Rangers reportedly close to acquiring Matt Treanor
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 31, 2011 1:50 PM CDT
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One of my pet theories this year, after the Rangers sent Matt Treanor to the Royals, was that there was a good chance that Treanor could end up back with Texas before season's end.
Evan Grant thinks that a deal between Texas and Kansas City could be brewing, with the Rangers looking to bring Treanor back to Texas as a third catcher for the month of September and, potentially, the playoffs.
Treanor has been okay this season, not hitting for average, but drawing walks and holding his own behind the plate:
Treanor would allow the Rangers to use Yorvit Torrealba behind the plate and Mike Napoli at first base or DH, while giving someone Ron Washington has more confidence in that Taylor Teagarden available on the bench.
The deadline is today, so it is worth keeping an eye on.
Grant also notes that, while Aaron Rowand and Miguel Tejada have been designated for assignment by the Giants, the Rangers are not interested in acquiring either player.
Before we start clamoring for Rowand to replace Gentry, keep in mind:
UPDATE -- Jeff Wilson says a deal for Treanor is close.
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I can see the Misty Mae thread now...
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
you know someone will do it
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
me
"God dammit TAG I swear to God if you keep this "It was a close play" shit up all night I will send you cookies made from my own shit" -River Fenix 8/26/2011
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 31, 2011 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
The Misty May pictures/obsessing got old last year
We aren’t doing it this year.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 31, 2011 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Thank you GOD.
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.
.
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 with ya Adam
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
Don't dash our dreams!
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
so overrated
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
Tell me about it.
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
I guess if you have to trade for SOMEONE, you could do a lot worse than Treanor.
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.
But why even bother?
"You guys are talking about living forever like it’s a real thing, but I bust out a man shoving his head into a vagina, and it’s srs time?"
--iorange555 8/23/2011
He is better than TT
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
Is he?
"You guys are talking about living forever like it’s a real thing, but I bust out a man shoving his head into a vagina, and it’s srs time?"
--iorange555 8/23/2011
Yes
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
not sure if serious...............................
"There are two times in my life the hairs on my arms stood up: The first time I saw the Sistine Chapel and the first time I saw Sandy Koufax throw a fastball."
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Aug 31, 2011 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Without a doubt..
"Look if you want a journalist hire a UT grad. If you want a doctor you pick a Baylor grad. If you need a vet you see an Aggie grad. And if you need a pizza you call a Tech grad." -BUBacker
Well looky here...
Royals_Report Bob Dutton
by Evan_P_Grant
Hearing #Royals about to send catcher Matt Treanor back to Texas in a cash transaction.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
I hope he's just passing the EG theory on
"You guys are talking about living forever like it’s a real thing, but I bust out a man shoving his head into a vagina, and it’s srs time?"
--iorange555 8/23/2011
That wouldn't really make sense
Dutton is saying he’s hearing it is going to happen. Grant was speculating about what might make sense.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 31, 2011 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
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aandroAnthony Andro Bringing back Matt Treanor would give the Rangers two blocks of granite behind the plate and two Italians. Treanor’s mom Italian.
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
your mom's italian.
boom. roasted.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Aug 31, 2011 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Unless a position player goes on the DL between now and the playoffs
They would add him today. Probably at the expense of one of our CFs, I’m guessing Leonys.
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.
or is he not on the roster right now
I lose track of where that spare is
He's in RR.
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.
Ah...so you take Martin off the roster
then bring him back up tomorrow when they expand? JD’s so smart
you can't bring him right back up
I think you have to wait 10 days
This is correct.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
I don't think JD is done today
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
Vomit.
This does nothing for me. I wanted Byrd man.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:04 PM CDT reply actions
wow really?
i’m all for having treanor here but do we need him?
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
Would you rather have Taylor Teagarden?
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 31, 2011 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
WHY DO WE NEED THREE CATCHERS
not yelling at you…. so frustrating.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
And they can't do that because....
Yes I know Ronny Wash doesn’t do that. We don’t need Matt freaking Treanor taking a playoff roster spot. I hope he’s not added until September 1.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously?
Because if 1 of them is DHing they can’t move to catcher w/ out losing the DH
And how often has that been needed this year
Or ever that you can remember? And if one DH’s, where are you playing Michael Young?
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
In the field.
As has been the case when Napoli DHs before.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
That I think 3 catchers is a waste?
All it does is give our manager piece of mind….its a waste of a roster spot.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
It isn't though...
