Yu Darvish to ask to formally be posted
by Adam J. Morris on Oct 19, 2011 10:16 AM CDT
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PrintVia Hardball Talk comes the news that Japanese pitching sensation Yu Darvish will reportedly ask to be formally posted this offseason.
For those who aren't familiar with the posting system, if Darvish is posted, that means that major league teams will be invited to submit a sealed bid for the exclusive negotiating rights to Darvish over a four day period. The highest bidder gets a thirty day window in which to negotiate a contract with Darvish. If, after thirty days passes, no deal is struck, Darvish stays in Japan, and the team that won the bidding gets their money back from the bid. If a deal is reached, then Darvish's team in Japan receives the posting fee.
Daisuke Matsuzaka famously went to Boston via the posting process in the 2006-07 offseason, when the Red Sox bid $51.1 million to get the rights to Matsuzaka. Texas reportedly submitted a bid in the mid-$20 million range for Matsuzaka.
Darvish, if he were to come to the States, would be considered at least the most sought after Japanese pitcher since Matsuzaka, and probably the most highly sought after Japanese pitcher ever. The Rangers have scouted him extensively and are considered to be one of the teams that will pursue Darvish most aggressively, should he be posted.
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Speculation exists that the posting process will be altered so there’s a choice among the top three bidders.
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That and that one good Japanese restaurant in Irving.
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
Austin
Pretty darn good sushi in Austin. By some accounts, the best in the states.
by Neftali's arm on Oct 19, 2011 11:37 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't know if the Rangers want that...
I watched an video on Japanese baseball that interviewed Darvish’s dad and he said that his favorite region is “New England.” Whether he would choose New York over others in the posting process because of that, I don’t know, but it’s certainly possible. But I also don’t think adjusting to America will be a huge deal for Darvish. His dad spoke near perfect English in the interview, so I think Darvish is probably pretty fluent.
"It’s all the years you spend waiting for [that one] night that makes baseball great." - Joe P.
I would think...
the team would choose whose bid to go with since they are the one holding his rights.
marketing imho
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Oct 19, 2011 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
New England
is 100% Red Sox country, he would be closer to New England in NYY
"If I had connections and knew I would have to start out doing scenes with dudes, I think I would give porno a serious shot." by River Fenix on Sep 23, 2011 10:44 AM CDT
by thedudeabides on Oct 19, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
But I don't know if that matters during a baseball season
"If I had connections and knew I would have to start out doing scenes with dudes, I think I would give porno a serious shot." by River Fenix on Sep 23, 2011 10:44 AM CDT
by thedudeabides on Oct 19, 2011 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Not sure about Darvish's English
It’s possible it’s pretty good since I’m not sure his parents spoke any language to each other other than English. But Darvish’s dad lived here and Yu never did.
Darvish's parents met while both were attending college in Florida
"It’s all the years you spend waiting for [that one] night that makes baseball great." - Joe P.
That doesn't favor us.
"Look if you want a journalist hire a UT grad. If you want a doctor you pick a Baylor grad. If you need a vet you see an Aggie grad. And if you need a pizza you call a Tech grad." -BUBacker
has anyone been to that japanese place in irving that the Japanese players like so much?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Oct 19, 2011 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Panda Express?
"Look if you want a journalist hire a UT grad. If you want a doctor you pick a Baylor grad. If you need a vet you see an Aggie grad. And if you need a pizza you call a Tech grad." -BUBacker
by Mike E on Oct 19, 2011 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
wait...
"Look if you want a journalist hire a UT grad. If you want a doctor you pick a Baylor grad. If you need a vet you see an Aggie grad. And if you need a pizza you call a Tech grad." -BUBacker
trololol
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Oct 19, 2011 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
wow, that's interesting
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
This seems like a much more fair option for the posted players.
This might also keep one team from posting a crazy price like 51 million. I could see his price being more in the 25 million to 35 million range. Which is high considering that has nothing to do with him and he won’t actually benefit any from that money.
Hmm
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Hell to the fucking no. -Wash, 10/07/11
Trying to decide if I would rather have CJ or Yu.
"It helps if the hitter thinks you're a little crazy." - Nolan Ryan
yu
easily.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Oct 19, 2011 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Without taking into account the posting price.
How much and how long do you think it would take to sign Yu?
the dollar isn't as strong as it was
so his team will get less money than when Matsuzaka was posted. Some have used this tidbit to predict that the Hams won’t post him or won’t except anything but a huge bid in dollar terms. Bah, I say. The exchange rate has nothing to do with what and when they can get a pile of cash for Darvish before he is free to negotiate with anyone. They’ll take the best bid.
