The Deal Is Done -- Teixeira to the Braves

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2007 10:20 AM CDT in News

The Braves are on the verge of acquiring Rangers first baseman Mark Teixeira.

The deal is done, pending a review of the medical records of the players involved, according to major-league sources.

The Braves will receive Teixeira and left-handed reliever Ron Mahay.

The Rangers will receive catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Class A shortstop Elvis Andrus and two pitching prospects.

Have to see who the pitching prospects are, but assuming they are decent, I'm on board with this trade.

Update [2007-7-30 11:58:22 by Adam J. Morris]: -- Rosenthal now says that Matt Harrison is one of the prospects the Rangers will be getting -- apparently, he had an MRI on his shoulder that came back clean.

Update [2007-7-30 12:4:55 by Adam J. Morris]: -- ESPN is also saying that a deal is done.

Update [2007-7-30 12:29:20 by Adam J. Morris]: -- The S-T says a deal is done, and that one of the pitching prospects is 19 year old Nestali Feliz. That's a very good thing. 6'3", 180, righthanded, throws very hard, and was ranked #13 in the system by John Sickels coming into 2007.

Update [2007-7-30 13:12:58 by Adam J. Morris]: -- Evan Grant says that the pitchers are Harrison and either Feliz or Tommy Hanson. Grant also says Saltalamacchia is expected to play first base the rest of the way.

Update [2007-7-30 13:28:48 by Adam J. Morris]: -- Grant is now reporting that it is Saltalamacchia, Andrus, Feliz, and a PTBNL.

UPDATE -- T.R. Sullivan (who should, of course, be in a position to know) reports that it is Saltalamacchia, Andrus, Feliz (although he calls him Perez), and a PTBNL, who apparently would be Harrison if the Rangers' medical people clear his shoulder.

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Hanson

I really think he's one of the guys.

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 10:13 AM CDT reply actions

meh.

I'll trust you JD.

by Longhorn on Jul 30, 2007 10:13 AM CDT reply actions

Finally

can't wait to see the prospects

Hello

by madyp on Jul 30, 2007 10:13 AM CDT reply actions

You all must be so happy

You've gotten rid of another Ranger. You must be giddy with joy.

Who will be in your sights next? Blalock, obviously. You already hsate him, just as I predicted years ago.

Who else? Anybody else that plays well and came up with the team.

Dax Flame!!

by Sharky on Jul 30, 2007 10:15 AM CDT reply actions

Woohoo

Now I can actually focus at work a little bit...

by JBImaknee on Jul 30, 2007 10:15 AM CDT reply actions

Yes

It must be so important to you.

Why dont you watch a game or get off the damn site.

Dax Flame!!

by Sharky on Jul 30, 2007 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions

Watch a game?

How ironic.

by DJCahill on Jul 30, 2007 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions

I bet

Sharky didn't know Tex was black.

http://fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/16655

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions

Sharky...

I thought you were the one who didn't watch the games.

Teixeira is a bum. He hasn't wanted to play in Texas for the last two years. This is the first time that we traded away one of our home grown players that I was actually happy to see the guy go. I'm giddy that we were able to get a very solid return for him. The ideal Dodgers deal may have been better, but I am not really sure it was available.

This makes the Rangers better in the long term, though yes, it probably knocks us from a 75 win team to a 70 win team right now.

by JBImaknee on Jul 30, 2007 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions

Solid return

My ass.

And oh yeah,. Tex was a bum. Good players for the Rangers always seem to be.

Dax Flame!!

by Sharky on Jul 30, 2007 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions

what about gagne, sosa, laird =)

im still on 24 hour watch.

and sharky, give it a rest.

by DShep on Jul 30, 2007 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions

How about

Laird and Gagne to CHC for Pie? Sosa to the Mets for an apple pie.

by RangerMad on Jul 30, 2007 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions

Great

I'd take pumpkin pie for sosa and I hate pumpkin pie

by badradiorules on Jul 30, 2007 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions

Trade deadline

I realized that just now. I'm not going to be paying attention to work until tomorrow afternoon...

And now I'm hungry for pie...

by JBImaknee on Jul 30, 2007 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions

Yeah, really depends on the prospects

id love if it could include reyes and hanson since i want someone closer to the mlb.

doesnt appear reyes is ready to help tem this year.

but i doubt thats it, just hoping.

by DShep on Jul 30, 2007 10:15 AM CDT reply actions

Wow

please let it be Hanson for one of the arms.

mmmmmm...64 slices of American cheese...

by t ball on Jul 30, 2007 10:15 AM CDT reply actions

Where does

Elvis and Salty rank coming into our Farm system?

If Rangers Make Playoffs, I will be a Hundredaire via Online Betting....Let's Do This!

by SMITTY on Jul 30, 2007 10:15 AM CDT reply actions

Salty...

