Minors 8/14 and the PTBNL
by coolaid on Aug 14, 2010 4:35 PM CDT
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PrintThe Rangers have acquired Class A catcher Michael Thomas from the Red Sox as the player to be named later in the Jarrod Saltalamacchia trade. The Rangers are sending him to Arizona and converting him to a pitcher. They had some success doing that when they took Alexi Ogando in the Minor League phase in the Rule 5 Draft. He was an outfielder for Oakland but A.J. Preller, who had scouted him in the Dominican Republic, suggested he be turned into a pitcher.
From T.R. Michael Thomas is not good at hitting the baseball. Seriously. Don't even bother looking at his stats becasue it's depressing.
via web.minorleaguebaseball.com
Is Eric Fry impressed? You decide.
via web.minorleaguebaseball.com
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I included the box score links because I am cool like that and you guys are lazy.
Today’s Starters (via Scott Lucas)
7:00 -- AAA: Omar Beltre
7:00 -- AA: Elizardo Ramirez
9:15 -- High-A: Andrew Doyle
5:00 -- Low-A: Neil Ramirez
7:00 -- Short-A: Roman Mendez
9:00 -- Rookie: Shawn Blackwell
JC is in Hickory.
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Yay!
LoneStarDugout Rangers promoted James Tomlin to AAA and activated Engel Beltre from the DL. Never saw that he was actually placed on the DL.
Guess I have a reason to go tonight now.
otherwise i wasn’t going out in 103f temps
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
yeah i realized that when i show up and see #4 in cf
he has good range but not the arm for center
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Engel Beltre was activated from the DL for Frisco today.
That’s probably the best prospect news we’ve got at the moment.
"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 miss Eric Fry
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
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by WestTxAg06 on Aug 14, 2010 4:59 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Odell Beckham
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Whatever happened to him? I remember his mythical appearance in Friday Night Lights
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
by WestTxAg06 on Aug 14, 2010 5:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Dunno, just remember I thought he was gonna be great.
Google seems to indicate Jr. is going to LSU.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
I was wondering why he left the game early last night.
It is too early now, but there is going to be a contentious debate on the playoff roster at the end of Sept. Gentry had a shot to make it since teams drop pitchers and add position players.
Wasn't able to make it to Hickory
Will chart Ramirez from here on out, and then Roman Mendez later on tonight.
Nothing official...
I imagine MLB is stopping the Rangers from making it official since it’s an over slot deal.
"No nuts, no glory"
Ramirez 2nd Inning
1st Inning Ramirez gave up a single, who then proceeded to get caught stealing 2nd base. The other two outs were on flyballs.
1.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (FB low and outside)
Pitch 2: Called Strike 1 (FB outside corner)
Pitch 3: Single to RF (FB)
2.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (FB low inside)
Pitch 2: Ball 2 (FB low inside)
Pitch 3: Called Strike 1 (FB outside corner)
Pitch 4: Foul (91 MPH FB)
Pitch 5: Ball 3 (CB low outside)
Pitch 6: Ball 4 (FB Up outside, lots of boos from the fans)
3.
Pitch 1: Called Strike 1 (CB inside corner)
Pitch 2: Called Strike 2 (FB ouside corner)
Pitch 3: Foul
Pitch 4: FB to CF Bolden
4.
Pitch 1: Swinging Strike 1 (FB)
Pitch 2: Ball 1 (FB up outside)
Pitch 3: Swinging Strike 2 (CU)
Pitch 4: Swinging Strike 3
5.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (CB high)
Pitch 2: Runner reaches on error. SS and 2B ran into each other in CF, ball fell in. Runner scored from 2nd
6.
Pitch 1: Single to RF. Runner scored from 2nd.
7.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (Runner stole 2nd)
Pitch 2: FB to RF Pimentel
22 pitches, 14 strikes, 1 BB, 1 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 1 SO. No clue how many pitches he had in the 1st.
Ramirez 3rd Inning
1.
Pitch 1 & 2: 1-1 count
Pitch 3: GB to 1B
2.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (FB low outside)
Pitch 2: Ball 2 (FB up inside)
Pitch 3: Called Strike 1 (FB at the knees)
Pitch 4: Ball 3 (FB low outside)
Pitch 5: Foul
Pitch 6: Double to RF (bounced off of Pimentel’s glove, then collided with CF Bolden)
3.
Pitch 1: Called Strike 1 (FB outside corner)
Pitch 2: Foul (FB)
Pitch 3: Swinging Strike 3 (FB radio guy described it as nasty)
4.
