Wednesday a.m. Rangers stuff
by Adam J. Morris on Oct 13, 2010 8:50 AM CDT
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The Rangers are headed to the ALCS.
No more "Texas is the only franchise that has never won a post-season series." No more grousing about how, yeah, the Rangers might back into the playoffs because the A.L. West is so weak, but they won't be able to do anything once they get there.
The Rangers are headed to the ALCS.
I have SportsCenter on right now, and Tim Kurkjian said he was taking the Yankees in the ALCS because Cliff Lee won't be able to go in Game 1. This, despite the fact that (as he pointed out earlier in the segment) it doesn't matter if Lee went in Game 1 or not, since he wasn't going to start three games anyway.
It probably doesn't really matter if Lee starts 1 and 5, 2 and 6, or 3 and 7. Part of me, though, is glad that Lee is going 3 and 7, because if this comes down to a Game 7, I'll feel a lot better with Cliff Lee on the mound.
Jeff Wilson's game story talks about the greatness of Cliff Lee.
Anthony Andro writes that the Rangers advanced with great pitching and great baserunning in Game 5.
T.R. Sullivan's game story celebrates the Rangers heading to the ALCS for the first time in team history.
Andro has a story about Nelson Cruz and Ian Kinsler coming up big offensively.
Evan Grant writes about baserunning winning Game 5 for the Rangers, and Ron Washington being vindicated in his decision to have the Rangers be aggressive on the basepaths, even if it cost them outs from time to time.
Sullivan has his Game 5 tidbits.
Grant's post-game report card has almost all A's for the Rangers.
Evan Grant has some post-game thoughts on Lee, Ian Kinsler, and Elvis Andrus.
Tim Cowlishaw has a column extolling the greatness of Cliff Lee.
Gil Lebreton writes about the Rangers finally getting to the ALCS.
Richard Durrett says the Rangers made history last night.
The S-T's notes talk about the decision to start Mitch Moreland at first base, Bengie Molina's steal, and the team setting a record for strikeouts in a DLS.
Rob Neyer has a blog post talking about the irony of the Rays, who thrived on aggressive baserunning all season, being victimized in Game 5 by the Rangers aggressive baserunning.
The Rangers sprayed Josh Hamilton with ginger ale after the game.
Todd Wills says that Rangers fans are starting to believe in this team.
Sullivan says the Rangers are looking forward to the C.J. Wilson/C.C. Sabathia matchup in Game 1 of the ALCS.
Ray Buck has some notes up, talking to Chuck Greenberg about yesterday's win and the hunt for a new TV play by play man, with Buck saying Ryan is going to hire someone he's comfortable with.
Ian Browne of MLB.com talks about the Rangers being handicapped by not having Lee to start Game 1 of the ALCS, although, as I mentioned above, I don't see that that is really an issue.
Lyle Spencer of MLB.com talks to Nolan Ryan about the Rangers making the ALCS.
ESPN Dallas has a story and pictures of the fans greeting the team plane this morning.
Frank Francisco is continuing to have setbacks in his throwing program, and will not be available for the ALCS.
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Merry Cliffmas!!
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
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
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
by boomer1 on Oct 13, 2010 8:53 AM CDT reply actions 5 recs
PARTY!
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
by RangersSD on Oct 13, 2010 9:19 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
It is filling up
going to need a bigger van.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
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
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Everyone who matters has a seat
If they weren’t able to get in, they just need to spend more money on officially licensed Rangers merchandise instead.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
Aquaman said you can borrow his window-less ice cream truck
but get ready for the surprise…there’s no ice cream inside! Just a bunch of porno mags and duct tape in there…but there is insulation on the walls, so we can party as loud as we want because no one’s gonna hear us from the outside!
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
"Once you suffer through it, it’s all glorious beard from there." -GoET
by Bob Loblaw on Oct 13, 2010 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That sounds more like Dirkatron's ride.
Maybe that’s where Aqua got it.
I don't care what you say
Cause your lovely words decay
Dirk had some finance issues so Aqua bought it.
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
he took over the payments when Dirk went on his "hiatus."
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
"Once you suffer through it, it’s all glorious beard from there." -GoET
Not this weekend, guys.
I’ve got stuff to do.
I've been trying to convince my family of the magic of cumin. They won't listen to me. It makes almost everything better.- PhilKid3, 8/16/2010.
hahahahahaha
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
"Once you suffer through it, it’s all glorious beard from there." -GoET
You can take the sedan I picked up from Firebat, but be warned, there are quite a few blood stains in the trunk.
I wouldn’t let anyone ride in the back, either, he must have had a huge dog locked in there or something because it tore the shit out of the seats.
I've been trying to convince my family of the magic of cumin. They won't listen to me. It makes almost everything better.- PhilKid3, 8/16/2010.
I assumed it was a live cougar.
Ain’t nothing more stressful than driving with a live cougar in the car.
I've been trying to convince my family of the magic of cumin. They won't listen to me. It makes almost everything better.- PhilKid3, 8/16/2010.
I'm still in shock.
Simply amazing.
"Ok, post your favorite moment of the Tom Hicks era
Mine is today when he sold the team." - t ball
I did not get any sleep last night.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
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
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
I slept like a baby
for the first time since last Monday.
When I listen to ESPN Radio I get goosebumps and shivers because of the fear defendants caused me.
HAHA!
I passed out about 2 am. Apparently I slept pretty well.
"He recently scored as high as an 8.5 on the Ryin A Scale of Douchebaggery." -Ryan A on the douchebag that is Kevin Millar
by TagDon'tTweet on Oct 13, 2010 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions
fell asleep at about 1:00....alarm went off at 5:00....
Running on adrenaline and Mt Dew!!!
Ball....toss.....antlers....
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Oct 13, 2010 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm all hyped up on MTN DEW!
I smoked the greatest cigar of my life last night.
"He recently scored as high as an 8.5 on the Ryin A Scale of Douchebaggery." -Ryan A on the douchebag that is Kevin Millar
by TagDon'tTweet on Oct 13, 2010 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Best a.m. Rangers Stuff post ever.
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Oct 13, 2010 8:58 AM CDT reply actions
Fixed it for you
Best a.m. Rangers Stuff posteveryet.
"I also have to say that I was pretty obviously wrong about C.J. Wilson. As recently as the All Star Break, I proclaimed the decision to move him the rotation a failure. That was epicfail of a, well, epic nature" - AJM
by chrisR on Oct 13, 2010 9:18 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
It's a great day.
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
The Rays played horrible yesterday.
That didn’t hurt.
I’m fine with CJ in Game 1. I think the Rangers benefit from having Lee going in Yankee Stadium – he negates their considerable playoff home field advantage as well as anyone could. And I’d rather have that in Game 3 than Game 5. Right now, CJ and Lee are the two pitchers on this team I’m most confident about, and they’re lined up to pitch the opener, 2 games in Yankee Stadium, and a potential Game 7. That’s perfect.
Go Rice Owls!
Have to agree with you there
I actually love the way this sets up.
by Outworlder47 on Oct 13, 2010 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions
I feel a little better now that you put it that way.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
What a great smile.
I love Cliff Lee.
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Oct 13, 2010 8:59 AM CDT reply actions
but....but....but....
he hates it here!!
Ball....toss.....antlers....
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Oct 13, 2010 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions
currently involved in the most deceptive case of mailing it in!
Don’t be fooled!
by dolphinpuncher on Oct 13, 2010 9:19 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
And the team LDS record for Ks
At some point many years from now, some team will have 50Ks in the LDS, and TBS or Fox will put up that graphic and say “50Ks in the LDS is very impressive… but not as good as the 2010 Rangers”
And I’ll smile.
Go Rice Owls!
by JBImaknee on Oct 13, 2010 9:00 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Someone fucking boring probably
Ryan is going to hire someone he’s comfortable with.