He's no longer a prospect really, but if he were I'd place him 2nd only to Hurley, and before the season he would have been first.

by rangeressary on Jul 30, 2007 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions

Salty

Very close between him and Hurley for #1 I suspect.

by JKolar on Jul 30, 2007 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions

seems reasonable

Hopefully the two pitchers are at least B grade prospects. Could end up seeing one being a ptbnl and wait to see what the injury to Harrison is.

by JKolar on Jul 30, 2007 10:16 AM CDT reply actions

Awesome

Hopefully the second pitching prospect is Neftali Feliz, though that's pure dreaming on my part.

I'm glad we got Salty... Assuming we use him at catcher the majority of the time, I think this is a great deal. (Depending on the pitchers, obviously.)

See ya, Texy.

Gas, brake, honk. Gas, brake, honk. Honk, honk, punch. Gas, gas, gas.

by thedirkatron on Jul 30, 2007 10:16 AM CDT reply actions

When

did the board sour on Laird.

Not saying you are the only one or even part of it, but the sudden dislike for Laird makes Sharky seem a little less crazy.

Ephesians 1:3-10

by kwellborn on Jul 30, 2007 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions

Well...

He isn't exactly puting up sporty numbers, and his game calling is worth being concerned over...

"WORDS HURT WORSE THAN IF SOMEONE FROZE A SLEDGEHAMMER AND HITS YOUR CROTCH OVER AND OVER! AND IF YOU'RE A GIRL THEY JUST HIT YOU IN THE FACE!"

by miles on Jul 30, 2007 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions

Laird's numbers

this year haven't exactly inspired devotion. Before this trade I'd say keep him around. Now, with Saltalamacchia on board I'd move him if you can get something good. But I might wait for the winter and see if he his bat picks up to raise his value unless the Cubs offer something enticing.

mmmmmm...64 slices of American cheese...

by t ball on Jul 30, 2007 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions

interesting

wait for his bat to pick up? because we're all going to pray really hard? I don't see why you would hold out for his bat to pick up. I guess the idea is he can't be any worse offensively than he already is but I think the best you can do is the Cubs who want something a bit more than AAAA. That team will be able to sign someone better in the offseason.

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions

it depends

on the offers. Sure, trade him and put Salty at catcher, but not if all you get in return is Drew Meyer.

mmmmmm...64 slices of American cheese...

by t ball on Jul 30, 2007 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions

When

we got salty!

curious to see who the pitchers are. they only have a few to choose from so it should be a no brainer,

.500 or bust!

by Jayslick on Jul 30, 2007 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions

when he became

expendable, and when Felix Pie's name starting popping up in rumors.

by BHill on Jul 30, 2007 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions

Oh

and being any sort of Rangers fan, I would be remiss if I didn't say:

Thank you very much for your service Mark Teixeira and good luck in Atlanta. Best 1b to play for the Rangers and maybe one of the best hitters ever. Sorry it didn't work out and hope you get a nice payday - much much much better than GMJ.

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 10:16 AM CDT reply actions

Shut the fuck up

Dax Flame!!

by Sharky on Jul 30, 2007 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions

I thought you liked the trade

http://www.lonestarball.com/comments/2007/7/25/14236/1646/34#34

Sharky3000 is having problems

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions

Well...

Tex was his favorite player I do beleive...

Something tells me this trade is wack also...

"WORDS HURT WORSE THAN IF SOMEONE FROZE A SLEDGEHAMMER AND HITS YOUR CROTCH OVER AND OVER! AND IF YOU'RE A GIRL THEY JUST HIT YOU IN THE FACE!"

by miles on Jul 30, 2007 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions

Wack?

the kids still say that?

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions

lol.

classic.

by Longhorn on Jul 30, 2007 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions

You are exactly the type of person I would ban...

... from this site. Classy man, classy.

by Hove on Jul 30, 2007 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions

Best 1B to play for the Rangers?

I think Rafael Palmeiro might have something to say about that.

by DJCahill on Jul 30, 2007 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions

Its a debate I guess

Maybe I was too quick with that annointment. But I really think Tex is a superstar and future HOFer and Palmeiro will end up a tad less than that, although I think he would have made the Hall without the steroid cloud.

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions

Tex

needs to become more consistent... His slumps are scary, and his first half numbers are not impressive at all...

"WORDS HURT WORSE THAN IF SOMEONE FROZE A SLEDGEHAMMER AND HITS YOUR CROTCH OVER AND OVER! AND IF YOU'RE A GIRL THEY JUST HIT YOU IN THE FACE!"

by miles on Jul 30, 2007 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions

Exactly

That's why this trade is so exhilarating.

by hiafex on Jul 30, 2007 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions

I think Teixeira was

an extremely good player who we will not likely be able to replace soon, but I don't think he'll ever be at that elite HoF level. He's 27, and he hasn't had the monster season.

