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Johjima, Bloomquist, Ichiro, Vidro.

by aggierangerfan00 on Jul 30, 2008 10:16 PM CDT   0 recs

Yeah

If CJ couldn’t close out that sorry bunch, we would have been in trouble.

A Lonestar in California

by lonestarJon on Jul 30, 2008 10:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice

Props to Randy Richardson.

Let’s see. Go Ninja go Ninja Go!

Josh Hamilton is better than you.

by Longhorn on Jul 30, 2008 10:18 PM CDT   0 recs

the Rangers won!!

"You can't reason with your heart; it has its own laws, and thumps about things which the intellect scorns." - from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, by Mark Twain

by dstar442005 on Jul 30, 2008 10:19 PM CDT   0 recs

This year is so much better

Than last year. It’s nice seeing the young kids getting a chance to play and doing well.

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

by boomer1 on Jul 30, 2008 10:20 PM CDT   0 recs

w00t.

And with Dickey going tomorrow, double w00t.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 30, 2008 10:20 PM CDT   0 recs

I get to see the knuckle in person.

Should be interesting. I figure another 13-12 game. Vegas odds?

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

by utlonghorn24 on Jul 30, 2008 10:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If I was

a Mariners fan, I’d be beyond pissed with the home plate umpire. That Byrd AB was ridiculous. One potential 3rd strike was easily a strike and another was off the plate but a ball he had been calling a strike all night. Since I’m a Rangers fan, I’ll take the win. Nice comeback for CJ tonight.

by Randy Richardson on Jul 30, 2008 10:21 PM CDT   0 recs

Just remember San Francisco

When Tex hit the fair ball. It all comes out in the wash.

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

by boomer1 on Jul 30, 2008 10:23 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I was at that game

Unbelievable, that call. I was super super pissed.

Pinch me...this team is playing above .500???

by RangerMoto on Jul 31, 2008 1:24 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i remember that one

and i was so ticked off i couldnt sleep. and then the week before he hit a potential walk-off homer but the ump called it foul

Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future

by Steal Home on Jul 31, 2008 2:37 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

4.5 out of the WC

it makes this interesting…

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

by Agreen07 on Jul 30, 2008 10:24 PM CDT   0 recs

This is fun

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

by boomer1 on Jul 30, 2008 10:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Tomorrow

Boston idle —
LAA NYY<br />Min Chi

Could be 4 back by this time tomorrow.

Meaningful baseball in August. Wow

by robert_d_wilfong on Jul 30, 2008 10:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Kinda fun, huh?

-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."

by baseballismyboyfriend on Jul 30, 2008 10:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

1996 Was the best

But this is great just to still be in a race at the end of July.

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

by boomer1 on Jul 30, 2008 10:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

In the words of Yoda...

If down this path you go….. only heartache you will find.

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

by SarasotaRanger on Jul 31, 2008 8:36 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

trades

if either the manny or molina trade go through with the marlins, then i would say the rangers lose. it looks like they will not be able to move a single veteran this year. it is not a big deal, but still a slight disappointment.

the bigger deal is that the Rangers are winning, and while that is good, it probably means we will lose our first round pick this next june instead of our second, which is a bummer.

by clark on Jul 30, 2008 10:28 PM CDT   0 recs

Don't trade just for the sake of trading

Unless you feel you get a good player in return there is really no imminent need to trade anyone. The only position where young players are being blocked is at catcher and Max could use more time in the minors working on his defense while TT is at the Olympics. Once September comes around they all can be up here if we want. By next April someone needs to go but if we can’t find a good deal right now im fine with keeping all 4 and letting nature take its course.

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

by bigsteve on Jul 31, 2008 5:50 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

All around a succesful game

+ CJ had a just fine save. finally.
+ Padilla wasnt great, but he semi-legitimately earned the victory. His 13th ()
+ Guardado remained good. I dont expect him to be traded, but might as well keep the option open and appealing.
+ Hammy homerun! Always fun.
+ Boggs really long at bat ending with a HR? excellent.

- even the slightest hint of a CD injury sucks, but i think hes fine
- too long. dirt? dirt!?

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

by DSheppard on Jul 30, 2008 10:29 PM CDT   0 recs

it all runs together in my mind

but yeah, thats right.

well, scratched off the win part, sitll nice to see him continue to pitch decently even if he struggled a bit.

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

by DSheppard on Jul 30, 2008 10:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i add 1 run to his total

seattle tax.

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

by DSheppard on Jul 30, 2008 10:36 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

nah

starbucks just closed that run down ha

"There is nothing wrong with a good baseball argument, even if it gets a little personal now and then. If someone here get[s] their feelings hurt because of a blog post they really need to get a grip."

t ball

by booyahcaveman on Jul 30, 2008 10:43 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

CD got hurt?

and did anyone see Chris at 3rd, very impressive. he had to make a backhand grab then he gunned arcoss the diamond for a perfect throw

Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future

by Steal Home on Jul 31, 2008 2:39 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

"We are a better team than we were last year"

Thats right Teixeria, taste the pain. TASTE IT AS YOU GO ONTO THE PLAYOFFS. FEEL THE BURN.

by SaltyGoesYard on Jul 30, 2008 10:31 PM CDT   0 recs

This could be the Rangers time

With the Cowboys still in training camp and having not played a preseason game yet, and with the Red Sox and Yankees coming in, it could be time for the Rangers to show the reset of the Metroplex that they are here to stay.

"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

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by hinduplaya on Jul 30, 2008 10:35 PM CDT   0 recs

So from a trade perspective

The chance of getting young pitching worth anything for someone like Cat or Byrd appears to be dwindling. So with the latest developments, would it be worth it to trade either of the two for a relief arm like Schoenweis?

by robert_d_wilfong on Jul 30, 2008 10:36 PM CDT   0 recs

Props to Padillia

He came out with a fastball that stayed around 90 or less and tried using his eephus pitch way too much at the beginning of the game. He made the right adjustments every inning and went 7 . WOW

by meatbonelefty on Jul 30, 2008 10:38 PM CDT   0 recs

Tentative agreement has been reached between Pirates, Red Sox, and Marlins
10:33pm: The Palm Beach Post says a tentative agreement has been reached, despite Gammons’ comments. Here’s the deal:

The Marlins will get Ramirez for Hermida, right-hander Ryan Tucker and two other prospects, with those four players being flipped to Pittsburgh for outfielder Jason Bay and left-hander John Grabow.

The Red Sox will send the Marlins enough cash to cover the remainder of Ramirez contract, as well as an unnamed prospect.

Pittsburgh gets Hermida and two prospects – two from Florida and one from Boston. One of the Marlins’ prospects is believed to be Tucker.

Not the first time Peter Gammons would be wrong….

"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

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by hinduplaya on Jul 30, 2008 10:39 PM CDT   0 recs

so did the Pirates

Hermidia and Tucker are a pretty good haul and there’s still going to be another prospect..

"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

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by hinduplaya on Jul 30, 2008 10:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If that is the case...

It will be fun to listen to Manny in the next few days. Shit, the guy was bashing the team when he was still with them. Imagine all the nice things that will be said once he’s gone.

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates

by slc ranger on Jul 30, 2008 10:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If that is the case...

It will be fun to listen to Manny in the next few days. Shit, the guy was bashing the team when he was still with them. Imagine all the nice things that will be said once he’s gone.

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates

by slc ranger on Jul 30, 2008 10:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If that is the case...

It will be fun to listen to Manny in the next few days. Shit, the guy was bashing the team when he was still with them. Imagine all the nice things that will be said once he’s gone.

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates

by slc ranger on Jul 30, 2008 10:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

sweet

the rare triple post!

I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles

by Dirk Diggler on Jul 30, 2008 10:50 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't know what the hell happened there...

when I left this post it was only on there once?

"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates

by slc ranger on Jul 30, 2008 11:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If that is the case...

It will be fun to listen to Manny in the next few days. Shit, the guy was bashing the team when he was still with them. Imagine all the nice things that will be said once he’s gone.

"You’re the only here who contributes schtick only." - brettgardner

by trza on Jul 30, 2008 11:02 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

lol

Pinch me...this team is playing above .500???

by RangerMoto on Jul 31, 2008 1:25 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

behind, twins yanks and red sox...

we gotta string together a sweep for the first time this yr in either the yanks or blue jays… then this thing gets interesting!! out of those 3 teams i think minnesota scares me the most.. they seem to be playing pretty good ball

Damn JD, i wish i could be smoaking some Danks. f bmac.

by Andrew L on Jul 30, 2008 10:41 PM CDT   0 recs

+1

Agreed.

-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Chris Davis reminds me that I'm a woman as well as a baseball fan."

by baseballismyboyfriend on Jul 30, 2008 10:42 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Not me...

Out of those 3 teams Minnesota scares me the least.
1) Sox
2) Yanks
3) Twins

Of those three Boston has the best offense and best starting pitching.

by Topgun22 on Jul 30, 2008 10:47 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

they have been playing pretty shitty tho as of late

4-6 last ten and lost 3 in a row…

Damn JD, i wish i could be smoaking some Danks. f bmac.

by Andrew L on Jul 30, 2008 10:48 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

their team is way better than ours.

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

by DSheppard on Jul 30, 2008 10:49 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

so?

The Rangers were playing pretty badly of late in April. How they look now. Season’s balance themselves. general rule.

"You can't reason with your heart; it has its own laws, and thumps about things which the intellect scorns." - from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, by Mark Twain

by dstar442005 on Jul 30, 2008 10:49 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

so???

they started off really good, so now they could slump really bad too… who’s to say the red sox couldnt end up keeping playing like shit down the end of the road..

Damn JD, i wish i could be smoaking some Danks. f bmac.

by Andrew L on Jul 30, 2008 10:53 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, for starters

Beckett, Lester, and Dice-K might have something to say about it

If there were no rewards to reap,
no loving embrace to see me through this tedious path I've chosen here,
I certainly would've walked away by now... Be patient

by trident on Jul 31, 2008 1:48 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

dont worry about the twins

their luck will run out. as for the sox and yanks. lets hope the sox cant win without manny and yankees just dont play well?

Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future

by Steal Home on Jul 31, 2008 2:43 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

40%

"You can't reason with your heart; it has its own laws, and thumps about things which the intellect scorns." - from A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, by Mark Twain

by dstar442005 on Jul 30, 2008 10:50 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

A deal will be made

but I have serious doubts it will be for a quality ready to play major league player.

"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."

by Josey Wales on Jul 30, 2008 10:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

We have doubts about your post Josey

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

by boomer1 on Jul 30, 2008 10:52 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That's your

problem.

My record stands for itself.

"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."

by Josey Wales on Jul 30, 2008 10:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes

Yes, it does.

"I dont care to debate with a troll." - Sharky

by RCCook on Jul 30, 2008 11:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Sometimes the

truth hurts.

"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."

by Josey Wales on Jul 30, 2008 11:05 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

haha

that was funny.

"You’re the only here who contributes schtick only." - brettgardner

by trza on Jul 30, 2008 11:06 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Like those "magic beans" we got last year?

in max, murphy, harrison, and salty?

I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles

by Dirk Diggler on Jul 30, 2008 10:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Other than Murphy

those magic beans haven’t done a whole lot in The Show.

But hey, BMac may be emerging from his hyperbaric Vagisil tank any day now.

"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."

by Josey Wales on Jul 30, 2008 11:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

So would you trade Feliz

for Tex?

One’s in the show..one isn’t…

I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles

by Dirk Diggler on Jul 30, 2008 11:02 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm not falling for anything

I’m just bored…I’m well aware of his schtick

I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles

by Dirk Diggler on Jul 30, 2008 11:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I would trade two

of Feliz for one of Tex every day of the week.

I KNOW Tex will hit 500+ HR’s and play hard every day.

Feliz? Lots and lots of hype.

"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."

by Josey Wales on Jul 30, 2008 11:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

You and Steal Home

need to sit down and work out your differences.

Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return

by zywica on Jul 30, 2008 11:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

500+ homers

He’ll only have to average about 30 homers a year for the next 10 years.

Not many people have done that….

I'm undefeated in fights. Have I been in any? No. Thats because people know my f'ing status. Don't mess with the elite. - Miles

by Dirk Diggler on Jul 30, 2008 11:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

What has Tex

done in the last 365 days, 37 HR’s or somesuch?

Tex easily gets to 500 and threatens 600 depending on where he plays his last 10 years.

"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."

by Josey Wales on Jul 30, 2008 11:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

who cares

Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future

by Steal Home on Jul 31, 2008 2:50 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

lets see....

We have Chris Davis a 22 year old who is going to be better than tex and already has half of his homeruns. then we texeira who is 28, kills chemistry, and has a huge contract.

with that said, Feliz is dominant starter, we haven’t had anything close to a dominant starter this decade, he throws 98 and is only 20.

Why in the world would you want to spend money on a hitter let alone why in the world you want to give up a great starter for one when we already have CD

Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future

by Steal Home on Jul 31, 2008 2:50 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

are you kidding

Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future

by Steal Home on Jul 31, 2008 2:45 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Only you Josey

Could complain about a 22 year old and two 23 year olds who have made it to the bigs already and say they haven’t done enough 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.

by bigsteve on Jul 31, 2008 5:53 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

im seriously quesitoning it

because the rash of injuries have made it more difficult to trade the lesser players like vazquez and cat.
and those injuries of course knocked out blalock, and didnt help bradley’s position (not that we were going to trade him).
cant give up padilla anymore, just not enough starters to get by without him.
and hell, maxram is down now too.

many many potential deals have been crossed off the list by whats happened lately.

and teams are finding other solutions at catcher thus far.

i still wouldnt be surprised if a deal goes through, but i was thinking multiple deals a week ago.

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

by DSheppard on Jul 30, 2008 10:54 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

no need to make a deal just to make a deal

Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future

by Steal Home on Jul 31, 2008 2:44 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs