Thursday a.m. Rangers stuff
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 19, 2012 8:32 AM CST
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PrintYesterday's news that Yu Darvish and the Rangers had agreed to a contract basically confirmed what seemed inevitable...nevertheless, there was always that slight chance things could blow up, and the fact that Darvish is officially signed and in the fold is good news, and allows the organization to focus on the rest of the outstanding issues for this offseason.
Jeff Wilson has a lengthy story in the S-T about the signing of Darvish, Darvish's agent saying that the Rangers had worked to develop a relationship with Darvish over the past year that resulted in Texas being the team Darvish wanted to play for, and including a text message from a "high-ranking Rangers official" that I'm pretty sure didn't come from Nolan Ryan.
T.R. Sullivan also has a story on the Darvish signing at the Rangers' website.
Rob Neyer has a piece that contemplates how good Darvish will be with Texas.
Richard Justice has a column saying that the Rangers should now move to add Prince Fielder, along with Darvish, to their roster.
Evan Grant does a Q&A on the Darvish signing and its impact on the club, including touching on a variety of issues relating to how this impacts the club's finances, such as the increased revenue Darvish may generate.
Richard Durrett talked to Yu Darvish's father, who says that Darvish was very happy to get a deal done with Texas.
Drew Davison writes about Darvish's "rock star status."
Behind the paywall, Grant writes that adding Darvish improves the Rangers rotation.
Randy Galloway has an odd column on the Darvish signing, quoting Nolan Ryan and Trey Hillman, and saying that Nolan wasn't sold on Darvish until he saw how big a steak Darvish could eat at Del Frisco's. Seriously, that's what he says.
Anthony Andro writes that, with the Rangers having signed Darvish, it is "very unlikely" that the Rangers will be able to sign Prince Fielder.
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Nolan's test for free agency is to go to Amarillo and see if they can finish the 72 oz steak challenge
"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
"this is a big reason I decided not to convert to Islam now if it was 72 skanks? Different story, my friend" Bob Loblaw 9/2/2011
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 8:39 AM CST reply actions
Wait til he meets with Fielder for dinner.
"You want to give me poo poo?" - Josh Lewin 7/1/2009
by TXRangersFan on Jan 19, 2012 8:40 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
lol
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Yep
Fielder will finish the 72 ounce steak challenge and go, “that was a nice snack. Now what’s for dinner?”
"Those cocksuckers asking me if I thought we were gonna go up there and try to work his fuckin’ pitch count ‘cause he’s on three fuckin’ days rest…you know what I told those cocksuckers? He pitch ball, ball cross plate, we gonna knock the shit out of it."
- Wash
Prince will be a Ranger
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 8:40 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
If that is the test
then Fielder will get a 50 yr, $1.3 bazillion contract
"I would have shot myself in the foot to stay in Texas." -- C.J. Wilson, 12/8/2011
by Oddibee on Jan 19, 2012 8:49 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Pretty sure Fielder is a vegetarian.
That may not bode well.
he's not
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
right, right
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
We should have this discussion on every single Prince thread
@AdamLikesBeer If you are in Minneapolis I can tell you where to get a good brew.
by TargetField on Jan 19, 2012 12:09 PM CST up reply actions
Did you know there is a live webcam of this?
Or there used to be anyway… And they never shut it off… You could turn it on at 9am and watch a waitress sweeping the joint… Really strange.
I can eat s huge steak
Give me $61M over 6 years.
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 8:39 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Obligatory "Galloway is an idiot" comment.
HNNNNNNGGGGG
by JoseTres on Jan 19, 2012 8:40 AM CST via mobile reply actions
In other news
the Pentagon is pentagonal.
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
I heard something about some guy named Mitchell Jecksom
Is dead
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 8:44 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
NO WAY?!?!
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Hell to the fucking no. -Wash, 10/07/11
Mitch is dead?!?!
"the PGT isn’t about alerting drunk guys on their mobile as to what the score was." --goET 7-24-11
"Replace Ace? Done. Ace's was too long anyway." --Micah 1-17-12
At this point I think the whole Galloway thing is a bit
"When I came off the mound the hairs were standing up on my arm. I know there's not much"
/Holland.
Randy Galloway isn't even a real person
He’s an EG sockpuppet
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 9:11 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
The moral of the Galloway story is:
If you can’t write intelligently, do schtick.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
by CrustytheCowboy on Jan 19, 2012 5:25 PM CST up reply actions
What Galloway didn't know
Was that he was talking to the Fake Nolan Ryan for that story.
"Those cocksuckers asking me if I thought we were gonna go up there and try to work his fuckin’ pitch count ‘cause he’s on three fuckin’ days rest…you know what I told those cocksuckers? He pitch ball, ball cross plate, we gonna knock the shit out of it."
- Wash
I don't think so
There was no mention of snow monkeys
by motorcyclegreggo on Jan 19, 2012 10:47 AM CST up reply actions
EG is breaking new ground with that article
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 8:41 AM CST via mobile reply actions
EG is breaking ground with every footstep he takes.
"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 Jan 19, 2012 10:26 AM CST up reply actions
and wind.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
by CrustytheCowboy on Jan 19, 2012 5:26 PM CST up reply actions
So in the fangraphs article on Darvish
Dave Cameron (not the author) makes a comment about how he doesn’t get the appeal of Yu given that Ogando, who he is presumably replacing, will probably be worth within 2 WAR of him.
I just have to comment on this, even if it came up sometime yesterday in the giant threads. I think this really is a case of WAR being non-linear. Ogando’s ceiling is probably his 2011, and even though we all kept waiting for him to collapse last year which he never really did until the very end, his floor really is probably pretty bad. So even if Yu, median performance, is only projected to be 2 WAR better (say 4 WAR vs 2 WAR in 2012), his floor is much higher than Ogando’s and his ceiling is incredible. Yu was the only pitcher available this offseason (barring a real CC free agency) who had the potential to be a Cy Young candidate. Long shot? Maybe. But if you can potentially stick a 6 or 7 WAR guy into the rotation, you’re far better off than just having a couple of 3 WAR guys instead.
