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Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers, Jun 29, 2009 7:05 PM CDT


Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia, right, argues with home plate umpire Bob Davidson, left, after Davidson ejected starting pitcher John Lackey after Lackey hit Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler with a pitch in the first inning a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, May 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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8 months ago: Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia, right, argues with home plate umpire Bob Davidson, left, after Davidson ejected starting pitcher John Lackey after Lackey hit Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler with a pitch in the first inning a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, May 16, 2009. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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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 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ruff the angels.

Gross.

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 6:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Borbon!

Have we decided on a nickname? ;)

by BuckyB on Jun 29, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Trombone.

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No.

It is a great thing to know the season for speech and the season for silence.
--Seneca

by bioaggie on Jun 29, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It wasn't a question.

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by bioaggie on Jun 29, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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?"

by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 6:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by TxStCa on Jun 29, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

anyone figure out why

Borbon is batting 6th?

Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY

by RangerMad on Jun 29, 2009 6:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

Nope

6. Borbon DH

Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY

by RangerMad on Jun 29, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and DH?

"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"

by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he can use Gabbards glove

"You're going to love my nuts"

Vince from slap chop

by BigGuns on Jun 29, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by rooster on Jun 29, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by RangerMad on Jun 29, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by rooster on Jun 29, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

haha

"You're going to love my nuts"

Vince from slap chop

by BigGuns on Jun 29, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good point

"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"

by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by WyoRanger on Jun 29, 2009 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by RangerMad on Jun 29, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.
-
"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 6:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

g-u-t

"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"

by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

I just think "absolute most foolish"

If that’s the case, you must think very highly of RW

by BuckyB on Jun 29, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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

by texasraider on Jun 29, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone needs to create a minors thread

so I can post that 2nd round selection Tommy Mendonca has signed.

by Hull Fan on Jun 29, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

cool

Get him to Spokane

Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland - 2009 Rangers Minor League POY

by RangerMad on Jun 29, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What do you do with Matt West?

they did invest $500k in the kid and he’s not ready for a promotion.

by ncrangerfan on Jun 29, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?"

by lost in space on Jun 29, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is quite possible actually..

"You're going to love my nuts"

Vince from slap chop

by BigGuns on Jun 29, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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 7:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

img

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.
-
"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   0 recs

Vinny Padz, Mofos!

Victory is ours.

"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."

by scoop16 on Jun 29, 2009 7:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

Or both

"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."

by scoop16 on Jun 29, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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 reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

+ 1

"You're going to love my nuts"

Vince from slap chop

by BigGuns on Jun 29, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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...

by ivysafety39 on Jun 29, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by SarasotaRanger on Jun 29, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My nomination for Julio Borbon's nickname

Jim Beam

JB-Julio Borbon
Bourbon-Jim Beam

I dunno … it just popped in my brain

by texasraider on Jun 29, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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

by rooster on Jun 29, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by SarasotaRanger on Jun 29, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

and i bet borbon plays cf tomorrow

the preceding post was a great success.

by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

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by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i bet he plays LF

just a gut feeling. heh.

by Garcia on Jun 29, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I recommend a shot of bourbon.

Your 2009 Texas Rangers: Can't take a fucking to save their lives.

by Snark on Jun 29, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

(Sorry, couldn't resist.)

Your 2009 Texas Rangers: Can't take a fucking to save their lives.

by Snark on Jun 29, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by scoop16 on Jun 29, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

Not as important.

"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."

by scoop16 on Jun 29, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by SarasotaRanger on Jun 29, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The crowd's a bit quieter than the last Angel series

Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine

by TedFord on Jun 29, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hey just be happy they're there..at this point

"You're going to love my nuts"

Vince from slap chop

by BigGuns on Jun 29, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by rooster on Jun 29, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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

by rooster on Jun 29, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

YES DP!

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Woooo!!!

Double play

-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)

by baseballismyboyfriend on Jun 29, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

woot

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by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You mean by "TT"

Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine

by TedFord on Jun 29, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet Tea

Wonderboy, what is the secret of your power? Wonderboy, won't you take me far away from the mucky-muck now. -- Tenacious D

by rooster on Jun 29, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Athletic Andrus!

Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine

by TedFord on Jun 29, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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

by rooster on Jun 29, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

hahahaha

"You're going to love my nuts"

Vince from slap chop

by BigGuns on Jun 29, 2009 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dang

What a lineup

by BuckyB on Jun 29, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great Start

That's why they call them business sox

by egriffey on Jun 29, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That pitcher is an inside linebacker

Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine

by TedFord on Jun 29, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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 reply actions   0 recs

wow i sneezed....

…..did kins even see a pitch or did he just forfeit?

by blueballlefty on Jun 29, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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 reply actions   0 recs

thanks young

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

'Atta face

That's why they call them business sox

by egriffey on Jun 29, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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. :-)

by baseballismyboyfriend on Jun 29, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

"You're going to love my nuts"

Vince from slap chop

by BigGuns on Jun 29, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

to these eyes, O'sully's stuff looks hitable

Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine

by TedFord on Jun 29, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by BuckyB on Jun 29, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.
-
"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 reply actions   0 recs

TWO HITS!!!!!!

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ZERO RUNS!!

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by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG

I just saw that now

-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)

by baseballismyboyfriend on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

gotta be a bit

Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine

by TedFord on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

One is dressed as the tennis playing caveman.

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 29, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy crap

I think both of them did

by blueballlefty on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by rentz on Jun 29, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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

by Panorama on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

wooo Byrdman!!

"You're going to love my nuts"

Vince from slap chop

by BigGuns on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cruz Walk

Then Borboner hits a slammer

by BuckyB on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is setting up well for JB's first ab

That's why they call them business sox

by egriffey on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

anybody see the caveman?

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by gossamer on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cruz has hobo-beard

That's why they call them business sox

by egriffey on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice

That's why they call them business sox

by egriffey on Jun 29, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good eye! woo

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by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice take

didn’t expect that

by BuckyB on Jun 29, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by ortonius on Jun 29, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Gdawg on Jun 29, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by WyoRanger on Jun 29, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

AHHH SO CLOSE

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn.

He knocked the shit out of that.

by Athos on Jun 29, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tricked me

I was sure that was in the corner for 3 ><

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by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by ortonius on Jun 29, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Quick bat!

Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine

by TedFord on Jun 29, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by ortonius on Jun 29, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

man

that had grand slam written all over it (the belt high change up)

by BuckyB on Jun 29, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hang tough ><

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by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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 reply actions   0 recs

blah ><

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by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought it was fair....*sniffles*

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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 reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, it's kind of entertaining

Remember Red, hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.

by WyoRanger on Jun 29, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Gdawg on Jun 29, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's not what matters

that’s saying that you would base your decisions on the outcome of them…. which is difficult

by BuckyB on Jun 29, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

son of a fuck

but on the bright side … looks like Borbon will fit right in

by texasraider on Jun 29, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Jayslick on Jun 29, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Panorama on Jun 29, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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

by Panorama on Jun 29, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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

by Panorama on Jun 29, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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

by Panorama on Jun 29, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by WyoRanger on Jun 29, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Gdawg on Jun 29, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

...

…

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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

by Gdawg on Jun 29, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

okay

that ball was not even close to being fair…

usa

by Longhorn on Jun 29, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So...

When Hailton is activated, what happens?

Borbon sent down?
Davis sent down?
Blalock traded/released?
Jones released?

by Adam J. Morris on Jun 29, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

Option 3 or 4.

Any other move would really piss me off.

by Athos on Jun 29, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Gdawg on Jun 29, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF?

-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)

by baseballismyboyfriend on Jun 29, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+ 1

"You're going to love my nuts"

Vince from slap chop

by BigGuns on Jun 29, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

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.

by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

I still love you

mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.

by Jayslick on Jun 29, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Jayslick on Jun 29, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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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by Maximilian on Jun 29, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Padilla...

always seems to get squeezed on the strikezone.

by death of the cool on Jun 29, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

thanks davis

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Gdawg on Jun 29, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

man i love his defense!!`

now lets see your bat get going crush!!!

Elvis has "shook up" Arlington!!

by thad728 on Jun 29, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Davis...

nice D in that inning.

by death of the cool on Jun 29, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

link

again, if anyone wants to watch the game online there is a link to it at atdhe.net

by sdson on Jun 29, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

link fail

Elvis has "shook up" Arlington!!

by thad728 on Jun 29, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Jayslick on Jun 29, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by WyoRanger on Jun 29, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I give this inning a 75% chance of 1-2-3.

the preceding post was a great success.

by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats in line with stats.

mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.

by Jayslick on Jun 29, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.

by Jayslick on Jun 29, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least...

they “worked” him for 12 pitches. Not too bad for us…

by cardhorn on Jun 29, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Gdawg on Jun 29, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by WyoRanger on Jun 29, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Like Medusa?

-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)

by baseballismyboyfriend on Jun 29, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they're the beast i was talking about in my story.

it’s all coming true.

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you should put it in hardback Orange..I'd buy one

"You're going to love my nuts"

Vince from slap chop

by BigGuns on Jun 29, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll send you an autograph copy.

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

is that extra $$?

"You're going to love my nuts"

Vince from slap chop

by BigGuns on Jun 29, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah

Not for you.

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Athos on Jun 29, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Jayslick on Jun 29, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whats their sign say?

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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   0 recs

behind homeplate

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by WyoRanger on Jun 29, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just maybe.

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by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nuh uh...KOK has already determined Borbon will suck tonight because he's hitting 6th rather than 7th or 8th...

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by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

and why the hell he dh'd

mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.

by Jayslick on Jun 29, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

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by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

BECAUSE WE THINK HE CAN HIT!!!@!!

jesus.

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by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because our 7,8,9 guys right now

Are hitting like they just jumped from AA

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by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

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by Jayslick on Jun 29, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Jayslick on Jun 29, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Congratulations

Your high school team = Major League Baseball

By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.

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by Gdawg on Jun 29, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I love how DHing in your mind makes Borbon less of a hitter

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by Gdawg on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

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by Gdawg on Jun 29, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by Jayslick on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by WyoRanger on Jun 29, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Melmart1 on Jun 29, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

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by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Because Tea can't really hit?

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by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who is afraid of someone named

“tea-garden”

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If TT was 6th instead of Borbon

They would pitch around Cruz to get to TT in that situation

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by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

And whose been saying that for 15 minutes?

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by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shhhhhhh....reason doesn't seem to work

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by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

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by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Jayslick on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

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by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

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by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But that will help his OBP right

/sarcasm

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by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

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by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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?

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by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Did I say yes to all three?

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by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

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by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

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by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Athos on Jun 29, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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?

by Athos on Jun 29, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

ZERO

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by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

So they would have been scared enough of TT to pitch to Cruz there?

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by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so if you made out the lineup

would you bat Borbon 6th or behind Cruz?

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by Panorama on Jun 29, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

If they had Davis, TT, and Elvis as they have been this year I bet you would

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by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats just retarded to say

mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.

by Jayslick on Jun 29, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Cruz is 5th then yes Borbon would be behind Cruz tonight

tonight being the key word

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by bigsteve on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok

fair enough

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by Panorama on Jun 29, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

insane.

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by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by Gdawg on Jun 29, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Yes, because in the 6th spot you have to bat one handed...

while in the leadoff spot you can use both hands.

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by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Borbon's just a mental midget

By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.

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-The Outlaw

by Gdawg on Jun 29, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by rangers85 on Jun 29, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Record

He does hold the career record (at least tied) for most LOBs/PA, thanks to his hitting 6th.

Of course, with our lineup, it’s pretty much the same hitter 4-9 so it doesn’t really matter…

by cardhorn on Jun 29, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This Padilla, yes.

Looks good so far.

Your 2009 Texas Rangers: Can't take a fucking to save their lives.

by Snark on Jun 29, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best player on the team

"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."

by scoop16 on Jun 29, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

???

???

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by Snark on Jun 29, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Currently

Him and Millwood for about a month.

"I saw your act, just didn't make it for me. Just a lot of fluff."

by scoop16 on Jun 29, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

"You're going to love my nuts"

Vince from slap chop

by BigGuns on Jun 29, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take Millwood's June over Padilla's by far, thanks.

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by Snark on Jun 29, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SIT DOWN BITCH!!!

mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.

by Jayslick on Jun 29, 2009 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is he hurt?

mormons stole me and held me against my will with Oklahoma beer and 12+ hour work days.

by Jayslick on Jun 29, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

strikeout coming in 1 2 3? YAY!

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice.

Always a bonus when the Rangers can keep Figgins the hell off of the bases.

by Athos on Jun 29, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wooo Padzilla!

"You're going to love my nuts"

Vince from slap chop

by BigGuns on Jun 29, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

STFD, Figgins.

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 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it wasn't a popup at least.

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is that better?

"You're going to love my nuts"

Vince from slap chop

by BigGuns on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sure why not.

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by SarasotaRanger on Jun 29, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by TxStCa on Jun 29, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Elvis.

The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981

by TxStCa on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Ouch. That changeup's not bad.

Your 2009 Texas Rangers: Can't take a fucking to save their lives.

by Snark on Jun 29, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

The change is coming in at ~75mph.

That’s plenty different.

Your 2009 Texas Rangers: Can't take a fucking to save their lives.

by Snark on Jun 29, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

a little more juice on that young

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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 reply actions   0 recs

Golden Face u need to work out.

"You're going to love my nuts"

Vince from slap chop

by BigGuns on Jun 29, 2009 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If Padilla can pitch shut-out

he should get outta here without a loss!

by diamond_dave on Jun 29, 2009 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Deep. Very deep.

Your 2009 Texas Rangers: Can't take a fucking to save their lives.

by Snark on Jun 29, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TOM HAD THE CALL! AGAIN!

I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'

by iorange555 on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thats my #3 hitter!

the preceding post was a great success.

by DSheppard on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TAG with the call

HA HA HA

-- Micah
Baseball Is My Boyfriend
I'm an Andrus-caliber catch. :-)

by baseballismyboyfriend on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TAG

with the call!!!!

by downsetgo on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey Murph

That’s a #3 hitter right there.

The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981

by TxStCa on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Gdawg on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.
-
"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 reply actions   0 recs

MUUUUUURPH

That's why they call them business sox

by egriffey on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by SarasotaRanger on Jun 29, 2009 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Murph has O'Sullivan......

figured out, he barely missed in the first inning

by blueballlefty on Jun 29, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by SarasotaRanger on Jun 29, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

thats my boy!!

Murph says F U Longhorn

"You're going to love my nuts"

Vince from slap chop

by BigGuns on Jun 29, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Murphy is the best hitter on the team right now.

2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009

by boomer1 on Jun 29, 2009 7:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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