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7/6/08 game day thread

Texas Rangers at Baltimore Orioles, Jul 6, 2008 12:35 PM CDT



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3 game series vs Orioles @ Oriole Park at Camden Yards

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Texas Rangers Red-star
@ Baltimore Orioles Red-star

Sunday, Jul 6, 2008, 12:35 PM CDT
Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Kevin Millwood vs Radhames Liz

Mostly cloudy with a 60-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing out to left field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 80.

 

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2B Ian Kinsler
SS Michael Young
CF Josh Hamilton
DH MIlton Bradley
RF David Murphy
LF Brandon Boggs
1B Chris Davis
C Max Ramirez
3B Ramon Vazquez

Chris Davis is a beast.

by coolaid on Jul 6, 2008 11:33 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's pretty much our best possible lineup

Though I do agree that Josh should get more rest.

by chief on Jul 6, 2008 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

swap Murphy and Davis, then swap Max and Brandon. THAT would be our best lineup.

"Hey hows the playoff push coming? How about adding the AL MVP (Milton Bradley) to your lineup, would that help? Oh, your top 3 prospects? Sure, don't mind if I do." -Future Jon Daniels quote (developed by SaltyGoesYard)

by dstar442005 on Jul 6, 2008 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Well I’d rather have Nelson Cruz in the OF, with Boggs on the bench.

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll

take Cruz in the OF, with Murphy on the bench.

"Hey hows the playoff push coming? How about adding the AL MVP (Milton Bradley) to your lineup, would that help? Oh, your top 3 prospects? Sure, don't mind if I do." -Future Jon Daniels quote (developed by SaltyGoesYard)

by dstar442005 on Jul 6, 2008 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Moe, that team sure did suck last night… They just plain sucked… I’ve seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked…

by oc on Jul 6, 2008 11:38 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

rangers win

5-2

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

by gossamer on Jul 6, 2008 11:40 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rangers win 30-3

Mine’s actually happened here before :D

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-The Outlaw

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Forgot that the game was on this early today

I have just enough time to go get some Blimpie’s, some Kit-Kats and be back in time for the game…

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
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by WhipSmart on Jul 6, 2008 11:51 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hadn't even heard the name blimpie's

in years now.

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 12:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

-1 myself

I hit reply but for some reason it didn’t stick

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kind of like Long John Silvers

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

by boomer1 on Jul 6, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think there is still one somewhere in Mesquite/Garland

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There is one in Arlington

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

by boomer1 on Jul 6, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's one in Grand Prairie

Great Southwest Parkway and 303

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by Dirk Diggler on Jul 6, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There is a Captain D's...

...close to where I live right now…

Until I saw it, I didn’t know they still existed.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 6, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They have a website and everything

seems like it is still in business.

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

we are going to watch the all star show at 1. We have gameday up on the monitor next to the TV…. anyone else watching the show? If not I’ll post updates

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 12:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd take the updates

I don’t care to watch that over the Rangers

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but I'm in denial.

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take updates

If that leak is true, I’d just end up bitter at the end of the selection show anyway. And mad because I missed the Rangers for that.

by baseballismyboyfriend on Jul 6, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

according to this leak...

...Pedroia gets the start over Kinsler… but, Hamilton and Bradley get the starts in center and right.

by oc on Jul 6, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't Bradley

at DH?

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope...

...he was an outfielder on the ballot.

by oc on Jul 6, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but he is replacing Ortiz

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn

game ain’t televised over here

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

by gossamer on Jul 6, 2008 12:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well we do have a run diff

of -20 something yet we have a winning record.

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that just means

there have been a couple games where the rangers got destroyed. and many games that the rangers won by 1 or 2 runs.

lost 3-11 on april 18
lost 2-10 on april 22
lost 6-19 on april 23 (low point anybody??)
lost 6-12 on april 26
lost 6-12 on may 11
lost 4-11 on may 20
lost 8-13 on june 1
lost 9-15 on june 4
lost 4-12 on june 6
lost 1-7 on june 13
lost 7-18 on july 2
lost 4-10 on july 4

certainly there have been games where texas destroyed the other team too, just not as plentiful.

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

by gossamer on Jul 6, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

Generally, good teams don’t get blown out as often as bad teams.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 6, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leaked Rosters?

