Today's lineup
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 2, 2009 2:23 PM CDT
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scoreless through 1
a double by Young in the first, but Hamilton and Cruz couldn’t bring him in.
Good to see Young swinging the bat well this spring. I feel like he’s usually a slow starter.
that looks like
a good everyday lineup
Omar Vizquel: your starting shortstop for the 2009 AL all-star team.
Well, this was the lineup against Zito.
Kinsler
Young
Hamilton
Jones
Blalock
Cruz
Byrd
Saltalamacchia
Andrus
I would bet on the Zito lineup for opening day.
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
davis will be
in the opening day lineup…mark it down
by dustinvandeman on Apr 2, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Agree.
"[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 Apr 2, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
if he is not
ron washington should be fired
by dustinvandeman on Apr 2, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
it appears the
strikeout/flyout version of Feldman showed up again today. it is so weird that he has completely moved away from his bread and butter last year. still, 3 Ks in two scoreless innings…pretty good for a reliever.
Davis with looping single
scores blalock
1-0
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 2:36 PM CDT reply actions
Salty doubles off the wall in CF
Murph scores
Davis at 3rd
2-0
No outs
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 2:39 PM CDT reply actions
I bought gameday audio
Its the only way I can follow the games in California
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Sac Fly to RF by Andrus
davis scores, salty to 3rd
3-0
1-out
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 2:40 PM CDT reply actions
for some reason it tells me to buy gameday audio when i click the audio link..
i have gameday audio…. and im logged in..
the preceding post was a great success.
Gameday sucks like that
Its been doing that to me for two years. you need to clear your cookies from mlb.com
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
MY groundball 5-3
3 outs
Good guys winning 3-0
Lets go Feldman!
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 2:42 PM CDT reply actions
Thanks for the updates.
"...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
No prob.
But I need to go grab a sandwich, so no updates for a while
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like Feldman has his breaking ball working well today.
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 2:45 PM CDT reply actions
Double off the LF wall by DeJesus
Crisp scores
3-1
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 2:49 PM CDT reply actions
do you guys think it'd be better
for andrus to hit 8th or 9th? i kinda like the thinking that your worst hitter should be 8th, but what do i know? for this lineup, perhaps andrus is better suited at 9
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I always thought
your worst hitter ought to get the least number of PAs and bat 9th.
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
Andrus 9 so his speed
basestealing is not wasted. Let Kins drive him in.
"...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
Agreed.
His speed does him much less good batting 8th and rarely gives him the chance to score runs when on base. Kinsler batting behind him gives him a better chance to score, and a there’s better chance for Kins to knock him in rather than whoever else would be batting 9th.
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
Why worry about his speed
its not like he’s gonna be on that much anyway.
Wasting a hitter like Kinsler at 9th makes me want to vomit.
Give your better hitters the most At bats.
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
Who the heck said anything about Kins 9th?
"...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
He had Kins batting behind him
"The idea that the Rangers are going to be a solid contender for a number of years is a fantasy." - Adam J. Morris
before that walk
Horacio Ramirez had throw 12 pitches – all for strikes, given up 5 hits and gotten out 7. lol – i would say he’s not very good at missing bats.
Bring on April 6th!
Rangers already putting in sub
Lemon, Gentry, Whittleman, someone else..
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 3:06 PM CDT reply actions
And he deserves it.
I hate our management right now. They’re doing exactly the OPPOSITE of what they need to be doing: playing the guys who actually have a future here.
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
feldman deserved the spot in the rotation
now, i don’t think he’ll get his shot. Once Feliz and Holland get called up, Feldman won’t sniff the rotation. We’ll see.
Bring on April 6th!
I think that's the idea
Just like w/ MY, why change his course mid-season when you know that’s where he’s going to end up anyways?
by Sherman McCoy on Apr 2, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Just got the MLB At Bat 09 App for my iPhone
And it freaking rocks. Truly live box score and its new this year with game day audio with either teams announcing crew.
