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by Brett Perryman on Sep 15, 2009 10:28 PM CDT
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What a depressing game
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I blame this on Hank Blalock.
Sorry,somebody needs to hold the blame.
by Too Legit To quit on Sep 15, 2009 10:29 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
at the very least i'm excited for the angels series regardless
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 15, 2009 10:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1 run in 3 games, lose 4 out of 5 to the m's/a's....
just terrible. to think if we had actually taken care of business and won 4 of 5 we could bei n a position to tie the angels with the miracle sweep? Now miracle sweep or no we are still way behind. So yes, the fork is probably safe at this point.
I’ll hope for a miracle though.
the preceding post was a great success.
by DSheppard on Sep 15, 2009 10:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone watching Fox Rangers Replay?
Someone is holding up a RED RANGERS PADILLA shirt!!
by ravscloC on Sep 15, 2009 10:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On sale for 10 bucks at TBiA....
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
by TxStCa on Sep 15, 2009 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone going to the game Saturday?
Thinking about going
Hank Blalock hasn't played in a game since Sept. 6, and is hitting just .182 in 99 at-bats since Aug. 1.
by Ranger121032 on Sep 15, 2009 10:32 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm going
"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 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats that huge sign say?
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 15, 2009 10:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not much to say about this team right now.
Anybody remember what’s on TV on Tuesdays? Any big premieres tonight that I’m not realizing?
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 10:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thursday is the office
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 15, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was thinking the same thing early...
Anyone know if My Name is Earl has one more season or is it gone for good.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last I heard that was done for
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 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Parks and Recreation was picked up for a full season so it may slide into that time slot. While Amy Poehler is funny and Parks and Rec had its moments, I don’t see it being successful.
The Rangers have rolled up the welcome mat and bludgeoned the Angels with it. - Josh Lewin
by uthornfan on Sep 15, 2009 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Catching up on "The Fixer" myself
Prolly too gritty for US TV, on ITV Tuesdays.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"When you have a weapon on your shoulder like he has, you can be cool." RW on Perez
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
by Rodney on Sep 15, 2009 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never even heard of it.
Grittier than the Shield?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here is the info on the show
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fixer_%28TV_series%29
Sounds interesting.
The Rangers have rolled up the welcome mat and bludgeoned the Angels with it. - Josh Lewin
by uthornfan on Sep 15, 2009 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't sound bad at all,
I just hate getting into shows in their first season. Nothing better than finding a great show with 3-4 seasons. It’s like one really long movie.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It just kicked off season 2, three Eps into it now
And the ITV voice-over chick? Yohzahs!
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"When you have a weapon on your shoulder like he has, you can be cool." RW on Perez
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
by Rodney on Sep 15, 2009 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never heard of it but I will check it out
Also, It’s Always Sunny starts up again on Thursday. It is going to be 13 episodes like the last season, but it will air one a week as opposed to two a week.
The Rangers have rolled up the welcome mat and bludgeoned the Angels with it. - Josh Lewin
by uthornfan on Sep 15, 2009 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slow thread, so I'll ask...
Haven’t seen one episode, but is it worth starting although I’m not a big Danny DeVito fan?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
God yes.
Best show ever.
Ric Renner is a giant douche.
by txhc on Sep 15, 2009 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the Top 3 shows I just haven't started yet,
too many people rant and rave to not have some merit.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go ahead and buy all of the seasons on DVD.
Start from the beginning. You won’t regret it.
Ric Renner is a giant douche.
by txhc on Sep 15, 2009 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely watch it
I think it is easily the funniest comedy on television.
The Rangers have rolled up the welcome mat and bludgeoned the Angels with it. - Josh Lewin
by uthornfan on Sep 16, 2009 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasnt that show the one that won some kind of contest?
by Too Legit To quit on Sep 16, 2009 12:34 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Not that I know of
It was created by Rob Mcelhenney, who plays Mac on the show. It is mainly written by Rob and two other people who are on the show, Glenn Howerton, who plays Dennis, and Charlie Day who plays Charlie. The first season was only seven episodes but was popular enough that Danny Devito joined the cast as the dad of two of the characters. Season five premiers this week and there will be at least two more seasons after this one.
The Rangers have rolled up the welcome mat and bludgeoned the Angels with it. - Josh Lewin
by uthornfan on Sep 16, 2009 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A new SHAQ Vs, Biggest Loser(heh),
Hank Blalock hasn't played in a game since Sept. 6, and is hitting just .182 in 99 at-bats since Aug. 1.
by Ranger121032 on Sep 15, 2009 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it any better than the new Jay Leno show?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not sure when exactly
but “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” comes back on sometime in the next couple of weeks. If you like funny TV, then you owe it to yourself to catch this…it’s on FX. Since the demise of Arrested Development, this is easily the funniest show on TV. Funnier than The Office, in my opinion. and I think The Office is hilarious.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
by Bob Loblaw on Sep 16, 2009 12:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Updating the ledger.
Rangers now 11-10 since the latest changes were made.
Chris Davis in an 8 for 43 (.186) since the latest changes were made.
One run scored in their last 28 innings.
You boys sleep well!!
"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 10:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now go do your naked love dance around your Blalock cardboard cutout,
and thanks for sharing.
"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 15, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bad.
CDavis in an 8 for 43 since September 1 (including the Cleveland games).
"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 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Josey would like to buy my Donruss "Back to the future" Blalock/A-Rod uniform swatches card off me.
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 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does it come with a dick in the because I really think he would enjoy that?
Really…
Fuck stick.
Scott Feldman – "The greatest Hawaiian-born Jewish baseball player to ever set foot on the mound."
by Section 339 on Sep 15, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dick in the ass bwahhahahahah
look at me leaving out such an important word…
Scott Feldman – "The greatest Hawaiian-born Jewish baseball player to ever set foot on the mound."
by Section 339 on Sep 15, 2009 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, like I indicated, it has A-Rod's uni swatch on the other side too...
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 16, 2009 1:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Polly want a cracker?
Hank Blalock hasn't played in a game since Sept. 6, and is hitting just .182 in 99 at-bats since Aug. 1.
by Ranger121032 on Sep 15, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you ever seen a donkey show?
Scott Feldman – "The greatest Hawaiian-born Jewish baseball player to ever set foot on the mound."
by Section 339 on Sep 15, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not going to lie
At this point in time, I would rather watch a Chris Davis strikeout than see another one of your posts. You are a beating of epic proportions. EPIC.
by CS3 on Sep 15, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will someone...
please ban this jackass.
I’ve never seen a “fan” of a team take so much pleasure in his team losing so he can rub it in the faces of other fans. If that isn’t a troll I don’t know what is. I don’t want to hear how he’s funny or adds something to the conversation either, because he doesn’t. If you want to keep him around because everyone responds to him so there’s more posts on the blog at least be honest about it. Don’t pull a TAG and tell me he’s made some quality posts though. We all know that’s bullshit.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
by slc ranger on Sep 15, 2009 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I will guarantee that I am a much bigger fan of the team than some spare from Utah.
I just happen to disagree with a lot of people in here over which paths to take.
If Chris Davis was hitting worth a damn and the team was winning, I’d have to tip my cap but that’s not happening.
"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 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jonie Wails, the Ranger's Biggest Cheerleader
You are a caricature, of a mockery, of a cartoon, of a fictional character, and a psuedo-man, at that.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"When you have a weapon on your shoulder like he has, you can be cool." RW on Perez
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
by Rodney on Sep 15, 2009 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What did the 5 fingers say to the face?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
-
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"When you have a weapon on your shoulder like he has, you can be cool." RW on Perez
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
by Rodney on Sep 15, 2009 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're a good man.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hank Blalock since the latest changes were made: 2-for-10 (.200), 1 RBI, .200 SLG, 3 BB, .384 OBP, .584 OPS, 3 K
Yeah, he’s really making a great case for more playing time.
by Inkara1 on Sep 15, 2009 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hank F hasn't played in two weeks.
Somebody else is wearing this crap.
"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 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody else is wearing his cup.
Yeah, and it’s stuck to your nose, jackoff.
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"When you have a weapon on your shoulder like he has, you can be cool." RW on Perez
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
by Rodney on Sep 15, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Why do you choose to throw it
on Chris Davis and not Kinsler?
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 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because 20 people reflexively reply when he does...
No other reason..
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 16, 2009 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big difference between Kinsler & Davis.
Kinsler is going to put up a 30-30 this year and isn’t on the team solely because the GM drafted him. The kid is a star with the upsided to become a superstar.
Since September 2, Chris Davis has rocked an 8 for 43 (.186). When his ass was shipped to OKC, his obp was .256 and it currently sits at .263.
His batting average was .202 and his obp was .256 and now it’s at .214/.263.
