2-0
by Adam J. Morris on Apr 8, 2009 10:29 PM CDT
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PrintNot as pretty as yesterday afternoon, but it will definitely do.
Decent performance from Vicente Padilla. C.J. Wilson doing his Mitch Williams imitation. Nelson Cruz letting everyone know he's for real. Elvis with his first home run, and his first error, in the same game.
The one thing that sort of bothers me, though, and that I have to mention...what is C.J. Wilson doing in the game, with a 6 run lead on Monday and a 4 run lead today? He and Frankie have pitched in both games so far this season. If you aren't going to use Warner Madrigal or Scott Feldman against the bottom of the order with a 4 run lead in the 8th inning, when are you going to use them?
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I can kind of understand game 1
Wanting to drive the nails in the coffin, you know. But there’s nothing really symbolic about game 2…that was weird bullpen management.
Agreed
Game one I understood. Opening day, want to give your 8th and 9th inning guys the ball to set the tone for the season. Today, I don’t really understand as much. Both of them have injury histories, and Wash should be careful about wearing those two out.
"Was this really necsarry?" - cowpoke/hurler hurley
game 2
The only thing I can think of is CJ was warming up with the 3 run lead which is a hold/save situation. Cruz hit his 2nd home run with 2 outs and there wasn’t enough time to warm up another pitcher.
Call 1-800-DOCTORB. The B is for bargain!
We simply must
get off to a good start in April, is my guess.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
At least
There was some good defense mixed in. And the base running and hitting weren’t bad. Pitching wasn’t godawful either. It’s a step forward from the last two Aprils, that’s for sure.
by Black Francis on Apr 8, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm a little worried about MY
and his growing propensity to overthrow the (giant) target.
most listed his strong arm as an asset for the move to 3rd… is his arm too strong?
He just needs to figure out how mcuh steam he can and cannot put on his throws
It’ll come in time.
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it wasn't ugly
any win is pretty. it just wasn’t as sparkling as Day 1
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 9, 2009 2:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Everyone keeps saying yesterday
It was two days ago.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
thank you that was driving me crazy to
and yesterday was the longest day of the year so far wanting more baseball
by blueballlefty on Apr 8, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Good game, but between seeing Salty wobble off the field and CJ shaking what little faith I have in him...
It didn’t end quite as well as it started.
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I'm itching to buy his jersey.
"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.
yea i was mad they didnt have his shirt at the gift shop
"If you can't get up for this kind of game, Lord have mercy, you might not have a heartbeat"
-Jerome Bettis
by Jason Brynsvold on Apr 8, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm going to pass on the Salty semi circle Jersey...
wonder how much crap he got from that in the clubhouse.
by slimshadty12 on Apr 8, 2009 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
His dad had some words about
…the semi circle name and lack of merch in the gift shop
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 8, 2009 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Well what else can you do with his name
It has to go in a semi circle. What does his dad want?
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
i think i'd buy that jersey
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
well played sir
Keith Law on Greg Golson, "He's similiar to Cameron and Hunter in that all three are black."
http://tinyurl.com/ranger-rage
The things I noticed about this game
After Andrus made that high throw to Davis but then closed out the inning with a more difficult play, both MY and Eddie were patting him on the head. Just seems like some chemistry (whatever that truly is). Also, after Nellie’s huge shot, Elvis was the first person at the steps of the dugout to congratulate him. It seems like the guys are getting along, even the young and new guys. Just something I noticed.
I don’t care. If the bullpen is going to crap the bed, might as well do it with a good lead.
Remember Red, hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.
yeah I liked seeing the Elvis head pat
after that putout. This team may have as much or more fun than they did last year with Milton Bradley around…which is always a good thing
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 9, 2009 2:24 AM CDT up reply actions
I can hear it now...
Rangers front office receptionist saying “First Place Texas Rangers.”
So...why is John Hart still being paid?
You might get hung up on
BAD radio called yesterday and got hung up on.
So...why is John Hart still being paid?
by Texasportsfan on Apr 8, 2009 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
what, they just pick up and hang up?
dead air?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 9, 2009 2:24 AM CDT up reply actions
tomorrow
Andro says Omar starting at SS. Expect TT at C since it is a day game after a night game.
http://startelegramsports.typepad.com/foul_territory/
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
According to Nadel
Andruw is also starting. I wonder who he pushes out of the lineup.
