New Evan Grant Rangers newsletter up
by Adam J. Morris on Mar 3, 2010 1:51 PM CST
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Evan Grant has the latest edition of his newsletter up...
There is a lot of talk about the rotation (Evan thinks Scott Feldman should get the start on Opening Day), the bullpen, and a Hank Blalock question that amused me, from a questioner wanting to know if the Rangers are going to be stuck with Blalock at third base this season if another team doesn't sign him.
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The Blalock question was odd
The questioner mentioned the Rays and Marlins, so it appears he’s following things pretty closely if he knows they had interest, but how did he mess up the FA thing or think Hank can still play third?
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
How funny would it be if FA was like that guy thought it was ha.
He also doesnt realize that Blalock is not a 3B anymore and MY is playing there.
"JD gets complete blame or credit for what happens in 2010 and I think Nolan wants it that way. JD is paid to be a real GM and needs to start performing like one." - Josey Wales
Maybe
Hack is a form of genital warts?
"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 here comes Spadedsnake!
If the Rangers don't make the play-offs this year I'm gonna go all Epic Bearded Man on your ass.
And he put his full name
which means he’s an even bigger moron.
"If this video was an ice cream flavor, it'd be pralines and dick." Clark
re: Matthew Wilder-Break My Stride, 4/17/09
Please let me restate.
When you as ignorant about the topic at hand and you still insist on posting, you should hide behind the anonymity of the interwebs.
"If this video was an ice cream flavor, it'd be pralines and dick." Clark
re: Matthew Wilder-Break My Stride, 4/17/09
I didn't realize
Blalock had Boras as an agent. I know I’d be even less interested in Blalock. It’s one thing to go 15 rounds with Boras for a great player. Why bother for Blalock?
"I don't condone steroids or any other type of growth hormones or anything else, but I could care less, and, for the most part, I don't think the fans give a (bleep). The people that care about it are the people that probably don't like baseball," - Jim Leyland
i'd venture to guess that boras isn't nearly that great of an agent for borderline to bad players
his hardline tactics seem counterproductive a lot of the time
I'm guessing Boras doesn't give much of a rat's ass for his borderline/bad clients
He just hands them off to some lackey that works for him. Maybe John Lackey.
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
You could point out that it worked out for Oliver Perez.
Then you could point out they were dealing with Omar Minaya.
You're like your own episode of Point-Counterpoint
"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.
Grant's stance on Feliz
consistently infuriates me.
by venturafearsnolan on Mar 3, 2010 2:20 PM CST reply actions
This talk and evidence lately that work load increases aren't really as big a deal as people make them out to seem. . .
. . . has me starting to wonder if I want Feliz in the rotation ASAP.
I'd rather have Feliz in the rotation
I think he is the best pitcher, and should win the spot based on that. I don’t see managing his innings in the 150 -175 range as that difficult with our depth.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Feliz innings in 07 & 08
07 — 127.1
08 — 108.1
47.2 of his 08 innings were in relief between AAA/ML
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
oops -- that should be 08 & 09
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Feldman weirdness
A – 9 IP
AA- 74 IP
AAA- 57 IP
30th rounder – and he might start opening day this season. Freaky path.
let's hope other teams try to follow that blueprint
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Your sig makes me so happy
"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.
Or death...you pick your own position there...
"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.
Anybody read about the former Washington Times' Nats beat writer?
Got canned along with the rest of the Time’s sports section. Decides he’s still going to try and cover the Nats through a blog since he’s a BWAA member and figured why not. So he decides to go to Florida to cover ST on the cheap. Said the Times normally spent $7,500 to cover it but figured he could do it for $5,000 and asked for donations. So far he’s gotten over $10,000.
Pretty cool.
http://natsinsider.blogspot.com/2010/02/send-mark-to-spring-training_07.html
(via deadspin)
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
Yes, that is very, very cool.
"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.
Woot
Your very own FuturePants got my question picked. I told you guys the “gentleman’s agreement” that some claimed would prevent other teams from claiming BMac of revocable waivers was BS.
I think you're wrong.
"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'm just disappointed that you weren't the Blalock question, FP
A) that would have been hilarious that a LSBer asks a question like that and B) that you would brag about it.
"Dying ain't hard. It’s living in the wake of a thorough public humiliation that’s hard.--JDT217
I don't think so.
