7/4/08 game day thread
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 4, 2008 2:00 PM CDT
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Texas Rangers Friday, Jul 4, 2008, 3:35 PM CDT Vicente Padilla vs Jeremy Guthrie Mostly cloudy with a 50-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing in from center field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 85.
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Ah, memories...
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
by LSJ on Jul 4, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Is that bird dead or passed out drunk?
It’s hard to tell :)
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
When the hell is Chris Davis going to hit 5th?
I’m getting tired of Murphy, aka “the left-handed black hole” batting there.
And why the hell is Crapalanotto DHing instead of MAX?
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
by LSJ on Jul 4, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
how could you sit Cat after the game he had Wednesday?...
...that fool was contributing like no other…
by oc on Jul 4, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe as a reward
for his last game which was his first start in like a week. Maybe its try and showcase him a bit for a trade by showing he can hit good righty starters.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Yep
Particularly when Max hasn’t been hitting.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 4, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Davis and Max
You don’t DH you backup catcher. Davis and Murphy should be swapped in the lineup. At least Byrd is not starting vs a RHP.
Brandon Boggs 2008 Texas Rangers ROY
Yes you do DH your back-up catcher....
its just most teams don’t because their backup is too terrible of a hitter to DH.
Its worth the risk of taking the 1 in 50 chance that your catcher gets hurt and your pitcher has to make a couple of plater app.
Washington makes WAY to big a deal of this.
Doug Mathis...
...what’s his deal?... is he set to come off the DL sometime soon?
this bullpen could use another long-arm… in my estimation.
Question.
Better leadoff hitter: Grady Sizemore or Kinsler?
Kinsler
Less HR power, but his doubles make up for that. He hits better for contact and he is the most efficient base stealer in the league right now.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Ha ha
Don’t they know baseball is as American as it gets? :)
I’m actually working today (newspaper stuff). I’m squeezing the Rangers game in between photographing events.
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok Ian off to the races now
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
That was suprising FOTF GIDP
Who would have thought.
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
Hamilton
now has walked in 7 straight games with a total of 8 in that span. It looks like Hamilton is finally starting to just stop swinging at bad pitches and being fine taking the walk.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
I was thinking about that the other day
Nice to see him taking more walks, because it means he’s not hacking away up there
"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
which also makes it worth noting
that he only has 2 Ks in this 7 game walk streak
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
RBI Double!
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by rangers85 on Jul 4, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 6 recs
Nice
but you only have 1 rec right now even though 3 guys said they would. Hmmm wonder who was telling the truth
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.
oh i only see 1
nevermind then
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.
I show 0 recs...
but it’s because it’s based on when the original message loads for you. Recs don’t update after a message has already loaded for you unless you refresh the page.
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And it pays off
as Bradley doubles to deep CF and Hamilton scores
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
MD
way to go.
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
Boardgame is greatness
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
Bynum at the top of the Orioles lineup
Another great player pissed away by Rangers management
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Yes right up there with George Wright
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
Davis
nearly made an amazing grab on that play
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Nah
I thought Guthrie was too old (he’d spent 2 years on a mission, so he was 23 when he was drafted) and didn’t have a high enough ceiling.
I wanted Bobby Brownlie, who the Cubs drafted, and who was derailed with shoulder problems.
by Adam J. Morris on Jul 4, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Guthrie
is throwing really hard. Me no likey.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
I had no idea Guthrie operated in the mid 90's
Especially not hitting 97. I thought he was a 91-93 guy.
How does he not strike more guys out?
He was only talking about this year...
historically he might be pushing 50-100 wins.
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I suggest throwing curveballs
Everything else looks like BP… No strikeout pitch unless he can control that curveball…
geez
every little dinky hit finds its way through a hole today
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
oh shit...
this is the last thing this rag tag spent bullpen needed.
"I am right even when I'm wrong."
the unstoppable MILES
Damnit, Padilla!!!
You cant disrespect America on its Birthday, foo!!
Get it together!!
"GO RANGERS!!!" - bspate
Ugh
looks like we’ll lose again I should have known better not to get excited :[
The funny thing about my back is that its located on my cock.
4th of july hats
pretty sharp looking. might have to pick one up if they drop in price (35-40bucks for a hat is too much )
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Too bad MY couldn't have done that in the 1st inning
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
I'm out
going out back to grill.
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
Good point.
I guess this is a better situation for him to come into than the one in which he made his debut.
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
+ 162.00
and that would be his ERA at the moment.
"I am right even when I'm wrong."
the unstoppable MILES
Ass Whooppin
maybe this is your 2008 Texas Rangers Too many games over .500
¡yo soy Horsedooty!
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
GOT RINGS?
nope. none.
stick to football texas!!
leave the real sports to the BALTIMORE BASEBALL ORIOLES!
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
The same O's that lost 30-3 last year?
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
Why is it that the Orioles of all teams...
seem to be producing the most roving trolls of any team we’ve faced since 2.0 came about. Even worse than Seattle.
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started with one of your boys coming to our house, and then posting a dead bird in this thread
but we’re pretty harmless, really. tell us to F-off, and we probably will.
oh, and ....
don’t stare too long at sidney … you will become hypnotized
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
My prediction...