The other (related) aspect is that at the Rangers level, increasing WAR has to get more expensive. Other than 1b and CF, they really don’t have any weak positions where they can add lots of WAR. So improving was really a question of Prince or Yu. And while from a pure linear WAR perspective Prince replacing Moreland may make more sense, Yu is probably a far safer long term bet.
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
by JBImaknee on Jan 19, 2012 8:56 AM CST reply actions 4 recs
I agree with this somewhat
but I don’t think Ogando’s ceiling is what he did last year.
Josey Wales: "And if you think intangibles really do exist, how in the F could you vote Ellsbury as the MVP?"
Adam J. Morris: "If it weren’t for my horse, I wouldn’t have spent that year in college."
I agree
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 9:10 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I also agree
Ogando got thrown into a plan B situation without much endurance preparation, and ran out of gas at the end of the season. He could work on stretching out via conditioning plus has the experience of starting effectively last year in a large number of innings. That being said, I also think Yu’s ceiling is unreal. And Ogando’s floor may be lower because of mechanic’s issues potentially causing injuries. I don’t see much alternative with putting him in the bullpen unless there is a trade.
the thing is
how many seasons have the rangers had where only five pitchers started most of the season.?
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
by JBImaknee on Jan 19, 2012 9:35 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
2
In 2011 and 2012
Josey Wales: "And if you think intangibles really do exist, how in the F could you vote Ellsbury as the MVP?"
Adam J. Morris: "If it weren’t for my horse, I wouldn’t have spent that year in college."
None
Didn’t bush and Feldman have starts last year?
Bush
Feldman
Cj
Ogando
Harrison
Colby
Holland
Off the top of my head.
by Scruffy Nurfherder on Jan 19, 2012 9:55 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
he said "most of the season"
Don't touch that please, your primitive intellect wouldn't understand alloys and compositions and things with... molecular structures.
by kevinkinsler on Jan 19, 2012 9:56 AM CST up reply actions
Good catch You posted faster than I could correct that I missed that qualifier
Dam mobile posting
by Scruffy Nurfherder on Jan 19, 2012 9:59 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Bush had 3.
Feldman had 2.
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.
Meh- missed fhe qualifier "most of the season"
Still is a rare event.
by Scruffy Nurfherder on Jan 19, 2012 9:56 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I think last year had the fewest starters in Rangers history
Or maybe it was starters logged more innings than in any other season. Something like that.
Football can go to hell. The Rangers aren't ready for football season and neither am I.
by WyoRanger on Jan 19, 2012 12:28 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
He has two pitches and no out pitch against LHH's. 2011 is his ceiling.
"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
He's been pitching for 2 years and has improved every step of the way
It’s ridiculous to say that we know he’s as good as he’s going to get.
Nor is his floor really that low
The cheese with that slider give him a decent floor (unless you were speaking in starting terms only).
I sports hate you CJ.
Some people think CJ will be a legit Cy contender
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 9:10 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I can't say that it would help him
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 9:16 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
yeah
i don’t see it. CJ is very good but he has one of those styles where he is who he is. Or he’ll get worse as he ages. He may well be worth that contract but 2010-2011 will be his best years
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
by JBImaknee on Jan 19, 2012 9:33 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
he'll be fine
especially there being the #2 on a 2 nd place team
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
by JBImaknee on Jan 19, 2012 9:36 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
I would rather have Haren.
Haren has been better longer and has fantastic K:BB numbers.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
There are precious few pitchers in the game that can boast as being better than Haren
Personally I think Haren is a better pitcher than Weaver.
by RangersfaninROK on Jan 19, 2012 9:54 AM CST up reply actions
Then you need to re-familiarize yourself with Weaver.
"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
Meh
Since 2007, Weaver has accumulated 21.7 WAR.
Since 2007, Haren has accumulated 28.3 WAR.
Go figure.
by RangersfaninROK on Jan 19, 2012 10:39 AM CST up reply actions
Weaver is younger by about four years.
Going forward I would expect Weaver to be better.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
That I agree with
but what I said was “I think Haren is a better pitcher than Weaver”
by RangersfaninROK on Jan 19, 2012 10:43 AM CST up reply actions
What you should have said is:
Haren was a better pitcher a few years ago.
Weaver was certainly better last year… and would be expected to be better going forward.
So in the present time… Weaver is the better pitcher.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Was he really?
I do not consider WAR as an end-all stat by all means, but Haren did have a higher WAR than Weaver last season almost by a whole win, and that should mean something, no? It could be debatable whether Haren was actually better than Weaver last season, but I don’t really think it was the other way around either.
by RangersfaninROK on Jan 19, 2012 10:48 AM CST up reply actions
According to Douche Face, Weaver is better.
Of course, that is not a huge ringing endorsement (see Mathis, Jeff).
I sports hate you CJ.
Haren also got
2007 in Oakland, 2008 and 2009 pitching in the NL, and 21 of his 35 2010 starts in the NL. Just matching WAR doesn’t work there.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 19, 2012 11:33 AM CST up reply actions
Astros A's Mariners...
Will continue to make CJ look like an ace.
by simian crease on Jan 19, 2012 11:24 AM CST up reply actions
Oh those poor Angels fans
by RangersfaninROK on Jan 19, 2012 9:28 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Rec'd for being spot on.
"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
Hi Chowdahead!
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Hell to the fucking no. -Wash, 10/07/11
good stuff
I’d add that playoff wins are worth more than regular season wins. You don’t negotiate a contract with that in mind, necessarily, but if Darvish has a couple of solid playoff starts to me it tilts the value well towards the Rangers.
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
So Galloway is a fucking moron and a terrible writer
Nolan’s quote:
“But then to meet Yu, sit down with him, talk to him, get to know him, then that took things into another area. Beyond the pitching part, I liked the way he carried himself, I liked his attitude and his commitment to conditioning, and his commitment to going to the next stage, the stage over here, and proving himself.”
What Galloway took from that quote:
Nolan now feels “good” about committing six years and a total of $108 million to the unknown? What happened? The steak at Del Frisco’s in downtown Fort Worth happened.
