Guillermo Moscoso designated for assignment

by Adam J. Morris on Jan 7, 2011 1:00 PM CST

To make room for Adrian Beltre on their active roster, the Rangers have designated righthanded pitcher Guillermo Moscoso for assignment.

This move was not really unexpected...with Max Ramirez and Clay Rapada designated earlier in the week, Moscoso was the most obvious guy on the 40 man roster to be dropped.

Moscoso came over to the Rangers with Carlos Melo as part of the Gerald Laird trade, and although he had success in the minors and has pretty good stuff, he was never able to translate that to the majors.

He's someone I expect would be claimed, so I am thinking the Rangers are going to try to work out a deal to trade him, rather than lose him for nothing.

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NO NO...WHY? NOT MOSCOSO

meh

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Texas Jihad on Jan 7, 2011 1:01 PM CST reply actions

Not that surprising

I assumed he was gonna be gone instead of Rapada earlier, but the 3 who ended up going, Moscoso, Ramirez, and Rapada were the obvious 3.

I guess this is the 40pocalypse we were warned about.

"I wanted to go out there and punch Julio" - Ron Washington

by DJCahill on Jan 7, 2011 1:04 PM CST reply actions

It's like spilling your tea in the morning

by Telegraph on Jan 7, 2011 1:08 PM CST up reply actions

I'll admit that I am mildly concerned about losing some depth...

but then when you actually look at the actual people that are getting the boot, it’s not a big deal.

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by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 7, 2011 4:46 PM CST up reply actions

Decent end of the bullpen arm

With a little bit of potential. Maybe you get a decent low A player with a little something for him.

What do voluntary mean?

The dude abides.....

by JKolar on Jan 7, 2011 1:04 PM CST reply actions

Moscoso for Josh Johnson

who says no?

When you're drowning, you don't say 'I would be incredibly pleased if someone would have the foresight to notice me drowning and come and help me,' you just scream.

by t ball on Jan 7, 2011 1:04 PM CST reply actions

God.

by LiamP on Jan 7, 2011 1:06 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

I hate it when God doesn't hook us up

Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.

by Texas Jihad on Jan 7, 2011 1:10 PM CST up reply actions

God is constantly

in rebuilding mode. One title in 2,000 years, it’s no wonder the fan base is restless and belligerent.

When you're drowning, you don't say 'I would be incredibly pleased if someone would have the foresight to notice me drowning and come and help me,' you just scream.

by t ball on Jan 7, 2011 1:13 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs

He needs to get JC down here to clean this mess up.

by jam0152 on Jan 7, 2011 1:15 PM CST up reply actions

You can't complain that he didn't try - he even hired the first female assistant GM in Joan of Arc

too bad she got fired

by Telegraph on Jan 7, 2011 1:19 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs

Oh this made me laugh.

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry

by DonDrapersOPS on Jan 7, 2011 1:27 PM CST up reply actions

She was overrated

small sample in a short series. And sending her to Orleans was like starting David Clyde in the majors. Short term success followed by flameout.

When you're drowning, you don't say 'I would be incredibly pleased if someone would have the foresight to notice me drowning and come and help me,' you just scream.

by t ball on Jan 7, 2011 1:32 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs

plus I heard she hated steaks

by Telegraph on Jan 7, 2011 1:35 PM CST up reply actions

rec'd for the Clyde ref.

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry

by DonDrapersOPS on Jan 7, 2011 1:38 PM CST up reply actions

my favorite comment in some time

by pancake on Jan 7, 2011 1:29 PM CST up reply actions

rec'd

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry

by DonDrapersOPS on Jan 7, 2011 1:31 PM CST up reply actions

Still, crosses stand forever.

Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.

by Aqua on Jan 7, 2011 1:33 PM CST up reply actions

The whole "Babylonian Exile" period didn't help things, either.

It’s like having to play in Oakland.

Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.

by Aqua on Jan 7, 2011 1:37 PM CST up reply actions

They should have seen the handwriting on the wall.

When you're drowning, you don't say 'I would be incredibly pleased if someone would have the foresight to notice me drowning and come and help me,' you just scream.

by t ball on Jan 7, 2011 1:37 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

God is a closet Marlins fan.

by LiamP on Jan 7, 2011 1:18 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

And Jesus...

…hates the Cubs.

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry

by DonDrapersOPS on Jan 7, 2011 1:29 PM CST up reply actions

moscoso.. my least favorite ranger..

by I am Neftali Feliz on Jan 7, 2011 1:06 PM CST reply actions

is it the finely manicured facial hair?

yeah, me too.

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by Ryin A on Jan 8, 2011 5:46 AM CST up reply actions

soso.com

by jam0152 on Jan 7, 2011 1:07 PM CST reply actions

Roster

Outside of guys you wouldn’t consider optioning (e.g., Cruz, Murphy), everyone left on the 40-roster has at least two options remaining, I believe.

That’s helpful for managing the roster and dealing with day-to-day injury situations, although it would be nice to have a middle infielder in AAA on the 40-man roster.

by Darrell McKown on Jan 7, 2011 1:10 PM CST reply actions

MIF on AAA squad...

