Rangers reportedly trade Saltalamacchia to Red Sox
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 31, 2010 3:43 PM CDT
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PrintMultiple reports say that the Rangers have traded Jarrod Saltalamacchia to the Red Sox.
More on this as it develops.
UPDATE -- Sean McAdams says it is for two minor leaguers, a player to be named later, and cash.
I thought a move with a fringe guy might happen to clear room on the 40 man roster for Cristian Guzman, but I was expecting someone like Brandon Boggs or Guillermo Moscoso, not Salty.
Boston has wanted him for a while.
UPDATE -- Evan Grant says it is RHP Roman Mendez and 1B Chris McGuinness for the minor leaguers.
UPDATE -- Kevin Goldstein says picking up Mendez is good for Texas.
UPDATE -- Here's a write-up on Mendez at Over The Monster, the SBN BoSox blog, from September, 2009.
UPDATE -- The cash is reportedly $350,000 going from Boston to the Rangers.
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i think i just threw up in my mouth
we better have something good coming our way. way to sell way low on this.
Rangers FTW
Let me elaborate
I don’t believe his value was going to come back up here. I don’t think it will in boston, but I think he has a better chance with a change of scenery
Salty's D is already good, his bat will surely come around
f u guys
He’s gonna be great in Boston.. damnit.
Arguing with yourself?
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
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Bug in the
Mike E Chat 2.3 software
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he had a 15% CS rate.
I wouldn’t say that’s good.
by JimCrankshaft on Jul 31, 2010 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Vmart can too
wait
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
whatever happened to HH?
banned?
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by Brett Perryman on Jul 31, 2010 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
goodasgoldyesman is a recent addition who seems like a possible alias
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Not really
I don’t understand why everyone thinks every odd newcomer is HH.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 31, 2010 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Because about half of them usually are
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How do you know, are you some sort of moderator?
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by WestTxAg06 on Jul 31, 2010 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You're right
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
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I don't remember a HH, who are y'all talking about
by blueballlefty on Jul 31, 2010 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
oh yeah, is he the one that went all racist
by blueballlefty on Jul 31, 2010 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
He hasn't been on in a while.
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Evan_P_Grant
#Rangers get RHP Roman Mendez, 1B Chris McGuiness from Red Sox. Salty era in Texas officially done
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Peripherals
can be found here.
His 2009 season was pretty good.
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Goldstein says he can bring the heat
Kevin_Goldstein Nice pickup by Texas for Salty, Mendez can bring the heat.
He’s only 20
Classic JD trade acquisition
I will now expect this guy to blow up and become one of our sexiest prospects in the next year.
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The PTBNL
is also coming right? The Sox have a lot of lower level sex bombs.
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Preller is currently consulting with our man Z to find out which 17 year-old at the complex league is the sexiest
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by WestTxAg06 on Jul 31, 2010 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Someone needs to make
the four guys in the Jeep Gif with preller, Z, JD and Professor Parks.
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by FirebatM3 on Jul 31, 2010 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
This. Must. Happen.
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And Thad.
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
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Professor Parks would object
How are you going to see his skinny jeans if he’s sitting in a jeep?
by Tex2044 on Jul 31, 2010 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I NEED THE PROFESSOR OF SEX TO WEIGH IN!!!
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McGuiness has some pretty good numbers in the Sally.
.298/.416/.504
by JimCrankshaft on Jul 31, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Whoa, like the sound of that
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"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Thanks
Since he’s a 2009 college pick, doesn’t make me feel so bad about his age.
Sounds like he could be nothing but still has a chance to be something.
"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's literally Mitch Moreland
it’s uncanny how close these guys are statistically.
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Literally?
That’s strange.
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by AceJC on Jul 31, 2010 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I know
Mitch can be two places at once.
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I'm watching a Back to the Future marathon on ABC Family.
So it makes sense.
Also, did anyone know Flea from RHCP is in these?
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Yes
I thought that was common knowledge.
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Heh, just razzing you
I’ve seen BTTF dozens of times, so it’s probably more common knowledge for me than anyone else.
Last time I watched #3, at the end when Marty is challenged to race Flea, I thought for a second one of the guys in the back of the pickup was Huey Lewis, but alas it was not. Dude has a Huey-esque haircut though.
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I've seen them tons of times I suppose, just never put him in there until today.
I’ll keep an eye on Huey-look-a-like when Number 3 comes on in about 20 mins.
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I'll
cut off your johnson
’cause I believe in nothing
by thedudeabides on Aug 2, 2010 12:59 AM CDT up reply actions
saw something about him leading college baseball in walks last year.
Given our awful C situation I didn’t really want to get rid of Salty but this seems reasonable enough if the Rangers are moving on.
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And .337/.477/.566 in July.
53:59 BB/K as well.
by Outworlder47 on Jul 31, 2010 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
In July?!
He’s walked 53 times in a month?
"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 31, 2010 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
No, sorry if that was confusing.
That’s his BB/K line for the year.
by Outworlder47 on Jul 31, 2010 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Color me not shocked.
Guess this seals Benjie coming back.
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
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Well if Salty never bounces back
You would be getting 50 cents on the nickel.
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by Gdawg on Jul 31, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 12 recs
I'm going to have to rec this
For an excellent idiomatic turnaround.
by JoeyJoeJoeJr.Shabadoo on Jul 31, 2010 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, this seems like we turned a guy whose future was questionable into two guys with solid futures
"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
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Boston likes the look of Salty much better than the Rangers did.
JD made them pay. I love this deal.