Sidney throws up after a couple more spins…
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Milton...
seems to be losing his bat a lot lately.
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LOL Baltimore Baseball, Yeah Right
Stick to loosing Baltimore, 10 years in a row i believe at last count
hahaha
a rangers fan making fun of baltimore’s losing streak?
dude …. YOU HAVE NEVER WON ANYTHING. NOTHING!!!
Yes, I should say that, which, I should say that.
Eh
It’d be a toss up for me. Baltimore/DC Metro Area might be slightly better than the Dallas/Ft. Worth/Arlington metro area. It’s close though, considering I lived in the suburbs of Dallas for five years and in Maryland for another ten.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
I spent 3 years.....
in Baltimore proper. Fed hill just a block from the back side of the park.
A true Baltimorian would never point to DC for anything.
I mean I grew up in the suburbs of Baltimore
moved away for a few years and then came back and now live in what is considered the DC metro area. I love Baltimore and follow their sports teams with a passion, but DC is flat out a superior city, I’m not gonna be ignorant and try to pass it off as if Baltimore is better. It is the best of both worlds living in between the two though.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver
are you JOKING?
DC sucks. Flat our SUCKS. It’s not a city, it’s a sprawling enclave of transitory politicians.
Orioles have won nothing in my lifetime either
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If Baltimore wins..
.. both teams will have the exact same record.
Good god
Padilla really sucks ass today. Glad I wasn’t here for the first few innings.
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
Yeah
I see Mad Dog is in now. Golly. What happened?
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
by LSJ on Jul 4, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Mostly a lot of hard hit balls
Mix in a lack of control/command and less than stellar defense behind him.
Just turned on the game
WTF?
Was Padz really as bad as his line??
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
20.25 now after that inning
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
Maybe ha can stay up here after all, eh?
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
by LSJ on Jul 4, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
more like a bruised ego after
That thumping he took.
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
I think it's more to do with the league adjusting to him
and Josh not making adjustments to the league.
They caught up and figured him out. Until he makes some adjustments, the Beast will continue to be on hold…
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
Yeah
I’m sure Milton wouldn’t mind a few chances to get some RBI
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
come on kins
its not impossible… few baserunners on for hamilton/bradley… please.
2 games over 500 please.
Don't worry
That’s what Milton is here for.
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
by LSJ on Jul 4, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's go Boardgame!
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
there we go, not bad
not sure how bradley couldnt get to 2nd though. oh well whatever, one more hit and its a ball game.
2 games over 500 please.
+Chris Davis
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
by LSJ on Jul 4, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Murph needs to regain his
MURPHINATOR status right here.
"Would you mind walking a time or two so I could drive in some runs"? Milton Bradley
-1
I believe he has a higher BA than your favorite player.
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Owwww
Good point. I like Murhy too, but unfortunately he’s hitting .192 over his last 22 games, so this isn’t exactly something new. Rudy needs to spend some serious time with him and Salty both.
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
by LSJ on Jul 4, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I hated to do that to you, Jon
But, I felt the need to defend Murph a bit.
I agree he needs to make some adjustments. The ASB could be a good time for some extra time with Rudy.
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, don't worry about it
Nobody is more aware of how bad Salty has been than me. I’m just getting a little frustrated with the fact that Murphy is still batting 5th when he’s been struggling this badly for this long. You’re right, hopefully Murphy and Salty can both come back after the ASB fresh and ready to tear up the league.
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
by LSJ on Jul 4, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions
murphy ops
april – .807
may – .753
june – .700
july – .200
Yeah, I agree he needs to make adjustments
But benching him won’t help that happen.
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2008 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions
+ 1 give the Murph a chance..
he’s just a rookie. Everyone goes through slumps, including Michael Young.
the .200 July OPS consists of one game.. a little misleading..
in July he didnt play the last game against the Yankees, there was an off day, he has played one game..not including todays
"I am right even when I'm wrong."
the unstoppable MILES
Davis needs a hit
Can’t stop hitting, or they’ll send him down.
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
I hope so...
otherwise their good work is crap
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Why Rupe?
RW should have brought in Benoit with the Rangers down 4 runs in the 8th.
"Publicly, Beavan has said in an interview that his velocity has dropped because he's not used to throwing as much and because of all the travel -- late night bus rides, sleeping in hotels, not the best nutrition, etc."
Well
It is the 4th of July… and we’re getting blown out again… I’m actually wondering why I’ve sat through this, because when I joined in we where already down 8-1. That doesn’t really say much for my 4th of July plans, does it?
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
by LSJ on Jul 4, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Not really...
Hope you find something better to do.
I’m off to work. And by work, I mean take a few photos of a pretty decent band and then just enjoy the rest of their set and some fireworks.
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Sweet assignment
Hope you have fun.
I went and bought myself some fireworks to shoot off with the rest of the apartment building tonight, so I do at least plan to have some fun when the sun goes down. :)
Happy 4th of July, everybody.
"My keyboard is a Yankees fan" - Whipsmart
by LSJ on Jul 4, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for the link.
Some of the comments/responses remind me that not everyone loves Josh.
by The Best Micah on Jul 4, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions
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