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6/20/08 game day thread

Texas Rangers at Washington Nationals, Jun 20, 2008 6:35 PM CDT



Current Series

3 game series vs Nationals @ Nationals Park

Texas Rangers Red-star
@ Washington Nationals Red-star

Friday, Jun 20, 2008, 6:35 PM CDT
Nationals Park

Kevin Millwood vs Tim Redding

Partly cloudy. Winds blowing out to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 80.

 

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Sat 06/21

Mostly cloudy. Winds blowing out to center field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 80.

6:10 PM CDT
Sun 06/22 12:35 PM CDT


 

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isn’t starting again right??

by Andrew L on Jun 20, 2008 5:42 PM CDT reply actions  

No MB

Kinsler
Cat
Young
Ham
Byrd
Murphy
Laird
Vaz
Milly

Call 1-800-DOCTORB. The B is for bargain!

by Panorama on Jun 20, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Won't get to see the game

Fiancee wants to go see Get Smart… the movie and game have the same starting time. (Compromise I make because of the rarity of us having time off at the same time when things are actually open.) I’ll be tracking it on my phone, looks like… so here’s the new rally image I promised last game but couldn’t use.

by Inkara1 on Jun 20, 2008 5:54 PM CDT reply actions  

ahhahaa

The funny thing about my back is that its located on my cock.

by iorange555 on Jun 20, 2008 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

awww

its so adorable, how can the Rangers not rally to that.

By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw

by Gdawg on Jun 20, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

ouch!

Poor rally kitty….

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

by boomer1 on Jun 20, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rangers win

5-2

By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw

by Gdawg on Jun 20, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions  

dang no ones here

The funny thing about my back is that its located on my cock.

by iorange555 on Jun 20, 2008 6:38 PM CDT reply actions  

There goes

Redding’s perfect game bid :D

By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw

by Gdawg on Jun 20, 2008 6:38 PM CDT reply actions  

but he is still on pace for 27 Ks

Call 1-800-DOCTORB. The B is for bargain!

by Panorama on Jun 20, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gameday tracker

has it out of the park at around 400 feet actually.

By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw

by Gdawg on Jun 20, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow

Young flashing some nice power there, nearly took it out of the park in CF. Just a bit farther and that is a 2 run shot instead of a deep fly out

By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw

by Gdawg on Jun 20, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Zimmerman

Is he injured or something?

by phina on Jun 20, 2008 6:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes

Where is JEFF Zimmerman, i don’t care about Ryan, I’m looking for a solid back end bullpen guy!

by phina on Jun 20, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

What a throw by Vazquez

By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw

by Gdawg on Jun 20, 2008 6:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I would be participating ...

.. but once again Time Warner and/or FSN has screwed Rangers fans by showing the Astros even though the Rangers are clearly on the schedule for today. Jerks!

And I can’t find an online link, I know someone asked earlier but I can’t find anything.

by Melmart1 on Jun 20, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow

a SB on the unstealable Gerald Laird.

By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw

by Gdawg on Jun 20, 2008 6:51 PM CDT reply actions  

the murph

could really use a hit right here.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 6:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Rangers win 50-20

well, I couldn’t use 5-2 so I had to improvise…

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 6:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Rangers win 55- (-2)

Call 1-800-DOCTORB. The B is for bargain!

by Panorama on Jun 20, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Make Byrd run laps..!!

dammit..!!

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 7:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Unbelievable

The guy dropped the ball, and Byrd ended up just standing there.

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 20, 2008 7:00 PM CDT reply actions  

he would have been safe....

can’t tell if that was on Walbeck or Byrd… little of both, probably.

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Millwood working the walk..

love it

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions  

A pitcher may not always look good swinging the bat

but a lot of them seem to lay off the bad pitches….I guess they know what they look like

by SaltyDawg on Jun 20, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

he only swung at one pitch outside the strikezone

and that’s the one he fouled off. Color me impressed..

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Adam, since there's only like 15 of us in this thread

any chance you feel like doing a piece on Ramon Vasquez’s season compared to his past history?

by texasraider on Jun 20, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions  

heres mine

present > past
present > future

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

well, yeah

but I like seeing pretty numbers that add up to explain that to me

by texasraider on Jun 20, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kins

just shy of the GS

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

kins is a beast.

i wanted the slam though

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

haha

This would be infuriating to a Nats fan.

by Mahon on Jun 20, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Kins had the big hit

but that inning was made possible by the Millwood walk.

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions  

didnt occur to me

that millwood scored from 1st, nice

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

you didn’t notice because he ran like a ninja

by shroomer on Jun 20, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

but he wasn't running

he was floating

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

and the letter T

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

off the top of my head,

I can think of three Byrd base-running errors that cost runs or ended innings or both…

He’s not the sharpest tool in the shed.

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sweet just got back

up 3-0 yay!

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

by boomer1 on Jun 20, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions  

that 3-0 could easily be 6-0

but ill take it

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just joining in

What cost us the other 3 runs? I saw Marlon Byrd’s latest basrunning gaffe on gameday, what else happened?

by LSJ on Jun 20, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would watch him even is he wasn't an ex-Ranger

He is just a fun guy to watch pitch right now….But I am perfectly happy with Hamilton

by SaltyDawg on Jun 20, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

no problem with the trade

what were the chances both danks and volquez would do what they are doing? the rangers would have been thrilled if one had an era below 4 this year, and their combined ERA is low 2’s…

oh well. come back healthy bmac

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

No one could have guessed that

even the biggest of DVD backers. But what they are doing is definitely fun to watch. Maybe the Rangers were bigger geniuses than they thought and they will hit on all three of the DVD boys once TD gets all the way back.

by SaltyDawg on Jun 20, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

From what I can tell...

The high camera angle is due to a “sunken field,” which alows more seating on the lowest level of the stadium. That pushed the high level seating (and booths) farther away from home plate than most stadiums. That, in turn, pushes the camera angle up.

I guess.

by cmkelly29 on Jun 20, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

lucky guy

caught hammy’s bat

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

by rentz on Jun 20, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions  

man

how did he not get a piece of that pitch?

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

by rentz on Jun 20, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Good gawd man

He has to get bumped up to OKC soon right?

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

by boomer1 on Jun 20, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well...

The problem is that Teagarden is there (and one could argue Salty should be there). So there isn’t really that much room at the inn in OKC.

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 20, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

True

But something has to be done soon I would think with TT, Salty, Max and OMFT.

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

by boomer1 on Jun 20, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

maxram

he hit a shot last friday when i was at the game, was massive.

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

by rentz on Jun 20, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Max

he was hitting .400 over his last 10 games coming into tonight
Andrus doubled just before Max went yard – Andrus has done well since he’s come back from the finger boo boo

by shroomer on Jun 20, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

andrus

he was the dh last friday which i kind of found amusing

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

by rentz on Jun 20, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

tvants

tvants://list.tvants.com/tvants/?k=2e571076726e227b043edfee43739a99

by shroomer on Jun 20, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

tvants

Come somebody tell me how to work, this i tried searching for it using the publish location but I can’t find anything. Are there other servers that I have to add first?

by phina on Jun 20, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Nats can throw the pounds around:

Jon Rauch is 291 lb (though he is 6’11”)
Estrada is 254 lb (5’11”)
Dmitri is 298 lb (yeah right, and 6’2”)
DUkes is 241 lb (6’1”)
Will Mo Pena is 268 lb (6’3”)

by SaltyDawg on Jun 20, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

They are 2nd in MLB

averaging 221 lb

The White Sox are 1st at 227 lb

and the Rangers are 4th at 214 lb

by SaltyDawg on Jun 20, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

cue the Laird jokes

Call 1-800-DOCTORB. The B is for bargain!

by Panorama on Jun 20, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marlon Byrd is the biggest one at 245 lb

and Hamilton and Salty bring it up but they are also 6’4”

by SaltyDawg on Jun 20, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Are those rankings current

Or do they go by the preseason roster? Because I’m willing to be Franklyn German was… ahem, a big part of that if it goes by the preseason roster.

by LSJ on Jun 20, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice, Dimetri Young's intro music

Dallas’s own The D.O.C – It’s Funky Enough

by Garcia on Jun 20, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Great

Here comes Mark ‘Kiss of Death” Conner

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Come on Millwood

Don’t pull a Vicente Padilla on us…

by LSJ on Jun 20, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

D. Young pulls a byrd

that still kind of sucked though

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

well

that sucked

If you want some slack, bring your own rope.

by rangerfaninva on Jun 20, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Epic Fail.

