7/14/06 game day thread

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 14, 2006 5:18 PM CDT in News

Lineup up...

Same lineup as last night...

Millwood v. Benson...

Go Rangers...

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Whew ...

... I'm relieved. I was just thinking to myself that we haven't seen enough of Barajas lately.

But at least Hairston's not playing.

by Athos on Jul 14, 2006 5:28 PM CDT reply actions

Can you ever

have enough Barajas? I think we ALL know the answer to that. I just hope he gets red hot for the next two weeks.

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions

I've got a fever....

And the only prescription is more Barajas.

by LoneStarBallUser on Jul 15, 2006 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions

well at least

mench and wilk are in there again

by Agreen07 on Jul 14, 2006 5:40 PM CDT reply actions

You'd hope

That after scoring 15 runs Buck wouldn't go screwing around with everything.

by Dustin on Jul 14, 2006 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions

here we go!

keep on rollin'

Troy I.

by tdi1985 on Jul 14, 2006 6:09 PM CDT reply actions

23 pitches

through 3? WTF?!

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 6:43 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah...

...not good...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions

DeRo...

...is out of his mind...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 6:52 PM CDT reply actions

I am Dero's biggest

fan...i have been saying it all year. I have a canteen full of Dumpmaster Kool-Aid.

by Agreen07 on Jul 14, 2006 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions

A canteen?

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 14, 2006 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions

I have a canteen

that I attach to my belt. It is full of Dumpmaster Kool-Aid. I walk around the streets of Dallas and Arlington, drinking from the canteen.

by Agreen07 on Jul 14, 2006 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions

AJM

you want a swig?

by Agreen07 on Jul 14, 2006 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions

My beard is scratchy...

...but it gives good backrubs, Canteen Boy...

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 14, 2006 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions

That's interesting

because my back has been itchy all day............go Rangers?

by Agreen07 on Jul 14, 2006 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions

x

Well, I haven't been around the whole time, but I think that had to have been one of the finest exchanges ever to take place on this introweb net site.

by Dustin on Jul 15, 2006 12:47 AM CDT up reply actions

Great

fundamentals. MY great job!

by Agreen07 on Jul 14, 2006 6:55 PM CDT reply actions

Sac Fly...

...good, smart freaking baseball...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 6:55 PM CDT reply actions

Perfect.

I love good baseball, and back-to-back sac flies is good baseball.

One time, Hank Blalock walked down the street with an erection. There were no survivors. www.tepblog.blogspot.com

by ghtd36 on Jul 14, 2006 6:56 PM CDT reply actions

Glad tex got the sac fly on that

Didnt want to interupt his 3 homeruns in 3 abs yet.

walk and a sac fly is fine.

not that the 2-0 lead is bad.

btw i just got home and the newberg forum is down. anyone know anything?

by DShep on Jul 14, 2006 6:57 PM CDT reply actions

If you look on the right

Apparently Newberg's forum is under some kind of...something.

Hahaha Mora

by jamcadbury on Jul 14, 2006 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm watching the Rose Bowl...

...on ESPN Classic...and while an avid LSU fan...that game still gives me goosebumps...VY is sickness...although his game won't translate to the NFL...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 6:57 PM CDT reply actions

I was watching also

VY is sooo sooo good.

by Agreen07 on Jul 14, 2006 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions

His Last College Game...

...standing up...looking at the screaming fans while confetti fills the air...the perfect way to go...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Dang

I envy you. Vince Young is my friggin hero.

You might think I'm crazy. I agree with you.

by trza on Jul 14, 2006 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Smart Fundamental Baseball...

...that is well executed...nice...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 6:58 PM CDT reply actions

What a Throw...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:01 PM CDT reply actions

no kidding

that looked so sweet how kinsler was right there to swipe in for the tag

Troy I.

by tdi1985 on Jul 14, 2006 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Why Are We Getting...

...WNBA scores on the ticker...WTF...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:02 PM CDT reply actions

Kentucky Derby + Ball = WNBA

One time, Hank Blalock walked down the street with an erection. There were no survivors. www.tepblog.blogspot.com

by ghtd36 on Jul 14, 2006 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Westminister Dog Show

+ Ball = WNBA. Right down to the lack of athleticism.

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Yay!

