7/26/08 game day thread
Texas Rangers at Oakland Athletics, Jul 26, 2008 3:05 PM CDT
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No tv...
this is so lame.
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
You can find it somewhere...
;)
"...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
thanks for starting this thread
i was tired of “the face” every time i pulled up LSB
Have a good round
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
Hey, Rev Theory
Not a bad band.
"...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
lineup
Ian Kinsler, 2b
Michael Young, ss
Josh Hamilton, cf
Milton Bradley, dh
Hank Blalock, 3b
Marlon Byrd, rf
David Murphy, lf
Chris Davis, 1b
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, c
once again, no Max. I say this is Salty’s last chance to make an impression.
Once again Davis batting 8th
"Sooner or later, prospects kill you, because you hang onto them." - Greggo, 11/22/2005
he seems to be doing okay batting 8th
maybe moving him and murphy up 1 spot and byrd down to 8th would be better?
but davis is getting plenty of rbi’s where he’s at. hitting behind murphy ain’t terrible.
i guess blalock/murphy/davis would be a nice 5-6-7 combo.
http://www.buchanan4pres2008.org/
NIXON: NOW MORE THAN EVER
yep and thats fine
why put added pressure on the kid. Hes obviously thriving in the 8 spot. Leave him there the rest of the season and then next year he can start off in the 6 hole and move up to the 5 hole eventually
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.
why would there be any more pressure in the 5th spot?
you think in the 8th spot he doesnt think the team cares what he does?
murphy had his big run early this year in the 5th spot. davis was doing fine in the 6th/7th spots when he was there.
I dont think it matters where he bats for his production. But it might matter to the team scoring runs.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
pressure
He can go up there more often in no pressure sitautions. The pitcher may not focus before the game on the scouting report for the 8th hitter as he does for the 5th hitter. He is still showing a tendancy to go after off speed stuff rather easily. While he is making strides he is still very vulnerable to alot of stuff ML pitchers can throw at him. Being lower in the lineup allows him to work on things more and he will probably get more good pitches to hit which he is doing.
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.
so the argument is that there are fewer people on base for our hottest HR hitter
and thats a good thing because he might see a few easier pitches.
i disagree.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Hes our hottest HR hitter
Because hes in more spots to get good pitches to hit. Have you seen the at bats where all he gets is off speed stuff? Yeah he flails away like hes never swung a bat before. When a pitcher needs to get an out, like the 5th spot in the order most times, they just go to that. Obviously Davis has made adjustments but just because hes on a hot streak doesn’t mean he should automatically be thrown into the heart of the lineup.
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.
More spots...
to get good pitches in the 8 spot? What about the guy hitting behind him? Eventually these pitchers are just going to start to pitch around him to face Salty/Laird or whoever is hitting ninth.
I’d like to see him hitting behind Board Game.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Until he starts walking more
They won’t. This is a perfect spot for him to work on his plate discipline. You get a pitch to hit you hit it otherwise take. In the 5th spot he may feel the pressure to drive in those runs and chase bad pitches. Its working. Why change it?
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.
It is working...
but this kid is so talented that I don’t think hitting 5th or 8th will really effect him that much. I think Byrd hitting in the 5 hole is sapping this team of even more offensive potential.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
so now davis is only this good because he gets pitches in the 8th spot?
hell, hamilton to the 7th spot. HR title.
the connection isnt anywhere near as strong as you are suggesting.
in my opinoin.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Look
Hes a rookie. At times he has looked like Babe Ruth. And at times he has looked like he should never have been drafted. I don’t think him hitting in the 8 spot is hurting him or the team. While its easy to just say his numbers would easily translate to the 5 spot its not that easy. Pitchers before a game go over the lineup and get scouting reports. I have no evidence but I imagine they focus more on the guys in the heart of the lineup than the ones at the bottom of the lineup.
Also if he is in the 5 spot he will most likely find himself in more run producing situations. While he may have more RBIs because of this in the long run is it best for him? The knock on him when he came up was he didn’t walk enough. If you put him in run producing situations he may press and try and knock in those runs and not try and work the count or what not. In the 8 spot he is able to do that more. Like I said there are times where he flails at off speed pitches and can’t hit a fastball to save his life. But because hes at the bottom of the order and pitchers may not pay as much attention to him he gets more pitches to hit and has.
Im not advocating leaving him there for his entire career. But hes been up a month. Lets not rush him by throwing him to the heart of the order just yet.
