SB Nation Blog: Agreen07

Yankees fans want Kinsler in All Star Game

Agreen07 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:51:21 -0000

Ian Kinsler last night was a one-man wrecking crew at the top of the Rangers’ lineup. He went two for three with two walks, stole three bases and scored the game-winning run in the top of the 9th. For his efforts, Yankee fans and the YES Network awarded him with the Chevy Player of the Game. Let’s see if we can do better. On the season, Kinsler is having quite a year in his third year with the Rangers. He’s hitting .324/.380/.536 with 187 total bases, 13 HR, 50 RBI and 23 stolen bases. He’s been caught on the base paths just once. By any stretch, those numbers make him the obvious choice for the All Star Game. Except that he plays in Texas, and really, who follows the Rangers? Instead, this guy with his .303/.348/.439 line is leading in the latest AL balloting results. While honestly Dustin Pedroia isn’t a bad choice for second base, he’s not the best choice, and he’s not the guy Yankee fans want to see manning second base during the All Star Game in the Bronx in two weeks. So with just 14 hours left in the voting, let’s see what we can do. Let’s get Pedroia out, and Kinsler in. In the grand style of Chicago politics, everyone is allowed to vote up to 25 times (per e-mail address) on MLB.com. If, optimistically, just half of the visitors to RAB voted for Ian Kinsler 25 times today, we could send nearly 100,000 votes his way. Stranger things have happened. Head on over to the MLB.com All Star Ballot, and vote Kinsler. Otherwise, don’t complain when widdle Dusty is starting at second base in two weeks.

OT Breaking News: AJM and Miles are now facebook friends.

Agreen07 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:41:11 -0000

I found this in my inbox this morning from Facebook.

"Samuel Miles Cunningham and Adam J. Morris are now friends. You suggested this friendship."

I feel like a pimp.

Thoughts?

Matt Barnes to the Mavs? More NBA News

Agreen07 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:43:53 -0000

Barnes' agent, Aaron Goodwin, said Monday night that he was eager to initiate contact with the Mavericks.

"I think Matt is a good fit for them, but he's a good fit for a lot of teams," Goodwin said. "They are definitely on our list."

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Matt Barnes, a guy I would have loved on our roster vs. Miami or vs. Golden State, not sure how much he would help this upcoming year's squad but still a good, hard-nosed defender I would want to bring in here...I'd rather have Diop though, ideally both though. Then we can forget about Devean George.

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Other NBA News

1. Gilbert Arenas !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Both the Washington Wizards and Golden State Warriors have offered Gilbert Arenas max deals, according to a source close to the three-time All-Star point guard."

"Also, I heard from a very reliable source that the Sacramento Kings contacted Arenas and said they are willing to do "whatever it takes" to land his services even if they have to "trade their entire team." -- The Washington Post"

2) Ron Artest

"Volatile forward Ron Artest decided against opting out of his contract and will remain with the Sacramento Kings for 2008-09, unless he is traded, according to a report on ESPN."

3) Josh Smith

"The Hawks plan to match any offers Josh Smith and Josh Childress receive this month, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Smith and Childress are restricted free agents, but the team claims that they want to retain both players."

4) Brent Barry

"The Houston Rockets immediately called Brent Barry as teams were able to start talking to free agents on Tuesday, the Houston Chronicle is reporting"

5) James Posey

"After a strong Finals performance, James Posey has chosen to become a free agent rather than picking up his player option with the Celtics, the Boston Herald are reporting.

Posey is reportedly looking for a mid-level deal that starts at approximately $5.8 million and carries over 4-5 years."

6. Beno Udrih

"Numerous sources close to the team said the Kings were prepared to offer Beno Udrih their full midlevel exception (approximately $6 million) in a five-year deal"

The 2009 Texas Rangers Shortstop?

