put it this way…I’m not particularly bullish on Feldman, but if you could get him for either of those deals, the Rangers would do that in a heartbeat.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 30, 2010 1:39 PM CST up reply actions
I'd take a cue from Hamilton
turning down 6/$60mil, but your numbers give it credence. Makes sense, just seems hard to turn down being set for life after one solid season.
Then again, as I type this I’m reminded that Hamilton still got a nice arb raise with the opportunity to explode again.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Feldman
You don’t think he would take $4 million for 2011 and $5 million for 2012 right now, guaranteed?
Given where he was a year ago today, I think he would have to strongly consider locking in $11.5 million, guaranteed for the next three years.
I guess you could add an $8.5 million option to it, with a $1 million buyout, to get the guaranteed money up to $12.5 million, but I wouldn’t go higher than that from the Texas perspective.
by Darrell McKown on Jan 30, 2010 1:49 PM CST up reply actions
donuts hasn't done one thing right.
so there are no kids to come up and be markedly better . have you lost your fucking mind?
Who gives a shit what Josey says.............................
by Lil' Jonny Donuts on Jan 30, 2010 12:58 PM CST up reply actions
Feldman
3 years, $11.5 million might have been a good deal for both sides.
I don’t think he would let you buy out his first agency year for an additional $3.5 million, though.
That said, I don’t think they can really do any multiyear deals until the ownership situation is finalized.
by Darrell McKown on Jan 30, 2010 1:05 PM CST up reply actions
Feldman isn't that far away
from being a spare (he said yesterday on Galloway the team almost sent him back down last April) so he might be open to a little more security. If he has another year like 2009, he’s gonna get $ 8 million+ in arbitration.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
i originally
set that comment up as a joke, just doesnt really come across that way
by studcrackers on Jan 30, 2010 2:17 PM CST up reply actions
Exactly!
Josey Wales born on LSB July 18, 2006 Jumped the shark--That glorious day in 2008. RIP Josey Wales.
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
This has been the strangest thread in a while.
And that’s saying something.
"grilled cheese punches like a bitch" -Gdawg
"i feel like k-rod after a save." -by reagan on Jan 23, 2010, that glorious day Hicks was out of our lives.
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