Anyone have a link to them?

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 12:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

man...

...i saw this last night somewhere… i could have sworn it was out the Landing…

i’m trying to find it…

by oc on Jul 6, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's it...

...man… i could have sworn Bradley’s name was there…

by oc on Jul 6, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it was last night...

as a replacement for Ortiz.

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Phillies

just signed Lidge to an extension….3 years – $37.5 m

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 12:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's do some rankings...

Best place to get a burger in Dallas?

I like Ball’s.

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 12:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ozona is pretty good.

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kinkades

On the Tarrant side.

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

by boomer1 on Jul 6, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Camp Bowie Kincades...

is slightly better than the Hulen St. one

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i agree

"GO RANGERS!!!" - bspate

by bspate on Jul 6, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Kincades in Arlington

is sub par in my opinion

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 6, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the one on Kimball in Southlake isn't too bad

what happened to the original now that people prefer other locations..? The original used to be awesome. I haven’t been there in years, so I can’t compare it to the others.

Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
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by WhipSmart on Jul 6, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Original was Camp Bowie isn't it?

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

McDonald's

Oh wait, you said best place

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love Pluckers

so far from where I live though. They need to put one in Tarrant County

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 6, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed.

I live an hour N of Austin but work down there. I hit Huts as often as the opportunity presents itself. In Dallas I always liked Club Schmitts over off Harry Hines. Greasy burgers cold ass beer and lots of folks who liked to wager on football hung out there

by spliffy on Jul 6, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

18 in a row now

I’m betting he steals a base here

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 12:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I love me some leadoff Kins.

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 12:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kinsler

pretending the ball is Pedroia’s head

by baseballismyboyfriend on Jul 6, 2008 12:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Beating it like a drum

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

by boomer1 on Jul 6, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Young looks to be out of the game

with Vazquez replacing him in the lineup and Duran probably moving to third

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 12:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that's fine

vazquez has been money all year and duran was great yesterday.

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it me

or does it sound like there’s a larger than usual amount of Rangers fans at this game?

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 12:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The 30 run game

converted a lot of Orioles fans I guess

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we were talking about this in the Nationals series

Some fans in that area were Senators fans and followed the team to Texas, and the DC area has a lot of Texas alumni… Baltimore is close enough to go, too.

by Inkara1 on Jul 6, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good point

If finances were looking different, I was planning a trip to Baltimore in August to watch the Rangers. I’d be staying with a friend in D.C., but she said it’d take me about 45 minutes to drive to Camden from where she lives.

by baseballismyboyfriend on Jul 6, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

That’s about how long it took me to get to RBIA from Ennis (when I lived there) too. And I would make 3-4 trips/week sometimes. Couldn’t afford to do that now.

by baseballismyboyfriend on Jul 6, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about a 3 run HR here

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 12:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes but it's still some dude named Liz

We should kick his ass

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

by boomer1 on Jul 6, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hamilton did drugs?

I’d never heard that.

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 12:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah

PED’s. HGH and Roids.

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're talking about Hamilton, not Bonds and Clemens

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep hardcore asprin addict!

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

by boomer1 on Jul 6, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Rangers

really working Liz hard in the first inning so far.

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 12:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yahoo...

seems to be stumped about Vazquez batting in Young’s spot.

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm not by a tv

What happened to MY?

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

by boomer1 on Jul 6, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they haven't said yet what happened

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sidney Ponson reappeared in Baltimore drunk...

and Young leveled him.

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

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by boomer1 on Jul 6, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Murphy

4th outfielder. Discuss.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 6, 2008 12:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Talk amongst yourselves!

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am not a believer

April OPS: .807
May OPS: .753
June OPS: .700

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Jul 6, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

July OPS: .347

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The man just can't hit lefties

but overall I think he’s a 4th. He’s producing better than I thought he could but it’s only a matter of time before his numbers begin to represent a 4th outfielder. On another note, I’d love to see Cruz get one more shot in the OF later this year.

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because opposing pitchers would just cry...

with all the beasticon action together

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because...

...you don’t want lefties back to back in the lineup.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 6, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Murphy and Boggs

are getting dominated here…

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Davis needs to be hitting 5

Murphy should be hitting down in the order.

