Oct
15
Baseball Notebook: Flurry of Moves
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Robert Griggs asked:
A flurry of MLB moves have taken place before the holidays, including the Blue Jays taking a page from the Cardinals and locking up a superstar to a long-term deal.
Vernon Wells has agreed to a seven year deal worth $126 million with the Blue Jays. The deal has two major perks: a no-trade clause, and an “opt out” clause after the fourth year of the deal. For the Blue Jays, they were able to backload the contract, and put much of the money in “performance bonuses” that Wells should easily make as long as he stays healthy. Wells is an outstanding defender, and on the cusp of being an offensive stud, so from a performance standpoint, the deal’s fine.
Some Toronto media reports indicate that there’s a bit of a rift between Riccardi and the owners, while some media reports state that the change of heart is simply due to the booming free agent market. Nonetheless, the Blue Jays keep a player that wants to stay and performs very well there. Health is always a question with this kind of contract, but a $126 million gamble on a player like Wells is far and away better than the gambles taken on players such as Gil Meche, Ted Lilly, and the next deal we’ve learned about.
Our webmaster can’t be that happy to hear that his Mariners have agreed to a three year, $27 million deal with pitcher Miguel Batista. The 35 year old right hander has basically been the definition of a league average pitcher for the past three seasons. He generally doesn’t go deep into games, and his age and durability are certainly questionable. $9 million per season for league average is both unbelieveable and painful. The Mariners starting rotation currently consists of Felix Hernandez, Jarrod Washburn, Batista, and Horacio Ramirez, with one open spot due to the team non-tendering Joel Piniero. Better hope that Hernandez blossoms and Washburn rebounds in a major way, or it’s going to be a long 2007 for the Mariners & their fans.
However, there are many smart moves found in MLB, and the Devil Rays signing Japanese infielder Akinori Iwamura to a three year, $7.7 million deal may be the best of the season. The D-Rays have a total of just over $12 million invested in Iwamura, taking in account the $4.5 million posting fee. Iwamura will start his Devil Rays tenure at third base, but would likely move to second if Evan Longoria excels in Triple A and is called to the big club. Iwamura is an excellent defender and has hit very well in Japan, but critics believe Iwamura will regress a bit, and will be more comparable to either Tadahito Iguchi or Hideki Matsui offensively. For the money, that type production would be fine for the run-starved Devil Rays.
Meanwhile, the Red Sox have traded a minor league reliever to the Angels for reliever Brendan Donnelly. It’s a salary-dump move by the Angels, as the 35 year old middle reliever is due $2 million this season. While the move is a reasonable one by the Red Sox, Donnelly should not figure in the closers role at Boston.
Speaking of closers, the Rangers are kicking the tires on a possible Akinori Otsuka trade. Otsuka took over as closer at Arlington after Francisco Cordero became ineffective. Otsuka was excellent as the Rangers closer, converting 32 saves in 36 chances. However, the Rangers have agreed to a contract with effective but oft-injured closer Eric Gagne. While early reports on Gagne are extremely positive, I wouldn’t be so quick to move Otsuka yet if I were Texas GM Tom Hicks. Reports on Gagne at mid-season were excellent too…but he only made two appearances before being shut down again and hasn’t pitched in a game since. The Rangers have a deep staff of relievers, but I think only Gagne and Otsuka have the stuff to close.
In a whimsical turn of events, the Braves have non-tendered second baseman Marcus Giles. GM John Schuerholz is usually very sharp, but he dropped the ball on this situation. The Padres were interested in trading for Giles at mid-season and even simply trading for his rights when the season ended, but Schuerholz tried to get to much for him. Even when the Padres balked at trading top setup man Scott Linebrink, the Braves should’ve been able to work out a mid-season deal for prospects or at least a lesser reliever and a prospect. Remember the addage that something is better than nothing…hopefully the Braves will remember it after bungling this situation with Giles. As it stands, the Braves get nothing for Giles, and he will probably sign with the Padres sometime in the next few weeks.
The biggest prizes, pitchers Barry Zito and Jeff Suppan, are still up for grabs. Suppan’s agent has stated that he will not sign until Zito is signed, as that ups Suppan’s value. Zito is likely looking at $16-18 million a year for at least five seasons. Suppan was looking at $10 million a year for four years, but $11-12 million per year for four to five years is possible, given how the market has blown up this off-season. Only two things are certain…both will receive big paydays, and we at To the Point and Back will bring you the info once either is signed! For all the latest off-season baseball, and for in-depth commentaries in entertainment, sports, and politics, keep checking To the Point and Back!
RON
A flurry of MLB moves have taken place before the holidays, including the Blue Jays taking a page from the Cardinals and locking up a superstar to a long-term deal.
Vernon Wells has agreed to a seven year deal worth $126 million with the Blue Jays. The deal has two major perks: a no-trade clause, and an “opt out” clause after the fourth year of the deal. For the Blue Jays, they were able to backload the contract, and put much of the money in “performance bonuses” that Wells should easily make as long as he stays healthy. Wells is an outstanding defender, and on the cusp of being an offensive stud, so from a performance standpoint, the deal’s fine.
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Some Toronto media reports indicate that there’s a bit of a rift between Riccardi and the owners, while some media reports state that the change of heart is simply due to the booming free agent market. Nonetheless, the Blue Jays keep a player that wants to stay and performs very well there. Health is always a question with this kind of contract, but a $126 million gamble on a player like Wells is far and away better than the gambles taken on players such as Gil Meche, Ted Lilly, and the next deal we’ve learned about.
