Series Preview: Texas Rangers @ Los Angeles Angels - Fallen Angels
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2010 3:00 PM CDT
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PrintThese guys again? I thought the Rangers already put them to bed. Now I guess they have to tuck them in and turn on a night-light. To think we used to concern ourselves with meaningful games against the Angels. While that had its novelty and charm, we're nearing a time where the Angels will no longer be of concern. Like last time, let's look at some series scenarios to give you an idea as to why they're going to be crying for mom and dad to come check for monsters under their bed.
This series can play out in one of four ways:
- The Rangers are swept - 6 games up on the Angels in August
- The Rangers lose two of three - 8 games up on the Angels in August
- The Rangers win two of three - 10 games up on the Angels in August
- The Rangers sweep the series - 12 games up on the Angels in August
I'll be honest, neither of the first two should worry us all that much and the second two will only confirm what is becoming clearer and clearer. The Angels are trying their damnedest to slip off into sweet slumber for dreams of 2011. I'm not saying I want anything to do with the Rangers getting swept by the Angels because then they might believe somehow that they still had something of a chance. The scary claws inching closer as they pulled the covers over their eyes were just shadows playing tricks on them. No, if it were up to me, I'd just prefer the monster to be real and for the Rangers to gobble up the Angels for good.
Friday, July 30 9:05: RHP Tommy Hunter vs. RHP Ervin Santana
Saturday, July 31 8:05: RHP Scott Feldman? (Rich Harden?) vs. RHP Dan Haren
Sunday, August 1 2:35: LHP Cliff Lee!!! vs. RHP Jered Weaver
The fact that pitching match-ups are critical to the overall odds of success in each individual series ties into something we have discussed about how the Rangers have a perceived "cupcake" schedule. While it is true that facing the AL West, especially the Mariners and Angels, makes it a little easier to maneuver this season than if the Rangers were a member of the AL East. A lot depends on who is scheduled to pitch.
The Rangers continue to have to face the Weavers, Harens, Santanas, Felix Hernadezs, Trevor Cahills, Brett Andersons and Gio Gonzalezs of their division. That changes the complexion of just proclaiming a series as a cakewalk. Along with those in-division quality pitchers, the Rangers have actually faced quite a few series where they have matched-up with a team's rotation front-end. Just because the Rangers fared well against the Brewers, Marlins, and Astros, teams considered weaker, and part of the reason the Rangers have the stigma of playing more lesser opponents, doesn't mean they did so without having to face Yovanni Gallardo, Josh Johnson, and Roy Oswalt. If the Rangers do play meaningful October baseball, they will have earned it.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (52-52, 3rd place AL West)
Rangers' 2010 Record vs. Anaheim: 6-3
Anaheim's Recent Results: 0-3 Series sweep against the Boston Red Sox
SBN Angels Blog: Halos Heaven (No.)
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Match-up: (as of 7/29) |
Rangers |
Angels |
Advantage |
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Batting (RAR) |
166.6 (7th) |
66.5 (25th) |
Rangers |
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Starters (RAR) |
71.9 (18th) |
80.3 (14th) |
Angels |
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Bullpen (RAR) |
31.2 (6th) |
7.6 (23rd) |
Rangers |
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Overall RAR |
269.7 |
154.4 |
Rangers! |
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Defense Runs Saved |
21 |
-11 |
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Questions to Ponder:
- Did you know Kendry Morales is still fourth in batting WAR for the Angels despite being out for over two months now?
- Where you aware that (surprise) Josh Hamilton (0.81) has been the most clutch player on the Rangers? Or that Ervin Santana (1.11) has been the most clutch player on the Angels? (Kendry Morales (0.91) has been their most clutch position player. Oops.)
- Over/Under: 7 bat flips on meaningless outs for Torii Hunter?
- How many games out do the Angels have to be for you to personally consider them finished?
- Who else is already bored with the Rangers playing the Angels?
For no reason:
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Don't talk about Arias like that...
he’s still a Ranger for the time being.
by lost in space on Jul 30, 2010 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
GoET....
Your preview today serves as a respite (some may say, an oasis) to those weary of the ups and downs of today’s bankruptcy talk.
Bring on LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA….a 9 game lead is not enough…it’s boot on the throat time….
Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all holes, or games, are created equal. George Will
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jul 30, 2010 3:03 PM CDT reply actions
If we win 2 of 3 and are 10 up after the series
I will confidently say the Angels are finished with no hope of recovery.
"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
if we win this series - the Angels are done.
not before.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
no....
they are not done until mathematically eliminated…not a day before, not a day less….
Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all holes, or games, are created equal. George Will
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jul 30, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
No...
they’re pretty well done, dude.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2010 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
It's different than when the ChiSox almost blew their lead in 2005.
You looked at Cleveland, and they were a good — almost very good — team. Hell, they won 93 games.
I just don’t think the Angels are a good team right now. I think they’re an MLB also-ran.
/there I said it
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
That is certainly how they are playing.
Not beating the big boys, kind of hanging with the shitbags.
That may be so but I take nothing for granted...
I love their chances but there’s still 2 months of baseball left….I’ll rest better when there’s an note next to Texas Rangers in the standings that says they have clinched the division….I applaud your confidence but please understand that my hesitance.
Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all holes, or games, are created equal. George Will
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Jul 30, 2010 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I understand.
We’ll all feel a lot better when the Magic Number is zero.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Until the hangover...
the next morning.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Woah, that one's gonna be a doozy
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Yeah
It’ll be especially brutal from jail.
by FuturePants on Jul 30, 2010 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I've imagined what a post-game thread where the Rangers win the division would look like.
Then, I have a seizure.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
It's going to be the best...
Internet party of all time.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2010 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
When the Rays beat the Red Sox in the ALCS in '08...
…the thread at DRays Bay was the epicenter of Hurricane Internet.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
And yeah, I mixed up natural disaster words.
BIG WHOOP, WANNA FIGHT ABOUT IT
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Internet vuvezelas for 24 straight hours!!!!!
by lost in space on Jul 30, 2010 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
The Angels are done, dead, archives, finito,
history, gonzo, taking the big dirt nap….they ain’t coming back.
Our only competition left is with the Oakland A’s.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Who is "our"?
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Stick your journalistic style book
up your azz.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
No, I mean...
…who are you referring to when you mention “our”? Most fans use that in reference to their favorite team.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Weak but then again
you’re the person who called Mizzou “the golden goose of the Big 12” until reality struck this summer.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Ad hominem.
Answer my question, please.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
My favorite teams are the Rangers & Dodgers.
I’m a far more knowledgeable and passionate fan of both teams than just about anybody in here.
There’s a difference between a mindless cheerleader and a smart fan.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
See, because I've never heard of a fan of a team taking joy in one of its players failing.
Enlighten me.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
It's been a great month of not having any of this stuff being rehashed.
Can we finish off the year like that?
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Yeah I know,
it’s just funny to see how certain people get so tied up once Josey comes waltzing in. He fucking feeds off of it and it’s fairly obvious he loves the attention.
by lost in space on Jul 30, 2010 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Just talking all things Great Game, lost.
The attention comes because I’m not afraid to speak my mind.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
It's really an honest question.
There’s no malice behind it. I’d just like an explanation. If he gives me a satisfactory explanation, I’ll let it go. You have my word.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
He won't, usually. That's the problem.
He leaves just enough out to keep you rope-a-doping with him. Good luck getting that explanation.
I wasn’t being condescending, just loving the nice, happy time I’ve been having on here the last month.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
No, I get it.
I didn’t take offense.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Yeah i don't get that either, why does Josey show so much dislike for Davis
does not make a lot of sense to me
See the reaction of just about 95% of the posters in this place towards Hank Blalock in 2009.
Michael Young is a very polarizing player in LSB as well. He’s played out of his mind in the last 3 months but still can’t buy a break in here.
The Newberg, an all-time homer, has a media hard-on for Harden.
EGrant has an equal media hard-on for CJ Wilson.
