Opening Day Post Game Thoughts
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 6, 2009 3:40 PM CDT
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Awesome!
I missed the game because of work, but I’m ecstatic about the result. I hope it was as good as the score. Great start to the season!
by Big50 on Apr 6, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well...
that couldn’t have gone better.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 6, 2009 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Salty
Woot!
"Was this really necsarry?" - cowpoke/hurler hurley
by trza on Apr 6, 2009 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Only wish I could have seen it
"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
by tyd3311 on Apr 6, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BTW
OKC roster has been updated. No Vallejo – Frisco will be fun to watch with Lemon, Vallejo, Smoak, Whittleman and Pina in the infield.
by shroomer on Apr 6, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
where is AJ Murray?
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
by clark on Apr 6, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Adam Fox, Craig Gentry
I don’t think it ‘s complete yet. Give ’em time to finalize it. We’ll see.
by shroomer on Apr 6, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You thinking MiLB.com populates in the next couple days?
"[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 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, should go like that
Maybe TR Sullivan will release the minors rosters soon.
by shroomer on Apr 6, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
currently at 23 players
it stands to reason that Fox and Gentry will be added. The pitching staff already has 12 names, but for some reason I was thinking AAA teams have 26 man rosters, so perhaps they’ll be able to squeeze Murray on there.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
by clark on Apr 6, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually Frisco’s starting to show up, too…
"[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 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
friscos roster
some of those players have been released havent they?
and no smoak?
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Apr 6, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's definitely a work in progress...
"[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 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now Sabathia's struggling on ESPN
To quote Bill Withers- ’It’s a Lovely Day’
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on Apr 6, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's the return of the Bush
last time we where in the playoffs was 99, then Bush goes to office, no playoffs…then now, he’s out of office, and we’ll be back in…
it’s all Florida’s fault.
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Apr 6, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome!
The game could have hardly been any better, but I have to watch on MLB.com as I live in Central America, and that could hardly have been worse. They lost the video for several innings then came back with the Ranger video feed with the Indians play by play, then at the end of the 8th switched over to the Mets game. I hope they get their act together quickly.
by walrus52 on Apr 6, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I had problems too
It was cutting in and out.. Im gonna be real pissed if they dont get their act together.
A Cowboy fan from Dallas residing in enemy terretory since 1990..
by Jtiner09 on Apr 6, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take it a little easy on the MLB guys
It was extremely windy here today, and that probably caused problems wtih the satellite feeds they depend on…The local broadcast had some of the same problems.
by awillis111 on Apr 6, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Their iPhone app...
also had some problems with the radio feeds today. I bet it’s all just working out the early season kinks.
by rangers85 on Apr 6, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No DirecTV there?
Here in Argentina, their MLB package carried the game.
It was epic.
LOL Sorry the Sooners will score more that 14. - boomer1
by venturafearsnolan on Apr 6, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just leaving the stadium now
Pretty sure I sprouted a boner when Elvis made that play ranging to his left. That’s a single a year ago.
by LiamP on Apr 6, 2009 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
"We live, we die, and the wheels on the bus go round and round." - Tony Romo
by kentbenfer on Apr 6, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, what a grab, and the arm is electric.
"...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 Apr 6, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was so fun.
I can’t wait until next Saturday when I finally get to go….yay!
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem – once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
by TxStCa on Apr 6, 2009 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
damn
did CC get bigger?
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Apr 6, 2009 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's the pinstripes.
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem – once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
by TxStCa on Apr 6, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's not wearing pinstripes.
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Apr 6, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha, oh yeah.
Then he’s just fat.
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem – once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
by TxStCa on Apr 6, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally!
An opening day has come and post game, we all have nothing but PRAISE for our pitching staff!!! Rangers with PITCHING!!! Watchout American League! Lovin’ it!
by Ryan1700 on Apr 6, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone who saw willing to tell me
exactly how well Millwood pitched?
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
by jonthefon on Apr 6, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn good.
FB command, nasty curve, control on every pitch. He was spectacular.
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem – once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
by TxStCa on Apr 6, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
according to gameday
consistent velocity
good movement on all pitches
good mix of pitches
repeated delivery well
he pitched great and deserved a shutout.
by Sherman McCoy on Apr 6, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did deserve the SO
but he also gets charged with the 1 ER….it was his wild pitch trying to get the K and get out of the 7th.
by awillis111 on Apr 6, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you upset about 1 ER?
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.
by bigsteve on Apr 6, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...was explaining why...
