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All Star Game discussion thread

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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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions   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 reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

ewwwww

pass

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

by RangerMoto on Jul 15, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions  

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 DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 reply actions  

huh?

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

by RangerMoto on Jul 15, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

hmm, ok :)

never heard that before.

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

by RangerMoto on Jul 15, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

Def.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 reply actions  

+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 up reply actions  

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 DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

Woooooo, milton.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

MILTY!!!!!!!!!

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

wooo, Hammy

listen to the cheer.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

not big enough!

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

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 reply actions  

+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 up reply actions  

+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 up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 up reply actions  

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 reply actions  

Its Francona

He should get booed, just not as much as Pedroia

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

there's a time for that sort of thing

and the announcement of the opening All-Star line-ups isn’t one of them…

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

by WhipSmart on Jul 15, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

If Francona has any class

he should play Kinsler tonight for longer than Pedroia based on what Ian has accomplished this year. Won’t happen, but should.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

If Pedroia bats more than twice

assuming it’s not an incredibly high scoring game early…I’ll be pissed

"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 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

Nailed it. I expect Kinsler by the 5th, at the latest.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

seriously

I didn’t know Yogi Berra was alive.

by RachelB on Jul 15, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions  

He is alive

which is almost as good as not being dead

"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 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

nicely done

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

by WhipSmart on Jul 15, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

hehehe.....+1

"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 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

+1

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's in that Aflack

commercial.

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

They'll give you cash, which is just as good as money.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

i did

but only because of the aflac commercials.

by buckets on Jul 15, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

the ammount of talent standing on the field

crazy.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Anybody else TV messing up?

Mine keeps cutting in and out and its really annoying. I think its the feed from FOX just curious if I am the only one and maybe its on my end

Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.

by bigsteve on Jul 15, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions  

it's ok here

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm getting it

it’s more the audio than the picture though

"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 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd be ok if the audio cut out

the less Joe Buck the better…

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

by WhipSmart on Jul 15, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah, but

I’m watching with bunny ears… and actually it’s just one bunny ear thanks to my cats.

by RachelB on Jul 15, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mine is

but I think it’s probably because there’s lightning here and we have satellite

"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 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mine is on Charter in Fort Worth

Stars in a Texas Night Sky, a Dallas Stars blog from a fan's perspective.

by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hank

just grounded out to 1b against Will Inman

by shroomer on Jul 15, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Will we see a Ranger go yard tonight?

If so, who?

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Hamilton, Kinsler, and Bradley all go yard

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

That would be craziness

The Texas Rangers rounded the bases at a dizzying pace

by fsujon on Jul 15, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

That would be the epitome of awesome.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Young only hits a triple

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

by WhipSmart on Jul 15, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

double and an error

which scores him in one play

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hamilton.

Off Sheets in the first inning.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

$5

says Kinsler bunts lol

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hamilton....

off of Volquez

"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 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think the universe might explode

if that happened.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Crow?

What did Lance see in that?

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions  

is she high?

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

just ugly i think

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

lady in the streets but a freak in the bed

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

hahaha

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wish Madonna was doing the anthem.,,,,,

"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 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

me too

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

The Texas Rangers rounded the bases at a dizzying pace

by fsujon on Jul 15, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Buck said the three best stories for tonight are Hammy, Kinsler and Bradley

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Anyone else get chills?

I actually got chills from watching all the HOF’ers. It really takes me back to my youth to see some of those guys.

by manderskat on Jul 15, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Better question...

which Ranger wins the game? We always seem to…it will be Kinsler or Young? I go with Kinsler.

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Kinsler, Young already did it

"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 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Assuming it starts by then

"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 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Georgie Boy!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Who gives a damn about Steinbrenner?

Blech.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

no he's just pretty sick I think

they say he isn’t in good shape, that’s why he doesn’t run things anymore

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

he looks like he's had a stroke

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by WhipSmart on Jul 15, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think he is crying

The Texas Rangers rounded the bases at a dizzying pace

by fsujon on Jul 15, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks fox

i kinda wanted to see the stealth

Josh Hamilton is better than you.

by Longhorn on Jul 15, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions  

they showed it

but you couldn’t see it… y’know, stealth and all…

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by WhipSmart on Jul 15, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

well there you go

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

not bad, not bad

Josh Hamilton is better than you.

by Longhorn on Jul 15, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

True but it doesn't top it...

Ted Williams, that was so awesome

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

The ceremony was good...

but it would have been better if they had done it during the time they were doing the red carpet crap

"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 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know, I know

but I think the coasts get enough attention….think of middle America for once

"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 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's in St. Louis next year

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by The Best Micah on Jul 15, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Man, Steinbrenner looks bad.

