Wednesday morning Rangers stuff
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 29, 2010 10:50 AM CDT
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PrintYeah, I'm tired of Trevor Cahill.
Jeff Wilson's game story describes Cahill as Ranger kryptonite.
Chris Cox's game story says the Rangers finally started hitting a little in the 9th, but it was too late by then.
Evan Grant notes that this was only the fourth time a Ranger pitcher has had a quality start at TBIA, allowed just 1 run, and lost.
Richard Durrett's post-game notes have some quotes from Clint Hurdle about the team's recent offensive slump.
Durrett also discusses the possibility of cashing in more top prospects to get a big bat. His verdict: he's against it.
Anthony Andro's notes talk about Scott Feldman, who is waiting to see if he's going to start this weekend, and about Ian Kinsler's 3-0 popup Monday night, with Ron Washington saying that the foul ball wouldn't have been caught by the opposing team in New York or Boston.
T.R. Sullivan's notes talk about Kinsler's day off yesterday, the Marlins' interest in Evan Reed as part of a Jorge Cantu package, and Derek Holland's rehab outing.
Jean-Jacques Taylor says the Rangers are in first place because they play small ball.
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Is it the knee?
"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
Ummmm
weird.
Needs a 40 move, as well, no?
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?
What the hell, why wasn't Lowe on the 60 already?
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 thought Seattle put him on the 60 back when he had surgery
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?
Betting they had to procedurally activate him to trade him..
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
Because I won't allow Ian to go to the 60
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?
damnit Kinsler
he is so freaking injury prone it’s ridiculous.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
people say it is because of the way he plays
but I don’t think that is a problem this year. His ankle hasn’t allowed him to run as much. Maybe he has been favoring his ankle in some way and it caused some calf soreness.
His ankle was already known as a season long issue
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Well shit, just as I was about to post this:
Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler was unavailable for Wednesday’s game
Kinsler was not in the dugout during the game and though he initially tried to shrug off any physical ailments, he later acknowledged that he was receiving treatment in the training room during the game.
“I’m just kind of day to day right now,” he said after the game.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Morning linkaliciousness
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
Adam and his columnist links
I believe all the links are to beat writers except JTT. Why? He is irrelevent.
Last link is usually for comedic purposes.
"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 29, 2010 11:09 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Because...
…he’s a writer for one of the two main papers in town writing about the Rangers.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 29, 2010 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions
What was the deal with that segment last night...
…..where Tommy Hunter and David Murphy delivered a letter from Nolan Ryan instructing Jim Knox to get on a plane and leave the state? Then they said they didn’t know who “that Nolan guy is,” and sent Knoxie off.
So weird. Can someone explain it for me?
Huh?
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
definitely weird
too bad knox didn’t get on a plane
by kevinkinsler on Jul 29, 2010 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd rather he get back on a skateboard
on a hill….
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
North Lawn hill?
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
Any hill with traffic would do...
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
The Ant Hill on Rufe Snow?
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
NRH isn't in my wheelhouse
Is that one especially Knox-worthy?
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've been on it traveling in, freaking sucks
3/4 lanes merge to 2, then back to 3/4.
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
Per Ben and Skin
and Tim McMahon, Ian’s injury isnt that serious, it is not believed. I still think this makes the FO complete a deal for Cantu or Wiggington as they can both play 2b until Ian gets back. Then move to 1b against lefties.
Not serious, eh..
I hear he will be back for the second half of ST.
Check out my webcomic - Fanatics
yeah that is usually how it goes around here
I thought Holland was supposed to be back like 3 weeks ago.
this post from LL is in the same vein:
and the reason I’m always suspect of ‘minor’ injuries which lead to DL stints
"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
Soeaking of which
Remember that report from ST that people in the FO thought Moreland was most likely our long-term 1B?
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?
You can't spell Texas Rangers
without the “anger sex”
by cmkelly29 on Jul 29, 2010 10:57 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
You forget the Dirkatron portion of that statement
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
Oh, are you already awake this morning, sunshine?
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Morning heh, been up since 800 today ahahaha
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
Haha
:)
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I couldn't tell you the last time I slept past 8 am
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
Shit man
At 8:00am I’ve already been at work for half an hour. :-/
"Mic check, hahahaha. I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocka!"
by WildcatPhoenix on Jul 29, 2010 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Dang where do you work?
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
International admissions office
At a junior college.
"Mic check, hahahaha. I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocka!"
by WildcatPhoenix on Jul 29, 2010 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
So, you get first dibs on all the hot foreign chicks?
Awesome gig.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Lol indeed
Although the “don’t date your students” lesson almost cost me my job a few months ago.
Totally worth it, though. Now the (American) GF keeps me in line.
"Mic check, hahahaha. I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocka!"
by WildcatPhoenix on Jul 29, 2010 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
Damn laws, always screwing up a dude's fun.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I work 7-4
yeah, it’s early but I’m home by about 4:45….
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 29, 2010 11:25 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 29, 2010 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Damn summer hours
7:30-5:30 Monday thru Thursday, 8:00-noon on Fridays.