I think its BS that its scored as an ER, if a WP is an E1
by awillis111 on Apr 6, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok
When a pitcher commits an error that scores a run it still gets counted as an earned run though
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.
by bigsteve on Apr 6, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But if he made a wild throw to any base and a run scores, its not
Why should a WP b any different?
by awillis111 on Apr 6, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the way it always has been
…and that’s the way it always will be. Same with a passed ball.
by Black Francis on Apr 6, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd check that
A PB is an E2…not on the pitcher
by awillis111 on Apr 6, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I take that back.
But they’re not changing the wild pitch rule. And really it doesn’t make any difference anyway.
by Black Francis on Apr 6, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wrong
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Apr 6, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Which, incidentally ive always thought was wrong…to me an error by a pitcher should be an earned run
by Horns130 on Apr 6, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 different things
error by a pitcher is a fielding problem, not a pitching problem – which is what you are concerned with when tracking earned runs
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
by ab03 on Apr 6, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really...
I know the conceptual idea
I merely said i disagree with it
as far as im concerned if the pitcher makes an error that run is still on him and earned…
that said, i also think they should change the way inherited runs count in the stats
by Horns130 on Apr 6, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
About as well
as he’s pitched since he’s been a Ranger.
"We live, we die, and the wheels on the bus go round and round." - Tony Romo
by kentbenfer on Apr 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was beautiful.
When the crowd was so into it that he threw a wild pitch trying to strike out the guy to end the 7th, I’d say he pitched pretty well. I’ve never seen a crowd that jazzed about a pitcher trying to get a K in the 7th inning before, but it was a really neat scene.
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
by utlonghorn24 on Apr 6, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From Gameday
I only saw from looking at Gameday, but it looked like he was laboring in that 7th inning. His pitches were up, he allowed 2 hits, (only 5 on the day….. Also, only 2 of his pitches to all 6 batters of the inning were down. Everything else was up. Last year, Washington woudl have pulled him to start the seventh inning.. I wonder how much Nolan Ryans influence was there getting tht 7thinning surprized
by iblum on Apr 6, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably not too much
Millwood did have a big lead…Washington would have let him have a chance at working out of the 7th with or without Nolan around
by El Jefe on Apr 6, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The bullpen looked real good
A Cowboy fan from Dallas residing in enemy terretory since 1990..
by Jtiner09 on Apr 6, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wait until june july when they become over used.
The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ
by NYTXFAN on Apr 6, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
If we get some good starting pitching they should be just fine. Not to mention they have more long relief guys out there this year that have been starters in the past. Rose colored glasses. lol
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
by boomer1 on Apr 6, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's ok
Come June and July the bandwagon will be full with no room for Johnny come lately.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
by boomer1 on Apr 6, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK
If someone remains skeptical that’s okay in my book because, you know what? For seven out of the last eight years the team has sucked a big, fat penis.
I’m obviously a fan or I wouldn’t suffer through that. I’m sure it’s the same way with NY.
But if they want me to be optimistic about this season they’re going to have to show me something. One game isn’t quite enough.
If they win 15 games this month and 20 next month and then I start to get a little optimistic do you think that’s bandwagoning? After suffering through decades of bad baseball? Thousands of games…
NY’s being realistic I’m sad to report. Look again at the innings pitched totals from the starters last year. Do you honestly expect the Rangers to have a couple of guys throw more than 200 innings and another throw 175 or so? Because that’s what it takes to save your bullpen, plus one other pitcher who makes it to the seventh inning at least every now and then.
by Black Francis on Apr 6, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Random thoughts:
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by lonestarJon on Apr 6, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fail. Try that again:
- The Red unis might not suck after all.
- Salty is a beast.
- Kinsler is a leadoff Beasticon.
- Salty is a beast.
- Elvis is the king. And MY is an asset defensively at third.
- The pitching was superb. I’ll take that from Millwood every time out.
- Did I mention anything about “Salty” and “Beast” yet?
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by lonestarJon on Apr 6, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And
JD’s smile is spanning ear to ear. With Feliz still to come.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on Apr 6, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Red shirts
look best with the Kinsler look
by Brett Perryman on Apr 6, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
quick thoughts
7 Ks and 1 BB by Ranger pitchers
Who were the AS catchers last year for the AL?
Anyone worried about CD? Or are you worried about RW being worried about CD?
How did MY and Andrus look in the field? MY playing too deep at 3B?
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Apr 6, 2009 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CD
i don’t get him not gettin his ABs…who else will play 1st? Hank won’t play there much…well, he shouldn’t…
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Apr 6, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm worried about Ron being worried about CD.
