Tuesday a.m. Rangers stuff
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 27, 2010 9:12 AM CDT
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PrintAnaheim with the loss to Boston last night, dropping them to 7.5 games back of Texas and into a tie with Oakland. Dan Haren was knocked out after being hit in the forearm by a Kevin Youkilis line drive, and will be examined today.
Evan Grant has an update on the Rangers' ongoing hunt for a righthanded hitter who can play first base, with Jorge Cantu being the most likely target.
Jeff Wilson writes that the team's uncertain finances have made acquiring a righty bat more complicated.
Richard Durrett takes a look at potential trade target Ty Wigginton.
Rich Harden had a strong outing yesterday in AAA, striking out 10 and walking just 1 in 6 innings of work.
T.R. Sullivan has a lengthy, positive piece on Ron Washington, and how the Rangers' performance this year is a reflection of him as a manager.
Wilson has a story on Josh Hamilton, and how he is carrying the Rangers this year.
Chris Cox has a piece on Engel Beltre, whom the Rangers apparently refused to give up when Seattle asked for him as part of the Cliff Lee trade, and who this season seems to have turned a corner in translated his tools into performance.
Barry Shlachter has a story up on yesterday's proceedings in bankruptcy court, and says that Mark Cuban is supposed to announce today whether or not he will bid on the Rangers.
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So Mark Cuban is supposed to announce if he will bid today?
I don’t know how to say this, but that’s kind of a big deal
Almost as big of news
as the breaking report on Tony Romo’s hangnail……
Book: [to Mal] If you take sexual advantage of her, you're going to burn in a very special level of hell. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater.
Oh, wait!!!!
yep, I don’t care.
I don’t play the “will he or won’t he” games that some people like to play. If he wasn’t going to bid, he shouldn’t have sent his lawyer (or one of them) to the proceedings. If he announces that he is, well, didn’t we all know that last week? So where’s the story? And if he doesn’t, he’s just been jerking us around for the last week or so. Again, where’s the story?
Headline: Mark Cuban desides not to bid on the Rangers
Cites Ryan’s inability to hit the outside jumper and the teams inability to perform quality oral sex. Quotes Cuban, “Feliz can’t keep his damn teeth out of the way, and I can’t get Hamilton to play with my testicles….”
Book: [to Mal] If you take sexual advantage of her, you're going to burn in a very special level of hell. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater.
I think Tex
is referring more to the implications of what it could mean if he decides that he’s not bidding.
Hipsters, Flipsters, and Finger Poppin Daddies! Knock me your lobes.
They've said from the beginning that the short turnaround
could make it difficult for him to get a bid together. So if he has been able to get a bid together, I would say that’s news.
Merry Cliffmas!
Gonna be there tonight to pop my Cliff Lee cherry. Go Rangers!
"We are no longer a ride at Six Flags, we are in contention to do some things that will make our lives complete. I have been waiting for this for a long time." - Chuck Morgan
i had to frantically go to through my phone
to find someone to go with to keep my LeeStreak alive
by kevinkinsler on Jul 27, 2010 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions
7.5 up and it's Cliffmas!
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
Needs foam
"There's really no way of knowing... Sometimes when I see their big eyes looking up from my lap I think, that's definitely a homeless guy in a fur coat." Betty White on SNL
by Pocket Ninja on Jul 27, 2010 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Needs prozac
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
this is how I act...
while watching Cliff Lee warming up in the bullpen
by death of the cool on Jul 27, 2010 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Imagine what you will do when he
pitches a complete game in the WS to win it for the Rangers.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
That'll be one clean kitchen.
"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
What about the rest of the house?
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
And a fully up-to-date manual scoreboard
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
I'm not a Harden believer
but how much longer until he replaces Feldman in the roto if he keeps that kind of pace?
"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
Not sure, I'm still struggling to process that stat line as it seems so out of character for him
I’m kind of hoping that they decide Feldman needs a breather and they give him a 15-day DL break to both (1) reset things and (2) see if Harden is any different than before.
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
I'm for this...
Feldman showed signs of improvement last start.. but I think after Harden’s AAA last night you have to see if he can contribute now…. whether or not you put Feldman on the DL or in the bullpen – i’ll leave that decision to the roster number-crunchers
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
0 K's and 9 fly balls to four grounders last time out
I wouldn’t call that much of an improvement.
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
I'll discount at least 3 or 4 of those flyballs b/c they were weakly hit and in the infield.
I’m not trying to defend Feldman either.. but it was a step in the right direction after where he’s been this season…
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Pace?