Our webmaster can’t be that happy to hear that his Mariners have agreed to a three year, $27 million deal with pitcher Miguel Batista. The 35 year old right hander has basically been the definition of a league average pitcher for the past three seasons. He generally doesn’t go deep into games, and his age and durability are certainly questionable. $9 million per season for league average is both unbelieveable and painful. The Mariners starting rotation currently consists of Felix Hernandez, Jarrod Washburn, Batista, and Horacio Ramirez, with one open spot due to the team non-tendering Joel Piniero. Better hope that Hernandez blossoms and Washburn rebounds in a major way, or it’s going to be a long 2007 for the Mariners & their fans.
However, there are many smart moves found in MLB, and the Devil Rays signing Japanese infielder Akinori Iwamura to a three year, $7.7 million deal may be the best of the season. The D-Rays have a total of just over $12 million invested in Iwamura, taking in account the $4.5 million posting fee. Iwamura will start his Devil Rays tenure at third base, but would likely move to second if Evan Longoria excels in Triple A and is called to the big club. Iwamura is an excellent defender and has hit very well in Japan, but critics believe Iwamura will regress a bit, and will be more comparable to either Tadahito Iguchi or Hideki Matsui offensively. For the money, that type production would be fine for the run-starved Devil Rays.
Meanwhile, the Red Sox have traded a minor league reliever to the Angels for reliever Brendan Donnelly. It’s a salary-dump move by the Angels, as the 35 year old middle reliever is due $2 million this season. While the move is a reasonable one by the Red Sox, Donnelly should not figure in the closers role at Boston.
Speaking of closers, the Rangers are kicking the tires on a possible Akinori Otsuka trade. Otsuka took over as closer at Arlington after Francisco Cordero became ineffective. Otsuka was excellent as the Rangers closer, converting 32 saves in 36 chances. However, the Rangers have agreed to a contract with effective but oft-injured closer Eric Gagne. While early reports on Gagne are extremely positive, I wouldn’t be so quick to move Otsuka yet if I were Texas GM Tom Hicks. Reports on Gagne at mid-season were excellent too…but he only made two appearances before being shut down again and hasn’t pitched in a game since. The Rangers have a deep staff of relievers, but I think only Gagne and Otsuka have the stuff to close.
In a whimsical turn of events, the Braves have non-tendered second baseman Marcus Giles. GM John Schuerholz is usually very sharp, but he dropped the ball on this situation. The Padres were interested in trading for Giles at mid-season and even simply trading for his rights when the season ended, but Schuerholz tried to get to much for him. Even when the Padres balked at trading top setup man Scott Linebrink, the Braves should’ve been able to work out a mid-season deal for prospects or at least a lesser reliever and a prospect. Remember the addage that something is better than nothing…hopefully the Braves will remember it after bungling this situation with Giles. As it stands, the Braves get nothing for Giles, and he will probably sign with the Padres sometime in the next few weeks.
The biggest prizes, pitchers Barry Zito and Jeff Suppan, are still up for grabs. Suppan’s agent has stated that he will not sign until Zito is signed, as that ups Suppan’s value. Zito is likely looking at $16-18 million a year for at least five seasons. Suppan was looking at $10 million a year for four years, but $11-12 million per year for four to five years is possible, given how the market has blown up this off-season. Only two things are certain…both will receive big paydays, and we at To the Point and Back will bring you the info once either is signed! For all the latest off-season baseball, and for in-depth commentaries in entertainment, sports, and politics, keep checking To the Point and Back!
RON
Sep
29
Latest Baseball News: Brass Tacks Prompts Signing
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Robert Griggs asked:
I think most ardent baseball fans knew that the media circus surrounding negotiations between Daisuke Matsuzaka and the Red Sox were going to be blown out of proportion. All the parties involved knew that too much was at stake for Matsuzaka to not be signed. Indeed, Matsuzaka has just agreed to a six year, $52 million deal with the Red Sox.
While some pundits may say that the Red Sox pulled one off against agent Scott Boras, that really isn’t the case. Boras was put in a no-win situation by representing Matsuzaka, as they basically had to take the Sox’s best offer, or Matsuzaka would’ve had to toil in Japan until the 2009 season (he wouldn’t have become a free agent until nearly midway through MLB’s 2008 season). But, Boras may have really hurt himself by taking too much time with Matsuzaka. Boras seemingly has spent little time working on the contracts of free agent pitchers Barry Zito and Jeff Weaver.
While Zito will have several suitors, a number of the teams interested in him, such as the Rangers and Cubs, have already spent significantly for other needs, and will now either be out of the running (Cubs) or not as interested as they were at first (Rangers). Meanwhile, Weaver, already a challenge to sell, has seen interest wane from his primary suitor, the Cardinals.
While those free agents will be monitored, several other moves were made in the past few days, including a notable trade. In response to losing pitcher Andy Pettitte, the Astros traded outfielder Willy Taveras and pitchers Taylor Buchholz and Jason Hirsh to the Rockies for pitcher Jason Jennings and a minor leaguer. Houston is going with a “win now” strategy, as Jennings will be a free agent after the 2007 season, but there should be money enough to sign Jennings if he likes his new surroundings. The trade overall favors the Rockies, as Buchholz is a lowball pitcher who had flashes of excellence last year and shouldn’t be as affected by the air in Colorado as most pitchers. Hirsh also was respectable in his starts for the Astros, so both have the tools to become mid-level starters—what Jennings is now. Taveras is maybe slightly better than league-average at center field, but he fills a need for the Rockies. The trade also makes shortstop to have been turned outfielder Clint Barmes expendable. Several teams are interested in acquiring Barmes in the hopes that his dismal 2006 is just a bad memory.