It’s just one game, but CD does not need a slow start with Andruw around.
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by lonestarJon on Apr 6, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what am i missing
we dont have another 1b…
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Apr 6, 2009 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blalock
Like AJM says, Ron needs to get the team off to a good start or he’ll be on the hot seat again… if CD struggles I wouldn’t be surprised to see Ron bench CD in favor of Hank at first and Andruw at DH (at least for certain games) because he’s more “comfortable” with the vets out there.
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by lonestarJon on Apr 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
9-1 Thrashing
It really should have been a shutout except for the wold pitch, and Lonestar you’re looking for the clouds in the sky? It’s a new year and opening day baby. Relax. We got a sweet “W!” No hate, just saying loosen the collar.
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by Parman on Apr 6, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*wild pitch
x
Your 2009 Snow Monkey Ambassador
by Parman on Apr 6, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CD
if this game was the 63rd game of the year, nobody would think a thing of it. He’ll be just fine.
by Sherman McCoy on Apr 6, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have been worried
if CD had an awful spring. After a slow start to the spring he ended up with the best spring. I think he will be ok.
by Houston27 on Apr 6, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
plus
it was against a LHP who happened to be the Cy Young winner last year. Not exactly a cake opening day match up for a 22 year old rookie.
"calmer than you are dude" Walter (Big Lebowski)
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Apr 6, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MY and Andrus
MY made one play on a squibber that was a hit last year. Andrus made a play up the middle that was a hit last year.
I was 20 rows behind 1B… and I didn’t think Millwood was actually all that great. He simply threw strikes and his defense took care of business.
Amazing what a SS with range can do for you.
by Oddibee on Apr 6, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
throwing strikes and letting the D take care of the rest
is what this team has been needing.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Apr 6, 2009 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at the game
then watched it on Tivo later. At the game he didn’t look great, on TV he did.
by groundingout on Apr 6, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here drink some Kool-Aid and pass it to the right
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
by boomer1 on Apr 6, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I am face-deep n Ranger-red, victory-flavored Kool-Aid.
by ajbrandt1 on Apr 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever happened to Ranger-Aid?
(besides that it tasted like flat Big Red)
It disappeared in 2nd grade
by Mark from OC on Apr 6, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember that
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
by boomer1 on Apr 6, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CC's FB
is maxing out at 86 right now…
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Apr 6, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB Network is great
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
by boomer1 on Apr 6, 2009 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lol wow i love mlb network.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Apr 6, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
albert almost took the pitchers head off. good lord.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Apr 6, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what did they do?
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Apr 6, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
See Sabathia picture on front page of Yahoo Sports?
What is up with his left elbow? It looks like it is about to explode!
Go Cubbies and Go Rangers!
by pbpsean on Apr 6, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
webb is sucking
ima trade him
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Apr 6, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For those who actually watched the game..
how did Elvis look at short? I listened to the game and they sounded pretty pumped after one particular play. I believe a Choo groundout.
by Houston27 on Apr 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Elvis was spectacular.
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by lonestarJon on Apr 6, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was really good
He had a Gabe Kapler-like debut. Hopefully it will go better than it did for Gabe from this point on.
"We live, we die, and the wheels on the bus go round and round." - Tony Romo
by kentbenfer on Apr 6, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude he looked amazing.
Two double-plays that he turned really well. One out that he got at first that I’m sure some SS’s would have screwed up by trying to get the runner at 2nd when there was no chance to.
And yeah, the play going up the middle where he threw across his body and got the runner, that was just magical.
Like… Disneyworld-style.
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
by utlonghorn24 on Apr 6, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what inning was that
I would like to see that
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
by ab03 on Apr 6, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe it was the 6th.
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
by utlonghorn24 on Apr 7, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But maybe the 5th. One of the two.
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
by utlonghorn24 on Apr 7, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I turned to Rodney...
after he turned the double play in the first, and said “Josey’s heart just broke a little.”
"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."
by benmor78 on Apr 6, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i can't belive this guy has you all talking about him away from a blog
this in insane..
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Apr 6, 2009 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at a game with people from LSB.
The only topics of conversation I really had available were Rangers and LSB.
"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."
by benmor78 on Apr 6, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh...still
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Apr 6, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Majic, that play was.
"...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 Apr 6, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tex getting booed heavily in Baltimore...
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Apr 6, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
big time heckling too…
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Apr 6, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
talk about, you can never go home...
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Apr 6, 2009 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really want to watch this game,
but I can’t stand Jon Miller and Joe Morgan.
