Rangers sign Khalil Greene
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 9, 2010 10:42 PM CST
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I'll say it before Andy Seiler does
Greene isn’t exactly a “solid defender”.
But he’s probably not gonna kill you as your UTL guy either.
If the Rangers were in the playoffs... the soundtrack could be one long continuous fart, and I would love it. - cmkelly
He's been pretty solid career wise. Kinda like Marlon Byrd solid.
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 would't call -3.9 career UZR/150 "solid" myself
But it’s semantics, I guess.
If the Rangers were in the playoffs... the soundtrack could be one long continuous fart, and I would love it. - cmkelly
So, a tiny bit below average
is what, then? If you’re talking about a tiny bit below average at a position where defense is at a premium, that’s not bad at all.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
Eh
looking at the data from year to year, it’s pretty obvious he’s solid, minus last season when he decided to see spots whenever anything too exciting happened.
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 thought he just blushed
around pretty girls.
"Ho visto il tuo agire, non solo rendono per me. Basta un sacco di fluff".
God let's hope we never have to call up Kevin Richardson
by Telegraph on Jan 9, 2010 11:09 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
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Lisa, if the Bible has taught us nothing else - and it hasn't - it's that girls should stick to girls' sports, such as hot-oil wrestling, foxy boxing, and such-and-such.
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Well, they do seem to indicate a declining trend the last 3 years
Which would worry me if we where signing him to be a regular player, but we ain’t.
As a UTL guy I don’t think it’ll matter.
If the Rangers were in the playoffs... the soundtrack could be one long continuous fart, and I would love it. - cmkelly
Everything up to 2007 was fine
The question is whether anything fundamentally changed in 2008, which nobody knows for sure. Given the UZR system, any averagy defender has a chance of being given a really bad UZR score in a given year (example: Coco Crisp). His feats last year didn’t help either. So best case is that he is average, and worse case is that 2008 is now norm. I’d go somewhere in between and call him somewhat below-average.
Do we know yet if it's definitely a roster deal?
"[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 was always confused
about why my cell phone says that to me when I turn it on.
by Black Francis on Jan 9, 2010 10:55 PM CST up reply actions
Been
a pretty good day today.
"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." -- Vince Lombardi
I didn't even have to use my AK
I gotta say it was a good day.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 9, 2010 11:02 PM CST up reply actions
Damn.
AJM reciting Ice Cube.
"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence." -- Vince Lombardi
Does it bother anyone else,
that Ice Cube has become the black Chevy Chase?
Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!
by ElMerkoMuffley on Jan 10, 2010 7:18 AM CST up reply actions
how so?
in the dark here…
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jan 10, 2010 2:48 PM CST up reply actions
Did the Lakers beat the Supersonics?
Neftali Feliz says sit your 5 dollar ass down before he makes change...
Hi, Keith. Is this the year Edinson Volquez finally wins RoY?
by Brian Thomas on Jan 9, 2010 11:33 PM CST up reply actions
Get me on the court and I'm trouble
"Ho visto il tuo agire, non solo rendono per me. Basta un sacco di fluff".
Greene .484 SLG outside Petco while with Padres
Pretty good pop for a utility infielder.
We're at 40 right? What's the corresponding roster move?
Joe Inglett? Joaquin Arias?
Football=Fling... Baseball=Relationship
yah, flip a coin
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Jan 9, 2010 11:18 PM CST up reply actions
Both the signings are pending physicals
so I’d say there isn’t one until that happens. Also, wasn’t German outrighted to AAA?
Yeah, German was
I thought Inglett was too, but I was wrong.
If the Rangers were in the playoffs... the soundtrack could be one long continuous fart, and I would love it. - cmkelly
So...
How will the West shake out this year as of right now?
1. Texas/Seattle
2. Seattle/Texas
3. Halos of Jersey by way of Cali
4. Oakland
I think it comes down to head to head match ups between Texas and Seattle.
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
but i thought the A's had a young talented rotation...
waaaah wahh waaahhh!
I can't help it. I’m an asshole.
-brettgardner on Jul 7, 2009 10:55 PM EDT
3 way shootout
with a surprisingly solid As team as the 4th placer.
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
Could the WC come out ot the West?
3 way shootout in the East as well.
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
Unlikely
everyone in the east did pretty well for themselves. The west is a three way shoot out because all 3 teams have pretty large downsides.
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
No, I don't think so
I think it’s more likely that all 3 of those east teams finish with better records than the entire West than the WC come from the West.
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You dont think the Angels can win the division?
I think Texas could easily come in third.
by nathanbaum09 on Jan 10, 2010 12:08 AM CST up reply actions
The Angels
lost Vlad, Lackey, and Figgins. Even though didn’t contribute much last year, they are clearly a weaker team compared to last year, whereas the Rangers and M’s got better.
We made some big high upside/high risk additions and kept the farm intact. The M’s, well, all I gotta say is that Jack Z is a genius.
They also lost their best BP guy Oliver
They added Matsui that is all so far.
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
and Rodney who sucks
"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 10, 2010 12:19 AM CST up reply actions
Rodney and Fuentes
Gas meet match
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
Hey, fucker!
lol
"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.
Say it ain't so Joe!
You are getting old and are all over the place with your pitches…lol
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
Bring something repetitive and jaundiced to the conversation, or stay home with the little dogs
"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.
LOL
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
Do you?
I think it is going to be a very close race but I believe Texas and Seattle have better teams than the Halos do as of today.
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
Im not sure if I can count the Halos out yet.
