7/4/06 game day thread

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 4, 2006 2:01 PM CDT in News

I'm going to be leaving, and probably won't be back at my computer before the game starts, so I'm getting the game day thread up now...

The Kronkster vs. Roy Halladay today...

Go Rangers...

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I am

going to the game, and its raining. Can anyone tell me the update of it?

Thanks.

Baseball season begins...

by miles on Jul 4, 2006 5:18 PM CDT reply actions

Lineup posted...

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore?gid=260704113

Hairston in LF again. Botts, Laird on bench. Wilkerson DHs as Dumpmaster takes RF tonight.

by rangers85 on Jul 4, 2006 5:58 PM CDT reply actions

Hmmm....

Best OF defense all year?

Something to be happy about I guess.

Looks like Laird will get 2 more starts in this last 6 games. That would be 3 for each of the catchers. Maybe he will smoke it enough to get some looks against a righty or two.

by bdavison94 on Jul 4, 2006 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Mmmm....

rain delay...

Got trust factor?

by thedirkatron on Jul 4, 2006 7:47 PM CDT reply actions

Henry Blanco

solo hr today

Rangers Farm Probables

by shroomer on Jul 4, 2006 7:49 PM CDT reply actions

i'm looking

out of my apartment window in arlington and its not raining

MLB doesn't want the Rangers to succeed.

by RangerMack on Jul 4, 2006 7:51 PM CDT reply actions

Daniel Haigwild yanked

3.1 IP, 2 runs, 0 ER, 3 hits, 5 walks, 4 K's

Danks - shutout thru 3 IP - 5 K's

Rangers Farm Probables

by shroomer on Jul 4, 2006 8:51 PM CDT reply actions

Sheesh

5 walks. Not good.

Got trust factor?

by thedirkatron on Jul 4, 2006 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Trying too hard...

...to impress the new teammates.

by T Coleman on Jul 4, 2006 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Hairston

I know he's poor offensively, but I love having his defence in the outfield.

I'm not fickle, I just don't like you.

by shrinking violet on Jul 4, 2006 8:59 PM CDT reply actions

Hairston

Nice catch.

Now way Wilkerson or Mench makes that catch. Saved a double.

Got trust factor?

by thedirkatron on Jul 4, 2006 8:59 PM CDT reply actions

i love me

some great OF D...

by Longhorn on Jul 4, 2006 9:00 PM CDT reply actions

is it too early to say

'shhhhhhhhhh'?

by Longhorn on Jul 4, 2006 9:28 PM CDT reply actions

shhhhhhhhhhhh :)

Samir: Hmm... well why don't you just go by Mike instead of Michael? Michael Bolton: No way. Why should I change? He's the one who sucks.

by Captain Fubar on Jul 4, 2006 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions

sorry

by Longhorn on Jul 4, 2006 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Mike Young...

with his 1000th hit. Fastest Ranger to get to that plateau in 827 games.

by rangers85 on Jul 4, 2006 9:34 PM CDT reply actions

impressive

too bad that hit amounted to a bunch of nothing

Pimps be damned, it's harder out here for a Rangers fan!

by rentz on Jul 4, 2006 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Mike Young

Life-long Ranger... si o no?

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

by chief on Jul 4, 2006 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions

i say no.

going after Wells will eventually cost us MY IMO...

by Longhorn on Jul 4, 2006 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions

I may misunderstood, but V. Wells is MY's best friend and they both said that they "will" play on the same team at some point in their careers. If we bring in the Arlington native Wells then MY will stay and they both retire as Rangers. Why would we not bring in Wells. He will be a free agent before MY, right?

"Perfect practice makes perfect." ~ Cal Ripken Sr.

by kwellborn on Jul 5, 2006 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Hopefully

What can I say - I love the guy.

Of course I wanted Pudge to be a lifelong Ranger as well and that turned out well...

I'm not fickle, I just don't like you.

by shrinking violet on Jul 4, 2006 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions

If I had to...

If I had to consider anyone "untouchable" in terms of tearing down and rebuilding, I would point my finger at Mike Young, among the "veteran" players.