I expect the Rangers to go hard after Darvish. I see no reason to fear a rise in payroll. The Rangers’ payroll could go up to $110M or so and they’d still be fine, I believe. With the success, attendance, market size, impending tv contract etc. etc. there is no reason the Rangers can’t have a top 10 payroll in MLB. If there are still 8 or 9 teams with higher payrolls that should tell you something about available revenues.
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
What's the total expenditure
you’d be comfortable with?
by robert_d_wilfong on Oct 19, 2011 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Darvish is younger and better than Matsuzaka
and I think there is a very good chance he is markedly better than Wilson over the next 5 years, particularly at the end of the deal. If you’re will to spend $85M or so on Wilson, I think another 10-20% on top of that for Darvish is quite reasonable.
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
So
$50m posting fee and 5/$50m contract?
by robert_d_wilfong on Oct 19, 2011 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
that might do it
and I wouldn’t balk at that, really. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Nats, Blue Jays, or even the Royals take a stab at him. This is going to be more interesting than the Matsuzaka bidding process, more wild card teams seem interested.
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
I'm on board with that.
Emily Jones: Adrian Beltre's pretty good?
Mike Napoli: Wow. How about that guy.
This is big news ...
but so is this:
But I have yet to find a baseball executive or scout who views Wilson as an ace and very few who even think he is a definitive No. 2. Heck, one member of the Yankees decision-making apparatus told me he thinks Wilson is a No. 4 on a championship-caliber team.
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/yankees/cc_negotiations_could_push_limits_45vynIEUWyH3KHmKlqW4JI/1
by robert_d_wilfong on Oct 19, 2011 10:35 AM CDT reply actions
What does championship caliber team mean to this Yankee?
The Rangers are surely championship caliber and he is our ace this year and he was 2 last year. Is he an ace for most elite pitching staffs? No, but elite pitching staffs do not equal championship caliber right Philly?
#4
On maybe the Phillies and that is about it. Even on a team like the Giants he would be their 2nd best (3rd at worst) starter. Only question marks Wilson might have at this point are his age and the fact that he only has a two year track record as a starter. Not that those are big question marks.
They mad
Trying to spread propaganda to lower CJ’s price. He will make Lackey/Burnett money.
by dumdum000333 on Oct 19, 2011 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
They aren't championship caliber
Boom
by dumdum000333 on Oct 19, 2011 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Well, Sabathia would certainly be the biggest pitcher in any rotation.
As the chairs he owns can all attest.
Go Rangers!
I was saving that to post later today
by Adam J. Morris on Oct 19, 2011 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
He mad
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
By the numbers he has been a top 30 pitcher over the last 2 years
That would make him a number 1
by dumdum000333 on Oct 19, 2011 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
#1 != ace though
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Oct 19, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
and CJ is far from being an "ace" by any measure.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Oct 19, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
The succinct way to say what I was trying to say.
You can say Ceej isn’t an ace. But neither are most #1s
very true
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Oct 19, 2011 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
There are far fewer aces than number 1s in this league
There may be about 15 bonafide aces who you expect to dominated every year. CJ is not at that leve, but you still expect a steady high performance out of him.
by dumdum000333 on Oct 19, 2011 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
so a #2
FYI, i dont think there are more than 5-6 “aces” in baseball
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Oct 19, 2011 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
I would probably say 10 or so.
CC, Grienke, Felix, Weaver, Halladay, Lee, Verlander, and I am sure there are at least a couple in the NL I don’t know about cause its the NL.
At least I get to see the Rangers when they play the Twins now.
by TargetField on Oct 19, 2011 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions
hmmm
thats a solid list
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Oct 19, 2011 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Lester and possibly Price?
Lincecum, Kershaw, Johnson, Hamels is borderline, Santana could still be an ace if he comes back from injury healthy. Strasburg is on his way,
by dumdum000333 on Oct 19, 2011 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
wainwright is on the line
if healthy, he should be up there
lester/lincecum also are on the line
kershaw, hamels, price, santana, strasburg are all in the next tier
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Oct 19, 2011 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
more than just 1 year
to be an “ace”
even without last year he is still in the second tier for me
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Oct 19, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Kershaw pitched himself into the top tier this year I believe
Haren would be in that second tier as well I am assuming. So there are 2 tiers of #1s, the aces and the true number 1s, then there are the number 2s who are 1s only because their team has no one else to throw opening day?
by dumdum000333 on Oct 19, 2011 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
haren is there also, yes
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Oct 19, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
There really isn't a finite definition for "ace".
Some people are much more selective focusing on pure stuff + plus performance while others step back and look more at performance.