I dislike the man, but you don’t wish bad health on people.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

unless you're jayslick of course...

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOLicopter.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

nazi?

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

No, it's the LOLicopter.

Not a good one, but oh well.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

ehh that's a stretch

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

you win some you lose some

that one took me 3 seconds, i can take a loss.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

you, sir, are an example to us all...

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
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by WhipSmart on Jul 15, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

an example of what though?

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

how?

it’s right there in the middle.

Josh Hamilton is better than you.

by Longhorn on Jul 15, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Isn't the

swastika angled?

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

this calls for an investigation

perhaps some kind of meeting of the minds for discussion.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't want to post one on this thread

so i guess people can go google it themselves.

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

turn your monitor

Josh Hamilton is better than you.

by Longhorn on Jul 15, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ha

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wish he was in good health

because like you said, he looks bad. But also because it would mean his stupid ass son wouldn’t be in the picture.

"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 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

That was rather awesome.

Josh Hamilton is better than you.

by Longhorn on Jul 15, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions  

+1

While some might say it was dragged out, the HOFers thing was pretty sweet.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes it was

I even almost feel bad for Steinbrenner…... but then I remind myself he’s George Steinbrenner.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

What do you mean....

.... physically or with the childish way he handled himself for decades?

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

please

Josh Hamilton is better than you.

by Longhorn on Jul 15, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

That was very well done

so they used the top flight talent for tonight and the morons for the HR Derby

by laxtonto on Jul 15, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Correction:

They used FOX for tonight and ESPN for the HR Derby…

I guess that’s pretty close to what you said though.

"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 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Josh Lewin and Rex Hudler shoulda been chosen to call the game.

by shroomer on Jul 15, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions  

screw Hudler

Lewin and TAG should have been the ones calling this game

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ugh.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

hillllaaaarious.

Josh Hamilton is better than you.

by Longhorn on Jul 15, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ugh.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

One More Time, One More Time

"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 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did I double-post? If I did, it was unintentional.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

You did

But it don’t bother me none

"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 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Still, my deepest apologies.

Now I feel like a real ass.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Welp...

.... not going back for second helpings now. Thanks.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

the 25 minute hall of famer stuff was fine

but lets get it going now guys.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

btw

you think fox could think a little ahead and schedule the game to not stop at 10 when we all know its going until 11?

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

i thought Josh was going to play RF this game?

they change that last min?

Josh Hamilton is better than you.

by Longhorn on Jul 15, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Yup...

Apparently Willie Mays really wanted to give Josh the cold shoulder tonight.

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

awesome

Mortal Kombat music in the background. Time to rave it up!!!

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Is anyone else kind of excited to watch Volquez pitch as well?

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

right there with you on that one

"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 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

dont suck cliff lee

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

nice start there

"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 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

we need that homefield advantage when we get to the world series?

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Eh

I’m honestly rooting for the AL.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

so you arnt rooting for the AL?

ok…

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

no i am for sure

i was just joking about the world series stuff though.

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Down goes Hanley.

Kliff Lee

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

What is Utley's music?

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I thought Joe Buck said he was going to sit there and be quiet for a while

HE LIED TO ME..!!

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
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by WhipSmart on Jul 15, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Joe Buck is full of lies...

he’s also full of shit.

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd pay money for him to stay quiet.....

"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 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

WOOOOOO

KKliff Lee!!!!

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

berkman/pujols need no baserunners to hurt you.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

careful if he gets Berkman

"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 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was not a strike

Josh Hamilton is better than you.

by Longhorn on Jul 15, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Lee

looking pretty good. This is what real baseball is you NL traditional S.O.B.s

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

excellent job cliff!

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Joshy poo with the catch!

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Hammahhh!!

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

woooo hammy!

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by Lisa W on Jul 15, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh for the love of god!

Why must Chevy use that Silversun Pickup song for their Malibu commercial? The all star game has already worn me out on that song.

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

I love the band

and used to really like the song… I hate it when songs get sold out like that…

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by WhipSmart on Jul 15, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I still love the song

They haven’t ruined the best part of the song yet for me which is the entire song building up to the part where he starts screaming. Awesomeness

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yup..

I’ve loved that song for about half a year now and now I’m going to have to give it rest for a while after the all star game.

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hammy and Milt both get 3-run jacks this inning

"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 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

YES!

TOTALLY ROUTINE CATCH BY HAMILTON! YES!

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Good 1st inning.

Cliff Lee is on my fantasy team for a reason…

I’m really curious to see how Hammy fares against Sheets. Especially since he may be here next year…

Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.

by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

You do know fantasy stats don't accumulate tonight...

although I do have him on mine as well.