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

by chief on Jul 4, 2006 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Danks thus far tonight

5 IPs, 3 hits, 0 runs, 0 BBs, 8 Ks

by BurntOrange on Jul 4, 2006 9:35 PM CDT reply actions

i would like to see both

volquez and danks in the rotation in the 2nd half...

by Longhorn on Jul 4, 2006 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions

whoa

what was that...someone actually thrown out at the plate!?!

Pimps be damned, it's harder out here for a Rangers fan!

by rentz on Jul 4, 2006 9:41 PM CDT reply actions

Great throw by JHJ

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

by chief on Jul 4, 2006 9:41 PM CDT reply actions

When was the last time

Blalocked Hr'd?

by Longhorn on Jul 4, 2006 9:44 PM CDT reply actions

From (sometimes my unreliable) memory,

I think it was when Tex and he went back to back against the Rockies, was it?

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

by chief on Jul 4, 2006 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions

JHJ

With his defence - do you think it's fair to sacrifice the offensive for the boost he gives us on defence?

Of course with Mench and Wilkerson not hitting for crap just now I suppose the team isn't losing too much with running Hairston out there.

I'm not fickle, I just don't like you.

by shrinking violet on Jul 4, 2006 9:45 PM CDT reply actions

lol

was just about to say, what offense?

by Longhorn on Jul 4, 2006 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Offence

Just wait until Mench gets on one of his hot streaks - then a lot of us will be looking stupid for doubting his offensive prowess.

Wilkerson I tend to give the benefit of the doubt to because the guy's clearly not fit (I'm sorry, him saying that it hurts to open the door but it doesn't hurt to swing the bat doesn't add up for me) but Mench's streakiness really bugs the life out of me.

Damn Koronka just gave up a HR. :( And De Rosa just misplayed a ball to put a guy on 2nd instead of first.

I'm not fickle, I just don't like you.

by shrinking violet on Jul 4, 2006 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Dammit

One run might be enough tonight with Halladay being so very good and our offense being so very bad.

Got trust factor?

by thedirkatron on Jul 4, 2006 9:54 PM CDT reply actions

Double Dammit

Now it's two runs. Maybe I should stop posting...

Got trust factor?

by thedirkatron on Jul 4, 2006 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Nah

You're one of the relatively sane posters on LSB... without the whole "u suck!" kind of baggage.

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

by chief on Jul 4, 2006 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions

ugh

that wasnt a bad throw really, maybe slightly weak.

but why the hell is the left side of the infield missing everydamn ball

Pimps be damned, it's harder out here for a Rangers fan!

by rentz on Jul 4, 2006 9:56 PM CDT reply actions

Left side of the infield

Doesn't have good range.

by BurntOrange on Jul 4, 2006 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Danks through six innings

6 IPs, 4 hits, 0 runs, 0 BBs, 8 Ks

by BurntOrange on Jul 4, 2006 9:57 PM CDT reply actions

Koronka

Kinda deserved better than that. If DeRosa doesn't misplay that ball that gives the guy a double he maybe gets out of that with only 1 run.

I'm not fickle, I just don't like you.

by shrinking violet on Jul 4, 2006 9:57 PM CDT reply actions

GMJ

i remember after a big game by GMJ last year i said that i think we just found our CF for next year, and then a few of the regulars knocked me around for saying that...

I have a feeling i was right...

by Longhorn on Jul 4, 2006 10:04 PM CDT reply actions

Young

come on man, they are trying to walk you...

by Longhorn on Jul 4, 2006 10:05 PM CDT reply actions

Damn

That sucked.

I'm not fickle, I just don't like you.

by shrinking violet on Jul 4, 2006 10:06 PM CDT reply actions

Danks done for the night

Josh Rupe in.

by BurntOrange on Jul 4, 2006 10:10 PM CDT reply actions

Where's Mench?

Don't managers usually go by past performances against the games pitcher? Didn't Mench crack Halladay's shin a couple of years ago with a line drive? Shouldn't he have pinch hit for Hairston last inning? Please help, I don't understand.

by T Coleman on Jul 4, 2006 10:21 PM CDT reply actions

Buck doesn't pinch hit

by BurntOrange on Jul 4, 2006 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions

He had his chance again...