I’m pissed. Tomorrow is the first game of the year that I get to watch and Jones and Vizquel are in the lineup.
TGOF Friday
Two goddamn old fucks.
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vs RHP Povano
I guess RW wants to kill any momentum they have
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Hank
is my guess…or Hank pushes CD to the bench.
I don’t mind Andruw starting at DH 1 out of 3 games…afterall, Cat would get 1 start out of 3 I would assume.
Andrus doesn’t need a day off, but Vizquel needs to get some PT. I don’t mind that either. Gotta get everybody into the flow…except for the bullpen it seems
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 9, 2009 2:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Whoever posted that Ric Flair pic, the one with him in the white suit sporting the Pomadore......
Please repost it!!! I think it was ghtd or sumpin….
Arguing with Josey is like pissing in the wind.
lol
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Arguing with Josey is like pissing in the wind.
Suck it, everyone.
This team looks pretty good.
The pitching is gonna be a struggle, but if there was any doubt our offense was gonna slip a notch this year or our defense wasn’t gonna improve, these two games have gone a ways in assuaging those fears.
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.
yeah
remember this. Below the Padres. Below the Astros. Below the Nationals. I will probably bring this up about eleventy million times throughout the season.
Nice.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
how can anybody reasonably predict less
than 800 runs for this offense?
by kevinkinsler on Apr 8, 2009 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
PECOTA doesn't like Hamilton or Davis.
That’s a big part of it. It’s been discussed a few times, and at least with Hamilton I know (and I think both), they’ve said to take the over.
how can they expect
the dbacks and orioles to score more then us? i could add in the rockies in there too
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by studcrackers on Apr 8, 2009 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Right on the money.
good-glove, no-hit shortstop Elvis Andrus
When I see a solar eclipse I think "oh no, is the moon eating the sun?"
by Pocket Ninja on Apr 8, 2009 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been bearish on this team
…but 70 wins? That makes little sense.
by Black Francis on Apr 8, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll admit
I was VERY skeptical that we wouldn’t be able to replace Bradley’s production or protection of Hamilton. And while he hasn’t killed at the plate in these 2 games, I think the bottom of this lineup – Salty/Teagarden and Andrus – plus Cruz for the full year and healthy Hank focused only on hitting – will more than mitigate the loss.
I was wrong.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 9, 2009 2:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Well, the pitching did bring me back down to earth a little.
But watching Andrus and Cruz go nuts certainly helped.
Cruz is off to the exact kind of start he needed:
HOT.
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I wonder what his ceiling is for this year
I mean, he’s got to hit a slump, right? but what if he doesn’t slow down, and plays just like he did for the full year last year…can he hit 35 HR, steal 20 bases, hit for high average and blow the OPS out of the water?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 9, 2009 2:30 AM CDT up reply actions
with a cannon for an arm
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
and some WICKED-ASS plays in the outfield
that was nuts
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 9, 2009 2:53 AM CDT up reply actions
I gagree on the bullpen
I would have liked to see, mad dog get in one of these games along with feldman to get used to coming out of the bullpen again, I liked seeing JJ get some time tonight,
I would rather
him suck with a six run lead, than a 2 run lead or deficit
by blueballlefty on Apr 8, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Indeed
CJ and Fx2 got work the first game, so that’s not an issue. We had enough of a lead to have it not be a save situation. If you put in Mad Dog tonight, he gets a chance to get going, or has a cushion in case he does suck. Then, if it’s a one-run lead late tomorrow, CJ and Fx2, who are supposed to be our two best guys, are fresh and ready to go instead of working their third game in a row. As it is now, if we have a one-run lead late in the game tomorrow, guess who we’ll probably have to turn to: Mad Dog.
You are an idiot.
The 40 Trumps All!!!
I love you, Marcus Lemon.
"I don’t have any respect for anybody on here. Everyone on here is a fucking asshole who thinks they’re god compared to everyone else." -iorange555.
oh yes!
"If you can't get up for this kind of game, Lord have mercy, you might not have a heartbeat"
-Jerome Bettis
by Jason Brynsvold on Apr 8, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't start Nellie
F me.
