Game 65 Game Day Thread
by Adam J. Morris on Jun 18, 2009 6:00 PM CDT
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First
time I’ll get to see four out of six games in a season series between two teams
There’s no crying in baseball but pedicures are fine! --- BigGuns
I'm jealous
In 1991, I was 8 and thought Kirby Puckett would come beat up the monster in the closet if I prayed hard enough.
by GhettoBear04 on May 17, 2009 5:26 PM CDT
Go First Place Mother Effin' Texas Rangers!!!
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
by Rodney on Jun 18, 2009 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 14 recs
You da man!
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
i never tire of seeing this
and seeing it go green!
rec!
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Lineup:
2B Ian Kinsler,
3B Michael Young (who is 10-for-13 in his career against Backe)
DH Hank Blalock,
RF Nelson Cruz,
LF David Murphy,
CF Marlon Byrd,
1B Chris Davis,
C Taylor Teagarden,
SS Elvis Andrus
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
It's not that bad.
When considering lineup optimization, you don’t necessarily want your best guy 3 — so, it really could be worse.
SWEEP!!
For the season!! Can we not schedule at least one more series with the Astros this year?
Stop caring about the color of your glove and focus on your pitching.
one?
hell move em to AL west
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
So
does anyone else think Chris Davis should get his eyes checked? Lasik has worked for few other players in the league.
"I can wake up out of the bed and play outfield. It's easy." --Milton Bradley
Yes
In 1991, I was 8 and thought Kirby Puckett would come beat up the monster in the closet if I prayed hard enough.
by GhettoBear04 on May 17, 2009 5:26 PM CDT
He's 23 years old, I really don't think it's eyesight....
More impatience than anything
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I know a lot of 23 year olds who got lasik
but that doesn’t change the fact that teams do extensive eyesight tests every year
If he can't see the ball batting...
I imagine he wouldn’t be doing as well defensively either.. Gotta see the ball to field the ball.
You don't think he has?
That would be silly if the team doesn’t take care of that.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
he probably needs new shoes
hell, its worked before…
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Two things
One, in that EG article in the AJC, this was what he said first…
" It took Andruw Jones all of four months to announce that Texas is where he’d like to finish his career. It took him much less time, however, to make that decision in his head."
I dont know how I feel about this…
What happened to hitting Elvis second and MY third… Didnt we do that with success for a week or so back during JHam injury round 1?
This is our year.
http://www.lonestarball.com/2009/1/29/739765/the-socket-joint-rotator-c
by FormerLSBUser on Jun 18, 2009 6:15 PM CDT reply actions
link please?
In 1991, I was 8 and thought Kirby Puckett would come beat up the monster in the closet if I prayed hard enough.
by GhettoBear04 on May 17, 2009 5:26 PM CDT
http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/braves/stories/2009/06/18/andruw_jones_texas.html
This is our year.
http://www.lonestarball.com/2009/1/29/739765/the-socket-joint-rotator-c
by FormerLSBUser on Jun 18, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
after what he went through in LA
I don’t blame him … although if I was in his position, I would do everything possible to get a multi-year deal
How much and how long?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
me personally?
I’d consider a 3 day contract long term considering my baseball abilities … I’m classified as a zero tool player
I don't think hitting Elvis second right now would be a good idea
he’s been ice cold with the bat recently
Haven't been here much today, anyone melting down over the Schepper's story?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
See fanpost.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Cliff notes?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
just click the damn thing
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Jun 18, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
my clicker broke and I'm at work, thanks buddy
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
you can't click anything?
how do you reply? tab a hundred times?
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Jun 18, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I was joking
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
amazing
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Jun 18, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
It really is
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Without reading 150 posts, was just wondering what the consensus was,
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
good
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sure it was grueling
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Starting?
Or pitching sometime during the game?
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Cool, I'm sure you'll keep us apprised.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Maybe starting...
to make sure he gets his inning(s) in.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jun 18, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
So...
if the Rangers sweep the Astros, do we get a second boot?
by ghostofErikThompson on Jun 18, 2009 6:18 PM CDT reply actions
you obviously never worn chaps
they are all assless
In 1991, I was 8 and thought Kirby Puckett would come beat up the monster in the closet if I prayed hard enough.
by GhettoBear04 on May 17, 2009 5:26 PM CDT
Nope, you get something else...
We’ll put a Silver Boot in your ass, it’s the Rangers way!
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Got the email thanks
Out by the pool today
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
From Lewin
W at game tonite..secret service everywhere, even the potty. should i offer these fine gentlemen some cookies? or should i just be quiet?
