Today's lineup
by Adam J. Morris on Mar 17, 2009 12:59 PM CDT
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PrintBlalock is sitting because of the tight quad, but apparently would be in the lineup if it were a regular season game.
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Blalock
took BP and grounders at third. Didn’t look hobbled.
"I think we have avoided a recession." -- Jim Nussle, White House Budget Director, 31 July 2008
Inspirational photo of the day
Chris Davis about two hours ago, doing pushups after some sort of batting practice infraction.
"I think we have avoided a recession." -- Jim Nussle, White House Budget Director, 31 July 2008
Can't believe
a players coach like Wash implementing something like this. Did this decree come from Mt. 2head where snow monkeys abound for the presidents pleasure?
Was that an attempt at being
clever? If so, you failed terribly.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Mar 17, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
lol
Rock Flag & Eagle Radio: Thursdays 10 PM - 1 AM on FM 88.7 The Choice
"Computers can’t measure the size of a man’s heart."
- Hawk Harrelson, MLB Guru/Analyst
And then
After the pushups he had to write out on the board, 100 times, “I will not pee in Mike Young’s helmet.”
:)
"I will not pee in Justin Smoak’s helmet."
"[Font} doesn't turn 19 until the end of May and his heater can already hit 99 on the gun. That's baseball porn." - Jason Parks
by hightowersmith on Mar 17, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
According to Jeff Wilson
Scott Feldman will start, Doug Mathis will throw at least two innings, and Jennings, Josh Rupe and Derrick Turnbow will pitch an inning somewhere along the way.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Althought not an exciting bunch
these are some of the pitchers about whose performance I’m most concerned.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Feldman then blechhhh
I think I’m known as something of a debbie downer on this board, but I’m fairly optimistic on Feldman. I’ve seen him have some plus stuff – both his fastballs really move, and considering the history, I think there is some development left.
As for the rest of today’s scheduled throwers….well, I look forward to the day those type guys can’t make our staff.
Doctor please. Some more of these.
by tricer on Mar 17, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
oc is going to hit you in the head with his bong for that!
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
Agreed
But to have any real success this year, some or all of those guys are going to have to come through. And that’s why I’m interested in seeing them do well now.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
well
I could really care less about Mathis, but one of Eyre, Turnbow, or Donnelly is going to have to be on this staff, so one of them needs to step up. Turnbow either needs to start showing something soon, because he is probably in last place at the moment.
As for Rupe, I still don’t know if he has another option. I have read two different answers from equally credible sources. If he does, I think his chance of making the team is slim, but if he doesn’t, then he has got to step up as well.
This is a game where we could easily see more BBs than Ks from our pitchers.
no options for Rupe
Grant was kind enough to clear that up though AdMo said he already did but i couldn’t find the quote over at DMag.
So, it seems, Rupe was really already one of the 25 since the end of last season. who knew?
Eyre has options so I would imagine he starts in AAA. I think Donnelly will added to the 40 and I think he will be fine eventually – he just needs more innings after his back issue this spring. I like his experience even if he might start off slow. As for Turnbow, I never read that he had an opt-out date to his MiL contract. Whether he does or does not, I think he also needs innings after rehabbing 6 months prior to camp and would not be opposed to getting them in AAA. And, let’s be honest, he’s won’t make the team based on what he’s shown thus far.
Byrd vs Murphy against lefties
One thing I read about Byrd and Murphy is that Murphy hits lefties fairly well, wereas Byrd is about the same lefty vs righty.
hmmm….
Murphy's splits
against lefties weren’t very good.
And in general, Byrd is better than Murphy. As much as I like the Murph, Byrd has been better at the plate in almost every way.
I also think Byrd grades out better defensively.
But... but... but...
Murphy hit a lot of doubles!
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Murphy's splits
against lefties weren’t very good in 2008, but in 2007 he hit .400 against lefties.
don’t know his minor league splits though.
Lefty splits or not
In general, Byrd’s numbers are better than Murphy’s.
Byrd gets on base more, doesn’t slug terribly worse than Murph, and has shown more consistent splits the last two years.
Murph does fit into the future better… but if we could sell high on him, get draft compensation for Byrd, and go into the future with Hambone/?? in left, Borbon in center, and Cruz/Golson/Hambone in right… I would be ok with that.
Murphy did OPS 1.071 against lefties in '07
…in 22 ABs
...
