((HT: MLB.com))
A lot of folks get their first major league hit in circumstances a lot less lengthy than the Texas Rangers' Guilder Rodriguez...
It took the September call-up of the 31-year-old to get in the line-up after almost 1,100 minor league games- the equivalent of almost 7 seasons eventhough he has spent 14 actual seasons in the minors.
But he finally got it with his family in attendance...
The Rangers have seen Rodriguez be a mentor to two other infielders in the system- Rougned Odor and Luis Sardinas. Interim manager Tim Bogar wanted to throw Rodriguez a solid for all he has done.
His career looks like one of those roadmaps you would think with stops that included Helena, Beloit, Huntsville, West Virginia, Brevard County, the Arizona League, OKC, Frisco, and Round Rock. He's a career .256 hitter in the minors, so three cheers to the Rangers for seeing what the guy has done as a lifer.
Showing posts with label Texas Rangers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Texas Rangers. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Saturday, August 16, 2014
ICYMI: Miss Texas With Worst 1st Pitch Ever This Month
((ht: mlb.com))
Okay, so we are starting to wonder if maybe there should be some sort of test given to people before they allow someone to throw out the 1st pitch at a baseball game.
And yeah, we get it, most people aren't great athletes and throwing a strike from 60 feet, 6 inches distance isn't as easy as you think.
But the spate of scary and sometimes funny 1st pitches continues. And yes, we suppose it does keep providing sites like ours fresh material.
Check out what happened Friday night when Miss Texas, Monique Evans, made the ceremonial attempt at the Texas Rangers/LA Angels game.
We're trying really hard not to laugh as she kind of rolls the ball in the general direction of home plate.
But alas, the crown stayed on and the smile never left her face--
Okay, so we are starting to wonder if maybe there should be some sort of test given to people before they allow someone to throw out the 1st pitch at a baseball game.
And yeah, we get it, most people aren't great athletes and throwing a strike from 60 feet, 6 inches distance isn't as easy as you think.
But the spate of scary and sometimes funny 1st pitches continues. And yes, we suppose it does keep providing sites like ours fresh material.
Check out what happened Friday night when Miss Texas, Monique Evans, made the ceremonial attempt at the Texas Rangers/LA Angels game.
We're trying really hard not to laugh as she kind of rolls the ball in the general direction of home plate.
But alas, the crown stayed on and the smile never left her face--
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Don't Mess With JP Arencibia
((HT: MLB.com))
Mascots do what mascots do- including messing with the opposing team DURING THE GAME!
Evidence below with revenge included
See...???
We told you, Orbit...
Mascots do what mascots do- including messing with the opposing team DURING THE GAME!
Evidence below with revenge included
See...???
We told you, Orbit...
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Adam Dunn: New White Sox Closer...???
((HT: MLB.com))
The Rangers-White Sox game was out of control last night...
15-0 heading to the ninth, so as is the rule, most managers put someone in who isn't normal bullpen...
Enter Adam Dunn for his first pitching appearance ever...
The HQ thinks the run was unearned, so he had one of the better nights for the Pale Hose...
The Rangers-White Sox game was out of control last night...
15-0 heading to the ninth, so as is the rule, most managers put someone in who isn't normal bullpen...
Enter Adam Dunn for his first pitching appearance ever...
The HQ thinks the run was unearned, so he had one of the better nights for the Pale Hose...
Thursday, July 24, 2014
The Perils Of A Grounds Crew
((HT: MLB.com/YES))
It's one of the most underappreciated jobs in baseball...
Being a part of the grounds crew or being a groundskeeper...
Some days it's easy, some days it's like this.
Yeah...
The HQ wouldn't trade for anything...
It's one of the most underappreciated jobs in baseball...
Being a part of the grounds crew or being a groundskeeper...
Some days it's easy, some days it's like this.
Yeah...
The HQ wouldn't trade for anything...
Monday, June 2, 2014
Was This The First Double Challenge Of The Season...???
((HT: MLB/MASN))
This falls into the chicken or the egg challenge and, the HQ thinks, it was the first double challenge of the season...