The only thing Nolan said about the whole dinner was that it was an impressive meal. Not that that was why they signed the guy. But of course, Galloway prefers to write about how the steak was somehow the selling point to committing 100+ million dollars to a guy.
Josey Wales: "And if you think intangibles really do exist, how in the F could you vote Ellsbury as the MVP?"
Adam J. Morris: "If it weren’t for my horse, I wouldn’t have spent that year in college."
Which is also stupid becuase we paid the posting fee before Nolan had dinner with him
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 9:05 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
No
They have 5 business days from the time an agreement on a contract is reached to pay the posting fee
by Dirk Diggler on Jan 19, 2012 9:10 AM CST up reply actions
Well, the bid had been placed before the dinner
And I’m guessing the discussions about the bid were not Nolan saying “bid whatever the fuck you want but we’re not going to sign a contract with the guy.”
Football can go to hell. The Rangers aren't ready for football season and neither am I.
by WyoRanger on Jan 19, 2012 1:54 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Maybe but the Rangers were working on this for a year or two
It shouldn’t have been a surpise to anyone in. The organization.
Football can go to hell. The Rangers aren't ready for football season and neither am I.
by WyoRanger on Jan 19, 2012 6:10 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
x
1. Isn’t it $111.7 million?
2. Isn’t it widely suspected that one of Galloway’s sources is Nolan himself? Why would he burn that?
Oh, so Galloway is pouting?
What an unprofessional shithead.
by FuturePants on Jan 19, 2012 9:15 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
$56 million is actually guaranteed from the 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.
Well at least he doesn't have a publicly broadcast avenue through which to spew this bullshit to idiot masses who will actually latch on these 'ideas'.
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
What JD is gonna say:
What he’s actually doing in regards to prince
by dolphinpuncher on Jan 19, 2012 9:15 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 5 recs
I picture the trap from the Godzilla movie
with Matthew Broderick. Pile on a big damn amount of food, and he will come.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Ooooh! Piece of candy!
/James Woods
"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 Jan 19, 2012 10:28 AM CST up reply actions
I don't think Fielder is going to be interested in carrots...
…better to use syrup-drenched pancakes or the like
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by Chad Crudup on Jan 19, 2012 10:32 AM CST up reply actions
with lots of butter...can they have butter?
not sure what vegan’s eat..
Ventura::Lewin::Greenberg
I bleed Ranger black and blue.
Leonys Martin is no Judy- JD at Newberg Night.
butter substitute
Expectation is the root of all heartache. — William Shakespeare
by TheDutchOven on Jan 19, 2012 11:18 AM CST up reply actions
Vegans can't eat butter, or honey, or any animal product
Vegetarians will eat animal-based products, just not the animal itself, generally.
A burden should never be something out of your control.
sounds miserable
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Once a vegan explained to me that they couldn't eat anything
that came from something with a face. (This was a doctor encouraging veganism in response to my diabeetus.) So, I said, oysters are cool then? She was less than impressed.
I like pretty dark haired women and breakfast food. - Ron Swanson
by Axe Em Rangers on Jan 19, 2012 12:49 PM CST up reply actions
Darvish opt out
JD said Darvish opt out conditions consist of:
1. Finish first in Cy Young voting once and in the top 2 (or 3) another time
2. Finish 2nd in Cy Young voting once and in the top 3 (or 4) two other times
JD said he was sure those were exact conditions because he didn’t have the contract in front of him… but at least this is an idea of what opt out conditions there are.
by elvis1isking on Jan 19, 2012 9:26 AM CST up reply actions
*wasn't sure those were exact conditions...
dammit. bad place to have typo. sorry.
by elvis1isking on Jan 19, 2012 9:27 AM CST up reply actions
i want yu to opt out!!!
Go Rice Owls!
Would be a Matt Harrison fan, but I only like superstars
by JBImaknee on Jan 19, 2012 9:38 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
Hell yeah
It would totally be awesome if he opts out.
@AdamLikesBeer If you are in Minneapolis I can tell you where to get a good brew.
If true, then wow.
Hard to reach unless he really is a True Number One.
by Outworlder47 on Jan 19, 2012 9:40 AM CST up reply actions
I heard JD's interview where he mentioned it.
My take was that they were dead set on 6 years and so they made this up just to say there’s an option.
JD was very explicit they wanted the 6 years.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Plus how east coast centric it can be
"When I came off the mound the hairs were standing up on my arm. I know there's not much"
/Holland.
List of a few pitchers who have been unable to meet those conditions so far in their career:
Cole Hamels, Matt Cain, Jered Weaver, Zack Greinke, etc, etc.
I think it’s pretty safe to say that Darvish just signed a 6 year guaranteed contract.
If he does manage to opt out, then gooood. For him and for the Rangers too.
by RangersfaninROK on Jan 19, 2012 9:53 AM CST up reply actions
If he can opt out
I’m guessing that the Rangers would try and work out an extension with him so he doesn’t hit FA.
Josey Wales: "And if you think intangibles really do exist, how in the F could you vote Ellsbury as the MVP?"
Adam J. Morris: "If it weren’t for my horse, I wouldn’t have spent that year in college."
Only if the FO
doesn’t drop the ball.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 19, 2012 11:34 AM CST up reply actions
Speaking of Weaver and Hamels since his contract came up yesterday.. This is Hamel's agent
“That contract is great for Jered. I understand it. But he took a different path and left a lot of money on the table. He came up through the Angels system and grew up in their backyard. He’s pitching where he grew up. That situation appeals to him. It’s a similar situation to when I had Tony Gwynn. Without getting into specifics of what we’re looking for, the Weaver situation is unique to Weaver.”
Yes, I rather enjoyed reading that
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Hell to the fucking no. -Wash, 10/07/11
Well, Prince would have a greater range of teams to choose from
if his demands weren’t so high. The lack of market has been created by yourself and your super agent. He seems to understand this a bit, so the one solution he can make is to lower his demands.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Did you read the link? Its an Onion article
Josey Wales: "And if you think intangibles really do exist, how in the F could you vote Ellsbury as the MVP?"