It allows Moreland, Napoli, Torrealba, and Young to all play at the same time. Regardless if you don’t think a catcher is going to get hurt or not, a manager isn’t going to play two catchers for a month every day and just hope it doesn’t happen.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 31, 2011 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Beltre????
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
He thinks you have Young at 3B instead of DH/1B
And doesn’t realize Moreland is in RF.
"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
No, no, no
When Beltre is at 3rd, MY DH’s or play’s first…That leaves Nap/Torr catching or Torr catching/Nap at 1st
And Moreland in Right. So then my question is why is one of Murphy/Endy/Chavez on the roster….
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...
who cares about depth at all. It’s just a security blanket for your manager.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 31, 2011 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Why did we trade for Napoli?
We already had Torrealba. Depth is dumb.
"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
How many teams have 3 catchers
I get Mike plays DH/1B as well….
I just had my heart set on Byrd and when I hear Matt freaking Treanor I went a little nutso.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
As long as you admit the nutso.
The point is to quit thinking of Napoli as a C. Most teams don’t have a C that puts up a .400 wOBA.
Napoli’s bat must be in the lineup at all times. No matter what.
Torrealba is better against LHP than Moreland. I’m better against LHP than Moreland.
Treanor helps make that an easier process and gives another RH bat.
"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 get that
But we argued earlier in the year when Nap was putting up big SLG numbers that Ron was stupid for not playing him when YorTorr caught. But would when we had 3 catchers. I don’t get how the circumstances changed?
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Ron figured out that Napoli needed to play every day.
Based on Nap’s year last year and how Sosh used him he wasn’t sure that was the case.
Then Napoli came back in July and destroyed the world.
Ron has evolved on Napoli… he’s an every day player now.
"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 does Moreland play over Murphy in the OF?
vs. Righties?
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Moreland has hit RH better over the course of this year than Murphy.
But Murphy has apparently tweaked his swing with positive results.
"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
No...
but righties aren’t the only type of pitcher that exists.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 31, 2011 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Moreland doesn't play over Murphy?
Does he only play when Napoli catches then?
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Now that there are three people who can play catcher...
Ron Washington can decide when to play all five of Moreland, Napoli, Young, Torrealba and Murphy. If he didn’t have a third catcher, because Napoli can catch and would be considered either the starting catcher or back up catcher EVERY day, he would be limited as to when he could use Torrealba as a DH or Napoli at first.
Basically, what it boils down to is flexibility and trusting that Treanor would be better than Teagarden (which he is). It might not be Byrd (who might not even have been available), but it helps.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 31, 2011 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
You didn't need to list Young
He’s going to play everyday.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Which makes having a third catcher even more useful because that limits where you can put Napoli and Torrealba...
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 31, 2011 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Feel free to correct me on this...
But haven’t Napoli/Yorveet been catching/DHing exclusively for the past month or so and Teagarden hasn’t been here the entire time? I get its been necessitated by the Beltre injury and now Cruz is injured. But if everyone is healthy can you envision a scenario where Napoli is at 1B and Torrealba is at DH at the expense of others? Forcing catcher #3 to play over Young, Moreland, etc?
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Torrealba has DH'd nine times this season...
two of those times, Teagarden caught. If everyone was healthy, one of Napoli or Torreabla would be catching. And one of those people will probably be catching nearly every day anyway. However, since everyone isn’t healthy, this opens up better opportunities to match up in right field, first, catcher, and DH without having to rely on Taylor Teagarden or give up anything more than cash. It’s really not even at the expense of a spot on the roster, either.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 31, 2011 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok I'll buy that
Thanks.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
when one of your catchers is DHing it isn't a waste
In the playoffs we could cut a pitcher or we don’t have to roll with 5 outfielders. You aren’t required to have Treanor on the roster. He helps for right now while Nelly is out, with him you can slot Napoli/Yorvit into DH hole w/ a reliable back up catcher option. It’s so fuckign simple
No.....you have 2 catchers and
Napoli who is a part-time catcher, 1b and DH all in one….maybe they want to reduce Napoli’s role as catcher until the postseason? I don’t know!!
"There are two times in my life the hairs on my arms stood up: The first time I saw the Sistine Chapel and the first time I saw Sandy Koufax throw a fastball."
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Aug 31, 2011 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
but then where the hell does MY play?
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
1st...
with Mitch playing right.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 31, 2011 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
well damn goet.....you make too much sense !
haha thanks.
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 understand why it's so frustrating...
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 31, 2011 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Why do we need 3 catchers on the playoff roster?
