8/15/08 game day thread
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 15, 2008 6:00 PM CDT
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PrintTampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers, Aug 15, 2008 7:05 PM CDT
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3 game series vs Rays @ Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
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Best news of the week so far
now lets get Smoak
"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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only makes me half way happy
I blame it not on Ron Washington, but on society. Society is to blame. And Ron Washington. ~Ken Tremendous on Ron Washington sac bunting in the 11th vs LAA
Rangers win
6-2.
"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
Lineup:
2B Ian Kinsler
SS Michael Young
CF Josh Hamilton
DH Milton Bradley
RF Marlon Byrd
LF Brandon Boggs
1B Chris Davis
C Gerald Laird
3B Ramon Vazquez
"...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
beautiful
lineup
"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
I like that lineup
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
Move Davis up a spot
And you got yourself the perfect lineup.
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
don't pay for it
go to myp2p.eu and download a p2p player/interface:
http://myp2p.eu/software.php?part=software
Then click on the game you want:
http://www.myp2pforum.eu/mlb-baseball/25266-baseball-today-august-15-a.html
They have a user guide if you need it.
Thank you sir
I was looking over that site, but couldn’t find any games listed for today. I can actually watch the game locally, but I have a buddy in the UK that I would like to introduce to the game. I figure if we can both watch it, I can explain what’s going on.
cool
sometimes the feed is fuzzy but often there is more than one so you can try a couple out…tonight there is only one feed so i hope it is ok.
Getting the same channel here..
Jeff Henn is an idiot.
by Red Shoe Fan on Aug 15, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Me too
This sucks.
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not sure what the deal is
maybe local blackout?
mlb.com
They have 5 day free—check the page
Nobody here understands my passion for the Rangers....not even my wife.
by COLOMBIANRANGER on Aug 15, 2008 6:41 PM CDT reply actions
Rays can't hit...
….anyone. I think we get off the mat tonight. 7-4.
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
Sigh
Millwood’s back everyone!
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Millwood
Do you think the Rangers are planning to move on without him next season?? I’m ready to show him the door.
by LongviewLegend315 on Aug 15, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions
I think everyone is
But really, who in the world would take him?
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I don't care if anyone takes him...I wouldn't mind just waiving him.
by LongviewLegend315 on Aug 15, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
that's dumb
pay him $23 million and just release him? come on.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 15, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
He is preventing one of the Rangers younger pitching prospects from growing up. I don't think it is dumb. He has pitched worse than most of our rookies
by LongviewLegend315 on Aug 15, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude, I love that you're from my hometown....
…. but, that’s dumb.
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
by SarasotaRanger on Aug 15, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Who would he be blocking?
Hunter and Harrison could use more seasoning in the minors and Hurley will be in the rotation most likely so really there is no one he is directly blocking next year
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.
really?
there was supposedly a deal in place for him at the deadline. he’s got a reasdonable contracr. he has value.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 15, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
There was?
I hadn’t heard about that. Well, then I hope they can consumate somthing in the offseason.
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We became masochists eons ago
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
by SarasotaRanger on Aug 15, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously, every time someone gets on base for the other team my left eye starts to twitch and I start cursing
by LongviewLegend315 on Aug 15, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
You must curse a lot.
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
by SarasotaRanger on Aug 15, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably
But I prefer to use the term “true fans”.
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No, thoseare blindly optimistic and unrealistic fans
true fans know we are going to possibly find a way to snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory.
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
by SarasotaRanger on Aug 15, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Well played, Kins
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
Good AB by Hamilton
C’mon Milton.
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just got in
milly gives up 2 hits and a walk in the 1st? no runs? nice
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Neither hit was hard
One was a looper into right, one was a bunt.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 15, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Threw a ton of pitches though
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least i get to see kazmir pitch sunday :)
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For maybe 5 innings...
… although you’ll get to see him throw about 100 pitches.
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
by SarasotaRanger on Aug 15, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Good pitch
KKevin.
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DMN says Rangers not close on deal with Smoak
by LongviewLegend315 on Aug 15, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions
Heh
The last three games have been taking their toll on attendance. But just wait, Steal Home will be here spouting vitriol sooner or later.
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Ross signs, 0 runs allowed through 2 innings
The night is shaping up alright. It’s nice to turn on the game and see us not down by 8 for once.
+1
Now if only we could get everyone else to tune in…
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Come on Kinsler
We’ve been no-hit the first time through the order man. DO SOMETHING!
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
Vazquez<Kevin Elster
It’s the acting on the side that puts Elster on top, in my opinion. From what I remember, he was in some PG baseball movie…like Angels In The Outfield or something.
another one of those great sat. afternoon movies they used to show all the time.
but i did see rookie of the year last weekend.
julio franco lead the al in runs scored didn't he?
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Willy freaking Aybar
12 career home runs.
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Hopefully that's why he...
…came in with that pitch…
Because he figured Aybar couldn’t do anything with it…
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 15, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Crap
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Grieve goes out on a limb
And says that, probably, looking back on it, the Rangers regret not signing Barry Zito when they drafted him.
he probably doesn't want to put words
into people’s mouths
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After seeing that
What do you think Smoak might get, AJM?
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you'd get laughed out of the room
Its gonna take 3+ ML contract or not
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.
You know, I'd imagine
That a ML contract might be the only thing that prevents us from signing him. We’obviously got the money, but that would leave us with a 38-man roster after we gave Borbon a ML contract last year.
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
Borbon
He is not a problem. He will be ready for a callup somewhere around midseason next year. Warner Madrigal was more of a problem for us this year than Borbon will be for us next year.
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.
Much more than that
I’d guess $3.3 million.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 15, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
The KKKK-Mill is churning
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Whoops
Forgot a K. KKKKK-Mill.
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
that dude
surpasses knox in terms of creepiness
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anybody jinxed garza yet
because i think he should be jinxed
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GARZA
no-no watch.
"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
KKKKKK-Mill
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why is it
that along with the K’s, the HR’s must tag along?
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Boy
At least they’re solo homers.
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yeah
giving up 2 runs at this point is a blessing compared to the past week
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Now if we could just start hitting...
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KKKKKKK-Mill
He’s been pretty good for a guy just coming off the DL really…
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
Looks like I spoke too soon...
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
and just like that
its another bad start.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
and now
its another ranger start, more ER than innings pitched.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
can we please just cut this looser
How much would we be out?? Have someone slip some roids in his milk shake and get him suspended or something!!
i wish he wasnt hurt all the time
so he was at least an innings eater.
hopefully someone forces him to ACTUALLY get in shape this offseason.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
its like he doesnt even give a damn
just collects his paycheck, sucks it up and spends half of the year on the DL where he sits on his ass and again, collects a paycheck for nothing
$22 million
There’s no reason to release him.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 15, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
i know
i just wish there was a way. man that sure ended up being a piss poor signing. i thought it was a good sign when it first happened but it sure looks aweful.
everyone thought it was a good signing
but we all forgot that it was the Rangers who were signing. That should have been our first tip that it was a bad signing.
Time to take out Millwood
Gopher Ball-Mill.
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You know, we should petition the Rangers to officially strip him of that title
He’s not our ace in my mind anymore. That would be Padilla.
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
padilla isnt particularly good either
i think we can leave “ace” unchecked.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
dont give that piece of crap a way out.
6 runs a game?? Dont think id even think about blaiming the bats.
If the Rangers score 0 runs
it really doesn’t matter what Millwood would have done. At this point, you can blame a loss on the offense.
by robert_d_wilfong on Aug 15, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
why in the world cant we ever
get lucky and land a pitcher like Garza or Kazmier?? It just never happens!! sure wonder if it ever will.
Jeff Zimmerman
Seems like the last tme the Rangers had a huge stroke of pitching luck.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
If you're patient
Neftali Feliz and Derek Holland should turn into something akin to Garza or Kazmir. We’ve got a ton of pitching talent in the system right now – as long as we don’t go making any stupid trades, we’re bound to hit upon something.