We must have one he'll of a rotation for CJ to be our #4
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
Obviously JD is going to trade for Felix and Kershaw this offseason.
Then sign Yu and CJ so that CJ will be our #4.
Oh you so crazy.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Yankees
one has to think that the Yankees will be all hot and heavy on Darvish with the mess that they have in their rotation now. Would the Rangers still go after Darvish if they can sign Wilson? Or is it an either or thing?
I think the Rangers make a bid no matter what happens with Wilson
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
I think the Yanks will prefer going after Stateside pitchers
They’ve been burned by Japanese pitchers before and know how bad Daisuke has been after his decent 2007
by dumdum000333 on Oct 19, 2011 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions
so have we
I am wary and would prefer CJ for 100M to Darvish for 100M, but only b/c I have a better idea of what I’m getting
"If I had connections and knew I would have to start out doing scenes with dudes, I think I would give porno a serious shot." by River Fenix on Sep 23, 2011 10:44 AM CDT
by thedudeabides on Oct 19, 2011 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
The sad thing is that Yu would only see 10 M a year
Do japanese players ever become free agents so they could avoid the posting system?
by dumdum000333 on Oct 19, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
I believe he could post and sign a shorter deal then hit free agency; I’m guessing he has been making decent money over there which is almost equal to what a latin player would make in minors/early years in the majors
Is that crazy?
"If I had connections and knew I would have to start out doing scenes with dudes, I think I would give porno a serious shot." by River Fenix on Sep 23, 2011 10:44 AM CDT
by thedudeabides on Oct 19, 2011 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
I think the problem is if he insists on a shorter deal
the team won’t post him b/c it can’t get as big of a fee
He should just defect already
"If I had connections and knew I would have to start out doing scenes with dudes, I think I would give porno a serious shot." by River Fenix on Sep 23, 2011 10:44 AM CDT
by thedudeabides on Oct 19, 2011 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Does the posting fee really have impact on a player's contract.
You assume that a player who gets a higher posting fee is going to get a larger contract. But that isn’t so much a relation of the two as it is a product of that player’s ability.
I believe Japanese players are still bound by the rules of free agency for regular players
Unless they negotiate it into their contract they wont become a FA until 6 years of MLB service time
did not know, that sucks for them
"If I had connections and knew I would have to start out doing scenes with dudes, I think I would give porno a serious shot." by River Fenix on Sep 23, 2011 10:44 AM CDT
by thedudeabides on Oct 19, 2011 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll shed no tears for him
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
I think the Cubs get Darvish.
I certainly hope that it isn’t the M’s.
Emily Jones: Adrian Beltre's pretty good?
Mike Napoli: Wow. How about that guy.
Purely hypothetically,
What kind of numbers would Miggy or Pujols put up playing in Japan?
Besides the Rangers, who will be in on Darvish?
NYY
Chi Cubs
???
I can’t imagine the Red Sox being in the running…..would the Nationals make a run for him?
"I never argue with people who say that baseball is boring, because baseball is boring. And then, suddenly, it isn’t. And that’s what makes it great." - Joe Posnanski
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Oct 19, 2011 10:56 AM CDT reply actions
hmm
Nationals?
HBT mentioned the Blue Jays
by TheHuntforRedOctober on Oct 19, 2011 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions
They're a very high profile team in the Asian market, first of all.
Second, what better way to rebuild there rotation once they get out from underneath Z’s contract after this year?
And… Theo. He’s definitely shown a history of trying to be tops in the Asian market. He built the Red Sox in that direction in a hurry.
Emily Jones: Adrian Beltre's pretty good?
Mike Napoli: Wow. How about that guy.
would the Mariners bid?
owned by Nintendo; they have the cash and I’m sure there is some videogame synergy bullshit argument
"If I had connections and knew I would have to start out doing scenes with dudes, I think I would give porno a serious shot." by River Fenix on Sep 23, 2011 10:44 AM CDT
by thedudeabides on Oct 19, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
It makes sense to me. I said above that I hope the M's don't get him.
Emily Jones: Adrian Beltre's pretty good?
Mike Napoli: Wow. How about that guy.
i would assume yes
lots of holes though
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Oct 19, 2011 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
I doubt it.
I don’t think they actually do have the cash, and they haven’t been linked to him at all that I’ve read.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Well I don't know if he is an Ichiro level of star over there
And I haven’t read anything that suggests they are interested. And I don’t know how much financial subsidy Nintendo is willing to give, or if the mariners broadcast their games over there and it might be worth something extra to them
they do open the 2012 season in Tokyo though
I just suspect the mariners are trying to ninja this b/c I think the Japanese angle is big for seattle
"If I had connections and knew I would have to start out doing scenes with dudes, I think I would give porno a serious shot." by River Fenix on Sep 23, 2011 10:44 AM CDT
by thedudeabides on Oct 19, 2011 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
besides
Southpark taught me that the Japanese are sneaky
/racist
"If I had connections and knew I would have to start out doing scenes with dudes, I think I would give porno a serious shot." by River Fenix on Sep 23, 2011 10:44 AM CDT
by thedudeabides on Oct 19, 2011 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Well...they are part of the "usual suspects" because they are a big market team
and with Theo at the helm, I figured they would make a run for him. However, now that I said that, would Theo be hesitant to try for Darvish given the Matsuzaka issue….
"I never argue with people who say that baseball is boring, because baseball is boring. And then, suddenly, it isn’t. And that’s what makes it great." - Joe Posnanski
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Oct 19, 2011 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
They have a lot of money coming off the books
And what better way for their new GM to make a splash than to go out and sign Darvish and Pujols/Fielder
They still have Soriano and Zambrano weighing them down.
Fukudome and Ramirez coming off the books helps though.
by dumdum000333 on Oct 19, 2011 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Blue Jays
Orioles, supposedly. Nationals.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
It's all falling into place now.
Sign CJ and Darvish.
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
I'm not so sure he'll make it.
"Look if you want a journalist hire a UT grad. If you want a doctor you pick a Baylor grad. If you need a vet you see an Aggie grad. And if you need a pizza you call a Tech grad." -BUBacker
shocker...
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Oct 19, 2011 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Explain
"The fattest countries have the biggest tits" -Texas Jihad, 10-12-11
by hornedfrogs45 on Oct 19, 2011 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
that mikeE doesnt think darvish will make it/cut it
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Oct 19, 2011 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Why is that shocking though? Honest question, not being confrontational
"The fattest countries have the biggest tits" -Texas Jihad, 10-12-11
by hornedfrogs45 on Oct 19, 2011 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
to think he "wont make it"
mainly because he is very, very good
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Oct 19, 2011 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Our current Japanese players can help us!
Oh wait.
espn_durrett Richard Durrett
#Rangers added Mark Lowe and Matt Treanor to roster. Tateyama and Uehara are taken off.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Fantastic news though.
Neither of those guys should see the mound except in white-flag-mode.
Adding Treanor gives Wash the ability to pinch hit with Yorvit whenever he wants to in the NL parks.
Good move. Plus, Misty May.
Has O'Day been out with injury?
Or did he just never find his stuff in AAA and they don’t want to test him in the playoffs
by dumdum000333 on Oct 19, 2011 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Here we go Lowe
"Look if you want a journalist hire a UT grad. If you want a doctor you pick a Baylor grad. If you need a vet you see an Aggie grad. And if you need a pizza you call a Tech grad." -BUBacker
good news.
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Wash tells @benandskin he might switch Cruz/Napoli. I like it: Cruz less likely to be pitched around, Nap more selective if pitched around.
I wish they were changed to
Hamilton, Napoli, Cruz, Beltre, Young.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Based on current playoff results
I would agree.
by dumdum000333 on Oct 19, 2011 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Young needs to stay in the 4
I’d put it
Hammy, Young, Cruz, Napoli, Beltre
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
by Eric Prince on Oct 19, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
but they are interchangeable, outside of Hammy in the 3 hole
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
by Eric Prince on Oct 19, 2011 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions
NEEDS to stay 4?
no thanks
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Oct 19, 2011 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Needs to stay in the four for what?
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
With runners on base, he battles and sees a lot of pitches
then you bring up your big power hitters. I like it just the way it is.
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
by Eric Prince on Oct 19, 2011 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Outside of game 6 he didn't do much in the post season.
Nellie was lucky that Napoli and Beltre were good tablesetters for his late inning home runs.
by dumdum000333 on Oct 19, 2011 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
If you want him as a table-setter, put him higher in the lineup, not cleanup behind your best (arguably) hitter.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Both Cruz and Beltre saw more pitches per PA in the regular season
and Napoli has the highest P/PA of any Ranger in the playoffs. And all three of those guys hit for better power.
"It’s all the years you spend waiting for [that one] night that makes baseball great." - Joe P.
I predict a high OBP for Napoli this series...
and pitchers are going to pound that lower outside corner against Murphy to see if he is going to swing, be patient or if the umpires are going to call the Murphy strike.
Whatever happens
I feel confident the Rangers’ front office has done their homework on Darvish.
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
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