Player A 2007: .343/.384/.552 144 OPS+ 46 Games Played
Player A 2008: .275/.321/.465 106 OPS+ 108 Games Played (Big dropoff against lefties)
Player B 2007: 6-1 4.65 ERA 1.34 WHIP 100 ERA+ 81 IP
Player B 2008: 2-3 4.82 ERA 1.839 WHIP 91 ERA+ 56 IP
Boom or bust?
Did Boston get the best of these or are they set to boom again? You obviously guessed they are Murphy and Gabbard. I just wonder if we’ve already seen the best of that pair.
Maude Lebowski: Lord. You can imagine where it goes from here.
The Dude: He fixes the cable?
Murph's Overall
I think Murph overall is in the ballpark of a .280/.330/.480 batter. That’s not horrible.
Problem for Murph is that Byrd seems to be in the ballpark of a .290/.360/.480 batter, with equal or better D.
Which is why I say sell Murph as high as you can, go with Byrd this year, and next year we can figure out how to fit Boggs, Borbon, Golson, and whatever lame FAs are on the market into our outfield with Hamilton and Cruz (if he works out).
Murph is a nice backup to hold onto if Cruz flames out though.
Byrd
Byrd is closer to a .290/.360/.460 and that’s being charitable and hoping that he doesn’t come down to earth and become a .260/.330/.400 hitter he was before he came to texas.
Murph you have pretty much pegged, at least at his upside.
Byrd seems to be a better defender on paper, but Murph looks better in the field, so who knows. 20 years ago, Murph would be an all-star and Byrd would be riding pine.
Radio???
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Head???
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
Short Skirt and a Long Jacket??
Maude Lebowski: Lord. You can imagine where it goes from here.
The Dude: He fixes the cable?
Controlled Dil?
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
??
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
Put a subject line.
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
by Kinslerhomer on Mar 17, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Im guessing you mean is it on the radio?
I would like to know the same thing and without the dumbass responses left!! hahahaha. You did set yourself up for that one pretty good.
Setting things up on here
is half the fun!
So, is the game on the fucking A.M., or on the fucking F.M. – or neither?
:)
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
MLB.com shows it as an MLB broadcast.
Usually that links to 105.3.
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
I'll check it out.
Thanks.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
gameday link for those who want it
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2009_03_17_clemlb_texmlb_1
If you want some slack, bring your own rope.
this blog has all the gameday links....updated weekly
http://heylisten.blogspot.com/
If you want some slack, bring your own rope.
by rangerfaninva on Mar 17, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
In case
crap
here’s the link
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun"
by Pocket Ninja on Mar 17, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
try again.
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
by Kinslerhomer on Mar 17, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Not working out for me today.
Type this in your browser www.texasrangers.com, press enter.
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun"
by Pocket Ninja on Mar 17, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
SOB
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun"
by Pocket Ninja on Mar 17, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Can I just click the link?
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
I've
managed to make this much harder than it really is.
Go to www.texasrangers.com and click the listen live link, then click the mlb.com link next to todays game.
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun"
by Pocket Ninja on Mar 17, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Click blue link down two posts.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Here's the direct link,
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
by Kinslerhomer on Mar 17, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Ahhh, Buzz.
Thanks!
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Gracias
function I am not today.
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun"
by Pocket Ninja on Mar 17, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Not entirely your fault.
I clicked on “live webcast” twice, the linescore page started loading, then it went to account login. I f’ing hate mlb.com.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Rangers up 1-0 already
On consecutive hits by Kins, MY and Hammy.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions
now 2-0 no outs yet
If you want some slack, bring your own rope.
by rangerfaninva on Mar 17, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, F'in A!
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
wow off cliff lee. He's had a rough spring
"If you can't get up for this kind of game, Lord have mercy, you might not have a heartbeat"
-Jerome Bettis
by Jason Brynsvold on Mar 17, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Now 3-0
On a single by Byrd. Hammy on 3rd. No outs
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 3:18 PM CDT reply actions
Sorry
Hammy is in the dugout. Cruz is on 2nd.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
does Nellie get the credit on the SB on the play?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
I don't think so
I think he was going to 3rd on the wild pitch, not a steal.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Davis K's.
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
sKKKooter!
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
the scoreboard in left field
So does the scoreboard on the left field fence have a net in front of it? I can’t imagine they want baseballs pounding off the board or players running into it. But does a net really prevent a player from doing damage to it or damage to himself?
