4/18/07 game day thread

You sound

very enthusiastic about the game.

Ian Kinsler for MVP

by miles on Apr 18, 2007 2:27 PM CDT reply actions

Just don't have much to say about it

until we see lineups...

by Brett Perryman on Apr 18, 2007 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions

randomness

when i saw how bad a few premium level first basemen were doing, i decided to check out the rest...

lance berkman - .640 ops
albert pujols - .643 ops
mark teixeira - .590 ops
travis hafner - .788 ops
casey blake - .688 ops
paul konerko - .733 ops
jason giambi - .716 ops
lyle overbay - .712 ops
casey kotchman - .735 ops
sean casey - .517 ops
carlos pena - .728 ops
ryan shely - .351 ops
Doug Mientkiewicz- .500 ops
Kevin Youkilis- .735 ops
aubrey huff- .646 ops
craig wilson- .415 ops
scott thorman- .560 ops
carlos delgado- .536 ops
ryan howard- .808 ops
scott hatteberg - .698 ops
adam laroche - .487 ops
conor jackson - .635 ops
nomar garciparra - .796

and 9 others who are actually doing well like mike jacobs and dmitri young.

lots of good players in there struggling right now. and thats just first baseman (and a few DH).

kind of eases the mind a bit about tex. not much though. is tonight the night he hits a HR >< ?

by DShep on Apr 18, 2007 2:56 PM CDT reply actions

He's

a second half player, but theres nothing to worry about...

Teams aren't giving him a chance to hit one out, there pitching around to get to Sosa...

So until Sosa starts ripping it up, Tex won't see much to hit...

Ian Kinsler for MVP

by miles on Apr 18, 2007 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions

You could put

Barry Bonds or Babe Ruth in their primes behind Teixeira, and he wouldn't hit right now.

Teixeira can't even hit the many mistakes he does get.

"The very fundamental issue is, they (Bush Admin) don't know where the hell they're going," --Ret Marine Gen. John "Jack" Sheehan after declining "War Czar" job

by DJCahill on Apr 18, 2007 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Adrian

You forgot to list Adrian Gonzalez and chose to lump him in with the 9 that are actually performing right now. More salt in the proverbial wound.

I'd love to swap 1st basemen with San Diego.

by kwood on Apr 18, 2007 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions

that woudl not be smart

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions

Really?

You would swap Tex for Gonzalez? Why?

You using the whole fist Doc?

by Arnold Babar on Apr 18, 2007 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions

because

he's knee-jerking like so many other Ranger fans.

by t ball on Apr 18, 2007 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions

because...

Gonzalez is signed through 2010 with an option for 2011 and he's a pretty damn good player. Teixeira will be a free agent in 2008 and we'll lose him for nothing. I think its clear he wants to move on.

Gonzalez will likely never be as good as Tex was in 2005 but I'm beginning to believe that was Tex's career year and he'll never duplicate that either. I know he won't if he doesn't learn to hit away from the shift.

by kwood on Apr 18, 2007 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions

hey...

considering contractual status for both players, you guys find this a stupid suggestion huh??? or does that not apply to your analysis?

by kwood on Apr 18, 2007 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Adrian

is in the NL, enough said...

Ian Kinsler for MVP

by miles on Apr 18, 2007 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions

No

That isn't enough. What does that mean?

You using the whole fist Doc?

by Arnold Babar on Apr 18, 2007 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Fair enough

I may not agree with that kind of swap but at least you have sound reasoning.

You using the whole fist Doc?

by Arnold Babar on Apr 18, 2007 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions

I seriously doubt

...we've seen Mark Teixeira's career year yet, or anything close to it. Slow start be damned, I think he'll put an MVP-type line this year.

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Do you really think that

or are you like me and just hope and pray on bended knee?

by cgolden on Apr 18, 2007 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions

I really think that.

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions

career year

isn't he at that magic age where guys suddenly become bigtime power hitters?

"Pimps be damned, it's harder out here for a Rangers fan!" "If you don't throw strikes first, you're last."

by rentz on Apr 18, 2007 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Around that age.

Isn't he 27? I think 28 is the magic year but I'll defer to Cahill on that. Either way, close enough.

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions

age

I think it is 27

"Pimps be damned, it's harder out here for a Rangers fan!" "If you don't throw strikes first, you're last."

by rentz on Apr 18, 2007 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions

well

adrian is locked up for like 3 years longer, and tex is pretty expensive his 2 years anyway.

of course i would keep tex though. but long term you could make an argument.

i do think tex will get it going, i know he will. its just a frustrating wait. the lineup doesnt work when hes not producing.

also, im really tired of the phrase "knee jerk"

by DShep on Apr 18, 2007 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions

about as much

as i am in seeing those kinds of reactions.

two sides to every argument.

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions

two sides to every argument

and only one of them is right.

by DShep on Apr 18, 2007 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions

It appears

That on a day by day, price/performance, and length of investment basis AG's contract is a much better deal than Teix's.

But it's more a matter of which player you want in your uniform.

Time does funny things. The worst of which is, it keeps moving when you don't.

by Ed Coffin on Apr 18, 2007 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Ed -

That's very true. Unfortunately, the one we have likely won't be wearing our uniform for much longer.

If he can't learn to be a contributor for the first 1/3 of a season, and show some indication that he can beat the shift and hit to the opposite field when its given to him, I'll put my money on AG at this stage of their contractual careers.

by kwood on Apr 18, 2007 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions

WTF Zywicka!!!!!!

Where is "Go Rangers?????" Is this a Ranger fan site or what?

by pblack on Apr 18, 2007 2:59 PM CDT reply actions

I was thinking the same thing

and I am APPALLED.

Oh, to be a machine.

by barasch10 on Apr 18, 2007 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions

oh yeah

well i posted in yesterday's gameday thread some stats for recent former rangers. well i just stats for one of them, which is weird...and i'll go ahead and repost the others.

rod barajas - .077 avg and .368 obp (!!)
kevin mench - .324 avg, .343 obp, 1 HR

adrian gonzalez - .288 avg, .328 obp, 3 HR

francisco cordero - 0.00 ERA, 0.6 WHIP, 5 IP, 9 SO, 4 saves

chris young - 4.30 ERA, 1.88 WHIP, 14.2 IP, 11 SO, 1-1 record

not making fun of barajas or chris young (pitches in a pitchers park...in the NL)

or lamenting the good ones. just was curious.

Al Gore 2008 http://www.myspace.com/igotsculture

by gossamer on Apr 18, 2007 4:56 PM CDT reply actions

CY > Padilla

Padilla 6.62 ERA, 6 K's 7 BB, 1.47 WHIP 0-3 record

btw Young's 1.84 WHIP.

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Chris Young will win 15+

games this year and I'll damn well bet you he pitches better than Millwood, Padilla, and McCarthy. I'll look your ass up come the end of the season.

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions

A's over LAAA 3-0

Haren with the win on a pretty good performance. Lackey gave up 8 hits. A's 10 LOB, Angels 12.

Well Mr. Burns had done it. The power plant had won it. With Roger Clemens clucking all the while.

by WyoRanger on Apr 18, 2007 4:58 PM CDT reply actions

Angels suckin

6 in a row lost. I thought that wasn't supposed to happen when you have as good as staff as they apparently do.

Go Rangers

Smart business decisions? Let's just win some ball games

by jrams33 on Apr 18, 2007 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions

Lineup up

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore?gid=270418104

K. Lofton cf
I. Kinsler 2b
M. Young ss
M. Teixeira 1b
S. Sosa dh
H. Blalock 3b
J. Hairston Jr. lf
N. Cruz rf
G. Laird c

You using the whole fist Doc?

by Arnold Babar on Apr 18, 2007 6:11 PM CDT reply actions

Hmm

I don't know if I like the Kinsler at #2 thing all that much. I think the everyday lineup should be Kinsler at #3 and Young back at #2.

Well Mr. Burns had done it. The power plant had won it. With Roger Clemens clucking all the while.

by WyoRanger on Apr 18, 2007 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Good to see Blalock in there

facing the lefty. Wash said he's not playing the "lefty game" with Blalock this season. It's about time, here's to Hank!

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Yah

Thought the same thing...

by hightowersmith on Apr 18, 2007 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Wilkerson

what's his status?

by t ball on Apr 18, 2007 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions

They might say something on the radio show

but other than that, I've only heard sore left knee with no word on the severity.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions

I like this lineup

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Kendrick not with the team

He was sent to LA to see a hand specialist.

Well Mr. Burns had done it. The power plant had won it. With Roger Clemens clucking all the while.

by WyoRanger on Apr 18, 2007 6:34 PM CDT reply actions

On the pre-game radio show...

...they said that Ozzie is fuming over Sammy's HR trot yesterday. Expect him to get one in the ribcage.

by tricer on Apr 18, 2007 6:41 PM CDT reply actions

I don't think Sammy's trot

is any worse than the homer announcers the ChiSox send up to the booth every night.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions

I think Ozzie is just pissed...

...because he wanted to embarrass Sammy last nite, and Oz ended up with the egg on his own face.

It should make things interesting.

If Sammy wants to make a permanent fan out of me, he should charge the mound and kick Buerhle's ass then point to the dugout and challenge Ozzie.

Now that would be cool.

by tricer on Apr 18, 2007 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions

the trot

it's not like he hasn't done if for years, why the sudden outrage

"Pimps be damned, it's harder out here for a Rangers fan!" "If you don't throw strikes first, you're last."

by rentz on Apr 18, 2007 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm pissed...

...everytime I see it. I HATE that kind of stuff. I don't hope Sosa gets drilled, but I won't be surprised if he does. And I won't say he didn't have it coming, either.

The NL guys should've broken him of that when he was a youngin'.

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions

trot/hop

I hate it too, but i'm just saying he's always done it so I don't see why a team would suddenly be outraged by it.
And if sosa gets drilled i'd expect padilla to drill a few white sox players thursday

"Pimps be damned, it's harder out here for a Rangers fan!" "If you don't throw strikes first, you're last."

by rentz on Apr 18, 2007 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm Checkin' In

anybody miss :)

less than 30 min till game time...

Go Rangers

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 6:42 PM CDT reply actions

oops.. miss me

eom

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions

You should change your signature

to something more obvious. Shawn Kemp does it bareback, something like that.

Well Mr. Burns had done it. The power plant had won it. With Roger Clemens clucking all the while.

by WyoRanger on Apr 18, 2007 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Notes on FSN broadcast

Mark McLemore looks like he should be a bank president or something these days.

The reception sucks ass.

I can at least see the game, and so I should probably be content with that.

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions

Can I make a prediction?

This is way out of character for me, just going on a feeling...

Mark Teixeira hits HR numero uno tonight.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions

I'd be satisfied

...if he'd just hit the ball hard a few times, but yeah, a homer would be nice.

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Kinsler

Good swing but the end of the bat.

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions

What's the record

...for the quickest 1/2 inning ever?

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 7:13 PM CDT reply actions

i'm sure it involved 3 pitches

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions

And don't you worry

I'll post whether anyone else does or not. I'm hoppy cited.

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions

Volquez takes the hill tonight

9:15

I'm thinking he tosses a gem tonight

I've not gave up on the V of... well, nevermind

You can tune into the game here http://tinyurl.com/2p4pe6

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions

settle on down Millwood

gives up a single and damn if iguchi steals second...

now lets strike Thome out

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions

Alright Millwood

way to get out of the inning.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions

Nice job

striking out their two huge bats in succession. MILLWOOD!!

Oh, to be a machine.

by barasch10 on Apr 18, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions

No joke...

that was about as nasty of a curve as you'll ever see from Millwood thrown to strikeout Dye- WOW

by slimshadty12 on Apr 18, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions

nice

back to back K's to end the inning

wtg Millwood

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 7:29 PM CDT reply actions

Nice Teix

Get shit on. Every Night.

by TexGoesYard on Apr 18, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions

Omar Poveda

had a rough time of it tonight.

5 IP, 6H, 3ER, 2BB, 2K

by FirebatM3 on Apr 18, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions

Mathis

He looked ugly in OKC today, too...

by hightowersmith on Apr 18, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions

tex

still sucks...

Al Gore 2008 http://www.myspace.com/igotsculture

by gossamer on Apr 18, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions

He'll come around

I've always had faith in Teixeira

Luv me some Tex... well not always lol

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions

Damn it

soooooo close.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions

Tex

is some serious funk

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions

Alright Kevin

Lets see a nice 12 pitch inning here.

by TexGoesYard on Apr 18, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions

Blalock

Literally inches away from his first HR of the year!

Oh, to be a machine.

by barasch10 on Apr 18, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions

off of a lefty nonetheless

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions

laird

has 3 errors now, right?

Al Gore 2008 http://www.myspace.com/igotsculture

by gossamer on Apr 18, 2007 7:40 PM CDT reply actions

erstad

is so scrappy

Al Gore 2008 http://www.myspace.com/igotsculture

by gossamer on Apr 18, 2007 7:41 PM CDT reply actions

tis OK

Gerald is fine for now

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions

HAIRSTON EJECTED!

Arguing at first base

Oh, to be a machine.

by barasch10 on Apr 18, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions

He was

ejected for throwing his batting helmet, which was a stupid mistake by James Hoy. The batboy was down the warning track and Hairston spun-lobbed it to him. Hoy took it as a sign of anger, and tossed JHJ.

Hoy needs to get and keep a day job. I've no idea how he ever made AAA, much less got a callup.

Time does funny things. The worst of which is, it keeps moving when you don't.

by Ed Coffin on Apr 18, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions

tie goes to the runner

shut up Hawk.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions

great there goes Hairston

Cat has to come in now

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions

Just whwat we needed

another left handed bat against Buerhle :/

Oh, to be a machine.

by barasch10 on Apr 18, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions

oops.. meant that reply to gossamer

damn blogs.. i just can't seem to get use to it right yet

Guess i'm old school and just use to the message boards.

But I do like Adams blog very much.

Luv me some AJM. He goes way back to the old espn message board

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions

No edit on this blog

should have said luv me some meno.

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Okay

I was on the phone and missed this Hairston situation. Anybody care to recap it?

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions

Recap

Crede made a great defensive play on a ball at third base, and fired a rocket to 1B where Hairston dove headfirst, seemingly just beating out the throw (just not according to the ump). Hairston argued a little bit, then started walking away and flipped his helmet to the side in frustration. When he reached the dugout (40 feet away) THEN the ump tossed him.