Pitch 1: FB to deep CF Bolden (FB)
35 pitches, 23 strikes, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 R, 0 ER, 2 SO
Ramirez 4th Inning
1.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (FB inside)
Pitch 2: Called Strike 1 (FB outside corner)
Pitch 3: Called Strike 2 (Guessing, announcer was talking and then it was 1-2)
Pitch 4: Soft lineout to 2B E. Garcia (CB inside)
2.
Pitch 1: Foul (FB)
Pitch 2: Ball 1 (FB inside)
Pitch 3: Ball 2 (FB low)
Pitch 4: Ball 3 (FB up outside)
Pitch 5: Foul (FB)
Pitch 6: Pop out to SS L. Garcia
3.
Pitch 1: Foul (FB)
Pitch 2: Ball 1 (CB up inside)
Pitch 3: Ball 2 (CU? inside)
Pitch 4: Swinging Strike 2 (FB) Announcher just said 51 pitches through 3, 33 strikes.
Pitch 5: Ball 3 (FB)
Pitch 6: Ball 4 (FB)
4.
Pitch 1: Swinging Strike 1 (CU 83 MPH)
Pitch 2: Ball 1 (FB low, C. Zaneski threw out runner @ 2nd)
65 pitches, 42 strikes, 3 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 2 SO
Ramirez 5th Inning
1.
Pitch 1: Called Strike 1 (FB)
Pitch 2: Swinging Strike 2 (offspeed, CU?)
Pitch 3: Ball 1 (FB high inside)
Pitch 4: Ball 2 (CB outside)
Pitch 5: Swinging Strike 3 (FB)
2.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (CB)
Pitch 2: Called Strike 1 (CU outside corner)
Pitch 3: Line out to 2B Garcia (FB in on hands)
3.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (FB low outside 93 MPH)
Pitch 2: Ball 2 (CU low)
Pitch 3: Swinging Strike 1 (FB)
Pitch 4: Foul (FB)
Pitch 5: Foul (FB)
Pitch 6: Pop out to 3B West
79 pitches, 51 strikes, 3 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 SO
Final line:
Ramirez, N 6.0 4 2 0 3 3 0 4.49
3 GO, 7 FBO
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Per Jason Cole on Twitter
Hickory RHP Neil Ramirez sitting 91-93 first two innings. Touched 95 or 96 in first depending on the gun. Living up in the zone though.
Mendez 1st Inning
1.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (low)
Pitch 2: Called Strike 1 (FB)
Pitch 3: Single bloop to RF
2.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (Stolen base)
Pitch 2: Ball 2 (low inside)
Pitch 3: Bunt down 3B line (ruled hit. 2B Chrino covered 1B, and moved out of the way when the ball came in. Runner moved to 2nd. Runner scored)
3.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (SL in dirt)
Pitch 2: Single to RF
4.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (FB high outside)
Pitch 2: Foul
Pitch 3: Foul
Pitch 4: Single to RF. (Run scored)
5.
Pitch 1: Swinging Strike 1 (SL)
Pitch 2: Foul tip to C
Pitch 3: Ball 1 (FB high inside)
Pitch 4: FB to CF Skole
6.
Pitch 1: GB Double play 4-6-3
17 pitches, 11 strikes, 4 H, 2 R, 0 BB, 0 SO
The error on the 2nd AB was given to Mendez
but listening to the radio, it sounded like it should have been on 2B Chirino who was covering 1B.
Mendez 2nd Inning
1.
Pitch 1: Called Strike 1 (FB down middle)
Pitch 2: Foul down LF line
Pitch 3: GB to 3B Olt (Throw in dirt, Error on 3B Olt)
2.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (FB high inside)
Pitch 2: Swinging Strike 1 (CB low outside)
Pitch 3: Single to CF (Skole dove, hit glove, but couldn’t hang on)
3.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (FB high)
Pitch 2: Bunt popped up to C
4.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (FB high)
Pitch 2: Ball 2 (SL low inside)
Pitch 3: Ball 3 (FB inside)
Pitch 4: Ball 4 (low)
5.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (FB high outside)
Pitch 2: Called Strike 1 (FB)
Pitch 3: Swinging Strike 2 (FB high)
Pitch 4: Single to LF (Runner scored, bases still loaded)
6.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (SL low inside)
Pitch 2: Single to RF (Runner scored, bases still loaded)
7.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (FB high and outside)
Pitch 2: Single to CF Skole (Runner scored, bases still loaded)
8.
Pitch 1: Ball 1 (FB)
Pitch 2: Foul (FB)
Pitch 3: Pop out to LF
9.
Pitch 1: Ball 1
Pitch 2: Foul down LF line
Pitch 3: Swinging Strike 2 (FB high)
Pitch 4: Single to CF Skole (2 runs score)
10.
Pitch 1: Foul (CB high)
Pitch 2: Foul tip
Pitch 3: Ball 1 (FB high inside)
Pitch 4: GB to SS Profar
48 pitches, 30 strikes, 9 H, 7 R, 1 BB, 0 SO
He’s thrown a 1st pitch strike to only 4 of 16 batters.
Rubenito!
I love all the centerfielders in our system.
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by Conjunction on Aug 14, 2010 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Beltre do what he do:
Beltre, O 7.0 7 2 1 2 3 0 2.53
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
rotation darkhorse for next year
"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 Aug 15, 2010 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
6-10 depth guy
Or trade bait for an upgrade, which is a good thing.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I think his chronic
shoulder issues will relegate him to the pen in the bigs. Missed last year, missed ST, been on the DL this year, skipped his last start…
Blackwell was good, for a young pup:
Blackwell, S 6.0 5 3 3 1 2 0 4.03
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Yay!
NewbergReport #Rangers sign 14th round RHP Nick Tepesch, out of University of Missouri
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
Excellent
Doesn’t look like they’re going to have any heartbreaking misses.
by Brett Perryman on Aug 15, 2010 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Video of him
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ExlccExtps
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
by Kinslerhomer on Aug 15, 2010 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiyjYp2wrNo&feature=related
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
by Kinslerhomer on Aug 15, 2010 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
From Jamey (hadn't seen it until now)...
Texas has also signed 32nd-rounder Steve McKinnon, a righthander from British Columbia
"No nuts, no glory"
The Nationals are throwing money around like crazy.
Just signed their 12th rounder for $799,000. That’s five or six times slot, IIRC.
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Imagine what Harper's going to get...
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Draft
So considering everything, everyone pretty happy with the draft class? Seems like it can be described as toolsy but raw. They need some hitting talent in the system and it seems they added some talent – now if they pan out is something else.
TBR has to be considered the buzzword for this class.
Dripping with potential. Very much a boom/bust class.
"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
The kind of thing you can afford to do when you're in JD & Co.'s position
You’ve already got a playoff contender in the big leagues and one of the top farm systems in the game. Now you take some chances on some guys and in a couple of years, you could have a few ridiculous uber-prospects.
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jimcallisBA Scouting report on #Rangers 14th-rder Nick Tepesch, who signed for $400,000: http://ht.ly/2pRM2 #mlbdraft
Should I not be
overwhelmed that he’s 22, coming out of a good college program and, as Callis points out, still fights command issues and lacks secondary repertoire?
Got the pitcher’s frame anyway.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Aug 15, 2010 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
This isn’t a supp pick. For a 14th rounder, that’s a good pick.
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"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
Now that pretty much everyone signed
we just need to finish it off with an unexpected bonus. Come on Garrett Buechele!
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Sam Wilson would be nice
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
by Kinslerhomer on Aug 15, 2010 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
yes
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If Ragira signs
either Boras has had a mental breakdown or the Rangers now have an intimidation/hit squad to go along with the scouting department…
Sign here on the dotted line or the ____ gets it….
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
We do have oilfield connections now...
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
Boras has nothing to do with it.
He really wants to go to Stanford.
by LiamP on Aug 15, 2010 7:33 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Re: Michael Thomas - per my Red Sox pen pal --
Michael Thomas——Not even in my top 120 prospects. Nor in my top 10 catchers. Drafted in the 12th round last year. Minnie Mouse bonus. Good field presence, poor at throwing guys out[30%]. Power, but no contact skillz. Lets just say you better hope you can convert him to a pitcher and his arm is better then his stats.
So Erlin hasnt really taken too well to being back in th pen
4.1 IP | 7 H | 5 R | 3 ER | 1 BB | 6 SO | 1 HR
Well
Just ones that, never really hit well at any level for much time, ones that couldn’t make contact if they used a table leg and ones that can’t play catcher
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
by Kinslerhomer on Aug 15, 2010 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
And then there's Teagarden
Who hit well at every level, well in the majors in a short stint, was highly-regarded defensively …
And then completely lost it at the plate in every way.
"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 did you hear them talking on the broadcast yesterday?
They were saying that the staff were working with him before the game on his throws to 2nd and that he looked way off.
