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7:00 on Fox

AL Starter: Cliff Lee
NL Starter: Ben Sheets


AL Lineup:
Ichiro Suzuki (rf)
Derek Jeter (ss)
Josh Hamilton (cf)
Alex Rodriguez (3b)
Manny Ramirez (lf)
Milton Bradley (dh)
Kevin Youkilis (1b)
Dustin Pedroia (2b)

NL Lineup:
Hanley Ramirez (ss)
Chase Utley (2b)
Lance Berkman (1b)
Albert Pujols (dh)
Chipper Jones (3b)
Matt Holliday (rf)
Ryan Braun (lf)
Kosuke Fukudome (cf)
Geovany Soto (c)


AL Reserves: Kinser (2b), Young (ss), Morneau (1b), Navarro (c), Varitek (c), Crede (3d), Longoria (3b), Guillen (3b), Drew (OF), Quentin (of), Sizemore (of)

Pitchers: Duchscherer, Halladay, Kazmir, Nathan, Papelbon, Rivera, K-Rod, Santana, Saunders, Sherrill and Soria


NL Reserves: Martin (c), Mccann (c), Gonzalez (1b), Uggla (2b), Ramirez (3b), Wright (3b), Guzman (ss), Tejeda (ss), Hart (of), Ludwick (of), McClouth (of)

Pitchers: Cook, Dempster, Haren, Lidge, Lincecum, Marmol, Volquez, Wagner, Webb, Wilson, Wood, Zambrano

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Checking in!

though we have lots of lightning and I might not be here long….

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08

by lisa w on Jul 15, 2008 6:50 PM CDT   0 recs

oh wait

is that tonite??

Are there any Rangers playing?

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

by WhipSmart on Jul 15, 2008 6:51 PM CDT   0 recs

My new pic, for the ASG.

"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 6:52 PM CDT   1 recs

Did ya see Hammy and his wife..

in the convertible riding down 6th ave in Manhattan on Fox.

Don’t be liking all that NYC glamour too much Hammy!

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.

by LAMuscleFag on Jul 15, 2008 6:54 PM CDT   0 recs

well remember that according to Kruk

he will be a Yankee in 3 to 4 years anyway

"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos

by SaltyDawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Fuck Kruk

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:03 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

ewwwww

pass

Will the Rangers ever leave +-1 of .500???

by RangerMoto on Jul 15, 2008 7:06 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Ive got 7:30 as my guess for actual game starting time.

the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is

by DSheppard on Jul 15, 2008 7:01 PM CDT   0 recs

what, no concerts? no long speeches and video stuff?

just quickly listing off the participants?

fox surprises me. maybe this will start very quickly after all.

the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is

by DSheppard on Jul 15, 2008 7:03 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I hope the crowd goes crazy when they introduce Hamilton

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:03 PM CDT   0 recs

I can't believe former Ranger Ludwick is an all-star

unbelievable.

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:04 PM CDT   0 recs

Roids.

Got ‘em from Ankiel.

"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Ankiel never did roids

just HGH i think.

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:05 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The true test: will the Rangers take their hat all the way off, like everyone should?

"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:05 PM CDT   0 recs

huh?

Will the Rangers ever leave +-1 of .500???

by RangerMoto on Jul 15, 2008 7:06 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

When they're introduced.

You need to take your hat all the way off. Not just touch the brim.

"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:06 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

ok...is that proper etiquette?

seriously….naive as to that piece of Emily Post minutae

Will the Rangers ever leave +-1 of .500???

by RangerMoto on Jul 15, 2008 7:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

As I've been taught...

...that’s the proper, classy action. My dad drilled that in my head.

"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Not that it's that big of a deal now. Just interesting.

"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

hmm, ok :)

never heard that before.

Will the Rangers ever leave +-1 of .500???

by RangerMoto on Jul 15, 2008 7:11 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Marmol

His inclusion on the roster is indicative of the ridiculousness of letting players vote to help pick the reserves.

With Marmol replacing Wood, what’s next? Zito replacing Lincecum?

Will the Rangers ever leave +-1 of .500???

by RangerMoto on Jul 15, 2008 7:05 PM CDT   0 recs

agree silly

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:06 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

well, while he still shouldnt have gone

i think it should be noted he had a 2.09 ERA a month ago when players were voting. hes blown up since.

still didnt deserve to go, but it wouldnt be as bad.

the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is

by DSheppard on Jul 15, 2008 7:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

so that begs the question:

why the hell are they voting a month in advance? Guess that means we’re watching (well, I’m at work and listening, but whatever) the All Stars from the first 2 months of the season. yawn

Will the Rangers ever leave +-1 of .500???

by RangerMoto on Jul 15, 2008 7:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

70 K's in 52 IP

I know he’s been awful the last month or so, but for the first 3 months of the season he was dominant.

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

by Dirk Diggler on Jul 15, 2008 8:20 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

HUH?

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.

by LAMuscleFag on Jul 15, 2008 7:07 PM CDT   0 recs

wheres ..

Hammy and Milty???

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.

by LAMuscleFag on Jul 15, 2008 7:07 PM CDT   0 recs

Starting lineup.

