Ron Washington shaking up the lineup
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2011 9:51 AM CDT
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After "fuming" yesterday over the lack of execution by the Rangers hitters yesterday, Ron Washington is rolling with a rather unique lineup today:
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Bruce Bochy's head
is so large it took me a minute to realize that Quintanilla hitting 2nd.
I respect Wash’s leadership skills, but I’m skeptical of the assumption that things need to be shaken up just because players didn’t “execute” in a couple of at bats. Is “executing” as simple as wanting it to happen? There is no skill or chance involved at all? It’s all a matter of whether or not the player tried hard? sigh.
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
The execution failure to me was Endy Chavez bunting towards third base when trying to move the runners to 2nd and 3rd.
Why not drag one down the first base line, where the only play is to first? That’s not chance or skill, that’s poor execution.
Bunting toward 3rd
Was the right play. It just has to be bunted hard enough to make the third baseman field it so the only play is to first. You can’t let the pitcher field it.
by JayinBoston on Jul 30, 2011 10:36 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Bela Lugosi
separated at birth
I have come here to chew bubble gum and kick ass, and I am all out of bubble gum.
by Tex Pantego on Jul 30, 2011 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
That thing is huge.
8.5-9 I bet.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Ryin A on Jul 30, 2011 12:11 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm so nervous
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
Now I know how the rest of the AL West feels every game
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.
by Bface on Jul 30, 2011 9:59 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Now I know how the rest of the AL West feels every game
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.
by Bface on Jul 30, 2011 9:59 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
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SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman
#tigers acquire fister. #tradedeeadline
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
Knobler
Fister and Pauley from Sea for Furbush, Wells plus. #tradedeadline
by Judy'sLewinsky on Jul 30, 2011 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Of course the Mariners would get Furbush for Fister...
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2011 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions
I guess it would be right to have a Fister and a Furbush on the same team.
Torrealba must go.
"the PGT isn’t about alerting drunk guys on their mobile as to what the score was." --goET 7-24-11
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DKnobler DKnobler
Tigers are also expected to send AA 3B Francisco Martinez to Sea in Fister-Pauley deal. Martinez is a top prospect. #tradedeadline
by Judy'sLewinsky on Jul 30, 2011 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
pretty solid players coming back
but seattle needs to get a really good hitting corner bat
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
It is really going to be a lefty heavy lineup no matter what with Beltre, Cruz and Gentry out.
The only difference would be having the righthanded bat of Andrus at SS rather than Quintanilla.
I dreamt that the Rangers lost 99-20 last night
This game doesn’t even have the potential to be that good, since there is no way this lineup could score 20 runs…
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
That scary thing is this lineup probably isn't much worse than the one that scored 30 runs on Baltimore...
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2011 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions
heh...
also, in my dream I was playing right field and at one point Mike Maddux was pitching 2 liter bottles of soda at the hitters. None of that could’ve have helped.
Maybe they’ll win 30-3, like you predict.
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
Was Maddux painting the corners with those 2 liter bottles?
Or was he leaving some down the middle?
Torrealba must go.
"the PGT isn’t about alerting drunk guys on their mobile as to what the score was." --goET 7-24-11
I dreamt we blew a 13-3 lead to the astros with two outs in the ninth
but the angels lost too, so we were still 2 up.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
There is no good reason to put Quintanilla second in the lineup.
Ron is a moron.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Shortstops bat second, man...
Shortstops bat second.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2011 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Everyone knows
your best bunter always bats second.
by robert_d_wilfong on Jul 30, 2011 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Dutch Boy is pitching today
Given his recent history, he’ll either throw a 2 hit shutout, in which case this lineup should score at least a run, or he’ll give up 6 runs, in which case it doesn’t matter who we have out there anyway.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2011 10:08 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Is this just a day off for Nellie
or did I miss an injury?
by MeanMr.Mustard on Jul 30, 2011 10:08 AM CDT reply actions
He won't play today or tomorrow because of the turf
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2011 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Astroturf should be banned along with landmines.
Torrealba must go.
"the PGT isn’t about alerting drunk guys on their mobile as to what the score was." --goET 7-24-11
he got pulled from the game yesterday with quad tightness
I was worried that he was destined for a DL trip.