Not sure how live it is but its matching up to GameDay at least today it is. Be interested to see how the Audio works starting opening day.
by thad728 on Apr 2, 2009 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I was all set to renew my contract with Verizon
and buy a Blackberry Storm, and then I found out about the new iPhone app, and now I’m reconsidering. I’m now thinking of waiting for the new iPhones in June and then switching to AT&T
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it would be in your best interest to purchase the iPhone.
They havent released that a new phone is comming out officially yet. Its just the rumor that a new one is comming. I have the 1st generation and am holding out until the new one comes before i upgrade. Will never use another phone!! Its great and with the new operating system update thats coming, will be even better.
You may be late:
Last week Apple unveiled its 3.0 software for iPhone but had nothing to say about the possibility of a new device this summer. Rumours are heating up and according to one story by The boy genius report we can expect a new iPhone announcement mid-June.
and:
The blog confirms the following:
—New iPhone will be faster and have a more seamless experience unmatched by any device
—U-Verse iPhone application; will allow control of your home DVR (play, pause, rewind, etc.)
—The annual iPhone launch is "becoming a tradition."
—Nothing official is being confirmed, but they said that people should prep for an exciting time this summer.
—AT&T is said to be working with Apple to create a unified product with an unparalleled experience across all their products and services.
More here.
"...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
Huh?
he isn’t late for anything. Apple releases the new iphones around June of every year. The beta software stuff has been released to developers though.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
The new OS is available all over the place.
That’s what I meant by late.
"...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
No, it isn't
only thing available is the beta that you have to be a registered developer for (or a hacker, but don’t tell ab03 that)….
the average joe iphone user can’t get the new OS yet.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
Ok, the BETA is
widely available on the ’net. Truce?
"...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
heh
if by widely you mean widely for developers than sure.
:)
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
It will be muuuuuch better on opening day
Right now most games just have the live box score.
They will have the full pitch location gameday stuff for the real season including all the video highlights minutes after the play that go with it. Plus the audio you mentioned.
Now if only i had an iphone instead of touch, its still cool but when im in range of wifi i can probably just watch the game or bring up the website heh.
the preceding post was a great success.
So, if Feldman is now a long man in the pen
Should he be pitching 4+ innings now?
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 3:10 PM CDT reply actions
when Benson can't get out of the first
it’ll be important for Feldman to cleanup his trash and pitch a good 5 or 6 innings.
Bring on April 6th!
+1
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
I don't think he's really the long man.
I think they may trust him for a bit more than that, but that’s just a feeling.
"...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
Feldman:
4 3 1 1 1 2 0
Knocked his ERA from 5.88 to 5.40.
"...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
He watched Holland yesterday
and realized he had better up his game.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
And immediately gets in trouble
2 on, no outs, following a 4 pitch walk.
6 balls in a row now.
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Rupe
not looking good
Baseball announcer utters expletive on TV broadcast to describe Hideki Irabu’s ineptitude – network gets zero complaints
but gets bailed out by a missed bunt and throw out of a runner moving
If you want some slack, bring your own rope.
by rangerfaninva on Apr 2, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
never had the confidence in Rupe
that the organization and some sources have touted. he isn’t consistent enough
Bring on April 6th!
consistent enough
How many guys at the end of the bullpen are?
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Oops!
Crisp misses bunt sac and runner on 2nd caught off the bag,
Runner on 2nd only, now.
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions
Yay, Salty!
"...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 don't think it was so much a great play by salty
as much as a missed bunt by Crisp.
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
lol, I know.
At least Salty didn’t drop the throw on the windup :p
"...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
Crisp walks
Back to runner at 1st and 2nd.
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 3:22 PM CDT reply actions
Ground ball single up the middle scores runner from 2nd.
3-2
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
He has no fucking range.
DFA!
"...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
Well if MY
would stop tutoring him and get back to 3B maybe he would have. :)
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
the biggest thing about our bullpen is having the 8th and 9th locked up
by CJ and FX2.
