Harden to be activated, start on Saturday
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2010 6:41 PM CDT
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Per Anthony Andro, Rich Harden is going to be activated tomorrow and will start against the Angels, with Scott Feldman moving to the bullpen.
There was talk that the Rangers were seeing how much interest there was in Harden and Feldman today, and I'm assuming there wasn't much. As I've indicated before, I don't think the Rangers are interested in just dumping Feldman and his salary, and Harden is probably going to have to show something to garner interest.
My guess at this point is that the Rangers figure they know what Feldman is, and don't see him as a member of the playoff rotation. Harden is different, though...I suspect they want to give Harden 2-3 starts to show them that he's back and track and is the guy they thought they signed. If he can do that, he sticks in the rotation the rest of the year, and is probably in the playoff rotation.
And if not, if Harden is the guy we saw earlier in the season, then the Rangers will probably just go ahead and cut him loose.
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"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Good
Scooter’s mediocrity is far less entertaining to watch than Harden’s wild-assedness.
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
They're both vomit inducing.
"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
I hope Harden...
has a great start and someone like the Mets are willing to deal for him.
Then Holland can come up can make that start the next time the 5th spot in the rotation is needed.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Because...
right now I have more faith in Chris Davis than in Rich Harden.
Remember that one (and only) good start Harden had in Oakland. I would like to see another one of those. However I think Harden is done.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
If Harden doesn't do that well
he can easily be traded for a bag of chips after Aug. 1. Maybe even if he does do well and they decide they still like Feldman and Holland better.
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
What kind of chips?
My guess would be “Great Value” (a cheap brand and kind of ironic)
A bean pie and a bag of jalapeno Cornnuts
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2010 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Totino's is the worst pizza on the planet
I’d rather eat vomit sandwiches.
"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
That's not true
You would not choose vomit sandwiches over Totino’s
by tyd3311 on Jul 30, 2010 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Who in the hell would eat that?
Hopefully not Kinsler or he would be on the DL forever.
We'd have to eat some of his salary if we want them to throw in the corn nuts
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
"If I had caught it, the force would have taken me through the fence." -- Rockies outfielder Ryan Spilborghs about a Nelson Cruz line drive.
by NorCalRangersFan on Jul 30, 2010 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
This trade idea is going to send me headed to Allsups for supper
Beef and bean burrito and chili cheese Fritos it is.
"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
I'm making a Mexican themed pasta and beef dish
I hope it goes well with my IPA. I think that stuff from Allsups would kill me nowadays.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I will cry when that eventually happens to me
"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
Oh, I have a cast iron gut
I too could eat Mexican food 5 of 7 days. I just have to watch out for grease/fatty junk, my guts no likey any more.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
might as well
I am not expecting much
by death of the cool on Jul 30, 2010 6:47 PM CDT reply actions
Oswalt really showing well for the Phils so far.
3 innings pitched, 3 ER, 2 ks.
Down 3-0 to the Nats.
"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
that while JA Happ is up 1-0 through 2
Mavs MoneyBall!!
Dallas Stars Examiner!!
poster formerly known as hinduplaya
he just wins, man.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest"
--South Korean Rangers fan
by Conjunction on Jul 30, 2010 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions
showcase
If this is so another team can see him pitch, a trade will have to go down quickly after the game.
Harden probably gives up 6 ER
In dreams where he’s pitching.
by dolphinpuncher on Jul 30, 2010 7:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Then wakes up and tells the FWST that it was a good outing because he only missed on six pitches.
"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
and that was only because the AAA hitters in his dreams
wouldn’t stop swinging at pitches early in the count.
Rangers lineup tonight:
1. Elvis Andrus, SS
2. Michael Young, 3B
3. Josh Hamilton, CF
4. Vladimir Guerrero, DH
5. Nelson Cruz, RF
6. David Murphy, LF
7. Bengie Molina, C
8. Mitch Moreland, 1B
9. Joaquin Arias, 2B
"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
I totally forgot it was Friday.
