Game 75 Game Day Thread
by Adam J. Morris on Jun 29, 2009 6:40 PM CDT
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Any chance he drove his 1964 Impala that day?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
100% chance.
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
With a little NWA and he's the real deal. Hope he does well in STL though
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry
It was my inner monologue. I asked myself if Trombone would be a good nickname for Julio Borbon in any way, shape or form. I just typed my answer to this question as a reply.
It is a great thing to know the season for speech and the season for silence.
--Seneca
hope he's not
a bit rusty!
i’ll be here all week folks
go here to view my blog: http://dirtfromd.blogspot.com
by studcrackers on Jun 29, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
funnyfunny
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
The Borbonic Plague.
Way to not lurk and instead shit all over yourself during your first fanshot.
-FirebatM3 to Ryan2907. 6/3/09.
by SarasotaRanger on Jun 29, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't know much about Sullivan,
and not sure too after yesterday what it’s gonna take to keep the bats around for more than 2 days at a time.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Getting some players that don't hack at everything would be a start.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
anyone figure out why
Borbon is batting 6th?
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
are you shitting me?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
that has to be a typo
SIXTH?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
and DH?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
yea
that’s even more perplexing then him hitting 6th, why would you take his best asset to the team away?
go here to view my blog: http://dirtfromd.blogspot.com
by studcrackers on Jun 29, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
only thing
i could come up with
go here to view my blog: http://dirtfromd.blogspot.com
by studcrackers on Jun 29, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe his luggage got lost
And his glove was in it
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
Man what a weird position to take Wash, I didn't hear his pregame thoughts
but I bet he had a great explaination.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions
My guess is that they're just easing him in
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jun 29, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
JDs explanation per insidecorner....
"I think what we’ve done has been just the opposite of panic," Rangers GM Jon Daniels said. "There are a lot of organizations that would have made changes a long time ago with both the lineup and the personnel. We really haven’t done anything. But we’re sitting here three months into the season and, aside from the first three weeks of the year, we haven’t been productive. It’s been a tw0-month slump. We’re trying to make adjustments and create a spark without being disruptive."
…
"This isn’t about singling anybody out," Daniels said. "Weve got nine guys in the lineup who haven’t performed up to their abilities lately. We’ve been patient and we’ll continue to do so. But the bottom line is we need more production out of the lineup."
My guess is that the thing implied here is that our power hitting DHs better snap out of it or they will find themselves in release waivers, maybe as soon as after the ASB.
Wonderboy, what is the secret of your power? Wonderboy, won't you take me far away from the mucky-muck now. -- Tenacious D
someone whose initials are AJ
could be gone on Sat
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
Why not release him now and keep the extra bullpen arm on hand.
Wonderboy, what is the secret of your power? Wonderboy, won't you take me far away from the mucky-muck now. -- Tenacious D
Because the Rangers braintrust are a bunch of dumbfucks
by Rohn Warshington on Jun 29, 2009 6:51 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah
they probably don’t even know how to reply to a comment on a message board. Dumbfucks.
It is a great thing to know the season for speech and the season for silence.
--Seneca
by bioaggie on Jun 29, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Who approves of this?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
For one night
Its at the bottom of the list of my gripes right now
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
good point
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting new baseball site
Nothing earth shattering but it’s cool to browse through.
http://www.flipflopflyin.com/flipflopflyball/
Remember Red, hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.
good site
saw it on neyers? blog
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Borbon
This is also a sign that Hamillton might never play CF again. Which I heartily approve of.
"A good start would be not giving up 900 runs again." -Jon Daniels
by Randy Richardson on Jun 29, 2009 6:52 PM CDT reply actions
hope so
Let Josh DH the rest of the year
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
I'd like to see him
split his time between COF and DH
"A good start would be not giving up 900 runs again." -Jon Daniels
by Randy Richardson on Jun 29, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
God let's hope so
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
is borbon really hitting 6th and DH
gotta be a typo
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
g-u-t
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
this is potentially the absolute most foolish thing that ron washington has ever done.
