Game 155 Game Day Thread
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 1:00 PM CDT
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Hypo lineup for next year
Tell me what you think
CF Julio Borbon
3B Michael Young
2B Ian Kinsler
RF Josh Hamilton
LF Nelson Cruz
1B Chris Davis
C Ivan Rodriguez
DH Max Ramirez
SS Elvis Andrus
Just came to me this morning as I was reading through Google Reader..
TCU AD/PR Student: I Need A Job
by FormerLSBUser on Sep 27, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions
Max Ramirez
Given that he’s yet to hit as well as a catcher should hit in AAA, I’d be loathe to make him an every day major league DH right now.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Also
I don’t think Pudge is a better option at catcher than Salty.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
salty
.233 / .290 / .371 this year
.251 / .314 / .389 for his career
at what point do we decide he just isn’t a ML starter?
"You can probably stick a fork in the Rangers' playoff chances for 2009." - AJM on 7/26 with the team 4.5 games out
That's what Pudge is too
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
after his second full season behind the plate
This season they asked him to focus on becoming better defensively, so it’s conceivable that his offense suffered as a result. Once he’s more comfortable defensively, look for his bat to improve..
I have a hard time believing that a professional athlete can't improve in more than one area at any given time.
If they tell him to improve his offense next season, is his defense going to regress? Are we going to be playing this game for the rest of his career, that he can only be serviceable at one thing at a time?
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Sep 27, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
catching is a much more demanding position
than any other while off the field. Defensively you have to do the scouting on the opposing batters and work up a gameplan with each pitcher. Then offensively you have to go over the same scouting and tapes for your own batting to work through any problems you might have. Salty was also still learning many of the intricacies of the position this year.
That being said, he has had time to adjust this year, and while I think you can expect a better year offensively as he better learns how to manage a pitching staff, if he doesn’t improve by next year, then I think you can say that’s all you’ll get out of him.
you didn't get the memo
that apparently Nelson Cruz sucks and could never bat as high as 5th.
I thought it be all warm and shitty, but it just tasted like normal beer. It was still cold.
by RA Dickey on Sep 27, 2009 1:29 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
x
Cruz is in a 4-for-30 slump.
Asked to evaluate Cruz, Washington said he sees a player with a lot more maturity, but one who still has a some distance to go.
"I’ve seen his focus fade a little bit," Washington said. "It’s been a good lesson for him."
"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.
Sure Wash...
Fuck Wash.
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
What the hell does that mean?
"Nothing we do here has a point" - Czar Morris
by inactive lsb user on Sep 27, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
He don't do what Marlon Byrd do
that’s what.
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
x
"Nothing we do here has a point" - Czar Morris
by inactive lsb user on Sep 27, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's not get ahead ourselves
Lineup for today’s game:
2B Ian Kinsler
SS Elvis Andrus
LF David Murphy
CF Marlon Byrd
1B Hank Blalock
DH Andruw Jones
RF Nelson Cruz
3B Chris Davis
C Taylor Teagarden
by Basehead on Sep 27, 2009 1:14 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
and ugh at Kinsler leading off
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't even...
;)
"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.
So, Wash figured out that Cruz has reverse splits?
"Nothing we do here has a point" - Czar Morris
by inactive lsb user on Sep 27, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Aren't you violating your edict?
Remember Red, hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.
Let's Do This Shit!!!
"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.
Okay
Just finished about 1500 words on Marlon Byrd, that will go up tomorrow at 10:30.
Now I’m going to do part 2 about Marlon Byrd, to go up Tuesday morning.
Y’all are going to be Marlon Byrded out when I’m done.
I smell a flame war already
"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.
He has to come back!!!
We just can’t live with out him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't this wait till Oct 5th?
by TooLegitToQuit on Sep 27, 2009 1:54 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Wash very complimentary of CD's plate approach lately
And very happy with the progress Josh is making.
"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.
The TV crew began their "Bring Back Byrd" campaign early today...
I suspect we will have that shoved down our throats all day. My position is generally when the broadcasters are in favor of something it is likely a bad idea
I have no objection to man walking on the moon.
by Chad Crudup on Sep 27, 2009 2:15 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Watching meaningful Rangers baseball during
football is season almost seems like an oxymoron.
"BIg whoop, wanna fight about it?"
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Football season hasn't started yet, has it?
"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.
