Wednesday a.m. Rangers things
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 14, 2011 8:21 AM CDT
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Another win in a series opener for the Rangers, with a convincing 10-4 victory over Cleveland last night, featuring a huge night from David Murphy, who has turned his season around in the span of about four weeks.
Jeff Wilson says in his game story that the bats carried the Rangers to victory last night.
T.R. Sullivan's game story talks about Murphy staking a claim to a spot in the starting lineup.
Richard Durrett has his reactions to last night's victory at ESPN Dallas.
Evan Grant, behind the paywall, writes that the return of Nelson Cruz, along with Murphy's hot streak, means that the Rangers have a logjam in the outfield.
Durrett writes that Murphy will stay in the starting lineup, even when Nelson Cruz is healthy. My guess is that Murphy will starting against righthanders going forward in left field, with Josh Hamilton playing center, while Craig Gentry starts in center against lefthanders.
Anthony Andro writes that Murphy is a good teammate who plays the game the right way and is a native Texan, making him easy to root for.
Joey Matches looks at the resurrection of David Murphy.
Drew Davison has a story on AAA pitchers Martin Perez and Neil Ramirez, who the Rangers have brought to Arlington for the next couple of days to see how the major league starters prepare for their starts.
The S-T's notes talk about the 2012 schedule, Nelson Cruz's return, and the plans for the rotation going forward.
Sullivan's notes talk about Cruz, Perez and Ramirez, along with the return of Darren O'Day, who says he's ready to pitch in live game action again.
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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
Starting to get cautiously excited
about the division winding down, even though the Angels won last night
Yeah, I'm not buying champagne until the magic number is single digits
-- Micah
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"I will picture Ian the next time I make love if he comes through here. " - River Fenix
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Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
by The Best Micah on Sep 14, 2011 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions
I have a bottle in the fridge
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 (figuratively) bought the champagne before Game 1.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Of the season?
-- 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 Sep 14, 2011 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Yep
Confidence. I has it.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
I admire you, sir
I guess you could enjoy it either way — celebration or sadness.
-- 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 Sep 14, 2011 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Call me an optimist
But i always keep a bottle in the fridge. Never know when the need to celebrate will arise. Or just the need for mimosas…..
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
Do you get the good stuff or the cheap stuff?
Anyone feel free to chime in.
-- 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 Sep 14, 2011 9:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Midrange stuff for me.
No Crystal, no Dom, but no $9 bottles either.
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
IANF and I were discussing champagne the other night on twitter
Because he opened his $20ish bottle. And doesn’t really want to spend money on another. I told him I usually get the cheap stuff. I might upgrade this year though.
-- 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 Sep 14, 2011 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions
I tend to load up a bit on my bi-annual Napa trips...
I’m basically Paul Giammati with less angst…
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
I still want to make it to Napa someday
But baseball and music trips have been taking priority. Next year, I’ll probably go to Arizona for spring training, Seattle (have a friend who will be working/living there in the spring) and Texas (hopefully for a tailgate or WedgeFest). And then I’ll have to see what my favorite music boy is doing so I can go see him.
-- 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 Sep 14, 2011 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Spring Training and Buellton
That is our plan next spring. I’ll take Buellton over Napa any day.
We enjoyed their cave
on a previous visit.
I count myself as an LSBer and if I need to hate myself more than I already do, I need to be aware of why. ~ Evan Grant
by Jose Cardenal on Sep 14, 2011 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Spanish cava
For a while we would drink Spanish cava. We also used to drink the same sparkling wine used by brennans. I cannot remember the name, but it was around 10-15 and pretty good.
"Yata He"
by CDorsey on Sep 14, 2011 1:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Oooh, yes, big fan of Cava.
My wife and I still have the bottle that we bought on our engagement trip and drank at our wedding.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Sep 14, 2011 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Cristalino
That’s the stuff we drank. Cheap but pretty good.
"Yata He"
by CDorsey on Sep 14, 2011 2:26 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Best cheap stuff:
Martini & Rossi : Asti.
Though it’s not dirt cheap like it used to be.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Sep 14, 2011 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
If David Murphy was a comment, he'd be rec'd
I used to own Mickey Tettleton's couch.
by Pith on Sep 14, 2011 8:32 AM CDT via iPhone app reply actions 12 recs
I'm going to rec your comment just because it mentions David Murphy
"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 Sep 14, 2011 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions
I feel like reccing is appropriate too
-- 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 Sep 14, 2011 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Can't wait for Saturday.
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
lol
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Cabs are here!
"Look if you want a journalist hire a UT grad. If you want a doctor you pick a Baylor grad. If you need a vet you see an Aggie grad. And if you need a pizza you call a Tech grad." -BUBacker
I predict AJM will absolutely hate the David Murphy is too hot to bench meme
But, come one, the guy is freaking blazing hot right now.
give me numbers
"Look if you want a journalist hire a UT grad. If you want a doctor you pick a Baylor grad. If you need a vet you see an Aggie grad. And if you need a pizza you call a Tech grad." -BUBacker
He is white hot. That is all you need to know
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, what you did, see I
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
Hotter than the Sun.
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
just hook up to the internet and search
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
Except that Ron Washington says Face has been this team’s MVP.
So did Bobby Valentine, Evan Grant, Jon Heyman --Josey Wales
how about these:
.318/.304/.636 over the last 7 days (not as good as Beltre, Napoli, Kinsler, Gentry or Andrus)
.412/.404/.765 over the last 14 days (behind Kinsler and Andrus)
.349/.367/.640 over the last 30 days (behind Kinsler, Napoli, and Andrus).
Kinsler has 10 homers over the last 30 days. Napoli has 7
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
I think he's learned from the Endy incident
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Still think Murphy should have been sent to the minors so Chris Davis could be our 4th OF?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
When did I say I wanted Davis as our 4th OF?
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
You were wanting Davis up here and Murphy sent down in July.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
That was a common view
Davis was hitting like crazy, Murphy couldn’t touch a ball. Of course things have changed mightily since then.
by dumdum000333 on Sep 14, 2011 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions
So then I didn't say that I wanted Davis to be our 4th OF
Glad we could clear that up.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
You said you wanted to send Murphy down and bring up Davis.
Yes, THAT Chris Davis.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Its pretty simple, just admit that you lied above and we can all move on.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Nobody lied...you said you wanted to send down Murphy and bring up Davis.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
umm, you lied, like 5 posts up
Still think Murphy should have been sent to the minors so Chris Davis could be our 4th OF?
Since I don’t believe I ever said that and you yourself said I didn’t say that, then in that post, you told a fib. No big deal. We all do it. Lets just move forward from this on the Tandem Bicycle of Understanding.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
by Gdawg on Sep 14, 2011 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
This subthread is walking across the treadmill of mediocrity
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
Needs more caps
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
I'm not going to suck the dick of research detailing whether or
not you wanted Chris Davis to be our 4th OF but I do know you wanted Davis up here to specifically replace Murphy.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
And people really wonder how acronyms are born.
Say hello to SDR
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Sep 14, 2011 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Easily entertained
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
I've never understood that figure of speech
nor have I heard anyone else use it.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest" --South Korean Rangers fan
I'm a Web & TV Sports Producer at WFAA. Feel free to email me about anything.
Someone else MUST have used it first
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
I Googled dick of research and I'm not finding any uses of the phrase.
SB Nation Dallas-Ft. Worth - Christopher Fittz is better than porn!
Go to the image results
I’m sure you’ll find what Josey is talking about.
by dumdum000333 on Sep 14, 2011 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions
You kiss your mother with that mouth?
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
He wanted Davis up specifically for Murphy.
What the hell was Davis going to play?
Napoli, Young, Moreland have all played 1B and Beltre had 3B locked down.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
I recall the discussion now (in a general sense)
Pretty sure the idea was Moreland in RF. WHERE HE HAS PLAYED SOME.
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
The difference is...
…Murphy has a history of being a productive hitter. Endy doesn’t.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 14, 2011 8:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Endy does have a history of being a productive CF though
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Really?
He has a career 685 OPS as a part-time player, and is 33 years old.
And since Julio Borbon was activated from the d.l. and optioned — because Endy was “too hot to send down” — Chavez has hit .255/.278/.364.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 14, 2011 8:59 AM CDT up reply actions
And now we can all enjoy watching Endy hit over .300 again
Thanks AJM, I knew you were a team player.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
by Gdawg on Sep 14, 2011 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why?
Who are you going to replace him in the lineup with? Endy Chavez?
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 14, 2011 8:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Seriously....how does a player just snap out of it like this?
Murphy has struggled all season…almost five months!! Now, he can’t be stopped….
Is it a mental thing? Is it a tweak in his swing and/or timing?
"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 Sep 14, 2011 8:40 AM CDT reply actions
Didn't someone say he started watching video?
Or am I imagining that?
-- 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 Sep 14, 2011 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions
I think I'd be more angry than anything else if he wasn't watching video 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.
Lots of guys don't watch video
of themselves hitting. In fact I’d say most don’t.
They’ll watch video of pitchers, but not themselves.
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
.915 OPS in July but was given only 41 plate appearances (14 games).
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
I dropped him from my fantasy team
about 2 days or so before the hot streak began, so I think I deserve some credit.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
On 08/26/11, I said this...I'm going to take a little credit, too.
He’s my daughter’s favorite player….she just asked me who our worst player was this season.
I had to give her the bad news…..
“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 26, 2011 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Since that comment….
16 games – 28 hits – 7 multi-hit games – 6 home runs
"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 Sep 14, 2011 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions
I think that hot streak is worth breaking her little heart
I appreciate her taking one for the team.
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
She's kept the faith....asks me every game "is Murphy doing better?"
And she has actually rubbed my face in it a couple of times….she’s 11 but feisty….
"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 Sep 14, 2011 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Aw
Bless her heart.
-- 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 Sep 14, 2011 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Anti-jinx
Every time my 10 year old sees Murph come up, he proclaims as loudly as possible that “Skinny can’t hit no nothing” … normally I’d be all over the grammar, but at this point I’m pretty sure that’s why he’s gotten hot and I can’t say anything
He simplified his approach at the plate
He’s trying to hit lne drives up the middle, and if somebody throws him a meatball he jumps on it. I was always told never have more than two thoughts in your head when swinging the driver in golf. I never mastered that, but I think Keep It Simple Stupid often works in hitting.
