Some Friday p.m. stuff

by Adam J. Morris on Aug 31, 2007 2:25 PM CDT in News Comment 21 comments

Just some stuff to throw out there on a slow Friday...

There's a new Prospectus Hit List up, with the Rangers coming in at #23...but the interesting thing to me is the notes that the Rangers have the worst starting pitching in the majors (by SNLVAR) but the best bullpen in the A.L. (by WXRL).

Keith Law has a chat session up, which includes some Elvis Andrus love...

The Cubbies have traded for Steve Trachsel...

Mark Teixeira is "happy to be a brave, so happy to be in Atlanta." And more...

Bud Selig says it is "very important" for interim Astro manager Cecil Cooper to get the job permanently. But, hey, Astros...no pressure there...

More out of Detroit on the Pudge Rodriguez situation, with the Tigers having to decide whether the poor catching market this offseason makes it worthwhile to exercise their $13 million option on Pudge Rodriguez for 2008. I have to wonder if that's a team that might have some interest in Gerald Laird this offseason, should the Rangers look to move him...

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Shane (Seattle): Talking Heads or Placebo?

What the heck? That's like asking: Babe Ruth or Aaron Boone?

But that river of tears has dried for all of us.

by trza on Aug 31, 2007 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Laird

Who could the Rangers realistically expect to receive from the Tigers in a trade for Laird?

by doolindalton on Aug 31, 2007 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pitchers

You think we could get Andrew Miller or Virgil Vasquez?

"I've learned that before I open my mouth, I should look both ways for midgets." - Denny Crain

by mtex on Aug 31, 2007 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

You won't get Andrew Miller for

Laird unless Dombrowski is high and even then he wouldn't do it.

DaxFlame=Madison Patrello from McKinney, Tx.

by boomer1 on Aug 31, 2007 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Teixeira

maybe the people who kept whining saying that we should have kept him will read that. Then it will finally get into their heads that he was NEVER going to sign an extension here.

Hicks could have offered him 300 million, and Teixeira would have said no. The guy just didn't want to be a Texas Ranger.

But at least the dude is honest. And really I'm grateful for it - the fact that he postured himself as he did was what allowed JD to get rid of him for that stud package.

by JBImaknee on Aug 31, 2007 2:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Why does Bud Selig care about whose GM in Houston?

isnt that kinda screwed up? i mean he was an owner forever i didnt see him lining up minority upper management. i really just dont understand why he cares or goes public with that. Besides, doesnt he want the most qualified guy or girl regardless of race or cultural background, isnt that what the top baseball league in the world should be about, and doesnt the best possible hire help baseball as whole a lot better than a charity hire? Im not saying it would be one, but its a little premature to call it a crime if they interview 10 guys and choose someone else they feel will do a better job or be more qualified for. Also, id say going in-house for that position worked fantastic last time, im sure its pure genius to not interview a mess of candidates from outside the organization after the season and just hire from within.

Ex Brewers Owner...

pfffffffffft.

.500 or bust!

by Jayslick on Aug 31, 2007 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Selig

My guess is because he's a completely worthless excuse for a human being, but that's just me.

If any of you have ever read John Helyar's Lords of the Realm, that tells you all you need to know about what a total sack of crap Selig is.

"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 Aug 31, 2007 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

Selig is a piece of shit period!

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates

by slc ranger on Aug 31, 2007 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh hey crackheads

Maybe try complaiing about the minority qoutas when the apply to any OTHER team, and you'll have some credibility...

Pretty funny you would chose this instance to complain about.

Well not really, you just down want the Astros to have a bad GM/M. But the Rangers, it's great!

Well shove off!

If Lindsey Lohan, Kobe Bryant, or a democrat politician was dogfighting, they'd walk and we all know it.

by Sharky on Sep 1, 2007 2:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha

Poor crybaby';s..

oh, oh, NOW you guys dont like the qoutas. Isn't that rich..

If Lindsey Lohan, Kobe Bryant, or a democrat politician was dogfighting, they'd walk and we all know it.

by Sharky on Sep 1, 2007 2:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Because...

Cecil Cooper was a part of the Brewer's success in the early 80's when he was the owner. That is my guess, trying to help out a friend.

Proud Supporter of the Texas Rangers since 1973

by T Coleman on Aug 31, 2007 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Teixeira

The way that I read his interview was that he didn't want to be in a losing/rebuilding situation in Texas. He would have been OK in Texas if the Rangers were in a position of winning and being continually successful. Who can blame him for that?

Remarks

by remarks52 on Aug 31, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pretty much..

I got the same feel from it. The guy wants to win, I don't see how you fault him for that. It would have been nice to see a winner built around Teixeira here in Arlington, but it is what it is I guess, and trading him really set the Rangers into the REAL rebuilding process they've needed to undergo for a few years now...Whether or not he wins in Atlanta is to be seen, because I don't think they'll be making the playoffs this year, and I don't see how they'll be much better next year...I'll be interested to see what he does come fall of next year.

by N41D on Aug 31, 2007 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Braves ain't getting any younger......

He sure sounds like he might re-sign with the Braves...lots of reasons according to the interview. His wife is "home" and her husband is making millions. I predict the Braves.

Proud Supporter of the Texas Rangers since 1973

by T Coleman on Aug 31, 2007 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I still think Baltimore

may break the bank to try and get him, but if he wants to win.....

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates

by slc ranger on Aug 31, 2007 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

worst starting pitching in majors

I wonder where they'd rank for June-August, or July-August.

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by t ball on Aug 31, 2007 6:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes!

Love the qouta system!

HOW YA LIKE THAT AJM!

Astros get crap manager...luv it!

I'll bet, AJM will make more blogs about what a poor manager Cecil Cooper is than Ron Washington easily..

If Lindsey Lohan, Kobe Bryant, or a democrat politician was dogfighting, they'd walk and we all know it.

by Sharky on Sep 1, 2007 2:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

how do you know Cecil Cooper is a bad manager?

Answer that. Why do you think he's bad?

Also, it's spelled "quota".

by a bebop a rebop on Sep 1, 2007 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dunno

If he's not, why are you guys mad?

It just means the Astros wont win in 08. Dont cry. I doubt they'll be dumb enough to mortgage the franchise 3+ years like the Rangers with Ron Washington.

If Lindsey Lohan, Kobe Bryant, or a democrat politician was dogfighting, they'd walk and we all know it.

by Sharky on Sep 1, 2007 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

We can hope, though

I think they should give him a contract until 2009.

Just like the Rangers and Ron Washington.

In fact, maybe they could show a true commitment to diversity, and give him a big contract until 2012. Why not? Show the world you're serious about minority diversity, Astros. Why just equal the Rangers? Why not do them one better?

Fair is fair, why would that be a problem?

LOL, Adam would shit a brick if that happened.

If Lindsey Lohan, Kobe Bryant, or a democrat politician was dogfighting, they'd walk and we all know it.

by Sharky on Sep 1, 2007 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs