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Two Days at Ballpark

First time in Texas in a while. My opinion (yep kinda meaningless) on what I saw follows:

o Young is a very solid ballplayer, teammate; although I have concern if we can win consistently with him as our highest priced player; we need a Teix type; Young is a GREAT complimentary player and I sure hope I am wrong (don't get me wrong, he had a very good two days and recent month and heck several years for that matter and I really like him as a career Ranger)

o Byrd should be signed now; great attitude and ball jumps off his bat in games and in BP

o Sosa is loved by all the players and fans; I really don't think he is going anywhere (this year or next)

o Aki is a player I really hope they keep; the players love him and he smiles constantly

o Millwood was concerning; Frank was a little shaky

o Wilkerson tries extremely hard; can't ever fault him for that

o We miss Hank; interacted with the fans a lot around fireworks and was really happy to be at park

o Cat was really really bad today; Laird was bad yesterday and today...until the important HR

o Gagne has an aura; fun to watch (sad he will likely be gone)

o Interesting moment to watch: yesterday for half hour, Wash was on one knee hitting grounders to Ian at 2B before BP; hands on stilol in that area (IF defense)

o Pence is a player, big time; he is intimidating and when he gets stronger...wow

o The Boot actually isn't that bad looking of a trophy

Anyway, a great two days, big crowds, 2 wins, HRs, Aki, CJ (he was pumped up for his K today by the way), Gagne...awesome...and all without Teix and Hank...lot of fun

An interesting sequence today: no-hitter in 4th (I think) and Lamb comes up to plate and immediately asks to check the ball that Wright had in hand. Wright didn't like that. I wished he had hit him. He hit him later but I don't think that was intentional (if it was, not a very good time for it). Did the announcers mention anything?

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Infield practice.. awesome.
I've been hoping for that.
"Fire Jon Daniels!" Someone has to start it.

by chief on Jun 23, 2007 7:36 PM CDT   0 recs

Lamb
I didnt hear them say a word about checking the ball, and when he got hit they just mentioned wrights history of control problems.
"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 Jun 23, 2007 7:51 PM CDT   0 recs

huh
enjoyable and interesting recap. Thanks for that.
loves me some "loves me some"

by trza on Jun 24, 2007 12:56 AM CDT   0 recs

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