Mitch Moreland since Julio Borbon was sent down
.225/.255/.338
We need Borbon back so Moreland will start hitting again.*
* Please note. This is facetious. I am not seriously suggesting there is any sort of connection between the two.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2011 10:15 AM CDT reply actions
In some circles this would be considered "hard-hitting analysis."
Torrealba must go.
"the PGT isn’t about alerting drunk guys on their mobile as to what the score was." --goET 7-24-11
should we
be looking at someone like Carlos Pena?
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
I do kind of wonder if a guy like Xavier Nady might help us out though
He’s not getting much playing time in Arizona but is still at least a good guy vs LHP and can play a decent OF.
I've been behind this idea for a long time now
It seems like a no brainer to me.
So I see the Astros took the Phillies offer...
seems like a really strong trade for them.
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
WHAT THE HELL
From Beetlejuice’s Trade Stuff.
One local beat reporter writes this morning that "[a]t some point in the next 24 hours, the Rangers should complete a trade for Padres reliever Heath Bell," adding that "what this comes down to is what crown jewels of the farm system – if any – the Rangers are willing to give up for Bell. The Rangers in the past have shown a reluctance – whether it’s dollars or players – to invest heavily in the bullpen. But they do have the resources – possibly a pitcher and middle-of-the-diamond player – to make this deal."
I don’t actually read the articles unless they grab me, but who the shit is this? Are they really suggesting… Jesus fuck.
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - Jason Parks, 7/14/11
2011-07-25 17:44:05 - benjihana: Ahh my backdoor!!!
Sardinas...
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
The term "jewel" and then saying middle of the diamond...
just scares the shit out of me.
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - Jason Parks, 7/14/11
2011-07-25 17:44:05 - benjihana: Ahh my backdoor!!!
Roughned Odor?
Torrealba must go.
"the PGT isn’t about alerting drunk guys on their mobile as to what the score was." --goET 7-24-11
all prospects are jewels in our eyes
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
Okay, Wieland and Sardinas for Bell
Yes or no?
I'm kinda thinking Erlin + Wieland + Sardinas for Bell + Adams
I doubt the Padres do that though.
really? I think teh Rangers jump at that deal...
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
I don't think they want to move Erlin and Wieland
I think you could sub in a lower-level/higher-ceiling pitcher in for either and it would work for the Rangers. Or make Lowe/D-Day part of the deal.
Not sure how the Padres would feel about that, though.
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
i really dont
Erlin+Wieland>Bell+Adams.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
nah
I mean, if you don’t value present relievers at all, then sure. But you would never get Adams for Erlin alone or Bell for Weiland. That isn’t even close to the going exchange rate…
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
Im pretty sure that's exactly what the tweet was yesterday
Padres wanted Wieland for Bell and Erlin+Wieland for both.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
I think JD takes that deal
and I think that if the rangers trade for two bullpen pieces, we’ll be looking at something on the order of Erlin and wieland – or similar – on their way out.
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
I really dont think so
we’ll see, one of the definitely could get dealt, but I highly doubt both just for RP. Erlin top 40 spec and Wieland likely top 75 or so at the end of the year, I dont think thats the going price for rent-a-reliever.
Plus, I think Rangers like those two too much to deal both, even if thats the actual market price of relievers.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
I thought the rumor was Erlin+Wieland for Adams.
If that would bring us both, I’d do that.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
by colonialbob on Jul 30, 2011 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah I'm already changing my mind.
Erlin+Wieland is better than the 2 picks coming back from Bell, and apparently they will get Bell back after the season anyway…maybe for a discount. So in the end it ends up being Erlin+Wieland for Adams (looking at 2012). I would think the Padres have jump on that.
We don't want Bell after the season anyway...
And I feel pretty confident that with those 2 picks we can get at least one player about equal to an Erlin or a Wieland. Plus Adams is pretty good and we’d get him all of next year too…
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
by colonialbob on Jul 30, 2011 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm not sure I want Bell THIS season, haha, even with the picks coming.
But yes, Adams in 2012 would be great to have.
I think it is far from a given that Bell re-signs with the Padres
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2011 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
There has been a lot of talk and assumptions along those lines out here
clearly it isn’t a given. But he has been pretty vocal about his desire to re-sign, and that he’s okay with a trade if it helps the club going forward.