I think JD’s doing this to spite all the "when we gon’ get sum pitchin’ in here" idiots.
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"~ RCCook.
give me josh lewin
in a room and 30 minutes of waterboarding and i’ll have him confessing to the sharon tate murder
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
According to Rangers Live
W is at the game tonight to christen the ‘George W Bush Owner’s Luxury Suite"
In 1991, I was 8 and thought Kirby Puckett would come beat up the monster in the closet if I prayed hard enough.
by GhettoBear04 on May 17, 2009 5:26 PM CDT
Owner's?
I think JD’s doing this to spite all the "when we gon’ get sum pitchin’ in here" idiots.
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"~ RCCook.
by Kinslerhomer on Jun 18, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Owner's Box
is a level/section of suites…just a moniker.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
That's what Dana Larsen called it.
But hey, they won the last time he was at the game….
GO RANGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In 1991, I was 8 and thought Kirby Puckett would come beat up the monster in the closet if I prayed hard enough.
by GhettoBear04 on May 17, 2009 5:26 PM CDT
where does Mr. Ryan sit?
She say she are the manager.
by rockin_rangers on Jun 18, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
go team go
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
Did you know that Boscon's BABIP is .189?
Thats crazy.
I think JD’s doing this to spite all the "when we gon’ get sum pitchin’ in here" idiots.
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"~ RCCook.
by Kinslerhomer on Jun 18, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions
minor prediction
He starts a game for BAK before the end of June.
BTW, Macumba stole 3rd base without a throw … and without a pitch either! He just trotted from 2nd to 3rd base and the pitcher never noticed. heh
Black Magic
What else would you expected from him? :-)
I think JD’s doing this to spite all the "when we gon’ get sum pitchin’ in here" idiots.
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"~ RCCook.
by Kinslerhomer on Jun 18, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
He deleted it.
I think JD’s doing this to spite all the "when we gon’ get sum pitchin’ in here" idiots.
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"~ RCCook.
by Kinslerhomer on Jun 18, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's to hoping that Backe pitches as good as he fights the Galveston PD!!
In 1991, I was 8 and thought Kirby Puckett would come beat up the monster in the closet if I prayed hard enough.
by GhettoBear04 on May 17, 2009 5:26 PM CDT
I turned and looked at my gf last night
and said. "Is this really what his walkup music is?
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
It's go time...
let’s hang about 8 on them tonight….Padilla go the distance giving up no runs on 4 hits…Davis hits a couple to the opposite field and a HR to deep CF…MY play flawlessly at 3B….Kinsler get a couple of doubles…and, of course, Elvis with a couple of web gems
That should about do it…
"You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is never to get involved in a land war in Asia. And only slightly less well known is this: never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jun 18, 2009 6:56 PM CDT reply actions
Lol, that'll do it!
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
That would be the perfect game
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Isn't it 10 now? I think Cruz hit a solo too last night...
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
really strange stat
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, jeez...
I nearly forgot the most important thing……no twitter references by Josh
"You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is never to get involved in a land war in Asia. And only slightly less well known is this: never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jun 18, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
concering Chris Davis...
“They’ve got to send Chris Davis back [to the minors],” said one scout. “This kid has lost all feel for the strike zone. They can’t let him keep going on a 250-strikeout pace. You can get him out anywhere in the strike zone right now.”
Did anybody else see this?
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
I think what they're doing to him
is just wrong. He has to be really down on himself, and I really don’t want to see him completely fried mentally.
Definiton of insanity-doing the same thing and expecting different results
"Introducing your 2009 Texas Rangers-Built for Insanity!"
Did anyone else see the entire bullpen...
…take off their hats and bow to the Rangers’ outfield? This is new to me.
"Andrus...smothers it! HE JUST MADE...THE PLAY OF THE YEAR!" - Josh Lewin 5/4/09
wooo go rangers!
!!!
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
Damn, .342.
wow
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
I love Nadel's generous
assessment of Lee’s half-assing it last night.
beneath the paving stones, the beach!
have you seen how big his ass his?
how the hell is he supposed to bring that all in one load?
"You're going to love my nuts"
Vince from slap chop
not many around today?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
This ump sucks... sigh
I think JD’s doing this to spite all the "when we gon’ get sum pitchin’ in here" idiots.
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"~ RCCook.
Tschida's been a shitty ump
…as long as I can remember. Isn’t he one of those they fired and brought back?
by Black Francis on Jun 18, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Tim Shitda
What a horrible ump.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
Gawd
He can’t get a swinging strike…
I think JD’s doing this to spite all the "when we gon’ get sum pitchin’ in here" idiots.