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 14, 2006 7:04 PM CDT reply actions

tejada

tejada is even worse then MY with these double plays.

by DShep on Jul 14, 2006 7:04 PM CDT reply actions

23rd time

Troy I.

by tdi1985 on Jul 14, 2006 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Wow Tex

what a catch.

by Agreen07 on Jul 14, 2006 7:04 PM CDT reply actions

You know I think

Tejada is hitless against us this year.

by TexGoesYard on Jul 14, 2006 7:05 PM CDT reply actions

there have been a lot of

low throws to 1st tonight

Troy I.

by tdi1985 on Jul 14, 2006 7:07 PM CDT reply actions

Yep.

Good thing we have the best fielding first baseman in the league.

One time, Hank Blalock walked down the street with an erection. There were no survivors. www.tepblog.blogspot.com

by ghtd36 on Jul 14, 2006 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions

We're making

Kris Benson look like a decent pickup at the trade deadline!

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 7:09 PM CDT reply actions

is

he?

by Agreen07 on Jul 14, 2006 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions

No

and that's why our performance is so sad.

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Don't Believe...

...the hype...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Looking at Benson's

stats, he's a lot like Koronka. He'll go a good stretch pitching well, and then have a blow up game. This inflates his ERA.

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions

if we made a

trade for benson i would include in the deal that he has to divorce his wife. sure she is hot but she has such baggage and her shtick is annoying.

by Agreen07 on Jul 14, 2006 7:12 PM CDT reply actions

I Kind of Dig Her...

...on Howard Stern...really haven't heard her anywhere else...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions

I like her

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 14, 2006 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Brad Wilkerson Back...

...to doing what he does best...swinging and missing...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:12 PM CDT reply actions

20%

of Benson's pitches have been spent getting Brad Wilkerson out so far this game.

I really hoped that we would be able to get into their pen tonight.

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Kinsler...

...is so damn impressive...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:15 PM CDT reply actions

Barajas...

...stay down!!!

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:16 PM CDT reply actions

kmill

is cruising.

by Agreen07 on Jul 14, 2006 7:18 PM CDT reply actions

Great...

...outing...I don't know why, but I'm getting that feeling I usually develop in Spring Training...a feeling of hope...damn it's scary...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Josh Beckett

now has an ERA approaching 5 after giving up a HR to Mark Ellis.

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 7:21 PM CDT reply actions

GMJ...

...is a class act who I've always loved...he should be a priority sign this offseason...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:23 PM CDT reply actions

a class act

that can break up a double play

Troy I.

by tdi1985 on Jul 14, 2006 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Sonic Commercials...

...are sick...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:26 PM CDT reply actions

que?

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 14, 2006 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions

...hilarious...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions

not a great at bat by MY there

the only one that was might have been called a strike was the last pitch of the at bat. Hope hes not going into a slump here.

i said on DBH i was fearing a let down game here, and the offense, while it did very well to scratch out those 2 runs, isnt exactly lighting it up.

But, Millwood is holding up his end of the bargain.

by DShep on Jul 14, 2006 7:28 PM CDT reply actions

Ugh

Benson sucks, so I should have known he'd pitch well tonight against the Rangers.

by jcir454 on Jul 14, 2006 7:29 PM CDT reply actions

Benson

He's not terrible, he just wasn't worth that contract he got.

You might think I'm crazy. I agree with you.

by trza on Jul 14, 2006 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Millwood

9:3 G:F today

Ain't bad to see...

by hightowersmith on Jul 14, 2006 7:30 PM CDT reply actions

Two Bunt Fouls..

...Buck is smling ear to ear...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:31 PM CDT reply actions

lol

fahey looks like such a dweeb

Troy I.

by tdi1985 on Jul 14, 2006 7:32 PM CDT reply actions

The Kid...

...comes through bunting with 2 outs...Buck no smile no more...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:32 PM CDT reply actions

2 strikes

Troy I.

by tdi1985 on Jul 14, 2006 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Me Bad

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Two Strikes

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions

which is crazy

Troy I.

by tdi1985 on Jul 14, 2006 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions

agreed

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Quit playing

insane smallball pussies.

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions

DE RO...

...WHAT A CATCH...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:34 PM CDT reply actions

yep

it was nice.

by Agreen07 on Jul 14, 2006 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Tejada...

...I put him on...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 7:35 PM CDT reply actions

Whew

way to get out of that.

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 7:42 PM CDT reply actions

tex

obp = going up?