Remember Red, hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.
I just traded my g/f for him today.
Along with Votto for Atkins and Dukes.
I was worried at the time, but less now.
Andrus has been a STEAL for mine so far
but he’s not stealing bases, which is why I picked him up in the first place
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 9, 2009 2:31 AM CDT up reply actions
holy shit
i just checked the boxscore and saw Elvis hit a homer…I might just be a little pissed I didn’t get to see this game
by ReallyCreativeScreenName on Apr 8, 2009 10:39 PM CDT reply actions
I've now leaped in the air in excitement at two homers in the past 12 months.
Ham’s walk-off against K-Rod.
And Elvis’ shot tonight.
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No Byrd against Yankees?
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
did he just crush the ball or did it barely make it out?
by ReallyCreativeScreenName on Apr 8, 2009 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Barely got into the bullpen in right-center.
The kind that’s the most fun, because you have to WILL it out.
It was glorious.
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Seemed more like it landed about in the middle of the bullpen
Certainly not a no-doubter like Cruz’s second HR, but I wouldn’t say “barely.”
16th ball hit over the restaurant
He crushed it.
Remember Red, hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.
haha
I think I believe ghtd36, but if you’re right I’m going to need to call the suicide hotline
by ReallyCreativeScreenName on Apr 8, 2009 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
that makes a little more sense
still sucks camel dick that I missed it though…
by ReallyCreativeScreenName on Apr 8, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
He did a couple years ago..
…when he was hacking at everything and was moved down to seventh.
by Black Francis on Apr 8, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Guess I don't remember that
If he does complain, someone should point out that he’s missed a several dozen games over the last few years, and the team is justified in coming up with a plan B.
That's why they call them business sox
It was the moment that crushed what little Blalock fan was left in me
After two or three solid years of declining production, he told the media he didn’t know why he was moved from the 4th spot.
One of the most arrogant or delusional comments I’ve ever heard. It does seem like he’s humbled a bit since then.
by Black Francis on Apr 8, 2009 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
my friend
interned at frisco last year and when he was rehabbing jon daniels and wash came down there (unannounced to most) to inform him of there plans to move him off 3rd. it was a closed door meeting but apparently he was throwing a big ass fit and yelling and what not. was an amusing story, sounded like a fun job too.
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by studcrackers on Apr 8, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmm
Guess I had him pegged wrong. I met him once, he gave my nephew an autograph. Seemed nice.
That's why they call them business sox
im sure he's not a bad guy
i mean he was being told his jobs been pretty much taken away from him, it’s not the easiest thing to accept
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by studcrackers on Apr 8, 2009 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions
True
I think guys like Hank, who are drafted out of high school, don’t get all of the “real world” perspective that most adults have. For a guy who has probably been told how great he is his whole life, being told you’re moving to 1st, DH, or moving down in the batting order must seem like a huge deal. Then again, most of our lives aren’t replayed on sports center.
That's why they call them business sox
elvis
just got a pie in the face from MY on Rangers Live
And Elvis just got a cream pie
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
YES!
"If you can't get up for this kind of game, Lord have mercy, you might not have a heartbeat"
-Jerome Bettis
by Jason Brynsvold on Apr 8, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
it looks even scarier with
Borbon/Andrus leading off (with patience) and Kinsler hitting 2nd in front of them all
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 9, 2009 2:35 AM CDT up reply actions
First time I've seen him interviewed.
This kid is great. New man-crush. Great to see MY applying the pie.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
well I have to repost this since the other thread is now hidden in fanposts
the preceding post was a great success.
by DShep on Apr 8, 2009 10:44 PM CDT reply actions 12 recs
The dance move he busts is incredibly funny.
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Also
You should come up with a sound byte for this and make it into a YTMND.
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heh casually worked on it for much of the game.
although now its all set up for much easier incarnations. my pledge: every day the rangers are in first.
the preceding post was a great success.
I'll rec it again
and tomorrow and….
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
I love the little dance move
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 8, 2009 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I think....
Shepp needs to add in some kind of pelvic thrust……hehe.
POW!! ..........................POW!! POW!!