The new Academy Sports pitch-woman is really hot, btw
in a MILF-y, you-know-she-slept-with-someone-to-get-that-gig way
That's why they call them business sox
Rangers
Remember when we were talking about Seattle passing the Rangers for 2nd place?
Seattle is 5.5 games back of Texas now.
I need to calculate the Rangers’ 2nd place magic number.
It was a popup
and he didn’t look to see where it was hit. You have to at least make that a close play if not get back.
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I think he reacted a little late
Still, it wasn’t like he kept running.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah maybe
but also has a reputation of having a low baseball IQ.
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
You forgot
/Nellie
"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.
Apparently...
…the FSSW music guy forgot how many outs there were.
I think that they must be using the September callups on the production side of this broadcast.
I've never had the board all to myself
I’ll use this opportunity to share some of my emotive poetry. I mostly write about my cat, Malcolm.
That's why they call them business sox
Sup peeps
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
WHAMMY!
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
HOLY SHIT!
YOU WIN THE INTERNET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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.
On OUR gun?
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
That's RBIA adjusted
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I was gonna say, I don't think I've seen anyone but Feliz take our gun that high...
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
Feliz hit 100 once vs. Boston
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Whoops
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
TEA
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 that
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, less than 30 pitches through three for B-Mac
Are we playing ourselves?
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
Did we make the playoffs??
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah, the Rays where better last year.
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 wasn't completely serious
but we did come out of nowhere in the eyes of the national media
That's why they call them business sox
I thought you meant that the Rays won with good pitching and a low OBP but lots of HRs and SBs
But they had a team OBP of .340, fourth in the league, better than our .321 this year, fourth from the bottom
Like the Rangers....
…they made a huge leap forward by dramatically upgrading their defense.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, I wasn't aware of the Rays's dramatic improvement--went from last to first in DefEFF
Is a bit better than us this year
Tea 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
As in, Kinsler didn't bunt the ball well?
Or as in, that was a bad call for a bunt there?
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
He was trying to get a hit
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I suspect...
…Ian did that on his own.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmn
Retaliation from 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
if he'd made it
you’d be saying great play. You can’t be aggressive on the basepaths without getting burned sometimes…
Bad jump
Now the sac fly is gone. WOOO SMALLBALL!
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
Running there isn't unreasonable, I don't think
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
It turned the inning into an epic fail though.
I don’t think I run him with the sac fly in order, but that was probably Elvis’s decision.
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
Plant those seeds! Plant those seeds!
Ahhhhhhhhh
by TooLegitToQuit on Sep 27, 2009 2:53 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Fuck the sheep humpers.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Sep 27, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, every time I see Crawford I swear his stance gets a little wider
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'r know if anyone sucks more than edgar. his attitude sucks more than his pitching
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
BJ Upton really sucks this year
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
He's kind of having an Ian Kinsler type year
LD’s are down, FB’s are up, and his walk rate is down.
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
Maybe
But he’s never hit many line drive, and he’s hitting a career low in them this year.
2007 was an aberrition, power-wise – his ISO’s haven’t been anywhere near his 2007 levels any other time in his career, so I don’t know why he’d be out there tying to recapture that 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
Aside from the LD/FB rates, the biggest difference from this year to last year seems to be the drop in his walk rate
15% to 8.9%. He’s also swinging at more stuff out of the zone than ever before (although he was horrible at swinging and missing at stuff out of the zone in 2007 as well). Couldn’t tell you whether that’s part of why he sucks or a product of him sucking, but bottom line is he’s not squaring the ball up and his approach has suffered this year.
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
he also rubbed
some jalepeno juice up his nose
So a 2 out, 2 run HR for Cruz?
so immature of him…
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky"-Michael Scott
by ReallyCreativeScreenName on Sep 27, 2009 3:04 PM CDT reply actions
if he was batting 4th
he would have struck out.
WOOO DP
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
kinda quite in here
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
a lot of people are at the game i think
plus a lot of “fans” that post in here would probably rather watch football.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
Pulitzer Prize Winner
if I am not mistaken
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
DET LIONS WIN
never thought that would happen again……
Didn’t get to 20 straight loses… nice to see them do it to
wash
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
Dude it's over
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
+1
Don’t let this team tease you.
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
Because Kinslerhomer and hohohjon says so? I'll take your word into consideration
then wash it in some shit, and dry clean it with the lips and blow of a male gay hooker.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
Need link
I am in Ireland its late, just got back for a rugby match had a few Guinness, can’t find one on my own. Any help is appreciated.
Get healthy Max Ramirez
‘Cause You’re our only hope.
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 KINSLER
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 LOVE THE SUICIDE SQUEEZE!
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
HAHAHAHA ELVIS
Awesome
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 shut your piehole
You know good and well if that hadn’t worked you’d have been all, “Yay smallball!!!” and crapping on everything.
So you go sit in the corner and be quiet.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Trying to smallball people around the bases after a leadoff double is one thing
Squeezing with Elvis is another.
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
Elvis is gonna totally suck next year if TAG doesn't STFU soon.
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
Stupid Brett Favre
I can’t read or watch anything football related for the next week because it will be nothing butFavremania.
Stupid Brett Favre.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
you get these odd like boosts of web energys where you post a random string of comments.
that vary from baseball to football….to people dying. Then you go away for an hour, and come back. It’s kind of cool.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
I'm working right now as well
And so I do some work, then come over here and post a while, then go check and make sure my wife hasn’t strangled Seth, then work some more…it is a cycle…
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
MURPH!!
How much trade value does he have? Solid 3rd OF, that is cost controlled….
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
that's ok,
Joe Saunders will start to suck around the 4th or 5th inning.
Elvis is really running at some stupid times today
He’s edging into Angel over-agression territory.
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
Maybe he just wants the game to end faster
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe he bet Kinsler
he’d have more stolen bases than him to end the year…
Or maybe it's because B-Mac has allowed a shitload of baserunners TAG
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, most of them where in the last few innings
I forget, missed the first two, so it seems like more.
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
Yet he is at only 70 pitches and is shuting them out.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
you'll get to see her
on FoxSports football games.
yeah but she got to meet
Nate Newton, and not look too terribly dwarfed by him.
She goes by Josey Wales on here.
You never heard her say “This Thing” numerous times?
by TooLegitToQuit on Sep 27, 2009 3:43 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
It would be funny
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
M's lose
If the Rangers win, they are 6.5 games up on Seattle, clinching no worse than a tie for 2nd in the A.L. West.
That is progress
No worse than 2nd in the last two years. Next year should fun.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Pop quiz
Who said, “Cuz I’m the one with the phat mad skillz and I won’t choke like the Buffalo Bills”?
Uh... TO?
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
Are you just goofin'?
New boot goofin’?
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Coincidentally enough...
…I saw the performer in question the night after the Oilers blew that 35 point lead to Buffalo.
When performing that song, he stopped at that point and commented about how much the Oilers sucked.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
The correct answer
Ice Cube, performing the title track on his album “Wicked.”
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Russ Springer looks like he just got back from a Civil War reenactment.
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
Piece on Omar coming back on Yahoo--I don't know if Adam posted this
"If he wants to play another year, we want him another year," manager Ron Washington said. "He’s certainly part of my plan if that’s what he wants to do."
"My plan"
They won’t even let your choose your own coaches, think they’re going to let you choose your own players?
If he chose his own players, we'd have the oldest fucking team in baseball
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 LSJ on Sep 27, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Haven't you heard Dave?
Michael Young doesn’t take grounders at third base.
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
If MY was ready to hit
why wasn’t he DH’ing today?
Gotta get Jones some AB's in the final home game
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 last time he said he was ready...
…he ended up aggravating it and missing more time.
I suspect they wanted to wait until tomorrow to see how he is for sure.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
He's doing what we couldn't do
Shut out the A’s.
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
Wish he would suck enough to let the A's back into the game
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
The Angels are hosting a "Postseason Rally" on Thursday...
I’m watching the Angels-A’s game, Angels feed on split-screen, and they just announced a post-season rally to be held after Thursday’s game vs. Texas.
It would be SO sweet to take 4 from them and ruin that rally…
sweep them
then sweep the M’s and the angels lose 1 in Oakland.
Tie.
Let me dream as it is still possible.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
Fuck them
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
How much of this
is B-Mac pitching well and how much is the Rays having just given up?
McCarthy
Since he’s been here, he’s pitched fine when he’s been able to go out there.
He just hasn’t stayed healthy.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
True dat
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
that's what I thought
just curious of others impressions…
Dan Wheeler
was like Darren O’day about 4 or 5 years ago.
with regard
to effectiveness coming out of nowhere.