Dont they have some young players ready to contribute? Obviously the death to N.A. hurts them rotation wise, but isn’t Woods ready to step up? Im not familiar with their system but I would think the have some options.
The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ
With the signing of Greene and Vlad today
that only leaves one spot left to fill on the bench. Most lilke an OF, but, Vlad can serve as the 5th OF. That leaves some flexibility for that last spot.
|Space for Rent|
Endy Chavez
on a NRI. Jon Garland on a one year contract. Call it an off season.
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 like Endy,
wonder if Gentry could provide a similar player.
"Ho visto il tuo agire, non solo rendono per me. Basta un sacco di fluff".
I think he could
"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 9, 2010 11:47 PM CST up reply actions
or can
"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 9, 2010 11:47 PM CST up reply actions
How are we going to have $7-8 million to sign Garland?
But I’d like to sign Chavez. He reportedly will even accept a minor league deal. He’d be a great pickup.
by Stephen Rushin on Jan 9, 2010 11:44 PM CST up reply actions
Then sign Colby Lewis
someone else to bolster the depth.
I’m a white boy who doesn’t think a black man is good enough to manage my baseball team. - LSJ
"I really think that" - LSJ, on being asked by AirJordan
Not a bad idea really
The NRI to Mike Redmond that is
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
by Kinslerhomer on Jan 10, 2010 12:18 AM CST up reply actions
SNL was only good
in the Murphy/Piscopo and Hartman/Lovitz years.
"Ho visto il tuo agire, non solo rendono per me. Basta un sacco di fluff".
I loved the Hartman years
A great cast. That blond lady, Kevin Nealon. They still had the super awesome GE Smith fronting the Saturday Night Live Band.
by Black Francis on Jan 9, 2010 11:45 PM CST up reply actions
GE Smith always annoyed me
with his practiced-looking intensity, but then I have a pre-existing hatred of all things saxophone.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
He played guitar
…and played it very well.
by Black Francis on Jan 10, 2010 11:04 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah
GE Smith was the older guy with a pony tail. Seem to remember him playing a Les Paul most of the time and occasionally a 135. He never looked intense…just like he was having a good time. That was a great band.
by Black Francis on Jan 10, 2010 2:21 PM CST up reply actions
and bore a striking resemblance to Will Dafoe
no?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jan 10, 2010 2:54 PM CST up reply actions
I always thought he looked more like Peter Greene
The gangster from The Mask
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
SWEET!!!
@Kevin_Goldstein Late update ~ #Rangers Top 11 moved up 24 hours to Sunday.
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
Alright!
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
Somebody should put up a fake Dryers ice cream sponsorship
If the Rangers were in the playoffs... the soundtrack could be one long continuous fart, and I would love it. - cmkelly
Hello, BG!!!!!
Make it so, Number One.
"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.
I like today's signings, FWIW
Vlad at a decent price, and Greene for basically free…nice.
"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.
my feelings exactly
Greene barely makes over league minimum and besides the utility job, he can provide some pop as a possible pinch hitter late in the game. Great day for the Rangers and the Dallas area in general.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
This next decade should be awesome!
I just realized 3 playoff appearances in 48 years, no playoff appearances in 10 years. With this loaded farm system, this new era of rangers baseball will be exciting
so with these two moves our lineup looks like this
LF – Hamilton
CF – Borbon
RF – Cruz
1B – Davis
2B – Kinsler
SS – Andrus
3B – Young
C – Salty
DH – Vlad
bench
C – TT
UIF – Greene
OF – Murphy
I don’t think we have another necessary position to fill on the roster unless there is a need to sign a catcher. There is the possibility of signing Lewis to bolster our pitching depth which would be fine. We added 3 possible bullpen pieces in Oliver (guaranteed), Ray, and Snyder. Trade away Millwood — add Harden to the rotation.
With all the talk of difficult finances, this offseason has been incredible. I remember the frustration of every story being the fact that we had ZERO cash to spend. When the Rangers start to move, it happens fast.
Well done, JD. Let’s hope this is the winning formula.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Pretty good signing
Greene is a great fastball hitter (horrible at offspeed stuff though, if I remember correctly) and a decent defensive option. I certainly won’t mind having him at SS and 3b for 20-25 games a year.
I’m definitely more a fan of Khalil Greene the backup as opposed to Khalil Greene the starter. I never liked him much while in San Diego – I got kind of the same vibe as we did Hank the last few years. He should be a better hitter than he has been lately, though we know how that can go.
Go Rice Owls!
The Hurdle effect
I’m looking forward to it with respect to certain players
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jan 10, 2010 2:56 PM CST up reply actions
Hmm...
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Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
heh
“Can I fuck it without being electrocuted?”
by Black Francis on Jan 10, 2010 3:06 AM CST up reply actions
That was hilarious.
I think I busted a rib when I got to the end of #7.
If the Rangers were in the playoffs... the soundtrack could be one long continuous fart, and I would love it. - cmkelly
wow
I like these writers
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jan 10, 2010 3:02 PM CST up reply actions
Omar>>>Khalil
I’m sure gonna miss watching Omar play once a week for the Rangers. He was a joy to watch. Especially those few occasions when he was paired up with Elvis on a Double Play.
But if Omar wants to go play for his bat-shit crazy fellow countryman, then what can you do.
As for Khalil, I was hoping for a better glove for the utility role. I’d prefer an airtight defensive option over an iffy bat that might give you a bit of pop. But maybe that’s just me
What's the rumpus?
getting Greene for 750K is a good deal
who else would you put out there that would accept a backup role? Amezaga maybe, but there aren’t alot of attractive names that can play SS.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
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