Way OT
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
I should have put Phillies fans
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 9, 2009 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions
MLB Tonight
Said some good things about Andrus. Said it was a great decision by the team to bring him up to play
That's not hail you see in Frisco....that just Justin Smoak's Home Runs coming back into orbit....
Yeah, and when he
has a bad game they’ll turn right around and say he was rushed.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
Jeeeeeez.
Just watched Cruz’s second bomb. That ball was baptized.
Baptized, then got its first communion, then got confirmed, then got married, then had its last rites.
Jeeeeeez.
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did they give a distance?
how often to players hit that upper deck?
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Renner's voice = shiver
Give me Sheets or give me Offseason Blues Part III.
by inactive lsb user on Apr 8, 2009 10:52 PM CDT reply actions
OT: Can we mention the mavs here?
probably going to clinch a playoff spot today with a good chance at 7th
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
Yep
the difference between winning and losing a playoff game.
Give me Sheets or give me Offseason Blues Part III.
by inactive lsb user on Apr 8, 2009 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed
I like the mavs chances against Denver….not feeling so great about having to face the lakers
by ReallyCreativeScreenName on Apr 8, 2009 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd rather play the Lakers
"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
really?
I know that there’s no telling how effective bynum will be when he returns, but there’s no one on the nuggets roster that scares me like kobe does
by ReallyCreativeScreenName on Apr 8, 2009 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I think we will lose to both
I’d just rather watch the Lakers… see what Kobe can do to us.
"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
meh
"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
Sourpuss.
"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.
The Mavs are meh
7, 8, 6, out
"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
If they
get the 6th seed vs SA. I really like that matchup. Melo hasn’t made it out of the first round, so they also have a chance vs them. Just get out of the 8 and take your chances.
"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.
San Antonio, yeah
Denver will kill us.
"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
If they contain JR Smith
The Mavs have a chance.
"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.
I think Nene could give us a lot of trouble as well.
"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
Ahhh so I ended up going out to dinner
And didn’t come back. Sorry? I was getting on 360 from I-20 when the last strike was called, and I was looking in the direction of the ballpark hoping to see the fireworks, but – there’s not usually a blast right after a win, is there now?
Anyway so I just called in sick to work tomorrow and I think I’ll go to the game.
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
Wish I could do that...
meanwhile myself and my boss were sitting listening to the game tonight on our iPhones. I got home in time to see the last 2 batters of the game. A nice 14 hour day.
I'll be watching it on my computer at work
Blah
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 8, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm also going tomorrow
Thomas is working, so I’ll be alone – if you don’t mind sittin in the upper deck I got an extra ticket :)
"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
I actually briefly looked at Texas jobs yesterday
No joke. My vacation made me want to live there again.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 8, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
:-)
I think I’m going to quit my job in favor of being able to buy season tickets and actually go to most of the games. You want that one?
(hardly any special training required…ha!)
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
If there's an opening in that department
I’m in
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 8, 2009 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually, I'm pretty sure my manager said he has to interview like 40 new grads for 2 RN positions.
Maybe in the cafeteria?
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
Ha ha
I might be overqualified for that. Maybe….
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 8, 2009 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
we DO have a PR department...
I think…
Like for when we accidentally kill people, you know?
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
Oh boy
That sounds fun.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 8, 2009 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I've read Michael Crichton...
You can’t fool me; those aren’t accidents.
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
Wow, I totally messed up, I forgot we scored 4 runs yesterday.
Not sure how I forgot it was 9.
Our pythagorean pace is only down to 141 wins.
well this was a blast
even w/no feed but i’ll get the game tomorrow
now im off to watch southpark’s reshowing
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C.J. is pro-red hats.
We’ll continue seeing these with the blue, I think…
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
if the SP still choose the uni's
i think the players will try to keep wearing the red until they lose.
baseball players love a superstition.
the preceding post was a great success.
So it's on Brandon tomorrow
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 8, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Understandable
That would be totally weird, if it were on Brandon Morrow to choose our unis tomorrow…
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
im trying to figure out some kind of joke relating to his walks yesterday
but i just cant come up with anything =(
the preceding post was a great success.
They looked awful with the blue.
