Thursday morning Rangers stuff
by Adam J. Morris on Mar 17, 2011 8:30 AM CDT
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PrintThe Rangers fell, 11-10, last night, with Mark Lowe, Darren O'Day, and Seth McClung all struggling out of the bullpen. You can read the recap of the game here.
Gil Lebreton contrasts the situations with Julio Borbon, who was given the center field job before spring training even started, with Chris Davis, who wasn't going to get a chance at a major league job this spring unless there was an injury.
Jeff Wilson has a Q&A with Ron Washington about the cocaine scandal that broke a year ago.
The S-T's notes include a Q&A with Jim Sundberg, Mitch Moreland getting the start in right field yesterday, and a Scott Feldman update.
You can tell we're in the slow part of the spring, waiting for the season to begin, because T.R. Sullivan has a lengthy piece about rubbing Adrian Beltre's head.
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Mornin' LSB....
Mark Lowe looked awful last night….
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Mar 17, 2011 8:35 AM CDT reply actions
it's unreasonable to expect consistency from a pitcher after a long injury layoff
and one reason I’d favor Ogando over Lowe for high leverage situations if Feliz was in the rotation. Or if Feliz is still the closer, for that matter.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
I don't expect much from Lowe
but I know the talent is there. Plus, I had hoped he’d pitch well enough to look like a good option for closing, thereby giving Feliz a greater chance to be in the rotation. Sadly, he isn’t there yet.
Ken Rosenthal Column
From Ken Rosenthal’s Column: Netfali Feliz should remain closer
General manager Jon Daniels has publicly explained the logic for moving Feliz to the rotation. Some in the organization support the move, major-league sources say.
But you have to believe that club president Nolan Ryan’s first-hand knowledge of pitching gives him an appreciation of what strong late-inning relief means to a club, particularly one with so much uncertainty in its rotation.
Just so I understand, Ken Rosenthal’s point is that because Nolan Ryan was a pitcher he agrees with Ron Washington and of course, Ken Rosenthal. I enjoy following that logical journey.
That article sounds like Rosenthal is
just trying to stir something up. He obviously has been following the situation very closely.
Based on Nolans comments during the game last night
I don’ think its too much of a stretch for Rosenthal to make.
yeah hes probably trying to stir stuff up but Nolan sounded very pro Feliz as closer last night
Sounded more like 95/5 to me.
I think they’d like to have him start.
But he’s not slam dunk ready.
Other young starters have made it less of an urgent need.
Closer replacements aren’t exactly stepping up. (Though I would have some hope for Ogando)
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
I've never heard Nolan deviate from 95/5 since this past off-season began.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
At this point
I don’t expect Feliz to be in the rotation this year, but I do expect it in 2012.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
This.
I think they will do absolutely everything to make sure he’s in the rotation in 2012.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
By then, he'll have matured a bit more
Wilson will likely test the FA market, creating more need in the rotation, we’ll know a lot more about the other bullpen arms, relievers will be on the free agent market, etc. etc. etc.
Plus, Holland, Kirkman, Harrison, Webb, they have some other decent options for now.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
who has stepped up and pitched better than Feliz in ST
let’s say there are 3 spots, and we’re talking about Holland, Hunter, Harrison and Kirkman as Feliz’ main competition. Can you honestly say 3 of those are better or have been better than Feliz? Harrison is a mirage. He’s just good at ST (see last 2 years and the same hype).
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I don't think they have to pitch better than Feliz.
If you have three starters you’re comfortable with and a closer you’re comfortable with, that probably sits easier than three starters you’re comfortable with, no closer that you’re comfortable with and another starter that you’d be comfortable with in AAA or long relief.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
I want the best pitchers in the rotation
I am plenty comfortable with Ogando in the closer’s role. Wanting a “proven” closer is ridiculously stupid.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
And yet, those are the statments from people involved in the decision.
If it were up to me, I’d put Happy in the rotation and let Ogando close.
It’s not up to me… I’m just analyzing what I believe the people who will make the decision might be thinking.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
Those are the statements from people with some say in the final decision
But its not like we’re hearing JD and Levine telling us how they’re concerned about the bullpen minus Feliz.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
I never said they did.
Is there anything incorrect about my post?
Wash has explicitly stated those things. Nolan has eluded to it, though not quite as explicit as Wash.
I doubt they are more than 30% of the decision compared to Maddux and JD. But they do have input and they are providing about the only public statement on it.
If there was no basis at all in their statements, I don’t think they’d be making them.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
Impossible to know for sure.
I would expect Maddux to have the single most influence of anyone. Possibly 60% of the decision.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
I'm just saying that the people who will make that decision
are the people that we haven’t heard much from except that they are evaluating Feliz. So in other words, Wash’s desires for a closer and what role Nolan likes for Feliz the most just doesn’t do much for me until we hear more from the big decision makers.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
Those other three might very well be better starting pitchers right now, yes
in terms of present performance. You’re a fool if you think Feliz is any more a sure bet in the rotation than they are right now.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
you're a fool if you think Feliz isn't going to be a pitching God
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
he will be
eventually. If he went into the rotation I’d expect him to be pretty good by the end of the year, but for a while he’d be very inconsistent. Holland and Harrison have been around a while, and I expect Holland to be decent (and he’s already been decent even with his inconsistencies). Kirkman I’m less sure of, with his control issues and having less experience in the ML.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
Just a shifty article
How can national writers get away with this crap? Irony is lost on him, as well as the value of a TORP vs a closer.
"Yata He"
by CDorsey on Mar 17, 2011 9:00 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Neftali back to the closer role...
Is Nolan’s baby all the way.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
I don't get why Nolan gets automatic credibility at evaluating talent
and where they should play. Sure, he is a HOF pitcher and well deserving of that, but there are a lot of HOF players or former players that are really pretty damn stupid when it comes to these things (see many broadcasters etc). Now, I’m not saying Nolan is stupid in regards to this situation, as the jury is still out and the decision is still yet to be made. I’ll give Nolan the benefit of the doubt right now.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
He was team president when we went to the World Series.
[assorted other informal fallacies]
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
That call helped get us to the World Series in 2010.
Feliz doesn’t need to be in the rotation this year.
2011? We’ll see.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
The decision to have Neftali be the closer in 2010
Was JD’s baby all the way. The decision to have him be the closer this year is Nolan’s baby all the way. Don’t get your babies mixed up.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
Except that Feliz kicked around starting last year in ST as well.
Nolan said “fuck that, yer a closer” and then all of the sudden he’s striking out ARod in Game 6.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Nope.
Frankie opened the season as closer with Happy in the set-up role. Frankie struggled and JD said “fuck everyone,” and promptly told Wash to install Happy in the closer’s role. He nurtured the idea like his own child—his own baby, if you will.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
Feliz was the closer 10 games or so into 2010
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
OK
But that was only because Frankie was horrible to start the year.
Had Frankie not been that way we don’t know if Feliz ever would have been the primary closer. he certainly would have gotten a few chances but if Frankie pitches like he did from May on in those first couple weeks its likely Feliz doesn’t get more than half a dozen saves last year
Did you watch the team in April of last year?
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
Yes
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
So you must realize that Feliz was the set-up man to start 2010.
You must realize that.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
It was a pretty early change.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/6954046.html
April 11, 2010, 2:41PM
ARLINGTON — The Texas Rangers will go with 21-year-old right-hander Neftali Feliz as their temporary closer in place of struggling Frank Francisco.
And here’s how much influence Ron will have over who closes this year:
"He’s our closer until I get Frankie back there," Rangers manager Ron Washington said before Sunday’s series finale against Seattle. "Frankie will be the closer of the Texas Rangers. We’re just giving him a chance to get himself together."