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by AceJC on Jul 31, 2010 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Plus the cash that they will pour in to the draft picks. Great deal if you ask me.
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by texascowpunk on Jul 31, 2010 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
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#Rangers have now officially announced Guzman deal as mandatory 24-hour waiting period has expired. Also Joaquin Arias to DL. Surprise! Not
i guess we waited 24 hours...
so we’d have Arias available last night
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We had to wait 24 hours because of Guzman's 10-5 rights
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"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
(And it's not like Guzman could have made it to Anaheim last night even without the waiting period)
"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 only a few hours away by car
He was supposed to drive over last night and visit the guys in the clubhouse after the game, according to KRLD.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
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Really? Didnt know that
Where were the Nats, then? San Diego?
"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
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Oh F, I goofed
That was Cantu.
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Yep
Even if he agrees to waive, he still has 24 hours to wait.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 31, 2010 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
you are right.
lets keep this chain going, I don’t understand this obscure rule yet.
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It means that if a player has at least 10 years of service time and 5 of them with his current team, there is a 24 hour waiting period before a trade can be completed
/Mike E
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So I would have 24 hours to change my mind if I had 10 years of service time and 5 of them were with the team I was currently on, if I was traded?
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Makes me wonder if anyone has 10/5 rights here at LSB
including time at it’s previous incarnation. I really wouldn’t want to be traded to HH or LL.
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Good stuff, the stockpiling of hard throwing projectable arms continues
And this still (somehow!) makes it possible for us to carry all of Kinsler, Guzman, Arias, and Blanco on the roster at once.
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Here are the reports...
from SoxProspects.
McGuiness: Left-handed batter, hits with an open stance that he closes on pitch approach while employing a timing tap. He’s a little loud at the plate with some waving of his hands during his stance. Finishes with a two-handed follow through up around his back, a bit of an uppercut swing. Excellent plate discipline, doesn’t jump out at balls, tracks pitches right into the glove. He uncoils with his swing and has a shorter stroke. The ball comes off his bat well – he doesn’t create a lot of lift, but hits through the ball with a little top spin. Should excel, even against more advanced pitching. Average power potential. Below average speed. Intelligent. Solid defensively, picks errant throws well
Mendez: Young Dominican righty signed during initial international signing period in 2007. Front-of-the-rotation starter or high-leverage reliever potential. Has been filling out his frame, with some room to add a little bit more. His fastball sits between 94-96 mph and tops out at 99 mph with late hop, but comes in relatively straight with minimal horizontal movement and not much deception. May need to develop a cutter or a 2-seam fastball as he rises up the ranks. Also has a tight-breaking 82-85 mph slider with plus potential. Can be a wipeout pitch. Needs to be more consistent with finishing slider out of his delivery. 88-91 changeup is currently below-average, but has been developing feel. Separation from his fastball can improve. Good command, but can overthrow on occasion. Mature, focused, and poised on the mound. Fluid and balanced delivery, but can short-arm the ball now and again. Throws from a high 3/4 arm slot.
by vfn on Jul 31, 2010 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs
McGuinnis
sounds a bit like Moreland.
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More patient than Moreland
but yeah, pretty similar. Glad they’re challenging him right away with a promotion.
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the open stance
reminds me a bit of a lefty Nellie. That would be nice
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by AndrusImpersonator on Jul 31, 2010 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Sally stats:
G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS
78 341 282 41 84 20 1 12 46 2 3 53 59 .298 .416 .504 .920
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
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For comparison
Mitch moreland’s 22 season with Clinton
A Clinton 530 465 64 151 37 4 18 99 2 60 67 2 .325 .402 .538 940
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Not to be a Debbie Downer on McGuiness
But for every college player who has a season like Moreland did in Low A, there are probably 8-10 who are nonprospects before they hit AA.
by Brett Perryman on Jul 31, 2010 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course
no one is suggesting otherwise, i just find it odd how frighteningly close they are.
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Did not realize MM walked that much
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Thanks
Sally is a much tougher league for hitters than the Midwest, right?
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I think it is, but I always heard the Sally is terribly unfriendly to hitters, particularly in the way of power
Maybe they’re both tough enough on hitters that it’s a wash and the comparison numbers are pretty close in real terms.
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Sally is pretty neutral
MWL is awful.
by Brett Perryman on Jul 31, 2010 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it the GCL that's so terrible for hitters then?
I feel like one of the A-ball leagues in the Southeast is terrible on hitters, and that it was discussed in the context of Elvis when we acquired him from the Braves. Especially that the humidity depressed power numbers.
Or I could have just dreamed it all. I dunno.
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You are correct about the humidity
As far as I recall.
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Well
when I think of the SE and pitchers havens I always think of Myrtle Beach. It’s one of the worst hitters parks in organized baseball most years.
by Brett Perryman on Jul 31, 2010 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually
the two leagues aren’t that far apart. The Midwest League from 2007-2009 was .254/.323/.372, while SAL was .258/.326/.383. Midwest league’s HR rate was 1.6% with SAL at 1.7%, both pretty low compared to other leagues. League walk rates were nearly identical as well.
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Good stuff, thanks
What’s the Cal League’s HR rate, 24%?
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The Midwest
is the better pitchers league. Sean Smith’s Minor League Equivalency has McGuiness putting up a .289/.403/.490 line in Clinton.
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Sad about losing a member of the Tex trade without him ever doing much for the team.
Not that it’s anything less than an awesome trade still, I was just hoping for more.
Also annoying to finally trade Salty to the Red Sox for less than we could have gotten a while ago.