It still may be yet to come, but I really don't think his peak will even be as high as Raffy's. One of the reasons I wanted to trade him, is that I felt he was looking for a "Best player in the game" type contract, and realistically I doubt he will ever be that big of a monster.

I think when all is said and done, he will have a sub-HoF career, and he and Boras will be looking for a HoF type contract. I just see him in the next tier down from HoF, the extremely good players.

He easily was the best Ranger while here, but just not worth what he and Boras will be looking for.

by DJCahill on Jul 30, 2007 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions

well you're right

he will be looking for HOF contract.

and you're right that he hasn't had the monster season yet, but for some reason I still think it's inevitable that he'll rattle off 4 or 5 MVP caliber seasons in a row now. maybe I'm just being optimistic

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions

You might be right

however, he is near peak age, and it would have to happen soon. So far, he has rarely been a top 5 1B, let alone a Hall of Famer.

I think he will sign one of those big time contracts that the team that signs comes to regret, like Giambi.

by DJCahill on Jul 30, 2007 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions

true

That's probably a fair analysis. I'm still bummed about this trade though. I have a feeling the Rangers won't see a player as good as Teixeira in quite some time.

loves me some "loves me some"

by trza on Jul 30, 2007 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions

um................

"He easily was the best Ranger while here"

terrmel sledge may have something to say about that.

I stand corrected

by rkh on Jul 30, 2007 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions

He will be HOF

because his numbers will probably put him second to Mickey Mantle in the category of switch hitters, no lower than right behind Eddie Murray. He may not hit 600 home runs, but I don't see anyone challenging him as the best defensive 1b and he is always going to be in the top 10 in hitting. Now that he is not a Ranger the media is going to be covering his every move and praising his every success. The big contract with a big market media favorite will make him an All Star every year. If he signs as a Yankee he is an All Star every year his name is on the ballot. I have personally watched a Yankee fan fill out a straight Yankee ballot at TBiA. So he may not end up being a HOF caliber player, but he will be a HOFer.

Ephesians 1:3-10

by kwellborn on Jul 30, 2007 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions

I've seen...

...Ranger fans fill out an all Ranger AS ballot.

I don't think that he's suddenly going to be hyped because he's not a Ranger.

And I don't think he's likely to end up as a HOFer.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2007 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions

I think

your wrong.

There are not as many Rangers fans unfortunately so it is inconsequential. I don't think the fans should vote or as least not count as a whole vote.

Ephesians 1:3-10

by kwellborn on Jul 30, 2007 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions

With Prince Albert

playing 1st. i guess we'll never see Tex as a starting 1b in an AS game again.

I also surmise that Tex turns into Teix in atlanta.

.500 or bust!

by Jayslick on Jul 30, 2007 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions

Well

It isn't like Teixeira has been starting lots of all star games up to now either...

by JBImaknee on Jul 30, 2007 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions

Maybe

you missed this the first time I said it, but I said, " The big contract with a big market media favorite will make him an All Star every year. If he signs as a Yankee he is an All Star every year his name is on the ballot." I think there is an equal chance of him resigning in the National League as there is of him resigning in Texas. He will not be competing with Albert for All Star games after 2008.

Ephesians 1:3-10

by kwellborn on Jul 30, 2007 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Best defensive 1B

is almost as worthwhile as tallest horse jockey.

1B is a position that is graded mostly by the ability to hit, and for all of Teixeira's talent, I don't think he ever cracked the top 3 1B in VoRP or RAP or any other rating.

Without TBiA propping up his numbers, I just don't see the Hall for him.

by DJCahill on Jul 30, 2007 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions

yeah

i never really got mad at tex all he did was be honest.

his 2005 was amazing, i only am not upset because i accepted weeks ago a trade was happening.

i will now be watching a good deal of atlanta games.

by DShep on Jul 30, 2007 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions

It's very suprising

the number of people that seemed to have turned on Tex leading up to the trade. I guess there's something natural about hating a guy right before you trade him.

Anyway, I was annoyed with his comments and I'm pretty sure he didn't really need to say any of them but I'm definitely upset that we couldn't make it work with Tex. this opportunity was just too good to pass up

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions

I liked

his play on the field, less his streakiness and poor starts. But I haven't liked him personality wise from day one. He has no sense of humor in interviews. I think he is a great talent and I loved him on the Rangers, but we aren't contending this year or next and we aren't going to be able to resign him. This package from atlanta is better than the 2 draft picks we would have in '09. That is why you make the deal.

Mark Connor just shows up to the ballpark to collect a paycheck.

by jshcmp on Jul 30, 2007 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions

So

now do we flip a package to the cubs, and hope for Pie?

by BHill on Jul 30, 2007 10:16 AM CDT reply actions

When will

You guys want to trade all these players we recieved in this trade?

