Saturday a.m. Rangers stuff
by Adam J. Morris on Jun 25, 2011 9:08 AM CDT
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PrintI'm still a bit traumatized over Elvis Andrus having left the game last night with a left wrist injury. Shortstop is the one position where the Rangers don't really have anyone who could fill in for a significant length of time -- Andres Blanco is fine as utility infielder, but I don't think you want him starting for several weeks in a row, and there's not really anyone in the organization who could replace Blanco in that UIF role.
Jeff Wilson says in his game story, which focuses on Matt Harrison's terrific outing, that the Rangers don't think Andrus will have to go on the disabled list.
T.R. Sullivan's game story talks about Harrison's strong start and the home runs the Rangers used to break open the game.
Evan Grant has his reactions to an 8-1 Rangers win.
Richard Durrett has his post-game notes at the ESPN Dallas blog.
Grant has a piece behind the paywall on Harrison's progress as a pitcher.
Bryan Dolgin has updates on five pitchers coming back from injury who the Rangers are hoping will be able to contribute in the near future.
The S-T's notes include stuff on Jon Daniels' trip to Japan, Josh Hamilton's contact lenses, and updates on rehabbing Rangers.
Joe Wieland, the Rangers 4th round draft pick in the 2008 draft, has been promoted from high-A Myrtle Beach to AA Frisco, and will take the mound as the RoughRiders' starting pitcher on Monday.
Jennifer Floyd Engel has a column talking about Dirk Nowitzki throwing out the first pitch, and says the Ranger bullpen needs to be better and Jon Daniels needs to go trade for bullpen help.
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i recognized less players from the mets than the astros.....
i also thought jose reyes was a CF not a short stop….
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jun 25, 2011 9:15 AM CDT reply actions
headed to the game around 1:30.... pre gaming at boomerjacks w/ river fenix
TDT, drummermoe.. and others….. hit us up if you want to stop by for a beer!
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jun 25, 2011 9:16 AM CDT reply actions
I'd like to see JFE talk about Santo Perez.
It would probably be about as informed and intelligent of an article as she’s ever written.
Rock the J2, JD!
that implies she
could find anything out about the kid. Do you think research is a part of her vocabulary?
That's pretty much what I meant. Her current articles and one on Santo would have about the same level of substance/research.
Seriously, I’m guessing that since Santo is about 3 years older than he first claimed, folks are thinking his projection is limilted — less than David Perez, for example — but it might be that his present arsenal is similar to DP, except maybe he can’t quite dial his fastball up to 95-96.
Rock the J2, JD!
Five to one odds if you caught her off guard and asked her about anyone on the Spokane roster outside of Coney and maybe Lamb she knows nothing about them
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
I could say that about any metroplex sports guy.
You think Hansen even knows Spokane is affiliated with the Rangers?
One: I enjoy the subtle dig at JFE you did there. What you did, I saw it, there.
Two: This is a huge problem to me and I wonder when their types are going to go extinct.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
How on Earth
did the Rangers get forced into a day game in late June? Don’t they have an exemption from the mlb due to weather concerns?
FOX?
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it’s a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again."- Terrence Mann (James Earl Jones), Field of Dreams
You askin' me?
/Nolan
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
They do...
But this will be the national game for MLB on Fox, so it had to be during the Fox exclusive window (I think this is one of Fox’s “we pick what game we like” weeks but I’m not sure). Ergo, the game got moved back.
If you mean Sunday's time change
Which, you probably do, since I just refreshed my memory and realized it’s tomorrow’s game that got moved, then I dunno. Maybe the Mets TV channel got annoyed by being an evening game on Sunday.
It's because of ESPN.
They don’t want their Sunday night game to lose part of the NYC market if Rangers/Mets play in the evening.
Who was it last week who asked
who we’d prefer to go down for an extended period of time: Elvis, Beltre or Kinsler.
I blame whoever that was.
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
It was Jorge C
I specifically mentioned that if it happened we string him up and beat him with sticks.
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
It was me indeed.
I don’t think this will be 60 day issue though.
"Anyone that knows me, an' the game of baseball, know what Ron Washington is about."
It's the curse of the cracker ass commercials
Think about it: almost everybody singled out for one of those hillbilly “when folks come to Texas” pieces has gone to the DL this season.
Mr. “Bury that chunk” Hamilton? Check.
Cruz? Check.
Feliz? Check.
Now possibly Elvis.
Only Mitch has survived. Beware the commercials, young Moreland! Bewaaaaaaaaaare…
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 Jun 25, 2011 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions
That isn't hillbilly.
To be hillbilly you have to live in the Ozarks or the foothills of the Appalachian’s and reproduce with relatives in dilapidated single wides. Those commercials are just the Rangers taking the “Texas meme” too far and portraying Texas in a way that isn’t actually accurate.
Oh, this is the spot where everyone else puts long, annoying stories that take up the entire page.
Elvis won that thread.
"Anyone that knows me, an' the game of baseball, know what Ron Washington is about."