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem – once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
by TxStCa on Apr 6, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
x 2
joe morgan. so bad.
"Anyone that isn't pro-choice never met you" ~Brian Thomas on Seth...
by ivysafety39 on Apr 6, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
stream the local announcers
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Apr 6, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here is the Sabathia elbow picture
Go Cubbies and Go Rangers!
by pbpsean on Apr 6, 2009 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
CC is so fat he’s invisible!!!
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem – once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
by TxStCa on Apr 6, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
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by lonestarJon on Apr 6, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
que?
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Apr 6, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If anyone finds video of defensive gems from today's game, please post them.
Already there are highlights of Hank’s HR and Salty’s single.
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
by rooster on Apr 6, 2009 4:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A more concise list of mlb.com videos from this game.
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
by rooster on Apr 6, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Epic win by Chuck Morgan.
Playing “All Shook Up” after Andrus’ double.
Cheesy? Yes. Something I can get behind? Also yes.
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
by ghtd36 on Apr 6, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was greatness
I LOL at that.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
by boomer1 on Apr 6, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol yeah that was hilarious.
Did you also see the banner around the stadium that said “Elvis is IN the building!”? lol.
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
by utlonghorn24 on Apr 6, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is so cheesy
but I admit I loved it.
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by lisa w on Apr 6, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just hoping that
openeing day performances don’t prejudice those that don’t keep up with the day to do about whats going on with this team for the rest of the year.
"Anyone that isn't pro-choice never met you" ~Brian Thomas on Seth...
by ivysafety39 on Apr 6, 2009 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB HD Game Mix is sweet
while its free.. 4 games, 1 screen.
"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
by tyd3311 on Apr 6, 2009 4:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sabathia Yahoo picture.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore?gid=290406101
Go Cubbies and Go Rangers!
by pbpsean on Apr 6, 2009 4:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not
Worried about Davis. If the Rangers stink the rest of April, Wash won’t be around to fiddle with him. I don’t think he’ll yank Davis if the team is doing well.
I am so thrilled about Elvis. The Rangers have never had a defensive wiz at short, EVER! I believe they’ll be patient about his stick coming around.
beneath the paving stones, the beach!
by oklib77 on Apr 6, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Love it when bad things happen to the Yankees.
"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
by tyd3311 on Apr 6, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gagree.
I love when the pay way to much for players and then they suck.
Like CC is doing. I hope he epic fails this year. I hate the MF’ing Yankees.
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem – once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
by TxStCa on Apr 6, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm loving the orioles
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Apr 6, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What a POS
Too bad Aybar didn’t bite his fucking hand off.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
by boomer1 on Apr 6, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know too many Internet acronyms,
but after seeing that video, POS was pretty easy to figure out.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on Apr 6, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Aybar, are you an Angels fan?"
Good lord. That was almost worse than his babbling about the Angels being “maligned”.
Anybody with a youtube account needs to vote that POS vid down as far as it’ll go.
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by lonestarJon on Apr 6, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet if he could..
he’d dress his dog in a popped collar shirt.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 6, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somewhere, Ken Tremendous is trembling in anger.
My 2009 New Years Resolution: Quit feeding the trolls.
by ghtd36 on Apr 6, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is...
…“tigercubkitten”?
That’s a great comment…‘we’ is one of those little things that grates my nerves, especially when a douchebag uses it.
by Black Francis on Apr 6, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's my pal...
and co-contributor on my website.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 6, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we, us, the good guys, the bad guys.
all of those things get on my nerves
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Apr 6, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, im still convinced that american sports have done a great job of stripping the we out of them
this isnt your league its our league. this isnt your team its tom hix team. those are your players they play for MLB.
there are very few things in life or sports that are constant, but for a guy whose been dedicated to the team through 2 generations of ballplayers, 5 different owners, 15 different managers, and the only constant was you and i and all the rest of us as fans. Owners come and go. Players come and go. Coaches come and go. Teams dont come and go, and fans dont come and go.
SCREW THAT. This isnt his team or the team or the franchise its our team its our club. Tom Hicks’ will come, and yet there will always be our club.
its called creating detachment and american pro sports do a great job of making sure there is just enough to do whatever they want.
the moment we all look at it as our club and are willing to stand up for our club is the moment these assholes like Tom Hicks’ of this countries sporting world wont be allowed to run their supposed clubs into the ground for decades at a time while all the alleged fans whine about what is being done to “The Texas Rangers Franchise” .
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Apr 6, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...
The moment you pony up 600 Million dollars is the moment you can look at it as your club.