1-2 years?

Of course, only whichever of them are good..

Dax Flame!!

by Sharky on Jul 30, 2007 10:17 AM CDT reply actions

You are...

really annoying sharky

rage against the gold club

by erikj07 on Jul 30, 2007 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions

That takes care of that

Smell you later, Teix. I enjoyed your time with the Rangers.

Well Mr. Burns had done it. The power plant had won it. With Roger Clemens clucking all the while.

by WyoRanger on Jul 30, 2007 10:18 AM CDT reply actions

Uh-huh

But you're overjoyed he's gone.

Dax Flame!!

by Sharky on Jul 30, 2007 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions

Mehhh....

Why couldn't the Dodgers just have given us Loney and Kershaw??

"WORDS HURT WORSE THAN IF SOMEONE FROZE A SLEDGEHAMMER AND HITS YOUR CROTCH OVER AND OVER! AND IF YOU'RE A GIRL THEY JUST HIT YOU IN THE FACE!"

by miles on Jul 30, 2007 10:18 AM CDT reply actions

Because...

Because they're not idiots?

by rangeressary on Jul 30, 2007 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions

Anyways

I take it these players are shit. This salty guy seems to suck, no?

You all must be overjoyed.

Dax Flame!!

by Sharky on Jul 30, 2007 10:19 AM CDT reply actions

Sharky

Shhhh....

"Then I met some friends for a beer, went to a BoDeans's concert, and son of a vondruke, if I didn't leave him at the concert hall."

by RCCook on Jul 30, 2007 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions

This deal is not final

I say it falls through.

Dax Flame!!

by Sharky on Jul 30, 2007 10:21 AM CDT reply actions

I

only wish it fell through. I guess I dont, I just really wish we would have dealt with the Dodgers for Loney, Ethier and Meloan.

by fsujon on Jul 30, 2007 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions

no rest for the weary........

the question must be asked........Whats next?

Gagne im assuming.......please get OF help(Pie) before the deadline.......please

what would it take to get ellsbury from the bosox?
Gagne +___+___

I pray for someone fleet of foot playing CF.

Pie or Ells would do the trick, or both for that matter, then sign Hunter. Good luck getting a ball to drop out there.

Crack pipe has now been put down.....

I stand corrected

by rkh on Jul 30, 2007 10:22 AM CDT reply actions

Nobody

Oh no, whatever will you do with your free time. Maybe watch the Rangers play baseball?

Dax Flame!!

by Sharky on Jul 30, 2007 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions

OK

Will you please stop talking.

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions

x

Einar Diaz and Arias, heh.....

"WORDS HURT WORSE THAN IF SOMEONE FROZE A SLEDGEHAMMER AND HITS YOUR CROTCH OVER AND OVER! AND IF YOU'RE A GIRL THEY JUST HIT YOU IN THE FACE!"

by miles on Jul 30, 2007 10:23 AM CDT reply actions

So does Salty step in at 1B or C?

"I'm an aggressive guy, I'm not a guy who's going to go up there and swing like a girl." - Sammy Sosa

by cgolden on Jul 30, 2007 10:23 AM CDT reply actions

What does it matter?

How soon will you decide you hate him and he needds to be traded?

Why bother?

No really, why bother with this charade?

Dax Flame!!

by Sharky on Jul 30, 2007 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions

Shut the fuck up.

by TexGoesYard on Jul 30, 2007 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions

it had better be C

if we cut his value in half by playing him at 1b, i dont like this trade.

although i suspect we might trade laird in the offseason and just play salty at 1b for this year.

by DShep on Jul 30, 2007 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions

Better be C

or this trade sucks.

by Longhorn on Jul 30, 2007 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions

Short term

Depends on if Laird is traded to the cubs as is possibly rumored.

by cjcheng on Jul 30, 2007 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions

Sharky

dang. touched a nerve, huh?

by Longhorn on Jul 30, 2007 10:24 AM CDT reply actions

what nerve

hard to imagine sharky has feelings - or feelings for a team he hasn't really liked or followed since pudge was released.

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions

So long, Tex

A great player corrupted by the teachings of Borass.

sportsdeals.blogspot.com

by BudLight on Jul 30, 2007 10:24 AM CDT reply actions

A man we easily deal with

Wheneve we actually desire to sign some shitty player on an overpriced deal.

Isn't that amazing.

