jason botts Stories - Lone Star Ball
Thursday a.m. things
Yeah...driving four hours to see the Rangers give up 15 runs kind of sucks. I didn't read the game day threads, so I don't know if people were complaining about not pulling Elizardo when he was struggling, but I have to assume that most folks here realize that the pen was pretty much wiped out...
This sounds ominous
From the Texas Rangers' website: Jason Botts is on his way to Triple-A Oklahoma. He'll join a crowded field of sluggers down there trying to earn playing time and the Rangers' attention. * * * "It's crowded, but hopefully we'll be able to clear that up soon," general manager Jon Daniels...
Jason Botts clears waivers
Per the DMN, Jason Botts has cleared waivers. I expected that would happen, and I'm sure Jason is disappointed. I imagine he'll split time at DH and 1B for the Redhawks now.
Wednesday a.m. things
Another game yesterday ruined by a crappy Jason Jennings outing. Jennings left with an irritated ulnar nerve, although there's no indication right now as to whether or not he'll miss his next start, much less go on the d.l. Jason Botts wants out of the Rangers organization, and wants a "fresh...
Daniels to Washington: Play Botts
Well, we've speculated that the recent uptick in Jason Botts' playing time has something to do with the closed-door meeting Jon Daniels and Ron Washington had before leaving on the current road trip... And Evan Grant says that yes, that is the case... Manager Ron Washington acknowledged he...
German Duran, Texas Ranger
Evan Grant reports that German Duran is being called up for tonight's game, and will play third base, with Marlon Byrd going to the d.l. Surprised Byrd is getting d.l.'d, but that might help explain why he's been doing so poorly of late. And if there's an area where the Rangers have a surplus, it...
Evan Grant on stuff
Evan Grant also has a lot of bloggy notes up on last night's game, and the general Rangers situation right now... He has some Jason Botts love and says that Wes Littleton's job in the bullpen is safe, among many other things...
Thursday a.m. things
I'm still not sure whether to feel good or not about last night's win. Some solid efforts, and the Rangers ended up pulling it out, but...well, it shouldn't have gone on as long as it did. And in looking at some of Ron Washington's moves...sending Ian Kinsler up to pinch hit with two out and a...
Monday morning things
The Rangers could have played better on this 6 game road trip -- particularly defensively -- but you know, given everything, I think you can live with a 3-3 record after 6 games in Seattle and Anaheim. Evan Grant runs down the positive things from the road trip, with the strong efforts by the...
Wednesday a.m. things
Evan Grant has a new newsletter up, talking about how positive the work of Luis Mendoza and Eric Hurley was this spring, and discussing, among other things, the likelihood of Frank Catalanotto getting dealt this summer...Grant thinks teams are going to be more interested in a player like Cat at the...
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