It was one start. Let’s see him go deep into games and not walk everybody he faces for a couple in a row first.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
anyone see this game?
was he locating pitches? Or was the opposition just swinging wildly
I want to see him do this 2 or 3 more times before I will get any of my hopes up
by death of the cool on Jul 27, 2010 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Yep.
I need to consistently see better command before I even consider him as an option if I’m the Rangers. At least Feldman will get you 5 or 6 innings, Harden consistently can’t make it 4. I would just wait it out for Holland at this point unless he has a setback and Harden shows this outing wasn’t a fluke.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
Listened to the first 5 innings.
A number of foul balls early that turned into swing and misses later. He was in command the whole game. CU was very good last night. FB sat around 90. But, Memphis is not one of the better PCL offensive teams.
Harden
Is there news about whether he’s starting another AAA game?
If memory serves, he would oppose the same team, so maybe it’s not informative anyway.
I’d love it if this player could stay in AAA, refine his control, and build the confidence.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jul 27, 2010 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
HAHAHA
Comment on the DMN site:
Aren’t we forgetting about Arias? He plays a good first base and he’s RIGHT handed. How about that! We don’t need some aging veteran to steal playing time from the best fielding first baseman in the Majors (Davis). Arias fits the bill admirably, let’s not move sideways in a trade while giving away more of our farm system.
"There's really no way of knowing... Sometimes when I see their big eyes looking up from my lap I think, that's definitely a homeless guy in a fur coat." Betty White on SNL
Oh lord.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
his heart's in the right place...
"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'm sure he was one of those who wanted Nate Gold as the Rangers 1st baseman at one point.
There were quite a few of them at the DMN a few years ago.
Ian Gac ought to be ready by now, right?
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
it isn't nice to pick on ratards
"He recently scored as high as an 8.5 on the Ryin A Scale of Douchebaggery." -Ryan A on the douchebag that is Kevin Millar
by TagDon'tTweet on Jul 27, 2010 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Winner
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
I give this three thumbs up of approval
and i think Arias should hit leadoff bumping Andrus down to 8th
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jul 27, 2010 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Leadoff?
He’s suited for cleanup. I think everyone knows that…
by TheHuntforRedOctober on Jul 27, 2010 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions
The Tigers are falling out quickly (not that we as Ranger fans really care)
3-7 in their last 10 and no-hit last night
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
That was an impressive no-hitter, too (not that many are not)...
facing the minimum makes it just a little more impressive to me…
Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all holes, or games, are created equal. George Will
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jul 27, 2010 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions
When Edwin Jackson BBs 8 in a no-no
I’d say that’s unimpressive
by TheHuntforRedOctober on Jul 27, 2010 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Indeed....
Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all holes, or games, are created equal. George Will
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jul 27, 2010 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions
wackiest line ever.
"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
oh, yeah...he threw over 150 pitches, right...
Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all holes, or games, are created equal. George Will
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jul 27, 2010 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Since we're on the topic of no-hitters.
Isn’t it about time that the media finds another reason rather than the lack of PED’s in baseball as the biggest reason for the increase in no-hitters/perfect games this year. Are people in the media really so naive that they think that only hitters were using steroids and not pitchers?
by michael bluth on Jul 27, 2010 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Rob Neyer makes the argument that pitchers have adapted to years of increasing plate discipline. . .
. . . by throwing in the strike zone a lot more than they use to, particularly on the first pitch.
It's obviously just a random occurrence and not really attributed to any one variable
But one thing that hasn’t been mentioned that often, if at all, is the fact that teams are putting more emphasis on advanced defensive statistics and using that to shape their rosters. I would wager that is playing a bigger part in it than the “there are no more PED’s” argument that is floated around all the time.
by michael bluth on Jul 27, 2010 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think the data supports there having to be a reason yet,
but saying “shit happens” probably doesn’t appeal to a reporter.
Last ten years:
2001: 3
2002: 1
2003: 2
2004: 1
2005: 0
2006: 1
2007: 3
2008: 2
2009: 2
2010: 5 [sic]
So did a ton of hitters go on PEDs for 2005, then many of them quit but some continued, than everyone dropped them this year? That doesn’t make much sense. That really isn’t a sequence that suggest some sort of outside influence unless the next few years also average five or more a year.
my son says not to trust wikipedia
00: 0
99: 3
98: 1
97: 2
96: 2
95: 1
95: 3
93: 3
92: 1
91: 6
90: 7
89: 0
88: 1
87: 1
No hitters are random events like 4 HR games and cycles.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_no-hitters
I completely agree with both of you.