Was the runner out and did the run count...???
The Rangers are challenging the tag and the run scoring and the Nationals are challenging the tag and the run not scoring...
Got all that...???
Here's the stuff from the booth...
This falls into the chicken or the egg challenge and, the HQ thinks, it was the first double challenge of the season...
Was the runner out and did the run count...???
The Rangers are challenging the tag and the run scoring and the Nationals are challenging the tag and the run not scoring...
Got all that...???
Here's the stuff from the booth...
Friday, May 23, 2014
Tigers Bust Out The Infielder-Reliever
((HT:MLB.com))
This is what happens when your bullpen is taxed and you don't think you have any other options...
The Tigers trotted out infielder Danny Worth with a special weapon for an inning of work
This is what happens when your bullpen is taxed and you don't think you have any other options...
The Tigers trotted out infielder Danny Worth with a special weapon for an inning of work
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Catch of the Night: Kid Makes His Move With Hidden Ball Trick
This is pretty darn funny. Funnier than you think it is if you look closely.
Check out what happened last night in Arlington, Texas at the Rangers/Blue Jays game.
A foul ball hit to the 3rd base coach who scoops it up and does what most baseball players or coaches do during a game. Look for a kid to give the ball to.
He looks into the crowd, finds a young Rangers fan on the 1st row and tosses him the ball. What happens next is hilarious.
The kid, catches the ball and then "appears" to turn and hand it to a young lady sitting in the row behind him.
Here's some Vine video of that:
However....
That Vine video doesn't exactly show what went down....
Here's some video of the "play-a" making his "move". Look closely. At his glove. There's already a ball in his glove. He catches the ball tossed to him and makes his move knowing--"All good, let's see if she's impressed, I already have a game ball"....
Should this be called a new "Hidden Ball Trick"? Watch the mlb.com video:
Check out what happened last night in Arlington, Texas at the Rangers/Blue Jays game.
A foul ball hit to the 3rd base coach who scoops it up and does what most baseball players or coaches do during a game. Look for a kid to give the ball to.
He looks into the crowd, finds a young Rangers fan on the 1st row and tosses him the ball. What happens next is hilarious.
The kid, catches the ball and then "appears" to turn and hand it to a young lady sitting in the row behind him.
Here's some Vine video of that:
However....
That Vine video doesn't exactly show what went down....
Here's some video of the "play-a" making his "move". Look closely. At his glove. There's already a ball in his glove. He catches the ball tossed to him and makes his move knowing--"All good, let's see if she's impressed, I already have a game ball"....
Should this be called a new "Hidden Ball Trick"? Watch the mlb.com video:
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Yu Gotta Be Kidding Me... Again...
((HT: MLB/NESN))
Yu Darvish had a no-hitter with two outs in the top of the ninth when this happened against David Ortiz...
Darvish lost a perfect game last season with two outs in the ninth and lost the perfect game this time in the seventh.
He struck out 12 and lasted 126 pitches and lost a no-hit bid for the third time in his career in the 8th inning or later...
Yu Darvish had a no-hitter with two outs in the top of the ninth when this happened against David Ortiz...
Darvish lost a perfect game last season with two outs in the ninth and lost the perfect game this time in the seventh.
He struck out 12 and lasted 126 pitches and lost a no-hit bid for the third time in his career in the 8th inning or later...
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Prince Fielder For Ian Kinsler...Done...
The Detorit Tigers have, apparently, gotten fed up of waiting on Prince Fielder to produce...
He has been traded to the Texas Rangers for Ian Kinsler...
No word on if any other players have been put in the deal or if it's just straight up with cash thrown in...
Kinsler is under contract through the 2017 season. Fielder's contract still has $168 million remaining and runs through 2020.
To make the math work, the Rangers will receive $30 Million. If this is close to being true, the Rangers would be adding 138 million dollars in salary over seven years (averaging just under $20M) while dealing away 67-million over five years (averaging a little over $13-million).
Fielder’s contract also included a limited ‘no-trade’ provision which gave him the ability to block the trade.
Which could mean...
