Chris Davis optioned to AAA, Justin Smoak called up
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 22, 2010 10:16 PM CDT
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UPDATE -- There's going to have to be a roster move to make room for Justin Smoak on the 40 man roster. The choices would seem to be Tommy Hunter to the 60 day disabled list (making him ineligible to return to the majors until late May), or Brandon Boggs or Pedro Strop being designated for assignment.
UPDATE II -- Or Omar Poveda to the 60 day d.l., which seems like the most likely choice. I'd forgotten about Poveda.
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See you there. I'll be the one in sideburns and a white leather jacket.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
thought the same thing
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
If it's all in good fun
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm envisioning Downey Jr.
in Tropic Thunder
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 22, 2010 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
When I read that, with the capital B
I imagine that you burped in the middle of the word, a la Foster Brooks.
Beethoven sucks.
I don't like you
We need to not always make hard work out of sex- Rick Carlisle.
by sprite on Apr 22, 2010 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
You don't have to
Just stay fresh and in a room with a temp below 40 degrees.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
It was exciting...
when we were getting to see Chris Davis starting for the Rangers in 2008, too.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Aboslutely, there's a lot of blow-up-in-face possibility here
But, still, I’m going to be a dumb fan and just enjoy the good possibilities right now
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!
see, Vlad is underwhelming us so far -
could be if Davis can get straightened out then he could turn himself into a power option if Vladdy craters
[maybe that’s the way they’re thinking]
That'd be the only thing I could think of.
Geez, I get busy for a couple days and all sorts of fun things happen…
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I think if CD...
goes down and gets his power stroke back while working the count like he has recently, you’ll probably see him back up before this season is done. I wonder though, given how much the Rangers rave about CD’s defense, when he gets back up to the big leagues, does he ever even see first base again or is it now Smoak’s?
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think you jerk around your future first baseman,
unless he proves he’s not up to the task, yet.
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I would just leave CD down there for a while
So he gets comfortable and smack some AAA pitchers around. Unless Smoak completely flops, I’d just keep him down there until September.
So after a year and 3 weeks you're ready to pull the plug on Davis?
We need to not always make hard work out of sex- Rick Carlisle.
Everyone...
on this website is.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
What's with this...
capitalization of the final letter of a short word gimmick?
Did I miss the memo?
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Well...
I started seeing Mike E doing it. And I figured it was a new layer on his gimmick, but then I started seeing other people here doing it, so I wasn’t sure if it was something I missed or a Ticket reference (which I never get), or everyone was afflicted by the same dyslexia without my knowledge.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
A question I should have asked a long time ago
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Giving Davis a good stay in AAA != giving up on him
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!
So they gave up on Cruz?
Just sayin.
Luv me some Davis btw
"My expectations today are that we're going to be extremely competitive and if we don't win our division, I'll be disappointed." Nolan Ryan
Well, they did kind of DFA him
But that’s not particularly germane, since ‘!=’ means ‘does not equal’.
So, kinda, but, yeah, no, not really.
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!
Ah didnt catch that !
And i also wouldnt say DFA’ing Cruz was giving up on him, he just needed more work in AAA. If they had tried to force him on the roster, i dont think he’d be the same player today.
But this is another topic anyway
"My expectations today are that we're going to be extremely competitive and if we don't win our division, I'll be disappointed." Nolan Ryan
I was going to say that keeping him in AAA does not mean pulling the plug on him
but somebody else beat me already.
Anyway, the only circumstance that I can think of to bring him up before then, other than a Smoak puff, would be Vlad going down. Why would him have him up otherwise?
Giving him only 3 weeks to do something is what's bugging me
We need to not always make hard work out of sex- Rick Carlisle.
I know this
but these 3 weeks shouldn’t have been the deciding factor. If they wanted Smoak might as well had him here opening day.
We need to not always make hard work out of sex- Rick Carlisle.
Naw
You can give Davis a chance to prove you wrong while Smoak shows he’s better than AAA.
Davis looked mediocre at best, Smoak looks terrific
Plus, we need base-runners more than we need power right now
Plus, you've got to Longoria anyone you can
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!
No, it's be happy time right now
Concur on that
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!
EVA?
I am cool with that.
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
Amen
It is not even a question that you shouldn’t start young players on opening day, rather leaving them in the minors for weeks or months.
"No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
Well, this is a win-now move
The team thinks Smoak can outperform Davis right now, and since we are supposed to be competing this year, you make the move that you believe gives you more wins.
exactly
I don’t think there is any message being sent or ulterior motives, the team just believes that they can win more games over the next couple weeks with Smoak. And I agree.
Hey Tom - It's over now, so do you know how - to pick up the pieces and go home?
So, what you are saying is
Its TINE
Oh my god! What can it be? We're all doomed! Who's flying this thing?
-Wash
Agreed, just on the principle that we don't need to be shuttling these guys back and forth.
We got two things – pick one. And apparently the Rangers are picking Smoak.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
I think that's the right move...
I’m not sure I’d do it on April 22nd, though.
But, it’s time and all. No time like the present if you’ve made up your mind.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
If this wasn't "The Time"
They would probably have waited a bit longer.
agreed
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
It definitely does seem a little soon for this move, all "shiny new player!" excitement aside
It does seem like a bit of a panic move, actually.
Hopefully this one turns out better than the panic move that saw Holland up after just a week or two in OKC last year.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
I guess...
they just think, even with rookie growing pains, Smoak has a better chance of putting together better quality at bats game to game than CD does, and it’s hard to argue with that right now.
But still, it does smell of panic a tad.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
even if Smoak flops
I think they’ll jettison Garko and sign/trade for a better 1B
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 22, 2010 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
At what level does Vlad have to hit
to remain effective? .850 OPS? Does this move indicate that the FO won’t “Sosa” Vlad? I think this is a warning to RW and the clubhouse that they are expected to straighten things out now or things will change.
"now delete that stupid drivel that nobody reads off your sig
it’s cluttering the board" - shroomer is not a fan of postseason awards
Depending on his batting average
If he hits like .320, then I guess a low .800 OPS would be okay. If he is hitting .280-.290, then about .850.
and it's sink or swim for Garko now
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 22, 2010 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm surprised, but a little happy
I tend to think that Chris Davis is just Rob Deer or Pete Incaviglia, with less walks.
"No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
I'm thrilled, but...
I was trying to consider if this was a rush job or not, how do you measure that?
Tex had about 850 Minor League AB’s, I think. Chris Davis had 1200 Minor League AB’s and Smoak is around 500. Is that way to measure it?
"I wish to believe. But belief is a graveyard." - Charles Bukowski
different players, Chris and Smoak
Smoak out of College was much more ready than CD
Feliz says his greatest thrill was striking out Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz, one of his heroes. Yet, when he called to tell his parents, his mother had a request: Strike out New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, too.
"So when I did that," Feliz says, "I told my mom, 'There you go. There's your present. Don't ask me to strike anyone else out, OK?'
Where does this 850 milb at bats number come from?
I’ve seen it a couple of times. I see that he had 375 PAs, split between Charlotte and Tulsa. Are they missing data?
Sorry
I blew it. Your number is correct, Tex had 382 PA’s to be exact. Smoak has about 600 PA’s and 500 AB’s.
Tex Minor League line: .313/.413/.583/.995
Smoak Minor League line: .293/.411/.461/.872
"I wish to believe. But belief is a graveyard." - Charles Bukowski
Even if he doesn't have
Teix’s power, I’m confident that with Smoak’s doubles that some amount of power will come. I keep flashing back to folks talking about Adrian Gonzalez as if he would be Mark Grace or John Olerud.
I’d rather have a hitter with high plate discipline than high power ratings right now on the Rangers. The lack of plate discipline and corresponding lack of OBP and baserunners seems to be this teams biggest offensive problem.
"No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
Remember...
Smoak’s numbers are pulled down with compromised (post-injury) AB’s at OKC last year. I think he’s more similar to Tex than his milb summary numbers are letting on.
Smoak's skillset
Looks like that of a a perfect #3 hitter for this team going forward.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
probably not this year
but in 2011 it could be Smoak, Hamilton, Cruz in the middle of the order
Thank you Houston for drafting Jason Castro.
Yep
I think you have to expect rookies will struggle some. As long as they aren’t below replacement level bad, like CD was, I think you just have to deal with it.
"No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
Adrian Gonzales
I can see that. Adrian had 2800 PA’s. Wow.
AG Minor League Line: .296/.365/.448/.813
AG AAA line: .303/.365/.469/.833
"I wish to believe. But belief is a graveyard." - Charles Bukowski
yep
holes in his swing exploited by major league advance scouting, and can’t make adjustments.
"No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
That's mean
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
goodstuffcheap
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Apr 22, 2010 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I think my tiny heart grew three sizes this day
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!
Optimism returns!
What are the exact contract meanings concerning this? Any concerns there?
"I wish to believe. But belief is a graveyard." - Charles Bukowski
This has to send a huge message
to the clubhouse.
"now delete that stupid drivel that nobody reads off your sig
it’s cluttering the board" - shroomer is not a fan of postseason awards
UH WOW.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
wowza
tough for Davis because he was really putting some nice AB’s together. hopefully this doesnt demoralize him
by Jason Brynsvold on Apr 22, 2010 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
Nice ABs...
and some great plays at first tonight.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
And 2 more Ks. And a now sub-.250 wOBA.
I’m surprised, but there’s really no bright side to Davis’ performance to date.
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Ks...
with Chris Davis are going to happen. I think I would have made this move mid-May if things were trending the same way, but I wouldn’t have done it now.
And honestly, his play at first base has continued to be a bright side. Granted, Smoak is supposed to be able to pick it at first, too, so, we’ll see.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not sure I understand making the move now,
but Davis’ defense this season has been average, not great, and defense at first doesn’t move my needle much. Also, I don’t think Davis’ defense was quite as good as was frequently advertised last year and heading into this season (including by Daniels), so…
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Well...
the guy that runs the Rangers thinks so, so…
But, you’re right in the respect that first base defense, especially between Smoak and Davis, means very little.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Daniels' opined that Davis was the best defensive first baseman in baseball, right?
Can’t agree.
But even if he was ~ and even agreeing that Davis is going to strike out a ton, even when producing as needed ~ a 0.27 BB/K ratio, next to a sub-.250 wOBA, is simply awful. There’s really no other way to look at it.
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
And still...
it’s been three weeks and Smoak has only really handled AAA for three weeks. I think this is where this should have headed ultimately, but I would have given it a couple more weeks.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I was in the same camp ~ but given what I'm seeing from Davis,
and the fact that Texas made this move now… I wonder if the club has a more robust take on Davis’ performance (or lack thereof). I’m willing to give the front office the benefit of the doubt, here…
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...
at this point, you have to think the front office has made up their minds on the situation and it’s hard to argue against that.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
CD's Defense at 1B
one of the most overrated things since FFace’s leadership.
2008 -1.9 UZR/150
2009 -4.7 UZR/150
2010 -31.2 UZR/150
"No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
And I'm perfectly willing to believe that's a small sample that misses out on his true ability, and that his true ability is better.
I just refuse to assume it does.
His performance
over 3 years is a small sample? Its like 160 games
"No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
That's still relatively small for UZR, yes.
Davis could very well be an above-average defensive first baseman, by true talent. But it’s first base! Defense is not the dimension of import, here…
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
And...
where Chris Davis is actually better than a lot of first basemen, or at least according to folks like Ron Washington and Jon Daniels, is his ability to prevent errors on errant throws from teammates or stretching an ungodly amount to insure a close play is called in the Rangers favor.
