Sullivan: Rangers acquire Cristian Guzman (maybe)
T.R. Sullivan says that sources say the Rangers have acquired Cristian Guzman, who would fill in for Ian Kinsler, but the Rangers say nothing is official.
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Maybe Arias himself.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
You know what this team needs?
More utility infielders, MORE!!!!
um...
actually we need a 2B right now that doesn’t make me think “Fuck! Arias/Blanco is playing today”
That is possibly the best possible outcome.
An, “OK, that’s all right” instead of “aw, crap, again?”
"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
twss
"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
Like a dry fart vs. a wet fart...
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
like a regular fart vs. an Oakland Mass Transit Bum Pants-shitting
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
Saw this 5+ hours ago
Can’t comment on LSB at work, so just wanted come back – hours later – and say…
That’s gotta be the funniest thing I’ve read on here in two years. Yeah, I’m sick/sheltered, whatever.
Well played, Sir.
Cornering the market right before the deadline
Genius!!!!
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
by bking on Jul 30, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Arias for Lincecum
Blanco for Halladay
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
Do it!
"If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base." - Dave Barry
by Suicide Prince on Jul 30, 2010 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
So Arias and Davis for Guzman?
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
why?
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
exactly.
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
right now profiles as a borderline Type B FA in the NL
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
that would be an abhorrent trade if it was
way to sell completely low on davis. no way he’s in on this. if i had to guess its probably arias +
Rangers FTW
Surely not.
I’d be fine with Arias and a spare, but somehow that seems too steep.
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
That would be far too much, I think.
My guess would be maybe Arias and someone like Johnny Whittleman.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
I would...
throw things if Davis in traded for Cristian Guzman.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2010 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
How's the preview lookin?
Is it sad I’ve been looking forward to it for hours now?
"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
It's all ready to go...
I just finished it. 19 more minutes.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2010 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Post it early. Save us from ourselves here...
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
We've got to get the Guzman thread out of the way
in thirteen minutes
"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'll throw things if anyone of much value is traded for guzman
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
we can only hope.
Is Nationals Park hitter/pitcher friendly? Or is it too early to tell?
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
From what I know
It’s a big pitchers park.
by hornedfrogs45 on Jul 30, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Per ESPN
It’s the 7th biggest pitchers park in baseball. The ones ahead?
Angels
Astros
A’s
Mets
Rays
Mariners
Giants
by hornedfrogs45 on Jul 30, 2010 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Bizarre
Runs are down in Minute Maid, but HR and 3B are well above average, hits, doubles and walks all slightly below average. Somehow all equates to well below for runs.
Runs: 0.897
HR: 1.134
H: 0.976
2B: 0.942
3B: 1.445 (!!)
BB: 0.958
"Embarrassing admission: I have never, ever, ever been able to see a guy's aura. That's right. I...am an aura-blind American." -Junior, FJM
by Desert Ranger on Jul 30, 2010 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Horrible home team?
"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 30, 2010 2:39 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Allergic to home plate?
"Embarrassing admission: I have never, ever, ever been able to see a guy's aura. That's right. I...am an aura-blind American." -Junior, FJM
by Desert Ranger on Jul 30, 2010 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
But CF is like 600 feet away from home plate
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
Either way, Guzman sucks
He’ll hit an empty .280-290 and play good defense, but without any speed, power, or walks.
I really don’t see the need to acquire him- if Arias or Blanco can’t fill in for a couple weeks, why exactly are they on the roster?
I prefer someone with potential to Blanco/Arias, personally
Guzman is someone who I’d feel better about pinch-hitting for a pitcher, too
:)
This is my take....
Seems like a silly move unless they are REALLY worried about Kinsler
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
Not really.
They probably just want to shut him down for as long as possible without totally fucking the offense before the playoffs.
by brettgardner on Jul 30, 2010 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
League Avg defender at best..
Is this really much of an upgrade over Blanco/Arias?? Especially at the price??
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
Oh, cool, you know the price.
What is it?
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
He's owed over $2M still
So at the going rate of our other trades, I would estimate a good A-AA arm +, wouldn’t you?
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
If the price is Ryan Tatusko and Joaquin Arias...
…are you still upset?
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Maybe I'm overreading the article that said "prospects"
and that doesn’t equate to a guy on the 25. But I freely admit to knee-jerking on this.
But, to your question: no I’m not if it includes Arias.
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
yea, he is
especially Arias who Im assuming is the one gone. Arias offers little defensively and is a worse hitter than Guzman
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?'
Sweet Lord please make this so!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Saw somewhere earlier today that the Rangers expect this to be more than a 15 day injury
"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
He doesn't really play good defense, slightly below average if anything
He is hitting just about as well as Elvis is this year.
Arias has to be gone
Our bench has improved alot over the last 24 hours
Say what!?
JimBowdenXMFOX
Jon Daniels trades for Cristian Guzman of the Nats to give protection for the injured Ian Kinsler…and to give Andrus an occasional day off
I hope he meant Blanco subbing in for Elvis and not Guzman.
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
Does this make any of you fearful as to how serious Kin's injury is?
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
true. but everyone and their dog was linking Cantu to do some 2B work. So......
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
Call me skeptical of the idea to put Cantu at 2B...
he’s an awful 2B. I don’t think he’s played there in a few years anyways.
Oh, I agree.
I’m just relaying what Lewin, ESPN, BBTN, and others have already been force feeding us….
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
x
that is exactly what I was thinking when the deal went down. and they probably don’t think much of Sr Blanco’s D in the long run if Kinsler takes longer to come back or is hurt again near or during the playoffs.
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
Blanco is a much better defender than Arias
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Unless he tore his groin...
…I find that hard to believe.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
flip a coin.
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
They both suck. They ALL suck. Arias, Blanco, Garko, Davis, Cantu, Guzman...
One big fucking bag of SUCK.
I don't agree with you.
I don’t see how you can lump those guys together in any way except that they all play or have played for the Rangers.
by brettgardner on Jul 30, 2010 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Relative to the position they're being asked to fill
I don’t think either Cantu or Guzman suck.
by brettgardner on Jul 30, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I love it when you tap Y repeatedly
And blanco gets covered with electricity.
AL West
Oakland 90-72
LAAA 88-74
Texas 83-79
Seattle 77-85
By: Josey Wales
Since he isn't here for his offense...
and is a bench player, no, no he doesn’t.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2010 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you understand the position of utility IF?
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
Well
“Suck” is obviously subjective, and I guess my bar is higher (or lower) than yours.
by brettgardner on Jul 30, 2010 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Guzman was the longest tenured Nat before this trade.....
Wonder who is 2nd.
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
yup
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?'
shockingly he was there as long or if not longer than Guzman.
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
I'll take "People with too much time on their hands" for $100, Alex
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
Perhaps...
this spells the end of the cockroach.
Last night was a sign.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2010 2:40 PM CDT reply actions
failing to turn two DPs and doing nothing at the plate has to doom him
he’s been pretty much useless defensively and there really isnt anything in his bat.
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?'
Then we shall send the glue guy to the glue factory
respice adspice prospice
by FormerDriller on Jul 30, 2010 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I like Guzman as our utility guy
also seems like a really solid guy to come off the bench as a pinch hitter to make contact or get a base hit…valueable things come postseason
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?'
And now this....
Judge says auction is still on, despite new offer from GnR
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
Wouldn't you think Adam is way ahead of you on this?
by brettgardner on Jul 30, 2010 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Prolly. Haven't checked the front page in the last 5 minutes.
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
can someone "Readers Digest" this stuff for me?
the bankruptcy talk is WAAAAY over my head
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
Greenberg/Ryan
tried to get their bid approved through the backdoor prior to the auction. They’ve no shown their hand. It could mean no one tops their bid, or it could give them a few days to get things in order to out bid them. I really think it’s between them and Cuban, but I don’t know jack.
so, what you're saying is
this ownership nightmare will come to an end soon?
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
I don't know enough to say that.
I think the Greenberg/Ryan group were trying to put it to an end quickly behind everyone elses back, which I have no problem with. I don’t have a clue how long it will take now.
Not necessarily.
If Greenberg/Ryan don’t win the auction expect it to drag out at least a few more months.
