Game 153 Game Day Thread
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 25, 2009 6:00 PM CDT
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go team go!
" This is the inning that propels us to the playoffs. Mark it down."
- Rohn Warshington on Jul 27, 2009 9:19 PM EDT
5th inning against the Tigers
Hamilton in the line up.
Shields pitching for the Rays.
1. Julio Borbon, LF
2. Elvis Andrus, SS
3. Josh Hamilton, DH
4. Marlon Byrd, CF
5. Hank Blalock, 1B
6. Ian Kinsler, 2B
7. David Murphy, RF
8. Ivan Rodriguez, C
9. Chris Davis, 3B (Ben Broussard II?)
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
Hammy, but no Cruz
Oh well. I’m still exited to see Hammy’s resurrection. We should hide colored eggs all over the ballpark to celebrate.
That's why they call them business sox
HAHA! That made me laugh.
"Fuck those guys. They got lucky. I’m going to whip their ass the next time I take the mound."
Put him in the 3-hole.
Don’t be scurred Wash.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
by Cecilio's Guante on Sep 25, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions
wow
They need all the pitching they can get since they are in the AL East.
The good news for Rays fans is that Price, who will start the finale on Sunday against the Rangers, has posted a 3.41 ERA since July 31 and has shown marked improvement on his slider. And between Price, Matt Garza, James Shields, AL Rookie of the Year candidate Jeff Niemann, and newcomer Wade Davis, the Rays are stocked with five quality starting pitchers aged 27 or younger.
http://insidecorner.dmagazine.com/
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
Better win, fuckers!
"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.
Let them knock you around
bassline
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
by Cecilio's Guante on Sep 25, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone have AT&T U-verse?
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
Me do. but I'm at work....
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
What do you think of it?
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
It's great...
I came from TimeWarner and Uverse is more reliable; less pixelation errors.
However, they didn’t tell me that the number of Tvs and computers online will affect throughput, and I also notice that with different TVs on the same channel, there is a lag where you can hear something on one TV then another, with about a 2 sec gap.
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
Is Cruz hurt
Why is he not playing? Does he not lead the team in HRs?
by De Peche Ranger on Sep 25, 2009 6:59 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Well, he is hitting .146/.212/.229 in his last 14 games
Also, Ron Washington hates 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
Thanks
I guess the gut has ruled him banished from the ballpark
by De Peche Ranger on Sep 25, 2009 7:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
He's been banished by JD
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 25, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions
And he remains this team's best player
Its best healthy hitter, and the best defensive right fielder in baseball.
I like steak.
Wash said he need some time off to
work through some issues with Rudy, on the pregame, fwiw.
"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.
Wonder whn Marlon Byrd and his .221/.281/.321 line the last 14 games will get a day to work with Rudy.
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
Never question the gut asshole!
by De Peche Ranger on Sep 25, 2009 7:50 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Got lucky on that pitch
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 25, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions
Grooved the 3-1 fastball down the pipe
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 25, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Dutch bringing his hands over his head in the windup today
Guess he’s been working with Maddux.
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
Niiiice slider.
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
Perfect throw by Pudge.
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
Sunday
Anybody know who is scheduled to start Sunday? I’m Going to the game, just curious.
"Fight ’em ’til hell freezes over, then fight ’em on the ice!" – Dutch Meyer
by CowboyHornedFrogs on Sep 25, 2009 7:18 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
McCarthy vs. Price
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
Hammy, dammit.
"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.
Good to see Hamilton back in form.
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
Hamilton still looks like Shat.
And he’s back to that open stance that took away all of his power.
Sheesh.
by TooLegitToQuit on Sep 25, 2009 7:25 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Double steal!
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 25, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions
WOO BYRD!
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
Byrdman.
He can fly in any weather.
Son, if you really want something in this life, you have to work for it. Now quiet! They're about to announce the lottery numbers. - Homer Simpson
I can't believe Josh and TAG are still talking about playoff scenarios
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 25, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions
Shouldn't Blalock have been waving him to 3rd?
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 25, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions
Good job Ian.
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
This might be the deadest GDT thread I've ever seen
especially for a night game
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 25, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions
No shit
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
come on MURPH you've been on fire lately..
with your .343 avg and .400 + obp the last 2.5 weeks
HH is that a sock in your puppet or are you happy to see me?
Shut down inning coming up
right Dutch?
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
Gameday shows pitch 2 & 3 three to be IDENTICAL
One was a ball, one was a strike,
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 25, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions
I'm for Robot umpires
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
The Yankees and Red Sox
piss on this idea.
Son, if you really want something in this life, you have to work for it. Now quiet! They're about to announce the lottery numbers. - Homer Simpson
by SarasotaRanger on Sep 25, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Dutch looks a lot better tonight.
Of course, now thatI’ve said that he’s probably going to give up 10 home runs in a row next inning.
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
Davis!!!
"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.
Woot!
Just needed to move him down to #9
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 25, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions
Holy shit that was crushed
Haven’t seen CD turn on a fastball like that in awhile.
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
Borbon!
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
CHACARRON!!!
"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.
Fuuuuck.
Just our luck.
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
D'oh!
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 25, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions
Hate to make a deserted thread more vacant
but I gotta head home. L8R gents.
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 25, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions
TTFN
lol, I’m gonna go watch on the patio…
See yas.
"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.
entertaining...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPRxWsX50kI
HH is that a sock in your puppet or are you happy to see me?
Gabe Kapler home run???
Pitching fail.
Son, if you really want something in this life, you have to work for it. Now quiet! They're about to announce the lottery numbers. - Homer Simpson
He kills lefties
.284 .385 .537 .922 this year
"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.
I wanted to check in just so I don't get accused of being part of the "fair weather" brigade
And Fuck, Dutch gives up a HR
jinxed him
she’s a wtich… burn her!!!
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
How do you know she's a witch?
What do voluntary mean?
Yeah, I'm pretty sure I jinxed Dutch.
Sorry.
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
Bullshit ump
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
how where pitches 4 and 5 not strikes?
If pitch 3 was…..
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Can any starter get into the fourth inning without trouble?
Dutch gets a few bad calls and loses his slow stuff—c’mon!
ELVIS!
Not entirely sure he was out, but great play.
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
Sigh.
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
Shit, where was that pitch?
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
Fuck.
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
How many pitches is Dutch at?
70 billion?
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
WOOOO HAMILTON! ONE PITCH OUT!!
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
welp Hammy I came to see a home run...not happening
HH is that a sock in your puppet or are you happy to see me?
Where the fuck is Knox?!?!
Get this Schmuck off of my goddamn TV.
by TooLegitToQuit on Sep 25, 2009 8:12 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Oh, the Canadians are here?
Now we know who to blame for that inning.
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
Here comes operation shutdown by the offense.
Sigh.
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
Isn't that the opposite of all stats?
aren’t hitters supposed to gain an advantage with 2nd and 3rd AB off a starter?
You would think.
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
Why is Hamilton batting 3rd FRESH off the DL?
I guess the gut disagrees with the concept of easing someone back into the lineup.
Tommy John Surgery,Lewin.
Easy.
by TooLegitToQuit on Sep 25, 2009 8:17 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Aflac question..
What innovation in Sports Medicine was invented on this day in 1974.
I had no idea until Outside the Lines did a piece on it today. :)
by TooLegitToQuit on Sep 25, 2009 8:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Well, if you're a Ranger fan you should be pretty familiar with TOS surgery
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
everyones velocity seems to be down
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
He just hit 94 on OUR gun, so thats probably about 96ish
but I agree, his velocity has been down. He’s been around 90-91 for a while now.
by behindthebag on Sep 25, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Good comeback inning for Dutch
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
It'd be nice to have a K in there,
but I’ll definitely take it with the way he’s been pitching recently. Any scoreless innings are success.
by behindthebag on Sep 25, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep.
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
2 walks for Ian tonight
Good stuff.
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
alrighty then Ian....better than a pop up
HH is that a sock in your puppet or are you happy to see me?
Yay Murph!
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
Dr Andrews today said Pitchers who play Year Round baseball competitively,are more prone to TJS.
It kills their arms he says.
So get your son I’m other sports that gives your kids’ arm a good rest.
by TooLegitToQuit on Sep 25, 2009 8:27 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
There's an article coming out that shows some pitchers are choosing TJS as a performance enhancer
because it replaces a weaker ligament with a stronger tendon. So TJS was becoming the equivalent of ’roids.
Oh shit, Pudge is up in a DP possibility.
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
YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING 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
Man, Pudge stinks to bad I can smell him all the way in California.
Oh, wait… that’s just the fucking neighbors dog, shitting in their back patio again.
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
Love that pickoff move.
Nice throw fake by Blalock 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
Hook time
Dutch is losing the strike zone.
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
I'm sure this is his last inning
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
Nice pitch there though.
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
Crawford and Longo did him a couple favors though.
But still, good to see him battling instead of just imploding today. There’s been some definte improvement his last two starts, even though he couldn’t keep the ball in the yard last time out.
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
LOL That guy buying the Nets is the man.
He’s the Russian Hugh Hefner.
by TooLegitToQuit on Sep 25, 2009 8:40 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
No. This guy doesn't look strike off as an ass clown.
This guy is worth 9 billion.
by TooLegitToQuit on Sep 25, 2009 8:43 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Bunting the guy to third with Hamilton up next
Seems like a wasted out to 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
Borbon to the rescue though.
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
Jesus, that's the second time that's happened tonight
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
Fucking bullshit.
We should have 10 runs by now.
Hamilton doubled off.
(rolls eyes)
by TooLegitToQuit on Sep 25, 2009 8:44 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Hamilton really sucks tonight
Swinging wildly at everything thrown up there. I know he’s been out of the lineup for awhile, but grow a brain, Josh.
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
I'm just in shock he's batting 3rd.
I mean seriously Ron?
by behindthebag on Sep 25, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
+ 1 just throw him into the meat of the order... S M A R T
HH is that a sock in your puppet or are you happy to see me?
Yeah
I mean it’s not like he’s hitting second or cleanup or something, but I’d want him 6th or 7th.
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
Who bats 2nd in 2010?
Elvis or MY?
by TooLegitToQuit on Sep 25, 2009 8:48 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
MY
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
I'd go with MY.
Despite his utter suckage with RISP this year, I’d love to see him up with Borbon on the bags.
by behindthebag on Sep 25, 2009 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably more like 94 on our gun, but yeah
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
Throwin 94 on the gun now, so probably about 96
He’s fine.
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
Booya Feliz
MOAR RUNS
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
Excellent job by MLB.tv
Cutting to commcercial just as Blalock steps to the plate. Am I behind or somethin?
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
Yip...that's too bad...
Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Sep 25, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
This guy (the Jim Knox knock off) makes me long for Rick Renner....
Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Sep 25, 2009 9:04 PM CDT reply actions
You're right...no one's that bad...I retract my previous statement
Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Sep 25, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Geeeeez
Thought that was gone.
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
A lot of questions to be answered next year--obviously CD is one and the young pitchers
But I’m most interested in whether Ian and Hammy fulfill their potential
I'm much more worried about CD
than Hamilton & Ian.
Much more.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
And Moreland
Probably doesn’t have the ceiling of the other two, but if (god forbid) something happens where both Smoak and Davis bust, Moreland could be a safety net 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
Hamilton and Kinsler both need a major appraoch revision.
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
About time both the team and CJ got some luck
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
I get the feeling we sweep the Rays
They look like they are even more dejected than we are about being out of it
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
Hey, was that LSB's own Gossamer they just showed coming back from break?
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
Nah
But he picked up a steak with that weird Bourbon play
by #5withabullet on Sep 25, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Sigh Josh.
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
It's funny, because I own him on my playstation
I’ve come from behind three different times against him late in games.
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
Guess so, 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
I don't think so
Based on the fact that it was a slow dribbler to first with a track star breaking from 3rd, I would have to say it was rare
Back to back walks
Wow.