Hey
If the Rangers win the West by one game this year, we can thank Salty.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 31, 2010 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
It's definitely a shame
that he couldn’t ever establish himself here. I bet he does in Boston.
by Brett Perryman on Jul 31, 2010 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Then Josey & Galloway will have a field day with JD's incompetence
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Hm.
I bet he does in Boston.
Really?
Sounds like a taller order than breaking in with Texas.
He hasn’t exactly run away with his opportunities here, even at AAA.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jul 31, 2010 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
One big difference
It seems like the coaching staff and more recently the front office here is completely sour on him. And while that may happen fast in Boston, he will initially find people actually rooting for him. It seems pretty apparent that Ron Washington (probably among others) had no interest of ever seeing him catch another game in Arlington.
by Brett Perryman on Jul 31, 2010 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
That will often happen
When you can hit for shit or throw the ball back to the pitcher…..just sayin.
The scouting report on Salty is that he’s a pampered, curly-haired motherfuck who didn’t earn his stripes. He has trouble throwing the ball back to the pitcher, claims to be a switch-hitter and is piss-poor in the clutch.
Have fun!
by oc on Jul 31, 2010 4:17 PM CDT
Sure
I’m not saying that the souring is undeserved. But knowing that your bosses are not fans of yours is not a good feeling, and many other players have benefited from moving to a more positive personal atmosphere. The question is obviously whether he actually has the ability in him to establish his game, and I was just saying that I kind of think he does. I wouldn’t bet on him being a big star, but he has enough talent to be a good hitter for a catcher and to do enough defensively to be viable.
by Brett Perryman on Jul 31, 2010 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
If I spent four years sucking at my job
then I’d better expect that my bosses wouldn’t be fans of mine and get over that in a hurry.
Go Rice Owls!
They really soured on him after the whole not telling them about being injured
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There's some potential in that deal
Mendez could turn out similar to Bard in value. McGuiness probably won’t amount to much, but he’s having one hell of a season in A ball. I’d like to see him
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woops hit post too soon
I’d like to see him hit in Bakersfield before jumping on his bandwagon though.
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You'd think he'd have some success up in Bakersfield
seeing as how hitter friendly that league is
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It helps out
but its still not an easy jump for players to make if they are only beating up on younger competition. Look at guys like Ian Gac or Mike Bianucci. They put up amazing seasons in A ball before a promotion to Bakersfield and went on to disappoint. They still hit for power, but the Ks went way up and their walk rates went down. McGuiness though has a near 1:1 BB:K ratio right now to go with his amazing stat line which gives me some more hope that he’ll continue his Moreland impression.
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I actually like the deal.
I just think I would have liked the Salty deals I was in favor of more than a year ago more.
Of course, I was in favor of them because I thought Teagarden would at least be an a OK MLB catcher.
I liked Teagarden better, too.
I think you and I were the only ones who did. But neither of them are ever going to amount to anything.
by Black Francis on Jul 31, 2010 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought trading Teagarden at the time
would have been the best thing because you’d be selling high. But I had my doubts about the return anyway. Gheez, I’d take a corn dog and a bag sunflower seeds now. I think we should loop Teagardens oppo field HR in opposing managers offices so as to get their attention. “Look how far this guy can hit a ball to the opposite field! He must be good! I must convince our GM.”
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I was on the Teagarden bandwagon.
But that was well before I joined this site and at the time he seemed like the most likely one to be steady defensively and consistently healthy. I never dreamed that his offense would wind up be so terrible.
Teagarden had the most questions about his health
due to a bad shoulder etc at one point
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
For some reason I was always concerned about Salty's height...
causing him health problems. It was probably unfounded but I preferred catchers with a more compact frame. But Mauer is a relative tall guy and he is going to give you a 130 games or so.
Yeah, that was discussed at the time of trade
It’s a valid concern, Mauer being the obvious exception, but the Twins still try to manage his health (and may eventually move him to maintain the bat).
"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
One of the things that I like about this deal
is that there’s a chance we get something as valuable as Bowden/Masterson and Bard for Salty. No guarantees of course, but there’s some good potential with these 2 and the PTBNL.
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
Yep
Based on all the rumors at the time, the Rangers could have gotten some combination of Masterson, Bowden, and Bard. It was a pretty underwhelming offer for a then promising, young catcher and I’m glad JD turned it down. Salty didn’t work out, but I’m not sure what we got now is any worse than that.
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
Also NIck Hagadone I believe was in those rumors
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
We were told when the Tex Trade was
made that Salty was the centerpiece to the deal.
Really tough week for The Black Hole of 2009…Davis gets shit-canned to OKC and Salty gets traded.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
I saw this earlier, and it made me think of you.
"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 31, 2010 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Obsess much?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
No, I saw it literally five seconds before you posted, and it seemed to fit.
"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 31, 2010 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
As you are so fond of saying, Let the Healing Being™
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
As tough as this week was for The Black Hole of 2009...
it’s been a great week for fans of the Texas Rangers.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Except for the fact that now we're left wondering what the hell we're going to do about C and 1B for the future.
But yeah, it’s been obvious to me for a while that neither of those guys are in the team’s plans going forward.
"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
He was the centerpiece
…only because he’d already been to the majors, was the oldest of the guys coming over, etc. And yeah he had talent, but obviously not enough.
by Black Francis on Jul 31, 2010 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I knew you were going to bust out the "centerpiece" bit again
It was a great trade for the Rangers. They got an outstanding return. Trading Teixeira was the right make, and helped make the team better than they would have been had they kept him.
You were wrong. Continuing to carp about the “centerpiece” not working out makes you look petty. Admit you were wrong and move on.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 31, 2010 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Who are we running out at 1B tonight?