"If this video was an ice cream flavor, it'd be pralines and dick." Clark
re: Matthew Wilder-Break My Stride, 4/17/09
Well
It’s impossible to say that there is evidence that something absolutely does not exist. But, as he is a beat writer and knows a shitload more insider shit than any of us, for him to say he’s never heard of such a thing is fairly dispositive. It could be wrong, sure, but that’s unlikely.
he didn't say he'd never heard of it
and we didn’t just make it up. joey matches heard it from a rangers source.
Ok
I think that if BMac were to be put on waivers, he’d get claimed. Gentleman’s agreement or no, he would get claimed.
I think he would get claimed
Just for the simple reason when he has been healthy he has been good.
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
All I have to say is:
Ryan Rowland Smith
Would you take McCarthy over him? so would I.
Oh my god! What can it be? We're all doomed! Who's flying this thing?
-Wash
This isn't quite correct (although I apologize if that is the impression I gave)
The seeming existence of this “gentleman’s agreement” was confirmed by former Blue Jays assistant general manager Bart Given, who wrote about it on his (now abandoned) website. I didn’t speak to him personally, but rather was just passing the information along. Do think it’s pertinent that Given could not recall a single instance of a player being claimed on optional waivers during his time in the front office, which spanned (at least) 2005-2009.
by Joey Matschulat on Mar 3, 2010 5:47 PM CST up reply actions
...
There is a rule rarely invoked in baseball that creates a situation where a player who has options remaining still has to clear waivers to be sent on an optional assignment. If the assignment is to begin at least three full calendar years from the date of the player’s first appearance on a 25-man roster, then the player can not be sent on an optional assignment without first clearing major league waivers. These waivers are revocable, and players usually clear those waivers without incident.
I would be most interested to see a list of players that have been put on these types of waivers.
I’m guessing it’s guys garnering not a ton of interest, so the GMs back off and just let it go. With BMac, he’s cheap, he was very good at the end of last year, and if we put him on waivers, I think he gets claimed.
Bottom line: we can put him on waivers out of spring training, and if he gets claimed, we have to put him on the 25 man for the year. Or, we can give him the fifth spot out of spring training and if he sucks, then run him through waivers. It makes absolutely no sense not to put Holland and Harrison in AAA and BMac in the starting rotation out of spring.
dis·posi·tive (dis päz′ə tiv)
adjective
that disposes of, or settles, a dispute, question, etc.; conclusive; decisive
just in case there were others like me….
"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
That was my thought - eh
I can see rewarding/showcasing some homegrown talent but that’s not the point. If Harden and Scooter are both at 100% Harden’s the better pitcher so that’s who should start on opening day. People that go to that game should see the very best the team has to offer.
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
Funny
The funny thing is, the second I read that my thought was, “I bet AJM got a giggle out of that one”. It might be my favorite question ever.
Jack Daddy
BP's 101
http://baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=10142
"Clearly, I've been wrong. VY is awesome." - AJM
Goldstein was the first guy I ever read who thought Feliz was a god.
Seems natural he’s still going to make sure hes the highest on him out there.
OT: I just threw up in my mouth
SportsCenter led off with the Yankee’s scrimmage today. And then they did the Mets.
"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
They're job is to make money
There’s more interest in the Yankees, Mets, and Red Sox than there is in the entire AL West. For now.
by Black Francis on Mar 3, 2010 5:11 PM CST up reply actions
They're out to make money, I understand the logic
there still remains a sick taste in my mouth that their programming caused.
"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
Yeah, I'm always amazed
that folks even take the time to note that Sportscenter starts with the Yankees.
Its much like how the Cowboysalways get more coverage than their record/results deserve.
"I don't condone steroids or any other type of growth hormones or anything else, but I could care less, and, for the most part, I don't think the fans give a (bleep). The people that care about it are the people that probably don't like baseball," - Jim Leyland
When I lived in NYC
The Cowboys popularity there was nearly on a par with the Giants – and it drove NY’ers BATSH!T INSANE. So – all should be comforted some by that thought. heh
Fucking traitor
@SI_JonHeyman congrats to @VictorRojas29 who joins #angels broadcast team. he was great on mlb network.
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
Would think so
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
Wow...fuck him.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Ryin A on Mar 3, 2010 5:30 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Hate to say it because I liked the guy but... 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.
Because it's the Angels
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
I guess I don't understand why...