The Texas Rangers signed reliever Eric Gagne to a one year deal that, with incentives, could reach $6 million. The question is why? Akinori Otsuka was a fine closer last season, saving 32 games in 36 chances with an ERA of just over 2.00 as a closer. It is unknown whether Gagne or Otsuka will get the first opportunity to be the Rangers closer in 2007. I’d say right now, Otsuka is still the guy, especially since Gagne made few appearances last season. But if Otsuka stumbles the least bit, and Gagne’s healthy, don’t be surprised if the former top flight closer makes a return.
We’ve received word that the Blue Jays have offered outfielder Vernon Wells a seven year, $126 million extension before his “walk year” even begins. I have two words for Mr. Wells: take it. Wells is an excellent outfielder, but he’s a far more comfortable hitter at the Rogers Centre than he is on the road. He’ll also have free agent outfielders Andruw Jones and Jermaine Dye to compete with in next offseason’s market. Wells would have to match Alfonzo Soriano’s 2006 to get more than what the Blue Jays are offering him, so it’s in his best interest to now remain a Blue Jay.
There have also been a pair of whimsical pitcher signings, the first being the Royals inexplicably giving Gil Meche a five year deal worth $55 million. One should look past Meche’s 55-44 career record to note his terrible career ERA and the fact that he’s had one truly good season in his career. He’s also a high injury risk, and his record reflects that he’s been lucky to have a good offense supporting him. He won’t have that luxury for at least the next couple seasons in Kansas City, where he’ll be lucky to win more than 15 games over that two season stretch. I understand that Kansas City wants to turn things around, but it’s not going to be built around a pitcher like Meche. They would’ve been better off saving their money or at least putting the money in an everyday player instead of a middling starting pitcher.
Speaking of middling starting pitchers, the Cubs opened the pocketbooks again, this time to cut a three year, $21 million deal with Jason Marquis. Marquis was another pitcher who was embraced by lady luck last season, managing 14 wins despite an ERA of 6.02. Marquis has been terribly streaky over his career, and endured two long losing streaks during his tenure with the Cardinals. Marquis is a better pitcher than his 2006, but he’s been a bit hard headed his entire career, and if Leo Mazzone and Dave Duncan couldn’t get to him, I don’t see the Cubs coaching staff doing any better with him. One positive with Marquis is that he’s been solid at the plate, and can give a team a valuable pinch hitter late in long games. But that attribute alone isn’t worth $7 million a year. Overall, Marquis will deliver league-average or slightly below that in stats, and a middling record. He won’t be worth even this seemingly modest contract.
And since I’ve touched on a former Cardinals pitcher, it’s notable that the World Series champs have done little this offseason to fill the gaping holes in their pitching rotation. The Cardinals offered Jeff Suppan less money than the Cubs have given Jason Marquis, and the team is having problems in working out an agreement with Jeff Weaver. Barry Zito is not out of the team’s reach in budget, but the Cardinals have balked at offering “control” pitchers deals beyond three seasons. Unfortunately, the Cardinals philosophy reeks of making 2008 a rebuilding year. The team doesn’t have anyone in its minor league system ready to walk in and put up the numbers Suppan has for them over the past three seasons. In a couple seasons, the younger pitchers in the farm system may be ready, so it’s understandable that the team wouldn’t want to go four or five years on a #2 or #3 type pitcher, but I think they should make an exception with Suppan.
Should Suppan fetch $10 million plus per year? No. He never tossed a single complete game in his tenure with the Cardinals, and never quite pitched 200 innings in any of his seasons with St. Louis. If you average his 2006 numbers instead of looking at it by halves, Suppan actually averaged about what he actually did in 2004 and 2005. He was just a bit unlucky in the win department, and very lucky in the loss department. He’s the quintessential #3 guy in a rotation, a guy who generally gives his team six innings of 2-4 run ball while his gems outnumber his blowups by enough of a margin to put him modestly above league average. So he’s not a $10 million guy.
But he’s certainly worth more than the $7 million (or less, as reports indicate) per season for three seasons that the Cardinals have offered. Suppan does his homework and is a great guy for younger players to model themselves after. Suppan made every single one of his scheduled starts as a Cardinal, gave 5-8 solid innings in most of those starts, and hasn’t been on the disabled list since 1996. So, while I don’t believe the Cardinals should go crazy to keep Suppan, I think he’d stay if they made a good faith four year offer. The Cardinals would be hard pressed to find a better veteran starter for, say, a four year deal worth $32-36 million, but they certainly could do worse. So, I believe the Cardinals should make that type of offer to Suppan…then if he doesn’t accept, move on.
That’s all I have for now! For the latest developments in the baseball offseason, keep checking with us at To the Point and Back!
JONAS
I think most ardent baseball fans knew that the media circus surrounding negotiations between Daisuke Matsuzaka and the Red Sox were going to be blown out of proportion. All the parties involved knew that too much was at stake for Matsuzaka to not be signed. Indeed, Matsuzaka has just agreed to a six year, $52 million deal with the Red Sox.
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While some pundits may say that the Red Sox pulled one off against agent Scott Boras, that really isn’t the case. Boras was put in a no-win situation by representing Matsuzaka, as they basically had to take the Sox’s best offer, or Matsuzaka would’ve had to toil in Japan until the 2009 season (he wouldn’t have become a free agent until nearly midway through MLB’s 2008 season). But, Boras may have really hurt himself by taking too much time with Matsuzaka. Boras seemingly has spent little time working on the contracts of free agent pitchers Barry Zito and Jeff Weaver.
While Zito will have several suitors, a number of the teams interested in him, such as the Rangers and Cubs, have already spent significantly for other needs, and will now either be out of the running (Cubs) or not as interested as they were at first (Rangers). Meanwhile, Weaver, already a challenge to sell, has seen interest wane from his primary suitor, the Cardinals.
While those free agents will be monitored, several other moves were made in the past few days, including a notable trade. In response to losing pitcher Andy Pettitte, the Astros traded outfielder Willy Taveras and pitchers Taylor Buchholz and Jason Hirsh to the Rockies for pitcher Jason Jennings and a minor leaguer. Houston is going with a “win now” strategy, as Jennings will be a free agent after the 2007 season, but there should be money enough to sign Jennings if he likes his new surroundings. The trade overall favors the Rockies, as Buchholz is a lowball pitcher who had flashes of excellence last year and shouldn’t be as affected by the air in Colorado as most pitchers. Hirsh also was respectable in his starts for the Astros, so both have the tools to become mid-level starters—what Jennings is now. Taveras is maybe slightly better than league-average at center field, but he fills a need for the Rockies. The trade also makes shortstop to have been turned outfielder Clint Barmes expendable. Several teams are interested in acquiring Barmes in the hopes that his dismal 2006 is just a bad memory.
The Texas Rangers signed reliever Eric Gagne to a one year deal that, with incentives, could reach $6 million. The question is why? Akinori Otsuka was a fine closer last season, saving 32 games in 36 chances with an ERA of just over 2.00 as a closer. It is unknown whether Gagne or Otsuka will get the first opportunity to be the Rangers closer in 2007. I’d say right now, Otsuka is still the guy, especially since Gagne made few appearances last season. But if Otsuka stumbles the least bit, and Gagne’s healthy, don’t be surprised if the former top flight closer makes a return.
We’ve received word that the Blue Jays have offered outfielder Vernon Wells a seven year, $126 million extension before his “walk year” even begins. I have two words for Mr. Wells: take it. Wells is an excellent outfielder, but he’s a far more comfortable hitter at the Rogers Centre than he is on the road. He’ll also have free agent outfielders Andruw Jones and Jermaine Dye to compete with in next offseason’s market. Wells would have to match Alfonzo Soriano’s 2006 to get more than what the Blue Jays are offering him, so it’s in his best interest to now remain a Blue Jay.
There have also been a pair of whimsical pitcher signings, the first being the Royals inexplicably giving Gil Meche a five year deal worth $55 million. One should look past Meche’s 55-44 career record to note his terrible career ERA and the fact that he’s had one truly good season in his career. He’s also a high injury risk, and his record reflects that he’s been lucky to have a good offense supporting him. He won’t have that luxury for at least the next couple seasons in Kansas City, where he’ll be lucky to win more than 15 games over that two season stretch. I understand that Kansas City wants to turn things around, but it’s not going to be built around a pitcher like Meche. They would’ve been better off saving their money or at least putting the money in an everyday player instead of a middling starting pitcher.
Speaking of middling starting pitchers, the Cubs opened the pocketbooks again, this time to cut a three year, $21 million deal with Jason Marquis. Marquis was another pitcher who was embraced by lady luck last season, managing 14 wins despite an ERA of 6.02. Marquis has been terribly streaky over his career, and endured two long losing streaks during his tenure with the Cardinals. Marquis is a better pitcher than his 2006, but he’s been a bit hard headed his entire career, and if Leo Mazzone and Dave Duncan couldn’t get to him, I don’t see the Cubs coaching staff doing any better with him. One positive with Marquis is that he’s been solid at the plate, and can give a team a valuable pinch hitter late in long games. But that attribute alone isn’t worth $7 million a year. Overall, Marquis will deliver league-average or slightly below that in stats, and a middling record. He won’t be worth even this seemingly modest contract.
And since I’ve touched on a former Cardinals pitcher, it’s notable that the World Series champs have done little this offseason to fill the gaping holes in their pitching rotation. The Cardinals offered Jeff Suppan less money than the Cubs have given Jason Marquis, and the team is having problems in working out an agreement with Jeff Weaver. Barry Zito is not out of the team’s reach in budget, but the Cardinals have balked at offering “control” pitchers deals beyond three seasons. Unfortunately, the Cardinals philosophy reeks of making 2008 a rebuilding year. The team doesn’t have anyone in its minor league system ready to walk in and put up the numbers Suppan has for them over the past three seasons. In a couple seasons, the younger pitchers in the farm system may be ready, so it’s understandable that the team wouldn’t want to go four or five years on a #2 or #3 type pitcher, but I think they should make an exception with Suppan.
Should Suppan fetch $10 million plus per year? No. He never tossed a single complete game in his tenure with the Cardinals, and never quite pitched 200 innings in any of his seasons with St. Louis. If you average his 2006 numbers instead of looking at it by halves, Suppan actually averaged about what he actually did in 2004 and 2005. He was just a bit unlucky in the win department, and very lucky in the loss department. He’s the quintessential #3 guy in a rotation, a guy who generally gives his team six innings of 2-4 run ball while his gems outnumber his blowups by enough of a margin to put him modestly above league average. So he’s not a $10 million guy.
