Opening Day things
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 6, 2009 9:29 AM CDT
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Ron Washington says that C.J. Wilson will be the primarily 8th inning setup guy. If Wilson isn't available, he'll look to Scott Feldman or Jason Jennings in that role.
Evan Grant ranks the Opening Day roster in order of their importance to the success of the Rangers. He's got Millwood and Padilla 1-2, and my initial reaction was that that was too high, but in thinking about it, it really may not be. I think he's got McCarthy, Cruz and Andrus a little too low, though, and Young, Wilson and Blalock a little too high.
Jeff Wilson says the Rangers need to get off to a good start, and appear poised to do so...and seems to take a swipe at some folks in the process:
For all the off-season bellyaching over the lack of a big free-agent splash, a fast start ultimately might be traced to a chemistry among the 2008 core that wasn’t disrupted by a roster overhaul.
Gil LeBreton says that, while the talk has been about the Rangers being ready to win in 2010, the team thinks that it can win this year.
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it deeply saddens me
that this 2009 team could really be something special, but that we didn’t have enough money this offseason to sign one of the many bargain bin relief pitchers out there.
If Wilson isn’t available, he’ll look to Scott Feldman or Jason Jennings in that role.
sigh.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
I was thinking the same thing.
"A lot of guys can hit gnats in the butt in a bullpen." - Ron Washington
"Clearly, the season is over. Fire Daniels, fire Washington, fire Maddux, burn down TBIA." - AJM
by aggierangerfan00 on Apr 6, 2009 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Bullpens are incredibly unpredictable
Maybe I’m being overly optimistic, but I think that a Feldman/Jennings 7th, a C.J. 8th, and a Franky 9th can be a very solid bullpen
Today, my friends...
…is the best day of the year.
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
by ghtd36 on Apr 6, 2009 9:38 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
That day full of hope before the season comes crashing down before our tearful eyes...
bittersweet, one would say…
I’m actually pretty excited about this year, to tell the truth. Let’s get this party started!
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
Still great on the mic and still a great act...
but his moobs are starting to get outta control.
you said it Flair....WOOOO indeed
Support your local Scott Feldman
"Josh Hamilton doesn't act like he is Josh Hamilton. He acts like a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy named Josh Hamilton."
Lebreton
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, defiantly confident, are patching together a starting rotation. Their greedy first baseman, the club’s most productive player last season, sold his soul to the highest bidder.</blockquote>
I don’t know if meant this seriously, as the whole column had a goofy/hyperbolic tone. Even so, it’s an ugly piece of writing.
"A good start would be not giving up 900 runs again." -Jon Daniels
by Randy Richardson on Apr 6, 2009 9:42 AM CDT reply actions
fail
"A good start would be not giving up 900 runs again." -Jon Daniels
by Randy Richardson on Apr 6, 2009 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions
This is amazing
"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.
Who were the first two?
Actually what was the decision with Aumont? BP?
"[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 6, 2009 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
has 74 recs.
wowwww
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Apr 6, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
to be fair
i read they are moving him to long man in thepen to limit his IP and exposure at AA (high desert?)
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Apr 6, 2009 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Just found out that LSB isn't blocked by our Internet agent software at work
so I’ll be around for the GDT. Yay! I knew I was going to be able to watch the game due to a little creative wiring by yours truly, but knowing that I’ll be able to join you fine folks during the day as well makes it all the better.
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
Congrat's Whip!
No one should be denied Opening Day festivities. Especially if you are being denied by the interweb Overlords.
Just keep your mask on and umpire the game! - Tom Grieve, 5/25/08
Blalock Ranking
Grant has Blalock as being the tenth most important player for success in 2009. I really don’t think you can argue with that given how talented he is.
by Excel Hearts Choi on Apr 6, 2009 9:50 AM CDT reply actions
True..
I guess the only counter being the fact that he’s one of the guys being depended on filling Bradley’s production..but I would definalty venture to say that less of a concern for this season
Support your local Scott Feldman
"Josh Hamilton doesn't act like he is Josh Hamilton. He acts like a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy named Josh Hamilton."