1) what is to be gained by him DH ing
2) sixth? SIXTH? i would bet he has never hit sixth as a professional (or probably in college either)
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
oh come on?
if your going to not DH him to let him get accustomed to the field, thats one thing
but your gonna hit him sixth?
this may be the only game he hits sixth as as professional
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
fair enough
how about sticking it in top 5?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
i assume the DH thing is to give him an extra day feeling out the RBiA outfield
but regardless, it’s uber ghey
RW says he’ll be in the “outfield” on Tuesday
Someone needs to create a minors thread
so I can post that 2nd round selection Tommy Mendonca has signed.
cool
Get him to Spokane
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY
How about Hickory
They could use the offense
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
DH/3B platoon?
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
That's great news! We're signing guys pretty quick imo
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Well Borbon will be here for two days and have played more than Boggs,
If he has to get acclaimated to the dimensions so be it.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
hes a pro
do you think he DHs when his AAA team played at a new park?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm just trying to stay positive, but to answer your question, no I would assume not
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think that is the same
The excitement of being called up the the big leagues probably plays a huge factor in this.
How would you have felt if we were up a run late in the game and it changes because he misplays a ball in the OF? If this was a game against the Indians or Royals then he probably would be out there. But since this series is probably one of the most important series in the last several years I am fine letting a guy who just got called up to the big leagues a couple hours ago have an extra day to get used to a very unique OF
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
then why in the hell is he hitting sixth?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Because 6 is an even number...
and Borbon has 10 fingers which is also an even number.
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
I don't know
Someone in the other thread gave a pretty good explanation though. Maybe we didn’t want to mess with 1-5 in this important series and Elvis has 9 locked down so 6,7,8 is all you got to work with. Maybe having a guy with Borbons speed on the bases in front of Davis and Salty will help them get better pitches to hit or get a guy in scoring position for them to drive in.
I really don’t know. If he starts hitting 6th on a regular basis I will be right next to you bitching about it. But for one night I will let it slide.
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
Possibly, but 1-5 haven't been tearing it up either. Weird call for sure.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
why
if its such an important game you dont want him misplaying a ball in the OF why do you give him another AB (when he has ZERO MLB ABs) over even salty/davis/elvis
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
How many times do I have to say I don't know
Cause I don’t. But on the list of concerns about the Rangers right now. Borbon hitting 6th is about number 15. By the time I get to worrying about it he will probably be back to hitting 8th,9th, or 1st so it won’t really matter
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
Posted this late in Borbon thread, but here's my thoughts on why Borbon is batting 6th...
Wash used ink when filling out his lineup card today, started writing Blalock’s name in the 6 hole as the DH, then after writing the B, remembered Borbon was coming in. Since it’s Wash, he didn’t think fo the easy conclusion of getting a new lineup card, and since he used a pen rather than a pencil, he thought he had to continue with the B and put Borbon at #6.
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:00 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
this could be true
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
It wasn't funny there
And its not funny here
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
the sad thing
is that there is about a 50/50 chance its true
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Not meant to be funny....
More a probable scenario from our esteemed manager.
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
And is still kind of funny
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
So this is your first year to watch?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I figured, just threw that out there...
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
probably will fill in later.
Plus it’s a Monday…it’s slow no matter who we’re playing.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
They're too busy buying beer, they'll be there soon...
they need something to inspire them to sit around and watch a pathetic offense.
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
I went yesterday and I'm not inclined to go again in the near future.
the preceding post was a great success.
Damn I have tickets for this Sunday...no good huh?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
so if you want to put a player in a position to do well
clearly this is RWs idea of placing him a situation where he can do well
see:
o’day in the gabbard jersey
holland with the bases full
borbon hitting sixth
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
Lewin on Borbon:
“An exciting outfielder, who’s actually DH’ing.” Stay tuned as TAG will rationalize the decision to DH him after the break…
by Rohn Warshington on Jun 29, 2009 7:03 PM CDT reply actions
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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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Vinny Padz, Mofos!
Victory is ours.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
either that or there will be a brawl
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
my thoughts on borbon DHing
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
I nominate this as the default image
for questionable Wash roster moves.
Way to not lurk and instead shit all over yourself during your first fanshot.
-FirebatM3 to Ryan2907. 6/3/09.
by SarasotaRanger on Jun 29, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
can we just replace the lonestarball logo with this on the home page?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Lonestarball: Turrable, just turrable.
Way to not lurk and instead shit all over yourself during your first fanshot.
-FirebatM3 to Ryan2907. 6/3/09.
by SarasotaRanger on Jun 29, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
new byline?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
anyone got a online feed of tonite's game?
justin.tv ain’t up.