It’s obviously just a random occurrence. I am just sick of hearing this “no steroids” argument every time somebody throws one now.
by michael bluth on Jul 27, 2010 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Going to the game tonight...
My my … I hope it doesn’t rain. I don’t want Cliffmas to be cancelled for me.
Happy birthday to Kenny. Happy birthday to you.
I want snow for Cliffmas
"There's really no way of knowing... Sometimes when I see their big eyes looking up from my lap I think, that's definitely a homeless guy in a fur coat." Betty White on SNL
by Pocket Ninja on Jul 27, 2010 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions
I just want
my two front teeth.
Hipsters, Flipsters, and Finger Poppin Daddies! Knock me your lobes.
hippopotamus
"...he’s subliterate and needs to have a cork on his fork to keep from hurting himself when he eats" - AJM on Ron Washington
by Anonymous New Guy on Jul 27, 2010 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions
my lyrics are bottomless
…. ….. …..
"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
wish there was a Season 3
even though 2 was a let down…
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jul 27, 2010 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions
So true
Those guys had worked on that Season 1 material all their lives basically, so when it came time to just pull a whole second season out in one year, it just didn’t have the depth and humor of the first go-round.
They’re extremely talented and funny dudes, though. I’d watch a Season 3.
"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
formerly New Zealand's fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo acapella-rap-funk-comedy folk duo
by kevinkinsler on Jul 27, 2010 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions
New Zealand
100% farther than you think.
"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
Be more constructive with your criticism.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 27, 2010 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions
bloody steve...
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
about 70% chance of afternoon storms....
that’s pretty high…especially for late July…will just depend on if it’s a line of storms that moves through or a cluster of storms that just keep popping up….
Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all holes, or games, are created equal. George Will
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jul 27, 2010 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions
these summer storms are generally short-lived and quick-moving
I doubt we see a full-on rainout.
"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
won't be quick moving today
short lived possibly….but there is an upperlevel low over texas and so its just sitting there spinning…but maybe it moves a bit more west today towards us here in san angelo and leaves the ballpark dry
Playoff Roster Question
We didn’t know the answer to this the other night, but say someone like Holland gets healthy, but is relegated to the AAA rotation until September 1 when rosters expand. Because he has been on the big club at some point in the summer prior to September 1, that means he is available for the playoff roster, right? It’s only the people that were not up at all prior to September 1 that aren’t available (barring injury), right?
No
In general, you need to either be on the 25-man roster or the DL on Sept. 1 to be eligible. There are some exceptions, though.
by Darrell McKown on Jul 27, 2010 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions
As long as you are on the 40 man roster before Sept 1........
……then you are eligible for the postseason roster.
I know the season K-Rod burst on the scene, he didn’t debut for the Angels until mid-September of that season.
I think he replaced someone who was placed on the DL in mid-September, so maybe that is part of how you can be eligible for postseason play even if you aren’t on the 25 man roster on August 31.
I think.
"Don't confuse the outcome that a decision produces with the intelligence that went into making that decision."--Tony LaRussa
Yes
Only players who are on the 25 man roster or the DL on August 31st are postseason eligible. However if one of those players goes on the DL between September 31st and the playoffs then someone who wasn’t eligible, but was already on the 40 man roster, could replace them.
Derek Lee.....
I wonder if a change of scenery and a 1st place team would do him some good.
However I question if he would drop the no-trade clause….plus the Cubs will probably over-value him AND he has a lot of money left.
by death of the cool on Jul 27, 2010 9:29 AM CDT reply actions
He already said he probably wouldn't accept a trade
"Support the Dutch Oven"
by RangerFloppy on Jul 27, 2010 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions
its pretty stupid by Lee...
kind of like Palmerio to the Cubs a few years back.
Derek Lee could have one last shot in the playoffs, he could also catch fire and make himself some money by having a good run during September and the post season. It is for only a few months, so it is not like his family is being displaced or something…
If those things are not important to him….I am not sure I want him on my team.
by death of the cool on Jul 27, 2010 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions
I can't blame him there, I spoze.
"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
Sicilian style > thin crust > Chicago deep dish
Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all holes, or games, are created equal. George Will
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jul 27, 2010 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions
I absolutely do not discriminate when it comes to pizza.
Thin, thick, meat, veggies, cheese… just give it.
Now, do I have preferred pizza places? Sure. But when it comes to “What kind of pizza do you want?”, my answer is always the same: “I don’t care.”
"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
Much like sex
Even when it’s bad, it’s good.
