Comments on: El Duque: Right-hander Orlando Hernandez Signs Minor League Contract With Rangers

By: elduqueheadquartershavanacuba

elduqueheadquartershavanacuba — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:58:40 +0000

el duque estoy aqui. Magnifico.

God save the queen!

By: The Beer Guy

The Beer Guy — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:57:23 +0000

Just a wild guess here (sarcasm), but don’t you think several other factors enter into it than those commonly mentioned by the bemoaners of this (and other similar) deals? (a) willingness of said free agent to actually sign with Texas, (b) cost, (c) terms (willing to accept AAA assignment?), (d) cost judged against perceived quality and contribution.

Best deal in the world? Of course not. But reasonable? Sure. Maybe Glavine doesn’t want to come to Texas, or maybe his price is too steep.

By: JustSaying

JustSaying — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:51:50 +0000

i still don’t holland is “ready” but i sure as hell think he’s a better option than mathis.

By: JustSaying

JustSaying — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:50:39 +0000

@jack it looks like mcCarthy made that decision for everyone…..

By: dwc

dwc — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:43:51 +0000

I like it.

If he rounds into shape in OKC and the team needs a spot start in September, when a playoff race is going on (See Sept 1 DH v. Toronto), would you rather have El Duque or Feliz make that spot start?

If he is going well in OKC, the decision is easy. If he fouls up down there it cost some minor league meal money to find out he is done. But if he contributes a quality start or two because he’s been there and done that, then bring it on.

By: Mike E

Mike E — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:38:39 +0000

Getting him ready for the playoff run against the Yankees.

By: Jack Daddy

Jack Daddy — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:07:36 +0000

On the one hand, this signing is ignorant. I’m as likely to contribute to this thing. On the other hand, also like signing me, it didn’t cost them anything so who gives a flip? My only wish is that they continue to roll Holland out there every fifth day, let him get in a groove and see what he can bring. The guy can be special.

By: walrus

walrus — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:33:21 +0000

I can’t wait till the Rangers sign A.J.Burnett and Greinke, 15 years from now.

By: JustSaying

JustSaying — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:24:10 +0000

Cuban birthdays are like the radar guns at some of the stadiums……they’re juiced!

I’m still waiting for Kenny Rogers to pitch in ’09 in conjuntion with southpark night……

By: peppersquad

peppersquad — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:03:26 +0000

Cuz pedro and glavin would have cost more than a bag of peanuts.