We can mix and match with Guardado, Madrigal, Jennings, Feldman and Rupe.
I hope Rupe figures it out. If not, we’ll probably end up seeing Eyre or Turnbow up then eventually we may see Diamond, Moscoso, or Kiker called up for BP work.
Bring on April 6th!
What is missing is a
RH power pitcher. Someone that can come in a get a K when you need it.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
AJM's Juan Cruz rings a bell
there is a possibility of Turnbow, Diamond, or Moscoso being able to do that, but you’re right no one in this bullpen outside of CJ and FX2 can get a strikeout when you need it.
Bring on April 6th!
DP out of the inning
Baseball announcer utters expletive on TV broadcast to describe Hideki Irabu’s ineptitude – network gets zero complaints
Sounds painful.
:)
"...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
double play to get out of the inning
not a good inning for Rupe…..couldn’t throw a strike
If you want some slack, bring your own rope.
Runners at 1st and 3rd
2 outs
Adam Fox now batting for Blalock.
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
Announcers were impressed
Baseball announcer utters expletive on TV broadcast to describe Hideki Irabu’s ineptitude – network gets zero complaints
by TomLovesHideki on Apr 2, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Fox "corked" one.
I don’t think I’ve heard the word “cork” used to mean a really hard hit ball.
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
I think 'uncorked' is what they were after
Baseball announcer utters expletive on TV broadcast to describe Hideki Irabu’s ineptitude – network gets zero complaints
by TomLovesHideki on Apr 2, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Announcers STILL talking about Fox's homer
I believe I’ve heard “massive”, “no doubt” and “monster” used.
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions
yep, been there for a while
If you want some slack, bring your own rope.
by rangerfaninva on Apr 2, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I had to reload the whole page.
"...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
nice turnaround for Rupe 1-2-3
couple of hard hit balls right to the outfielders
If you want some slack, bring your own rope.
My closing got pushed to tomorrow.
I ain’t doin’ shit the rest of the day.
"...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
Mortgage.
"...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
Wha?
"...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
Ok.
{{{Shields Up}}}
"...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
No, it has nothing to do with you being in Mortgage
I’m having a ridiculously hard time finding a decent real estate agent.
Email me, I know a great one.
Check my profile.
"...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 company got aquired a while ago
They haven’t quite fully assimilated out network stuff yet, but once they do in mid April, they will block my streaming audio/video. And private email. And youtube.
So, I’m trying to get all my time wasting in now.
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Dang....you really need an iPhone, huh?
"...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
Exactly my thinking.
At first I considered XM, but realized it probably wouldn’t work in my office.
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't worry.....
They will have an XM app for the iPhone as well. It was supposed to already be out, but it ran into some legal stuff recently……..but give it time.
POW!! ..........................POW!! POW!!
Frostad catching
Baseball announcer utters expletive on TV broadcast to describe Hideki Irabu’s ineptitude – network gets zero complaints
I don't think so
Might have been three flyout, but I’m not sure.
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Groundout 2nd.
Flyout CF.
Groundout 1st.
"...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
It's a no pressure situation.
"...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
AAA hitters?
I don’t have gameday up…
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
That wouldn't help you, trust me.
"...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
Haha, the Ticket must be using Gameday.
they are way behind on the score too.
"...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 guy doing the data entry for the play-by-play is on his lunch break.
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 2, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
He had to drop a duece.
"...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
LOL
Josh Hamilton puts his pants on one leg at a time just like you but once he gets his pants on he hits baseballs 420 feet.
Taking the Browns to the Super Bowl.
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
I took the Browns to the Super Bowl.....and we lost! Entire season down the toilet! What a waste....
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
woooo Johnny goes DEEP!
Josh Hamilton puts his pants on one leg at a time just like you but once he gets his pants on he hits baseballs 420 feet.
Damn, he needs a big year.
OBTW, his mom is really hot.