The Tigers could re-sign pitcher Max Scherzer who is eligible to become a free agent after next season. Miguel Cabrera is expected to move back to first base. Kinsler would take over at second and the team's top prospect Nick Castellanos would take over at third. The team would then presumably be in the market for a left fielder.
The Rangers would then put Jurickson Profar at second and second base alone...
Here's evidence of what the Rangers hope they're getting...
((HT: MLB.com))
He has been traded to the Texas Rangers for Ian Kinsler...
No word on if any other players have been put in the deal or if it's just straight up with cash thrown in...
Kinsler is under contract through the 2017 season. Fielder's contract still has $168 million remaining and runs through 2020.
To make the math work, the Rangers will receive $30 Million. If this is close to being true, the Rangers would be adding 138 million dollars in salary over seven years (averaging just under $20M) while dealing away 67-million over five years (averaging a little over $13-million).
Fielder’s contract also included a limited ‘no-trade’ provision which gave him the ability to block the trade.
Which could mean...
The Tigers could re-sign pitcher Max Scherzer who is eligible to become a free agent after next season. Miguel Cabrera is expected to move back to first base. Kinsler would take over at second and the team's top prospect Nick Castellanos would take over at third. The team would then presumably be in the market for a left fielder.
The Rangers would then put Jurickson Profar at second and second base alone...
Here's evidence of what the Rangers hope they're getting...
((HT: MLB.com))
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
If Things Couldn't Get Worse For The Astros
((HT: MLB/CSN Houston))
Max Stassi got hidden ball tricked, too in their game against the Texas Rangers...
Here's his post game...
He won't get fooled again...
Max Stassi got hidden ball tricked, too in their game against the Texas Rangers...
Here's his post game...
He won't get fooled again...
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Drat! Rangers Release Manny Ramirez
We regret to inform you that one of our OSG Faves, Manny Ramirez is again unemployed.Man-Ram was released from his minor league deal with the Texas Rangers this afternoon after hitting .259, with 3 HR's and 13 RBI's for the Rangers AAA team in Round Rock, Texas.
We were cheering for Manny to make it after starting the year playing in the Taiwanese league and he quickly climbed the ladder of our favorites after he or someone playing the role of Manny re-tweeted and replied to our tweet and story about him being signed by Texas.
You can read that story from July 3rd, RIGHT HERE
Rangers GM Jon Daniels released a statement saying "Based on our evaluation there was not a spot for Manny on the club at this time. We released him so he could pursue other opportunities."
We suspect the recent waiver wire deal for former White Sox OF Alex Rios sealed our hero's fate.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Reports: It's Done-12 Guys Suspended So Far in MLB (updated)
It appears at least 12 and probably 13 Major League Baseball players will have things other than baseball to keep them occupied over the next 50 games or so.
That's because MLB and the 12 players have agreed in principal to their suspensions in the Biogenesis/Steroids case.
Those 12 include:
Nelson Cruz, Texas Rangers OF
Evereth Cabrera, San Diego Padres, SS
Jhonny Peralta, Detroit Tigers, SS
Antonio Bastardo, Philadelphia Phillies, RP
Francisco Cervelli, NY Yankees, C
Jordany Valdespin, NY Mets OF
Jesus Montero, Seattle Mariners, C
Sergio Escalona, Houston Astros (Minor Leagues), P
Fernando Martinez, NY Yankees (Minors) OF
Fautino De Los Santos, Free Agent
Jordan Norberto, Free Agent
The 13th, Alex Rodriguez, otherwise known as the only guy publicized on this, has not agreed, at least of this writing to the terms offered him.
He's let it be known he plans to be in the Yankees Starting lineup Monday night.
We'll see if that happens.
More as the day progresses.
(Update) Per commissioner Bud Selig, Mr. Rodriguez is suspended for the remainder of 2013 and all of 2014. However, he can play while appealing, which he plans to do. Selig said the length of the suspension was primarily due to Rodriguez and his associates obstructing the investigation.
(Update#2)--A Rod responds: "I am disappointed with the penalty and intend to appeal and fight through this process. I'm eager to get back on the field and be with my teammates in Chicago tonight. I want to thank my family, friends and fans who have stood by my side through all of this."
