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by Adam J. Morris on Sep 14, 2009 9:52 PM CDT
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At least Anaheim lost.
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Yep
It was a great run though. 90 win season is still very possible.
by behindthebag on Sep 14, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
That would be a nice number (and Josey’s measure of a GM is if the team can win 90 games, or at least it was when that was convenient for him).
by Inkara1 on Sep 14, 2009 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He said they have to do it two years in a row.
I should look up the White Sox’s record under Kenny Williams and see if he qualifies.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland -Tom Grieve Rangers Minor League Player of the Year
Martin Perez - Nolan Ryan Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the Year
by RangerMad on Sep 14, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep...
the fact that Feldman can’t beat Brett fuckin’ Tomko and the A’s at home pretty much means this season is done. I’ve had it with this offense.
If I have to hear about how it wasn’t the Rangers offense and Tomko just pitched a great game I’m going to go postal. How many 89 mph fastballs did the Rangers hitters swing through or pop up?
It’s been a good season, much better than I expected, but losing 3 of the last 4 to the M’s and A’s at home really pisses me off something fierce.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 14, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it reminds me of 2004
the team exceeded expectations by far and its hard to get upset, but the teams they are losing too makes it very disappointing. you think back to 5 years ago the thing that really killed them was losing 2 of 3 at home in a huge series late in the year against a bad mariners team. this year they lose 3 of 4 at home to two crap teams after coming off a big road trip. (and yes, despite seattle’s flukeishly good record i still feel like they are a crap team as long as king felix isn’t pitching.)
by selppuc on Sep 14, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well on the bright side
you ahve to like the future of this ballclub, especially on the pitching side with Neftali, Holland, Hunter, etc. better than that 2004 one, granted that 2004 team did have what looked like at the time to be a very good offense – especially in tehe infield
After Fuentes blows a save and an Angels loss to the Indians:
"Angels still in first place" - UCI Halo
"Hey you know who would have gotten those 3 outs in the 9th?
Darren O’Day." - FirebatM3
LOL
by hinduplaya on Sep 14, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and if you remember the rally cry from that season:
“It’s not about this year”
by SteveP on Sep 14, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Thing is Done.
Party’s over.
Will the last 1 out get the lights?
by Too Legit To quit on Sep 14, 2009 9:57 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
wild card
the wild card is very much within reach, and who knows, if the Rangers play like they should and if the fans coulde actually come out and support this team, the west could be within reach as well, the offense needs to pull this team out of it and help the pitching.
only if the Rangers were in the AL Central where they truly belong, the Rangers would be in 1st, the MLB should move the KC Royals to the west and be done with it
by Ryan2907 on Sep 15, 2009 9:20 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
what the fuck?
if the fans coulde actually come out and support this team
when the fuck did this become our fault? fuck everyone that blames anyone other than the players. come out and shit the bed against SEA and OAK and then blame the fans. this has really got to fucking stop already.
defeatist pussy lives here
by sam in so cal on Sep 15, 2009 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As horrible that "game" was.
We could still only be 3.5 out when the angels come and a .5 game out by the time they leave.
It probably won’t happen….but as long as there is a chance i still have hope.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 14, 2009 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if we can't beat
Bret Tomko and the A’s with Scott Feldman pitching what makes you think we’ll beat the Angels?
by MikeEl on Sep 14, 2009 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because we don't suck this much
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 14, 2009 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when was the last time we've been shutout in back to back games
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
by NothinG on Sep 15, 2009 6:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We do not deserve to be a playoff team!!
Wash is an idiot!!
by bspate on Sep 14, 2009 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's just about gonna do it.
Sad, but hey, they gave it a really good run.
"I love winning." - rockin_rangers, on May 16, 2009
by ghtd36 on Sep 14, 2009 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Best season we've had in a half a decade.
Still a lot to be proud of, even if these last few weeks are gonna suck.
Hank is 7 runs below a zombie replacement at first base. Do you realize how terrible that is? Zombie’s can’t think, they’re slow, and they’re often ejected from the game for eating opposing baserunners’ brains. - Ben quantifies Hank Blalock
by lonestarJon on Sep 14, 2009 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yessir.
I’ve got no regrets about this season, especially considering they’ve already matched the win total I projected for them at the outset.
"I love winning." - rockin_rangers, on May 16, 2009
by ghtd36 on Sep 14, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, they're one away from my 81-win projection.
Hank is 7 runs below a zombie replacement at first base. Do you realize how terrible that is? Zombie’s can’t think, they’re slow, and they’re often ejected from the game for eating opposing baserunners’ brains. - Ben quantifies Hank Blalock
by lonestarJon on Sep 14, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AJM
Are you sure you want to drive up for tomorrow’s game?
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland -Tom Grieve Rangers Minor League Player of the Year
Martin Perez - Nolan Ryan Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the Year
by RangerMad on Sep 14, 2009 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On a positive note
the Rangers are 15-8 on Tuesdays and 13-6 on Wednesdays.
by MikeEl on Sep 14, 2009 10:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT: This girl Sue in Gran Torino.
I am smitten.
Lisa, if the Bible has taught us nothing else - and it hasn't - it's that girls should stick to girls' sports, such as hot-oil wrestling, foxy boxing, and such-and-such.
Rock Flag & Eagle Radio: Thursdays, 10 PM - 1 AM, on FM 88.7 The Choice, or online @ ktcu.net!
by Maximilian on Sep 14, 2009 10:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh dear God, you're right.
She’s my brother’s age. shudder
Lisa, if the Bible has taught us nothing else - and it hasn't - it's that girls should stick to girls' sports, such as hot-oil wrestling, foxy boxing, and such-and-such.
Rock Flag & Eagle Radio: Thursdays, 10 PM - 1 AM, on FM 88.7 The Choice, or online @ ktcu.net!
by Maximilian on Sep 14, 2009 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brett Tomko
Brett fucking Tomko. Good God what is this world coming to?
by Mister Naxal on Sep 14, 2009 10:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what do you expect without our two best?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Sep 14, 2009 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are you talkin' about Walter?
Nellie and Ian played tonight. :)
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland -Tom Grieve Rangers Minor League Player of the Year
Martin Perez - Nolan Ryan Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the Year
by RangerMad on Sep 14, 2009 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This 19-second clip encapsulates the season for Rangers fans ...
Seduction, some splendor, but in the end …
by shroomer on Sep 14, 2009 10:12 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs
greatness!
"I’m not in the meetings and not part of the discussions; it’s not my responsibility. . My responsibility is to go out and win tonight. My focus is to win tonight. The club has to look at more than just this year." -Michael Young
by randyd on Sep 14, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rec...that got a laugh out of me.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 14, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd have given you a rec, but you didn't click the "Open in new window" box.
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 14, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
yeah
It is annoying when people don’t do that.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland -Tom Grieve Rangers Minor League Player of the Year
Martin Perez - Nolan Ryan Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the Year
by RangerMad on Sep 14, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me understand this ...
in the age of tabbed browsing you’re still wanting links that open to a new window?
by shroomer on Sep 14, 2009 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If your link doesn't open a new window
then when I return to the thread any posts that I hadn’t read are no longer new. Also, I have an older version of IE at work that doesn’t have tabbed browsing.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland -Tom Grieve Rangers Minor League Player of the Year
Martin Perez - Nolan Ryan Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the Year
by RangerMad on Sep 14, 2009 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So hold shift...
when you click on something, not a big deal.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 14, 2009 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't know that
thanks
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland -Tom Grieve Rangers Minor League Player of the Year
Martin Perez - Nolan Ryan Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the Year
by RangerMad on Sep 15, 2009 6:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"It is annoying when people don’t do that"
Ah, then this would explain the “Mad” in your moniker.
by shroomer on Sep 14, 2009 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
"Open in new window" will open in a new tab
I just right-click and open in a new window out of habit
by Inkara1 on Sep 15, 2009 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Middle click, lazybones
Hank is 7 runs below a zombie replacement at first base. Do you realize how terrible that is? Zombie’s can’t think, they’re slow, and they’re often ejected from the game for eating opposing baserunners’ brains. - Ben quantifies Hank Blalock
by lonestarJon on Sep 15, 2009 1:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn't know that one
i control click, which is equally easy.
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Sep 15, 2009 2:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very funny
That's why they call them business sox
by egriffey on Sep 14, 2009 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh wash is going to complain about how the fans would come out for a different team now.
Don’t even respond to that stupid ass question wash….but you did, and you sound just as stupid as Ian. You can’t take a swipe at the fans after you get the fuck beat out of you by Oakland.
Stop whining about the fucking fans.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 14, 2009 10:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to question anything Wash is doing these days.
Heckuva line-up he put together tonight and the team seems to be really sharp, upbeat and responding to him very well right now.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Sep 14, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
blow off
we’re missing our top 2 and the rookie lefty and “Ace” of this rotation are tailing off…we’re still on pace for 2010, and I’d venture to say if we sweep the rest of the games with the Angels we’ll still make it.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Sep 14, 2009 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
With the Manager of the Year
keeping us afloat, to boot.
Hank is the elephant in the room. When will he disappear?
by Chase Irwin on Sep 14, 2009 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, they bitch more about the fans....
just shut the fuck up and play baseball.Maybe if you have a good season more than once every 5 years, the fans would come out. Everyone thinks this season is fluke, so instead of bitching about the fans, why don’t you go into Spring Training next year with a point to prove to the fans. Go win fucking 95 games and a playoff series, I bet the fans come out then.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
by TxStCa on Sep 14, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
would be nice to have a packed house
but you cant blame playing like shit on fans not showing up
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Sep 15, 2009 5:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I WAS AT THE GAME
What a crap game.. I had to leave after the 7th.. that line drive double play was too much, especially after all the other DP’s we’d already hit into.
On the bright side, Jamba Juice was giving away free smoothies on the way out!!
by ravscloC on Sep 14, 2009 10:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Murphy was a little more civil about it. I knew he was one of my favorite players for a reason.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 14, 2009 10:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In other news
Justin Smoak is kicking ass
Team USA continued to roll on Monday, and it was thanks in large part to a player who’s making a name for himself in Europe — Justin Smoak.
During second-round play of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) Baseball World Cup, the U.S. improved to 4-1 with its fourth straight victory, an 11-1 rout of Netherlands Antilles at Stadio Gavignan in Verona, Italy.
Smoak, a switch-hitting infield prospect in the Rangers’ farm system, had his second multi-homer game of the tournament, hitting two of Team USA’s four long balls to move his club to 2-0 in the second round.
For the tournament, the 22-year-old is batting .444 with a team-leading five home runs and 12 RBIs.
Smoak also homered in the U.S.’s opening game of the tournament on Thursday against Venezuela, and that just so happened to be the last time his team lost. Since then, the U.S. has outscored its opponents — consisting of Germany, China, Canada and Netherlands Antilles — 36-2.
by MikeEl on Sep 14, 2009 10:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
as is Kasey Kiker
Starting left-hander Kasey Kiker, also from the Rangers’ farm system, gave up just one run on one hit while striking out seven in four innings.
by MikeEl on Sep 14, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
I’d LOVE for Kiker to remain a starter and become a Kazmir clone
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Sep 14, 2009 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except Kiker's avg FB is probably 3 mph less than Kazmir's.
by LiamP on Sep 14, 2009 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 mph less than Kaz originally, or about equal to it today?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Sep 15, 2009 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is hope for the future.
I’ve named myself President of the Justin Smoak Fan Club.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Sep 14, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nolan drafted him right?
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
by TxStCa on Sep 14, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 14, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And if we thought we were in a tough situation with Millwood
think about this
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090914&content_id=6964574&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_mlb
by MikeEl on Sep 14, 2009 10:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe they call that...
the nadir.
"[Font} doesn't turn 19 until the end of May and his heater can already hit 99 on the gun. That's baseball porn." - Jason Parks
by hightowersmith on Sep 14, 2009 10:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OT - another reason to like Jack White
by shroomer on Sep 14, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
I saw that today.
“Smooth left-handed swing.” Rich. Course he guitars right-handed.
"[Font} doesn't turn 19 until the end of May and his heater can already hit 99 on the gun. That's baseball porn." - Jason Parks
by hightowersmith on Sep 14, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wondered about that too ...
but if he’s left-handed it might explain his tendancy
to hyper-manipulate the frets whilst shreddage doth occur.
by shroomer on Sep 14, 2009 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well this pennant race was a good
learning experience for the young players and the manager. Hopefully they will take that expereince and build themselves a lead next year and make everyone chase them.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland -Tom Grieve Rangers Minor League Player of the Year
Martin Perez - Nolan Ryan Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the Year
by RangerMad on Sep 14, 2009 10:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
jeeeez, let's not claim a moral victory for the season.
They fucked up when they had their chance and appear to be leaving a lot of money on the table.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Sep 14, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
records
since May 30th
TEX 50-44 .532
BOS 62-36 .632
LAA 62-33 .652
since July 31st
TEX 22-20 .524
BOS 24-16 .600
LAA 25-17 .595
defeatist pussy lives here
by sam in so cal on Sep 15, 2009 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm holding my fork back
until after the LAA series. Of course, I’m not exactly optimistic, but I’m not reaching for the fork. Maybe a desert spoon, or a butter knife, but certainly not a fork.
That's why they call them business sox
by egriffey on Sep 14, 2009 10:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
man
the weekend and today just completely deflated me
go here to view my blog: http://dirtfromd.blogspot.com
by studcrackers on Sep 14, 2009 10:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this pretty much sums it up
HH is that a sock in your puppet or are you happy to see me?
by BigGuns on Sep 14, 2009 11:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
can't cook?
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 14, 2009 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like my toast burnt i.Orange
HH is that a sock in your puppet or are you happy to see me?
by BigGuns on Sep 14, 2009 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hardcore homie
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 14, 2009 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least Beyonce has the best video of all time
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
by eclou on Sep 14, 2009 11:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh
Hank is 7 runs below a zombie replacement at first base. Do you realize how terrible that is? Zombie’s can’t think, they’re slow, and they’re often ejected from the game for eating opposing baserunners’ brains. - Ben quantifies Hank Blalock
by lonestarJon on Sep 15, 2009 1:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bitched out Kinsler in front of the first-base crowd
It was great
by oc on Sep 14, 2009 11:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG what did you say?
HH is that a sock in your puppet or are you happy to see me?
by BigGuns on Sep 14, 2009 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gave him some 'pop-up' shit after he popped up in his last at-bat
The infield was playing in, in the seventh, I think. We were already down four… had his head down in between pitches like a loser, holding his arm… told him to LOOK ALIVE Crowd applauded
But the highlight of the night was after a Madrigal double down the right field line
‘CHRIST, WAKE UP! IT’S THE A’S! IT’S THE FREEEGIN’ A’S! THIS AIN’T APRIL!’
People in front of me clapped. A guy behind me gave me shit about my Royals cap
GRRRRRRRRrrr….
by oc on Sep 14, 2009 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha I love it! Someone needed to tell him.
Fuck him and his attitutude and pop ups out the wazoo, he needs to get over himself and stop worrying about the fans and focus on not being a half-assed ballplayer.
HH is that a sock in your puppet or are you happy to see me?
by BigGuns on Sep 14, 2009 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fucker won't even look up in the stands. Fucking pussy
by oc on Sep 14, 2009 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This.
Hank is the elephant in the room. When will he disappear?
by Chase Irwin on Sep 14, 2009 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Royals cap?
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 14, 2009 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I threw my Rangers cap in the mud on Friday >:<
by oc on Sep 14, 2009 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay...
and I don’t have a problem with that. I’ve been upset all weekend too.
But why he fuck do you even own a Royals cap? You love Greinke that much?
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 14, 2009 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
what for?
I missed the entire game working…
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Sep 14, 2009 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe for popping the ball up every time
That's why they call them business sox
by egriffey on Sep 14, 2009 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pop Up has
the 5th lowest LD% in the AL and the highest FB%. Also, Andrus has the lowest FB% in the AL at 23.4%. He is slightly lower than Jeter.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland -Tom Grieve Rangers Minor League Player of the Year
Martin Perez - Nolan Ryan Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the Year
by RangerMad on Sep 14, 2009 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice re: Andrus
Kinsler looks like he’s SO CLOSE to hitting a HR on half of his at bats. He’s SO FAR AHEAD every time
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Sep 15, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rangers are probably not going to make it
but its really interesting that there are so many who want to make their declaration that its over and give up the ghost.
Why now? Looking back, we probably lost it with a bad June.
by mcgee48c on Sep 14, 2009 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I've posted the fork image several times over the past... month? I've gotten crap about it every time until now.
by Inkara1 on Sep 15, 2009 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
there’s a big difference between 2/3 games out with 30 or 35 games to go and 4.5/6 games out with 19 left.
Just sayin’.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 15, 2009 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Feliz
Let him start on Wed. He hasn’t pitched since Sept. 8. He should be able to go 40-45 pitches. Let him get 3-4 starts before the end of the season and it will allow him to work with Maddux on a pregame routine.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland -Tom Grieve Rangers Minor League Player of the Year
Martin Perez - Nolan Ryan Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the Year
by RangerMad on Sep 14, 2009 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
RangerMad also hitting new lows.
Feliz start a game now!?!?!?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Sep 14, 2009 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there really any difference
between throwing 40 or so pitches in the 6 and 7 innings or at the beginning of a game? That is if you think the season is essentially over.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
Mitch Moreland -Tom Grieve Rangers Minor League Player of the Year
Martin Perez - Nolan Ryan Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the Year
by RangerMad on Sep 14, 2009 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope...
and I’d have Hunter, Feldman and Feliz starting against the Halos too.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 14, 2009 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The thing about starting Feliz
is that anyone who follows him is going to look like slow pitch. I like him closing or being a fulltime 9 innings starter. He goes 3-4 innings at the beginning of a game, you put in Holland or Moscoso, the other team will start lighting them up.
Give me team chemistry and emotion over stats any day. Do you think 34,000 Ranger fans were screaming their asses off over Pudge and his .275 OBP?
by AceJC on Sep 15, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
x
not a fan of this. It would be fun to see him do it though. Anyone know what’s up with O’Day? He hasn’t been seen on the mound in a while, no?
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
by horsedooty on Sep 15, 2009 5:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, 20-year old that we've been handling with kids' gloves...
…go out there on Saturday and keep us in the race against our biggest division rival. Don’t fuck it up now.
by JDT217 on Sep 15, 2009 8:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ogulnick hitting new lows tonight.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Sep 14, 2009 11:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
did you look up and wave to him?
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 14, 2009 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THIS IS THE MOST DISGUSTING EPISODE I'VE EVER HEARD
DEAR LORD
by oc on Sep 14, 2009 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THE FANS ARE THE WE'RE LOSING. THE FANS ARE SO BAD.
even us on here who watch just about every game. WE SUCK!
We don’t like this time. I’m going to google football and see what it’s all about because I don’t care about the rangers unless they’re playing the red sox, or yankees. I just checked they don’t play them anymore this season, so whatever rangers.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 14, 2009 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wonder what the tickets postgame show was like
they were complaining about the fans before it was cool to complain about the fans.
so lame all around.
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Sep 15, 2009 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I need to stop going to games...
My last 3 games:
We lost to Boston in dramatic fashion as Frank Francisco has career worst outing.
We lost to Toronto 18-10 as Derek Holland has career worst outing.
We lost to Oakland 9-0 as Scott Feldman finally unravels after pitching awesome.
by ravscloC on Sep 14, 2009 11:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All over the place.
My friend bailed on me at last minute. Was right behind OAK dugout for first 2 innings, bleachers in the 3rd and 4th (needed a walk), right in front of Josh and Tom in 2nd deck for 5th and 6th, 2nd row right behind Ranger dugout in 7th, then went home cuz I was pissed off.
by ravscloC on Sep 14, 2009 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just want to know if I was getting through to people
by oc on Sep 15, 2009 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't
but we’re up in the upper deck.
"I think I'm going to name my new car Scooter, because it dominates on the road." - mikeyoungfuturehof, 9.10.09
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
by lisa w on Sep 15, 2009 8:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh I've gone to 3 games too...
all wins…in Arlington.. Ian hits for cycle and goes 6 for 6…Rangers cream Baltimore (i think)
in Chicago…beat the Sox
in Boston…Ian hits ball over green monster for victory
HH is that a sock in your puppet or are you happy to see me?
by BigGuns on Sep 14, 2009 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then get your...
travelin’ all over the place ass to more games.
The Rangers are losing This Thing because of your lack of fandom. Don’t make me find your and kick you ass NY/LAMF. That’s right I know who you really are. I’m 5’11’’ and 165 lbs., you don’t scare me!
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 15, 2009 12:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*your ass*
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 15, 2009 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha funny....Yessum Boss!
I’m get right on that and try and bring this lifeless corpse back to life.
HH is that a sock in your puppet or are you happy to see me?
by BigGuns on Sep 15, 2009 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
x
I was sitting in sec 16 under the awning last night also. No bats. This team seems like they are afraid to win and get in the post season. I do not remember without looking at the box score who had the hits but I think we only had 4 and if all those hits were homers we still lose by 5. Sucked…More tickets for tonight over on the other side of the diamond near sec 37 or so.
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
by horsedooty on Sep 15, 2009 5:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm....
PS3 is down to $300.
Maybe another $50 off that and I will think about getting one.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 14, 2009 11:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Easily worth it
just for The Show.
If you don’t have a 360, then it’s an even easier decision. New Batman is amazing, even if don’t care for comics.
by ravscloC on Sep 15, 2009 12:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
do my Raiders suck ass or what? They look horrible. Russell couldn’t hit water if he fell out of a boat and they cut Garcia. Could end up with another 13 loss season.
Good thing I don’t care about the NFL anymore.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 15, 2009 12:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
madden style 4 and 15 longball touchdown.
by tyd3311 on Sep 15, 2009 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously...
WTF was that? I was just sitting there laughing, thinking even the Raiders aren’t stupid enough to go for it there.
I can’t believe a)he was that wide open and b) Russell actually got the ball to him.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 15, 2009 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy Shit...
TD Raiders.
They went for it on 4th and 15th and went long. Davis must be proud. I’m in shock.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 15, 2009 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad they're obligated to stick with Russell for a year or 2 more
Because with a decent QB they could be pretty good
by tyd3311 on Sep 15, 2009 8:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JaMarcus And His Buddy Passes
No matter how many times I see that dude in the huddle, I still can’t get over the fact that he’s just as big as both of his tackles and one of his guards.
If he ever figures out how to take something off those low Earth orbit rockets he throws, he would be an absolute beast. Most times he dropped back last night he looked like he was trying to show off how hard he could throw it instead of throwing it to his receivers. I’m surprised he hasn’t knocked a hole in one of his receivers yet.
He got that Higgins dude flat out murdered over the middle in the 4th quarter. That dude had serious knocked-the-fuck-out twitchy arms after that hit. Until he learns to throw to receivers instead of launching it in their general direction, I think he’s going to have a hard time getting receivers to sell out over the middle to catch the ball.
by Mister Naxal on Sep 15, 2009 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahaha...
Raiders still find a way to lose.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 15, 2009 12:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't there some 7 foot tall guy
that could come down with a hail mary pass 90% of the time, heh…
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Sep 15, 2009 12:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you rang?
HH is that a sock in your puppet or are you happy to see me?
by BigGuns on Sep 15, 2009 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to love those ruruns
Hank is 7 runs below a zombie replacement at first base. Do you realize how terrible that is? Zombie’s can’t think, they’re slow, and they’re often ejected from the game for eating opposing baserunners’ brains. - Ben quantifies Hank Blalock
by lonestarJon on Sep 15, 2009 1:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that dude skating in the olympics once
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 15, 2009 1:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got the box set...
Those shows hold up REAL well evn after all these years. Lurch training for the Butler’s Costume Ball is greatness.
On a baseball-related note: how fitting is it that the apparent epilogue for what has been a great season has been a horribly rainy weekend collapse.
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
by bking on Sep 15, 2009 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+ 1 still do!
HH is that a sock in your puppet or are you happy to see me?
by BigGuns on Sep 15, 2009 9:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Magic Numbers
For the Division
Angels 14
For the Wildcard
16
"I don't condone steroids or any other type of growth hormones or anything else, but I could care less, and, for the most part, I don't think the fans give a (bleep). The people that care about it are the people that probably don't like baseball," - Jim Leyland
by DJCahill on Sep 15, 2009 7:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It is done.
Do not let Millwood vest. He had his chances and the truth is he as underperformed his contract by a lot. Once he signed it he didn’t give enough of a fuck to take care of himself and in the end, when he decided to give a shit, and it was on the line he sucked. Blame it on Selig and be done with it.
In fact, with the season on the line the last 2 games the veterens sucked. Not a single hit last night from a vet. Not a single hit the game before unless you count Murphy as a vet.
We owe nothing to Milllwood and don’t need him for next year anyway.
"We have a better chance to win with other guys in the lineup," said Blalock, who is hitting .190 the past 30 games. "That’s something I’ve got to deal with."
by diamond_dave on Sep 15, 2009 7:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who all is going tonight?