"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
Molina, Guzman, Cantu… we are acquiring the all 2007 no walk all star team.
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by DShep on Jul 30, 2010 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
JIM BOWDEN JimBowdenXMFOX
Nationals get two pitching prospect for Cristian Guzman…Bill Ladson reporting they are good prospect but not ML ready
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Fuck me with a phone pole...dammit
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Sure we will.
When he’s DFA’d to make room for Guzman.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
ugh
well, Arias isn’t exactly “major league ready” unless you count his ability to sit on a bench…
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
his cheerleading skills are off the charts.
I heard one scout say “This could be the first 90 grade ever given”
Nationals get two pitching prospect for Cristian Guzman…Bill Ladson reporting they are good prospect but not ML ready
USA
Not worried.
The best they’ll get is Kasey Kiker.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
who cares about Melo
he’s not even top 40
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
loud noises!!!!
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
Holla!!!
"I would like to extend to you an invitation to the pants party. The...party. With the...with the pants. Party with pants?"
by BrickTamland on Jul 30, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
afternoon delight!
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Is this true (via Bizballmurray)
Simple. Trading players that have no negative impact are the only way to get it done. IN FA, the Rangers are screwed.
So, are they screwed in FA?
Check this out from MLBTR
The Mets have discussed Rich Harden internally. He’s a potential August trade candidate.
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Harden AND Ollie Perez????
They’ll never give up another hit…it’ll be all walks
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
I bet they have
I suppose lots of FOs have discussed him, as in “Well, at least we don’t have Harden”
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
by bking on Jul 30, 2010 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Ryan Tatusko said this on Twitter a few minutes ago
Got a really weird feeling right now like something is gonna happen.
for what that’s worth, which is nothing.
"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
A Roughrider pitcher
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
he moved into the AA rotation from the BP this year
and has been pitching pretty well, if i’m not mistaken
"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
Yes, and I keep hyping him as sneaking back into prospect status
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
They'll be using ghost runners
"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
by Lisa W on Jul 30, 2010 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I'd rather have a ghost runner than Arias, personally
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
x
"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 speaking for all of us
A little worried
Was wondering how they were going to create room in the Hickory rotation with the promotion of Miggy De Los Santos. I hope this isn’t the way.
Guzman
MLBTR has him as the lowest Type-B of the 2B/3B/SS crew in the NL. However, that position is significantly better in the Elias rankings in the AL.
Do the type rankings encompass all players from both leagues when figuring out who gets compensation picks?
MLBTR quote
Guzman, owner of 10-and-5 rights, agreed to the trade though it saddened him according to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post.
Maybe he’ll change his mind.
"Embarrassing admission: I have never, ever, ever been able to see a guy's aura. That's right. I...am an aura-blind American." -Junior, FJM
Huh... wow.
I don’t know if I like the “Rangers as buyers” as much as “Rangers as sellers” at the trade deadline. This is very stressful.
Just keep telling myself – the 2011 draft will rebuild the still strong system
The 2011 draft will rebuild the still strong system
The 2011 draft will rebuild the still strong system
The 2011 draft will rebuild the still strong system
The 2011 draft will rebuild the still strong system
Go Rice Owls!
obviously not
I’m just talking about the trade deadline stress. Getting new toys is better than trading for guys like Cantu and Guzman, even though deep down I know that those guys are useful for a playoff team.
Go Rice Owls!
It's okay...
if the price isn’t too high.
I hated the Molina trade but the Cantu trade wasn’t bad at all.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2010 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
we might be getting to see Kevin Richardson’s wife right now…thanks a lot Molina
You hear about the "Electric Arms", they're all the rage.
"If the Rangers have marked improvement in 2010, I'm going to need to give JD credit." Josey Wales, Feb. 10, 2010 11:45 AM CST
Michael Main, Justin Smoak and Blake Beavan.
You’re really overreacting.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
We still have 9 of our top 10 prospects no?
from the preseason rankings, anyway
"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
how am I overreacting?
All I’m saying is that trading prospects is kind of stressful. It is a different type of emotion than what we’re used to.