Dave Barnett is utterly obsessed with wins
I mean, most announcers are, but Dave is even more obsessed than most.
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 was the guy who pitched in the Astros bullpen that threw real hard
then had to have a rib removed and wore it as a necklace?
This was the late 90’s I believe.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
by Cecilio's Guante on Sep 27, 2009 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
May even have been the mid 90's.
I loved him, like real man love.
It’s been bugging me all day that I can’t remember him.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
by Cecilio's Guante on Sep 27, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
AWWW
Yes!
Ol’ John Hudek.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
by Cecilio's Guante on Sep 27, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey a popo fly from Kinsler
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
That what he do
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, I have a good idea
Let’s put Davis at 3B, and move MY to DH.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
He has no range
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
His arm is about the only asset he has at third
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 would be curious to see
if there’s any difference in his offensive production when playing 3rd and when playing 1st.
Probably is, since he's played quite a bit of third lately and he hit better lately
However, I doubt it means anything.
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 team never stopped believing?
What was all that shit against Oakland then?
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 bad series
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Great start for McCarthy
And it looks like Ron might be learning when to pull people.
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
Wouldn't be a Ranger game without an attempt a blowing the lead
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
Darren O'Day
Not a “real” relief pitcher?
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions
CJ and cabbage patch are up.
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
Goddamnit
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
Only problem with that rising fastball is you can catch up to it
As good as O’Day has been this year, I’ve got a feeling he’s got a little backsliding to do in 2010.
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
His BABIP is like .235
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
.252 actually
But same point, really.
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
Ha! That's a typo
meant to say .253… close
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
We're gonna give the Rays their own 11 run inning, ain't we
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 is officially getting ridiculous.
Get the last fucking out, come on!
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
Oakland is coming back
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Now we're getting squeezed
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
GODDAMNIT GUYS
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
Only if we win
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Enough already
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Are you still complaining about the error or did he do something else since then?
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Do we have the third out yet?
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Sep 27, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Let the healing begin and move on
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Why complain about him...
…and not O’Day or Wilson?
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Because it's easier for him to blame Davis
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Well, if you are going to miss with the count 3-2
You might as well hit him.
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions
all this while oakland has scored 3 runs without getting an out in the 7th
"Elvis Andrus has just preformed a MIRACLE!"
-Eric Nadel, 5/4/09
by Jason Brynsvold on Sep 27, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions
If you think about it though, this is be a highly appropriate way to close out the season at home
Nothing is ever as easy as 5-0 with this team.
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 almost want to go do something and check both scores tonight. i'm too nervous
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
Why does O'Day's run show up as earned (on Gameday)
Shouldn’t all runs scored after the 3rd out should have been recorded be considered unearned?
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
I guess they'll fix it later
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Nadel explained
that it is an unearned run against the team but an earned run against ODay since he came in after the error.
I didn't realize there was a distinction
I’ve never heard of “team earned/unearned runs”
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's the rule on earned runs for relievers
Regardless of whether the third out would’ve been made, the reliever starts with a clean slate with the runners he faces. O’Day walked Longoria, so he is a potential earned run, which he became when he scored without benefit of an error
Thanks
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I got a baaaad feeling about this
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
Rays aren't going to swing at anything until we prove we can throw strikes.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
Frankie is bringing some heat
95 is 98 anywhere else
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 4:30 PM CDT reply actions
FRANKIE!
"Elvis Andrus has just preformed a MIRACLE!"
-Eric Nadel, 5/4/09
by Jason Brynsvold on Sep 27, 2009 4:30 PM CDT reply actions
Oh thank god
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
whew
"I hope a bartender appears, with a shot and a beer everytime ya holler, cause yeah man, that's lucky"-Pat Green
Get him OUT
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Man rajaaiaaiaai davis pisses me off. He has like jesus with a bat playing against us.
Now he hits into two double plays against the Angels.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
What Knox doesn't know
is one of those guys just stole his wallet.
Eh, he's just pissed they're not all eleven years old.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Sep 27, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
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
Byrd's eyes are all dollar signs right now.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
Going to be tough to get to.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
well, he will most likely be
hitting cleanup…
I gotta think that if Byrd makes it
to 100 RBIs the Rangers will have won most of their games next week.
Ha, guess what?
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 can't our releiver throw strikes today
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
Oliver in for the Halos
Barton with the lead off double. Go A’s!
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Wild pitch Barton on 3rd
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
There's a nice 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
Ugh...
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
They can't afford to lose many
If the Rangers keep winning
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Only thing is, Feliz doesn't seem to be at his best when he has to warm quickly
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
Dark shadows looming inside the stadium and in our hearts
Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine
Good God no.
Please do not do this. Two more outs. Two more outs.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
I have faith, yes I do...how about you!!
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Why can't it ever be easy
These types of games leave me so stressed out, even if we win.
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 4:49 PM CDT reply actions
Because we are the Rangers
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Frankies getting wild...
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
He's gonna blow 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
What the hell was that?!
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 4:50 PM CDT reply actions
THROW A FUCKING STRIKE FRANKIE!!!
WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU THAT YOU CAN’T THROW A FUCKING STRIKE???
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
Frank has nothing....
Does Wash have the nerve to go get Feliz?
Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine
Feliz
Not so great unless he has plenty of time to warm up. Bringing him in here probably wouldn’t turn out well.
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 this where you normally say...
…that C.J. should be closing?
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
now hes just going to throw it down the middle to get it over
please miss zobrist
the preceding post was a great success.
What the F
is Wash (not) doing?
Where is Feliz?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
Is HE ready for The Show?
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
DP!
DP!
DP!
DP!
DP!
PLEEEEEEZE!
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 4:51 PM CDT reply actions
Aaaand there it is.
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
And there it is.
Fuck you Frankie. Fuck you so fucking hard you worthless shit.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
Atta boy,
Wash.
Fucking idiot.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
Ron with yet another...
One batter too many mistake…
how many managers pull their closer with only 1 run having crossed?
looking horrible or not
the preceding post was a great success.
When he has the bases loaded and can't throw a strike to save his life?
How many would do it then?
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Sep 27, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, thats what i just asked. catch the looking horrible part?
and I don’t think its nearly as high as you apparently do.
the smart thing to do would have been pull him but its one of those things that rarely ever actually happens.
the preceding post was a great success.
Frankie wasn't exactly sharp to end the 8th...
And then he plates one and loads the bases in the 9th…
Um… Yeah.
It seems the closer
is not pulled until he loses a lead. Not saying it’s right… just the way it seems to be.
The Gut says you gotta show confidence in your players
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Now you come get him, Wash?
What’s different between now and twenty seconds ago?
Fucking fantastic, idiot.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
2 runs
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually, those hits were ground balls that found space...
Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine
I want my closer to strike most batters out
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Sigh
How do you leave him in there after the walk?
Stupid, stupid, stupid managing.
And he’ll say after the game it was because he “trusts” Frankie.
Gut-based managing
Have you come to expect anything less?
And playing Chris Davis at 3rd ain't looking too cool now, either
Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine
I'm telling ya
Fucking appropriate way for the final home game to go down.
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!!!!
Sorry Ted
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
It's not amazing, it's Washtastic!
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Sep 27, 2009 4:54 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
They should steal Zobrist to 2nd...
so there’s no DP and if they throw to try and tag him, the runner on 3rd scores.
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
Fucking great. A's handing us a chance and we're going to go down like this.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
game's not overt
"I hope a bartender appears, with a shot and a beer everytime ya holler, cause yeah man, that's lucky"-Pat Green
"Fan apperciation day" fail
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
Epic meltdown in this game. Epicly epic.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
If this where happening to any other team, it would be pretty funny
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
Playoff teams have comebacks
They do not let teams come back against them. When losing after the 6th inning, we have not come back to win since July 2nd.
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 4:58 PM CDT reply actions
Last night's Angels team wonders how you forgot about them.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Sep 27, 2009 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
The Angels rarely give up leads once they have them
It’s one of the reasons they always seem to outperform their pythag
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
PH Josh for Teagarden to start the inning.
Replace him with Pudge if you can get to the tenth.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
I doubt the Flailmaster 3000 can do anything Teagarden can't, actually
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
My bad, I thought Davis ended the eighth.
It was Blalock.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Sep 27, 2009 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
this has been really annoying
the only thing that was hit hard was the damn error that started it all
Baseball Prospectus said before this season
that bullpen management was Wash’s weakest aspect as a manager.