The search for 5 starters continues.

by SaltyGoesYard on Jun 20, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

something failed alright

anyway… we are still wining. No runs in the 4th and its a 4.5 era so far for the game.. no big deal.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Laird is down in a painful way

this is NOT how i wanted to see salty more.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

still on the ground

was holding on to his hamstring. looks in obvious pain.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Crappity crap crap on a crap cracker

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

UGH

he looks like he’s in some serious pain.

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

by rentz on Jun 20, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, LSJ will be thrilled

Laird to the d.l., Salty the starting catcher.

Although I wouldn’t be surprised if Teagarden comes up and splits the job with Salty for a while.

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 20, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm not thrilled

I never like to see one of our guys get injured. I wanted to trade Gerry, remember?

by LSJ on Jun 20, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

fuck

the reign of salty starts now

Rare Gnats Sex

by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

the reign of teagarden starts!

though seriously, this sucks

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

by rentz on Jun 20, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Trade value over.

Salty trade now done with.

TIME TO SHINE YOUNG LAD.

by SaltyGoesYard on Jun 20, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Ugh...

That looked really bad…

by N41D on Jun 20, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

milton there to help

almost looks knee related

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

by rentz on Jun 20, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

well

i tuned in at a crazy time…....the irony in that? Laird gets hurt beating out a bunt….seriously…..

by slash on Jun 20, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Well

Salty should finally get that extended chance some people have been saying he’s needed

"I'll take Clemens over Millwood and Padilla anyday.." - bosoxsiempregirl

^^^^ Wow, I would too. I guess that makes me the next John Schuerholtz.

LSB Facebook group ----->> http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33345329288

by MayurP on Jun 20, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Hahaha

Salty gives him the “Tough break” pat on the stomach, all while starting to plan his hall of fame speech.

by SaltyGoesYard on Jun 20, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Gerald will be fine.

I don’t think it’s that bad

by Garcia on Jun 20, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Hopefully

But that looked pretty bad… I know what it’s like to pull a hamstring, I can’t image what tearing one must feel like…

by LSJ on Jun 20, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

it hurts

like someone running a knife up the back of your leg

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

he might be back somewhat soon

but theres no way its not a dl stint

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ahh!

Just missed..

"I'll take Clemens over Millwood and Padilla anyday.." - bosoxsiempregirl

^^^^ Wow, I would too. I guess that makes me the next John Schuerholtz.

LSB Facebook group ----->> http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33345329288

by MayurP on Jun 20, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Salty

not sure if anyone listened to wash with norm today, he said that salty is improving behind the plate and he’s working with walbeck..

guess i never thought about it, but walbeck might be the reason he got called up

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

by rentz on Jun 20, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Walbeck said in the pre-game yesterday

that he would rather have a guy with defense and who can manage the game more than an offensive guy. Walbeck certainly wasn’t talking about Salty

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ramirez

If Laird goes on the DL does Max Ramirez get called up? He is on the 40. Lets keep an eye on the Frisco boxscore.

Brandon Boggs 2008 Texas Rangers ROY

by RangerMad on Jun 20, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

no

not for catcher i dont think

by slash on Jun 20, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

well, have him as your backup catcher

and a bat on the bench plus DH

makes sense to me

we’re going to have to call up one of them anyway, might as well be Max since the forty rules all

by texasraider on Jun 20, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe

They just go sign some veteran a la Mellhuse

"I'll take Clemens over Millwood and Padilla anyday.." - bosoxsiempregirl

^^^^ Wow, I would too. I guess that makes me the next John Schuerholtz.

LSB Facebook group ----->> http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33345329288

by MayurP on Jun 20, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's bring up Max WOOOOOO!!!!!!

seriously though….maybe Teagarden…...

by slash on Jun 20, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd rather see Teagarden come up now

because then Max can get some at abts at AAA, and then at the trade deadline, when people like Cat and maybe Blalock are dealt, they’re will be room for guys like Max and Davis to comeup

"I'll take Clemens over Millwood and Padilla anyday.." - bosoxsiempregirl

^^^^ Wow, I would too. I guess that makes me the next John Schuerholtz.

LSB Facebook group ----->> http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=33345329288

by MayurP on Jun 20, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah

i was just joking, if Melhuse was the alternative…...but that seems to be the way to go

by slash on Jun 20, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

thats a bit different

that looked like it was going to fall in and it took a dive (kind of) to get it.

though yeah, not like hes going to score so he certainly should have been closer

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

OMFT = OMNT now....

