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6/12/08 game day thread

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Texas @ Kansas City


Go Rangers...

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Hurleyhurler?

where art though?

"No bear or disco for Juan" - Mr. Santos

by miles on Jun 12, 2008 12:04 PM CDT   0 recs

thou**

"No bear or disco for Juan" - Mr. Santos

by miles on Jun 12, 2008 12:05 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

+ 1

this is his big day I thought…hmmm … I heard he moved to San Diego to be Chris Youngs houseboy.

The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT

http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893

by LAMuscleFag on Jun 12, 2008 12:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Grudzy

Will we somehow find a way to stop the Juggernaut named Grudzielanek.

Grudzy=Beast

by RA Dickey on Jun 12, 2008 12:06 PM CDT   0 recs

he's too gritty

To be fair... You are a fan of School of Rock so your ability to judge anything is VASTLY overrated!!!!
~King Billy Royal, Minor League Ball

by ivysafety39 on Jun 12, 2008 12:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

does anyone know who pitches tomorrow?

looks like I’m going to that game after all. Is it Millwood?

The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT

http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893

by LAMuscleFag on Jun 12, 2008 12:10 PM CDT   0 recs

oh ok ...

well I’ll take it, I guess ..meh

The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT

http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893

by LAMuscleFag on Jun 12, 2008 12:20 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

you could

always sit behind home plate and hope for a Perez WP

by blueballlefty on Jun 12, 2008 1:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

that's true..

but it looks like I’m on the first base line…got the tickets already.

The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT

http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893

by LAMuscleFag on Jun 12, 2008 1:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm going on saturday...

LAMuscleFag, you live in ny?

by Agreen07 on Jun 12, 2008 12:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

oh cool..

L A but come to NYC a lot.. I used to live in NYC for years in the west village.

The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT

http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893

by LAMuscleFag on Jun 12, 2008 12:20 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

cool

i just moved here.

by Agreen07 on Jun 12, 2008 12:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

oh nice.. lucky you!

what part?

The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT

http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893

by LAMuscleFag on Jun 12, 2008 12:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well I'm still looking for a place..

I’m currently on my bro’s couch in Union Square

by Agreen07 on Jun 12, 2008 1:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

hey nothing wrong with that..

Union Square is an awesome neighborhood… I love the farmers markets on the weekends.

The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT

http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893

by LAMuscleFag on Jun 12, 2008 1:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

sightly OT

you are well traveled. If I have my choice to live anywhere in the U.S., with the only caveat being I don’t like extreme cold (Chicago winter, you have bested me), where would you pick? Prefer a city with public transportation.

Rare Gnats Sex

by ab03 on Jun 12, 2008 1:03 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

New York City or San Francisco

but NYC may be too cold for you.

The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT

http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893

by LAMuscleFag on Jun 12, 2008 1:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

2 of the most expensive cities to live in too

"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg

by rentz on Jun 12, 2008 1:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hurley

Again.

I guess it was the beatings made me wise. But I'm not about to give thanks, or apologize.

by TheJeezus on Jun 12, 2008 12:49 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hurley's debut

concerned or excited? I’m leaning toward concern. Something about his 5.30 ERA in AAA this year that makes me a little nervous…

by Agreen07 on Jun 12, 2008 12:14 PM CDT   0 recs

bah!

its the royals, gotta be excited, if it was the angels….

"There is no reason for me to move to third base," Young said.
-FOTF 5/20/2008

"Well, we are one of the cheapest teams in Major League Baseball"
-Tom Hicks 4/8/2008

by Jayslick on Jun 12, 2008 12:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He had some okay outings against the Royals' AAA team

Since the Royal’s AAA team is better offensively than the Royals, I am optimistic

by Telegraph on Jun 12, 2008 12:36 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

nervously excited

I think the Rangers bats can do quite a bit to help him if they can jump out to an early lead. Also, it’s imperative that they have NO ERRORS!! Nothing sinks a young pitcher quicker than extra outs or working from behind.

Revenge of the Birds

by cgolden on Jun 12, 2008 12:36 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

MLBtv

does anyone have a spare MLBtv account? i can’t watch this game at work!

by JackDublin on Jun 12, 2008 12:16 PM CDT   0 recs

I second that!

email me if you do! PLEEEEAAASSEEE!!

Ya....That's Real Mature.

by SMITTY on Jun 12, 2008 12:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I won't be using mine for...

part of this game

The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT

http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893

by LAMuscleFag on Jun 12, 2008 12:39 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i keep 6 of them in reserve

just in case.

