Rangers acquire reliever Mike Adams for Robbie Erlin, Joe Wieland
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 31, 2011 6:30 PM CDT
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The Rangers were expected to acquire a San Diego reliever at the deadline...the only question was, which reliever?
Texas ended up acquiring Padres setup man Mike Adams, who turned 33 yesterday and who is under team control through 2012, in return for lefthanded minor league pitcher Robbie Erlin and righthanded minor league pitcher Joe Wieland.
Adams is very good. He strikes guys out, he misses bats, and he doesn't walk a bunch of hitters. He's got a 2.05 FIP and a 2.69 xFIP this year, and those numbers both are consistent with what he did in 2009 and 2010. He relies heavily on his cutter, throwing it 60% of the time this season, and as a result, to the extent he has a platoon split, it is a reverse platoon split...he's more successful against lefthanded hitters than righthanded. This allows Washington to use either Adams or Oliver against lefties late (along with Koji Uehara, who also doesn't show much of a platoon split), which I think makes it likely Arthur Rhodes is either d.l.'d or DFA'd on Tuesday to make room for Adams on the roster.
Bottom line, Adams is the team's best reliever right now, and Uehara is arguably the team's second best reliever. If Neftali Feliz can get back to where he was last season, the Rangers suddenly have a dangerous, and deep, bullpen, the type of pen that can turn games into six inning affairs.
As for the guys given up...well, we've talked about Erlin and Wieland a lot. Adams is good, and thus the price for him was not cheap. And you know, if this were a decade ago, when the farm was weak and we were perpetually in search of young pitching, I'd probably have a problem with this move.
But now? The Rangers have a lot of young arms in the majors and on the farm. Erlin and Wieland were two of the better ones, but they weren't high-ceiling, game-changing type arms. They are guys who look like they should have nice, solid major league careers, and who will benefit from being in San Diego, but are mid-rotation starters. The Rangers gave up guys who will probably out-WAR Adams over the course of their careers, but given the stable of arms in the system, they are pitchers the Rangers can afford to part with in order to shore up their chances of winning this year and next.
If you want more info on this deal, you can read Professor Parks' take on the trade here, and Keith Law's here.
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Rangers dealt from a position of strength to shore up a position of weakness. JD might have moved the relief market himself, by establishing Uehara’s value. Maximum impressive.
Now they can slide Neftali to the rotation, and Adams to closer, protecting from the possibility of CJ leaving.
Which, if he does, produces two more picks to replenish the loss of Erlin and Weiland.
One thing you can bank on with this org: scouting.
The pipeline is the story of this team, and most of the above names.
Go Strangers.
I don't think JD moved the relief market,
I think he met it perfectly by drawing from the large number of resources at his disposal. The rumors I read leading up to the deadline suggested that Baltimore was looking for major league ready players, even if they didn’t have high ceilings. This fits with a young team trying to fit in complementary pieces around a fair number of elite, blue chip prospects learning to be professionals.
San Diego was looking to get the best pieces possible who weren’t too far out and were more concerned with talent and ceiling, so JD traded from depth there, too.
The key to all of this is how the Rangers FO, scouting and development teams have built a system with talent at virtually every level, giving them more flexibility when it comes to finding what other teams are looking for in trades. The biggest weakness in the system was probably power bats…so guess what they just spent $8.5M in Latin America on…
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions
They should spend 2 more on this Derek Fisher fellow
I hear he’s the bees-knees.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
would be a great cherry on the top of a season of building some power hitting depth.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Insect ligaments
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nice Childish Gambino reference
"If you're not wasted, the day fucking is." - Kenny Powers
by Butcher T. Washington on Jul 31, 2011 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions
How it looks like he influenced the market...
Bell’s rumored cost before Uehara deal: Erlin+ (Passan reports Mike Adams is told he won’t be traded.)
Uehara deal happens
Mike Adams to Texas for Erlin+
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jul 31, 2011 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
JD was pretty clear on this...
San Diego wanted Erlin + Wieland and we wanted Adams. That’s negotiating not moving the market.
by Roland Gunner on Jul 31, 2011 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
And yet we never stopped being linked to Bell,
until the Adams trade.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jul 31, 2011 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
actually even after the Adams trade
sources were still saying Bell, so that doesn’t much of anything…
Slide Nef to the rotation?
Pass. Give him a shot next spring training.
"It was wrote." by boomer1 on Jul 12, 2011 3:41 PM CDT
by bagsofnothing on Jul 31, 2011 6:50 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That's what I meant there.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jul 31, 2011 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't give him a shot. Tell him he's going to start
Don’t give him a chance to be wishy-washy about it
Yup.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Tell him he's going to be starting next year
and it’s up to him if it’s at AAA or in the majors.
by MikeEl on Jul 31, 2011 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Exactly...
next spring you hand him the ball, say you’re a starter now, so let’s get goin’.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
People really need to stop thinking that this is a precursor of Feliz to the rotation.
If he’s performed this poorly in relief, what makes you think the Rangers are comfortable slotting him back into the rotation anytime soon?
"We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames." ~ RW
"This game belongs to Elvis Andrus.
Not just the game today, the entire sport of baseball." `GoET; 4/4/11
The fact that the two things are in no way connected, for one.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
How?
Most pitchers who can’t cut it in the rotation find there way to the pen, not vice versa. What makes you think Feliz will perform any better in the rotation than he has in the pen? I’m not saying don’t give him a shot next spring, but I think it’s silly to pencil him in the rotation.
"We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames." ~ RW
"This game belongs to Elvis Andrus.
Not just the game today, the entire sport of baseball." `GoET; 4/4/11
Because he's always had a decent breaking ball
and shown signs of a good cutter and slurve. If he works those in more, he will hopefully be able to throw them better. Then he will be a better pitcher.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
I'm not concerned with how most pitchers become relievers.
Neftali Feliz became a reliever out of need, not lack of skill, and the Rangers have said consistently that they intend for him to start in 2012. Adding not one, but two possible top-flight closing options for 2012 reinforces the 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.
"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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you sure that their concern with the performance of the bullpen so far isn't why these two moves were made?
I’m sure it crossed their mind during this process that they can afford to move him, but what if Feliz simply isn’t capable? Do you really want to throw a guy out there every 5th day in 2012, a year where we’re still expected to compete, who struggles to get 3 outs right now? Let alone 21. Solve Feliz’s issues at present, then reassess him, but at present, Feliz is not capable of handling a whole game every 5th day.
"We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames." ~ RW
"This game belongs to Elvis Andrus.
Not just the game today, the entire sport of baseball." `GoET; 4/4/11
Did we slip and fall into a world where moves can only be made with one purpose in mind?
I don’t remember that happening…
If all we were concerned about was this year, we would have traded for Heath Bell and kept Joe Wieland. We specifically sought relievers who will be here this year AND next. Therefore, this year wasn’t the entire basis for the moves.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
What if the Rangers are concerned with Feliz for this year & next?
What if the loss of FB command is injury related & the Rangers are thinking about shutting him down soon and for an extended period of time?
What I don’t understand is how we as fans can get so fired up about a young, fireball throwing pitcher going to the rotation when he can barely handle the bullpen right now.
I want him to go to the rotation just as much as the next person, but I also want to win games.
"We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames." ~ RW
"This game belongs to Elvis Andrus.
Not just the game today, the entire sport of baseball." `GoET; 4/4/11
One way or another we have our closer and set up man for 2012.
If Feliz is bad, then he’s not starting. But they’re not going to let him be the closer if he sucks.
"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
I know that.
But this place will have a melt down again, a la Spring Training 2011
"We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames." ~ RW
"This game belongs to Elvis Andrus.
Not just the game today, the entire sport of baseball." `GoET; 4/4/11
So?
Be happy we have two fantastic late inning relievers.
Feliz will be given an opportunity to start in ST. If it doesn’t look like he’ll make the roto, he’ll probably go to RR to work on it.
This are good problems to have when you have a blue chip prospect you can work into the roto without having your manager sweat not having a closer.
"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
#FirstPlaceProblems
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
Wait, so you're saying the goal is to WIN games?
There’s my problem— I’ve been actively attempting to lose. I want the franchise to be worse, not better. Thanks for straightening me out.
Your connecting things that are not necessarily connected. Feliz the closer isn’t necessarily Feliz the starter, and the problems that he’s having right now may or may not be repeated. The Rangers obviously believe that he can be better than he is, otherwise they would have replaced him with one of the two ready-made closer options they acquired in the last 24 hours. They still believe he can be NEFTALI FELIZ. And NEFTALI FELIZ has the talent and the ability to be an excellent starting pitcher. I believe they will give him that chance in 2012 beginning the day after our season ends, either in victory or in defeat.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Why are you just making up random shit?
