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Pitch Counts? Still?
June 17, 2009 by
Batter's Box
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Yesterday Joe Posnanski and Bill James had another of their interesting exchanges over at SI.com and this time the subject was the contemporary obsession with keeping pitch counts low.I have some highlights from the discussion and - to justify my participation - some Data Tables!
Posnanski...
Damon gives Yankees 1-0 lead
June 04, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
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Johnny Damon hit the 26th leadoff homer of his career and the first for the Yankees this season for a 1-0 lead after two innings. Brandon McCarthy avoided more damage in the first. Nick Swisher followed with a double, and third-base ump Hunter Wendelstedt ruled that David Murphy dropped...
Cubs claim Diamond
September 04, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
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Former first-round pick Thomas Diamond, who was designated for assignment Tuesday, is now in the Chicago Cubs organization after they claimed off waivers. So, the can't-miss DVD trio is no longer a part of the organization. John Danks was traded for Brandon McCarthy before the...
Who should be a September call-up? (Not Smoak?)
August 31, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
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First, a few notes on call-ups. Anyone on the 40-man roster is eligible to be called up starting September 1 (Tuesday).
Of course, the fact that the Double-A and Triple-A season last another week, you may not see many call-ups until next week.
Any player for the Rangers' farm...
Game 2 Recap: That wasn't good either.
September 01, 2009 by
Bluebird Banter
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by Tony Gutierrez - AP
about 2 hours ago:
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Brian Tallet delivers to the Texas Rangers in the second inning of the second baseball game of a baseball doubleheader, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, in Arlington...
Spring Training Pitchers Analysis Part 2
February 22, 2009 by
Texas Rangers Trades
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The Rangers now have 32 pitchers in major league camp with the signing of Kris Benson. This week, I analyzed the second half of the pitchers in big league camp and gave their chances of making the team at the end of Spring Training (see last week’s post for analysis of the first...
A's deal Rangers another big blow in playoff chase
ARLINGTON, Texas – It's a bad combination for the Texas Rangers at the worst time.
"We're not scoring runs, and we're giving up runs," manager Ron Washington said. "It is an awful time for it to happen."
The Texas Rangers fell another game behind...
3/18 Rangers/Padres Spring Training Game Breakdown
March 29, 2009 by
Texas Rangers Trades
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This week I will analyze the Rangers @ Padres game on 3/18 that I saw while I was at Spring Training.Top of the 1st - Cesar Ramos pitching:Ian Kinsler – Ian got down 0-2, then got a hard-hit double.Frank Catalanotto – He forced a 2-0 count with a good eye, then hit an RBI single...
Yankees/Rangers Pitching matchups
1 day ago by
Gmarchesej's Blog
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Tonight- A.J. Burnett vs Vincente Padilla Tomorrow- Andy Pettitte vs Scott Feldman Thursday- CC Sabathia vs Brandon McCarthy Tonight and tomorrow are 7:05 games on Yes and Thursday is a 1:05 on Yes. Padilla was just activated off the DL, this should be an interesting series with the...
McCarthy struggles, Rangers trail 4-1
September 15, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
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Brandon McCarthy's third start since coming of the DL didn't go all that well. He lasted three innings, plus to hitters, and allowed four runs. Doug Mathis nearly pulled off a great escape, but Rajai Davis' two-out blooper to right field just eluded a diving David Murphy...
G155: Rangers blow home finale, 7-6
September 29, 2009 by
Ranger Fans
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The final home game of the Rangers 2009 season ended pretty poorly.
We were actually winning 5-0 going into the 8th inning. Brandon McCarthy was pitching quite well, actually. 7.2 IP, 6 hits, only two runs, neither of which were earned. Then the bullpen stunk up the joint. In fact...
McCarthy exits down 3-1
September 22, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
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Brandon McCarthy walked Kurt Suzuki to start the sixth inning, and he stole second base as Jack Cust struck out. Cust was McCarthy's final hitter, though, as manager Ron Washington has brought Neftail Feliz in with a runner at second with one out and the Rangers trailing 3-1.
-- Jeff Wilson
Cowlishaw game: Still looking for a win vs. A's
September 16, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
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Ok. My apologies that I didn't have this up sooner. But no one had Brandon McCarthy lasting just 3 innings.
Jimbo and Flip had David Murphy as the Ranger with the most hits. Larry B had the bullpen allowing two runs. No one else had any other category correct.
Tonight's contestant...
Rangers can't get it done against Athletics
September 23, 2009 by
Star Telegram
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Oakland surges late against the bullpen after starter Brandon McCarthy issues two earned runs.
McCarthy still trying to prove himself to Rangers
September 23, 2009 by
Star Telegram
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Brandon McCarthy finds himself in a similar spot to the one he was in a year ago, when he came back from a long injury layoff with something to prove heading into the next season.
Rangers Talk: Payroll, Byrd, Pudge
October 06, 2009 by
MLB Trade Rumors
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Rangers president Nolan Ryan talked to reporters today. MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan and has the story.
Ryan said to expect payroll to remain in the same range next season, meaning around $68MM. By my calculations the Rangers have about $44MM committed before arbitration...
A's on deck for series vs. Texas Rangers
September 20, 2009 by
Inside Bay Area
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A's reportOn deck:vs. TexasPITCHING MATCHUPS TODAY: Rangers' Kevin Millwood (10-10, 3.94 ERA) vs. A's Edgar Gonzalez (0-2, 4.74), 7:05 p.m. TV: CSNCA. Radio: 860-AM, 1640-AM TUESDAY: Brandon McCarthy (7-3, 4.
Game 156 Game Day Thread
September 28, 2009 by
Lone Star Ball
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by Mike Fuentes - AP
1 day ago:
Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington, right, pats starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy on the back after taking him out as catcher Taylor Teagarden, left, watches in the eighth inning of a baseball game...
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