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Im going with bradley for MVP

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

He's gonna have to hit a homer i imagine

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

what, walking doesnt impress in an all star game?

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL

just about to say that. I just hope we can get the bat flip with it.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

You don't get paid to walk

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

MVP Milton Bradley.

0-0, 3BB, SB.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Haha

yeah more likely that Bradley ends up with 0 AB

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

If he gets like 3 BB's and wins the MVP...

That would be hilariously awesome.

Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.

by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Joe Morgan's and Dusty Baker's heads would explode

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

and that would be a good thing.....

"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 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, get hit by a pitch already, Jeter.

WE WANT HAMILTON.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Kinsler makes that play

had to say it

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by WhipSmart on Jul 15, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

That's embarassing.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice face Utley

"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 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

HAM! HAM! HAM! HAM! HAM!

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

WOW

Jeter’s intangibles caused that ball to bounce out of Utley’s glove

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

HAMMY, HAMMY, HAMMY

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

It's time for some civil defense sirens.....

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow that was a beauty of a pitch

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Surprisingly nice steal from Jeter.

Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.

by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

stupid curveball.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow.

Made Ham look silly, which is tough to do.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

not really

just throw it down and in… he can’t hit it and he can’t lay off of it. The league knows it and that’s why he’s cooled off since May.

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by WhipSmart on Jul 15, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sheets is good...I want him

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

The Derby through Hammy's swing off ;-)

"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 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

*threw*

"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 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Haha.

Yeah. Has nothing to do with that nasty yakker.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah I think Sheets is pretty awesome.

Anyone else think we shouldn’t sign him?

Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.

by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

+1

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

your post is confusing.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha i think he meant should

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep.

I suck at grammar. Sorry guys. It IS the middle of the summer… I’ll get it back when school starts.

Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.

by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Regardless...

We need to sign that guy. Can you say ACE?

Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.

by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on and load the bases for Milton!

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Darn...

didn’t have the time to finish up my new Hamilton pic. I’ll use it next at bat.

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Manny being Manny.

Trying to injure Soto by leaving a bat there.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Umm is it supposed to be cool that

Cliff Lee does pull ups when he hunts? He only gets paid millions to play baseball…you’d hope he would try to stay in shape…pathetic.

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

I wish Millwood took a pullup bar hunting with 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 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wish he took something that would make him...

Consistently NOT suck.

Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.

by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Duh

that’s what a pullup bar does…have you been paying attention?

"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 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

My mistake.

I just figured there were other things that Cliff Lee did that caused him to not suck and be awesome. You know, like not get hurt, or throw good pitches (for strikes), get lots of strikeouts, that sort of thing.

Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.

by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nope

just the pullup bar

"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 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, alright then.

Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.

by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rosenthal

Liked him way better when he was with Sporting news.

"Mr. Hicks, you watch, I'm going to be a leader on this team." Kinsler

by sprite on Jul 15, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

+1

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here I would a post video

with the Sheen brothers beating Michael Jordan in a game of horse from some old TV show but was removed by user!!?!?

by Sky Hook on Jul 15, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good observation from Buck.

Absolutely SICK movement on Sheets’ fastball.

Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.

by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

"I want that"

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

I want the guy in Arlington next season pitching on Opening Day.

For us.

Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.

by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Geez that is filthy

Okay I am in…get Sheets

"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 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep.

I’ve been on the bandwagon to get him since I discovered he was a FA after this season. Now I really know why I’ve been saying that. I don’t get to watch him pitch much, but man I remember why I like him so much when I do.

Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.

by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

A bit OT

but can anyone imagine how long the HR derby would take if Salty was in it?

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

time-wise

with him stepping out each time to adjust his gloves and everything.

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

MILTON, MILTON, MILTON

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

How long until Sheets pulls something

and limps off?

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

That was ball 4...

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

HAHAH of course he walks...

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Milt being 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 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

A semi bat flip

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

yay walk!

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by Lisa W on Jul 15, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Youk's routine makes me sick...

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by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh god don't get hurt milton...

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Bradley with a steal

ahaha.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Alright Milt!

Wicked steal dude.

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by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

And there's the SB

MVP, MVP

"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 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

hey, who else could you give it to so far?

walk + steal > error (should be at least) + steal

pitchers dont win it.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

BB, SB....

if only we could get a bunt in there somehow and we’d have the small ball/patient hitter trifecta. Wash’s head might explode.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

MB runs like the wind.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Who said 3 BB and a SB???

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Haha IDK, but they're dead on right now. lol.

I said 3 BB’s for the record, but not the SB.

