One of the chief complaints I've heard against Buck Showalter is that "he is too loyal." Wonder if Ryan Drese would agree with that charge this morning?
Yesterday afternoon, in a shocking move, the Rangers designated Drese, their number one starter coming out of Spring Training, for assignment. That leaves ten days for Drese to be claimed by another team, traded, or outrighted to the minor leagues.
The move is a stunning admission of wrong judgment on the part of Showalter and Orel Hershiser. Their faith in Drese, based on last year's effort which was an aberration, went unrewarded...and they weren't afraid to pull the trigger on moving him. Ricardo Rodriguez will join the Rangers on Sunday and start against the Marlins.
For an excellent analysis of the move and all the considerations that went into the move, follow this link to Jamey's Newberg's outstanding Newberg report.
As for the team on the field, the city most known for celebrating freedom has been a prison the last two nights for the Rangers
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My wife has turned me on to Casting Crowns, a beautiful blend of contemporary Christian voices. One of their songs is very compelling, especially in light of our discussion here the last two days.
It's crowded at worship today
She walks in, trying to fade into the faces
The girls teasing, laughter is carrying farther than they know
Farther than they know.
But if we are the body, why aren't His arms reaching?
Why aren't His hands healing?
Why aren't His words teaching?
And if we are the body, why aren't His feet going?
Why is His love not showing them there is a way?
There is a way!
A traveler is far away from home
He sinks in, trying to fade into the back row
Their judgmental glances tell him that his chances
Are better out on the road.
But if we are the body, why aren't His arms reaching?
Why aren't His hands healing?
Why aren't His words teaching?
And if we are the body, why aren't His feet going?
Why is His love not showing them there is a way?
Jesus paid much too high a price
For us to pick and choose who should come
And we are the body of Christ.
If we are the body, why aren't His arms reaching?
Why aren't His hands healing?
Why aren't His words teaching?
And if we are the body, why aren't His feet going?
Why is His love not showing them there is a way?
Jesus is the way!
