9/20/08 game day thread
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 20, 2008 6:00 PM CDT
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PrintLos Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers, Sep 20, 2008 7:05 PM CDT
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Is the FOTF sitting out tonight?
and is Big Bad Vlad back to terrorize us again?
hes "quesitonable" per the dmn blog,
heh.
no real lineup yet.
im beginning to come around on forgiving his post-injury performance a bit though.
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Lineup,
Michael Young is out tonight, though available to pinch-hit. He said he could start but doesn’t want to mess things up if he has to leave early again.
Joaquin Arias, 2b
German Duran, ss
Josh Hamilton, cf
Milton Bradley, dh
Marlon Byrd, lf
Hank Blalock, 1b
Nelson Cruz, rf
Gerald Laird, c
Chris Davis, 1b
per FWST.
it absolutely boggles the mind
Larid!?
Does his .125 batting average over the past week demand he be kept in the lineup? Thats 4 in a row. With the offday, it will be at least 5 days in between TT starts.
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Teagarden
Is sick right now, supposedly.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 20, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Then play Max
We know what Laird has, and that’s an insatable desire to slide on his belly.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
i think wash hates his defense too much to do so.
which may be deserved.
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So some random thoughts...
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch is quite possibly the best cereal ever invented.
- I’m convinced I’m not really “cool” enough to “get” Lookout Landing, and thereby declare it the most pompous avenue on the web.
- I cannot handle playing cards with five nieces below the age of 7.
- Apparently there are two versions of Saigon’s “Letter P”; the one I just saw on an episode of Entourage, and the crappy one I just downloaded.
- I should be in charge of YouTube Friday.
Yay, the game is on TV out here
Well, yay from the standpoint that I get to see it, boo from the standpoint that Rex Hudler is in the booth.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
WTF are the
Bobcats?
"...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
Is that a college?
"...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
SWT
Sorry the Texas State name change can’t hide the fact that it was and still is SWT in its heart and soul…
Ohh well, Beer and Babes no matter what you call it, makes for a good time
Much like Stephen F…
Texas State/SWT
is about 10x a better school than SFA. Texas State is actually one of the more selective schools in the state now. Around 30k enrollment this year. It’s not the same SWT as it used to me.
a friend of mines father is involved in the AD there
still the same things going on, just a larger enrollment. Fortunately they are finally moving up in the academic part. Rather impressed with the work being done in their accounting dept.
SFA is still a joke. The UT dean of Ed to took over as Pres pretty much bankrupted the school and the academics never got better.
I'm watching the game on TV in the other room
But I’m still technically here. Guess you, me a LAMF are the only ones so far though.
…And back-to-back 2 out walks by Padilla. Sigh.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
Got Hunter though
Still not too sure whether we’ve got the good Vinny or the bad Vinny tonight though. Maybe a little of both.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
Slow day on the ole GDT
Im swithcing back and forth between the Rangers, Auburn vs. LSU, TCU vs. SMU and Kansas vs. Sam Houston…so my remote is going to get a workout tonight
No exclamation points today =/
Did Ben survive the hurricane?
by inactive lsb user on Sep 20, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions
Someone should throw a beer at that Angels fan
This isn’t a Red Sox or Yankees game, there is no excuse for that type of crap in the stands.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
There is some Angels fan in the crowd
dressed as an actual Angel.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Some broad
Angels fan wearing an “Angel” costume in the Fox Box, mebbe?
"...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
He is dead to me...
Please refer to him as “The Player” henceforth.
Thank you for your continued cooperation in this important matter!
"...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
Lalalala, I can't hear you!
I’m about 2 eps behind…
:(
"...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
that sucks
Lots of great stuff in the last few episodes. Probably my favorite thing about the show is how little they have changed in how each episode is done. A lot of shows can’t do that.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Sheesh,
only 8 eps?
I guess they don’t want to go up against the other networks?
"...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
Its coming back this winter
A lot of Cable TV shows split their seasons in halves. They’ll show another 8 or whatever probably in January.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
WooHoo!