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i sure hope so.
It is the first time you can look accross our minor league system and get a little excited feeling inside. At least much more so than in the past 10 years.
Tap the breaks there HaySoos
AA and A+ pitchers are far from guarantees.
by robert_d_wilfong on Aug 15, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
No hits through 5
I’m starting to get worried.
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On the 1st HR...
…he hit the wall, with his arm half over the wall, and it looked like he hurt his wrist or forearm. He was standing out there shaking it.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 15, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn
And just when he had returned to his 2007 form…
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Pretty sweet
Could we get a few hits now?
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Huh
BJ Upton ticked off his manager somehow?
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
Well, the KLRD guys where speculating he didn't run out the DP ball
But they don’t know for sure.
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Ramon Vazquez
single right now.
"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
lol that fielder screws kazmir
and that SHOULD go as a hit.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Heh
For tonight anyway.
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that's an error
not a hit :(
i bet it’s marked an error, but the fielder was hard pressed to catch that
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pass
rangers are gonna strike out the side
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+1
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go faster phelps!!!!
too far behind.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
WOOOO
No more no-no!
Makes the Rays manager look like a horses ass for taking out BJ Upton, too.
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Shaky scoring decision
Was about to post a Seinfeld sentiment: OMG we are being no hit by Cosmo Kramer
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by Ed Coffin on Aug 15, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
You can still say we're being 1 hit by Cosmo Kramer
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You know
I was just over checking out the boards at DRays Bay… that’s a pretty badass blog. Might be the second-best I’ve seen on SBN.
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I'll be sure to do that
Just as soon as I actually join.
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
PHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELPS!
ever so BARELY.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
1/100th of a second
jesus christ.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
Rays fan here, did you guys think that ball to Ruggiano was an error or a hit?
formerly websterjtc; 9 = 8
Maybe...Maddon has one rule...hustle. and BJ didn't hustle on the ground ball
formerly websterjtc; 9 = 8
Probably shoulda been caught
And it would have been caught by BJ Upton. Maddon really screwed his pitcher there.
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
Although Josh Hamilton just made it a moot point...
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
yikes
We clearly no longer even slightly care about this season. I guess I can’t blame them- with pitching so bad it’s almost indescribable, there has to be a lot of tension between hitters and pitching.
My concern is they are going to destroy the confidence of heaps more rookie pitchers by tossing them into the fire the rest of this season. No use sending someone with any sort of potential out there to total up a double-digit era- these guys (Hunter, Mendoza, etc.. clearly are not even remotely close to major league caliber yet).
Hey, it could be worse...
by HighPlainsGrifter on Aug 15, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions
You know
Now that we’re legitimately in the hit collumn, it would be nice not to be shut out tonight.
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i'm guessing that's
a little more than slot
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Good
They can’t pass him up, even if it does mean giving him a ML deal.
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if this happens my night will be great.
i already expected a loss the way the team has looked the past week, i was just worried about getting these guys signed.
Don't like
the ML deal, on principle, though I don’t expect it to be a problem with him.
Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted.
as long as he's as good as they say he is, it shouldn't be.
not to mention when we trade him for pitching in a couple of years it won’t matter.
Someone clearly has to go..
Davis has already shown he can hit- so maybe he’ll fetch an arm capable of an under 7 era and eating innings.
Even that would be a big improvement right now.
Hey, it could be worse...
by HighPlainsGrifter on Aug 15, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
you're crazy.
Davis isnt going anywhere for at least a few more years!! Why would the let him go with what he has shown and then what we have in the system already??
We'll win probably 50% once...
we are completely mathematically out of the race.. Which should be next week the ways things are going.
Lots of 13-12 wins though.
Hey, it could be worse...
by HighPlainsGrifter on Aug 15, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
You know what would make that pic even more awesome
Is if you could change the hair-stylist stuff and the blow dryer to elctricians equipment.