But he’s certainly worth more than the $7 million (or less, as reports indicate) per season for three seasons that the Cardinals have offered. Suppan does his homework and is a great guy for younger players to model themselves after. Suppan made every single one of his scheduled starts as a Cardinal, gave 5-8 solid innings in most of those starts, and hasn’t been on the disabled list since 1996. So, while I don’t believe the Cardinals should go crazy to keep Suppan, I think he’d stay if they made a good faith four year offer. The Cardinals would be hard pressed to find a better veteran starter for, say, a four year deal worth $32-36 million, but they certainly could do worse. So, I believe the Cardinals should make that type of offer to Suppan…then if he doesn’t accept, move on.
That’s all I have for now! For the latest developments in the baseball offseason, keep checking with us at To the Point and Back!
JONAS
Sep
25
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MLB Weekly Capsule
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Author: Matt Gerwitz
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Major League Baseball found itself in the midst of discipline issues again this week, having to deal with an outburst from Carlos Zambrano on Wednesday night. Zambrano’s Cubs were playing host to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game they went on to win 5-2. But in the seventh, the right-hander threw a wild pitch that allowed the Pirates to tie the game at two. Zambrano ran to cover home plate for Geovany Soto and appeared to tag Nyjer Morgan heading home from third. When home plate umpire Mark Carlson called Morgan safe, Zambrano began arguing his case, eventually making the contact that got him ejected.
From there it only got worse.
After being ejected, Zambrano pointed his finger at Carlson and gave him the ejection sign. He then threw a ball into left field on his way to the dugout, threw his glove, and proceeded to strike the dugout drink dispenser with a bat. The normally even tempered Zambrano accepted his six-game suspension and undisclosed fine without argument. “I don’t have a problem with that”, Zambrano told reporters. “I know that I did something that disrespected MLB. I apologize like I did yesterday, and let’s move on. I accept the suspension.” Barring rain outs Zambrano is expected to return Thursday at Atlanta.
TAMPA (5/24) - Tampa Bay Rays’ second baseman Akinori Iwamura suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday night’s 5-4 loss to the Marlins. The injury will require season-ending surgery which will likely take place within the next few weeks. He also suffered damage to his medial collateral ligament and ankle, but those injuries are less severe and won’t require surgery.
In play at second base during the eighth inning, Iwamura had his left foot firmly on the bag and was set to receive a throw from pitcher Dan Wheeler. The Marlins’ Chris Coghlan slid into second and collided with Iwamura. The play was clean and Coghlan was never accused of purposely trying to cause an injury.
SAN FRANCISCO (5/27) - Randy Johnson is just one win away from the history books after reaching number 299 on Wednesday night. The one they call the “Big Unit” pitched six innings in the win against the Braves, allowing one run on three hits and striking out five. It was a vintage outing by the 45 year-old left hander, easily disposing of the first nine batters he faced. Striking out Chipper Jones three times helped keep the Atlanta bats silent as well. As for reaching win number 300, Johnson said he’s “a little nervous.”
ARLINGTON (5/30) - The Texas Rangers may not have the best record in baseball, but they could the hottest team right now. The AL West division leaders have had an incredible month of May, winning 14 of their last 19 games including Saturday’s victory over the Oakland A’s. With one day remaining in the month, the Rangers have 20 wins in May, one victory away from the team record of 21 wins, earned in September 1978.
The Saturday win in Arlington was highlighted by 14 runs on 17 hits as the Rangers’ bats came alive against Oakland starter Brett Anderson. The left handed rookie lasted just four innings on the way to his 5th loss of the season. Cameron, Springer and Bailey didn’t fare much better from the bullpen, combining to allow 8 runs on 9 hits. Texas second baseman Ian Kinsler led the way at the plate with 2 hits, 2 runs, and 4 RBI’s. Blalock, Byrd and Cruz each contributed solo home runs to add to the rout.
Source: http://www.BaseballDailyNews.com, U. S. Sports Media, Inc
DENVER
MLB Weekly Capsule
5/24-5/30
Author: Matt Gerwitz
U. S. Sports Media, Inc
Major League Baseball found itself in the midst of discipline issues again this week, having to deal with an outburst from Carlos Zambrano on Wednesday night. Zambrano’s Cubs were playing host to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game they went on to win 5-2. But in the seventh, the right-hander threw a wild pitch that allowed the Pirates to tie the game at two. Zambrano ran to cover home plate for Geovany Soto and appeared to tag Nyjer Morgan heading home from third. When home plate umpire Mark Carlson called Morgan safe, Zambrano began arguing his case, eventually making the contact that got him ejected.
From there it only got worse.
After being ejected, Zambrano pointed his finger at Carlson and gave him the ejection sign. He then threw a ball into left field on his way to the dugout, threw his glove, and proceeded to strike the dugout drink dispenser with a bat. The normally even tempered Zambrano accepted his six-game suspension and undisclosed fine without argument. “I don’t have a problem with that”, Zambrano told reporters. “I know that I did something that disrespected MLB. I apologize like I did yesterday, and let’s move on. I accept the suspension.” Barring rain outs Zambrano is expected to return Thursday at Atlanta.
TAMPA (5/24) - Tampa Bay Rays’ second baseman Akinori Iwamura suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday night’s 5-4 loss to the Marlins. The injury will require season-ending surgery which will likely take place within the next few weeks. He also suffered damage to his medial collateral ligament and ankle, but those injuries are less severe and won’t require surgery.