I would never say that such a thing is a given, but it is a strong possibility.
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
Although again, I'm not sure it really matters...
We’d almost certainly want the picks more than we’d want to keep Bell anyway.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
by colonialbob on Jul 30, 2011 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Given his age and history...
…I think he signs the contract that offers him the most money.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
perhaps. I have no idea
I’m just reporting what is widely accepted out here. That can be anything from meaningless to relevant.
Yours is always the best guess without any other information. Which is why I keep saying CJ will be a Yankee…
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
You stop this right now.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
by colonialbob on Jul 30, 2011 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
If that was the trade by itself
I’d do that without a doubt.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
I vehemently disagree
Particularly given that you are likely looking at getting 2 draft picks for Bell in the 2012 draft, and 2 more for Adams in the 2013 draft.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2011 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Im probably undervaluing the picks
but player for player I think you have to take the two high floor starters.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Given the Rangers' situation...
…if you could trade Erlin and Wieland for Bell and Adams, you do that deal in a heartbeat. And the Rangers probably would have already made that deal, if it were available.
Parks has been saying Wieland for Bell would be a steal for Texas.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2011 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions
people are ridiculously overvaluing prospects right now around here
It isn’t that these aren’t great prospects. But those two guys would make the Rangers bullpen the one of the best in the AL instead of the worst come playoff time. That is a huge upgrade.
Bullpens are not worthless. And when you can improve them with any degree of certainty (not absolute, but some) for a reasonable cost (not free, but reasonable) you have to do it.
I’d drive Bell and Adams to the Airport and text Bigsteve about their flight number if that trade was offered.
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
Same.
The farm will survive.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
by colonialbob on Jul 30, 2011 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Preach it.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Ryin A on Jul 30, 2011 11:41 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I think
the assumption would also be that Adams is the closer next year. If you believe Feliz is going to be in the roto next year, then you have to think that JD has to go get a closer in the offseason. This eliminates that need as well.
by robert_d_wilfong on Jul 30, 2011 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I would if it came down to it
but I’d prefer Mendez, Ross, and Sardinas.
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - Jason Parks, 7/14/11
2011-07-25 17:44:05 - benjihana: Ahh my backdoor!!!
Yes.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Middle of the diamond players
It would include:
Deglan
Telis
Sardinas
Beltre
Garcia
Along with the high-profile guys.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2011 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions
everyone in Petco hits like CF
Borbon’s offense is the variety that won’t suffer from playing there. So he could probably play a corner.
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
This made my sphincter clinch to an uncomfortable degree
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
wait, he wasn't drafted, was he?
only draftees you have to wait a year for, I thought…
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
I share this thought
I think LA/J2 guys can be traded as soon as their contract is official
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
Don't think so
Bigsteve was saying Martin couldn’t even be a PTBNL until winter
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
by colonialbob on Jul 30, 2011 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Cots says no
Once a drafted player has signed with the club, he cannot be traded until an entire year has elapsed (Incaviglia Rule). However, amateur free agents from Latin America, Asia or Australia may be traded at any time
sauce (with broken html but text is still readable).
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
Hmm, well there you go.
I don’t think it matters, Martin’s not getting traded and I really don’t think Alfaro is either.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
by colonialbob on Jul 30, 2011 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
We have to be nice to each other now but it isn't LSB if we aren't arguing minute and distant details and researching them down to the darkest corners of the internet
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
Yep
Gotta suck the dick of research™
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
by colonialbob on Jul 30, 2011 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
I actually wouldn't be surprised to see Borbon included in a Padres deal
I don’t think he has ALL that much value. But he fits their ballpark really well. Put him in a corner next to Maybin (or the other way around) and their defense becomes pretty awesome…
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
I am guessing the Rangers would really like to move Beltre in a reliever deal
He’s not made progress, the Rangers aren’t going to have a place for him anytime soon, he’ll be out of options after 2013, and he’s using a 40 man roster spot.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2011 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Also
Re: the shortstop hitting 2nd…given who is playing today, is there really a significantly better choice to hit 2nd?
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2011 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
I wonder how often this lineup + Holland would win against Round Rock...
I’d say only 60% of the time…
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
because Perez clearly shuts out this team in one fifth of those games...