Oh, to be a machine.

by barasch10 on Apr 18, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions

again

I was distracted, but I thought I saw a relatively physical argument. Was this after the ejection or after the call?

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions

After the ejection

after Washington came out of the dugout to argue the ejection.

Oh, to be a machine.

by barasch10 on Apr 18, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Was it...

...physical enough to warrant a suspension or anything? Grieve and Lewin haven't said much. They're talking about the Flinstones and Green Acres.

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions

and then later on

they'll chat about C.H.U.D., Glengary Glenn Ross or some other movie.

then they'll talk about mark holtz and his theories.

Al Gore 2008 http://www.myspace.com/igotsculture

by gossamer on Apr 18, 2007 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions

lol!

C.H.U.D.

by Garcia on Apr 18, 2007 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions

And all will be Good

I like listening to them talk about bullshit. It's a lot better than listening to Rex Hudler or somebody like that.

I access this site though the "Internet".

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions

ah hahaha

"Grieve and Lewin haven't said much. They're talking about the Flinstones and Green Acres."

luv it

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Nah

Nothing to warrant a suspension

Oh, to be a machine.

by barasch10 on Apr 18, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions

that was awful

Why do Umps, refs, etc believe they are bigger than the game?

You make a bad call then compound it by ejecting someone...unreal...

by Garcia on Apr 18, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply actions

oh hell

Kata just replaced JHJ

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply actions

great

he is error prone lol

Al Gore 2008 http://www.myspace.com/igotsculture

by gossamer on Apr 18, 2007 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions

kata

is not a bad OFer. Just a horrendous at 3rd obviously.

At least I hope so...

by Garcia on Apr 18, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Kata in the game now.

Hope he doesn't have to make any huge defensive plays, left field's not his natural position.

Oh, to be a machine.

by barasch10 on Apr 18, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions

That

was a bomb...

Man, do I love Thome's stroke.

by Garcia on Apr 18, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions

Thome

One of my favorite hitters ever, but this sucks.

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply actions

Alright

time to stop pitching to Thome.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply actions

damn

grrrr..........................................................

oh there's no 300 limit. oops

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions

I have responded to your signature

...with an equally obvious signature of my own.

I access this site though the "Internet".

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions

this post made my night.

by t ball on Apr 18, 2007 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions

1-0 good guys

well, that just means evil will have to rule the day the hard way

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions

why...

does Mike Young suck so bad?

by Garcia on Apr 18, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions

His arm sure doesn't

That was a good play. Got 'em by a mile.

I access this site though the "Internet".

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions

A theory

And maybe it's way off base, but ...

He's gone all the way to the back of the box, mid-depth from the plate. That opens up two of the 9 zones in the strike zone box, and results in K's and grounders. He's simply too deep.

Conjecture: if he moved about three inches up (from the back of the box) and an inch "in" (closer to the plate) he'd be back where he was in 2004 - 2005 and making much solider contact when he chooses to swing. I'm not Rudy, but that's what I see and I have no idea why he's so deep now.

Time does funny things. The worst of which is, it keeps moving when you don't.

by Ed Coffin on Apr 18, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions

I don't

...see much of a difference in his stance, but I don't have a photographic memory from last year, either. Young does have pretty good extension, though. I don't think that's the whole problem. I'll pay close attention during his next AB.

I access this site though the "Internet".

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey

Back off Mike

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Why?

Is Mike the sacred cow? He's playing like crap and should be called out about it. My opinion of course.

by Garcia on Apr 18, 2007 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Beurhle with the perfect game?

(I'm trying to jinx it.)

How's he looking?

by a bebop a rebop on Apr 18, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions

He's looking....

...really, really good. The Rangers either aren't challenging him. Maybe they're not able to...maybe they're just sucking.

I access this site though the "Internet".

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Nice to see the offense showed up tonight.

Yeesh. What an awful display of hitting.

Note to Young, Laird, and especially Tex: You can stop sucking anytime now guys.

by Athos on Apr 18, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions

i feel it

millwood will put together a 1-2-3 inning and the rangers will get on base. in the next inning or so.

Al Gore 2008 http://www.myspace.com/igotsculture

by gossamer on Apr 18, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions

nice throw by Young

I like you, I like baseball!

by RangerMack on Apr 18, 2007 8:06 PM CDT reply actions

Made it look real easy.

I access this site though the "Internet".

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions

A-Rod just went yeard again

he's pretty good.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions

so...

is he a yankee yet?

Al Gore 2008 http://www.myspace.com/igotsculture

by gossamer on Apr 18, 2007 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions

A-Rod

I know we're all supposed to hate him, but I'm rooting for him to take Bonds' single-season HR record away this year.

I know, stupid early to talk about that kind of stuff.

"Get him Pudge!" - Me, seeing a runner break for 2nd, at opening day 2003 (with Pudge playing for FL and nowhere near the Ballpark)

by jeem on Apr 18, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions

What about

Kinsler?