I’d rather have a playoff team with a top ten system than a 500 team with a top 5 system any day. It’s just different.
Go Rice Owls!
Stresfull? No way?
Dear Michael Main, Blake Beavan, and friends,
I really enjoyed following your careers over the last couple years. I can’t believe how many hours I spent reading about your every move, and it was awesome. But, now it’s time for us to cash you in and win a fucking playoff series. See ya.
Your friend,
NCR
by ncrangerfan on Jul 30, 2010 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed
Just sucks that JD has to keep including an extra prospect or two in every deal because Hicks ran off with the family silver.
I’m thinking when the sale is finally completed, we all head over to the Hicks mansion and pelt him with baseballs, pucks, and soccer balls until he agrees to buy everyone beer. Then, after the beer arrives, we resume the pelting.
thats whats so maddening
is sending away decent prospects because the team is broke
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
The last decade has screwed up your brain.
A quick reprogramming:
Buying at the deadline generally means we are winning and getting ready for a playoff run. This is a good thing.
Forgo your attachment to a bunch of names that have a slim chance of impacting a major league team. Enjoy this ride.
by ncrangerfan on Jul 30, 2010 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agree
But I can understand JB’s trepidation.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"The last decade has screwed up your brain"
Undeniably. It has been a living hell as a Rangers fan.
Go Rice Owls!
Keep in mind that Rangers as buyers under new ownership will not look the same as the Rangers as buyers in 2010.
That’s what’s really stressful about this particular trade deadline: we have to trade prospects for salary relief.
x
what I think is weird is being a “buyer” rather that a “seller” at this time of year. That is a new sensation for me and the rest of the Ranger faithful.
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
I wonder if while JD was consummating this deal...
if he was like, “So, what about that Strasburg kid? How much would it take to get him?”
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2010 2:52 PM CDT reply actions
Can I interest you in Neftali Perez?
You watch many highlights on TV? If so, you’ve probably heard of him.
LoneStarDugout
Keep in mind that former Rangers special assist. to GM Jay Robertson is now with the Nationals. He’s very familiar with the system.
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Really neither
but an intriguing note because he constantly scouts the Rangers system.
Nah, could mean that he sees an intriguing guy in the system that's not particularly sexy on the grand prospect radar
A Lueke type of guy.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Not necessarily
just look at the Lee trade. If it was anyone but Melvin, we don’t get Lee+Cruz for Mench/Nix/Coco.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
So how pissed will people be when they DFA Blanco?
I will be angry mad.
Guzman gives SS insurance (in their minds) so the Cockroach will live to get to pinch-run for Vlad or Molina in the postseason.
"Don't confuse the outcome that a decision produces with the intelligence that went into making that decision."--Tony LaRussa
Of Arias and Blanco
I HUGELY prefer Blanco.
"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
yeah because blanco can actually do some good things
only thing arias is good at is not freaking out when giant mutant bugs are behind 2b
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Wait a freakin' second here
You need to RANDOMLY capitalize a word to partake in this subthread, foo.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Heh. well PLAYED
"Don't confuse the outcome that a decision produces with the intelligence that went into making that decision."--Tony LaRussa
People are saying that it was a cricket
crawling behind Arias. If that big thing was a cricket, then there are obviously barrels of radioactive sludge in the ballpark that it got into. That thing was not crawling like a cricket. He was a friend of Arias – the roach tamer.
Happy birthday to Kenny. Happy birthday to you.
Thought Blanco was the only one of the two that can play third in a pinch
by TheHuntforRedOctober on Jul 30, 2010 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Guzman can play 3rd.
"Don't confuse the outcome that a decision produces with the intelligence that went into making that decision."--Tony LaRussa
Suckily, yes
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
can't be worse than young
or at least not too much worse.
god help us all if they ever run him out at 2b
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Wait, wait, wait.
So we’re getting Guzman (which is ok if the price isn’t too high), but we’re keeping Joaquin fucking Arias???
Guzman is Arias’ best-case scenario!
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
yeah
im not feeling good about this.
“two good prospects " when guzman isn’t much if any of an upgrade over arias and blanco
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Don't be too hasty..