What if an invisible spaceship has been hovering over Napoli for the entire season and slowing down time in a time bubble around him for every other pitch and that’s the reason why he has been hitting so well?
I mean, Napoli does sound like a foreign name and aliens are also foreigners…seems like a plausible concern, 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 Jul 31, 2011 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Freaking out much?
CJ the reliever had lost his closer status and wasn’t consistently dominant or very popular before he made the rotation out of spring trainer last year.
Feliz is under control and can hash out his problems in AAA next year if he struggles out the gate. He’ll be ok I think. I think his season next year could mimic Hollands, showing month to month improvement.
After the show I want Greg Oden to tuck us both in and tell us stories about the old days. - Will Ferrell
*training
After the show I want Greg Oden to tuck us both in and tell us stories about the old days. - Will Ferrell
I always figured the best chance for Feliz to get a real opportunity at the rotation was for him to struggle in the bullpen.
Just because he has struggled right now, doesn’t change his true talent. He has the talent to be a starter, and hopefully now he’ll get the chance.
Yep...
JD didn’t want a repeat of this year, where Feliz was supposed to be in the rotation, but you had no one to close, especially with Ogando needed in the bullpen and Lowe sucking.
Plus, I remember when Feliz first came up and pitched out of the bullpen two years ago, he had nasty secondary stuff. But like firebat said a few days ago, he hasn’t really been put into a position to work on them since Wash has emphasized him bringing the heat.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
"One American League manager told me if the Rangers get one good bullpen piece..
they could win the World Series. They got two."
-Ken Rosenthal
Ventura::Lewin::Greenberg
Yes that's my foot and no I don't have a wide stance.
I bleed Ranger black and blue.
Leonys Martin is no Judy- JD at Newberg Night.
by BigGuns on Jul 31, 2011 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 9 recs
Damn...I'm gonna have to wash some more underwear
Torrealba must go.
"the PGT isn’t about alerting drunk guys on their mobile as to what the score was." --goET 7-24-11
Awesome quote.
Nevermind that the Rangers could have won the World Series, anyway. Still awesome.
SB Nation Dallas-Ft. Worth - Christopher Fittz is better than porn!
I'm in agreeance
it’s a risk…but I think one you take with the state of our farm system. In years, we may look back and say….we gave up Erlin and Weiland for Adams?
But let’s not forget…they’re going to extreme pitchers parks. Erlin especially, is a little homer prone.
They’ll probably flash better stats there than they would elsewhere. either way though…it’ll sting. Now…it wont sting much at all if we’re back in the World Series. And if we win it….I’ll be on morphine and pain free for this one.
You forgot to mention
that at the price of their current closer, Erlin and Weiland, the Rangers are likely going to be able to acquire a blue chip starting prospect for 2012.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Who?
"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 Jul 31, 2011 8:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Neftali Feliz.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Great wknd by JD.
Hopefully we can keep LAA off our heels.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
Trading, trading, trading! Apparently Mike Adams was traded for not only one person, but for two; Robbie Erline and Joe Wieland. They must have been pretty good to replace him, or else he’s just great and one team got messed.
Halloween World
by joycerenabevels on Jul 31, 2011 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think we've had the pleasure...
"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
Alrighty then
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
Cock
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
breath
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
sucks
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
dick
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
you ruined it
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Two of the fairest trades I've ever seen
For all 3 teams involved.
Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.
by Bface on Jul 31, 2011 6:42 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Real value in that too.
Makes it easier to do trades down the road when other GMs think of you as reasonable.
"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 think of that
Very good point.
I fucking love JD.
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jul 31, 2011 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Boom.
Buster_ESPN Buster Olney
One front office polled all of its members about its view of winners and losers. Unanimous No. 1 choice for winners: the Rangers.
"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
by matchst1ck on Jul 31, 2011 6:48 PM CDT reply actions 9 recs
two days ago
One major weakness.
Today. None
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
by JBImaknee on Jul 31, 2011 6:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Soft tossing lefties
"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
Adrian Beltre
and Joey Butler?
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
CF is still iffy, It's patched together and working fine right now, but I wouldn't call it a strength.
I still wish we could have traded for Bourn.
JD and Co...
have done such a wonderful job building this team.
I can’t even imagine the Rangers being in the position they’re in now 4 or 5 years ago. It really is amazing.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
I hope JD stays here a very long time
We have a great FO that stuck to the phases of the plan and have been able to transition to he new phases even through some turmoil and financial duress. It’s a good time to be a Ranger fan knowing these guys run the team, and they look to not only be successful this year but still having an eye on the future.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
by NothinG on Jul 31, 2011 8:53 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm still confused about the Bourn trade
he was acquired for a weak package. Wonder if Rangers were ever in on him.
I know people say Leonys Martin, but Bourn gets Endy Chavez off this team TODAY, and can be flipped in the offseason. Feels like a missed opportunity.
Think they key there might've been the Astros getting Jordan Schafer in return
His stock is obviously down right now but he used to be very highly regarded, IIRC. The Astros probably wanted somebody who could potentially replace Bourn in CF, and Schafer seems like a pretty good buy low guy.
Maybe if Borbon wouldn’t have exploded his ankle we could’ve swooped in and snapped up Bourn, but without him we probably didn’t have what the ’Stros wanted. And they may not have liked Borbon anyway.
Don't poke the alien.
Except Schafer has a busted finger
And is on the DL himself. Schafer was more highly regarded and is about half a year younger, but has struggled more than Borbon at the ML level and has the 50-game HGH suspension in his background.
Who knows?
by Outworlder47 on Jul 31, 2011 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I doubt Houston viewed the two similarly.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I still think the Adams trade is very short sighted
Last year JD needed to make deals to get Texas in the playoffsm but in the process we lost Beavan and Main. If Blake were here its entirely possible that he could have moved into the bullpen and lessened the need to trade for Adams and Uehara.
Next year Texas will have some other issues on the team and trade, say Cody Buckel and Ramon Mendez. At some point you actually need to utilize this depth for internal needs but JD keeps trading guys away before they develop to that point.
Blake Beavan
would need to go into god mode to be Uehara or Adams.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
I get that
But he would be here for 6 years to reach that point. Its entirely possible that both of our new guys will either be gone or less effective by 2013 and we’ll have to make more trades to replace them. That isn’t a sustainable policy.
by Roland Gunner on Jul 31, 2011 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
You have no idea how deep our system is do you.
"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
Well...
You’ve got Perez who is, of course, the most talented guy in the upper-minors but hasn’t ever really dominated the way people expected. After that its Scheppers and Ramirez, neither of whom will start in MLB.
There certainly are other guys lower in the system, but best case is they’ll be where Erlin and Weiland are now, ie a year away from MLB.
by Roland Gunner on Jul 31, 2011 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Neither Erlin or Wieland were going to be starting games for us in 2012.
"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
EXACTLY
"JD gets complete blame or credit for what happens in 2010 and I think Nolan wants it that way. JD is paid to be a real GM and needs to start performing like one." - Josey Wales
by Michael Cave on Jul 31, 2011 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
If you told a Yankee fan that they would have a starting rotation with
Colon, Garcia, and Ivan Nova this time last year guess what their response would be?
by Roland Gunner on Jul 31, 2011 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay ill entertain you for a second
So let’s say Erlin and Weiland are in the majors next year….What is their role on the team?
"JD gets complete blame or credit for what happens in 2010 and I think Nolan wants it that way. JD is paid to be a real GM and needs to start performing like one." - Josey Wales
by Michael Cave on Jul 31, 2011 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Ideally...
They both start in AAA and are available to go into either the rotation or bullpen when things go wrong. If they aren’t needed then you can trade them next year for a TORP or to upgrade the lineup.
by Roland Gunner on Jul 31, 2011 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Erlin/Wieland for a TORP?
Nope. You can’t acquire TORP very often, much less with those two pieces as the treasure.
Well they're no J A Happ...
Or is Roy Oswalt not a top of the rotation pitcher?
by Roland Gunner on Jul 31, 2011 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Stop it, please.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
that was a salary dump
as well, so you pay a little less. and, what has Oswalt been doing most of the season…other than nursing a hurt back
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Gee Roland. How bout we win this year while the window is wide ass open?
I understand valuing farm tools, but you know we have a few more.
Torrealba must go.
"the PGT isn’t about alerting drunk guys on their mobile as to what the score was." --goET 7-24-11
Plus, I'm not nearly as concerned as I would have been in the past.
