7/13/08 game day thread
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 13, 2008 1:00 PM CDT
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PrintChicago White Sox at Texas Rangers, Jul 13, 2008 2:05 PM CDT
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3 game series vs White Sox @ Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
| Fri 07/11 | WP: Luis Mendoza (2 - 3) SV: Eddie Guardado LP: Gavin Floyd (10 - 5) |
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| Sat 07/12 | WP: John Danks (7 - 4) LP: Kevin Millwood (6 - 5) |
7 - 9 loss |
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Chicago White Sox Sunday, Jul 13, 2008, 2:05 PM CDT Jose Contreras vs Matt Harrison Partly cloudy with a 30-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing out to center field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 90.
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Lineup:
Ian Kinsler _ 2B
Michael Young _ SS
Josh Hamilton _ RF
Milton Bradley _ DH
David Murphy _ LF
Marlon Byrd _ CF
Chris Davis _ 1B
Max Ramirez _ C
Ramon Vazquez _ 3B
Teagarden has gunned out two basestealers and walked...
...in the Futures Game. He’s the only Rangers guy I’ve seen.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
Here's the question, though.
Obviously, we have four “plus” catchers: Laird, Teagarden, Salty and MaxRam.
I think MaxRam projects best as a DH. The question now is, who do you hitch your wagons to?
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
I still say Salty
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k, i'm already tired of Lincecum for CY in the NL
Volquez has been superior than Lincecum. It’s really not even close.
"I really think JD is probably going to be one of the best things ever to happen to the Rangers." - Longhorn, May 27th, 2007
Quick everyone go look at the espn.com featured comment
it’s gold…pure gold…
“How is Ron Washington not in the Manager of the Year conversation?”
I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles
THIS is pure gold
+1
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone watching FSN right now?
If not, you should
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Jamey giving a report on the young guys in the organization
that are making an impact on the Major League team.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
the Rangers will go into the All-Star break with an above .500 record.
...seriously… think about that…
Oh no....
.... we suck again!!!
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
get out of it matt
Kinsler is the best player on the rangers(done), BENOIT SUCKS(done), bring up Harrison(done),new: Put Nippert in rotation, Mendoza to the pen, get Feliz to AAA by the end of the year, trade cat
The Angels hit some balls hard against him but they were right at people
the balls hit hard today have not been right at people.
strike
Kinsler is the best player on the rangers(done), BENOIT SUCKS(done), bring up Harrison(done),new: Put Nippert in rotation, Mendoza to the pen, get Feliz to AAA by the end of the year, trade cat
Need some advice
Girlfriend goes golfing while I’m expected to do crap around the house. Should I do my chores or say nuts to that and watch the Rangers?
Nothing pithy here. Please move long.
I believe
he was on the street this summer
by Brett Perryman on Jul 13, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
If you let your girlfriend go golfing
and require you to do chores while she is enjoying herself…. you need to find where your balls were hidden quickly.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
He has a choice...
1. Keep his balls, but not get to use them.
2. Let her keep his balls, but he gets to use them.
do the chores
in between innings and during pitching changes
Call 1-800-DOCTORB. The B is for bargain!
Sweet Lord, how locked in is Kins right now?
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
So locked in...
...you want him to bunt against K-Rod with runners on base, pparenetly…
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 13, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Bahahaha!
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
They are the most likely team to catch....
.... if anyone is talking about playoff chances for Tex. TB, NYY, Min, Oak, Tex in the hunt for the Wild Card.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Let go of the dream Sarasota
Just let it go.
by SaltyGoesYard on Jul 13, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Sssssssshhhhh
stop speaking.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I will
As soon as you stop putting us in the playoff hunt.
by SaltyGoesYard on Jul 13, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe they won't make it...
actually, will they? More likely than not, no. Does that mean I should write them off like you? No. Can Texas catch Oakland? Yep. Do the Yankees suck. Yep. Has Texas won more games than Boston, LA, and most everyone else in baseball since April 24? Mmm hmmm. That’s why they still have a chance. Does their pitching overall suck nuts? Sigh, unfortunately yes, but they are getting McCarthy back and the young guys have shown some flashes. I don’t think you can dismiss them right now as done for the year.