…that warrants a “fuck him.”
by Adam J. Morris on Mar 3, 2010 5:39 PM CST up reply actions
Because I can't stand anyone in their org
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
heh
@SI_JonHeyman congrats to @AdamJMorris who joins #angels blog, Halos Heaven. he was great on Lone Star Ball.
by cmkelly29 on Mar 3, 2010 5:38 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
what?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
n'mind, I read that wrong, I..never mind
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Now that would deserve some cussin'
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!
Now THAT is funny.
Well played.
"If this video was an ice cream flavor, it'd be pralines and dick." Clark
re: Matthew Wilder-Break My Stride, 4/17/09
I wonder how those consummate
Dream whip Angels fans will like someone calling it like it is ………
"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 Mar 3, 2010 5:46 PM CST up reply actions
Hmm.
Spend a bunch of time working in New Jersey next to Harold Reynolds or spend a bunch of time working in SoCal?
by LiamP on Mar 3, 2010 5:46 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I don't think you caught what Liam is meaning.
I know i’d rather be on NewPort Beach than the Jersey Shore and shitty weather.
by Too Legit To quit on Mar 3, 2010 6:03 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Isn't he a So-Cal guy?
"If this video was an ice cream flavor, it'd be pralines and dick." Clark
re: Matthew Wilder-Break My Stride, 4/17/09
Ugh. Goddamn him. Immediately un-followed.
by Too Legit To quit on Mar 3, 2010 5:47 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
You show 'em!
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Congrats to Victor
I guess he left to pursue TV opportunities (blocked here with Josh and Tom)? Perhaps missed the game-calling experience itself. Having to play straight-man to the line-up of “analysts” on MLB Network may not have been as enjoyable.
+ 1 Good luck Victor!
If the Rangers don't make the play-offs this year I'm gonna go all Epic Bearded Man on your ass.
They were really good together.
But I like Josh as well. All you have to do is watch MLB Extra Innings to start appreciating Lewin.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Yup.
I was the other way around, though. I don’t think I’d ever watched Josh do a Rangers game until 2008 when I finally got Extra Innings. By that point, I’d seen plenty of games called by Rays, Mariners, Cubs, Braves, White Sox and Rockies guys, and Lewin was so much better than most of them it wasn’t even funny. I definitely think he could be better, but he’s at least a whole lot better than most local announcers.
He's taking Rex Hudler's old job?
Perhaps they can switch and the motivational speaker can join MLB Network
It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin
Bring Hudler here to Texas, he and Barnett can get up in the booth...
…golden.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Someone would die
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
Big upgrade for them
if he replaces Rex Hudler.
"I don't condone steroids or any other type of growth hormones or anything else, but I could care less, and, for the most part, I don't think the fans give a (bleep). The people that care about it are the people that probably don't like baseball," - Jim Leyland
He's mediocre
but still a big upgrade compared to Hudler.
"I don't condone steroids or any other type of growth hormones or anything else, but I could care less, and, for the most part, I don't think the fans give a (bleep). The people that care about it are the people that probably don't like baseball," - Jim Leyland
Joe Morgan would be a big upgrade compared to Hudler.
Morality you can fake. Fun you either have or you don't.
x
The corpse of Joseph Stalin would be an upgrade over Hudler.
by Black Francis on Mar 3, 2010 9:49 PM CST up reply actions
That blows
But if it makes watching Angel broadcasts out here possible again, I’m sorta glad.
Morality you can fake. Fun you either have or you don't.
Is this hyperbole,
or did you really avoid baseball b/c of Hudler?
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
No way
could I watch a telecast with the sound on if Hudler was doing the game.
He is brutally bad, and may be the worst announcer in baseball.
"I don't condone steroids or any other type of growth hormones or anything else, but I could care less, and, for the most part, I don't think the fans give a (bleep). The people that care about it are the people that probably don't like baseball," - Jim Leyland
I don't mind the guy, and I know I'm in the extreme minority.
He just seems to be a guy everyone likes to dogpile.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
I take that back.
Niehaus is bad, but not as bad as the dude who takes over for him in the second half of games and away games. Dave Sims I think.
I avoided watching any Angel broadcasts he was commentating on if at all possible, yes.
Morality you can fake. Fun you either have or you don't.
maybe he'll join the Angels
just in time for them to lose and the Rangers to start taking the division - LET the CURSE of ROJAS BEGIN!!
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
That sucks...
I enjoyed him on the MLB network. Probably means even more Vasgersian now. Ugh.
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