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yep...

probably about to be 9-3…

"The rich think they are privileged so rules don't apply to them, and the poor think they're entitled and so rules don't apply to them." The rest of us are screwed.

by A.Medina on Jul 2, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Benoit

Now time for Benoit to come in and murder his family…..........metaphorically speaking.

by mtobo on Jul 2, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

So, Joaquin Benoit coming in...

Who’s got the call on the distance of Posada’s grand slam?

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Over/under: 420

which we’ll all want to smoke when the grand slam comes. :D

by Inkara1 on Jul 2, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

no matter how things turn out...

no matter how things turn out…

remember that they yankees have future hall of famers arod, jeter and mariano rivera

they also have giambi and damon and abreu who have all put up good numbers in their careers. gotta love the crappy little rangers. go team go!

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

by gossamer on Jul 2, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

nice first pitch joaquin

how can this be who we go to in this situation. hes obviously not right yet.

doesnt take someone pitching particularly great to get one out though.. come on benoit.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

FUCK BRETT GARDNER

AND SIDNEY PONSON.

Chris Davis is a beast.

by coolaid on Jul 2, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes

if you wish.

Chris Davis is a beast.

by coolaid on Jul 2, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't do it

coolaid…. Never listen to “the man”

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

by sprite on Jul 2, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's sorry

He’ll never say “Sidney Ponson” again.

by Inkara1 on Jul 2, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

that made me laugh

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by LBBRangerFan on Jul 2, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Woosh!

Good thing you missed game 1…

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

i will....

bet a Ranger reliever will walk in a run!!! They always do!!

by bhuckabee on Jul 2, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

that was a strike

the fact that posada was fooled doesnt change that.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions  

ok maybe a little high

not sure. but god please dont walk him.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Have mercy

He’s slower than Padilla to the plate.

Just keep your mask on and umpire the game! - Tom Grieve, 5/25/08

by EssBee on Jul 2, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

And, there's my least favorite thing in baseball.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 2, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Benoit or walking in the run?

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

damnit!

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

by gossamer on Jul 2, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

I am out.

Chris Davis is a beast.

by coolaid on Jul 2, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

I HATE YOU BENOIT.

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

shoulda traded him

when he had good value

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NIXON: NOW MORE THAN EVER

by gossamer on Jul 2, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jack Benny FUCKING sucks

Sorry tedford

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

by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

+1

Can we just put him on the disabled list, Dustin Nippert style?

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

can...

someone look up how many runs we have WALKED in this year? It has to be allot!!

by bhuckabee on Jul 2, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

I hate Benoit....

I hate looking athe the mother f’er

why bring him into a winnable game.

F you Beniot….

by clinton33 on Jul 2, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Chris Davis

Beasticon

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
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by WhipSmart on Jul 2, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

gettin'

If you want some slack, bring your own rope.

by rangerfaninva on Jul 2, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

CD saves any hope of a victory

now please score some runs.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Question for Evan Grant to ask Washington

“Ron, buddy, pal… why the hell would you even THINK of bringing in Benoit in a bases-loaded situation when you still have a chance to win the game?”

by Inkara1 on Jul 2, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

+1

"The rich think they are privileged so rules don't apply to them, and the poor think they're entitled and so rules don't apply to them." The rest of us are screwed.

by A.Medina on Jul 2, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

anyone else

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

by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

no...

...you have a not completely healthy Guardado…
...a rookie in Madrigal…
...Rupe was extended a bit the other night…

...i suppose Jamey, but he pitched a couple of nights in a row earlier this week…

by oc on Jul 2, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

some random guy in the stands?

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
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by WhipSmart on Jul 2, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Electrician? Madrigal? Fx2?

You really only need to get ONE BATTER out… you can use Benoit in the next inning with the bases empty.

by Inkara1 on Jul 2, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

So

no crude language but throwing out black stereotypes.

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

by sprite on Jul 2, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

thats...

what i was thinking?

FUCK TED FORD AND BRETT GARDNER!!!

by bhuckabee on Jul 2, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

No doubt...