I’ll stop speaking now before you tell me they don’t have a chance next year either.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
They will have a chance next year
With improved pitching of course
by SaltyGoesYard on Jul 13, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Guess who?
That’s 1 pecked away at
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Anyone who wants to trade MB should be
kicked in the junk.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Wouldn't it be cool if Ian Kinsler ended up being Joe Morgan-esque?
Minus the whole FIK thing in 20 years.
Knoxie, really awkward performance there...
acted like he’s never done the fox box intro before.
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+1
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I have a few chores I need to do today too
Good thing it looks like I won’t need to stick around to watch the game…
Ian's a sabermetric hero, too, Josh.
Or I guess Rob.
Most people who spend their time looking at sabermetrics also belive Kinsler is more valuable because his position is hard to play and thus his offense is even harder to replace.
It's actually Jayson Stark
Not Rob Neyer.
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Yeah, you're right.
I was talking about Rob Neyer somewhere else at the same time.
Neyer wouldn’t have said that. Heh
Not that I don’t like Stark. Of the guys ESPN actually lets out of their basement, he’s the best.
Sweet DP
But I see Mighty Matt has already given up 4… what’d I miss in the top of the first?
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
Carlos Quentin 2 run bomb
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Check that... a pop up that carried out to right center
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeh...didn't look bad off the bat
But the balls are carrying today.
by Brandon Worley on Jul 13, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
You kidding?
With this offense and this early.
by SaltyGoesYard on Jul 13, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
+ 11 to 10
Milly I have no choice but to nickname you "The Laborer".
Every time I see you on the mound you're laboring through the inning.
You sure as hell don't labor when you hear Dunkin Donuts is closing in
15 minutes, sat there with a chocolate eclair with 5 minutes to spare.
Don't be afraid
I don’t mean to scare you…
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 13, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
heres what I dont understand
Hitters sitting 0-2, 1-2, and 2-2 will always take a pitch, work the count. Yet when it gets to 3-2 itsl ike they shit their pants any swing at anything.
we'll take it!
Milly I have no choice but to nickname you "The Laborer".
Every time I see you on the mound you're laboring through the inning.
You sure as hell don't labor when you hear Dunkin Donuts is closing in
15 minutes, sat there with a chocolate eclair with 5 minutes to spare.
I know it's a 1-2 count.
But when there’s a 2-1 count, some team should put up “2 Balls 1 Strike” and play light piano music.
KINZ!!!
"If I had ovaries, fallopian tubes, and a uterus...I'd have Josh Hamilton's baby"
-Adam J. Morris
by HamiltontheBeast on Jul 13, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
Damn
I was hoping Kins would bunt them over to 2nd and 3rd
no he only does that when the ..
games on the line.
Milly I have no choice but to nickname you "The Laborer".
Every time I see you on the mound you're laboring through the inning.
You sure as hell don't labor when you hear Dunkin Donuts is closing in
15 minutes, sat there with a chocolate eclair with 5 minutes to spare.
Face of the Popup.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
From ESPN:
AL MVP of the half year: Ian Kinsler, Rangers
Ian Kinsler
AP Photo/Gail Burton
If you’re one of those folks who hasn’t paid much attention to Ian Kinsler - which at least puts you in a group that includes just about everyone in America except Mrs. Kinsler - it would probably come as a shock to hear he’s even the MVP of his own team. But while Josh Hamilton is a more charismatic story and Milton Bradley’s 1.033 OPS makes him a sabermetric hero, it’s Kinsler who has really been the centerpiece of one of the best offenses in baseball.
You’ll undoubtedly be stunned to learn that Kinsler leads the league in batting, hits, runs, total bases, extra-base hits and multihit games. He’s in the top five in the league in nine major offensive categories. He has stolen 23 bases in 24 tries (with the only caught stealing on a pickoff). He’s hitting .397 with men in scoring position. Only three of his 14 homers have been hit in that Texas home run paradise. He has run off separate hitting streaks of 23 and 19 games just since mid-May. And he has reached base in every game but one since May 16.
The only arguments against him come down to defense (16 errors) and the fact that his team hasn’t been closer to first place than six games since June 1. But the Rangers actually have more wins since April 24 (42) than the White Sox (41), Angels (41) and Red Sox (40). So every number on Kinsler’s stat sheet is relevant to his club’s revival. And that’s good enough for us.