Bring up Justin Smoak

by DSheppard on Jun 12, 2008 12:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If they're doing the free trial thing, someone can use mine...

just e-mail me at laney895@hotmail.com.

I’m not a subscriber, so if it’s not free trial time, it won’t do you any good to use mine anyway.

by baseballismyboyfriend on Jun 12, 2008 12:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Although...

I just remembered I’m probably in blackout range, so that might not do anyone any good anyhow. Sorry!!

by baseballismyboyfriend on Jun 12, 2008 12:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm off

Yes I get to watch the wonderful debut of one Eric Hurley. Let’s hope this is just the begning.

hurlerhurley….....

"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley

by boomer1 on Jun 12, 2008 12:27 PM CDT   0 recs

Enjoy guys

I’m DVRing the game at home and going to watch it spoiler free when I get home.

Signing off!

Joe Morgan: (On Jay Bruce) I think he will. He brings energy to the team, and besides that, he is a pretty good hitter.
Ken Tremendous: I like that the #1 reason he will help his team is: "energy," and the distant #2 reason is: "ability to hit baseballs."

by TheBZA on Jun 12, 2008 12:34 PM CDT   0 recs

what channel today?

To be fair... You are a fan of School of Rock so your ability to judge anything is VASTLY overrated!!!!
~King Billy Royal, Minor League Ball

by ivysafety39 on Jun 12, 2008 12:35 PM CDT   0 recs

FoxSports

"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley

by boomer1 on Jun 12, 2008 12:36 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Still trying to find out

Jamey confirmed no…curious that the DMN/FWST wouldn’t have something out already.

Baseball Time in Arlington

by jamcadbury on Jun 12, 2008 12:41 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yay Salty in the line-up

"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley

by boomer1 on Jun 12, 2008 12:38 PM CDT   0 recs

thank god

lard was in the lineup so many days in a row i thought salty was dead.

"There is no reason for me to move to third base," Young said.
-FOTF 5/20/2008

"Well, we are one of the cheapest teams in Major League Baseball"
-Tom Hicks 4/8/2008

by Jayslick on Jun 12, 2008 12:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

MB sitting

Not sure why you’d hit Boggs second.

by Mahon on Jun 12, 2008 12:44 PM CDT   0 recs

cause...

warsh is a brilliant manager of lineups…

To be fair... You are a fan of School of Rock so your ability to judge anything is VASTLY overrated!!!!
~King Billy Royal, Minor League Ball

by ivysafety39 on Jun 12, 2008 12:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

whats wrong with boggs 2nd?

someone has to do it.

i guess cat could be there, but hes 1 for his last 20 or whatever.

Bring up Justin Smoak

by DSheppard on Jun 12, 2008 12:48 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i

would probably like to see Murph there instead

by blueballlefty on Jun 12, 2008 1:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I love it...

...that you we sit Bradley and they STILL can’t pitch around Hamilton…

I guess it was the beatings made me wise. But I'm not about to give thanks, or apologize.

by TheJeezus on Jun 12, 2008 12:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

lame

they’re not giving Hurley the “A” lineup

by tangiers on Jun 12, 2008 12:47 PM CDT   0 recs

vazquez sitting is a little puzzling

rest him v a lefty not a righty….

is kind of a weird lineup.

i assume bradley and such can pinch hit if it gets down to that.

Bring up Justin Smoak

by DSheppard on Jun 12, 2008 12:49 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Lineup

Hamilton should be the DH. Bat Murphy third, MY 2nd. Boggs 8th.

Ian Kinsler, 2B
Brandon Boggs, DH
Michael Young, SS
Josh Hamilton, RF
David Murphy, LF
Marlon Byrd, CF
Frank Catalanotto, 1B
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C
German Duran, 3B

Brandon Boggs 2008 Texas Rangers ROY

by RangerMad on Jun 12, 2008 12:49 PM CDT   0 recs

hammy apparently hates to DH

and has struggled as one. but yeah, id probably dh him anyway whenever bradley is sitting.

Bring up Justin Smoak

by DSheppard on Jun 12, 2008 12:50 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Trick will be not to overreact

If he does well, it’s the royals; If he does badly, it’s his first start.

From the draft to the big league debut, we’ve seen the whole ride. Just enjoy the moment.

Rare Gnats Sex

by ab03 on Jun 12, 2008 12:54 PM CDT   0 recs

actually

i’ll be really happy if he does well. forget that part

Rare Gnats Sex

by ab03 on Jun 12, 2008 12:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yep.