There goes the no-no
Bloop single by Francisco
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions
Kinsler walks.
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
and steals second
If you want some slack, bring your own rope.
by rangerfaninva on Mar 17, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
and steals second.
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
by Kinslerhomer on Mar 17, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
not a veteran move
Baseball announcer utters expletive on TV broadcast to describe Hideki Irabu’s ineptitude – network gets zero complaints
by TomLovesHideki on Mar 17, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Poor base running cost us a run there.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions
anyone care to elaborate?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
I'm only half-assed paying attention
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
MY took a wide turn at 1st base
after broken bat single. Got tagged off before he could get back to the bag.
Kins moved to 3rd on the single and probably would have scored on Hammy groundout to 1B, but couldn’t because it ended up being the 3rd out.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't help but notice
how many strikes Rangers pitching throwing this spring. I really hope this carries over into the season.
Baseball announcer utters expletive on TV broadcast to describe Hideki Irabu’s ineptitude – network gets zero complaints
You are correct,
Fat Toad.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
More specifically
first pitch strikes
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I want to be the next Annie Savoy.
by The Best Micah on Mar 17, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Dunno, but he's
sounded good :)
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
1 hit through 3 innings
i think the hit was a bloop into the outfield.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Yeah, they update slowwwwwwww.
You right.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Through four
4 hits, 1 BB, 3Ks, 0R, 5GO:4AO (although 2 of those AOs are popouts).
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Buzz says fayshion
like my Grandma.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Jhonny Fail!
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Cruz triple
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Nellie!!!
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Byrd RBI 1B
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Woah Nellie! He scores!
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Byrdman coming through with RiSP
2-2, 2 RBI
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions
Jeez...
back to back to back hits to start the inning
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
DaMurph single
Byrdman to 3rd.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Cliff Lee is not looking like the reigning Cy Young winner
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
poor Clifford.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
or Clifton
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
He just made contact
with his body. Bases jacked with salty batting
Your 2009 Snow Monkey Ambassador
Kick his ass Crush!
Baseball announcer utters expletive on TV broadcast to describe Hideki Irabu’s ineptitude – network gets zero complaints
He's too tired from all the push ups
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
He's too tired from all the Wiffs.
Fixed!
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Grr... salty
DFA!!
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
he has really cooled off
since his hot start. and not in an unlucky way. in a “strike out/swing at poor pitches/circa 2008” way.
Busby was saying that he swung at first pitches in both of his at bats.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
A lot of first pitch swings by the Rangers
Not the way to work the pitchers.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions
7-0
Suck it, Lee!
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
+1 Kinsler!
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Clif being scolded on the mound
Coach: I wish we had kept C.C.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions
Next commercial break comedy:
http://www.wherethegoldat.com/
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
MY sez
F.U. haterz!
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
10-0
Is it time for E-News yet? 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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
anyone know if Lee might be hurt?
That’s rough.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Probably not, but...
He did have a 78 inning increase 2007 to 2008, though it was because of injuries.
Cliff Lee gives up 10
Just like Millwood. Maybe they’d consider a trade. Lee for Millwood, straight up.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions
Since there's a commercial...
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OUCH!!
Sunny – Scott Feldman will never be comfortable with a 10 run lead after game in Boston last year.
Baseball announcer utters expletive on TV broadcast to describe Hideki Irabu’s ineptitude – network gets zero complaints
I'm not sure they needed to remind me
I’d like to block out that game….permanently.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I want to be the next Annie Savoy.
by The Best Micah on Mar 17, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Though they want Asbrubal Cabrera at short sometime soon.
And Peralta has voiced his displeasure over third base. Sound familiar?
10 runs on 11 hits....
someone’s gettin’ a stern talkin’ to.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
...
I hope Lee is scared of us come Opening Day.
I look forward to seeing him get bombed then too.
Either that or going to be the complete opposite
Sounds more like Opening Day.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
I lahk Toozdies
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
WTH is this Rush guy?
I thought it was Durrett.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Damn, that sounded smashed!
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Yes, for a 2b over Hammy's 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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
and there goes Feldman's arm
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
I looked away
and when I turned back, Feldman only had one arm.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
2B, 2B, HR?
ouch.
Feldman was working on a nice string of innings, too. He seemed to hit walls like this often last year, too.
Error...
MY
"A hot dog at the ball game beats roast beef at the Ritz"- Humphrey Bogart
MY's 1st error as a 3rd baseman!