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

we can still come back

but even if not, I’ll take 2 of three in NY.

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
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by WhipSmart on Jul 2, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Davis

there is NO way they can send him down when hank comes back.

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

by rentz on Jul 2, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

he's not coming back

he will probably sustain some type of fireworks injury this weekend

by simplesimon on Jul 2, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Classic

Just keep your mask on and umpire the game! - Tom Grieve, 5/25/08

by EssBee on Jul 2, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh and

i like how i heard wash say he wanted to bring benoit into some low pressure situations to work him back into shape, and the next time he pitches is with the bases loaded.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

+1 exactly

stupid stupid stupid stupid.

by clinton33 on Jul 2, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank you Chris Davis

Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Inning FINALLY ends

I have to piss like a Russian race horse… brb

by Inkara1 on Jul 2, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Thanks for sharing

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

It was so much it raised the level of the toilet by like an inch

And that was even with the valve at the bottom of the thing that lets out the water to keep it at one level.

by Inkara1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Be sure and wash up

Just keep your mask on and umpire the game! - Tom Grieve, 5/25/08

by EssBee on Jul 2, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would love....

to lock Benoit in a room and fill it with bees…

then he will know how much it hurts to watch him pitch

by clinton33 on Jul 2, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

i still like benoit

but hes obviously struggling so you have to use him intelligently.

5th inning or not, that was the important situation in the game not the 7th inning with nobody out or whenever you might use someone else.

tomorrow is an off day, you dont worry about rest.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

original beasticon

walk please.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

CONNECT FOUR!!

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
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by WhipSmart on Jul 2, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

okay bradley

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

by gossamer on Jul 2, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Bradley!!!!

we’re coming back!

Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever. - Lance Armstrong

by esme on Jul 2, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

reach base for CD again please cat

CD will not make 3 outs against ponson.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Good Call

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by LBBRangerFan on Jul 2, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not yet

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

by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

GOOOOOOOOOOOO CHRIS DAVIS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

i really want a hit.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

i figured

they’d just be blaming the yankees. cause they yankees don’t lose becasue they play good teams, they lose because they suck

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

by gossamer on Jul 2, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

fuck....

TED FORD AND BRETT GARDNER!!!

by bhuckabee on Jul 2, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

lol

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

by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

LET'S GO RANGERS!

(clap-clap… clap-clap-clap)

by oc on Jul 2, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

btw props to cat

for a nice 3-3.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

indeed

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

by WhipSmart on Jul 2, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

CHRIS F*CKING DAVIS

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
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by WhipSmart on Jul 2, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

dahfuiwerquihfuioweahfiowehaiofhweq

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 2, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

FUCK BRETT GARDNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He couldn’t catch that!!!!

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

OMG!!!!!!

you kidding me??

Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever. - Lance Armstrong

by esme on Jul 2, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Always chews bazooka gum

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

That works.

He quit dip, and since then he always chew Bazooka Sugar Free…like 24×7.

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

and he did it for the kids

what a swell guy…

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
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by WhipSmart on Jul 2, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gee Wally

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAST!

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

DAVISS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FUCK YAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

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"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart

by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

SIGH

When will the rangers stop wasting their elite pitching talent??
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/6484

by Mahon on Jul 2, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

I've always loved that video for some reason

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Haha

it worked, he missed.

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by esme on Jul 2, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

link??

"Well, the Dallas Mavericks got beat by the New Orleans Hornets last night ending their season. Word is that someone on the team is dating Jessica Simpson." - Jay Leno

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

by MayurP on Jul 2, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why didn't we bring this kid up in May??

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
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by WhipSmart on Jul 2, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

suck it, yankees!

"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

by Lisa W on Jul 2, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

HELL YES

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

by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

One downside...

now Benoit is in position to be the winning pitcher.

by Inkara1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Upside

Ponson is now the losing pitcher.

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Heh

perfect!

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good point

I’d rather pin a loss on Ponson than worry about Benoit getting rewarded for sucking but not sucking enough for a L.

by Inkara1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

I....