Yes
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
It was a pretty horrible set of games
He looked absolutely lost and the team was already concerned about him a bit from 2009. Add in that the Rangers did not want another piss poor April to start off the year and you get a quick trigger on putting Feliz in the closer’s role
Also, when both pitchers looked comfortable in their new roles, its tough to make an in-season change.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
I didn't expect a change midseason myself,
but the really weird thing about Ron’s quote to me is that it seems like either:
a) He really thought the plan was to just do it for a while regardless of outcome, or
b) He didn’t think Feliz would do so well in that role.
If it was (a) he either completely changed his mind (poor Frankie :( — but seriously, does that sound like veteran-loving Wash?) or it wasn’t his call, and (b) just seems bizarre and un-Wash-like.
I think part of it was that its not just his call
He’d like to help defend a guy he’s been around for a while in Frankie and definitely wouldn’t publicly talk about how he has lost his job for good. At the same time, watching how they worked with Frankie setting up Feliz, and likely how Frankie wasn’t going to make a big fuss about it, meant that Wash could stick with Feliz as the closer.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
Feliz sucked as a starter in ST last year
his velocity was down, he was getting lit up, and he didn’t have any control of his secondary pitches.
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
it is 2011
and would you really want to count on limiting Feliz’ inning when CJ is gone. I’d like for Feliz to be ready to go 200 next year.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
The 2011 bullpen can't handle it.
Maybe next year.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
the 2011 bullpen can handle it
Ogando will be solid, and everyone else can match up, especially if Scheppers becomes ready at a point in the season, and it isn’t too difficult to find relievers in the trade market that cost a lot less than a starter.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
How many times will Josey say Ogando is raw?
From this point forward today
"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
i'll set the over/under at 4.5
"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - AA
"Lingering tensions, Matches, gasoline cans, Buddhist Monks" - AA 2/22
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaay Over
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Mar 17, 2011 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions
How many times will he say shambles
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Mar 17, 2011 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions
I prefer the latter.
"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
Scheppers...
I think we all need to slam the brakes on him until he gets healthynand shows some actual consistency. I’d love for Feliz to be in the starting rotation, but I’m worried about the bullpen too.
the bullpen will be a strength this year
with or without Feliz in it. I think he ends up back at closer this year, but the bullpen is a solid group of arms in any case.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
Without Feliz it'll be a shambles
"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
Yep
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Mar 17, 2011 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Stop it.
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.
"I am on a drug," Sheen said. "It’s called Charlie Sheen. It’s not available because if you try it you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body."
I'm less positive of this.
I think there is chance it is a very good strength.
Lowe and Ogando as power RHP
Rhodes and Oliver as strong LOOGYs
O’Day has shown what we can do.
But several of them have significant risk… Lowe with his injury history and inconsistency, Ogando with his limited experience.
Rhodes and Oliver with their extreme age.
I won’t be shocked if the bullpen struggles. I’m optimistic… but it’s not exactly rock solid.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
bullpens are never rock solid though
there is always a considerable amount of risk going in
Go Rice Owls!
Sure.
Which is why I don’t feel comfortable calling it a strength in spring training. Especially since I think our bullpen without Feliz may have more than normal risk for a contending team.
It’s also got a lot of talent. I wouldn’t feel comfortable predicting it as a strength or a weakness.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
I wouldn't call it a strength
but bullpens are usually the last thing I worry about. Or put another way, if the bullpen is the part of the team you’re most worried about, you’re probably in pretty good shape.
Go Rice Owls!
That is a great way of putting it.
And I’m less worried about our rotation than I probably should be.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
any bullpen has the chance to struggle
but if you have depth that can possibly step in like Scheppers, Strop, or Eppley, and there are plenty of options in the trade market to improve bullpens unlike rotations.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I disagree
the group likely to make the 25 out of camp is very strong, and they have some good depth in the wings, in AAA and on the DL. Rhodes being around means Oliver is less likely to be overused, Ogando now has ML experience and they have good long man options. I don’t see any big, obvious holes other than the fact that relievers tend to be inconsistent.
I think it’s likely to be an above average bullpen, that’s what I mean by a strength. To say “it’s a shambles” is utterly ridiculous. It would not be as strong without Feliz, but it would hardly become a below average bullpen just because he wasn’t pitching in save situations.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
I don't think shambles.
But I’m nervous about it.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
You haven't mentioned Scheppers though
or Kirkman, Strop, (Tobin?), and possibly Harrison as well. I’ll take my chances that out of those 9-10 guys, we can get a closer, a couple of good set-up men, and another good MR pitcher.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
I agree with you...
I’m a little concerned with our bullpen.
Just like John fucking Rhadigan.
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.
"I am on a drug," Sheen said. "It’s called Charlie Sheen. It’s not available because if you try it you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body."
Nolan being a starter with a ton of strikeouts,
means he understands the value of a starter who can strike out a ton of guys. This is why he brought Colby Lewis back from Japan, after all.
TR's column doesn't really evaluate Mitch's performance in right
Anybody watching the game willing to chime in? How does he look out there?
I know, from watching him in the minors
That Mitch has a bit of a cannon for an arm. It was bittersweet when he moved into the infield.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Mar 17, 2011 8:40 AM CDT up reply actions
He almost doubled a guy off 1B
on a FB to RF last night. He made another throw to 3B that hit the cutoff man that allowed them to get the batter as he rounded 1B. Throwing is not his problem. Didn’t see anything last night that tested his range.
Fucking Mark Lowe.
Pitch better so Feliz can start, you bitch.
A nightingale in a golden cage
That's me locked inside reality's maze
This.
Is there anyway the plan is to start him closing, wait til sometime midseason for a closer to become available, make a trade for that closer, send Feliz to AAA to stretch out and call him up as a starter when he’s ready?? Or am I just grasping at straws? Assuming they wanna limit him to 140-160 innings, closing through May-beginning of June, AAA for most of June and July-October starting should put him on the right pace I would guess..at least a thought?
my better is better than your better.
by rangerjake on Mar 17, 2011 8:47 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That would seem extremely impractical.
A nightingale in a golden cage
That's me locked inside reality's maze
I suppose the inverse isn't impossible
Start for him a bit, then survey the closer market before it gets crazy in July, then move him to the bullpen to limit innings and keep his arm there for September/October.
Doubtful, though, but an interesting application of the asset as both as limited starter and closer.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
I figure Pedro Strop might not be on the early season roster
but is his ceiling middle relief, a situational reliever, or do you guys think he can close?
Granted, I’m 99% sure the Rangers would NOT start him out closing when he hit the big leagues, but I’d like to see what he could offer later in the season if the wheels continue to fall off our closing options – as long as it means keeping Feliz in the rotation.
He's not closer material.
"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
yeah
Strop can be a closer if he limits the BBs. He has high 90s stuff, and a decent slider. He just needs to command them. That’s easier said than done.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
not sure if he'll be a closer
but I think he’ll be a pretty decent reliever in the bigs.
"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - AA
"Lingering tensions, Matches, gasoline cans, Buddhist Monks" - AA 2/22
I think he's made of the stuff,
but he’s not polished enough for it yet.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't think it's a good sign
that I’m already groaning when Seth McClung comes into the game.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
You gotta feel bad for the fans of the AAA club
Seth McClung, Brett Tomko, Yoshi Tateyama. That’s a little bit too much crap. Hopefully some of them hit the bricks.
I'm will be going to quite a few Express games this year.
I will at least get to see Tanner Scheppers out there. I am hoping that Engel Beltre and Martin Perez get called up to AAA before summer is over.
Superman wears Josh Hamilton pajamas.
I will probably hit some Express games
in Omaha or Des Moines
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Mar 17, 2011 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Am I correct that the Rangers only have two games at KC?
Unless I’m missing something it looks like they face the Royals six times at home and two away, which is great for the team but not so great for me getting over to see them.
Yes, only two games in KC
I was really disappointed.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Mar 17, 2011 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn. I was hoping I was failing at reading the schedule.
Terrible times for me too since I’m either giving or grading exams on those days.