We wonder if his teammates feel the same way he does....
Also Monday afternoon, the MLBPA has come out on Rodriguez's side (natch). Said the director; "For the player appealing, Alex Rodriguez, we agree with his decision to fight his suspension. We believe the Commissioner has not acted appropriately under the Basic Agreement. Mr. Rodriguez knows that the Union, consistent with its history, will defend his rights vigorously."
Another Update: Nelson Cruz said he was sorry to his teammates and fired his agents...
Here's Hansen and Trahan...
((HT: WFAA-TV))
That's because MLB and the 12 players have agreed in principal to their suspensions in the Biogenesis/Steroids case.
Those 12 include:
Nelson Cruz, Texas Rangers OF
Evereth Cabrera, San Diego Padres, SS
Jhonny Peralta, Detroit Tigers, SS
Antonio Bastardo, Philadelphia Phillies, RP
Francisco Cervelli, NY Yankees, C
Jordany Valdespin, NY Mets OF
Jesus Montero, Seattle Mariners, C
Sergio Escalona, Houston Astros (Minor Leagues), P
Fernando Martinez, NY Yankees (Minors) OF
Fautino De Los Santos, Free Agent
Jordan Norberto, Free Agent
The 13th, Alex Rodriguez, otherwise known as the only guy publicized on this, has not agreed, at least of this writing to the terms offered him.
He's let it be known he plans to be in the Yankees Starting lineup Monday night.
We'll see if that happens.
More as the day progresses.
(Update) Per commissioner Bud Selig, Mr. Rodriguez is suspended for the remainder of 2013 and all of 2014. However, he can play while appealing, which he plans to do. Selig said the length of the suspension was primarily due to Rodriguez and his associates obstructing the investigation.
(Update#2)--A Rod responds: "I am disappointed with the penalty and intend to appeal and fight through this process. I'm eager to get back on the field and be with my teammates in Chicago tonight. I want to thank my family, friends and fans who have stood by my side through all of this."
We wonder if his teammates feel the same way he does....
Also Monday afternoon, the MLBPA has come out on Rodriguez's side (natch). Said the director; "For the player appealing, Alex Rodriguez, we agree with his decision to fight his suspension. We believe the Commissioner has not acted appropriately under the Basic Agreement. Mr. Rodriguez knows that the Union, consistent with its history, will defend his rights vigorously."
Another Update: Nelson Cruz said he was sorry to his teammates and fired his agents...
Here's Hansen and Trahan...
((HT: WFAA-TV))
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Busy Day For Rangers-Astros Includes A Drop And A Fire Truck
((HT: MLB.com))
It was a day that needed celebrating when the Rangers took on the Astros...
The Rangers made a point to honor the town of West, about 90 minutes south, as the town was obliterated when a grain plant exploded this spring. Lance Berkman even went as far as donating a fire truck that was purchased from the Arlington Fire Department. His name and number were placed on the side of the truck, but Berkman wanted no such recognition.
He just wanted to make sure the truck works for a town that really needs the help...
Here's the link to the ceremony...
And the story from WFAA-TV
And, during the game, one of the lighter moments when someone dropped a sure home run souvenir, and someone else wasn't too pleased...
It was a day that needed celebrating when the Rangers took on the Astros...
The Rangers made a point to honor the town of West, about 90 minutes south, as the town was obliterated when a grain plant exploded this spring. Lance Berkman even went as far as donating a fire truck that was purchased from the Arlington Fire Department. His name and number were placed on the side of the truck, but Berkman wanted no such recognition.
He just wanted to make sure the truck works for a town that really needs the help...
Here's the link to the ceremony...
And the story from WFAA-TV
And, during the game, one of the lighter moments when someone dropped a sure home run souvenir, and someone else wasn't too pleased...
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
The Return of Man-Ram (Manny Ramirez):From Taiwan To Texas
The 41-year old, formerly-banished slugger Manny Ramirez is returning to American baseball. Yes, not quite as shocking as Brad Stevens leaving Butler to coach the Boston Celtics, but a surprise never-the-less.