Again though, that’s probably nominal over what Smoak will give you at first + not striking out three times a game.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I always assumed Davis' defense
at 1B wasnt measured by UZR. Are 1B picks and catches on throws counted? That’s where his defense is so great, he keeps bad throws from resulting in base runners.
"My expectations today are that we're going to be extremely competitive and if we don't win our division, I'll be disappointed." Nolan Ryan
Proof
of the following….
Lies, damn lies, and statistics.
This, too.
Though I think Davis’ stretching and scooping abilities are still relatively overrated.
I also can’t remember if DRS includes scoops? (philkid3, will you save me from looking this up?)
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Haven't found whether scoops get included in +/- yet,
but there’s this from Dave Appelman at Fangraphs:
Also keep in mind that UZR does not include first basemen "scoops" or the ability of the first baseman to influence hits and errors caused by errant throws from the other infielders. According to my (MGL) research, yearly "scoops" numbers are generally in the 1-4 run range, which means that the true talent range of most first basemen with respect to "scoops" is probably in the plus or minus 2 runs per year range – i.e., not much.
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Turns out that, as the parenthetical indicates,
that’s really MGL at Fangraphs.
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
It is included in plus/minus.
It’s one of the reasons Dewan claims it’s better. There was a rebuttle by MGL at TBB discussing it.
That said, Davis did have 39 scoops in a partial season last year according to FanGraphs. That’s a ton. There’s a lot of context ignored in that number, but it does suggest he may have been pretty good at it. But, the belief that “scooping” is the only way a first baseman can contribute on defense, or even the biggest way, needs to fade now.
Is there any way to judge the 'scoop' effectiveness by an increase in effectiveness of the other infielders?
Just spiballin’, there.
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!
There may be.
Those are the kinds of questions that should be asked and pursued.
I think that’s why they’re NOT in UZR, because they can be skewed by bad infielders the way good hitters can skew RBIs.
Yeah: Aubrey Huff had 28 scoops in about the same innings,
and does anyone think he’s a great defensive 1B because of that?
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions
He's also -5 for his career at 1B in DRS (defensive runs saved)
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
A -5 for defensive runs saved
Enlighten me professor, what does it mean
I mean gee -5 sounds bad.
I suppose Pujols had a DRS+*% of +20, right?
Pujols was +12 last year, has never been on the negative side in his career.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
It means the numbers don't back up the perception.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
With that little data, however...
…it makes it harder to determine whether the numbers or the perception are correct.
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 22, 2010 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll still take the numbers over the perception though.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
The numbers are "right."
They just may not say anything about Davis’ true defensive talent at first base.
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Picking a ball in the dirt
Records an out under tougher circumstances than a regular out.
I’m not sure how you pencildicks spend your time assigning a number and variance to a play when it doesn’t even seem you consider things like what side of the infield the throw was coming from or how many baserunners the play keeps from advancing/scoring. A pic could save a one base error or a two base error
all I know is Davis seems to pic more balls than he let’s get by him. Wrapping it up into a nice little ‘-5’??… Not sure I buy that
how many baserunners
i don’t see how that should factor in unless you think that davis tries harder when there are more baserunners.
but the short answer to everything you’ve said is that you use averages and probabilities to arrive at the number of runs saved (more averages than anything else)
the number itself might not be useful but it’s still a good comparative tool
OK. Don't buy it.
You don’t strike me as interested in actually discussing this, so I’ll leave you to your other purchases, ok?
by Josh Garoon on Apr 23, 2010 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Somebody said some study somewhere showed that picks were worth something around a 3 run spread
I’ll try to look it up sometimes
you're right
He doesn’t look as bad as last year, but he still isn’t getting results.
"now delete that stupid drivel that nobody reads off your sig
it’s cluttering the board" - shroomer is not a fan of postseason awards
Do we face a LH or RH pitcher tomorrow?
Basically, will he start?
Random funny statement from someone on LSB here.
understatement
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
last night was one of the worst days in dallas sports
mavs playoff loss, demoralizing rangers loss. Today the rangers put together a solid victory, smoak gets the call up, and Dez Bryant is drafted by our ’boys. Its a damn good day
baseBALLIN!
by kevzta on Apr 22, 2010 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Needs more >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Apr 22, 2010 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Do they need to make a corresponding
40 man roster nove? Hunter to the 60 day DL?
"now delete that stupid drivel that nobody reads off your sig
it’s cluttering the board" - shroomer is not a fan of postseason awards
That seems drastic
Might be DFA time for Brandon Boggs.
And that will make me very sad.
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!
Yes they do
Wondering that same thing…
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 22, 2010 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Bitte orca
thumbs down – had to quit it during the 3rd song – the first tune is catchy tho’
the production and style was just unpleasant to me
Really?
I’m a huge fan. Saw the band live here in Baltimore ~ great show.
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you really in Baltimore?
I live in SW Frederick County. Usually try to make at least
one of the games when the Rangers meet up with them O’s.
Longtime lurker
I really am.
And I also try to catch the O’s-Rangers match-ups. It’s been really nice since I arrived here in 2003, since tickets have been very easy to come by.
I do feel bad for Baltimore fans, though. They deserve better.
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Agree
with the O’s sentiment. I moved up from OK in ‘95 and
they were fairly competitive and Camden was still sort
of new. Very hard to get a ticket back then, but now I don’t
even bother with any ticket purchase majorly in advance.
I still like going there however. I actually like Baltimore better
than DC, but maybe it’s just because I’m typically going to
Camden Yards and watching the Rangers. I did happen to
see a game when the Rangers came up for the ‘Nats a couple of
seasons ago. I figured it gave me an excuse to see their new
ballpark. Not bad, but there was absolutely no commercial
establishment around the park at the time. So after the game
everyone was cattle herded to the Metro unless you drove.
I’d like to think that situation has been improved by now
Longtime lurker
I've never been to a ballgame in DC...
Just too much hassle, given how close I live to Camden Yards.
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
If you're that close
then I would agree. I’m about equi-distant between Baltimore
and DC in terms of driving if I’m going to downtowns; however,
I certainly didn’t drive all the way to the Nats ballpark. I do drive
to Camden though.
Like I said, the Rangers were on the schedule and I figured this
would be an easy opportunity (and maybe only opportunity) to see
the Nats stadium. My wife is already on record that she never wants
to go there, although I have taken her to a few games at Camden.
Longtime lurker
I would like to get out to DC for one game, just to cross it off the list.
But yeah, I’m about a 45-60 minute walk from Camden, and on a nice day…
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
It was an acquired taste for me.
When I first heard them, I was thinking, “What the hell is this?” every few minutes. And now I really do enjoy them, and especially “Bitte Orca.” Not saying the same will happen with you, but I do think it’s worth giving them a couple more listens….
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Even Cannibal Resource? Even Stillness Is the Move?
Funny you mention, I saw one a their vocalists at the grocery today.
Any of your former haunts make this list?
http://perpetua.tumblr.com/post/540901532/this-is-whitney-houstons-so-emotional
Check the author.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 22, 2010 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I really like Cannibal - and I shut down before Stillness - I'll spin it once more ...
I don’t understand any of the Whitney stuff you are talking about. uh …
Wrong link, shite...
http://nymag.com/realestate/neighborhoods/2010/65374/
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 22, 2010 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
18. Fort Greene & Clinton Hill
It was pretty much the way they describe it. I had no problems there, even found a nice neighborhood bar the last coupla years – friday nite pool tournaments!
ugh. . . wow!
i hope CD stays focused and gets back soon.
. . . and in honor of 4:20-time to Smoak some!
Lol it's cool
It’s more so the stupidness behind 4-20 than the weed.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
Supposedly tied to a group of stoners who used to get out of school, make it home, and smoke at 4:20 everyday
And then, like, no one could have known that that day was Hitler’s birthday too, so they looked like dumbasses for taking that day
/rant.
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!
I've never needed a reason to celebrate
smoking pot. Not really sure why anyone does?
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Is there a drinking equivalent for 420?
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Apr 22, 2010 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
420 is supposedly the police code for marijuana
It’s not important that it isn’t really the police code for it…
x
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/420_%28cannabis_culture%29
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
liar
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Apr 22, 2010 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Smoak for Cano?
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
done.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Apr 22, 2010 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
You're not gonna get another drunk waiver, are you?
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
one time occurence.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Apr 22, 2010 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
so is life, while drunk
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m very surprised.
Me too but I am happy for Smoak and CD.
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
CD...
hopefully Davis will figure it out it in AAA and come back when/if Vlad fails.
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
Ugh
Just saw you picked up Smoak in our league
Damn you….
Matt (Denver, CO): Congratulations, I heard you won a gold glove!
Klaw (1:18 PM) : Thanks, I had a great year at the plate!
I think Jason Heyward is ready to be promoted to the AL. He’s mastered the NL - Matthew Carruth
Hah.
I had Davis so I had to pick him up plus I need some power. I had B. Wood and Davis on my bench, just hoping that one of them might figure it out.
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
Mariner fans...
Would you honestly expect them to pass on a chance to pat their own backs?
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Eh?
Dave Cameron says:
April 22, 2010 at 11:53 pm
Or
3) This was a pretty obvious move, and the Rangers are run by smart people.
Go with #3. My post was totally in jest. The Rangers didn’t need to read FanGraphs to figure out that Justin Smoak was ready.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Apr 22, 2010 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Ho Li Krap
Absolutely shocking…
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher
by Suicide Prince on Apr 22, 2010 10:25 PM CDT reply actions
Who's that?
The newest phenom out of Korea? What do his stats look like?
Hipsters, Flipsters, and Finger Poppin Daddies! Knock me your lobes.
by Escher on Apr 23, 2010 9:20 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
What do his stats look like?
pretty crappy
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
Totally shocking.
But I get to see the MLB debut of Justin Smoak tomorrow.
I’m saving my ticket stub.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Going to the game Saturday
for my bachelor party with a group.
Ready to see Smoak in person. Hopefully Davis spends alot of time with Coolbaugh over the next few weeks/months.
It is a great thing to know the season for speech and the season for silence.
--Seneca
GL
Nice knowin ya.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Apr 22, 2010 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks
maybe she will put the whip down long enough for me to log on every now and then.
Pretty excited. REALLY excited for all this damn wedding planning to be over with.
It is a great thing to know the season for speech and the season for silence.
--Seneca
I really meant.
Nice knowin ya for your bachelor party. If your friends do it right, we probably won’t be seein ya for a while.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Apr 22, 2010 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
This is a possibility.
It is a great thing to know the season for speech and the season for silence.
--Seneca
Any chance Smoak plays Saturday?
I’m going Saturday.
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
Same here,
god I hope so
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
tomorrow
I would think he has a higher likelihood of playing tomorrow than on Saturday against Willis.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
damn you and Willis
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
local bar?
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Well then bust out the horses and wagon tonight
and start heading in to town!!!
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
WOOO! Let's party with a Smoak out!!!
I'm straight for Heidi Richardson.
by BigGuns on Apr 22, 2010 10:28 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
So I've been one of the longest Davis skeptics here
But even I think this is too early. They must have really been upset with his approach at the plate.
Go Rice Owls!
Whoa.
Did not see that coming.
Does this feel like a panic move to anyone else?
Kind-of a move that you make when you say… Well, we’ve tried everything else to no effect, so let’s go ahead an try this long shot idea.
Pro baseball has always been a dream, so this is pretty freakin’ cool out here. -- Tim Steggall, undrafted Rangers minor leaguer.
It's very rare a hitter gets to the majors with not much more than 1-yr experience and makes an impact.
Pro baseball has always been a dream, so this is pretty freakin’ cool out here. -- Tim Steggall, undrafted Rangers minor leaguer.
Smoak
has about 500 AB’s with a wood bat. Tex had about 850 before the show.
"I wish to believe. But belief is a graveyard." - Charles Bukowski
about all they have done
is swap Elvis and Borbon.
"now delete that stupid drivel that nobody reads off your sig
it’s cluttering the board" - shroomer is not a fan of postseason awards
Bringing in a new hitting coach. Signing Vlad. Swapping Andrus/Borbon.
Pro baseball has always been a dream, so this is pretty freakin’ cool out here. -- Tim Steggall, undrafted Rangers minor leaguer.
doubtful
I think they’re sure Davis isn’t going to turn it around in the majors and needs another dip into AAA like last year to get jump started…and at the same time
That Smoak is a beast and ready.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 22, 2010 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
it feels like we are about to play the tigers who have a bunch of hard throwers, none of whom davis
can catch up with
Feliz says his greatest thrill was striking out Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz, one of his heroes. Yet, when he called to tell his parents, his mother had a request: Strike out New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, too.
"So when I did that," Feliz says, "I told my mom, 'There you go. There's your present. Don't ask me to strike anyone else out, OK?'
WOW.
Dude. DUDE. HEHEHEHE prospect debut excitement!!! Wheeeeeeeeeee!
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
I absolutely called that.
See: http://mobile.lonestarball.com/2010/4/18/1429428/when-should-rangers-call-up-smoak#comments
Third or fourth comment down.
I win.
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
by utlonghorn24 on Apr 22, 2010 10:30 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Tell us what you won
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Absolutely nothing.
But it feels good.
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
by utlonghorn24 on Apr 22, 2010 10:36 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I obviously owe you...
an apology for that thread.
I didn’t think it would happen this soon.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
well, this would be burning his 2nd, right?
1st was last season, he wouldn’t have used one in 2008
Go Rice Owls!
all the more reason to pray
this works and we can leave CD down until Sept.
in terms of his option
it doesn’t matter. You can only burn one option per year. It should really be called his second option year.
"now delete that stupid drivel that nobody reads off your sig
it’s cluttering the board" - shroomer is not a fan of postseason awards
um... wow
Smoak is clearly ready and I’m pumped to see him play, but I feel really bad for CD. He had an awesome spring and no matter how bad he’s looked so far, 2.5 weeks is not enough time to evaluate him. Still, I think this is the right move. Hopefully this will serve as a wakeup call to a few other hitters on this team.
by seanathan on Apr 22, 2010 10:31 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
this seems likely
although it will mean Poveda will get a year of service time
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
If that ever becomes a problem
I don’t think I would mind
x
ProfessorParks Smoak Report: Hit tool (65/70); Plate discipline (70/70); game power is starting to actualize (60/65); 60 glove; 50 range; 50 arm; AOFP 61
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
Don't lie.
Your pants have been off for about ten minutes. Admit it.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
by ghtd36 on Apr 22, 2010 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Guilty.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Apr 22, 2010 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Adjusted Overall Future Potential.
Read the opening to this, or any of the other pieces in the series…
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Adjusted Overall Future Potential
Random funny statement from someone on LSB here.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Apr 22, 2010 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions
isn't "future potential" somewhat redundant?
It is a great thing to know the season for speech and the season for silence.
--Seneca
70/70 on plate discipline, love it
"I prefer the 'as long as you can’t reproduce, it’s not incest' Rule." --BuckyB
another win tomorrow would be cool too
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
However, I would not be displeased with a 10,000-foot homerun.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
by ghtd36 on Apr 22, 2010 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I would like to see a Heywardesque debut, myself.
Pitching coach Mike Maddux on Darren Oliver’s 0.00 ERA this spring:
"Economical work. He ain’t getting paid by the hour."
Adam,
why do you think we have seen the last of Davis with Texas?
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
well, if Smoak sticks
and there is no reason to believe that the Rangers think he won’t, otherwise they don’t make this move, then it is hard to see where Davis forces his way into the lineup, barring a Vlad debacle/injury.
Really, I think what we all have to hope for is for Davis to tear up AAA, as he has every other time, and become a juicy trade target
Go Rice Owls!
As in, Davis was close to 750 MLB PA's?
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!
oops
I was trying to say that Jamey mentioned in one of his emails last year that Thad Levine had done research that showed that after a certain number of big league ab’s, there is a good chance that what you see is what you get. I think Davis is approaching this threshold, and according to Levine’s research, what you see is likely what you get.
Hey Tom - It's over now, so do you know how - to pick up the pieces and go home?
LoneStarDugout Real happy for Smoak tonight. As I told @ontheRangers earlier, I couldn’t think of much for him to improve after seeing him last week.
Smoak
I’m worried they’re calling him up too early.
Shades of Saltalamacchia’s MiL career.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 22, 2010 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Both players
stumbled in the high minors, before turning it around once they repeated their leagues.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 22, 2010 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Smoak had an injury last year that effected him at OKC
"now delete that stupid drivel that nobody reads off your sig
it’s cluttering the board" - shroomer is not a fan of postseason awards
Smoak- 3 years in college
Salty Balls was a HS draftee, no?
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!
That's correct
He’s getting a quick promo, though. He’s at around 60 PAs for Oklahoma City.
So last year’s stumble is blamed totally on injury.
And evidently a very small sample is certifying him ML-ready this year.
Here’s hoping he’s a lift to the Rangers lineup, but it doesn’t always turn out that way.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 22, 2010 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
but Smoak has a much more advanced approach than Salty
a guy who walks more than he strikes out is pretty rare. Salty will never have Smoak’s plate discipline.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Fair
And that reduces the Saltalamacchia comp.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 22, 2010 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Smoak will not be the second coming, but i hope for the rangers sake
he comes up and tears it up, but in my opinion they gave up too early on CD
I still say this is in no way a give up on CD
24 years old, and had options.
Time in AAA doesn’t kill him.
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!
OMGZ
All that time in AAA killed AGon!!! Now Davis too.
Yeah, i just hope Davis can take pressure off and focus on hitting, or not thinking, or whatever it is he needs to do.
"My expectations today are that we're going to be extremely competitive and if we don't win our division, I'll be disappointed." Nolan Ryan
I love prospects
At the end of this season, we should expect:
Smoak, Holland, Beltre, Sheppers on the major league team
Ogando too
And odd chance one of the lefty relievers spends some time up here
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!
I'm excited about this...
Smoak getting up here and sticking for the next 15 years would be awesome. Getting Kinsler back soon. Hell, I’m even looking forward to Salty coming back.
But dang, I’m sad about Chris Davis. I hope he goes down and destroys AAA and forces the Rangers to play him again.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 10:37 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
But dang, I’m sad about Chris Davis. I hope he goes down and destroys AAA and forces the Rangers to play him again.
Right there with you.
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
You know that even if Davis does go down, hit a ton
and keep on hitting once he gets back, all of his hits will be weak infield hits that he legs out. even the doubles and homers. :)
Oh my god! What can it be? We're all doomed! Who's flying this thing?
-Wash
Yep
Would love to see him make the changes necessary to get back up here a la Cruz.
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher
by Suicide Prince on Apr 22, 2010 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sad that Chris Davis sucks
But I don’t know if I’m sad for Chris Davis.
He is what he is, and that’s a low OBP, low contact whiffer with a little power.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
Well
He’s still not Mike Jacobs.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
You still suck...
I think we should all hope for CD to be one of those guys who’s just a late bloomer.
It’s possible.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
"A late bloomer"
He turned 24 last month.
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 22, 2010 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Nelson Cruz?
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
Do you know when Nelson Cruz started playing baseball?
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
17-18?
Davis also changed his swing.
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
Heh. I was sort of joking ~ it's kind of an old trope.
And Cruz changed his stance…
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
The year Nelson Cruz turned 24...
…he was splitting time between high-A and AA, not in the majors for a third season.
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 22, 2010 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I understand he's still young...
I was speaking more along the lines of him spending parts of 3 seasons in the bigs and this being the second time he has been sent down for poor performance.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
I didn't say I wished ill on the guy
Just that I don’t have a whole lot of sympathy for him in this instance.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
Why?
By all accounts he seems to be a good guy and he’s on your favorite team. You don’t think he feels like shit right now?
Poor performance or not, I feel bad for the guy.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Feelings don't show up in...
wOBA, slc, so no, Jon doesn’t care.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Like I said below
I’ve developed a slightly irrational dislike for people who can’t reach base.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
You need to let your hatred go...
or just bottle it up and save it for players on other teams.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Thing is I love players on other teams who can't reach base
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
This does make a lot of sense.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
I thought you had a slight irrational dislike for everybody?
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Like you're one to talk.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
You're the one pulling brett gardner here, not me
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
first of all
nobody doubts my pomposity or arrogance.
we’re talking about your pea sized brain and the arrogance that accompanies it. now, which do you want to debate? the arrogance, or the pea size?
you’re only palatable for so long until you start bashing ranger players with your smug ass know it all but horribly wrong about everything reasoning about everything. maybe you should go start your life and actually learn something before you sack up with your retorts
I don't know what your problem is
I only say what I think, and that’s all anyone does around here. I’ve never tried to make myself out to be some kind of savant like you do.
So kindly remove the tree stump from your asshole and move along.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
ok, let me help you out
point to one guy that hates rangers players as much as you. you can’t. you’re basically a troll. and we don’t like them expressing opinions either.
and you’re usually not right, which is also annoying
I hate the Rangers?
Yeah, that must be why I show up in the gameday threads every day and spend half my time on the internet talking about them and obsessing over them.
If you really think I’m a troll and find me that annoying, use the goddamn troll script you created and save us both some trouble.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
Okay ladies...
enough of that.
This thread is strictly reserved for us overreacting to the Rangers calling up a very good prospect.
Save the pissing match for tomorrow mornings thread.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
I do too, the man lost his job and he's a good guy
He’s probably drunk now, playing some opera and poppin pink jelly beans like crazy.
I'm straight for Heidi Richardson.
Baseball...
would be so much better for you if it could just be run off a simulation, wouldn’t it?
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Sabermetrics by no means runs my life.
I just use it to form my baseball opinions.
Outside of baseball, I’m quite the sabermetrical hypocrite.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
Okay, a low OBP whiffer with 80 grade power.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be.
Whether it translates into on-the-field performance is something of a different question, as is whether Davis is doing something that involves giving up power in order to cut down on strike outs…
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
To be honest, this is a question that should got to Jason Parks,
or someone else who’s got the expertise to answer it thoroughly.
But based on my understanding, tool grades reflect the tool, and not the on-the-field application. So that a guy with great speed doesn’t lose tool points because he’s a moron who can’t run routes (or the base paths) worth a damn…
But, again, I’d defer to Jason’s opinion in a heartbeat on this.
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
20 plate discipline
IMO
"No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
He is a cool dude.
And he makes a great Rangers story if he could not suck. I mean, yeah, he sucks, but why is it hard to embrace him and feel bad about it?
Salty kind of killed me liking guys for arbitrary reasons.
And watching our offense bomb last year kind of gave me an irrational hatred for guys who struggle to get on base.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
you're world is starting to become more and more like
Equilibrium pre-Christian Bale bad-assery
Feliz says his greatest thrill was striking out Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz, one of his heroes. Yet, when he called to tell his parents, his mother had a request: Strike out New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, too.
"So when I did that," Feliz says, "I told my mom, 'There you go. There's your present. Don't ask me to strike anyone else out, OK?'
I wonder if they're worried about him surviving a 2nd prolonged tailspin.
Get him down and straightened out [if possible] before it REALLY gets in his head.
That makes sense to me,
though I’m still not sure how another couple weeks would’ve played out.
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
add to that
the fact that our starting 1B (both), C, one of the 2B and our CF have been black holes in the lineup…the only one they could really do anything about was Davis
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 22, 2010 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Concur
I thought I’d be a lot more depressed about Davis…I guess I’m just pumped about Smoak
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 22, 2010 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the depression about Davis has been steady for a while.
It’s not like this is sudden. It’s before we expected it, but it’s been inevitable for a while. There hasn’t been one single “pull out of it!” depressing Davis moment, just a series.
from EG
BOSTON -The Rangers have announced that they have optioned struggling 1B Chris Davis to Triple-A Oklahoma City and have recalled Justin Smoak. Smoak will join the club in Arlington on Friday. He was pulled from Oklahoma City’s game in the eighth inning Thursday after fouling a ball off his foot. After being checked out and deemed OK to play, the Rangers decided to make the move
Did the Rangers make the decision before tonights game to make the move? If so, why did Smoak play for OKC? If not, what did CD do or not do in tonights game that made the Rangers make this move?
http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/04/rangers-recall-justin-smoak-op.html
"now delete that stupid drivel that nobody reads off your sig
it’s cluttering the board" - shroomer is not a fan of postseason awards
I would be willing to bet
That the decision was made prior to tonight’s game, but they hadn’t told either player and decided to just let the night play out.
Random funny statement from someone on LSB here.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Apr 22, 2010 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
It probably had to do with they werent going to send Smoak up to Boston for one game
Might as well wait for the trip back home
by nathanbaum09 on Apr 22, 2010 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
looking at TT and CD from '08
and them now, it is a tragedy.
by mizzou918 on Apr 22, 2010 10:38 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
I wouldn't have done this yet
especially without exploring trade values for CD, I think this move puts his trade value right in the shitter and it won’t come back out
His trade value will do better
if he crushes AAA pitching than by continuing to look awful against replacement level major league pitchers
Go Rice Owls!
no it won't
for one he has already destroyed AAA pitching twice so what does it do to do it a third time
for two if Smoak is adequate why would anyone give up anything for somebody that is blocked
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
my point really is
Davis probably wasn’t going to do anything on the Rangers to help his trade value. It’s already shot to hell. He’s like Dallas McPhearson a few years ago in LAA
Go Rice Owls!
CD
Trade value was in the shitter already.
WOrking out against AAA pitching with improve the trade value.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Apr 22, 2010 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
no it won't if for no other reason than he will be blocked by smoak now if he does decent
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Smoak has nothing to do with Chris Davis's trade value.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
yes he will
if he is good CD will be blocked if he returns to AAA greatness thus teams not willing to offer as much for him since we would need to move him at that point
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
That doesn't make any sense at all
Because at this point, the only team willing to trade for Davis, even if he tears up AAA for awhile, will be a team looking to take a chance on him. It’s not like he’s knocking on the door of the majors and we’re in a position where we have to trade one of the two.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
I beg to differ
CD has essentially a year and a half worth of major league AB’s in those combined AB’s his slash lines are .254/.302/.477 and about a year out of that year and a half have been dominant not to mention he only just turned 24. There is a shit load of value in that player I just described
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Not after 2009 there's not.
His 2008 second half was a long time ago, and very BABIP driven. Teams aren’t going to give up significant value for a guy who was utterly terrible last season and got off to a terrible start again this year.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
he was WAYYYY
better than terrible the second half last year
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
He had a .376 BABIP in the second half last year.
All he did last year was vacillate between being utterly terrible and then looking mediocre while riding an utterly unsustainable BABIP streak after he came back up.
Considering he doesn’t walk, and he doesn’t make very good contact, teams are not going to look at him as someone they can count on to perform if they accquire him. At best he’s a high-upside wild card to throw in on a deal at this point. So it’s really pretty silly to worry about his trade value being lowered because he’s “blocked” by Smoak.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
I think he is an upgrade at 1b for at least a few teams in the league
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Like who exactly?
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
well probably two teams in our division
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Daric Barton is in the exact same top-prospect-who-struggled boat as Davis
And he’s got a much better approach than Davis does, and more importantly, .388 wOBA so far this year.
Kasey Kotchman is meh, but he also has a .380 wOBA so far.
About the only team in the majors I can see where Davis might be an immediate upgrade is the O’s. Maybe the BJ’s, but Lyle Overbay has a .171 BABIP so far.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
and he is not as good defensively and doesn't have close to the power
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Who, Kotchman?
Kotchman is a much better defender than Davis has been so far in his career.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
Barton has also been a better defender in the majors than Davis so far
And in that park, I’ll take the ability to reach base over the power, assuming Barton’s not going to slug below .400 all year.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
If I looked up the stats and saw Davis had been better than Barton, I'd be surprised.
And I’d also have trouble believing them.
I was surprised too
But it’s a fairly significant difference, so…
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
Daric Barton also has a .383 SLG this season
And isn’t going to be able to keep his OBP above .400 if he isn’t slugging .400.
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 22, 2010 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
just because some teams also have below replacement level first basemen
doesn’t mean they’re going to want ours.
Go Rice Owls!
Man, its too bad we didn't do what josey wanted
and pick up Troy Glaus instead of Vlad. then we could have had Troy’s .113 average at first with Davis’ .104 average at DH. ooooooh
Oh my god! What can it be? We're all doomed! Who's flying this thing?
-Wash
His trade value was already in the shitter.
Being a 1B who can’t hit will do that to a man.
"No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
by DJCahill on Apr 22, 2010 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Also...
I wonder how much say Washington and Hurdle had in this decision.
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
hopefully none
Hurdle has shown me nothing and I think Ron’s ticket was punched if we had lost tonight, once again cocaine ron escapes by the powder on his nose
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
What you're saying is fucking stupid.
Chris Davis being blocked affects his trade value? Hitting in OKC won’t improve his trade value? Clint Hurdle has shown you nothing when it’s been only a few months? Washington fired on April 22nd?
And calling him “Cocaine Ron” is beyond stupid.
That’s all I have to say.
by Black Francis on Apr 22, 2010 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
ok
it does.
why would hitting good for the THIRD FUCKING TIME in AAA impress more than the first two
the offense has been worse than last year when it sucked in April
firing wash has as much to do with this year as it does the last 3 his teams april struggles are notorious so why do we wait around until we are 10 games under by mid may? if a dude walks up and kicks you in the dick three times…. when he walks up and cocks his leg to kick the fourth time do you sit there or do you finally move and avoid the painful part? he’s walked up and cocked his leg for the fourth time why do we need to sit there and take another kick to the dick
I’m sorry if cocaine Ron offends you, but he is a 57 year old man that is in charge of 60+ million dollars of employees and he snorted fucking coke jackass so when I am mad about his sucky job performance I will call him Cocaine Ron
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
ok
Teams may pick up on the fact that Davis is only 24 years old. Third stint in AAA ball at that age isn’t a big deal.
Hurdle hasn’t been around long enough for anyone to form an intelligent opinion about, period.
I don’t disagree about firing Washington but it’s not going to happen quite this early. No fucking way. Be realistic.
And by calling him that you imply he’s a cokehead. He may be a lot of things but using cocaine once at age 57 doesn’t make him that. Your head would explode if Congress was drug tested, I bet.
by Black Francis on Apr 22, 2010 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
no it wouldn't because i wouldn't be surprised
i think they would legalize freaking heroin if they thought there was a way to regulate who grows and sells it and be able to tax it, if that even makes sense to our conversation
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions
no they wouldn't
too much lobby money from pharmaceuticals. they won’t even legalize weed when there are pockets all around the country that are taxing it and profiting heavily.
"Holland didn’t make that kid question his swing, he made him question his career path"
because if they legalize weed how can they control who grows it and sells it?
by blueballlefty on Apr 23, 2010 1:40 AM CDT up reply actions
You can't control everything
You just bank on the fact that not everyone is into horticulture and people will pay for the convenience of buying from a drug store (which most people would).
I personally have acquaintances in both California and Colorado that are growing right now and selling to dispensaries that are paying a good chunk of taxes to both state and federal government. Does this mean the only people growing in those states are selling to medicinal shops and therefore paying taxes? Of course not.
We aren’t controlling the illegal arms trade but that hasn’t slowed down production of weaponry… it has nothing to do with control. It has everything to do with the lobbies. Guns and pharmaceuticals have huge ones, weed has a very small one, heroin doesn’t have one. If pfizer could patent heroin, it would be legal and prescribed by doctors.
"Holland didn’t make that kid question his swing, he made him question his career path"
People don't try cocaine for the first time at 57.
That’s bullshit, and you’re crazy if you believe that. I mean, personally I could care less. Cocaine isn’t the reason I would give him the axe, but there is no way it was his first time.
Pitching coach Mike Maddux on Darren Oliver’s 0.00 ERA this spring:
"Economical work. He ain’t getting paid by the hour."
I don't believe that
I think it was an isolated incident. As in he’s not really a cocaine user. I’m not a cocaine user but I’ve used cocaine before. If I did a line tonight and didn’t get a job tomorrow because of it, I’d say it was because I used cocaine once.
by Black Francis on Apr 23, 2010 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I get that.
And I’m not saying he’s a coke head. Just that I don’t buy for one second that it was his first time.
Pitching coach Mike Maddux on Darren Oliver’s 0.00 ERA this spring:
"Economical work. He ain’t getting paid by the hour."
If Washington had a say...
this never would have happened because he would have been convinced that anyone that was replacing Davis would be a downgrade defensively.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think MLB managers have much of a clue about the kids in the farm system until they show up in the clubhouse.
And I’ve read a million anecdotes that support that.
some seem to think they do
and then help the FO make bad decisions.
That’s right Buck, I’m looking at you.
by elvis1isking on Apr 23, 2010 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions
wow
that’s all.
Statistics are like women; mirrors of purest virtue and truth, or like whores to use as one pleases. - Theodor Billroth
Shocked this happened so soon
Happy for Justin. He’s earned it this season
What does this mean for Davis though? Stay in the minors for a long time? Call him up when he starts hitting and the Vlad experiment is over?
Matt (Denver, CO): Congratulations, I heard you won a gold glove!
Klaw (1:18 PM) : Thanks, I had a great year at the plate!
I think Jason Heyward is ready to be promoted to the AL. He’s mastered the NL - Matthew Carruth
baseball pants=happy
Zombie Arias has his old man arms straight out, right? And is more verbal
by BuckyB on Apr 8, 2010 7:53 PM CD
Holy shit.
I thought that was a joke headline. I am quite stunned. Flabergasted. And excited to see what the Smoak Monster can do in the majors.
OT: Elizabeth Banks >>>> Julianne Moore
by philkid3 on Apr 22, 2010 10:43 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
As someone also watching 30 Rock on TiVo...
…THIS.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Yeah, not even close
And I love Julianne Moore, too.
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!
Duh
That’s like saying Albert Pujols >>>> Chris Davis.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
Dude, Julianne Moore is at least league average, still
I know she’s on the downside, but her decline has been pretty reasonable so far. She still has a few replacement-level-plus years left.
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!
Just finished watching it and.... DUH
C’mon Donaghy just make the right decision
"I don't really like pitchers." -Nelson Cruz
hells yeah
and Julianne wouldn’t be that into any of us anyways
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Banks
Probably ones of my guilty pleasures….
Matt (Denver, CO): Congratulations, I heard you won a gold glove!
Klaw (1:18 PM) : Thanks, I had a great year at the plate!
I think Jason Heyward is ready to be promoted to the AL. He’s mastered the NL - Matthew Carruth
No need to feel guilty about that.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Even more so when considering the atrocious accent
she had in that show
"What are you going to wear?" "Think 'slutty Grace Kelly'"
“We’re at Jeter’s house. Beer pong. Yankees versus former mayors. I’ve got my money on the mayors. C’MON DINKINS, YOU’RE KILLING ME!!!!”