A HOF er?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
WTF does that have to do with anything?
"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 guessing that in JW-Land, Tex would still be on the Rangers in 2010.
Oh, and he would also have made the Hall of Fame, while still being a player.
What a world.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
I wonder how much the Tex HOF talks will die down now
that he has put up another weak HR season and continues to show that he is good, but not 20+ million a year good.
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
I wonder if not playing up to a contract you were given would hamper you HOF potential?
There’s not much precendece since the huge contracts only started the last 15-20 years.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
It probably would have an effect on some voters
Consistently being considered overpaid or having a terrible contract isn’t something that goes along with what some voters believe a Hall of Fame player is.
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
Especially if it's perceived that he "wilted" under the pressure of having a giant contract in New York
"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
Tex played up his contract last year
and is heating up once again. He’s gonna end up with 32+ HRs and an OPS close to .900.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
That's HOF worthy right there
Of course, that OPS is a distant fifth in the AL behind and not even top 10 in baseball. Yep, just a few more years like this one from the now 30 year old Tex and he’s going to easily make the HOF.
/sarcastic response.
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
It won't die down at all, gdawg.
Mark Teixeirra is going to the HOF
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
good gosh are y'all related?
thats pretty ballsy after the way he’s played in NY
by blueballlefty on Jul 31, 2010 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Tex was a bad-ass last year in a year
where they happened to win a title.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Similarity scores would indicate that's FAR from certain
Albert Pujols he’s not.
"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
Who is?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
That's the point
There are very few players right now who I would confidently predict as being HOFers. Pujols is one the few. Teixeira is not.
"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's gonna hit 500HRs and win a string of GGs in the largest media city for
the most celebrated team in the history of MLB when they are playing some of their finest baseball.
If Tex stays healthy and passes all his drug tests, the HOF is a lock.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Playing in NY isn't all that great if you want to get in to the HOF.
The bar is raised. A lot. Plus he isn’t a part of the “Super Square” or whatever you want to call it (Jeter, Posado, Rivera, Pettite). Those guys will be what this decades Yankee team will be known for.
A-rod has the super huge numbers and position to make it in.
Tex doesn’t, yet.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Johnny Mize says hi.
So do Catfish Hunter & Rich Gossage.
Phil Rizzuto says what up?
Bill Dickey wants to know how the hell you’re doing.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
What are you doing is what we want to know.
He’s gone get over it.
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
Somebody else brought it up...
We gave up a HOFer in his prime and he hasn’t been adequately replaced.
JD’s very lucky he hit on both Feliz & Tiny E.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
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JD’s very lucky he hit on both Feliz & Tiny E.
Or else he and the rest of the front office did a very good job of identifying them.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 31, 2010 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh don't be ridiculous, we know Little Boy Donuts and his band of stooges are incapable of such things
"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
When he said that they considered
Elvis equivalent to a top five draft pick, just after he made the trade, he was just throwing darts.
by Brett Perryman on Jul 31, 2010 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Give credit to JD for getting both Feliz
& Tiny E but they gave up a HOFer in his prime in order to do so.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
lol
What are you going to do when Tex doesn’t make the HOF?
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
By the time
Tex exhausts his eligibility, Josey Wales will probably be buried.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
One can only hope
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
Elvis and Feliz> the picks we would have gotten for him.
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
I'm discussing what he's going up against this decade.
The late 90’s-2000’s Yankees will be known for the Super Square and A-rod.
Tex will be: close but not enough, fodder.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
I think 500 may be his ceiling
and that might not get you in on its own
by blueballlefty on Jul 31, 2010 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
He's got 238 HRs left
Lets assume he hits another 10 this year. Its amazing to me that you think 272 career HRs for a player’s first 8 years is somehow going to hit 228 more from his age 31 season and on.
Even beyond just the HR mark, he’s going to have to be inducted in the HOF right around the same time that much better 1B will be on the ballot for the first time.
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
Who's
…the long man, the all-star closer, and the all-star shortstop? Where the fuck did those guys come from?
by Black Francis on Jul 31, 2010 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
JW ass.
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
IF NOLAN WAS SOLELY IN CHARGE HE WOULD HAVE FOUND BETTER PLAYERS TO MAN THOSE POSITIONS!!
"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
No you're right we may not be
but we are rolling out a potential HOF’er at closer and SS and our long man has been solid, and we have another big 20 year old minor leaguer throwing 96+ and a 1B in HighA raking
by blueballlefty on Jul 31, 2010 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
And Beau Jones could still end up being a LOOGY or a trade chip at some point
"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
woah i gotta believe that if we could have gotten joba we would have
the yanks dont need catching help
Rangers FTW
I don't think Joba is all that great, to be honest.
I like what the Rangers got vs. Joba.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
As much as I love an esoteric joke. . .
. . . I also love pointing out how clueless Mike E is.
Explanation: http://www.lonestarball.com/2008/4/27/462006/posada-to-the-d-l-yanks-sh#5517189
And that overly chatty broad
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Did I miss a story somewhere about philkid?
"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
His brother had friends over last night
and they were well….annoying. PGT and GDT littered with gold.
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
Darn, that's what I get for not having my computer out last night
I did get some fun drunken texts from a friend who was watching the game, though, so that was fun.
"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
Damn
Baseball Jesus has come a long way.
by JimCrankshaft on Jul 31, 2010 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually, the way Joba is sucking it up, he may have been spot on.
He may have the last laugh on all you mother fer’s.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
heh
I had no idea he was doing so poorly. I knew he was having a down year but I didn’t think it was that bad.
Yeesh.
by JimCrankshaft on Jul 31, 2010 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Mendez to Spokane just announced
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
BenBadler Just catching up on trades. Between Villar and Mendez, that’s two of BA’s top ’08 DSL prospects dealt. Mendez up to high-90s
Ohhhh JD, stealing the sexy Dominicans from the Sox again
You think Theo would be wary after the Engel Trade.
"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
Needs moar pears
then you would sound like Dirk
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
...
His fastball sits between 94-96 mph and tops out at 99 mph with late hop
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Also said it's flat w/ little deception.
Which the numbers seem to back up. He gave up 5 HR in his 15 IP in A ball this year. Still, I’ll go with the guy with the lively arm
salty's dad must be happy
gets a chance with a new organization
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Arias is literally the roach.
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
God bless you, Salty
I hope Boston serves you well.
by JoeyJoeJoeJr.Shabadoo on Jul 31, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Yeah, those fans will love the adventure of
watching him getting the ball back to the pitcher.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
I've heard that's not quite the issue a lot of people seem to think it is.
II could be wrong…haven’t seen it myself at all.
by Black Francis on Jul 31, 2010 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
that's not where I heard it.
Who knows…
You’d think if he were making a lot of crazy throws back to the mound someone would have yanked out their camera phone and it would be on youtube, though. I’ve looked as I’m sure a lot of people have and never found anything.
by Black Francis on Jul 31, 2010 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
i think more was made of it than it deserved
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
thats enough to sign a draft pick...
jaysonst
#Redsox sending $350,000 to #Rangers as part of Salty deal. #trades
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
JD turning shit into diamonds
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
I was going to ask about the cash amount..
That’s pretty sweet.
by dolphinpuncher on Jul 31, 2010 4:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
JD asked for it in the form of a cashier's check, mailed directly to Fort Lauderdale, Florida and paid to the order of Luke Jackson
"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 31, 2010 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
I wish
Mavs MoneyBall!!
Dallas Stars Examiner!!
poster formerly known as hinduplaya
When Salty was sent down earlier,
I really didn’t think that would be the last we saw of him in a Rangers uni.
"If this video was an ice cream flavor, it'd be pralines and dick." Clark
re: Matthew Wilder-Break My Stride, 4/17/09
I wasn't that surprised
he really seemed like he burnt some bridges with Wash, and you get the feeling he was acting like an entitled bitch despite never really doing anything in the majors. If you are going to act like a big shot, you better play like one.
"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
Hey folks, coming over from OTM to tell you that's a fairly good haul.
Roman Mendez can really bring the heat and could well be a future closer. He’s struggled so far this year, especially with homers, but I see him as having a similar path as Daniel Bard did, so there’s that.
Even though McGuiness isn’t really playing at a level that befits his age, he should be served well by his eye at the plate no matter where you put him. His power surge this year was pretty surprising, so I wouldn’t be quick to assume it’ll stay until you see him repeat it next year.
USG
Though you seem to have a pretty OK idea of that looking through the topic.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 31, 2010 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Good stuff, thanks for stopping by
"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
Thanks, Ben
It’s good to have visitors for once that actually know what they are talking about and not baiting for trolls on their board.
"If this video was an ice cream flavor, it'd be pralines and dick." Clark
re: Matthew Wilder-Break My Stride, 4/17/09
Never heard of it.
Sounds like a frightening place.
Also, what kind of video game place would talk about sports? Nerds don’t like sports.
Oh, yeah, you're Shy Guy.
I get the Red Sox posters who I actually like mixed up. This is not meant to be offensive.
One other thing on Mendez
His velocity jumped up significantly in the past year, so a lot of his control issues could simply be a matter of learning how to use it, as it were.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 31, 2010 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
What are his mechanics like? Is he a max effort guy or fairly easy heat?
"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
soxprospects.com sez:
Mature, focused, and poised on the mound. Fluid and balanced delivery, but can short-arm the ball now and again. Throws from a high 3/4 arm slot.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Thanks for the synopsis
The scouting report on Salty is that he’s a pampered, curly-haired motherfuck who didn’t earn his stripes. He has trouble throwing the ball back to the pitcher, claims to be a switch-hitter and is piss-poor in the clutch.
Have fun!
by oc on Jul 31, 2010 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 8 recs
Well, at least we'll have our Major League jokes then.
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 31, 2010 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Salty
is too serious for a good Rube Baker joke, I’m afraid. And strikesout a lot and doesn’t walk. we don’t like him much.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
His dad should be stopping by OTM to defend him if you start getting out of hand.
Be careful.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Salty also married one of his high school teachers.
Some interesting trivia for you.
by Black Francis on Jul 31, 2010 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Nothing wrong with that, really.
Just a bit unusual in his case. Whatever floats their boats, though, right?
by Black Francis on Jul 31, 2010 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
As long as she is hot I guess it is alright.
Even better if she is hot and her parents have a shitload of money. Not sure if that is the case for her or not. I highly doubt that she is rich if she is a teacher though.
My friend married into a wealthy family
His wife has her undergrad degree from Columbia and a Masters at Stanford. Teaches music in the Oakland school district. So I guess it’s possible.
by Black Francis on Jul 31, 2010 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't lie, we know you don't have any friends
/brettgardner
"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 heard today...
that a person who reads a book per month has the highest likelihood of being/becoming a millionaire. So if that is the case, most female teachers ought to be a multi-millionaires. It hasn’t worked out well in my family though.
Who is in your profile pictor?
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jul 31, 2010 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
it’s great.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
He's not a bad guy
He just bristles at some of the overly mean ways people get on the net, at least I think.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
You say that LSB gets overly mean?
Now you’re just being ridiculous.
"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
Hey Dickfuck!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Hey Dickfuck!
I had a friend who died in a fire, so while you may think it’s some kind of joke, that’s serious to 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 31, 2010 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
That was a fun episode last year
"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
Don't you bring up R. Lee Ermey
YOU NEVER SERVED IN THE CORPS!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
IT'S A BADGE OF HONOR!
Only real marines know what it means to be a marine, and R. Lee is one of us!
"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 31, 2010 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry, I'll never mention him again, promise!
:)
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
forgot about him.. he doesn't post that often that I see anymore
Maybe I just block him out though heh
someday I'm going to have to learn...
…to stop complaining about every single little thing, I guess.
by Black Francis on Jul 31, 2010 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't you guys once have one of your broadcasters plead with you to stop insulting him
So he could watch the game and read the threads with his kids?
USG
by Ben Buchanan on Jul 31, 2010 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Haha, that was Lewin.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Our tv pbp guy just stopped by once and said he enjoyed reading us but wished we didn't call people d-bags so often, or something to that effect
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Oh Josh
we use D-bag as a term of love when it comes to you.
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The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
Yeah that was a great thread.
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by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2010 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
He didn't say to stop insulting him.
just to watch the language in general cause we don’t know who is reading (kids) .. his in particular
Heh. Pleading is a little strong, but yeah, the PBP announcer made a fanpost with some helpful insights from him.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Firebat is generally the nicest
And brettgardner bakes cookies for new members, particularly those who start fanposts.
"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'd say they are more argumentative than mean
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
There's plenty of argumentative people here
but they do it nicely. ab and company will throw insults at you personally and so forth..hence.. they’re mean. heh.
philkid isn’t really mean mean..he’s just a jerk at times.
Eat a dick.
For not including me.
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by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2010 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't even know if you can call what you do mean
When you explain a point to someone in 4 or 5 responses and back it up with statistics, and then you try to explain the statistics to them and they still don’t get it………I’d say whatever they get they had coming
does anyone actually have a fanpost Salty's dad made it or something?
I’m kind of intrigued now haha
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My all time favorite
AL West
Oakland 90-72
LAAA 88-74
Texas 83-79
Seattle 77-85
By: Josey Wales
Mendez #11 prospect in Gulf Coast League last year
according to Baseball America
When the article was written….his Slider was a solid swing and miss pitch
barajas vs larid
laird vs salty
salty vs throwing to the mound vs tea vs max vs treanor
and we are left with 36 year old sub .600 ops’ing as a ranger Bengie Molina.
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That's "Grand Slam cycle hitting sub .600 ops'ing" to you!
(WTF how do those two things go together, anyway?)
Well when he hits in a game
He makes it count. That’s veteran leadership
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Salty
We’ll miss Salty. Has been a tough summer for Salty. From Game 1 game winning RBI in the 9th to extended AAA stay. Good luck Salty.
by Ryan2907 on Jul 31, 2010 4:04 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 2 recs
I was just mastering spelling his name too.....
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"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
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We'll probably
get to deal with him in at least one playoff series in the next few years.
by Brett Perryman on Jul 31, 2010 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet you are correct sir.
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
The Red Sox aren't making the playoffs for the next few years
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
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-The Outlaw
I assume the Yanks will always be better in the regular season
and that the Rays aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
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-The Outlaw
Rec
I liked the guy, thought he handled himself with class. I wish him luck.
by Whiskey in my Whiskey on Jul 31, 2010 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I won't miss him.
"Ok, post your favorite moment of the Tom Hicks era
Mine is today when he sold the team." - t ball
I just hope
he takes his dad with him. Not that there is much chance his dad won’t be there to coddle him.
"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
We need a total of how much money JD has gotten in trades.
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
$Texas
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Berkman
brianmctaggart Berkman would have accepted trade to Texas and St. Louis and considered trades to Tampa and San Diego. www.astros.com
We could have beat the Yankees offer with not much.
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
Dang it.....
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
Didn't the Astros pick up most of it, though?
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he said on MLBN that the yankees are probably the only place he'd accept a trade to
but that didnt seem right…. probably just exaggerating post fact.
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Good luck to Salty...
I still think he can get things turned around and be a good catcher. Still very young, good talent. It was just obvious that it wasn’t going to work out in Arlington for him.
Two decent low level prospects coming back and a PTBNL I have a hard time believing that Salty was worth what the Rangers got back for him right now. Another good move by JD.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Turning crap into diamonds I say.
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
Ken Rosenthal Ken_Rosenthal
#RedSox believe Salty fighting thru throwing issues, needs change of scenery. 18 months ago, he would have cost them Buchholz. #Rangers #MLB
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
525DP is writing Rosenthal write now to correct him
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 31, 2010 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
The problem with saying that
is that he would have cost them Buchholz, but what they were offering, outside of maybe Bard, wouldn’t have been much if any better than this. I don’t know that they really got any sort of discount by waiting, other than getting to give up guys who were further off. I remember suggesting doing that sort of deal anyway at the time. I would have liked guys like Pimentel and Mendez better than Bowden back then.
by Brett Perryman on Jul 31, 2010 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
There were a few folks here really infatuated with Bowden
He looks like he’s a middle reliever now.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 31, 2010 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
wonder the quality of the PTBNL
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Two words: Kason Gabbard.