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.
It actually might be a good idea
You have Hamilton getting all the RBIs from Kinsler and Young, and then Bradley cleaning up what Hamilton misses. So you can hope one or more of Blalock, Byrd and Murphy can get on base to create some RBI opportunities for the Beasticon.
I'd heard Saturday
Laird will be with the team, but won’t start at catcher in order ot let him recover from the hectic travel schedule a bit… that sounds to me like he would be available as a pinch-hitter or in case Salty gets hurt.
I would think
if he had’nt been making a good impression with the people that count, he would’nt be playing, no?
Once again
...once again?
"...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
Sheesh dude!
Don’t once again wear out a phrase…
;)
"...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
STL/CLE Trade
Anthony Reyes for RP Luis Perdomo. Would have liked to get a shot to see if Reyes could fulfill potential.
Return
I’m surprised the Cards didn’t want someone Major League-ready in return for Reyes, even if their potential isn’t too great. They’re only 4 out in the Central and 3 out in the Wild Card.
Yo OC!
Time for the pregame on KRLD, bruthaman!
"...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
Online radio
Online available through mlb.com. And you have to have a subscription.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 26, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, but you have to pay for MLB gameday audio
streaming it from KRLD’s site will get you some syndicated talk radio show instead during the game. Selig wants his cash.
what are you going to do with it?
its not televised in oak either.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
My mlb.tv links list doesn't show the gray square with red-dotted outline next to it
That means no national live blackout… so I’ll give it a try and see if it works.
I noticed that, too.
Who would the comentators be talking to if only MLB TV people could watch the game?
I guess we’ll find out in 10.
Or they might pick up the home radio feed
like they did that one time when they were having technical difficulties with the Josh and Tom audio feed so they ran KRLD audio for a couple of innings.
from the startlegram
The Rangers have decided to put Kevin Millwood on the 15-day disabled list today rather than Sunday. Millwood will clear a spot for Gerald Laird, who was activated today even though he didn’t arrive at the ballpark until just after 11 a.m. Max Ramirez will probably be shipped out Sunday to make room for Eric Hurley.
http://startelegramsports.typepad.com/foul_territory/
"An effortless 98" - Scott Gardner after Neftali Feliz's first AA pitch
What the heck
was CJ’s nickname in Detroit? I missed 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
CJ said they call him "jacket"
Because he always has a coat/sweatshirt on. I thought he was talking about the Oakland fans calling him that though.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
last night
in the dugout Wash was talking to some older coach I couldn’t name. Anybody know who that was?
Welp
Ceej didn’t dodge any of the hard questions, did he? He pretty much called himself out there…
"...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
I've never seen him dodge hard questions
And he doesn’t need other people telling him when he’s not pitching well. He knows it.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
my mom
says she looks at Salty as a magic totem, because we’ve won whenever he’s on the roster. During April, we lost when it was Laird y Melhuse.
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
no more than 2 earned runs in 11 consecutive starts?
absurd. end it please.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
so much for trying
to work the count
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well that soudned like a really entertaining first
soft lineout and a couple of popups.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Just realized
Suzuki is batting 3rd. Now that is a sad lineup but knowing the A’s they’ll probably go for 10 runs today
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v this lineup in oakland
harrison has got to turn in a decent start. please.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
mlb.tv
is really grainy today… even for crappy online standards.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
no score line on the top.
Is this 1985?
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 26, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Gameday has harrison at 93.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
not on firefox???
says something about protocol tvants unknown?
by sam in so cal on Jul 26, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
put it into google and download the program
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
okay I downloaded the program
then what do I do after I install it?
It brings up this box asking for keywords and when I enter the link above it tells me no such channel exists. Help.
Cut & paste the link
Go to Channels -> then Add.
"...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
+1
Quit dicking around and go at the strike zone. If you can’t throw strikes, go back to AAA.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 26, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
This is reminding me of Millwood
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Got bailed out
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Nice work by Harrison
getting out of that
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atta boy
Har Har
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
tvants is buffering constantly for me
and i have a good connection.
im assuming im about to see a double play though.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Yeah
it sucks for me today 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
im not sure how it works
but i assume someone with mlb.tv is sharing it to us… and that guy must have a bad connection or something.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
whatever shroomer linked above
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
YAY!
A walk…JIT for the DP!