The number will be 10 after today.
"Look if you want a journalist hire a UT grad. If you want a doctor you pick a Baylor grad. If you need a vet you see an Aggie grad. And if you need a pizza you call a Tech grad." -BUBacker
Oh my-from Newberg
Jason Parks (Baseball Prospectus) cites shortstop Jurickson Profar among three prospects in baseball flashing the "best all-around tools," writing: "Profar is as polished as any teenager in recent memory, bringing a bag of above-average tools to the table, both at the plate and in the field. He lacks elite-level physical attributes, but his weakest tool (speed) is still slightly above average, and it plays up even more in game action (just like all his other tools). Simply put, Profar doesn’t just wear the five-tool label in projections, he exists in a reality where all five tools are present and accounted for. He’s the player the label was created for; he’s a five-tool dream."
by JustinH89 on Sep 14, 2011 8:43 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
ummmm the kitchen is waiting...brb
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
Except that Ron Washington says Face has been this team’s MVP.
So did Bobby Valentine, Evan Grant, Jon Heyman --Josey Wales
He will be here in 2 years
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
September callup next year
Starts the season in Frisco and moves to RR by the all-star break
by dumdum000333 on Sep 14, 2011 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions
he's dreamy
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
Except that Ron Washington says Face has been this team’s MVP.
So did Bobby Valentine, Evan Grant, Jon Heyman --Josey Wales
as much as I love Profar
It would hurt to lose either Elvis or Ian
call it a conflict of interest, I guess
Ahem, Boras was Weaver's agent too, IIRC
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
I'm glad there's another recent example of this
because for all the talk about Boras being a player’s agent meaning they won’t re-sign, its still always up to the player.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
the only way I see Elvis being a Ranger past 2014
is if he signs a 4-5 year deal this offseason. Would 5yr/$40M be too much?
Maybe
He’s got 3 more years left and will start his arbitration years now. So that means he’s got at least 1 more relatively cheap year here. Since he doesn’t have spectacular numbers in any way outside of SBs, I don’t think he’s ever going to get that big of a payday in arbitration.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
idk
What I think counts in arb is how he compares to his peers. I couls see him getting 1M, 2.5M and 5M over the next 3 years.
Compare him to his peers though and remember that they aren't looking at something like WAR and UZR
Elvis doesn’t really stand out that much in any category, its more that he does a lot of things very well and at a young age. This can change in a couple of years, but right now I’d be surprised to see him get a big payday in arbitration.
If I had to guess, I’d say he could get something like 2 million in his first year of arbitration, 4.5 million in his second year, and something like 6-7 in his last year. That’s 13.5 million over the next 3 years. Even if those numbers are way off and its more like 20 million, you’d still be committing quite a bit of money to Elvis right now for the added 2 years. I don’t think it will take that much to sign Elvis to an extension right now for just 2 more years here vs. FA.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
if we use your numbers
2M, 4.5M, 6.5M plus 10M and 12M for his FA years, is 5yr/35M unreasonable? I think I would do it.
That's more in line with what Kinsler got
but I still don’t think it would take that much to sign Elvis to an extension right now. I could see paying him more if he’s willing to add some generous team option years on top of it.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Ian or Tiny E leaves?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
you would think
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
Except that Ron Washington says Face has been this team’s MVP.
So did Bobby Valentine, Evan Grant, Jon Heyman --Josey Wales
Elvis isn't going anywhere
Could we see Kinsler move to LF at that point (wasn’t that always rumored a few years back)?
If Ian is signed to a contract then though, at that point Young is likely winding down with his career and we can put Kinsler in the DH/utility IF role.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
its soo far off that we shouldn't even be concerned about 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
Except that Ron Washington says Face has been this team’s MVP.
So did Bobby Valentine, Evan Grant, Jon Heyman --Josey Wales
Not going to argue that
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
it gives me tired head to think about
lol
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
Except that Ron Washington says Face has been this team’s MVP.
So did Bobby Valentine, Evan Grant, Jon Heyman --Josey Wales
Weren't you the one that wanted Ian sent down so Davis could play 2B?
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
by bking on Sep 14, 2011 9:04 AM CDT up reply actions 7 recs
Yep I greened it.
Well played
"Hope isn’t a very good strategy when you’re out there pitching and trying to get guys out." CJ Wilson 7/20/10
I'd hate it
Ian’s a fantastic defender at a very valuable position.
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Its a long time until then, but
Kinsler would be at least 33/34 around the time a Profar promotion has to happen. And while he’s healthy this year, there should still be some doubts about how he will hold up over the years.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Kinsler will turn 33 in '15
He may lose range/ be in decline at that point
by dumdum000333 on Sep 14, 2011 8:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Possibly moves to 3B
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Pretty sure arm is his worst defensive tool
But that might be because the others are all so solid.
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
His arm would be less than average at 3rd
but I dont think it would be a hindrance. This is all moot because in 2015 and 2016 the Rangers will have Beltre at 3rd.
Im really hoping that Profar makes the Rangers make a really tough decision in a couple years.