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well i added
wire strippers and the electrician’s bag. not gonna even try and waste enough time to mess with the blow dryer
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serious question
i really like Kinsler and i think he’s a great player but i dont see him continuing having these types of season. So would you guys consider trading him for some GOOD young pitching. We could ask Young to move to 2nd and then have Andrus at SS or vaiello at 2nd. i think we could get a lot of pitching for Ian, his numbers look good and he’s a 2nd baseman. JD should consider it
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
yep
i would think that if the rangers had to pick 2 players to not deal at all, it would be kins and hammy since they have control of him for a long time
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you have to give to get something
look what the Rays did. They knew Delmon Young wasnt gonna be player most thought so they traded for some young pitching
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
right
but you gotta put your foot down on certain players. those 2 guys would be the only ones i’d say are untouchable. unless we’re talking about a crazy ridiculous offer.
i would say kinsler has more of a chance to be this good for the next 3 years than 95% of “good young pitchers” maintaining their level.
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we're not gonna win even if Kinsler does great.
This is one of the reasons we suck at pitching every year. we never want to trade one our precious hitters and get some pitching. i guarantee you that every year we’ll be in the top 7 in hitting every year
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
we aren't gonna win
by just trading kins and getting a young pitcher or 2.
i’m just saying kinsler and hammy are off the table. everybody else is available. catchers included
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teams would give a lot for kinsler. i dont know how much teams are gonna give for laird or salty
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
Why wouldn't he have more seasons like this?
Players usually peak at age 27 or 28. But I understand the motivation of the question- we HAVE TO GET PITCHING.
Hey, it could be worse...
by HighPlainsGrifter on Aug 15, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
i dont see him doin that
because he looks pretty bad when he swings right now and he rarely ever goes to the opposite field. And if most players peak at 27 or 28 then we should be able to get more
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
Not unless you get a can't miss ace back in return....
…. such as a David Price + possibly more. Ian is a perennial MVP candidate… not a guy you toss around lightly. You’d damn well bring a load for him.
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
by SarasotaRanger on Aug 15, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
all homers though
just trying to sugar coat it
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well, we can try to sugar coat it all
but there is nothing good about this season when you mention millwood’s name. he has absolutely killed us. not just on the mound but the fact that we have had to use so many young arms we really didnt want to with him going out the times he has.
The fact that ...
He didn’t leave the game in the first or second with another fricken injury is plenty encouraging to me. That’s how bad it’s been lately, my standards are pretty low at this point.
I hope Millwood pitches..
anywhere but Texas next year. He is barely even a reliable 4th spot in the rotation starter now, plus an injury waiting to happen.
Hey, it could be worse...
by HighPlainsGrifter on Aug 15, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok so seriously...
who that is starting in the field right now is truly an option to be traded in hopes to bringing in either a really good young arm or a solid 2 or 3 man in the rotation for next year??
stupid stupid stupid wright
outscored 40-76 in our last 9 games. and our record is 1-8 in our last 9 games
i dont think im even gonna go to tommorows game.
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
I rather have him at the game than posting here, myself
But then again… he’s probably one of the assholes who boos our young pitchers, so it’s a catch-22.
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if hes at the game
hes not here.
the preceding post is not nearly as negative or insulting as you think it is
+1
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
by SarasotaRanger on Aug 15, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
ill bring a laptop to post on here constantly, boo every pitcher, force jim knox to interview me constantly, and go streaking across the infield
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
I honestly..
Don’t see why anyone would ever go to another Rangers game until they AGGRESSIVELY address this pitching. I mean like however in Hell they do it -score a front-line starter and at LEAST two guys who can be slightly competent and eat innings.
You qualify as the most dire of masochists if you’ll put up with another season of this.
Hey, it could be worse...
by HighPlainsGrifter on Aug 15, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions
We've tried to "aggresively" address the issue of pitching before
That’s why we traded Chris Young for Adam Eaton, and John Danks for Brandon McCarthy, and that didn’t work out so well.
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
well true..
so let’s try aggressively and competently, this time.
Hey, it could be worse...
by HighPlainsGrifter on Aug 15, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, the point is
You’re not gonna be able to accquire any young ace pitchers via trade without giving up some pitching yourself. And based on what we’ve seen in the past, it’s just not worth it.
