SB Nation User Blog: Adam J. Morris

SBN Cy Young Awards

Adam J. Morris — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:27:55 -0000

Congratulations to Zack Greinke and Tim Lincecum, who were both runaway winners for the SBN Cy Young Awards...

Rk	Player	Team	1st	2nd	3rd	Pts
1	Zack Greinke	Kansas City Royals	28	1	-	143
2	Felix Hernandez	Seattle Mariners	-	17	6	57
3	Justin Verlander	Detroit Tigers	-	8	9	33
4	Roy Halladay	Toronto Blue Jays	1	2	11	22
5	C.C. Sabathia	New York Yankees	-	1	2	5
6	Jon Lester	Boston Red Sox	-	-	1	1

Rk	Player	Team	1st	2nd	3rd	Pts
1	Tim Lincecum	San Francisco Giants	18	13	-	129
2	Chris Carpenter	St. Louis Cardinals	9	4	7	64
3	Adam Wainwright	St. Louis Cardinals	4	4	10	42
4	Javier Vazquez	Atlanta Braves	-	5	7	22
5	Dan Haren	Arizona Diamondbacks	-	3	4	13
6	Ubaldo Jimenez	Colorado Rockies	-	1	1	4
7	Cliff Lee	Philadelphia Phillies	-	-	1	1
8	Jair Jurrjens	Atlanta Braves	-	-	1	1

My ballot was Greinke, Felix, Verlander

Wednesday a.m. Rangers stuff

Adam J. Morris — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:21:37 -0000

We have some reactions this morning to Clint Hurdle being named the new hitting coach...

Anthony Andro has a story up with some quotes from Michael Young, Ian Kinsler, and Chris Davis. Young says that the offense just needs to improve its execution, and that they need to be an aggressive team without being a hacking team.

Richard Durrett also has quotes from Young and Kinsler, with Young disputing the idea that the Ranger offense needs more of a team-first approach.

Durrett also runs down a plethora of hirings in baseball operations.

Jeff Wilson writes from the GM meetings about how the ownership situation is affecting the Rangers' dealings, and discusses the Rangers' interest in Milton Bradley, Javier Vasquez, and Garrett Atkins (who is likely going to be non-tendered).

Will Carroll calls out Josey Wales

Adam J. Morris — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:45:53 -0000

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!

My favorite so far came from Lone Star Ball, where a commenter ("Josey Wales") suggested that the Rays should add in a high quality arm in order to even up a deal of Nelson Cruz for Carl Crawford.

This will probably be the highlight of the offseason.

Wilson: Rangers have "more than a passing interest" in Milton Bradley

Adam J. Morris — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:29:18 -0000

Wilson: Rangers have "more than a passing interest" in Milton Bradley

Jeff Wilson says the Rangers have been talking to the Chicago Cubs about dealing for Milton Bradley, and suggests that the Cubs eating half Bradley's salary -- which would mean Texas would owe Bradley $5 million each of the next two years -- could be workable.

A.L. Gold Glove winners announced

Adam J. Morris — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:44:12 -0000

A.L. Gold Glove winners announced

No Rangers, although Evan Grant says Ian Kinsler deserved consideration.

SBN A.L. ROY Award

Adam J. Morris — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:21:04 -0000

by John Froschauer - AP

about 1 month ago: Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki is forced out at second as Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus steps over and watches his throw complete a double play on Mariners' Jose Lopez at first during the third inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

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Today we release the balloting for the A.L. ROY Award...

Rk	Player	Team	1st	2nd	3rd	Pts
1	Elvis Andrus	Texas Rangers	6	9	6	63
2	Andrew Bailey	Oakland Athletics	11	1	3	61
3	Jeff Niemann	Tampa Bay Rays	3	5	3	33
4	Rick Porcello	Detroit Tigers	2	7	2	33
5	Brett Anderson	Oakland Athletics	5	1	3	31
6	Gordon Beckham	Chicago White Sox	1	2	8	19
7	Nolan Reimold	Baltimore Orioles	1	-	1	6
8	Matt Wieters	Baltimore Orioles	-	1	3	6
9	Brad Bergesen	Baltimore Orioles	-	1	-	3
10	Ricky Romero	Toronto Blue Jays	-	1	-	3
11	Travis Snider	Toronto Blue Jays	-	1	-	3

Congrats to Elvis, who narrowly beat out Andrew Bailey...

In the N.L.:

Rk	Player	Team	1st	2nd	3rd	Pts
1	Tommy Hanson	Atlanta Braves	9	9	6	78
2	J.A. Happ	Philadelphia Phillies	6	9	7	64
3	Andrew McCutchen	Pittsburgh Pirates	8	3	5	54
4	Chris Coghlan	Florida Marlins	7	5	4	54
5	Dexter Fowler	Colorado Rockies	-	3	1	10
6	Randy Wells	Chicago Cubs	-	-	6	6
7	Garrett Jones	Pittsburgh Pirates	1	-	-	5
8	Casey McGehee	Milwaukee Brewers	-	1	2	5
9	Seth Smith	Colorado Rockies	-	1	-	3

Tuesday a.m. Rangers stuff

Adam J. Morris — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:51:53 -0000

Jeff Wilson writes that the Rangers' pitching depth puts them in a position to possibly move a pitcher or two for help elsewhere. Wilson suggests that Brandon McCarthy could have the most trade value, among the Rangers' back-end guys, although I have a hard time seeing him fetching all that much in return.

Wilson also mentions that the Rangers have some interest in Milton Bradley, who the Cubs are shopping.

T.R. Sullivan has a story on Elvis Andrus and the post-season awards, saying that Andrus should at least be a candidate for Rookie of the Year and for a Gold Glove.

LSB Thought of the Day

Adam J. Morris — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:17:14 -0000

"Pick Six" is the new "Walk Off."

SBN Manager of the Year Awards

Adam J. Morris — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:25:47 -0000

More photos » by Tony Gutierrez - AP

5 months ago: Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia, right, argues with home plate umpire Bob Davidson, left, after Davidson ejected starting pitcher John Lackey after Lackey hit Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler with a pitch in the first inning a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, May 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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As some of you know, every year SBN does award balloting using the bloggers from the SBN baseball sites on the major awards. First one out of the box is the Manager of the Year Award, which was won this year by Mike Scioscia.

Rk	Manager	Team	1st	2nd	3rd	Pts
1	Mike Scioscia	Los Angeles Angels	9	8	3	72
2	Ron Gardenhire	Minnesota Twins	9	5	1	61
3	Don Wakamatsu	Seattle Mariners	6	3	8	47
4	Joe Girardi	New York Yankees	2	4	2	24
5	Ron Washington	Texas Rangers	1	4	4	21
6	Terry Francona	Boston Red Sox	1	1	3	11
7	Jim Leyland	Detroit Tigers	-	2	4	10
8	Joe Maddon	Tampa Bay Rays	-	1	1	4
9	Ozzie Guillen	Chicago White Sox	-	-	1	1
10	Trey Hillman	Kansas City Royals	-	-	1	1

However, the most impressive performer of the night may have been a pitcher nonetheless....

Adam J. Morris — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:35:54 -0000

However, the most impressive performer of the night may have been a pitcher nonetheless. Righthander Tanner Scheppers (Rangers), a 2009 supplemental first-round pick, continued to look hale and hearty after a shoulder injury knocked him down the 2008 draft and prompted plenty of teams to pass on him in the ‘09 draft. Scheppers’ quick arm pumped fastballs into the upper 90s in his one inning of work, including a five-pitch strikeout of Allen in which every heater was 97-98 mph.

BA's John Manuel on the AFL Rising Stars Game.