Those were two quality episodes last night. The mocking of the Leno/Conan fiasco with the janitors was killing me.
"I prefer the 'as long as you can’t reproduce, it’s not incest' Rule." --BuckyB
Yes, those were probably my two favorite episodes this season.
And I was wondering if anyone else caught that the Janitors thing was mocking the Late Night fiasco.
Looks like management is not going to just let the season slip away...
I think they give Salty a short chance to show something….and he fails, the Rangers will make a move to acquire a catcher from somewhere.
I’m glad some shit is gettin’ done!!
Wash is an idiot....and umpires SUCK!!
if management was that concerned about this season
they would have sent Ron with him
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Salty will replace TT
"now delete that stupid drivel that nobody reads off your sig
it’s cluttering the board" - shroomer is not a fan of postseason awards
Sweetness
just picked up Smoak in my fantasy league…it paid off staying home to watch the Rangers + NFL Draft instead of going to work out
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 22, 2010 10:44 PM CDT reply actions
And...?
He’s high on the list of things the Rangers can do something about.
Unless you know a magic spell to return Hamilton to his 2008 form, or have a potion that will bring Kinsler into mid-season form tomorrow, or…
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually
Hamilton isn’t that bad now. his overall line of .250/.371/.462 is a whole lot closer to average than you might think. Take out that first week (first 3 games) and its .295/.404/.545 with 8 walks and 5 k’s. and versus right handed pitchers: .324/.425/.618
Oh my god! What can it be? We're all doomed! Who's flying this thing?
-Wash
yet probably the only one we could do something about right now
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 22, 2010 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
More importantly...
…let’s play the always-fun “Name The Corresponding 40-Man Move” game!
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
I like the odds of Justin Smoak
Just a reminder…
"College first basemen selected in the first round have gone on to have Hall of Fame-caliber careers approximately one-third of the time."
Olerud
or Will Clark for me. Smoak hits a shit-ton of line drives.
http://oursaviorchuck.ytmnd.com/
by Conjunction on Apr 22, 2010 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Olerud...
very underrated.
I’d take that comp and run with it.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
I have a very vivid memory...
of being 10 years old and watching a Rangers game at my grandmother’s house in 1993 where John Olerud was hitting nearly .400 and was seemingly hellbent on destroying the Rangers. I never liked him after that.
I hope Justin Smoak does that to some 10 year old punk in Seattle or Anaheim.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 23, 2010 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Too bad he split votes with...
Paul Molitor.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 23, 2010 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions
I look at the rosters of those teams, and I wonder how they won fewer than 110 games.
And then I look at the farm systems from the time and wonder how they never made it back.
Look at people who made their debuts in ’92 and ’93 and then look at how good their careers were. Mostly elsewhere.
Here are a few young players who had small rolls in those seasons:
Jeff Kent
Derek Bell
David Wells
Pat Hentgen
Al Leiter
Shawn Green
Carlos Delgado
Woody Williams
I started caring that baseball existed in 1990...
followed it a little more exclusively in 1991, and fell in love with it in 1992, but I probably thought about nothing else besides baseball all summer of 1993.
Those were such great years to be a baseball fan.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 23, 2010 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions
I started to care about its existence in 1991 when I went to see Nolan Ryan pitch in Arlington Stadium.
I didn’t care about anything more than the stars of the Rangers until 1998.
My family piled into the van and drove to Arlington so I could see Nolan pitch...
in 1992. That pretty much sealed my fate right there.
Say what you will about Nolan Ryan being overrated statically in terms of being “the greatest pitcher of all time” But I would bet you that he made lifelong baseball fans out of more people in the Rangers market than anyone can conceivably count in a time when the Rangers had no business making fans out of their team.
Ah, the salad days…
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 23, 2010 12:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh, as quickly as I'll call Nolan Ryan overrated (but still really great). . .
. . . I’ll call him at worst my second favorite baseball player ever. And probably the biggest reason I became a baseball fan of any single player, with only Juan Gonzalez and Mark McGwire close.
I loved that stadium
So much nostalgia
I loved how they’d play “Hit the Road Jack” when the other team pulled their pitcher.
Haha...
Yes! I remember the first time I witnessed that very thing, when Chuck did it to Jack McDowell, and my mother was like, “That’s mean!”
I laughed and laughed.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 23, 2010 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I loved the way Olerud played
and that he played the field always ready to bat.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
only things i hated about olerud
goofy batting helmet and that he was a mariner (and even a blue jay – I did not like those teams)
Why not the Blue Jays?
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 23, 2010 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Joe Carter and John Olerud
what’s not to like about those blue jay teams.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I met Joe Carter this past summer, at the 4th of July Parade in Lubbock.
After the College Baseball Hall of Fame inductions. Really really nice man, was talking to any and everyone. Not trying to argue your point. It just shocked me, someone of his stature, I guess would be the proper term.
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
So, Racist?
Feliz says his greatest thrill was striking out Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz, one of his heroes. Yet, when he called to tell his parents, his mother had a request: Strike out New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, too.
"So when I did that," Feliz says, "I told my mom, 'There you go. There's your present. Don't ask me to strike anyone else out, OK?'
was anyone else at game 2 of the season vs Toronto
a USA chant started in the crowd a number of times. What I thought was funny and ironic was the fact that our starting pitcher that day was the only true canadian, Rich ‘Fuckin’ Candian Ass’ Harden.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
No...
no I wasn’t at that game because I live in fuckin’ Salt Lake City.
I’m a pathetic 31 year old loser because I’ve chosen to live in Utar.
Didn’t you know that. Thanks for rubbing it in though.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
I knew that
but it was an open question to the few that were still around, although most of what is left seem to be west coast people.
oh well.
the game sucked anyway.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I was just dickin' around with you.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
keep your dick in your pants
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Now you tell me...
it has been out since I saw Smoak was called up.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
heh
He was really reaching for an insult there.
by Black Francis on Apr 23, 2010 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions
If you live in SLC
and have one or fewer wives, then you are a loser. (or single…)
Oh my god! What can it be? We're all doomed! Who's flying this thing?
-Wash
I've said this before...
but I think I’d rather go play Frogger on the local freeway than have more than one wife.
Sometimes I can barely handle the one that I’ve got now. I really don’t want to subject myself to any more punishment.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
LOL!
but, you know, what if they were, like, into each other….
Oh my god! What can it be? We're all doomed! Who's flying this thing?
-Wash
Nah...
‘cause then I’d probably get all jealous and shit.
The whole 2 girls thing is really hot when you don’t give a damn about either one of them and never have to see them again.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
a number of reasons
1) I liked the opposing national league teams better. Atlanta’s always been awesome and Philly was a cool team to root for when I was in middle school (now they seem kind of silly)
2) Canadians. That was a pretty big deal that Canadians won our world series. And we let it happen twice
3) I hated Cito Gaston. I didn’t have much to go on then except interviews. But the guy seemed like a dick and apparently was – at one point declared that he would only manage if he was hired without an interview
Cito Gaston has almost always been painted as a dick by any source I've ever read who I think knows what they're talking about.
I’m pretty sure that’s why he couldn’t get a job for a while.
I was just looking on his wiki
apparently he was a finalist for a number of jobs in the 90’s and early 00’s. But I also think that managers have to be willing to take lesser jobs in the interim and he just wasn’t. People like Art Howe, Zimmer, and Moore never complain about lesser jobs.
As a kid...
I thought he was a dick because he wouldn’t put Mike Mussina in the All Star game to pitch that year it was in Baltimore just because he seemingly wanted to fuck with the Orioles fans.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 23, 2010 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah the batting helmet was goofy
but I think he had a brain anuerysm or something. I don’t really remember, but there was a reason for it.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
part of his skull is missing
…and if he got hit by anything it could have easily been fatal. Or something. That’s how I remember it.
by Black Francis on Apr 23, 2010 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions
From Wikipedia (never wrong):
Olerud jumped directly to the majors after a stellar career at Washington State University where he was a pitcher noted for his performance from 1987 to 1989. He was known for wearing a batting helmet in the field as a precaution since he had suffered a brain aneurysm while playing in college.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Yeah.
I think having to wear the helmet was because of the surgery. Didn’t mean to suggest he was born with a hole in his head or whatever. I remember announcers saying he had a soft spot on his head, though I could be wrong. Years ago.
by Black Francis on Apr 23, 2010 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions
you're probably right
I wonder if he has to drive with protective head gear? just a random thought
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I don't know.
Looks like they could patch up the hole nowadays. Plastics. Nanotubes. I don’t know.
by Black Francis on Apr 23, 2010 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Nanotubes?
Are you just looking through a technical dictionary and posting the first words you see?
Random funny statement from someone on LSB here.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Apr 23, 2010 1:20 AM CDT up reply actions
No
I actually know what nanotubes are. It’s a fun word to say.
by Black Francis on Apr 23, 2010 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions
nanotubes
very tiny tubes.
Oh my god! What can it be? We're all doomed! Who's flying this thing?
-Wash
If I'd have been him
I’d be wearing my blue jays batting helmet everywhere. shower. bed… car… restaurant…. whatever.
And when they asked me if I was on the team or just a fan, I’d say, “Oh, sry, I’m just a big Blue Jays fan” (and then if I saw a fellow player, I’d go and ask for an autograph just to fuck with people).
Oh my god! What can it be? We're all doomed! Who's flying this thing?
-Wash
I'll forgive the batting helmet for the reason he had it.
And for hilarious (fake) Rickey Henderson stories.
Didn't he wear that for some sort of medical reason?
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Apr 23, 2010 8:43 AM CDT up reply actions
I should really scroll down first
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Apr 23, 2010 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions
does that include guys who were eventually moved to 1b?
that just seems like such an odd stat. is there a reason to think that it works better for 1b than other positions? because future 1b taken in the 1st round are taken exclusively because of their hit skill?
The Hall of Fame is also more likely to select first basemen than other positions.
They like themselves some counting-stat hitters and couldn’t be bothered with positional value.
There are a few guys, though, who I think don't belong without more players at other positions getting in.
I lean towards the latter, though. I think I’m fine with their 1B baseline, just not their baseline for the rest of the infield.
Of course, then Phil Rizzuto gets in. . .
That's because there's no baseline
Any HOF with Pie Traynor in and Alan Trammell out. With Catfish Hunter in and Bert Blyleven out has no set standards.
Oh my god! What can it be? We're all doomed! Who's flying this thing?
-Wash
I'd be real nervous if I was you Taylor...
you’re lucky you’re not riding shotgun to OKC, although once Salty is good to go….
I'm straight for Heidi Richardson.
Realistically
What do we really expect performance-wise from Smoak right now?
.250/.340/.420?
I think it's time for a name change...SmoakGoasYard
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Apr 23, 2010 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Or Goes
F ME
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Apr 23, 2010 8:44 AM CDT up reply actions
How well has that name
worked out for Salty. He should just keep the name and keep the curse on Salty.
"No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
Yeah true
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Apr 23, 2010 8:53 AM CDT up reply actions
AriasMowsMyFuckingLawn
is better
Oh my god! What can it be? We're all doomed! Who's flying this thing?
-Wash
An awfully pessimistic projection, IMO
"I prefer the 'as long as you can’t reproduce, it’s not incest' Rule." --BuckyB
This sounds about right to me.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Wouldn't surprise
for his rookie year.
"No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
Assuming a 90 point spread in his OBP is a reasonable expectation
I’d hope for about .260/.350/.430 if he’s going to hang out all year long.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
I don't care if he doesn't hit right away.
Elite plate discipline is something this team desperately needs. He’ll provide that instantly.
and hopefully lead by example
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I still like to hope though
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
That's about where I was going to say.