In play at second base during the eighth inning, Iwamura had his left foot firmly on the bag and was set to receive a throw from pitcher Dan Wheeler. The Marlins’ Chris Coghlan slid into second and collided with Iwamura. The play was clean and Coghlan was never accused of purposely trying to cause an injury.
SAN FRANCISCO (5/27) - Randy Johnson is just one win away from the history books after reaching number 299 on Wednesday night. The one they call the “Big Unit” pitched six innings in the win against the Braves, allowing one run on three hits and striking out five. It was a vintage outing by the 45 year-old left hander, easily disposing of the first nine batters he faced. Striking out Chipper Jones three times helped keep the Atlanta bats silent as well. As for reaching win number 300, Johnson said he’s “a little nervous.”
ARLINGTON (5/30) - The Texas Rangers may not have the best record in baseball, but they could the hottest team right now. The AL West division leaders have had an incredible month of May, winning 14 of their last 19 games including Saturday’s victory over the Oakland A’s. With one day remaining in the month, the Rangers have 20 wins in May, one victory away from the team record of 21 wins, earned in September 1978.
The Saturday win in Arlington was highlighted by 14 runs on 17 hits as the Rangers’ bats came alive against Oakland starter Brett Anderson. The left handed rookie lasted just four innings on the way to his 5th loss of the season. Cameron, Springer and Bailey didn’t fare much better from the bullpen, combining to allow 8 runs on 9 hits. Texas second baseman Ian Kinsler led the way at the plate with 2 hits, 2 runs, and 4 RBI’s. Blalock, Byrd and Cruz each contributed solo home runs to add to the rout.
Source: http://www.BaseballDailyNews.com, U. S. Sports Media, Inc
DENVER
May
11
Affordable Texas Rangers Tickets Online
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Michael Jode asked:
If you are a baseball fan, then you must have heard about the Texas rangers. They are one of the most prominent teams of MLB. They have often outperformed many of the strongest contenders and every member of the team is equally spirited to give their best shot in order to retain the popularity. Players like Kinsler and Hamilton are the treasures of the team. As the seasonal meetings are over by now, the team is very much into practice and hard work to rock the audiences with their performance.
There are thousands of fans who can do almost anything to watch them play live. They buy the posters, jerseys and other gears of Rangers just to support and cheer for them. The 2009 season is going to start in April when they will play against Cleveland at the Ballpark in Arlington. If you really wish to see the Texas Rangers play on the ground, live, then the easiest way to buy tickets is buying it online.
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DOMINIC
If you are a baseball fan, then you must have heard about the Texas rangers. They are one of the most prominent teams of MLB. They have often outperformed many of the strongest contenders and every member of the team is equally spirited to give their best shot in order to retain the popularity. Players like Kinsler and Hamilton are the treasures of the team. As the seasonal meetings are over by now, the team is very much into practice and hard work to rock the audiences with their performance.
There are thousands of fans who can do almost anything to watch them play live. They buy the posters, jerseys and other gears of Rangers just to support and cheer for them. The 2009 season is going to start in April when they will play against Cleveland at the Ballpark in Arlington. If you really wish to see the Texas Rangers play on the ground, live, then the easiest way to buy tickets is buying it online.
Now this is a very true fact that many people make the purchase online but do not get the genuine tickets. This is the reason why you should refer to a nationwide popular ticketing service like Awesomeseating.com. They feature all the tickets for various matches, recent or future, along with all details like the dates, venues and timings. In fact you can view them before paying.
The responsibility of sending the purchased tickets to your address is theirs which they do without fail. The delivery service is offered from FedEx. It is also possible to order for the tickets over the telephone. The 24 hours support team is always there to assist the customers. The hassle part is simply eliminated when you are purchasing the Texas Rangers Tickets from Awesomeseating.com; hence get your tickets today.
DOMINIC
Mar
27
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ELVIS
Is there anyone out with Arizona Diamondbacks Tickets or Los Angeles Dodgers Tickets? I would like to see the show and want to get Chicago White Sox Tickets, is it invitational only which means you have to “know” people or be a person working with? Does anyone have any ideas or anything?
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Long queues and waiting whole day for getting tickets of your favorite shows is just not done. If waiting hours at the ticket counters get you down, then you must try buying them online at ticketAmerica.com. By buying them online you save time and hassles of annoying ticket queues. Find the right choice of show, concert or sport and get tickets and a click of your finger sitting at your chair with peace. No need to go to the theater or cinema hall or concert hall before hand to find out whether the tickets are sold out or not. It’s a stress free online ticket booking solution.
[edit]
Some people have their favorite theaters where they always watch the shows, no problems buy the tickets directly from ticket America website and it’s the best bet for sure. Keep in mind that this option is most viable for the major movie theater chains. Smaller, local theaters do not always offer the service. You are enabled to buy tickets online which are safe, secure and simple. It’s the best place to book Colorado Rockies Tickets, Los Angeles Dodgers Tickets, San Diego Padres Tickets, and San Francisco Giants Tickets. The fastest online ticket booking solution for movies, new releases, shows, concerts, games, sports and many other things. Find out show timings and their prices and purchase them through the easiest option at ticket America website.