"...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 hoping for big things this year from
Whittleman. Of course, if he doesn’t, I’m not sure he’ll ever breakout, much like Mayberry Jr.
Bring on April 6th!
OMG, Turnbow just came in.
damn gameday
"...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
7th.
Gawd, the Hardline i making my ears bleed…just STFU about the Rangers already.
"...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 DFW media is completely clueless
i can’t wait until the Rangers are good and the Mavs/Stars/ and Especially Cowboys are sucking royally.
hmmm….we’re almost there too
Bring on April 6th!
what a terrible thing to wish
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the local DFW media is so Cowboy heavy
whether they win or lose. It was the same with the paper throwing EG over to be another cowboys beat writer. As though 30 wasn’t enough, they take all the Rangers coverage away. I’m glad D mag picked MJH and EG up, but the idiot baseball broadcasters need to be educated on the Rangers and I’m afraid that’s the only way.
Bring on April 6th!
Very true.
I’m a hardcore P1, but I tune out/turn off when Cowbahs talk comes on.
"...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
But can you blame them?
What has any other franchise accomplished? Yes i know the stars won the cup BUT ITS HOCKEY. The Mavs are a fun team to watch but are in a drought when it comes to championship level tallent. Oh and they have never won anything! The Rangers, well, we all love them but have done ABSOLUTELY nothing. The Cowboys are the only franchise in this town that have proven they can truly win. The history and the winnings means the media will talk more about you. Its what sells. Way more Cowboy fans around here than the Mavs, Stars and Rangers combined.
I agree, i dont like it. But thats the facts and its what sells. Dont be pissed at the media for it. Be pissed at the other local franchises.
Who's won more playoff games in the last dozen years?
"...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
Mavericks!! Agree with you.
But there STILL is more Cowboys fans than any other and prob all combined. I LOVE all our teams here and yes, get totally beaten down by all the Cowboys talk. But its what sells and what the majority want to talk and hear about. So thats what they give us. What MOST people want. Thats why you have avenues like here, and team specific sites to catch up on those. But Cowboys run this City. Period
Oh, I agree.
I just like to throw that out against the hardcore Cowbah redneck fan…it usually stuns & angers them. 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
More SuperBowls than Playoff wins..
Once the Rangers have more playoff wins (1-9) than the Cowboys have title wins, we can really start complaining about lack of coverage.
Until then, the Rangers are a bunch of losers that have spent >30 years trying to win their first playoff series.
Shoot
Playoff schamayoff. It’s football. Sixteen game season. Maybe three or four postseason games. People with large bodies banging into each other and running to avoid each other, and a team keeps possession of the pig bladder unless a prescribed number of yards isn’t gained gained (that’s three feet – a Nelson Cruz or Josh Hamilton home run might go 470 feet, the eqauivalent of 15 first downs or five TD drives). – or a ball intended for one large human is instead caught by a large human on the other team. Back and forth. Tennis in pads and tights, or martial ping pong. In no way does it compare to baseball.
Can’t compare the sports. Maybe from the standpoint of patron ego, but that’s about it.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912) also -
"Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance."
~Ambrose Bierce
by Ed Coffin on Apr 2, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
oh i know what you're saying
i just like all the local teams
but i understand the annoyance of constant cowboys talk, i was home there over winter break and i just became beaten down w/it by the local and national media spewing crap and bullshit from every angle. pretty much has kept me away from thinking much about football the last couple months, it may change w/the upcoming draft but im not even as into that as i usually am (probably due to the lack of cowboys 1st rounder)
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bottom of 7
If you want some slack, bring your own rope.
by rangerfaninva on Apr 2, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Chad Tracy coming in
1.000 average 4.000 slugging……awesome
If you want some slack, bring your own rope.
Quick, trade him to Boston for Buchholz!
/sarcasm
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
Fucking Manster!
Woo-Ya!
"...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
keeps the average, slugging down to 2.500 with an RBI single
Smoak up now
If you want some slack, bring your own rope.
by rangerfaninva on Apr 2, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Smoaked double!
