Friday morning Rangers things
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 20, 2012 9:29 AM CST
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Jeff Wilson writes that Ranger fans are clamoring for Prince Fielder, but notes that signing Fielder would reduce the team's flexibility, and possibly take at bats away from Mike Napoli.
Randy Galloway thinks there's a 50/50 chance that the Rangers sign Fielder, and heaps praise on "Bob and Ray" for their willingness to speak softly and carry a big wallet.
Prashanth Francis looks at the pros and cons of signing Prince Fielder, and focuses in particular on whether Fielder has growth potential with his power.
T.R. Sullivan poses some questions (which he then answers) regarding the signing of Yu Darvish.
Richard Durrett talks to Mike Napoli, who says he has started running again after injuring his ankle, is impressed with what he's sign of Yu Darvish on tape, and hopes to avoid an arbitration hearing with the Rangers.
Behind the paywall, Gerry Fraley writes that the Rangers have had a bad history with their previous seven Asian pitchers. I think the implication is that we shouldn't expect Yu Darvish to be successful, since he's Asian, but it is behind the paywall, and I'm not really sure what Hideki Irabu's track record, or Chan Ho Park's, with the Rangers has to do with Darvish.
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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
He's a no talent assclown
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 10:56 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
iknowright?
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Hell to the fucking no. -Wash, 10/07/11
Also a bad person
with horrible taste in music.
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2011-07-25 17:44:05 - benjihana: Ahh my backdoor!!!
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You bailed on me last night, you no-talent assclown.
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Per the lack of flexibility with Napoli,
I would be more worried if they don’t plan on him being the starting catcher this year. 120 or so starts behind the plate is plenty of time to get enough AB’s.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 20, 2012 9:32 AM CST reply actions
If he hits like last season again though
You want his bat in 150+ games rather than just 120.
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."
Oliver projections
is there anywhere that I can get them free?
I don't think so,
though there might be some posts on the internet with specific player projections. Also, I wonder if Fangraphs won’t post them sometime in the future
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."
Big if.
You can still work him in there somewhere.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 20, 2012 10:07 AM CST up reply actions
Even if he does regress a bit, he'd be a helluva hitter for a C
by RangersfaninROK on Jan 20, 2012 10:10 AM CST up reply actions
"Even if he does..."
Should read as, “Since almost assuredly will regress…”
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Thank you.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 20, 2012 10:11 AM CST up reply actions
Without really looking
how many guys play over 150 games at any position in a year?
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 20, 2012 10:18 AM CST up reply actions
I can think of one very prominent example at 1B...
"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 Young, Beltre, and Fielder are three that come to the top of my head right away
And Elvis should start getting to that level this year IMO barring injury of course
I think the rangier positions require more rest [CF, SS, 2B]
Beltre is just a freak.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:04 AM CST up reply actions
Good luck.
I don’t see it happening with Wash as manager.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:07 AM CST up reply actions
He played 150 last year
148 the year before and 145 his rookie year. I don’t see why Wash wouldn’t play him for at least 150 games there this season.
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 think I've been laughed at for suggesting anything more than 100 games behind the plate.
"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
I would be very surprised if he did more than 100 as a catcher.
He’s 30 years old… he’s never done that much of a work load and he’s missed time to injury for at least the past two seasons.
Then you factor the Texas summers in and it’s hard for me to see him doing that.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
But does his injury history have anything specifically to do with the physical aspects of catching?
"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
Does it matter?
If he gets hurt swinging the bat or playing catcher… he’s going to miss time.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Ah. I just didn't know whether you thought his prior injuries exposed him to a higher risk of injury because of the demands of playing catcher.
"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
Do you think 120 is out of the question?
I could see it unless Ron really wants to get Torrealba AB’s.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 20, 2012 10:10 AM CST up reply actions
I don't think it necessarily should be, but I'm not the team trainer and really have no idea how he'd hold up.
The fact that he’s 30 doesn’t really concern me, because there aren’t nearly the number of miles on his quads as 30-year old guys who have caught full time since they came up.
"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
We agree.
He’s one of those cliched ’young 30" in regard to being a catcher.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 20, 2012 10:14 AM CST up reply actions
Even still...