LOVE THAT GUY!!!! OH GOD HOW MUCH I LOVE THAT GUY!!! I THOUGHT I HAD FOUND THE BASEBALL LOVE OF MY LIFE IN HAMBONE BUT CD IS MAKING ME HAVE SECOND THOUGHTS!!!

by bhuckabee on Jul 2, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

so not only has CD been a beast with the bat

but his defense has been better than expected

this guy is not going anywhere, blalock or no.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

when and if Blalock makes it back

he’s gonna be at 3rd. Duran gets sent to AAA.

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

by WhipSmart on Jul 2, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

You know the bat is crazy good

but that defense he is showing out their.. WOW.

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

by sprite on Jul 2, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Now that

is poetic justice.

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

by TheBZA on Jul 2, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Victor Rojas:

“It’s official… this guy is a BEAST.”

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah

Either that, or he stole our idea!

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

My money is on theft.

All of those cats are reading in our little library.

Just keep your mask on and umpire the game! - Tom Grieve, 5/25/08

by EssBee on Jul 2, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah

that was funny!

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

there

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

by sprite on Jul 2, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey Pontoon!

How does my ass taste now bitch. Beast asks.

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

by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

+1

A Lonestar in California

"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart

by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm usually very tolerant of memes

but this one needs to die…

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
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by WhipSmart on Jul 2, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I know you

you like moo-moos better…

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh and by teh way

still no outs.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

damn!

right when I have to get some chores done the Rangers go off on Ponson. How far was the Davis HR?

Brandon Boggs 2008 Texas Rangers ROY

by RangerMad on Jul 2, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

so um...

chris davis for rookie of the month of july

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

by gossamer on Jul 2, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

aim high

rookie of the year. its not too late!

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

he’s got some ground to make up

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NIXON: NOW MORE THAN EVER

by gossamer on Jul 2, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

proof that mowhawks are good

Davis and Wilson.

mowhawk = better baseball playing.

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by rentz on Jul 2, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Maybe it's the feed that's the issue

But I’m not hearing any announcers, for English or Spanish, just the sounds of the ballpark.

Anyone else having this issue? Apologies if it’s been covered in the old thread.

by vfn on Jul 2, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

audio fine here, prolly the yanks brocasters in shock

"The rich think they are privileged so rules don't apply to them, and the poor think they're entitled and so rules don't apply to them." The rest of us are screwed.

by A.Medina on Jul 2, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Believe it or not...

I’m actually getting the FSW feed.

I was pretty amazed, because probably a good 80% of the time(and the previous two games of the series), DirecTV uses the other team’s broadcast.

by vfn on Jul 2, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ugh.

MaxRam looking a little silly at the plate.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 2, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

MaxRam

not having equal succes.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Amen Josh, Amen

“For a guy that’s just happy to be here (Davis) as opposed to a guy who felt entitled (Ponson), you just like to see things going well for him.”

((a bit of paraphrasing, but that was the gist))

by The Best Micah on Jul 2, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep

And you can actually insert Eric Hurley in there, because it was Ponson’s DFA’ing that made his callup possible.

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep.

And I should have been at Hurley’s debut.

Stupid gas prices.

by The Best Micah on Jul 2, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Blanka from Street Fighter

Spent a lot of time in college playing SF II. Yes, I’m that old…

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
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by WhipSmart on Jul 2, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

We need a vote.

Is Chris Davis closer to Blanka from Street Fighter, or The Incredible Hulk?

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 2, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know.

But I always thought Blanka was a lame name for how bad ass he is.

by Slaw on Jul 2, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hulk

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

and you sir

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

by TheBZA on Jul 2, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

So, when CD inevitably hits 5th in the very near future

Kins-Young-Hammy-Bradley-Davis

the only non-beast has made 4 consecutive all star games..

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Hell of an inning right there

Good job

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

by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Okay

Benoit better not still be in the game this inning…

A Lonestar in California

"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart

by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

betcha

gardner hits a homer off of him.

if that happens, benoit goes to the DL

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

by gossamer on Jul 2, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

If that happens

10,000 LSB faithful’s heads will explode, on the spot.