"Anyone that isn't pro-choice never met you" ~Brian Thomas on Seth...
Its not like borbon is going to DH 50% of the time and play CF 50% of the time.
I doubt he makes another DH apearence in his ranger career. its weird but its not THAT big of a deal.
the preceding post was a great success.
i doubt he hits sixth again
he may DH, but will probably not ever hit sixth again
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Love wearing the reds,
especially against Orange County.
May the Angels all be mounted by rabid dogs.
Way to not lurk and instead shit all over yourself during your first fanshot.
-FirebatM3 to Ryan2907. 6/3/09.
My nomination for Julio Borbon's nickname
Jim Beam
JB-Julio Borbon
Bourbon-Jim Beam
I dunno … it just popped in my brain
less merit
turrible
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
His nickname could be...
“Jubo rhymes with Qubo”
Wonderboy, what is the secret of your power? Wonderboy, won't you take me far away from the mucky-muck now. -- Tenacious D
Well, at least they got Figgins out once this series.
Way to not lurk and instead shit all over yourself during your first fanshot.
-FirebatM3 to Ryan2907. 6/3/09.
Borbon DHing...
because Wash can’t disrespect Byrd in CF….lol
by death of the cool on Jun 29, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions
this is one of my probs with RW
byrd will not be playing CF here long term
borbon will
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
so why is he hitting sixth
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
whats the big deal about 6th? its the DH thats weird and is probably one time
hes batting in front of taylor teagarden, chris davis and elvis andrus, all struggling. big deal.
the preceding post was a great success.
ONE GAME
take a drink or something and calm the fuck down
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
it shows even more
that our manager doesnt have a CLUE
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm guessing travel legs. Give it a game, I'd say.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
so do they do this in the minors too?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
When will Torii Hunter wake up and realize he's old?
Way to not lurk and instead shit all over yourself during your first fanshot.
-FirebatM3 to Ryan2907. 6/3/09.
I think we can all agree that the Borbon move is a warning shot to our current DH.
It isn’t a bonehead Washington move. One of those two have about 5 days to start hittin’ and the other better start packin’. It will be a little like getting voted of the island.
I wonder how Wash went about telling Hank and AJ they were out of the lineup tonight? I bet that was an interesting conversation. The response to that conversation alone might dictate which one is gone by this weekend.
Wonderboy, what is the secret of your power? Wonderboy, won't you take me far away from the mucky-muck now. -- Tenacious D
clearly
borbon was the best option on the bench for DH
/sarcasm
beyond that, he was the best option for hitting sixth as well, right?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Like I said in the epic borbon thread.
What’s a bigger slap in the face to a slugger…
Passing through release waivers
or
Being replaced by a speedster who slugged .387 in the minors.
Wonderboy, what is the secret of your power? Wonderboy, won't you take me far away from the mucky-muck now. -- Tenacious D
so why is he hitting sixth
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice, Strike Em Out, Trap Em Double Play!
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
Nice
Thought the throw by Salty was high at first
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
Yeah my bad
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
BORBON IS HITTING 6TH AND DH'ING, THIS IS NOT A TYPO!
WE DO NOT KNOW WHY, AND WE ALL THINK WASHINGTON IS AN EXTREME IDIOT WHO COULDN’T FIND HIS WAY OUT OF THE SHOWER (Because you know that shower curtain is tricky). THAT IS ALL!
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
it gets even better
david. murphy. is our #3 hitter
hahahahahahahahahahahaha
wow
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
they are equally foolish
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
yes sir
came this AM at about 8ish
was nice, except i was on my way out
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
David Murphy's OBP i s .367 against RHP.
That’s worthy of a top-3 spot.
Wonderboy, what is the secret of your power? Wonderboy, won't you take me far away from the mucky-muck now. -- Tenacious D
there is no excuse to have him as a #3 hitter
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
The way he is hitting right now
As well as the way everyone else is hitting warrants him being #3 tonight
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
in a big game vs the angels?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Who else?
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
even FOTF > murphy
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
the crowd is so stupid.
WOOOO AHHHH YAY….OH WAIT THE BALL IS BARELY MAKING IT INTO THE OUTFIELD? nvm.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
That's our Ian!