Dax Flame!!

by Sharky on Jul 30, 2007 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions

Shut the fuck up.

by TexGoesYard on Jul 30, 2007 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions

Tex hasn't hit a homrun since the all-star break

Isn't this the time of year when he heats up? Hopefully, for the Braves sake, he can pick up the production. Atleast he wont have Sosa protecting him anymore.

by hiafex on Jul 30, 2007 10:25 AM CDT reply actions

Game winner in LAAAAA?

didn't he hit one there?

by BHill on Jul 30, 2007 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions

Maybe he did

I have a short-term memory problem. :]

by hiafex on Jul 30, 2007 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions

look at MY's #'s

with Tex protecting him.

I stand corrected

by rkh on Jul 30, 2007 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions

He will

No longer with the Rangers.

Just think how many HR he'd hit in Houston. 100? And AJM would actually like him then. And Burnt Orange could drop by now and again to tell us how he's the best 1B in baseball. And shockingly, the Astros could somehow sign him. With this amazing tactic called negotiating.

Dax Flame!!

by Sharky on Jul 30, 2007 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions

So...

So assuming this goes through, do they immediately move him to first. Don't you have to see if he can handle catcher full time? And if so, are we likely to see Laird sent out immediately?

by jthig32 on Jul 30, 2007 10:26 AM CDT reply actions

Is it to late to trade Sharky before the deadline?

"I'm an aggressive guy, I'm not a guy who's going to go up there and swing like a girl." - Sammy Sosa

by cgolden on Jul 30, 2007 10:27 AM CDT reply actions

over /under

200 replies for this post.

by sprite on Jul 30, 2007 10:28 AM CDT reply actions

Yep

Ten times game threads.

Dax Flame!!

by Sharky on Jul 30, 2007 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions

and at least half of them

from you, apparently.

mmmmmm...64 slices of American cheese...

by t ball on Jul 30, 2007 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions

get to know jason

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/261056.html

Dax Flame!!

by Sharky on Jul 30, 2007 10:29 AM CDT reply actions

Sharky

It's Jarrod, not Jason.

Are you drunk already? :)

"Then I met some friends for a beer, went to a BoDeans's concert, and son of a vondruke, if I didn't leave him at the concert hall."

by RCCook on Jul 30, 2007 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions

Hmmm ...

He appears to be technology deficient.

by northtexan95 on Jul 30, 2007 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions

The Ticket

Just broke in with the announcement, though it was only a repeat of the FOX story, so nothing official yet.

"Then I met some friends for a beer, went to a BoDeans's concert, and son of a vondruke, if I didn't leave him at the concert hall."

by RCCook on Jul 30, 2007 10:29 AM CDT reply actions

I called into the Ticket and told them the deal...

...was on according to FoxSports.com. Dude (not frito) seem surprised that us interwebs folks hear about things before they do.

by Hove on Jul 30, 2007 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions

the diary weve all been waiting for...

and it gets hijacked!

I stand corrected

by rkh on Jul 30, 2007 10:30 AM CDT reply actions

Why have you all been waiting for it

It must be so exciting. Wow, a trade! Better than any double play!

If only ESPN had the all trade network, would you watch it all the time?

Dax Flame!!

by Sharky on Jul 30, 2007 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions

Well

We'll know who one of the pitching prospects is if it is a PTBNL.

by Longhorn on Jul 30, 2007 10:31 AM CDT reply actions

Atleast

CJ wasn't in the deal, I would have been pissed...

"WORDS HURT WORSE THAN IF SOMEONE FROZE A SLEDGEHAMMER AND HITS YOUR CROTCH OVER AND OVER! AND IF YOU'RE A GIRL THEY JUST HIT YOU IN THE FACE!"

by miles on Jul 30, 2007 10:32 AM CDT reply actions

I agree

Miles. CJ needs to be here for Life

by NYTXFAN on Jul 30, 2007 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions

life sentence

he might deserve parole at some point...

mmmmmm...64 slices of American cheese...

by t ball on Jul 30, 2007 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions

Well

I guess most of you have no further reason to post here this season. You wont be able to get rid of any more good Rangers until next year.

So see ya'll later.

Dax Flame!!

by Sharky on Jul 30, 2007 10:33 AM CDT reply actions

Sell

your Tex email adress to a Braves fan...

"WORDS HURT WORSE THAN IF SOMEONE FROZE A SLEDGEHAMMER AND HITS YOUR CROTCH OVER AND OVER! AND IF YOU'RE A GIRL THEY JUST HIT YOU IN THE FACE!"

by miles on Jul 30, 2007 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions

what about gagne!

we can give him up tonight.
LSB lives another day!

in your mind anyway.

by DShep on Jul 30, 2007 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions

yeah see ya'll later

me and sharky will posting back and forth in the gameday threads. you know, the real fans

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions

The real

fans are watching the game.

Ephesians 1:3-10

by kwellborn on Jul 30, 2007 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions

Start the Eric Gagne trade watch!!!!

by DJCahill on Jul 30, 2007 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions

I read this post wrong

I thought you were leaving forever...Damn

by corbsclinton on Jul 30, 2007 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions

Sharky

is a very sad panda. You'd think somebody shot his dog or something.