"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 Sep 14, 2011 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Not only that, but there are 2 guys looking like great bets to be forcing an issue at 3B in the minors right now.
3B isn’t going to be the place where our logjam problems get solved.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
It is good to have position players starting to be a strength in the minors again
Still lacking a high 2B prospect though.
by dumdum000333 on Sep 14, 2011 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions
We have some nice SS prospects though, and with Elvis at SS its a good bet that they'll eventually move over to 2B
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Having a prospect at 2B
never really bothers me because that is always a good position to transition a minor league SS into if there are certain defensive tools he doesnt quite possess.
"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 Sep 14, 2011 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions
At least we aren't having to think Marcus Lemon is the solution anymore
if Kinsler eventually leaves
by dumdum000333 on Sep 14, 2011 9:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Marcus Lemon was the solution
:(
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Beau Jones?
"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 Sep 14, 2011 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions
He was in the trade...I just don't recall if he
was the PTBNL….
"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 Sep 14, 2011 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions
The Marcus Lemon trade?
It looks like it may have just been for cash
by dumdum000333 on Sep 14, 2011 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Profar.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Sep 14, 2011 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Odor is the 2B.
Or Alberto.
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 think they extend Elvis and play Profar at 2B.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Sep 14, 2011 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
BEST. 2B. EVER.
And then Ian can DH and be the super-utility guy!
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.
Yep.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Sep 14, 2011 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
As much as I hate saying this
If you’d rather have Profar at 2B, you should trade Kins to a team that would want start him at 2B. He’s got two much value as a plus defender to be used as DH/Util player. You could trade him for SP or DH or both.
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 14, 2011 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
The goal at the time should be to have the best team possible
If that means not getting the most value out of Kinsler because he’s not starting every game, then so be it. You aren’t going to just trade him for prospects at that point and its unlikely that you would get ML players that are worth trading him.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Getting the Face treatment
"Hope isn’t a very good strategy when you’re out there pitching and trying to get guys out." CJ Wilson 7/20/10
Medonca I guess .....
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
Mendonca
Really slumped the second half…ended up the season with a .278/.335/.492 line and 160 Ks.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 14, 2011 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Villanueva
is pretty good.
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Didn't Mendonca, Olt, and Villanueva get praise
As being the best defensive 3Bs in their respective leagues?
by dumdum000333 on Sep 14, 2011 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions
You may be right
I recall something like that on the Tools Survey.
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Villanueva
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
He had a solid season in low-A as a 20 year old
But he’s probably 3-4 years away, if he makes it, which is still doubtful.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 14, 2011 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, he's far away
maybe saying he’s a great bet is too much, but I’d say he’s got a pretty good chance at making it to the upper levels to be in that discussion.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Olt
At what point do they like his bat enough to start giving him some reps at 1B?
I imagine Mitch will get another year – somewhat platooned – to show he can stick as the 1B, but that’s definitely a spot we could improve the roster, and with pitching and all the current players that will need to be paid, I think looking for a premium FA is unrealistic.
The Rangers philosophy has always been to keep their guys at the toughest defensive positions
until they have to move them. Olt will stay at 3B for a while before a switch is considered.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Trade Value
I agree with what you said, and it only helps his trade value to have him playing the tougher position, especially playing it well.
But I’m intrigued by the options to improve 1B next year or the year after. I like Mitch, but I’m sure JD is eyeing those numbers as a spot it should be easy to improve … and not just by backing up a money truck to Prince’s house
probably once he is closer to ML ready
Right now he has a ton of value as a really good 3B. If next year he starts in Frisco and shows he almost ML ready, and the team senses they need a new 1B then I could see them moving him around. But not yet
Given that he's considered an above-average defender at 3B...
…moving him to 1B would have a pretty significant impact on his value.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 14, 2011 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
How athletic is Olt?
Is he a guy that you could pull up in 2013/2014 as a four-corners guy so that you can break him in through 70-80 games and ~300 PAs while giving Beltre and Young breaks at 1B/3B?
Maybe with the ultimate goal being Olt at 3B in 2014/2015 and Beltre at 1B/DH?
Parks always says that Olt looks like a SS playing 3B.
Athleticism is one of his strengths.
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'll see about Beltre in 2015-2016
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
I think he will be fine
The only issue is injuries for him.
I would venture to say that the two best defensive 3B in the past 10 years or so have been Beltre and Rolen. Rolen is still very effective defensively at 36 and I think Beltre will be as well.
"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 Sep 14, 2011 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm not worried about his glove.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
So his bat or injuries?
"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 Sep 14, 2011 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Both
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
He'll be fine. Hitting from one knee saves a lot of wear and tear..
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
by bking on Sep 14, 2011 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
He's Larry Parrish, bking.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
You think Adrian Beltre is Larry Parrish?
"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
As a hitter, yes.
Lots of power, swings from his ass early and often, very streaky, barely acceptable OBP.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Beltre has never ever been the strikeout guy that Parrish was.
He’s always had great bat control and been able to make contact.
He does swing hard and he rarely walks… but he’s not Larry Parrish.
"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
Okay mea culpa on this...
I’m only 33… I just looked up Larry Parrish and realized I was thinking of Lance Parrish.
I couldn’t understand why Larry never played for the Tigers.