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just realized

that we have 5 rookies batting 5-9 (assuming Duran is batting 9th now…)

by JBImaknee on Jul 6, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OK

that was pretty funny

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They just stopped and the ball dropped

Maybe the free chance will turn out like the free chance yesterday before the Kinsler HR

by Inkara1 on Jul 6, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Orioles suck

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 12:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well that sucked

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Plus I didn't get to use my new Bradley graphic

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boo

Bases loaded with one out, and we couldn’t even get one run home.

by baseballismyboyfriend on Jul 6, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Call up Ian Gac!!!!!!!

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

These are all possibilities

if Milton and Cat are traded.

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would rather we trade Cruz while he's got value

I don’t think his game transfers to the majors

by chief on Jul 6, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Value?

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Jul 6, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Comparatively speaking

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

at least Liz had to throw 35 pitches that inning. Maybe he won’t be able to blow by the next few Rangers with 96+mph heat anymore

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kevin Millwood...

...it is imperative for him to get a quick 1-2-3 inning right here.

by oc on Jul 6, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here's hoping he joins the...

KKKevin Millwood club early

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, so much for that

first guy hits a single on a full count

by Inkara1 on Jul 6, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Adam Jones is hitting .385 in his last 10 games

I was halfway expecting him to have a nickname of “Pacman”

by Inkara1 on Jul 6, 2008 12:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else...

Tired of Murphy wasting oppurtunities?

He is a young player, and we are a developing team….but in this slump it seems everytime there is a player at 3rd with less than 2 outs he dosen’t get the job done.

Not saying he should be benched, but he had better pick it up after the all-star break or Boggs or JMJ will take his spot.

by clinton33 on Jul 6, 2008 12:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Murphy

I am really sick of this guy.

Nice defensive replacement, probably fits as a 4th OF, not a starter.

That said, we have another #1 pick, college OF in the org, right behind him, with pretty lousy plate discipline coming up, who suddenly got religion as a 24-yo in AAA.

Eh.

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Jul 6, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All star selection show just started

Ernie Johnson and Harold Reynolds in the same studio! Amazing.

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That is BS

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

by boomer1 on Jul 6, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meh

It is a defensible selection

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 6, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how?

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

After a weak start tot he season...

Pedroia has turned on lately. Up to hitting…

.313/357/462 with a 112 OPS+

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so?

How does that make him anything better than the third base second baseman in the AL?

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not saying it's the right decision of Pedroia over Kins...

but it’s not as big of an outrage as it was a couple months ago

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The best player should get in

Its really that simple. When the best player doesn’t get in because a player who is clearly not having as good of a season as him plays in Boston, that isn’t defensible at all.

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do we know Kinsler hasn't made it in?

Not yet. If Kinsler doesn’t make the roster, then I’m all for outrage being poured all over this atrocity, but at the moment I’ll reserve judgment. Do I wish Kinsler was starting though? Yes. But until we’re consistently winning divisions, we’re not going to get the media attention the other big teams get.

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well

I’m not going picketing through the streets of New York saying this is the worst thing to happen to America, but I think there is no way you can defend this decision outside of saying Boston fans are idiots as is the entire fan voting process.

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm with you...

that fan voting is stupid, especially if “this time it counts”

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huh.

I’d have to disagree just based on Jamey’s data in today’s report.

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Jul 6, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

F-ing Millwood

That was all on him.

"...my balls are really like a veiny flesh color" blueballlefty on Jun 4, 2008 7:44 PM EDT
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by Rodney on Jul 6, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

catcher

joe mauer

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 1:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

youk at 1st

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fucking pedroia at 2b

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

jeter at ss

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3b arod

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

manram and ichiro in the of too

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

must be nice....

to get a flyball with a runner at 3rd….

murphy take notes.

by clinton33 on Jul 6, 2008 1:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hammy in the OF!

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 1:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DH Big Papi

but Ortiz won’t play

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So maybe Bradley?

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pedroia = Old School

according to Cal, uh huh

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well Cal can Old School

Harry Reems then

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

by boomer1 on Jul 6, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weak sauce.

I hope Pedroia dies in a fire.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the good thing is...

all the yankees and Redsox will be out of the game by the halfway point….

by clinton33 on Jul 6, 2008 1:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Doubt it

I bet A-Rod and or Jeter plays until the 6th inning

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Francona as manager

How clutch would it be if he pulled all the Yankees after one inning?

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but a guy can dream.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

let's not forget

MY didn’t play at all in last year’s game

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe for AAA

0 fer his last 9.

"...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 6, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is this selection show an hour?

Just make it 5 mins, seriously.

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 1:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ha...

They just called Hamilton, Roy Hobbs

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what channel

is the selection show on?

by downsetgo on Jul 6, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TBS

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

tbs

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey...

the allstar selection show….

is that on TBS?

by downsetgo on Jul 6, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dammit

I voted for you over Smoak and Elvis.

by coolaid on Jul 6, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

JOSH, GET BACK IN THE GAME!

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They're doing a Josh Hamilton segment now

...with an interview

Why so serious?

by Joker'z on Jul 6, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Josh Hamilton = beast

playing in the game and doing an interview on TBS. BEastttttttt

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He even took his jersey off for it...

Shape shifting Josh!

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

To repeat what I said above...

I think Kinsler has been better than Pedroia this year, but selecting Pedroia is probably a defensible position.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 6, 2008 1:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

+103049283402978589284092803498205970123

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pedroia

well maybe not you personally. If Pedroia plays for the Royals, Kinsler is the all-star starter.

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its nowhere close

Kinsler is so far ahead of everyone else and Pedroia is a distant third. Roberts is slightly defensible, Pedroia is far from it.

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dewan's +/- system

It has Pedroia as 17 runs ahead of Kinsler defensively so far this year.

BP has Kinsler at 19-20 runs ahead of Pedroia offensively.

So, yeah, I think there’s a legitimate argument that it is pretty close.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 6, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's hilarious

Even if you want to go with exact defensive metrics, Kinsler is still ahead of Pedroia.

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is it hilarious?

If two players are within 2-3 runs of each other over the course of a half-season, I don’t see how it is indefensible to go with either one.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 6, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You are looking

at the exact number of runs based on offense and defense. If those are the two metrics you choose to go with, you still have it clearly showing that Kinsler has been better than Pedroia.

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And how many fans even know about those metrics...

Honestly, for the 2 to finish 34,000 votes apart is pretty amazing considering I would bet a lot of fans still don’t even know who Ian Kinsler is around major league baseball.

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay

I don’t think the fans voting in the 2nd best second baseman in the league, who is within a couple of runs of being hte best, is an outrage and indefensible.

If you do, that’s fine. But I don’t.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 6, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly...

outrage would have been if the fans had voted in Robinson Cano.

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay

So the starter being the wrong selection is completely fine by you?

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Defensive stats?

They aren’t worth shit.

by bdavison94 on Jul 6, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also,

does that include SB totals for both? EQA has Kinsler at .318 and Pedroia at .281. That seems to be a huge difference throughout the season.

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

Both VORP and RARP include stolen bases.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 6, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kinsler has had many more chances than Pedroia.

202 POs for Kinsler vs. 156 POs for Pedroia
281 Assists vs. 242 Assists
84 DPs vs. 51 DPs

Basically, Kinsler’s Range Factor/game is a full chance more per game than Pedroia’s (5.51 vs. 4.52).

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also

I think TBIA has played a little less hitter-friendly the last couple of years than it has historically, and has this year. So I think that the park effect factors BP is using may slightly understate the offensive advantage of playing half your games at TBIA right now.

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 6, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't understand why so many of you are upset

It’s not a big conspiracy.. some players are just more popular with the casual baseball fan than ours. Plus, I’d rather not chance one of our guys getting hurt or messing up their swing in a goofy exhibition game.

by chief on Jul 6, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Padz

Most likely will not go Wednesday, according to EG.

Matt “Mancrush” Harrison time?

"...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 6, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Harrison

I guess so, with Hunter as a dark horse.

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Jul 6, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hunter

Not a chance in hell. The guy just made the jump to AAA and for just one start theres no way they add him to the 40 and bring him up when they could bring up Harrison

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 6, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hunter

This guy has to be pretty high on Nolan’s list.

He needs experience, yes. More experience than Harrison? Probably, but they’re not so far apart.

Go Strangers.

by hightowersmith on Jul 6, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its not just about how ready they are

but just adding Hunter to the 40 man this soon is a bad idea.

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They would sooner go with

Derek Lee than Tommy Hunter.

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A single, 2 steals and a sac fly

a double and a bloop single.

boooooooooo.

2 games over 500 please.

by DSheppard on Jul 6, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Off topic

To anyone who happens to live in Plano, is Fios only in a specific area, or is it citywide? Verizon’s site isn’t helpful in determining that.

by chief on Jul 6, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fios

as far as I know is pretty well spread out now throughout Plano. There are still areas I’m sure where there might not be any FIOS, but you’ll have to call Verizon to check on that.

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beware FIOS

if you live in a house, they will cut your copper, and it will cost you big to revert.

"...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 6, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Medical monitoring

Alarm system…fax line…etc. Just sayin’...

"...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 6, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm looking for an apartment up there next month

I assume Fios can be installed in those… I guess I should find that out.

by chief on Jul 6, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where is it located?

I know some people throughout Plano that have Fios in their areas.

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No idea yet

West Plano somewhere. I work off the Tollway near Spring Valley, so the closer the better.

by chief on Jul 6, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

I don’t want to bring your hopes up too much just in case, but I really doubt that Verizon wouldn’t install FiOS in that area. I think its pretty much East Plano where they might be a bit behind.

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Got to love bunting against Baltimore

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come home boy...

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kins is going to say FU Boston fans

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

by boomer1 on Jul 6, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kins is the only I've really seen.

We could always start the Greyhound nickname though.

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay, Ramon!

"...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 6, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hamilton is really due

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hamilton

= hybrid beast!

"Hey hows the playoff push coming? How about adding the AL MVP (Milton Bradley) to your lineup, would that help? Oh, your top 3 prospects? Sure, don't mind if I do." -Future Jon Daniels quote (developed by SaltyGoesYard)

by dstar442005 on Jul 6, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Atta Boy Hambone

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hamilton

continues to be without an extra base hit, but continues being a good hitter

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So when he slumps

he doesn’t really slump

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When he slumps...

he loses his beastly power

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and just settles for RBI singles and walks

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When he slumps, he only hits 60 HRs per week.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WWhy

is MURPHY HITTING 5th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BAH! it should be Davis then Max!

"Hey hows the playoff push coming? How about adding the AL MVP (Milton Bradley) to your lineup, would that help? Oh, your top 3 prospects? Sure, don't mind if I do." -Future Jon Daniels quote (developed by SaltyGoesYard)

by dstar442005 on Jul 6, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Davis maybe

but Max hasn’t adjusted too well to ML hitting yet

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Already said today

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

18 of 24

on the road. Geez, what a giant F.U. from scheduling…

"...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 6, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great

Murphy….why do I see a double-play or strikeout coming?

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Top of our lineup loads them up...

bottom half makes the outs

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Murph

Show us the Murphinator!

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

by boomer1 on Jul 6, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it bad that

I chose Federer/Nadal over Rangers baseball and I don’t regret it?

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

by sprite on Jul 6, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go 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

by Rodney on Jul 6, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Epic mens final match

Compared to a pre allstar break ranger game? Not that big of a deal

by SaltyGoesYard on Jul 6, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really though...

isn’t that the final in 50-75% of the tennis tournaments these days?

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

I hope it stays that way too, everybody else is in a class way below Federer and Nadal

by SaltyGoesYard on Jul 6, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So how is it epic...

Couldn’t I just watch rematch 2358732957289 in a week or two?

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its the two best tennis players

In the world. It does not matter how many times they play.

by SaltyGoesYard on Jul 6, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who won?

I stooped watching when the Ranger game started.

by coolaid on Jul 6, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just entered the 5th set

Hour and a half rain delay in the 3rd…

by Outworlder47 on Jul 6, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Federer

just took it to a fifth set.

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

by sprite on Jul 6, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn.

I hate Federer.

by coolaid on Jul 6, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know.

But wearing that suit before the match really does piss me off.

by coolaid on Jul 6, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude I hate him to

Mainly because I don’t want him to break Sampras’ major titles record.

by SaltyGoesYard on Jul 6, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

I love Sampras. I still don’t understand why he retired so early.

by coolaid on Jul 6, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Better than a DP though

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by boomer1 on Jul 6, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Murhpy and Boggs

That’s unfortunate.

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is almost becoming predictable

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Davis

Do something great so I can finally use that picture

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CD-Hit or AAA

Right 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

by Rodney on Jul 6, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Murphy....

is pissing me the fuck off….

by clinton33 on Jul 6, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Boggs>Murphy

"Hey hows the playoff push coming? How about adding the AL MVP (Milton Bradley) to your lineup, would that help? Oh, your top 3 prospects? Sure, don't mind if I do." -Future Jon Daniels quote (developed by SaltyGoesYard)

by dstar442005 on Jul 6, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How so?

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 6, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is a fricken joke.

I don’t care about the lefty and lefty back-to-back. I rather have that and have guys that can’t even put the ball in play or deep fly balls.

by Coolbean04 on Jul 6, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Question

Was that thanks to Davis

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you're a dork

but that is awesome

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha ha

Is that the graphic you were dying to use last night?

I love it.

by baseballismyboyfriend on Jul 6, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

yeah, I made it early in the game just wanting any excuse to use it but Davis didn’t do anything :(

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You need a better head shot

he looks kinda “special” there.

lol

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

by Rodney on Jul 6, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i know

but you guys couldn’t find a better pic

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Davis = Beast

He scared Hernandez so much that he missed that ball

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Davis did something good at the plate!

He got the F outta the way.

"...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 6, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

73 pitches for Liz

through 3 IP

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Beastly walk!

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Liz is losing it now

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

by Gdawg on Jul 6, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

there are plenty of teams out there that would be willing

to give up something of some significance for him.

by blueballlefty on Jul 6, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's an idea

It’s obvious the only one Millwood can pitch to with any effectiveness at all is Gerald Laird… so we should send them off as a package deal. That clears up the catcher logjam a bit and gets rid of a crappy “ace.”

by Inkara1 on Jul 6, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

because or catcher situation is looking really great without Laird here

by blueballlefty on Jul 6, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good call...

...i think it’s pretty obvious that Kevin doesn’t like pitching to Salty or Ramirez

by oc on Jul 6, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sports Flash: oc is GAY!

Do a google image search for “beasticon”.

This may be worse than Brett Gardner being called up by the Yanks.

"...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 6, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This:

http://andyfrederick.com/art/Mario.jpg

Actually, LSB owns that word on google.

"...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 6, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothin' man

It’s just a funny picture.

:)

"...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 6, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

78 pitches

thru 3? cool

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

by gossamer on Jul 6, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This team is really pissing me off right now....

Can’t hit with bases loaded…

wasting opportunities

Millwood giving back runs like crazy.

fuck this team.

by clinton33 on Jul 6, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is there something in Millwoods contract

That says he is not allowed to have a shut down inning after the Rangers rally to tie a game?

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

by boomer1 on Jul 6, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes...

it’s right after his “Don’t call me Woody” clause

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

pitching reserves for AL

Kazmir, Sherrill, Halladay, Rivera, Papelbon, Duchscherer (named by Francona), Nathan, Soria, Lee, K-Rod, Ervin Santana, Joe Saunders

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Announcing reserves...

Sizemore, Quentin, Crede, Varitek (???), Drew…

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Carlos Guillen, Morneau...

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BRADLEY IS IN!!!!!

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

KINSLER IS IN!!!!!!

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

KINS IS IN!

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FOTF IS IN!!!!!

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hitting Reserves

J.D. Drew, Varitek (hitting .219), Crede, Quentin, Sizemore, Carlos Guillen (Francona selection), Morneau, Milton Bradley, Ian Kinsler, Young!!!!

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Varitek is BS...

he shouldn’t be in there. Glad that Navarro made it though.

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FOTF IS IN!

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no Josh Beckett

wow he took Ervin Santana and Joe Saunders over Beckett.

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HOORAY!

FOUR RANGERS ALL-STARS!

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

way to go, guys!

...i’d like to thank everyone for their participation in getting the guys in!

by oc on Jul 6, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1 run

in each of the three innings.

by coolaid on Jul 6, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Face of the Franchise

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Michael Young

Face of the Franchise.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Face Of The Franchise

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

by boomer1 on Jul 6, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck-up of the franchise

it’s in regards to his contract extension

Greatest Inventions Ever? 1. TiVO, 2. Boobs, 3. Baseball

by willamos2 on Jul 6, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Milton Bradley is a starter!

Francona just said he’d be starting DH

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Francona

just said that Milton Bradley will start at DH!

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BRADLEY'S A STARTER!

FRANCONA JUST ANNOUNCED IT! HE’S REPLACING ORTIZ!!!

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Coolness!

"...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 6, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay D

"...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 6, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jason Varitek

.660 OPS.

All-star.

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

by ghtd36 on Jul 6, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Impressive, huh?

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

by Rodney on Jul 6, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty bad...

when I’m thinking of releasing an all star from my fantasy team. Just shows how shitty of a selection that is

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is kinsler swining at?

two bad strikes so far… come on fellas get the runner home

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DIE

Die Die Die.

Learn how to convert runs please. Allstar my ass.

by SaltyGoesYard on Jul 6, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this is

not a place for the overly sensitive, you will be attacked, and its usually for nothing

by blueballlefty on Jul 6, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YW!

schmuck

lol

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

by Rodney on Jul 6, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chance for redemption

Handle your buisness Ramon.

by SaltyGoesYard on Jul 6, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hernandez

is lazy today.

"...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 6, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

John Danks

Should have taken him over Ervin Santana.

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

would probably

have been a better catcher/hitter than Varitek

by blueballlefty on Jul 6, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Grieve on Hernandez today...

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Varitek

Worst all star selection ever?

by Adam J. Morris on Jul 6, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Definitely right up there

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mark Redman was pretty bad.

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

by sprite on Jul 6, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

but atleast he was the best choice for a BAD team!

by blueballlefty on Jul 6, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just can't believe

he was picked. I know it was francona, but give me a break. If it was one of those had to fill a spot for a crappy team selections I could understand.

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 6, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was just because the royals had to have a pick

they should have gone with someone else (grudzawhatever) but its not as bad as putting varitek in when there are already a lot of redsox.

2 games over 500 please.

by DSheppard on Jul 6, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you're talking about manager's choices

Maybe, but the fans keep voting for Junior.

Nothing pithy here. Please move long.

by WyoRanger on Jul 6, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay! Can Millwood execute

the “give back” inning again…that bastard!

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

by Rodney on Jul 6, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

awesome

we get to see Murphy let us down again…what’s the record for most guys left on base in 1 game?

Greatest Inventions Ever? 1. TiVO, 2. Boobs, 3. Baseball

by willamos2 on Jul 6, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he heard ya

Why so serious?

by Joker'z on Jul 6, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

awesome

i look stupid now!

I’LL TAKE IT!

Greatest Inventions Ever? 1. TiVO, 2. Boobs, 3. Baseball

by willamos2 on Jul 6, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh gosh...

now we’re going to have Oriole trolls

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Murph sez

F.U. buddy!

:)

"...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 6, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How is Danks not an all-star?

His ERA is 2.42 at the moment.

by Agreen07 on Jul 6, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Murphy isn't good enough yet...

to invent baserunners

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who is impersonating David Murphy that at bat?

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by rangers85 on Jul 6, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

silence the haters

for about 5 minutes.

2 games over 500 please.

by DSheppard on Jul 6, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Today we spell redemption

M-U-R-P-H-Y

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

by WhipSmart on Jul 6, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MURPH!!!

"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08

by lisa w on Jul 6, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Murph!!

jimmy-jack

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

by Panorama on Jul 6, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Murph Says

suck it LSB doubters! haha

by blueballlefty on Jul 6, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap

Take that, Murph haters

Nothing pithy here. Please move long.

by WyoRanger on Jul 6, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MURPHINATOR!!

Back for one AB atleast

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

by boomer1 on Jul 6, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Congrats

I was about to come on here and post how he left 8 baserunners on in 4 innings.

by clinton33 on Jul 6, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now

Grieve attacks Dave Trembly!!

by blueballlefty on Jul 6, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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