Agreen07 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:08:07 -0000

Over the last 10 games Andrus is hitting

.341/.432/.409

Niiiiiiiiice (a little power, more walks and less K's would be good though)


Date	Level		Pos	AB	H	2B	3B	HR	SO	BB
June 29	AA	@ Arkansas	SS	3	1	0	0	0	1	0
June 28	AA	@ Springfield	SS	4	1	0	0	0	2	1
June 27	AA	@ Springfield	SS	5	2	1	0	0	1	0
June 26	AA	@ Springfield	SS	4	1	0	0	0	2	1
June 23	AA	vs. Corpus Christi	SS	5	3	0	0	0	1	1
June 22	AA	vs. Corpus Christi	SS	4	1	0	0	0	2	0
June 21	AA	vs. Corpus Christi	SS	4	0	0	0	0	0	0
June 20	AA	vs. Corpus Christi	SS	5	2	1	0	0	0	1
June 19	AA	@ Midland	DH	5	2	1	0	0	1	0
June 17	AA	@ Midland	DH	5	2	0	0	0	0	0

On the year,

Andrus .279/.337/.337

Arias .292/.312/.386

Who do you want starting next year at SS?

Andrus, Arias or Young?

Angels appear to be standing pat

Agreen07 — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:54:46 -0000

(Courtesy of MLBTraderumors.com) According to Bill Plunkett of the L.A. Daily News, Angels GM Tony Reagins has no intention of breaking from Bill Stoneman's model. Reagins does not intend to trade young players in a midseason blockbuster. Plunkett makes a good point in that the Halos would be worse off if they'd pulled the trigger on the rumored Miguel Cabrera deal. The Angels expect to fix their offensive woes with in-house options. The team ranks 12th of 14 in the league in OBP and 9th in SLG. Garret Anderson, Gary Matthews Jr., Erick Aybar, and Jeff Mathis has been easy outs this year. It might make sense to start working in Juan Rivera and Reggie Willits regularly.

Warner Madrigal = Rangers' Closer next year?

Agreen07 — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:03:19 -0000

Warner Madrigal's Stats

I was listening to Norm (yes I know some of you hate Norm..who cares) on Friday and he suggested that the Rangers trade Guardado now and next season CJ Wilson takes over Guardado's role and Warner Madrigal becomes the team's closer. I certainly advocate the idea of trading Guardado but wonder what ya'll think about Madrigal and Wilson's futures. Madrigal is 24 and is currently struggling with a 4.67 ERA in AAA. Good strikeout numbers throughout his minor league career, walks are a little too high though. Besides looking at his stats I don't know much else about him. Is it possible that if Wilson doesn't have the job as closer next year, Madrigal will be our closer? Is Madrigal being groomed to be the closer of the future?

Tiger Woods - Rocco Mediate 18-hole Playoff Thread

Agreen07 — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:07:06 -0000

Wow 4 holes left, all tied up!

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2008 US Presidential Poll for LSB

Agreen07 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:46:21 -0000

Okay the poll is simple.

IT IS NOT WHO DO YOU WANT TO WIN

IT IS WHO DO YOU THINK IS GOING TO WIN THE 2008 ELECTION...IF YOU HAD TO BET YOUR LIFE-SAVINGS ON THIS ELECTION, WHO WOULD YOU BET ON WINNING?

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Our Plethora of Catchers

Agreen07 — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:45:39 -0000

It certainly is exciting looking at the superb farm system JD has built up. The catching situation in our organization is obviously amazing...Laird, Salty, Teagarden, Ramirez. In your opinion, who ends up being our catcher in the long-run and in regard to the other three which ones stay on the roster long-term (perhaps 1B or DH) and which ones will be dealt?

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Video of Brawl, Sexson a girl, Rangers win 4th series in a row!!!

Agreen07 — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:33:06 -0000

Who throws the batting helmet? And Gabbard didn't even throw at Sexson. What a p*ssy. BTW the Rangers have won 4 series in a row...who else is pumped???? If you are, give me a hell yeah!

Video of Sexson being a girl. I hope we throw at him next time we play Seattle.

http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200805092667717

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