"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
Larry Parrish coached for them...maybe hitting coach...when Buddy Bell was managing the Tigers.
I think Matlack was their pitching coach.
They uh…weren’t very successful.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Sep 14, 2011 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
B-Ref Similarity Scores....
The 3rd most similar hitter to ABeltre is noneother than Larry Parrish.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/beltrad01.shtml
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Sep 14, 2011 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions
I prefer the Ron Santo comparison.
"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
Ron Santo was toast when he was 34.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Sep 14, 2011 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Diabetes.....
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
I talked baseball with a guy wearing a Santo shirt Saturday night
He was a little surprised that I knew who Santo was and that I seemed to know what I was talking about.
-- 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 Sep 14, 2011 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions
you've made it very clear how you feel about Beltre
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
Except that Ron Washington says Face has been this team’s MVP.
So did Bobby Valentine, Evan Grant, Jon Heyman --Josey Wales
Where do you get the idea
that the Rangers are going to move Beltre?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Sep 14, 2011 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know what they're going to do with him but I suspect
his bat in the lineup is going to be unacceptable after 2013.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
Lets say Profar
is ready for a full time role in 2014 like RangerMad suggests then yeah he probably does start at 2B in 2014 as the Rangers simply let Kinsler walk.
"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 Sep 14, 2011 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Under that scenario
They are both gone, it appears.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 14, 2011 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions
My guess is he starts in high A
I was going to say Myrtle Beach, but I suspect they won’t be the affiliate next year.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 14, 2011 8:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Who, then
Atheists cannot explain the Origin of the Moon, despite many failed attempts. --- Conservapedia.
Who is the Braves' high A affiliate?
Just off the cuff, seems like they’d switch, so Myrtle Beach could have the Braves back.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 14, 2011 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Lynchburg
I’m sure the Braves would love to come back, but I don’t think the Rangers would have any desire to switch to a stadium built 60 years before Myrtle Beach’s. Even with upgrades it’s a much lesser facility. The Pelicans didn’t suffer any attendance drop, and it’s my understanding that they’re very pleased with the talent and relative stability. The Rangers had 50 transactions there this season. The Atlanta-affiliated version had 104 the year before.
Atheists cannot explain the Origin of the Moon, despite many failed attempts. --- Conservapedia.
Isn't the thought they would leave soley based on the relationship with Greenberg? If that is the only reason, I don't think they make the change.
MB blows away Lynchburg on so many levels. I think it would just make ownership group look real petty. I certainly could be wrong.
"Hope isn’t a very good strategy when you’re out there pitching and trying to get guys out." CJ Wilson 7/20/10
Slow Play the youngster?
I was thinking Profar might not be a bad guy to give the Ray’s treatment to, and by that I mean letting him slow cook on the farm a bit longer – nothing crazy, but just not being aggressive with promotions.
That way, they could have him in high A for 2012, AA for 2013 and then AAA/majors in 2014
Any sense in rushing the kid now with 2 all stars ahead of him on the ML squad
Traded.
"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
Losing Profar
That would hurt at this point, b/c by all accounts, he’s the best farm position player the Rangers have had in quite some time (Ian?) … but that said, if the Rangers are active in any trades for top line players, Profar might move ahead of Perez as the #1 player being asked about in talks
I've always hated
expressions like “bringing a bag of above-average tools to the table”
I get this image of Bob the Builder, walking onto a baseball diamond, going over to home plate, putting his tool box down and saying, “hmm… a screwball pitcher eh? gotta pull out the ol’ ball peen bat”
Why don't you have a nice big cup of shut the fuck up? - Lisa W 3/4/2011
His comedy tool
I grade a solid 20.
"Don't argue with an idiot (JW); people watching may not be able to tell
the difference."
Adam J Morris, halfassedly pretending to be interested in my thoughts, goals, and overall self esteem since late 2005.
by Brian Thomas on Sep 14, 2011 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't see what Murphy being a native Texan has to do with his rootability
Aren’t Lackey and Beckett native Texans?
Yes, but Lackey is a douche
Beckett seems cool though.
-- 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 Sep 14, 2011 8:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Journalism 201 (Journalism Sophomore College Logic Class)
Because the Texas Rangers are in Texas, and because player A is from Texas, and plays for the Texas Rangers, he is easy to root for.
My Texas. My Rangers.
It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin
Murphy in his last 20 games
.366/.384/.671
Specifically his last 11:
.426/.417/.809
Not bad at all.
"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
haha
"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 Sep 14, 2011 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, even though his outing wasn't great...
Ogando has a 3.0 fWAR. That makes it 4 starting pitchers with an fWAR above 3.
And in 58 games, Craig Gentry has an fWAR of 1.7. Vernon Wells? -0.3. Gentry makes 400k. Wells makes 23 million.
I like steak.
Gentry's been kicking ass lately too
If he and Murph stay hot, we’re going to be a tough team to keep from scoring.
Baseball's hard, guys. I mean, it really is. You can love it but, believe me, it don't always love you back. It's kind of like dating a German chick, you know?
I wonder what Wells thinks with every check he deposits.
Is it shame or a smug sense of satisfaction for having pulled the wool over his employer’s eyes?
Go Rangers!