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

by boomer1 on Jun 20, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

when did the Melhuse fanclub start??

last time i saw that guy, I got put on suicide watch…

by slash on Jun 20, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

I think everyone's being ironic

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ironic

adj. Poignantly contrary to what was expected or intended:

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Teagarden

can actually play catcher

by FirebatM3 on Jun 20, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

well I'm usually wrong on this

but that starts TT’s time faster and then you have to put him on the 40

by texasraider on Jun 20, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

TT is 24

if you still need that option when he’s 27, chances are he’s not worked out anyways

by FirebatM3 on Jun 20, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

good point

and I guess with room on the 40, TT might be the best option

might increase his trade value as well??

by texasraider on Jun 20, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

6 years of arb

to age 30 season. I’m not concerned with starting his clock

by FirebatM3 on Jun 20, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Salty

Is gonna tear up so much hetersexual ass now that he doesn’t have Fatty McDonut pants wasting his flavor.

Now really get to kick some ass. 1000 runs this year.

by SaltyGoesYard on Jun 20, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah

Lets hope so. Because if Laird’s trade value just went skydiving. If Salty doesn’t perform while he’s gone, he’ll likely never get out of this damn platoon.

by LSJ on Jun 20, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

awesome nickname btw

major thumb up

"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 20, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know why people are dissing the melhuse idea

maybe you shouldn’t sign melhuse but someone like him wouldn’t be bad. the fragily psyched salty (as some have suggested) might feel a bit threatened if you brought up another catcher of the future

Rare Gnats Sex

by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

did you happen to watch melhuse while he was here?

couldnt throw, couldnt hit, couldnt run… he was terrible.

id take any young-ish defensive catcher over him.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

youngis defensive catcher

ok, i’ll visit the youngish defensive catcher tree next time i’m over there. but, for now, i don’t think it matters that your defensive backup catcher sucks if you play salty all the time

Rare Gnats Sex

by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

what exactly is your point?

melhuse sucked. therefore people don’t like the idea of bringing him back.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

you don't need a good catcher to be backup

in fact, you might actually benefit from getting a guy who’s not that great so you only play salty the whole time and he’s not looking over his shoulder during this time

Rare Gnats Sex

by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

well it's not like they're going to play Teagarden as much as Salty if they bring him up

eccspecially with the year he’s having…...good for him, but you know….

by slash on Jun 20, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

i think you're wrong about that

if they start his clock now they’re going to want to see him. and if he shows any sort of defensive prowess, he’s going to end up splitting time with salty.

Rare Gnats Sex

by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Teagarden

crushes lefties, salty crushes righties. At least you have a good platoon if he’s the choice

by FirebatM3 on Jun 20, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

exactly

is that what you want? I thought all the Salty people wanted Salty all the time. Yet, the salty people are quick to dismiss the idea of the scrub defensive old backup.

Rare Gnats Sex

by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

well if Washington played Melhuse that MUCH

he’s going to play the backup catcher no matter what….might as well have someone who can make contact and know how to handle themselves defensively

by slash on Jun 20, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Salty people?

I’ll have you know I believe Teagarden is the catcher of the future in the organization. If they play it as a real platoon, I’d be more than happy with that setup

by FirebatM3 on Jun 20, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

TT has been good for half a season in the minors

and is really struggling at AAA. get a grip

"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 20, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

An 820 OPS...

...from a catcher, is struggling?

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 20, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe

I wouldn’t want to start his clock right now, and i do think that he’d play…...but split time??? maybe but im not sure i would….

by slash on Jun 20, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

what was it that Walbeck said about his catchers?

what did washington want from his catchers? They care about defense. If you give them an alternative, they’re going to take it more than you want.

Rare Gnats Sex

by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

well

i’ve about given up on the situation with 2 posts with you lol we get a shitty player…..he plays, we get a good one, he plays too much and Salty doesnt….....lose-lose

by slash on Jun 20, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

shitty player won't play too much

he’ll spell salty but he won’t get more playing time than get away days. that’s not bad for a melhuse type

Rare Gnats Sex

by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

youngish defensively catcher didnt mean teagarden or a real prospect

just some guy who is a better defensive player than melhuse. there might not be a tree, but its not a high standard.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

the only thing worse than Melhuse behind the plate

was Melhuse at 3rd…....good god who thought of that one…....let’s bring eyre back too

by slash on Jun 20, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

"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 20, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

well

that was a pretty crappy half-inning

"I'll take Clemens over Millwood and Padilla anyday.." - bosoxsiempregirl

^^^^ Wow, I would too. I guess that makes me the next John Schuerholtz.

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by MayurP on Jun 20, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Shit

FOTF can’t stop sucking

by FirebatM3 on Jun 20, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

so he was 1 for 32...

now 2 for 36.

come on MY.

though that out in the first inning was one of his better drives of late.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well Max Ram stayed in for his second AB

so he isn’t on his way to Washington just yet.

Teagarden wasn’t in the lineup tonight for OKC

by SaltyDawg on Jun 20, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

So, what's the plan from here?

Let’s work under the assumption that Laird is out until, say, August 1, and that might be conservative.

Do you call up Teagarden? MaxRam? What do you do with Salty? Do you try to deal Laird in the offseason now?

Also, what about signing a Damian Miller? He’s available, and would probably come cheap.

"Boy, that is a gutless, 6-foot-7, .200-hitting formerly good player. What a joke." -Tom Grieve RE: Richie Sexson

by ghtd36 on Jun 20, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

I think you go with Teagarden

MaxRam needs full-time AB’s somewhere, and with Blalock, Bradley and eventually Chris Davis crowding the 1B/DH situation, I don’t think there’s room for him. Either we bring up Teagarden, or we promote a AAA scrub or sign somebody expendable.

by LSJ on Jun 20, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh yea...

Kevin Richardson time in Arlington.

by SaltyDawg on Jun 20, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

nice

bailed out by milledge. actually would like to see salty with millwood on the mound. millwood is quicker to the plate and holds runners better

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Stop walking people

Everytime you walk someone god kills a kitten.

by SaltyGoesYard on Jun 20, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

So...

fwiw, I think the Laird situation is addressed, in order of likelihood:

1) Veteran backup picked up off the street (someone like Adam Melhuse)
2) Teagarden
3) Max Ramirez

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 20, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Melhuse

if we’re going to him, might as well play Kevin Richardson, there’s little difference

by FirebatM3 on Jun 20, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

why would you rather kevin richardson

money? they’re all the same. who cares.

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

you are being dumb

kevin richardson will be better? they’re all the SAME

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

christ, no I don't

go find where I said we must have melhuse. I didn’t. I just thought it was odd that people (like you) were so quick to dismiss melhuse when someone like him would be perfect for salty.

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe you shouldn’t sign melhuse but someone like him wouldn’t be bad

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

i never even said we couldnt have someone at all like him

i just find it ridiculous to be questioned for having an adverse reaction to someone who was terrible in every facet of the game for the rangers coming back and thinking there must surely be a better option.

a veteran pitcher helping out a young pitcher? ill buy that. a catcher? just work with walbeck and the other coaches.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Melhuse

He knows what Washington wants from his catcher, and was brought in last year, in part, to help mentor Laird. Seems like he’d be useful with Salty.

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 20, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kevin Richardson

worked with Salty in AAA. I see very little difference save money and convenience.

by FirebatM3 on Jun 20, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

What convenience?

And, for that matter, what money?

Richardson would make $300K. A veteran scrub would make $500K. Pro-rated over 6 weeks or so, that is a difference of $50K.

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 20, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Convenience

as in he’s already in the organization, he isn’t coming off of injury and there is a slight chance that he becomes something like a backup catcher in the future.

by FirebatM3 on Jun 20, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

He has about as much a chance...

...of being a backup catcher in the future as Nate Gold has of being a bench bat in the future.

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 20, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

both of which

has more of a chance of happening than melhuse being anything save melhuse.

by FirebatM3 on Jun 20, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Also...

If you call him up, you then have to go find a backup catcher for Oklahoma. So you are still going to end up going out on the street and finding a veteran catcher.

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 20, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

i wish we were in an AL park this weekend

maybe we’d bring max up to DH (let bradley recover) for a few days and be the backup while we figure out what we want to do.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Tim Redding

needs to not get a QS against us

by FirebatM3 on Jun 20, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

'twas not to be

this game has not gone as i expected the past 4 innings.

murph’s slump is getting annoying.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn

This game is lulling me to sleep. Our offense needs to wake up.

by LSJ on Jun 20, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

a 1 run game

our bullpen slowly approaching.

Pretty much Washington is up by 1 right now.

by SaltyGoesYard on Jun 20, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions  

My guess

Millwood isn’t coming out of this game unless he hits 120 pitches, or the Nats take the lead.