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
tired bit alert
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
by jam0152 on Oct 13, 2010 9:01 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not the time or place.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
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
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
It'll be a 13-point buck.
I've been trying to convince my family of the magic of cumin. They won't listen to me. It makes almost everything better.- PhilKid3, 8/16/2010.
Yep, I was banking on him being ready...
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Last night's scene at Lou's was absolutely crazy.
100 people in a bar all completely decked out in Rangers stuff, focused on every pitch. Elated cheers and booing the umpire’s erratic zone – it felt like we were in the ballpark.
I guess it’s just cool to see Rangers fans out in such force and in such intensity. Man, what a great night.
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
I'll never forget (i hope) how I felt when Ian kinsler hit that homerun
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
sportsgasm
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
by jam0152 on Oct 13, 2010 9:04 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I won't forget that either.
Such an awesome realization that, yes, this is really going to happen.
That is awesome, wish I coulda been there Ming.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Yeah
I wanted to organize a late-night drinking session, but nobody responded to my post in the postgame thread!
You’re all dicks.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest"
--South Korean Rangers fan
by Conjunction on Oct 13, 2010 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions
saw that also....wish I coulda been there Ming.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
the baby probably woke them up at 2
and the parents just said the hell with it -let’s go to the airport….
Go Rice Owls!
by JBImaknee on Oct 13, 2010 9:07 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
AND IAN KINSLER SHOULD GET A BONUS PAYCHECK!!
HE HIT FUCKING .444 IN THE SERIES!!
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 13, 2010 9:04 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
SSS
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Special Sample Size?
Because it was special.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
by Keynes on Oct 13, 2010 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Really?
You don’t think Kinsler is going to hit .444 for the rest of his career???
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Oct 13, 2010 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions
This is how I felt when Elvis caught the final out.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
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
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Nadel's post-game wrapup
Does anyone have a recording of this? I missed getting it recorded for lack of a line-in cable, and MLB.com doesn’t look like it continues after the first break.
I wish I did....
I’m so glad I fought through the delay and just listened to him last night…..so much better than fighting through Buck Martinez…..
Ball....toss.....antlers....
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Oct 13, 2010 9:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Buck Martinez can suck it.
Every game all he contributed was “the Rangers used to not be able to play ball like this” over and over.
Meh.
Just listened to Nadel's call of the final out
and while I loved the “Hello Win Column” nod to MH (RIP), the overall call was very underwhelming. Hell, that TBS douche’s call had more energy to it, WTF?
Barnett must infecting Nadel with Blah.
Get him(Barnett) the fuck out of there.
Don Draper: We should get married.
Midge: You think I'd make a good ex-wife?
by DonDrapersOPS on Oct 13, 2010 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions
No,
the call was surprisingly underwhelming for such a historic moment in Rangers history.
I love Nadel, I’m just surprised that call was so blah is all.
Don Draper: We should get married.
Midge: You think I'd make a good ex-wife?
by DonDrapersOPS on Oct 13, 2010 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions
I kind of agree.
I muted the TV for the bottom of the 9th and listened to Nadel. Not his best work for such an important moment. I really love Nadel, too.
by FuturePants on Oct 13, 2010 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions
Thank you.
I’m not trying to be negative or rag Nadel here, just making an observation. I was genuinely surprised at the call.
Don Draper: We should get married.
Midge: You think I'd make a good ex-wife?
by DonDrapersOPS on Oct 13, 2010 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
I think it probably had more to do...
…with the way Nadel’s voice broke when he gave us the “Hello Win Column”.
Emotion isn’t always loud.
by Stormwalker on Oct 13, 2010 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions
I think more...
…that he was just overcome by it.
He felt a lot like a lot of us, I think… except he was burdened by the need to be coherent, and we could just shout a lot.
And I’m sure that using the “Hello win column” is a pretty bittersweet thing for him, too.
by Stormwalker on Oct 13, 2010 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Absolutely loved
the nod to Mark Holtz, totally classy move by The Eric.
Don Draper: We should get married.
Midge: You think I'd make a good ex-wife?
by DonDrapersOPS on Oct 13, 2010 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm thinking this is the case, too....
just think of what Nadel has seen in his tenure with the Rangers….I thought it was heartfelt and genuine…yeah, it’s not “I don’t believe what I just saw!” or “Do you believe in miracles?” but it certainly captured the moment…
Ball....toss.....antlers....
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Oct 13, 2010 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions
When the Brooklyn Dodgers won the World Series for the first time
Scully sounded very matter of fact because he said he had so much emotion he couldn’t say anything else because he would have cried.
The Texas Rangers are 4 wins from the World Series...
The Texas Rangers..
4 Wins.
World Series.
Weird.
does...not...compute...
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
Other things that begin with W
Waffles
Whataburger
by dolphinpuncher on Oct 13, 2010 9:11 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
wonderment
WooWoo
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
Wilson
as in Game 1 starter
"I also have to say that I was pretty obviously wrong about C.J. Wilson. As recently as the All Star Break, I proclaimed the decision to move him the rotation a failure. That was epicfail of a, well, epic nature" - AJM
wieners?
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
"Once you suffer through it, it’s all glorious beard from there." -GoET
Somewhere in Heaven, Steve Irwin is giving the Claw.
Adios, Rays.
by dolphinpuncher on Oct 13, 2010 9:10 AM CDT via mobile reply actions 7 recs
(raises fist)
Me: But if we move to some state where our views are in the majority, I won't have anything to rant against all day long! What will fuel my rage??
Girlfriend: Well...you'll still have the Yankees.
by WildcatPhoenix on Oct 13, 2010 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions
So many hugs going around last night
Got to see it with my dad and future wife. Life is good.
Me: But if we move to some state where our views are in the majority, I won't have anything to rant against all day long! What will fuel my rage??
Girlfriend: Well...you'll still have the Yankees.
My favorite from last night....
…..was the overly sarcastic use of the antlers, just as a fuck you to David Price.
Cruz just let it rip after he scored
That and Ian’s skip out of the box were my favorite moments.
by DFWAg on Oct 13, 2010 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That made me jump out of my seat.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
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
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Ian's "fuck you" skip out of the box made me so goddamn happy.
I wanted to see David Price’s stupid face every time they did that stuff last night.
by FuturePants on Oct 13, 2010 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
.gif this shit
"He recently scored as high as an 8.5 on the Ryin A Scale of Douchebaggery." -Ryan A on the douchebag that is Kevin Millar
by TagDon'tTweet on Oct 13, 2010 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions
He wiped a tear off soon afterwards.
It was awesome.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
I wish Ian had run over to the dugout, licked David Price's tear...
….and said, “Mmmmmm, tastes so good!!”
by FuturePants on Oct 13, 2010 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Scott Tenorman Must Die
One of the finest episodes of South Park ever.
“Do you like it? Do you like it, Scott? I call it, ‘Mr. & Mrs. Tenorman Chili.’”
by FuturePants on Oct 13, 2010 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions
x
“Oh, the tears of unfathomable sadness!”
by FuturePants on Oct 13, 2010 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions
Bengie's sheepish downward antlers..how could anyone not love him for that?
by dolphinpuncher on Oct 13, 2010 9:16 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yup...it was the greatest thing ever...I want .giffage
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Does anyone have footage of Ron getting crunk or soundbites from him during the celebration?
I keep hearing about it. I need to see this.
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S. Thompson
I want to see the .gif of him hugging Hurdle to the point of strangulation
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
RON CELEBRATION FOOTAGE GOES HERE
PLEASE!!!!!
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S. Thompson
by Sexual Chili on Oct 13, 2010 9:24 AM CDT up reply actions
you talking when he was jiving in the clubhouse? That was so great...
Boogie Ron
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Yes! Old School Brotha shaking his tailfeather.
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S. Thompson
by Sexual Chili on Oct 13, 2010 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions
I can't believe.....