If they’re going to wear red hats with their white jerseys, they might as well get jerseys with red letters and get the transition over with. They looked like hobos tonight.
I loved all the mis-matching.....
it was like a bunch of kids just grabbing stuff out of the closet and putting it on…..
awesome.
POW!! ..........................POW!! POW!!
ah
i have an inner ear infection too. I shouldn’t have spit into his ear
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
The sound of crickets
Means no one is laughing.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Apr 8, 2009 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
What if..
What if it is the sound of crickets laughing?
What then?
by akuykenda on Apr 8, 2009 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I laughed.
Mostly because you used my line against someone other than me.
That actually made it funny. You got a hit tonight. Savor the flavor.
by brettgardner on Apr 9, 2009 12:35 AM CDT up reply actions
THose are nasty
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 8, 2009 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha ha...
BTW, I will be checking your probables calendar regularly this year. There is a lot of minor league ball on my agenda this year.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 8, 2009 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions
He deserves to throw out his arm for that one.
That was dumber than dumb.
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Oh god...
my Rangers boner. It’s so huge right now.
by ghostofErikThompson on Apr 8, 2009 11:46 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Is there anything better
than not having to rely on Baseball Tonight anymore?
Ahh sweet sweet MLB Network.
Amen
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 9, 2009 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions
GMJ
probably couldn’t reach the game tying hit, but his effort wasn’t very convincing.
by Brett Perryman on Apr 9, 2009 12:08 AM CDT up reply actions
If they're not going to play him and he's still gettin' paid...
…no need to hustle for that.
If those ingrates played him more, maybe they’d get more effort from him.
transitioned from zywica already?
or are you a clone…
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 9, 2009 2:42 AM CDT up reply actions
hahaha
nice
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 9, 2009 2:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Well
I used to have a super secret parking lot that was free to park in and we never got towed….until tonight.
If you are one of the previously lucky ones that would park in a building’s lot at magic mile and arlington downs — DON’T PARK THERE ANYMORE.
Ugh
$244….at least I got to see them go 2-0!
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
x
LOL (laugh out loud).
Apparently he’s been taking blogging lessons from Nadia Lee.
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This game is crazy
nothing routine.
"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 $90 million contract
I like neither team has looked good and we've looked awesome.
Shut up, I’ll buy in to a sample size of three days if I want to.
Am I correct in assuming that I really shouldn't care who wins this game?
This is like when I watched the Cubs-Astros last night. It’s a weird feeling, being interested and yet indifferent.
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
I really have no dislike of the A's.
My hate of their arrogant GM is negated by my love of his reasoning and sensible management. And they don’t have any annoying fans assaulting me from all walks of the internet.
So while I want them to lose to help the Rangers, I will always want them to beat the Angels.
Root for the A's
You want the Angels to lose as much as possible before their rotation stabilizes.
Watching Angels fans turn on their own player in the span of 30 seconds is also pretty hilarious.
you should care
let the A’s try to match us for the first month or two…they’ll fall off faster than the Angels would. we want the Angels to dig a hole early that they have to climb out of if we want any chance
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 9, 2009 2:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I liked the economy-as-God episode last week.
by brettgardner on Apr 9, 2009 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions
That's the best one of the bunch.
But the Jonas Brothers episode? The Terrance and Phillip, uh, bodily function episode? Thumbs down.
Admittedly, I thought The Coon was kind of clever.
Seeking a new signature...
Oh yeah
I guess that was two weeks ago.
I actually liked the queefing episode.
Coon, Jonas Brothers, and this joke one are pretty bad.
I know they’re making Comedy Central a lot of money and it wouldn’t happen, but they should really consider shortening the seasons by a bit so they can improve the quality and longevity.
by brettgardner on Apr 9, 2009 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions
It's really funny you mention that.
My favorite show is Rescue Me, which just premiered Tuesday for the first time since before the writer’s strike.
Their big thing is that they’re going to do 22 new episodes, on consecutive weeks. Problem is, the four previous seasons were only 13 episodes long. Nine extra episodes.
And yeah, I love the show, but I’m really concerned that it’s going to go stale in the span of a year. Give me 13 awesome episodes with a few really deep storylines rather than 22 passable episodes with too much filler.
Seeking a new signature...