A 30 year old body, regardless of mileage, will not heal and recuperate at the level of a 25 year old body.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
So no one over 25
can catch over 100 games in Texas?
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 20, 2012 10:16 AM CST up reply actions
I'm not saying that.
I’m just saying it’s one of many things to consider. Every player is different… but as a rule, I would expect it to be more difficult the older a player gets.
That’s not the only reason or even the main reason… but it is one of the reasons.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
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"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
Yes... he's clearly the baseline we should use for all catchers. ;)
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Ugh.
This is stupid.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:12 AM CST up reply actions
Napoli
has averaged 70 starts at catcher during his career, and 58 over the last 2 years. I think TX is dead serious about keeping him a half-time catcher at best. They truly believe that his body type, coupled with the heat, would seriously wear him down. You might not accept it but that appears to be their stance. So, I would expect Torri and Naps to get about 80 starts each.
I think thats the initial plan
But if we signed a guy like Prince I think the plan could be altered to give Napoli 100-110 starts knowing his possible starts at 1B/DH would be limited
Who said I was accepting anything?
If you sign Prince, you limit your roster flexibility. Young has to DH. Cruz and Hamilton have to play the OF and Napoli has to catch to get your optimal line up on the field. If that is going to be the case, Napoli better catch way more than 80 games.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 20, 2012 10:32 AM CST up reply actions
it's a long season
how often was our optimal lineup on the field together last year? Either way, our team would be better with Fielder than without Fielder.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
They'll play Young at more than DH.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:14 AM CST up reply actions
Where will they put him?
And who sits that day. I understand you don’t run your optimal line up out there 162 times, but it does pigeonhole guys a bit more than last year.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 20, 2012 11:16 AM CST up reply actions
A bit, yes.
But let’s not act like they won’t have injuries.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:17 AM CST up reply actions
I wasn't acting that way at all.
I said to field your optimal lineup. Last year you could rotate the DH spot and still have the same guys in the lineup. That doesn’t work as well with Fielder. And I still want Fielder. I’m just spitballin’.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 20, 2012 11:20 AM CST up reply actions
If we sign Fielder
And that causes Napoli to miss some games at DH/1B then thats a great problem to have. That means Kinsler, Beltre, and Fielder stayed healthy all year and Young was stuck at DH.
bigsteve
You really think MY will be stuck at DH all year with Washington managing?
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 20, 2012 11:23 AM CST up reply actions
Either DH or give a guy a break from the field for a day in which case they DH
But yeah if we signed Prince and all three of those guys stayed healthy I would put MY’s field time this year at roughly 30 games
how many of those games would be at SS?
by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2012 11:33 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
He already plays a great CF.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 20, 2012 11:19 AM CST up reply actions
Gerry Fraley you useless motherfucker.
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.
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by Aqua on Jan 20, 2012 9:33 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
He looks like someone who likes to hang around playgrounds.
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by Ryin A on Jan 20, 2012 9:36 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
Oh, yes. Comparing Yu to CHoP or Irabu.
I’m sure we should expect Matt Moore to be a bust because, hey, so many white American pitchers have failed to have success in the big leagues.
by RangersfaninROK on Jan 20, 2012 9:36 AM CST up reply actions
He has the right to compare
He’s just trying to cool down the “Yu will win 20 games every year” expections that some have. Just because he threw out stats of the the previous 7 pitchers doesn’t mean anything. Like said ^ in the post, it just seems to be an implication
by meatbonelefty on Jan 20, 2012 9:47 AM CST up reply actions
An implication of what, that's the point.
If you want to temper expectations, there are a lot better ways to do it than ridiculous comparisons based on racism.
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
Everyone compares and is there is absolutely no racism in his article and if you think it is then Espn and MLB network are extremely racist. We’ve had 7 Asian players in here and they haven’t had success. He wrote about it… He’s not an idiot for writing it.
by meatbonelefty on Jan 20, 2012 10:11 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yes, he absolutely is.
Because it’s a totally meaningless point. What could Chan Ho Park POSSIBLY have to do with Yu Darvish other than that they are both Asian? What is the point of comparing them other than that they are Asian?