I just bought tickets to the WORLD SERIES to see the Freakin’ RANGERS. Now Ron take your team and DO WHAT YOU DO and get there.
If the Rangers were to make it to the World Series
I would seriously blow through my student loan money to fly back home and experience that.
Celebration gift
Between Two Ferns with Bruce Willis
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
a new one?
yay
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Ya its a different funny.
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
that was good
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
His best might have been the Ben Stiller or Steve Carrell
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
Yep...those 2 are my favorite I think.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
guess i'll have to check those out
i loved his natalie portman one
‘you shaved your head in v for vendetta, did you also shave your v for vagina?’
by studcrackers on Oct 13, 2010 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
That one is also grand
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
Cliff Lee in Game 1 is better
For a couple of reasons….
If Lee pitches Game 1, the Rangers can’t be down two games before he pitches.
If he pitches Games 1 and 5, he’s probably good for 3 or 4 innings of relief in Game 7. Any inning Cliff Lee pitches instead of a reliever increases the Rangers chances of winning.
You underestimate CJ........
Ball....toss.....antlers....
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Oct 13, 2010 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions
this is kind of inane, dude.
by dolphinpuncher on Oct 13, 2010 9:22 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
This is a terrible idea.
I've been trying to convince my family of the magic of cumin. They won't listen to me. It makes almost everything better.- PhilKid3, 8/16/2010.
It's a terrible idea to start your best pitcher in Game 1?
Why wouldn’t you start your best pitcher in Game 1 if he was available?
by Darrell McKown on Oct 13, 2010 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
He's not available
"He will not coddle them. Nolan Ryan doesn’t coddle." - Jeff Passan
by Dirk Diggler on Oct 13, 2010 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I understand that
I was responding to Adam’s comment that "it probably doesn’t really matter if Lee starts 1 and 5, 2 and 6, or 3 and 7, " which was in response to Tim Kurkjian taking the Yankees in the ALCS because Lee won’t be able to go in Game 1, since he was forced to pitch Game 5 in the ALDS.
I think the fact that Lee isn’t available to start Game 1 does potentially impact the ALCS.
by Darrell McKown on Oct 13, 2010 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
nO
/Mike E
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
pluS
"He recently scored as high as an 8.5 on the Ryin A Scale of Douchebaggery." -Ryan A on the douchebag that is Kevin Millar
by TagDon'tTweet on Oct 13, 2010 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Hey, by the way...
…matthewbschultz74 was trying to get a hold of you last night.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Ya I can't do it I wish.
WS or bust!
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
I've got that Gangsta Lean this AM fellas....
Bring on the Yanks!
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Changes to roster for ALCS?
"This is a damn good baseball team. With all kinds of winning intangibles outside the lines." Jamey Newberg
$Texas
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
Cantu and German out
Kirkman and Rapada in.
Thank you Cliff Lee!
by DerekSTheRed on Oct 13, 2010 9:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes, more lefties..I agree with this
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
I'm expecting one of those to happen.
by DrumsInTheDeep on Oct 13, 2010 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions
I think German is safer than Cantu right now
If you aren’t going to start Cantu against Price, who are you going to start him against?
by Adam J. Morris on Oct 13, 2010 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions
AFL
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
This has probably been covered, but
can Francoeur not play 1st?
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Oct 13, 2010 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
I think if they had ANY faith in his ability to do so...
We’d probably see Murphy in the OF and him at 1st against Lefties. So I don’t think he can… at least beyond just being able to stand there with a glove.
He could probably play in an emergency situation
For an inning or two.
But German is probably the best backup 1B option.
by Adam J. Morris on Oct 13, 2010 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Believe me, I would RATHER German stays
but I don’t think that’s the decision they make.
by DrumsInTheDeep on Oct 13, 2010 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions
I doubt it
They may go with a 7 man pen, but I don’t think they are going to go with an 8 man pen, or have 4 lefties.
by Adam J. Morris on Oct 13, 2010 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Rapada or Kirkman?
This is assuming that Kirkman’s dead arm has passed and that Rapada will only be used vs. Lefties.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Kirkman, more versatility
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
Dunno
Supposedly, it would have been Rapada in the ALDS.
I wouldn’t be shocked if they replaced Cantu with Rapada.
I think German stays.
by Adam J. Morris on Oct 13, 2010 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions
I love when German, Borbon, Andrus, and Blanco all come out of the dugout when something good happens...
they are so excited….it’s hilarious.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Hehehe
Yeah the Cheer Squad was busy last night, that’s for sure.
Me: But if we move to some state where our views are in the majority, I won't have anything to rant against all day long! What will fuel my rage??
Girlfriend: Well...you'll still have the Yankees.
by WildcatPhoenix on Oct 13, 2010 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Tostada Rapada is fun to say.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Oct 13, 2010 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
Too many vowels, man
Sounds dangerous.
Me: But if we move to some state where our views are in the majority, I won't have anything to rant against all day long! What will fuel my rage??
Girlfriend: Well...you'll still have the Yankees.
by WildcatPhoenix on Oct 13, 2010 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Since Dutch
is the long lefty, Rapada seems more situational…
by grn_lantern on Oct 13, 2010 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm not sure there's any reason to keep German and Borbon
If we’re going to play Hamilton every game in CF, that frees up Borbon to be the pinch runner.
clone Cliff Lee and start them in every game?
"I also have to say that I was pretty obviously wrong about C.J. Wilson. As recently as the All Star Break, I proclaimed the decision to move him the rotation a failure. That was epicfail of a, well, epic nature" - AJM
As stated below...
I think they’ll go with Davis for Cantu, and I’ll go ahead and put it all out there. Kirkman for German and Rapada for either Holland or Nippert, whoever the team has less confidence in now.
I like this idea
We can bring some pop off the bench late in games and then put him in as a defensive replacement at 1B.
Chris Davis in for Ian Kinsler
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
"Once you suffer through it, it’s all glorious beard from there." -GoET
by Bob Loblaw on Oct 13, 2010 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rapada for German
If they replace Cantu, I think they add Chris Davis.
by Darrell McKown on Oct 13, 2010 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Chuck is a rock star
"I also have to say that I was pretty obviously wrong about C.J. Wilson. As recently as the All Star Break, I proclaimed the decision to move him the rotation a failure. That was epicfail of a, well, epic nature" - AJM
I really wanted ask that guy if he was Tim Crabtree
But I thought it might have been a weird thing to do. So, I have decided that it was Tim Crabtree.
Heavy is the head that eats the crayons...
LSB-Come for the baseball, stay for the Dirkatron raping!
Sorry I missed the video
Heavy is the head that eats the crayons...
LSB-Come for the baseball, stay for the Dirkatron raping!
yep
he’s a cop for the DFW Airport police. I saw a feature on him a couple of years ago.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
"Once you suffer through it, it’s all glorious beard from there." -GoET
so awesome
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
ALCS Roster Thoughts
I wonder which/any changes they’ll be making.
I figure Cantu will be replaced. Probably by Davis unless they feel they have someone else who can back up 1B in a pinch. The team probably trusts Davis as a PH more.
I could see Rapada or Kirkman being added to the roster at the expense of German or Nips.
I am in the office and so fucking hungover.
This team makes me happier than snorting coke off of a Hooker’s ass.
"He recently scored as high as an 8.5 on the Ryin A Scale of Douchebaggery." -Ryan A on the douchebag that is Kevin Millar
Texas Rangers
Hov on that new shit n-ggas like how come
N-ggas want my old sh-t, buy my old album
N-ggas stuck on stupid, I gotta keep it moving
N-ggas make the same sh-t, me I make the blueprint
Came in Range, hopped out the Lexus
every year since i’ve bin on that next sh-t
traded in the gold for the platinum rolex’s
Now a n-gga wrist match the status of my records
Used to rock a throwback, ballin on the corner
Now I rock a tailored suit looking like a owner
No im not a Jonas brother I’m a grown up
No I’m not a virgin I use my cojones
I move forward the only direction
cant be scared to fail Search and perfection
Gotta keep it fresh even when we sexing
but don’t be mad at him when he’s on to the next one
Freeze
by peppersquad on Oct 13, 2010 9:25 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
And it's on to the next one!
