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Rangers DFA Rupe, Call Up Derek Holland
T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports that the Rangers have designated reliever Josh Rupe for assignment.
Rupe had allowed 12 hits and eight earned runs during 4 2/3 innings of work. He was replaced on the 25-man roster by Derek Holland, the club's 2008 Minor League Pitcher of the Year. Holland, 22, went 13-1 with a 2.27 ERA in 26 starts last season between Single-A and Double-A. He'll work out of the bullpen initially.
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Suprised they didn't bring up Diamond or Vaughn instead...they were doing good out of the pen so far in AAA
Posted by: JH32 | April 18, 2009 at 03:50 PM
It was definitely a matter of time before Holland was in the majors.
Kinda surprised it was this soon.
Posted by: imrichiesdad | April 18, 2009 at 03:57 PM
Holland could be a stud forsure however, keep in mind, he's a power pitcher pitching in a launch pad of a stadium.
That place and that climate is not kind to pitchers at all. But I wish the kid the best and hope he can dazzle because all that team needs is pitching that can keep the ball in the park and some better D to compliment the amazing level of offense they possess.
Posted by: xethicx | April 18, 2009 at 04:27 PM
Holland will work out of the pen initially? Are Kris Benson or Brendan McCarthy really better options for the rotation?
Posted by: DanDouchette | April 18, 2009 at 04:51 PM
Alright guys, help me out. Are we far enough into the season that Holland because a "Super" player? Seems like Longoria came up in May. I don't see anyone discussing this, but I'm concerned.
Posted by: BrianTX | April 18, 2009 at 07:27 PM
I don't think his metaphorical clock gets to be delayed after spending only 2 weeks in the minors.
Let's face it, Texas is rushing him up out of necessity. Their bullpen is atrocious, and they desperately need someone to come in with some heat & some control. Expect Feliz in a few weeks, too - and perhaps Thomas Diamond, as well.
Posted by: J the Dizzolla | April 18, 2009 at 09:24 PM
I'm surprised Texas' bullpen was this bad. It looked like a relative strength going into the season.
Posted by: rdccdr801 | April 19, 2009 at 03:57 AM
"Let's face it, Texas is rushing him up out of necessity. Their bullpen is atrocious, and they desperately need someone to come in with some heat & some control. Expect Feliz in a few weeks, too - and perhaps Thomas Diamond, as well. "
If Feliz is up in a few weeks, someone in the Texas FO needs to be taken out back and shot. Seriously. This guy is having trouble going deep into games in AAA, and needs to be sent back to AA ball. He shouldn't be in the majors until he shows dominance, period. This is utter stupidity.
Posted by: melonis rex | April 19, 2009 at 11:17 AM
"Let's face it, Texas is rushing him up out of necessity. Their bullpen is atrocious, and they desperately need someone to come in with some heat & some control. Expect Feliz in a few weeks, too - and perhaps Thomas Diamond, as well. "
If Feliz is up in a few weeks, someone in the Texas FO needs to be taken out back and shot. Seriously. This guy is having trouble going deep into games in AAA, and needs to be sent back to AA ball. He shouldn't be in the majors until he shows dominance, period. This is utter stupidity.
Posted by: melonis rex | April 19, 2009 at 11:18 AM
No, Feliz doesn't need to be sent back down to AA. He's 2-0 in AAA. But I agree with you on everything else. He definitely needs more time. I'm still surprised Holland got the call before Diamond. There will be more to come, I fully expect to see Diamond, Feliz, and Moscoso this year. Maybe even sooner than later.
Posted by: TXHC | April 20, 2009 at 02:48 AM
You were suprised the bullpen was this bad. I remember leading the blowpen chants at the ballpark last year. CJ Wilson and Guardado are the next to go if they can't figure out how to throw strikes.
Posted by: Rangerfan | April 20, 2009 at 12:37 PM