All of that “improvement” can be attributed to four very shaky infield hits (the squibber in front of Jeter, the two balls that Overbay fucked up and the play ACabrera should have made in Cleveland). Take those four hits away and he’s back to .202 and his obp would be below .256.
Chris Davis is playing on the major league team solely because the GM drafted him yet has proven beyond the shadow of a doubt that he has no business playing in The Show this year, especially at the most important time of year.
In the last 47 games that Chris Davis has been playing every day (while Hank F was in heavy platoon or buried as he is now), the Rangers are 22-25.
In the last 47 games that Hank F was playing every day while Chris Davis was in OKC, the Rangers were 28-19.
Probably yet another coincidence, I’m sure.
"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 16, 2009 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CD is playing 1B solely because his replacement shit the bed every bit as badly as him..
and there was reason to believe CD was improved after his AAA showing. We KNOW for a fact Hank wasn’t improved.
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 16, 2009 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Davis one of the lesser problems of this team right now.
Please move on to something else. This is like pointing out that Sandra Bernhard has a funny shaped mole on her arm.
There is alot more to fix on this team than that little mole.
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 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a question..
do you choke on the semen as it flows down your throat or do you just relax and let the good times flow?
Scott Feldman – "The greatest Hawaiian-born Jewish baseball player to ever set foot on the mound."
by Section 339 on Sep 16, 2009 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
not making a case for hank...
just back to the point i made when everyone wanted davis brought up – they both suck equally. the delusional people here that thought davis was the answer to the problem were wrong.
defeatist pussy lives here
by sam in so cal on Sep 16, 2009 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what we thought is we'd rather have davis playing 1st base than hank
i still think that
by tyd3311 on Sep 16, 2009 8:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
considering they both suck, yes better defense makes more sense
but the prevailing theory was that he magically unsucked after working out his problems against non major league pitching. post after post citing his reworked offense and predicting greatness at the plate. very few people saying what you logically reference now. as best i remember the debate was focused 99% on how much hank sucked at the plate (one walk since the break, etc) and how davis was going to provide the offensive boost the team needed. that hasn’t happened.
defeatist pussy lives here
by sam in so cal on Sep 16, 2009 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Davis has 4 walks in 80 PA's since being called back up
and you have to remember he walked his first time up in 4 pitches from a very wild Joba Chamberlain.
Davis has 3 walks in his last 79 plate appearances.
"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 16, 2009 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bad
Baseballreference.com doesn’t have last night’s data.
Chris Davis has 4 walks in 84 PA since being called back up.
Davis has 3 walks in his last 83 plate appearances in The Show.
"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 16, 2009 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
derek jeter august
5 walks in 127 ABs
defeatist pussy lives here
by sam in so cal on Sep 16, 2009 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
x
post after post citing his reworked offense and predicting greatness at the plate.
Bullshit. I don’t remember anyone “predicting greatness” from Chris Davis when he came back. What people predicted was that he wouldn’t be any worse than Blalock.
Go find me one post where someone predicted Davis was going to come up and be great.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 16, 2009 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Adam,
What’s your take on Davis since coming back up?
To me, he’s not drowning (K’s waaaay down) so in a sense he’s better but there’s nobody who can outrun 4 walks in 84 plate appearances and still be considered productive.
I also have no idea what to expect from Davis next year and beyond and I consider him the biggest question mark moving forward to 2010.
"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 16, 2009 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's been better than before he was sent down
But he’s still not performing. He’s been hitting the ball harder, which makes me encouraged that he’s going to get there, but I’m still not real, real confident in him, and I don’t think we can go into 2010 expecting to contend with him and Smoak as our Plan A for 1B and DH.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 16, 2009 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that took 18 seconds.
hopelessly optimistic
because CD will turning this thing around on a dime. :)
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 Aug 24, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
defeatist pussy lives here
by sam in so cal on Sep 16, 2009 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
That was a serious post.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 16, 2009 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a question..
…is there function on this message board to “ignore” certain users?
In fact, I would really prefer a filter that would just eliminate any posts with “Chris Davis” or “Hank Blalock”.
The discussion is tired and pointless. And yet it continues every freaking day.
by RyanBlueThunder on Sep 16, 2009 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Try this
http://www.lonestarball.com/2009/5/3/863636/ignore-script
It would be better if it were integrated into LSB, but at the present its the best we have.