I love his psycho gf….damn, that would be a fun ride!
"...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
Until then, you know what I'd do?
;)
"...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
good inning guys
at least we got someone on base that time…
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
You know
We need to lay off the freaking low pitches for the rest of the night. This guy’s sinkier ain’t THAT good.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
Good heat from Padilla
and now that slow curve got a good 0-1 count going.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
this game is boring.
TO gif
i posted a fanshot of a new desktop
http://www.lonestarball.com/2008/9/20/618168/strange-desktop-i-made-168
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baseball karma is a bitch
Miss you Kotch
by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 20, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions
Ya know
Mike Scoscia seems to be getting fatter every time I see him.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
I wouldnt want anyone else managing my fav team though...........
He gives us chubby fellas a real role model…………just like Tom Lasorda was for him
Miss you Kotch
by norcaliangelsfan on Sep 20, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
That sucks
Nothing like getting to play from behind early in the game.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Vinny Padz...
Do NOT Fuck my Channel 27 Night!!!
"...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
above average pitchers on the rangers pitching staff
over/under: 2
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Well, lets see
Theres Fx2, and… and… uh…
I’m gonna have to think about this.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
Somebody needs to gif him,
make that stoopid pic of his have googly eyes that roll all around in his head…
"...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
ON THE BOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"...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
Overdue...
"...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
Arias
You know, for all the shit I’ve given Wash over batting Arias leadoff, he’s actually hitting .347/.445/.464 his last 7 games.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
Lets see if Bradley can hit out of his funk now
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
now that he isnt going to win the batting title and we probably wont finish 500
Id just as well have him on the bench and let max play.
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I've had enough of Bradley, to tell you the truth
Spends so much stinking time out of the lineup he can’t hit for several games once he finally does come back. I don’t see the value in that.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
"The Player"
Has quit on himself, this team, and his career.
"...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
Sigh
I just got kicked off the TV so my roomate can watch a CSI rerun. I really hope there’s a good tvants feed tonight.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
Fuck that!
only 7 Rangers games left this season…
"...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
Ha
Well, I live with my cousin, and only have to pay a quarter of the rent so I don’t have much to complain about… luckily enough, the TVants feed is indeed pretty good tonight:
tvants://list.tvants.com/tvants/?k=f1d67af32d2c3e0274a3902663c6a1a8
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
yeah
how quick this season has passed….but this time of year i end up finding myself more drawn to tv show premieres and college football.
tonight im bouncing between the rangers and lsu vs auburn
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
you want me to come over there?
Rodney and I will make sure he never wants to watch another episode of CSI again.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
You got it,
Bruthaman!
"...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
Actually, that won't be necessary
I’ve convinced him this was an important game.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
Thats when you dive head first into first base
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
you're going to dive for first base?
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Blalock heating up at the right time
if he wants his option picked up.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
tie game!!!
I don’t know what the Angels are thinking. You can’t get Chris Davis out!
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
You know what the worst part about Davis batting 9th is?
Arias follows him.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
+1
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Sep 20, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice try by Duran there
When was the last time you saw a Ranger shortstop dive like that?
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
That has become
an awesome pitch for Vinny.
"...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
i know it's early, and rice tonight
but McCoy looks pretty good this year.
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
"Maybe congress should take more vacations, whenever these people leave town, things just seem to get better..." - Jay Leno
Wrong thread...
"...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
wrong reply
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
"Maybe congress should take more vacations, whenever these people leave town, things just seem to get better..." - Jay Leno
They haven't played anybody...
wait till they see a decent defense. He will look like the same Colt McCoy.
you're probably right
"Popularity is fleeting. Principles are forever."
"Maybe congress should take more vacations, whenever these people leave town, things just seem to get better..." - Jay Leno
longhorn football
i’ll watch a game when they start playing better teams. i cant stand the soft schedules.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
so you dont watch the first 4 games of the season?
For pretty much anybody?