Waste of a bat.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
There's no guarantee that he will be on the playoff roster...
a lot has to do with if Cruz can get healthy and overall flexibility.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 31, 2011 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Who else is going to be on your bench?
My assumed positional players playoff roster:
Young
Moreland
Kinsler
Andrus
Beltre
Blanco
Hamilton
Cruz
Gentry
Chavez
Murphy
Napoli
Torrealba
Treanor
Whose spot is Treanor taking that could be better utilized?
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 31, 2011 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe he doesn't make the playoff roster
He helps right now while Cruz is out. I don’t think we need Murphy, Chavez, and Gentry in October personally.
Did we go 14-11
in regards to position players – pitchers on last season’s postseason roster?
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes
You don’t need 8 relievers in the postseason.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 31, 2011 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I understand that.
I still don’t get why 3 catchers are needed. When all it does is give our manager piece of mind.
IF Beltre’s healthy Michael’s at DH most of the time. One of your catchers is usually on the bench, and if not – Napoli’s at first.
I guess I just got excited for a better move, like something this team could really use – Marlon Byrd. But instead got this back of suck.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Stop thinking of Napoli as a C
And start thinking of him as a 1B.
Against LHP Moreland is awful. You want Torrealba and Napoli both hitting against LHP.
"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
We've explained why a 3 catchers (especially considering Napoli is a catcher/DH/1st baseman/have to have his bat in the lineup) are needed in this thread like a dozen times...
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 31, 2011 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I read above.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Can I answer this?
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
More Napoli at 1b and Moreland in RF?
"There are two times in my life the hairs on my arms stood up: The first time I saw the Sistine Chapel and the first time I saw Sandy Koufax throw a fastball."
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Aug 31, 2011 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
If you want Napoli and Yorvit in the lineup together against LHP
you need a 3rd catcher you can rely on
ummm ok
why can’t Teagarden do it? he would play 1 inning every once in awhle.
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
Fuck Teagarden
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
Because he is Teagarden
and Wash hates him as much as I do
I'm driving the Teagarden hate bus
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 can't Treanor who is better?
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 31, 2011 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Treanor!
This is a great day for me. TT is gone
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
THIS!!
"There are two times in my life the hairs on my arms stood up: The first time I saw the Sistine Chapel and the first time I saw Sandy Koufax throw a fastball."
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Aug 31, 2011 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd like to know how much cash they gave us for Matty Mae
and how much we gave back for him
you already sold me above GoET
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
notice the "3rd catcher you can rely on"
I think you missed that key point
WHY????
Why are you going to waste a roster spot, potentially a playoff roster spot when you can’t name 1 time that our starting catcher has gotten injured while the other is DHing so we lose our DH for at the most 3 to 4 ABs during a game.
Also when Beltre’s back isn’t MY going to be DH’ing?
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Have you refuted my point?
Or are you going to stick to name calling?
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
you haven't made a point to refute
all you’ve done is make a stupid comment that proves you have no knowledge of how baseball go. Go away
No.
I don’t have to agree with everything you do….
And I haven’t been a jerk about it. Other’s above made points, better ones than I made. You were a jerk. I called the jerk store and they ran out of you. Go smoke a cig bro and quit being an asswipe.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I loves me some Mr. and Mrs. Treanor.......but what's the point?
Are we gonna have 3 catchers on the post season roster?
- #Rangers -
given the drop in offense this year
that is a more than acceptable slash line from a 3rd catcher.
Some see a glass half empty, some a glass half full. I see a glass that's twice as big as it needs to be. - George Carlin
What if we could get Jeff Mathis?
And he started raking. I dream of scenarios to make Halo’s Heaven a more bile-spewing gloomier place than it already is.
MARK IT ZERO!!!!
Because they're going to trade him with those years and all that money left on his contract?
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.
Need a sign idea for tonight's game.
All I’ve got is its my grandmother’s 80th birthday today, cause it is.
Any suggestions?
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Aug 31, 2011 2:14 PM CDT reply actions
I put this in the other thread...
I want Reed Johnson. 152 wRC+ against LHP.
"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
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jorgearangureJorge Arangure by RANGERTEAM39 RT @jeffzrebiecsun: #Orioles and Rangers are in pretty deep discussions about Michael Gonzalez.
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
Based on what we gave up for Koji...
We should trade them Borbon for the triumvirate of “Change of scenery” players.