"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 16, 2009 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, but...
you are only allowed five entries.
if you are going to block “blalock” or davis" you would need to remove one or two of the existing blocks on “chris young” “adrian gonzalez” “danks” " “mccarthy” or “taylor teagarden’s sexual preference”
defeatist pussy lives here
by sam in so cal on Sep 16, 2009 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
jiminey these last few days have sucked!
Have these guys given up with MY and Josh out? Feeling sorry for themselves, or trying too hard? Hard to believe the pitching and offense have both tanked simultaneously…maybe it’s the fans’ fault.
"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 15, 2009 10:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man if only Blalock was in the lineup.. he would have definitly put up at least a
good 7 runs….can’t believe they keep letting CD play…just ask Josey The Fuckwad Wales….oh well I’m sure he’ll tell you without you asking…be kind and thank him for his insight.
Scott Feldman – "The greatest Hawaiian-born Jewish baseball player to ever set foot on the mound."
by Section 339 on Sep 15, 2009 10:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course his defense would have cost us a lot of runs
There were at least three plays in last nights game that Davis made that Blalock would have had no chance at.
The Rangers have rolled up the welcome mat and bludgeoned the Angels with it. - Josh Lewin
by uthornfan on Sep 15, 2009 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, shit.
Though this is the most disheartening loss of the year and things look very bleak, I agree with whomever said that the forks stay in the drawer until after the big weekend.
by Basehead on Sep 15, 2009 10:46 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
they are still alive
but I’m beginning to think they have been put on life-support. A sizeable miracle needs to happen, and soon.
"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 15, 2009 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it would have to be an angels in the outfield/colorado rockies miracle
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 15, 2009 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
where's that fork
shitty defense, shitty offensive production, shitty pitching, shitty attendance in the middle of a pennant race (which just ended)
And mankind is naught but a single nation - Qu'ran 2:213
by devsr on Sep 15, 2009 10:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you can take your shitty attendance and stick it up your nose
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 15, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it smells bad :(
And mankind is naught but a single nation - Qu'ran 2:213
by devsr on Sep 15, 2009 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
absolutely
fuck you for blaming the fans. fuck everyone that posts from home in their underoos bitching about people not going to the games. this franchise has been a piece of shit for three decades save a couple of seasons. the team is essentially .500 since july 31st and barely over .500 since may 30th. i go to a lot of games, but don’t criticize others for not climbing over themselves when the team is slightly above average. i had to listen to this shit on my drive in to work this morning. fuck that fat-headed cock sucker – glad he lost his job with the cowboys. the biggest fuck on that morning station goes to fernando (the phone slap who shouldn’t even be heard on the air) who’s such a condescending prick that he’ll never get a decent job on radio.
defeatist pussy lives here
by sam in so cal on Sep 16, 2009 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't agree more..
The Musers were driving me nuts this morning, especially Junior trumpeting how baseball fans should be happy to go out on a rainy night to support a team that’s hasn’t any skins on the wall. Yeah, I’m loading up my kids and hauling them to Arlington on a Monday night to possibly get rained out and watch lethargic ball.
Any chance they had to draw well this homestand went out the window with the bad baseball in BAL and the horrific weather other the weekend. Deal with it.
However, their points about how awful the marketing was this year were spot-on. Tgis team managed to compete all year, and we we get is plastic bowls and Ian BP commericals?? WTF? Don’t we need a President to work on marketing this thing??
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 16, 2009 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair
They were decent ceramic/stoneware bowls.
But, yeah.
"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 16, 2009 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried to call in
I can’t take any more of this Ticket crap about population centers, covering the ballpark, football, school, economy, etc. There are enough baseball fans in Arlington and the mid-cities alone that could fill that place up this week. There’s something else going on…
I can only speak for myself, but the poor goodwill Tom Hicks and John Hart generated by their handling of this team is what gives me pause before spending a dime on tickets and concessions at the ballpark. I’m a huge baseball fan and purchased season tickets in the late 90’s, but after getting (in my opinion) shafted by ownership and FO for years, I made a promise to spend as little money as possible in support of Tom Hicks’ baseball business until things change. My only vote as a fan is with my wallet. So I’m in the awkward position of rooting like hell for on-field success and financial failure of an owner who I feel doesn’t care about the team or fans. I truly don’t go unless I get a free or discount ticket.