My internal calendar is all fucked up.
"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
Hambone doesnt
"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
Murphy, Molina and Moreland..you know what also starts with M?
MURDER.
by dolphinpuncher on Jul 30, 2010 7:06 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Arias
Ugh. I wish Guzman becomes a “surprise start”
surioslsly
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 have a problem, because Murphy sucks, too.
"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
Murph looks better than Judy.
Moreland could also play OF, but I think he’s mainly RF.
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
"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
Appears that way.
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
"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
are they just giving him an extended rest?
he seems to be sitting even against righties, I figure pulling up his BA to close to .300 is worth something?
the team is in danger of losing sight of what should be the overarching objective
keeping Hamilton healthy
That really shocks me
I was sure he was going to be a perennial All Star.
"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 like mitch getting the start
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?'
Would almost assume, Do Math optioned, Arias DFA.
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
"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
"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 7:15 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Probably not.
"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 7:31 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I hope we spank LA tonight.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher
by Texfan1996 on Jul 30, 2010 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
What a day
at work, didn’t have time to read LSB at all. Then I get home and see we got Guzman for 2 random dudes not in the top 30. Then I see Arias is starting again tonight. It like I am on a fucking roller coaster of emotions.
He wont be here much longer.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher
same here
i hardly know where to start in gauging LSB on the day
by kevinkinsler on Jul 30, 2010 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
That's the second time someone didn't know who they were.
Y’all should really stop by the minor league threads more often. So should Dirkatron….surprised he’s never over there.
Frisco needs to replenished.
Boo is pulling his hair out right now.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher
I bet
They’re down to 20 people on the roster. Jason Cole suggested they may find some players from the Independent leagues. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Boscan move up, maybe Danny Gutz.
Fredo probably has earned a callup, I'd like to see Erlin the Wizard promoted to BAK in his place
"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
Harden doesn't deserve this shot at all
But neither does Scooter. I hope that Holland is given Harden’s spot after a couple of weeks, unless Harden miraculously remembers how to pitch well.
by JoeyJoeJoeJr.Shabadoo on Jul 30, 2010 7:13 PM CDT reply actions
Who knows. Everything we have tried lately has turned to gold.
He may find his old stuff.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher
If Harden can find his real stuff
He easily becomes our 2nd best pitcher, and not all that far behind Lee. The chances of that happening, though, are very slim.
In 2005
Between the A’s (AL) and Cubs (hitters park) he went 10-2 with a 2.07 ERA and 2.90 FIP, striking out 181 in 148 innings, good for a 4.4 WAR. I would say if he could pitch like that again then ya, he would be our 2nd best pitcher.
As I said 3 posts above
The chances of that happening are very slim. So in other words – no. I dont think he will be worth a sack of dogshit, but anything is possible.
he's saying IF
heavy emphasis on the IF. more emphasis on the “probably not.”
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
He just needs to be better than Scooter.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher
Calling a perfect game.
Weather-wise of course.
Harden’s gonna suck.
by dolphinpuncher on Jul 30, 2010 7:17 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Hell, can JD throw 90? I bet he could be our 5th starter.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
I've been trying to keep busy until game time cleaning my kitchen, but the bleach smell is killing me
Am I doing it right???
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
this
409 is the tylenol of cleaning
by dolphinpuncher on Jul 30, 2010 7:24 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Tylenol is beyond horrific for your liver
Stay away from that shit man.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
It's cool...
all the alcohol that most LSBers consume will make it feel better.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
ill take some ibuprofen every now and then
But any physical ailments usually lead to a call to my trusted family physicians, Dr. Beam and Dr. Daniels.
Unfortunately my liver isn’t covered by the HMO
by dolphinpuncher on Jul 30, 2010 7:50 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Sheesh, at least you & Tex got the joke...
lol
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
True, and I am so laughing right now
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Yep.