Thanks for confirming, and I hope you get to the two.
They could also have a rotation of Harrison, Kirkman, and Hurley...
with CD playing 1B/3B.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
“If that’s what has to happen, I understand that,” Davis said this week. “But I think I’ve done everything they’ve asked this spring. I think I’ve shown I can hit at this level.”
Dude, Davis, the last two years? THEY ACTUALLY HAPPENED.
I like that you’re hitting the baseball with your bat and have confidence and all but, fuck, go be unterrible in real games first, dude.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
The espn interview a day or two ago got posted over here right? Full of these quotes about how he’s done everything asked of him and wants to be traded if the rangers won’t play him.
I’ve always liked CD, but it’s ridiculous. .280 obps at 1b and entitlement dont mix, he hasn’t earned a spot on anyone’s opening day roster, are there even teams to trade him to that would just hand him the job? Even if there are, the rangers should have no obligation to trade him based on what he’s done, they could still need him if injuries occur. If someone offers good value sure, but not for just anything to grant him is wish.
yep
it’s truly ridiculous that he would have that entitlement when he’s be so damn bad. Imagine the ego if he actually became a valuable player.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
he probably just read LSB
that would have inflated Chris Davis’s ego beyond reasonable size long ago.
Go Rice Owls!
I can't help but feel Mike Young had a negative influence on this in one way or another
Don’t like that the FO isn’t giving you love notes on silk pillows written in bacon grease on chocolate? Ask for a trade.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
I think it's a pretty Obvious move by CD
Influenced by his agent not MY.
Starting in the bigs is a huge raise.
by Jobu. on Mar 17, 2011 9:58 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
If Mitch Moreland were doing terrible
or Mike Young were traded and we didn’t have Mike Napoli, then there might be room for Chris Davis. Sadly for him, we’re loaded. He just needs to bide his time, keep in shape, and be prepared to take any opportunity by the horns should it come by. Much like Moreland.
If MY was traded....i'd fully expect to see CD up
its just not good to complain after you have STBF the last 2 stints in the Bigs.
"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - AA
"Lingering tensions, Matches, gasoline cans, Buddhist Monks" - AA 2/22
I agree.
Mike Young disease, only Chris Davis has even less to whine about. You’ve got to show up or shut up.
Yea, I thought LeBreton's angle was asinine
He completely avoided mention that Davis WAS handed the starters job to open the 2009 and 2010 seasons and he also somehow left out any reference to competing with Michael Young, Mitch Moreland and Mike Napoli for a roster spot. How in the hell can a writer draw a parallel between Davis’ situation and Borbon’s?
Because Borbon was handed the job in 2010.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Mar 17, 2011 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Because Borbon was handed the job in 2011 (he earned the job coming out of ST in 2010).
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Mar 17, 2011 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions
The mistake was handing Borbon the job in 2010
He had few minor league games relative to most young players, and DH’d more than he played in the field in 2009, he wasn’t ready. Right now, though, it’s reasonable to make him sink or swim. If he sinks, you make a change. It’s stupid to think he has zero chance to be a good player.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
Part of a player being handed the job though
comes from the lack of other options to compete with him for that job.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
Ok, but part of having a "lack of other options"
is realizing that Borbon — while not likely to an all star — still has a good chance to be a decent player with a lot of value. That means that it’s foolish to be out giving up assets for “other options” before you’ve let him sink or swim.
Right now Borbon is projected to have a better season at the plate than Elvis. And despite his occasionally boneheaded plays he was still above average defensively as well. It’s fine for us to complain about stupid mistakes from Borbon, Elvis, or anyone else. It’s not fine to pretend that Borbon never does anything right or is a terrible player who has no value.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
by t ball on Mar 17, 2011 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I completely agree with your first statement
That’s the problem you’re going to have when you have young, talented players that you’re hoping will establish themselves.
Oh, and I completely agree with your second statement too. Borbon was at least a better than replacement level player last year thanks to some great CF defense which has value. At the worst, he’s likely to repeat that this year. We hope for more, but its not like great defensive CFs are just out there and we’re letting them all go because of how much faith we have in Borbon.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
While I agree in general,
a CF is expected to hit more than a SS.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
True
and I think he has a chance to do that. But if he hits slightly below average for a CF and plays above average defense, that’s still a player with value and worth keeping Hamilton in LF/DH for.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
Yeup.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
I think Borbon would have much more motivation to do what's necessary if
he had actual competition for his job.
What are the consequences to his current run of stupidity in ST?
Nothing, they keep running him out there.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Mar 17, 2011 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Practice... Practice...
C’mon man we’re talking about practice here…
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
by TheDutchOven on Mar 17, 2011 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Im kind of on the other side of this
I know he’s been good in past springs, but he’s looked really, really good this spring. Im sure its frustrating to come to spring after losing weight and play really well but know that its probably gonna take an injury to put you on the roster. I hope we keep him personally and think he’s about to break out in a year or two.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Quit complaining about the scrub relievers giving up the lead!
The bats looked great last night! Adrian Beltre is already hitting the ball hard! Chris Davis! Chris Davis!
Michael Kirkman on the hill today in the big league game. Colby Lewis in the minor league game. Nelson Cruz is back! Today’s a good day .
Only Lowe and D-Day really shouldn't be scrubs
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
Despite their performance last night, O'Day and Lowe are not supposed to be scrubs...
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Mar 17, 2011 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Wow this really is the angrydome
A post with the intention to uplift the team and you guys pay attention to one measly word in my entire paragraph. For shame.
That's what happens when you use words that are nowhere near germane and reveal deeper, possibly darker issues
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
I would say lolwut but there's no lol in this subthread, so
wut.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
Lowe and O'Day SHOULD both be very important to the team
Both for their roles themselves, and for the fact that successful application of their roles would mean a greater chance for Feliz to move to to rotation.
If they’re scrubs, one of two things is possible:
1. You used dumb words.
2. They actually are going to throw out suckpitches for us all season instead of being good.
One is more likely, one is slightly profound and has bad implications.
I was speaking to the second of these.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
Bullpens are fickle
They are especially fickle when they are analyzed based on small sample sizes, like 1 game. Stop agonizing over one game and appreciate the good things that are happen. That was the point of this whole thread.
I’m sorry I used a poor choice of word. It was a heinous mistake.
i like this guy
keep prodding these pricks
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
The Germans got nothin' to do with it!!
/Sheriff Buford T Justice
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Mar 17, 2011 8:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Arrest yourself boy
That was an attention getter.
"Yata He"
by CDorsey on Mar 17, 2011 9:06 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
O'Day will be fine.
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.
"I am on a drug," Sheen said. "It’s called Charlie Sheen. It’s not available because if you try it you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body."
so what about Davis
"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
I'm sure this was adressed last night, but man...
I was all pumped to watch the replay of that Belts homer, anticipating while I let it buffer and everything… and it was awesome.
Right up until Rhads hits me with his stupid fucking home run call.
He’s gonna be the fucking Texas Hawk Harrelson, isn’t he.
Sigh.
A nightingale in a golden cage
That's me locked inside reality's maze
No.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Good home run calls are hard to come by.
Rhadigan needs to find his way as a play-by-play guy before worrying about signature calls.
I’m not a fan of “signed, sealed, delivered.”
Garoon: Banned on LSB. Available Only Via Supplement.
What if he sang it?
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
can we have the following win call
“Turn out the lights the party’s over” if its sung by Don Merideth.
RIP Don
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
terrible..
"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
What an embarrasment
The guy’s not even clever enough to get past the lowest common denominator of an idea for a home run call in Texas.
I suspect Nolan loves that turn of phrase.