I've never seen anyone lose it like he has.
I’d say it’s mental, which is could definitely be with regard to defense, but his swing plane is totally off, he has no idea where the ball will be at any given time in the zone, and he looks like he will just never put it back together.
"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
Yo, quick question
is Bubba Starling a right handed bat?
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
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Yes
I’m a little irrational when it comes to him. He’s going to be really good. So much natural talent as both a hitter and pitcher. He has 16 BB in 78 PA for 18U USA team, with only 12 SO. On one of the webcasts, I saw him hit a 400+ ft HR to the opposite field.
He played on the same 18U team with Ragira
Ragira might be the more developed hitter right now, but I think Starling has more projection. Starling is also consistently one of the fastest players at the different showcases. He ran a 6.5 60 @ the perfect game showcase, the fastest time there. He then ran a 6.53 @ the area code games. I thin it was the 4th or 5th best time. This is all from a 6’5 200lb CF.
Is he a better pitcher
or an OF?
I am hoping that since he looks like he needs a high contract to sign that he falls to the bottom of the first round.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
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Depends on who you ask
Seiler and Frankie P have said a hitter. Keith Law said Pitcher, but he said he’s ridiculously talented either way. Jim Callis said he’ll be given every chance to succeed as a hitter because it’s easier to go back to pitching. I agree with Callis. I think he’ll be a CF for a while, and then see how he fills out. I’m really hoping he falls to the Rangers and they take him. I don’t think there’s much doubt that he’ll sign(well as much as you can know a year out), it will just take some cash becaue he is a legitimate top prospect in football.
I live near a lot of Husker fans
and they keep comparing him to the Carl Crawford situation. I don’t think it will take Purke money, but I can very well see it taking enough to eclipse say, Justin Smoak’s bonus.
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I don't think it will be anything ridiculous
I think he really does want to play baseball. A long time before the draft though. This is the first year I’ve followed prospects this long before the draft. I’m intrigued by Blake Swihart as well. I’ve read in at least 1 place that he can stick at Catcher. He by far had the most power on the 18U USA team this past summer.
I'm curious about this year's high-school class, especially considering the college class is so incredible.
Could be an epic draft, I hope we can get a ton of picks.
"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
Starling is probably the most highly-sought dual-threat QB since Vince Young in college recruiting.
I don’t think anyone actually believes he’ll play college football, but he has a powerful tool.
He’s going to want a dumptruck full of money.
"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 know. I first sarted following him while Notre Dame was recruiting him.
He’s a better QB prospect than Zach Lee, but he’s not nearly as set on going to college. The rumors have gotten progressively stronger that he wants to play baseball all summer.
Back her up
Chuck.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
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So, about Brian Ragira
I doubt our people have even spoken with his people, but I really wish we could have gotten something done. I talked to a good friend of mine’s dad (baseball coach in DFW) about a month ago at the friend’s wedding who says Ragira has the most potential of any hitter he’s ever coached against. Kept going on and on about him after I brought him up.
Barring injury, the kid has all of the makings of a total stud.
"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
Unless he gets the "Stanford swing"
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
by Kinslerhomer on Aug 15, 2010 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Our Spokane team is having quite the night tonight.
Strasbourger- 2/5, HR, 3 Rs, 1 RBI
Olt- 3/4, 2B, 3 Rs, 1 BB, 1 RBI
Hoying- 1/4, HR, 2 RBIs, 1 BB
Murphy, C- 2/5, 2B, 1 RBI
Deglan, 1/4, HR, 1 RBI, 1 BB
"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
Forgot Skole!
Skole- 1/3, 1 R, 1 SB, 2 BB
"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
Jake Skole
has been quietly having a very solid first pro season.
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Yup
I think the best scenario in Spokane would have been for him to survive without being overmatched. I’d say he’s achieved that.
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
Rijo doing work for the AZL Rangers
5 innings of 1-hit ball with 5 Ks and 2 BBs.
He has a 1-0 lead as of this moment, but our AZL’ers are also getting 1-hit.
"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
Buckel in for AZL to pitch the eighth.
Team has still only allowed 1H, Haase came in for the seventh and struck out one, walked one.
"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
Buckel allowed a hit, but struck out one and erased the hit on a double play.
Didn’t walk anyone.
"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
Through 6 now with still only 1 hit.
Still 5Ks, 2 BBs.
"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
Jackson deal is done.....again
8/15 19:49: Keith Law of ESPN says the deal between the Rangers and Jackson is done. The deal will be announced on Monday
I doubt it was ever undone.