My problems with Chris Davis is that he sucked and had no business being on a major league roster, especially on a team that’s serious about winning. Yeah, he was a nice guy but who gives a F? He can’t hit up here and his defense is meaningless because his offense is so bad.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
FIFY
My problems withChris DavisHank Blalock is that he sucked and had no business being on a major league roster, especially on a team that’s serious about winning. Yeah, he was a nice guy but who gives a F? He can’t hit up here and his defense is meaningless because his offense is so bad.
by bigsteve on Jul 30, 2010 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
But that doesn't explain...
…why you would TAKE JOY in someone on your self-proclaimed favorite team (or co-favorite team). I mean…he plays for your favorite team. This isn’t like taking joy in Bobby Abreu striking out; this is the equivalent of taking joy in Nolan Ryan giving up a home run.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Have you ever considered the possibility that I might just be
a sick motherfucker?
:)
Beginning in June ’09, I preached over and over again what the presence of Davis was doing to this offense and how much he was killing the team.
I was correct in June ’09, September ’09. April ’10 and this past month as well.
Consider it my Cal Ripken Jr, victory lap.
I’m also a big, big fan of the team and it’s far more important to me that we win games than anything else and the presence of Chris Davis in this line-up was killing our chances of winning during a year where we have a legitimate chance to win the World Series.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
I understand that.
I really, honestly do. I guess I just question whether you’d rather see the team win, or be right.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
I'd rather the Texas Rangers win the AL West
than the Oakland A’s.
I’ve nailed more than my share of predictions in the past quite notably, what the presence of Chris Davis was doing to this line-up and our chances to win.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
But if given a choice (and answer truthfully, please):
Option 1) The A’s win the division, just as you predicted, and Jon Daniels admits that Nolan Ryan made all the moves that have benefited the team, just as you said.
Option 2) The Rangers win the division behind an MVP-caliber performance by Chris Davis.
Which would you choose?
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
The Rangers win the division behind an
MVP-caliber performance by Chris Davis.
Being anonymous on a message board and nailing a bunch of predictions v. seeing a team that I’ve followed very closely for 37 years win the World Series?
Really?
I want This Thing to win this year above every prediction I’ve ever made.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Yeah you really went out on a limb about Davis not performing.
Great call there, hoss.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 30, 2010 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
"Will the circle, be unbroken..."
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
Ok...he's not in the lineup anymore.....
So put your cock back in your pants and cheer for the fucking team.
You haven’t posted one good thing since you came back from your Hoop-It-Up World Tour or wherever the fuck you were.
Damn dude, get pumped man, we’re fucking stacked…..embrace it Josey!!!!
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Cecilio's Guante on Jul 30, 2010 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I was asked a pointed question from ghtd
about why I was taking joy in seeing Chris Davis shit the walls once again.
You’re full of shit when you say I haven’t posted one good thing since my tour of greatness ended.
I told the Sheriff he had my blessings to brandish Ye Olde Fork after last night’s win.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
must've missed that lone comment....
Alright, was just making sure your on board here.
Oh, and go here for those bootlegs:
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Cecilio's Guante on Jul 30, 2010 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
*you're
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Cecilio's Guante on Jul 30, 2010 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Gracias per the Stones link (did you like?)
but it wasn’t a lone comment.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
it was just rehearsal stuff, lots of jamming and noodling...so yeah, I loved it.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Cecilio's Guante on Jul 30, 2010 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Run a poll
If you asked if Michael Young was a) excellent b) very good c) good d) average c) below average d) not very good, e) terrible ball player, my guess is from this group of fans he would have the great majority of votes betweeen good and excellent.
My guess is that Chris Davis would rate below average or worse with this group of posters.
Michael Young is a very good player this year, but he still is on pace for 93 RBI’s, at least last time I checked. Considering he is batting 2nd in the lineup, that’s a pretty good RBI number. And while I think his defense seems to have improved lately, I’ve seen him have games that just makes me shake my head. In the last 30 days he has 4 errors, and 14 over the season.