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Ouch, ouch, ouch
"A hot dog at the ball game beats roast beef at the Ritz"- Humphrey Bogart
No error
"A hot dog at the ball game beats roast beef at the Ritz"- Humphrey Bogart
There's got to be an error somewhere
hafner is on 3rd after an infield single
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
How'd it get there?
Someone threw it to MY who missed it. Not sure if there is a throwing error or catching error.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Rupe in.
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
So, apparently I just missed MY's first error as a 3B?
Now blogging again (temporarily) at "Hello Win Column".
Good sign for opening day.
Although Feldman I see still hits a brick wall when he gets tired.
Now blogging again (temporarily) at "Hello Win Column".
Eh
It was his first real challenge at 3B, apparently.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I want to be the next Annie Savoy.
by The Best Micah on Mar 17, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Not much of a challenge
It was a weak grounder a couple of steps to his left. He just picked up his glove too soon.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Rub some dirt on it.....
and move on!!
"You shut your mouth when you're talking about the Rangers!!"
Kinsler fists one
foul
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
OT: Wow...
I just received a resume from a dude with this as bullet points:
• Bronze Star
• Purple Heart
• Good Conduct Medals (3)
• Army Achievement Medal
• Combat Infantry Badge (2nd Award)
• Sr. Parachutist Badge
• War on Terrorism Service Medal
• Armed Forces Service Medal
• Saudi Arabian Liberation of Kuwait
• Air Assault Badge
• Expert in Rifle/Grenade/Pistol
Sheesh, I feel like such a small man 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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
That's kinda immaterial, isn't it?
I suppose I shouldn’t have posted it…
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Oh, sorry.
Looks like he just lost a good gig.
"...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
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
I wouldn't turn him down in person....
he might choke you out…….doh!!
"You shut your mouth when you're talking about the Rangers!!"
There must be an opening in the Badass department.
"You shut your mouth when you're talking about the Rangers!!"
No Boy Scout Coin Collector badge.
That guy’s just not trying hard.
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun"
by Pocket Ninja on Mar 17, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I got several of those
playing Warhawk
"My mother always taught me that if the only thing you have to say is,
‘(Expletive) Dave Samson,’ then don’t say anything at all.
So I’m not going to say anything at all.
Is my mother the greatest or what?"
- Mariners GM Bill Bavasi, after signing Ichiro to a $90 million contract
We should be appreciating Teagarden right about now.
Stolen base followed by a wild pitch that the announcers thought Salty should have gotten.
Joe Smith in?
C’mon, we’re all goin’ to Utah!
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That's a reference
To this by the way (FF to about 1:20).
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Asian Kid in to pitch
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
The 4-6-3 of Vizquel, Arias, Smoak didn't work
Hope we don’t see many double plays with those players.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Weak throw by Arias.
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
RBI single by Frostad.
"It doesn't look like he's trying. It kinda pisses me off," "He could throw 110 if he tried. The way it explodes out of his hand is really something special." ~ B-Mac on Feliz.
Visquel is a "multi mulit Gold Glove winner"
Does that mean he’s won more than one gold glove in a year, multiple times?
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 5:29 PM CDT reply actions
Buzz and this other guy aren't really "bad" as far as how they sound
But man can they pump out the hyperbole. Turnbow used to be one of the NL’s premiere closers? C’mon…
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Good start to the inning for Turnbow though.
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Looks like he finally brought his control today.
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K's the side
"A hot dog at the ball game beats roast beef at the Ritz"- Humphrey Bogart
nice
If you want some slack, bring your own rope.
by rangerfaninva on Mar 17, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
Okay, that was pretty freaking impressive.
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What do you expect from a former NL premiere closer?
"A hot dog at the ball game beats roast beef at the Ritz"- Humphrey Bogart
Lemme guess
all on breaking balls? or has his FB command returned to the Surprise area code?
Well, he didn't miss the strike zone with anything, according to gameday
But I think all his out pitches where breaking balls. The two called strike 3’s where anyway.
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OT- spring training records
I usually could care less about spring training records, but the Astros…really? 1-14
They are a second half team
"A hot dog at the ball game beats roast beef at the Ritz"- Humphrey Bogart
E-5
"A hot dog at the ball game beats roast beef at the Ritz"- Humphrey Bogart
Nice win
encouraging outing from Turnbow
"A hot dog at the ball game beats roast beef at the Ritz"- Humphrey Bogart
Yep
Just one outing, but maybe Turnbow has something worth trying to harness after all.