And if not, if Harden is the guy we saw earlier in the season, then the Rangers will probably just go ahead and cut him loose.
If this is the case, probably the best solution all around.
I am fairly certain
he would be unable to start 3 or 4 consecutive nights.
10 Ks that night was a thing of beauty...
same night where he missed the bag on the toss to 1B.
by lost in space on Jul 30, 2010 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Beltre
LoneStarDugout Frisco CF Engel Beltre forced to leave game after injuring his shoulder on a first-inning collision with the wall. http://bit.ly/dyx49Y
LoneStarDugout @tedprice Without Beltre, it’s nine position players and 10 pitchers tonight.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
"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
by WestTxAg06 on Jul 30, 2010 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
fuckity fuck
I’m going to drive out to Frisco, they might need me to play.
"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
the switchboard in hickory, north carolina
Must be lit up like a Christmas tree right now.
by dolphinpuncher on Jul 30, 2010 7:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Hello, Sara?
Fine, fine… how are you? Oh, she’s fine…
Get me the Crawdads over in Hickory…
"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 don't care if she's talkin to her momma, this shit is important
You put me through to Hickory RIGHT NOW, you hear me!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"Hey, this is Buechele, we need your players"
“Which one?”
“All of them.”
"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
BTW
My Grandparents used to have a party line way back when. It was so odd having to count the rings to know if you should answer or not. And also, great fun as a little kid listening in to other’s convos. Of course, they lived in the middle of Nowhere, USA then.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
my parents had one in Indiana
before I was born. My sister said it was great fun though.
Oh that's right
I was born there too, but left quickly.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
yeah, we were from fort wayne
I moved to Texas when I was 6 months old though, and then moved back to fort wayne when I was 13.
Heh.
Shouldn’t say this, but as a kid in rural Texas, it was fun killing time to pick up the phone and listen to private conversations on the party-line.
You had to pick up the receiver very gently to avoid detection by the callers.
It was never anything saucy, just people exchanging recipes or talking about cousin [whoever’s] goiter.
I hate you right now
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
This picture mesmerizes me.
It’s like he flung the ball on his bill.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
I bought the
season ticket package with playoff options y’day and flipped the reg season tkts to a broker because I don’t live close to DFW…can anyone tell me or direct me to a site that shows the playoff schedule? I realize that it might not be available and that who plays when and where is dependent on who finishes with the best record etc, I’d just like to see the broad picture
I couldn't possibly think anything is set in stone yet
LSB will keep an eye out for ya’ though.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
the deadline is BEFORE Satuday's game
a good outing and MAYBE someone would be willing to trade a hot dog for him
mmm... not-quite-up-to-health-standards hotdogs...
"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
Harden
He will clear waivers. The July 31 deadlline is irrelevant for him.
by Darrell McKown on Jul 30, 2010 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, pretty sure that if I'm another GM I don't place a claim
I think JD would stick them with Rich in a heartbeat or blackmail them into giving us a toolsy Latino by threatening to do so.
"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
OK..so there's been a flurry of activity with trades and roster moves...
I’m just wondering….it appears that Arias and Davis are expendable and Harden is on thin ice….is there any chance those three guys are involved in a trade before the deadline? I just get the feeling that those three guys have worn out their 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 30, 2010 7:49 PM CDT reply actions
OT: I found this funny
from MLBTR
The Nationals told teams that Edwin Jackson was key to obtaining Adam Dunn from them, according to ESPN.com’s Buster Olney. Many teams tried to obtain Jackson, the White Sox got him and now the Nationals say they aren’t so sure they want the righty. Obviously, teams are frustrated with the Nationals
Hahahaha
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest"
--South Korean Rangers fan
by Conjunction on Jul 30, 2010 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions
the nationals are pretty damn stupid
I just have a hard time seeing them winning with their FO. Of course, the fact that they wanted Edwin Jackson to begin with is stupid.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
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