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
Pre-Sexson Gabbard though
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
The Newberg is pondering whether it's a 2009 draftee who didnt sign until August and thus couldnt be traded by Boston until this August
"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
Boston's 2009 draft
was pretty good in term of late HS guys who signed over slot.
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The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
I'd going to go ahead and assume it will be Reymond Fuentes
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"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
My "Mets interested in Harden/Feldman = Ike Davis trade" assumption yesterday didn't come true
So I’m hoping I’ll be right on one of these.
"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
well, the Mets can still have one of Feldman or Harden tomorrow
just Ike Davis won’t clear waivers…
Go Rice Owls!
I'll take Renfroe
while we’re dreaming. He hasn’t hit a thing this summer.
by Brett Perryman on Jul 31, 2010 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
HS from Mississippi right?
"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
SS I think
"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
Texas college pitchers Alex Wilson and Kendall Volz were both drafted by the Sox last year, FWIW
"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
Could be some guys that the Rangers wanted last season
but knew they weren’t going to have the money for.
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Operating under the assumption that it's a 2009 draftee
And they wouldn’t have been a PTBNL if they were signed prior to August 2009, we have:
3B David Renfroe (3rd round, MS high school, signed for 1.134M + 1.4M deferred)
RHP Madison Younginer (7th, SC HS, 975k)
RHP Kendal Volz (9th, Baylor, 550k)
OF Brandon Jacobs (10th, GA HS, 750k to buy out of Auburn FB scholarship)
SS Jason Thompson (11th, TN HS, 300k)
RHP Renny Parthemore (18th, PA HS, 150k)
1B Miles Head (26h, GA HS, 335k)
RHP Eric Curtis (28th, Miami-Dade CC, N/A)
Younginer and Thompson aren’t doing much in the GCL, Parthemore’s never played. Curtis is a converted catcher and is very raw. Jacobs and Head are doing okay (.740 OPS) in the New York-Penn league. As Z mentioned, Renfroe’s done nothing this year. Volz has been fairly decent as a starter in the Sally.
Wondering if it’s Jacobs or Volz…
by Outworlder47 on Jul 31, 2010 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I highly doubt it's Renfroe
Even if his stock is down, that’s very soon to give up on a third-rounder you paid a ton of money.
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by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2010 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
Same goes for Younginer, Jacobs and Volz.
by Brett Perryman on Jul 31, 2010 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions
It doesn't necessarily have to be a 2009 draft pick
The deal might have been put together at the last second and they needed to hurry up and get it turned in to the commissioners office. So they probably have a group of players that they can pick from, they just didn’t have time to do their research before the deadline.
this is probably the most likely scenario
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Yep, it's a good point.
"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 31, 2010 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, the only evidence to suggest it was a 2009 pick was that it's a common reason for PBTNL at this time
Instead, how about we run with the theory that JD is trying to decide between Westmoreland, Kelly, and Fuentes and didn’t want to rush the decision?
"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 completely agree
I was just scouring the list if that was the reason for the PTBNL. There are some guys there that are intriguing, for sure.
Who wants to bet it’s a JD special—one of those relatively unknown Latin players, and we just needed more time to choose which one?
by Outworlder47 on Jul 31, 2010 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Wouldn't surprise me 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
maybe we are picking from a list
of guys IE: Main and the Giants and we needed to get the deal done before the deadline
by blueballlefty on Jul 31, 2010 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
or like the Everett deal, where they got to watch Francisco, et al for a while.
by Brett Perryman on Jul 31, 2010 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I was fascinated by Bowden back then
Once again, I prove how bad I am at predicting.
I didn't know what a mancrush was. Derek Holland showed me.
by DerekSTheRed on Jul 31, 2010 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Does adding Salty
mean BOS is anticipating not being able to re-sign soon-to-be FA Martinez who might be expensive coming off his All-Star season? They have to decide whether to pick up Ortiz’s option plus Beltre is a FA after the season. Can they afford to re-up with all 3? Just wondering because Molina/Treanor/Teagarden/Ramirez seem like blah stopgap options while Martinez – throwing problems aside – would be a really nice bat to have at C for us.
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by stupidsexyflanders on Jul 31, 2010 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
V-Mart has DH written all over him for the next 5 years.
1B for the next 2-3. Then DH, I guess I should say.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Yeah, and it's not like you're going to find a way, any way, to keep him behind the plate for his defense/game calling skills
The Red Sox are in a tricky situation so long as they have Wake on the roster.
They can’t logically carry Salty and use V-Mart as the pickup, because I don’t see either of them catching Wake.
"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
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Anyone else watching the Boston Detroit game?
Foul ball into the stands, fan reaches up and deflects it from Laird who would have had it for sure. That’s how it’s done, Rangers fans
From Jayson Stark tweet
Redsox sending $350,000 to #Rangers as part of Salty deal.
92 wins or bust!
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Good
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The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
I assume this will push someone like Jonathan Greene or Chris Gradoville up to Frisco to help man the shorthanded decks
"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 swear I did not know that, I'm just good at guessing fairly obvious things
"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
Nice
also Chris McGuiness also pitched in college. This is absurd. Someone’s having fun with us.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
what does he look like?
Are we sure its not Moreland?
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
Just saw someone recommend lonestarball.com to someone else on my FB news feed
Good times
"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 31, 2010 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
The Redhawks...
are coming to Salt Lake on Wednesday. I’m having a hard time convincing myself that I should miss Rangers games and shuffle my work schedule to go see them though.