Teixeira is a great player, and he'll probably continue to be a great player. That said, based on the situation that the Rangers are in, this is a fine, if not necessary, move.

However, you have to feel bad for Sharky. Considering he hasn't watched a game all year (by his own admission), he is going to find it much more difficult to bullshit about the Rangers now that one of the more recognizable/SportsCenter-worthy players are gone.

And without that Rangers bullshitting, his real reason for being here-- spreading the conservative Gospel, including but not limited to the nonexistence of global warming and the necessity of the War in Iraq-- will become much more evident.

Truly, a sad day for Sharky. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Sharky family.

"People hated Jackie Robinson because he was black. People hate Barry Bonds because he's a cheating douchebag." -- Lewis Black

by ghtd36 on Jul 30, 2007 10:34 AM CDT reply actions

Sharky family

2 cats and a gecko?

Actually, I bet he's a doctor with 3 kids and a hot wife. He deserves it!

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions

I know he is just trolling

But for some reason I still feel the need to answer his comments.

Of cousre this is bigger than any game this year for the rangers, simply because our games dont mean anything anymore.

This is one of the biggest trades in rangers history, our best player who WAS NOT going to re-sign with us. This trade has a big big hand in if we turn the corner, or are set back a few more years. JD's career could be on the line as well.

But in the end I know you probably just know all this and are just trolling to get responses, but seriously, your such a dumbass, I just emailed that guy that burnt down the kids house for calling him a nerd over the internet. He has seen your posts, and will operate for free.

by TexGoesYard on Jul 30, 2007 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions

Shark

While I share his disappointment about this trade, the irony of him calling out other people as trolls is amusing.

loves me some "loves me some"

by trza on Jul 30, 2007 10:37 AM CDT reply actions

Sharky

How old is he? 12?

by hiafex on Jul 30, 2007 10:38 AM CDT reply actions

Any word

of a press conference yet?

mmmmmm...64 slices of American cheese...

by t ball on Jul 30, 2007 10:39 AM CDT reply actions

This

is so hilarious... Some of yall are talking about Tex like he is the best player to ever live...

Talking about HOF regarding him already?

LMAO, I have never seen consistency with him...

He looks great sometimes, and less than good 60 percent of the other time...

Maybe you can blame that on people hitting after him, I don't know...

"WORDS HURT WORSE THAN IF SOMEONE FROZE A SLEDGEHAMMER AND HITS YOUR CROTCH OVER AND OVER! AND IF YOU'RE A GIRL THEY JUST HIT YOU IN THE FACE!"

by miles on Jul 30, 2007 10:40 AM CDT reply actions

I am

tired of people completely disregarding his defensive skills. A good defensive first baseman makes the entire infield better.

Ephesians 1:3-10

by kwellborn on Jul 30, 2007 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions

Well

Norm loves him some Salty. DAMN. LOVES.

by Longhorn on Jul 30, 2007 10:41 AM CDT reply actions

yea I've never heard Salty talked about like that

"Salty is Teix under control for six more years." I haven't heard that one before.

"I'm an aggressive guy, I'm not a guy who's going to go up there and swing like a girl." - Sammy Sosa

by cgolden on Jul 30, 2007 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions

Thats a real bad sign

I remember when he loved him some Shawn Bradley.

by DJCahill on Jul 30, 2007 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions

and damn

did he luv him some Wilkerson.

I stand corrected

by rkh on Jul 30, 2007 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions

Me, Too

I'm very excited to see what Saltalamacchia can do.

"People hated Jackie Robinson because he was black. People hate Barry Bonds because he's a cheating douchebag." -- Lewis Black

by ghtd36 on Jul 30, 2007 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions

He's delusional.

Says Salty is as good a prospect as Tex was at that age... are you kidding me? Tex was one of the top prospects in all of baseball. Salty was top... 20 at the beginning of this year? maybe?

sportsdeals.blogspot.com

by BudLight on Jul 30, 2007 10:45 AM CDT reply actions

UPDATE: Rosenthal added more..

Looks like Harrison is in and he did not name the other prospect. His shoulder MRI came out negative.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7074846?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=49

by mattrpav on Jul 30, 2007 10:47 AM CDT reply actions

Please

let it be Hanson!

by RangerMad on Jul 30, 2007 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions

So...

How severe is the injury? How long will he be out?

"WORDS HURT WORSE THAN IF SOMEONE FROZE A SLEDGEHAMMER AND HITS YOUR CROTCH OVER AND OVER! AND IF YOU'RE A GIRL THEY JUST HIT YOU IN THE FACE!"

by miles on Jul 30, 2007 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions

well

without knowing anything about it, I would assume that he's shutdown for good this season. why risk it if he's having shoulder fatigue.