* Dances *
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Oct 13, 2010 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Phillies fan here
I just wanted to say congratulations. I really enjoyed watching your team work last night. Loved seeing Andrus and Vlad (!) running the bases like that. Good defeense, timely hitting, and one helluva pitcher
Enjoy every moment you get with Lee. I miss him. Watching Lee and Halladay work are the two greatest joys I’ve had a baseball fan in my life. I try my best to never miss their starts.
Again congratulations, and I’m rooting like crazy for a Phillies/Rangers WS. it would definitely go 7, and would be one great series!
by Fatalotti on Oct 13, 2010 9:26 AM CDT reply actions 5 recs
Possibly the best assembly of top 6 pitchers ever?
I don't care what you say
Cause your lovely words decay
see you in a couple of weeks, Philly fan.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
"Once you suffer through it, it’s all glorious beard from there." -GoET
Did anyone else feel that earthquake?
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
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
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Yes
I have friends in Keller that said it was stronger up there. Oklahoma just had a 4.5 felt from Tulsa to Norman.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
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
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
I figured that was the after shock of the Benjie stolen base.
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
by RangersSD on Oct 13, 2010 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Nice
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
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
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
I'm in Keller, too
I thought I was just dizzy again.
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
Nope
Thank goodness. We have to kick Iowa States ass this weekend.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
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
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Damn, that's too bad.
I've been trying to convince my family of the magic of cumin. They won't listen to me. It makes almost everything better.- PhilKid3, 8/16/2010.
Wash: “They did what they does. They did what they do.”
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
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
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
I slept right through it...
apparently it was pretty forceful….I had about 40 billion emails from the “Emergency operations Center” whenI woke up. Delete.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
"Once you suffer through it, it’s all glorious beard from there." -GoET
it was
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
"Once you suffer through it, it’s all glorious beard from there." -GoET
Yeah. I was in my 9 o'clock class...
and everybody was wondering why the projector and screen were shaking. Crazy.
by mathewsherill on Oct 13, 2010 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
woohoo!
just snagged World Series Game 1 tickets!
Oh yeah, I also put $100 on TB to win last night just to hedge my potential emotional depression if the Rangers had lost. Best $100 I ever spent!
Greatest Inventions Ever? 1. TiVO, 2. Boobs, 3. Baseball
Dammit why won't anybody say how they're buying tickets?
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Oct 13, 2010 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh, thanks.
Are they going to do another Inside Pitch presale?
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Oct 13, 2010 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions
I will do dirty, nasty things to get my hands on a pass code to buy world series tickets this monring.
by michael bluth on Oct 13, 2010 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions
I'll give a blow j to a homeless guy
"He recently scored as high as an 8.5 on the Ryin A Scale of Douchebaggery." -Ryan A on the douchebag that is Kevin Millar
by TagDon'tTweet on Oct 13, 2010 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions
I would dress up like a homeless guy and let some poor sap blow me.
by michael bluth on Oct 13, 2010 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
TMI
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
this could work.
I guess we’ll be sitting next to each other in the World Series.
"He recently scored as high as an 8.5 on the Ryin A Scale of Douchebaggery." -Ryan A on the douchebag that is Kevin Millar
by TagDon'tTweet on Oct 13, 2010 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions
you win
that was hilarious
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
"Once you suffer through it, it’s all glorious beard from there." -GoET
I will do anything for these
I can’t believe I was behind the ball getting playoff tickets this year.
funny u say that cuz today
My friend and I were also thinking the same. Upper level tickets are about 150 from what I am seeing.
The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ
by NYTXFAN on Oct 13, 2010 9:39 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I may be in NYC too
…debating whether or not to get tickets myself. A playoff game at Yankee Stadium would be epic. And, Cliff Lee! will be pitching Game 3.
by jerenkrantz on Oct 13, 2010 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm still confused about the Lewin firing.
Why exactly is this Nolan’s decision? I thought this would fall under Chuck’s responsibility.
Well Lewin was supposedly told early in the season
At that point, Chuck was trying to buy the team and Nolan was still team president.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
President of team
and part owner (him and nolan have virtually the same amount invested in team…chuck is just managing partner).
I’m sure chuck takes much of Nolan’s advice as gospel.
I know you guys have similar stories
but after the game last night all I could think of was this…
My dad took me to my frist Rangers game in 1984. Mike Witt beat them with a perfect game. I remember sitting in the bleachers and cheering for Inky and Booooooooocheule. I remember Dan Peltier homering in his first major league game and never amounting to anything after. I loved Odibee McDowell and was mad when Cecil Espy replaced him. I almost went into depression when Will Clark’s game 4 fly ball in the 9th inning was caught on the warning track in ’96. I skipped class in college to watch September day games when the Rangers made their run in ’04. I have seen so many things and have so many memories that are all jumbled together and last night I got to fist pump the air and go to bed knowing the Rangers were winners!!!
"Calmer than you are dude"
I’m only slightly smarter than a sea sponge
by brettgardner on Sep 10, 2010 12:03 PM PDT
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Oct 13, 2010 9:40 AM CDT reply actions
From Seabass
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
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
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
by boomer1 on Oct 13, 2010 9:42 AM CDT reply actions 7 recs
whats up fuckers!!!!!
WAHOOOOOOAHAHAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
by I am Neftali Feliz on Oct 13, 2010 9:45 AM CDT reply actions
POWPOW
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
POW
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
my man!
fuck the rays.
fuck the yankees.
"He recently scored as high as an 8.5 on the Ryin A Scale of Douchebaggery." -Ryan A on the douchebag that is Kevin Millar
by TagDon'tTweet on Oct 13, 2010 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions
fuck em all!!!!!
yeah nice to meet you doc mabee
by I am Neftali Feliz on Oct 13, 2010 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions
I just put up a FanPost, but to make sure anyone who might want to listen, does:
In the radio post-game last night, while recapping his call of the final out, Eric Nadel gave a brief but very emotional memorial to Mark Holtz. It’s here, along with Nadel’s live calls of Kinsler’s home run and the last play. Thanks again to Jamey for sharing those latter two clips.
High fives all around
The nauseous feeling of dread I had all day Sunday, Monday and Tuesday is finally lifted.
I cannot believe the Rangers did it. Now go get some!
/also, TAKE THAT TOM HICKS!
by RyanBlueThunder on Oct 13, 2010 9:48 AM CDT reply actions
Who?
Don't listen to me. I'm a fucking moron.
by hornedfrogs45 on Oct 13, 2010 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Went on MLB.com and Foxsports to read about the Rangers
(Sorry, rant upcoming….) Besides the obligatory CL is amazing articles…both had the obligatory “No alcohol for Hamilton” piece as the second or third article. Some thoughts:
1) Is this really the second or third biggest story to come out of the ALCS? Really?
2) Can’t you just leave the guy f’ing alone? Seriously, it sounds like his life outside baseball is severely constricted due to his (former?) addictions, and it is very sad. It’s really in poor taste to have articles about it AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN.
Rant over.
Of all the Rangers-Rays ALDS story segments this morning on ESPN...
….the no alcohol one was the longest (because they divided up the offense, Cliff Lee, etc.).
Meh.
It reads more to me as a cool thing they did for their teammate and adds to the feel-good of the story. Can’t get too upset about it. If Josh didn’t want his personal life to be a media topic, he wouldn’t talk about it so freely with the media.
Yeah
I don’t blame Josh Hamilton for responding politely and as best as he can when asked about it. I blame the media for continually asking about it and making it into a story all the time. Let it go already.
Hamilton himself makes it a story all the time.