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ELVIS
Mar
15
Online Application | Texas Rangers® Extra Bases® Credit Card
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College Credit Builder asked:
The Texas Rangers® team logo can now be featured on the Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card issued by Bank of America. (www.rangerscreditcard.com). This rewards credit card is scoring big with avid baseball fans and credit card consumers across the country. Like many department stores, colleges and airlines have done for decades, Major League Baseball™ teams are now being displayed on consumer credit cards. These sports oriented rewards credit cards — a great way for fans to express their undying team loyalty – are proving to be a home run in the credit card industry.
Features offered by the Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card from Bank of America include:
• No annual fee.
• 0% introductory Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on balance transfers and cash advance checks for your first 12 billing cycles.
• Earn 1 point for every net retail dollar spent redeemable for MLB™ autographed memorabilia, once-in-a-lifetime MLB™ experiences, cash rewards and travel with no blackout dates.
• Get an official MLB™ licensed jersey after your first qualifying transaction(s) using your MLB™ Extra Bases™ credit card.
During a period of economic instability, uncertainty in the stock market, illiquidity in the credit markets and the softening real estate market, one thing remains constant – sports fans are crazy about Major League Baseball. Historically, baseball has given the public something to believe in and something to hope for, particularly during difficult economic times. With the MLB™ Extra Bases™ credit card, Rangers fans can be reminded of their favorite team every time they take out their wallets. Real fans carry the card with pride. Visit www.rangerscreditcard.com to complete the credit card application online in a few short minutes.
http://www.articlesbase.com/baseball-articles/texas-rangers-credit-card-major-league-baseball-extra-bases-mastercard-626562.html
ARTURO
The Texas Rangers® team logo can now be featured on the Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card issued by Bank of America. (www.rangerscreditcard.com). This rewards credit card is scoring big with avid baseball fans and credit card consumers across the country. Like many department stores, colleges and airlines have done for decades, Major League Baseball™ teams are now being displayed on consumer credit cards. These sports oriented rewards credit cards — a great way for fans to express their undying team loyalty – are proving to be a home run in the credit card industry.
Features offered by the Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card from Bank of America include:
• No annual fee.
• 0% introductory Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on balance transfers and cash advance checks for your first 12 billing cycles.
• Earn 1 point for every net retail dollar spent redeemable for MLB™ autographed memorabilia, once-in-a-lifetime MLB™ experiences, cash rewards and travel with no blackout dates.
• Get an official MLB™ licensed jersey after your first qualifying transaction(s) using your MLB™ Extra Bases™ credit card.
During a period of economic instability, uncertainty in the stock market, illiquidity in the credit markets and the softening real estate market, one thing remains constant – sports fans are crazy about Major League Baseball. Historically, baseball has given the public something to believe in and something to hope for, particularly during difficult economic times. With the MLB™ Extra Bases™ credit card, Rangers fans can be reminded of their favorite team every time they take out their wallets. Real fans carry the card with pride. Visit www.rangerscreditcard.com to complete the credit card application online in a few short minutes.
http://www.articlesbase.com/baseball-articles/texas-rangers-credit-card-major-league-baseball-extra-bases-mastercard-626562.html
ARTURO
Jan
23
Texas Rangers Tickets - Arlington Ballpark Proves Bigger is Better!
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Robert asked:
It could be considered a baseball lover’s dream, 270 acres of a complex that exclusively serves as a source for baseball needs. As the saying goes, things are bigger in Texas and the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington holds up that statement quite well as giant for entertainment in the Southwest.
Constructed in a short 23 months, the Rangers Ballpark was built with the southern taste of Texas architecture at every turn. From the brick and granite façade to the exposed structural steel and asymmetrical playing field, Rangers Ballpark is big on style and space.
Built less than a mile away from the former home of the Rangers, Arlington Stadium, the new ballpark has itself situation on just about 1,400,000 square feet. Talk about larger and better? The Rangers Ballpark stands 114 feet from street level to the rooftop canopy!
The Rangers Ballpark comfortably seats 49,115 people in an open-air setting designed with intimacy and tradition in mind with a home run porch off the right field. The playing field is natural Bermuda Tifway 419. Grown on a sod farm in Granbury, Texas, this plush natural grass was laid in 100 foot strips by four in October of 1996. The irrigation system for the field pumps 750 gallons of water per minute, which is quite a contrast to the former field’s 18,000 per hour.
The dugouts are a spacious 68 feet with the Rangers’ bullpen situated parallel to the playing field in front of the home run porch. Both the Rangers’ and visitors’ bullpens are five feet above the playing field, allowing for easy identification of pitchers as they warm up.
For those who like the suite life, the ballpark as 120 suites; 72 on the upper level and 48 on the lower level. Suites are named after all-time star baseball players. Suites range from 8 seats to a huge 22 seats.
The Rangers Ballpark in Arlington first opened for business on April 1, 1994 and has been the home of the Rangers ever since. There are four levels in the ballpark. These levels consist of the service level, which is below ground, the main concourse which has a 70 foot high outer area and a 35 foot inner area. Green structural steel trusses adorned with the Texas Lone Stars and white walls cover this area. The club level is direct access for the upper and lower suites, the upper concourse is the open air area.
Concrete arches from the outer walls and provide an excellent reinforcement to the entire structure. With a scoreboard system that is second to none, fans enjoy a state of the art system that provides a game-in-progress board, auxiliary scoreboards, SportsTicker board and center field message board.
Additional features of the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington include the Walk of Fame, Greene’s Hill, and Statues in Vandergriff Plaza, The Gold Club, the Dr. Pepper Youth Ballpark, a Children’s Learning Center, the Legends of the Game Baseball Museum and the Coca-Cola Sports Park.