You are affiliated with the Texas Rangers only in that you root for them as a fan.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 7, 2009 12:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
Though I saw “we” a lot out of habit, I do wish it would disappear. Especially from people with no attachment to a team other than they win a lot or they were interesting. Especially the vast array of people on the internet who think the team they root for happening to win makes them a better person than someone else.
That said, I get “we” if it’s the school you actually went to.
by philkid3 on Apr 7, 2009 2:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the number of wins within the Pythagorean wins is usually +/- 4.
So, they’ve been within the standard error, it appears. I don’t see why he needs to feel angry about it.
JD: Adamant about 78 wins in 2009. Go Rangers!
by rooster on Apr 6, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great things happen
when you throw strikes.
Aikman and Bradshaw?
Please. They are in the same league as Trent Dilfer and Jim McMahon as QBs who were taken to the SB by great Defenses and great Running Games.
-DJCahill
by SarasotaRanger on Apr 6, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Any1 catch Biden on the Yanks game?
was using the world Hell the whole time. “Hell Yeah, Man” said it the whole inning. You could tell that he was an old ballplayer. If every1 said GWB was the type of guy to have a beer and a ballgame with regardless of politics, those same people better be saying the same about Cursing Joe
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
by Jayslick on Apr 6, 2009 4:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
screw the former president and his vp as well
screw em all i say!!
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Apr 6, 2009 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
these mlb network guys are funny
Stability is key, and JD is a Beast.
Jindal - 2012
"AMMIITAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABHH!!!"
by Longhorn on Apr 6, 2009 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm back
wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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by DSheppard on Apr 6, 2009 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Barnett
How long is his contract? Did he submit an audition tape?
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Apr 6, 2009 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ot random
wow, mlb won’t refun me my 15 dollars for gameday audio if I buy mlb.tv premium (which comes with gameday audio). not to mention i have mlb gameday audio yet again on the iphone app.
now i might have to refuse mlb.tv on principle.
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by DSheppard on Apr 6, 2009 4:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh, id buy it no matter what if i didnt live in texas
i was just considering doing so anyway for other games and having the archive.
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by DSheppard on Apr 6, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was going to suggest you get DirecTV and add the sports pack
So far I’ve watched a lot of games from other markets….but it may not last all season.
by awillis111 on Apr 6, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a man of principle.
all that matters.
"Anyone that isn't pro-choice never met you" ~Brian Thomas on Seth...
by ivysafety39 on Apr 6, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was strike 3 on Teix
"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
by tyd3311 on Apr 6, 2009 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so i sat around...
watching the game and drinking profusely. cause i can. and preparing dinner i decided to cut half of my pointer finger off.
so here is t hoping that the beer numbness and the gauze i have last a couple days.
great game rangers!
"Anyone that isn't pro-choice never met you" ~Brian Thomas on Seth...
by ivysafety39 on Apr 6, 2009 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
When I was in the 5th grade
I cut my right ring finger off. They just put it back on no big deal.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
by boomer1 on Apr 6, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
all i gotta say is
it was balls cold in the lower home run porch.
my ass should have bought tickets in the sun!
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Apr 6, 2009 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I imagine this is the only time of year that sentiment will be true at the RBiA.
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by lonestarJon on Apr 6, 2009 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
indeed
everyone around me was saying the same thing.
honestly i would have preferred 100degs to this.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Apr 6, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
crazy.
Hate hot weather.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Apr 6, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A's Fans
Maybe now you’ll understand them a little better.
by Black Francis on Apr 6, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha...
how true. Any game, no matter the time of year, if it starts after 3, you’d better bring a jacket or blanket.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 6, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
indeed
i feel their pain now.
it was absolutely miserable.. so now i know a’s fan’s excuse. Whats the excuse for mariners fans?
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Apr 6, 2009 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same as A's fan
They are just dry when they are bitchin’
by awillis111 on Apr 6, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rain I guess.
Depression? Over-caffeinated? Mourning over the death of Cobain still? Who knows.
by Black Francis on Apr 6, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol over-caffeinated
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Apr 6, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think having to put up with Ichiro is reason enough.
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by lonestarJon on Apr 6, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
He’s not exactly loved in Seattle right now
by awillis111 on Apr 6, 2009 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, truly awful
We were in the last section before the bleachers started and just thinking about how glad we’ll be in June.