Oh, to be a machine.

by barasch10 on Apr 18, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions

A-Rod/Kinsler

Like McGwire/Sosa in 1998.

by a bebop a rebop on Apr 18, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Even better!

"Get him Pudge!" - Me, seeing a runner break for 2nd, at opening day 2003 (with Pudge playing for FL and nowhere near the Ballpark)

by jeem on Apr 18, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions

heh

I access this site though the "Internet".

by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions

*yard

I know... I was just pulling the day shift bloggers thing. You know spell cop Cahill and the others on the day shift

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions

It would be awesome

If Tex could do something right here...

by Garcia on Apr 18, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions

almost...

got it out of the infield.

by Garcia on Apr 18, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Just found this - lol

Wes - build your playoff preview around this pic.

Rangers Farm Probables

by shroomer on Apr 18, 2007 8:09 PM CDT reply actions

possibly

the gayest picture I have ever seen.

by Garcia on Apr 18, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Hahaha

My favorite part is the word 'INTENSITY' emblazoned on Cuban's shirt.

by a bebop a rebop on Apr 18, 2007 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Airbushing is the greatest!

www.mavsmoneyball.com

by Wes Cox on Apr 18, 2007 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions

haha

to funny with Dirk on Cuban's back and that grin...

however, i like those cowboy hats

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions

And Tex knocks the crap out of another one.

Seriously, his early season slump is getting ridiculous.

by Athos on Apr 18, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions

A walk for Sosa.

He's my new hero.

by Athos on Apr 18, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions

And he promptly gets picked off.

He's an asshole again.

by Athos on Apr 18, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions

like it or not

he's hitting better than tex.

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by gossamer on Apr 18, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions

SOOSER WALKS

Should be the headline in the New York Times tomorrow morning.

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions

aaaaannnd

he got picked off. nice.

by Garcia on Apr 18, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Nice Sosa

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions

Mark Buehrle is not this good

he's just not.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions

Pitch Counts

Millwood: 63 through 4
Buehrle: 57 through 5

So sez gameday

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:15 PM CDT reply actions

erstad

grounds out the right way. the way it's supposed to be.

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by gossamer on Apr 18, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions

Teixeira: through game 12, 2006

.318 .423 .477

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply actions

4 walks

ugh

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions

ok

don't do what i think you're gonna do

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions

Millwood

I'd like to see what his career 5th inning stats are.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions

here

http://www.baseball-reference.com/pi/psplit.cgi?n1=millwke01&year=00

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by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions

This is a gritty performance

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions

Good Lord.

way to go, ace...

by Garcia on Apr 18, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions

well that was horrible

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions

Prediction

Buerhle doesn't respond to the long inning well and is too comfortable with the lead.

Rangers score six in the sixth.

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions

I'm really good at this stuff

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Nice defense team

by Longhorn on Apr 18, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions

Noticing a disturbing pattern.

When one of the Rangers has a long AB, they end up getting an out. When an opponent has a long AB, they tend to get a big hit. Sigh.

by Athos on Apr 18, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions

Can I ask why...

you have to throw 18 fastballs in a row. If you can locate one changeup or curve he strikes out.

by slimshadty12 on Apr 18, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions

many were sinkers

That one to Dye was just left up a little.

I don't think Millwood's looked all THAT bad tonight.

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes

but they were all 90 mph- he was sitting on fastball everytime. What's worst a walk or a grandslam?

by slimshadty12 on Apr 18, 2007 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions

A grand slam, obviously

But if he would've thrown a GOOD sinker on that pitch it would've been another foul or an out, most likely. I think he should've mixed it up a little, too, but after the walks I guess they wanted to stick with the 2-seamers.

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions

wow.

These guys are freaking awful.

Worst defensive team that I have ever seen.

by Garcia on Apr 18, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions

forget the outcome of the game

i would just like to see the offense get some hits

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions

damn

eom

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 8:29 PM CDT reply actions

you don't have to type eom

by a bebop a rebop on Apr 18, 2007 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions

on the plus side

Buherle is having to sit for a long time. Trying to find the silver lining!

by drizzle on Apr 18, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions

Well, hopefully we can get on base this inning

maybe put 1 run up, that would make me feel better.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions

time to crank up some wood

we need some runs.. blah

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions

Blah

I would like to know if Laird wanted to throw 11 straight FBs or if Millwood wanted to do it. A badly called AB.

by FirebatM3 on Apr 18, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions

CJ in

go BGL

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions

C.J.

I think I've written off this game but I'd like to see C.J. have a good outing. or, put another way, i have my doubts and i want him to lay them to rest.

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions

Nice inning

Got away with a hanging slider, but he threw a couple good ones, too.

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions

yup yup

now lets see one more (which i'm sure he's slated to pitch) and I'll feel a little better.

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by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions

Hairston

Very safe if you ask me.