[I’m not saying he’s worth that… just the humor element]
"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 cant imagine
"You guys are talking about living forever like it’s a real thing, but I bust out a man shoving his head into a vagina, and it’s srs time?"
--iorange555 8/23/2011
What's his contract situation like?
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.
He signed a $12m contract last year.
$6m this year, $6m next 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
Ok.
He can be Darren Oliver next year.
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.
Darren
for all his faults, Darren is better than Mike Gonzalez
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
Will he be next year?
Will it be close enough to matter?
"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
Oh...
I misread… didn’t go to Cots just asked google.
2 years in 2009… FA after this 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
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-urns.
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.
Whoa
Sullivan_Ranger TR Sullivan
Rangers Targeting Trade for Left Handed Reliever wp.me/p1rXwL-8VXy
I like steak.
x
SB Nation Dallas-Ft. Worth - Christopher Fittz is better than porn!
by philkid3 on Aug 31, 2011 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
BOOM!
jeffzrebiecsunJeff Zrebiec by mlbtrrangers Michael Gonzalez will be traded to Rangers. Still working on what #Orioles will get in return.
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
There you go.
"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, we get one Rice guy today
"You guys are talking about living forever like it’s a real thing, but I bust out a man shoving his head into a vagina, and it’s srs time?"
--iorange555 8/23/2011
wait, what?
Mike Gonzalez went to Rice?
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
so yeah...
as far as I can tell, he never played at Rice. He’s my age too, so I would have known of him if he did…
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
Ninja mode engaged!
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
holy bullpenis
jeffzrebiecsun Jeff Zrebiec
by coolaid0
Michael Gonzalez will be traded to Rangers. Still working on what #Orioles will get in return.
he's been good this month
but he’s not really that good
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
Pretty good against lefties, though...
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 31, 2011 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
but that’d require Ron to use him as a LOOGY.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
True...
but hopefully that’s what JD tells him he got him for.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 31, 2011 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Wierd thing about Gonzalez
his control is much better vs. lefties. I wonder if that’s the product of a Murphy-strike.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
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espn_durrettRichard Durrett #Rangers confirm they have acquired Matt Treanor from KC and LHP Mike Gonzalez from Baltimore.
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
They're trying really hard to create an unfuckupable bullpen.
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.
Maybe we could create a flowchart for Ron so he knows how things should go.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
I want a Yorvit Torrealba Pitch Selection flowchart.
by Closure GT on Aug 31, 2011 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm less angry at Veet these days.
I blame the pitchers now.
"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
1.
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.
2.
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
Begin: call for fastball
Is the inning still going? If yes, call for another fastball. If no, walk to dugout.
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.
A bull pen so awesome even Ron Washington could not fuck it up ?
Is it like the loch ness monster?
Josh Hamilton doesn't daydream. He's too busy giving the Yankees nightmares.--- Josh Hamilton Facts.
by Clutch Smurf on Aug 31, 2011 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
If that was the case
we’d have traded for Matt Thornton
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
Joint custody!
@scottrlucas Rangers and Royals to announce joint custody of Matt Treanor. Treanor will live with Rangers and stay with Royals on weekends.
Josh Hamilton doesn't daydream. He's too busy giving the Yankees nightmares.--- Josh Hamilton Facts.
by Clutch Smurf on Aug 31, 2011 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 7 recs
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aandro Anthony Andro
Gonzalez is for a player to be named later and Treanor is for a player or cash. Both will be with the team Thursday.
Does that mean they're not playoff eligble?
Or will the roster moves be made prior to 11 pm or whenever?
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
They are playoff eligible.
They just won’t physically be here till tomorrow.
"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 our bullpen looks to be setup for next year as well... fan fuckin tastic!
"God dammit TAG I swear to God if you keep this "It was a close play" shit up all night I will send you cookies made from my own shit" -River Fenix 8/26/2011
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 31, 2011 2:27 PM CDT reply actions
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aandroAnthony Andro Rangers designate Tim Wood and activate Wilmer Font and put him on 60-day DL to make roster space for Treanor and Wood.
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 means Treanor and Gonzalez.
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.
x
zywica Brett Perryman
It’s hard to get excited about Mike Gonzalez until you look at his August: 10.1 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 15 K. Wow.
d_a_cameron David Cameron
Mike Gonzalez has a 2.30 xFIP against LHBs this year. Pretty nice little pickup for the Rangers.
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.