Relax, bud. :)

"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

starters are introduced seperately

"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos

by SaltyDawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Ham-il-ton, Ham-il-ton

"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos

by SaltyDawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:07 PM CDT   0 recs

Holy shit! Holy shit!

haha

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.

by LAMuscleFag on Jul 15, 2008 7:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

oh ok LOL

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.

by LAMuscleFag on Jul 15, 2008 7:08 PM CDT   0 recs

most memorable player introduction

kenny rogers after the suspension. they paused before and after his name, lingering on him getting booed for like 3x as long as anyone else.

‘twas.. weird.

the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is

by DSheppard on Jul 15, 2008 7:11 PM CDT   0 recs

lol @ Rollie Fingers

check out that stache

by Sky Hook on Jul 15, 2008 7:13 PM CDT   0 recs

no nolan?

""If they'd have told me you can make the team but you've got to shine the shoes, I'd have been there shining shoes." -Bradley

by ab03 on Jul 15, 2008 7:14 PM CDT   0 recs

This is so annoying...

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:15 PM CDT   0 recs

Way to go, Willie.

Rising out of his wheelchair.

"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:16 PM CDT   0 recs

Anyone else think Hamilton will get a huge ovation?

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:16 PM CDT   0 recs

Def.

"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:17 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He's got to...they love him

"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos

by SaltyDawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:17 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

OH YEH!

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.

by LAMuscleFag on Jul 15, 2008 7:17 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Should be Kinsler.

Up yours, Pedroia.

"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:16 PM CDT   0 recs

+10000000000

"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008

by Captain Fubar on Jul 15, 2008 7:17 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

this one should be MY, but i dont tihnk anyone cares =p

the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is

by DSheppard on Jul 15, 2008 7:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hammy will get a bigger ovation

than A Rod just did LOL

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.

by LAMuscleFag on Jul 15, 2008 7:18 PM CDT   0 recs

Where's the Madonna camera shot?

She said she would be there…

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:18 PM CDT   0 recs

The Old-timers remove their hats all the way

true that ghtd36

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:18 PM CDT   0 recs

Let's go Milt!

"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos

by SaltyDawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:20 PM CDT   0 recs

Fuck yes!

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:20 PM CDT   0 recs

Woooooo, milton.

the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is

by DSheppard on Jul 15, 2008 7:20 PM CDT   0 recs

MILTY!!!!!!!!!

"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:20 PM CDT   0 recs

Board. Game.

There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:20 PM CDT   0 recs

HAM-IL-TON, HAM-IL-TON!!!

It’s coming…show some love NYC

"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos

by SaltyDawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:21 PM CDT   0 recs

That would be unbelievable....

There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

not really...

it happened last night.

by RachelB on Jul 15, 2008 7:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow....

.... I had the volume down because my wife was trying to study. Still didn’t matter because I’m sure my screaming and laughing bothered her just as much.

There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, it looks like the 7:30 estimate was actually not long enough after all

but they get a pass for the sheer number of hall of famers. its all good.

the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is

by DSheppard on Jul 15, 2008 7:22 PM CDT   0 recs

wooo, Hammy

listen to the cheer.

the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is

by DSheppard on Jul 15, 2008 7:22 PM CDT   0 recs

not big enough!

the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is

by DSheppard on Jul 15, 2008 7:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hell yes!

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:22 PM CDT   0 recs

HAM-IL-TON! HAM-IL-TON!

"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:22 PM CDT   0 recs

Boy Tony packed on a few hundred pounds...jesus

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:23 PM CDT   0 recs

coming soon to a Nutrisystem commercial near you.....

"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008

by Captain Fubar on Jul 15, 2008 7:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Tony Gwynn you pudgy bastard you

"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos

by SaltyDawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:23 PM CDT   0 recs

did say hey give hamilton the cold shoulder?

""If they'd have told me you can make the team but you've got to shine the shoes, I'd have been there shining shoes." -Bradley

by ab03 on Jul 15, 2008 7:23 PM CDT   0 recs

He gave the crowd the cold shoulder he didnt even take his hat off

I think he might be out of it a little.

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

he's 183 years old

gotta give him some slack…

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

by WhipSmart on Jul 15, 2008 7:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah, looked like that to me as well

"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008

by Captain Fubar on Jul 15, 2008 7:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

he really did

even after he was done talking to fukudome (if they can even talk…) you could see him from the far out camera and he never looked at hammy.

the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is

by DSheppard on Jul 15, 2008 7:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

All time home run king

Hank Aaron. clap, clap, clap

There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:23 PM CDT   0 recs

+1000000

"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008

by Captain Fubar on Jul 15, 2008 7:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

+1

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The true HR champ

"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos

by SaltyDawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

OK every time I see Ichiro now

I’m imagining the pre-game pep talk

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08

by lisa w on Jul 15, 2008 7:24 PM CDT   0 recs

me too

"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

that and the video with Costas

“hotter than two rats in F*ing wool sock”

"Here comes the version of Benoit that lets the other team put it out of reach. I hate that version."
-Athos

by SaltyDawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Sheesh

you stay classy, NY… rolls eyes

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

by WhipSmart on Jul 15, 2008 7:25 PM CDT   0 recs