Chose not too. Is that just too much managing for him or what?

I don't choose to post in the in-game threads much because I can't watch the games (cbssportsline only) so I'd rather just read the thoughts of others, but not even getting to watch and Buck is just really getting on my nerves this year.

by Chris Hanes on Jul 4, 2006 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions

We've sucked

ever since we got rid of the red and white jerseys...

by Longhorn on Jul 4, 2006 10:33 PM CDT reply actions

pinch hit

how can u not pinch hit for Hairston?

by kumar75150 on Jul 4, 2006 10:41 PM CDT reply actions

Total Agreement

We can only hope Daniels feels the same way and "pinch hits" for the manager very soon.

by T Coleman on Jul 4, 2006 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions

Buck

is an idiot.

by kumar75150 on Jul 4, 2006 10:41 PM CDT reply actions

Ummmm...

Why did Hairston hit there?

Is there really no one on the bench who would have been a better option?

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 4, 2006 10:43 PM CDT reply actions

Nope....

How can we shatter the all-time record for fewest pinch hits if Buck actually uses the bench?

by BurntOrange on Jul 4, 2006 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions

that would have been the perfect spot

for Botts to hit

by kumar75150 on Jul 4, 2006 10:44 PM CDT reply actions

Wes Littleton's major league debut

Go Wes!!!

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 4, 2006 10:47 PM CDT reply actions

Wes Littleton

is black??

by Longhorn on Jul 4, 2006 10:47 PM CDT reply actions

I knew he was black, but...

how little does he look. Last time I remember seeing him he looked very skinny.

by Chris Hanes on Jul 4, 2006 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions

not too little

looks like he has some filthy stuff though...

by Longhorn on Jul 4, 2006 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Yep

I was surprised the first time I saw him, too.

Sort of like I was surprised when I saw Kevin Mench, when he was with Tulsa, and saw that he was white.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 4, 2006 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Color is a state of mind, Marcus

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

by chief on Jul 4, 2006 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Wes Littleton

He's the black Scott Feldman.

I AM BENDER, PLEASE INSERT GIRDER.

by carterman on Jul 4, 2006 10:48 PM CDT reply actions

...but effective!

I like him already.

I AM BENDER, PLEASE INSERT GIRDER.

by carterman on Jul 4, 2006 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions

And he gets pulled?

Weird...I guess Buck wanted him to hit Glaus or something...

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 4, 2006 10:50 PM CDT reply actions

awesome line

by alon91 on Jul 4, 2006 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Littleton...

...two up two down...if we go to Benoit...I'll officially have had it...

by jefrussell on Jul 4, 2006 10:50 PM CDT reply actions

Why did Buck take him out?

trust factor?

by Longhorn on Jul 4, 2006 10:50 PM CDT reply actions

Nice

use of trust factor. :)

Got trust factor?

by thedirkatron on Jul 4, 2006 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions

What the hell?

I don't understand the logic of pulling Littleton with two outs in the 9th. It's not like we have the lead.

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

by chief on Jul 4, 2006 10:50 PM CDT reply actions

I dont like Bauer here

by Longhorn on Jul 4, 2006 10:52 PM CDT reply actions

Stupid shit

I cant believe they pulled Littleton for whoever their putting in.

He looked very effective.

by Nichols22 on Jul 4, 2006 10:53 PM CDT reply actions

I'll Be Honest...

...I didn't like Littleton's face...guy looked like the devil...good move, getting him out of there...

by jefrussell on Jul 4, 2006 10:54 PM CDT reply actions

Come on BJ...

...now's the time to emulate Coco...

by jefrussell on Jul 4, 2006 10:56 PM CDT reply actions

Thank God...

...our 2, 3, and 4 hitters are out of the way...we have a chance...

by jefrussell on Jul 4, 2006 10:59 PM CDT reply actions

Steve Smith...

...scares me as the 3rd base coach...

by jefrussell on Jul 4, 2006 11:02 PM CDT reply actions

Good Call...