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's "you're"

but we are there with you in spirit, brothaman!

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
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by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

the back of the bullpen is tired or injured

its only the 6th inning. not a lot of options this early in the game.

hated him coming in with the bases loaded which could decide the game right there, but i thinky ou have to take your chances in the 6th with noone on.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

I understand the logistics

but I think I would rather have Jose Canseco pitching here.

by Slaw on Jul 2, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Madrigal?

Seriously, anyone is better than Benoit.

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Quit throwing balls,

dick.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 2, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Dude

Pinch hit. Sorry, but I couldn’t let that one slide.

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by EssBee on Jul 2, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Reply for Wharter

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by EssBee on Jul 2, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hate Benoit

Please find someone that can throw strikes.

by uthornfan on Jul 2, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

YES

guy admitted he previously referred to Longview as a suburb of Dallas.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 2, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Its like washington is....

trying to sabatoge the Rangers chances of sweeping

Beniot with the bases loaded

Now with the lead…

really? really?

by clinton33 on Jul 2, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm ready for Warner in the 7th.

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

by TheBZA on Jul 2, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who's available?

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 2, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

oh come on benoit

what the hell. i figured you could at least throw an occasional strike while a little off.

now you can get the hell out of this game.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions  

GET HIM OUUUUUUUUUT

OUUUUUUUUUUUUUT

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

How could Madrigal possibly do worse than Benoit?

I am not crazy about bringing him into a close game for his first outing, but Benoit cannot find the strike zone.

by uthornfan on Jul 2, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

i'd raher see ,adrigal rightn ow

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by MayurP on Jul 2, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

well at least he's loosening

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by MayurP on Jul 2, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm glad you know

what the hell you just typed.

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

MOTHER FUCKIN FUCK FUCK!!!!

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

by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

oooooooooh my god.

you walk the 7th and 8th places hitters after we just got a lead

seriously, you have to pull him. right now. it hurts the pen and shouldnt have to happen, but you cant let him throw the game away. i didnt think he would be this bad.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

He can't pull him yet

Madrigal wasn’t warming until after the second walk.

by uthornfan on Jul 2, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

fuck this game.

f you washington
f you Beniot

by clinton33 on Jul 2, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Madrigal up

Fake an injury, Joaquin.

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Why does he have to fake?

Something ain’t right there.

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by EssBee on Jul 2, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Then Madrigal could come in immediately..

and warm up on the mound with as long as he needs rather than have to wait for him to loosen in the pen.

That’s my guess on why he said that

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yep

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I believe what he was saying

was that his pitching sucks so bad that he must actually be hurt. Thats how I read it at least.

by Slaw on Jul 2, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

You are correct, sir.

Something’s wrong with JB and I’d bet it’s physical.

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by EssBee on Jul 2, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

gardner's

obp before that walk? .000

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by gossamer on Jul 2, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

so that makes 4 walks in the last 5 hitters

one by mendoza.

and the 5th guy was a smash down the line davis caught.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Jack Benny needs to go back to Clinton

and learn to throw strikes.

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

by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:20 PM CDT 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 2, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anybody else getting audio, but no Josh or Tom

I’m in an apartment in Denton watching the game with sound, but no announcers. did I miss something?

by stltxfan on Jul 2, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions  

audio is fine for me...

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
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by WhipSmart on Jul 2, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Might want to turn the sound up...

I’m getting sound in Fort Worth

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

someone else had same prob

they had directv i think. im good here with dish network.

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by A.Medina on Jul 2, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

We need a double play dino right now ASAP

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by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions  

You need to yell...

“INKARA!!!”

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

INKARA now right now we need you!

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

by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dude

You had to piss like the proverbial race horse earlier and now you are destroying you bathroom. Are you okay? A doctor’s visit may be in order. I’m worried.

