McCarthy-ism

Jan Hubbard of the FWST has an article out about Brandon McCarthy's confidence and how low The Ballpark ranks as a launching pad for home runs. The Rangers' home ranks 13th in the majors for home runs allowed, jet stream and all. Obviously, our bats lacked some of the punch of teams of previous years, but it goes to show that the men swinging the lumber have more to do with it than our summer air. Link.

What the Foulke?

Probably the one pitcher in the league coming of major arm problems that the Rangers haven't signed is calling it quits after feeling substantial pain in his elbow. I think the Indians were really going to need him after a disappointing 2006. Olney reported this. Link.

John Danks Article

Mark Gonzales of ChicagoSports.com has an article up about the White Sox young pitching, including John Danks. I wish John all the luck in the world, but I'm excited about McCarthy. Here's what he had to say: "It's time to start proving I'm good enough to be on a big-league club, even if it's not right out of camp,' said Danks, 21. 'I'll go to Triple-A and pitch my [rear] off and put the pressure on them." I think we all agree. Link.

Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times has a similar article. Link.

Ranger Prospect Grades

John Sickels does a good job evaluating some of the Ranger's top prospects. Check out the comments ofr the ones he left off the list. Overall, I give him a solid B. Link.

Baseball Etc.: Texas Rangers 2007 Outlook

Baseball Etc.: Texas Rangers 2007 Outlook

Check out the debate on this Ranger's prediction. 72 - 90. Wow!

Ranger Radio and TV - Spring

Joe Siegler of rangerfans.com has posted the radio and television schedule for the spring. Check out his page. Really cool stuff. Latest entry catches up with former Ranger prospect Colby Lewis. Chasing pitching castoffs could be a full-time job.

Peter Pan Recalled

Sounded like sports news until I realized my peanut butter is tainted. What am I supposed to do with it? Can't take it back. Tom Thumb will say I bought it at Kroger and Kroger will send me to the Minyards closing in Lakewood. Another sad story all together. I just want some PB and J on a cold day. Someone needs to pay.