It is lazy, terrible reporting and nothing more.
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.
Matt Moore is going to struggle for his first three years in the league.
Because Matt Harrison certainly did.
They’re both left handed, came from AAA (which isn’t The Show), throw hard and are named Matt.
Give it a few years and maybe Matt Moore will have a breakout year.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Channelling?
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Hell to the fucking no. -Wash, 10/07/11
They aren't even from the same country
on the giant continent of Asia. It’s pretty weak.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 20, 2012 10:15 AM CST up reply actions
Shhh, don't tell Fraley.
Or that Park came here after having already pitched in MLB for a few years, not through a posting process.
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.
Asian stereotypes...
That’s his observational wit on Day 2 of the Yu Darvish signing story?
Sad. Fraley is a “pro writer” - who gets paid? What a punk-ass.
"It's incredibly hard." - Ronald Washington
He could write for 2 Broke Girls.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:14 AM CST up reply actions
I see
4 synonyms in that post.
by cracker1743 on Jan 20, 2012 10:03 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
You expected more from Fraley?
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by lamron on Jan 20, 2012 10:24 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
As far as I can deduce, we must have a few penguins posting on LSB
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 am not a penquin
Reminds me of some song that starts with I am not a
by Mark from OC on Jan 20, 2012 11:26 AM CST up reply actions
Being kind of lazy today..
But does anyone know the dates to sign up for the Opening Day ticket opportunity?
Grain of Salt
From Armen Williams a producer from 105.3 RAGE show:
@armenontheair According to @T_Kaufmann, there are reports that Fielder to #Rangers is a done deal. Hang on tight, this could be another fun day.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Jan 20, 2012 9:46 AM CST reply actions
That comes from WFAA report that may have meant to talk about Darvish.
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.
ahh...my apologies
Move along then.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Jan 20, 2012 9:49 AM CST up reply actions
wait, what?
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Look below.
This thing is getting echo chambered out of control.
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 just wet myself.
Just a few drops.
"Calmer than you are dude"
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 20, 2012 9:47 AM CST up reply actions
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Todd Kaufmann @T_Kaufmann
@SportsPlum71 Someone tweeted earlier that WFAA Ch. 8 is reporting Prince Fielder is a done deal. Not sure I’m buying that just yet
Thad Levine is on MLB Network Radio right now talking about an extension for Hamilton. I really think this Fielder story is false.
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.
no kidding
please, don’t be stupid. don’t extend Hamilton. he’s not worth it.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
by NothinG on Jan 20, 2012 10:26 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
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Todd Kaufmann @T_Kaufmann
Just to clarify, saw tweet this morning from someone saying WFAA Ch. 8 reported Prince Fielder being a done deal. Don’t have more than that
Move along, nothing to see here.
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.
Wasn't WFAA the one who sent the blast the Rangers won the WS
Or was that fox, either way local media is not reliable
Nope, that was definitely FOX
"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 Jan 20, 2012 10:22 AM CST up reply actions
Hmm WFAA article by Conjunction just came out
Think he’s the one to blame for this?
Heh
it was all made up. I checked with our morning EPs; nothing of the sort was said.
"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 Jan 20, 2012 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
OK
This makes no sense to me.
Be right back, making some phone calls.
"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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There are always tought choices..i lived thru the Cowboys
hanging on the old players to long..Josh is simply a business decision..if he prices himself up so high Rangers have to make a choice..Long term..Prince is a better fit for team..and I remember how much our catching spot had sucked for so long..Napoli needs to get done.Prince..then start on Ian
So... What happened to that Prince Fielder tour Heyman was talking about?
He’s always right about stuff. Wouldn’t want him to be wrong here.
Last stop was Cool River last Friday.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Evidently, huh?
We’re not about sending messages. We’re about winning ballgames.-Wash, 04/03/11
Hell to the fucking no. -Wash, 10/07/11
MLB.com cancelled my Darvish jersey order.
Meh.
It’s for the best… it’s better for the Rangers if I buy it through the pro shop… of course there’s a hassle element as well…
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Did you do a custom one?