At least Gil Meche had the decency to retire when he wasn't performing up to his contract
Vernon Wells is pretty much stealing at this point, he is doing less than Bobby Bonilla is for the Mets.
by dumdum000333 on Sep 14, 2011 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, at the amount of money still sitting on the table for that contract...
… I can imagine him playing all the way through. Why retire when even riding on the pine you can get paid more than most people make in several lifetimes?
Go Rangers!
It is just so baffling
Why did the Angels think that was a good deal? That is probably the worst trade in baseball history. And I’m not even exaggerating.
by dumdum000333 on Sep 14, 2011 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Atlanta would dispute that if they cared to admit they were fleeced by JD but
as for the Angels trade? Tony Reagins said it himself….
“I’m not really concerned about the Bill Jameses and the sabermetric people.”
They thought they were getting one of the top players in the league and sometimes I wonder if Wells’ performance against the Rangers last season had something to do with it….his OPS against the Rangers was 1.647…
"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 Sep 14, 2011 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions
It is hilarious
Because there is not a single person in the sabermetric or traditional crowd that thinks Vernon Wells has been worth a penny this year.
by dumdum000333 on Sep 14, 2011 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions
The thing is,
you don’t have to be a FanGraphs follower to understand the concept of regression.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Sep 14, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
How often would you ever see that happen
One of the reasons I like Meche is that he did something that pretty much no one does in sports.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Champagne wishes
dirty white bitches
You know what this shit is?
Fucking ridiculous.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Sep 14, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
FIrst rule in coaching (any sport)
Play the guy that is hot.
But making the assumption that Murph is raking like this 2 weeks from now is a stretch. I hope to hell he is, but this isn’t the norm, this is Icharus soaring high in the sky territory, meaning, he’ll come back down to Earth. Let us hope it happens in Spring training.
Baseball's hard, guys. I mean, it really is. You can love it but, believe me, it don't always love you back. It's kind of like dating a German chick, you know?
The eighth commandment of Bill James:
Thou shalt make no effort to ride the hot hand, for the hot hand is but a shape in the wind.
SB Nation Dallas-Ft. Worth - Christopher Fittz is better than porn!
by philkid3 on Sep 14, 2011 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Dude
That sounds like Zeppelin lyrics from the mid 70s.
Baseball's hard, guys. I mean, it really is. You can love it but, believe me, it don't always love you back. It's kind of like dating a German chick, you know?
Or Kansas.
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 the lead gets up to 4 games this 'race' is over.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
If the Rangers go up 4 after today you can stick a fork in the Halos.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
happy to stick forks, knives or other semi-lethal projectiles
but I won’t sleep easy till the lead is 4+ heading into the final 3 in Anaheim – short series favors the team with the best starting pitching
I don't understand
Wakefield won his 200th last night. Cool, but Rivera apparently got his 600th save last night and it doesn’t seem like it’s getting as much play around the tv this morning, and I would think 600 saves is a bigger deal than 200 wins…especially since Rivera is a Yankee
The Yankees can only push so many mile stones in a year
What with Jeter’s 3000th and A-Rod’s 600th last year
by dumdum000333 on Sep 14, 2011 9:13 AM CDT up reply actions
SportsCenter interviewed like six people last night about Rivera.
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 heard a lot about it on Mike and Mike this morning
Which is why I switched to the Military Channel.
MLB Channel was ALL OVER Mariano
But they waited on hyping it till it looked like he was going to get a save op.
Baseball's hard, guys. I mean, it really is. You can love it but, believe me, it don't always love you back. It's kind of like dating a German chick, you know?
2:30 (CT) gametime on the A's-Angels game.
Scoreboard watching anyone?
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'm up for 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
Except that Ron Washington says Face has been this team’s MVP.
So did Bobby Valentine, Evan Grant, Jon Heyman --Josey Wales
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cwyersColin Wyers
Seriously, I sometimes still have a hard time figuring out if I find Napoli/Wells or Napoli/Francisco the more galling trade.
6 minutes ago
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 14, 2011 9:29 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
FF may not have given Toronto a great season
But they got out from under that horrible contract, right? Or are they still paying Wells?
-- Micah
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by The Best Micah on Sep 14, 2011 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions
I think they included like 5 M in cash
Practically nothing.
by dumdum000333 on Sep 14, 2011 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, they're grateful either way, I'm sure
I think Texas got the best of the trade though. Napoli has really won me over.
-- 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 Sep 14, 2011 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I think he won over the heart of every Ranger fan
Much like Vlad last year. Except he doesn’t suck at any aspect of his game.
by dumdum000333 on Sep 14, 2011 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions
I have been thisclose to buying a Napoli shirsey a few times this season
But I’m afraid I’ll buy it and then he’ll leave.
-- 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 Sep 14, 2011 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions
And has not faltered in the 2nd half of the season....
"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 Sep 14, 2011 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions
I read that as "fathered"
-- Micah
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"I will picture Ian the next time I make love if he comes through here. " - River Fenix
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Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
by The Best Micah on Sep 14, 2011 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions
heh....
I’m not so sure about that….