Arias will do, right?

by kchorton on Jan 7, 2011 1:12 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

I just looked on Wiki to see the Rangers 40 man roster

and wish I knew how to copy the screen shot and paste it on here. It says:

Designated Hitters: Micheal Young.

"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz

by AceJC on Jan 7, 2011 1:18 PM CST up reply actions

it spells his name like that?

by Mike E on Jan 7, 2011 2:23 PM CST up reply actions

Where is Arias now?

I didn’t think we had resigned him after the rolays released him.

What do voluntary mean?

The dude abides.....

by JKolar on Jan 7, 2011 1:29 PM CST up reply actions

And what did we learn from this?

Having a 1.064 BABIP will get your ass DFA’d.

"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW

by Rodney on Jan 7, 2011 1:16 PM CST reply actions

Something about that doesn't seem right...

by DFWAg on Jan 7, 2011 1:29 PM CST up reply actions

FanGraphs

uses a weird formula to calculate BABIP. It’s not exact, obviously. I don’t know why they still do it.

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by AsDevilsRun on Jan 7, 2011 1:31 PM CST up reply actions

adios mofo

"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - JW

by shock00 on Jan 7, 2011 1:20 PM CST reply actions

Well

We all saw this coming.

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by egriffey on Jan 7, 2011 1:21 PM CST reply actions

Somewhere

Dstar sheds a tear.

I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!

by LSJ on Jan 7, 2011 1:26 PM CST reply actions

heh

I’m starting to think
that ole (Luke) Frenchy may be more of a 2 or 3 guy. I’d take him behind Moscoso in my rotation.

by jam0152 on Jan 7, 2011 1:30 PM CST up reply actions

whoops lol

"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - JW

by shock00 on Jan 7, 2011 1:33 PM CST up reply actions

Here's a quick and dirty writeup of the guys Tampa got back

http://www.raysprospects.com/2011/01/new-guys-archer-chirinos-guyer-lee.html

by jam0152 on Jan 7, 2011 1:46 PM CST reply actions

Not quite as hefty as I originally thought, but a really nice haul for the Rays.

More than Garza’s worth, to be sure.

I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!

by LSJ on Jan 7, 2011 1:50 PM CST up reply actions

Quick and dirty...

Just how I like it.

Superman wears Josh Hamilton pajamas.

by crazy86er on Jan 7, 2011 1:50 PM CST up reply actions

Dang...

I love this trade for Tampa Bay. They got more for Garza than Kansas City did for Zack Greinke, although their package of players is, collectively, further away than what the Royals got.

World B. Friedman is a beast.

by coolaid on Jan 7, 2011 1:51 PM CST up reply actions

Have I ever mentioned KLaw has my favorite online mugshot of all time?

This is just everything an online bio picture should be. Nutshell.

I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!

by LSJ on Jan 7, 2011 2:10 PM CST up reply actions

in a different life he'd be named Brad Crowley

by oc on Jan 7, 2011 4:50 PM CST up reply actions

Pitchers

So what are the possible trade targets at pitcher left? free agents?

I know in the past we have Fausto Carmona, Scott Shields in trades…..who else….

Jeff Francis through free agency

I would like the Rangers to add Jon Rausch on a similar deal as Arthur Rhodes got…then give some flexibility with Neftali Feliz a chance to be either a closer or starter!!!!

by ACtheStud1980 on Jan 7, 2011 2:08 PM CST reply actions

Slater?

by jam0152 on Jan 7, 2011 2:10 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

ha

by Mike E on Jan 7, 2011 2:24 PM CST up reply actions

We already have Fausto Carmona.

He goes by Scott Feldman in these parts.

I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!

by LSJ on Jan 7, 2011 2:11 PM CST up reply actions

Brett Myers

any interest…what would it take?

by ACtheStud1980 on Jan 7, 2011 2:16 PM CST up reply actions

No.

Superman wears Josh Hamilton pajamas.

by crazy86er on Jan 7, 2011 2:33 PM CST up reply actions

Wandy.

"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW

by Rodney on Jan 7, 2011 2:31 PM CST up reply actions

This is the right answer.

I think he’ll be available.

Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.

by Aqua on Jan 7, 2011 2:33 PM CST up reply actions

yaa

by Mike E on Jan 8, 2011 7:43 AM CST up reply actions

You might be onto something here…what would it take to get him?

by ACtheStud1980 on Jan 7, 2011 2:48 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

No idea

mlbtraderumors mentions it, with no prospects mentioned. This doesn’t really propose anything either:

http://www.crawfishboxes.com/2010/12/17/1881944/trading-wandy

He is entering his last year of team control though, and I’ve read that Nolan likes him.

"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW

by Rodney on Jan 7, 2011 2:57 PM CST up reply actions

NEW YORK (AP)—After examining details of Adrian Beltre’s contract with the Texas Rangers, Major League
Baseball and the players’ association say they will consider it to be an $80 million, five-year deal.

"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW

by Rodney on Jan 7, 2011 4:58 PM CST reply actions