In fact, I suspect Rhadz’ catch-phrase is Nolan’s baby all the way.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
Makes me want to put on my 10-gallon hat, get on my horse
and track him down with the local posse.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Mar 17, 2011 9:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Read my lips
I said “Bring me A POSSE”
"My expectations today are that we're going to be extremely competitive and if we don't win our division, I'll be disappointed." Nolan Ryan
Just watched it
Looks like he didn’t know it was a 3-run homer at first either
"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
"Saddle up baseball, you're going for a ride"
I’m actually not looking forward to home runs this year if he’s gonna say that every time.
A nightingale in a golden cage
That's me locked inside reality's maze
Oh my god that sounds like I will want to die by August.
The last thing I want is for the PBP guy to go super Texas schtick. Yuck.
I fn hate that he's doing that
"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
If this really is Nolan's fault,
I’m going to have to hire Barney Stinson to make a video of ill repute with Nolan’s daughter.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
"Saddle up boy
you’re headin to AAA" didn’t quite have the same ring to it.
"My expectations today are that we're going to be extremely competitive and if we don't win our division, I'll be disappointed." Nolan Ryan
by red3biggs on Mar 17, 2011 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
He started doing it on the double Davis hit in the second
Then talked for 20 minutes about his vision and getting old
Awful!
Just play awful! I cannot take this for a full year.
by LetsgoRangers09 on Mar 17, 2011 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Rhads hopefully will get better.....didn't enjoy him last night tho
"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - AA
"Lingering tensions, Matches, gasoline cans, Buddhist Monks" - AA 2/22
The worst part
is that it was sooooo forced. The ball hit the grass in the outfield and he shoehorned it in. If you are going to use it, it has to be on no doubters.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Mar 17, 2011 8:59 AM CDT up reply actions
HR calls are on all of them that go over the wall.
"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
Not really
Don’t strain yourself. Stick to your bit.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Mar 17, 2011 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...
that’s another thing. The call doesn’t even make sense! By the time he realizes there has been a home run, the ball has already landed and therefore isn’t “going for a ride” it has already gone for a ride. It’s such a stupid call.
by ghostofErikThompson on Mar 17, 2011 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't worry
I’ll be calling the home runs this year using scoop’s call.
"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
Turned the game on with two outs in the 9th.
TAG literally did not say a word and Rhadigan had nothing to say. Lotsa dead air…
To be honest
I had very little hope in the 9th. Not with Teagarden sandwiched in there. Of course, he walked. I guess I should keep doubting him.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Mar 17, 2011 8:57 AM CDT up reply actions
x
I look at my view of Teagarden as faith that he will continue to be exactly what I suspect: not a baseball player and a waste on the 40 man.
I'll be listening to more Eric Nadel than I ever have....
I don’t think I can take that “saddle up” call….
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Mar 17, 2011 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Is there a way to synch the radio to the TV without running it through a computer or something?
I can tolerate dumb Texas schtick to a point before I’ll want out of synch audio and TV…
I don't know...
even if there isn’t, I’m just going to deal with the delay…I did it during the playoffs.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Mar 17, 2011 9:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Anyone actually use this?
Because if anyone has an actual positive experience I’m going to get one.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
He needs to tell us about this Profar thing he teased
So, Newberg Newberg.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
I emailed Jamey
He said he had no experience with it.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
I'm just curious how quality the device is.
I’ll do my own research later.
But if it’s something that breaks or fails often I’ll look for another device that accomplishes the same task.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
I can't look at that at work.
Actually… I can… but I have to use “Quota time”.
But thanks for the link.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
These things are useless to me without a pause.
Syncing up is not the only issue. I also heavily use my DVR. If I can’t pause my TV and come back to an audio stream that’s still synced then it’s useless for me.
It pains me to say this but.......
Barnett>Rhads
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Mar 17, 2011 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions
That was the best part.
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.
"I am on a drug," Sheen said. "It’s called Charlie Sheen. It’s not available because if you try it you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body."
A year ago today
the Ron coke stuff came out
"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
The Angry Dome got busy
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
happy b-day ! good luck in AAA
"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - AA
"Lingering tensions, Matches, gasoline cans, Buddhist Monks" - AA 2/22
Whenever I see screen shots of this my first thought is always that it's Han Solo on the right,
until I see the woman.
Surely, you must be joking?
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Mar 17, 2011 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm serious, and don't call me "shirley."
Me: But if we move to some state where our views are in the majority, I won't have anything to rant against all day long! What will fuel my rage??
Girlfriend: Well...you'll still have the Yankees.
by WildcatPhoenix on Mar 17, 2011 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions
heh love this
"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - AA
"Lingering tensions, Matches, gasoline cans, Buddhist Monks" - AA 2/22
What sort of perspective does that offer?
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
Can we get some perspective on Ian's and Nellie's ages too?
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
When their birthday's come around, sure.
But the point was that Chris Davis was born the same year as Justin Smoak. Justin Smoak is pretty old for a prospect and Chris Davis is still pretty young given his experience. A simple point but, nevertheless, the one I was going for. That point has been made on this board before.
Unless we find the right GM.
“Yes, he struggled in the majors in the past, but he was only 23 and 24 then. He’s 25 now, and much more mature.”
x
aarongleeman Aaron Gleeman
There’s nothing like starting your writing day with a lengthy post about head rubbing – http://bit.ly/e8x0Uk
Oh yeah
it’s St. Patrick’s Day
"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
I wonder what it would take to get Heath Bell from the Padres?
I see Brad Hawpe is starting at 1B and Eric Patterson is in CF.
Davis, Julio plus what?
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."
Holland
"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
would you do it?
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."
by SonnyKoufaxLSU on Mar 17, 2011 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes
I wouldn’t give up Holland, but I would like to see us get a closer like Bell and keep Feliz in the rotation.
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."
by SonnyKoufaxLSU on Mar 17, 2011 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions
we have Ogando
why pay for a closer when you don’t need to
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I'd like to see that too.
I don’t think Wash gives him the opportunity though, but I think he’d be pretty good.
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."
by SonnyKoufaxLSU on Mar 17, 2011 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
i'm not sure its Wash's ultimate call is it?
"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - AA
"Lingering tensions, Matches, gasoline cans, Buddhist Monks" - AA 2/22
If Feliz gets moved to the rotation
It’ll be Maddux and Wash who decide who closes games unless JD brings in a established closer.
This theory that the GM has his hands in the everyday workings of the ballclub needs to die. Wash is in control of the lineups and bullpen usage.
Like I linked above,
Wash hasn’t always been the most reliable source on that.
Frankie will be the closer of the Texas Rangers. We’re just giving him a chance to get himself together. (April 11, 2010)
Even if you need to pay for one,
why pay that much???
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions
From Lebreton's article.
“Even Borbon’s bat, Washington said. There are people in the organization that think Borbon could evolve into the next Carl Crawford.”
Those people are dumbasses.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
this shtick is old
"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - AA
"Lingering tensions, Matches, gasoline cans, Buddhist Monks" - AA 2/22
Do you really think Borbon can become Carl Crawford as a hitter?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
no i don't think that
We get it Josey, you hate Borbon…..stop reminding us.
"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - AA
"Lingering tensions, Matches, gasoline cans, Buddhist Monks" - AA 2/22
And if Borbon keeps dropping flyballs, takes 2 walks/150 plate appearances or is
otherwise stupid, I’m going to point it out.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
We took a vote when it happened
LSB has moved beyond this. It’s in the books, look it up if you must.
Me: But if we move to some state where our views are in the majority, I won't have anything to rant against all day long! What will fuel my rage??
Girlfriend: Well...you'll still have the Yankees.
by WildcatPhoenix on Mar 17, 2011 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions
We'll see.
All Judy needs to do is play well.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Check out how many walks he has this spring
I’m not saying to draw conclusions off of it… but I was surprised when I saw it.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
I've also seen / heard about the flyballs lost in the sun, lack of
assertiveness, mindlessly throwing the ball towards the infield, forgetting how many outs there are and I really wonder whether or not he’s made progress from last year.