"...he’s subliterate and needs to have a cork on his fork to keep from hurting himself when he eats" - AJM on Ron Washington
by Anonymous New Guy on Jul 27, 2010 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions
This
"Mic check, hahahaha. I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocka!"
by WildcatPhoenix on Jul 27, 2010 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Hmmm
Depends on what kind. I have had some oral experiences that were so bad they were just bad. Like, I had to put an end to it bad.
by FuturePants on Jul 27, 2010 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Obviously.
What can I say? Some girls are just better than others.
by FuturePants on Jul 27, 2010 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
two words:
eczema handjob
"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
ExtenZ what?
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
Give me
A Giordano’s pie from Chicago any time.
"Look, we're basically on earth to shit and fuck. So unless your job's to help people shit or fuck, it's not that important, so relax."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
Al's Pizzeria on NW Highway in Dallas...
the Sicilian with beef, sausage and pepperoni is probably the best pizza I have ever had…
Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all holes, or games, are created equal. George Will
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jul 27, 2010 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
I know it's heretical because it's in California
But “Pizza My Heart” was a religious experience near Santa Cruz.
"Mic check, hahahaha. I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocka!"
by WildcatPhoenix on Jul 27, 2010 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Mama's Pizza.
The one over close to TCU, and the one on Fielder. The other locations don’t compare to the OGs.
It’s Advil and beef in the Texas Rangers, you yankee bastard.
- Nolan Ryan
Gino's East!
Giordano’s is also good though.
by snake oil pete on Jul 27, 2010 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Giordano's >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pizzeria Uno
I hate that place…when I lived there I’d only go when people came to visit….
They just HAD to have Uno….so I’d take them there one night…and then to Gios or a ma n’ pa joint down the road from my place and the non-Uno place would win every time.
Pizzeria Uno sucks, it’s like pizza with a cornbread crust.
"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 Jul 27, 2010 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, all we know for sure is it was REPORTED he said that.
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
Engel Beltre
The team seems to be higher on him than he even we are. He might actually reach somewhat close to his ceiling, which is really exciting.
For a scout-heavy team
That makes sense. He seems to think he has a chance to make the big league roster next year. Considering his defensive abilities, that suddenly doesn’t sound so unrealistic…
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 27, 2010 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
If that's the case what do you do?
Don’t pick up Vlad’s option and move Hamitlon to DH, or do you deal Borbon?
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
I don't think he would be a starter
More a mid-late season call up to serve a similar role as Borbon did last year.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 27, 2010 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Absolutely deal Borbon, if that was the case
But the difference in expectation between next year’s Rangers and next year’s M’s are the bigger spoke- no way could we bring him up with the expectations we’ll carry. They can afford to develop him more than we can with MLB PA’s.
Although the thought of a Beltre-Frankie Guts-Ichiro outfield should make any defensive nerd go rubbery in the knees.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
For the love of everything rangy
hit it on the ground! You have no chance with flyballs!
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 27, 2010 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
The new market ineffeciency would become groundball pitchers
Because they would grab up every flyball pitcher with that stadium and OF.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
Too sexy! Too Sexy!
But I must!
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 27, 2010 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
Even still, it’s much earlier than I would have expected 3 months ago.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 27, 2010 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
Although Profar’s age-adjusted performance is pretty salty as well…
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 27, 2010 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Can we please avoid using the word "salty" when discussing prospects?
Sorry, but it just makes me sad……
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
Ha
Good point.
Motion to replace the prospect descriptor “Salty” with “Elvisian” or “Felizian” is open to the floor for debate.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 27, 2010 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
That is official LSB Jinx™
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
I propse to change "Elvisian"
to “Elvish”
“Felizan” sounds fucking awesome.
"He recently scored as high as an 8.5 on the Ryin A Scale of Douchebaggery." -Ryan A on the douchebag that is Kevin Millar
by TagDon'tTweet on Jul 27, 2010 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I 'propose', rather...
"He recently scored as high as an 8.5 on the Ryin A Scale of Douchebaggery." -Ryan A on the douchebag that is Kevin Millar
by TagDon'tTweet on Jul 27, 2010 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting....
NewbergReport
Rangers reportedly called HOU about Oswalt AFTER acquiring Lee RT @Ken_Rosenthal Latest buzz: http://bit.ly/cKKdZ5 #Rangers #Astros
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
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Why not call? I'd bet they called about Haren, too.
"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
yep....
problem was Arizona was looking to dump salary….
by death of the cool on Jul 27, 2010 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Remember the report that came out saying Nolan was going to fire JD and trade for Lee AND Oswalt
I vonder
Link?