@AdamLikesBeer If you are in Minneapolis I can tell you where to get a good brew.
by TargetField on Jan 20, 2012 10:02 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah.
I did the day he signed. But they had it in the “non player” list and cancelled it because he’s listed as a player.
Of course they haven’t actually updated the player list so you can order one yet.
"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 want one too but I might wait until I fly down for opening weekend
@AdamLikesBeer If you are in Minneapolis I can tell you where to get a good brew.
by TargetField on Jan 20, 2012 10:05 AM CST up reply actions
oh, a customer one. I see now.
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by Mike E on Jan 20, 2012 10:10 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
custom*
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by Mike E on Jan 20, 2012 10:11 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
Are Uptown Dallas or Downtown Ft. Worth
Closer than Arlington? Those might be better options.
If I had a gun to my head and had to pick one pitcher to pitch a game to save my life.... I'd pick 1999 Rick Helling.
Dear Rangers, Make me forget about 2010.......
by matthewbschultz83 on Jan 20, 2012 10:03 AM CST up reply actions
the uptown one is nice.. and ask the guy about ticket specials.. that old guy that
works in there is cool as shit.
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by I am Neftali Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 10:36 AM CST up reply actions
It is?
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by Mike E on Jan 20, 2012 10:08 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
Ugh.. Adam , can't even grant a dying man's wish
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by Mike E on Jan 20, 2012 10:07 AM CST via Android app reply actions
Wut
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by hornedfrogs45 on Jan 20, 2012 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
OK
we didn’t report anything on Fielder. I don’t know where this is coming from.
"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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I like this line from Galloway...
But for those of us who would have made Fielder the first choice, it wouldn’t have been the wise choice, simply because the timing on Fielder is now perfect, and that timing was not perfect until now.
I enjoyed this Galloway article more than any of his I've read since I was a kid.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Except he used the antiquated term--"Big Wallet"
rather than the new accepted term—Moneypenis™
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"Replace Ace? Done. Ace's was too long anyway." --Micah 1-17-12
This seems...suspect.
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by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
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@ProspectInsider Unless the Los Angeles Dodgers are a viable option, I’m betting Prince Fielder agrees to a deal by Tuesday
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 wants to celebrate with cheap tacos?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:00 AM CST up reply actions
I do, I do!
Jarritos on me!
"...out of the shadows of unprecedented success, the sun shines down upon this team waiting to thrill anew." - ghostofErikThompson
Per Nolan on GAC yesterday
They haven’t talked specifics with Fielder yet. Just generalities comparing him and his contract with R.Howard.
Doesn’t know what the price will be or would have to be. But definitely interested if the dollars make sense.
by Sam Elliott's 'stache on Jan 20, 2012 10:23 AM CST via mobile reply actions
hmm, 5/125 for Fielder?
I’m not sure how I feel about that.
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."
There's a good chance Fielder wouldn't have done that 6 weeks ago.
Garoon: Banned on LSB. Available Only Via Supplement.
I doubt it.
Even if it was a virtual lock the Rangers would sign Yu — if you think the Rangers would do 5/$125M, and you’re not happy with that, why not wait to see if the Rangers actually land their Darfish?
(Sorry, couldn’t resist.)
Garoon: Banned on LSB. Available Only Via Supplement.
Also: do I get to count this as "snowin' like a sumbitch"?
Garoon: Banned on LSB. Available Only Via Supplement.
It's pretty bad
But really this whole week is what Chicago winter’s about. You’ve probably seen more snow in Boston but it’s the cold that is unbearable. 10 degrees is no joke
-12 this morning
I was cold
@AdamLikesBeer If you are in Minneapolis I can tell you where to get a good brew.
What Nolan actually said was Ryan Howard's contract over 8 to 10 years.
He specifically said, “Now you’re talking $200M” and then balked at it.
"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 don't blame Nolan in the least.
We don’t want Prince for Pujols money
by RangersfaninROK on Jan 20, 2012 10:31 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Then definitely no
I’m still clinging on to the hope that we can sign Prince on a 3 year deal.
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."
Oh. Nevermind.
"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
I feel hell to the fuck yes.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011.
Duuude. If we can get Prince for a Howard-like deal, we do it pronto.
