Andro: Harden and Treanor activated, Feldman disabled, Teagarden optioned
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 23, 2010 3:40 PM CDT
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Per Anthony Andro, the Rangers have activated Rich Harden and Matt Treanor from the disabled list, have optioned Taylor Teagarden, and have put Scott Feldman on the disabled list.
One gets the feeling that this is put up or shut up time for Harden...while speculating about why Harden is up and starting now, rather than Derek Holland, it is worth remembering that a player doesn't HAVE to go on a rehab assignment. This is purely speculation on my part, but I have to wonder if Rich Harden, after his last outing, went Amy Winehouse on the Rangers...they wanted him to stay out on rehab, but he said no, no no.
If that's the case, the choice was to either activate him now and start him, let him sit on the disabled list, or release him. And if we see the Harden that has pitched for the Rangers most of 2010, I think Texas will go ahead and cut bait with him after tonight's start.
Meanwhile, Teagarden is going to be down just until rosters expand, and then will be back up as the third catcher.
The winner in all of this is Michael Kirkman, who responded very well to his first taste of major league action, striking out the first three batters he saw. Putting Feldman on the d.l. with his balky knee gives the chance to get a longer look at Kirkman in the major league bullpen.
Given that Darren Oliver has struggled in the second half of the season, and given that Matt Harrison has been very spotty all year, there's definitely the opportunity for a lefty specialist to force his way onto the postseason roster. And I think the Rangers are going to give Kirkman the next six weeks to show them that he deserves to be one of the 25 guys playing in October.
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Good for Kirkman
I almost hope Harden bombs tonight so we’ll never have to see him again.
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
JD pretty much said as much in a chat the other day
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Yep just read it, they will move on..
We know the name of the game in the playoffs, pitching, pitching, pitching. If Harden can be consistent for oh I don’t know more then one start, it certainly cant hurt. You hear about how he has the ‘stuff’ but just can’t put it together. So yeah give him another chance, and then oh well cant say they didnt try.
ha, Kirkman has an outside chance to be on the playoff roster
The idea that was poo-poo’ed soundly the other night…
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
No offense to Kirkman
But lets see how the league does now that they have some video on him and stuff.
You gotta remember he was barely on the roster when the series started so batters probably hadn’t gone over his scouting report much if at all. Then he comes in due to Feldman getting hurt so I imagine coaches were scrambling to get something on the guy to tell their hitters.
And he made them look foolish which is good but lets see what happens when he starts facing some guys twice and now that the league has video on him
video only does so much
it’s ultimately how a hitter picks up the ball out of the pitchers hand. scouting reports can give you a pitchers tendencies, but it doesn’t mean much if a hitter doesn’t have a good feel against him.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I'd like for Harden to be gone.
He hasn’t contributed anything positive to this team this year at all.
When you can specifically remember the two good starts a pitcher has had
then that’s probably a bad sign.
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
His 10 k night in OAK was fun.
1 game all season. Sheesh.
by lost in space on Aug 23, 2010 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions
yep. Been back a week or so.
thank goodness, although it means I don’t get to goof off in the GDTs anymore
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
Stubhub anyone?
Looking at my tickets options and wondering if its reliable and if any of you have gotten tickets from there. Prices seem decent but sometimes if its too good to be true… Looking at premium infield ranging from $39..
I don't use it
but I’ve never heard of anyone getting ripped off or anything.
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
Never had a problem
Another place to look is www.tadfw.com (Ticket Attractions DFW). Ask for Caddy. He’s been pretty decent to me if he’s still there. Overnighted some tickets to my hotel once and got some tickets delivered to the ticket window at RBiA another time.
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
I've used it twice for concert tix...
…both times went just as advertised.
He's not a regular bum, he's a genius bum
StubHub is the only place I buy tickets.
I have never had any problems. It’s totally legitimate.
I use it all of the time...
It’s completely legit and is even tied to MLB as an official reseller.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 23, 2010 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
use it all the time
never had a problem whatsoever.. good sight.. easy to use.. click and print
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 23, 2010 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
And rentz too, I think
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
That's what made me feel better.
I went to the Mariners website, and there was a big link to StubHub.
tks guys, looks like that's where Im gonna go..
Making it a family affair with sister, brother and mother, the latter oh lord I hope I don’t regret lol. She’s the type that ask you questions all thru the movie and she doesn’t know a thing about baseball…
stubhub is great
I usually want tickets that are ready to download electronically
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Be honest: who had Taylor Teagarden putting up a 1.002 OPS since being recalled?