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
one of my rangers friends on RW
hey it’s Washington, no one’s ever accused him of being intelligent
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
we score less than 3 tonight...
just a guess
by death of the cool on Jun 29, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions
FOTF with a single
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
If this game goes anything like yesterday's...
that’s our only hit of the game.
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
TAG
“Michael Young is an excellent eyeball hitter.”
I’ll be sure to keep away from him then. I like my eyes.
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
So has anyone mentioned it yet:
Fuck The Angels.
"Look out, Itchy! He’s Irish!"
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Torii Hunter, your kids suck
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
At the end of April
What would you have said if I’d told you that Murphy was going to hit 3rd for us in a series against the Angels in late June
are we 15 games back?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
also
has our entire OF broken their legs
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
A Smiling CF
I’d rather him be a hitting CF, Josh.
"Look out, Itchy! He’s Irish!"
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Is this surprising? He has been for like a week I think.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
murphy-byrd-cruz-borbon
just call us murders row
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
Baby steps...
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
OMG! 2 HITS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
Did the Geico Cavemen just sit down behind home plate?
"Look out, Itchy! He’s Irish!"
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OMG
I just saw that now
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
One is dressed as the tennis playing caveman.
by Adam J. Morris on Jun 29, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah I saw it and saw they had a sign
and wondered if it said “hitting… so simple a caveman can do it”
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
if it doesnt
it shouldl 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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
why can you not score on that face...
by death of the cool on Jun 29, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions
i know
byrd almost made it to second before MY was at third
"If you want to pitch numbers, go pitch at Petco. It’s as simple as that. Come here if you want to win." - Mike Maddux
It was a hard liner right at the LF
Only the true speedsters have a chance on that to score
Micheal Young isn’t a speedster
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
if adrian gonzalez is a 20 on the speed scale
FOTF isnt far behind
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:22 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."
the man sitting with the cavemen was like "who is this guy up to bat"
noob.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
I really hope they're not LSBers
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jun 29, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
how about a suicide squeez for a bunt single
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
Walk...
I’m calling it. :)
I'd love for part of the "new look" to be a return to the red uniforms of the 1990s. - Ian Kinsler
now tell me
isnt this putting a rookie in a situation where he can do well?
big divisional game
bases loaded
2 outs
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
this is why you dont hit a fucking rookie 6th
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
in his first ever MLB game
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes because bases loaded in the 1st inning is soooooooooooo predictable
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
because hes HITTING SIXTH
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
With the way the Rangers have played lately...
batting him 6th would have put him coming up in the 2nd inning 4 out of 5 times…
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
if your going to protect him by not having him play OF in a new park
why are you hitting him sixth?
i want to see ONE logical reason that he is hitting sixth
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
We have none...
but you know what. I don’t walk into the manager’s office and fill out the lineup card and no one else does here, so why do you keep asking us? Why don’t you drive over to Arlington and walk down the dugout and ask Washington?
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
Because you're talking about one of the bottom 3 spots in the lineup
with the 9 hole being used as that second leadoff spot.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
So the reason he didn't get the runs home is because he was batting 6th?
Remember Red, hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.
if your going to protect him by not having him play oF
why hit him sixth?
how is that putting him in a situation to do well?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
UGH...soooo close
yup
I'd love for part of the "new look" to be a return to the red uniforms of the 1990s. - Ian Kinsler
That would have been a triple I think
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
Would have depended on
how it got played in right
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on Jun 29, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Kid looks like he has some
bat speed.
I'd love for part of the "new look" to be a return to the red uniforms of the 1990s. - Ian Kinsler
o'sullivan
did he eat tommy hunter
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
good thing we put our rookies in positions to score
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
but he didnt
and thats what matters
what if he hit an in the park grand slam?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
im saying he was not in a position to succeed.
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
because you are hitting him sixth
is he that much more of a better hitter than elvis? that much of a different hitter?
its his FIRST EVER MLB GAME — why is he hitting sixth
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions
so now managers hitting rookies 9th as long as possible is something we like?
the preceding post was a great success.
why is he hiting sixth
he has little to no power
he has no experience hitting sixth
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
fucking retard
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
still cant come up with a logical reason, can you?
ill wait
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
fucking retard
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
because wash liked him better than struggling Tea, struggling CD, and struggling Elvis.