It’s part of what he does.
by Josh Garoon on Oct 13, 2010 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions
Bottom line...
Was it really the second or third biggest story to come out of the ALCS?
Maybe I’m off in lala land by myself judging by some of these responses, but I really thought not.
There were so MANY great things about how this team played during the ALCS, and “Josh Hamilton has ginger ale” story was the second or third?
I guess I’ll shut up if so many of you think it’s great, I just think it’s disrespectful to the team and Josh to continue to make this one of the top stories whenever the Rangers do anything. How about their actual play on the field? Same thing with the Wash and coke thing, although it’s not quite as prevalent.
I think if you asked Josh
he would say that he wants it to be a story. Not for attention on him, but for the message he wants to get out.
and this is why Mike Olt is a Josh Hamilton fan....
Ball....toss.....antlers....
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Oct 13, 2010 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions
I didn't say it was great.
But you keep typing posts about disrespect and poor taste and whatever, and the fact of the matter is, Hamilton has made it part of his life’s mission to talk about his story, and anything that gives him an opportunity to do so positively is something he embraces.
Whether it’s good for the team or the fans or whatever is a different question. But you should drop the bit about Hamilton.
by Josh Garoon on Oct 13, 2010 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions
When have I criticized Hamilton?
Don’t make a strawman here.
I crticized the media. The media decides what they make into a story, not Hamilton.
I didn't say you criticized Hamilton.
Demonstrate some reading comprehension.
Hamilton has absolutely decided what to make into a story. The man wrote a book and goes out in public regularly to discuss his life. He’s said repeatedly that it’s his mission to talk about his story.
You can write what you want, but the whole,
Can’t you just leave the guy f’ing alone? Seriously, it sounds like his life outside baseball is severely constricted due to his (former?) addictions, and it is very sad. It’s really in poor taste to have articles about it AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN
bit? It’s completely off-base. Hamilton himself puts his story out there again and again and again, by choice.
by Josh Garoon on Oct 13, 2010 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Exactly.
Can’t the media leave the guy alone in the sense of stopping making it into a story every time?
If Hamilton wants to talk about whatever he wants to talk about, that’s his right. But the media doesn’t need to make a story out of it EVERY FRICKIN TIME.
That’s my point.
I'm not leaving, guy.
I’m just not going to have this discussion with someone who’s either not reading or understanding what I’m writing.
by Josh Garoon on Oct 13, 2010 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions
Same same.
What’s the big deal anyway?
Because I love this team. I am just sick and tired of Hamilton addiction stories the media continually spins out and it seems like you’re taking it really personally.
To me, I’m cool with agreeing to disagree. I guess you and a certain subset like them and I don’t. But we’ll never know unless we voice our opinions right? Apparently, at least on this board, I’m in the minority. Or at least the most vocal of those who have an opinion on the matter happen to like them.
I guess we can say that and step away.
Good grief.
Your posts are the internet equivalent of putting your fingers in your ears so that nobody distracts you while you rant about something.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Oct 13, 2010 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't know if you know about this
But Hamilton apparently had drug problems in the past.
I've been trying to convince my family of the magic of cumin. They won't listen to me. It makes almost everything better.- PhilKid3, 8/16/2010.
Read somewhere he blew through 150k in 6 weeks...lol
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
And now, announcing the winners of the AL MVP
and, for the 2000th consecutive time, the winner is……
JESUS CHRIST… Carpenter, Los Angeles Angels
But, comming in second, Josh Hamilton!!!!
LSJ (on Dallas Braden): I know him, and I think he's a psychotic lowlife.
Braden's grandmother: And I think calling him that is an insult to the psychotic lowlife community.
The story here.
Is his teammates rallying around him and catering to his clean lifestyle. It’s part of what makes this team so much fun to watch and root for. They support and root for each other.
It's a cool story.
I liked hearing about it, I thought it was neat that they all got together in the clubhouse while he was interviewing, and called him in to do that just for him. Pretty cool stuff.
by FuturePants on Oct 13, 2010 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
That was the one thing that got me a little choked up...very cool indeed.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
If that bugs you, just wait until he wins the MVP
I don't care what you say
Cause your lovely words decay
MCCLUTCHINGTON!
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
Ahem
That’s McClutchenstein, sir. He’s one of the Chosen People.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
Hey guys.
You guys busy this weekend?
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
I really don't think you're my type.
I don't care what you say
Cause your lovely words decay
by LSJ on Oct 13, 2010 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
I'm so happy that I'm reccing this comment.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Well, um...
…actually a pretty nice little Saturday, we’re going to go to Home Depot. Yeah, buy some wallpaper, maybe get some flooring, stuff like that. Maybe Bed, Bath, & Beyond, I don’t know, I don’t know if we’ll have enough time.
Ball....toss.....antlers....
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Oct 13, 2010 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I heard the Cowboys were playing
don’t know who, though….
LSJ (on Dallas Braden): I know him, and I think he's a psychotic lowlife.
Braden's grandmother: And I think calling him that is an insult to the psychotic lowlife community.
Actually yes...
I’m putting new flooring in my house.
Kinda sucks, but I’m getting help and it’s when they were available. Glad I have a DVR.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Not to dampen the celebration
but does anyone think we should put Kirkman on the roster for the ALCS? I’d like another lefty to come out besides Holland and Oliver.
Don't listen to me. I'm a fucking moron.
Yankees vs LHP
I’ve been hearing how the Yanks can struggle against LHP. The splits this season:
Yanks vs LHP: .268 .357 .433
Yanks vs RHP: .266 .346 .437
I fear Big Game Hunter in Yankee stadium in game 4… Even against AJ Burnett. If we didn’t need him so bad in the bullpen, I might prefer Holland.
"It's Tine"
by Haeger Champ on Oct 13, 2010 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions
BR has different #'s
Yanks vs LHP: .258 .347 .426
Yanks vs RHP: .272 .354 .441
Record vs LHP 31-27
vs RHP 64-40
Not huge but the difference is significant vs lefty’s especially the record.
"This is a damn good baseball team. With all kinds of winning intangibles outside the lines." Jamey Newberg
by diamond_dave on Oct 13, 2010 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions
The record includes
effects like pitching and the like, so I really don’t think it is too meaningful.
Additionally, your numbers are vs LH Starter and RH Starter. Haeger’s numbers are the much more applicable vs RHP and vs LHP.
"I wanted to go out there and punch Julio" - Ron Washington
You are correct
but its not relevant.
probably whats more relevant is .256/.337/.415, which is what the Yankees left handed hitters vs left handed pitchers. in particular:
Robinson Cano, .285/.343/.514
Brett Gardner, .252/.373/.353
and most importantly.
Curtis Granderson, .234/.292/.354
since Joe Girardi seems intent on not platooning any of these guys.
LSJ (on Dallas Braden): I know him, and I think he's a psychotic lowlife.
Braden's grandmother: And I think calling him that is an insult to the psychotic lowlife community.
Except
that is offset by guys like Teixeira (136 OPS better), Jeter (239 OPS better) who were significantly better versus lefties which offset the improvements for Cano (,087 worse), Gardner (.053 worse), and Granderson (219 OPS worse). Overall, there really aren’t significant platoon splits with the Yankees to exploit.
"I wanted to go out there and punch Julio" - Ron Washington
No,
but I’ll read them when you find them.
"I wanted to go out there and punch Julio" - Ron Washington
Hey
There is only romm enough for one lazy person around here. :)
2010
as LHB@NYY-Yankee Stad3……….280 .361 .498
as RHB@NYY-Yankee Stad3………277 .359 .437
2009
as LHB@NYY-Yankee Stad3……….290 .368 .514
as RHB@NYY-Yankee Stad3………275 .368 .451
Holland over Hunter really needs to be considered for game 4.
you need
the vs LHP and vs RHP data, not the vs LHB RHB data.
"I wanted to go out there and punch Julio" - Ron Washington
ummm
Looks like Yankee Stadium favors LHB. Start a LHP and force thier SH to hit RH. Doesn’t that give you an advantage?
Except the guys you worry about
Teixeira, Cano Swisher Rodriguez, etc are starting regardless of who you start, and their righty lefty splits have been discussed previously. As far as Switch hitters, Teixiera’s suck against righties really offsets his switch hitting.
The only thing that really changes when you have a lefty is you are gonna see Thames, and versus a righty you are gonna see Berkman. Personally, I’d rather see Berkman this year since Thames has been the better hitter.
"I wanted to go out there and punch Julio" - Ron Washington
We discussed this in another thread
but honestly the team doesn’t have any dominant splits. They are roughly similar lefty or righty.
"I wanted to go out there and punch Julio" - Ron Washington
Imagine you have a dog.
Every day for 36 years, this dog wakes you up in the morning by taking a dump in your bed. Sure, some days, it’s not a giant dump; not as much as normal. Those are good days. But other times, he really lets loose, and your entire bed is just covered in dog crap.
Every day for 36 years.
Then, one day, not only does your dog not take a dump in your bed, but he cleans the apartment, fixes the “check engine” light that’s been on in your car for the past few months, and hands you a crisp $100 bill.
That was last night for me.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
by ghtd36 on Oct 13, 2010 10:01 AM CDT reply actions 4 recs
You don't want to know the metaphor for winning the World Series.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
this really put me in stitches
idk why but man it’s funny
by studcrackers on Oct 13, 2010 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Rule Question
So obviously people like Kirkman and Davis are around for these games, sitting on the bench. What is the rule for players who aren’t on the 25 man for a playoff series being allowed on the bench? How many extra players do they get to have? And is it just for injury insurance, as in the league allows you to keep guys around so you can immediately make a change?
I think its how ever many the club wants to pay per diem to
They sent some guys home because there was no way they would get on the roster. But others who may be used in case of injury or just to keep sharp in preperation for a possible ALCS or WS roster spot they brought along. They have to pay those players just as if they are on the roster and put them in hotels and stuff but they can’t play.
And you thought you had it bad.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
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
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Damn sorry for the size.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
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
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Leno called
He wants his headline back.
I don't care what you say
Cause your lovely words decay
by LSJ on Oct 13, 2010 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Actually Letterman was doing "Small Town News" before Leno was doing any of his BS.
Stole it straight from Letterman.
by FuturePants on Oct 13, 2010 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions
That's not even funny.
I've been trying to convince my family of the magic of cumin. They won't listen to me. It makes almost everything better.- PhilKid3, 8/16/2010.
Oh dear
GovernorPerry Way to go Rangers!! What should we wager Giuliani for the series??!! about 2 hours ago via web Retweeted by bobanddan and 34 others
Strangely
I saw Guiliani last night at the Ritz.
by FuturePants on Oct 13, 2010 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Perry is an idiot
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
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
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
He should do a side bet with LaGuardia while he's at it.
I bet Boss Tweed would be in for $50 as well.
by jay_84 on Oct 13, 2010 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
...Giuliani?
Sitting governor vs ???
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Oct 13, 2010 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions
Perry is a moron.
He probably thinks Guiliani is still Mayor or something.
by FuturePants on Oct 13, 2010 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions
well, David Paterson clearly doesn't watch baseball.
Go Rice Owls!
by JBImaknee on Oct 13, 2010 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Very underrated line.
If we're really serious about getting Tom Hicks outta here, I know some folks from Liverpool who'll be glad to help.
by Cruztovictory on Oct 13, 2010 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
If the Rangers win, Perry has to give all the property he's stolen back
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Oct 13, 2010 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ha
I like it
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest"
--South Korean Rangers fan
by Conjunction on Oct 13, 2010 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions
CHILI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
can't we make it so that, no matter which team wins the series, both idiots get punched in the face by Mike Tyson?
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
"Once you suffer through it, it’s all glorious beard from there." -GoET
I'd be ok with just Rick Perry getting punched for no reason.
by FuturePants on Oct 13, 2010 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Good Hair
I hope he loses but he probably wont
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
*facepalm*
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
If you're not using it...
I’d really like to go to the World Series.
by ghostofErikThompson on Oct 13, 2010 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Congrats to all Rangers fans!
Job well done! And I hope I can convey this as eliquent and articulate as possible:
I hope y’all kick the S#%^ out of the Yankees!
"Relax, have a homebrew."
you can swear here....
and thanks Coonass!
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Antlers?
New Yorkers aren’t familiar with that gesture.
http://www.beelev.com/2010/10/grateful-texas-run-like-antelope.html
You know, I just noticed the shitstorm in the Andy Sonnastine thread from yesterday or whenever.
Amusing.
I don't care what you say
Cause your lovely words decay
freak'n sweet
backstop10 Jim Sundberg
Our guys had a very effective team meeting prior to game yesterday. It addressed the disrespect coming from the Tampa Bay players. Anger won
Hipsters, Flipsters, and Finger Poppin Daddies! Knock me your lobes.
by Escher on Oct 13, 2010 10:16 AM CDT reply actions 6 recs
made my day
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
might be a few HBP's next season
Hup Holland Hup
by Martijn1309 on Oct 13, 2010 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions
"Anger won"
ANGRYDOME!!!
Ball....toss.....antlers....
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Oct 13, 2010 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
What is he referring to?
Sonnanstine?
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Oct 13, 2010 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
that and the Rays singing "Deep in the Heart of Texas" after Game 4
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Just read Snark's piece on Will Carroll (and the original WC omments)
1) WC is an uber douche. No debate about that now
2) Josey still sucks.
3) I really hope the commenters don’t ruin that site. Joey Matches should seriously consider eliminating comments altogether
4) As always – great read, great article. You are the man, Garoon
Thanks, ab03.
I’d hate to see comments go — the exchange with Bats and Balls and Dave H were really enjoyable, and I almost always find the rest of it entertaining, at least.
by Josh Garoon on Oct 13, 2010 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions
You should link/alert us in some way when you post over there.
Just a mention or something.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Oct 13, 2010 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Joey Matches put up a FanShot linking to the Carroll piece,
and he’s been really great about doing that in general. For better or worse, I’m a little reluctant to do it for myself (though I need to get better about linking to the great stuff Joey, Parks, and David post).
That said: I have a piece up this morning, and as always, would love any and all feedback.
by Josh Garoon on Oct 13, 2010 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Re: some of the comments
Humility is consistently mis-applied – smart people are expected to have it while sub-human morons roam the planet in ‘No Fear’ t-shirts (which, I realize, have now been updated to graphic tees with dragons and shit on them.)
Whenever an article as moronic as Carroll’s surfaces, give it both barrells and no mercy and don’t feel the least bit bad about bashing it stylistically along the way.
Yep.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Oct 13, 2010 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
I TRIED TO SEND IT TO YOU
BUT THE POSTMAN TOLD ME THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS A GAROON!
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Oct 13, 2010 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I'LL JUST GIVE IT TO YOU HERE, K?
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Oct 13, 2010 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, the BBTiA comments aren't all bad
And even when they are, they’re still providing a very valuable service in creating an environment that’s in-between the DMN and LSB. That gives the dinks who wouldn’t make it at either blog someplace to go.
I don't care what you say
Cause your lovely words decay
BBTiA isn't in between DMN and LSB though
But it’s probably a step above LSB in terms of content. Hopefully Adam doesn’t take offense and I would assume they would agree.
Yeah, definitely
I think even Adam has admitted he’s more of the linker-type blogger. But it’s different types of blogs – Adam has a really strong core community that kind of takes care of itself, whereas the basis of what Matches and the BBTiA gang does is their article-writing abilities.
I don't care what you say
Cause your lovely words decay
Given that BBTiA is like that
I don’t see the need for the “community” if they are just article driven. But I guess fangraphs allows comments, too.