This front office and ownership group has shown they are willing to go out and acquire young talent any way possible. I would be more upset if they had paid that price for Bell. He’s gone at the end of the year. The two relievers JD got will be here next year as well. Plus, what are the chances both of them are Type A? serious question as I’m not sure how they rate relievers.
I understand what you're saying...
and I loved Wieland as much as anyone, but this system is so much deeper than a couple of pretty good arms.
And look at all the young players that have already developed in the system or come over in other deals and our helping this club be what it is now. That’s what good teams do. Once they have the team in place, due in large part to their system, they then turn around and use the excess pieces from that system to fill the holes they have. That’s the point this team is at right now. Most of the pieces are already in place.
And that pipeline isn’t going dry my friend. JD and his scouts are making sure of that.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
You seem to be arguing from a small market/rebuilding mentality...
With a winning franchise, being “short sighted” isn’t necessarily bad. It’s about striking the right balance between winning short-term and winning long-term. While the prospects the Rangers traded away will eventually be good major league players and probably have more total value over 6 years than the players they were traded for, they are not ready to contribute to the team right now and that decreases their value to a winning team. The players they were traded for can contribute now and help get the team back to the WS. That is the most important goal for the team because the teams wins in the short-term and generates more revenue to help win long-term. Thinking completely “long-term” is for losers and teams trying to get where Rangers organization is at now.
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
Actually, I think Hunter
looked pretty good in the pen. I don’t think Max Effort Beaven would be nearly as good as Hunter. Not that Hunter was great.
He was ok...
He played a part in the Twins and LAA big comeback games. And like other people have said, he lacked an out pitch. I appreciate everything he’s done for us, but I thought he was expendable.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
Definitely no arguments
Hunter was a spare. A nice spare (when compared to Failedman and Dave Bush and Brett Tomko), but I have no problem with the trade.
Though I will miss Hunter messing with Craig Sager. Good memories.
yea, he is a good spare, much better than those others listed
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
We didn't have internal options for our needs, so we traded from strength to fill a weakness.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
It hurt to have Scheppers
Ramirez and Brigham all hurt/ineffective this year. Normally, we would have called on one of them
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
Or Strop not step up.
And O’Day hurt/lose effectivness.
And Rhodes pick this year to be the year he gives it up… he was a stud in the first half of last year.
"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
Never really liked that signing.
It’s just asking for trouble relying on two 40yr+ relievers to make up an important piece of your bullpen.
Should have been able to replace internally, though.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep.
I’m still holding out out for those first two, though.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
WRONG
JD did not need deals to get the Rangers into playoffs. He needed deals so the Rangers would have much better chance at winning while IN the playoffs.
Prospects have several uses and one of them is baseball currency.
"JD gets complete blame or credit for what happens in 2010 and I think Nolan wants it that way. JD is paid to be a real GM and needs to start performing like one." - Josey Wales
by Michael Cave on Jul 31, 2011 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed. We likely win the Division anyway
But we wouldn’t get past first round with the bullpen we had.
Torrealba must go.
"the PGT isn’t about alerting drunk guys on their mobile as to what the score was." --goET 7-24-11
TEX likely wins the division b/c of that big 2-game lead??? that was 5 last week???
I would not be surprised at all if that 2-game lead was gone by August 18th
I don’t think you can look at how TEX has played recently, the injuries and the schedule and say that TEX is “likely” to win the division.
August 15th – September 7th is going to be one of the hardest stretches of the season.
I’m guessing the ExWL is than a 2-3 game difference, and that is not good use of the word “likely”
by sam in so cal on Jul 31, 2011 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
we have about an 80 percent chance of winning the division
that’s likely, not a sure thing, but likely.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
It's more likely after this weekend.
"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
Even if Texas were even with Anaheim today,
they would be favored to win the division because they are a better team. However, I do agree to some degree in that people aren’t appreciating that unfavored things can happen over the shorter sample that is 1/3rd of a season.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
5dimes has TEX at 88 wins and LAA at 86
that’s one unexpected win by LAA over TEX short of a tie
obviously, lines aren’t a great indicator of performance, but it’s at least a fairly good starting point.
by sam in so cal on Jul 31, 2011 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess we'll see.
But I know our offense is more talented.
Our defenses are comparable.
They have a slight edge in overall starting pitching.
Our bullpen is now a decent edge.
Over the next 54 games I expect us to pull away.
We’ll just have to play them and find out.
"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
i agree, but LAA is playing better right now. my comments were regrading the use of the word "likely"
“have to play them and find out” and “likely” aren’t necessarily compatible
let’s get Cruz and Beltre back on the field, Kinsler out of his 1 for infinity slump, CJ right, Hamilton to drop the vampire routine, Feliz to start pitching like a closer and TEX can win the west. Likely? not based on the horrific play the last two weeks. the team is doing everything they can to keep LAA in the race, and it’s working.
by sam in so cal on Jul 31, 2011 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
The Rangers have the second-best record in all of baseball in the month of July.
Their play the last two weeks has been far from “horrific.”
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
i said two weeks, you said july
specifically since TEX had the 5-game lead:
BOS 7-3
NYY 8-4
TEX 5-7
LAA 8-4
I would say that over that time (roughly two weeks), they have been horrific – at least relative to the teams in contention.
case in point, today. LAA was getting ho-hit by the best pitcher in baseball (on the road) and was in the game until the final inning. our #1 made it halfway to God Bless America.
based on the last two weeks’ games TEX can’t cling to a very solid 12-game winning streak and think that the postseason is “likely”.
by sam in so cal on Jul 31, 2011 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Texas is on a down stretch
it happens. Look at Boston’s first week…
They’re ahead of LAA and a much, much better team on paper.
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
Exactly... Boston starts off 2-10. Season over!
"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
Cherry picking nonsense.
Season is 162 games. It ebbs and flows… the Rangers are likely to win because they have more talent… and it’s not close.
There’s no guarantee… you have to play the games. But looking back at two weeks and wringing your hands is silly.
Biggest weakness was made a strength this weekend. We’ll win this division… I’ll wager if you’d like… you can bet against the Rangers and feel super smart.
"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
Ok how about this then
The Rangers WILL win the West by 6+ games.
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
You are clearly overreacting to today's game.
CJ will right his ship; he always does.
And Anaheim had their ace going today, too. He lost.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
You think your brother gets a suspension?
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
What?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Jered.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
So he's my brother now?
I like new memes.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Ryan's been drinking.
"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
Same
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Naw...
yea.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Whiskey sours for me... you?
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
red wine.....
multiple bottles.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Sweet
I only drink Sangria wine
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
tapas
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Banned.
"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
well, half of a box of wine would be multiple bottles....
so…..jah.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
yummy yummy.
We had some boxed wine on the river this weekend. It’s perfect to take for the ladies on the tubes. Just pop it out of the box and you’re good to go.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
rock the bladder.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Real Sangria
the best
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
what kind of wine is it? I know it's a red, and they put a bunch of fruit in it....let me guess...it's called sangria?
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
It's also a nice touch to add a little brandy in to it.
along with the fruit.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Try Real Sangria
it’s greatness
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Booze plus shark week equals profit
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
is that on NatGeo?
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Discovery
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
verlander = morrow???
i hope you have a backup plan in case this lawyering thing doesn’t work out for you.
by sam in so cal on Jul 31, 2011 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Now you're getting personal for no reason.
Flagged.
"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
Because that's what I said, right?
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Er, what?
Not sure where he ever said that. You’re cherry picking to the utmost degree… even Josey would be ashamed.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
by colonialbob on Jul 31, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not gonna lie
I’ve gone up to what you replied to like 6 times trying to figure out how you got to that statement and I’m baffled. My flabber is literally gasted. It’s awful
My flabber is literally gasted
Whoa. This shit got real.
Heavy is the head that eats the crayons...
LSB-Come for the baseball, stay for the Dirkatron raping!
"He’s a Ranger, we’re Rangers." -bigtill2002
Don't be
this is sam in so cal’s MO, down to a T.
Step 1 – Say something semi-reasonable
Step 2 – Give an absolute pants on head retarded justification for original statement
Step 3 – Have people point out how you are dumb because you are using SSS
Step 4 – Deny it and become hostile
Step 5 – Dies in a fire (hopefully, hasn’t happen yet)
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
"pants on head retarded"
Laughing so hard I’m crying. Wow
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
"Holy God, I want to make out with that dong." - GhostofErikThompson (in response to a Nellie Cruz homer) 6/9/11
by TxStCa on Jul 31, 2011 11:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
When I was a kid I would run around with
my underwear on my head
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Hopefully you didn't encounter any skid marks
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jul 31, 2011 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
LAA has the best record in baseball over the past 5 weeks.
And only gained a couple of games. We were 1 up at the all star break… now we’re two up.
Given that we are the more talented team, it is LIKELY we will pull away.
"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
So you would rather have Beavan and Smoak right now
instead of the Cliff Lee post-season and this season of Mark Lowe?
Mark Lowe alone in the bullpen has been more valuable than Beavan could have been.
No JD, clearly made the right decision last year
I’m just saying that it shouldn’t be an going policy. And if Texas felt Lowe was of true value they wouldn’t need to trade for 2 guys to do his job.
by Roland Gunner on Jul 31, 2011 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
you realize
1 bullpen arm doesn’t pitch every day right? I only trust Lowe so far. These two relievers are a couple of the BEST in the game. period. As they are not rentals, you get these two next year as well to be integral pieces of our ’pen
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I have internalings right now
from that BBQ sandwich I ate for lunch.
by Pocket Ninja on Jul 31, 2011 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
JD did not need to make deals to get Texas in to the playoffs last year.
SB Nation Dallas-Ft. Worth - Christopher Fittz is better than porn!
Flagged for DMN commenting.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
"Holy God, I want to make out with that dong." - GhostofErikThompson (in response to a Nellie Cruz homer) 6/9/11
haha, well said.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Well
Both Erlin and Wieland for a reliever seems like kind of a hefty price, but if we where gonna give up both of them for one guy I’m damn glad we got Adams and not Bell.
Don't poke the alien.
Yeah,
We may be overly positive right now because of how realistic that alternate scenario seemed.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Bullpen
If you’re going to try to improve the pen, it seems like you don’t take a chance on a middling reliever. J.D. went big. There are no guarantees, but these guys are as close as the Rangers could get.
by Neftali's arm on Jul 31, 2011 10:01 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Heh.
DKnobler DKnobler
Best line I heard during #tradedeadline: On HOU GM Wade: “He’s like the pitcher asked to intentionally walk a hitter before mgr goes to pen”
"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
Is that how you introduce yourself on cyber boards?
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jul 31, 2011 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah bro.... river fenix told me you were a girl.. is this true?
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jul 31, 2011 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Graham isn't a girl's name.
"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
and so will holland be allowed to go 9 again this year?
or ogando go 7 ?
by DaveHostetlersLoveChild on Jul 31, 2011 7:22 PM CDT reply actions
Nope.
We’re going to choose to go to the bullpen when we don’t have to.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
So, just thinking out loud
do we get about 5-6 innings a week of Adams and Uehara for the rest of the season? That’s a nice start a week from a true TORP compacted in high leverage situations.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Hrm.
Probably more like 4+, but it’s not a bad way to look at it given how bad the guys they are replacing have been.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
OT: Does this mean what I think it means?
BreakingNews Breaking News
AP source: Obama, Boehner, Democrats strikedebt deal to head off government default
Yup.
Sounds like they’ve got a deal.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Just saw another tweet saying the USA will not default
Didn’t think it would happen, but still, that would’ve been a debacle
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jul 31, 2011 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
lol @ Harry Reid filibustering his own bill.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
?
.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
no idea
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Saw this from HH...hehe
They improved what was arguably the weakest part of their club
That is what a good GM is supposed to do, and Texas is stronger today than they were yesterday.
By the way – we’ve still got Mathis, and they still have Napoli. Ugh.
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jul 31, 2011 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 6 recs
saw that too and chuckled as well
"A mind focused on doubt and fear cannot focus on the journey to victory."
Hate to bring more from that site, but this is another comment I enjoyed reading too
There is no positive spin on this
Both teams needed relief help. Not only did they get an arm that the Angels FO was going hard after but they got a second, just as dominant arm as well.
They did so by giving up no blue chip prospects, and are now set to destroy the division.
If anyone sees this as anything less than a colossal failure by the Angels and TR then you are blinded by false hope and homerism.
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jul 31, 2011 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
rev has said the past two days how great we did on the trades
that was a shock.
"A mind focused on doubt and fear cannot focus on the journey to victory."
Don't take this as a Brettgardner type statement, b/c I'm not trying to be a dick toward you but
I couldn’t give a shit less what Revhalo thinks of what we do
by blakethegr8 on Jul 31, 2011 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I thought it was funny and shared
I wasn’t trying to get your approval :)
"A mind focused on doubt and fear cannot focus on the journey to victory."
From what I've seen
Revhalo has been very respectful of the Rangers this season. He was very classy when speaking about the tragedy at the ballpark this year, and he seems to respect the Rangers for what they have done. I know he can spew vile and hatred sometimes, but I have a hard time really disliking the guy. He is also a sponsor of the Rangers at Baseball Reference which is…odd.
by stormdude3603 on Jul 31, 2011 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a bit. He hates the Rangers and I don't blame him.
I hate the Angels.
"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
Yep
He likes to troll, especially when we play them because he knows he gets LSBers over there reading the site.
And LSB never fails to fall for it.
Don't poke the alien.
I just think he has less ammo this year...
because he used to dig at the Rangers fans by constantly saying “flags fly forever.” Now, he can’t help but slightly respect what the Rangers accomplished last season.
That said, after watching one of his youtube videos, there’s no arguing that he’s a complete douche.
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
IIRC
he sponsored the Rangers at baseball reference so he could post on our page that we wouldnt have made the playoffs without stealing players from LAAAAAAAAAAA or some such
I hope he rebounds...
LoneStarDugout Jason Cole
Seeing a better approach out of Engel Beltre lately. Putting together more quality at-bats. Using whole field more often. Less pull happy.
I used to own Mickey Tettleton's couch.
Where's ty?
"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
Is he even averaging 4 pitchers per PA 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 Jul 31, 2011 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
*pitches
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Greek God of Foul Hits
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
What were you basing that on?
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jul 31, 2011 9:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
anything positive from beltre is good
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
It's pouring rain here right now. So nice.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
there's a hint in his screenname.
Ventura::Lewin::Greenberg
Yes that's my foot and no I don't have a wide stance.
I bleed Ranger black and blue.
Leonys Martin is no Judy- JD at Newberg Night.
Heh...
you’re not still here are ya? Mr. fancy pants world traveler.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
nope, it was lovely, I've since moved on.
Ventura::Lewin::Greenberg
Yes that's my foot and no I don't have a wide stance.
I bleed Ranger black and blue.
Leonys Martin is no Judy- JD at Newberg Night.
You just hit it and move onto the next, don't ya.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
yeh if it's a bigger city I stay for a little longer..
have you gone to try that strawberry nutella crepe over close to Trolley Square yet??
Ventura::Lewin::Greenberg
Yes that's my foot and no I don't have a wide stance.
I bleed Ranger black and blue.
Leonys Martin is no Judy- JD at Newberg Night.
Not yet...
I’ve been too lazy on my days off lately, but I’ll get there. Probably when college football starts back up then I can go before a game. I live out in South Jordan so it’s a little bit of a drive out that way.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
When I lived in Cedar City for a summer
We had thunder and rain nearly every afternoon like clockwork there for a few weeks, IIRC.
Most awesome weather patterns of anyplace I’ve ever been. Of course, I didn’t get to see it during the winter.
Don't poke the alien.
Yeah...
Cedar’s not bad, but being 3 hours south of here it can also get pretty damn hot at times.
It’s higher up, so it’s not as bad as St. George or Vegas, but Cedar’s not a bad little city all things considered either.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Seems like a steep price for a reliever but I know we 're getting one of the best.
I’m not sold on getting rid of two quality prospects that are nearing the majors. I hope this works out well for us this year. SD should be happy with this trade.
"A mind focused on doubt and fear cannot focus on the journey to victory."
at their best
who do Erlin and Wieland replace in the rotation? Are they above Ramirez and Perez? A chance at the rotation for Feliz? Ogando? Harrison? holland?
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
I was thinking more of Colby in a few years
but your right. I just cant get enough of pitching imo. Its something our Rangers haven’t always been blessed at .
"A mind focused on doubt and fear cannot focus on the journey to victory."
I'm not saying the Rangers have enough pitching,
but they do have quite a bit. Here’s the tentative starting rotation next year assuming they lose CJ Wilson (which isn’t a safe assumption)
A. Ogando
C. Lewis
D. Holland
M. Harrison
N. Feliz
S. Feldman
E. Hurley
N. Ramirez
M. Perez
This is if no trades are made, which doesn’t seem like the safest of assumptions given their GM.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I know what you're saying about next year
I just like having quality pitching prospects going thru the cycles so to speak. This team doesn’t have a reputation of pitching heavy and I am living a little in the past I guess.
