Looks like the Rangers signed Kevin Milwood... [Archive]

Cobra Commander

12-26-2005, 05:22 PM

They finally got some pitching to sign here without the fear of pitching in a higher E.R.A ball park...

Bignasty

12-26-2005, 05:30 PM

Where did u hear that from??

Bignasty

12-26-2005, 05:44 PM

nevermind i found it..
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Agk5nzSf7rs0k3_RHEW8SzgRvLYF?slug=ap-rangers-millwood&prov=ap&type=lgns

ZYouL8R

12-26-2005, 05:54 PM

Pretty good lineup this Spring:

1. Milwood
2. Eaton
3. Padilla
4. Lowe
5. Pick from a group

This one sounds better but may be a longshot:

1. Clemens
2. Milwood
3. Eaton
4. Padilla
5. Lowe

RyanB

12-26-2005, 06:10 PM

GODDAMNIT!! We wouldn't sign a young "injury prone" pitching stud to a 5-year contract (AJ Burnett) but we will sign an old one year wonder with arm and injury problems to a 5-year contract? FUCK THE RANGERS. The next Stars game I go to, I'm looking for Tom Hicks..I wanna punch him in the goddamned mouth.

bucky

12-26-2005, 06:26 PM

Please dont be another Chan Hurt Park!

Got5onIt

12-26-2005, 11:25 PM

Please dont be another Chan Hurt Park!

Milwood will have to pitch at the Ballpark, so expect the worst from him.

regaltip

12-27-2005, 08:26 AM

The Ballpark is a crappy park to pitch in. I wouldn't get all whipped out of shape for the starting lineup.

mustang_marc

12-27-2005, 10:10 AM

sonicboom

12-27-2005, 11:51 AM

He's 31 and he's got some pretty good stats!

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/team/player.jsp?player_id=119154

Cobra Commander

12-27-2005, 12:06 PM

Pitching at the Park is a state of mind. If you think bad things, you will suck. I think if you have the right mindset, you make it through. Like Chris Young...he was more a fly ball pitcher, but he did ok here. Sucks he was traded away though.

I liked Chris Young but to me he was to finesse. I believe that Milwood will do well here especially if he's healthy enough gets the run support. The issue I have will be the mindset of Adam Eaton coming from a pitcher friendly park in San Diego.

What do you all think of Jared Washburn?

Bignasty

12-27-2005, 02:29 PM

i think eaton is gonna do good. hes a ground ball pitcher so he should be fine

ZYouL8R

12-27-2005, 04:35 PM

The ballpark excuse might work when looking at ERA or HR allowed and such, but not for wins, because the pitcher on the opposing team has to pitch here too.

Trip McNeely

12-27-2005, 10:51 PM

1. Clemens

Sorry bud, we own all rights to the Rocket. He aint going anywhere, unless he retires.

That_Is_My_El_Camino

12-27-2005, 11:48 PM

Sorry bud, we own all rights to the Rocket. He aint going anywhere, unless he retires.Hasn't he already done that once? :confused:

ZYouL8R

12-28-2005, 12:07 AM

Sorry bud, we own all rights to the Rocket. He aint going anywhere, unless he retires.

The Astros didn't offer him arbitration, so no one "owns" him.

Bignasty

12-28-2005, 12:15 AM

The Astros didn't offer him arbitration, so no one "owns" him.
yup this is true hes free again

Badass2000gt

12-28-2005, 12:43 AM

So fucking what. They still wont make the playoffs :mad:

Bignasty

12-28-2005, 12:53 AM

i actually think they will make it in as a wild card

Badass2000gt

12-28-2005, 12:58 AM

i actually think they will make it in as a wild card
Hows that? :confused: The angels look like they did last year which is good so there is the west. Chicago looks like they will win the central again and the Yankees and the Red Soxs will be fighting for the East. Both of those teams will have a better record then the rangers. So I dont see how they will make the playoffs.

Bignasty

12-28-2005, 01:03 AM

Hows that? :confused: The angels look like they did last year which is good so there is the west. Chicago looks like they will win the central again and the Yankees and the Red Soxs will be fighting for the East. Both of those teams will have a better record then the rangers. So I dont see how they will make the playoffs.
U gotta count the bluejays in on the east in which i think they will all hurt each other. the rangers will atleast finish 2nd in the west and i think will nodge the red sox to get into the playoff picture

Badass2000gt

12-28-2005, 01:14 AM

U gotta count the bluejays in on the east in which i think they will all hurt each other. the rangers will atleast finish 2nd in the west and i think will nodge the red sox to get into the playoff picture
I hope so but I just dont see this happening :(

Cobra Commander

12-28-2005, 08:25 AM

Hows that? :confused: The angels look like they did last year which is good so there is the west. Chicago looks like they will win the central again and the Yankees and the Red Soxs will be fighting for the East. Both of those teams will have a better record then the rangers. So I dont see how they will make the playoffs.

If the Rangers were to get the Rocket, you're telling me they would not make the playoffs... I would say the Rangers would have between 90-95 wins. That is enough to make the playoffs as a wild card...

sonicboom

12-28-2005, 02:48 PM

The Rangers are having their press conference Thur. morning at 9 to introduce Millwood.

Who Needs 8

12-28-2005, 03:53 PM

I hate Tom Hicks so much. Did you hear after this aquisition, he said "We're not going to spend anymore money this year." WTF? This guy is the biggest tightwad.

I REALLY REALLY Hate Him!!! :mad: :mad:

"We're not going to sign anymore checks." - Tom Hicks
". . . and unfortunatly, we won the Stanley Cup." - Tom Hicks

regaltip

12-28-2005, 04:04 PM

hicks is an idiot!

Trip McNeely

12-28-2005, 05:58 PM

The Astros didn't offer him arbitration, so no one "owns" him.
I didnt mean literally. He will retire as an Astro, I guarantee that.

Bignasty

12-28-2005, 05:59 PM

I didnt mean literally. He will retire as an Astro, I guarantee that.
i think he plays next season elsewhere

ZYouL8R

12-28-2005, 07:23 PM

I didnt mean literally. He will retire as an Astro, I guarantee that.

I'll take that bet.

That_Is_My_El_Camino

12-28-2005, 08:08 PM

I didnt mean literally. He will retire as an Astro, I guarantee that.Don't forget that he retired a Yankee first. ;)

Trip McNeely

12-28-2005, 08:56 PM

Don't forget that he retired a Yankee first. ;)
He loves his hometown here. Thats why he came back and I again will wager he will stay until he retires AS an Astro.

Badass2000gt

12-28-2005, 09:03 PM

If the Rangers were to get the Rocket, you're telling me they would not make the playoffs... I would say the Rangers would have between 90-95 wins. That is enough to make the playoffs as a wild card...
Ok but have they got Clemmens yet? NO but until they get another good pitcher they will not make the playoffs

Cobra Commander

12-29-2005, 09:29 AM

Ok but have they got Clemmens yet? NO but until they get another good pitcher they will not make the playoffs

They almost made the playoffs 2 seasons ago with journeyman pitchers... Clemmens would take them to the American League Championship Series...