Rumor is we’re paying him the same we paid Skole. Must have had him VERY high on the board.
"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
It's kinda sad that I keep clicking over to my MiLB.com tab to see if they updated the DSL score yet.
Come on! It was 12 hours ago!
"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
A URL you might like....
http://www.dominicansummerleague.com/
But, it hasn’t updated today’s scores either.
Pro baseball has always been a dream, so this is pretty freakin’ cool out here. -- Tim Steggall, undrafted Rangers minor leaguer.
Looks like they want to limit Schlacht's innings the rest of the way.
michael_schlact Got word today that I’m going to move into the bullpen & be a reliever the remainder of the season. Great opportunity to broaden my skills.
"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
Interesting
With the starters we’ve got in the bigs and in the pipeline, there’s probably little or no chance he ever gets a chance to start for the Rangers. I wonder if they’ve seen something out of him that indicates he’s be effective in relief and want to add him to our seemingly unlimited cache of relief prospects/trade chips.
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"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
He is nothing more then org. fodder.
Teams need guys like Doug Mathis and Elizardo Ramirez. They need pitchers that they can use and abuse in order to limit the workload of thier prospects. Schlact falls into this category.
If you're just going to use and abuse Schlacht, why move him to the bullpen?
I agree with the premise of your post, and the Lizard seems like the prime example of that.
But with all the recent defections from Frisco, I don’t see why they’d move one of their starters out of the rotation unless they had something in mind.
When JD, Thad, & AJ are involved, I think there’s always a plan behind it.
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
you're probably right
They may think he is only a 2 pitch pitcher and want to see if he can maximize his value as a RP. Maybe they want to limit his innings due to his injuries. I don’t expect much from him.
No, I don't either
But I didn’t expect much from Tatusko, Roark, or Reed.
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
I would run like hell if I saw him coming towards me out on the lot
I’m afraid he would do something like convince me to buy a Lamborghini and then flip it to him for a 1989 Lebaron, with me picking up the tax and title on both.
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
Workman
Remember when we were all worried th Rangers would take him as the “signability” pick? Looks like he might not even sign. Who knows, maybe he would have signed for slot if we took him at 15 or 22, just thought it was interesting. I’m happy with our draft, especially with Tepesch in the fold and a great shot at adding Grimm.
Kevin_Goldstein More confident than Keith, but hardly a lock. RT @Morgansnmsu: @Kevin_Goldstein Keith Law seems to think Workman doesn’t sign. What say you?
I think
a huge part of it is also Skole holding his own in A-. If he was putting up bad #s in rookie ball, I’m sure a lot of us would be freaking out, as irrational as it seems.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
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Doyle
Didn’t realize he was in Bakersfield. He was someone I put on my watch list after last year. He had a nice K/9 and k/bb but was a little hittable. He was relegated to the Hickory bullpen this year and did OK in limited IP. I just thought that the Rangers didn’t like something about him and put him in the non-prospect category. After a short stint at Spokane he is now pitching at Bakersfield.
Anyone know if it was just a spot start for him or is he actually in the rotation?
Someone else please start the minors thread, I'm in court this afternoon
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
DSL team won again last night, I believe.
I've been trying to convince my family of the magic of cumin. They won't listen to me. It makes almost everything better.- PhilKid3, 8/16/2010.
Actually, I have no idea.
I can’t find any record of the game, though it was supposed to be played.
I've been trying to convince my family of the magic of cumin. They won't listen to me. It makes almost everything better.- PhilKid3, 8/16/2010.
According to Jason Cole, they lost.
Winning streak over at 15.
I've been trying to convince my family of the magic of cumin. They won't listen to me. It makes almost everything better.- PhilKid3, 8/16/2010.
They lost.
LoneStarDugout DSL Rangers’ winning streak ended at 15 yesterday. But they beat the Braves today to clinch a division title and a playoff spot.
ysportsncaabb My main man @aaronfitt saying Justin Grimm (Georgia) is signing with #Rangers for $825K. UGA expected this for some time. #UGA
"No nuts, no glory"
aaronfitt Georgia RHP Justin Grimm (Rangers, 5th) has agreed to terms for an $825,000 bonus—"with good incentives," per source. #mlbdraft
"No nuts, no glory"
yeah, or maybe a higher minor league salary?
Can they do that? Maybe it’s the level that he starts at? Or a guaranteed time as a starter? A promise to never refer to him as “The Brothers’ Grimm”? A guarantee that he’ll never have to pitch in Bakersfield? A lifetime supply of pixie stix?
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