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
Poor Matt Harrison
he’s the Rodney Dangerfield of the Rangers staff, at least around here. Harry’s 4.63 FIP is about the same as Feldman’s, and better than Hunter’s, Holland’s, and easily Harden. He’s the 5th best in the bullpen, but that is because Oliver, O’Day, Frankie, and Feliz have all been very, very solid this year.
As a reliever Harry has been far from “very spotty”, as you so elegantly put it. He has a 2.25 ERA, 3.60 FIP and has allowed only 1 HR in 32 innings.
Go Rice Owls!
He definitely disappointed as a starter
but he’s been good out of the bullpen.
Put another way, I’d feel a lot better about Harrison coming out of the bullpen than Scott Feldman in the 11th inning of a playoff game…
Go Rice Owls!
He has been better out of the 'pen, but that's a really SSS...
I still believe Harrison can be a good ML pitcher, but obviously there is some doubt or concern involved with that as well.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
me too
but I’d much rather go with a Matt Harrison who has some proven success (albeit in relatively few innings) in the bullpen during the playoffs as opposed to Kirkman, who hasn’t had much ML experience at all, or Feldman, who hasn’t had much bullpen time this year (and isn’t a lefty)
I’m more or less just quibbling with Adam’s “very spotty” comment, which is simply not true when it comes to Harrison this year.
Go Rice Owls!
"One gets the feeling that this is put up or shut up time for Harden"
Isn’t that what we thought last time?
Last time
didn’t Harden have one really good start against LA, then one crap start against the A’s?
"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
MLB Fanhouse 'takes stock' of MLB's best managers
SPOILER
Our MOY candidate gets no love.
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
Clown shoes.
I’m not making commentary on the article, since I didn’t read it. Steve Phillips is clown shoes.
And now I didn't have to click it
TY!
lol
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
If you told me in April Harden and Feldman had ERA's over 5
and we got nothing from Holland or Harrison, and Cruz and Kinlser spent over half the season on the DL, and Face doesn’t bat .300, and that we have to change lead off hitters and closers, I’d of thought this season would be a disaster.
Lineup tonight
aandro
#Rangers lineup Andrus, Young, Hamilton, Guerrero, Murphy, Treanor, Moreland, Blanco, Borbon.
"We are no longer a ride at Six Flags, we are in contention to do some things that will make our lives complete. I have been waiting for this for a long time." - Chuck Morgan
I like
I want Borbon in as often as possible to keep Josh out of CF.
I want Moreland playing 1B as much as possilbe.
I want Molina “anchoring” the bench as much as possible.
So this is a lineup that’s about as good as one can hope for.
Just imagine, for a playoff game:
Andrus
Kinsler
Young
Hamilton
Cruz
Guerrero
Murphy
Moreland
Treanor
DROOL
Batting order or overall people in it?
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
OK kids
I’m wrapping up at the office and getting ready to go sit in the stands and cook at RBiA. See you at the game (well, I’ll see Rachel, at least!)
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
Bought my playoff tickets today Corner Box
I have 4 Extra that I will be selling to every game. You guys get first dibs.
How much you asking?
"We are no longer a ride at Six Flags, we are in contention to do some things that will make our lives complete. I have been waiting for this for a long time." - Chuck Morgan
I'll give you AIDS for free.
Wait, that’s an “L”.
I’ll still give it to you though, if you’re interested.
"It’s Advil and beef in the Texas Rangers, you yankee bastard."
- Nolan Ryan
You're not the first to say that.
"It’s Advil and beef in the Texas Rangers, you yankee bastard."
- Nolan Ryan
Did you get early availablility...
because you’re a season ticket holder or an Inside Pitch subscriber?
I would be interested.
I figure those tickets are going to be really hard to get for a fair price as a non-season ticket holder.
It'll escalate by round
Just guestimating, all prices per ticket
Division Series will be approx $100
ALCS 150ish, World Series $200+
I’m going to wait and see how much higher gate prices are than what they sold them to season ticket holders for but, they are raping on World Series. My seats are almost $200 each for World Series, premier price in regular season is $50
Thumbs up for Winehouse reference.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
She's such greatness. Her first album, 'Frank', is even better than the big hit.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
I should receive the tickets in the mail around September 10.
When I do and I have the exact seat information I’ll post it back on here. I’d much rather deal with you guys than stub hub(have to pay 15% commish to them) I’d like to set something up where I’m dealing with the same person or persons for every game. So if you buy tickets to to ALDS games and we make the ALCS you come get those as well. Essentially just guarantying you the right to buy those tickets thruout the playoffs for all games played. The Rangers will refund me for any games not played so I’m not worried about trying to sell the entire post season.
Not sure that made sense
Basically the tickets come in strips(strips include every potential playoff game) I’d like to have someone committed to each of the strips for any games the Rangers do play. Obviously I don’t expect to be paid for games that aren’t played which is why they would have to be sold game by game. Anyways, if that sounds like something any of you are interested in let me know.
Stay tuned
As soon as they arrive in the mail I will be posting on here and hopefully getting these all spoken for. I also have Cowboys season tickets if you guys are interested in any games(sorry to talk about football but I need to unload these)
Cool
I have paypal!
lol
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Will you send me a dollar?
Just for fun?
"It’s Advil and beef in the Texas Rangers, you yankee bastard."
- Nolan Ryan
No
You seem like a scammer.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I'm sorry.
I thought we trusted each other after that evening in El Paso.
"It’s Advil and beef in the Texas Rangers, you yankee bastard."
- Nolan Ryan
After getting hit for $22k in '08
I am pretty fucking careful with my paypal account.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Some sleazy company ran their webhosting bill through me
It was flagged as fraud right away, but WAMU locked down all of my accounts until it was cleared up. I had to talk to the branch President with paperwork proof to get the thousands in penalties waived.
Yeah, my life was hell for a few weeks…
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
We had someone clone our Visa
and use it to buy shit in a Nippon waterpark.
"It’s Advil and beef in the Texas Rangers, you yankee bastard."
- Nolan Ryan
Ditto
Except they spent $4300 at a Brazilian grocery store.
I had $25 in my account. How is that possible?
AKA BuckyB
That's a shit ton of groceries.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I am sure it was Wal-Martish
with electronics and such
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
This was way worse
I could not access ANY money, and I have a commission job, and was about two weeks until payday…fuck, I am going to have another nightmare about this tonight, aren’t I?
lol
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I was a banker for 4 years
I saw a guy lose $7 million to some Nigerians
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Holy Fuck!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
So he didn't miss the money that much?
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
No he missed it
This was just an individual guy and the money was from a line of credit
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
why buy one when they can just
pirate one…. have you seen that southpark episode where cartman is a somali pirate? classic.
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 23, 2010 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions
that one was good...not top 10% for me though
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
im a banker now
I have seen some F’d up stuff come through peoples account.. just when i think ive seen it all its keeps getting crazier
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 23, 2010 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
i just realized i havent posted anything baseball related
in 2 weeks on LSB… I love josh hamilton… there we go.. got that cleared up
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 23, 2010 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
im actually at the corporate office
dont really have to deal with members all that often… the old credit union i worked at i did collections and some MSR stuff… people are crazy.
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 23, 2010 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I looked at finishing law school
and staying with PCS and doing trusts but the more I thought about the more boring it seemed…and it would have been hard to score that position
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
You should talk to me about your turn downs
:)
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
lol.. your mortgage banker right rodney?
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 23, 2010 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Aayep!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
You do professional mortgages?
If so what are your rates?
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Depends on the situation, of course
I have a conventional refi locked at 3.75 right now, and an FHA purchase closing Monday at 4.75. You can email me if you want more detail.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
ill take a mortgage for 4.25% please sir.
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 23, 2010 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I could do that
I just checked. Technology is neato.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Got it, thanks.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
im in consumer lending
i have some good turn down stories.
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 23, 2010 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you selling these above face value?
because if so then I don’t think it’s very cool to use this forum to generate a profit because you don’t want to pay SH a commission.
if it’s at face value then you are the man.
by alon91 on Aug 23, 2010 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
First of all...
His mark-up is eminently reasonable. Second of all, you should probably stay out of it. If you think this violates the terms of use, then flag it, and let the board ops handle it.
OT: some energy drinks have as much caffeine as 15 cokes..
This shit ain't over til Bengie Molina sings.
Check your favorite beverage on the list,
"It’s Advil and beef in the Texas Rangers, you yankee bastard."
- Nolan Ryan
or
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
Nebraska Brewing Company eh?