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by EssBee on Jul 2, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

The other cat kept bugging me for attention while I was sitting on the toilet

I had the door open so I could hear the game while pooping… of course, mlb.tv did its “drop the connection when the statues commercial is starting” thing so I missed the first two outs of the Rangers’ half of the inning while wiping and washing my hands and stuff

by Inkara1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Courtesy wash:
The common practice of men, where after using a public restroom, instead of actually washing their hands, they simply slightly dampen them under the sink and then dry them on the pants or a paper towel. Thus giving the illusion that they did in fact wash their hands.

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn you Jack Benny...

ever since the Bradley homer I’ve been working on a new photoshop pic and thankfully missed you sucking.

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Jeter is a wuss...

that pitch was barely inside

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

i would very much love it

if a-rod does not have to bat with the bases loaded. please get jeter and abreu.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Alright, I have another NUKE pic

Who wants to see it?

Inkara is pissing me off…and Gdawg :)

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Throw it up let's see it

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

by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

The last time...

I got fussed at for two innings.

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Phew

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

by TheBZA on Jul 2, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

YA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by MayurP on Jul 2, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

don't mess with benoit

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by gossamer on Jul 2, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

WOOHOO

DE FENSE
clap clap clap

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by Lisa W on Jul 2, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

jesus

hell yes.

that was luck that we escaped that inning. but ill take it.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

DP Dino not necessary

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by EssBee on Jul 2, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

The DP dino...

Is always with us in spirit.

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

True dat

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by EssBee on Jul 2, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

DP!!!! YEAH!!!

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by esme on Jul 2, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

I like...

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did the one on the right

have a shart?

Classic

Go Vote for Kinsler, Young, Hamilton, Bradley and write in Murphy. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2008/ballot_reg.html - Vote up to 25 times on as many email accounts as you can think of!

by LBBRangerFan on Jul 2, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Unreal

One of the best pictures posted on this site.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 2, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nope...

not now at least. I might at the start of his at bat. But just like the Kinsler greyhound pic, I can’t throw my pics around willy-nilly

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes yes yes!!!

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

by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Who do you want on the mound in the 7th?

I assume that Every day is still out for tonight?

Go Vote for Kinsler, Young, Hamilton, Bradley and write in Murphy. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2008/ballot_reg.html - Vote up to 25 times on as many email accounts as you can think of!

by LBBRangerFan on Jul 2, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Jesus...

God will pitch the 8th & 9th

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

bring in th kid

Warner Madrigal

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by RangerMad on Jul 2, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

per Nadel and Rojas... most likely...

...same thing for Franky… Inkara… lot of work for the ‘pen lately…

that explains the Benoit decision.

by oc on Jul 2, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not really

Jamey Wright could have come in to pitch that inning, or Madrigal.

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

thank god....

At least you settled down and got out of the inning….

by clinton33 on Jul 2, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Tums ain't working anymore

Tim eto get some pepto bismol.

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by RangerMad on Jul 2, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

You too?

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

is it me

or does one of those guys that were captive in colombia look like botts/drago from rockie 4

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by gossamer on Jul 2, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

im sorry but thats so stupid

kinsler is on fire. do that when you are in a slump.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

+1

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hot for Teacher

as return music? LOL! I love it.

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Subtle

irony is the best kind.

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fucking genius

Should be his “at bat” music, too.

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by EssBee on Jul 2, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Folks...

C.J., Eddie and Frankie are pretty much unavailable today.

You’ve got 3 innings still to go, at least, for the win.

You’ve got Madrigal, Rupe, and Wright in the pen. Although Rupe went 2 innings yesterday, so he may not be available.

When you are hollering for Benoit to be yanked, understand, you are asking for Madrigal and Wright to go the final 4 innings.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 2, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

So you're saying...

Chris Davis isn’t so beastly that he could throw an inning or two?

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wright should be able to go multiple innings

I’d rather have taken that chance than seen Benoit pitch that inning, but… whatever. We got out of it, that’s all that matters.

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey, i said it had to be benoit to start the inning

but when the guy walks the first two batters in a 1 run game…...