Adam J. Morris: "If it weren’t for my horse, I wouldn’t have spent that year in college."
The lack of market also has been because some clubs dont need his services
Or dont have any financial freedom
Whenever you have to cross the Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Mets, and Dodgers off the list of potential suitors your market is going to take a hit
Did HF45 write this?
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 9:41 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Doesn't mention TCU in it.
So I doubt it.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011.
He didn't say "Eff off" so I guess it can't be HF
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 9:44 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Hahahahaha.
Oh goodness. No.
"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
Yeah, pretty much this. The writers they have are incredibly talented.
"The fattest countries have the biggest tits" -Texas Jihad, 10-12-11
by hornedfrogs45 on Jan 19, 2012 12:16 PM CST up reply actions
.
Fielder concluded the press conference by saying that he is essentially a determinist, and that he enjoys hitting baseballs.
Garoon: Banned on LSB. Available Only Via Supplement.
The best part about the photo at the top of this article
is the photographer on the front row with a huge telephoto lens. Maybe JD had a zit or something. I’m not sure why he would need a telephoto that large on the front row
"When I came off the mound the hairs were standing up on my arm. I know there's not much"
/Holland.
Do shirsey sales get divided up equally among teams?
Was just thinking about possible extra revenue streams with Yu and we know that merchandise sales get divided up equally among all teams but what exactly falls under that? I imagine hats and jerseys but I wonder if shirseys or other t-shirts and such fall under MLB or if teams can produce their own merch and get the revenue from that.
I know that the revenue from the 2010 "Claw and Antler" shirts were spread out amongst the league's teams
by Perfect Zero on Jan 19, 2012 9:16 AM CST up reply actions
Really?
Well that pretty much answers my question then.
Thanks
That sucks for the teams that they cant do stuff like that
I believe all merchandise does.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Unless purchased in team-owned stores.
That’s why, for example, the Marlins earlier this year had an exclusivity thing with their new look.
"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!!!
"It appears I made a mistake. I did not know what pegged meant" - Schultzy, 11/13/11
Do you have a source or link for that?
I’ve heard conflicting things on that (but have seen something similar before) and would like to see it definitively. If true I need to start buying everything in the pro shop… I buy most things online for convenience.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
I wonder if they already have a lease on a building in Tokyo
to sell merchandise out of
Cha-ching $$$$$$$$$
That's actually a really good idea.
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.
I would suspect there's some regional qualifications
to prevent something like this from happening.
Maybe not though, who knows? Would be interesting to find out for sure.
by elvis1isking on Jan 19, 2012 9:58 AM CST up reply actions
If it's anything like the blackout zones for 'home area'....
we could claim half of asia….
Don't touch that please, your primitive intellect wouldn't understand alloys and compositions and things with... molecular structures.
by kevinkinsler on Jan 19, 2012 10:01 AM CST up reply actions
is there a limit on the number og team owned stores a franchise can hsve?
by RangerMad on Jan 19, 2012 9:53 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
That, I have no clue on.
Someone should tweet Maury and ask him.
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I hate those damn knock offs.
Boo these jerseys!!!!!
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by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Jan 19, 2012 10:34 AM CST up reply actions
I loved the Chinese knockoff from 2010 that had the name "Lee" on the back. So fiiting
"When I came off the mound the hairs were standing up on my arm. I know there's not much"
/Holland.
Junior mentioned on The Ticket this morning
that they did a study of 205 MLB players who had a similar weight to height ratio as Fielder. From that study, data shows guys built like Fielder peak at age 23 ( the year he hit 50 homers) and fall off a cliff at age 30.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 19, 2012 9:15 AM CST reply actions
I think we discussed that a few weeks ago
The problem with that is the names of those players weren’t released and so its impossible to know if they fell off a cliff because of their weight or because they just weren’t very good to begin with.
Well Ortiz was one of the outliers
so steriod no steroid issue comes up there.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 19, 2012 9:18 AM CST up reply actions
or if he had enough saliva on his batting gloves.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
so stupid
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
They did a "study"?
K
Defending Big D Check it out
Twitter
"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, a study.
What is your objection to it?
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 19, 2012 9:28 AM CST up reply actions
That they did it.
Defending Big D Check it out
Twitter
"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
Good objection.
I’ll move on now.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 19, 2012 9:30 AM CST up reply actions
the ticket didn't do the research
sounds like he is referencing this research
by elvis1isking on Jan 19, 2012 9:32 AM CST up reply actions
The only "study" that the Ticket did that I can recall...
….was the infamously terrible replacing JD with a fern study.
That's it.
Thank you.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 19, 2012 9:33 AM CST up reply actions
I knew they didn't do it.
My pronoun usage was poor which is what is causing the confusion.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 19, 2012 9:34 AM CST up reply actions
Ok then, nevermind.
Hearing them talk baseball is what causes half of the wrecks on 183 in the morning. The idea of them doing a study is mind blowing.
Defending Big D Check it out
Twitter
"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
It was dumb and baseless
And then Junior jumped in, making it even worse.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Hell to the fucking no. -Wash, 10/07/11
colby's stats in Japan
I’m not sure if this has been commented on before but can someone list Colby’s Japanese stats. (win/loss, era, whip, innings, so, bb, groundball%)
by napnap on Jan 19, 2012 9:26 AM CST via iPhone app reply actions
steak heh
wouldn’t surprise me though
jk. though yeah. heh.
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by dolphinpuncher on Jan 19, 2012 9:48 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Guys, it's all about the synergy.
We’ve got to do everything we can to keep ‘Der away from B’more. Too much synergy in that lineup, they’d run rampant through the AL Ea.
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"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011.
haha ! that subthread was hilarious.
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Justin Verlander? I piss on Justin Verlander --AJM
I don't get this at all
it doesn’t get much better than Yu if yu are going to yuse his name.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Chris fucking Davis beast mode.
by dolphinpuncher on Jan 19, 2012 9:42 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Need some advice...
So I woke up this morning thinking about the potetntial league-wide domination of the Rangers future rotation over the next few years. It’s been 4 hours and I still have an erection…should I contact my physician?
by Anonymous New Guy on Jan 19, 2012 9:40 AM CST reply actions
No
Everything is working the way it should.