With the addition of the extra home game, every schedule is weak at this point
not really
the sec has had some good games. and usc vs osu was a pretty decent match up. heck a&m and miami was a good matchup even though miami isnt who they once were
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Chased waay out of the zone both times
Bradley’s AB’s have been even worse.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
5 people at .425 obp or over
dont think thats been happening in the last few years.
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"The Player"
has totally given up…how sad.
"...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
Guerrero coming out of the game
Heh. He doesn’t have too many more seasons left before his knees give out.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
question
how often is runner thrown out at home from outfield (never?) versus how often does the hitter advance an extra base (every time?)?
ok – hyperbole was unnecessary by me
it seems that rangers frequently make unnecessary throws home (in addition to some successful throws)
are they no worse than any other team at this?
by sam in so cal on Sep 20, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
My guess is they are one of the better teams at it...
…given the arms they have in the outfield.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 20, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
ok – is it possible that they throw more than necessary b/c they are better at it than most?
an unnecessary throw is still an unnecessary throw. they might be better than most, but do they think they are better than they really are?
just an example – no throw to home by laa on byrd – hank stays at first.
i have seen A LOT of throws home by tex when there was no chance to get the runner, and the hitter (and anyone else on base) inevitably advances. would they bet better conceding the runner more often – knowing their limitations (even if their limitations are not as limitating as other teams)?
minimizing damage seems especially important when your pitching sucks.
the other side of that is trying to get an out when you have the chance (b/c your staff sucks), but they seem to misjudge their potential a lot.
just an observation – doesn’t mean it’s right.
by sam in so cal on Sep 20, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Also
If Bradley can’t play, and is just out there for the sake of getting him his PAs to qualify for the BA title, then hit him 9th instead of 4th.
Basically gave Spier a free ticket out of the inning
Even though Laird hasn’t been hitting that well of late, you can’t give away free outs like that. It’s plain stupid.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
You're kidding right?
Haven’t you ever heard of old school baseball bullshit rule # 232:
“A first year player may not, at any time, no matter how well he is hitting, even if he leads all rookies in home runs since arriving in the majors, hit higher than 7th in the lineup – unless of course he looks like he’s 30 years old and runs really fast, in which case he must hit leadoff”.
I just read that telepathically right out of Ron’s brain, by the way.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
the batter literally signalled for time after the delivery started
how do you grant that?
i know padilla takes too long, but you cant allow time mid delivery.
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OT - You know that new Carls Jr commercial with the two grown men in the baby carrage?
Those guys better be getting paid a helluva lot of money. A helluva lot.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
and now im officially tired of padilla too
Approved: Hamilton, Davis, Cruz, Teagarden, Francisco, Byrd (can’t deny his resurgence)
Neutral: Boggs, McCarthy, Harrison, Madrigal, Laird
Denied: Padilla, Bradley, Nippert, Blalock
Ultra-denied: Wright. Millwood, Vazquez
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correction per recent devlopments
laird loses his neutral status.
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I'm most tired of
Young, Laird, Wright, Cat, Vazquez, Mendoza and Bradley – in that order.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
The next person
that talks to me about Laird’s awesome leadership behind the plate better has the World’s most awesome supporting stats or just needs to punch themselves in the face. 3 WP/PB in 1 inning? God that’s fucking ridiculous.
I love how TAG and Rojas
are making fun of the umps called strike 3 call. What a douche that guy is. He is probably that guy that just craves attention because his family hates him so he has that dumbass move for strike 3.
that was confusing
were the rangers pissed at the strike 3 call or that the pitch was actually a strike
that ump has done that many times
i made a gif of him doing it to us earlier in the year.
but vazquez still could have reacted to it i guess.
the pitch was outisde.
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i only now realized vazquez wasnt batting at the time
wonder what he said.
assuredly involved some beeps.
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Probably early Sept.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Sep 20, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I was the closest without going over
what do I win, Adam?
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Sep 20, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
My unused tickets...
…for the August 22, 2008, Ranger game…
Email me your address and I’ll put them in the mail to you.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 20, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha ha ha
Wow…I feel honored
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Sep 20, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
ByrdMan...How not to be
a selfish fuck like “The Player”………………………………………..