I think if tonight sucks like last night did, we’re going to roam the seats a bit more. Last night we only made it down to the lower home run porch.
"I think I'm going to name my new car Scooter, because it dominates on the road." - mikeyoungfuturehof, 9.10.09
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
by lisa w on Sep 15, 2009 8:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Adam and I will be there.
"Blalock in the cleanup spot makes gives me agita." - Dustin
by benmor78 on Sep 15, 2009 8:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am going if I can weasel my way out of work tomorrow.
Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100. - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
by Ryin A on Sep 15, 2009 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
x
wife and I are gonna be in sec 37 first base side
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
by horsedooty on Sep 15, 2009 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is not over but it is indeed, very bleak.
The team is out of energy and what they’re doing is not working. Having a complete game shutout thrown against you at home by an eternal spare like Tomko is unacceptable.
10-9 since the latest changes were made for those still keeping score.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Sep 15, 2009 8:32 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Will you please delete that signature? It looks like you're making stuff up, don't want you losing any cred around here.
“Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal”
Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100. - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
by Ryin A on Sep 15, 2009 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a quote from the DMN the day after the trade deadline, Ryin.
The players on the team were upset their GM couldn’t/wouldn’t make a move to help the team when they had a clear chance to make it to post-season.
One of the big differences between Texas & Boston is that they were able to acquire Victor Martinez (6 Hr / 30 RBI with a .399 OBP/.916 OPS) while we did nothing.
Why should I delete it?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Sep 15, 2009 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just looking out for you Dubs.
Having a bitch of a time locating said quote.
And if it does exist, very well could be taken out of context.
But you’d never do that.
Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100. - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
by Ryin A on Sep 15, 2009 8:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't make up said quote.
It was either in the DMN or Startelegram the day after the trade deadline, wanna say it came from Jeff Wilson but can’t be sure.
Rest assured, the quote was not made up.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Sep 15, 2009 8:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay.
Weird it didn’t pull anything up when I put it in Google.
Pesky search engines…
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
by Ryin A on Sep 15, 2009 9:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The quote is correct..
The reading of the quote is up to the individual. Were they disappointed but knew a trade was unlikely, or were they “upset” with the GM for not making a deal? The article seemed to suggest that the players understood why it didn’t happen due to the finances, etc., but I sure they were bummed.
Hardly the biting indictment of the GM that I’d consider sig-worthy, but to each his own.
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
by bking on Sep 15, 2009 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bking
The DMN is very, very guarded in any criticisms of Tom Hicks & JD (it doesn’t happen) but that was a quote that appeared to slip thru the 5 hole of the editors.
Yes, it is up to interpretation but both Byrd & Young expressed public disappointment that a move wasn’t made to improve the team.
It’s easy to see why they feel this way – look at Victor Martinez and what he’s done for Boston and to the Rangers.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Sep 15, 2009 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
Since we know Nolan has to approve all major moves, why didn’t HE get something done?
Man, between that, misjudging Purke’s signing demands, and the attendance, your boy Nolan is really fucking up this year. I think the Rangers need to fire him to get rid of the cloud of incompetence surrounding This Thing.
"I cannot believe how fucking off base I was about Tiny E before this season. The Kid is great and is going to become a star."
- Wails
by RCCook on Sep 15, 2009 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the quote was from Jeff Wilson
The DMN is very, very guarded in any criticisms of Tom Hicks & JD (it doesn’t happen) but that was a quote that appeared to slip thru the 5 hole of the editors.
then the DMN is just running the Star Telegram’s article. What does that have to do with anything?
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Sep 15, 2009 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DMN
gets their Ranger coverage from FWST beat writers.
DMN occasionally have columnists opine on the Rangers but you will see no criticism of Tom Hicks or JD from them.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Sep 15, 2009 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But what does that have to do
with the quote that this discussion is about. The DMN columnists didn’t write it. So why is that relevant?
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Sep 15, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bad
11-9 since the latest changes were made (Boston 14-5 in same window).
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
by Josey Wales on Sep 15, 2009 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My first time posting a GIF. How exciting.
Give me team chemistry and emotion over stats any day. Do you think 34,000 Ranger fans were screaming their asses off over Pudge and his .275 OBP?
by AceJC on Sep 15, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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