But yeah, today it sucked, we even bought a throw blanket from the gift shop.
by Trickman on Apr 6, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thankfully we grabbed a blanked as we left
but it didnt help much
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Apr 6, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
a few friends and I were in the sun, and about halfway through the 1st it was way too hot. We’re all sunburned
by Salman on Apr 6, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i stood in the sun for a bit and it didnt feel much better
but good lord with the wind and being in the shade i think it felt like the 30s
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Apr 6, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm bald.
I’m also now sunburned. I was pretty warm, but I wore a jacket.
"I know you're a bit dense but no, it doesn't. Obviously lying isn't a problem for me."
by benmor78 on Apr 6, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tailgated with with the guys I met Saturday.
I had to put my hand on the grill lid several times to warm it up…even after 4 or 5 tallboys, a buncha grilled jalapeno sausage hunks, chips and really hot rotel dip…nothing helped! BRRRRR! That wind was a biotch.
Then, again totally random, while returning from the potty inside the CF entrance, this couple from Hawaii stop me down, offer me a grilled sausage and a Heineken. So i hung with them for 15 minutes or so as they were packing up, and then went back to the others tailgate….and grabbed another brew.
I think I should like to become a professional tailgate crasher when I grow 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
by Rodney on Apr 6, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there was TONS of tailgating
i need to learn how to crash those
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Apr 6, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We were in the sun the entire game
It was actually quite pleasant. Except for the inning I waited in the line for food.
"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
by lisa w on Apr 6, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I got sunburned a little as well.
For those who were freezing, chew on this: I changed out of my walking shoes into flip flops once I got to my seat, and didn’t change back until time to walk home.
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
by RachelB on Apr 7, 2009 8:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sat in that oven
in the sunny area behind home plate, and I have a 55 degree sunburn.
by Brett Perryman on Apr 6, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sat by 3rd base, and I have several 55-60-degree sunburns as well.
Ironic much?
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
by utlonghorn24 on Apr 7, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This all you need to know abou the game today
Indians 1 run 5 hits
Ranger pitching 1 BB
Ranger defense 0 E
Opening Day is great isn’t it?
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
by boomer1 on Apr 6, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Elvis Andrus is officially in my top 5 active players.
Of course, that’s volatile.
by philkid3 on Apr 6, 2009 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I trhink I've got him 1,
unless the Rangers acquire Carl Crawford.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on Apr 6, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
^I trhink,
therefore I tram
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
by scoop16 on Apr 6, 2009 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really hate
That tomorrow is an off day. It doesn’t make sense to me.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Apr 6, 2009 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah
Just more time to savor the win, that’s all.
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by lonestarJon on Apr 6, 2009 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the place looks great
the new scoreboards look amazing, and i really dig the new red alt uni
giggety
by hotshot215 on Apr 6, 2009 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Something in the world is seriously off kilter
Millwood gives 1ER thru 7IP
CC is pulled after 4.1IP and 6ER’s
by awillis111 on Apr 6, 2009 5:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course Tex going 0-4 would be the icing on the cake!
by awillis111 on Apr 6, 2009 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol HA!
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Apr 6, 2009 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did they mention that this was the largest crowd in RBiA history?
I thought I heard Chuck announce that as we were leaving the ballpark. I think he said somewhere around 57,000? I could be wrong…
Now I see the funny side. Now I'm always smiling.
by Joker'z on Apr 6, 2009 5:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, that makes more sense...
I was thinking either 57,000 or 47,000, because I remember hearing the “seven” in the announcement.
Now I see the funny side. Now I'm always smiling.
by Joker'z on Apr 6, 2009 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
during the broadcast
they kept announcing 49.5k attendence.
"Anyone that isn't pro-choice never met you" ~Brian Thomas on Seth...
by ivysafety39 on Apr 6, 2009 5:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Random Stat
At the Rangers current pythagorean rate, they are a 159-3 team.
I think most of us could live with that.
by philkid3 on Apr 6, 2009 5:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3 losses?
Unacceptable!
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
by WhipSmart on Apr 6, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prolly, but CHONE would just disagree,
and then we’d have to fight about it for two days…
"...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 Apr 6, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FUCK CHONE!
The season started, they don’t matter anymore.
NINE TO ONE!
by philkid3 on Apr 6, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
woohooo just got back from the game
sunburned and I drank lots of beer. great freakin game though!
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Apr 6, 2009 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And tex fails in the clutch again
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by DSheppard on Apr 6, 2009 6:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that does my evil little heart good...lol
"I should apologize to girls for saying Sexson threw that helmet like a girl. I’m not even sure girls do that." - TAG 05/08/2008
by Captain Fubar on Apr 6, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
missed the game due to business travel
but caught the 4th, 5th and 6th innings at Charlotte airport. Saw Hank’s three run shot and Andrus’ play up the middle that no Texas shortstop in 2008 would have made. Good stuff…….
