Official Apology

Sorry Kenny. Didn't know it was going to turn out to be a blood clot. I honestly do feel bad. Get healthy soon.

As for Los Rangers, I'm taking this terrible rain as a bad omen. First game back in town, and I'm ready to get in the bath tub and cover up with a matress. Hopefully things will be better tomorrow.

With opening day this weekend, I hae heard some crazy talk on the radio but the nuttiest may have come from our own Newberg. On an interview with The Ticket's Ben and Skin, I heard Newberg compare Blalock to George Brett. Are you kidding me? Some nonsense about getting back to what got him to the majors and hitting the other way. Sorry. Hank never has been able to go opposite field, and I've never been a fan of his because of that very reason. Sorry about that George. People get a little insane this time of year.

Poor, Tired Kenny

Not enough sitcky stuff in the world to wake up that tired arm. Funny how when it comes time to pitch again and everyone is going to be looking at his palm, Rogers is going on the DL and needs a specialist. We could have used his numbers last year, but we don't need him, especially if it meant a multi-year deal.

Time to Panic?

The White Sox are 9-21 this spring. This is Danks' line from yesterday:
J Danks (L,2-1) 4 2-3 8 6 6 6 4 1

That's right. Six walks. Seen similar lines this week. Too day it's from out number one and two pitchers. I just keep telling myself, "It's Spring."

Man I'm still pissed about the ball girls. Just say that hotties put butts in the seats and grab a few gals from Hooters. I'm sure they can handle foul territory.

So True?

I rarely use the word "hate," but I hate when people lie to me; and I think the Rangers are not telling the TRUTH about hiring ball girls. This from VP Alicia Nevins:
We're trying to provide an equal opportunity for females and males," Ms. Nevins said. "There really has not been a way for females to actually participate on the field of play in Major League Baseball."
OK. So I bought that until I saw that the girls will be wearing uniforms sponsored by True.com. Seen the ads for this dating site? Stereotypical and offensive to women. This bothers me more than anything the Rangers have done in years.

I've been a fan of the team for my entire life, not because they win (obviously), but becuase I've liked the team. The unforms. The players. And unlike the other sports teams in Dallas, I'm more willing to deal with losing if we do it the right way with the right people. This advertising ploy isn't what this team is about. Or at least what it use to be about.

24?

But this wasn't Fox's thriller starring Keifer Sutherland. This as the real time debacle of a floundering Ranger's pitching staff against an up and coming Padre team. Yesterday's game starred Millwood, Wilson, and Gagne all getting knocked around. Are there three pitchers we're going to count on more?

On a side note. Terrmel Sledge and Adrain Gonzalex went a combined 6 for 8 with 5 rbi's. I'd love to have Sledge instead of Wilkerson and Gonzalez would give us a Tex replacement (or a current dh) if he decides to leave. Sigh.

TR's Notes

Sullivan has a few tid bits in his latest "Notes" section. Apparently Wright is solid at the 5 spot despite giving up 5 runs in 5 innings and making an error. I'm not sure I buy the idea that a long reliever may be more important during the first month, so that's a better fit for Loe. If that's the case, maybe we should put Loe in someone else's spot who is going to be pulled for long relief.

So long, Bauer. Disappointed with this one. Our bullpen needs to be strong this year and losing the Bauer of last year is going to hurt. Benoit looked awesome last night, but Wilson must have something wrong (sore fingers from blogging or too much focus on making movies?).

Last is back up catcher. The broadcasters last night made it seem like Ojeda had the job but Sullivan makes it sound like Stewart will be behind Laird. That might be a more important decision that has been given attention, at least by us, the huddled masses. Link.

Sammy on Page 2

Jeff Pearlmen has an article on ESPN's page two that makes fun of Sammy Sosa. Well, at least his non-answering of steroid allegations in front of Congress and sudden lack of English. Link.

Hey Pearlmen, it's a tired bit, go back to diggin up trouble for Barry Bonds. Seems like you've done enough to get him busted. Oh, you haven't. Well the next time you come to Dallas, I've got a new shovel for you, and before you start digging, make sure there isn't anything buried in your past that you'd hate for people to find out.