That erection should continue for another a few hours or so.
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 9:42 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
or thru October
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Justin Verlander? I piss on Justin Verlander --AJM
April through November
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 9:45 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
the Rangers
“Baseball’s Viagra”
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
the Rangers do have a history with Viagra
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I really want to see Jamie Moyer play into his 60's
and I don’t know why
by assmaster on Jan 19, 2012 9:41 AM CST via mobile reply actions
I'll take 50s
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 9:42 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
and he still wouldn't have 300 wins
by RangerMad on Jan 19, 2012 9:43 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
Or be able to break the mythical 65 MPH barrier.
by FuturePants on Jan 19, 2012 9:43 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I lol'd
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 9:45 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
His arm would explode into a puff of Metamucil powder..
by dolphinpuncher on Jan 19, 2012 9:47 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
In that case...
The man will find a way to pitch with his right arm. Don’t expect arm speed to change much
by assmaster on Jan 19, 2012 10:10 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Hw won't struggle with the FOOD!!! See? Sweet vindication.
/Galloway
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
JD just actually made that point on 1310 Tik
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Hell to the fucking no. -Wash, 10/07/11
I know. That's what I was referencing
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
On Ben and Skin...
He talked about how they liked him… but everyone would like him. But they need to look at their budget but they think it’s highly unlikely they sign him.
Ben replied with (paraphrase) “Whatever, we don’t believe you. We know you’re not going to tell us if you have a royal flush.”
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
just saw Yu's twitter profile pic...
dude’s got some hooks on him.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
his arms are YUGE.
Ventura::Lewin::Greenberg
I bleed Ranger black and blue.
Leonys Martin is no Judy- JD at Newberg Night.
Boo this man!
lolol
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Hell to the fucking no. -Wash, 10/07/11
.
:)
Ventura::Lewin::Greenberg
I bleed Ranger black and blue.
Leonys Martin is no Judy- JD at Newberg Night.
Yur's are still bigger!
ahem…
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Hell to the fucking no. -Wash, 10/07/11
lol true but I'd rather have that contract!
Ventura::Lewin::Greenberg
I bleed Ranger black and blue.
Leonys Martin is no Judy- JD at Newberg Night.
WYuold Yu really?
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:20 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
lol yu're really having fun with this sir...
Ventura::Lewin::Greenberg
I bleed Ranger black and blue.
Leonys Martin is no Judy- JD at Newberg Night.
Yu know how I Yu
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:25 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Who does?
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:33 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
ThYUis SeYUems FoYUrced
Josey Wales: "And if you think intangibles really do exist, how in the F could you vote Ellsbury as the MVP?"
Adam J. Morris: "If it weren’t for my horse, I wouldn’t have spent that year in college."
by Gdawg on Jan 19, 2012 10:30 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Yu seem forces!!!!
I buuuurned Yu!!!
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:33 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Forced*
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:35 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Burned yourself with that one
Josey Wales: "And if you think intangibles really do exist, how in the F could you vote Ellsbury as the MVP?"
Adam J. Morris: "If it weren’t for my horse, I wouldn’t have spent that year in college."
He's got BigGYUns
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:13 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
not bad Gay for Feliz...
Ventura::Lewin::Greenberg
I bleed Ranger black and blue.
Leonys Martin is no Judy- JD at Newberg Night.
Ive done better
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:17 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I thought about throwing a twss in here
But I think this year I am going for quality instead of quantity
"When I came off the mound the hairs were standing up on my arm. I know there's not much"
/Holland.
Yu this Man!
Josey Wales: "And if you think intangibles really do exist, how in the F could you vote Ellsbury as the MVP?"
Adam J. Morris: "If it weren’t for my horse, I wouldn’t have spent that year in college."
I smell a new gif coming
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:18 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
He's been bulking himself up during the last 2 years or so.
He used to be more on the thin and wiry side.
As he bulked up, his FB velocity increased as well.
Probably part of his preparation for playin in the big league.
by RangersfaninROK on Jan 19, 2012 10:09 AM CST up reply actions
I'll be honest, when I read yesterday that the reason they structured Darvish's visit the way they did was to not upset his training schedule
That made me even more excited. Conditioning and a good routine are going to be the best possible things to help him deal with the rigors of Texas and the MLB schedule.
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.
Sounds good
/nolan
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Hell to the fucking no. -Wash, 10/07/11
Oh, he ate another giant steak?
/Galloway
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.
I am glad we're replacing one workout freak...
With another.
That’s part of why I have so much confidence in Darvish. He has that extra level of competitive insanity like Jordan or Tiger or any truly elite athlete.
Wants to win so bad nothing will stop him.
I think C.J. is kind of like that too… but he doesn’t have the physical skills that Darvish has… and #want only goes so far.
6’5", 94MPH with movement, command and ultra competitive… yes please.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
by Brad on Jan 19, 2012 10:13 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Nolan was highly praising his workout ethic too
JD praising his ultra-competitiveness on 1310 this a.m.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Hell to the fucking no. -Wash, 10/07/11
I heard the other day his offseason workout routine includes pitching left handed
It improves his balance
"When I came off the mound the hairs were standing up on my arm. I know there's not much"
/Holland.
Somebody dig up Greg Harris...
And get his ambidextroYUs glove.
by simian crease on Jan 19, 2012 12:12 PM CST up reply actions
Michael Young respect Prince Fielder but (reading between the lines) doesn't think the Rangers need him.
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.
Ah no way!?!?
This proves Mike is a team player…
by Perfect Zero on Jan 19, 2012 10:08 AM CST up reply actions
Of course not
If Fielder’s here, Young doesn’t get to play first. And we all know how butthurt he’ll be about that.
"Those cocksuckers asking me if I thought we were gonna go up there and try to work his fuckin’ pitch count ‘cause he’s on three fuckin’ days rest…you know what I told those cocksuckers? He pitch ball, ball cross plate, we gonna knock the shit out of it."
- Wash
I think it has more to do with trying to support a current teammate.