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
Read on mlbtraderumors.com earlier
that the Rangers were looking at Oswalt even after the Cliff Lee trade. If they were even entertaining the idea of also obtaining him … why can’t they entertain the idea of going after Dunn? If they are looking at Oswalt with the realistic chance of landing him… why not skip that avenue and go after a quality 1B?
Happy birthday to Kenny. Happy birthday to you.
See, I don't know if I personally believe that.
This isn’t me being a Rangers homer when I say this… but I honestly think Hunter or C.J. could get close to duplicating a performance by Oswalt in a playoff game. Whereas you put Dunn in the lineup instead of Chris Davis… hitting after either Vlad or Josh and I see that helping us more.
Happy birthday to Kenny. Happy birthday to you.
by Adebesi on Jul 27, 2010 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
This...
At some point, don’t care how good the pitching is, you’ll need some runs to win. My big worry in the playoffs is Lee going a complete game on a run and 5 hits only to get beat because this team does one of their patented offensive no-shows. Not saying the pitching can’t get better, but bigger improvements can be made on the offensive side of the ball.
by Bats and Balls on Jul 27, 2010 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm not sure I buy that
I suspect the difference between a real 1B and Davis is much bigger than the difference between Oswalt and, I guess, CJ Wilson? would be pushed out.
"Look, we're basically on earth to shit and fuck. So unless your job's to help people shit or fuck, it's not that important, so relax."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
I assume
with all the time in the playoffs, if you acquired Oswalt (which I am not advocating btw), you would go with 3 starters most likely. I am assuming it would be Lee, Oswalt and Lewis in the postseason rotation. Although, it could also be Lee, Oswalt and Wilson in the rotation. I suppose it would depend on how RH or LH the opposition is. Against a lefty stacked team, I’d guess you would sit Lewis instead. I kind of am assuming that Wilson will sag down the stretch like he sagged before the All-Star break due to workload.
Either way, the benefit of adding Oswalt and pushing out CJ or Lewis looks fairly marginal to me compared to the benefit of adding a real 1B bat, since 1B tend to be middle of the order type hitters.
"Look, we're basically on earth to shit and fuck. So unless your job's to help people shit or fuck, it's not that important, so relax."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
Also CJ could work out of the pen too, if need be.
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
What does TORP stand for?
Google comes up with nothing besides other articles at LSB referencing TORP.
top of the rotation pitcher
Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all holes, or games, are created equal. George Will
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jul 27, 2010 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
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Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
by RangersSD on Jul 27, 2010 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Pudding
"There's really no way of knowing... Sometimes when I see their big eyes looking up from my lap I think, that's definitely a homeless guy in a fur coat." Betty White on SNL
by Pocket Ninja on Jul 27, 2010 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
J-E-LL-O
"He recently scored as high as an 8.5 on the Ryin A Scale of Douchebaggery." -Ryan A on the douchebag that is Kevin Millar
by TagDon'tTweet on Jul 27, 2010 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions
well the Nationals have....
wanted a Kings ransom for Dunn so far
If they lower their price…..I bet we are interested.
by death of the cool on Jul 27, 2010 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Even if they do, I dunno if I'm interested in giving up more high-end talent for another rental player.
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
yeah...
depends on the package, but it would probably cost at least 1 top prospect
..and we have already used up some nice pieces.
by death of the cool on Jul 27, 2010 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree with you.
The Nats asking price on Dunn will have to come down though. That, and even if it does, I’m betting we get outbid by CWS or maybe even SF.
Dunn costs you Scheppers or Perez
Are you willing to do that?
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 27, 2010 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
"Not I," said the fly.
"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
No way....
I roll with Davis and hope for the best…
Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all holes, or games, are created equal. George Will
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jul 27, 2010 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Hell to the no.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 27, 2010 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
All of it.
Yes, all of it.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
Actually
It would only cost a few seconds on the phone bill because they would just hang up immediately
by TheHuntforRedOctober on Jul 27, 2010 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Cost a fortune, he's on the FOTF
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
Not sure I buy that.
Dunn is a free agent after this season. If that’s the price then obviously no, but I don’t think it would be that steep.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
Is Oswalt's option that he's trying to get picked up in any trade
next season or the season afterwards?
2012 for $16 mil
"He tagged me way up here," Andrus said, pointing to his chest. "I'm not a midget. My legs are long enough."
by Feliz es bueno on Jul 27, 2010 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions
He might restructure.