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by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

ME! I DID!

HOORAY FOR ME!

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who guessed 3 BBs and a SB?

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by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

ghtd36

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

YAY FOR ME! GO ME!

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hahaha, didn’t see that coming.

by philkid3 on Jul 15, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Zambrano?

We’re not gonna get Volquez vs. Hamilton, are we.

:(

by philkid3 on Jul 15, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Well I just lost satellite signal

what crappy timing…...right in the middle of Milton’s AB

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by Dirk Diggler on Jul 15, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Kinsler is hotter you son of a Buck

"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 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Well not if you don't watch baseball outside of the Eastern Time Zone.

Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.

by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

When espn is broadcasting Boston games

1-3 times per week, everybody has been force fed Pedroia. Kinsler never had a chance to start.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

higher ops in both june and july

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

he just referred to himself in the 3rd person

"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 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yay! Signal is back!

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by Dirk Diggler on Jul 15, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm pretty sure Yogi called him Jay.

Hahahaha.

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by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

this guys a little out of it..

and lol @ displaying fukudomes name and stats in japanese.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

How does Yogi not know...

Mariano Rivera?

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Give yourself time

you’ll forget stuff too

"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 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

at this rate cliff lee will win the mvp

someone (from texas) needs to hit one out.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Ham with the catch.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Two routine catches = MVP, yes?

Heh.

Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.

by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

lee-saunders

i wonder what the odds they would be the first 2 pitchers in an all star game was…

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

1-in-a-bazillion.

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by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ichiro is lazy...

how did he not get that ball to right field? :)

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

He called him Jack Buck...

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

HAHAHAHAHHAHA.

Update: Joe is not Jay anymore, he is now Jack.

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by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

just confused him with his dad

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yogi is a bit of a leg toucher

"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 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

"it moved!"

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's the Pleats!

"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 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Storyline of this ASG:

Yawn.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Hammy part 2 will be a great success.

as long as its a fastball based pitcher.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Agreed.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on Hammy!

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

HEY WAY TO GO, JETER!

WAY TO FREAKIN’ GO, CAPTAIN!

FOTF. Now.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

BOOOOOOOOOOO JETER

emptying the bases. =\

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Jeezus

How can Hammy have any RBI’s if Jeter is hitting in front of him…

by Brandon Worley on Jul 15, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

hit himself home

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hamilton...

his swing sucks now.

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh well.

He used his awesomeness yesterday. He only has so much to give.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions  

couldnt wait for a strike

sigh.

not like anyone else has done anything though.

hopefully one or two can get on for milton. you never know, a walk and a rbi double might even be enough.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah

I would give up half our farm system for Halladay.

"Mr. Hicks, you watch, I'm going to be a leader on this team." Kinsler

by sprite on Jul 15, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Nothing is more fun

than watching pitching duels between the leagues in an AS game.

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Hope he's teaching Kaz the cutter.

That’s awesome.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Fresh off the wire.

Via AP:

HOTEL GUEST: Josh Hamilton awoke the day after his dreamlike performance in the Home Run Derby and turned on the TV in his hotel room in midtown Manhattan and found the end of the movie “The Natural” playing.
Just then he received a visitor. It was time for a random drug test.
“Right when (Robert Redford’s character) was about to hit the home run, the pee guy came in,” Hamilton said. “I said, ‘Hold on. I’ve got to watch this.’”

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Hahaha!!!

That’s ridiculous.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

that stuff is hilarious. The pee guy is a dick for interrupting the Josh Hamilton Story, more popularly known as the Natural

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 8:41 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 15, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha

he calls him “the pee guy.”

i wonder if that guy feels like a jerk.

by RachelB on Jul 15, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Resisting urge

to make a joke…..

It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin

by txranger7 on Jul 15, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cool I watched the end of it too

got reminded about it whenever they played that song at the end of Hammy’s derby.

by Sky Hook on Jul 15, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

What a Gun by Ichiro

"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 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

oooo

he was safe

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

He was safe....

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

was he?

I’m not on the TV w/ DVR.

"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 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

I didn't think he looked safe

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by The Best Micah on Jul 15, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Only the slow motion camera from 3rd base could you see he was safe...

showed it clearly on that angle that he flipped his toe down just before the swipe tag hit his knee.

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

The bradley MVP train boards in 5.5 minutes.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

I kindly request Bradley pics, please.

Yahtzee pic, Guess Who pic. Let’s go.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dont' worry, it's ready for when he steps in

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

The coolest Ichiro play ever...

the second play in this clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfXRjE9vjYI

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions  

That is CLASSIC

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by Lisa W on Jul 15, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

LMAO

no wonder some of our guys look so great there.