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
if he throws 50% changes
this team has no shot.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
MLB.com top 50 prospects..
Perez -—> 9
Profar -—> 15
Scheppers -→ 47
*Mike Olt made the Rangers top 10 list but asked to be taken off so someone else could have his spot.
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2011/
Ventura::Lewin::Greenberg
Yes that's my foot and no I don't have a wide stance.
I bleed Ranger black and blue.
very odd rankings
Casey Kelly doesn’t deserve to be anyhwere near there. Neither does Scheppers really…
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
I don't think they've watched baseball this season
Tyler Matzek and Tanner Scheppers on the list? What?
"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
I'm a Web & TV Sports Producer at WFAA. If you've got ideas of any kind, I would love for you to run them by me.
by Conjunction on Jul 30, 2011 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Why isn't Hamilton getting called out for not taking the gift of an automatic base by bunt when the ridiculous overshift is put on for him?
Hitters, including sluggers, are expected to draw walks, so why wouldn’t an near-certain single by bunt be expected if offered?
none of the big sluggers bunt
but I do think Hamilton should work on it. You have to bunt it hard enough so the pitcher can’t make a play on it, which isnt really easy like some think. But on this turf, you’d hope Hambone would try it.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Yeah, that's my point.
It’s not a knock on Hamilton alone but on the truism that sluggers don’t bunt. It’s dumb.
I was glad to see Moreland try to bunt on strike 1 last night against the overshift, but I’m not sure why it wasn’t worth trying again on the second strike. They didn’t take away their shift in response to his bunt attempt. Who cares if they aren’t surprised anymore. They’re out of position to make a play on a bunt.
yea, but again
its tough to get it by a pitcher if you aren’t an accomplished bunter, especially a lhp who falls off towards third base side. Id really like to see them work on it b/c its a silly thing not to work on.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
They use to do this with Palmero as well and it would always bug me as to why he would not just bunt down tthe 3rd baseline, not sure if it's pride or what but team should come first
with Wash as the manager you figure he would tell Josh give it a try, a few times, maybe they would stop the shift after awhile
Quote from Yankees GM about the Texas Rangers Beating them in the 2010 ALCS "They manhandled us," Cashman said. "It was like a steamroller. We couldn't stop them."
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c_singleton Chris Singleton
#Brewers acquire Jerry Hairston.
by Judy'sLewinsky on Jul 30, 2011 10:30 AM CDT reply actions
I am going to order 15 crab ragoons today.
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jul 30, 2011 10:33 AM CDT reply actions
Love those
"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor."-Capote
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning."-JD
ran*
Ventura::Lewin::Greenberg
Yes that's my foot and no I don't have a wide stance.
I bleed Ranger black and blue.
dat gut
Ventura::Lewin::Greenberg
Yes that's my foot and no I don't have a wide stance.
I bleed Ranger black and blue.
Turner Falls sucks....I think I vave scabies now.
Go Rangers.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Ryin A on Jul 30, 2011 10:42 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Turner Falls used to be the shit
That castle fucked my shit up when I was like ten
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
The whole crew just went to Arbuckle...
Got the pass bc of schoolwork…sitting in the cabin in silence.
Procrastination, ftw.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Ryin A on Jul 30, 2011 10:49 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Arbuckle?
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
by colonialbob on Jul 30, 2011 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
arbuckle wilderness is the best place on this earth.
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jul 30, 2011 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
well not really.. but a fun booze cruise.
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jul 30, 2011 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
I think you missed the point of my picture
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
by colonialbob on Jul 30, 2011 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
We went there once, when I was like 12 or 13
It was white trash heaven.
We only went there because I was overruled on my suggestion to go see wrestling at Amon Carter.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2011 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Hasn't changed much.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Ryin A on Jul 30, 2011 11:29 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
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SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman
Sounds like joe wieland, who threw no hitter for rangers frisco last nite, is being discussed in padres-rangers bell talk. #tradedeadline
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
didn't we know this last night?
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
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SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman
Sounds like joe wieland, who threw no hitter for rangers frisco last nite, is being discussed in padres-rangers bell talk. #tradedeadline
by Judy'sLewinsky on Jul 30, 2011 10:49 AM CDT reply actions
i thought it was weird that JD and the entire front office traveled with the team this weekend.
who tells players where they are going, demoted, etc?
is it the manager? or does JD call agents or what?