Because the odds favor us not getting Fielder… no need to piss all over Moreland and make him think he sucks. He already knows he sucks.
It’s the same reason, J.D., Ron and Nolan have said “Mitch is our number one guy!” in that creepy Jack Palance Batman way all winter.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Yep.
IIRC, Young was very supportive of Chris Davis, too.
"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
well now JD has a way to piss Face off
and get one more good year from him.
Probably not, but whatever.
by elvis1isking on Jan 19, 2012 10:09 AM CST up reply actions
Pissing in MY's Cheerios
would also work, but I prefer signing The World’s Fattest Vegetarian.
by cracker1743 on Jan 19, 2012 10:22 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
i'm glad MY isn't our GM
just shutup and play
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Justin Verlander? I piss on Justin Verlander --AJM
Young and Moreland are buddies
Might have something to do with it.
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:11 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'm sure it does.
My biggest buddy in that circumstance would be winning. Whatever makes us a better team, I’m on board. I’d play with Ty freaking Cobb because he was a monster between the lines.
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.
I wasn't trying to justify what ge said
Dude needs to shut up and play
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:14 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Young wasn't willing to change positions in order to be a better team.
What makes you think he’d want to see his hunting buddy forced out?
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"It appears I made a mistake. I did not know what pegged meant" - Schultzy, 11/13/11
Pretty much everyone on Earth...
Has a different perspective when it’s your friend you’re talking about.
I have zero issue with Young wanting to back his teammate. None.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Don't think its all about Moreland either
Prince here means less playing time for Young too since he’s playing so much at 1B/DH.
Josey Wales: "And if you think intangibles really do exist, how in the F could you vote Ellsbury as the MVP?"
Adam J. Morris: "If it weren’t for my horse, I wouldn’t have spent that year in college."
It's the best of both worlds...
Young supports his teammates… and regardless of what we or others may think… I’ve never seen any indication that Young wasn’t exceptionally well liked and respected by his teammates and others around the league.
I think that is part of why someone like Prince could theoretically (but probably won’t) take less money to come here. Because it’s just that awesome.
Additionally… we know JD doesn’t give the slightest fuck what any player thinks and will do what’s best for the team regardless.
Young is doing his job… JD is doing his. As it should be.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Me neither.
He just came off as a good teammate to me. His “Fielder’s a great player but we won’t have any trouble rolling with Mitch” talk was something you’d want one of your guys to say.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -- Rogers Hornsby
by CrustytheCowboy on Jan 19, 2012 5:34 PM CST up reply actions
This
Young has never put the team’s well being first, I don’t see why we should expect it to start now
Josey Wales: "And if you think intangibles really do exist, how in the F could you vote Ellsbury as the MVP?"
Adam J. Morris: "If it weren’t for my horse, I wouldn’t have spent that year in college."
Wow, the contrast in sentiment between Young and Kinsler's comments is pretty remarkable
Young: “JD, you’d better not do this.”
Kinsler: “That’s not really for me to decide. I’m a ballplayer, not a GM.”
Seriously, Young has done this same song and dance with Delucci, Teixiera, and Blalock. It’s so old.
Where did Young make that quote?
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Didn't Hamilton be like "That would be awesome. We'd be unbeatable" or something a couple of weeks ago?
"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!!!
"It appears I made a mistake. I did not know what pegged meant" - Schultzy, 11/13/11
It was this weekend at Fanfest
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
And then Napoli raised his beer enthusiastically
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:19 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I would pay untold sums of money to be at the Friday lunch between Napoli and Yu.
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.
Especially a now offcially divorced and on the prowl Yu.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
He's already married and divorced?
That dude is a rockstar
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:22 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Their divorce was finalized yesterday in Japan, I think.
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.
Wow
He has a lot of stuff going on right now.
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:24 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
That's another reason why Yu should be working his ass off during his contract
as to set himself up for a big payday when he hits FA 5 or 6 years later.
From what I hear from the Japanese sources, Yu has to pay his ex-wife 600 million yen as alimony plus 5 million yen per month for the next 20 years. All of this adds up to roughly $22.1 mil.
by RangersfaninROK on Jan 19, 2012 11:12 AM CST up reply actions
Somebody needs
A better lawyer
by can we get hatcher back on Jan 19, 2012 11:41 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Right before he signed that fat contract
Yu moved up about 30 rungs on my respect ladder.
I sports hate you CJ.
If you saw who his wife was
It will only further prove to you that he is a rockstar
Josey Wales: "And if you think intangibles really do exist, how in the F could you vote Ellsbury as the MVP?"
Adam J. Morris: "If it weren’t for my horse, I wouldn’t have spent that year in college."
Pic?
Link?
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:24 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Her name is Saeko, you can google her.
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.
Yu're always making me do all the work
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:26 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
She's hot...
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:27 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I googled her and a bunch of goddamned cartoons popped up.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
look up Saeko Darvish
narrows it down a bit
by Pocket Ninja on Jan 19, 2012 10:28 AM CST up reply actions
yeah, me too
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Jan 19, 2012 11:36 AM CST up reply actions
She's Japanese...
Josey Wales: "And if you think intangibles really do exist, how in the F could you vote Ellsbury as the MVP?"
Adam J. Morris: "If it weren’t for my horse, I wouldn’t have spent that year in college."
pretty girl but that right eye has a mind of it's own
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Is "Saeko" pronounced "Psycho"?
"the PGT isn’t about alerting drunk guys on their mobile as to what the score was." --goET 7-24-11
"Replace Ace? Done. Ace's was too long anyway." --Micah 1-17-12
I believe its pronounced Pre-Nup
Josey Wales: "And if you think intangibles really do exist, how in the F could you vote Ellsbury as the MVP?"
Adam J. Morris: "If it weren’t for my horse, I wouldn’t have spent that year in college."
by Gdawg on Jan 19, 2012 10:49 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
It's pronounced
Sa-E-Ko.
“Sa” as pronounced in “savvy.”
“E” is pronounced more like “Eh”
by RangersfaninROK on Jan 19, 2012 10:56 AM CST up reply actions
Pfft...logic.