Can you really say thats so stupid? Who cares that its his debut? I don’t.
the preceding post was a great success.
if your not going to play him in OF
for any reason (to protect him/let him learn OF/whatever) why does he hit in a position in which he has never hit before (as far as i know)
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
fucking retard
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
Actually, it's kind of entertaining
Remember Red, hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.
What the hell does that have to do with anything?
So what if he’s never hit 6th? He’s still going up to the plate with the expectation of not getting an out like you do with every player in the lineup.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
You ignored the point.
I don’t care if its hypocritical to sit him defensively hit him higher in the order. It doesn’t make hitting him high in the order actually any worse or better.
Do you REALLY think teagarden had a significantly better shot at getting a hit there? I’d wager borbon had a better shot at a hit. Teagarden is not an average player.
the preceding post was a great success.
that's not what matters
that’s saying that you would base your decisions on the outcome of them…. which is difficult
I dont know about that
he took 2 pitches
by blueballlefty on Jun 29, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
naw took way too many balls out of the strike zone without swinging at them
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
Ehh
If Borbon had been hitting 8th or 9th like he should that would have just meant Teagarden would have Kd
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
who is more likely to get a hit in that situation
a guy who has 0 MLB at bats or teagarden?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Id say its a tossup right now
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
But the guy with zero mlb at bats was a for average hitter in the minors...
and teagarden his .215 in the minors last year and is generally assumed to be a ~.250-.260 major league hitter.
the preceding post was a great success.
O'Sullivan has what, 12 MLB innings?
Borbon was facing the same type of pitcher developmentally that is in AAA
"If you want to pitch numbers, go pitch at Petco. It’s as simple as that. Come here if you want to win." - Mike Maddux
so where was he hitting in AAA?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
fucking retard
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
your brillant
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
sorry forgot sarcasm tag
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
oh I agree that he shouldnt be hitting 6th
I just dont think he was over matched in that particular situation
"If you want to pitch numbers, go pitch at Petco. It’s as simple as that. Come here if you want to win." - Mike Maddux
it was the fact that hes hitting sixth that put him in the situation
nothing to do with overmatched or not (your right on that one 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.
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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
i dont understand
even if he is batting 9th he could come up with the bases loaded at some point
"If you want to pitch numbers, go pitch at Petco. It’s as simple as that. Come here if you want to win." - Mike Maddux
right
but its putting him in a position to do well
sixth isnt it, he is less liekly to help the team in that position and you put him in a situation where ppl are going to pitch around/walk cruz to get to him
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
gotcha and gagree
"If you want to pitch numbers, go pitch at Petco. It’s as simple as that. Come here if you want to win." - Mike Maddux
No one else after him got a hit
It just doesn’t matter.
Remember Red, hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.
So if he hits 7th, is that alright?
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
...
…
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh well
Still better than most of the 1st innings we’ve seen lately. We’ve already got a couple of hits this game.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
Had that been fair...ball game? Maybe, with the way Padilla has been pitching.
Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine
So...
When Hailton is activated, what happens?
Borbon sent down?
Davis sent down?
Blalock traded/released?
Jones released?
i predict jones dropped
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Option 3 or 4.
Any other move would really piss me off.
I could live with either of the last 2
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
Sideshow bye-bye
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
WTF?
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jun 29, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Thats just dumb
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
Gosh come on people...the game has started, the lineup has been determined...
let’s just roll with the punches. Sure it’s questionable why Borbon is hitting 6th and DHing tonight, but are we going to bitch about it every other f’n post all night?
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
Just KOK
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
yes i am
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
And im gonna call you a fucking retard every single time too
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
why
lets see a logical reason hes hitting sixth?
…ill wait
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
fucking retard
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
still cant come up with a logical reason?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
fucking retard
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
your lack of a logical reason does nothing
but prove my point
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
fucking retard
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
got anything other than 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.
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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Obviously when you get an answer, you ignore it...
so why bother giving you any at this point.
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
where is the answer?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
As I replied to you above....
WE HAVE NONE…
but you know what? I don’t walk into the manager’s office and fill out the lineup card and no one else does here, so why do you keep asking us? Why don’t you drive over to Arlington and walk down the dugout and ask
Washington?
Honestly, we get that you don’t like it, give it up already and try to enjoy the fucking game, or if it just bothers you that much, turn the fucking game off and go read a book or something.