I’d maybe be more conservative on the slugging. Maybe a .330 or so wOBA.
That line
I don’t know that that ends up being much of an upgrade over what you could expect from a Davis/Garko platoon the rest of the way.
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 22, 2010 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
but even if that's the case
why wouldn’t you just roll with smoak? he needs development time in the majors and if the major league alternative is just going to duplicate that, then is there an upside in not playing the younger guy?
I'm never that high on rookies.
That OBP seems pretty generous but we’ll see.
by Black Francis on Apr 22, 2010 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
.275/.360/.435
http://oursaviorchuck.ytmnd.com/
by Conjunction on Apr 22, 2010 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
A lot of these same sentiments were expressed
when Davis was first called up.
We need to not always make hard work out of sex- Rick Carlisle.
Only
Cut the amount of games in half.
by SaltyGoesYard on Apr 22, 2010 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Uhh....
Because he is the greatest player ever to be brought up by the Rangers????
by SaltyGoesYard on Apr 22, 2010 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
They're totally different animals
Smoak was a consensus top 5 talent in the draft who played college ball in a major conference.
JD...
“We need to get more production out of that spot,” Rangers GM Jon Daniels said. “Chris isn’t the only guy in the lineup off to a slow start, but Justin has had quality at-bat after quality at-bat down there. We want to see if he can continue to do that up here. We want to reward our guys for having that quality at-bat approach. Elvis [Andrus] had quality at-bats; he was promoted to the top of the lineup. Justin’s had quality at-bats; he was promoted to the majors.”
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
by coolaid on Apr 22, 2010 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 8 recs
If you truly believe that then
Teagarden shouldn’t have another AB for the Rangers for the rest of the season.
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
by coolaid on Apr 22, 2010 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You don't have another option though...
…until Salty’s healthy.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
I can live with it until Salty is ready...
since Salty should be back soon.
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
I'm not sure anyone disagrees with this, including the Rangers front office.
They’re constrained at catcher in a way they’re not at first, though.
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
and they’ve already played Treanor, a guy with a career OPS in the mid-.600s, over Teagarden several times.
Beethoven sucks.
probably should continue
this until Salty comes back too.
I’m a fan of Teagarden, but he’s having an extremely difficult time even making contact.
by elvis1isking on Apr 23, 2010 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions
This.
Random funny statement from someone on LSB here.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Apr 22, 2010 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Obviously you can't do it until Salty comes back.
But you don’t have to play TFT in the meantime.
Random funny statement from someone on LSB here.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Apr 22, 2010 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Who you get to replace TT?
Richardson?
Matt (Denver, CO): Congratulations, I heard you won a gold glove!
Klaw (1:18 PM) : Thanks, I had a great year at the plate!
I think Jason Heyward is ready to be promoted to the AL. He’s mastered the NL - Matthew Carruth
Only if we get more picks of his wife up here
between Mrs Richardson and Misty May Treanor we’d have the best looking wife of catcher tandem in the majors. Now, if we can just get them to do a charity mud-wrestling event…..
Oh my god! What can it be? We're all doomed! Who's flying this thing?
-Wash
He has been riding the bench while Treanor played
the last couple of games until today. I think today was just to give Treanor a day off after two extra inning games. Teagarden is the backup now and will get sent down the second Salty’s ready to come back.
And this gives a sense of what Daniels is seeing in Davis' ABs, does't it?
Working the count is great, but a 0.27 BB/K can’t cut it, no matter how many pitches he sees.
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow.
I like that reasoning with Andrus, but not sure how I feel about it with Smoak.
CD has struggled, but has it really been because he has had poor quality ABs? I’m asking, because I don’t know. He made a conscious effort to hit up the middle and to LF for much of ST and said he was trying to get back to that approach after the first few games.
Pro baseball has always been a dream, so this is pretty freakin’ cool out here. -- Tim Steggall, undrafted Rangers minor leaguer.
I don't think he's looked good at the plate.
I know there are folks who’ve been saying he’s put together good ABs lately, but that reminds me a lot of the amount of rope he was given last year. I don’t know how many hopeful posts I made, observing that Davis just needed a couple more ABs like that to break out. He never did.
At some point, the outcome of ABs has to be factored into their quality, right?
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
He hasn't.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Yeah. It's hard not to root for Davis to bust out again,
but his performance so far has been brutal.
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions
This is important
At some point, the outcome of ABs has to be factored into their quality, right?
The team is 5-9 when it was supposed to be competitive. If the guy on the shortest leash on the club is putting up those numbers, he’s not going to stick long.
The deal with Davis is that he was given too much rope last year, with every week people saying “Gee, he hit that home run off a lefty – he’s about to break out!” followed by 10 Ks in 4 games. He’s just a guy who puts up some good at bats and some awful at bats; and until he figures out how to limit the latter, he’s simply not going to be a major leaguer.
Go Rice Owls!
Yup.
Like I wrote above, last season I was definitely one of those folks posting comments to the effect that Davis looked as if he was turning the corner ~ until I realized that he was turning the same three corners, over and over and over again.
And this season, Texas actually has a guy who could produce at first. We’ll see if he does, but I certainly like Smoak replacing Davis more than, say, Blalock or Jones…
by Josh Garoon on Apr 23, 2010 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't really know
but he is still swinging at way too many pitches outside the strike zone (well above major league average), and not making any contact when he does so. On the other hand, he is making much better contact with pitches in the strike zone, but hasn’t shown any power.
To be fair, he is swinging at fewer pitches outside of the zone than he did last year, but it’s not like a Hamiltonian improvement yet.
How many times have we seen him strikeout
on a ball bouncing in the dirt then run to first base? I was thinking that he’d be approaching some sort of record for that already…
I LOVE THIS QUOTE
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 22, 2010 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
ask
and ye shall receive
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 5:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like JD wants to stress the walks/OBP thing
As well he should.
Perhaps this isn’t just a panic move so much as it is a message to the rest of the lineup.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
The irony here...
is this happened on the night that Chris Davis actually had quality at-bats.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Good point
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
Excited to see Smoak
Would of liked to see him get more than 50 AB’s at OKC this year before his call up. But with a black hole at 1st base, it is time to start looking at other options. Now this move has been made, Smoak needs to be solid and give Davis until August or September to get straightened out and regain his power stroke.
KLaw in his chat earlier today...
David (Dallas)
Would you replace Davis with Smoak today? Or would you wait until the end of May to delay arbitration for a year? I’d prefer getting him in the lineup now. Worry about the contract later.
Klaw (2:03 PM)
They’ve pushed off free agency. That, to me, has always been the big variable. Buying back a year of control is expensive. Paying more in arbitration because the player has produced more for you … sure, you hate to spend more money, but the extra cash is only going to be significant if the player was very good over the two-plus years, and the extra 100-odd AB Smoak might get in the next 5-6 weeks would, most likely, make him a more productive hitter for them later this season.
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
Smoak
also not a Boras guy.
Just saying.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
this is why I've always been for
keeping him over the local guy Davis, for some reason I want my players to be lifers
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
For some reason I didn't know that,
and I’m quite surprised he’s not.
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Why do you think
he took a minor league deal. Dude’s just a country masher who likes to fish and play baseball.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
Hosmer was the one represented by Boras.
Thanks Royals!
I thought he was too
we better sign him to an extension before he hires Boras
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
seriously
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
If Davis goes back down and destroys
AAA does that say more for him or Coolbaugh who he has had a really good relationship with
Anyone else think...
…that Chris Davis just got sentenced to being packaged with Martin Perez, among others, in a deadline deal for Roy Oswalt?
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
SHUT YOUR DIRTH WHORE MOUTH.
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
This.
Random funny statement from someone on LSB here.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Apr 22, 2010 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup I DON'T want Oswalt
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Marteen would be better next year than Oswalt, but I wouldn’t mind getting Roy for less
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Shut your mouth
SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTH
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
What?
No. If that happened we might as well just give up on this team.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
i would kill my family if that happened.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Apr 22, 2010 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Whoa.
Random funny statement from someone on LSB here.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Apr 22, 2010 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Do your families include Tom Hicks?
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
Would you at least let them know why first?
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
So you like to crack eh?
That shit will ruin your teeth.
"We pitched, we caught the ball, we ran the bases, we had good days where we out-fundamentalized the other team." - Ronald Washington
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2010 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
ha or you like crack
"We pitched, we caught the ball, we ran the bases, we had good days where we out-fundamentalized the other team." - Ronald Washington
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 22, 2010 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
we need explosions
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
x
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
I found this funny
Not sure why.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
the building kick is the greatest thing ever.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Apr 22, 2010 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
EXPLOSIONS!!!
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
The only player I would trade Martin Perez for is Martin Perez
And Albert Pujols, but mostly Martin Perez.
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!
Whoa, sorry everyone.
Just a passing thought. I’ll go set my brain on fire.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
hmmm
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
not Oswalt
Berkman
"now delete that stupid drivel that nobody reads off your sig
it’s cluttering the board" - shroomer is not a fan of postseason awards
SHUT YOUR MOUTH TOO
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
if we were starting the package with those two
we better get both of those emm effers
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
if we gave up Perez and Davis
we better get back berkman and Oswalt, not saying I would do it but if it was done it wouldn’t be a either/ or
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
That's just... no.
No, is the answer to that, all around.
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!
I didn't ask for it
I just said that it would be both not either or, y’all do get that right
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, that's pretty clear.
It’s a terrible idea and a junkball thing to say, is all.
You got thirty million dollars to kick in on this deal?
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!
geez why am I
getting nut stomped here I didn’t propose a Perez trade on such a joyous day, I just said it would take more than what another guy said to get him
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions
no i hinted at no such thing
I merely said that if they wanted Martin then it wouldn’t be an either/or with those two it would be both, both though are a bad decision the stro’s dont have enough to make a deal for Martin and that makes me proud of my franchise
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions
This entertains me
Because you’re defending the idea to trade for both Oswalt and Berkman
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!
I think at this point you are just baiting me and I won't take the bait
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah, the entertainment potential is pretty much tapped, for tonight
But it is pretty hilarious, still.
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!
Years of practice, Sherlock Brolmes.
Years. Of. Practice.
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!
I like that...
Sherlock Brolmes. Gonna have to use it with my friend tomorrow – we always use variations of the “bro” in conversation
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 5:09 AM CDT up reply actions
I dare ya
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I do live in Burleson
but am not named Leslie
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Perez is untouchable
I’d rather trade Holland
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I would rather not give up any of our top prospects for Roy Oswalt.
Pitching coach Mike Maddux on Darren Oliver’s 0.00 ERA this spring:
"Economical work. He ain’t getting paid by the hour."
I would kick a baby if that happened
Matt (Denver, CO): Congratulations, I heard you won a gold glove!
Klaw (1:18 PM) : Thanks, I had a great year at the plate!
I think Jason Heyward is ready to be promoted to the AL. He’s mastered the NL - Matthew Carruth
Perez is not being traded for Oswalt straight up
Much less with other people.
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 22, 2010 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I assumed it was a joke
Though admittedly I didn’t get it.
by brettgardner on Apr 22, 2010 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
are you asking straight up? KC wouldn't do that
and we wouldn’t give up anything of consequence with him
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Davis, a catcher and Perez?
no?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 5:10 AM CDT up reply actions
I AM OFFICIALLY BACKING OFF MY MADE-IN-PASSING MARTIN PEREZ TRADE SUGGESTION.
SO THERE.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
...right before you went to jail
"You'll meet them again on their long journey to the middle." -Lester Bangs
I'm glad it only took...
30 LSBers jumping down your throat to see the error of your ways. =p
No big deal, it happens.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Apr 22, 2010 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Obviously you're getting killed for the Martin Perez suggestion
which just won’t happen.