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"~ RCCook.
good thing that teagarden is a great devensive catcher...
lol jk jk
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
Yes it was.
It was scored a PB.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
it still should have been blocked imho
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Based on perfomance this year.
I don’t have a graph or pie chart for you on this one, just a feeling.
I guess the question is...
…is Salty an inherently better defender than Teagarden, and thus better able to make that play?
Padilla threw it far from where it was supposed to go. Teagarden missed it. I think it is similar to bobbling a ball in the infield…a catcher is occasionally going to have that happen.
by Adam J. Morris on Jun 18, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
My eyeballs say that Salty has been better defensively this year.
Both recieving and throwing. Maybe I hold TT to an unreasonable standard when I watch him.
Like you said, those plays happen. I didn’t call for the guy to be DFA’d or anything.
I just see that a lot...
…when it comes to catchers…
A ball gets by them, and the response is, “Salty (or Teagarden, or Laird, or Popup, or whomever) would have made that play”.
And the reality is that blocking a ball for a catcher is like hitting a ball is for a hitter…it is hard to say on any particular ball what a player would or wouldn’t do. In one particular situation, Elvis Andrus might homer on a ball that Albert Pujols would swing and miss at. Similarly, many catchers might have made that play, but even Teagarden probably stops that ball the majority of the time.
by Adam J. Morris on Jun 18, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Fair enough.
If that play occurs with no one on base most fans wouldn’t have even blinked. Those plays happen.
That was the wrong way to express the way Salty has impressed me defensively and TT has had me scratching my head at times this year.
Right now.
I would say Salty is a better defensive catcher than Teagarden. I’m very surprised to say this. Teabag has been disappointing to me this year behind the plate.
Of course, Salty has been the same way offensively.
How is he going to block it at his chest?
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
i think he meant as in it doesnt get past hi
m
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
he almost whiffed on it
there is just that many reasons for him to not at least block that in some way…
and it was a PB
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
x
boy you guys are tough. Catcher is the most demanding position on the field. This guy gets to play about 1 or 2 times a week. I would imagine it is damned difficult to maintain a groove. Besides on that passed ball Padz crossed him up.
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
a groove on defense?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
its not like hes sitting on the bench and never catching anything
understand im not a catcher/never was, but its not like hes sitting there
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, he's not just sitting around charting pitches, or hitter tendencies...
But he’s probably just catching bullpens, prolly not doing blocking drills during the season.
In essence, yeah he should be on it, but I don’t blame a guy for making a gaffe every now and then when he’s not playing 5-6 x’s per week.
I’m not defending him, just saying I don’t blame him.
Oh, and Yay MY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm Ron Burgundy?
haha
if he keeps this up i may have to get a FOTF jersey lol
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I certainly understand TT being rusty. The guy showed last year
what he can do defensively with consistant playing time. In limited playing time I don’t think he’s looked great.
It is what it is.
I hope Tea makes it
I really like the guy and the way he plays the game.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
ok I'm not one against using "this"
but I do think it should only be used in reference to an opinion, not a factual statement
end of rant
eh, I agree
but it seemed appropriate that the Yanks could lose a home series to the worst team in baseball by a large margin.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
Oh, man...
Awesome diving catch on the warning track by Willie Harris in LF…
Robs A-Rod of a 2B. You’ll see this one on Sportscenter.
Stream
http://tinyurl.com/oyuj4a (pw: rangers)
How ya' look Joe?
THX
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
You could see that Pads was not happy with that call
"You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is never to get involved in a land war in Asia. And only slightly less well known is this: never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jun 18, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
wow
not many ppl @ the park tonight
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
uhh what?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I was just thinking that
Except it was a little more LOLWUT?
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jun 18, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
In nine innings of work
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jun 18, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
WOW!!!
Did you see the size of that glove!!
"You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is never to get involved in a land war in Asia. And only slightly less well known is this: never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jun 18, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions
I'd love to see someone try and wear it
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jun 18, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I honestly think
the fame has gotten to his head. Wash needs to sit his butt a couple games and see how he likes it.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
Yay for weak grounders to short.....
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
MY JUST DID!!!
"You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is never to get involved in a land war in Asia. And only slightly less well known is this: never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jun 18, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Young batting .770 against Backe
Surprised there’s no IBB here. Ha ha.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
As if on cue
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jun 18, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
woo FOTF!
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
yay mikey!!!
michael for mvp!!
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
Yor sig line is so great.
I loved Darwin, another pitcher that really shined AFTER he left the Rangers, e’en tho he had some great years w/ us, too.
beneath the paving stones, the beach!