Apologies to: Hamilton, Bradley, Alex Rodriguez, Carlos Quentin, Kevin Youkilis, Joe Mauer, J.D. Drew.
che-hsuan lin
MVP in the allstar game.
hes my brother from another mother
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXWLfIgc0nA
wow that's really cool..
my brother the all star game MVP…..that has a nice ring to it.
Do you keep in contact with him?
Milly I have no choice but to nickname you "The Laborer".
Every time I see you on the mound you're laboring through the inning.
You sure as hell don't labor when you hear Dunkin Donuts is closing in
15 minutes, sat there with a chocolate eclair with 5 minutes to spare.
Vote Kinsler for Supreme Overlord.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
This is a good litmus test for him
Good offense here in the Sox, we’re kinda seeing how good he really is right now. I mean, all due respect to what he did in his debut, but shutting down the Angels offense really shouldn’t be too hard.
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
I got two turntables...
...and a microphone…
Both good songs, though I prefer Possum Kingdom.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 13, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Rays have two outs left to make up a three-run deficit to CLE
How did they go from such epic win to such epic fail so quickly? Especially now that the fans are starting to show up… maybe that’s the problem.
You know what would fix that?
Not sucking.
by SaltyGoesYard on Jul 13, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
He's a freaking kid!!!!!
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't confuse the Rangers pitching staff with those big words, Inky
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
Has anyone actually had the Cookie Lady's cookies?
Are they all they’re cracked up to be?
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
just another cookie, but good
sit behind her 1 night and got to try her chocolate chip. It tasted good because it was free. Very nice and approchable lady though.
Just thinking the same thing.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Okay Dusty
Time to make your statement for the second half rotation.
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
Way to go, Rangers fans at the game today.
Idiots. You’re all DFA’d.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
If you cant handle failure
You are most likely never to really succeed.
by SaltyGoesYard on Jul 13, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Yankees fans
Are way too smart to boo a 22 yr old, fresh off a good start, battling to help the team.
booing the kid
is as classy as kicking a puppy.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
+ 1
Milly I have no choice but to nickname you "The Laborer".
Every time I see you on the mound you're laboring through the inning.
You sure as hell don't labor when you hear Dunkin Donuts is closing in
15 minutes, sat there with a chocolate eclair with 5 minutes to spare.
Not for NYY/Bos games
or weekend games. Pretty packed.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Well
The “what do we do about the rotation if Mendoza sucks on Friday and Harrison kicks ass on Sunday” debate is now moot.
What about if Nippert looks good in long relief again
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
98?
not bad.
"I really think JD is probably going to be one of the best things ever to happen to the Rangers." - Longhorn, May 27th, 2007
well
thais has been highly disappointing
oh well.. one good start, one bad start. make the third one decent and its good.
now please dont walk in a run nippert.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
excellent
we’ll win this game.
"I really think JD is probably going to be one of the best things ever to happen to the Rangers." - Longhorn, May 27th, 2007
According to gametracker -
All of the hits and outs against Matt went to the left side of the field.
no, right center
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Not the Quentin homerun-popup
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that Ian Kinsler
with facial hair and a hat?
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Doesn't the court order
prevent Knox from being within 25 feet of those kids?
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Court order hasn't gone through yet
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pie
"I really think JD is probably going to be one of the best things ever to happen to the Rangers." - Longhorn, May 27th, 2007
Board Game!
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by HamiltontheBeast on Jul 13, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
Milton gives me goosebumps
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Ozzie: you just sunk my battleship!!!
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
I never really looked at it
before, but Flair’s mouth is open in a strange way
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
DA MURPH
Trying to jump back into the ROY race
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
3 years 30 Million?
Does that get it done to lock Bradley up?
I doubt it
Probably 3 years, $40 million.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 13, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Murphinator!!
We know you will accept the apology of everyone who called you a 4th OF
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
That was Bradley's 100th HR?
Cool. That deserves another round of pics.
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
No. 100 for Board Game.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
I love how Kinsler and Bradley could both break their legs tomorrow.
And they’d still both have career years.