We have four Mikes now
Young
Napoli
Adams
Gonzalez
-- Micah
-- -- --
"I will picture Ian the next time I make love if he comes through here. " - River Fenix
-- -- --
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
by The Best Micah on Aug 31, 2011 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
So if I have this right
Treanor and Gonzalez are both in the org now (before Sept.1) and are eligible for the playoff roster even if they are not on the 25 man roster until tomorrow.
BTW, obviously the Orioles aren't that pissed off about the whole Chris Davis thing
Though I wonder if the selection of PTBNLs is juiced a little as compensation.
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.
If Adam makes a Mike Gonzalez article let me know.
RSS is always slow to update.
"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
Or you can just refresh the front page like normal people.
by TooLegitToQuit on Aug 31, 2011 2:32 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Actually I can't at work.
The javascript for autoupdate bypasses the internet filter.
Refreshing does not.
"I'll text AJM a picture of my junk if he wants to use it" by ab03 on Jul 7, 2011 9:30 PM CDT
The SBNation URL used by the javascript isn't in the database of "Sports" sites.
For whatever reason.
They may fix it one day… if I quit posting entirely during the work day you’ll know why.
"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
This is such a nice feeling
So many years of being sellers instead of buyers and when we were sellers we tended to make some bad trades. I love having a GM that finds what the team needs without busting the bank and is proactive.
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
I wonder who we gave up for Gonzalez
and are we getting $$ from Balt?
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
PTBNL makes me wonder if it is someone on the 40 but in the minors.
"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
Omar Beltre?
Borbon? Fabio Castillo? Eppley?
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
get rid of eppley... i want beltre and borbon still
"God dammit TAG I swear to God if you keep this "It was a close play" shit up all night I will send you cookies made from my own shit" -River Fenix 8/26/2011
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 31, 2011 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Knobby the Clown has the story.
DKnobler DKnobler
Royals list the Treanor trade as for cash. no mention of PTBN. So I guess they’re taking the money
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.
shhhhhh.....
This is a good news thread…….let’s not rouse “you know who”…..
"There are two times in my life the hairs on my arms stood up: The first time I saw the Sistine Chapel and the first time I saw Sandy Koufax throw a fastball."
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Aug 31, 2011 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
you know who is on a break today
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
Well....in that case.......
Jon Daniels is a ninja. No…wait….he is the ninja that other ninja’s long to be….
"There are two times in my life the hairs on my arms stood up: The first time I saw the Sistine Chapel and the first time I saw Sandy Koufax throw a fastball."
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Aug 31, 2011 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
time for a celebration bitches
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
Rangers are all in for this year. Bring it on!
JimBowdenESPNxmJIM BOWDEN Mike Gonzalez has been traded to TX…in Aug 10.1 ip 3 H 0 R 0 ER 0 BB and 15 SO….huge pick-up for Rangers! Matt Treanor also dealt to TX
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
this is not an all in move
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
MATT TREANOR TO THE RESCUE, BABY.
2011 WORLD SERIES MVP.
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.
Yeah, these two moves are definitely "all-in" types.
Treanor and Gonzalez are here. Next stop, WS title.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Well... they are all in moves in that we are making moves.
The Angels have done nothing.
Having like $60m in dead money and no minor league depth must suck.
"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
They made the Rangers a better team
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
AND WE ARE ALL-IN NOW.
Yesterday, we were only tepidly interested in winning. But now? Holy shit, we’re dedicated.
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.
This is correct
We were half assing it yesterday but today we flipped the River card.
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
Bare cubbard, bro
-- Micah
-- -- --
"I will picture Ian the next time I make love if he comes through here. " - River Fenix
-- -- --
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
by The Best Micah on Aug 31, 2011 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
This year. # 8 is on the way
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
The Rangers are trying to make all of their games
5 innings.
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 shit.....this is freakin awesome !
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
Why are we talking about Mike Gonzalez like he's anything but
a LOOGY? He might be the worst pitcher in the pen right now.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
He had a great August
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
actually scratch that, he IS the worst pitcher in our potential playoff pen
Feliz
Adams
Uehara
Oliver
Tateyama
Lowe
Gonzalez
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
JD knows more than you
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
Of course he does
but it isn’t a question of JD’s competence, it’s a question of this stupidly hyperbolic response to the move. We got a pitcher who’s good vs. lefties because he somehow has better control vs. lefties.
Now we need Ron to realize that he is ONLY to be used vs. lefties. This is a move that adds another option to the bullpen. It’s not going to create a “5 inning game”
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
I think this is also hedging against Koji struggling.