I also maintained that the Rangers in the past had given Chris Davis everything (candy-assed him) after he came up and shocked the world in 2008 despite how poorly he played after that.
They’re doing the same thing with Borbon.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Mar 17, 2011 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Like I said.
I wasn’t pointing it out to draw conclusions… just thought it was interesting based on how little he normally walks.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
I need to see it when the games count.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Mar 17, 2011 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions
The guys on XM 175 were telling me this morning that Borbon as the starting CF is Nolan's baby all the way.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
Nolan has apparently reproduced quite a lot
Me: But if we move to some state where our views are in the majority, I won't have anything to rant against all day long! What will fuel my rage??
Girlfriend: Well...you'll still have the Yankees.
by WildcatPhoenix on Mar 17, 2011 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions
He's saddled up his fair share of lassies.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
by JDT217 on Mar 17, 2011 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
And if it's said on xm175, you can print it on the dollar bill
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
too much
I don’t want a Heath Bell. Find a decent reliever on a team that isn’t going to contend. I’d love to get a Uehara from the Orioles (perhaps Gregg), Rauch from the Jays, Meek from Pittsburgh, and Nunez or Hensley from Fla. Any of those would cost a lot less and they aren’t likely going to be in contention
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
So we're trading our starting CF for a closer we don't need?
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
John Radigan - Play by Play
Does any one else think this guy is just not good? Or am I just so use to Josh and his greatness that I am bias. Thoughts? I swear I think that Tom Grieve wanted Josh out and Radigan in so that he can talk more. Anywyays it looks like I will be listening to the radio while watching the game on TV this year so I dont have to hear those two.
by LetsgoRangers09 on Mar 17, 2011 9:33 AM CDT reply actions
I understand this is Angrydome
but the bitching about Rhadigan is really useless. He will be alright after a few months.
You know who would have been fine opening day?
Josh Lewin.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
by Keynes on Mar 17, 2011 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions 11 recs
Exactly.....
I think that’s the biggest gripe I have….the change was just not necessary.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Mar 17, 2011 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions
That change
was definitely Nolan’s baby all the way.
the reasoning behind it was that Nolan didn’t like that Josh was also calling San Diego Chargers football games and wanted Josh to stick to the Rangers.
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
I don't know, I wasn't in the anti-Rhadigan camp
until I heard that godawful “saddle up” call. It’s truly, deeply terrible.
Me: But if we move to some state where our views are in the majority, I won't have anything to rant against all day long! What will fuel my rage??
Girlfriend: Well...you'll still have the Yankees.
by WildcatPhoenix on Mar 17, 2011 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm still indifferent.
I watched for all of 5 minutes last night of dead air and was bored so I turned it off, and today I’m reading about “Saddle Up!” We shall see, but I’m not encouraged. Luckily the first two games of the year will have me in attendance…
That doesn't bother me near as much
As him giving the incorrect play two times an inning at a minimum.
The job of the PBP guy is to paint the picture of what’s happening. Describe the events.
I don’t mind if he doesn’t do much of that… but when he describes it incorrectly it’s completely jarring. I’d rather have no PBP than incorrect PBP.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
My daughter, who doesn’t follow baseball, came in the room towards the end of the game and wanted to know why some of the jerseys didn’t have names on them. I said that they were the “second string” players. She paused then asked “Is the announcer a second stringer too?”
by Teri123 on Mar 17, 2011 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions 7 recs
I agree, I'm already tired of the Rhadigan bitching
let’s see how he sounds in a few months. It was a stupid move by the team, but to bitch about it every day seems pretty pointless to me right now.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
by t ball on Mar 17, 2011 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
We need to express our opinions when he screams "that's a double play!!!"
and every single time he says “Saddle up….”
There should be no learning curve here. You’re either capable of doing the job or you are not.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Mar 17, 2011 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions
that's fine
but send your complaints directly to the team. If enough people complain they’ll be forced to make a change next year. But he’s not likely to be replaced during the season and bitching about it here every single morning is going to accomplish next to nothing. Email Chuck and Herbie.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
Fuck that.
They can read my opinion in here.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Mar 17, 2011 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, fuck it
Nothing like having a great way to communicate directly with the team and then crapping all over the idea
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
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-The Outlaw
by Gdawg on Mar 17, 2011 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed
Rhadigan is still learning. At some point in their career, every announcer has had a learning curve (even though Eric Nadel sounds like he’s been calling games since he was in the womb). I’m willing to give Rhads a chance. I think his home run call and play-by-play will improve.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Mar 17, 2011 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Why do the Rangers need to be the bottom end of his learning curve?
Who learns on the job for the defending AL champs?
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
let me text Nolan and ask him real quick
its mindboggling but what u gonna do ya know?
"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - AA
"Lingering tensions, Matches, gasoline cans, Buddhist Monks" - AA 2/22
agree totally
firing Lewin and not having an experience guy takeover the job were two stupid decisions.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
Yep.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Heh
but I’m still not going to bitch about it every day this season. I’ll just listen to Nadel.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
I'll bitch about it every day if it bothers me every day...
You’ve already said you just turn the TV down and not really listen anyway. I do listen. If I don’t like what I hear, I’m going to complain about it.
If he gets better and I like what I hear, I’ll be his biggest fan.
by ghostofErikThompson on Mar 17, 2011 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll listen to you complain GoET....and complain with ya...
Josh Hamilton is just like you, he puts his pants on one leg at a time, but once he's got his pants on he hits baseballs 430 feet.
wasn't fired
but yeah
"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
This is my complaint as well
I think he’ll learn and end up doing at least an okay job as a PBP guy. The problem is, there was nothing wrong with our previous PBP guy and this sure as hell isn’t the time to start changing things.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
Well, there might have been a contract issue as well
I don’t know the details but it seems like the Lewin contract didn’t get done very easily last year and they might have been just sick of dealing with him and the Chargers
Which is also silly
since it amounted to a small handful of games where the biggest problem was Lewin working his ass off to make everything work as smoothly as possible. And again, this just isn’t the time to make that type of a switch
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
I think he sucks and I don't think he has upside.
I know that’s early and kneejerk but his rhythm/pace aren’t good. He saw Kinsler tag out one of the two runners standing on 2B and then exclaimed “double play!!” .
And then there’s “Saddle up….”
I think we have a Failed Bit.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Hate to say it, but I agree
I like Rhadigan in general, but we’re gonna miss Josh this year!
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."
by SonnyKoufaxLSU on Mar 17, 2011 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions
I also like Rhadigan
I always have.. the whole move just pisses me off though. It’s not Rhadigan’s fault and it is a huge opportunity for him so good for him.. but it sucks.
"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
Rhadigan in the booth also probably means lots
of Ric Renner leading the post-game circle jerk on Fox SW.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Glargk!
Ric Renner gives me hives.
Me: But if we move to some state where our views are in the majority, I won't have anything to rant against all day long! What will fuel my rage??
Girlfriend: Well...you'll still have the Yankees.
by WildcatPhoenix on Mar 17, 2011 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Your new boy Evan Grant might be getting some more airtime as a result
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
Grieve doesn't want to talk more..
That was 100% Nolan’s call. He’s in the stands most the time and knew we all loved him.. I guess he didn’t want to put up with the couple times he is in the booth.
Rhadigan isn’t good but it isn’t his fault.. the guy has no PBP experience. You can’t throw someone out there on a pro level like that.. the whole decision was ridiculous.
"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
Rhadigan was Thadwick's idea.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
I was referring to getting rid of Lewin.
"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
He was Nolan's baby all the way.
Also Nolan’s baby all the way? The “saddle up” home run call. Nolan developed the idea over a 6-week period in the offseason and thought it had a nice Texan ring to it.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
by JDT217 on Mar 17, 2011 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't see a link to disprove this
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"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
Well...