It’s too bad a great young team has to pay for someone else’s sins of the past, but I’m still bitter. The Rangers are getting their return on fan investment. Go ask the Mavs and Cowboys how to cultivate a rabid fan base. It’s not by squeezing money and then not re-investing it in the product.
by Powder Blue Red Shoe on Sep 16, 2009 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck you,
asshole.
"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 16, 2009 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
yea my rant was out of line
with the rules of Ranger fandom, this is warranted
And mankind is naught but a single nation - Qu'ran 2:213
by devsr on Sep 16, 2009 9:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't think they will make 90 wins
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 11:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
take your not making the 90 wins shit and stick it up your nose
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 15, 2009 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think the Angels are still intimidated?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 11:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Salty update
The doctor the Texas catcher met with in St. Louis confirmed thoracic outlet syndrome. Saltalamacchia will meet with Dr. Greg Pearl tomorrow and go over his options. He’ll likely have surgery because the rehab process has about a 50-50 success rate.
- Anthony Andro
Which brings up the question.. well it really doesn’t but I will ask anyway. Should the Ranger resign Pudge? A cool $1M should do it. TT would probably have to be traded and Salty would split time with Pudge.
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 11:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Salty or Teagarden are starting catchers on a good team
so I think we need to look for other options. They are both okay at defense but you aren’t going to get anything offensively out of either of them.
The Rangers have rolled up the welcome mat and bludgeoned the Angels with it. - Josh Lewin
by uthornfan on Sep 15, 2009 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think both could reasonably hit .240 or .250 with 10-15 HR pop...that's not that bad.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
by TxStCa on Sep 15, 2009 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For a catcher I mean...
not every team has a Joe Mauer.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
by TxStCa on Sep 15, 2009 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am not ready to give up on Salty
He is only 24 and he showed a good amount of improvement in his defense this year.
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 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His defense has gotten much better
but his bat is still not good. For a guy that was supposed to be an offensive force at the catching position, his low average and basically no power aren’t getting it done.
The Rangers have rolled up the welcome mat and bludgeoned the Angels with it. - Josh Lewin
by uthornfan on Sep 15, 2009 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did so well in winter league too I thought?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you are correct
I have no problem with him or Teagarden being our starting catcher, I just think that if possible we should try and get someone to improve the position. .240 with 15 homers is not awful, but I think we should try for more.
The Rangers have rolled up the welcome mat and bludgeoned the Angels with it. - Josh Lewin
by uthornfan on Sep 15, 2009 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Salty's average surprised me, it really did.
I had high hopes for him this year and somehow his defense helped mask that thing we call offense.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, his ISO did jump 27 points this year
But that doesn’t mean shit when you consider his walk rate nearly halved and his OBP took a 62 point plummet.
I don’t know what happened, but Salty might be the posterboy for our horrendus change in approach from 2008 to 2009.
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 16, 2009 12:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His OBP was a big disappointment this year.
Tag was raving about Salty’s OBP at the end of last year sayin git was a sign that a young player was about to figure it out. He had a good winter league but for some reason fell flat on his face this year.
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 16, 2009 7:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Without having to do some major research, how long is recovery after surgery?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Infinity.
See: Blalock, Hank F.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
by TxStCa on Sep 15, 2009 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh
I think you might wanna take a guy like Harrison as an example rather than Blalock
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 15, 2009 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know...
I just wanted to use Blalock cause he is the epicenter of RTOS (Ranger Thoratic Outlet Syndrome)
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
by TxStCa on Sep 15, 2009 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pine Box Rides Again!!!
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"When you have a weapon on your shoulder like he has, you can be cool." RW on Perez
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
by Rodney on Sep 15, 2009 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harrison is already starting to throw
so I think Salty would be ready for ST.
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 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I would think surgery has to be considered, rehabbing is the easier
process I’m sure, but I would like to think he can nip this in the bud with surgery.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about going after Victor Martinez?
He plays 1st and catches in spots as well. Too lazy to look up his contract so don’t know how long Boston has him for. He can’t be THAT expensive can he?
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 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
boy what a game
couldn’t pitch couldn’t hit and not much defense what 3 errors?
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
by horsedooty on Sep 15, 2009 11:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We did break the 18 inning scoreless skid on a bright note.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm looking forward to Hurley coming back.
And Benoit.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
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by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 11:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I believe Benoit will be let out to pasture for the Rangers.
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 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He hasn't been already?
Scott Feldman – "The greatest Hawaiian-born Jewish baseball player to ever set foot on the mound."
by Section 339 on Sep 16, 2009 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Rangers bring
him to ST as a NRI.