Part of why it was okay to have one LH is Koji’s near identical splits of domination against both LH and RH batters.
I wonder if they did this as a “just in case” move Yoshi and Lowe are much more split driven.
"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 think
more than anything, it’s the fact that we have 2 relievers with big platoon splits and one who’s struggling so far. It’s a move of depths with a potentially shiny piece.
Just hope we didn’t give up much for him.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
On the other hand...
If I were to pick one person here to be the “Fan GM” of the Rangers. It’s Firebat.
"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 don't see a Feldmania in here.
You crazy if you think they’re not taking Scotty Bo Peep to the playoffs.
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.
Plus whoever ends up being the 5th starter
Most likely a lefty.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
AND MOST LIKELY HARRISON, AM I RIGHT?
Up top!!
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.
He has him in the rotation.
[I’m kidding]
[Probably]
"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
Then one of Treanor
or Gonzalez will not make the playoff roster
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
Based on the thrashing I took above
Gonzalez
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm okay if he's my worst guy and a decent LOOGY
Better than Rhodes as your worst guy.
"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...
Everyone. Go look at Mike Gonzalez’s splits right now and just think of him facing Cano and only Cano.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 31, 2011 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I had the same thought about Cody Eppley last year.
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.
And Ortiz
Gonzalez and Ellsbury.
"If the Saints can reach the Superbowl, the Rangers can reach the World Series." - PhilKid
The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
Based on AJM's 14-11 roster split
Which I agree with…Mike Gonzalez isn’t a lock for the playoff roster…
4 starters
5. Feliz
6. Adams
7. Uehara
8. Oliver
9. Tateyama
10. Lowe
11. 5th starter who doesn’t make rotat/Feldman/Gonzalez
I see no need to carry both the 5th starter and Feldman, but it still comes down to that guy vs. Gonzalez.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet they carry Gonzalez over Yoshi...
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 31, 2011 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
The thing is...
If Feliz/Adams/Koji are pitching well… you don’t need that many guys in the playoffs.
And since they are all three RH… Lowe is RH… do you want a ROOGY or a LOOGY?
I love Yoshi… but I can kind of understand.
"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
It could be Yoshi over Uehara
if Uehara has a few more bad outings
Uehara will be on the postseason roster.
There is no doubt.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
I'm not sure Yoshi's a lock.
I’d like him to be… but I wouldn’t be shocked if one of Yoshi/Lowe doesn’t make it.
"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
Danke.
"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 it's not likely, but I'm going to warn you guys now
If by some logic the Rangers decide that Harrison is better in the 4 spot than Holland (and that Colby is still a top-3 starter on this team in the playoffs) AND that Feldman should stay over Holland…
Then Holland is left off the postseason roster somehow…
My wrath will know no end.
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.
What if Holland has like 3 straight meltdowns going into the playoffs?
I think Holland controls his own destiny with his stuff.
"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
You're comfortable with Oliver being your only LHP out of the bullpen?
Not me……
"There are two times in my life the hairs on my arms stood up: The first time I saw the Sistine Chapel and the first time I saw Sandy Koufax throw a fastball."
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Aug 31, 2011 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't say I was comfortable with it.
In fact the 5th starter will most likely be the second lefty outta the pen.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Well...I assume you are talking about Holland....
What if Ogando has hit the wall, do you leave him in the playoff rotation or do you use CJ, Colby, Harrison and Holland? Who is your other LHP out of the bullpen at that point?
"There are two times in my life the hairs on my arms stood up: The first time I saw the Sistine Chapel and the first time I saw Sandy Koufax throw a fastball."
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Aug 31, 2011 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
What if Feldman shows he's better over the last month?
The last month will play itself out and the Rangers will pick the best available 25 to win the World Series.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Aug 31, 2011 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Gonzalez.
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.
Exactly
"There are two times in my life the hairs on my arms stood up: The first time I saw the Sistine Chapel and the first time I saw Sandy Koufax throw a fastball."
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Aug 31, 2011 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
JD'd
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
Heh.. I just got on the comp and read this via the Newberg Report
my first thought was ‘well I’ll be damned’ after all the making fun of AJM for suggesting this back in March/April it actually happened. So I come here to give him some half credit since I’m pretty certain he said it would happen within a month, not by seasons end… which he is trying to pull a quick here as if he said seasons end.
"Look if you want a journalist hire a UT grad. If you want a doctor you pick a Baylor grad. If you need a vet you see an Aggie grad. And if you need a pizza you call a Tech grad." -BUBacker
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