I hope Hamilton's contacts are those ones that make you look like you have cat eyes.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
I didn't realize...
a) how awesome Jose Reyes’ season is this year, and
b) how terrible Jason Bay’s season is this year.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
B) How terrible Jason Bay has been since he signed with the Mets
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.-Closure GT on 12/14/2010 9:48 AM
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."
It's a premium throw.
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
The pictures make it.
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
This is why Napoli was just unacceptable behind the plate.
he might not make perfect throws but at least they’re to the intended base.
"beiacte like you hjave to read tha at ovie and then you read the eholwe thin g an d but ibecause you dont want to and then if when ifo u dont read te lyrics but inot becaise ists a song but its like the wordfs sand stuff wehat you do, but you read it, but when you dont whic that is the point of thwat i am saying you are so god fdam dammnit fucking , becauset now our ost yobecuasee ttyou havent read i , and then yo go iwht poprocrn!!!" - TagDon'tTweet, 06/23/11
Anyone interested in acquiring Beltran?
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
No place on the team
unless you want Hamilton in center every day
"beiacte like you hjave to read tha at ovie and then you read the eholwe thin g an d but ibecause you dont want to and then if when ifo u dont read te lyrics but inot becaise ists a song but its like the wordfs sand stuff wehat you do, but you read it, but when you dont whic that is the point of thwat i am saying you are so god fdam dammnit fucking , becauset now our ost yobecuasee ttyou havent read i , and then yo go iwht poprocrn!!!" - TagDon'tTweet, 06/23/11
that is probably where they are headed.
Have you noticed how much playing time Chavez has been getting lately? Also, in the playoffs, do you really want to platoon Hamilton and Gentry?
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
In the playoffs
Hamilton playing center field all the time is fine, health permitting.
I don’t like committing to it in June, though.
"beiacte like you hjave to read tha at ovie and then you read the eholwe thin g an d but ibecause you dont want to and then if when ifo u dont read te lyrics but inot becaise ists a song but its like the wordfs sand stuff wehat you do, but you read it, but when you dont whic that is the point of thwat i am saying you are so god fdam dammnit fucking , becauset now our ost yobecuasee ttyou havent read i , and then yo go iwht poprocrn!!!" - TagDon'tTweet, 06/23/11
how about August?
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
I don't know how much more value he provides
than Murphy if he hits on all cylinders or Moreland playing OF with Naps at first, if need be.
Murphy’s been BAD BAD BAD this year, but I don’t think he’ll be a .281 wOBA all year.
Even at his best, Beltran would still be better, but is he that much better than Murphy and the value in prospects?
"beiacte like you hjave to read tha at ovie and then you read the eholwe thin g an d but ibecause you dont want to and then if when ifo u dont read te lyrics but inot becaise ists a song but its like the wordfs sand stuff wehat you do, but you read it, but when you dont whic that is the point of thwat i am saying you are so god fdam dammnit fucking , becauset now our ost yobecuasee ttyou havent read i , and then yo go iwht poprocrn!!!" - TagDon'tTweet, 06/23/11
last year JD traded for a RHB COF
I expect him to do the same this year. Beltran wouldn’t be a bad option. It would also keep Moreland out of the OF.
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
At this point...
…I would wager that, come October, against LHPs, Gentry plays CF and Hamilton LF, and against RHPs, Murphy plays LF and Hamilton CF.
by Adam J. Morris on Jun 25, 2011 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Judy remains in AAA Purgatory this 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 Jun 25, 2011 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
yep
He is a total mess right now.
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
Judy won't be with the organization come September
by Adam J. Morris on Jun 25, 2011 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
WOW!
I didn’t pay any attention to what he’s doing in AAA…. a .574 OPS in 89 plate appearances.
"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 Jun 25, 2011 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Got this one right.
"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 Jun 25, 2011 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
clearly the Rangers should just not let the Mets bus leave
until they agree to let Reyes, Beltran, and KRod stay behind. We’ll give them Davis, Teagarden, Borbon, Hunter, and Feldman
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
Actually it's
/IamNeftaliFeliz
"Nolan's about to make me shit my pants." by LiamP on Jun 21, 2011 11:10 PM CDT
I'm not sure about KRod
First it is hard to get over the douchiness factor. He doesn’t seem like someone who would mesh well with this clubhouse. And his arm motion is Tommy John waiting to happen.
"Anyone that knows me, an' the game of baseball, know what Ron Washington is about."
well, I did propose just giving them a bunch of scrubs
if he’s obnoxious then dump him. And his motion has been Tommy John waiting to happen for ten years…
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
That's the Long and Short of It.
"Anyone that knows me, an' the game of baseball, know what Ron Washington is about."
The most adorable thing I have ever seen
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
FOREIGNERS
TAKING AMERICAN JOBS.
"beiacte like you hjave to read tha at ovie and then you read the eholwe thin g an d but ibecause you dont want to and then if when ifo u dont read te lyrics but inot becaise ists a song but its like the wordfs sand stuff wehat you do, but you read it, but when you dont whic that is the point of thwat i am saying you are so god fdam dammnit fucking , becauset now our ost yobecuasee ttyou havent read i , and then yo go iwht poprocrn!!!" - TagDon'tTweet, 06/23/11
by vfn on Jun 25, 2011 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
hahahahaha
"It was a cavalcade of what-the-fuckery." -ldw speaking about the AM thread on 1-11-11
"For one, no, we fucking murdered you at basketball and Jesus and the Rapture isn’t going to save you from that shame, kid" -GoET
"I don’t think one thing I’ve said about Frisco in these threads is incorrect or unreasonable." -FuturePants
I still want to see Brandi Chastain take her shirt off. She's a hot 42.