"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
How great would it be if the rangers called the press conference to officially introduce Yu
And as JD and co. and Yu walk out to the podium right behind them is Prince and JD just has this little smile on his face.
I have had this dream as well
And it is glorious!
by das06h on Jan 20, 2012 10:27 AM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
OH HEY.
Didn’t see you guys out there. Listen, while I’m here I might as well put on this XXXXL jersey sitting right here…
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"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011.
lol
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This is the scenario
I’ve been picturing all week.
Especially The Ninja’s Fuck The Angels grin.
"Napoli is Al Fucking Swearingen, pissing out the dull lump of Angel hubris from his penile shaft like a pus-slathered kidney stone." - TT from HH
by DonDrapersOPS on Jan 20, 2012 10:28 AM CST up reply actions
And then JD pulls out a Trollface mask
Puts it on, and says, “Hey, DiPoto, u mad?”
"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 would die if that happened.
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
Along with absolutely no leaks before it happens to the twitterverse.
Just BOOM… surprise!
"...Ron Washington is the Les Miles of MLB." - AJM
Our local writers would be sofa king pissed.
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"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011.
#THELEGEND
is #10 on Mayo’s Catcher prospect rankings. #TheLegend is growing. LINK
"...Ron Washington is the Les Miles of MLB." - AJM
My fake Prince contract based on Galloway's comment:
2012: $12M
2013: $23M
2014: $24M
-——————- Player Opt Out Option
2015: $25M
-——————- Team Opt Out Option ($8M buyout)
2016: $25M
2017: $25M
Total: 4 years $92M guaranteed, 6 years $134M possible
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Boras doesn't let that happen.
I would love it, though.
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"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011.
It would take a Fielder doing a Weaver...
And telling his agent to do it.
But… it’s still a pretty interesting deal. If he wants to opt out after 3 years… he only earned $59M or $19.7M AAV from the Rangers… very likely to have been surplus value.
And if the Rangers opt out, he earned $23M AAV for four years… and is only 31 years old for another contract.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
we can dream
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
Prince
I think Prince has accomplished enough to have his cake and eat it too. (no fat jokes)
Most arguments are really about context.
by SheaWasBettor21 on Jan 20, 2012 10:46 AM CST up reply actions
So had Jered Weaver.
This isn’t about making a contract that Boras wants for his client.
It’s about a fake one that might be something the Rangers were willing to do.
The Rangers are unlikely to sign Fielder period. The Rangers have also spent enough and have enough talent to take a hard line and not cave.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Prince > Weaver
Weaver is great, and his value has increased since his contract, but Prince is worth more than Weaver has ever been worth. As much as I admire your optimism, it’s hard for me to imagine he needs to make any concessions.
Prince has been so good we take him for granted. The start of his career is historically good.
Most arguments are really about context.
by SheaWasBettor21 on Jan 20, 2012 10:50 AM CST up reply actions
This is invaluable.
Defending Big D Check it out
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--iorange555 8/23/2011
Please read these words.
THIS ISN’T OPTIMISM. :)
I do not think Prince will sign here. This is a MADE UP contract based on a comment from an article referenced above mentioning theoretical opt outs.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Okie dokes.
back to back WS trips. The hot new import. prospects up the wazoo. You guys are fine.
Most arguments are really about context.
by SheaWasBettor21 on Jan 20, 2012 10:55 AM CST up reply actions
Tweaks
Remove the team opt out and make the player opt out available each year after 2014. in exchange for that, you remove a year from the end of the contract. That’s the only version of this I’d consider realistic.
Most arguments are really about context.
by SheaWasBettor21 on Jan 20, 2012 10:44 AM CST up reply actions
I would
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 10:47 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
im probably going to sound like an idiot for this
i think if you add incentives to the first 4 years for say 10 million it would make the deal perfect for both parties
things like leading league in home runs, gold gloves ( HA), and like 130 rbi… stuff that is attainable but exceptional.