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 16, 2009 7:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be on board with that.
No garuntees that O’Day or even CJ for that matter duplicate this season’s success.
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 16, 2009 8:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 on Hurley
I think the best word to describe him is intrigue
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 16, 2009 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hurl for Hurly!
Scott Feldman – "The greatest Hawaiian-born Jewish baseball player to ever set foot on the mound."
by Section 339 on Sep 16, 2009 12:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or Hurley
Scott Feldman – "The greatest Hawaiian-born Jewish baseball player to ever set foot on the mound."
by Section 339 on Sep 16, 2009 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's to 2009.
It was a fun ride.
Ric Renner is a giant douche.
by txhc on Sep 15, 2009 11:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great Tupac song.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CJ
how ’bout that throw to second CJ made attempting to start a double play? fit right in with the rest of the pitching staff tonight.
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
by horsedooty on Sep 15, 2009 11:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
eh he got out of it.
you’ve never had a ball slip out of your hand before? Don’t lie horsedooty
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 15, 2009 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your last sentence made me laugh.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 15, 2009 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
x
yes I have but then again I am not a professional baseball pitcher in the big leagues. It sorta fit the night is all I was trying to say.
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
by horsedooty on Sep 15, 2009 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
x
oh and I meant to ask you if you have had a ball slip out of your hand?
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
by horsedooty on Sep 15, 2009 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
two hairy ones
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 15, 2009 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Be nice!
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"When you have a weapon on your shoulder like he has, you can be cool." RW on Perez
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
by Rodney on Sep 16, 2009 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
listening to the yahoos calling the postgame show
Ian kinsler seems to be the new cj wilson
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 16, 2009 12:00 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Oh...North Texas sports fans have to have someone to hate when things don't go their way.
Scott Feldman – "The greatest Hawaiian-born Jewish baseball player to ever set foot on the mound."
by Section 339 on Sep 16, 2009 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's getting a haircut?
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 16, 2009 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
can you blame them?
I kind of hate Ian now.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 16, 2009 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has been one of the best players on the team this year.
It is kind of hard to hate that
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 16, 2009 12:12 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Helluva a game to attend, eh?
Geez…
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"When you have a weapon on your shoulder like he has, you can be cool." RW on Perez
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
by Rodney on Sep 16, 2009 12:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
But come on. His attitude sucks, and it’s obvious he doesn’t give it his all every game. In tough situations he swings for the fence no matter what. You just can’t hit a homerun everytime you come up. Then he calls out the fans…he’s an easy guy to hate if you have been following this team all year. He made it seem like they had no fans at all, and Dallas hates everything about the team, and baseball.
If you say you don’t expect the fans to come out it’s not going to help anything. It was a stupid thing to say. Instead of whining, and saying the fans suck. Encourage them to come out, and play your hardest on the field.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Sep 16, 2009 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did notice...he had two on at one point tonight.....early...instead of
just trying to get on base and get a run in…he swings for fucking outerspace….which ends with….wait for it….a fucking pop up….he’s been either a pop up or homerun for a couple weeks…
Scott Feldman – "The greatest Hawaiian-born Jewish baseball player to ever set foot on the mound."
by Section 339 on Sep 16, 2009 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He called out the fans
That’s one of the dumbest fucking things you can do as a professional athlete.
by LiamP on Sep 16, 2009 12:21 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I'm really glad I didn't read what he said.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
by lost in space on Sep 16, 2009 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Call out the fans then suck. Not a great combo..
Scott Feldman – "The greatest Hawaiian-born Jewish baseball player to ever set foot on the mound."
by Section 339 on Sep 16, 2009 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It started before that.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 16, 2009 12:50 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Well, before I think people where just frustrated
Watching him go from MVP contender last year (and awesome in April) to Hank Blalock Jr., but now he’s given them something they can deem as “confirmation” of the growing opinion of him as a slacker and a premadonna.
Before he was just suffering BJ Upton disease, now he’s given the fans his own version of douchebag-gate to hold against him.
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 16, 2009 1:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe when he decided
to go down the Hank Blalock path of hitters development.
"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 16, 2009 4:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember when people would say that Ian Kinsler has to be one of Rudy Jamarillo's greatest pupils
the way he would use the whole field
by tyd3311 on Sep 16, 2009 8:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't recall many
of Rudy’s pupils using the whole field.