Obviously if Holland is pitching I’m going to make every effort to get there for that game. I’d also love to see Scheppers pitch, but with him in the ‘pen now it’s tough to predict when/if that will happen. I was also looking forward to seeing Salty and how he looked at the plate and his throwing. Obviously that’s not happening now.
Anyone else have any other reasons to miss Rangers games and see OKC? Omar Beltre? Strop? Obviously seeing live baseball and some of the prospects is nice, but right now it’s not as nice as Rangers baseball down the stretch.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Scheppers and Strop
and CHRIS DAVIS!
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
Seeing Davis is just going to make me sad.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
But he'll be on the bench, because his shoulder is hurt, right?
I mean, that’s why he’s not up in Arlington, right? Right?
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
It looks like...
if Holland is going to get 2 more starts in the minors that they will be against Iowa on the 2nd and in Salt Lake on the 7th. If he stays on a regular 4 day off rotation. But who knows.
The Redhawks are here for 4 games. I may only go to the Saturday night game on the 7th and hope to see Holland and/or Scheppers.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
it was bound to happen
The way he’s been carrying this team.
by dolphinpuncher on Jul 31, 2010 4:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
he hurt his back carrying his big old bag of suck..
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Scouting the Sally is going to see if he can throw something together for us on Mcguiness
make sure you follow him and check in on twitter @ScoutingtheSAL or http://scoutingthesally.com/
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
hahahaha
I expect the column next week.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
When the crown jewel of your trade doesn't even do anything for the MLB team worth noting. ..
. . . your FO is in trouble.
Cuban's gonna be pissed!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"It shouldn't matter what the lesser guys in the trade do, because if you were smart enough to know that they were good, they would have been the crown jewels to begin with!"
"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
If only he didn't have a dumb motherfucker for an agent
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
it just
might have gotten better, we’ll know more in a year I guess, but Mendez’s projection looks pretty filthy
by blueballlefty on Jul 31, 2010 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
My favorite revisionist point about that deal
is that Salty was by far the key player in that deal and no one could have expected Feliz and Andrus to turn out like this.
by Brett Perryman on Jul 31, 2010 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of revisionism
AJM is dealing with some right now on Twitter:
lonestarball Like Neftali Feliz and Elvis Andrus? RT @jperrotto Saltalamacchia’s stock has fallen. Again, shows the #Braves usually know who to trade
"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 31, 2010 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
gawdalmighty
I hate stupid.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
And to further his point
the reason that Andrus was expendable was Yunel Escobar.
by Brett Perryman on Jul 31, 2010 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
As Alex blows John kisses
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Who had to be traded because he had a bad attitude and couldn't give the club what Alex Gonzalez has
"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
John Perrotto jperrotto
@lonestarball Emphasis on USUALLY
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
keep on crawfishing....
John Perrotto jperrotto
Clarifying #Braves USUALLY know who to trade. Teixiera deal was an outlier because they were overconfident Tex would sign long-term. 1 minute ago via web
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
As for "USUALLY," see Wainwright, Adam
If the Braves were truly confident that Tex was going to sign long-term without testing FA, Schuerholz was on crack.
"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
Speaking of former can't-miss 3B prospects, I wandered over to HH yesterday and boy do they hate Brandon Wood
How that guy has fallen. He was once guaranteed to be the next Cal Ripken, now it’s like he’s a crappy 46th round pick who the team keeps hanging onto for no good reason.
"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
That's dumb.
You can’t cite one guy in one trade three years ago as an example of how something “usually” goes, then dismiss other major components of the same deal.
"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 31, 2010 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh come on, tell me Perrotto really isn't making that argument
Salty wasn’t particularly can’t-miss at the time of the deal. There were some questions about whether he could stick @ catcher and if not, whether the bat would play @ 1B.
It was obvious at the time that JD was rolling the dice on Salty putting it together, taking a bunch of quantity to hedge our investment if he didn’t, but maybe coveting the slick-gloved, poor-hitting Low-A SS most of all.
Then it turned out the rookie ball pitcher was a hidden gem.
"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
It's just funny to take joy in Salty failing
and conviniently ignore the two 21 yr old and 22 yr old all-stars we received from the trade.
well to be fair
The front office was half expecting him to play 1B when they traded for him, then he and his dad through a hissy fit about playing catch
by blueballlefty on Jul 31, 2010 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Davis and Smoak can meet up in AAA
To commiserate. Seattle sent him down today.
"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
Smoak and Beavan will be together again
Although, I’m not sure if they were ever teammates in Frisco
Smoak and Blake
were teammates in Clinton in 2008 right?
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
both were in frisco last year
cant remember if beavan had been promoted before smoak went to okc
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
The really important thing lost in all of today's events.
Fucking Joaquin Arias survives once again.
You could almost make the argument that we traded Salty to Boston to keep a spot for Arias on the 40.
"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
he must do a fucking stellar job of keeping mice out of the dugout
Or something. I just don’t get it.
by dolphinpuncher on Jul 31, 2010 4:38 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
Neither do I.
You can’t point at anything he does better than Blanco right now.
"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 31, 2010 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure you can
He’s better at being friends with Vladdy
"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
ugh, hit..... run
and his defensive stats aren’t terrible this year
by blueballlefty on Jul 31, 2010 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Shuddup Mike E
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Question about prospects...
Looking at BA’s Top 100 for 2009 with it’s boatload of Rangers…
Who the hell was Aaron Hicks, and how did I not know about him before? He’s listed at number 39 on the list, RHP from the Rangers.
"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
Was he ever a Ranger, or is this list just wrong?
"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 31, 2010 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions
If he was ever a Ranger it was so secret that I never heard about it
Sounds like a typo.
"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
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