...Josh...

by jefrussell on Jul 4, 2006 11:03 PM CDT reply actions

Lewin

Has psychic powers

by hca4 on Jul 4, 2006 11:04 PM CDT reply actions

BUCK USED A PINCH HITTER?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

MY WORLD AS I KNOW IT IS COLLAPSING AROUND ME

I AM BENDER, PLEASE INSERT GIRDER.

by carterman on Jul 4, 2006 11:04 PM CDT reply actions

that..

was a helluva call by Lewin.

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

by chief on Jul 4, 2006 11:04 PM CDT reply actions

What did he do?

Call for a wild pitch?

by Chris Hanes on Jul 4, 2006 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Yup...

basically mentioned the pressure was on the catcher because a ball going to the backstop puts the tying run in scoring position and breaks up the double play possibility. And right as he was finishing up that statement, the ball went to the backstop.

by rangers85 on Jul 4, 2006 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Pinch Hit Barajas...

...for Gerald...

by jefrussell on Jul 4, 2006 11:04 PM CDT reply actions

Okay...

So you send up Mench to hit for Wilkerson, who has hit lefties well throughout his career, but not for Hairston?

And you let Barajas hit?

WTF?

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 4, 2006 11:05 PM CDT reply actions

It just amazes me

It makes no sense at all. None.

by BurntOrange on Jul 4, 2006 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions

0-4

with 3 k's in his career vs ryan and he hits?

by Agreen07 on Jul 4, 2006 11:05 PM CDT reply actions

Hey

He's Rod F'in Barajas.

by tlt29 on Jul 4, 2006 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions

The

The good face makes up for the previous bad outings versus Ryan.

by jf55510 on Jul 4, 2006 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions

BJ is...

...dominating Barajas...

by jefrussell on Jul 4, 2006 11:07 PM CDT reply actions

COME ON...

by jefrussell on Jul 4, 2006 11:07 PM CDT reply actions

GREAT EYE...

by jefrussell on Jul 4, 2006 11:08 PM CDT reply actions

what a

face to hang on here and foul em back.

by Agreen07 on Jul 4, 2006 11:09 PM CDT reply actions

agreed

by jefrussell on Jul 4, 2006 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions

He is gonna try to strike

him out by throwing a ball here.

by Agreen07 on Jul 4, 2006 11:09 PM CDT reply actions

go

figure

by hca4 on Jul 4, 2006 11:10 PM CDT reply actions

Buck...

...got lucky...

by jefrussell on Jul 4, 2006 11:10 PM CDT reply actions

holy testicles

unbelieveable.

by Agreen07 on Jul 4, 2006 11:10 PM CDT reply actions

Kinsler

He really looked like, on that replay, coming around third, that he wanted to try to score...,

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 4, 2006 11:11 PM CDT reply actions

Was that a K or a walk?

Same result.

by BurntOrange on Jul 4, 2006 11:11 PM CDT reply actions

NOW WE PINCH RUN...

...LAIRD FOR BARAJAS...GIVE ME A F'ING BREAK...

by jefrussell on Jul 4, 2006 11:11 PM CDT reply actions

what a good face

to swing on that wild pitch.

by Agreen07 on Jul 4, 2006 11:11 PM CDT reply actions

Barajas

Looks like the 1B ump said he didn't swing.

RBI BB.

by tlt29 on Jul 4, 2006 11:11 PM CDT reply actions

Not a RBI

by BurntOrange on Jul 4, 2006 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions

strike 2 on gmj

because the ump called strike 1 a strike but it was aball

by Agreen07 on Jul 4, 2006 11:12 PM CDT reply actions

Buck has Lost...

...all credibility...no wonder every team he's managed hasn't won until his yellow-haired mullet ass was run out of town...

by jefrussell on Jul 4, 2006 11:14 PM CDT reply actions

Dammit...

After the 7th inning, I was thinking that I would like to see Littleton make his debut in the 8th because it looked like (on computer granted) that Koronka was starting to get hit around in the 6th and the 7th innings. He left him in only for Koronka to give up a HR in the 8th. The game probably would have been tied if he wouldn't have left Koronka in.

by Chris Hanes on Jul 4, 2006 11:14 PM CDT reply actions