Really, the best thing we can do for our pitching staff is just try to sign somebody like Ben Sheets or Derek Lowe in the offseason, and ride things out until our good young pitchers come of age. Thats kind of what Tampa Bay has done, and look where they are now.
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
Yeah get a competent starter-
but we need 2 or 3 guys that can just hold up health wise and have around a 5 or 6 era- as mediocre as that is, it’s a LOT LOT better than entering a game with no chance to win as we are right now.
PLus with our offense a guy with a 6 era could win 12 times or more. It’s not like we need freaking Santana- we just need someone who is familiar with the basics of major league pitching.
Hey, it could be worse...
by HighPlainsGrifter on Aug 15, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
What's different about this season than so many others before?
The offense might be as good or better than most we’ve seen, but it’s the same story, different year. Why are you surprised? This staff wasn’t expected to be worth a bag of turds at the start of the year. What will happen: 4 months will pass…. we’ll miss baseball….hopefully the Rangers will make some moves… we’ll have that whole hope springs eternal thing going on….. and we’ll be back here hoping for the best.
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
by SarasotaRanger on Aug 15, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Nothing is different.
That’s why I am angry about it. I don’t at all see the level of commitment to WINNING from Hicks that I see from most other owners.
Hey, it could be worse...
by HighPlainsGrifter on Aug 15, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
K, well, you're making your stand now?
Drawing your line in the sand? Had enough? I’ve had 20+years… I’m in it for the long haul, buddy. They’re my team, suck, suck, or suck.
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
by SarasotaRanger on Aug 15, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes they have
They’ve given up hope that you’ll ever say anything intellegent.
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
Can't say I'm a 20 year veteran
But +1.
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
I have been with them since the very beginning.
1972- and I am so pissed exactly because they are my team. Being a fan to me means you care deeply and you expect the best product.
I wouldn’t prove my “fan” worth by blithely accepting stunning incompetence. Just how I see it, reasonable people can see iftother ways.
Hey, it could be worse...
by HighPlainsGrifter on Aug 15, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Take your sig to heart
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
by SarasotaRanger on Aug 15, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
but it CAN'T be worse this time.
I mean really, it almost can’t- at least pitching wise. (Not that this is not a familiar refrain with long-term fans)
Hey, it could be worse...
by HighPlainsGrifter on Aug 15, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions
And put who in his spot?
No.
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
by SarasotaRanger on Aug 15, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
why?
he is done.. He must throw the straightest pitch in MLB. I would honestly waive him.
Hey, it could be worse...
by HighPlainsGrifter on Aug 15, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
well. another ugly one down.
it might just be me but it sure looks like a lot of these guys have just compeletely mailed it in. i can only imagine how frustrating this must be for the likes of IK, MY, JH, GL and CD. Im sure they are just tired of this bull crap that gets on the mound everyd day!!
Yeah.. this might get historically ugly...
We may have to absoultely nuclear detonate any and everything in the entire organization about pitching development and philosophy.
This is just not acceptable.
Hey, it could be worse...
by HighPlainsGrifter on Aug 15, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
millwood
got booed tonight after each of the homers. and when wash went to get him people cheered.
¡yo soy Horsedooty!
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
i dont blame them for giving up
lets try out hamilton at pitcher and use a DH for 3rd base and let Metcalf field
Feliz and Hurley. The 1-2 punch of the future
well that was a sucky game.
Plus the idiots next to us were talking about anything but the game and making my brain bleed out my ears.
Yay, we’re going tomorrow, too. I’m tempted to stay here with y’all.
Now I’m just waiting for Smoak. Got to get something good out of this night.
"You got a guy coming up there who can’t hit water if he fell out of a boat." - Tom Grieve on Richie Sexson, 5.8.2008
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
"When it comes to Jeff Mathis, the story ends with us putting one in his earhole." - AJM, 7.7.08
josh was making my ears bleed with his continued talking about
nothing, over and over non stop, geez why can’t they find another broadcaster, if i could get my radio to sinc up with the tv feed i would switch to Eric
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