No matter whether he gets a no hitter or gives up 10 in 3 innings, this is a big day, one Ranger fans should be proud of, and a sign of good things to come if we keep bringing these guys up and keeping them around. I love it. Cheers to you Mr. Hurley.

My three favorite numbers: 10, 32, 36. =)

by utlonghorn24 on Jun 12, 2008 12:56 PM CDT   0 recs

Crap.

Meant to reply to ab03.

My three favorite numbers: 10, 32, 36. =)

by utlonghorn24 on Jun 12, 2008 12:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i'll be proud...

...if he doesn’t get sent back down in two weeks after three starts and a mediocre ERA… he needs to be left up here unless it is painfully obvious he HAS to go back down… leave him up… it takes 30-40 big league starts for a SP to really settle in… lets get his clock started

To be fair... You are a fan of School of Rock so your ability to judge anything is VASTLY overrated!!!!
~King Billy Royal, Minor League Ball

by ivysafety39 on Jun 12, 2008 12:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

wow...

just reread that… god i sound fired up…

To be fair... You are a fan of School of Rock so your ability to judge anything is VASTLY overrated!!!!
~King Billy Royal, Minor League Ball

by ivysafety39 on Jun 12, 2008 12:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i'm pretty pumped myself

didn’t expect it but it is a pretty big day

Rare Gnats Sex

by ab03 on Jun 12, 2008 1:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I took a half day just to watch myself...

"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley

by boomer1 on Jun 12, 2008 1:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Son of a bitch

I skip class specifically for this game and this is one of the 20 games that the royals are not broadcasting on their network, this is bullshit.

by SaltyGoesYard on Jun 12, 2008 12:57 PM CDT   0 recs

ouch

tough break. so you can’t see it?

Rare Gnats Sex

by ab03 on Jun 12, 2008 12:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If it makes you feel any better Salty...

I have nothing to listen to/watch either. It sucks.

My three favorite numbers: 10, 32, 36. =)

by utlonghorn24 on Jun 12, 2008 1:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Just signed up for it

and now its blacked out for me.

Im gonna fucking kill somebody.

by SaltyGoesYard on Jun 12, 2008 1:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

hmmm mines working

The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT

http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893

by LAMuscleFag on Jun 12, 2008 1:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Salts are you in K C?

The "Electrician" was born 7/16/07 11:53 PM EDT

http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/7/16/213154/893

by LAMuscleFag on Jun 12, 2008 1:23 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Simple request

From those at work to those that are watching the game and posting at the same time, please give us some sort of play by play. It is frustrating to see comments such as “Kinsler you F&$%ing douche” or “Way to go Hurley” and not know what is happening.

Brandon Boggs 2008 Texas Rangers ROY

by RangerMad on Jun 12, 2008 1:00 PM CDT   0 recs

Amen.

+1?

My three favorite numbers: 10, 32, 36. =)

by utlonghorn24 on Jun 12, 2008 1:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i especially like "KINSLER"

was it bad? was it good? hehe

Rare Gnats Sex

by ab03 on Jun 12, 2008 1:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

mlb gameday

but ok, if something a boxscore cant describe happens ill explain it.

Bring up Justin Smoak

by DSheppard on Jun 12, 2008 1:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hurley

going with the sleeveless uni

by tangiers on Jun 12, 2008 1:01 PM CDT   0 recs

Got it on the radio finally.

YAY!

My three favorite numbers: 10, 32, 36. =)

by utlonghorn24 on Jun 12, 2008 1:08 PM CDT   0 recs

Did anybody see Phil Mickelson/

he just hit the ball 2 feet. He was in thick rough and tried to hit a hybrid…it didn’t work.

by Agreen07 on Jun 12, 2008 1:10 PM CDT   0 recs

then his next shot

from 240 out hit the green, lol.

by Agreen07 on Jun 12, 2008 1:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yay, HD for hurley.

Bring up Justin Smoak

by DSheppard on Jun 12, 2008 1:10 PM CDT   0 recs

Whats this "scheduled day off" talk for bradley

when i read and article last night saying he would DH today and then play the OF in ny.

Bring up Justin Smoak

by DSheppard on Jun 12, 2008 1:11 PM CDT   0 recs

Okay

Arrived just in the nick of time here… anybody got a TVants link?

A Lonestar in California

by lonestarJon on Jun 12, 2008 1:12 PM CDT   0 recs