2003, I Think
Beat the Angels in Anaheim…
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
that 2003 team
I think epitomizes the all hit, no pitch rep that we have come to know and love. That offense was so exciting to watch, with so many young players who seemed to be right on the cusp of greatness. And that pitching staff was pretty much as bad as it gets. I wouldn’t mind having that loogy depth these days, however.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
2003, at Anaheim.
Ishmael Valdez got the win over John Lackey. Ugueth Urbina got the save.
A-Rod, JuanGon and The Future FOTF (batting 8th!!!) homered.
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
Or Ismael Valdez.
Herman Melville-induced grammar mistakes, FTW!
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
A Typee typo?
Sorry, Melville humor.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
Norm?
Purgatory's kind of like the in-betweeny one. You weren't really shit, but you weren't all that great either. Like Tottenham.
No, no, no, no, no, no
Do you understand what I do for a livin’?
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
Brendan Donnelly's linescore made me laugh.
If only.
"A lot of guys can hit gnats in the butt in a bullpen." - Ron Washington
"Clearly, the season is over. Fire Daniels, fire Washington, fire Maddux, burn down TBIA." - AJM
by aggierangerfan00 on Apr 6, 2009 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
hmmmm the LSB contingent should be in the park by now...
nothing like being at opening day
sigh
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.
leaving right now
I’m car pooling with hammy
the preceding post was a great success.
by DShep on Apr 6, 2009 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions 9 recs
hahahahaha
Brilliance Shep!
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.
by BigGuns on Apr 6, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
This gif is greatness!
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
how many new GIFs do you have lol
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Apr 6, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
heh I have no choice lol ..GDT's are always FUN
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.
TVAnts
For those of you without access to TV for the game, this guy said he’ll be streaming the Indians game (which probably means it’ll be Cleveland’s feed). Better than nothing!
Anyone else in Austin
taking a late lunch? I can’t decide where to watch it. Woodrow’s? Doc’s, maybe…
The lack of decent sports bars might be this city’s biggest drawback.
Purgatory's kind of like the in-betweeny one. You weren't really shit, but you weren't all that great either. Like Tottenham.
Nolan on earlier with the Musers.
said that when Holland and/or Feliz come up this year it will be via the bullpen first.
"Come on man you have to admit the average guy in a baseball clubhouse...... is relatively a douchebag." BGL.
The 2008-2009 Dallas Mavericks are the biggest teases in the world.
To get their feet wet first.
"Come on man you have to admit the average guy in a baseball clubhouse...... is relatively a douchebag." BGL.
The 2008-2009 Dallas Mavericks are the biggest teases in the world.
this is wonderful to hear
I strongly support this approach.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
As long as you don't Joba them
And don’t force them to be a starter that same season without adequate adjustment time/training
w00t
earl weaver style!
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Apr 6, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Am I the only one that hates that?
Doesn’t that screw a pitchers arm up? A pitchers stamina is hurt because instead of getting used to 80+ pitches, there arm starts getting used to 30. If they try to dial the pitch count up again, I can see injuries occurring.
If a pitcher is meant to be a starter, leave him there his entire career. Only bring the kids up if you feel they can start.
its to get them used to the majors
and if done correctly it works
however when you joba someone and yank tthem btwn the pen and the rotation tahts when you get problems
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Apr 6, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Should we have any faith
in our pitching staff? Maybe with Maddux and Ryan, things won’t go bad but our pitching coach history has a knack of hurting pitchers more than help.
I still think Holland and Feliz should be coming in as starters and let them get used to the majors that way.
i understand that view
btu if they are getting near their innings limit, etc its not a bad idea
plus it lets them get their “feet” under them
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Apr 6, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess that makes more sense
if they’re reaching their innings limit for the year.
Plus the shorter stints also help...
with establishing some success. You don’t face guys more than once, nor do you face many guys in a given appearance.
I still don't understand...
…how Joba has been screwed up by the way he’s been handled.
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 6, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think he's been screwed up
The Yanks just haven’t gotten the most out of him.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
I read a great story about the name of the Mets new stadium.thought id pass it along….http://fanzak.com/fzrants/Bailout_Field
hmm,
should I skip my class today to watch the Rangers game?
