8/31/08 game day thread
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 31, 2008 1:30 PM CDT
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PrintTexas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels, Aug 31, 2008 2:35 PM CDT
Current Series
4 game series vs Angels @ Angel Stadium of Anaheim
| Thu 08/28 | WP: Jon Garland (12 - 8) SV: Francisco Rodriguez LP: Jamey Wright (6 - 6) |
5 - 7 loss |
| Fri 08/29 | WP: Ervin Santana (14 - 5) SV: Francisco Rodriguez LP: Dustin Nippert (1 - 4) |
1 - 3 loss |
| Sat 08/30 | WP: Jose Arredondo (7 - 1) SV: Francisco Rodriguez LP: Scott Feldman (5 - 6) |
3 - 4 loss |
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Texas Rangers Sunday, Aug 31, 2008, 2:35 PM CDT Partly cloudy. Winds blowing out to center field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game Time temperature: Around 75.
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Ban.
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 31, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Epic apathy.
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 31, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Or a holiday weekend
"Over the last 15 months, we’ve traveled to every corner of the United States. I’ve now been in 57 states" - Barack Obama
by LSBUser on Aug 31, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Lineup
J. Arias 2B
M. Young SS
Josh Hamilton CF
M. Bradley DH
H. Blalock 1B
M. Byrd LF
N. Cruz RF
G. Laird C
C. Davis
Honorable JK
MY with a .250 average the past week
thats not 200 hit material. im not quite expecting a .360 month to get it done.
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Yay hammy shows up
and not that anyone cares, but Im 1 game out of the fantasy playoffs right now… need a big day from my rangers hammy/MY/Bradley.
of course, i also have lackey….
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it was in a deal to get rid of teixeira so i could play davis
’twas rangers all the way.
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its hard to be glad hamilton got a homer
knowing either jamey wright will come in and blow it, or the umpires will use their 5 feet within home plate rule.
I give up
forum acting up for anyone else?
posts disappearing on me.
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Yes
We’re having technical problems. The Powers That Be are working on it.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 31, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
The pitch tracker...
…should that on the inside part of the plate, but it looked pretty clearly on the outside part of the plate.
there was one yesterday that was clearly high
that the tracker showed as a strike.
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Don't talk bad about the tracker
Or Tom Grieve will come and beat your ass.
"Over the last 15 months, we’ve traveled to every corner of the United States. I’ve now been in 57 states" - Barack Obama
by LSBUser on Aug 31, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
plugging the minors' success...
…desperate move considering there’s 10 people sleeping through this game.
no, money down!
why are we talking about the redsox?
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CC Sabathia might get a retroactive no hitter
The 1 hit in his 1 hit complete game shutout was supposedly highly debatable and is being appealed.
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heres the "hit"
i say error.
http://mlb.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200808313397707
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I say error
Man if it is over turned and he gets a no hitter how crazy would that be since it was an error on him.
A bunch of midgets with no arms could pitch better than us. -iorange555
Me too
The hitter was barely half way down the line when he got to the ball.
"Over the last 15 months, we’ve traveled to every corner of the United States. I’ve now been in 57 states" - Barack Obama
by LSBUser on Aug 31, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
So what happened?
Was Bradley’s double a debatable HR call? If so, isnt’ that the exact thing instant replay was started up for?
no it wasnt
it was just barley over the padded wall, but there is another wall back there you have to clear for a HR
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the head first slide into 1st is spreading
kill it.
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neither were exactly mashed.
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But he hustled on both
"Over the last 15 months, we’ve traveled to every corner of the United States. I’ve now been in 57 states" - Barack Obama
by LSBUser on Aug 31, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
well at least hes done it
3 games in a row. That’s more than we can say about the rest of the staff (minus Feldman, if you take out the Boston massacre)
i think it was pushed back till friday or so.
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(check the stories in this mornings post, its in there somewhere)
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Am I reading that right? Millwood struck out Sean Rodriguez with 93-mph heat?
When did Millwood start getting back up to 93?
Would you have bunted with Arias right there?
"The question of how we came to be is a philosophical one." - 4HIM
by inactive lsb user on Aug 31, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, because it moves Davis over to 2nd
thus eliminating the possiblity of MY hitting into another GIDP. Good move.
Unfortunately
The Rangers will be paying for his past for the next few years.