Ramirez has spent most of the year making headlines while playing for the Taiwan EDA Rhinos of the Chinese Professional League. He signed a minor league contract and will report to the Texas Rangers AAA Round Rock team.
And yes, according to the teams Minor League rules he'll be cutting his trademark dreadlocks.
You'll recall, Man-Ram last appeared in an MLB game in 2011 with the Tampa Bay Rays, rather than face a 50-game for having elevated testosterone levels.
The Rangers aren't making a big investment, rather they are taking a flyer to see if Manny really has anything left. He hit .358 in Taiwan and showed some bat speed. However, it's Taiwan isn't the major leagues.
And yes, the joke has already been put out there the Rangers signed Manny as insurance in case Nelson Cruz goes down in the Biogenesis investigation.
Remember this Man-Ram gem from April in Taiwan, he got overshadowed by the ever-eager announcer:
Ramirez has spent most of the year making headlines while playing for the Taiwan EDA Rhinos of the Chinese Professional League. He signed a minor league contract and will report to the Texas Rangers AAA Round Rock team.
And yes, according to the teams Minor League rules he'll be cutting his trademark dreadlocks.
You'll recall, Man-Ram last appeared in an MLB game in 2011 with the Tampa Bay Rays, rather than face a 50-game for having elevated testosterone levels.
The Rangers aren't making a big investment, rather they are taking a flyer to see if Manny really has anything left. He hit .358 in Taiwan and showed some bat speed. However, it's Taiwan isn't the major leagues.
And yes, the joke has already been put out there the Rangers signed Manny as insurance in case Nelson Cruz goes down in the Biogenesis investigation.
Remember this Man-Ram gem from April in Taiwan, he got overshadowed by the ever-eager announcer:
Saturday, June 8, 2013
OSG Baseball: 2 Games, 38 Innings... Long Distance Runaround...
((HT: MLB.com))
Miami, the Mets, Texas, and Toronto played a lot of baseball this afternoon...
One game went 20 innings and the other went only 18...
The details in the National League Game...
Adeiny Hechavarria singled home Placido Polanco in the 20th for Miami's first run since the fourth-inning. That's 16 innings (or two home games) of not scoring until you score. The game itself went 6-hours and 25-minutes and was the longest game ever in the short history of Citi Field. Kevin Slowey threw seven shutout innings in relief. The Mets left 22 on base and didn't score after the second innings (that's two full games of not scoring).
It was Hechevarria's first major league game-winning hit...
16 pitchers were involved in 140 at-bats. The Marlins threw 294 pitches and the Mets threw 267.
The Marlins are, actually, now 17-44...
Here's your postgame...
((HT: SNY))
In the American League, Toronto's closer Casey Janssen is, usually, a slam dunk. Especially with a two-run lead in the ninth inning... but not today. Janssen gave up the game-tying runs in the top of the ninth and the game went for a while...
Rajai Davis hit the game-winning single in the longest game (innings-wise) in Jays history- winning 4-3 in only 18...
Toronto used nine pitchers while the Rangers used only five, but Ross Wolf went 6-and-two-thirds in relief for the Rangers and gave up the single...
((HT: Sportsnet))
Miami, the Mets, Texas, and Toronto played a lot of baseball this afternoon...
One game went 20 innings and the other went only 18...
The details in the National League Game...
Adeiny Hechavarria singled home Placido Polanco in the 20th for Miami's first run since the fourth-inning. That's 16 innings (or two home games) of not scoring until you score. The game itself went 6-hours and 25-minutes and was the longest game ever in the short history of Citi Field. Kevin Slowey threw seven shutout innings in relief. The Mets left 22 on base and didn't score after the second innings (that's two full games of not scoring).
It was Hechevarria's first major league game-winning hit...
16 pitchers were involved in 140 at-bats. The Marlins threw 294 pitches and the Mets threw 267.
The Marlins are, actually, now 17-44...
Here's your postgame...
((HT: SNY))
In the American League, Toronto's closer Casey Janssen is, usually, a slam dunk. Especially with a two-run lead in the ninth inning... but not today. Janssen gave up the game-tying runs in the top of the ninth and the game went for a while...