"A mind focused on doubt and fear cannot focus on the journey to victory."
Go look at this
There is quite a bit of pitching depth in this system. The two pieces that were traded had quite a bit of value, but make no mistake about where the strength of the Rangers highly rated farm system lies: pitching depth.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
at first I looked at this and thought you were running down from option a-d
and I was trying to figure out where b was.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
by blalock84 on Jul 31, 2011 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
26 legit pitching prospects?
Challenge accepted.
/JD
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
What is near?
I think it’s doubtful that either of them would have started for the Rangers in 2012.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
So..
I am assuming the loss of Erlin/Wieland will drop us from a possible number 1 system ranking. How far do they fall?
3-5 range?
It may drop us 1 rank
but not that much, Our strength has always been our depth, and we still have a great depth of pitchers.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
I don't think they would have ended up one.
It’s hard to say because there’s still half a season to go, but it still seems they would grade out favorably by anybody who looked past the Top50 prospects.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
In this case,
favorably = Top 5-7.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure how we could drop much..
Considering I don’t think either of those guys was highly ranked coming into the season.
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
Great White Sharks!!!
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
my wife doesn't want to watch it....boo
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
heh same here
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
"Nearly all of these victims lived to tell the tale."
I’d freak the fuck out if a shark started biting at me
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jul 31, 2011 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
i'd fucking scream like a little girl
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
I don't think the adrenaline rush I'd get from that encounter
could propel me to swim fast enough to get away
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jul 31, 2011 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
considering that one lady who got thrown six feet in the air and then landed on its back in a
kayake, Im pretty sure Id be so stunned I’d be speechless.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
$9M option
mlbtraderumors MLB Trade Rumors
Bobby Abreu’s 2012 Option Vests http://bit.ly/rrhXnN #mlb
"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
0.5 WAR and zero power this year
And he’s pretty much a DH now and forever.
He’s basically what we where all afraid would happen with MY this year.
Don't poke the alien.
Always and forever.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't get a chance to say this during GDT/PGT,
but Young was the truth out there for a while out there at 3rd today.
And then he turned back into Face, but still. Pretty fun to watch.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
He had two fapworthy stabs out there in a row
then the Jays just started trolling him hard.
"You're failing Seymour; what is it with you and failure?"
they started hitting it to his left, which has always been his worse side
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Who was it the other day that was still saying he was a good player?
was it, in fact, the starter of this subthread?
"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!!!
Brilliant.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
The fact that the Angels are only two games out
makes the Vernon Wells deal justifiable!!!
i tell the truth; i lie a lot
The fact that the Angels are at their highest salary ever
in large part because of the Vernon Wells deal is not going to stop them from adding pieces at the trade deadline.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
angels - the gift that keeps on giving
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
they'll need to improve on that
NO This is why i dont come here so much anymore. it has become a destination for certain types which i am not.
Love the rangers, not this -- Mark from OC on Arrested Development
Their salary obligations for next year make me laugh
I think that puts them around 120M after you factor in arbitration raises to Weaver, Kendrick, Aybar, etc. And they have a rotation slot to fill, plus some statuesque outfielders and a black hole at catcher. We’re probably in the neighborhood of 90M, with CJ’s rotation slot to fill (either via resigning him, another FA/Darvish, or internal promotion).
by Outworlder47 on Jul 31, 2011 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I was kind of hoping they'd make a dumb trade
for a guy like A Ramirez, just to inflate their salaries even more.
I think the Angels should have sold very high on their pitchers this summer – imagine a Dan Haren or Jared Weaver for the same level haul the Rockies got for Ubaldo… the fact that they’ve played over their heads the last month or two and kept pace with Texas has probably screwed them badly (like a few Ranger seasons in years past…). Sometimes it is good to fall out of the race…
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
by JBImaknee on Jul 31, 2011 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wonder just how much Weiland's no no improved his trade value?
Would the Padres have had nearly as much interest? I don’t know how heavily they scouted him.
by dolphinpuncher on Jul 31, 2011 8:35 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I doubt it mattered in the slightest.
"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
Disagree.
I think it mattered, just not very 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 Jul 31, 2011 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
No but it was surely noticable when it was your heavy hitting AA team that got no hit.
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 really don't know why a no-no would improve a guy's value
It doesn’t really change his skillset or his ceiling.
Fucking Luis Mendoza pitched one, for petes sake. Sort of.
Don't poke the alien.
They were at his 5 previous starts
They already knew they wanted him
I can't stand people who are intolerant of other people's taste in music or people who like Nickelback.
by jonas m. on Jul 31, 2011 8:55 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
As I should have figured they were
by dolphinpuncher on Jul 31, 2011 9:07 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
lol.
richardjustice Richard Justice
by SBerthiaumeESPN
The Astros have sent Chris Johnson and Brett Wallace to the minor leagues and recalled Brian Bogusevic and Jimmy Paredes, who will play 3B.
johnson has been terrible
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
bullfuckingshit... Bell gets to play in 80 degree sunshine
by oc on Jul 31, 2011 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
On a team that isn't great...
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Kind of a neat quote, though.
Sheds a little insight on why he’s said he wants to resign with the Padres, I think. Feels comfortable there.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
Says he's going to miss Adams...
obviously likes the guy, it reads to me like it’s more than just a generic “good luck” comment.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
Meh, maybe I'm reading too much into it
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
If I were going to read something into it,
I would read “I wish I couldve been traded to a competitive team, but congratulations to my former teammate b/c I’m not going to be a bitter asshole about it”
Moob sweat is the worst
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Part of me is still coming to a realization that we got
Uehara and Adams in the last 24 hours. This is great! Now if we can just get CJ right again.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
by NothinG on Jul 31, 2011 9:03 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
And
some semblance of our lineup back in place
by Brett Perryman on Jul 31, 2011 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions
What's not to love about a Quintanila-Blanco-Teagarden trifecta?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Needs more Chavez and Murphy.
"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
Chavez is this team's starting CF on average, though.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
True... I'll caveat
Needs more Chavez leading off.
"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
There ya go.
Le sigh.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Article from Passan on Yahoo...
For now, 30 is plenty – one degree for every team in the immediate aftermath of the 4 p.m. trade deadline Sunday. Some were losers. Some were tweeners. And some were winners, like the …
1. Texas Rangers and the most dangerous bullpen in the American League. With closer Neftali Feliz(notes) hot and cold, Rangers GM Jon Daniels spent two top-end prospects to get the best setup man in baseball, Mike Adams(notes), and used two other major league-ready players to get another stone-cold lockdown artist, Koji Uehara(notes). With the mashing lineup, the deep bullpen and the rotation full of power arms – C.J. Wilson(notes), Alexi Ogando(notes), Colby Lewis(notes), Matt Harrison(notes) and Mr. Shutout, Derek Holland(notes), the Rangers are unquestionable winners, the polar opposite of the …
2. New York Yankees who, with their lack of maneuvering, earn the tag of ultimate losers…
29. Boston Red Sox… the Red Sox are little more than the Yankees with one extra reliable starter. And they’ve let the …
30. Texas Rangers catch up to them. The July 31 deadline rewards the aggressive, and even if the playoffs are a crapshoot and the best team sometimes doesn’t win, the Rangers have spent money in the draft and internationally so they could do just what they did: play the deadline better than anyone.
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
by e2drummer on Jul 31, 2011 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 6 recs
That JD
So hot right now
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
x
18. [The] Los Angeles Angels woke up from what must’ve been a weeks-long nap at 4:01 p.m. ET with the realization they’ve got no catcher, no third baseman and no relief pitching. Jered Weaver(notes), Dan Haren(notes) and Ervin Santana(notes) can do only so much, and with the Rangers’ moves over the weekend, it pushes the Angels into a distinct underdog spot. There is always August, but for now they’re losers of the worst kind: ones who needed to make a move and didn’t…
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jul 31, 2011 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Luscious...
they’re losers of the worst kind; ones who need to make a move and didn’t
Torrealba must go.
