- OF Joey Butler claimed on waivers by St. Louis Cardinals
NOTE: Well, I didn’t hate the guy, but he wasn’t one of those moves that makes you go “Noooooooooo” when he’s gone. Hope he does well in STL
Season is Over
Well, the season is over. We got eliminated in Game 163, the tie-breaker.
I’ll probably write something about all this shortly. Today’s news however, is that Bench coach Jackie Moore and coach Dave Anderson will not be back in 2014. That was announced today (Oct 2nd). [ Link ]
There was some noise today that the team wanted to get rid of Moore after the 2012 season, but Wash talked them into keeping him. Not sure what the deal with Dave Anderson was at all. If you ask me, and you haven’t, I’d bring up Steve Buchele to be bench coach. If they do bring up Buuuuuuchele, it might set up some sort of situation like Philly had where Charlie Manuel had Ryne Sandberg hanging around. Charlie had been there for awhile, and the team was struggling, so it kind of seemed to me as a Phillies fan that Sandberg was hanging around waiting for Manuel to get fired. If the Rangers make Buchele Wash’s bench coach, there will probably be a lot of talk about “How long will Wash keep that job until they replace him with Steve Buchele?”
I am NOT in the camp that says we need to get rid of Washington at all. I like him. But he probably needs to show some sort of improvement in 2014, or he probably will be suspect. I believe his contract is up after 2014.
Most importantly, who will Ron Washington hug after wins next year? :)
Various Moves
- 1B Chris McGuiness activated
- P Wilmer Font activated
- P Roman Mendez activated
- P Josh Lindblom had his roster status changed
NOTE: Now that the season is over, various procedural moves were made today. That last one was odd. “had his roster status changed”. Huh? What’s that all about. Overall comment.. zzzzzzzz
Nelson Cruz returns
- OF Nelson Cruz activated from
suspendedrestricted list. - OF Joey Butler designated for assignment [ Link ]
NOTES: Since we get to play a Game 163, it means Nelson Cruz is eligible to come off the restricted list to play. To make room on the 40 man roster for that, we had to designate Joey Butler. Now I’m writing this a couple of days after this actually happened, so I know what happened. We lost that game.
It has to suck for Joey Butler, I suppose, losing one’s 40 man spot to make room for Nelson Cruz’ return from a steroids suspension when Cruz goes 0-4 with a strikeout, and we lose the game and the season is over.
Ogando Back
- P Alexi Ogando activated from DL
NOTES: Well, Ogando is back again. Don’t hold out a lot of hope that it will go well. He’s been spotty this year at best. Had a few moments here and there of greatness, but has mostly been meh/hurt.
September Callups Pt II
- OF Engel Betre recalled from AAA
- OF Joey Butler recalled from AAA
- OF Ross Wolf recalled from AAA
- OF Joe Benson outrighted to AAA [ Link ]
NOTES: While this isn’t part of the initial big glut of callups on Sep 1st, we did add a few more players on Sep 3rd, that can only really be viewed as “Additional September Insurance”. None of these guys were DEMANDING (by performance) to be with the big club. :)
How Many in 2013?
Usually towards the end of the year, we always hear about how many players the Texas Rangers have used overall in any particular season. The Rangers are usually towards the high end of that list. Injuries, callups, usually make for a long list, and you tend to forget the guys who are here so quick that they don’t even have time for the proverbial “cup of coffee”.
I’ve done this for the last five seasons, and it’s worked out pretty well. I’ve also gotten some positive feedback on it, so it’s become a permanent feature here. If you’d like to see the final tallies for the other years I’ve done this, you can still see them here: [ 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 ]
Anyway, this post will get bumped whenever there is a player who is making his first appearance for the Texas Rangers in 2013. I am going to count guys who get called up, but don’t play immediately (or sometimes don’t play at all), as they will be part of the 25 man roster officially. So here goes. The most recent additions will be on the top of the list. The original opening day 25 man roster is not in any particular order. [Read more…]
September Callups / Moves
Well, here’s the usual gaggle of rookie callups, broken veterans who will get like two at bats all month, you know the drill. It’s the September 1st pile of roster moves. Here goes:
- DH Lance Berkman activated from DL
- P Cory Burns recalled from AAA
- C Robinson Chirinos recalled from AAA
- P Nick Tepesch activated from DL
- CF Jim Adduci purchased from AAA
- P Neftali Feliz activated from DL
- P Michael Kirkman activated from DL
- CF Joe Benson designated for assignment
- P Justin Miller released [ Link ]
NOTES: Quite a few guys coming off the DL in this group. Nothing really a surprise. Extra catcher as a backup, some extra bullpen help. Feliz finally takes the field in 2013… The biggest surprise was the purchasing of Jim Adduci. He’s 28, and has been bouncing around the minors for awhile. Be nice to see the kid get a shot. Hopefully he can turn it into more than just a September callup and done.
Ortiz Back
- P Smokin’ Joe Ortiz recalled from AAA
- P Ross Wolf optioned to AAA [ Link ]
NOTES: Yawn.
Several Small Moves
There were several small moves over a few days, I was going to lump together into one post here. None require a huge amount of commentary, IMO. :)
- SS Brendan Harris signed for the rest of 2013, assigned to AAA (Aug 21)
- P Neil Ramirez traded to Chicago Cubs to complete trade for Matt Garza (Aug 23)
- P Nick Tepesch & Matt West sent on rehab assignments (AA & AZL respectively – Aug 27)
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