Well, I'd imagine it's extra hits and pageviews.
Which is why pretty much everyplace has comments now.
I don't care what you say
Cause your lovely words decay
There are also chats
during games with a few regulars, there is a community of sorts there, different from this one.
When you're drowning, you don't say 'I would be incredibly pleased if someone would have the foresight to notice me drowning and come and help me,' you just scream.
Maybe - but I disagree
Incidentally, I didn’t see the “sic” comment before. But now looking at your sic’s, I think you over sic’d him. I don’t think the 1st and 3rd sic are incorrect
They're improper usage, but I agree -- I over-sic'ed him.
by Josh Garoon on Oct 13, 2010 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't think so
First one: I think he was trying to say
Take Gameday, it is groundbreaking presentation of each pitch.
Were you sic’ng the comma or the contraction? I think the contraction is correct.
Third one:
Now, call it a ball or a strike
I guess you are just saying that the antecedent is vague because the last noun was “sounds?” Not sure if that grammatical error generally gets a “[sic]”, maybe just a “[pitch]” after the “it.”
The contraction is wrong, or the grammar is wrong.
He’s trying to say, “Take Gameday [and] its groundbreaking presentation of each pitch.” The “it is” reading doesn’t make sense, anyhow, it would have to be “Take Gameday: it is a groundbreaking…”
The third one was very picky, but yes, I was sic-ing the unclear antecedent.
Any, like I said, I should’ve just left is as-is, without any sics.
by Josh Garoon on Oct 13, 2010 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Word count.
Clever Dino.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Oct 13, 2010 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Not to prolong this but I love a goodly [you're a sic] grammar debate
I agree that without a colon, it is problematic. But I don’t think you need the article in front of groundbreaking.
You could make the stylistic choice to go without the article, I suppose,
but even with a colon, it reads as a sentence fragment. People don’t say, “X is groundbreaking presentation.”
And I really think Carroll was going for the “its” usage there, anyhow…
by Josh Garoon on Oct 13, 2010 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Actually, people do say "the prose."
But not “a prose,” unless “prose” is being used as an adjective (“a prose poem”).
What a great, great moment.
As long as we’re this close, let’s go win the sonofabitch.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Oct 13, 2010 10:22 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I mean this in a very joking, friendly ribbing kind of way (since we're all happy today):
I think Elvis Andrus is ready for The Show.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
You, ventura especially need to go piss up a rope ...
The Face sucked it last night no doubt and duly note that you will not see me celebrating the fact that he hit a 320 foot can of corn to RF last night…you know, like the LSB Mensas who were trying to defend Judy’s at bat on Sunday.
Remember Judy!?!? 0 for 6 with 2Ks, a weak groundout, a failed bunt and a big can of corn to CF. That’s why his dumbass will be stapled to the bench when we play the Yankees.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Oct 13, 2010 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Murph was 1-7 and 0-2 when he started
"This is a damn good baseball team. With all kinds of winning intangibles outside the lines." Jamey Newberg
by diamond_dave on Oct 13, 2010 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
I’m not sure he was healthy just watching him in the field. He didn’t look particularly good going after some of those hits.
"I wanted to go out there and punch Julio" - Ron Washington
One of the balls Murphy hit in the ...6th (?) inning on Sunday
was mashed but it got above the roof in RF and the wind blew it back.
A Murphy/Frenchy platoon will be just fine.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Oct 13, 2010 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions
that MFer looked like it was gone GONE
we were sitting right in line with the LF foul pole about 30 rows up. I couldn’t believe it didn’t get out.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
"Once you suffer through it, it’s all glorious beard from there." -GoET
Today is not the day to settle old scores
or come for bowls of blood. There will be plenty of time to discuss this and many other things in the off-season.
Bask in the glory of This Thing’s accomplishments to date and that they’re moving forward plus they’ve been given the opportunity to cut the balls off the motherfucking NY Yankees with everybody in the world watching and cheering for us.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Oct 13, 2010 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions
If Young had actually done something important last night
You would’ve been on here trying to settle a hundred old scores.
Okay, seriously
On the day after the Rangers won their first playoff series ever, do we really need “HAHA Michael Young sucked!” talk?
by Adam J. Morris on Oct 13, 2010 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Exactly.
Bask in the glory of the accomplishment and the opportunity we’ve been given. Today is not the day to settle old scores.
If somebody wants to bash The Face, create your own fanpost.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Oct 13, 2010 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Yes that was the point of my post
Not Josey whining about settling old scores only because it’s inconvenient for him at this moment in time.
Not really.
CDavis & Judy Borbon were absent or shit in the series.
I championed CJ Wilson being given a chance to be a starter.
I took one look at Ian Kinsler in 2005 spring training and thought he was going to be a star. Always one of my faves.
I bashed the shit out of Nelson Cruz until I saw him at the end of 2008 and in spring training 2009. I said he was the physical equivalent to Josh.
I’ve taken to Mitch Moreland.
Michael Young wasn’t good in this series but he had the huge hit that salted away Game 2.
It should also be pointed out that I was one of the few fans in here who didn’t become Chicken Little after Game 4. Go see the Chuckie G thread if you need validation.
AJM doesn’t want a firefight in here when it’s the greatest moment in the history of This Thing.
Show a little courtesy, Aggie.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Oct 13, 2010 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions
x
I took one look at Ian Kinsler in 2005 spring training and thought he was going to be a star.
I hope you were careful way out on that limb.
by FuturePants on Oct 13, 2010 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
For saying he did an outstanding job this year?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Oct 13, 2010 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
No, the part where you insinuate that he can't do anything without Nolan holding his hand.
It’s just a continuation of your bit. Everything good is because Nolan became his boss and everything bad that happens is because JD somehow slipped a decision by Nolan without his knowledge.
How many times have I said 2010 was JD's Baby all the way?
JD became a better GM after Nolan Ryan became his boss…so what?
If you don’t think that’s true, look at This Thing from 2006-2008.
And while I’m doling out credit to JD for doing an outstanding job this year, it’s also time for LSB to acknowledge what a great job Nolan Ryan has done since that glorious February morning in 2008.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Oct 13, 2010 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Can you prove the Ian Kinsler 2005 thing?
I've been trying to convince my family of the magic of cumin. They won't listen to me. It makes almost everything better.- PhilKid3, 8/16/2010.
Used to rave about him over at The Newberg's place.
Probably buried somewhere in their archives.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Oct 13, 2010 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
can you please stop saying "bowls of blood?"
it seriously makes me want to throw up. Not being a dick…just saying that it’s fucking gross.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
"Once you suffer through it, it’s all glorious beard from there." -GoET
Blame it on Hitzges.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Oct 13, 2010 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Speaking of old scores
I guess they didn’t hand Davis a playoff spot did they…..
LSJ (on Dallas Braden): I know him, and I think he's a psychotic lowlife.
Braden's grandmother: And I think calling him that is an insult to the psychotic lowlife community.
Nor should they have done so.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Let the season breathe, RangerMad.
JD has done an outstanding job (finally) this year but he was terrible until Nolan Ryan became his boss.
There will be plenty of time to mull this and other things in the off-season.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Oct 13, 2010 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Let the season breathe?
Are you fucking serious?
by FuturePants on Oct 13, 2010 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
I'm fucking serious.
I said “JD has done an outstanding job this year”…. What else do you want?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Oct 13, 2010 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
From you?
Nothing. I want nothing from you.
by FuturePants on Oct 13, 2010 10:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Why did you question
when I said “Let the season breathe” ?
You apparently needed something.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Oct 13, 2010 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Let the season end and then we can
give JD a final grade.
He’s done quite well this year and still has a chance to improve.
He even got to sit with (but behind) Nolan Ryan last night!
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Oct 13, 2010 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Fair enough.