Maybe even through in a vesting option with some ridiculous goal like 2 MVP or 1 MVP and 2 2nd or 3rd places… things like that…
you would end up with a 7 year 150+ contract that really isnt 150+
by Mantis Be Praised on Jan 20, 2012 10:47 AM CST up reply actions
If JD included incentives based on RBIs
I would worry about him
by Dirk Diggler on Jan 20, 2012 10:50 AM CST up reply actions
i tend to agree
i tossed the rbi in there because i didnt want just 2 examples
I mainly mean attainable but exceptional performance for incentives
by Mantis Be Praised on Jan 20, 2012 10:52 AM CST up reply actions
Should totally be based on runs
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 10:59 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
saber and incentives
I doubt anyone has incentives or vesting options based on WAR. JD structured Yu’s opt out based on an award in which Evan Grant has a vote. Incentives based on RBI can’t be worse than that.
EG doesn't have a vote I don't think
I was just being facetious.
not creative enough
not creative enough. Somehow need to defer ~$10M from 2012 to back ob contract. How about making 2015 a player opt out but he still gets $10M. Or something like that.
Make your own and show us.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Not him...
but here’s what I’d say.
6/135 with options that could make it 8/180
2012: $15
2013: $20
2014: $25
2015: $25
2016: $25
PLAYER OPT OUT
2017: $25
2018: $23 (Team option becomes a player option based on PAs in 2017)
2019: $22 (Same)
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by vfn on Jan 20, 2012 11:29 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
James Mason
James Mason
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Ryin A on Jan 20, 2012 10:51 AM CST via Android app up reply actions
If you get a team opt out
then you aren’t getting a discount 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 Jan 20, 2012 10:59 AM CST up reply actions
The buyout clause is compensating him for loss of future salary.
You’re asking Prince to take on significant risk, here.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:10 AM CST up reply actions
I think those last two years on match's deal are worthless anyway
I dont really see anyway he sees them. Either he opts out at three years in which he goes and signs a 5-7 year guaranteed deal with someone after bashing in Arlington.
Or he doesn’t opt out due to poor performance, whether due to injury or declining talent, and the team opts out after year 4 and pays the 8 mil buyout fee which brings his total compensation to 96 mil for 4 years and would likely be a pretty severe overpay.
Basically if he hasn’t performed well enough to opt out and get a big deal but hasn’t performed bad enough for the club to opt out then hes making about what he should make or is worth. I dont see how Prince takes on anymore risk than the Rangers do in this scenario
i'm excited about this
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
8 hours to sign Prince and get him to Arlington
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 10:58 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Son of a bitch I'll be at work.
"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
Bill James on Grantland - 100 best pitching duels of 2011
by Sam Elliott's 'stache on Jan 20, 2012 10:54 AM CST via mobile reply actions
One of those has a mistake
The Rangers went to Philly this year, not the other way around.
by Perfect Zero on Jan 20, 2012 10:59 AM CST up reply actions
Yup
No way I would have missed going to a Doc Halladay or Cliffly start in Arlington.
"Napoli is Al Fucking Swearingen, pissing out the dull lump of Angel hubris from his penile shaft like a pus-slathered kidney stone." - TT from HH
by DonDrapersOPS on Jan 20, 2012 11:02 AM CST up reply actions
I think its funny how everyone is drooling over Verlanders 2011 season
Saying it was such a legendary year, when he didnt even have the best year for SP in ’11 (Halladay).
Heck, it wasn’t even HIS best year (’09).
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 10:56 AM CST via mobile reply actions
x
http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=1303&position=P
http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=8700&position=P
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 10:57 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
250 IP at that pace.
That’s pretty incredible.
Most arguments are really about context.
by SheaWasBettor21 on Jan 20, 2012 10:58 AM CST up reply actions
Halladays WAR was 1.3 higher
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:02 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Verlander did it in the AL.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:03 AM CST up reply actions
Does WAR account for quality of opponents?
Even if it doesn’t, Verlander pitched in the AL in ’09.
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:04 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'm just saying
that there is a fair argument that what Verlander did was more impressive.
WAR is park and league adjusted.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
He had a great year
But I think it’s getting a little too much credit. He had a typical best in the league year. NOT a legen(wait for it)dary. Legendary.
