As much fun as I’m having watching the Rangers every night, I’m already looking ahead to next season. Hank Blalock and Ramon Vazquez are likely done in Arlington and that will open up a spot at 3rd base in ’09. The good thing for Texas is their replacement is already in the organization. His name is Elvis Andrus. The 19 year old shortstop is hitting .291 with 52 RBIs in Frisco this season. Moving Andrus from SS to 3rd will give him a chance to get his feet wet at the major league level before he replaces Michael Young at shortstop. (The move will also save money and allow Texas to make a play for CC Sabathia in the off-season.)
Please tell me why 1B Chris Davis is batting 8th in the Rangers lineup? The 22 year old future star is hitting .351 with 11 RBI in the last 15 days. (.316 in the last 30 days) I understand the theme of a righty, lefty lineup, but Marlon Byrd hitting 5th is a joke. Please give Josh Hamilton some protection and move Davis up in the order.
I know I just questioned Ron Washington, but the 2nd year manager deserves a lot of credit for the Rangers turnaround. Even though most people were calling for his head after two months last season, his team has been 13 games over .500 (112-99) since June 14, 2007. I don’t think there are many managers who could have a record like that with pitching staff he’s been given. Tampa Bay skipper Joe Maddon deserves the AL Manger of the Year, but Ron Washington shouldn’t be far behind.
When Team USA announced that Jason Kidd was going to be part of the Olympic team, I questioned the decision. Here are Kidd’s averages through 5 exhibition games; 13 minutes per game, 1 ppg, 2 rbs, 1.4 asts and 1.6 turnovers. Kidd has been starting, but that will last long. Chris Paul and Deron Williams are too good to keep off the court.
38 days till Ohio State at USC. (Just 24 days till the opener.)
Cody Crystal Ball (a.k.a. Bold Prediction of the Week)
Cowboys 4th round running back Tashard Choice will have more carries this season than 1st rounder Felix Jones. Like most people are saying, I think Felix will be used for like Reggie Bush. Steve Dennis said Tashard’s running style reminds him of Emmitt Smith. (Bill Jones is too excited to see #29 hit the hole and break into the secondary.)
On the Rangers, its the same thing every year. Great on offense, no matter who they put in the lineup, but always hoping next year the pitching will get better.
Never ending circle in Arlington.
I don't think its a talent issue on the mound either. They hurt themselves when they built the new Ballbark by copying the Yankees to an extent with the little homerun porch.It makes your offense look great, but undisciplined Fastball pitchers will Always suffer in a ballpark like that.
On the Cowboys. I've been following camp closely, and i partly disagreee. I'd like to see what Choice is capable of, but so far through camp Felix Jones has surprised everyone with how well he's running inside. It was already known he could do the other things, screens, outside runs, but his vision inside seems to be a added bonus so far. I wouldn't be surprised to see him do a lot of what Julius did. Start the game and wear em down, while keeping Barber fresh for the second half. some fans may want to see all Barber, but woith Felix's homerun threat, he's gonna have plenty of touches on the ball.
With MB3,Jones, and Choice, it looks like a "Pick your Poison" situation which Dallas hanst had in a long time at RB. Should be exciting to see.
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I'm kinda with cuda on the RB situation in Dallas. I think Barber will technically be the starter, lined up for the 1st play or 2. but I expect him to get around 15 carries a game, with Felix and Tashard Choice getting a total of 12 - 14 a game. Bold prediction on Tashard Choice. We'll see. If it happens, I'll remember - I heard it here first.
My name is Cody Winstead. I work as a sports producer at the CBS TV station in Dallas, TX. I graduated from the Ohio State University in August of 2006. My favorite sport is football. There is no place in the world I rather be than on the sideline at an Ohio State football game.
