Happy birthday, Nolan Ryan
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 31, 2009 5:41 PM CST
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PrintNolan Ryan turns 62 today.
You may have heard of him.
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He's 62 and still probably throws harder than
most players 1/3 of his age.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
Oh yeah.
I think he’s the dude from those olshan commercials.
You dick that was uncalled for - male cheerleader
Over-Rated!!!
Clap…Clap….Clap-Clap-Clap!
LoneStarBall....You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.
by LSBUser on Jan 31, 2009 6:03 PM CST reply actions
This is a pic of Nolan a few days ago...
in the winter weather…
Stars in a Texas Night Sky, a Dallas Stars blog from a fan's perspective.
by rangers85 on Jan 31, 2009 6:13 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
im disappointed in the lack of obscurity
in this ex-Ranger birthday notice
by Smoakin in the Boys Room on Jan 31, 2009 6:20 PM CST reply actions
interesting article I found looking up something else
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1208/is_n23_v220/ai_18351236
I don’t agree but still interesting take
"To be ignorant of one’s ignorance is the malady of the ignorant."
It was interesting
Written quite a while ago. I think the author would approve of Senor Vicente Padilla, who has no well known legacy, but will pitch inside with no qualms whatsoever. There is quite a bit in the article I think I’d agree with, particularly that a lot of pitchers can’t throw inside for strikes and instead work the away side from the batter.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912)
by Ed Coffin on Jan 31, 2009 9:20 PM CST up reply actions
Happy birthday indeed
Possibly the last true power pitcher. We’ve seen various hitting records broken, we’ll seen Hank’s record broken, but no one will break his career strikeout record. I’m not saying he was the greatest pitcher ever, but his longevity combined with power will go down in history forever.
I need to think something lasts forever, and it might as well be that state of being that is a game; it might as well be that, in a green field, in the sun.
Randy Johnson as the last true power pitcher?
You just don't know when to keep your mouth shut, do you Saxy boy?
by oc on Jan 31, 2009 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
If he can get 1000 more Ks
Sure.
I need to think something lasts forever, and it might as well be that state of being that is a game; it might as well be that, in a green field, in the sun.
so, you have to have
5,000 Ks to be a “true” power pitcher?
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Eh
I said “longevity combined with power.”
I need to think something lasts forever, and it might as well be that state of being that is a game; it might as well be that, in a green field, in the sun.
You're right
Johnson was the better power pitcher for a longer period of time. Wait – no you’re not.
Nolan Ryan – highest Ks/9 in the league 12 times; Johnson 9. League leader in Ks per season – Ryan 11 times, Johnson 9.
What is so confusing about this?
I need to think something lasts forever, and it might as well be that state of being that is a game; it might as well be that, in a green field, in the sun.
I just don't understand what you mean by
“true” power pitcher. I am not at all arguing the merits of either pitcher in comparison. I’m just saying I don’t see how you can call Ryan the last “true” power pitcher. You can say greatest, longevity record holder, whatever, but you’re saying there have been no “true” power pitchers after him. That’s just wrong.
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How about this
No one is ever going to break his K record.
I need to think something lasts forever, and it might as well be that state of being that is a game; it might as well be that, in a green field, in the sun.
Fine, but that still does not mean
he’s the last power pitcher.
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Jamie Moyer...
the true last power pitcher.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Today is also the 16th anniversary
of Super Bowl XXVII – Dallas Cowboys 52, Buffalo Bills 17.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XXVII
- O.J. Simpson was at the coin toss
- A 30 second commercial was only $850,000
- The halftime show was performed by Michael Jackson
- Jimmy Johnson became the first head coach to win a National Championship and a Super Bowl
- The most memorable moment was Don Beebe knocking the football away from Leon Lett who was on his way to scoring a defensive TD
It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin
To me...
…the most memorable play was the Thomas Everett end zone interception.
That, to me, was the turning point of the game.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 31, 2009 9:01 PM CST up reply actions
my dad taped the game
and i still find it ironic how Michael Jackson is surrounded on stage by hundreds of kids. creepy…..
In reference to how good the Steelers have been in their history: "No one is even close to them."- Steal Home
Thomas Everett end zone interception
I have to disagree with you on this one, Adam. I think the turning point of the game is Ken Norton’s goal line stop of Kenneth Davis. That forced the Bills to go for the 4th down play that resulted in Thomas’ interception.
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