ROBERT
It could be considered a baseball lover’s dream, 270 acres of a complex that exclusively serves as a source for baseball needs. As the saying goes, things are bigger in Texas and the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington holds up that statement quite well as giant for entertainment in the Southwest.
Constructed in a short 23 months, the Rangers Ballpark was built with the southern taste of Texas architecture at every turn. From the brick and granite façade to the exposed structural steel and asymmetrical playing field, Rangers Ballpark is big on style and space.
Built less than a mile away from the former home of the Rangers, Arlington Stadium, the new ballpark has itself situation on just about 1,400,000 square feet. Talk about larger and better? The Rangers Ballpark stands 114 feet from street level to the rooftop canopy!
The Rangers Ballpark comfortably seats 49,115 people in an open-air setting designed with intimacy and tradition in mind with a home run porch off the right field. The playing field is natural Bermuda Tifway 419. Grown on a sod farm in Granbury, Texas, this plush natural grass was laid in 100 foot strips by four in October of 1996. The irrigation system for the field pumps 750 gallons of water per minute, which is quite a contrast to the former field’s 18,000 per hour.
The dugouts are a spacious 68 feet with the Rangers’ bullpen situated parallel to the playing field in front of the home run porch. Both the Rangers’ and visitors’ bullpens are five feet above the playing field, allowing for easy identification of pitchers as they warm up.
For those who like the suite life, the ballpark as 120 suites; 72 on the upper level and 48 on the lower level. Suites are named after all-time star baseball players. Suites range from 8 seats to a huge 22 seats.
The Rangers Ballpark in Arlington first opened for business on April 1, 1994 and has been the home of the Rangers ever since. There are four levels in the ballpark. These levels consist of the service level, which is below ground, the main concourse which has a 70 foot high outer area and a 35 foot inner area. Green structural steel trusses adorned with the Texas Lone Stars and white walls cover this area. The club level is direct access for the upper and lower suites, the upper concourse is the open air area.
Concrete arches from the outer walls and provide an excellent reinforcement to the entire structure. With a scoreboard system that is second to none, fans enjoy a state of the art system that provides a game-in-progress board, auxiliary scoreboards, SportsTicker board and center field message board.
Additional features of the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington include the Walk of Fame, Greene’s Hill, and Statues in Vandergriff Plaza, The Gold Club, the Dr. Pepper Youth Ballpark, a Children’s Learning Center, the Legends of the Game Baseball Museum and the Coca-Cola Sports Park.
ROBERT
Dec
25
Texas Rangers Credit Card | Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Mastercard
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College Credit Builder asked:
The Texas Rangers official team logo can now be featured on the Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card from Bank of America. (www.rangerscreditcard.com). This rewards credit card has proven to be a grand slam with fans and is scoring rave reviews in the rewards credit card industry. Like many retailers, airlines, and universities have done for years, Major League Baseball teams like the Texas Rangers are now being displayed on consumer credit cards. These baseball oriented credit cards are rapidly growing in popularity and are proving to be a hit with sports fans across the country.
The Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card from Bank of America has valuable features, including:
• No annual fee.
• 0% introductory Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on balance transfers and cash advance checks for your first 12 billing cycles.
• Get an official MLB™ licensed jersey after your first qualifying transaction(s) using your MLB™ Extra Bases™ credit card.
• Earn 1 point for every net retail dollar spent redeemable for MLB™ autographed memorabilia, once-in-a-lifetime MLB™ experiences, cash rewards and travel with no blackout dates.
At a time when everyone’s nerves are frayed because of uncertainty in the stock market, illiquidity in the credit market and the softening real estate market, one thing remains constant – sports fans are crazy about Major League Baseball. Historically, baseball has given the public something to believe in and something to hope for, particularly in tough economic times. With the MLB™ Extra Bases™ credit card, Rangers fans can be reminded of their favorite team every time they take out their wallets. Real fans carry the card with pride. Visit www.rangerscreditcard.com to complete the credit card application online in a few short minutes.
ARON
The Texas Rangers official team logo can now be featured on the Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card from Bank of America. (www.rangerscreditcard.com). This rewards credit card has proven to be a grand slam with fans and is scoring rave reviews in the rewards credit card industry. Like many retailers, airlines, and universities have done for years, Major League Baseball teams like the Texas Rangers are now being displayed on consumer credit cards. These baseball oriented credit cards are rapidly growing in popularity and are proving to be a hit with sports fans across the country.
The Major League Baseball™ Extra Bases™ Credit Card from Bank of America has valuable features, including:
• No annual fee.
• 0% introductory Annual Percentage Rate (APR) on balance transfers and cash advance checks for your first 12 billing cycles.
• Get an official MLB™ licensed jersey after your first qualifying transaction(s) using your MLB™ Extra Bases™ credit card.
• Earn 1 point for every net retail dollar spent redeemable for MLB™ autographed memorabilia, once-in-a-lifetime MLB™ experiences, cash rewards and travel with no blackout dates.
At a time when everyone’s nerves are frayed because of uncertainty in the stock market, illiquidity in the credit market and the softening real estate market, one thing remains constant – sports fans are crazy about Major League Baseball. Historically, baseball has given the public something to believe in and something to hope for, particularly in tough economic times. With the MLB™ Extra Bases™ credit card, Rangers fans can be reminded of their favorite team every time they take out their wallets. Real fans carry the card with pride. Visit www.rangerscreditcard.com to complete the credit card application online in a few short minutes.
ARON