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
WELL DONE!!!
Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Sep 25, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
30-30!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
Finally. Good for Ian.
Too bad he’ll never ever change his approach from now on.
Maybe but I could also see them either trotting CJ back out
or pulling somoene from further down the BP
What do voluntary mean?
Maybe now Ian can go back to hitting line drives
He better not try to tell us he hasn’t been thinking about that every AB after his reaction, either.
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
Yeah seriously. He's been looking for that pitch for sometime now.
He was swinging as hard as he could at almost every pitch ever since he got to 29. He was waiting for that moment.
by behindthebag on Sep 25, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
No kidding
He looked more relieved that excited
by #5withabullet on Sep 25, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Only 30-30 guy in the league
with Kemp close at 26 Hrs and 34 steals and
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
People in here are really worried about Kinsler?
Really?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
It does seem crazy
But it is hard to look past that batting average isn’t it?
by #5withabullet on Sep 25, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll take him just like he is now--I'm not worried
I was wondering if he was going to be MVP caliber
Not really worried.
He’s an awesome 2nd basemen, but he definitely has some holes in his game/approach and has lots of room for improvement.
He can be an MVP caliber player if he wanted.
by behindthebag on Sep 25, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I am
major drop in his OBP and huge jump in FB%. A..241 BABIP is a contributor but a career low LD% mitigates that some. Kinda curious about the rest of his offensive numbers
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
The wave in the 9th inning? Really?
Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Sep 25, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions
Tampa Bay has it's cowbells, Oakland has the horns
Anaheim has the fucking monkey… it seems the RBiA’s lame bit is the wave.
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
you're an idiot. i've seen waves in L.A. in Boston at a playoff mavericks game.
everywhere
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
Yeah, but do they do it in the freaking 9th inning? I think not.
The fans at the RBiA always seem to pick horrible fucking times to do it.
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
well bad timing i agree with.
but everyone does it. well everywhere.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
I've never seen any park
do it in the 9th when you’re trying to close it out.
by behindthebag on Sep 25, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions
uhhhh, why the vitriol? (sorry if that word's too big for you)
definition: Bitterly abusive feeling or expression..
I’m simply making a point that it’s the last inning…you don’t see the difference?
Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Sep 25, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
i was talking to jon cause he made it seem like we were the only ballpark that does the wave
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
Not really
My point is it’s becoming our lame bit, not that we’re the only ones that do it.
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
I was shocked to see the wave at Fenway...
I agree with you, though. It’s every game at TBiA and it makes us look moronic to be doing the wave when we should be cheering on the closer to finish the game
Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Sep 25, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I see that now...my apologies...
Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Sep 25, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
yay
the 1991 Ron Gant season?
32 HR, 34 SB, .251/.338/.496
or 1987 Joe Carter?
32 HR, 31 SB, .264/.304/.480
compares best to kinsler?
" This is the inning that propels us to the playoffs. Mark it down."
- Rohn Warshington on Jul 27, 2009 9:19 PM EDT
5th inning against the Tigers
Good call
And both of them were corner outfielders, I believe, which makes Kinsler’s stats that much more impressive
by #5withabullet on Sep 25, 2009 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I would say that last year was Ian's best
18 HR, 26 SB .319 .375 .517 121 Games (131 this year with this game)
Thinking more of Soriano's in 2005
.268/.309/.512 for and .812 OPS
36 HR, 30 SB,
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Soriano hit 46 bombs in 2006.
We have so many other things to worry about than Ian Kinsler.
"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 25, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
and how is that any comparison to Sorianio in 2005 having a similar line than Kinsler this year
both Gant and Carter’s lines where worse the next year. In the following year Gant hit 17 and Carter had 27. There is to much variability to use that as a predictor.
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Geez Frankie
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
Well, I missed the final out because mlb.tv cut out on me
But based on everyone elses reactions, WOOOO!
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
I missed the game due to a wacky sleep schedule.
But like lonestarJon said, WOOOO!
I see kinsler got his 30/30. Hmm.
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