Although I don’t really know what could happen at this point to really make a major change in whatever grade you’d give him. Postseason success or failure can be kinda fluky.
I don't care what you say
Cause your lovely words decay
That's why I asked him if he was fucking serious.
Apparently he thinks that the GM final grade is contingent upon the teams’ performance in the ALCS.
by FuturePants on Oct 13, 2010 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions
I thought you didn't want anything from me.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Oct 13, 2010 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
Exactly...
JD has already made his moves. What’s done is done. It’s now up to those players. If they perform great or fall on their face, that’ not really his fault. He has put the team in position to go all the way. That’s really all a GM can do. He can’t go out there and play himself.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
JD's graded on how well his team does/did.
Results matter more than anything else.
His grade this year is much higher than it was from 2006-2008.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Its interesting that you say that
because the seeds to this division title were germinated back in 2006-2008, when we drafted:
2006
Kiker, Chad Tracy, Marcus Lemon, Chris Davis, Jaco Brigham, Craig Gentry, Michael Ballard, Miguel Velazquez, Derek Holland, and Danny Ray Herrera.
2007
Blake Beavan, Michael Main, Julio Borbon, Neil Ramirez, Tommy Hunter, Evan Reed, Andrew Laughter, Drew Pomeranz, Hector Nelo, Josh Lueke, Mitch Moreland, Ryan Tatusko
2008
Justin Smoak, Robbie Ross, Joe Wieland, Richard Bleier, Matt Thompson, Trevor Hurley, Tanner Roark, Tyler Tufts.
Also, in 2006, we had the following current Major Leaguers in our system:
AAA –
AA-
A-Brandon Boggs, German Duran, Kirkman, Davis, Gentry
in 2007:
AAA-
AA-Chris Davis, German Duran, Taylor Teagarden,
A-Elvis Andrus, Craig Gentry, Michael Kirkman, Julio Borbon, Mitch Moreland, Feliz, Hunter, Holland, and Kirkman.
and in 2008:
AAA-Tommy Hunter (briefly), Matt Harrison
AA-Neftali Feliz, Derek Holland, Elvis Andrus, Julio Borbon
A-Michael Kirkman, Mitch Moreland, Justin Smoak
LSJ (on Dallas Braden): I know him, and I think he's a psychotic lowlife.
Braden's grandmother: And I think calling him that is an insult to the psychotic lowlife community.
Broke his wrist, 60 Day DL
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
To all the sports "experts" picking the Rays in 3 or 4
And soon to be picking the Yankees in 4 or 5….
GO FUCK Y’SELVES!!
Seriously. Yahoo Sports (I’m looking at you, Jeff Passan), ESPN, MLB Network, all of ya. Go. Fuck. Yourselves.
Me: But if we move to some state where our views are in the majority, I won't have anything to rant against all day long! What will fuel my rage??
Girlfriend: Well...you'll still have the Yankees.
by WildcatPhoenix on Oct 13, 2010 10:30 AM CDT reply actions
Something to think about...
Every baseball fan in the world that hates the Yankees is a Ranger fan now.
Yeah, this is going to be fun.
He's a fuckin DONUT!
When I listen to ESPN Radio I get goosebumps and shivers because of the fear defendants caused me.
by TheJeezus on Oct 13, 2010 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
heh
A coworker just stopped by my cubicle telling me he’s pissed because he has a bidness trip to Milwaukee next week and will have to watch at some Milwaukee sports bar. I told him
“Dude, everyone outside of The Bronx who isn’t a transplant of MFY bandwagon fan fucking hates the MFY…it’ll be pretty damn close to being at a DFW sports bar.”
I think he feels much better now.
Don Draper: We should get married.
Midge: You think I'd make a good ex-wife?
by DonDrapersOPS on Oct 13, 2010 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
or/of
Don Draper: We should get married.
Midge: You think I'd make a good ex-wife?
by DonDrapersOPS on Oct 13, 2010 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
ALCS times..
Afternoon start for game 2, and if both series make it to game 5, next Wednesday’s game would be at 3 central (blah). Otherwise, all night games.
Frankie
I am really bummed.
Here’s hoping we see him in the next series.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Oct 13, 2010 10:51 AM CDT reply actions
I think we might've finally broken him for real this time.
Good thing he’s not our problem after this month.
I don't care what you say
Cause your lovely words decay
In the interview with TAG?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
I couldn't decide, but my wife thought he was
by davisisnothesoluti on Oct 13, 2010 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
Sexting?
I've been trying to convince my family of the magic of cumin. They won't listen to me. It makes almost everything better.- PhilKid3, 8/16/2010.
rec it up, people...
Grieve: The Yanks have struggled so far. - Lewin: Yeah, cry me a bag of money.
ElectricOkra.com
True story
As I was leaving my place for work this morning, the truck in front of me stopped at an intersection. The driver got out of his truck, looked at me, and I swear he gave me the claw and then made the drinking motion with his thumb and little finger (figured he recognized me as the guy who wears a Rangers jersey whenever they come to town to play the Angels). So I smiled and gave him the claw right back.
He drove off, and as I turned the corner, the cup of orange juice I had on top of my car tumbled off. And I didn’t care.
by jimmyarctic on Oct 13, 2010 10:59 AM CDT reply actions 6 recs
some random guy recognized you as a rangers fan?
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
"Once you suffer through it, it’s all glorious beard from there." -GoET
I think it was that random guy was telling him that his juice was on his car
and he (naturally) saw a claw.
Yes
and after I returned the gesture, I don’t think he wanted to stick around and explain himself.
by jimmyarctic on Oct 13, 2010 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
my adrenaline was pumping
when nellie was walking back to the dugout after stealing 3rd and coming on home… emphatically antlering the fuck out of his helmet at the bench.. that was awesome.
by I am Neftali Feliz on Oct 13, 2010 11:02 AM CDT reply actions
The Richard Justice article in the Houston Chronicle is outstanding:
Justice: Rangers’ long wait for success finally ends
Hey, what’s 39 seasons when you’re having fun? Maybe those 39 seasons just make this moment sweeter for the Texas Rangers.
What a sweet moment. Somewhere, Mark Holtz, the late, great, wonderful voice of the Rangers, is smiling. So is Joe Lovitto and Pete Broberg and Ted Williams and Eddie Chiles and hundreds of others with ties to the franchise.
by RyanBlueThunder on Oct 13, 2010 11:03 AM CDT reply actions
Great piece.
Once upon a time, the Rangers’ greatest contribution to the game had been those Cheese Whiz nachos. They’ve been copied at every park in the land, and how could Ken Burns not even give them a mention?
Anyone selling tickets to Friday's game and want them to end up in the hands of Rangers fan?
"Obviously you're not a golfer" -- His Dudeness
see fanpost
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Anyone else watching "Nate" on channel 5?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
We didn't win a game all season in Tampa
and won 3 in the ALDS
still trying to wrap my head around that.
"Obviously you're not a golfer" -- His Dudeness
Haha, gold
LookoutLanding Possibly recurring feature: your friend texts you updates from the Rangers-Rays game. sbn.to/befCOQ via @sbnation
There have been a lot of cool things that have come about from the big ALDS win
but the best thing is all the support for the Rangers coming from all over the globe…eve in Chile, they’re flying the Texas flag all over the place. They must think Sonnanstine is a fucking asscock doucheface, too. Viva Chile!
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
"Once you suffer through it, it’s all glorious beard from there." -GoET
by Bob Loblaw on Oct 13, 2010 11:40 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
one of my favorites
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
out of the burning house? that and this one are tied with me.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
I haven't seen this one.
The one from the green thread last night that Section 339 posted was epic. (the Terminator one)
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
Right here
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
by RangersSD on Oct 13, 2010 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
This is also gold
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
That's not just any Mariner, that's Justin Smoak.
I've been trying to convince my family of the magic of cumin. They won't listen to me. It makes almost everything better.- PhilKid3, 8/16/2010.
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