I think it was Nolan and Tags call. I dont think that Tag and Josh were exactly friends. If you listened to the broadcast, they never ate together, went out together, nothing. It was like they did the game and then never spoke again. So I am blaming both Nolan and TAG for this disaster.
by LetsgoRangers09 on Mar 17, 2011 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions
did you listen to the broadcasts
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
then you didn't pay attention
TAG and Josh were great together, and TAG had more energy and stories when Lewin was in the booth, not the other way around
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
That's the biggest issue to me
Not losing Lewin, but losing TAG. Lewin knew how to push TAG’s buttons, how to extract all of his stories and anecdotes. Yeah, some of ’em were boring and rambling, but others were hilarious or informative.
TAG isn’t much of a talker. He’s not going to take the initiative and fill dead air space. I hope Rhadigan can figure that out, and soon.
Me: But if we move to some state where our views are in the majority, I won't have anything to rant against all day long! What will fuel my rage??
Girlfriend: Well...you'll still have the Yankees.
by WildcatPhoenix on Mar 17, 2011 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions
what is that one food they always talk about
think it starts with an H..
drawing a blank
"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
Halafel
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
Deep-fried in energy drink batter and wrapped in bacon?
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
by Keynes on Mar 17, 2011 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
hummus
Definition of HUMMUS
: a paste of pureed chickpeas usually mixed with sesame oil or sesame paste and eaten as a dip or sandwich spread
That definition is lacking.
I don’t see the word “delicious”
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
You've been told wrong.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
looks like maybe
If you’ve never tasted it, maybe you should.
because GhettoBear is correct…
DELICIOUS
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
by TheDutchOven on Mar 17, 2011 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
if you've never tried it
you have no call to describe it. try it. it can be pretty awesome.
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
there we go
"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
I agree
I agree that they had chemistry. Then why did Lewin get replaced? You think it was all Nolan’s doing. If Tag liked him so much then why did he not fight for him to get renewed?
by LetsgoRangers09 on Mar 17, 2011 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes....it was Nolan...all Nolan....
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Mar 17, 2011 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions
It could be a number of things
Lewin probably didn’t want to give up his football gig, and if he did he’d want more money which is understandable. The Rangers wouldn’t want someone to leave to do football when we’re in a pennant race.
Rhadigan would take less and when mentioned is a friend of the Ryan family, so yeah Nolan probably took to the idea pretty quick, even if it wasn’t his idea. Either way, it was his decision.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
It was Thadwick's idea to give the gig to Rhadigan.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Mar 17, 2011 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions
even so, Nolan would have taken to the idea
and it wasn’t Thad’s decision, it was Nolan’s decision to make the change.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
We don't really know it was Nolan's decision unless you
have a link that I haven’t seen. I do agree it wasn’t Thadwick’s decision either – he’s merely the “genius” that suggested Rhadigan and that idea gained momentum.
The worst part about the decision is that it was made without a suitable and experienced back-up in mind.
That’s dumbass and symbolic of our entire off-season.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Mar 17, 2011 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions
He didn't say otherwise.
"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
Nope.
Nolan hired him personally, after they spent a long weekend together out at the King Ranch. That’s also when they discussed the “saddle up” home run call.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
I highly doubt Thad had the authority to hire the new PBP guy
By all accounts Thad is who brought up Rhadigan as a possible guy and from there he went through the normal hiring process which I bet included nolan signing off on his hire
Thadwick didn't hire Rhadigan.
It was Thadwick’s idea and it gained momentum.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Mar 17, 2011 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions
STFU
"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 Mar 17, 2011 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
gained momentum
gained momentum gained momentum gained momentum gained momentum gained momentum gained momentum gained momentum gained momentum
You seem to be stuck again.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
by t ball on Mar 17, 2011 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Some people are trying to insinuate that I said it was
Thadwick’s decision to hire Rhadigan after Josh was shit-canned. No, it wasn’t.
Thadwick makes suggestions, not decisions.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Mar 17, 2011 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Not to mention that Lewin WORSHIPPED TAG.
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.
"I am on a drug," Sheen said. "It’s called Charlie Sheen. It’s not available because if you try it you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body."
Assuming that because they didn't share similar hobbies or tastes,
or even that they weren’t similar people, means that they weren’t a good pair for broadcasting is poor logic. It may be the case that they weren’t a good pair for broadcasting in your opinion, but it’s not related to how much time they spent together outside the booth.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions
That's cause Grieve goes golfing everyday
Lewin doesn’t play golf.
"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
One does not play golf
One simply golfs
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
Or golfs not.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
I'm sure we'd be surprised to see just how many television/radio teams
actually hate each others guts.
Those guys who always look so jolly on Fox NFL? You know they have to fucking hate each other in real life. I bet Jimmy Johnson and Terry Bradshaw would happily strangle each other if they could get away with it.
Regis and Kelly? Probably despise each other. The American Idol group? Mortal enemies.
All I care about is their chemistry in the booth. Right now, Rhads and TAG have none. Hopefully that will change, but why mess with a good thing?
Me: But if we move to some state where our views are in the majority, I won't have anything to rant against all day long! What will fuel my rage??
Girlfriend: Well...you'll still have the Yankees.
by WildcatPhoenix on Mar 17, 2011 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm sure EVERYBODY despises Joe Buck.
by Closure GT on Mar 17, 2011 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You ever see his show?
"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
if you have some free time
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
I like Joe Buck because he makes me feel better about myself
A nightingale in a golden cage
That's me locked inside reality's maze
Weird,
Joe Buck likes Joe Buck because Joe Buck makes him feel better about Joe Buck.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
American Idol group is fairly new
they’re probably fine
"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
HAHAHA
Now that is funny. I dont know why they messed up a good thing. I think Nolan hated Josh talking about Twitter and Facebook.
by LetsgoRangers09 on Mar 17, 2011 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions
and now twitter is going to be on the huge ass scoreboard
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Eh
On the finale of Survivor, Bradshaw was in the audience of the season Jimmy Johnson was on, and they said they were “best friends.”
They've all lost their minds on the Fox crew
cept what’s his name.. heh.
"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
Who doesn't hate Kelly Ripa?
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.
"I am on a drug," Sheen said. "It’s called Charlie Sheen. It’s not available because if you try it you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body."
I disagree
but I don’t know both guys on a personal level so I have no idea if this is true or not. What I do know is that from my perspective as a fan watching games on TV (the perspective that should actually matter), they worked great together.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
The biggest fuckup in the whole deal
Is that we are a team coming off a WS appearance who is going to hopefully be bringing in more and more casual fans both to the games and on tv.
What are their thoughts going to be when they turn on the game because they heard about the Rangers being so good and everything and they want to check them out and they hear Rhadigan and he’s fumbling with the calls, messing up names, and forcing his schtick where it shouldn’t be forced?
Nolan obviously doesn’t like Lewin and he made the decision a change needed to be made but to bring in someone with as little experience as Rhads in such an important time for our organization is a collossal fuckup on many levels.
It was a really, really bad off-season and the decision to shit-can
Josh was another brick in the Wall of Stupidity.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Thank you.
"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
Is that like Hadrian's Wall, or the Great Wall of China?
A nightingale in a golden cage
That's me locked inside reality's maze
This is certainly an area in which you have legitimate expertise.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
??
"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
Reply fail.
"I have thought a lot about why people get so hostile online, and I have come to believe it is primarily because we live in a society with a hypertrophied sense of justice and an atrophied sense of humility and charity, to put the matter in terms of the classic virtues." --Alan Jacobs
Evan Grant making nice with CJ on The Ticket.
Says everybody in baseball says last year wasn’t a fluke and that maybe he can be even better in 2011.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
We worried about O'Day yet?
Finished last year poorly and has a 2 WHIP (with no walks) in 6 ST innings so far. Too Small a sample size to jump to any conclusions, but it’s got me a little worried. Especially if Mark Lowe is just going to go ahead and suck.
No.