"...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
Come on Murphy
2 men on with 1 out, you can come through big time right here or fail big time
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Hey, you checked out
The Cleaner? Pretty good.
"...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
nope
can’t remember hearing anything about it either. What’s it about?
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Ben Bratt
I like that dude…don’t know why.
http://www.aetv.com/the-cleaner/
"...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
he looks familar
what else has he been in. I’ll also have to check that show out.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Oh DUH!!!
I had to google him 1st. He was on Law & Order when it was good. Sheesh, how’d I forget 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
that's where I remember him from
but he didn’t have the goatee I think
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
At least no GIDP
and there is a runner at third for Davis
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
heh, strike 1 was farther outside than ball 1
per gameday.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
alright, cant stand slow buffering tvants anymore
new technique: listen to radio with gameday up, then bring up the video if anything big happens.
like davis’s double.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
For all of those that say
Murphinator is a 4th OF, I’m sorry yesterday made you all look so foolish.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
it really should have been
the many games where Murphy has been great that should have stopped that argument
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
I have trouble calling a .319 OBP great.
Even though I do think we’d be just fine with Murphy as a starting outfielder down the road, there’s very much an argument.
109 OPS+ and good defense in the OF
He’ll never be a big OBP guy, but if he can keep up with that power and go back to being the effective contact hitter he was, his OBP can will be easier to deal with.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
And
he’s still a rook.
"...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
And I still wouldn't call that great.
And I agree if people think you can do better, but still like the idea of Murphy as a 4th outfielder.
I would disagree with people who say he can’t be any better than a 4th outfielder.
my point wasn't to say that Murphy's season is great on the level of Kinsler's
but rather that he has had quite a few great games like yesterday. He went through a bad slump leading into the AS break, but really has been a huge reason this offense has been as amazing as it has been
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
last 17 games played
9 walks
13 strikeouts
If that trend holds even close to true, his obp will increase significantly.
And my point is that his bad games matter just as much as the great games.
I really like Murphy and would be happy if he was our starting left fielder going forward, I’m just saying one game does not end the 4th OF crowd’s argument, and that he’s also had many bad games.
I’m not of the 4th OF crowd.
FWIW, I do think his OPS+ is a little misleading because his OBP is really not good, and OPS treats OBP and SLG as equal. His GPA is only .249.
But I get the point: he’s above average and very useful. One, or a few games, though, don’t prove or disprove that.
agreed with the last point
and rather than get into a stats argument right now, I’ll just leave it at that so I can enjoy the game :D
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
What are "many" bad games? Who hasn't had "many" bad games?
Kinsler? Bradley? Their OBP and hitting streaks suggest the same. Anyone else is fair game for having slumps and rough periods.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 26, 2008 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Last night was a microcosm of his importance to this team.
His entire body of work suggests a solid hitter currently 7th in the league in RBIs and 2nd on the team.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 26, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions
And someone could easily say in a bad game:
That game was a microcosm of the problems he creates for the team.
You cannot, for either argument, just look at one game. You have to look at the body of work.
By looking at RBIs, you’re looking at body of work. Just like if someone looks at OBP.
RBIs are a team stat, though.
RBIs are a team stat...
How? In that hitters depend on people getting on base in front of the them? If that’s your position, it’s way the hell too broad. Besides, most guys with high rbi numbers are in the top of the lineup… Murphy has been in the bottom part of the linup for much of the year and still produced.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 26, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
.275/13HR/63RBI
and good range in the field is why. Just open your eyes and watch him play. Jeez.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 26, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I have. Almost all of his games.
But you’re talking to the wrong person if you think I’ll care about triple crown stats.
agree to disagree
but as Gdawg simply put, he’s been a big part of this offense and he’s been good enough in the field.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 26, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Boom.
Baby beast goes oppo.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
SAAAAAAAAAAAALTY
there goes the 2 run thing, stupid duke.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Part of the reason why Oak pitchers
have good ERA’s. Shots like that are saved by the giant walls. Yea, yea… they can pitch too, but geez this stadium is pitcher friendly.
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
by SarasotaRanger on Jul 26, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Pass the Salt!
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
Murton
that guy isn’t supposed to make defensive plays
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
he's actually
a pretty good fielder
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
But, as a Cub
he just sat around and drank beer & ate brats…just like all the other fat Cub fans.
Now he likes Pinot Noir, and antipasta.
"...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
I watched him at AAA in Iowa
and I rarely saw him botch a play
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Murton
Suck the Left One!!!!!!!!!!!!