So the posters here point out his weaknesses, but that doesn’t mean he is a below average player. It just means he irritates some of the posters with his defense.
If a ground ball happens to get in the hole or down the LF line
every swinging dick in LSB comes after The Face loaded for bear.
I just absolutely love what he did to the Angels last weekend (HR’s in the first inning of the first two games) and Oakland last night (4 for 4).
I cannot wait to see how well he does in the playoffs.
Wanna question my fan-hood of the Texas Rangers now?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Mikey has been nails here recently with both the bat and glove
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Cecilio's Guante on Jul 30, 2010 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I absolutely love the guy.
He was all we had during a very bleak period but some of his greatest work may have happened in 2007 (after we broke the gate 23-42) when he refused to quit and may have played harder than I’ve ever seen him.
He’s universally respected by his teammates and throughout MLB for a very good reason.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Do we
take joy in Young’s defensive failings at third base, though? Are we happy when a ball gets by him because it proves us right?
Everyone in the GDT goes "AH FACE!!!!" and swears a lot.
So how is that different than when anyone else makes an error?
And they bitch at him about The Contract (while giving JD a pass)
or talk about him getting pissy with JD over moving to 3B or talk about him switching positions again or talk about him possibly being a DH, etc. , etc., etc..
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Not all that much bitching, really...
You’re confusing a vocal minority with the prevailing opinion.
And I’m not sure why discussion of him moving positions again is supposed to be a bad thing. He’s got a great bat, but his defense is sub-par, and the team has/may have offensive holes at a position where his defense will be less of/not an issue. None of that is really subjective.
Guys...
2010 Pennant Race says hi!!!
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
Thank ghtd
for the interlude.
If I tell with Rain Man detail what happened to This Thing 35 years ago, you can trust that I’m a fan and love seeing the events of 2010.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
I haven't seen bitching about the contract in forever.
And what’s wrong with liking the idea of him as a DH?
The reason we talk about him switching positions again, or DH'ing
Is because it should happen.
He is an utterly terrible third baseman. There is no rationale for saying that he is not, and his past with this team or the level of respect for him from other people around the league does not change anything.
He is a terrible third baseman. If we can move him to a place where we can keep his bat in the lineup and not suffer due to his woeful defense, then we should do so.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 30, 2010 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Within that statement,
I should have mentioned how much detailed history I know about the Dodgers and moreso the Rangers.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Trivia and memories
don’t make you knowledgeable.
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
Shit, that's all I got.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Not true, but you never say shit like
I’m a far more knowledgeable and passionate fan of both teams than just about anybody in here.
I really don’t know why he hangs around with the unwashed masses here.
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
"I can name the SS on the 83 Dodgers, that makes me a fan."
Bet the Schwab is your ultimate hero.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 30, 2010 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
"Far more knowledgeable and passionate ..."
There is no ending to that sentence, when describing you, that would make the sentence true.
Except for “lover of Nolan’s grundle.”
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 30, 2010 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not sure how you can say that.
The Angels have just as good, if not better pitching with the addition of Haren. They offense, I would say, favors the Angels as well. And the Angel’s are only a .5 game back of the A’s for second.
I would put both of their chances the same of overtaking the Rangers.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
The problems with the Angels...
they’re best players are old, real old, 35+ and old players don’t get better (A’s are opposite end of spectrum).
Their front office shit the walls this off-season with Vlad & DOliver.
Their pitching is falling apart.
Their hitting has sucked all year.
They’re rocking a 8-16 record in July.
This team is done and no threat whatsoever to the Rangers this year.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Good take.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Cecilio's Guante on Jul 30, 2010 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
except
their front office is willing to do anything to win (kinda like ours does)
where as right now, Billy Beane has decided that the A’s aren’t really serious about making a run for it and haven’t even tried to address their dreadful offense or the loss of Ben Sheets.
Sir Warwick Harrow: Whom do you represent?
Mal: Represent isn't exactly the...
Sir Warwick Harrow: Don't waste my time.
Mal: Fellow called Badger.