But Davis is exactly the type of player that the Astros SHOULD be looking to get. Has enough local ties to be a potential huge fan favorite, has a ceiling that few of their players currently have. Wouldn’t be that expensive.
Go Rice Owls!
Davis' package nets a catcher?
so he’s the pitcher?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 5:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Boooooooooooo.
Random funny statement from someone on LSB here.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Apr 23, 2010 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions
hey man
I don’t think even Mitch Hedburg had it rolling at 4 a.m. in the morning
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
I think he meant Roy Halladay
and others in a package
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 5:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Fuck. That.
Pitching coach Mike Maddux on Darren Oliver’s 0.00 ERA this spring:
"Economical work. He ain’t getting paid by the hour."
I'm very surprised...
the Rangers decided to do this as early as they did.
I would have waited ‘til at least Memorial Day. Let’s hope Smoak takes the 1B job and never looks back.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
nevermind
my mistake for trying to predict what the GUT will decide,
or do y’all think he even gets a say in whether or not Smoak plays
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Smoak will sit...
so he can get “acclimated to being a big leaguer” before starting or some bullshit.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions
That wouldn't surprise me in the least
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions
On ESPN right now.
They are reviewing the Rangers Red Sox game. They start by focusing on Bucholz’s fastball and curveball. Then cut to Steph Strasburg in the studio, who tells us that having multiple pitches is important. Then quickly speed through the next few plays as the Rangers score their runs and win.
Thanks ESPN, thanks.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
not even the SPORTS media??
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 5:12 AM CDT up reply actions
OT: LAL-OKC
Anyone watching this game? The OKC crowd is pretty impressive. Smurfin out..
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
its like a college arena
so awesome. and I’m a lakers fan
by Jason Brynsvold on Apr 22, 2010 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
gross
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 5:12 AM CDT up reply actions
actually
I’m about to say goodnight…is that bad?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 5:30 AM CDT up reply actions
so confused by the MikeE and MikeEl combo attack
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
It really has been a great night
Cavs and Lakers lose.
We need to not always make hard work out of sex- Rick Carlisle.
I hate the way that Seattle got screwed...
But putting the Thunder in OKC was a really good idea, I think. They don’t have to worry about TV area since it’s a league wide deal.
And OKC is a decently big city that has no major league sports at all and doesn’t even have a large college in the city. It seems like the perfect place to relocate a team.
"You'll meet them again on their long journey to the middle." -Lester Bangs
So they pull the plug pretty early on CD
what the hell is taking so long in getting TT out of here??? It’s not like the backup needs to be great. I’m for giving MaxRam some time as the backup or calling up Richardson.
cmon, make this shit happen. TT is much worse than Davis.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
You know Teagarden heard that news
“Oh Fuck.”
by SaltyGoesYard on Apr 22, 2010 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I knew all along...
that Teagarden should have kept that mustache.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
and The Juice
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 5:13 AM CDT up reply actions
Would you trade for Towles?
He may still have some offensive potential but is basically just a placeholder for Castro at this point.
The 'pen sucks and it's all BGL's fault!
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
When Salty gets healthy
TT will head to OKC. In the meantime, Treanor had better see the majority of playing time behind the plate.
"now delete that stupid drivel that nobody reads off your sig
it’s cluttering the board" - shroomer is not a fan of postseason awards
I suppose we can wait for Salty, but that seems too long
did he catch today?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
because he has given us so much reason to think he will tear it up offensively or defensively
by blueballlefty on Apr 22, 2010 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
this is true
Salty sucks too
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
That was awesome.
I would give the double fingers to Padilla after that.
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
Relax...
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
Just watched it on AtBat
Wow. Fucking circus pitch deserves to go rest out there.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
by TxStCa on Apr 22, 2010 11:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Weird...
I wanted to see the mph on that stupid-ass pitch, and MLB Gameday shows the Jay Bruce 6th inning HR as being off a 92 mph sinker with fairly straight trajectory. Either I’m screwed up or MLB Gameday is.
Looks like his eephus/rainbow to me in the video.
It's gameday.
That was definitely the floater.
Pitching coach Mike Maddux on Darren Oliver’s 0.00 ERA this spring:
"Economical work. He ain’t getting paid by the hour."
so who's homeriffic and picking up smoak in their fantasy league?
I am
at least to ride my bench in my good league
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
You don't have to be a homer
he’s one of the top hitting prospects in baseball
We need to not always make hard work out of sex- Rick Carlisle.
I dropped Colby Lewis to pick up Smoak.
Which is more homer.. having Lewis or Smoak?
Pro baseball has always been a dream, so this is pretty freakin’ cool out here. -- Tim Steggall, undrafted Rangers minor leaguer.
both, but probably Smoak
I thought Lewis would have better control than this, so after his first two starts where the batters only made weak contact, I thought he would be able to cut down on his walks. That’s been very disappointing.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
My league has Smoak at 24% owned,
all Rangers’ fans that just heard you think?
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
that's a pretty high percentage for a couple hours
damn
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
cbssports anyway
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I dropped Alexei Ramirez
which didn’t hurt one bit, seeing as A) Jose Reyes is back and B) Alexei Ramirez SUCKS
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 5:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Should I go stand out on I-35 in Denton with a "Welcome to the Bigs" sign for Smoak?
by shroomer on Apr 22, 2010 11:25 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
On the other side...
it’d say, “Work the count more, Chris.”
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions 7 recs
that, too, works
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 5:17 AM CDT up reply actions
at Avenue D.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Apr 22, 2010 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
So yeah.
Crazy ass Jim Leyland had Verlander throw 125 pitches in 5 innings tonight.
that is insane
Detroit has to hold this lead. Throw ALL your relievers so we can shell you all through the weekend.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Michael Main do work...
6 ip | 3 h | 1 er | 2 bb | 6 k |
Groundouts-flyouts: Main 4-8
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
that is a nice line
GO/FO could be better, but who could complain about that outing.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Good to see Main pitching good
Problem is if Main is going to get his innings this year. Not because of injuries, but more of Bakersfield’s stadium sounds like its about to be swallowed into hell….
Matt (Denver, CO): Congratulations, I heard you won a gold glove!
Klaw (1:18 PM) : Thanks, I had a great year at the plate!
I think Jason Heyward is ready to be promoted to the AL. He’s mastered the NL - Matthew Carruth
I thought Satan was their mascot
and they were in the inferno already. Why else would they be ‘the Blaze?’
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
He's well on his way...
to making it back into the top 5 prospects in the system.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
According to the CPP's, I don't think he never left
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
I know he didn't...
in my own personal list that means jack shit, but I think he did in many other LSBers lists that mean jack shit.
I just want to see what the kid is capable of in a full and healthy season. I really think he could be special.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
well, you can mark Feliz and Smoak off your list
so there’s two. It’s likely that Scheppers gets promoted along with possibly Ogando. Gutierrez gets bumped back because he’s been out for so long. Main shouldn’t have a problem making it to the top 5 if he pitches a full season up to his potential. He has to make it a full season though.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
At least the team isn't going to Detroit...
Smoak doesn’t deserve to have to debut in that toilet of a city.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 11:32 PM CDT reply actions
12 is what he's been listed with all this time
And the number he had during his press conference. My guess is he’s had that reserved for some time now.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
One of my favorite gif....
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
What is that from?
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
Generation Kill
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
James Ransone's
character is great in GK. Didn’t like him in The Wire but in GK he is awesome.
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
I agree.
Ziggy made the worst season of the series more watchable. Though even the worst season was better than just about anything else on television.
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I have to say, though, I have reservations about all of the university courses
cropping up that have the show as their point of departure…
by Josh Garoon on Apr 22, 2010 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah!
I honestly didn’t notice that was Nick until the second time I watched that episode.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions
and The Greek
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 5:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Honest question (open to anyone who has seen The Wire and GK)...
Was he better in GK or The Wire? I liked him more in GK then The Wire .
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
everything was awesome on the wire
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
David Simon has a new series on HBO
Treme.
It’s only had 2 episodes so it’s going to be slow to develop, but I expect it to be solid.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
I like it so far
I wish they’d put out a soundtrack…I love the music.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Man...
It seems like just yesterday that we were all celebrating in here when the Astros took Jason Castro and Smoak fell into the Rangers lap. Time sure flies.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 11:40 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah back when Dirk wanted to bear Hosmer's seed...
That hasn’t turned out so good
We need to not always make hard work out of sex- Rick Carlisle.
Indeed...
but Smoak was only second in his heart, so I’m sure he is out punting our youth in celebration right now regardless.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Who takes over 1st at OKC?
Matt (Denver, CO): Congratulations, I heard you won a gold glove!
Klaw (1:18 PM) : Thanks, I had a great year at the plate!
I think Jason Heyward is ready to be promoted to the AL. He’s mastered the NL - Matthew Carruth
I should be banned for that
Ugh
Matt (Denver, CO): Congratulations, I heard you won a gold glove!
Klaw (1:18 PM) : Thanks, I had a great year at the plate!
I think Jason Heyward is ready to be promoted to the AL. He’s mastered the NL - Matthew Carruth
What's the big deal with what A-Rod did?
"There's not a man alive who can whup me. I'm too fast. I'm too smart. I'm too pretty. I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever get licked." --Muhammad Ali
He ran across the mound
while having to return to 1st base because of a foul ball. He had gone 1st to 3rd.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Walked over the mound...
That’s a no go for pitchers because they’ve been manicuring the dirt all game to their liking.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 22, 2010 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I would have thrown the ball at his tiny nuts
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
Can you make out what he said?
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 22, 2010 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions
clip?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 5:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Seems like there's a cognitive bias working here
if the Rangers had lost, I think this move wouldn’t have been so shocking and if Davis had a two hit game, it would be almost indefensible.
But the latter seems to be more evidence that you shouldn’t make any drastic decision after 3 weeks, when a good game can spike batting averages.
If Davis had gotten two hits, I wouldn't disagree with this move any more strongly than I already do.
I’d still be pretty ambivalent, hoping the organization knows what it’s doing, and excited to see Smoak.
what a night
the Rangers win
Smoak gets called up
Dez Bryant is a Cowboy
and the Thunder beat the Lakers.
all is well with the world for at least another 19 hours
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I don't like being so engaged in sports
the highs are high and the lows are low but it still doesn’t quite even out
btw...are the Smoak .gifs up and ready to go
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Last thing Chris was heard to say.....
But Ron, I thought you had my back.
Foolish consistency is the hobgobblin of little minds - Emerson
We need a new thread AJM
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
Can JD convince Wash...
that he needs to send him down to OKC too just so he can keep working with CD?
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Closest I can find on google is
(This is what your sizing rules have done to me!)
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!
Shaq...
is a pretty sexy woman.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 23, 2010 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions
But sexiest woman in the world?
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!
You be the one...
to tell him that he isn’t.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 23, 2010 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
One thing that my bear keeping in mind
Doesn’t Smoak have a reputation for starting slow whenever he moves up a level? IIRC, he does so in terms of immediate impact I’m not sure just how much we should be expecting for a week or two…
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
I'll give him 'til his 2nd AB.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
You're stretching for the ceiling on this one jon
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 23, 2010 12:30 AM CDT up reply actions
What?
It’s a legitimate point.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
Just enjoy the moment...
tomorrow is another day, but for the time being, just enjoy it
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 23, 2010 12:33 AM CDT up reply actions
No, it's not.
He’s moved up a level in the same season once.
Mark Teixeira?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 5:25 AM CDT up reply actions
This Angels/Tigers game...
is so boring.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 23, 2010 12:26 AM CDT reply actions
Needs more Rex Hudler?
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
Just make sure Verlander is clear first
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
He screwed me today...
I really needed him to have a big game.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Explosions would be a nice touch
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 23, 2010 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions
I smell an Angels...
comeback win. And it smells like an asshole.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 23, 2010 12:35 AM CDT reply actions
Good move here
When a corner IF is hitting .200, doesn’t have a very good OBP, and can’t get around on fastballs….he should not be in the bigs. Simple. Texas did the right thing by sending CD down. It was the right move last season and it is now as well. If he figures stuff out great, but there is a great chance that Smoak is up and never going back down.
Also, after the messy Hicks story broke this week coupled with the poor trip, I wonder if this move also was made to put more butts in the seats this weekend. Just a theory, but regardless the right move.
It could be a PR move
but ultimately JD said the right thing about the quality ABs that Smoak has, as evidenced before tonight of his 16 BBs and 6 SOs in 62 plate appearances.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
In tracking Smoak this season
the BB’s might be the most promising thing. To have a switch hitter with patience will be a huge and needed weapon for this lineup.
I thought you radio guys went to bed after the 10 pm news?
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 23, 2010 1:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Some of us...
actually do a lot of work (those who aren’t paid well). Had to stay up and watch tonight’s game after covering the draft at the ranch. With the invention of the DVR there is never an excuse to miss a game.
Well done sir, well done
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 23, 2010 1:25 AM CDT up reply actions
any Cowboy players' reactions to Dez?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 5:27 AM CDT up reply actions
making this move right at this moment.....
makes me think it had a lot to do with attendance worries.
Wash is an idiot....and umpires SUCK!!
I've never had the urge to post.
But I would like this thread to be my first.
You can only go up from here
"Big whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Apr 23, 2010 12:49 AM CDT up reply actions
what if he mentions McGriddles?
I still have NO idea what that means
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 5:27 AM CDT up reply actions
McGriddles is dead to me...
because of the losing streak.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 23, 2010 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
THIS.
The McGriddle is the worst thing to ever happen to this team. We must sacrifice one before every game, and I don’t mean by eating it. I mean by throwing it up in the air and knocking the shit out of it with a baseball bat.
Pitching coach Mike Maddux on Darren Oliver’s 0.00 ERA this spring:
"Economical work. He ain’t getting paid by the hour."
That's as appropriate a use...
for a McGriddle as I’ve ever heard.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 23, 2010 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder if this is also because of their inability to hit lefties...
Also I see Garko getting cut as soon as Kinsler comes off the DL, with both Arias and Blanco sticking around. David Murphy starts to get a little time at 1B too on days Smoak rests. Davis ends up getting traded for a catcher at the first sign that Salty isn’t hitting well.
Thing is, Smoak could have helped against lefties without losing Davis.
I’m not saying it was necessarily the wrong move, but there are reasons it wasn’t a slam dunk.
Hitting lefties is pretty much the only thing Smoak doesn't do well though
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
change "doesn't do" to "hasn't done consistently yet"
You’re talking about pretty small samples still when it comes to L-R splits
Beethoven sucks.
Yeah, and he has a pretty miniscule BABIP against them too
But the thing is, he’s been a weaker hitter right-handed going all the way back to college, and that apparently hasn’t changed.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
Wait, damn.
I thought he was better as a righty. I’ve had his platoon reversed in my head all this time.
I take back a lot of my opinions on putting Smoak and Davis together.
Woah
How many first basemen do we need at OKC? Tracy, Brown, Moreland even though he is playing RF, some guy named Jenkins and now Davis.
I am guessing Brown plays 3rd, Davis starts at 1st and Tracy rotates between DH, 1st, and 3rd.
Wonder if we will see either Tracy or Brown being called up sometime this season when Vlad gets hurt or Garko gets cut. I suspect we will see Max up before either of those other guys though.
Doubt it on Tracy, unless they just want a body for the spot and don't plan to give that guy any PT outside of Ragnarok
(although, if that is the case, then Tracy makes sense, because it doesn’t hurt the org to let him sit and rot {like sitting Max would, theoretically} on the end of the bench, plus you can flush him off the 40 with very little consequence after you’re done with him).
But, Brown or Tracy require the dreaded corresponding 40 move. And you know what trumps all.
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!
This was awesome news to wake up to this morning.
Science flies you to the moon. Religion flies you into buildings.
shit
I still haven’t even gone to sleep yet…
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 5:29 AM CDT up reply actions
I get up for work at 2am Texas time, though.
Science flies you to the moon. Religion flies you into buildings.
I don't think it's the wrong move...
I just wouldn’t have done it yet.
Have we seen Chris Davis in a Rangers uni for the last time?
"If you don’t want kids reading words like "douchebag", get one of those mormon computers where it eats the butt shit and poops out a sunshiney mix of positivity and people climbing mountains to "achieve" or whatever." - thedirkatron
unlikely
this move was probably made b/c they knew this would help him and instead of waiting until Memorial Day, they made the wise decision to not wait another month.
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
I agree with your
initial statement. I understand the move, I probably would have held off.
I still am not convinced if his bat comes around and he works on his 3B defense, he couldn’t be better than MY. MY isn’t very good, and I’m not sure how much upside MY has at 3B.
"No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
Good point.
"If you don’t want kids reading words like "douchebag", get one of those mormon computers where it eats the butt shit and poops out a sunshiney mix of positivity and people climbing mountains to "achieve" or whatever." - thedirkatron
Yep
I said it yesterday, I wish he’d have layed off this move longer.But, I can’t say it was the wrong move.
Welcome Justin Smoak! It’s tine for This Thing to get back on the tracks.
"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
let’s face it, Chris has done nothing to stay up in the majors longers, so it’s tough to say the move was wrong.
However, Chris is probably also paying for MY and Borbon’s slow start, Teagarden’s spectactular suckitude,
You really can’t carry a 1B that isn’t hitting when you have a likely replacement, when your 3B, CF, and C aren’t really bringing much to the team. Had Borbon or Teagarden had as many ABs last year as CD had and they had ready replacements on the farm, I’m sure they would have gotten the demotions also.
"No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
Yeah..
I think if others werent struggling so bad right now davis would be given more rope. But the team just can’t carry so many sucky hitters right now.
I would have preferred Teagarden be sent down, but there aren’t many other options to replace him and catcher is a position that isn’t expected to produce a ton of offense.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
well
The season is long, we’ll see just what happens to Tea and Julio. As you said, we don’t have options behind them like we did in Smoak.
What’s this do to Chris Davis’ psyche? Last year, he struggled mightily, got sent down, he killed in AAA, came up, struggled mightily (again), and is now back down to AAA.
Even if he kills in AAA again, does even Chris believe he can get the job done? That’ll be very interesting to watch…
"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
Teagarden
So why is JD candy-assing Teagarden?
Or is he still “too smart” to play for this manager?
"He's not coming back. That chick was like, the Pele of anal."
-- Sterling Archer
by RCCook on Apr 23, 2010 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
what option do we have?
Treanor already plays three days a week. Tea may very well be gone when/if Salty’s healthy and good to go
"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
Only thing about demoting Tea is it adds more pressure to the C/1B clog at OKC
They’ll have to try and get both him and Max AB’s behind the plate, and with all the 1B/DH types down there already that’s gonna be tough to do.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
Yep
if there was a Catcher available, I’m sure he’d have been promoted. I would be unsurprised if JD is beating the bushes for some teams backup or minor league catchers.
"No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
It's more of a lack of other options than anything I"m sure
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Apr 23, 2010 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions
I really don't care
about CD’s psyche. If he isn’t strong enough to overcome adversity, most likely he isn’t strong enough to hold up to the pressures of post season play if we ever get there.
"No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
Oh, i'm not advocating coddling
I’m just really interested to see if, like you said, he can overcome this second demotion. Even if he kills in AAA, he might not ever get the chance with the Rangers again. He might prove to be just another guy that kills AAA pitching and can’t quite make the jump to The Bigs.
"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
Think we can hit 1,000 comments on this thread, as a fuck you to the stupid NFL draft?
Probably not, but we’ll see.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
did you see how many comments the draft threads have?
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
It's amazing the overkill they do with the draft now
total mind-numb.
"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
need more comments like... This. Yep. +1.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
heh
"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
This
"I think I'm going to name my new car Scooter, because it dominates on the road." - mikeyoungfuturehof, 9.10.09
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
rec
"No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
894...
"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 have nothing to add here
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
It's a pro bono bit
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
i think so
"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
Quit adding to the thread fuckers,
I’m still playing catchup!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
sorry
"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 support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I could only stand about 5 minutes of Berman and Gruden
Then I decided I would just watch the commercials between innings instead
Random: has anyone ever made a movie about lawn gnomes?
Cause I think this is something that needs to be done. The movie itself would probably be something along the lines of those terrible “Garfield” movies they made with Jennifer Love Hewitt, but the novelty would be awesome.
Lawn gnomes are Hollywood’s last untapped frontier of utter stupidity, I think.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
Does Leprechaun count?
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
Nope
I’m talking a movie about actual lawn gnomes, sitting out there in the yard. With a kid that talks to them or something.
That does remind me though, of another idea I’d like to see made into a movie: the Artemis Fowl books. I want to see the LEPrecon in action on screen.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
Conroy notices something strange about the garden gnomes on the lawn across the street. As he watches them, he is more and more convinced. They’re up to something.
A movie that I would love to see now that the technology might make it possible
is ‘Skinny Legs and All’, by Tom Robbins. A story about a painted stick, a conch shell, a desert spoon, a dirty sock and a can of beans on their way to Jerusalem would be interesting on the big screen.
/but maybe that’s just me
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
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From "Troll 2"
the best sequence of filmmaking, well, possibly ever
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NMGsRmZTFQ
"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
There were those travelocity commericals
and even with those, it got old pretty fast.
Ugh, those commercials were retarded.
The last thing we need is a full length movie of that.
Science flies you to the moon. Religion flies you into buildings.
If it has Jennifer Love Hewitt in it, I'd probably give it a watch on cable at least
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!
That was the only reason I gave it a watch
But it was pretty terrible. What I couldn’t believe is that they actually made a sequel, which I actually watched for some reason as well. The sequel was predictably even worse.
We're like soccer hooligans... except, like the Rangers, we can’t even get that right. We beat each other up instead of the other side. - AJM
Honestly,
unless she pops those puppies out, I am not interested.
"No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
I didn't think I'd like the word "puppies" describing "them"
I was wrong. It made me smile.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 23, 2010 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Don't the Angels...
have a gnome promotion coming up?
Figures.
Though, David the Gnome was fucking awesome!
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 23, 2010 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
The push to 1000, do we make it?
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
i think we do it
"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
OT- Anyone hear the rumors that the reason why Kidle is falling so far is that
he could not get a passing 1st round medical grade on his knee and there are concerns that it might or might not need micro-fracture surgery
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Taylor
I wonder how much longer Taylor has before he goes back to OKC. As long a Traenor is hitting better then he is I don’t see why they couldn’t give Max a try in the Bigs and let Taylor catch up with some AAA pitching.
by Ryan2907 on Apr 23, 2010 12:10 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
985...
"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
Justin Smoak...
has such a cool name for a baseball player. I’m glad he’s a Texas Ranger.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 23, 2010 3:42 PM CDT reply actions
998...
Pitching coach Mike Maddux on Darren Oliver’s 0.00 ERA this spring:
"Economical work. He ain’t getting paid by the hour."
999...
Pitching coach Mike Maddux on Darren Oliver’s 0.00 ERA this spring:
"Economical work. He ain’t getting paid by the hour."
1000
at least I accomplished SOMETHING at work today
"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
and the 1004th
booya
"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
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