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Girl's hot as hell

but commercial sux.

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Let's go Board Game

"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 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

I was literally about to post the exact same poster.

Jerk. :)

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do it anyway

no harm no foul

"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 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

T-minus 2 minutes (ish)

Until MVP walk #2.

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by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

I am totally going to get this right.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Manny goes yard..

.I’m calling it

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

wow

Zambrano had a huge break nearly right into Manny’s head

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Hahahahahahaha.

Nice one Zambrano.

Ian Kinsler has finally earned the right to be the third of my co-favorite players.

by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

pre-emptive

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

awesome!

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

LET'S GO MILTY!!!

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

STILL NO OFFICIAL AT-BAT!

I’M IN THE GAME!

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Errors count as an at bat...

he’s now 0 for 1 with a walk tonight.

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's 0-1 now...

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, well crap.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bradley starting to hussle now

watch out pitchers everywhere

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

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

SAFE!!!

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by txranger7 on Jul 15, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Uncle Milty...it's all about OBP

"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 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

lol

that phrase just makes me laugh… every single time.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe he can steal again to help his mvp.

double next at bat if he gets it.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Haha wow.

I think he woulda been safe anyway.

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by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

aw, CRAP!

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by Lisa W on Jul 15, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Awww, crap.

He got caught leanin’.

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by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

ah damn....

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by Captain Fubar on Jul 15, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Ugh...

There goes the MVP trophy

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions  

MVP gone.

lol. PO’ed at first… With no lead.

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by utlonghorn24 on Jul 15, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

At least we still have Young and Kins to win the trophy...

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Heck yeah

I still say Kinsler’s gonna hit the game-winner.

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by The Best Micah on Jul 15, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Young...

anyone remember the days when we all used to bitch that Frank Catalanotto should be playing 2nd base rather than Michael Young?

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

The Rangers may have broken Santana

"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 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

There goes the potential 11 inning shutout tie

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-The Outlaw

by Gdawg on Jul 15, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

santana blows it

shouldnt be in the game.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Danks should be though

"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 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well...

Now when Kins or Young smashes the homer, it’ll be a come from behind homer to win the game!

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Holliday is good.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Anyone here besides me take personal satisfaction

in the fact that it was an Angel pitcher that gave up that HR?

by Inkara1 on Jul 15, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

I am

That was my first thought when the ball left the bat: “naturally, it’s the hotshot Angel punk who give up the first run”.

Eff Ervin Santana.

A Lonestar in California

"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart

by LSJ on Jul 15, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

The guys at Halos Heaven...

...are trying to blame Mauer for not catching the foul tip that led to Holliday’s jack.

Uh, maybe it’s because Ervin Santana grooved one to a very good hitter?

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions  

lol

typical of those guys.

Josh Hamilton is better than you.

by Longhorn on Jul 15, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

so, say we had signed fukudome

would you be happy or regret it?

no slugging, only .280 average, but he does have a very good OBP and plays good defense.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions  

probably wouldn't have hamilton if we did that

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 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

if we had signed Fukodome...

...there would be no Josh Hamilton.

by oc on Jul 15, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep

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by LSJ on Jul 15, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

its just a hypothetical people. would you be happy with that production for the high price?

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hypothetically

yes, considering what we had last year.

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 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ian!!!

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 15, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

KINS! KINS! KINS! KINS!

DOG PICTURE, NOW!

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

New thread for Ian

http://www.lonestarball.com/2008/7/15/572349/all-star-game-discussion-t

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by Agreen07 on Jul 15, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Yay Kinsler

"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 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Kiiiiiiiiiiiiiins

although now he doesnt get to bat until like the 7th. lame.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

yay Ian!

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"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 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Yay Kinsler!!!!

Exactly the pinch runner they need….

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"Not my first choice...but I wouldn't look away." - RachelB

by The Best Micah on Jul 15, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

DEPLOY KINSLER DOG!

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Go Kins!

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by rangers85 on Jul 15, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

YES!

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 15, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

this is lame

kinsler and young are going to get like one at bat.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

God Jeter sucks

Captain clutch strikes again.

They shoulda pinch-hit MY…

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"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart

by LSJ on Jul 15, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions  

hopefully volquez comes in for the bottom of the inning

and we get the showdown.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions  

woo MY.

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

by DShep on Jul 15, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions  

this is stupid

the best starting pitcher in baseball by a lot has not entered the game yet…

Josh Hamilton is better than you.

by Longhorn on Jul 15, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions  

there we go

Josh Hamilton is better than you.

by Longhorn on Jul 15, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

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