"...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
So
doesn’t this officially end Douchey’s streak?
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Well
at least we’re lowering Duchserer’s trade value
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thats 4 hits in salty's last 12 at bats
2 doubles.
sure, hes no CD, but its better than usual ><
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
I'm hoping the Rangers top the 30 run game from last season
That will be right up there with the tied all star game for Selig if the most runs scored in a single 9 inning game isn’t televised
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
i love that feature of gameday
big improvement from last year.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
when i heard the single i was wondering if a run had scored
not paying full attention I thought by now someone else must have reached.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
nice job again by Harrison
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Harrison's fastball
continue to be better than originally advertised. Working in the low 90s pretty consistently.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
2nd K
of Harrison’s career? Really?
"...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
Man, that H-Bomb was
released just too early
There is no such thing as global warming. David Murphy was cold, so he turned the sun up.
I guess thats payback
for that fly ball Hamilton lost in Oakland back in May
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Top of the order needs to get it together!
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
that's going to be so annoying
as the season progresses. I got tired of hearing it from Lewin last night, don’t know how long I can handle it going forward.
Milton bradley ejected?
are you kidding me?
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
looking at gameday
the strike 3 he was arguing was way outside.
stop calling milton bradley out on balls! its hurting the rangers!
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
That's what KRLD
is guessing. DAMMIT!
"...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
Franky Cat
warming up with the bat. That’s OK, Cat owns Dukesher.
"...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
yep hes gone
cat will beast it up today.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
No
They can still substitute
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
You only lose your DH if you move the DH to a position
Say, if you have Laird catching and Salty at DH and MaxRam and Teagarden aren’t up, then Laird gets hurt and Salty has to move from DH to C, then your pitcher has to bat.
Catman
And yes, it’s official…Uncle Milty has been booted.
"...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
is that three or four times this season?
don’t you just reach a point where you learn to stay silent? Who’s he helping? Certainly not himself or the Rangers.
If he's getting screwed
as much as all the replays/pitch trackers show, I’d be pissed too. It’s not like he throws a shit-fit up there.
He says something…he gets booted. Fucking racist umpires.
"...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
OT: Washburn traded to the Yanks.
USSMariner reporting it. Don’t know who they got in return, but maybe it’s Melky or Brett Gardner.
Fuck Brett Gardner!
eom
"...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
The pitch he struck out on in the 2nd
was outside according to gameday too, sigh.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Ugh, MY with a misplay to load the bases.
sigh.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Well now Young has another error
His second in 2 games, unofficially
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
I'm having trouble with this stadium feed.
If I have to get up or move away from the game, I can’t glance and know the situation.
another infield hit
wonderful.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
young can't move to 3rd fast enough
wonder if the re-sign vasquez or some other one year stop gap if they’ll still move young because this is a beating.
I think he gets moved
now or during the off season. JD has to see how horrible my is and know improving his infield defense will help his young pitchers out. He’s cost what? six runs so far this series? How many this season?
MY
is actually not terrible, and if you are bitching about that throwing error, then may I ask you why you would like to move him further away from 1st base?
by blueballlefty on Jul 26, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
it wasnt a throwing error...
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
I'm mainly bitching about last night
and the fact that he refuses to get in front of the damn ball to field it. I don’t question his arm so much but really at 3b he’ll have less opportunities to screw up as opposed to SS. His damn contract keeps him here, moving him away from the most demanding position can only help this infield. Or do you disagree?
I think everybody
has a better argument with Kinsler deserving to be moved than anybody else. I have never seen anybody refuse to get in front of a ball when fielding it or charge a ground ball or catch a pop fly with two hand than Kinsler. Dont get me wrong I love both of them and wouldn’t want any other double play combo in the league, just saying Kinsler makes more mistakes than Young!
by blueballlefty on Jul 26, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
byrd supposedly makes a really poor throw
thanks!
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Yeah, I didn't even think Suzuki woudl try it because it was pretty shallow and a line drive instead of a fly
but the throw was 1/3 of the way up the third base line
no shit
let’s not start a pity party too soon
i was just thinking about all the people that want to see the young guys get a chance – here’s what you get.
by sam in so cal on Jul 26, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
what can you tell the kid in the dugout?
Keep your head up. Knowing that he had to work harder and throw more pitches. It’s demoralizing. Not to mention a further drain on the bullpen. I feel bad for him because he’s being cheated too.
what can you tell the kid in the dugout?
Don’t cry this time?
(was that mean?)
"...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
wait to battle
Har Har
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
no
but one is.
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
OK
sportsline has them both earned but I thought the second one wasnt
by blueballlefty on Jul 26, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Rangers Win!
Just based on the return music…
"...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
YAY
YANKEES. Get us 5.5 back of the Wild Card.
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
saw that...
i have 16 seats on stubhub for tex/ny that i am still trying to sell. both teams win fri/sat maybe i get some action
by sam in so cal on Jul 26, 2008 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
baserunner for crush please
take a walk murph.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Why is Victor talking about
wonderful weather in Minneapolis when the games are played in a dome?
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
Is there a radio feed online anywhere?
Or is everything on the radio through MLB.com at this point?
cut it out harrison
start being good again! i remember the first start!
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Damned
advance scouting.
"...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
Look out...
The Salty Patrol will come get you.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 26, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
they said the throw was pretty good on the radio.
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sigh
2 more baserunners.
i was picturing this as our first sweep.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Double play
Now. Please.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
wait to battle
Har Har
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
I dont
know what the fine in Kangaroo court is for walking the #9 batter, but we need to up it, since none of these pitchers are getting it!
Make them run the gauntlet where everyone else hits them with drumsticks and bass drum mallets
Ah, band camp memories…
Goooooooooooo davis
single please.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Athletics Nation
Not all that active…
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
You can make up for it right here FOTF
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
+1
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
of course, he doesnt
ill forgive him if hamilton HRs.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Forgiven then?
"...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
i give myself a 1/3 call.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
MY is forgiven
bailed out by hammy.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
HAM SLAMWICH!
"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
HAMPWNED!!!!
Great mound visit Suzuki. You are the A’s Connor.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
I was JUST gonna say that
Suzuki = Connor
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Hammy seza
F.U. Athletics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"...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
Is there anything better than...
In play, run(s)?
I'll go with
actually seeing it on TV
"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
it's
that easy.
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
And thus, there goes the quality start stat as well
ahahah.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
radio here
"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
gameday
for me
Warner Madrigal is the Rangers most underrated prospect by a longshot; he SHOULD be be closing games within 3 years IMO. Matt Harrison is underrated too.
MLB radio here
And it must be SLIGHTLY behind the gameday
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep...$15 for the whole season though
Not bad
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Douchey is at 80 pitches now
Hopefully we’ll get him out of the game in the next inning.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
tossed
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Jul 26, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions
ejected for arguing ballls
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
by Steal Home on Jul 26, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
he got called out on strikes twice
both were outside.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
well i was just adding that as extra info
rather than really replying to you.. . but i missed that =p not bad.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
phew.
good thing hammy got that
stop sucking harrison.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
could have done without that
but don’t allow another run in this game and we’ll be good
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
its an inevitable cycle
we bat, we gain momentum
we pitch, we lose momentum
and on and on and on.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Athletics Nation response to HamBomb
Oh, and “nice story” or not, will someone please give Josh Hamilton some crack or let him and Hannahan go out and become Drinkin Buddies?I don’t want this guy in the AL West anymore.
facepalm.jpg
by Zonis on Jul 26, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
that kind of stuff was routine early in the season
and while its definitely not exactly classy, to be fair we know hes joking..
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Now I really hate
those buncha motherfuckers over there.
If I get banned from SBN, you’ll know why.
"...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
they're tired of their pitching get lit up and their hitting always sucking
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
A few innings earlier
They were wanting to trade offenses with us because our offense would be a match-up for their “great” pitching
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Honestly, though
If you could trade our entire pitching staff for their entire pitching staff straight-up, wouldn’t you do it?
I don't know that I would...
Honestly.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
yes, yes, again yes
dear god that’s a no brainer. Though that park they play in saves at least a run a game at home.
i know harrison is sucking
but i still have faith that he will be a good pitcher. any lefty who can throw in the 90s can be successful
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
This is the stuff you've gotta let him work through...
Danks got beat around like this quite often last year… You’ve gotta let him live and learn, and not overreact to a bad start or two… Same stuff Adam and several others have been preaching with Mendoza…
mendoza has great stuff but i think his sucking
is attributted to connor
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
Outside of the HR
That was a great inning for Harrison
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
absolutely
he’s pitching for a spot next year. His development could lead to trading Padilla or Millwood this off season. He’s going to take his lumps, rather now than later when it matters.
even though this isn't in response to my post
I still agree. There are times when you need to stick it out with these guys.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
So the A's announcers are trying to figure out an A's player who hasn't gotten enough Hall of Fame consideration.