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions

No word yet..

.. fears of Justin Thompson II anyone?

by mattrpav on Jul 30, 2007 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions

if the other is hanson

i am fine with taking the harrison risk and in fact happy.

if the other is a low level guy the rangers just like, im dissapointed that the best pitching prospect could be damaged goods.

by DShep on Jul 30, 2007 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions

Yep.

I agree.

"WORDS HURT WORSE THAN IF SOMEONE FROZE A SLEDGEHAMMER AND HITS YOUR CROTCH OVER AND OVER! AND IF YOU'RE A GIRL THEY JUST HIT YOU IN THE FACE!"

by miles on Jul 30, 2007 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm sure that...

much of the "damaged goods" talk only came up because he was involved in a deadline deal. It doesn't look like the injury was too serious and I'm sure we'll hear more any time now.

by rangeressary on Jul 30, 2007 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions

Hanson for Mahay?

Doubt it.

by Longhorn on Jul 30, 2007 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions

I read on Wikipedia

That Ron Mahay was included in the deal. I know wikipedia isn't reliable, I just thought I'd mention it here.

by hiafex on Jul 30, 2007 10:51 AM CDT reply actions

we know

its in the original post. just nobody cares about ron mahay

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions

mahay

is in the original article =0

by DShep on Jul 30, 2007 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions

Oh, haha

Shows how much I pay attention.

by hiafex on Jul 30, 2007 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions

It's times like these

When I wish I could delete my posts.

by hiafex on Jul 30, 2007 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions

Classic!

/giggle

by Hove on Jul 30, 2007 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions

Who takes Mahay's spot on the roster?

The Pirate?

by OKC Ranger Fan on Jul 30, 2007 10:56 AM CDT reply actions

AJ

Murrey.....but probably Reiny

by NYTXFAN on Jul 30, 2007 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions

Botts

Fuck it, let him pitch.

"People hated Jackie Robinson because he was black. People hate Barry Bonds because he's a cheating douchebag." -- Lewis Black

by ghtd36 on Jul 30, 2007 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions

Why today and not tomorrow?

JD must have decided that he absolutely wasn't getting more from any other team, otherwise why not take it down to the wire?

And, maybe he needs the time to flip Laird?

And then there's Gagne and maybe one or two others that will take time and so he decided to go ahead with Tex.

After Harrison and the already mentioned Harrison, would Jo Jo be their next best pitching prospect?

by reikol on Jul 30, 2007 10:59 AM CDT reply actions

Salty

I hope to god that, once he's in Texas, people refrain from calling him 'Salty'.

Super-gay nickname.

Just call him Saltalamacchia. You can even add your own Italian accent.

Try it...it's fun. Makes you feel 'cultured'.

by tlt29 on Jul 30, 2007 10:59 AM CDT reply actions

LOL

Yeah, the first time I heard his name, that's what I did, though my attempt at an Italian accent was pretty bad- think the Italian chef on the Simpsons.

Maybe, since Saltalamacchia is an Italian name, we can come up with a Sopranos-style nickname for him. Something like "Salty Walnuts."

"Then I met some friends for a beer, went to a BoDeans's concert, and son of a vondruke, if I didn't leave him at the concert hall."

by RCCook on Jul 30, 2007 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions

oh my god

that is the funniest thing ever. winner

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions

Or...

...Chocolate Salty Balls.

by tlt29 on Jul 30, 2007 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions

Theme song?

put 'em in your mouth, put 'em in your mouth and suck 'am

by mstang20 on Jul 30, 2007 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions

1310 thinks we should play him at 1b

die. die. die.

stupid.

wilkerson would be the 1b, using the OF for full time tryouts.

by DShep on Jul 30, 2007 11:00 AM CDT reply actions

Very stupid.

And he had no idea Franco was playing everyday at 1st over salty.

by Longhorn on Jul 30, 2007 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions

OT News

I just found out Scarlett Johannson is going to play Jenna Jameson in a biopic. I don't know about you guys, but that was enough to distract me from the trade.

http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/30/scarlett_johansson_picked_to_play_jenna_

Obviously you're not a golfer.

by chief on Jul 30, 2007 11:02 AM CDT reply actions

Johannson

if the Braves didn't want her she can't be that good.

mmmmmm...64 slices of American cheese...

by t ball on Jul 30, 2007 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions

LOL

by clinton33 on Jul 30, 2007 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions

you gotta think

jenna jameson is pissed she wasn't asked to do it.

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions

jenna jameson

can probably play skeletor in a biopic.

by DJCahill on Jul 30, 2007 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions

She supposedly...

...had Johannson as her first choice.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2007 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions

yikes

as far as i can tell, jenna jameson is still trying to portray herself as a sex symbol but she thinks she has to "upgrade" for a movie? there are some serious self esteem issues.

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Salty

Norm is overhyping him up.

by kumar75150 on Jul 30, 2007 11:13 AM CDT reply actions

All I'm gonna say

is I hope our medical people get it right this time.

buffering....

by SteveP on Jul 30, 2007 11:14 AM CDT reply actions

It would

be a first.

by DJCahill on Jul 30, 2007 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions

I'd say...

...our medical people got it right with Jason Schmidt.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 30, 2007 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions

[Update] MiLB Pitcher

Per Newberg, Per Star-Telegram--

Nestali Feliz

by mattrpav on Jul 30, 2007 11:19 AM CDT reply actions

need... info..

who is this guy?

harrison had better be healthy, we needed to get at least one guy who was close to the majors.

by DShep on Jul 30, 2007 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions

Feliz

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Neftali%20Feliz&pos=P&sid=milb& ;t=p_pbp&pid=491703

by mattrpav on Jul 30, 2007 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions

He hasn't allowed any HRs

That's a good sign.

by hiafex on Jul 30, 2007 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions

well looks promising at least

i assume he is too young and hasnt seen enough action to be on any prospect lists.

hope someone drops in with info on what he throws.

by DShep on Jul 30, 2007 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions

Feliz

His numbers look amazing in low A and he's 19.

by badradiorules on Jul 30, 2007 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions

Sorry

still in advanced rookie.

by badradiorules on Jul 30, 2007 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions

nestali feliz

BP had him 98 in all of baseball. Seems like a reliever right?

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 11:30 AM CDT reply actions

neftali

and also BP had him #3 right after the salt and harrison to start hte year. 18 year old who throws 98.

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions

Feliz

BA says he has the best FB in the entire system so that's a good thing.

by Coolbean04 on Jul 30, 2007 11:32 AM CDT reply actions

The Bad News

Our rotation is going to suck next year...

by cstorm15 on Jul 30, 2007 11:33 AM CDT reply actions

It's going to be essentially

The same as this years.

by hiafex on Jul 30, 2007 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions

but does anyone

really tihnk millwood and padilla will be tihs bad again?

and mccarthy should be improved.

rotation will be bad but i dont know that it will be terrible or anything.

by DShep on Jul 30, 2007 11:37 AM CDT up reply actions

No

Which is why we need to get bolster the offense, esp. now with Tex gone.

by rodinuk on Jul 30, 2007 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions

hmm

not sure we could have ever upgraded our rotation. best offer I saw was ervin santana

Forget Johnny Bench, we got Gerry "the Jet" Laird

by ab03 on Jul 30, 2007 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions

feliz sounds good.

ive got no problem with going with 2 players that are ready or close, and 2 players that are far off but have sky high ceilings.

as long as harrison is healthy.

by DShep on Jul 30, 2007 11:35 AM CDT reply actions

1310

rangers just made their biggest trade since a-rod

and the cowboys generic press meeting overrides it. sigh.

by DShep on Jul 30, 2007 11:45 AM CDT reply actions

1310

Norm did talk about it for a half-hour before the press conference. I'm sure it'll get plenty of airtime later today as well.

"Then I met some friends for a beer, went to a BoDeans's concert, and son of a vondruke, if I didn't leave him at the concert hall."

by RCCook on Jul 30, 2007 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions

The ticket doesn't care

They would cut into a Rangers Series Appearance for a Cowboys press conference.

by badradiorules on Jul 30, 2007 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Evan Grant

Grant is saying Harrison is the other pitcher.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/073107dnspoteixeira.c7103f35.html

by brian mac on Jul 30, 2007 11:59 AM CDT reply actions

Article Changed

Evan has now changed his article to say Feliz and a player to be named later

by brian mac on Jul 30, 2007 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions

feliz

Per Rotoworld,

Neftali Feliz threw five scoreless innings Saturday and has a 0.82 ERA in 11 innings for Rookie Danville.
The 19-year-old Feliz might have the most upside of any Braves pitching prospect. The team has been very careful with him, so he's yet to get a trial at full-season ball since signing out of the Dominican Republic in 2005. That will probably happen next year.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&id=4967

Sounds good and he's only 19

by sprite on Jul 30, 2007 12:28 PM CDT reply actions

Just got here

I had a feeling this was gonna go down today. I still think a potential Dodgers deal would've been better, but I don't know that one was offered. Still, if the prospects are Harrison and Feliz, or even Feliz and Hanson, then I think this is a really good deal.

Now here's hoping we can swing Laird+reliever to the Cubs for Pie.

Sayonara, Tex - it was nice having you. And I don't think he's a HOFer, either.

by rubbersoul103 on Jul 30, 2007 12:51 PM CDT reply actions