Wright can go 2 innings. Madrigal can go one. I bet CJ still goes out there if there is a save situation today.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

CJ

He’d be throwing for the 4th night in a row.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 2, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

According to KLRD

Ron says he’s available.

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

i forgot that we threw him in a non save situation against philly

another reason not to do that, warmed up or not.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm fine with Benoit coming on to start the inning

I don’t like him coming in to put out a fire… seems like they could’ve put in Fx2, our best fireman, to get that one out and then put in Benoit to start the new inning.

by Inkara1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on Josh

You need to turn on one.

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Greatness

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

by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

+infinity

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 2, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

+ REC

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

mistake

murphy has been replaced by davis. noone likes murph anymore.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yahoo doesn't have a profile pic of him yet

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Greatness!

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

NUKE Alert

1 minute….

BTW, someone needs to put a funny double play phrase on this. I’m voting BBIMBF…

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's see it!

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by EssBee on Jul 2, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

ha, nice camera shot...

showing a lady stretching and doing the boob poke out

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Screen shot

or it didn’t happen.

by Slaw on Jul 2, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Label This One, Please!

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

- infinity

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 2, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

infinity +476

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by EssBee on Jul 2, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

You asked!

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

too far?

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

What the FUCK?

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

by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

What, you like the

“Hairy Warrior” better?

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

What, you like the

“Hairy Warrior” better?

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Spuds McKenzie and Nuttacular Nel invade the Yankee clubhouse to visit their prized client Derek Jeter.

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

That picture

I put that up as the desktop background on the computer of one of the other lawyers in our office from time to time.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 2, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Adam

Now is as good a time as any. Wtf is your picture on here.

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

by TheBZA on Jul 2, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ahh

Thanks for the clarification. I’ve read that.

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

by TheBZA on Jul 2, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Asian Borats

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by EssBee on Jul 2, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

*Puke*

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

By the way...

Do you know any back story to that picture? I assume it is a screen-cap from a movie, but even that is a guess.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 2, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

No

but I am good at researching.

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Power Rangers gone bad?

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

by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on Warner!

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

by TheBZA on Jul 2, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions  

+1

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

by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on mad dog!

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

that really really sucks

wish boggs could have come up with that.

but obviously it wasnt raelly his fault, bad luck.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

tough assignment

Abreu, Arod, Giambi

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by RangerMad on Jul 2, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn

Stinking bloop double. Shit.

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Madrigal

is one freaky looking man…

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
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by WhipSmart on Jul 2, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

its rare that a bartolo colon comparison

could be considered flattering.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kinda looks like a big Eddy V

In fact, they just said that same thing on KLRD.

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

walk Arod

Giambi hits into DP then Posada Ks. No problemo.

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by RangerMad on Jul 2, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Can we...

move onto Thread 3 before this inning goes much further?

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

he...

looks allot like bartolo colon!!! And he walks people like jack!! FUCK!!

by bhuckabee on Jul 2, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

well

this looks like its going to suck.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

C'mon Warner

Make sure Kinsler and Vazquez are awake and then get a groundball

by The Best Micah on Jul 2, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn

Need a double play…

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

INKARA!

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, now

he responds!

Bastard!

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Double Play

Duece!!!

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nah, thanks

anywway…

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why the hell is Madrigal in a game in a critical situation?

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 2, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Just so lsj

would stop whining!

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Because FX 2

has pitched back to back games and Eddie’s sore.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 2, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jamey Wright?

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 2, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Who would you have put in?

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

by boomer1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

i dont know

jose canseco?

this team is now 0-6 when trying to sweep, and it’s my recollection (very selective i might add) that wash has coached us out of more than one of those games.

by sam in so cal on Jul 2, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's not like he's been terrible

Abreu was lucky

The walk to Arod was not good

but even the pitch to Giambi was not grooved

and as I write this Posada rips one – so f’ me

by simplesimon on Jul 2, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

sigh.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

SHIT

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions  

warner!

warner!
warner!