All season long we’ve watched him F up the bully and just when you think there’s a chance for This Thing, that just happened.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
Get the F out of town Washington
Lets wait til we completely melt down to take Frankie out. 5-0 lead with 2 outs in the bottom of the 8th and still can’t bring it home. Screw this manager.
you stick with your closer
as long as you have the lead.
So how he looks when he's pitching has absolutely nothing to do with it?
He can be throwing meatballs out there, or not getting the ball across the plate, but as long as you’re winning to go with him?
Fuck that shit.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Sep 27, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Normally I tend to agree
But when you have a weapon like Feliz out there (and he’s had adequate time to warm) use 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
Shouldn't be any differerent with the closer than with any other pitcher
If he’s not having a good day, you take him out.
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
ok, not in all cases
but for the most part frankie has been nails this year. he hasn’t given up a run in 6 games. you stick with him with a 6-4 lead. there is no issue with how wash has handled the bullpen in this situation IMO. just a bunch of bs seeing eye singles, not much you can do.
No, you don't
Not when he’s not throwing strikes, has loaded up the bases and allowed a run to score.
by Adam J. Morris on Sep 27, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
so you go with feliz?
he hasn’t been very good lately either.
When FF is off he's REALLY off
We’ve seen it a couple of times this year.
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Andruw Jones coming to the plate when we need to get one run.
I’m smelling a groundout or a strikeout.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
Ooooh, the flyout to left.
I did not see that coming, but I should have.
You fucking suck, Jones.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Sep 27, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Let's go Rangers!!
Nut cuttin’ time right here boys and girls….
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Sad but true
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Okay, Davis
your error opened the door to this horror show, do something.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
Should have seen this coming.
His error had EVERYTHING to do with the ninth inning, after all.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Sep 27, 2009 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Shut the fuck up no one cares about what you have to say
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
He sort of has a point.
If Davis makes the 3rd out, we probably see Mad Dog in the 9th. No telling what happens at that point.
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Well how about putting some blame
On the BP?
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Davis isn't a third baseman.
This is the risk you take playing him over there to get Josey’s precious Blalock in the lineup. So if Josey’s bitching about Davis’s error, I have no idea why.
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 think Davis is probably thinking the same thing as Josey now
He is trying to redeem himself
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
He made a Fing
error on an easy play.
There are no acceptable excuses for kicking that ball.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
The Twins game Hank F blew that game.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Wrong.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
FUCK YOU
It’s the truth and you know it.
2009 Texas Rangers: Why The Hell Not Us?--ghtd36 on May 13, 2009
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
Our team obviously did not listen to the ID4 monologue prior to this inning.
Because they are going quietly into the night.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
oh well. good season
it’s a shame we fuck it away before it gets interesting though.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
They could have been flying to Anaheim on such a high...
Now I wouldn’t want to be on that plane.
Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine
Every time this year?
Does it work 60% of the time, every time?
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Sep 27, 2009 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Send somebody back there to talk to him.
How about Jones? He’s a smiley one.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Sep 27, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Strange move by JMaddon
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
PH Michael Young for TT?
Borbon?!?!?!
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
Pinch run Gentry
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
Nobody to replace Davis if we go to the tenth.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Sep 27, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Move Hank to 3b
Jones at 1B
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Never mind
That’ doesn’t work at all. That’s what I get for joining the game late. Hank alreadyb been in and out.
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions
German?
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
they can figure out something
that run is faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar more important
the preceding post was a great success.
+1
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
by NorCalRangersFan on Sep 27, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Or any other place past the outfield wall.
Or into a gap. Or into the field somewhere beyond the infield dirt.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Sep 27, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Why are they PHing Borbon?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
He looks old. Wash trusts that.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Sep 27, 2009 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
The Joaquin Arias effect
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
Really nice, Davis & Washington.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Ranger players, especially veterans, weren’t surprised that Daniels couldn’t find a deal"
well i guess last night was their last tease of the year
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
Ballgame. Season.
Angels scored twice to make it 7-4. We’ll be six out with seven to play.
Gracchus (about Obama): I think he knows what America is. America is the mob. Conjure money for them and they'll be distracted. Take away their freedom and still they'll roar. The beating heart of America is not the paper of the Constitution, it's the power of the media. He'll bring them debt - and they will love him for it.
Welp
That kinda sucked.
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
+1
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
anaheim fixing to win
atleast i can go to the cowboys game tomorrow and not have to care about the rangers.
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