"the PGT isn’t about alerting drunk guys on their mobile as to what the score was." --goET 7-24-11
This is good too
28. Oakland Athletics, another AL West team that started well and faded. The A’s are tweeners more because their lack of activity than what they did. Because that part was good: They snagged first baseman Brandon Allen(notes), a change-of-scene breakout candidate, in the deal for Ziegler. And they were ready to fetch Lars Anderson(notes) for Rich Harden(notes) before the …
29. Boston Red Sox took a look at Harden’s medical reports and saw instead a skull and crossbones and a red-stamped HAZMAT warning. Naturally, they went for the other heir to Mike Hampton(notes), Erik Bedard, who cost four prospects, a hefty sum for a player with the durability of a dandelion puff. Should Bedard remain healthy, it’s actually a coup, but for now Boston secures its place among the losers because if Clay Buchholz’s(notes) back appointment Monday doesn’t go as they hope, the Red Sox are little more than the Yankees with one extra reliable starter.
(I know the last line has already been posted)
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jul 31, 2011 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy shit.
Fetters charges fans just $2 to dunk any of the other concessions available at the ballpark into the “cheese tank,” and will put a fried egg—that’s where the skillet and hot-plate come in—atop any concession for just a dollar. And I do mean anything: during my visit, I saw Fetters put a fried egg atop a pile of nachos, a double-patty burger ($11) from Gorman Thomas Prime, and directly into a New Era fitted cap. “Security guys are going to bust balls, because that’s what they do,” Fetters says. “Food inspector guys, same thing. But the way I figure, these fans gave me a lot when I pitched here. A lot of love, a lot of support. I want to give them something back, too.”
"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!!!
I will never understand this culture's obsession with liquid cheese.
Fucking disgusting if you ask me.
Don't poke the alien.
That's why no one asked you.
It’s delicious.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
Including fondue?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Have you had (good) fondue?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
You already know the answer...
"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
Curious:
Do you eat fondue?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been to Simply Fondue and the Melting Pot
Tasty but a bit of a pain in the ass.
The cheese and bread part is my favorite.
"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
Ah, I see.
I didn’t know how you felt about the alcohol part.
Those are fine and all, but good traditional fondue is tough to beat.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
There is alcohol in fondue?
"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
According to wikipedia
it’s cheese, wine, and seasonings. Never knew that.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
Yeah, wine.
You basically need 3 things for fondue and white wine is one of them.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh. Then I've never had fondue.
Never had a glass [or even sip] of wine in my life.
"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
I'm not a huge fan of wine.
But I do love me some whiskey and scotch.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Never had those either.
Other than a handful of unfinished beers from my teenage years, only liquor was a shot of Goldschlager and some fruity concoction when the Stars won the cup.
"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
Yeah,
I actually looked it up. Seems they have some that don’t list wine as an ingredient. This…confuses…me. I think that’s just melted cheese.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jul 31, 2011 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Heh.
I’ve had this:
Wisconsin Trio Cheese Fondue
Fontina, Butterkäse and Buttermilk Bleu cheeses with white wine, scallions and a hint of sherry
And it was really tasty. So I guess I have had wine in cheese form.
"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
CS,B
One time at church they had the kind of fondue where you cook your meat in the oil in the pot… I didn’t realize it was oil, I thought it was cheese, so I just ate two or three pieces of meat before somebody told me you were supposed to cook it.
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
Sounds familiar...
Was it similar to the Chinese Hot Pot?
by cornhat on Jul 31, 2011 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah it was kinda like that
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
I like Razzoo's fondue
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Truly egomania knows no bounds
Fieri’s concession stands—the full name was "Guy Fieri’s Ballpark Food With Balls By Guy Fieri"—were open for only a few months
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
I made the observation the other day that there is nothing that I wouldnt add a fried egg to.
Apparently, Fetters is trying to call my bluff
Fried eggs make everything better
The Commissary serves a burger with a fried duck egg. It’s amazing.
Baseball question
From my understanding, Chris Davis was out of options and would have to be on the Rangers’ 25 man roster next year, or else could become a free agent.
Now that he’s been traded to Baltimore, does he have to stay on their 25 man roster in 2012? Or can he refuse an assignment to the minors? In other words, the 3 options thing doesn’t start over when you are traded to another team, right?
I know he has less than 6 years of service time.
Thanks.
It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin
nothing changes
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
Who does this remind you of?
Devastating cutter, miniscule ERA, equally effective against right and left handers, and has been a set up guy for a large part of his career. Is it possible the Rangers just aquired a poor man’s Mariano Rivera? And all it took was 2 decent prospects? I know Erlin and Wieland have potential, but if you can get a dominating pitcher, don’t you just do it?
Apparently Rivera didn't set up much.
I just recall seeing him in the 8th inning a lot.
by stormdude3603 on Jul 31, 2011 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
More than one person has made that connection recently.
If Mike Adams dominates for the Rangers this year, you might see them attempt to lock him up.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I've said it before here
but not today. I’ve heard many Mike Adams interviews on the radio – he was one of the more vocal players in San Diego. He’s a sharp, well balanced guy who clearly understands all aspects of the game really well. I don’t know how leadershipings work in the bullpen, but he has the makings of it.
It wouldn’t surprise me if the Rangers decided to build their long-term bullpen strategy around him.
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
I went back and checked. You won your contest. No one else was close.
"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
hehe...
yeah, I’m going to do a summary post on it tomorrow.
I like winning my own contests.
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
yea, thats never a bad thing
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
word
Daniels said the team will make the corresponding 25-man roster move on Tuesday.
Daniels said Neftali Feliz is the Rangers closer. “He’s our guy.”
Daniels did say he felt Adams has the capability to close, especially after training under Trevor Hoffman and Heath Bell. “I don’t have any doubt he’s capable of that [closing role] from the type of pitcher he is and how he goes about his business.”
Daniels said Adams was a more desirable trade piece than Bell because he is under control for next season.
Daniels said “competition” was the driving force to acquiring Adams even after the Koji Uehara trade. “Look up and we’re in a dogfight for the division with the Angels,” Daniels said. “The Angels are a very good club, very good pitching staff. And if we’re fortunate enough to get to the postseason, that’s a dogfight every night. You need multiple guys to pitch in the back-end of the bullpen. I think we put together a bullpen capable of doing that.”
Daniels said Adams and Uehara will be the set-up relievers for Feliz.
Finally, here’s what Daniels said about Adams: “Mike was a guy we had targeted from the outset. A guy our scouts really liked and he performed at a high level.”
Read more: http://sportsblogs.star-telegram.com/foul_territory/#ixzz1TjznJJPf
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
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keithlawkeithlaw by SportsByDallas
They didn’t. “@mustard_seeds: Why would Rangers give up a decent SP?//o’s confirms Uehara to Rangers for Davis, Hunter.”
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
Why do some posters have something called a UID on their profile page?
"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
original members.
"I think that Rangers is good team." ~ South Korean Ranger Nation
by hubcityraider on Jul 31, 2011 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
you're really a sub-100 guy and you only have ~1,000 posts?
impressive…
My guess is only 10% of the posts are from us folks with listed UIDs..
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
I'm more of a reader!
"I think that Rangers is good team." ~ South Korean Ranger Nation
by hubcityraider on Jul 31, 2011 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Is there any way to see what mine is?
"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
Same here
UID-35 with only 1800+ posts. Lately I’ve found myself just reading the front page and not even going through the comments. Just too many.
Ever poster has that.
It’s the numeric identifier for a poster int eh SBN database.
"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
Yeah but it doesn't show up on our page
"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
Those of us who have a UID number are special.
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
I'm jealous :(
"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
don't be
You are here now.
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
Fuckin' A we are.
And yeah, pretty sure it’s for people who had to register before the changeover with the “new” SBNation.
"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!!!
I would have been 12 or 13
"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
Hawt
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
You coming onto me again?
"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
If it lands me some opportunities with some college tennis chicks
then yes
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll hook you up if you buy me Rangers tickets
"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
Good seats too
Like section 34
"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
How's section 30 row 7?
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah even better
I was thinking of the wrong section anyway.
"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
34 is good
You may catch a fireman in that section
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I normally sit in 29 when I go
"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
I go with blakethegr8
and we sit in 28 or 30 in row 6 or 7
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Sweet
I’ll definitely fix you up then
"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
I am a freeloader
so I have no rights to said tickets
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I prefer the one where he pops out of Watson's crotch
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Hawt
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Is she doing an invisible handjob
prior to the popup?
"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!!!
Her index finger is extended... I think she's pointing.
"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
That's just the way British girls do it I'd figure
it’s like the pinky extended during tea time.
"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!!!
Hahaha
Anger logic's so great I kinda forget what we saw in regular logic in the first place.
by colonialbob on Jul 31, 2011 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what my girl does
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
thought she was mexican
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I got punked down in my multiculturalism class the other day by calling a black dude an Afro American...
my teacher screamed at me and said it was Black American….