Rajai Davis hit the game-winning single in the longest game (innings-wise) in Jays history- winning 4-3 in only 18...
Toronto used nine pitchers while the Rangers used only five, but Ross Wolf went 6-and-two-thirds in relief for the Rangers and gave up the single...
((HT: Sportsnet))
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
David Murphy Leads The Rangers In ERA
((HT: NESN/MLB))
It was a wacky inning for the Rangers and Red Sox in the bottom of the 8th at Fenway Park...
The game was well out of hand at 17-5, so Ron Washington decides to bring in David Murphy to pitch the last Red Sox at-bat. Murphy gets a strike out after giving up a double, and then we get all of this...
An ejection arguing balls and strikes...
And a downhill hitting appearance for the Sox after the backwards k...
Here's the officially-sanctioned short version...
((HT: MLB.com))
It was a wacky inning for the Rangers and Red Sox in the bottom of the 8th at Fenway Park...
The game was well out of hand at 17-5, so Ron Washington decides to bring in David Murphy to pitch the last Red Sox at-bat. Murphy gets a strike out after giving up a double, and then we get all of this...
An ejection arguing balls and strikes...
And a downhill hitting appearance for the Sox after the backwards k...
Here's the officially-sanctioned short version...
((HT: MLB.com))
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Rangers Grounds Crew Fighting Mother Nature
If you ever been to North Texas for a long period of time you know that monster thunderstorms can pop up quickly.
A grand-daddy thunderstorm popped up before the Texas Rangers game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday night leaving the Rangers grounds crew to fight the elements while dragging the tarp.
“Somebody said it was 80 mph,” Rangers manager Ron Washington said. “That’s a hurricane.”
Even though the grounds crew tried the field took on too much water and was unplayable so the game was postponed.
“You can’t do anything about Mother Nature.” Washington said.
No you can't.
A grand-daddy thunderstorm popped up before the Texas Rangers game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday night leaving the Rangers grounds crew to fight the elements while dragging the tarp.
“Somebody said it was 80 mph,” Rangers manager Ron Washington said. “That’s a hurricane.”
Even though the grounds crew tried the field took on too much water and was unplayable so the game was postponed.
“You can’t do anything about Mother Nature.” Washington said.
No you can't.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
A Walk-Off Sunday In Baseball
Love it when a baseball games ends with the final at bat. It happened twice this Sunday.
First in Arlington, Texas where the Rangers Adrian Beltre was a hero.
The 4-3 Texas win gave the Rangers a weekend sweep of the American East leading Boston Red Sox.
Meanwhile hundreds of miles north in Kansas City the surprising Royals waited until the 10th inning
for their heroics and Alex Gordon delivered.
The Royals are now17-10 seven games over .500 for the first time since May 7, 2009.
First in Arlington, Texas where the Rangers Adrian Beltre was a hero.
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| Alex Gordon |
Meanwhile hundreds of miles north in Kansas City the surprising Royals waited until the 10th inning
for their heroics and Alex Gordon delivered.
The Royals are now17-10 seven games over .500 for the first time since May 7, 2009.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Nathan Gets 300th Career Save On Ball Four...
((HT: MLB.com))
The HQ knows that calling balls and strikes is, somewhat, subjective...
Sometimes, it's even a bit off...
Then, there's the end of last night's Rays-Rangers game... it was just downright- Eric Greggian in its ending...
Evidence below...
And, yes, the HQ is painfully aware that it's where it crosses and not where it lands...
Although, in this case... it landed in the Rays dugout...
Oh... our frame of reference...???
The 1997 NLCS...
The HQ knows that calling balls and strikes is, somewhat, subjective...
Sometimes, it's even a bit off...
Then, there's the end of last night's Rays-Rangers game... it was just downright- Eric Greggian in its ending...
Evidence below...
And, yes, the HQ is painfully aware that it's where it crosses and not where it lands...
Although, in this case... it landed in the Rays dugout...
Oh... our frame of reference...???
The 1997 NLCS...
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