"Over the last 15 months, we’ve traveled to every corner of the United States. I’ve now been in 57 states" - Barack Obama
by LSBUser on Aug 31, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
6th inning, Arias has been making decent contact
"The question of how we came to be is a philosophical one." - 4HIM
by inactive lsb user on Aug 31, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Well at least he got tossed
today after not getting tossed last night…did Scott make the appeal call that said he went? Please tell me yes.
You know Halos Heaven's panther of the game tihng?
millwood = ninja
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What I I think...
He must have pointed in reference to his idea that Marlon failed to check his swing, rather than pointing to him saying he’s tossed.
Sure looks that way...
As terrible as he looked early this year, he’s been as impressive these last 3 starts as he’s ever been in a Rangers uniform…
I'm still wondering when he got his top velocity back up to 93
That and a string of two complete game wins and a third that looks like he should make it for eight innings at least. Maybe we should keep Hawkins around as the pitchign coach next year.
Anybody else think that
during that stretch that was SOOOOO bad after Hawkins was hired, that they were implementing the things that Hawkins was telling them? I know the middle of the season isn’t the best time to do this, but something is working.
I'm pretty sure he only had oen bad start after Hawkins was hired
He was on the DL when Connor was fired… his first start after Hawkins came on was against Tampa Bay, where he looked really good for four innings before the wheels fell off. then came the two straight CGs.
Firing of Connor...
Starting pitching suddenly improves?
Coincidence? Proof is in the pudding. Hopefully it translates to next year as well.
Honorable JK
Late August 20 games out
"Over the last 15 months, we’ve traveled to every corner of the United States. I’ve now been in 57 states" - Barack Obama
by LSBUser on Aug 31, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
It was a horrible call too
not even close to a swing.
also nice camera shot where you can see the ump making the ejection motion in his sunglasses, heh.
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If only
we had a real shortstop
"Oh well, McCain is pretty communist anyway,... we can be 70% communist with McCain,"-Sharky
"I just hope enough dumb oversexed over self-esteemed American public educated female liberals (yeah, you know the type) vote for a woman because she has a vagina, to swing some things."- Sharky.
Nothing like coming home to see Millwood throw nearly 7 solid innings
70 strikes to 30 balls is an awesome ratio for Millwood. Lets hope Benoit can keep this lead for the Rangers.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
that posted way too late after I thought I posted it
Now I can say I’m glad to see Benoit get us out of that inning.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
I wonder if Millwood could have gotten that last out
It worked out OK because Benoit got it, but I’d wonder if Millwood could have gotten it and then we send Benoit out for the 8th, since Benoit’s been OK lately. I hope Benoit can go 1.1 innings, then, because I trust him right now a lot more than Rupe or the Electrician.
HEY FSN
SHOW SOMETHING.
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Bill Hohn
Can suck my left nut. I’m going to shave off his stupid mustache.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Can the Rangers file some grievance or something
against Hahn. The guy is a power hungry D-Bag.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Dale Scott was that guy
Apparently this crew just has it out for the Rangers or they just freakin’ suck.
This is the second crew
this season that just all suck. I can’t remember the first, but I think it was during that Yankees series where there was more bad calls than good ones.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
So why couldn't Jack Benny
come in for the 8th? He through what 10 pitches? Jamey Wright is sure to blow this wide open.
No idea
The guy has looked pretty much done this past month after pitching a ton of innings. He might get out of this inning without any problems, but I just don’t know why you would risk using him in a 2 run game when you have already lost enough games this series thanks to a poor bullpen.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Getting out of the inning without any problems would be a double-edged sword
It would mean we still have a chance for this game, but it would also give Wash the backup he’s looking for to justify his decision to go to Wright in close games later.
Because his FIP is 3.85
In this ballpark, having logged 74 innings, that’s really good. Or so I’ve been told.
"Over the last 15 months, we’ve traveled to every corner of the United States. I’ve now been in 57 states" - Barack Obama
by LSBUser on Aug 31, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I know
I’m glad we got him out of there…he was way overworked. I’m glad we brought in Jamey, because I didn’t really want to win a game this series anyway.
Not to mention wanting K-rod to get the saves record
and having him get four saves this series is a great way to help.
If he gets the money he wants this offseason, he owes the Rangers a beer.
jamey wright shouldnt be in a close game anymore
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As of right now...