Given he’s worked with the ’stache before and he likes Nolan, plus he gets to stay instate
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
That was my thought
Is all this talk of him balking at not getting his option picked up because the Rangers are not able to pick it up in a trade?
Just put some toppings on him and feed him to Tommy Hunter then.
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
MLB network...
…was saying yesterday that it was Houston’s demands that were a bit too high. Reportedly, they have been asking for a established, young Hunter-type of pitcher, two top-tier prospects, and another decent prospect. They speculated that with Haren going as cheap as he did, that it will force Houston to come down dramatically in price if they want to see something done.
I wouldn’t give up on Oswalt coming here just yet. This could literally come down to the deadline, with Houston finally saying, “Ah, fuck it. Let’s just get what we can.”
by Bats and Balls on Jul 27, 2010 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Don't really see the point
unless you are worried about wrapping up the west, which I’m really not. You don’t go 5 deep in the playoffs. Rather see a 1B than another starter.
"Look, we're basically on earth to shit and fuck. So unless your job's to help people shit or fuck, it's not that important, so relax."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
Watch your tongue
Lest you forget:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/404447/why_the_2007_mets_collapse_is_the_worst.html
Replace Jim Knox
OT -- Going to see the San Diego Chicken tomorrow night
my 3 year-old son’s first time to see him. Should be a good time.
I did quite possibly the weirdest thing anyone has ever done on LSB, and all I got was this crappy signature.
A few years back
He had a bit where he beat up a giant purple Barney-looking dinosaur between innings. They played “Too Legit to Quit” during this episode.
It entertains the parents who don’t like Barney, but it’s got to scar some of the little kids to watch their childhood hero get taken to the woodshed.
Can you give us an update tomorrow and let us know if he does this again?
It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin
Yeah, sure thing.
I, for one, would love to see that giant purple doosher get his ass handed to him. I’ve got a younger brother and sister who watched Barney all the time. It never ended in our house.
I did quite possibly the weirdest thing anyone has ever done on LSB, and all I got was this crappy signature.
by rockin_rangers on Jul 27, 2010 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
We cant go into the playoff with arias blanco treanor murph bench.
Murph is one of my fav players and will be a good option as a LH bat off the bench and in the field. I say go get Cantu if the price is right we need a RH bat off the bench with a little pop. He can also give MY a day off as well.
I've heard Cantu's 3B defense is less than stellar.
Makes Young look pretty damn good at 3B.
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
Yeah, he has zero defensive value really
And he’s really not that great with the stick either, especially not this year.
I don’t get all the hard-ons over Cantu, myself.
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
x
he drives in runs meaning he’s a clutch hitter, and the guy is just a gamer!
/any former player
by TheHuntforRedOctober on Jul 27, 2010 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions
Read that too
Would he really play much at 3B though?
by TheHuntforRedOctober on Jul 27, 2010 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions
nah. mikey never misses games.
"He recently scored as high as an 8.5 on the Ryin A Scale of Douchebaggery." -Ryan A on the douchebag that is Kevin Millar
by TagDon'tTweet on Jul 27, 2010 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
That
is a scary thought, for sure.
"He recently scored as high as an 8.5 on the Ryin A Scale of Douchebaggery." -Ryan A on the douchebag that is Kevin Millar
by TagDon'tTweet on Jul 27, 2010 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions
I agree.
But we play him there two or three times down the stretch and pray he doesnt get many chances to prove he sucks.
by mainiac1717 on Jul 27, 2010 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions
The bench becomes significantly less important in the playoffs.
"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 think quite the opposite is actually true.
When you’re facing top quality, evenly-matched teams, it’s not uncommon that the guys coming off the bench late in games are the difference.
If it happens
Lee, Oswalt, Colbyashi, CJ, Hunter. That is pretty damn sexy.
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
I don't see
How they could possibly add Oswalt without completely depleting the entire system. Think Scheppers/Perez/ and more.
is that what people said about Lee?
Everyone was convinced it would take 2 of the 5 top prospects
by death of the cool on Jul 27, 2010 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Doesnt Oswalt
have siginificantly more salary Houston would have to cover? Therefore more prospects. It also seems their demands have been extremely high the entire time.
Well, I don't think it would cost as much as you're expecting
But yah, the salary thing is the key.
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
Ok
Then what does taking on Oswalt and his remaining salary take? You think one of Perez/Scheppers plus lower level guys get it done?
I think you wouldn't have to give up either of them.
by brettgardner on Jul 27, 2010 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions
If we want them to pay the rest of his salary for this year
which is like what, 6-7 million? I just dont see it.
So you think
The price for eating 7 million dollars is (arguably) the top prospect in a top-3 system?
by brettgardner on Jul 27, 2010 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Based on what they have been asking
Quite possibly. Though I did not take into account what JBL posted below about the Haren trade re-shpaing the Oswalt market.
I would agree
The Rangers gave up one of the top 5 for the best pitcher on the market in Lee. I would have to think that out of the 3 guys that were available at the beginning of the July that Oswalt had the least value.
"JD gets complete blame or credit for what happens in 2010 and I think Nolan wants it that way. JD is paid to be a real GM and needs to start performing like one." - Josey Wales
by Michael Cave on Jul 27, 2010 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions
True
I think the Haren deal was the worst thing that could happen to the Astros. Here is Oswalt, who is more expensive for shorter time, older, has very strict demands on where he can go. No way Houston can ask for a premier player in return when all the DBacks got was Saunders, Skaggs, and a bunch of filler.
Go Rice Owls!
We could give them Feldman and filler.
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
wishful thinking
"He recently scored as high as an 8.5 on the Ryin A Scale of Douchebaggery." -Ryan A on the douchebag that is Kevin Millar
by TagDon'tTweet on Jul 27, 2010 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions
We have to remember the Astro's mental capacity is on par with the DBacks
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
this point should not be overlooked.
"He recently scored as high as an 8.5 on the Ryin A Scale of Douchebaggery." -Ryan A on the douchebag that is Kevin Millar
by TagDon'tTweet on Jul 27, 2010 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
This
I bet we could sell Michael Kirkman as a top prospect to Moore.
Say Harden or Feldman(to offset some salary)/ Kirkman/ Moreland or Ross (depending on if they want a bat or pitcher) for Oswalt
That offer is better than what the DBacks got for Haren
eh
The Angels just got Haren for Saunders. We should be able to get Oswalt for Feldman…
(I’m only half kidding – the DBacks were morons. But then again, we’re talking about Houston…)
Go Rice Owls!
well
if the Rangers are convinced their ownership situation will be done by this winter, then they don’t care about Oswalt’s remaining salary next year (that and they’re getting rid of Feldman’s bloat /JBImaknee)
So we’re just talking about the several million Oswalt is owed for the balance of this season. The Rangers traded Beavan (likely) and Main to get a few million covered for this season. They’d do the same here. Throw in a Ross or a Kiker.
Honestly, since Oswalt is really being a pain about all of this, the competition is limited. I’d say Houston asks for a Hunter/Davis/Ross package. If I’m Texas, I’d counter with Feldman/Davis/Font; or something like that.
Giving up Font would hurt, but I think that deal does it.
Go Rice Owls!
Who plays first?
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
That's right.
Book: [to Mal] If you take sexual advantage of her, you're going to burn in a very special level of hell. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater.
by iblum on Jul 27, 2010 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
x
Who gets the money?
He does. Every dollar. Sometimes his wife comes down to collect it.
Whose wife?
Yes.
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
Arias - I could care less.
Seriously, probably Moreland or MaxRam
I would be shocked if “who plays first if not Davis” would hold any deal back. Sub-replacement level performance is by definition easy to replace/
Go Rice Owls!
1B are serviceable are easy to find in the off season.
See Adam Dunn.
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
Yep...
…Hell, we’ve managed pretty well this year with very little productivity from 1B as it is.
by Bats and Balls on Jul 27, 2010 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
I want to see him, very muchly so
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
in his short stints this year
CD has posted a -.6 WAR. Yowza.
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
that's -3.1 WAR over 150 games
"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
.286/.375/.429 over his last 7 days.
and 2 stolen bases since he came back up!
Book: [to Mal] If you take sexual advantage of her, you're going to burn in a very special level of hell. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater.
SSS be damned
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
damn skippy
hey, hitting .500/.750/1.000 in his last game.
Book: [to Mal] If you take sexual advantage of her, you're going to burn in a very special level of hell. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater.
Has FOTF had a throwing error since CD came back up?
Not enough to overcome the offense of CD alone, but just sayin’
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
He slowly looks like he's coming around.
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
If they could get Oswalt for
Feldman, Davis, and Font, you do that deal immediately. But then you also have to go find a 1B immediately.
and to justify the deal from Houston's perspective
Feldman replaces Oswalt in the rotation, and should do well in the anemic NL
Davis is still a high ceiling player who has a great argument for needing a change of scenery.
Font is a high ceiling prospect who Houston can point to.
Go Rice Owls!