"Mic check, hahahaha. I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocka!"
by WildcatPhoenix on Jul 29, 2010 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
7-330
me likey
"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 29, 2010 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
5-130 bitch
"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 29, 2010 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I will sometimes work a 7a-1130 pm shift...
I did it 3 days in a row once…I was hallucinating by the end of the third one….brutal.
My point? Hattip to ya.
"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 29, 2010 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Luckily, it is only 5 days a week for about 5 weeks or so.
It can be brutal, but chances are I am not going to find another job as a 21 yr. old college student that pays as well. Also, I work for my older brother so I get to be in charge much of time while he is off taking care of other business.
I don't have an actual job this summer.
I’m an unpaid inter at the College Baseball Foundation and my boss is legit, just when I want to come in and my other job is the Rec Center at Tech and all I can get there is 12 hours a week, freaking sucks balls.
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
Ya, haven't enjoyed one yet in college.
Always had to work, while my friends are globe-hopping and going to legit places I’m in Lubbock working, with the occasional trip to watch the Rangers. I’ll take the Rangers over globe-hopping any day.
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 dunno man
traveling to interesting parts of the world is one of life’s greatest things if you are provided the opportunity.
I've been to Costa Rica, but that was like 7 years ago.
I don’t have the money too and school has put a huge strain on the finances of my parents and I.
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
fair enough
It is certainly not cheap. But if you are given the opportunity for one over the other, travel is def the way to go. The Rangers will always be there. The opportunity to go backpacking through Europe for 3 weeks or something to that effect may not
Lol. Is it sad
That one of my few arguments against moving to Europe in a couple of years involved “But how am I gonna watch the Rangers?”
"Mic check, hahahaha. I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocka!"
by WildcatPhoenix on Jul 29, 2010 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
I studied a semester in Spain
It’s a beating not be able to follow the Rangers, Mavs, or Cowboys outside of box scores.
I’m sure you could get around it with a slingbox.
EVERYTHING YOU SAY MAKES YOU MORE AWESOME I LOVE YOU NOW
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jul 29, 2010 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Ahh, the rec center jobs
the number of lame tshirts I acquired for being an intramural official back in the day
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
Ya it's not bad,
but I really need more hours and there aren’t enough with everyone in town to go 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
JJT is always so insightful
I really look forward to his lack of knowledge and idiocy.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
He doesn't bother me anymore
In fact, he is comic relief…especially on Norm’s show. I never read his columns though.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
That article was utterly retarded
And about a season behind the times.
"Mic check, hahahaha. I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocka!"
by WildcatPhoenix on Jul 29, 2010 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
So,... big gulps, huh?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
I dont see why everyone is all over Morland's nuts
He was putting up worse numbers than Davis at AAA. I know Davis has struggled a ton, but at this point I don’t know if Moreland would be any better than CD.
He's gotten pretty hot as of late.
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
b/c he's no Nate Gold.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
While they are worse than Davis's were
They are still numbers that theoretically can translate into major league success.
Davis is a rare exception. There aren’t a ton of players who can simply dominate AAA and completely flounder in the bigs.
Well that's what we're going to see, isn't it?
I can’t see how he’d be worse at the plate than CD has been. Fielding is another argument…
"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
Moreland BBs nearly as much as he strikes out
he can also hit lefties as well as he hits righties.
why do so many people underestimate him. I forget which guy wrote it, but they compared Moreland to Hunter. He’s not a sexy prospect, but he gets the job done.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Goldstein/Parks Podcast 10
The latest podcast from Kevin Goldstein and Jason Parks went up last night, and I just started listening. Somebody wrote them asking about which players in Spokane merit a closer look. Parks mentioned the following people:
- Chad Bell – mature arsenal, good fb, good lefty movement, petty good change, like curve more than change.
- Miguel de la Santos – finally in the country, misses bats (50 K’s, 30 something innings), fb has movement, curve is a buckler, reliever going forward.
- Andrew Doyle – polished college arm in Hunter mold (not fat though), good change, decent fb and curve, should be a starter
- Randol Rojas – under the radar, command/control guy, good fb (can add some velo), plus curve, good feel for change, won’t be a star but will be good back of the rotation type, mature feel for the mound
- Santiago Chirino – 2B is best position, good arm/range, some pop, ceiling is major league regular, stands out as 10 yo against college players.
- Skole – not much said about him as they already talked about Skoie in previous podcasts I assume.
- Olt – Goldstein mentioned this one but, like Skole, provided no commentary.
by Excel Hearts Choi on Jul 29, 2010 11:03 AM CDT reply actions
"stands out as 10 yo against college players"
Woah, I’ll bet he does!
;)
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Crap
I should learn how to proof read. That should be 19 yo. Sorry.
by Excel Hearts Choi on Jul 29, 2010 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Not even Freddy Adu...
…ever did that.
He's not a regular bum, he's a genius bum
by Chad Crudup on Jul 29, 2010 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions
That dude was like 23... How did no one catch on to that butt shit?
Made that Almonte kid blush, it did.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jul 29, 2010 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Zebra Cakes just came...