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 20, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

that would be nice

but seems like washington goes to the bullpen way too early

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey hey

whaddya know… Salty got a guy…

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

take that haters

laser

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

YES!!!

CAUGHT STEALING!

F* YOU, BALTIMORE!

"Boy, that is a gutless, 6-foot-7, .200-hitting formerly good player. What a joke." -Tom Grieve RE: Richie Sexson

by ghtd36 on Jun 20, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank you.

Outstanding recognition.

"Boy, that is a gutless, 6-foot-7, .200-hitting formerly good player. What a joke." -Tom Grieve RE: Richie Sexson

by ghtd36 on Jun 20, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

+ A Gajillion.

"Boy, that is a gutless, 6-foot-7, .200-hitting formerly good player. What a joke." -Tom Grieve RE: Richie Sexson

by ghtd36 on Jun 20, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

baltimore??

If you want some slack, bring your own rope.

by rangerfaninva on Jun 20, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sZuN0xXWLc

"Boy, that is a gutless, 6-foot-7, .200-hitting formerly good player. What a joke." -Tom Grieve RE: Richie Sexson

by ghtd36 on Jun 20, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok

but that wasn’t what he was saying

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

k.

wasnt exactly a serious thought out response.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here you go. If the posting will work.

If not, it’s at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sZuN0xXWLc

"Boy, that is a gutless, 6-foot-7, .200-hitting formerly good player. What a joke." -Tom Grieve RE: Richie Sexson

by ghtd36 on Jun 20, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

epic

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

by WhipSmart on Jun 20, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice!!!!

Ya....That's Real Mature.

by SMITTY on Jun 20, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

sweeeeeeet

k and a caught stealing

If you want some slack, bring your own rope.

by rangerfaninva on Jun 20, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

nice

I hope they try to steal again. might be something to the “quick to the plate” stuff

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Whos the bitch, grasshopper

With laird out of the way, SALTY IS GOING TO THE TOP.

Just like Hurley, once you take the training wheels off, its GO TIME.

by SaltyGoesYard on Jun 20, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm bummed out

Laird was justifying my faith in him.

Now he’ll be out for a month or two.

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 20, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

really a month

he wont’ even get traded

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I feel for you AJM

This was not how I wanted Salty to get his chance at regular playing time.

by LSJ on Jun 20, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah...

Laird is to you as Kevin Mench was to me circa 2004.

by ghostofErikThompson on Jun 20, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

kevin mench will for me be forever linked to Rios

and why I wish someone in the front office wasn’t such a homer

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

BOOOOOOO!!!!

i seriously lost some confidence in every1’s common vision of the rangers long term goal when you switched over to the keep laird sell salty camp.

welcome back to reality.

"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 20, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

the trade salty camp is very much in line with rebuilding

and, at least for me, ends with teagarden at catcher

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

TT

please explain to me the rationale behind choosing a guy who is hitting .220/.341/.399 this season as the guy you will count on for the future.

"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 20, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Laird isnt dependable

and hasnt ever been. every time we have ever counted on him and really relied on him he has slumped or sucked or gotten hurt. every time.

and then of course you get the TT fans who ignore that he’s older and is struggling like salty never struggled in the minors. Salty is younger he hit better in the minors and he is at the major league level.

and that doesnt even cover the fact that if the rangers ever really meant to trade salty, they would have left him in AAA and let him rip it up to keep his value really high. his value at the moment you decided that salty was the guy to send away was at its lowest point.

there are so many obvious reasons that it makes me wonder

"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 20, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Okay
his value at the moment you decided that salty was the guy to send away was at its lowest point.

I’m not sure what you are talking about when you say that I decided Salty was the guy to send away.

I have said, for some time, that I think the Rangers may well be better off trading him than keeping him. That’s been my position all along.

I think that having some combo of Laird, Teagarden and Ramirez, plus whatever you get for Salty, might be better than keeping Salty.

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 20, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just checked on Flores

He has 0 stolen bases in 1 attempt as a major leaguer. In his playing career he has 17 stolen bases and has been caught 10 times. Not exactly Ricky Henderson that salty just threw out.

by Ranger Capt on Jun 20, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah

regardless of the stealer, he made a quick and accurate throw to the bag. counts for something.