They decide on Bert Campaneris. Seriously.
And their silly argument is that he compares well to mistakes who don’t belong in the Hall of Fame (and it’s further idiotic that they put Phil Rizzuto in the mistake category).
What makes this especially silly is not just that Campy is a stretch, or that the argument in his favor sucks, but that Gene **ing Tenace is a really, really good answer to the question and he’s just getting ignored.
I want to shoot them.
Weren't we 5.5 out of wild card a couple of days ago, as well?
Serious question. I think I remember seeing that.
Gameday showing Rupe in the game now
This blows. Why does Wash not let Harrison in their for the extra inning?
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
hammy's homerun
up on gameday now..
wow. opposite field, slightly weird swing, and its waaay out to LF opposite field. nice.
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lol
the Douche points his finger up to signal a fly ball and is the only one on the field that doesn’t instantly think HR
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
mlb.tv has it with oakland radio audio
and thus highlights on gameday like any other game.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
LMAO
Ok, I’ll have to see that for myself now.
"...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
I gotta see this
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
ya and browns homer against harrison was pretty good pitch
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
He can't hide behind
fake unearned runs either
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
it sounds like hes actually been fairly decent
victimized by a few timely extra base hits.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Apparently Young made a nice play
to get Davis
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Rajai is no Crush
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
That nick blows
no offense, but it really does.
"...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
I like it. And CD likes it.
That’s all that counts.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Crush by itself maybe
but Crush Davis?
Its two nicknames combined!
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
MY making up
for sucking this inning? Mebbe he just hates “Eyeballs” Harrison.
"...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
wash
whats his deal? does he even llook at pitch counts? nolan needs to have a talk with him.
84 pitches in 5 innings
is as stressful as 100 in 8…
and he was struggling.
i would have let him start the inning, but I dont think its an unreasonable decision.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
LOL
wut?
"...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
you dont think he can be a starter?????????????????????
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
You're new to this, huh?
Rupe has had many, many arm injuries. Yeah, what rentz said!
"...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
Hah
Eric and Victor saying Orlando Hudson is overpaid… his contract is nothing compared to Michael Young’s…
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVIS>
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
beasticon!
"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
CHRIS FUCKING DAVIS

By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
by Gdawg on Jul 26, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
that's what you get
when the game isn’t televised. I had to keep busy somehow :D
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Ha ha
BEAUTY-ful :)
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
CD sez
F.U. Oakland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"...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
I was driving a friend to the airport...
moments ago. McAfee Coliseum is on route. As I was on the 880 heading back for my apartment I was trying to see if I could see the score on the scoreboard from the freeway (I’m an awesomely safe driver.). I heard an audible groan instead and I just knew Hambone had done something filthy. I could sense it. I knew he had broken hearts. So I raced home and checked and sure enough. H-Bomb!
God, I wish I were there. I’m going tomorrow, though. Hammy had better oblige and hit a homer for me, too.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 26, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions
You be a Lucky MoFo!
That HamBomb coulda totally fucked up your ride…you were within 10 miles of the stadium!
Are you daft man???
"...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
I know...
I took a big risk. But, you know, if we’ve learned anything from the Risk Brothers, sometimes you have to do what you have to do.
That said, I’m sure he obliterated someone.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 26, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
It's been a while, since I don't have Internet this week, but...

THE FLAIR APPROVES!
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
Salty 2 for 2 with a walk
and a big rbi double.
best game in a long time and heh, now hes back to the bench.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
That's the way his season has gone
As much as people like to bash him, he hasn’t really had much luck… half the year he was stuck platooning, and then when Laird went down he got hurt. Obviously it’s a poor season for him, but I don’t think it’s quite as poor as the masses think.
Especially since he
only converted to 1B a few months ago
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Salty sez
Just sit in your corner and eat ice cream, Jerry! Aww, ok…I’ll let you wear your “fun” hat!
"...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
Saltala........
just hearing his name makes me hungry…....
It's easy to lie with stats, it's even easier to lie without them......
by red shoe ranger on Jul 26, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
Beasticon being Beasticon.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
A little of both
I think
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
making the Rangers feel better about
trading Laird in a few days. Come on Florida. You fish need a catcher and have tons of arms. Screw the Yanks.