Yeah, I’ll buy the book when it hits the shelves.
I LUVS me some Byrd…
eom
"...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
I remember...
…for a while earlier this year, once Broussard was released, it seemed like Byrd was the most hated player on this team.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 20, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Not by me.
He brings a bunch to the table.
Perfect? No. Superstar? No. Valuable? Yes.
"...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
at the time
it looked like he was merely reverting back to his career numbers after a career year.
id like to know one person who thought he would go .960 ops after the break.
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It just amuses me...
…that David Murphy was being deified, and Byrd was being ripped, and as it turns out, Byrd has been the much better player this year.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 20, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
baseballs a funny game
though you can let me know when mendoza lights it up.
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mendoza is the worst player in baseball, majors/minors/college/high school
"Tommy Hunter will be the best pitcher on the Rangers in 2009" Me- August 14th, 2008
Too much knee jerk?
Wow, ya’ think?
"...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
i missed the ejections
can someone tell me what happened?
on gameday it says that vazquez got ejected during durans at-bat??
and…just from seeing the padilla pitch, that ump behind the plate needs to grow up, he obviously didnt mean to hit you, you dont need to stare back at him to act like a bad a**
"Tommy Hunter will be the best pitcher on the Rangers in 2009" Me- August 14th, 2008
He has some pretty ones too
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Sep 20, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Best moment today...
I caught the last few innings of the Cubs-Cards game.
Will the mound jump-pile ever get old? Never! I was moved…
And then, DeRo My HeRo was interviewed…Greatness!!!
"...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
Ok one last wish for this season
put a fastball right in the earhole of Tex…Please Rupe, just do it!
What's the rumpus?
Bill White in to pitch to Tex
I have a feeling we might not see Dick-Rod tonight.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
Bill
He just looks like some country singer who has one gig and one gig only…Thursday nights at Gruene Hall
What's the rumpus?
Maybe he and Ben Broussard can take it on the road
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Sep 20, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Next year's bullpen
Closer – Fx2
Set-up – Benoit & CJ
Long man – Rupe
Assuming we don’t sign or trade for any relievers who the fuck else do we have?
What's the rumpus?
Bill White really sucks
And now Arte Howe is going to commit game suicide by bringing in Mendoza. Geez.
A rare game where I get to watch at least most of it on an actual TV, and it turns into another suckfest. Sigh…
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
I'm watching football
what happened?
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Sep 20, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
A fan ran out onto the field
Spent a few seconds high-fiving with Hammy, Byrd and Cruz before secourity came out for him. Kinda funny.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
Ha ha
That’s awesome. Might as well make it worth the bail money.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Sep 20, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Would an official in any other sport be allowed to act like tihs?
he deserved being hit
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You know the funny thing
Tonight’s ump kinda resembles Scoscia.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
I wish the MLB actually punished people that deserve it
I can see the Rangers filing a grievance or something, but absolutely nothing will ever come of it.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Dick Rod
Such a fucking douche. He got ONE STINKING OUT and you;d think he saved game 7 of the world series. Don’t know why I subjected myself to watching that.
"M’s fans are such weenies." - Zywica
I missed it, thankfully.
Instead I got to watch my favorite college football team mount a huge comeback only to lose in OT. Horrible night for my sports allegiances.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Sep 20, 2008 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions
whatever horrible movie kdfi is showing
has return fire for playstation in the intro.
woo i loved that game.
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I did at least expect to see more of a gamethread when I got home.
I pretty much checked out of the game during the 8th inning. The fan on the field put some spark back in it, though. After the ejections, I was hoping for a brawl. I’ve never gotten to see one in person.
I've never seen one in person either
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Football is like having a fling once a week. Baseball is a relationship." - oc
by The Best Micah on Sep 20, 2008 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions
me three
and yeah, I was pretty much checked out too until the fan showed up.
Even the fireworks show was pretty “meh”.
"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
1996
Can you imagine how different baseball would have been if the Rangers had a decent closer in 1996?
There might not have been the Joe Torre dynasty
There might have been a glory era for the Rangers
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