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

...he grabbed an inside pitch and threw a strike very quickly to 2nd.

i dont care if jose reyes had been safe or bengie molina had been out, it was good.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hmn

Nadle just mentioned Teagarden has been held out in OKC for two games with a sore shoulder. Guess maybe he’s not going to be the callup afterall.

by LSJ on Jun 20, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Millwood almost beat that one out….

by mizzouranger34 on Jun 20, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm glad he didn't

We don’t need our pitchers injured on the basepaths.

by LSJ on Jun 20, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

yup

he’s played in the NL, he knows how to handle ground outs in the 7th inning

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

big inning here

If you want some slack, bring your own rope.

by rangerfaninva on Jun 20, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

UM, EXCUSE ME?

But who are you with your tremendous screen name?

"Boy, that is a gutless, 6-foot-7, .200-hitting formerly good player. What a joke." -Tom Grieve RE: Richie Sexson

by ghtd36 on Jun 20, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, I wasn't looking for a real name.

I was expecting a wise ass, but awesome remark. Considering he’s a Mizzou guy. MIZ.

"Boy, that is a gutless, 6-foot-7, .200-hitting formerly good player. What a joke." -Tom Grieve RE: Richie Sexson

by ghtd36 on Jun 20, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

aaron f'in boone

If you want some slack, bring your own rope.

by rangerfaninva on Jun 20, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Gameday Audio

Anyone else been having issues? Yesterday it would ‘snap’ and then the volume would change radically (it would become very soft, I’d have to turn the volume nearly to 100% to listen to it). When the commercials came back on the volume would be ‘normal’ again for a few seconds and then ‘snap’ and the volume would be soft again.

Today it is ‘snapping’ a lot (a lot) but no volume changes. This ‘snapping’ is happening so often it distracts from the broadcast. Currently it is ‘snapping’ nearly once every 2 seconds. I can’t listen to it. :-(

by Hubris on Jun 20, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, I've got the same problem

But I can’t take the Washington announcers, so I’m sticking it out.

by LSJ on Jun 20, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

so it's just the Ranger feed?

I hadn’t even thought about trying the Washington feed. I assumed it was a GD Audio issue and would apply to all feeds. :-(

by Hubris on Jun 20, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, I also use TVants

And TVants has the Washington announcers. I wouldn’t know about any other GD audio feeds, I’ll have to check a different one after the game.

by LSJ on Jun 20, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

aaron boone

led to one of the worst trades in Rangers history

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

another k

If you want some slack, bring your own rope.

by rangerfaninva on Jun 20, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions  

damn

didnt last

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

MaxRam

was just pulled in Frisco…He on a plane to Warshington? or is he just on a bus to OKC?

Here are just a few of the key ingredients: dynamite, pole vaulting, laughing gas, choppers - can you see how incredible this is going to be? - hang gliding, come on! -- Dignan

by Hypo-Luxa on Jun 20, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Beasticon.

"Boy, that is a gutless, 6-foot-7, .200-hitting formerly good player. What a joke." -Tom Grieve RE: Richie Sexson

by ghtd36 on Jun 20, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Christian Santana

just hit his 6th homer for Clinton…Welcome back indeed!

Here are just a few of the key ingredients: dynamite, pole vaulting, laughing gas, choppers - can you see how incredible this is going to be? - hang gliding, come on! -- Dignan

by Hypo-Luxa on Jun 20, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow

blast from the past, good to see him doing better.

"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 20, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

It was a really good jump

but wasn’t a good throw anyway as you said.
He has to repeat the same throw, much like a pitcher has to work on repeating his delivery. Salty has about 7 different throws down to second.

by SaltyDawg on Jun 20, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

KKKK-Mill

Call 1-800-DOCTORB. The B is for bargain!

by Panorama on Jun 20, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

thanks

i wouldnt be completely shocked to see 9 actually.

given that guardado/CJ are out.

obviously they would have to be very smooth innings though.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah i think adam is right

he could go 120, so then if he can maybe get through 8 iwth low 100’s, he might come out again

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

with the way the bullpen is

let Milly pitch to the bitter end

Here are just a few of the key ingredients: dynamite, pole vaulting, laughing gas, choppers - can you see how incredible this is going to be? - hang gliding, come on! -- Dignan

by Hypo-Luxa on Jun 20, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry

I’m multitasking right now, not paying a ton of attention to the thread. My bad.

by LSJ on Jun 20, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

awesome.