Even is neither of them are in the deal, one of them has to get dropped from the 25, right?
Right? Right?? Please tell me I’m right…. and that it’s Arias…
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
well of course they will say the prospects are good...
they want say they are “Meh”
by death of the cool on Jul 30, 2010 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
x
JimBowdenXMFOX
Nationals get two pitching prospect for Cristian Guzman…Bill Ladson reporting they are good prospect but not ML ready 9 minutes ago via web
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
this thread is moving 90mph
so fucking sue me for not keeping up
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
So that's what
that urine smell is….
"If this video was an ice cream flavor, it'd be pralines and dick." Clark
re: Matthew Wilder-Break My Stride, 4/17/09
@sbjkaplan : guy named 'Rentz' added to BK, sued for falling behind...
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
by bking on Jul 30, 2010 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
srry
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
With all the lawyers here
“so … sue me!” may not be the best response.
by mgb5 on Jul 30, 2010 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
well, he'd probably find
representation here too so it’s all good.
by elvis1isking on Jul 30, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
screw that i'm hiring the texas hammer!
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
I'm just hoping the dtron doesnt take cantu
i so want cantu!
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
cantu is just so awesome i dont see any way huntressa doesnt take him
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Good point
But it might be hard to pass up on the greatness of Edwina out there. I mean, he threw a no-hitter. He has to be good.
true... no hitters fly forever
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Jeff Baker
would have been much cheaper and better. He fields well at 3rd and 2nd, can play first and outfield some, hits left handed pitching, would be around longer at a cheap price and the Cubs didnt need him.
by goodasgoldyesmaam on Jul 30, 2010 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
Weren't you talking about Jeff f'ing Baker three months ago?
It was dumb then, too.
You need to go back wherever it was you were the last two months.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 30, 2010 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
he was a good acquisition then too
by goodasgoldyesmaam on Jul 30, 2010 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
You his au pair or live-in "friend" or something?
Get over it.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 30, 2010 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
God help us if we gave up Kirkman for this guy.
I know we didn’t, or at least I hope I know we didn’t, but I like Kirkman, so it was my first thought.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
stfu
Please.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Don't hate, Rodney.
Always hating on me.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 30, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
No way Kirkman's gone.
If he is, I’m gonna shatter my statue of JD
AL West
Oakland 90-72
LAAA 88-74
Texas 83-79
Seattle 77-85
By: Josey Wales
If he were used to get Guzman
Yes.
AL West
Oakland 90-72
LAAA 88-74
Texas 83-79
Seattle 77-85
By: Josey Wales
For Christian f'ing Guzman?
Yes.
I feel like Kirkman could be better for this team right now than Feldman. That’s how much I like Kirkman.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 30, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
that's an overreaction
on several fronts.
by elvis1isking on Jul 30, 2010 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
What fronts exactly?
You don’t think Kirkman could come up and suck as bad as Feldman has this year? Sure he’d be inconsistent as hell, but at least he wouldn’t be a big ball of consistent suck.
AL West
Oakland 90-72
LAAA 88-74
Texas 83-79
Seattle 77-85
By: Josey Wales
first of all, I don't think JD is trading Kirkman
And no, I don’t think Kirkman would be better for the team than Feldman this season. Quite possibly in the long run, but not for this season.
by elvis1isking on Jul 30, 2010 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I like Kirk too
So don’t call me a hater.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
thats probably true
another year and he’ll be AL ready though
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?'
He needs a change of scenery
Or throwing arm…
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Why would he have any value at all?
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
he was a first round pick! gah we can't trade those guys
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
low BAA
We can hope they would buy that
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
Hard have a BAA when you walk or hit 75% of the batters
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Kiker + NeRam
hey, we’ve already traded two 1st round pitchers… remember when we were never gonna trade a 1st round pitcher ever again? haha
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 say Kiker and Castillo
or Bleier
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
dang, i really hope its not any of the guys currently on the HIckory staff
besides NeRam, I could see that… that’d be crazy, NeRam, Main, Beaven all traded to acquire three different ML players while Julio and Hunter are starting for us, that’s a pretty huge impact draft already.
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?'
Plus Moreland
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron