Darren Oliver discussion

by Jim G on Jan 8, 2008 1:07 PM CST

I saw Darren Oliver while I was working out this morning. He looked at me and said "How is it going?"

So I used that opening to ask if he was going to be back with the Angels this year? He replied "Nope, I'm done, over the hill."

To which I replied, "Then you are working out too hard."

It was kind of funny that he said he was over the hill. He's younger than me so that makes me feel old. He is still in good shape.

I see Rusty Greer, Bobby Witt, Jose Guzman, Darren, Rafael Palmeiro and John Burkett pretty regularly at the health club. All seem pretty nice except Palmeiro who always looks like he crawled out from under a rock and and doesn't talk to anyone except pretty girls.

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I hate Darren Oliver

I mean, HATE him. I'm more bitter about that 3/$20million contract than Chan Ho Park's. I never thought he was good and hated watching him pitch.

Maybe I'm a bit irrational - I just remember seeing those horrible starts in 2000 after our playoff run thinking to myself that this cannot be happening. And I blame Oliver.

by JBImaknee on Jan 8, 2008 1:25 PM CST reply actions

dude...

...there's no reason to hate somebody if you don't know them.

according to jimmy-G, he seems like a nice bloke.

by oc on Jan 8, 2008 1:38 PM CST up reply actions

I agree

I agree that he wasn't a good pitcher for us (anyone?). His was one of the Tom Hicks negotiated contracts, I don't think Melvin wanted him.

Seems like a decent guy though. Wouldn't mind having a beer with him and listening to baseball stories (lots of homeruns allowed).

by Jim G on Jan 8, 2008 1:49 PM CST up reply actions

I agree

...that saying I hate Darren Oliver is not accurate - I don't hate the guy, I don't know him. I did absolutely hate every minute he played with Texas, though. Very few players got me so frustrated and riled up as Oliver (Benji Gil, Richard Hidalgo, Brian Jordan are some of the elites).

by FuturePants on Jan 8, 2008 2:17 PM CST up reply actions

word...

...for me, it was Inky...

...always seemed like that guy would strike out in the clutch...

by oc on Jan 8, 2008 2:39 PM CST up reply actions

"Clutch" Nonperformer

in my book is Dean Effing Palmer. I cannot explain how many times I would just yell at the TV Screen.

by FuturePants on Jan 8, 2008 3:10 PM CST up reply actions

Palmer

Nonsabermetrically, he was the guy that just effed with me.

I think it's because I was home in Dallas to listen that summer. I have flashbulb memories of waiting in the car before meeting people, listening to his rally-killing/game-ending Ks.

My undying impression of him is he just couldn't get it done.

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Jan 8, 2008 3:37 PM CST up reply actions

Yep..

it seemed like he would always either pop up or strikeout in clutch situations.

by bflood36 on Jan 8, 2008 4:15 PM CST up reply actions

Oliver

I actually did have some beers with him once, many moons ago in a bar in Tulsa when he was still in AA. He was friends with or somehow knew one of my fraternity brothers and he sat at our table and chatted for a few beers. Super nice guy.

by Brian Hayes on Jan 9, 2008 6:42 AM CST up reply actions

yawn

LSB : Trolls :: Rangers : 4th OF'ers

by inactive lsb user on Jan 8, 2008 1:47 PM CST reply actions

x

What an Ass

by 1man5tools @ Lone Star Ball on Jan 8, 2008 1:57 PM CST up reply actions

What does that make you, then?

LSB : Trolls :: Rangers : 4th OF'ers

by inactive lsb user on Jan 8, 2008 2:06 PM CST up reply actions

Probably

Just as much of an Ass, But thought that was kinda shitty

by 1man5tools @ Lone Star Ball on Jan 8, 2008 2:12 PM CST up reply actions

Where is your news?

You have any Ranger or Baseball news? Otherwise it is the quiet season.

by Jim G on Jan 8, 2008 2:51 PM CST up reply actions

Then keep quiet

Why people feel the need to post such trivial things on this site is beyond me.

Oh Man!!!!

by SwiperNoSwiping on Jan 8, 2008 3:14 PM CST up reply actions

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

...boss.

by oc on Jan 8, 2008 5:04 PM CST up reply actions

oliver was good

during his first stretch with the team.

no reason to hate him.

send me nominations for the Hall of the Very Good http://www.myspace.com/igotsculture

by gossamer on Jan 8, 2008 2:43 PM CST reply actions

first time in texas

era+ of 154, 142, 115, 113, 114

by knockoutking24 on Jan 8, 2008 3:13 PM CST reply actions

On a Related Note...

I saw Kevin Millwood a couple weeks ago at Billy Bob's. I was standing behind him and Josh Frazier (BP Catcher) in line for beer. I talked to them both for about 10 minutes while we waited. Interestingly, I was told that Kevin only gets recognized about 10% of the time. They were both awesome guys to BS with.

by Topgun22 on Jan 8, 2008 3:17 PM CST reply actions

Kevin Millwood

drinking beer in the offseason. Shocking.

"As of now they're (The Astros) world series favorites. Period." - Sharky

by DJCahill on Jan 8, 2008 3:20 PM CST up reply actions

I'm sure he was just thirsty....

After a hard workout.

Oh Man!!!!

by SwiperNoSwiping on Jan 8, 2008 3:22 PM CST up reply actions

Only recognized 10% of the time

that's ironic.

LSB : Trolls :: Rangers : 4th OF'ers

by inactive lsb user on Jan 8, 2008 3:26 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah

he seems to pound those weights hard in the offseason.

12 ounces at a time.

"As of now they're (The Astros) world series favorites. Period." - Sharky

by DJCahill on Jan 8, 2008 3:29 PM CST up reply actions

it's called kick-boxing...

...maybe you should look into.

by oc on Jan 8, 2008 5:05 PM CST up reply actions

it.

...d'oh...

by oc on Jan 8, 2008 5:06 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah, well

Do any of you remember the story in Dallas News about one year ago about how Brad Wilkerson was laying off the beer (even during his beloved Florida championship game) to be in better shape so he could play baseball at a reasonable level? Look how well that worked out. I say - drink all the beers you want, Milwood cause you're better than Wilkerson, even out of shape.

by FuturePants on Jan 9, 2008 9:12 AM CST up reply actions