"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 Sep 14, 2011 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Toronto got out from under the Wells Contract but they didn't make their team better in the off-season.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
They improved their franchise as a whole for the long term by ridding themselves of that albatross of a contract
Getting rid of that contract may now give them the ability to go out and sign a Prince Fielder this coming winter or possibly a CJ Wilson (even though I doubt Toronto is a place he would like to play).
We'll see about that. They don't have the best of luck with free agents ...they have to wildly overpay ...remember BJ Ryan?
For now, they improved their bottom line but took a step back in the standings.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Sep 14, 2011 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Not the negative WAR Wells...
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
by bking on Sep 14, 2011 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Even the Wells of 2010
How seriously could they have thought they would have competed in that division with BOS, NY and TB?
I think it takes a lot of pride and shows a great forward thinking mentality to realize you are not going to be competitive in the short term and focus on the big picture. Which for TOR was getting out from under the Wells contract and give themselves the possibility of going out and signing a true impact FA that could actually help them compete and win in that division
Disagree
I think it takes a lot of pride and shows a great forward thinking mentality to realize you are not going to be competitive in the short term and focus on the big picture.
I think anyone with half a brain would be all over it.
"Don't argue with an idiot (JW); people watching may not be able to tell
the difference."
Adam J Morris, halfassedly pretending to be interested in my thoughts, goals, and overall self esteem since late 2005.
by Brian Thomas on Sep 14, 2011 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
Who is the gamechanger free agent that's going to Toronto?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Sep 14, 2011 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Ahhh, perspective.....Rangers fans can say...
“Seriously, I sometimes still have a hard time figuring out if I find Napoli/Wells or Napoli/Francisco the more unbelievably wonderful trade.”
Angels fans, on the other hand would probably have a more…uh…colorful description…..
"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 Sep 14, 2011 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions
It's gotta be Napoli/Wells, right?
It puts them in so much trouble down the line for so much money, plus he was a guy who actually had a following with his fans.
SB Nation Dallas-Ft. Worth - Christopher Fittz is better than porn!
Napoli/Wells based on performance. Kind of scary since FF hasn't been that great for the Jays.
If we're really serious about getting Tom Hicks outta here, I know some folks from Liverpool who'll be glad to help.
by Cruztovictory on Sep 14, 2011 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Murphy
Hopefully this recent hot streak while playing everyday will sucker someone into trading us a decent piece for him this winter
Padres need offense; think we can package him and get either Weiland or Erlin back??
Pretty please????
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
Haha
Jed Hoyer is a smart man. Murphy would post a .680 OPS there.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest" --South Korean Rangers fan
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He'd be a frickin' doubles machine in that park
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
Murphy gets love
because much like Young, he’s ALWAYS wiling to talk in the locker room. He makes the job of every media member significantly easier. We had a real dilemma earlier in the year, because Murphy was struggling too mnuch to justify featuring him… but aside from Young, there aren’t many other guys who are even decent quotes.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest" --South Korean Rangers fan
I'm a Web & TV Sports Producer at WFAA. Feel free to email me about anything.
Don't forget grit.......
Never underestimate the power of grit.
"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 Sep 14, 2011 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Heh...
Murphy gets love because much like Young, he’s ALWAYS wiling to talk in the locker room. He makes the job of every media member significantly easier. We had a real dilemma earlier in the year, because Murphy was struggling too mnuch to justify featuring him… but aside from Young, there aren’t many other guys who are even decent quotes. white.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Josh Hamilton's home run last night was 10th this season in speed off the bat at 117.1 MPH.
It was only the second fastest Rangers shot this year. Nelly hit one on July 29 that went 117.4, which ranks seventh.
Sean Rodriguez hit one that went a MPH faster than that to lead all comers this year.
SB Nation Dallas-Ft. Worth - Christopher Fittz is better than porn!
It had one of the lowest elevation angles this year, but was actually not even the lowest angle for a Hamilton homerun in 2011.
His home run off of Weaver a couple weeks ago was flatter.
SB Nation Dallas-Ft. Worth - Christopher Fittz is better than porn!
1-iron
I’m not much of a golfer, but that was as low and hard of a line drive shot as you’ll see many humans hit with a round ball and a round bat – good to know it wasn’t even his lowest of the year … I know his year hasn’t been what it was last year, but he is a freak of nature in all the good ways
Season Opener next year on April 6th vs White Sox
That’s my birthday!
"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
Nice!!
LSB party?
-- 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 Sep 14, 2011 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Road trip for next year...
If you are looking to make a trip to follow the club, I can’t emphasize this little nugget enough: June 5-10 the Rangers will spend a full week in the Bay Area, anchored at their usual San Francisco hotel while they take on Oakland and San Francisco. I don’t think the Rangers have ever spent a full-week on the road in the same place. Come for a long weekend and you’ll have a chance to see them play at Oakland on Thursday and San Francisco Friday. And the San Francisco park is a real treat.
This sounds like a fantastic idea.
"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 baby, oh baby.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"You want false modesty? F that."
by Josey Wales on Sep 14, 2011 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh man, yes it does
-- 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 Sep 14, 2011 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions
One other huge factor to consider.
June in SF is down right cool to chilly. Man I miss that place. Of course, June is a little early for the stifling heat to wear you down in Texas, but it’s always nice to enjoy 55-65 degree evenings.
"Hope isn’t a very good strategy when you’re out there pitching and trying to get guys out." CJ Wilson 7/20/10
white on rice
I’m all over that set of games
The company I work is based in the Bay Area, and I have a ton of business out there as well. I’m marking that one down now and booking hotels/plane tickets.
Oakland’s stadium is gross but it’s a great atmosphere with the ready-made tailgating parking lot. And there’s nothing more that needs saying about the Giant’s park.
To fight the massive throngs of thugs waiting at the Bart stop?
It ain’t a Raiders game.
"Hope isn’t a very good strategy when you’re out there pitching and trying to get guys out." CJ Wilson 7/20/10
IOW, there will only be 3000 peeps there.
Just sayin’. ;)
"Hope isn’t a very good strategy when you’re out there pitching and trying to get guys out." CJ Wilson 7/20/10
there won't be many punks at the Coliseum
its the section 8’s waiting outside AT&T that tried to stir shit after the WS games
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
yeah let's do it
"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
Went to a game the last time they were in SF.
Good times. Though I wonder what it would be like now?
I ran into quite a few people who liked Kinsler. That made me happy.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Sep 14, 2011 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Come on up!
Charter a jet. Bring a huge group.
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 14, 2011 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Defense.
"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 was only like 3 days ago that we were arguing in the opposite way :)
My distinction is I want Murphy to play over him (rather than Endy). Yours?
I'm not arguing "MY" point...
I’m explaining why JoeyM thinks Gentry would start over 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
Or at least my guess as to why he would think that.
"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 sure this has been discussed [haven't read the whole thread]
but are we all on board with the idea of Hamilton in CF? He looked bad last night in LF and his overall UZR is slightly below average this year.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Sep 14, 2011 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't want him in CF.
Especially not behind Colby or, god help us, Ogando.
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 okay with it.
He’s still adequate in CF, IMO. He made more than one good play this weekend. Last night was a bad night.
I don’t want him as the every day CF for 162… but I’m fine with him playing in CF against RHP.
"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
*In the playoffs.
"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
playoff options
if we’re even or behind in a series and it’s a good pitcher (most likely), I’d go for offense and play Hammy in center
If the Rangers get a lead or have a guy they feel they can score against (hello John Lackey) then I might opt for the Gentry/Chavez CF platoon
Murphy is hot now, and that’s awesome, but the playoffs are weeks away
I'll take any of these configurations over playing Vladdy in RF..
Geez that was painful to watch..
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
He's brilliant in CF
and on the bases.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest" --South Korean Rangers fan
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by Conjunction on Sep 14, 2011 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Murphy is the vet and is hitting like a freaking champ
I don’t see how you keep his bat out of the lineup, or has he not been hitting lefties in this current streak?
For what it's worth (not much), Gentry has gotten hits off the following pitchers in his recent hot streak
Hagadone (9.64 era / 5.96 xFIP), Outman (3.59 era / 4.74 xFIP), Outman, McCarthy (rhp), Wuertz (6.48 era / 4.75 xFIP, Albers, Albers (4.53 era/ .380 xFIP
I fear he’s still a “I can hit Minor League Pitching” type of player.
I’d personally rather start Murphy against the likes of Sabathia and Price, and then we have Gentry on the bench for a late-game pinch-runner (for Moreland, Napoli, etc.) and substitute fielder.
I can't see any rationale for starting Murphy against a lefty
37 wRC+ this year, 69 wRC+ career.
And worse defense than either Gentry/Chavez provide.
This man spits hot truth.
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.
Baseball defense is sort of like putting in golf
You swing for show and putt for dough…. especially in CF
Baseball's hard, guys. I mean, it really is. You can love it but, believe me, it don't always love you back. It's kind of like dating a German chick, you know?
by Buttermaker on Sep 14, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
It's "Drive" but point taken
"Hope isn’t a very good strategy when you’re out there pitching and trying to get guys out." CJ Wilson 7/20/10
My swing is so bad
I never get to the drive part
Baseball's hard, guys. I mean, it really is. You can love it but, believe me, it don't always love you back. It's kind of like dating a German chick, you know?
Murphy against LHPs this year
.220/.269/.240
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 14, 2011 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Still a higher OBP than Vernon Wells 2011.
"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
Yup...
I’d start Gentry in CF against a lefty right now.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Rangers are at Minn April 13-15
Might still be snow on the ground then. Ha.
-- 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 Sep 14, 2011 10:26 AM CDT reply actions
So...
who plays the game the “wrong way”?
"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!!!
You worried bout the wrong things, the wrong things
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Sep 14, 2011 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
It's just the biggest bullshit cliche ever.
Unless someone’s sneaking in an aluminum bat panted tan, I think everybody on the team “plays the game the right way”.
"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 saw Ken Griffey Jr. with a backwards hat once.
Pretty sure that’s the wrong way. Even my grand kids are smart enough to know how to wear a ball cap the right way!
"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
Young Hispanics
/Salty
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 Aqua on Sep 14, 2011 11:34 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
Heh
Had to rec
-- Micah
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-- -- --
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
Unabashedly Me
by The Best Micah on Sep 14, 2011 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
We know gritty white guys with limited athletic ability don't.
"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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