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by gossamer on Jul 2, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions  

meh, it was a fluke that the first guy wasnt an out.

and then a-rod and giambi. not exactly an easy debut.

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anyone warming

up in the pen?

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by RangerMad on Jul 2, 2008 8:51 PM CDT 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 2, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah

It’s not his fault that his manager is hanging him out to dry.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 2, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

+9-7

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
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by WhipSmart on Jul 2, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Geez, go figure

MLB debut in that place? Yep, kinda makes the people screaming for him earlier look foolish, no?

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd rather...

have seen him at home on Sunday in what turned out to be the 5-1 win over the Phillies.

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

i feel bad for the other 12 guys who have played today...

who just saw the game flushed down the toilet.

i am not MAD at MADrigal at all. it’s the worst situation i can ever think of someone being put into for their debut.

by sam in so cal on Jul 2, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

We're dicked.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 2, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

warner!

warner!

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by gossamer on Jul 2, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Ugh

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

maybe what we need is a brawl

we have some pretty good size on the field right now

by simplesimon on Jul 2, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Elizardo Ramirez......

this will be the same situation as him. basically take one for the team to save the bullpen.

Game Over.

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by b.pate on Jul 2, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions  

WHAT A NOVEL FUCKING IDEA!

WARM UP WRIGHT! WOW! WHAT A GREAT IDEA!

Go to hell, Washington. You just seriously messed up this kid for a long time.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 2, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

your...

a fucking idiot!!! go away

by bhuckabee on Jul 2, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Explain to me how I'm a "fucking idiot".

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 2, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whose fucking idiot?

Mine? His? Hers? Yours? Who does this “a fucking idiot” belong to?

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 2, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know

I’m sure he’s not pleased, but some players can grasp that success is not automatic

by simplesimon on Jul 2, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

who would win in a fight?

cordell walker

or

nolan ryan

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by gossamer on Jul 2, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

i guess we are saving Wright for mop up duty...

why not pitch wright first….and then if he blows it bring in Warren for mop up duty…

by clinton33 on Jul 2, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

You are correct.

Electrician would’ve been the better play as well as he’s been pitching lately. Although I’m not pissed Warner got in the game… baptism by fire.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 2, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

C'mon Wash

batting practice is BEFORE the game!

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by RangerMad on Jul 2, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

If Wright was available tonight, he should have started the 7th

Washington seriously might be the dumbest person in the Bronx right now.

by uthornfan on Jul 2, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

He would have faced the bottom of the order

I would rather have him face the bottom of the order in the 8th than the middle of the order in the 7th.

by uthornfan on Jul 2, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

He was supposed to

close tonight…learn up a bit, huh?

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
"If you ain't got no money, ain't nobody calls you honey," Bo Diddley

by Rodney on Jul 2, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

way to waste a gritty performance by this team....

this team would have been sky high sweeping the yankees.

by clinton33 on Jul 2, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

gritty?

2 errors, 3 unearned runs, 6 walks?

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

by Panorama on Jul 2, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

you know, in retrospect

if you have wright for one inning and madrigal for one inning, dont you let wright face the middle of the order?

2 games over 500 please.

by DShep on Jul 2, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

I would, and you would

but Washington is too stupid to realize that. We have played better baseball this year in spite of Washington, not because of him.

by uthornfan on Jul 2, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah

It might have made more sense to bring Madrigal in for the 8th, and the bottom of the order (if you needed to).

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by LSJ on Jul 2, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ugh...

did a little league team replace the Rangers this inning?

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by rangers85 on Jul 2, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions  

I wouldn't be surprised if the next guy walks and keeps on going to second base

and then the Rangers fail to throw him out, and if they try the run scores.

by Inkara1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oops

Brett Gardner got his first hit while I’m typing that

by Inkara1 on Jul 2, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

well the SP

didn’t exactly help out the BP any this series.

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by RangerMad on Jul 2, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions  

all this talk about the bullpen being gased...

we have an off-day tomoroow…

it seems like someone could have sucked it up and pitched

by clinton33 on Jul 2, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

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