…Wright has allowed 15 runs in 15 IP in the month of August.
It can, of course, end up being 17 runs before it is all said and done.
How many runs has he allowed
that go on someone else’s ledger?
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
well its hard to be too tough on him right now
not a lot to work with.
wright though.. wright just sucks right now, anyone else please.
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Wash's managing of this bullpen
is a couple of months outdated. He’s using Wright like Wright is the same pitcher he was earlier this year.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Insurance runs
You can never have enough with this team.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Quick question
Frankie entered the game with a one-run lead and runners on base and protected the lead. Now, if we score three runs this inning and Francisco pitches a scoreless ninth, does he get the save?
Okay
So I’ve missed just about the entire game… what happened with all the ejections?
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
Greg Smith
Not that he hasn’t had a decent year, but after getting hit pretty hard today his ERA is up to 4.23. I’d prefer not to hear any more about how great the Haren trade was just based on him and Eveland, much less Gonzalez, Carter and Anderson. Not that there isn’t value in 4th-5th LH starters, but for that trade to really be an excellent one for Oakland, those younger players are going to have to make it so.
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
The recent Beane trades
seemed to have been regarded as great simply because Beane has made crazy deals in the past and has them work out wonderfully. That doesn’t seem to be the case this season.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
I don't understand the thought process of Beane right now
I mean, he’s trading guys that are 4 years away from FA or signed to really good long-term contracts. What’s the freakin point? They’ll be a part of your future when your minor league stars are ready to compete
His thinking
is that they are going to be within 2 years of FA when they are ready to compete which makes them not part of the future. I don’t understand though why you trade them though unless you are getting blown away. Trading them in 2 years seems like it would net you the same value you get now.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Greg Smith
His FIP is up around 5.00.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 31, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Who got tossed?
My cable died 20 min ago and is not back up yet.
A bunch of midgets with no arms could pitch better than us. -iorange555
I would just like to take this time to say
Milton Bradley is freaking awesome
by hungrysasquatch on Aug 31, 2008 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
best strike zone judgement ive ever seen from a ranger.
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Traditional Blalock AB there
Ugh.
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 don't think
Blalock has much need for that either
by hungrysasquatch on Aug 31, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions
well played, sir
horrible, but well played
by hungrysasquatch on Aug 31, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I would just like to take this time to say
Hank Blalock is not awesome
by hungrysasquatch on Aug 31, 2008 5:38 PM CDT reply actions
Welp
3 more outs for Fx2. Let’s do this thing!
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Alright
Frankie.. you got the bottom of the order coming up here where the highest avg. is .228 from GMJ. Easy. No problem.
$$$
GMJ’s going to be paid the big bucks for that AB LOL
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
i feel no sympathy for millwood
3 good starts doesnt make up for 2 years.
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by DShep on Aug 31, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
+1
I think.
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
This game is going to suck
really badly in about 5 minutes.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Did the Rangers actually win a game?!?!?!
I don’t believe it
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
FRAAAAAAAAANKIE!!!!
Way to close it out baby.
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
Frankie got out of it though
More than you can say for Eddie or CJ.
We need to hire Chuck Norris to kick the ass of any Ranger fan caught booing one of our young pitchers at the RBiA.
who wants to take a visit to his wiki page :D
j/k Adam
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
he named one of his children "Elek"
he would.
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Awesome "stache though
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yay fantasy
as i mentioned, this was the day to decide who makes the playoffs, being in 7th place by a game with 6 making the playoffs.
hitters: 1.223 ops, 3 HR,
pitchers: 2.22 era, .92 whip, 1 win, 18ks in 15.2 innings and a save.
might be enough to get me in since i was very close.
thanks CC!
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Woooooooo
Finally, we managed to hold a lead!
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by LSJ on Aug 31, 2008 5:52 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Solid
14k. Fucking. Gold.
The Star Trek one should become a staple of happy times…. if only there were more of them.
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 31, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't stand to look at Rick Renner
for more than a second or two.
Offense doesn't doubt me, but my first and primemost thing is defense and punt return and kickoff return
A couple things...
How many 4-3 9 inning games last almost 4 1/2 hours?
How many pretty good starts is this in a row by Rangers pitching? 5, 6, 7?
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
It wasn't 4 1/2 hours
It was 3 1/2 hours.
But yeah, that’s still ridiculous.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 31, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
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