He’s had enough ML success that I will discount any poor results in the spring as not mattering unless it’s an issue of velocity dropping or severe loss of movement on his pitches.
Basically, if he’s not hurt… I’m not worried.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
Relievers are inherently volatile.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Does that volatility
Indicate more or less value as a predictive measure to a couple of spring training appearances?
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
Heh.
Right. I’m not as worried (yet) about O’Day because of Spring Training, I’m worried because I worry that any reliever may suddenly get hurt or stop being effective.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions
See above
My comments regarding t ball saying our bullpen will be a strength.
I think it’s possible… but I’m not willing to predict it as a strength or a weakness. I think there’s talent… but I also think we have more risk than normal for a contending team.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
Yeah,
I projected it earlier in the offseason as being one of the better ones in baseball…but that was before Feliz to the rotation became serious, Francisco was traded, and Scheppers got hurt. I’m not sure what to make of Rhodes, but I’d like another live arm in there, personally.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Holy blanket statements that are always true, Batman!
I’d like another live arm in there, personally.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
No, don't touch it,
we might still be able to re-attach it. Try to keep it sterile.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Well,
last year, you could point to a bullpen that was good and had unproven, but promising guys like Ogando, Scheppers, and Kirkman on the farm to come up in the likely case of injury or suck. This year, in addition to the major league bullpen being thinned out by trades and moves to the rotation, who is down at AAA that you feel good about bringing up for bullpen help?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
well, we'll have two of Holland, Harrison, Kirkman, and Feliz
they should be in AAA, but they are there for the bullpen if needed.
Go Rice Owls!
I don't like this plan at all.
Especially for frequent short high leverage outings.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Well...
Unless it’s Feliz. We know he’s good at it.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
It seems the FO is going to commit to starting him.
That is the right call, IMFO. The main thing I don’t want is for him to be switched back and forth between starting and closing.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
it certainly isn't ideal
but it is what it is, and all of those guys have proven effective in the bullpen in the past.
This just all gets to my worry about Feliz as a starter. If he’s a #1 or #2, that’s fantastic. If he’s just an okay #3 or a good #4 though… well, the problem isn’t how valuable he is in a vacuum, it is how replaceable is he on this Texas roster? The team is flush with decent starting pitcher candidates (despite all the “prepare for Seth McClung as your 5th starter” fear mongering). The team doesn’t have a lot of depth in the bullpen. And while over time that depth is replaceable and you really shouldn’t make drastic roster decisions around bullpen ups and downs… it is kind of annoying.
Go Rice Owls!
Just saying
‘Another live arm’ is something a team would always want, given reasonable costs.
But, in the interest of lists, whichever of Harrison/Kirkman/Holland isn’t int he rotation (though I’d groan about Holland yo-yoing again), Scheppers, Strop, Tobin, Feldy (as a 5th/spot starter or LR)… later on the in year, Yoshi, Eppley, MLDS, Phillips, Hurley are all possibilities.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
But how many on that list
would you consider to be high leverage bullpen guys?
The injured (and fading?) Scheppers, Strop and MLDS? And I want to know where MLDS gets assigned before I get my hopes up about him contributing significantly this year. Not Hurley or Feldy. Maybe Eppley and Yoshi for the 7th.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't write Hurley off directly as a guy who could contribute high-leverage innings this year
But I’ll give you that he’s on the bubble end of the list.
I’m thinking of Yoshi, Eppley, and Zach as same-handed specialists.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
I still see it as at least
a slightly average bullpen, with a good chance to become a top bullpen later in the year as guys settle in, get healthy, and Scheppers, Strop, etc. come up.
Plus, I have absolute confidence that if they need to go get another arm they will do just that.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
Having JD is a great equalizer.
He’s the fixer.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
Yeah,
I think I’ve gone from wanting a high leverage bullpen type instead of a back end of the rotation type to go with a backup RHB-position player as the ideal trade package for Young.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Marmol!
Hah. I can’t believe anyone would seriously suggest the Cubs would trade him. But, yeah, I agree that right now I might lean towards a late innings type instead of a run of the mill, mediocre rotation guy.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
and, I think that fits the front office's usual M.O., too
go for the higher ceiling option, even if it may be a bit riskier.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
Yeah.
All of a sudden, the rumored Colorado package doesn’t seem so terrible.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Eric Young Jr, Esmil Rogers
and perhaps a minor leaguer I can’t remember…
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Charlie Blackmon?
He was certainly in some of the rumored packages.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
That sounds right.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm interested
Blackmon is a nice player, would be good OF depth. I think he’s got an outside chance at being a decent starting OFer.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
In fairness
the guy who suggested Marmol did so with as many caveats as you can have, and didn’t even make it sound like it would just be Young and Marmol in the deal
I have a hard time imagining
what TX would agree to send to get Marmol in return. The Cubs know he’s a great reliever and they just signed him to a three year deal.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
He finished last year poorly, he's pitching poorly now.
I’m worried. Not panicked. But i’m not going to be shocked if those struggles roll over to the season.
Hm.
I suspect that there’s something to the theory that relievers are more volatile since they’re largely guys who couldn’t do it consistently enough to start.
But does that volatility mean that they’re more prone to streaks, so ST should be considered even less predictive, or that they’re prone to “getting figured out” or just losing their effectiveness suddenly, so ST struggles are a harbinger of the end?
Yes.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
=)
.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Can't go with Lowe and O'Day on opening day
if both continue to struggle and other options pitching well. Anyone know thier option status?
O'Day is out of options
"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
I thought Lowe had an option
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I wish the option was not to suck.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
by Brad on Mar 17, 2011 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's mid-march.
I’m a little annoyed, but I’m not really worried about either him or Mark Lowe just yet.
A nightingale in a golden cage
That's me locked inside reality's maze
still hurt
"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
Worse yet, still Scott Feldman.
A nightingale in a golden cage
That's me locked inside reality's maze
Greggo on the Fan just said one of his sources "in the know"
says that Happy will be in the rotation barring disaster, and a decision should be made by Sunday.
Does Greggo have any credibility at all?
His source is just going to be another media guy…
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
He said it was a source on the field or somesuch
by blakethegr8 on Mar 17, 2011 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
He might share the same coke dealer as Wash
by Dirk Diggler on Mar 17, 2011 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I actually laughed out loud.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
or standing outside in a field
or he could be a Ham radio operator getting ready for Field day in June.
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
i think Greggo has been spot on regarding the Rangers over the past year or so
I’ll still believe it when I see it, but its encouraging news.
"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - AA
"Lingering tensions, Matches, gasoline cans, Buddhist Monks" - AA 2/22
I think they used to go out there for Spring Training
on the Ticket, so it wouldn’t be surprising if he had some low or mid-level contacts.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions
yea greggo just has a way about him
he tells these crazy stories about people he knows…places he’s been. never ceases to amaze me. im sure there’s more but i cant stand listening too long b/c of commercials and Witt.
but i heard the Feliz is a starter from his “spy” this am as well.
by spatulacity on Mar 17, 2011 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
He's also got a reputation
as someone who will make things up.
"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
"LSB is big on the sanctity of life for some reason." ---LSJ
by Conjunction on Mar 17, 2011 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Hamilton removing Beltre's helmet after his dinger
and then asking him a minute later if that was OK made me laugh heartily. I can’t wait for a whole season of fun at Adrian’s expense
"Look at our current situation with that camel f$%ker over in Iraq. Pacifism is not something to hide behind."
by Walter Sobchak on Mar 17, 2011 10:23 AM CDT reply actions
Another De Los Santos....
JC says that Abel De Los Santos looked good yesterday
by Judy'sLewinsky on Mar 17, 2011 10:53 AM CDT reply actions
It's not impossible that this team could have an entire rotation of De Los Santos' in the future
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
Yes, but I think they meet the prerequisites to
Toss the Holy Hand Grenade.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, there's not quite enough for a whole bullpen, so they better learn some cutters.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
MDLS has two plus pitches
He does not look like a reliever. Raw perhaps, but his ceiling is not as a reliever.