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Looks like the bullpen
has a chance to be pretty solid, circa 2004
"A hot dog at the ball game beats roast beef at the Ritz"- Humphrey Bogart
Spring optimism
"A hot dog at the ball game beats roast beef at the Ritz"- Humphrey Bogart
Well, both a chance to be solid and a chance to be really bad
It could go either way, really. If none of Turnbow/Donnelly/Guardado step up and CJ still isn’t healthy it could be an adventure trying to get to Fx2.
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What about...
Mad Dog? He’s looked good from what I understand.
"A hot dog at the ball game beats roast beef at the Ritz"- Humphrey Bogart
Yeah, he has
We’re still gonna need another pitcher or two who can shut people down in the 7th/8th innings, but between him, Moscoso and Diamond there’s potential for the bullpen to improve this year even if it starts off really shitty.
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If CJ isn't healthy?
you mean from his staff-infected blister that threatens to eat through his hand leaving him with only a single digit, the pinkie, no less? Or do you mean the syphilis that is slowly driving him insane, as evidenced by his increasingly erratic blog posts about Ron L Hubbard?
Well
“Healthy” includes mentally, too. As Grant intimated the other day, I’m kind of concerned about how he’s communicating (or rather not communicating) with his coaches right now.
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one outing?
he’s got a 1.80 ERA on the spring…how many times has he been on the mound, or…how many innings?
it’d be pretty nice if he and Madrigal provided some above-average relief for this team
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Mar 17, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, this is the first time I've actually seen (well, heard, really) him look extremely sharp
With his control and his economy of pitches. Not that I’m a qualified judge of such things, but this is the first time he’s actually really impressed me.
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His action this spring:
2-28: 1 inning, 1 hit, 0 walks, 1 K, 0 earned runs
3-5: 1 inning, 0 hits, 3 walks, 2 Ks, 1 earned run
3-9: 1 inning, 0 hits, 0 walks, 0 Ks, 0 earned runs
3-14: 1 inning, 1 hit, 1 walk, 1 K, 0 earned runs
3-17: 1 inning, 0 hits, 0 walks, 3 Ks, 0 earned runs
1 bad outing, 1 absolutely dominant outing, 3 more very good outings…I could get used to this
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Mar 18, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Not so encouraging
for Feldman
"A hot dog at the ball game beats roast beef at the Ritz"- Humphrey Bogart
Don't agree
Until he tired in the 5th, he was doing pretty well. Its spring training and he’s not stretched out yet. I’m actually pretty encouraged by his start today.
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah I missed the first 4
so maybe I spoke to soon, just would have liked to see him finish strong.
"A hot dog at the ball game beats roast beef at the Ritz"- Humphrey Bogart
He had a problem with hitting a wall late in his starts last year too
The fact that it happened in the 5th instead of the 6th or 7th is probably because he’s not stretched out. Just one outing, but looks like his ball still flattens out in a big way when he gets tired (or something).
Part of the reason I don’t think he’s got much chance of sticking in the rotation long term.
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I agree
But wouldnt he look good as a bullpen long man, swing man, spot starter, etc
Yep, I think that's his ideal role
On a team that competes for the division/WS.
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I don't know
I think hes gotten into a rhythm as a starter. He’d be a perfect #5 starter on a championship caliber team if he could throw 180-200 innings with a 4.50-4.75 ERA. In the playoffs you don’t use your #5 starter so we wouldn’t be worried about him there
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.
Yep
Mid 3’s ERA up until his last inning last year. Over 15 in that last inning. Hopefully by the regular season Washington will realize when to pull him better.
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.
OT: USA vs PR
I’m watching it on the MLB.tv Beta viewer and have to say that the vidoe quality is very nice, and according to the player I’m only seeing video quality at about 1/2 its possible quality.
Plus, it seems to use a protocol/port that is not blocked by my company’s firewall (yet).
by NorCalRangersFan on Mar 17, 2009 6:25 PM CDT reply actions
Ruh-roh...
another failure for the US on the horizon.
5-3 PR, top of the 9th. US to hit in the bottom.
The worst thing about being a Rangers fan.....hope.
Freakin' pisses me off
that there isn’t a radar gun on the MLB network broadcasts….
The worst thing about being a Rangers fan.....hope.
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