Well, that's working under a number of assumptions.
Namely that Hank’s still here, and Borbon is MLB ready.
Still, I like the optimism.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
I think Hank will be here
and Borbon…might be able to hide in this lineup in the 9 hole if his defense in CF is as good as advertised.
Well that lineup want work because Wash just opened up his stupid ass mouth AGAIN
His wish list includes a leadoff hitter who can hit and steal bases. My wish list includes a legitimate Manager. Not a glorified 3rd base coach who can smooth talk a billionaire owner into hiring him.
I was pretty sure
he already has that lead-off hitter
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
i saw that
so i guess batting .330 and stealing 23 bases is not a leadoff hitter who can and steal bases????
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
funny. I laughed.
hope its not true. Kinsler is the best leadoff hitter in the league. why change that if it is working.
as long as byrd
isn’t on the team I’m okay. I also doubt Hank will be here. They’re going to want someone RH to dh because hopefully if Milton is still here he’s in RF. So I’d go
Kinsler
Young
Hammy
Millton
Davis
Murphy
Ramirez (dh)
Salty
SS or 3B depending on who is here
I thought about Max,
but I think Milton is about to turn into a full time DH playing maybe once or twice a week in RF.
hurry up gameday
i require davis HR footage
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Just watched it.
You gotta laugh when you think about this comment:
“Davis will go back to AAA when Hank comes up”
FOTF finally joins the party today.
Just keep your mask on and umpire the game! - Tom Grieve, 5/25/08
8 Earnies
Take that, Douche erer!!!
"...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 26, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
61.1 innings: 8 runs
today: 8 runs
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Greatness!
lmao
"...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
So
what does Davis have to do to be in the ROY consideration
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Southwest buddy
Southwest…
"...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
Yay for hitting w/ RISP!

"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
by ghtd36 on Jul 26, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
That is creeping me out.
"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
It is kinda creepy
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Please tell me you know what movie that's from.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
Eh, I guess that was a little harsh.
But I am a little disappointed in you, Gdawg.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
that's the only bowling movie I can think of
right now. It looks familiar though
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Are you as incredulous as I am that nobody know this movie?
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
The Big Lebowski
How the hell could I forget that great movie
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
THANK YOU.
Jeez, that was getting a little absurd.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
Is that really any good?
I thought it was over-hyped…so I stayed away.
"...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
Its hilarious
I loved it and have seen it at least 30 times
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
JD drew homers
in case anyone does believe a ranger can win mvp if the team is 10 games out….. hes a threat i think.
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well rather you can or not
its still a mvp factor. not the whole thing, but a factor.
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i don't understand taking cat out there
he needs ABs, something could be up.
Josh Hamilton is better than you.
thats my only thinking too
understand the matchup, but showcasing Cat much more important that an at bat for max
by capcity ranger on Jul 26, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Value
You don’t want Cat up there against lefties too much, because if he fails against them, that only serves to bring his value down.
uh, hes going down tomorrow.
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the past two weeks we needed a backup catcher
sure, we could have brought someone up or used some vet, but whatever. just a couple weeks.
not perfectly handled though, ill give you that.
i think wash hates him calling games personally.
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I think millwood bitched and wash listened
He should have told Millwood to shove it and teach the kid rather than complain while he’s sucking ass on the mound. Max needs to play to get better, bitching about how he calls the game isn’t going to improve it.
+1
Personally, I think a giving guy with a 5.40 ERA the privledge of choosing his own catcher is insane. I also think Millwood’s kind of a douche for insisting upon it.
absolutely agree
the kowtowing to Millwood is absurd. he’s the distraction on the field not the kid who’s still learning behind the plate. His defense is much better than people expected but I imagine the hardest thing about catching is calling the game and he’ll only improve with experience and instruction. Millwood needs to sit at the end of the bench and not say a word till he’s worthy of about half that contract let alone his negative value right now. It’s really crap that Wash makes excuses for him.
i tihnk its blalock who needs the pressure of the 5 spot lifted
switch ‘em!
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love me the double play
bails out the Rangers pitching every time
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Girardi is one horrible Manager
he puts on the the hit and run way too much and in stupid situations.
Josh Hamilton is better than you.
It's apples and oranges of crappy managers.
Girardi can’t do in-game, hit and run type maneuvers.
Wash can’t handle a pitching staff.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
his lineup selection baffeles as well
not to mention his in game decisions about bunting and small ball. And…well the list goes far beyond his abysmal inability to handle this terrible pitching staff. Though I think he and Conner are going to run Wright into the ground at this rate.
MaxRam
you know, I wouldnt be shocked if they tried to cash in on MaxRam’s huge eyar and trade him right now.
doesnt seem like they like him as a catcher defensively, and with Chris Davis assuring that hes at least somewhat for real, Milton Bradley maybe sticking around, and justin smoak not far off….
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ya, it might be good to sell high on max
and keep laird, hope salty gets better, and have TT for a great defensive catcher
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
you don't get rid of max
till you know for sure about Milton’s contract status and health long term. He’s the best RH bat we have that could fill the huge void in our lineup. Trade Laird now but don’t make a decision on the other three till you know what Milt is going to do.
Now Byrdman goes yard
wow.
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Byrd
nice!
"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
BrydMan sez
F.U. ShitTown!!!!!!!!!!
"...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
Here Here
3 cheers for Rodney for an accurate description. Fine job, my man.
Just keep your mask on and umpire the game! - Tom Grieve, 5/25/08
Hey, I've been there...
:)
"...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
Byrd
that will raise his trade value up a bit :D
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
i just got off work
what happened to milton?
Racist Umps
booted his azz.
"...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
gooooooooo davis
single will do this time if you must..
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well, i suppose 2 for 4 with a double and HR will suffice.
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id really like to know how many people have reached 10 HRs in fewer at bats.
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Anyone see the Davis replay?
Not sure what he hit harder, the ball or Wally’s Olerud batting helmet.
The Dodgers got Casey Blake from the Indians
for a pitcher Jon Meloan and Class A catcher Carlos Santana
Kins superstitious
lucky under armour shirt?
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
Lucky Underwear!
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
I don't want him either
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
And she said WUT?
"...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
Mad Dog
DFA?
"...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
mad dog owns.
no big deal.
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Options
Why would we DFA him? He’s used an option this year, and we still have 2 more option years on him.
turned out to be a fine inning anyway
arguably the first guy should have been out on a popup salty couldnt get.
then 3 quick outs.
woo.
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well, this game was far more enjoyable then i anticipated
thanks mlb gameday and gameday thread. you’ve done well.
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thanks MLB
for not letting me see my favorite baseball team win 9-3 against a division rival
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
First sweep?
Tomorrow?
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
dont jinx it!
but if hurley is healthy, this lineup shouldnt be that tough.
of course, its a dreaded lefty tomorrow.
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I don't think
I’m powerful enough to evoke a jinx
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
???
Really? Hmm…hasn’t worked very well for me so far…
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."
by The Best Micah on Jul 26, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Bring Yo Brooms
Tomorrow, Bitchez!!!!!!!!!!!!
"...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
Is it over?
My gameday is super slow.
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
Yessah!
Hello Win Column!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"...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
YAY!
RANGERS WIN!
HELLO WIN COLUMN!
HELLO TARDINESS BECAUSE OF STUPID GAMECAST!
"But the point is, [Jeff] Mathis is a bush-league uber douche." -lonestarJon
Win tomorrow, then 4 with the Mariners this week...
It’s time to put together a little streak, isn’t it?
long past time
The best part is that we can make some deals at the deadline that need to be made and then go on with a big winning streak. People won’t be complaining that the winning will fool this team into thinking they can compete.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
11 in a row at home after this
hey, we win all 11 maybe we will only be 7 games out!
sigh.
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the Wild Card
is what I’m holding out some hope for. Not a lot of hope, but that’s where we can see this team make a playoff push for.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
on the davis obp.
i heard the commentators say davis has the highest obp. last month in the whole of baseball…just wanted to know if its true and how much is it…...
ill give you slugging.... per jamey newberg.
Chris Davis debuted in the major leagues one month ago today. Since his
arrival, these are the American League leaders in slugging percentage:Chris Davis….....694
Jhonny Peralta…..685
Grady Sizemore…..674
Justin Morneau…..632
Howie Kendrick…..627
Jermaine Dye…....625
Aubrey Huff….....620
Jim Thome….......617
Carlos Quentin…..608
Evan Longoria…...602
tnks!!!
ya rite ..i saw the video again and it said slg. tnks for the info…..

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