Per Parks:
When I first saw Miguel back in ‘08, he was missing bats with a very good hammer CB. He didnt have the greatest FB command (still doesn’t), but it had some lefty movement, and he hides the ball well. In the DR, he started refining his CU, which quickly became his best pitch, allowing him to miss bats at a very high clip and force weak contact. The CU became so good that the development of his CB took a step back, becoming slurvy and unpredictable. In a recent discussion with Miguel, he said that he wants to get the CB back, and if he can pull that off, he is going to be a bad motherfucker. I mean, a legit major league arm with three solid-to-plus pitches that can work in the pen or the rotation *(I think he profiles better out of the pen). Now, I doubt the command will ever be above-average, and its unlikely that both secondary pitches reach their potential, but if you dream on it a bit, the future looks bright for this kid.
http://www.lonestarball.com/2010/11/19/1824939/rangers-add-four-to-40-man-roster#
Of course, Parks favors the pen, but this was 2008.
His CB, from what I heard, is looking much better. Fastball command has been a bit better, but still is a bit raw. I may be dreaming, but I do not see him in the bullpen.
De Los Santi!
"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
"LSB is big on the sanctity of life for some reason." ---LSJ
by Conjunction on Mar 17, 2011 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions
WTF?
Are we just making up De Los Santoses now?
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.
"I am on a drug," Sheen said. "It’s called Charlie Sheen. It’s not available because if you try it you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body."
Michael Young. Still acting like a petulant child.
Young said he hasn’t asked Andres Blanco or any other utility players for advice on how to establish a rhythm while playing different positions. Young doesn’t plan to, either.
"What works for them might not work for me and vice versa," Young said. "I’m going to trust my instincts."
Meh.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Mar 17, 2011 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't really see a problem with that quote
I don’t really expect Young to be asking Blanco for advice.
Nelson Cruz - 2011 MVP
the problem is
right now Young has media every day asking him about how he is doing and what he’s having trouble with.
If he ignores them, he’s a jerk. If he says “nothing’s wrong,” he’s arrogant and in denial. If he is honest and says “it is hard to get in rhythm” he’s a petulant child.
Yes, much of this is his own making. But lets give the guy a break…
Go Rice Owls!
I'm not going to lose any sleep
Over giving Michael Young a hard time.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
by Brad on Mar 17, 2011 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
His instincts have never failed him up to now
Like his instincts to demand a trade when asked to move to 3B
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
How is that acting like a petulant child?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Mar 17, 2011 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
I literally just said nearly the same thing.
Get your own material.
by michael bluth on Mar 17, 2011 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Because
it comes off as complaining, no matter how he meant it. If that’s how he wanted it to sound, great. This puffed-up routine he has perfected about “how he does business the right way” and “he just does his job” and how he’s “a pro” is undermined by his little jabs in the media like this one. Why wouldn’t he ask for the advice of Blanco? He’s just comes off like a child.
It would be nice to know what extra preparation Young is doing to prepare for his new role.
On the surface, it seems like Young is still waiting for a trade.
What does that mean?
Is he not taking infield practice at those extra positions? Or are you just saying that because we haven’t heard about it?
Just curious if he's doing anything other than basic infield practice and playing games at different positions
He said he’s having a hard time adjusting. What is he doing to ease his adjustment?
Young has played all the positions
so he can garner from that. I don’t think he needs to ask Blanco for advice. If MY wasn’t playing every day, then that might be a different story
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Hahaha
Martinez was fanatical about tormenting Beltre by rubbing his head.
“Sometimes I thought about killing him,” Beltre said. “But I thought about it. … I have a family so I didn’t.”
by blakethegr8 on Mar 17, 2011 11:00 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
haha....love me some Beltre
This will be a fun year.
"Thumbs/Asses Needing to be Dazzled/The Plan/Ferns " - AA
"Lingering tensions, Matches, gasoline cans, Buddhist Monks" - AA 2/22
I wish I could have seen Beltre's face when he was saying that
In just about every possible way, it would have been hilarious to hear him talk about it like that.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
how many games do I officially have to sit through before saying
Rhadigan sucks???? without getting my head torn off
by I am Neftali Feliz on Mar 17, 2011 11:13 AM CDT reply actions
I was told to send an email.
I said fuck that, I’m squawking about it here.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Mar 17, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
I sent an email this AM
to Herbie asking for Rhads email address and expressing my disdain for the saddle up HR call. Haven’t heard back yet.
and the "there ya go boys"
end of the game call is pretty damn bad too
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I sent an email to The Hardline
and got a response back from Mike.
Also left a friendly little suggestion on Rhadigan’s facebook wall.
I have a hunch this will be brought out in a public spectrum very soon with all the grumblings already….
looks like all the facebookers love him
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
by TheDutchOven on Mar 17, 2011 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
If you look closely, the majority of the compliments are from middle aged, white men.
Nolan’s plan is working perfectly!
They do have the most money and buying power.
"I'll bet you an Internet he puts up a higher OPS than Beltre." | Scoop16 on Michael Young, 2/17/2011
Not only is it shoehorned into the flow of the call...
it doesn’t even make sense in context.
by ghostofErikThompson on Mar 17, 2011 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
That phrase was the last incentive I needed.
Today I bought a contraption that will let me synch up Nadel with my TV
That's just the human element in the game.
It’s good for baseball.
Heavy is the head that eats the crayons...
LSB-Come for the baseball, stay for the Dirkatron raping!
OT
does anyone have any idea what station # truTV is on Direct TV? I never fucking heard of truTV and now the basketball tournament is on it
Teagarden warming up Feliz on Monday
This was taken by a buddy.
great shot
Josh Hamilton is just like you, he puts his pants on one leg at a time, but once he's got his pants on he hits baseballs 430 feet.
There have been rumblings from baseball reporters (mostly Heyman) that Davis would look really good for Tampa Bay.
But it would have to be a great deal for us for me to consider trading Davis at this point.
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.
"I am on a drug," Sheen said. "It’s called Charlie Sheen. It’s not available because if you try it you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body."
We could take that unproven kid
Hellickson. :)
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
Mmm...Hellickson
He’s an Iowa boy.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Mar 17, 2011 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Our AA squad is in action today
scottrlucas Scott Lucas
Neil Ramirez fanned KC’s Colon (fb) and Myers (ch) to end a 1-2-3 1st in AA intersquad. Cobra pitching in AAA.
scottrlucas Scott Lucas
Mike Olt mashed a two striker from KC’s Santiago over LC fence. Roped.
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.
"I am on a drug," Sheen said. "It’s called Charlie Sheen. It’s not available because if you try it you will die. Your face will melt off and your children will weep over your exploded body."
scottrlucas Scott Lucas
Olt quickly apologized to Santiago and offered to take him and his kids out to Denny’s after the game.
Me: But if we move to some state where our views are in the majority, I won't have anything to rant against all day long! What will fuel my rage??
Girlfriend: Well...you'll still have the Yankees.
by WildcatPhoenix on Mar 17, 2011 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Olt does not apologize for his oltly oltings
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
from Andro
Colby Lewis allowed two runs in five innings in a Triple A game against the Royals this afternoon and said he accomplished everything he wanted to in the outing. Twice Lewis has to get four outs in an inning because he didn’t throw enough pitches. He also threw some in the bullpen following the outing.
Brandon Webb also threw 62 pitches in a live bullpen session and said everything went fine. Webb is hoping to throw in a simulated game or a B game in his next outing, but nothing has been decided.
Read more: http://startelegramsports.typepad.com/foul_territory/#ixzz1GtyjCON5
Scheppers throws a bullpen
aandro Anthony Andro
The Rangers Tanner Scheppers threw live BP today and felt fine.
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