What channel is this USA-MEX game gonna be on?
- Let's make out. -
if you like to try Univision!!
Mexico takes the cup
Everyone who would object to JFE and Galloway never being linked again
Please respond below.
by jay_84 on Jun 25, 2011 10:59 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Me.
I prefer to read articles on the team written by people who aren’t in the front pocket of the organization.
"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 Jun 25, 2011 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
what did you think of true grit?
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jun 25, 2011 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Thought it was solid and that Bridges was great.
"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 Jun 25, 2011 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
But then where would we go
to get such charming insights into German society?
by CrustytheCowboy on Jun 25, 2011 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
So much for driving out to Salem, VA
on Monday to watch Wieland pitch. Glad he got called up but wish they would have waited one more start since Olt isn’t going to play either. Who replaces him in the rotation? I checked shroom’s farm probs and it looks like Bell but theres a “?”. Would it be worth it to try and see Ross and/or Bell or should I just wait a few weeks to catch Hickory against West Virginia?
So me and river Fenix got an extra ticket for today's game.
It’s a free ticket, but you have to deal with TDT sitting with us heh. Email river Fenix if you be interested. Seats are a few rows behind the rangers bullpenisamess
Rangers finish 85-77, four games behind the A's. Red Sox beat the Braves in the World Series.
Let’s hope I’m wrong.
by Josey Wales on Apr 1, 2011 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
by Mr. Abe Froman on Jun 25, 2011 12:07 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
rangermad, stirring things up...
rangermad retweeted by Evan_P_Grant
@Evan_P_Grant But Dirk had better velocity then Brandon Webb.
DODay56 Darren O’Day
@rangermad @Evan_P_Grant you expect players to talk to you when you retweet jokes at their expense? It’s his livelihood you’re mocking.
Evan_P_Grant Evan Grant
@DODay56 @rangermad: Apologies. Thought it was harmless. We all know Webb is going to be more about movement than velo. Still, understand…
"We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames." - Ron Washington 04/03/11
See, guys, I can't say anything bad about Micheal Young no matter what
/EG.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
ha
Brandon Webb has about 3 million reasons why he can be the butt of a joke.
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
Moreso that he jumps on you for RT'ing it rather than EG for saying it
I mean, O’Day is possibly the coolest player not named CJ or Elvis on the roster, so I’ll cut him slack, but c’mon now.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
you go tit backwards I think
I made the comment and EG retweeted it
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
I love DOD
but the last thing we need is EG being more sensitive to his standing with the players.
"We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames." - Ron Washington 04/03/11
Just to clarify, I think DOD is greatly overreacting,
not that the joke was uncalled for. It was a totally harmless, non-personal joke. Webb’s livelihood this year is not his velo. It’s his agent’s ability to get him that $3MM.
"We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames." - Ron Washington 04/03/11
yeah
If it were someone like Eric Hurley then it would make sense. Webb is already set if he never gets another contract.
I know you're still struggling to find your way in LSB but you'd probably feel more comfortable in one of the other threads that talks about
weather, fashion, video games, uniform colors, etc. . - Josey Wales 5/18/11
ooooooooooo
Nice
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
Meh
In this economy, O’Day and other MLB players should shut up about the “livelihoods” of players making millions of dollars.
These make good pies.
by Thought_Experiment on Jun 25, 2011 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
headed to the game this afternoon.
Does the Ballpark still sell Hebrew National dogs? And if so, which concession stands? Gf (Mets fan…go figure) keeps kosher.
Hey Adam
you tweeted yesterday that if Elvis it out long term (which, praise Jebus, looks like it won’t be the case) that JD would have to go out and get Jose Reyes. What would you give up for him? What would you do with Elvis/Reyes once The Chosen One was healthy again?
"It was a cavalcade of what-the-fuckery." -ldw speaking about the AM thread on 1-11-11
"For one, no, we fucking murdered you at basketball and Jesus and the Rapture isn’t going to save you from that shame, kid" -GoET
"I don’t think one thing I’ve said about Frisco in these threads is incorrect or unreasonable." -FuturePants
Well to be fair
he qualified it as if he was out the rest of the year, so the point is moot.
Reyes is a FA after this year. As far as what it would take to get him…. too much, probably.
"beiacte like you hjave to read tha at ovie and then you read the eholwe thin g an d but ibecause you dont want to and then if when ifo u dont read te lyrics but inot becaise ists a song but its like the wordfs sand stuff wehat you do, but you read it, but when you dont whic that is the point of thwat i am saying you are so god fdam dammnit fucking , becauset now our ost yobecuasee ttyou havent read i , and then yo go iwht poprocrn!!!" - TagDon'tTweet, 06/23/11
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