If you want some slack, bring your own rope.
by rangerfaninva on Apr 6, 2009 6:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bummer, at least you caught part of it. Also,
Fixed!
no Texas shortstop in200810 or so years would have made.
"...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 Apr 6, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we were on the third deck on the first base side, so we had the sun most of the game.
wasn’t bad, didn’t even really need my jacket until the 7th. great game. nice to see blalock have a good game too
Nobody is perfect, i am nobody, therefore, i am perfect
by 34express on Apr 6, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yah we were upper deck 3rd base side
we were freezing while walking in the stadium, but in my seats I didn’t need my sweatshirt and I was actually kinda warm — wished I wore shorts.
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Apr 6, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GDT
1802 comments over 5 GDT’s today. wow.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
by boomer1 on Apr 6, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I missed all those fanshots down there. Awesome!
"...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 Apr 6, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think thats a record.
Probably because so many GDT’ers were at the game.
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by DSheppard on Apr 6, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And thats with a lot of us at the ballgame
Just think what we could have reached…
Is it April 6 Yet?
by Smoak Some on Apr 6, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
173 innings to go for Millwood's option to kick in...
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Apr 6, 2009 6:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If he pitches like this all year
I don’t mind him getting them to vest his contract.
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
by boomer1 on Apr 6, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here are my thoughts:
1) it was really freakin’ cold when we first got there, but it was pretty nice sitting in the sun.
2) it was also very very nice to have such a great game today
3) my husband is the guy who won the trivia question on the video board in the 7th.
4) when you’re sitting in the stands with a bunch of LSBers, it’s almost like a live GDT. (I believe I heard the phrase, “somewhere, Adam is watching the boxscore with a single tear running down his cheek”.)
"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
by lisa w on Apr 6, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
That was Ben. And you are right, it was kinda like a GDT. It was great. I had a blast.
"...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 Apr 6, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sent you guys' seat info...
…along with the fact that you and Micah had gotten Rangers/baseball-related tattoos to some folks, in the hopes that Jim Knox would come talk to you.
It would have surpassed the Lima dress as the greatest LSB moment ever.
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 6, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm rooting for the a's
i wish both could lose as i really want the a’s hype to disappear, but since I don’t believe the hype I’d much rather the clear favorite lose every game they can.
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by DSheppard on Apr 6, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I'm glad
that didn’t happen. It’s enough that out of alllll the people in the park, the six shooters decided my husband was “decked out in Rangers gear” (who wasn’t?) and put him up on the video board in the 7th to answer a trivia question. (At least he got it right!)
"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
by lisa w on Apr 6, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And YOU got a gift card!
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
by Rodney on Apr 6, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As a n00b. . .
. . . can I get a Lima dress explanation?
by philkid3 on Apr 6, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would have been funny
Here is the LSB contingent in all their glory…
My thoughts.
1) I can identify C.J. Wilson by his thighs.
2) Hank Blalock doesn’t like it when I talk smack about his swing…he proceeds to hit a HR.
3) Clearly, Chris Davis felt a ton of pressure with me in the stands as evidenced by his 0-4 outing. He’ll do better Wednesday.
4) Lisa’s right….it was like our own audio GDT.
I had a blast with all the LSBers I got to meet and hope I can get back down sometime this season. :-)
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I want to be the next Annie Savoy.
by baseballismyboyfriend on Apr 6, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh...
I need to make it out to Texas for one of these meetups. Maybe someday.
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by lonestarJon on Apr 7, 2009 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today makes you even more anxious for a winner
It would have been that much more fun if you thought that they could sustain that sort of run prevention on a consistent basis, rather than just not wanting to go to sleep, fearing that reality will set in.
I was struck, walking in, since the concourses were packed, it was cold and windy, and there was a hint of excitement, that it felt like a football game almost.
Also, with the collection of personalities they have, this team is going to be easy to root for. Just have to nurture that pitching a little longer. Pretty energetic, effervescent group.
by Brett Perryman on Apr 6, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Love watching a game when that place is full.
"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
by tyd3311 on Apr 6, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but the downside
is waiting in line 1 inning to take a leak
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Apr 7, 2009 5:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh geez, tell me about it...100 guys in line...
"...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 Apr 7, 2009 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a reason I didn't go to the bathroom at the game... lol.
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
by utlonghorn24 on Apr 7, 2009 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've never been to a FB game, but:
There was definately something in the air today…like the hum of a massive generator, or an approaching storm over the horizon.