Sir Warwick Harrow: I know him, and I think he's a psychotic lowlife.
Mal: And I think calling him that is an insult to the psychotic lowlife community.
"Their dreadful offense"
was better than the Rangers in July.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
My prediction for the Angels and their fans during this series?
……………………pain.
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
Clubber.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Cecilio's Guante on Jul 30, 2010 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Those Torii Hunter 300 ft. fly ball out bat flips really rub me the wrong way.
What a fucking asshole.
Did you know he's from the DFW area
and is close friends to MY?
by corbsclinton on Jul 30, 2010 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey, can anyone tell me about Torii Hunter's personal life?
Does he have any friends?
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
i think his dad
has a special about that on FSW after each Rangers-Angels game…
by corbsclinton on Jul 30, 2010 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah same here, lets hope we can get at least 2 of 3 from them to put them in their place
once and for all………Go Rangers!
I can't wait until his kid gets teased relentlessly at school for being the only guy w/o a Rangers Division Champs shirt
by Sherman McCoy on Jul 30, 2010 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
Dug in my closet last night
and found my 1996 division champ shirt. Needless to say it’s too small now…
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher
Put it on a stuffed animal
and bring it to the next game you go to.
by lost in space on Jul 30, 2010 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Seemed like a good time...
for a riposte.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2010 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Why, it's almost as good as.....
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
Yikes.
I only like us in 1 of the 3, and I don’t like facing Weaver during a day game. Thank God for Cliffmas.
Two things. One, I could easily see us getting swept this series. We're away, it's their studs. It could happen.
But it is nice that if they do sweep it wouldn’t really put a big dent in the lead of the Rangers. That is really nice.
Second, I think this Christmastime song more reflects the Angels.
From right to left: Torii Hunter, Scot Shields, Mike Napoli, and Kendry Morales as Horatio Sanz.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
The Charlie Brown...
Christmastime Is Here song was an Arrested Development reference.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2010 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Not to Woodland Critter Christmas?
Kyle: “What’s going on?”
Stan: “It’s critter Christmas. It fucking sucks dude.”
by FuturePants on Jul 30, 2010 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Isn't that the infamous Blood Orgy episode?
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
Yes
One of the best episodes ever. Where else does a six year old teach orphaned lion cubs to perform an abortion of the antichrist?
Woodland Critter Christmas
“We’re baby mountain lions.”
“We have baby claws.”
“And baby teeth.”
“And a dead mom.”
I actually found that out while I was looking it up.
But I ran across the SNL skit thing and it made me laugh, so I thought I would share.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Fallon - overrated to holy hell....
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
Neil Young played the "double rainbow" song?
The old man has finally lost it.
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
Also...
The Rangers could get swept, it’s true, but even if they do, they can just go off to Seattle and Oakland and make up a few games. That’s what having a big lead this late in the season affords.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2010 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly. Like I was saying, It's nice that getting swept by those bastards won't mean total doom,
like it used to in the past. I always remember in Aug. and Sept thinking everytime they played the Angels, the Rangers needed to win the series or usually sweep to stay in the playoff race.
I enjoy a rooting for a team in first place. This is fun!
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
What we need to do know
is root for This Thing to catch the MF Yankees and Rays.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Traveled quite a bit in July
but back now.
I’d hate for dickheads like Aquaman Somesuch to accuse me of not showing up when the team won.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Like I give a shit what you do or where you are.
Didn’t even notice your absence, to be honest. Though I should have, considering how much better the site was.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Jul 30, 2010 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Tatusko to WASH
"He tagged me way up here," Andrus said, pointing to his chest. "I'm not a midget. My legs are long enough."
by Feliz es bueno on Jul 30, 2010 3:23 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I do not approve of the omission of the ! after Cliff Lee in the pitching matchups.
I demand two in the next one.
Good God...
What’s wrong with me? I’m adding three.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2010 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Anyone else see Knoxie make the Not-top-10 today?
Number 2. Sorry if it was discussed in another thread. I thought it was awesome. Even the SC guy was making fun of him. “Even the dog knew to get of the skateboard in time.”