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Hell to the fucking no. -Wash, 10/07/11
just did and wow.....she is hot
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
Justin Verlander? I piss on Justin Verlander --AJM
Saeko
Kinda an unfortunate name far as the “girls are insane” meme.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jan 19, 2012 10:36 AM CST up reply actions
He'll be boning a Kardashian soon.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
Join the crowd
"When I came off the mound the hairs were standing up on my arm. I know there's not much"
/Holland.
I'd love to.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
Who wouldn't?
I hate The Angels so much, it's actually cramping my style. (See RevHaloFans SBN profile page)
by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:21 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Reading between the lines, it is easy to find fault with almost anything anyone says.
Why do we have to assume MY is doing anything other than trying to ease the mind of a teammate who is undoubtedly troubled by how excited Ranger fandom is at the prospect of giving his job to somebody else?
He’s really not saying anything different than the front office has been saying the entire off season.
If any other player on the team makes that exact statement, we’d all be falling all over ourselves talking about what a great teammate that player is, but because it’s MY there’s got to be some kind of negative connotation to the statement. Thinking this statement has any meaning beyond what he actually said, is a reach, even for the LSB “MY’s a Prick Society”.
"Ok, post your favorite moment of the Tom Hicks era
Mine is today when he sold the team." - t ball
I don't know that we'd be falling all over ourselves about anything
but yeah, the hate here is pretty stupid.
Yeah, I don't see anything in Young's comments I don't like
or could complain about. Why wouldn’t you want your teammates sticking up for each other? And I think he’s right, Moreland is better than he showed last year playing through the injury.
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
And it begins.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
Opening series tickets?
Is it possible to purchase opening series tickets without getting a 10 game plan?
Lottery
Beginning at noon CT on Feb. 1 and continuing through noon on Feb. 20, fans can register at texasrangers.com for a chance to purchase two tickets for Opening Day. After the registration closes, fans will be selected at random based on available inventory. Those selected will be notified by Feb. 22.
by Pocket Ninja on Jan 19, 2012 10:22 AM CST up reply actions
Luxury Tax
in the grant Q&A is Grant suggesting the posting fee will count $8.6M/year for luxury tax purposes (did not think this was the case) or just that the team will internally amortize it at this amount for the 6 years for budgeting purposes?
"If I had connections and knew I would have to start out doing scenes with dudes, I think I would give porno a serious shot." by River Fenix on Sep 23, 2011 10:44 AM CDT
Vish(nu)
The root Vis means to enter. The entire world of things and beings is pervaded by Him… hence, it means that He is not limited by space, time or substance.
by Wemedge on Jan 19, 2012 10:23 AM CST via mobile reply actions
He's old
ben_lindbergh
On the day Yu Darvish was born, Jamie Moyer pitched a complete game shutout against the Expo
hahahhhahah
That’s great
I hate The Angels so much, it's actually cramping my style. (See RevHaloFans SBN profile page)
by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:28 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
And on the same day
Expo ate a cheeseburger and got punched in the face by Sturm. Coincidence?
"Live like you’re already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you."
Terry Francona was a defensive replacement in that game for Gary Matthews
It’s not important, but whatever.
by Perfect Zero on Jan 19, 2012 10:46 AM CST up reply actions
now, I'm bored again
I need Prince to sign with us. That excitement will last awhile
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
It would would carry me to April
I hate The Angels so much, it's actually cramping my style. (See RevHaloFans SBN profile page)
by Gay For Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:35 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
If the nationals payout a huge extension for zimmerman
Would that improve our chances of getting prince?
maybe.. they are sitting on a hefty TV contract as well i believe
"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
"this is a big reason I decided not to convert to Islam now if it was 72 skanks? Different story, my friend" Bob Loblaw 9/2/2011
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
I don't know that the Nationals are the team we have to beat
I am wondering if some team isn’t trying to pull of a trade to shed salary to try to nab Fielder. And if Fielder is down for a year long contract, I think that opens up the field quite a bit
Ah, that mystery team
Wins everytime, they do.
by RangersfaninROK on Jan 19, 2012 10:42 AM CST up reply actions
well its not Seattle, Baltimore, Miami or Toronto....
dont see the Cubs here….
PF market is either the Nationals or Rangers IMO
"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
"this is a big reason I decided not to convert to Islam now if it was 72 skanks? Different story, my friend" Bob Loblaw 9/2/2011
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:43 AM CST up reply actions
want me to go through each one?
"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
"this is a big reason I decided not to convert to Islam now if it was 72 skanks? Different story, my friend" Bob Loblaw 9/2/2011
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:46 AM CST up reply actions
Seattle is the only team I'm aware of that has made an actual reported offer.
I think Prince isn’t interested in Seattle unless they go Pujols type money.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
no.. looking at current 1B situations and payroll.
"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
"this is a big reason I decided not to convert to Islam now if it was 72 skanks? Different story, my friend" Bob Loblaw 9/2/2011
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:48 AM CST up reply actions
they have anthony rizzo.. they seem to be in rebuilding mode...
dont think Theo is going to make a splash here.. if they were going to do it .. would have been done by now…
"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
"this is a big reason I decided not to convert to Islam now if it was 72 skanks? Different story, my friend" Bob Loblaw 9/2/2011
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:52 AM CST up reply actions
I don't see why
Epstein knew that the Rangers were going to sign Darvish (because he’s not an idiot) and he was probably just waiting for us to exit the market before he could bring the smaller offers to Boras.
why did he go get Rizzo?
"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
"this is a big reason I decided not to convert to Islam now if it was 72 skanks? Different story, my friend" Bob Loblaw 9/2/2011
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:55 AM CST up reply actions
its possible...
i dont think rizzo is a backup 1B in the league.. although his initial call-up was very chris davis like
"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
"this is a big reason I decided not to convert to Islam now if it was 72 skanks? Different story, my friend" Bob Loblaw 9/2/2011
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 11:01 AM CST up reply actions
and I think Theo thinks of Rizzo as the long term solution
to 1B in chicago…
"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
"this is a big reason I decided not to convert to Islam now if it was 72 skanks? Different story, my friend" Bob Loblaw 9/2/2011
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:55 AM CST up reply actions
Are you nuts?