Yeah
The problem is that for about 8 seasons, they could carry a huge episode load with consistently amazing results.
It’s just gotten a little soft around the edges now.
by brettgardner on Apr 9, 2009 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions
It just occured to me. . .
We’re a Carl Pavano away from getting our first sweep wayyyyyyyyyyy ahead of last year’s schedule.
Don't jinx it
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 9, 2009 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Thanks!
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 9, 2009 12:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Andruw is playing tomorrow
So it’s going to be tougher than normal, only having 8 baseball players on the field.
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Ha ha ha
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 9, 2009 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions
if he even pees a drop...
I don’t want to hear anything from you at all. if he dominates, you can say you’re sorry.
otherwise, if and when he sucks, keep it up
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 9, 2009 2:50 AM CDT up reply actions
i sort of wish
Benson was going up against Pavano tomorrow. There would be a nice parallel there of two guys who were complete duds in NYC. I saw Pavano pitch against the Astros this spring and he didn’t look great. If our bats stay hot, BMac should have some support.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
I'm debating whether or not
to put tonight’s game on DVD…
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
I probably will
I even have the post-game stuff on my DVR. Gotta have MY giving Elvis the pie in the face.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 9, 2009 12:33 AM CDT up reply actions
I wonder where they just keep pies sitting around in case they need them for someone's post-game awesomeness celebration.
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
maybe the pie crusts
it’s not that hard to make a cream pie :)
Ceterum censeo Cat esse delendam - Cahill the Elder
well, yes, okay, the pie crusts.
I wonder where they just keep pie crusts sitting around….
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
They're not real pies are they?
Aren’t they shaving cream in a towel usually?
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 9, 2009 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions
haha
I obviously didn’t see the clip.
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
I was legitimately asking
I’m not sure what they are…
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 9, 2009 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions
do they have a link of that anywhere
my DVR cut off after the 8th inning…
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 9, 2009 2:51 AM CDT up reply actions
no need to murder hamels
his arm is falling off already
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
And CC Sabathia apparently suffered a coronary
While Cliff Lee… well, we all know what happened to him.
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by LSJ on Apr 9, 2009 7:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Lester comment translation:
Boston is one of the biggest constituencies of our viewership.
G G G E-flat_______ F F F D__________....
I like Jalen Rose.
"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
as a basketball analyst
probably my favorite
"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
Good lord.
He’s awful. Reggie Miller, Jalen Rose, Chris Webber, Jon Barry, and Scottie Pippen could form an All-Star team of shitty analysts.
TNT with Kenny and Barkley is the best anybody’s got, and that’s not saying much.
by brettgardner on Apr 9, 2009 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions
I agreee on all the rest
Gary Payton and Webber together is the worst thing TV has ever seen, but I don’t have a problem with Jalen.
"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
Can't believe I forgot Glove.
He’s disgustingly bad.
I guess Rose’s analysis isn’t terrible for the kind of generic stuff they all have to say, but I don’t like his speaking style for TV. It’s kind of annoying to listen to.
by brettgardner on Apr 9, 2009 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions
I like Steve Smith as well
"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 $90 million contract
I kinda liked Mash
in the same vein as Rose. Not great, but I thought he did a decent job.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
Mash
Wasn’t bad.
I just assume that they all have about the same thing to say, so it comes down to delivery and presence, and Mash was pretty good.
by brettgardner on Apr 9, 2009 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions
I actually like Barry
every other time…my favorite is Van Gundy, but that’s for pure comedic relief
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Apr 9, 2009 2:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Van Gundy is a dork and goofy
But you could do a lot worse than him and Jackson.
"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
This is one of my problems with espn
nothing is ever on when the guide says so. i want to be able to hit baseball tonight and actually get baseball tonight.
the preceding post was a great success.
They could cut off games right at 10...
"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
they can adjust sportscenter that airs 30 times a day and get the one time shows on when they are supposed to be.
the preceding post was a great success.
well it was nba just now but theyve done the sportscenter stuff before
whatever, justified or not its annoying to try to record a show and not get it half the time.
the preceding post was a great success.
Agreed.
I don’t know what is compelling me to watch Baseball Tonight, but I want to. They need to not lie about when it’s going to be on.