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
if i thought i could get any answer i would
and i hope someone does ask him
i just doubt they do
and if my shit bothers you so much go find the troll script and use it
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Go back and read the fucking thread retard
Plenty of people have given logical reasons. They may not be the best ideas but they are logical. Stop fucking worrying about where Julio fucking Borbon is hitting and start worrying about why our MVP 2B can only hit pop ups and why our entire team can’t fucking hit. Julio Borbons batting place should be the least of your worries as a Ranger fan.
And if you want the real answer why don’t you go ask the manager who fills out the lineup card and voice all the questions to him. Cause im sure you and your internet fandom know so much more about the game than he does.
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
actually
i think that i could fill out a lineup card as well as RW
i think that you could
i thinkk that AJM could
i think evan grant could
i think nolan ryan could
i think josey wales could
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I still love you
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
You know how Reggie was the straw the stirred the drink?
Julio is the drink
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
LOL
That kid covering his ears after Knox touched him.
HELP! HE’S TOUCHING MY SPECIAL AREA.
"Look out, Itchy! He’s Irish!"
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Padilla...
always seems to get squeezed on the strikezone.
by death of the cool on Jun 29, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions
Thank you Davis
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
PADZILLA!
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
alright that is a perfect
example of why davis still needs 2 be here. blalock or jones dont make either one of thos plays
link
again, if anyone wants to watch the game online there is a link to it at atdhe.net
im getting to the point that everytime the rangers broadcast knox
its a slap in the face to the the seriousness of the club and its integrity.
any1 else think vin scully throws down to a jim knox clone and the dodgers push that marketing angle?
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
i think what tea needed to succeed there was the bases loaded.
the preceding post was a great success.
TT, hitting 7th, didn't get a hit either.
Remember Red, hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.
thats in line with stats.
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
At least...
they “worked” him for 12 pitches. Not too bad for us…
That was a Byrd like AB from Davis
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
Whups - the 8th place hitter didn't a hit either.
Remember Red, hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.
Ok those cavemen people are douchebags
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
or maybe they will be a lucky charm
by death of the cool on Jun 29, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Like Medusa?
-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)
by The Best Micah on Jun 29, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
they're the beast i was talking about in my story.
it’s all coming true.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
you should put it in hardback Orange..I'd buy one
"You're going to love my nuts"
Vince from slap chop
Great.
Nice to have both Josh and Tom in apologist mode for the team-wide slump.
That just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy for these guys.
can josh and knox where clown noses and be apologists at the same time?
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
where are they>
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
or maybe it says....
Hitting for the rangers…so easy a caveman can do it.
by death of the cool on Jun 29, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
9th place hitter - out
I’m almost beginning to think that placement in the lineup doesn’t have a fucking thing to do if someone gets a hit or not.
Remember Red, hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.
Nuh uh...KOK has already determined Borbon will suck tonight because he's hitting 6th rather than 7th or 8th...
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
logically
if you are going to put rookies in positions to do well , putting them 1) in a psoition where they have never hit and 2) DHing them does not really equally putting them in a place where they can do their best
he shouldnt be hitting sixth, and i doubt he ever hits sixth as a MLB player again for the rest of his career
and in 10 years people who look back at this game will wonder why in the hell he hit sixth
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
and why the hell he dh'd
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
yup
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Since when do players hit in the same lineup spot right out of AAA?
If we bring up smoak and hit him 6th is he going to lose it because hes used to 3rd or wherever we are hitting him?
When borbon is up at the plate he doesn’t think omg im hitting 6th what am I going to do, its the same freakin game. Batting order matters in team run production, not individual hitting. And the 7-9 sucks at hitting lately so who cares.
the preceding post was a great success.
so how does hitting a guy with 0 MLB at bats
hitting sixth help the teams run production at all?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Because our 7,8,9 guys right now
Are hitting like they just jumped from AA
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
he aint exactly a #6/DH
u put young players in the best possible position to succeed. thats exactly opposite of what Wash has done here
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
Noone in the lineup is hitting like their lineup spot for the past month. They've got to come up sometime.
the preceding post was a great success.
so you throw them in a situation your unfamiliar with?
ill never forget moving from 6 to 2 in my lineup in HS, it took a week to adjust to in game even if the differences were minute. you try to ease guys into the majors. like we tried so terribly at with holland. batting in a position in the order they never have and having them DH when they never have all in the same game, as a debut no less, is bad management. even if you try to justify it, you will still admit its unconventional at best and a questionable to bad management call at most.
im just glad its one fucking night.
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
Congratulations
Your high school team = Major League Baseball
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
your missing the point
hes not in place he has probably EvER hit in before
he will probably never DH again as long as hes a major leaguer
so how is that a good thing?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I love how DHing in your mind makes Borbon less of a hitter
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
borbon is not a guy you should ever DH
would you DH ellsbury? juan pierre?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
For one fucking game
There’s a situation for every player in the league to warrant DHing at least once. This is one of those for Borbon.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
i disagree
pierre or ellsbury wouldnt DH — and i cant think of one good situation when they should/would
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
it puts him in an unfamiliar role
and the more unfamiliar the roles for a rookie the less likely his chance for succeed
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
Why is it so cripplingly bad you can't shut up about it?
Remember Red, hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.
A situation he is unfamiliar with?
What the hell? He is unfamiliar with hitting in the majors, does that mean you bench him?
Why is this such a big deal? I can see the DHing being something because he has such a great glove but hitting sixth, don’t see what the big deal is.
your also hurting cruz
because they are going to continue to pitch around him or BB him to get to borbon
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
And if they see mighty taylor teagarden behind him they are going to pipe him a fastball down the middle?
the preceding post was a great success.
they are going to pitch around cruz
to get to borbon
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
And they'd pitch around him to get to teagarden. Thats the point, the end of the lineup sucks regardless.
Of even greater concern is that Cruz sucks lately too.
the preceding post was a great success.
why would they pitch around him to get to teagarden?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
If TT was 6th instead of Borbon
They would pitch around Cruz to get to TT in that situation
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
so the root of the problem
is the 6-7-8-9 hitters in our lineup suck
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Shhhhhhh....reason doesn't seem to work
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
sorry?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
This poitn has been posed many of times through this thread...
but you’ve simply ignored it and instead kept up a vendetta about Borbon hitting 6th.
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
tea hasnt been that bad since he finally got in the lineup
why the fucking hate.
your all haters
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
You obviously lack reading comprehension...
DShep asked you:
“And if they see mighty taylor teagarden behind him they are going to pipe him a fastball down the middle? " in reference to Tea hitting behind Cruz in the 6 hole instead…you instead take it off more on the fact that Borbon is hitting 6th.
Right now, teams are going to pitch around Cruz when it makes sense regardless of who is hitting behind him because none of Borbon, Tea, Andrus, and Davis are going to pose as much of a threat.
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
and my point is
that of those 3 guys, borbon poses the lEAST threat
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Based on what we've seen this year in the majors I disagree
If Borbon starts off hitting .150 then maybe i’ll agree. But the guy has torn up AAA this month and is probably the hottest of those 4
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
fair enough
thats logical
(being serious)
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Thats your opinion.
Another opinion is that borbon was doing well currently in AAA, Teagarden is hitting .230 this year, Davis is hitting .200, and Andrus is a less developed borbon who is hitting .214 in june.
the preceding post was a great success.
But that will help his OBP right
/sarcasm
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
Yep
The AAA ace normally doesn’t come up and pitch as the ML ace in his first game
Like I have said if this starts happening on a regular basis then there is valid points to complain about. But one game should be a question about it and thats it. Not this idiotic rambling KOK is doing
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
so him hitting sixth
a) puts him in a position to do well
b) puts the team in a position to score more runts
c) puts cruz in a position to do well
right?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
How are our 7,8,9 guys doing right now?
Does Borbon have a realistic shot at doing better than all three of them tonight?
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
so you say yes to all 3?
and no honestly, he probably doesnt
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Did I say yes to all three?
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
But he could have been listed as the 8th hitter tonight and still been up in a bases loaded, 0-0 game...
And really 10 years from now, I doubt I’m looking back at his first major league game and thinking “What the hell, why did he hit 6th in his first major league game?” Quick, off the top of your head, what spot in the lineup did Young hit in for his first game?
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
when someone looks at the box score
if they do
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
If they do...
because every day I go to retrosheet and open up the lineup from 10 years ago and think what the hell the manager was thinking.
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
I really don’t see why hitting him 6th is setting him up to fail. He still has to exercise plate discipline and try to make contact wherever he hits in the order. And he could end up hitting with the bases loaded in any spot in the order. I personally wouldn’t bat him 6th, but I don’t see batting him there as dooming him to failure either.
is it putting him in a position to do well?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess I don’t understand the question.