"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 16, 2009 8:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dumb logic
he has taken a huge step back this year, shows signs of not being in the game mentally, and has made disparaging remarks about the fans.
by kumizi on Sep 16, 2009 5:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a reminder
A .240 batting average sucks.
"Clearly, the season is over. Fire Daniels, fire Washington, fire Maddux, burn down TBIA." - AJM
by aggierangerfan00 on Sep 16, 2009 7:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only two stats matter to Adam
OPS and FIP
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 16, 2009 7:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
one of the best players
Based on?
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 16, 2009 7:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you take shots at the fanbase
it tends to piss people off.
Ric Renner is a giant douche.
by txhc on Sep 16, 2009 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to Spring Training next spring
and I’ve never been before.
Is it a really good time to get autographs? What about the player/fan interaction?
by jdh90 on Sep 16, 2009 12:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aww...already talk of Spring Training...this season must really be over.
I’m sad now.
Scott Feldman – "The greatest Hawaiian-born Jewish baseball player to ever set foot on the mound."
by Section 339 on Sep 16, 2009 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really, I was just curious what the experience was like
The season doesn’t end until October 3rd.
by jdh90 on Sep 16, 2009 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't? You mean all these people are digging the Rangers grave and there's more time left
!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOLY CHRISTMAS CHARLIE BROWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On a sane note…I haven’t been to Spring Training but it’s definitely something I want to check out…from what I understand you can get much closer to the players and get a lot more autographs.
Scott Feldman – "The greatest Hawaiian-born Jewish baseball player to ever set foot on the mound."
by Section 339 on Sep 16, 2009 12:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Hank Blalock goes around and shits in other players jock straps
thus giving them Thoratic Outlet Syndrome, thereby causing the team to lose it’s great all time players such as the Saltalamacchia and the such as.
Scott Feldman – "The greatest Hawaiian-born Jewish baseball player to ever set foot on the mound."
by Section 339 on Sep 16, 2009 12:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
/R. Pulse
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"When you have a weapon on your shoulder like he has, you can be cool." RW on Perez
And the little bastard threw it for a swinging strike three in a 3-2 count. He’s blessed. And ballsy.
by Rodney on Sep 16, 2009 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What just happened there?
Scott Feldman – "The greatest Hawaiian-born Jewish baseball player to ever set foot on the mound."
by Section 339 on Sep 16, 2009 12:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the bright side
Bakersfield won again tonight to send their series to a final game 5.
Also, Main pitched two shutout innings racking up 3K’s.
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 16, 2009 12:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On Aug. 29th
we were 4 games behind LAA and 2.5 behind the BoSox. Sigh.
That's why they call them business sox
by egriffey on Sep 16, 2009 1:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Magic Numbers
Division
Angels – 13
Wild Card
Boston – 14
"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 16, 2009 4:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
with only 18 to play :(
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 16, 2009 7:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
if the Angels play 500 ball, the Rangers have to go 14-4 to make the playoffs.
"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 16, 2009 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rangers are now 12th in the AL in OBP
Oakland is 11th. We are now officially getting less on-base than Oakland. We are in the bottom 3 in the AL in walks. We are in the top 3 in the AL in strikeouts. Give me an example of any management position, doesn’t have to be baseball related, where you plummet about 12 spots in your performance review and, not only do you get rehired for the next year, but you get an increase in salary. Because my gut is telling me that’s about to be what happens for Rudy Jaramillo.
"Clearly, the season is over. Fire Daniels, fire Washington, fire Maddux, burn down TBIA." - AJM
by aggierangerfan00 on Sep 16, 2009 7:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think he returns next year.
ROn wants to bring in his guy and this season has given him some “influence” with the FO to do so.
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 16, 2009 7:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at all the guys around Worsh
None of them are his guys. What makes you think they’ll allow him to get his own guy now?
by LiamP on Sep 16, 2009 9:43 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
good point
I also believe that JD & Co have looked at the offenses around the league and know what it takes to have a consistent, playoff caliber offense. In Rudy’s 15 years the team has finished in the top 5 in OBP (AL) 4 times. Two of those years (98, 99) they were in the playoffs. Thier avg finish the last 7 years is 8th in the AL.
When Ron came to the Rangers he said he wanted his team to work the count, etc, etc, etc. At times they do but not on a consistent basis. Some of it is player’s skills, but I think much of it is simply desire,or lack of, to swing at good pitches and make the pitcher work for each out.
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 16, 2009 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Rudy J should lose his job.