Didn’t you pay attention to the thread last night? B’more is in on Fielder…It improves their win curve by 5 wins and if Angelos wants something, Duquette will make it happen.
I don't think Prince wants to spend the entire length of his contract in last place
"I wish I could tell you that TRangers fought the good fight, and the 2 strangers let him be. I wish I could tell you that - but Beaumont is no fairy-tale world." - bking
I think Fielder was holding out for the Rangers for the big contract
I think another team can swoop in with something a bit less
The question...
Is by enough to make Prince decide he’d rather have the money than be with the Rangers.
What do you think Prince will ultimately sign for?
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Yeah, I think it will be by a lot
I don’t even think this “he wants to be with Rangers” makes more than $5M difference over the course of the contract.
So you think $5M total contract value is the most he'd be willing to give up?
Rangers offer 6/$120, Nationals offer 6/$127 he goes to the Nationals?
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
5-10 is gray area I guess
But I also think the Rangers will hit their limit before any competing team does.
BTW, I think he’ll sign for 6/140-150
That sounds about right.
My guess is that the Rangers will top out at around 5-6 years / $110-$120…
And I think $140-150 is about what he’ll ultimately get.
He might turn down money for an opt out… maybe. But turning down $20-30M guaranteed is a lot to ask of anyone.
Players have done it (Cliff Lee did last year) but it’s very very very rare.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
I think that's a good estimate
and is definitely more than the Rangers will (or should) offer.
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
been working
I do occasionally step away from the computer…
I’d offer 5/$100 with a vesting option for a 6th year at $25M. It’s optimistic to think more than about 5 WAR per year over that time, and it may even be optimistic to assume that much.
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
Pfft
Scroogey McScgroogerson.
I’d agree in a vacuum. But this be a special case.
I like where your mind is at.
Yeah, I think you're right
Offer 6/$140M with bonuses that take the deal to $150M, see if he bites. And then cringe in the last couple years of the deal as you pay a DH $25M a year.
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
I'd sign him at 6/140
27/28 yr old season through 33/34 yr old season.
Likely isn’t worth the contract per se, but we have the money and need, and it’s a lot better than a lot of other recent contracts.
by Jobu. on Jan 19, 2012 2:22 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Boras/Fielder may have wanted to see how the
Darvish situation played out before moving forward with anyone else – see if they could keep the Rangers in the bidding.
What makes this weird is how late in the off season we are.
I wonder when the last time a big FA like this was unsigned three weeks into January.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Rangers are sitting pretty right now on the PF market...
"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
"this is a big reason I decided not to convert to Islam now if it was 72 skanks? Different story, my friend" Bob Loblaw 9/2/2011
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jan 19, 2012 10:44 AM CST up reply actions
It's the 19th.
Closer to the middle than the 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.
This is around the time the Wells deal was done last year.
But I mean a free agent signing. I’m trying to remember the last really big name that signed this late.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Nomo
Year 1: 191.1 / 124 H / 63 R / 54 ER / 14 HR / 78 BB / 236 K / 2.54 ERA
Year 2: 228.1 / 180 H / 93 R / 81 ER / 23 HR / 85 BB / 234 K / 3.19 ERA
Year 3: 207.1 / 193 H / 104 R / 98 ER / 23 HR / 92 BB / 233 K / 4.25 ERA
If you could lock those numbers in for Yu’s first three years would you? Or would you take Door #2?
Was kinda surprised seeing Jamey call Nomo a failure in today’s NMLR, although he fell off after the first three years. Grief, look at that hit rate…
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jan 19, 2012 10:47 AM CST reply actions
Nomo has nothing to do with Darvish.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
I think you misunderstand the question?
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Jan 19, 2012 10:50 AM CST up reply actions
I would take it
but interestingly, his option year probably vests after a Nomo like career and we probably don’t want him.
huh?
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
by TagDon'tTweet on Jan 19, 2012 10:55 AM CST up reply actions
eg;dr
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
Thank you for making this popular lexicon
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Hell to the fucking no. -Wash, 10/07/11
Holy shit EG you're right!
Adding Darvish makes the Rangers rotation better! And you put it behind a paywalll!
I live to play the devil's advocate.
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Jan 19, 2012 11:01 AM CST reply actions
EG
Expectation is the root of all heartache. — William Shakespeare
by TheDutchOven on Jan 19, 2012 11:36 AM CST up reply actions
which one is EG?
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
I think that is a shot of his head from space
Dude’s do parachute on it often.
I sports hate you CJ.
mhmm, this pitching staff looks very potent. can't wait for baseball season to begin
"Stay hungry, stay foolish." ~ R.I.P. Steve Jobs (1955 - 2011)
by pinoyintegrity on Jan 19, 2012 11:09 AM CST reply actions
i just asked a girl from japan
(who now works in our dallas office), what she rememebrs about YU. here is what i got:
“all I remember is that he is very popular and use to play very well in high school…”
I jinxed the Rangers on 13 April 2011
Dirk Nowitzki vs Derek Holland In A Whiffleball Match
by pinoyintegrity on Jan 19, 2012 12:08 PM CST reply actions
Dirk Nowitzki vs Derek Holland In A Whiffleball Match
"Stay hungry, stay foolish." ~ R.I.P. Steve Jobs (1955 - 2011)
by pinoyintegrity on Jan 19, 2012 12:08 PM CST up reply actions
New Rangers clubhouse policy.
All Japanese translators will be nicknamed Willis. That way, when someone needs some help, all they have to do is ask “What Yu talkin bout Willis?”
"My expectations today are that we're going to be extremely competitive and if we don't win our division, I'll be disappointed." Nolan Ryan
by red3biggs on Jan 19, 2012 12:41 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
#1 sign that I am exhausted
I laughed at that one
"When I came off the mound the hairs were standing up on my arm. I know there's not much"
/Holland.
Tepesch
is Sickels breakout candidate for the Rangers in 2012
by RangerMad on Jan 19, 2012 1:09 PM CST via Android app reply actions
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