I’m ready to see that bat.

by Garcia on Jun 20, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

It has to be for the Rangers and not AAA right,

Considering Tea is not 100% healthy and Max is already on the 40 man.

by Ranger Capt on Jun 20, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

40 man! broseph

"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 20, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

2/37

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

well

thats a punch in the gut.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

ugh

crazy hit a hr….
i was just saying, milton is the good kinda crazy, dukes is the bad kinda crazy

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

by rentz on Jun 20, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

it really shouldn't

the nats aren’t very good

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well

We are not very good either.

by SaltyGoesYard on Jun 20, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah

The Rangers are a .500 team.

The Nats are the worst team in baseball other than the M’s.

That’s comparable.

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 20, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did i miss the post telling us

that chris davis freakin homered again?

my signature doesnt allow davis to be searched for in gameday threads =)

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

yep

nelly with a walk and davis follows with a dinger

If you want some slack, bring your own rope.

by rangerfaninva on Jun 20, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

milly pitched a helluva a game

cept for the 3 walks vs 1 k stat…but great pitch count :)

http://www.buchanan4pres2008.org/
NIXON: NOW MORE THAN EVER

by gossamer on Jun 20, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

well

millwood has to get through these batters really quickly to have a chance at the 9th

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Looks like the ole Millwood “cant win on the road” curse is sneaking up and biting us on the ass again.

"GO RANGERS!!!" - bspate

by b.pate on Jun 20, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

murph

is 2 for his last 24 with 0 walks and 0xbh

i’m calling at least a double. oh yeah

http://www.buchanan4pres2008.org/
NIXON: NOW MORE THAN EVER

by gossamer on Jun 20, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

eh

good outing milly. 8IP is solid. should be able to score more than 3 against the nats.

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

That was a really important outing by K-Mill

But hopefully the bullpen won’t get wasted by an extra-inning game.

by LSJ on Jun 20, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

come on hammy

If you want some slack, bring your own rope.

by rangerfaninva on Jun 20, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

that left field foul line is fuct...

still having a hard time wrapping my head around that.

"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 20, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions  

biggest MLBer ever

"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 20, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

295 friggin pounds

and he’s not fat at all.

"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 20, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think that is what separates him

from seeing lanky ass Randy Johnson or goofy ass Chris Young….Rauch is just a large human being

by SaltyDawg on Jun 20, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Bob

i hate your kids….

now carry on.

"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 20, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

I agree...

Though he is a very good one. He just doesn’t get on base nearly enough for my taste. But I do like the guy and there isn’t really a better option here.

by SaltyDawg on Jun 20, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rauch is 6'11?

I don’t know if it’s the camera angle or what, but he doesn’t look 6’11 to me.

by cmkelly29 on Jun 20, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

6'11" and goes 290...

all about perspective

If you want some slack, bring your own rope.

by rangerfaninva on Jun 20, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

well

given that our 3,4 hitters did that and you have to bat for the pitcher, goddamn amazing that we scored 4 runs.

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

That sucked

Now I’m actually hoping we loose this on a walkoff – our bullpen doesn’t need to be pitching an extra-inning game.

by LSJ on Jun 20, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

just let rupe go a few innings

no big deal.

maybe see what benoit’s got in the tank first.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

i hate giving up walkoff wins

please dont. id rather lose by 10.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

next inning, if it gets that far

salty, vazquez, P

so no scoring then either

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions  

august 31st prediction

you will think salty is the long term catcher.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

He better be,

Because by then the chances of him playing first are gone. See Chris Davis.

by Ranger Capt on Jun 20, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jamey

In all relief inning situations.

Or just a batting tee.

by SaltyGoesYard on Jun 20, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

frankie!?

cmon… i know cj isnt available but frankie!? in a tied game bottom of the 9th?

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

by rentz on Jun 20, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

anyone but frankie

i mean, when he’s on he’s on….but how often is that starting an inning

christ!

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

by rentz on Jun 20, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok, please think about it and give a real answer

we don’t have lee smith in our bullpen (second lee smith reference of the day i believe)

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

bradley hit for the pitcher?

again with the jogging to first is fine mentality.

although I know they wont.

Bring up Chris Davis

by DShep on Jun 20, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

man

i’d just as soon leave frankie in to pitch the next inning…but obviously, you can’t do that.

maybe salty hits a HR or something

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was good

but for someone who throws 97, they are making contact way too often.

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by ab03 on Jun 20, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions  

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