Troy I.

by tdi1985 on Jul 14, 2006 7:44 PM CDT reply actions

Blalock

I starting to worry, he's looked pretty horrible tonight.

by jcir454 on Jul 14, 2006 7:45 PM CDT reply actions

when is blalock going to get going

this is getting tiring.

tex works a walk, 1 pitch later blalock erases it.

i mean come on, hes done NOTHING since april.

by DShep on Jul 14, 2006 7:45 PM CDT reply actions

He's done

pretty well before the ASB, I think he'll still come around. Maybe he needs to sit vs. Bedard tomorrow and get himself straightened out again.

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Oakland 6, BoSox 0

Rangers need to win.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 14, 2006 7:48 PM CDT reply actions

Beckett

ERA 5.04

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Make that

5.12

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions

speaking of people who need to get going...

1 homerun in the past 2 months and 4 days for kevin mench. thats a little ridiculous.

by DShep on Jul 14, 2006 7:50 PM CDT reply actions

Shrek

I'm inches away from giving up on him.

You might think I'm crazy. I agree with you.

by trza on Jul 14, 2006 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Everyone set your Tivo

For the R.A. Dickey update tonight.

you trying to tell me jesus christ can't hit a curve ball?

by chief on Jul 14, 2006 7:50 PM CDT reply actions

Ric Renner...

just asked me on the FSN Game Break "R.A. Dickey was sent down to Oklahoma to work on his knuckleball. Do you wonder how he's doing?"

The answer: No. Never.

One time, Hank Blalock walked down the street with an erection. There were no survivors. www.tepblog.blogspot.com

by ghtd36 on Jul 14, 2006 7:51 PM CDT reply actions

Milwood at

78 pitches. Is it just caution?

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 7:51 PM CDT reply actions

Was wondering the same thing

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 14, 2006 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions

I Imagine

Last thing you want to do is make your ace go too long on his first outing after a small injury. That's when small injuries become big injuries.

One time, Hank Blalock walked down the street with an erection. There were no survivors. www.tepblog.blogspot.com

by ghtd36 on Jul 14, 2006 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions

well, bauer didnt have much trouble.

so i guess it all worked out. im fairly confident in coco-aki shutting them down for the 8th/9th.

but i hope the rangers can get some hits for some insurance, not to mention to entertain me.

by DShep on Jul 14, 2006 7:55 PM CDT reply actions

So is

Rick Bauer officially our 7th inning guy?

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 7:55 PM CDT reply actions

Just saying

Ruddy Yan and Tug Hulett has to be the most patient 1 and 2 in the organization.

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 7:57 PM CDT reply actions

fucking redsox

are making me look bad

Troy I.

by tdi1985 on Jul 14, 2006 8:05 PM CDT reply actions

I had them

losing to Zito, but losing to Loaiza was unacceptable.

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh!

sit down

by Sharky on Jul 14, 2006 8:10 PM CDT reply actions

You hate Cordero

Since the Rangers traded Juan Gonzalez to get him.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 14, 2006 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions

I dont hate him

I dont care either way.

All I've said is he's fat and not all that valuable.

But I dont consider any closer all that valuable. The job is too easy.

I have a hard time trusting Cordero again though :/

by Sharky on Jul 14, 2006 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Sharky...

...I just read some of your thoughts on the "OT:Israel"...very insightful...I'm impressed...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions

what are they thinking

you do NOT run on rod barajas =P

by DShep on Jul 14, 2006 8:13 PM CDT reply actions

SEE YA!

BANG! SIDDOWN, BRIAN!

One time, Hank Blalock walked down the street with an erection. There were no survivors. www.tepblog.blogspot.com

by ghtd36 on Jul 14, 2006 8:13 PM CDT reply actions

Take that!

Small Ball!

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 8:13 PM CDT reply actions

Bring In the Closer!!!

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 8:14 PM CDT reply actions

Cordero...

...scares the hell out of me...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 8:16 PM CDT reply actions

Ok

so now I'm thinking Benson wouldn't be the worst acquisition in the world.

Pass the Buck, Fire Showalter!

by FirebatM3 on Jul 14, 2006 8:19 PM CDT reply actions

Rethink...

...that...this is the Rangers' first look at him...this guy is middle-of-the-rotation...at best...Baltimore is going to make out like bandits when they unload this guy...

by jefrussell on Jul 14, 2006 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions