SB Nation User Blog: cstorm15

Youkilis suspended five games; won't appeal; out for Rangers series

cstorm15 — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:33:19 -0000

Youkilis suspended five games; won't appeal; out for Rangers series

This is good news.

Deadspin: Why Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Sucks

cstorm15 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:11:56 -0000

Deadspin: Why Rangers Ballpark in Arlington Sucks

Jim Leyritz hospitalized after suicide threat

cstorm15 — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:31:42 -0000

Jim Leyritz hospitalized after suicide threat

Another sad moment in the life of the former Ranger...

Omar Vizquel: Snake Hunter

cstorm15 — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:39:09 -0000

Omar Vizquel: Snake Hunter

(via deadspin) (via the big picture) (via Ben Maller)

Benoit Out First Half of Season (Maybe More)

cstorm15 — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:52:34 -0000

Rangers RHP Joaquin Benoit had arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder Tuesday in Cincinnati.

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"Joaquin was affected most of last season, and it didn't allow him to perform to his abilities," said Rangers GM Jon Daniels. "He attempted to rehab the injury this off-season. He worked hard but the results weren't there. From all accounts, the surgery went well and he can begin the process of strengthening his shoulder now."

From DMN Blog

JANUARY 12--A federal government lawyer who moonlighted as a statistician for Fox Sports improperly...

cstorm15 — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:05:39 -0000

JANUARY 12--A federal government lawyer who moonlighted as a statistician for Fox Sports improperly arranged for United States Marshals Service (USMS) deputies to drive broadcasters Troy Aikman and Joe Buck to the 2008 Super Bowl and lead motorcades for Buck and Tim McCarver during the 2007 World Series, according to a blistering report by the Department of Justice's inspector general.

The Smoking Gun via Drudge

[On Manny Ramirez:] The Texas Rangers are said to be "intrigued,'' according to one person familiar...

cstorm15 — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:49:11 -0000

[On Manny Ramirez:] The Texas Rangers are said to be "intrigued,'' according to one person familiar with their thinking. As a potential replacement for the departed Milton Bradley, "he's an excellent fit'' for them, one AL executive said. Unlike in Los Angeles or San Francisco, he could also DH for Texas.

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Freddy Garcia is being pursued by the Mets, White Sox and Rangers. Garcia shut things down in the Venezuela Winter League but his MRI revealed no damage to his shoulder.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jon_heyman/01/09/manny.giants.dodgers/index.html?eref=writers

Rangers working on 3/10 Deal with Koji Uehara

cstorm15 — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:13:05 -0000

NPB Tracker, via rotoworld:

Sanspo is reporting that Texas is working on 3-year, $10m+ proposal for Uehara. Team president Nolan Ryan is quoted as trusting Jim Colborn’s evaluation of Uehara, but they need a little more time to decide on a direction. The problem is, Texas prefers Uehara has a reliever, and he’s looking for a rotation job. The Mets met with Uehara’s agent in Las Vegas, and are planning to meet with him again. NY seems to prefer him in a bullpen role as well.

I'd add more commentary, but I know nothing about the guy. Does this qualify as a legitimate fanpost?

As an aside...why do we trust Jim Colborn's evaluations? Remind me what's so great about him.

MLB.com Top 50 Prospects

cstorm15 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:08:02 -0000

MLB.com Top 50 Prospects

Elvis Andrus is ranked #21, and Derek Holland is ranked #46. Spots 11 to 20 will be announced tomorrow, and the top ten is released on Friday.

Are there too many catchers on the market?

cstorm15 — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:39:10 -0000

Kelly Shoppach may be on the block, and Cleveland might target Masterson...

Are the Indians a better team with Kelly Shoppach catching and Victor Martinez playing first base or are they better if they trade Shoppach to fill a need and keep Martinez behind the plate?

The Indians feel they have enough depth if they have to trade a catcher for an infielder or closer. They have Chris Giminez, Wyatt Toregas and Carlos Santana, the man who has done nothing but hit since being acquired from the Dodgers for Casey Blake, behind Martinez and Shoppach.

Arizona may have to put Miguel Montero on the market as well

With a depleted farm system at the upper levels and little in the way of both attractive and available major-league pieces, the trade market might not be as navigable for Byrnes as in past years, at least not for the most attractive of commodities, such as Atlanta second baseman Kelly Johnson.
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If they do make a deal, their most appealing trade chip likely is catcher Miguel Montero, whom some clubs might view as an everyday player but whose time has been limited due to the emergence of Chris Snyder.

Dodgers GM Ned Colletti recently denied rumors than that Russel Martin was on the market.

Plus guys like Ramon Hernadez and Jeff Clement may also be on the move (I can't find the links). Also, there are always short-term free agent options.

We may have the most catching to offer, but we hardly have the market cornered. If some of these catchers are really up for trade, this may turn into a buyers market. Worth keeping an eye on...