SWEETNESS!!1
But i do love that Nadel gives it the call “Young with a jet-stream home run!!!”
Elvis has "shook up" Arlington!!
Can the president
bail this Bank out?
"I can wake up out of the bed and play outfield. It's easy." --Milton Bradley
Michael Young Owns Brandon Backe.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
Backe get's a
Bukkake!
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
+2
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
Whaddya know?
Another one of the Sons o’ Josey Wales leads the way again!!!
Facials to everybody
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
jim knox
is just a beat down.
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
i would rather get hit in the mouth by Mike Tyson circa 1994
than watch Knox interview someone.
I'm Ron Burgundy?
how long
until young is in the rangers hall of fame?
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
hopefully
never for knoxie
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
that is soooooo creepy
"You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is never to get involved in a land war in Asia. And only slightly less well known is this: never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jun 18, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
funny picture
But the joke is about as lame as the Hamilton Cocaine jokes.
by Black Francis on Jun 18, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Haven't heard that one yet...
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
did Berkman have a problem molesting young children in his past?
because if not, I don’t see the similarity
ok, I guess I didn't know that Jews had a penchant for molesting kids
always thought it was Catholics
Look at those pearly whites...
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
So when does Boggs get to play?
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
HOPEFULLY
this weekend
vs zito and the unit
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
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Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
'10, if he's lucky.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Was gonna see the Rangers on Sunday but
Gotta do my girlfriend’s Dad’s Day instead (& they hate baseball, sigh, … )
beneath the paving stones, the beach!
I'm walking Relay For Life tomorrow night...
…so I’ll have to keep up via phone. Somehow.
I probably won’t see Sunday’s game either. Spending it with the fam. Saturday’s is the only one I’ll see.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jun 18, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Boggs is too smart for his manager.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
nice of them
to explain what walk off means
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
I had to try and explain it to someone today
It’s hard to explain to a person who doesn’t really follow baseball…but she was politely feigning interest in my boys :)
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jun 18, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Murphy...best moment in baseball is the walkoff?
I wonder if players who have won a World Series would agree with that?
"You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is never to get involved in a land war in Asia. And only slightly less well known is this: never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jun 18, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
ask bill mazeroski about that
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
maz > carter
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
that was FOTFs ball
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
way to NOT wear the 61mph pitch erstad
your grit factor just went down a notch
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
erstad
has been in a slump for about 3 years
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
Yay DP!
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
I miss the late 90's Rangers
that never walked except for Tettleton but would string 10 singles in a row together.
beneath the paving stones, the beach!
There were some walkers
And some free swingers. McLemore comes to mind as a guy who’d take a walk.
by Black Francis on Jun 18, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
my roommates computer
is so screwed up i am having to downgrade to windows 98 before i can upgrade to windows xp
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
Format that hunk o junk.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
im trying to
only version of xp i have (burned) wont boot for some reason
dont have a vista disk with me
windows 7 may work though…hmm
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
That sounds fun, I haven't loaded up Win98 since high school.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
i doubt
30,000 fans were cheering dubya
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
They should be.
Better than what we have now.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
Watch out,
the race card will be played on you.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
this
"You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is never to get involved in a land war in Asia. And only slightly less well known is this: never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jun 18, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
i won't
get into a political argument. so i’ll let it end there.
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
I think he owned like 2%
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
and was he all that good?
i know that group got a new stadium. i don’t know the details, but i think i have heard that the residents of arlington felt fleeced? i dunno. i was real young at the time.
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
It worked out good for them.
But they didn’t follow through on their promise to develop the land around the ballpark. And it was corporate welfare, of course, but cities finance sports venues all the time.
by Black Francis on Jun 18, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Not in SF.
Fantastic ballpark, not a dime of public money. IMO, the Rangers shoulda moved to Dallas ages ago. It is what it is. I’ll always love ’em wherever they play.
beneath the paving stones, the beach!
That's the only exception that I can think of.
I agree about Dallas but it has been discussed to death and obviously won’t happen for a long time.
by Black Francis on Jun 18, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
It's too bad the residents can't own the team like the folks in Green Bay
Everyone who lives there is a part-owner of the Packers. I’ve always thought that was kind of cool.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jun 18, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmm...
I guess I don’t see it that way.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jun 18, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't either
…but certain people on here probably would.
by Black Francis on Jun 18, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
thats a great skit btw
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Dos Frank.
1 scoreless inning, no hits/walks/k’s. 9 pitches and seven for strike according to the box score.
Boscon on the other hand didn’t do so well.