If the deal went down like that
I’d think we’d do some cutting or a 60 trip, and bring up Moreland, clench our fists, grit our teeth, and hope he can float.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
Or you could try to do a package deal
For Berkman and Oswalt.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 27, 2010 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions
I think what happens...
GnR wins the bid….
in the off-season Lee signs with the Yankees as everyone expects for ridiculous money
Oswalt is traded to the Rangers for a much lesser package than they are expected right now
by death of the cool on Jul 27, 2010 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions
hear, hear
I did quite possibly the weirdest thing anyone has ever done on LSB, and all I got was this crappy signature.
by rockin_rangers on Jul 27, 2010 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions
actually, this is exactly what I think happens too
and I have no problem with that. I’d rather have one year of Oswalt than 5 of Lee. Because Lee’s contract is going to be brutal for a team like Texas in 4 or 5 years
Go Rice Owls!
I don't see the Astros trading Oswalt during the offseason
They’ll probably tell their fans that they are going to compete in 2011.
The fans will call BS too
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
only the 8 real ones
the rest of the wagoners will be on board through July: “we always have a great second half” suckers
by kevinkinsler on Jul 27, 2010 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
"We're a second half team"
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 27, 2010 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Finances
I don’t see how this team would have to borrow more money from MLB to add a player like Cantu or Wigginton. With the additional revenues they are bringing in, combined with a low payroll and not paying interest on the debt, they have to be cash flow positive now. If they aren’t, the next owners are going to go broke as well. I suspect it’s more of an issue of the budget MLB has them working under, as Judge Lynn suggested.
That said, at this point, I would pass on a 1B for now, and then pick one up in August after the sale closes. Guys like Lowell and probably even Berkman are going to clear waivers.
by Darrell McKown on Jul 27, 2010 10:08 AM CDT reply actions
Hmmmmm
That’s a very interesting point about Berkman.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 27, 2010 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd love for him to clear waivers, warm-up a little in August
Bankruptcy to clear up,and us snag him on August 31st… Is that too much to ask?
Dang...right now, I'd just be happy if the bankruptcy cleared up........
Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all holes, or games, are created equal. George Will
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jul 27, 2010 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Ummm, they are paying interest on the debt in a way..
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
Are post 7/31 waivers ordered by current W/L, or last year's?
I could see the Angels cockblocking us on either of those if they have the chance
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
That wouldn't completely suck.
When they miss the playoffs and spent more cash for no reason.
Replace Jim Knox
I believe its current W/L
I think last year’s record is only used in 1st half waivers
Purgatory's kind of like the in-betweeny one. You weren't really shit, but you weren't all that great either. Like Tottenham.
I think you're right
After the July 31 deadline, any player on a 40-man roster must clear Major League waivers before being traded. That is, the player must be offered to the other teams in reverse order of the standings.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
Does Chris Coghlan's injury
Make the rangers stop their celebration festivities?
by TheHuntforRedOctober on Jul 27, 2010 10:09 AM CDT reply actions
Here's a thought
with the trade deadline approaching, what do you guys think of trading Feldman for prospects. We have both Harden and Holland coming back, and our top 4 (Lee, Lewis, Wilson, Hunter) are good enough that we won’t get swept by anyone going forward. Its not as if Feldman will start for us in the postseason.
The only thing we need is a couple of right handed bench bats. No reason to get Dunn or Lee or Oswalt or spend a ton of money and end up having to sit someone anyway. How about getting Chris Heisley and a minor leaguer from the Reds?
Book: [to Mal] If you take sexual advantage of her, you're going to burn in a very special level of hell. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater.
who?
aren’t the Reds in a playoff run, too?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Chris Heisey is
(oops… misspelled) is the Reds rookie 5th outfielder. he’s right handed, has a decent eye and some power (6 homers in 90 pa’s). I’m suggesting we trade Scott Feldman for him. btw, not that it matters because of Hamilton, but Heisey can also play centerfield.
Think Boggs, but can actually hit….
Book: [to Mal] If you take sexual advantage of her, you're going to burn in a very special level of hell. A level they reserve for child molesters and people who talk at the theater.
I'm one who's wanted Boggs back for sometime.
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
Yes, he's a wonderful person and I love him
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
I know what AJM thinks of that.
"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
Reds laugh and say no.
They have their asses to cover in the playoff run.
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition)
And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56 on Jul 9, 2010 9:43 PM CDT
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
I have this amazing feeling that Harden's going to come back
and be really, really good
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Jul 27, 2010 10:14 AM CDT reply actions
If that happens it is just as good as a trade.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010