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jul 30, 2011 10:51 AM CDT reply actions
So with the Angels 2 games back
We roll out this lineup…
Have you seen the Angels schedule the last two months? The fucking cast of Major League 3: Back to the Minors could go .500 with that schedule.
I feel like Jodie Foster in the Accused.
Injuries are no fun
We need our righty sluggers back.
"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
I'm a Web & TV Sports Producer at WFAA. If you've got ideas of any kind, I would love for you to run them by me.
Apropos of not really anything but
the Rangers bat with the platoon advantage 44% of the time. AL Average is 57%. The only AL team lower than the Rangers is Toronto at 38%.
NYY, Tampa, and Boston all sit in the mid-60’s in that regard.
Oh, and we also have the lowest pitching PLTN% in the majors (product of having three lefties in the roto, though.).
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
This is gonna happen...
Kurkjian_ESPN Tim Kurkjian
Source said "someone who should know told me that the Yankees are all over Ubaldo Jimenez. "
makes sense
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
If it does happen it won't be cause of Cashman
but Steinbrenners. Don’t see Cashman shelling out all the prospects that Colorado wants.
LoL is dead. Pretty much no discussion of the Fister trade.
Tigers fan made a fanpost detailing the prospects, there is one comment. And there is one other comment on it in the latest front page post.
Mariners fans should be really happy about that trade, too.
Martinez is a good 3B prospect.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
That trade went down at like 8:30 AM PDT on a Saturday...
I wouldn’t be up to check on the Mariners, either.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2011 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
NO
Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal
Sources: #Rangers pursuing #WhiteSox’s Thornton. White Sox want Holland in return. #tradedeadline #MLB
by Judy'sLewinsky on Jul 30, 2011 11:17 AM CDT reply actions
Yeah
Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal
Source: #Rangers would only move Holland for Thornton if #WhiteSox expanded deal to include a starter such as Danks. #tradedeadline #MLB
by Judy'sLewinsky on Jul 30, 2011 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Maybe we could throw Feldman in that deal to get the salary off the books
Kenny Williams seems like a guy that’s willing to take chances on rebound years
I think the Rangers do that deal yesterday
Chicago would want significantly more.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2011 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...
the “prospect” would be a top guy and then probably a few other pieces would included.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
yea, and Im all over it
would love to get Danks to replace Holland. He seems like the perfect guy to have #2 or #3 in a playoff rotation. Plus Thornton is awesome when not broken.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
heh
I can see Holland for Danks straight up – White Sox assume uncertainty for several years of control.
Still need something interestinf or Thornton though.
Holland + 2nd tier pitcher for the two of them? Ninja…
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
Boy, that Engel Beltre sure does have himself a lot of tools
And that Tommy Mendonca? He sure does hit dingers.
I’d hate for either of them to be involved.
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
Have you seen this Kasey Kiker pitch?
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
Thornton actually seems to fit our pen perfectly
he’s an 8th inning power guy who can replace our worst RP perfectly because he’s LH and would continue to allow us to use Lefty and righty matchups with Yoshi/O’day and Thornton/Oliver.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Anyone ever buy a waterproof camera?
thinking about buying a Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX10
JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes!"- RCCook
LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"
Pentax's used to be the shit but this was 4-5 generations ago
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
Oh and stay away from internal/vertical lenses if you can
More often than not they suck
My mind just says throw ball throw hard and strike. - Marteen
I have Panasonic Lumix and absolutely love it.
Takes better pics than my Canon Powershot. I put a wireless Eye-Fi card in there so I don’t have to open the door to transfer pics.
by 3hacks on Jul 30, 2011 12:07 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Damn, is this a ST game?
Hope this is not a panic by Wash with LAA nipping at our heels, but he does seem to pull the right strings.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
No Cruz, Beltre or Hamilton, this may get ugly
with little power in the lineup they will have to play a lot of small ball to have a chance at this one, let’s hope they can find a way. hope Cruz and Beltre can get back soon.
Quote from Yankees GM about the Texas Rangers Beating them in the 2010 ALCS "They manhandled us," Cashman said. "It was like a steamroller. We couldn't stop them."
And you know how much the Gut loves his small ball.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
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