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jul 29, 2010 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Goldstein on Newberg Night
At about the 27 minute mark of the podcast, Goldstein starts talking about his time in Texas.
by Excel Hearts Choi on Jul 29, 2010 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
HA! You're right!
Probably just remembering the good vibes from Tuesday and wanting to forget last nights display…
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 29, 2010 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah that threw me off for a while
Second time that’s happened in the past couple of weeks, lol.
"Mic check, hahahaha. I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocka!"
by WildcatPhoenix on Jul 29, 2010 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm just glad it's not really Wednesday....
this week has already worn out its welcome……
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 29, 2010 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Amen to that
First registration week at the college I work for. Kill. me. NOW.
"Mic check, hahahaha. I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocka!"
by WildcatPhoenix on Jul 29, 2010 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Frustrating game
We get Vladdy going again, then the rest of the offense decides to take the night off!
"Mic check, hahahaha. I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocka!"
by WildcatPhoenix on Jul 29, 2010 11:06 AM CDT reply actions
And fuck Trevor Cahill
Fuck him right in his pudgy little-league pitcher face!
"Mic check, hahahaha. I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocka!"
by WildcatPhoenix on Jul 29, 2010 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
will someone post last nights pitch FX
I am too lazy to look myself
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jul 29, 2010 11:09 AM CDT reply actions
A few of The Ticket discussions yesterday centered around
the possibility that the Ranger hitters know Cliff Lee is only going to give up 1-2 runs so they know they don’t have to score too many runs….
I think that is the most absurd thing I’ve ever heard…are they suggesting they don’t try as hard when Lee is on the mound? What about last night…do they feel the same way about Lewis?
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 29, 2010 11:16 AM CDT reply actions
I listened to an entire
Ticket discussion talking about phil wakefield of the boston red-sox… I had to turn it off… it was mind numbing
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jul 29, 2010 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
The dumbest part about that argument
Is that it treats players like they don’t care about their individual performances (which, I dunno, sort of determine their careers).
Agree 100%
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I'm of the opinion that Cliff is kinda like an EMP field
He neutralizes ALL bats within a 2-mile radius.
"Mic check, hahahaha. I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocka!"
by WildcatPhoenix on Jul 29, 2010 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
they you, and you alone, get the credit.
I have a first, do I have a second?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
So Roy O is going to be a Philly, eh?
Think he’ll take the trade?
"Mic check, hahahaha. I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocka!"
by WildcatPhoenix on Jul 29, 2010 11:17 AM CDT reply actions
Read this for a laugh. From Newberg report
· Get this: When Texas recently approached Pittsburgh about reliever Joel Hanrahan, the Pirates, "according to a scout with direct knowledge of teams’ dealings," responded by asking for Neftali Feliz in return (Dejan Kovacevic, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) (umm, wow)
"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 29, 2010 11:18 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
And THAT, my friends
is why they are the Pittsburgh Pirates.
"Mic check, hahahaha. I be the anti-myth rhythm rock shocka!"
by WildcatPhoenix on Jul 29, 2010 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
* slaps forehead *
Thanks…..I needed that laugh…
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 29, 2010 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah..that made me real mad for some reason.
"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 29, 2010 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm in for a bat...and here's why
Everyone has always been saying for the last 5 years that if you get a shot at the playoffs and the WS, then you go for it. Now everyone wants to cling to prospects when it seems we are primed to make a run.
I’m ok with including one of Scheppers, Perez or Holland (would prefer Scheppers, then Perez, then Hollan to go in that order) for a big bat to help this offense get on track. Obviously I’m more interested in someone that isn’t a FA at the end of the year, but don’t you still have to try? We may be really close on this thing. Why hold back now?
If the argument is that getting a 1B bat isn’t going to make that much of a difference, you may have a case…but boy our offense could use some help right now.
is a fan of Cliff Freaking Lee!
the difference is that this team could be set up for a 5-8 year run
trading guys that are potentially vital for that run right now doesn’t make much sense. If this team were positioned to add payroll right now, I think they’d be more inclined to do it.
Unfortunately this is another situation in which Tom F Hicks has screwed us (the fans)
by texasraider on Jul 29, 2010 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions
"Everyone has always been saying for the last 5 years that if you get a shot at the playoffs and the WS, then you go for it."
No, they haven’t.
But, hooray for Strawmen!!!!
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jul 29, 2010 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't trade Scheppers OR Holland this year for one main reason..
This staff, both bullpen and rotation, are going to need replacements before the year is out, and the falloff there if we don’t have those guys will hurt more than a few dozen ABs from a platoon bat.
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
Dear fucking jesus... Jean jeaque Taylor is the dumbest dumb fuck in the history of the planet.
The man is a walking metaphor for why the newspapers are failing.
How they think it’s a good idea to continue to employ him is beyond me.
Die in a fucking fire, JJT.
Soon, please.
The 40 trumps all!
"WHY IS LIAM POPPINS STICKING. IT'S AN ABSURDLY BAD NICKNAME"
-LiamP(oppins)
by thedirkatron on Jul 29, 2010 2:01 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Haven't decided yet
it’ll be next couple days though.
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