The team scored 901 runs in 2008 and had what, something like a .354 obp.
The man can teach hitting but he can’t make chickensalad out of chickenshat.
"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 16, 2009 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nolan Ryan coming on with Norm at 1010 this am.
"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 16, 2009 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
AL obp rankings
2009….12
2008….2
2007….11
2006….9
2005….6
2004….11
2003….8
Why the anomaly of 2008? Bradley?
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 16, 2009 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That, and a handful of young guys who hadn't been indoctrinated yet..
Check out Salty’s OBP last year for one.. It seems that guys from outside the system propped it up last year.
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 16, 2009 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Granted, I'm not denying the importance of OBP
But I think when judging performance over a long period of time, runs scored is a much better indicator of success for your hitting coach
by BuckyB on Sep 16, 2009 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not just Board Game
Byrd had a career high 380 OBP, Kinsler had a 375 OBP, Hammy had a 371 OBP…hell, even Vazquez put up a 366 OBP.
The anomaly was caused by a bunch of guys who had career years in terms of getting on base.
by LiamP on Sep 16, 2009 10:23 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
And...
guys relatively new to the team. Not discounting the career years, but I think the guys new to the system take a while to fall in line.
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 16, 2009 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You must know Bradley's OPS did not bring the team's up by that much
So you’re saying that Bradley influenced the rest of the clubhouse in their approach by that much?
by BuckyB on Sep 16, 2009 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you have another explanation?
Look at LAA this year with Abreu.
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 16, 2009 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Important Message, imo
you need to go the ballpark, to the shop in centerfield
They are selling last year’s authentic, customizable jerseys for $50. I for one got the white one, with an F, E, L, I, Z, 3, and 0. They put on the “30” for me, but I need to go to a dry cleaner to put Feliz’s name on it.
Regardless, an authentic, white Feliz jersey (although it says “Rangers,” not “Texas” on the front) for only $75 (the letters/numbers cost a small bit)
by BuckyB on Sep 16, 2009 10:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nolan Ryan Interview with Norm
Happy talk, Norm asked Ryan if he had ever been called “Lynn” and he said laughed and said “No.”
Norm belted out a bunch of achievements from Nolan and asked him about it and Ryan said “I don’t think too much about it.”
Asked if anybody owned him as a pitcher -
Ryan said Mark Belanger (.210 hitter) just frustrated the hell out of him because he couldn’t get him out.
Proud of the resiliency of the team?
Affirmative. Lots of blather on them not giving up.
Agreed that the team has hit a wall and also said he’s rooting for the Red Sox.
Attendance?
Ryan disappointed that they haven’t had more support in final run but understands challenges of weather and school, cites Mondays & Tuesdays as their toughest nights.
Shutting down young starting pitchers throughout the league now common at this time of year, what about Holland?
No thoughts on shutting down Holland. Still throwing well but not locating pitches. Feel like the innings are starting to show but that this is part of his development. Don’t see anything with his mechanics to shut him down.
Millwood Situation?
Not going to shut him down because team is in pennant race and they need him. Hasn’t thrown well over last two months so they moved him back in an attempt to make him stronger. Will not shut him down to keep him from being vested.
Sale of club?
MLB has deadline for bids to find out who is interested (thought it was August 15) and Ryan said he heard from rumor mill that there were 5-6 bids. Doesn’t really know anything about the timing. Has been told by Tom Hicks that Ryan will have a chance to be a part of things going forward.
Will sale of club go into next season?
Yes. Lots of moving parts into sale of ballclub and things haven’t moved quickly to this point.
Will hands be tied in the off-season?
Concerned now about this season and haven’t look where they are going to be budget-wise next season. Until they have a game plan and know what their restricitions will be, they don’t know.
How much control does MLB have over Rangers?
If team does things within their budget and asks to go outside of said budget they go to Hicks. They went to Hicks on a couple of players and things didn’t work out.
Did MLB limit what they could offer Purke?
The Commish establishes a slot depending on where your number one can be. Says team offered him $ 4 million and that he wanted 2.5 times above slot and he wanted more.
Contract status?
Handshake agreement with Hicks.
Heard Fake Nolan Ryan on The Ticket?
Yes. Says it’s something else when they recognize your voice at the Whataburger Drive-Thru.
"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 16, 2009 10:32 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WWND
Hank is the elephant in the room. When will he disappear?
by Chase Irwin on Sep 16, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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