I’ll have to grab some when I go up there in October.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
there is a beer ive had in one place
in Steamboat, CO… forgot the name of the brewing company.. its delicious… in fact i am going to call the bar and ask when i get home tonight
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 23, 2010 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Good thing I avoid them
I’ll stick to coffee thanks.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Same here...
and I’m not even sure if I drink coffee for caffeine other than I’m addicted to the smell.
by lost in space on Aug 23, 2010 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm in it for all the senses.
And the caffiene. I’m fucking Benny Molina slow when I wake up.
"It’s Advil and beef in the Texas Rangers, you yankee bastard."
- Nolan Ryan
Me too
But 3 tablespoons of Columbian into a 26 oz SS bullet mug later, and I am good for the day. That’s all the coffee I have, but if I smell fresh brewed while out somewhere, I may have some more, but try to resist.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Man did I read that wrong...
I thought you and Molina had a thing goin’ on…
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
I know same here, I would NOT drink them on a regular basis, that can't be good for you
This shit ain't over til Bengie Molina sings.
Plus all that sugar
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Yeah, that can't be good for you.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
man
that is a weird ass lineup
josh batting at 2 is weird. WEIRD.
i just hope we can score at least another 6 runs.
Please do not mock the visually impaired.
"It’s Advil and beef in the Texas Rangers, you yankee bastard."
- Nolan Ryan
Umm
This is purely speculation on my part, but I have to wonder if Rich Harden, after his last outing, went Amy Winehouse on the Rangers…they wanted him to stay out on rehab, but he said no, no no.
Did that just actually happen?
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
purple drank
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
I almost look forward to bronchitis every year.
So I can has some sizzurp and get my lean on.
"It’s Advil and beef in the Texas Rangers, you yankee bastard."
- Nolan Ryan
wooooot!
also, new team policy: do NOT attempt to leg out triples or make daring, wall-crashing catches until the playoffs.
Very nice!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Free ticket to Ranger game tonight
Buddy JUST canceled on my and since I’m new to the area…all the friends I know can’t go.
Lexus Club Box—Section 220- Row 2.
Anyone wanna go? Email me at cvw00a@acu.edu with your number and I’ll call ya’.
man…this feels loserish…but heck…we’re all Ranger Fans right? and these are DANG good seats.
not loser'ish, extremely cool
way to hook up an LSB’er. I’d take you up on it except that I’m busy living in Israel right now.
Where you at?
A buddy of mine is coming in from Tel Aviv on Weds. Hitting the Cliff Lee game Thursday.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
At Nelson Cruz's pace this season, if he had Josh's 515 PAs, he's have 6.2 fWAR.
Which would rank only behind Roy Halladay and Josh in baseball.
I’m mixed between melancholy “what if” emotions and being ridiculously excited about how good this team can be in October if it’s healthy.
Number 2 is more important
Yay!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I figured that Josh is on track for about a 9 WAR. Does that sound correct?
If so, that would be around the 150th best season in the history of baseball.
Well then... I would like to see this Jeff Sullivan pornagraphy.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
by Feliz es bueno on Aug 23, 2010 5:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, I pulled a few in the am thread
But look at these names(!):
Joe DiMaggio+ (22) 9.00 1937 R
Darrell Evans (26) 9.00 1973 L
Jimmie Foxx+ (25) 9.00 1933 R
Shoeless Joe Jackson (21) 9.00 1911 L
Al Kaline+ (20) 9.00 1955 R
Babe Ruth+ (37) 9.00 1932 L
Honus Wagner+ (30) 9.00 1904
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I don't know...
he may get a lot of time off down the stretch.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
LOBLAW u in here?
called my buddy in OKC – crescent market
has an excellent butcher.. www.thecrescentmarket.com check it out…. also BIG TRUCK TACO FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 23, 2010 5:42 PM CDT reply actions
OT: I just realized Pujols is gonna win the Triple Crown in his 'off' year.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
OT: Crazy stat from yahoo fantasy baseball
1B Mark Teixeira has been walked intentionally to load the bases 10 times since the Yankees signed him before the 2009 season, and the batter hitting behind him is 7-for-8 with four home runs and 25 RBI. 2B Robinson Cano hit his fourth career grand slam after Teixeira was walked in the fifth inning Sunday.
AKA BuckyB
As in WTF do they keep doing that?
Yeah.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Since if Harden fails tonight, he's probably gone, watch him dominate, then suck eggs next time
Every time needs to be the “fish or cut bait” start.
if 50% of Harden starts were dominant
I’d be more than happy to have him as the #5 starter.
Go Rice Owls!
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