Sir Stewart Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Is that for real? Link to post Share on other sites
tapmyglass Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 thats awesome Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hollinger. Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Is that for real? Yes, apparently Denny Hocking was watching at a hotel and called the Twins clubhouse manager, who pulled Everett into the tunnel after the at bat and gave him a new jersey. Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Main to the DL. If we're going to come back, it happens now. Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 You can imagine the jokes that have come to mind with this trade...We traded our closer for a Hamburger. Arlington, Texas - The Texas Rangers announced today that the club has acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Mark Hamburger from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for left-handed pitcher Eddie Guardado. To take Guardado's spot on the 25- and 40-man rosters, the club has purchased the contract of left-handed pitcher Bill White from Triple-A Oklahoma. White (#56) is expected to arrive and be available in the bullpen for tonight's game in Kansas City. Hamburger, 21, has spent the entire season with Elizabethton (Rookie) of the Appalachian League, going 1-2 with 13 saves and a 4.17 ERA (17 ER/36.2 IP) in 27 relief appearances. He was recently named the league's Closer of the Year and added to the circuit's postseason All-Star squad. He has held Appy League batters to a .250 (35-140) average with 13 walks and 40 strikeouts, allowing just 2 home runs. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound right-hander has allowed no walks with 10 strikeouts over his last 11 appearances beginning July 28. White, 29, will be seeking his first action with the Rangers this season. He has spent the year with the RedHawks, going 4-1 with 6 saves and a 3.54 ERA (21 ER/53.1 IP) in 50 relief appearances. Pacific Coast League opponents have batted just .233 (45-193) with 30 walks and 62 strikeouts against White, including just a .215 (17-79) mark by left-handed hitters. Over his last 26 outings beginning June 10, White has a 1.47 ERA (5 ER/30.2 IP) with a .173 (17-98) opponents average in that span. White made his major league debut with the Rangers last season, going 2-0 with a 4.82 ERA (5 ER/9.1 IP) in 9 relief appearances. Originally selected in the 3rd round of the 2000 June draft by Arizona, White also pitched in the Washington organization before signing with Texas as a free agent on March 28, 2007. Guardado was 3-3 with 4 saves and a 3.65 ERA (20 ER/49.1 IP) in 55 relief appearances for Texas this season. He currently ranks 3rd in the American League with 23 holds, and leads all major league pitchers with 21 holds beginning May 27. Originally drafted by Minnesota in 1990, Guardado spent 13 years in the Twins organization from 1991-2003. With these moves, the Rangers still have a full 40-man roster. Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Main to the DL. If we're going to come back, it happens now.Those shit-ass Dodgers ain't helping either of our causes. Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 8 win streak!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Fuck. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 This Mets/Phillies game is great. Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 This Mets/Phillies game is great. That's one word for it. Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Jesus fuck, how the fucking pus-ridden scabby hell am I supposed to get behind a team which blows a fucking seven-run lead to its division rivals? How? HOW?!?!?!? Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 One thing that's cool about us is at least I had no expectations. I can calm myself down a little easier. Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Same here. We were last place in the ALC 2 weeks ago, now we're third place? I'll take it. Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 "Mean old bullpen, taught me to weep and moan. Mean old bullpen, taught me to weep and moan. Got what it takes to make a modern man leave his home." Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 This will break a lot of people's hearts: "Jay Mariotti, the opinionated and polarizing sports columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, has resigned after 17 years with the paper, he told the Tribune on Tuesday night. "Just back from Beijing, where he covered the Olympics, Mariotti said in a phone interview that he decided to quit after it became clear while in China that sports journalism had become "entirely a Web site business. There were not many newspapers there." He added that most of the journalists covering the Games were "there writing for Web sites." " This from a guy who covers the Sox by not bothering to ever set foot in the Cell? Seems the Web would be the best place for him. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 This will break a lot of people's hearts: "Jay Mariotti, the opinionated and polarizing sports columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, has resigned after 17 years with the paper, he told the Tribune on Tuesday night. "Just back from Beijing, where he covered the Olympics, Mariotti said in a phone interview that he decided to quit after it became clear while in China that sports journalism had become "entirely a Web site business. There were not many newspapers there." He added that most of the journalists covering the Games were "there writing for Web sites." " This from a guy who covers the Sox by not bothering to ever set foot in the Cell? Seems the Web would be the best place for him. That guy is a tool. Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 New bats? Apparently they're good, and don't break. Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Yeah, but current MLB rules only allow bats that are made from single piece of wood (not composites and laminates). Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Yeah, but current MLB rules only allow bats that are made from single piece of wood (not composites and laminates).It looks like it's only proposed for youth-through-college. Having something with more realistic heft than aluminum will help some transition to the minors and majors. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 ATLANTA -- Mark Kotsay awoke on Wednesday morning and suddenly found himself in the thick of a pennant race. The Braves have traded Kotsay to the Red Sox in exchange for Minor League outfielder Luis Sumoza. Kotsay was hoping to get to Yankee Stadium in time for Wednesday night's game between the Yankees and Red Sox. Before leaving his suburban Atlanta home at approximately 12:40 p.m. ET, the outfielder was hoping to get to the airport in time to catch a 2:40 p.m. flight to New York. "To be with the Red Sox will be cool," Kotsay said. "I've always said there were a couple of teams I'd like to play for, with Atlanta being one of them. But I'm looking forward to joining the Red Sox and being in the pennant race." After being acquired by the Braves in a January trade with the A's, Kotsay provided the veteran presence Atlanta envisioned. In 88 games this year, the 32-year-old outfielder hit .289 with six homers and 37 RBIs. With J.D. Drew on the disabled list, Kotsay should see regular time with the Red Sox in right field and center field. Sumoza hit .301 with 11 homers and a .539 slugging percentage with the Class A Lowell Spinners this season. The 20-year-old outfielder has enjoyed a productive August, hitting .354 with five homers. Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Is he the one with wild hair? Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Not so much. Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Is he the one with wild hair? No. You're thinking of Mr. T. Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 he didn't have crazy hair sticking out under his hat when he was with the A's? He was with the A's, right? Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 he didn't have crazy hair sticking out under his hat when he was with the A's? He was with the A's, right? Link to post Share on other sites
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