Josh Hamilton puts his pants on one leg at a time just like you but once he gets his pants on he hits baseballs 420 feet.
Smoak "smokes one to right" according to the announcers
If you want some slack, bring your own rope.
that is one thing that I know will get very old
the “smoke” smoak reference, i’m sure will be heard in every highlight reel and by default on the lips of every announcer.
Bring on April 6th!
Minor-leaguers released:
Right-hander Casey Daigle was among four players released from minor-league camp. Outfielder Grant Gerrard and righties Kendy Batista and Josh Giles were also let go.
Daigle started spring training in big-league camp on a non-roster contract, and he allowed one run in six innings before being reassigned in the first batch of roster moves. Apparently, he can be seen on a reality show featuring celebrity couples. His wife is softball star Jennie Finch.
— Jeff Wilson
"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.
tomorrow comes Frisco, Saturday the RBiA
then comes Monday’s opener! It is so close I can taste it. I just hope it doesn’t spoil by then and leave a bad taste in my mouth.
Bring on April 6th!
Guardado
flyout
single
single
DP
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
So, scarily effective?
"...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
not yet to Wettland effectiveness
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
ceej in
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Man, John Buck is a big 'ol catcher
6’3 220
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
oops 230lbs
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
some RW comments about lineup and AJ
Washington did allow, however, that when Jones plays, he’ll hit cleanup. Washington likes the experience Jones has in the spot. Jones has 1,538 at-bats as the cleanup hitter, more than double the total of the other cleanup candidates (Blalock and Nelson Cruz). Jones has averaged a home run every 13.5 at-bats in the cleanup spot. It is the best ration among active right-handed, cleanup hitters.
http://insidecorner.dmagazine.com/
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Aughhh
The culmination of worries about Wash putting experience over talent. He “allows” all that huh? Granted it’s possible Andruw could rake in the 4 hole. It’s also a possibility that so could Andrew Lloyd Weber. Wash isn’t leading this team. He’s an acolyte to tradition. And that’s from a traditionalist.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912) also -
"Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance."
~Ambrose Bierce
by Ed Coffin on Apr 2, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
In reality though,
he won’t stay there if he doesn’t produce. Look at the last few weeks of production from him. He is hot as heck, and I think most are fixated on his first dozen ABs or so.
"...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
Yep, probably a fair minded view
I just have trouble being fair minded about reclamation projects in general. The Rangers have an evolving talented team, and it’s evolving pretty well. I can’t help but think “win early” has gone from an AL West mantra (it seems to be a necessity every year, for whichever team jumps out), into a ‘save Ron’s job and sell some seats" causation.
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination." - Andrew Lang (1844-1912) also -
"Telephone, n. An invention of the devil which abrogates some of the advantages of making a disagreeable person keep his distance."
~Ambrose Bierce
by Ed Coffin on Apr 2, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Taking advantage of a situation.
It’s good to do it in business, why not sports? I think what may be happening here is the Rangers see a division wide open, and want to get off to a good start – duh? :)
But the other reason is that if the Angels or As are 8-12 games back 1/3rd of the way through the season, that fact may preclude them from pulling off a big trade to catch up with Texas. It seems they may be looking to leverage the situation to their benifit.
Will it work? I have no idea, at all. But it’s my theory, and I’m sticking with 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
lol - Andrew Lloyd Weber
he would rake with that cricket bat he’d come to the plate with.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Gameday sucks.
Game over yet?
"...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
Guilder makes an error
game not over
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Jeepers, 2 Ks the enire game?
Ugh.
"...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
finally
game over
go here to view my blog: http://dirtfromd.blogspot.com
9-3 Final.
"...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 know it's just spring training
and I’m probably just drinking the cool-aid. But this team has a swagger that it didn’t before. I’m feeling like we’ll be seeing the playoffs this year.
I am about 70% onboard with you, RC.
But, I always hope for the best.
"...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
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