Shit is so fucking confusing man…..I love everyone for crissakes.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Afro is now racist because of Kramer
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
good lord
can’t we all, who are legal citizens, just be americans and be done with it?
I agree with Freeman. Stop talking about racism. We are all just men and women. Period.
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
by Eric Prince on Jul 31, 2011 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions
She's a mescin
but when she drinks she always holds the pinky up…. no clue why.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
That's because you have a tiny penis and her hand doesn't fit.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
They why doesn't she just go thumb + pinky?
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I said tiny, not Matchst1ck size.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Awww.
[Nods]
"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
by matchst1ck on Jul 31, 2011 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
My penis only looks tiny because I am
so tall.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I have such a crush on her
"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
At least that's your demographic.
"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
I'd do her.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
It's not my fault you're not special
sorry.
"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!!!
"I think that Rangers is good team." ~ South Korean Ranger Nation
by hubcityraider on Jul 31, 2011 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
.
Buster_ESPNBuster Olney
The combined number for Koji Uehara and Mike Adams this year — 95 innings, 17 walks, 111 strikeouts, and a 1.42 ERA.
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
I'll take it
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
.
Buster_ESPNBuster Olney
One front office polled all of its members about its view of winners and losers. Unanimous No. 1 choice for winners: the Rangers.
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
OT: Really sorry for the size of this gif
But for those of you who didn’t see the Jered Weaver-Carlos Guillen shenanigans, here you go.
http://raysindex.com/GIFs/Weaver%20Naughty.gif
I would post the gif itself, but it takes forever to load.
Why is Weaver yelling at the umpire when he knew he was going to be thrown out?
He should have just thrown at Guillen when he came up again.
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 simply can't wait for Verlander to drill Ayber with a 100mph pitch next time they face off
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
Weaver is such a douche
Would love to have Verlander though.
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
Verlander is one of my favorite non-Rangers in the game
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
All we gotta do is ask JD to get him...heh
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jul 31, 2011 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sure this has been noted
by proper Rangers luminaries that visit the site.
So Verlander should be a Ranger this coming offseason.
well played ninJDa. well played indeed.
by elvis1isking on Jul 31, 2011 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
It must be nice for Angels fans
knowing that their team will never diminsh their entertainment value with class or sportsmanship.
by Neftali's arm on Jul 31, 2011 11:12 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
need help
just tried to subscribe to TFR, paid through paypal, but can’t get on now. My bank already says it went through, as does paypal, but i can’t sign in to TFR. Should I have gotten a confirmation email from the site or anything? Cause I didn’t
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
Go here and fill this out.
http://www.texasfarmreview.com/contact/
Explain your problem.
"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
thanks
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
by Eric Prince on Jul 31, 2011 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
damn he's quick
already got it fixed
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
by Eric Prince on Jul 31, 2011 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
*was expecting to wait till tomorrow sometime, given that it's 11 o'clock on a Sunday night
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
by Eric Prince on Jul 31, 2011 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
KOJI!!!!!!!!
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
by e2drummer on Jul 31, 2011 10:25 PM CDT reply actions 6 recs
I kind of love him already
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
He looks like a poster on LSB
that broke into the clubhouse and snapped a picture of himself in a uniform he stole.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
And then ran out onto the field to get two swinging K's.
"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
Scholly_D
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
he confuses me....
I love him, but more often than not I find myself confused from his postings.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Yea
I get confused by you people often though…. I am not hip to internettings
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Hahah
they’re having him locker next to Derek Holland
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
wonder how many jerseys the equipment man had to have ready
Didn’t want an O’Day redeux
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
Gabbard
What happened to him?
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
reality caught up
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
That uniform looks good on him.
"How you play the game is for college ball. When you're playing for money, winning is the only thing that matters." -- Leo Durocher.
by CrustytheCowboy on Jul 31, 2011 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
MIKE ADAMS HAS 2 BLOWN SAVES OUT OF 3 OPPS...
JD YOU ARE A BUMBBUMB.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 10:28 PM CDT reply actions
He's a fucking Javelina
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
SOLD THE FARM
FOR BIT PIECES, WHISTLING THROUGH THE GRAVEYARD, GAVE UP TOO MUCH FOR A SNEAKY ASIAN PITCHER, OTHER DUMBFUCK THINGS.
"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!!!
We got japped.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
13 wins last year bra. 13 wins.
"I think that Rangers is good team." ~ South Korean Ranger Nation
by hubcityraider on Jul 31, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
what's your excuse?
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
He's got bface.
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I wanna talk about late inning dominance.....
seems like our bullpen problems have been solved on paper….I know we don’t like defined roles around here….but what is your bullpenis pecking order?
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 11:01 PM CDT reply actions
I don't think I can make one
simply because I haven’t seen Adams or Uehara (didn’t catch the game today) pitch for us yet.
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jul 31, 2011 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Came in, threw 8 pitches, 7 strikes, 4 swinging strikes
He 2 strikeouts swinging, and a 1 pitch GB out. I’m not sure it would have been possible to script a better 1st appearance.
me go first
Yoshi/Lowe/Oliver 6th/7th
Koji/Adams 8th
Feliz 9th
Christ, son.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Koji the 7th
Adams the 8th.
Then the next night flip them and let Adams have the 7th and Koji the 8th.
Doing that should help limit their innings
o_O
by elvis1isking on Jul 31, 2011 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I posted this in the GDT
6— Lowe
7— Uehara
8— Adams
9— Feliz
LOOGY— Oliver
ROOGY— Tateyama
Longman— Feldman
Retired— Rhodes
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
having Lowe, Oliver and Yoshi
as fireman type of RPs really gives Ron some flexability
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
with this set up we have no reason to worry about Ogando's increased workload.
damn, that’s salty.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
yea, just have him go five and the game will be over.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Wait till we heat up again and start scoring.
This bullpen will crush hope if the other team is behind after 6 or 7 innings.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher
even better!
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
this is generally perfect
though, i have no problem sticking Koji in the sixth if we need him there in a tough spot.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
I love this
Can’t help but think about what it would be like if Scheppers came up and dominated as well
Heavy is the head that eats the crayons...
LSB-Come for the baseball, stay for the Dirkatron raping!
"He’s a Ranger, we’re Rangers." -bigtill2002
your just fucking with my loins right now....
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
He looked good the other night.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher
and LOOGY2 could be Adams seeing how that cutter fucking pwns lh'ers.
dude, I’m so jacked right now.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Is Rhodes gonzo tomorrow?
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher
Tuesday.
And most likely, yes. Unless they really feel the need to keep two lefties in the bullpen.
Too bad we can’t send Feldman down too and bring up Kirkman to be the long man.
Don't poke the alien.
I have been a Rangers fan for so long.
I still can’t believe we have to figure out who keep as far as pitching goes! It just is all too new!
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher
Let me say this, too.
I’m not against the concept of roles; roles keep Wash from bringing in Feliz in the second inning after Holland shits the bed or Oliver in the ninth with the bases loaded and no outs. Roles are good in the sense that they are basically relief priority systems.
I’m against the point we get to where roles tell us what to do rather than the underlying reasoning behind the roles themselves. I don’t like the idea that “it’s the 8th inning, I bring in my 8th inning guy here!” It should be “I need to get outs, how can I get them most effectively in this situation?”
The theory that leads you to putting Feliz as your closer is that he’s your best reliever, not because he has some magical big boy closer pants that makes him the guy you go to in the ninth inning no matter what happens.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions
well said
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
In terms of who I'd use in high leverage situations right now (descending order)
Adams, Koji, Lowe/Oliver (depending upon platoon splits) Feliz.
Don't poke the alien.
I can see that.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Im probably putting Feliz ahead of lowe and yoshi
simply because I think his true talent is ahead of those despite his mediocre numbers this year. If he continues to not perform well, then maybe not.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
If i need a strikeout
I probably bring Koji in, especially considering if i need a strikeout, a pop out probably would work too and Koji gets a ton of those.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Bright Lights Bigger City
is a fuckin great jam
Salma Hayek is not hot.
by AndrusImpersonator on Jul 31, 2011 11:03 PM CDT reply actions
heh
I saw that earlier. No worries bro. Just pay me some royalties and we’re all good
Salma Hayek is not hot.
by AndrusImpersonator on Jul 31, 2011 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
a cold beer at the next LSB tailgate
Salma Hayek is not hot.
by AndrusImpersonator on Jul 31, 2011 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm afraid to inform you I cannot make it to that
Do you wish to submit any other inquiries?
by DFWTrojanTuba on Jul 31, 2011 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Give him a stat lesson
"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
ha
was is the Mendonca shit from earlier?