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions

to me, it was a tie...

and that should go to the runner.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Tie goes to the umpire...

always has, always will

by Stealfirstbase on Apr 18, 2007 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Alright CJ

hey, something positive.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions

yeah...

very bad AB, no doubt. Hell, Laird looked lost.

top of the order due up next

maybe we can get a few hits and score a run. Get some momentum going. We need to get fired up here

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 8:43 PM CDT reply actions

maybe we won't get no-hit

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions

and,

the only person i can see getting a hit right now is...nobody.

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Buehrle

Gotta give him credit. He's looking very good tonight.

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions

nah...

we won't get no hit.

We'll atleast f@%k up the no hitter. I'm confident about that.

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions

that

could be considered a big jinx.

but i'm pretty sure if such things existed than i jinxed it by talking about it so much. this just sucks. watching this broadcast team tiptoe their way around the no hit call - i'm dreading these last two innings.

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions

damn.. i messed up my reply again

sorry

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions

damn it

this is going to be a very embarassing game for us

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by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions

Not many teams

...would be hitting this guy tonight.

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions

um

no excuse for a no hitter.

and he really doesn't look great.

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by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Doesn't look great?

I don't know what game you're watching.

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Cruz, Blalock, and Kinsler

all have some pretty hard outs tonight.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions

There are hard outs

in most no-hitters.

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions

No hitter going into the 8th

damn.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions

hmm

wilson only for an inning. interesting

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by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions

Why take the lefthanded Wilson out

and throw the righty (Benoit) against Thome (the lefty?)

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 8:52 PM CDT reply actions

To get everybody

...a little work but keep them available for tomorrow, I guess.

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions

thats all well and good...

but it's not smart.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions

It may look smart

...during the next couple games, or it may not. I don't see it as a big deal either way.

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Better yet

why not go to the pen when Millwood walked the bases loaded? You have 2 very good right handers in Benoit and Otsuka and a pretty good one in Feldman.

by FirebatM3 on Apr 18, 2007 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions

I understand walking Thome

but I figured he'd go hard and fast after Konerko. After he walked Konerko, yes I think you bring in Benoit to face Dye.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Brings up a great point

If you have two legitmate firemen (Otsuka and Gagne), why do they HAVE to pitch the eighth and ninth as long as the rest of the pen is competent?

Bring in Otsuka for any sticky situation, basically, unless it's in the fourth inning or something.

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Benoit

pretty effective vs lefties.

buffering....

by SteveP on Apr 18, 2007 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions

well

um. rangersill get 'em tomorrow

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by gossamer on Apr 18, 2007 8:53 PM CDT reply actions

at least

the rangers haven't left anybody on base.

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by gossamer on Apr 18, 2007 8:56 PM CDT reply actions

heh

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions

haha

www.mavsmoneyball.com

by Wes Cox on Apr 18, 2007 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions

fwiw

you know Chris Young did this very same last year. Not only once but twice took a no hitter into the 7th inning

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 8:56 PM CDT reply actions

oh come on.

come on tex. any time now. 1 double and no homeruns through april 18th? thats just ridiculous

by DShep on Apr 18, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions

And while we're at it

Mike, way to earn that new contract.

by FirebatM3 on Apr 18, 2007 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions

i dunno

maybe the rangers do need to get no hit. this offense deserves it.

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 9:00 PM CDT reply actions

and maybe

somebody will pay attention and do their job.

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Maybe this is one of those

"wow, we hit rock bottom" games and it will result in us being better.

by FirebatM3 on Apr 18, 2007 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah

yeah this sucks.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions

I'm bitter

so i'm going to say something ridiculous like this:

"It's not REALLY a no-hitter, Hairston was safe."

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 9:02 PM CDT reply actions

actually

Young took a no-hitter into the eighth inning on May 30, 2006 and CY had a no-hitter through 8 1/3 innings on September 22, 2006.

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 9:02 PM CDT reply actions

fine

something is going on in Chicago.

by Longhorn on Apr 18, 2007 9:02 PM CDT reply actions

No hit and gonna pitch to the minimum.....

put it on the board.......YES!

by bdavison94 on Apr 18, 2007 9:03 PM CDT reply actions

laird

will break the no hitter. taht would be awesome. a no hitter being lost after 8 2/3 innings.

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by gossamer on Apr 18, 2007 9:03 PM CDT reply actions

Mark Buerhle

has a light at the backstop telling him if the hitters are going to swing or not.

by FirebatM3 on Apr 18, 2007 9:04 PM CDT reply actions

haha

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.

by WhipSmart on Apr 18, 2007 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Just got back from dinner

and WTF..????

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.

by WhipSmart on Apr 18, 2007 9:04 PM CDT reply actions

im going with cruz

hes hit the ball hard twice.

by DShep on Apr 18, 2007 9:04 PM CDT reply actions

Chicago

The White Sox team OPS coming into the game was .643, and they hung 5 runs on two homers off our ace.

But we're getting no-hit through 8.

I can't decide which is worse...

by hightowersmith on Apr 18, 2007 9:05 PM CDT reply actions

gagne

does this count as finishing a game?

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by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 9:05 PM CDT reply actions

Hey we're going to break this no hitter up

book it

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 9:05 PM CDT reply actions

Did anyone else think......

Laird and Millwood were have trouble getting on the same page tonight? I noticed at least a couple times where it seemed Millwood was getting frustrated with Laird.

by bdavison94 on Apr 18, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions

It seems that

Laird has had problems with pitchers a couple times this year.

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by DJCahill on Apr 18, 2007 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions

But...

has he picked a fight with one yet?

by jcir454 on Apr 18, 2007 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions

I wonder...

...what percentage of one-hitters had that one hit come in the ninth inning? Seems like a lot.

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions

i would think

it wouldn't be a lot at all.

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by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Seems like it to me

It's one of those oddball things STATS, Inc. will release if the Rangers get a hit in ninth.

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions

just had a thought

padilla will face pierzynski tomorrow. yay

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by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 9:08 PM CDT reply actions

That was a nice DP

...at least

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 9:09 PM CDT reply actions

This was set to be an awesome sports night for me.

I'm a huge Golden State Warriors fan, and they're about to tip off a game that can clinch a playoff spot and a matchup against the Mavs.

Now I find out Rangers are three outs away from being no-hit. That's putting a damper on my night.

by alon91 on Apr 18, 2007 9:09 PM CDT reply actions

ill forgive kata for the mariners game

if he can break this up

by DShep on Apr 18, 2007 9:10 PM CDT reply actions

kata?

really? no wilk?

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by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions

sore knee

no word on how bad

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions

getting no-hit is bad enough

but this is damned near a perfect game...

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.

by WhipSmart on Apr 18, 2007 9:10 PM CDT reply actions

Damn Gagne

Oh well...

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 9:10 PM CDT reply actions

wilson alvarez

last no hitter for the sox. thats kind of fitting.

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by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 9:11 PM CDT reply actions

Okay

If you're a baseball fan don't you have to at least APPRECIATE tonight, even if it has been painful to watch?

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions

nope

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Not just nope....

Hell no. I'm pissed.

by bdavison94 on Apr 18, 2007 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes

the Rangers will hopefully bounceback and recover from this disgrace.

by FirebatM3 on Apr 18, 2007 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions

I also want to say

I hope Mark Buerhle's arm falls off after this inning.

by FirebatM3 on Apr 18, 2007 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions

my damn Gagne

was just out of frustration

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions

Laird

He'll break it up with a bunt single.

by Adam J. Morris on Apr 18, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions

let the beaning begin

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by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions

oh, if only...

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.

by WhipSmart on Apr 18, 2007 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Gagne

How'd he look then?

by hightowersmith on Apr 18, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions

I'd say

"mixed results"

He still needs some work.

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions

I dont want this to happen ><

come on laird. just bloop one in. DO IT.

by DShep on Apr 18, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions

come on Gerald

hit it

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 9:14 PM CDT reply actions

F'N HELL

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.

by WhipSmart on Apr 18, 2007 9:14 PM CDT reply actions

damn it

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions

Well that's that

by FirebatM3 on Apr 18, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions

To make it worse.......

I had to listen to the sox broadcast for this. I'm going to go puke.

by bdavison94 on Apr 18, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions

Thank God for Sosa

breaking up the perfect game.

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by DJCahill on Apr 18, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions

Meh

If it makes anyone feel any better, the Sox aren't going anywhere.

Rangers in '07. Obama in '08.

by ghtd36 on Apr 18, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions

wait, lemme think...

nope, don't feel any better.

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.

by WhipSmart on Apr 18, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions

nope

don't make me feel better at all.

I'm hoping this Warriors game makes me forget all about it.

Assuming Golden State wins, Dallas will have their hands full in the first round.

by alon91 on Apr 18, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions

good

i'm happy. now maybe someone will get their head out of their ass.

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions

Agreed

I don't want to read any thing such as "we tip our cap to him, he had good stuff." I want to hear someone say "This makes me mad...I'm pissed off. This should never happen to us."

I guess we hear the first rather than the later...then I'll be pissed off.

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by T Coleman on Apr 18, 2007 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions

the headline

"buerle not hits sosa, rest of rangers"

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by gossamer on Apr 18, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions

Wow

Mike Young and Mark Suxiera.

by Longhorn on Apr 18, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions

anyone giving odds

on another 'closed door' meeting?

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.

by WhipSmart on Apr 18, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions

I don't really see why

Buerhle had awesome command and a great cutter tonight. The temp was in the 30's. It was just a tough night to hit and the guy was on.

The Sox were lucky to get their runs. Millwood blew a gasket for one inning and they took advantage. They sure didn't get much else.

People on this board would be creaming their pants if a Rangers pitcher did this, but an opponent gets no due?

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions

I'll give Buehrle his due

a NH is an amazing accomplishment, mostly because it SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN.

This team has been anemic on offense. This needs to be addressed.

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.

by WhipSmart on Apr 18, 2007 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions

I agree

They've stunk. I never expected them to be good, though. Better than they have been, maybe, but not good.

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by Dustin on Apr 18, 2007 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Great talent; mediocre performance; and.......

A manager that wants to be everybody'd pal.

Wharter

by Wharter on Apr 19, 2007 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions

you mean

average talent.

How many players on that team have better than average talent? Teixeira? Millwood? Padilla? Young is a hard worker, but not super talented. Not much else of the position players are that talented. Sosa was talented, but not so much anymore.

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by DJCahill on Apr 19, 2007 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Talent

Young's talented...I'd just disagree there. Hard work doesn't make a guy a .300 hitter every year. Kinsler sure is. Cruz. I think Wilkerson's talented but not in a flashy way, and then he was hurt.

Among the pitchers I see quite a lot of talent.

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by Dustin on Apr 19, 2007 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Comedy

Check out the Rangers' top hitter, per Yahoo:

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore?gid=270418104

by hightowersmith on Apr 18, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions

haha

that did make me laugh a little...

by jcir454 on Apr 18, 2007 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions

neat

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by Wes Cox on Apr 18, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions

so

is anyone other than Kinsler gonna show up this season?

buffering....

by SteveP on Apr 18, 2007 9:18 PM CDT reply actions

i am unhappy

.
..
...

sigh

by DShep on Apr 18, 2007 9:18 PM CDT reply actions

fuck you Buehrle

eom

I'm going to bed

We should have never got rid of Chris Young

by hurlerhurley on Apr 18, 2007 9:19 PM CDT reply actions

Your mom

needs to wash out your mouth with soap, young man.

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by DJCahill on Apr 19, 2007 3:40 AM CDT up reply actions

watching the Buehrle interview just now

did he get doused with Gatorade, or was that Vasoline dripping off of him?

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.

by WhipSmart on Apr 18, 2007 9:19 PM CDT reply actions

Beer

I'm pretty sure it was beer...

by collin on Apr 18, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions

King Felix

just left the game in the first inning with only 2 ER's... hurt?

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 9:25 PM CDT reply actions

supposedly his leg

and not particularly serious.

if he is down though, thats the mariners season right there.

by DShep on Apr 18, 2007 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions

He seemd fine walking off the field...

this is from rotoworld:

"King Felix leaves in first with injury

Felix Hernandez left Wednesday's game in the first inning with an undisclosed injury.
There was no obvious injury. Hernandez was struggling with his command, and the first three batters reached against him before he took himself out. Everyone who likes baseball should be hoping it not an arm problem, but considering that his legs seemed to be just fine as he walked off, it likely is. Apr. 18 - 10:25 pm et"

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Ut oh

this is not good for baseball:

Felix Hernandez took himself out of Wednesday's game because of right elbow tightness.

by cmkelly29 on Apr 18, 2007 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Pathetic

Pitiful
Embarrassing
Gutless
Sleepless-night inducing

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by T Coleman on Apr 18, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions

Hells Yeah! No-No!

I'm going crazy right now! This is great!!!!

Rubber-game tommorrow boys!

by Mike Pindelski on Apr 18, 2007 9:40 PM CDT reply actions

Go away.

Leave us to stew over this abortion of a team in solitude.

by Athos on Apr 18, 2007 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions

don't ever come back again

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions

just saw jamey's flash

that was kind of unexpected.

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Apr 18, 2007 9:45 PM CDT reply actions

The one where he accuses Buehrle of cheating?

by Athos on Apr 18, 2007 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions

If Buerhle cheated

I applaud him.

He got away with it.

Thats what baseball is all about.

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by DJCahill on Apr 19, 2007 3:43 AM CDT up reply actions

I don't think he cheated.

I think the Rangers hitters sucked. They've sucked all season and have been playing like they're not really taking the game seriously. As a result, they got burned. I hope it hurts a little bit. Maybe they'll finally locate their respective sacks and start taking a little pride in their performance now.

by Athos on Apr 19, 2007 8:28 AM CDT up reply actions

Sucks

This feels the same way as the Mavs losing Game 6 in the Finals.

It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin

by txranger7 on Apr 18, 2007 10:26 PM CDT reply actions

not quite

but it still sucks...

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.

by WhipSmart on Apr 18, 2007 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Its almost as bad as..

Romo's bobbled snap.

not really..but seriously.
it sucks.

by downsetgo on Apr 19, 2007 12:50 AM CDT reply actions

thursday

brings The Mean Streak (I hope that nickname sticks).

With the confluence of the white sox, a no hitter, and getting to face his old friend A.J., I'm sure frustrations will be taken out in a very meaningful way.

"I want him focused on figuring out a way to beat that lefty's ass." - RW

by ab03 on Apr 19, 2007 8:38 AM CDT reply actions