SB Nation User Blog: AirJordan

Oh No... .Corby quoting something from Halos Heaven. He should stick to E news.

AirJordan — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:23:01 -0000

Oh No... .Corby quoting something from Halos Heaven.

He should stick to E news.

I want Artest.

AirJordan — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:44:52 -0000

Too long between playoff games. Unfortunate story about Dirk. Nothing to do on a Thursday night. How about some off the wall ideas?

Ron Artest. Bring him on board. Trade Howard and Terry for Bosh and Kapono. Role with Dirk/Bosh/Artest as your core.

The Bosh trade might be a pipe dream. My thinking is that Toronto knows he's leaving in 2010 why not try to get something for him? Dallas would obviously lock him up and they were already trying to land someone from the 2010 class, so there you go.

I'm serious about Artest. The only problem I see is how.... He's probably going to want some security and more than the MLE. But it would definitely shake things up.

Thoughts?

Tex to the Yanks.

AirJordan — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:23:18 -0000

http://www.fannation.com/si_blogs/hot_stove/posts/35164-yankees-on-verge-of-signing-teixeira

Nice. Time for him to share a sauna with A-rod. Where are the Yanks getting this money? Apparently the economy isn't hurting Hank. Wow. I hope for failure. Maybe now the Sox get Salty for a little more offense. Huh? Huh? Ok maybe not. Also Reagins said the Manny isn't going to the Angels. Wonder what they will do.... West looks like it's up for grabs now.

OT: Greatest quote on LSB

AirJordan — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:28:05 -0000

Let's face it, nothing is happening today or this week concerning the Rangers. So I decided to put this poll up to pass some time. What is the greatest quote on LSB? Our two nominees are our own Baseball Jesus with-

If we where gonna trade them Salty, I would want a helluva lot more than just Joba.-Lonestarjon

And the great Excel Hearts Choi with-

Everybody thought Sabean was stupid, and then Liriano blew out his elbow.........Sabean sold high(on Liriano)"-Excel Hearts Choi

I'm sure there have been some others, but these really stand out for obvious reasons.

Poll

Greatest quote on LSB

If we where(sic) gonna trade Salty, I would want a hellluva lot more than just Joba-Lonestarjohn

65 votes

Everybody thought Sabean was stupid, then Lirano blew out his elbow.....Sabean sold high(on Liriano)- Excel Hearts Choi

33 votes

98 votes | Poll has closed

Yay Free Agency!

AirJordan — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:37 -0000

Free agency just started. Happy Happy Joy Joy! Obviously the big boys areTex/Sabathia/Burnett/Dunn/Manny etc. Where will they go? Where will K-douche in go? Everybody knows about them but the real story line is where Ramon Vazquez lands. Oh how i'll miss the molester stache. So the question is do you think the Rangers will sign anyone? Rumors have them interested in Fuentes,Sheets, etc. Will they resign Bradley? Oh happy day!

OT: Rangers vs Indians

AirJordan — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:15:14 -0000

Now I know it's only Ocotober 8th but it's never too early to talk about the Rangers home opener. Simple question: Will the Rangers win?

Now time for some hot sports opinions: The Phillies will win it all.

The Rangers will trade for Buchholz.

The Ravens will win the AFC.

The Stars will win the Stanley cup.

The Cowboys will lose in the 1st round again.

The Mavs will make it to the West finals.

The Ukraine will, Oh wait.... Ukraine will..... Ah, who the hell cares?

That should meet the 75 word limit.

Poll

Will the Rangers win the home opener?

Yes

26 votes

No

11 votes

37 votes | Poll has closed

OT: Yost out in Brewer land

AirJordan — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:15:17 -0000

The Milwaukee Brewers have fired manager Ned Yost in the midst of a late-season slump that has jeopardized the team's chances of making the playoffs for the first time since 1982.

Third-base coach Dale Sveum will become interim manager for the remainder of the season.

The Brewers have lost seven of their last 10, and share the NL wild-card lead with Philadelphia.

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/baseball/2010ap_bbn_brewers_yost_fired.html

I know Yost is a terrible manager, but this is very weird this late in the season. I guess the fear was that the Brewers would go down Metsville and tank in September and miss the playoffs yet again. It'll be interesting to see if this actually gives them a spark and rights the ship so to speak. Very odd.

Red Sox want a Ranger Catcher

AirJordan — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:27:48 -0000

The Sox are intrigued by Texas backstop Jarrod Saltalamacchia, the 23-year-old switch-hitter who has been shut down with a sprained elbow but will play in the Dominican this winter. The Sox would have to trade a top pitching prospect to land him.

Reviews of his catching prowess are mixed, but one scout thinks Saltalamacchia looks very much like Varitek did at a similar age. Varitek wasn't always the accomplished defensive catcher he is now. "If [Saltalamacchia] catches every day, he's going to be fine," said an American League scout. "He's got a good arm. He's had his moments when he gets crossed up, but experience will help rectify that."

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/articles/2008/09/14/just_how_valuable_is_he/?page=3

With prior reports having them interested in Teagarden and Varitek being a shell of his former self, I think it is inevitable this winter that we hook up with them on a trade. And it's good to know that the Sox know that they would "have to trade a top pitching prospect to land him." Now obviously the big fish would be Buchholz. But let's assume he's off the table. 1. Would you do Bowden for Teagarden or Salty straight up? 2. Would you do Masterson for Teagarden or Salty straight up?

For me. 1. Do it in a heart beat.

2. No. Masterson is a dominant set up guy right now for the Sox, but will that translate to success as a starter at the Major league level? Who knows. Too risky a proposition for me to give up a starting catcher for. Now if they wanna do Bard or Masterson plus a lesser guy.... say Bryan Price or Kris Johnson? I might just do that....

OT: Little Ike.

AirJordan — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:55:20 -0000

So this is supposed to impact AJM and co in Houston and might impact the metroplex?

Prediction: We get an inch or two max in Dallas and Ft. Worth and the same goes for Houston. Meteorologists don't know jack. I just find it funny that the Astros are fighting their way into the playoff picture and a Hurricane is approaching Houston. God must be a Ranger fan. EOM.

via www.nhc.noaa.gov

Rain Rain Go Away.

Come again some other day.

We want to go outside and play.

Rain Rain Go Away.

Come again some other day.

Palin Speech Gameday thread.

AirJordan — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:38:56 -0000

Posts on the last one are approaching 700 and with the VP speech I can see it doubling so I decided to make a new thread. While I don't engage in any talk in these threads I genuinely enjoy seeing people duke it out and have legitimate arguments. Also to the non political savvy like myself, once you sift through the name calling you learn some stuff...

Quotes via Dstar:

Here’s a quote from the pre-released excerpts: "I’m not a member of the permanent political establishment. And I’ve learned quickly, these past few days, that if you’re not a member in good standing of the Washington elite, then some in the media consider a candidate unqualified for that reason alone. But here’s a little news flash for all those reporters and commentators: I’m not going to Washington to seek their good opinion – I’m going to Washington to serve the people of this country. …"

ZING!

here’s a better one: "I had the privilege of living most of my life in a small town. I was just your average hockey mom, and signed up for the PTA because I wanted to make my kids’ public education better. When I ran for city council, I didn’t need focus groups and voter profiles because I knew those voters, and knew their families, too. Before I became governor of the great state of Alaska, I was mayor of my hometown. And since our opponents in this presidential election seem to look down on that experience, let me explain to them what the job involves. I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a ‘community organizer,’ except that you have actual responsibilities. …"

ZING 2!!!

link: http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/03/excerpts-from-palin-speech-small-town-and-proud-of-it/

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