Pre season I ranked Kinsler as a top 5 first baseman, based on a combination of past season and expectations. I was one of the only people to do so.
Vindication!
hey, this year he would be a top 5 first basemen
at least in the AL.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
That's impressive since he actually plays second base...
makes me wonder why we let Broussard stink up first base so much if the next guy over was a top-five first baseman. :D
I coulda sworn he plays second base.. :P
Hey, it could be worse...
by HighPlainsGrifter on Jul 13, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
You have to look at top 5 second basemen
To find where everyone else put him
Davis is so great
that he gets Konerko to drop the ball and let Murphy get to third. Lets go Ramirus Maximus!!!
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
I missed the bottom of the second
how did CD score? i see no hits, no walks, no errors…
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
well that would make sense
thanks.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Love that Harrison's off the hook
He’s in there thinking…wow…it’s fun to pitch for these guys.
Cmon, MaxRAm.
Medium-deep fly.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
Sweet
go offense.
oak is up 2-0 with 2 on and 1 out, duke not on his game apparently.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Not a huge hit, but I'll take that bit of luck going for us
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Easy
or you’re going to draw the ire of the Salty man-crushers. I agree with you though.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Well
His catcher’s ERA is kinda of gynormous. But his defense has been good enough for him to stay back there.
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
Max better not go back down once Laird is healthy.
Laird, you are the weakest link, goodbye.
"I really think JD is probably going to be one of the best things ever to happen to the Rangers." - Longhorn, May 27th, 2007
Actually...
right now Salty is the weaker link of Salty/Laird
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He should go back down
until Laird is traded. He is having a great game and has done a nice job throughout most of the season, but his bat is far from being where Davis currently is and I wouldn’t mind seeing him in AA or AAA until either August or September 1st.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
How is Laird the weakest link?
If he was healthy he would have had a great argument to be the third AS catcher.
so
"I really think JD is probably going to be one of the best things ever to happen to the Rangers." - Longhorn, May 27th, 2007
Trade
One would hope. We could probably get a pretty good price for him.
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
i would look into trading him
"I really think JD is probably going to be one of the best things ever to happen to the Rangers." - Longhorn, May 27th, 2007
yeah, but...
...I doubt you can activate him from the d.l. and immediately trade him. He’s going to have to play a few games in the majors, I imagine.
Otherwise, you’d have to activate him and immediately DFA him.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 13, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
OT: Watching the celebrity golf tournament Romo is playing in
And everytime they interview an athlete they HAVE to ask them their thoughts on Brett Farve…I am sooooo fucking tired of hearing about Farve and him wanting to come back. Talk about a guy starving for attention.
And Romo just three putted when he had a chance to take the lead.
Maybe it is just me...
but am I the only one that hates Rick Flair?
I stopped watching wrestling when I was 12 years old and I saw a match where they buried the Undertaker alive and his manager was all creepy and upset and I thought it was the stupidest thing I had ever seen. I had taken the red pill on wrestling and never looked back. But boy did I hate Rick Flair when I did give a damn.
It probably doesn’t hurt my hatred that I met the man in a casino in Shreveport, Louisiana and he spilled his jack and coke on me.
Now when I see him associated with the Rangers I get sad.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 13, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
My wife
She’s was a wrestling fan back in the dya…
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 13, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
-1
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 13, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry friend...
Rick Flair is a horrible monster.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 13, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
yay
thanks for running it out kins
"I really think JD is probably going to be one of the best things ever to happen to the Rangers." - Longhorn, May 27th, 2007
LMAO
The bloopers and holes through the IF are going our way for once.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
LOL
go kins
but seriously man, if yestrerday didnt teach you anything.. you got to run it out man.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Kinsler...
getting fined in kangaroo court tomorrow
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Weak blooper that should have been caught but fell between the LF and CFer
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kins with a popup
that somehow landed.
i think quentin lost it in the sun, he should have been able to get it.
it will be a hit though.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Flair is having his effect, I see.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
kins should stael on teh first pitch.
they wouldnt get him.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
And he can steal a base and...
we’ll post that dog image.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 13, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
lol, riiiiiiiiiiiiiiight
"I really think JD is probably going to be one of the best things ever to happen to the Rangers." - Longhorn, May 27th, 2007