"I can wake up out of the bed and play outfield. It's easy." --Milton Bradley
Here comes KKKKKRis Davis
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
I feel a K is coming.
A gut feeling.
"I can wake up out of the bed and play outfield. It's easy." --Milton Bradley
Say what? HR =)
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
It was a reverse jinx.
"I can wake up out of the bed and play outfield. It's easy." --Milton Bradley
shes not that hot........
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
DAVIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
yay davis!!!
mvp!
mvp!
mvp!
Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan was on the same pitching staff with Danny Darwin during the 1986 through 1988 seasons. Both were described by Milo Hamilton as "tall, tough Texans." It was a source of debate amongst Astros players and fans over who would win in a fight, Ryan or Darwin. Though Astros pitcher Bob Knepper attempted to set up a fight between the two during spring training in 1988, manager Hal Lanier stopped it before it could commence. Many experts, including Astros shortstop Rafael Ramirez, felt that Darwin would win because he "looked like someone no man would want to mess with."
11 solo homers in a row.
Wow.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
17 of 19 too.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
ok going to windows 7
screw this bS
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
on roommates computer
windows 7 = awesome
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
What's different about it?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
compared to what OS?
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
yes
Scout: He was a first-round pick right? Got a huge bonus?
KG: Oh yeah.
Scout: Well, he spent a lot of it on milkshakes.
-
Scout to KG: On Sandoval: "Man, that fat [expletive]-er can hit."
by knockoutking on Jun 18, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Vista
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I had "It May Be Time"
in the subject heading when he was down to 2 strikes…
I gleefully deleted it.
I'm Ron Burgundy?
So 12 straight solo shots? Do you know the record?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
You are correct sir
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly.
He needs to figure it out up here, because seeing Hank and AJ split time at first would make my head explode.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
Yeah.
No big deal just letting a .200 hitting K record setter maybe or maybe not work out his slump in a playoff race. What’s to lose?
Playoff race?
It’s June. If it comes the end of July and he still isn’t hitting and we are still in it, then it will be decision time.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
OH NOES!!!
lol
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
Now he'll be in the line-up for
2 more weeks sparing everybody to death with a .250 obp but give him credit
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
Everytime we play up in SF
we DO get screwed. But I did see a game at the ’Stick where the Rangers scored 7 runs off Beck in the top of the 9th. & it all started w/ a catcher interference call w/ Pudge up & one out. Had like seven singles in a row. I was v drunk, v rowdy, w/ a bunch of my buddies, & v hoarse for a couple of days after.
beneath the paving stones, the beach!
Was it in SF a few years ago
When Tex hit a double down the RF line and it was called foul?
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jun 18, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Did the HR music change from The Natural?
I thought I heard something different…
"You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous is never to get involved in a land war in Asia. And only slightly less well known is this: never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!"
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jun 18, 2009 7:39 PM CDT reply actions
Padilla WAS just
getting warmed up. (I think that waiver/“Come to Jesus” might’ve worked.)
beneath the paving stones, the beach!
FX2 update:
2 innings, 1 walk, 0 k, 0 hits allowed.
22 pitches with 14 strikes.
"I can wake up out of the bed and play outfield. It's easy." --Milton Bradley
awww shucks
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I forget
Can someone remind me who said “bleeping disaster”?
by Black Francis on Jun 18, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I am starting to get a bit ho hum about his great plays
They’re just standard now…. :)
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jun 18, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Mitch Moreland is 2 for 2 in tonights game, bringing his Frisco AVG up to .337
he can hit
"The House That Ruth Built, 85 years old, goes out as The House That Hamilton Knocked Down"
quietly under the radar imo
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 18, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
As much as I like Mitch
I agree
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jun 18, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok, Elvis
Let’s go. Right now.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
Michael Bourn
Rare bright spot this season in the Astros lineup this year. Young, fast, looks like he’s walking more, nice OPS.
Don’t know where i was going with that…
Speaking of feast or famine....
grounder to short or pop up to left?
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
Frankie's back!
I doubt we’ll see him Sat, when the Rangers face Cain, but maybe Sun (if we can hit Ranger killer, Giant flame-out, Zito.)
beneath the paving stones, the beach!
Oh, & Dutch
throws Sat. But the Giants do struggle w/ the bats, …
beneath the paving stones, the beach!
Oh c'mon
is Lewing really using “pwnage?”
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
He's trying
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jun 18, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I was just typing that....
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
Interesting
W → Secret service everywhere. Is today the day Jim Knox gets arrested for harrassing 10 yr old?
-Angry fan of a First Place Team
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