Why is it putting him in a position to fail? What is so special about the 6th spot that he can’t hope to succeed there?
the question is
are you putting borbon in a situation where he can do his best?
the answer is no, i dont think you are
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
What is the difference between 6th and 8th in the pitches coming into borbon
the preceding post was a great success.
what is the difference between whose hitting 6th when it comes
to the pitches coming into cruz?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
wrong
100% wrong
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
So they would have been scared enough of TT to pitch to Cruz there?
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
so if you made out the lineup
would you bat Borbon 6th or behind Cruz?
"If you want to pitch numbers, go pitch at Petco. It’s as simple as that. Come here if you want to win." - Mike Maddux
i dont think one other manager in baseball
would hit borbon 6th, behind cruz
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
If they had Davis, TT, and Elvis as they have been this year I bet you would
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
thats just retarded to say
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
If Cruz is 5th then yes Borbon would be behind Cruz tonight
tonight being the key word
Bryan Smith (12:17:17 PM PT): Justin Smoak and Josh Hamilton. The AL West might just have found their Bash Brothers, v. 2.0.
lol
not possible. The 6th spot in the order is the most fucking important spot in the line-up and the exact opposite of hitting leading off.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
hitting leadoff and hitting sixth
are pretty fucking far apart when it comes to mindset
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, because in the 6th spot you have to bat one handed...
while in the leadoff spot you can use both hands.
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
you think that mindset-wise
hitting leadoff and hitting sixth are anywhere near the same?
SERIOUSLY?
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Borbon's just a mental midget
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
Outside of the 1st inning...
No. So at most you’re talking about around 1/4 of his at bats being different than every other at bat. Jeez, that’s seriously going to fuck him up!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
This Padilla, yes.
Looks good so far.
Your 2009 Texas Rangers: Can't take a fucking to save their lives.
Currently
Him and Millwood for about a month.
"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."
I'll take Millwood's June over Padilla's by far, thanks.
Your 2009 Texas Rangers: Can't take a fucking to save their lives.
SIT DOWN BITCH!!!
mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.
out for year i believe
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
by knockoutking on Jun 29, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice.
Always a bonus when the Rangers can keep Figgins the hell off of the bases.
STFD, Figgins.
Way to not lurk and instead shit all over yourself during your first fanshot.
-FirebatM3 to Ryan2907. 6/3/09.
I got a novel idea: Lets score some points like the Padres announcers say
"You're going to love my nuts"
Vince from slap chop
Dear Rangers offense,
Stop getting shut down by spare parts, rookies, and has-beens.
Thanks.
Way to not lurk and instead shit all over yourself during your first fanshot.
-FirebatM3 to Ryan2907. 6/3/09.
Hey, Ian struck out...
imagine that.
He really doesn’t need to be leading off anymore.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
yep...
another no-name pitcher sutting our offense down.
we will score less than 3 runs.
by death of the cool on Jun 29, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe, but...
he’s only hitting 88-89ish on the gun with his FB. Thus, he shouldn’t have a fall-down-on-your-ass change up.
Way to not lurk and instead shit all over yourself during your first fanshot.
-FirebatM3 to Ryan2907. 6/3/09.
by SarasotaRanger on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
The change is coming in at ~75mph.
That’s plenty different.
Your 2009 Texas Rangers: Can't take a fucking to save their lives.
warning track power yet again
im shocked
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
Hey Murph
That’s a #3 hitter right there.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
DA MURPH!!!!!
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
w00t murphy
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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"Call up Joaquin Arias? He had a legit spring training and seems to have cooled off a little bit in OKC but still a DH option. " -- kch tx
I'M A MOTHER FUCKING #3 HITTER!
Ron Washington...giving hope everywhere to the kids who eat lead paint chips of being a big league manager when they grow up since 2007.
by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
You have been murphinated, rook.
Way to not lurk and instead shit all over yourself during your first fanshot.
-FirebatM3 to Ryan2907. 6/3/09.
Catch that shit, Torii.
“Cerrano’s gonna need a rocket up his ass to catch this one.”
Way to not lurk and instead shit all over yourself during your first fanshot.
-FirebatM3 to Ryan2907. 6/3/09.
Murphy is the best hitter on the team right now.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
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