Salma Hayek is not hot.
by AndrusImpersonator on Jul 31, 2011 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
No i asked how CJ was since I couldn't watch the game
and he sarcastically responded not well since he gave up 7 runs. All in good jest though
"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
BTW, why do people think he cant hit?
he has a high K rate but he’s over .300 this year and has plus power. Also has a plus glove, which I got to see in person last nite
Salma Hayek is not hot.
by AndrusImpersonator on Jul 31, 2011 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
And low walk rate
High K, low walk usually means bad hitter in the ML
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
yeah
still in AA though. Plenty of time to work on it. I like the power numbers though. I also like Davis’ power numbers in the minors too…..yikes
Salma Hayek is not hot.
by AndrusImpersonator on Jul 31, 2011 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Reynolds is such a dumbass
"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
what did he say?
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
or do?
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
by Texas Jihad on Jul 31, 2011 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
One guy was talking about Ubaldo and how the numbers say he hasn't been that bad.
And Reynolds says, "I don’t even care about the numbers, he throws 98…98! That makes him an ace.
"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
There are a lot of aces in baseball then.
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
Yeah I know
"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
Here's something shocking I just learned looking up where he sits on the average FB velocity list
Derek Holland has the 6th highest average FB velocity in baseball this year.
That kind of blows my mind.
Don't poke the alien.
He's been bringing it, no doubt about 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.
"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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 31, 2011 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Remember when we were worried that his velocity was down last season...
and thought his velocity spike in the minors had just been a fleeting thing that inflated his prospect status?
Well, I guess it wasn’t. He’s been almost David Price-ing it up there in terms of velocity.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 31, 2011 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions
his problems are not physical
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
maybe he needs to take a (literal) page out of matt harrison's book?
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
i didnt catch that part
interesting
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - JParks
"It’s unusual that Sickels is higher on a low-A prospect than those of us who follow the Rangers’ system closely." -rooster on Jan 1, 2011 12:10 PM PST talking about the son of Judeska and Chesmond
wouldn't it be funny if the camera
caught Harry give Holland pitching tips in the dugout?
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
He ruins the MLB Network for me.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Mitch Williams feels sad you left him out.
"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
Good call.....I literally hate Mitch Williams...Like I hate him the same as I would a person who gave me aids.
and Harold Reynolds isn’t far behind…..damn, I’m starting to hate MLBN
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
You have AIDS?
I’m sorry.
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
No.
"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 Cecilio's Guante on Jul 31, 2011 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I know was just kidding.
So it’s really HIV right now correct?
Josh Hamilton: "I just show up, look at the lineup and play where I’m told. If they want me to catch, I’ll catch."
Jon Daniels on relationship with #Rangers Young: "I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." 2/19/11
He's says, of Tom Verducci saying Mike Adams and Koji Uehara trades were the best moves of the deadline:
“I’ll argue Uehara like you guys are arguing me about Ubaldo. Come on now. Let’s see how he does in Texas.”
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 1, 2011 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
He doesnt throw hard, tho
come on!
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Sunny!!
backstop10 Jim Sundberg
JD and company worked very hard over last 3-4 days to provide Ron Washington with THE NEED. Two great bullpen pieces. Hello win column
"Its called stats!"
by steel home on May 4, 2011
by CW13 on Jul 31, 2011 11:35 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
KLaw is getting shit from idiots on Twitter about RBI's meaning everything. This was a response.
Yes, but at least I didn’t flunk out of 2nd grade. RT @astrosfan75956: @keithlaw your a douche bag.
Echofon • 7/31/11 10:15 PM
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
"Holy God, I want to make out with that dong." - GhostofErikThompson (in response to a Nellie Cruz homer) 6/9/11
by TxStCa on Jul 31, 2011 11:45 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
i've never seen a legitimate reporter type with his level of snipe
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
Based on that insult, Keith, you probably spent enough time there that they pushed you through.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 1, 2011 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions
So I've been going through the Mike Adams video archive on MLB.com
Found one that looks to be a pretty good showcase of what he can do.
First guy gets what I’m guessing is his cutter (they call it a slider, but it’s 90 mph and according to Fangraphs pitch data he hasn’t thrown an actual slider since 2008).
Second guy gets an actual breaking ball.
Third guy, high fastball at 96.
I don’t care that he kinda looks like Mike Lowell, I’m in love.
Don't poke the alien.
niiiiice love his style/wind up.
Ventura::Lewin::Greenberg
Yes that's my foot and no I don't have a wide stance.
I bleed Ranger black and blue.
Leonys Martin is no Judy- JD at Newberg Night.
What does that have to do with breaching white sharks?
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
I just went 6 ta midnight
Salma Hayek is not hot.
by AndrusImpersonator on Aug 1, 2011 12:29 AM CDT up reply actions
I've seen the videos
Uehara seemed to have electric stuff today, and even Bautista looked a bit over-matched. In the videos that I’ve seen of Adams, the pitches seem to have late movement, and his 96 mph fastball seems to get to the plate awfully quick. Perhaps now that the bullpen has some consistent pieces, some of the pressure will be taken off of Feliz, and perhaps the presence of Adams and Uehara will have the same effects as Lee did for the starting rotation last season. Once Beltre gets back, this team truly looks scary again. Its hard to find positions on this team where one could realistically expect to improve. Of course, it would be great to have a more consistent CF. Torrealba could be better, but where else could the Rangers expect a significant upgrade?
by stormdude3603 on Aug 1, 2011 12:39 AM CDT up reply actions
NEED MOAR PITCHING
PITCHING SUX DUH
"Certainly, we were penalties, and we stopped ourselves." - Les Miles
Ok, so I'm a nerd.
I just made trades to acquire Koji and Adams in my MLB: The Show franchise.
I had the two of them and Feliz pitch the 7th, 8th and 9th, and let me tell ya. WOW!
9 up, 9 down with 5 Ks.
I think everyone can agree that this is a good sign.
Honey Badger don't give a shit!
I use to follow every transaction back in my NBA Live Sega Genesis days
I replicated every team’s transactions
"Life's tough... It's even tougher if you're stupid." - John Wayne
I still play Dr Mario on the 8 bit
and MarioKart and 007 on the N64…I cant get into the new shit
Salma Hayek is not hot.
by AndrusImpersonator on Aug 1, 2011 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions
007 was my jam back in the day.
I loved that shit. MarioKart was pretty kickass, too.
Honey Badger don't give a shit!
007 and Smash brothers on 64
Endless hours spent playing those games. Also, Wayne Gretzky Hockey and Madden 99.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
I still play Ocarina of Time
never gets old
by DFWTrojanTuba on Aug 1, 2011 1:04 AM CDT up reply actions
WcW/nWo revenge, waverunner, 1080 snowboarding
Mario party, Mario Kart, perfect dark and 007 still get playing time every now and then.
by dolphinpuncher on Aug 1, 2011 1:15 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I sucked so badly at 1080 Snowboarding
Have you ever played the Kario Mart (spelling intentional) drinking game? Lots of fun.
by DFWTrojanTuba on Aug 1, 2011 1:17 AM CDT up reply actions
In some version of Triple Play Baseball
I was thoroughly convinced that Laynce Nix was going to be a superstar. So I created a player, and gave him the highest ratings they would allow. That team of Pudge, Juando, Palmeiro, Nix and Dean Palmer hit a lot of homers, and I think Nix clipped along at about a .340 rate. I had no idea that the guy was injury prone and struck out in the mold of a Dunn/Reynolds/Preston Wilson type.
by stormdude3603 on Aug 1, 2011 12:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I created a more up to date lineup on MLB 2k8
But the create a player name selection left a lot to be desired. Say hello to EJ Andrews, Alexis Ganz, Yogi Tatis, Colby Haren and Mitch Morehart.
by dolphinpuncher on Aug 1, 2011 12:53 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Goodnight LSB
"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
That should keep you up for a while, huh?
by DFWTrojanTuba on Aug 1, 2011 1:03 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm looking up flights for places I'll never go and looking up random players on FanGraphs.
Because that’s the kind of life I live. A sad one
Adams
I just hope he disproves the NL to AL pitching myth. I would have rather kept one of the pitchers that were traded away for Adams and substituted him for a draft pick or a player to be named later or Barbon.
"Substituted him for a draft pick or a player to be named later or Barbon..."
Holy shit.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 1, 2011 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Wieland
The way Wieland was pitching we should have kept him, maybe it won’t backfire. Unless it turns into another Chris Young type of trade but this time we gave the Padres 2 pitchers.
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