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:07 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
..year
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:09 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I do not think he should have won MVP, if that's what you mean.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:09 AM CST up reply actions
I don't think any pitcher should ever win the MVP
I’m just tired of people acting like it was the greatest year ever. It wasn’t. A really, really great year, but not an all time great.
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:15 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, I lean towards this as well.
Though I can see the argument that WAR might underrate IP.
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by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:16 AM CST up reply actions
WAR is all-powerful
You will submit to it’s authority
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:23 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
'Twas a really, really, really great year. But not a really, really, really, really great year.
It was superlative, but not transcendent.
"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
9/10, not 10/10
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:23 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
When I was 17...
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:26 AM CST up reply actions
Finish the dang story
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:27 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
He drank some very good beer he purchased with a fake ID
His name was Brian McGee
He stayed up listening to Queen
When he was 17
(Simpsons doing Sinatra is pretty awesome)
Yep
"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
Isn't WAR park and league adjusted?
by RangersfaninROK on Jan 20, 2012 11:05 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I knew it was park adjusted
I wasn’t sure about league adjusted
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:08 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
We need a "The more Yu know" pic
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:16 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
The NL needs...
…Prince Fielder. The chasm is already a joke. If Prince signs in the AL, all NL events need to have an asterisk.
Most arguments are really about context.
by SheaWasBettor21 on Jan 20, 2012 11:07 AM CST up reply actions
Phillies still have a great staff
and the NL Central should be interesting.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:07 AM CST up reply actions
Interesting doesn't mean "equals AL".
The Blue Jays would pummel all but the Cardinals in the Central. If Tron or Berkman got hurt, they’d pummel the Cardinals too.
Most arguments are really about context.
by SheaWasBettor21 on Jan 20, 2012 11:09 AM CST up reply actions
I'm not sure how good the AL Central is going to be.
If the AL and NL Central matched up, I’m not sure who would win.
I dunno, I’m playing devil’s advocate here.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:11 AM CST up reply actions
I can tell.
I think the Indians, White Sox and Tigers would win the NL Central. I think the Royals would create a tight race for 2nd, and the Twins would finish 4th.
Most arguments are really about context.
by SheaWasBettor21 on Jan 20, 2012 11:19 AM CST up reply actions
The White Sox look like they're in sell off mode
And I’m not sure about the Indians. The Cardinals should still hit well, Cincy looks to be better than last year and the Brewers will still have most of the team that got to the NLCS last 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 Jan 20, 2012 11:27 AM CST up reply actions
2/3 Braun, no Fielder no Hawkins
That’s two really big parts missing
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:30 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Or partly missing
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:30 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Still have Gallardo, Greinke, Marcum
Added Aramis Ramirez.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:57 AM CST up reply actions
Danks, Floyd, Peavy
Would be a beast top 3 in the NL.
Most arguments are really about context.
by SheaWasBettor21 on Jan 20, 2012 11:33 AM CST up reply actions
Imagine what it will be like
If Prince signs with us and Toronto manages to trade for Votto after this season.
The competion for Silver Slugger at 1B is going to be ridiculous.
by RangersfaninROK on Jan 20, 2012 11:10 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
All your 1B are belong to us.
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:11 AM CST up reply actions
That Halladay guy.
He’s pretty good.
Most arguments are really about context.
by SheaWasBettor21 on Jan 20, 2012 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
2.20 FIP
Ridiculous
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:07 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
What does Jose Buatista have to do with this
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:00 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
this
Most arguments are really about context.
by SheaWasBettor21 on Jan 20, 2012 11:00 AM CST up reply actions
FINALLY!
Taiwanese Animated News has created a video for the Yu Darvish signing. According to the video, the Rangers signed Darvish for “kicking Angels butt.”
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by e2drummer on Jan 20, 2012 11:00 AM CST reply actions 3 recs
Texans wear fedoras?
Learn something new every day
by Perfect Zero on Jan 20, 2012 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
Landry?
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." - Jon Daniels
by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:06 AM CST up reply actions
HOLY SHIT
Chuck Norris has been writing the checks!
by Perfect Zero on Jan 20, 2012 11:06 AM CST up reply actions
LOL
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:12 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
x
Todd Kaufmann @T_Kaufmann
Per @brianhale8: Yu Darvish is on American Airlines flight 60 scheduled to arrive at DFW at 3:35pm local time
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LETS GO!!!