Wonderful game, wonderful win, wonderful 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
by Rodney on Apr 6, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The collection of personalities is part of why last year was my favorite Rangers team ever.
I remember 98 and 99 just fine and I liked those years, but I was also young and didn’t appreciate things as much. Last year, the sliding on the tarp and Hamilton’s story and Kinsler’s constant enthusiasm and Davis’s goofy awesomeness and all the young, home grown guys starting to show up and, I admit, Murphy’s “gamerness.” All that stuff just made me love that mediocre team and I don’t see any of that going away any time soon.
Frankly, I want to win, but I think this will be a great time as a Rangers fan even if we don’t.
by philkid3 on Apr 6, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts
1. Big rally from the bottom of the order. Nice to see Salty pick up a 2 RBI hit with 2 outs and than the 2 added after that were a big time bonus.
2. Andrus is incredibly fun to watch at SS. He made some really tough plays look really easy.
3. MY made a fabulous play on a slow roller. He is in his best defensive position.
4. Great approach by the Rangers hitters. Lots of opposite field base hits.
"calmer than you are dude" Walter (Big Lebowski)
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Apr 6, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It was a great game.
Millwood looked great, Andrus was a frikkin beast, and Ian was himself.
Andrus’ first at-bat=double
Andrus’ first fielding play=double play
Andrus’ first game=win
Andrus first season=playoffs?
by Stevoo on Apr 6, 2009 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Now THAT, I like!
rec
"...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 Apr 6, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just saying
1-0 in the red…
Nobody is perfect, i am nobody, therefore, i am perfect
by 34express on Apr 6, 2009 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Justin Verlander is killing me.
"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
by tyd3311 on Apr 6, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Somebody, tell me...
How do you pronounce Andrus?
Androoz?
Androos?
Andruhs?
"Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move." - Satchel Paige
"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." - Jason Parks
by pro82 on Apr 6, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Androos
"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
by tyd3311 on Apr 6, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you...
"Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move." - Satchel Paige
"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." - Jason Parks
by pro82 on Apr 6, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jason Motte blew up
"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
by tyd3311 on Apr 6, 2009 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Tough to get the closer job and then start out with one like that.
by Brett Perryman on Apr 6, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oakland vs LAA
Who do I root for?
Who do I root against?
I can’t just root for several season-ending injuries, can I? Or can I? No …
No … nah … can’t to it.
by shroomer on Apr 6, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes you can
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
by boomer1 on Apr 6, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad karma to root for injuries.
Let’s just hope that Jack doesn’t disable the nuke in SoCal this time….k?
"...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 Apr 6, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im rooting for the a's
i wish both could lose as i really want the a’s hype to disappear, but since I don’t believe the hype I’d much rather the clear favorite lose every game they can.
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Apr 6, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ready for some Baseball Tonight
coming on ESPN2 now.
Always watch after a win.
"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
by tyd3311 on Apr 6, 2009 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I do, too
but I’m trying to keep in mind the AL East bias they have so I’m not disappointed when we get 5 seconds of coverage.
"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
by lisa w on Apr 6, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, crazy stuff going on in Toronto.
"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
by lisa w on Apr 6, 2009 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what happened?
Arguing with Josey is like pissing in the wind.
by Ryin A on Apr 6, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe this is what they're talking about
Tigers took all their players off the field during the middle of the 8th inning, when they were in the field, because there was trash on the field. Would not come back on until the trash was taken off the field. First I’ve ever seen this. At the game today, I saw trash flying around all over the field, yet neither manager really cared. But the Tigers complained….maybe cause they don’t want their ballclub to be compared to trash? I dunno…
Is it April 6 Yet?
by Smoak Some on Apr 6, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BBTN said
the fans were throwing stuff on the field and there wasn’t an announcement on the PA asking people to stop throwing stuff.
"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
by lisa w on Apr 6, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teixeira deal
paid some dividends today. And it could pay quite a few more by the time this year is over.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
by clark on Apr 6, 2009 9:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
One of the most irresponsible criticisms of last season
was the attempt to dismiss the 2007 deadline deals by saying that those players had done nothing for the major league team. Those people know who they are, and beyond just wanting to see my team win, I really root for these players because I want those folks to be embarrassed by their stance much like all of those people who ripped the Herschel Walker deal and Jimmy Johnson in 1989. It’s one thing to be wrong. It’s quite another to argue things that you know aren’t true just because you’re lazy and are more interested in seeing an individual fail than the team win.
by Brett Perryman on Apr 6, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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