A Rangers win is compelling you
Seeing Elvis go yard again is compelling you.
"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
"Elvis has left the building..."
Yeah, did you see the Sportscenter piece on Andrus? Finally the Rangers might actually get some decent press since now there’s a catch-phrase the anchors can use. And maybe if we keep winning, they won’t ignore that we exist. Andrus looks legit.
by HelloWinColumn on Apr 9, 2009 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions
I expect a rash of "Cruz missile" taglines too..
it’s just corny enough to be right in their wheelhouse.
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
There's a point at which
Lewin will no longer be able to stop himself from saying “Elvis has left the building.” The pent-up frustration will eventually boil over and he’ll scream “ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING!!!!” twenty times in a row after an Andrus homer. I set the over-under at June 3rd.
Keith Law: (1:45 PM ET ) I think Michael Young should shut his mouth and move to third base.
I feel ya
"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
MLB Tonight
Someone just said “Casey Blake is the best number eight hitter in baseball.”
Now, I have to cheer for Blake a little given his roots, but come on. Could we slow down on the “best…” so early in the season?
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
Hey, we're gettin' all excited about being undefeated.
May as well let someone have their superlative fun while we do that.
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
I guess....
…I just couldn’t help but laugh.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 9, 2009 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Of course, he's the #8 hitter based on what?
That also goes in to it. And if it’s batting average or some other nonsense it’s still silly.
Especially
when a particular catcher w/ a big name and hair is hitting 8th.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
salty might have something to say about that
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
maybe been discussed on here before
but the white and blue with red trim and helmets is ugly. i like the all red alternates, but they could do away with what they wore tonight.
Look in GDT 1
It was discussed at length.
I liked the look tonight.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 9, 2009 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions
I liked it.
I’d like to see it more often.
Remember Red, hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.
I liked it
I actually liked it better than the straight red look. The blue offsets the red nicely and it keeps us from looking like the Angels while giving us a bit (but thankfully not too much) of an old-school feel.
Now, I’m not so sure it would look as sharp if they attempted the same thing with the road greys (I’d have to see that to really judge it though) but with the home whites I think it works well.
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by LSJ on Apr 9, 2009 1:05 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, might look odd with the greys
But, if the players think it’s a winning thing, I’ll let them wear whatever their hearts desire.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 9, 2009 1:07 AM CDT up reply actions
What is this program you speak of?
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
"Wait...that's not Jason Jennings. Those are C.J. Wilson's thighs..."
by The Best Micah on Apr 9, 2009 1:03 AM CDT up reply actions
All they showed was a single and Cruz's first home run.
Even if they’re just toing to limit it to two highlights. . . . why those?!
I still need to see Elvis leaving the building.
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by LSJ on Apr 9, 2009 1:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Thought maybe they were saving it for Touch Em' All
But, nope.
"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
I gotta switch from DISH to get MLB network
They roll through the web gems on the late baseball tonight and get to the #2 play which was the #1 on the early show. Naturally, I assume it was displaced by Nellie. Nope…Fred Lewis making a nice diving catch, but no different than the hundreds made every year.
I think they just look at the Rangers box score, find a homer from whoever one, show it, then make a mention about how there are always home runs in Rangers game, show the box score…and move on to the East Coast.
Don't you ever damn call here again
But man
they sure did save time for Steve Phillips to tell us that Nick Adenhart (7 H, 3BB in 6 IP) is the next big thing!
And they had to spend 10 minutes discrediting Jose Canseco some more.
"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
Jennings looked good
I was scared when he came in, but he looked like he had some good stuff.
"A good start would be not giving up 900 runs again." -Jon Daniels
by Randy Richardson on Apr 9, 2009 8:55 AM CDT reply actions
I wonder if C.J. will throw in the mid 90s again
Was he low 90s all spring? 1st outing? I also wonder if he can be an 8th/9th inning guy w/out mid 90’s cheese.
"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
Huh? I saw and heard 96 and 97 in ST.
Don’t worry.
"...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
Good.
I feel better
"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
Wow.....
Nick Adenhart is dead by a hit and run.
Very sad.
POW!! ..........................POW!! POW!!
wow, is right
"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
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