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by I am Neftali Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:15 AM CST up reply actions
There needs to be a sarcastic font
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:31 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
like this?
…American? Airlines?
Here’s a theoretical play from 2010: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
-by CotySaxman on Jul 11, 2011 7:50 AM PDT
Now, if somebody doesn’t agree with that, that’s cool. I also don’t agree with the fact that I don’t have $10 million in my bank account. But the fact that I don’t agree with it doesn’t make it any less true.
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by I am Ironman!!! on Jan 20, 2012 1:36 PM CST up reply actions
Rays are signing Carlos Pena.
"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
Heart this.
Most arguments are really about context.
by SheaWasBettor21 on Jan 20, 2012 11:21 AM CST up reply actions
.219
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:24 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
This is a real guess
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:25 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
Chics dig the 354 wOBA.
Most arguments are really about context.
by SheaWasBettor21 on Jan 20, 2012 11:25 AM CST up reply actions
People keep talking about the joint press conference
and I know it’s mostly joking, but I would think the Rangers would specifically want to avoid the joint conference and want to give each player, particularly Yu, his own spotlight for a day. Both of these guys are superstars, Yu bigger than Fielder in his own country. Makes even more sense not to even have rumors of the Fielder deal until after the Yu presser.
At least this theory gives the “Fielder will sign here” people some more hope.
He only has a 6 year contracT
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Agreed.
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by GhettoBear04 on Jan 20, 2012 11:57 AM CST up reply actions
I want to have a Nathan/Darvish/Fielder
Heat-like celebration
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by Gay For Feliz on Jan 20, 2012 11:26 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
tnow check this 2012 intro. Makes me lol every time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJsmaxOEZvI
Let me be the scouting director AND the GM
by SportsDrunk on Jan 20, 2012 12:02 PM CST up reply actions
Completely Agree...
….and remember how much “respect” has to do with the Japanese culture. It was mentioned many times in this whole posting process. Yu will be “King for a Day” and hopefully a “Deity for 6 Years”
Great read on Yu's visit to DFW
Darvish had a physical and took a tour of the ballpark as a recruiting video of sorts played on the big screen. It included highlights of Darvish’s career in Japan, shots of the Rangers’ postseason runs and messages from several Rangers players and personnel, including Josh Hamilton and Ryan (both even spoke a little Japanese on the film).
Darvish went into the clubhouse and found a No. 11 jersey with his name on it (and a jersey for his father, too). At one point, he put on a Rangers cap to get a feel for how he looked in it.
Darvish is so dedicated to his conditioning that he worked out in the middle of his ballpark tour.
Let me be the scouting director AND the GM
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*slow clap*
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It needs a green background around it.
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
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well done
"I’d love to walk in and hug everybody every day, but that’s not critical to us winning." The JeDi
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Fielder related thought
What if signing Fielder means the Rangers have to settle for a minimum wage LHP in the bullpen (Kirkman) and a minimum wage backup SS? Or maybe MY becomes the backup SS.
And signing Fielder means the Rangers couldn’t take on any salary at the trade deadline.
I dont think we're gonna be spending much money on those two positions anyway
The deadline thought has merit but as we’ve shown in the past we can add a prospect to a package if needed or if its a piece that could put us over the top I bet the owners would open up the wallet depending on who it is.
lmao
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i'd be upset if texas saw fit to spend more than league minimum on the last guy out of the bullpen when you consider adams/uehara's splits, or rather lack of them
and you can get a marginal bat/all glove type guy off of a nri, that should be sufficient for backup SS
Don't even care.
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Yu intro press conference will be aired on the MLB Network @7 central
for those wondering where they can watch it
Nobody is perfect, i am nobody, therefore, i am perfect
thankS
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Also streamed on foxsportssouthwest.com
MLB Network might dump out of it early, as they did for the signing announcement press conference.
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by TXRangersFan on Jan 20, 2012 1:19 PM CST up reply actions
Rangers sign Hawpe to a MiL deal
with invite to ST
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