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Ogando Back

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  • 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

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  • 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?

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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

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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

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  • P Smokin’ Joe Ortiz recalled from AAA
  • P Ross Wolf optioned to AAA [ Link ]

NOTES: Yawn.

Several Small Moves

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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)

Blackley Up, Ogando to DL

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  • P Travis Blackley recalled from AAA
  • P Alexi Ogando placed on 15 day DL, retro to Aug 14
  • P Matt West recalled from A and placed on 60 day DL [ Link ]

NOTES: Travis Blackley was recalled from AAA after being assigned there a week ago when we got him on a trade.  The corresponding roster moves from the 25 man were to put Ogando on the DL (again?), and a procedural move with A ball pitcher Matt West going on the 60 day DL.

Curious to see what Blackley has.  As I said, one doesn’t think a contending club would import pitching from the worst team in the majors.

Travis Blackley acquired

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  • P Travis Blackley acquired via trade from Houston Astros for PTBNL or $ [ Link ]
  • OF Manny Ramirez released from AAA [ Link ]

NOTES:  I’m not sure what to make of Blackley.  They must have seen something, as you don’t bring in a pitcher from the worst team in baseball unless you’re sure of something.

Also, the Manny Ramirez experiment is over.  If he could hit well enough, he would have been in the majors by now.  One has to think he’s done for good now.   Hey, I believe we still own the technical rights to Ricky Williams (yes, the NFL Ricky Williams).  What’s he doing?  :)

Adam Rosales AGAIN

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  • OF Adam Rosales claimed off waivers from A’s.  AGAIN.  [ Link ]

NOTES:  Can we stop it with Adam Rosales?  Pick one.  We either want him or not.

Rosales was claimed on Aug 12th, and activated on Aug 13th.  OF Engel Beltre was optioned to AAA to make room for Rosales on the 25 man.