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
-The Outlaw
I can't believe this is even a question...
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
Unless it's a huge unmakeupable test... Yes, Yes, One Thousand Times Yes!!!
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I love you, Marcus Lemon.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555.
by thedirkatron on Apr 6, 2009 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, there's actually like 15
but only one for the Rangers.
by NorCalRangersFan on Apr 6, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
My baseball pants are sopping wet.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I love you, Marcus Lemon.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555.
went ahead and bought mlb.tv
i’m not sure why I waited. Three figures does seem like a lot of money to drop on anything not necessary but I knew I was going to do it eventually.
But – home and away feeds is something to look forward to (if they do indeed have them all the time). See you never Rex Hudler
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
I have to wait
until I get a damned out of state credit card. Not being able to watch your own team live is utterly asinine.
paypal?
that’s what I used. But I’m not sure if they tracked my address somehow (bank account, credit card)
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
he's in Chicago.
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.
that's not news
news would be if rex hudler’s family had said, “we like Rex Hudler”
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
hahaha + 1
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.
The dude is just fucking creepy.
I watched him interviewing Scioscia during a spring training game. I just felt sorry for Scioscia having to deal with that shithead.
Just keep your mask on and umpire the game! - Tom Grieve, 5/25/08
Yah, I absolutely HATE paying all that coin for Extra Innings... but there's no way I could not get it. They've got me hooked.
I don’t even want to know how much I’d be willing to pay to watch Rangers baseball.
It’s a sickness.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I love you, Marcus Lemon.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555.
by thedirkatron on Apr 6, 2009 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Magnetic Schedule Giveaway Today
If anyone gets an extra one from opening day today that they don’t want, I would love to get one if someone would be able to get one. Anyone planning to end up with an extra one or two?
Stars in a Texas Night Sky, a Dallas Stars blog from a fan's perspective.
I might be able to help.
I’ll let you know after the game.
Now I see the funny side. Now I'm always smiling.
Z changed his screen name...
If the picture had changed I’d a thought imposter (or sock puppet).
"[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
JD on the Fan now.
"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.
Don't know if it already has been mentioned
but I think MLB Extra Innings is having a free preview on cable. and with the Tampa BoSox game postponed, I’m wondering if the Rangers game will be on ESPN2
Does any one know of a way to watch the game online with out going through a P2P?
Secure sites and Peer 2 Peer programs like Sopcast and TvAnts are blocked at my work.
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
hmm
www.myp2pforum.eu — usually have some justin.tv or other in window links
or try atdhe (cant look up link @ work)
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
by knockoutking on Apr 6, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions
GDT request for 2009
We with slow computers would sure appreciate it if GDT’s this season were renewed about every 300 comments. After a GDT thread [or any LSB thread] gets above 300 comments it becomes an unattractive quagmire.
by shroomer on Apr 6, 2009 11:37 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Yep
Those things do nothing but get longer.
"[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 6, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
An unattractive Quagmire?
Purgatory's kind of like the in-betweeny one. You weren't really shit, but you weren't all that great either. Like Tottenham.
by TheJeezus on Apr 6, 2009 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Damn it
I got meetins from 12-1:30 today. After that I’m headed home to the big screen and popping a bottle of brew! Later guys!
This is the most wonerful time of the year!
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
bye Boom Boom enjoy the game!
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.
Bullpen...
I hope that we do stick with one guy as the set-up (Wilson) to get to Frankie….unless the 7th inning guy is just blowing them away.
It seems in the years past that Washington changed pitchers so much based on match-ups that it was inevitable that one of the pitchers would not have it and would get spanked….
stick with the hot hand…
by death of the cool on Apr 6, 2009 11:45 AM CDT reply actions
hey BG
got any suggestions for choclateers in NYC? lol
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
choclateers? LOL
do I look like I eat a lot of chocolate LOL … why are you there now?
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.
Mast Brothers
…a lot of hype.
It’s not as good as endangered species or Lindt.
I like Emack and Bolio’s on Houston and Wooster. I think they’re a chain, though? I feel so lowbrow.
"[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 6, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
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