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
I saw it at lunch today
but I was at Red Hot and Blue and not seated in the bar area, so I couldn’t hear it.
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
x
they said Knoxie was a TV anchor. That’s not right is it?
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
If Knox is an anchor
then Salty is a first baseman.
by hornedfrogs45 on Jul 30, 2010 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a top 10...
moment of the season.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2010 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm hoping the Rangers don't play any Meaningful Baseball in September this year
hopefully we can skip straight from August to October.
Go Rice Owls!
Aww...
You saved the .gif for me
You’re awesome ;)
(Ok, that was like, totally gay there…)
Matt (Denver, CO): Congratulations, I heard you won a gold glove!
Klaw (1:18 PM) : Thanks, I had a great year at the plate!
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And props to goet for his continued
series preview niche that he’s carved out for himself in LSB.
Every time we start a new series, I look forward to 3pm every afternoon. I get WTDS from The Ticket and a nice series preview from goet – great job!
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
it's the highlight of every third work 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
only 4 1/2 more hours of Christian Guzman arguments!
"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
9pm on a Friday night when the Rangers are playing well
in an important game with the Angels….lots of drunks will be patrolling LSB in 5-6 hours.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
/raises hand
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
/raises Miller Lite
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
Bleah
I should go take a nap or something…it does suck.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
That's what old men like Prick Wufdog say along with
“I don’t go to any games in Arlington after June 1 because it’s too hot.”
I understand the reluctance to go to day games at The Temple in June, July, August but if I ever say I can’t go to a night game because it’s too hot, I will need to be put down because life won’t be worth living any more.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
OT: My mom just sent me a text message with "JK!" in it.
WTF the text-speak is everywhere! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Can you imagine what would be going through the
Angels minds if we somehow one the first 2 games and then they suddenly remember Cliff Lee goes Sunday?
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher
Thats WON the first 2 games
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher
I'm already on my 2nd IPA
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher
Whatchu got?
I’ve got some Lagunitas chilling right now.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Had an Oaked Arrogant Bastard last night
It was surprisingly good with homemade chocolate chip cookies.
by snake oil pete on Jul 30, 2010 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Found some near me but they were just too proud of it.
Had to go with the Stone IPA.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher
I saw a pint bottle of AB last night for $5
I had no idea if it was any good, so I passed.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
ruination is my personal favorite
tonight I’m cracking open the 14th anniversary Emperial IPA
by dolphinpuncher on Jul 30, 2010 5:47 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't know what that is.
/Deion
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Thousands, consequently millions.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Yeah, Ruination or Sublimely Self-Righteous are better
but I hadn’t had the Oaked AB in a while, and it was cheap. Pretty good beer… the oak is a nice complement without being overpowering. Actually don’t remember the last time I had a regular AB either.
by snake oil pete on Jul 30, 2010 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Ruination I think is what I saw at Kroger last night
Does it come in a large sized single bottle?
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
sure does
and that’s a great setup for some gratuitous beer porn.
by dolphinpuncher on Jul 30, 2010 8:28 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Right now it's a Breckenridge small batch 471.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher
Breck
nice
"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'm surprised I can remember how to type.
Wait I gotta slow down. The game is not until 9!
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher
I see I have more to learn about IPA
Never even heard of it…
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
high on hops, low on malt
Good IPAs are more bitter than an ex wife who isn’t receiving alimony payments. Pretty stout ABV too.
by dolphinpuncher on Jul 30, 2010 5:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I know, I am having one right now
I am saying I have never heard of Breck :)
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
cheers
Im not allowed to drink on the job anymore since that forklift incident
by dolphinpuncher on Jul 30, 2010 6:54 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh you know what,
you might be right. I was thinking about the BOS series 2 Fridays ago.
by lost in space on Jul 30, 2010 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Clear skies on the radar in LA - Anaheim area
"Biggest mistake in DFW history?" - Bigger mistake in LSB history.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
It doesn't rain...
in the summer in California so I’m guessing no.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jul 30, 2010 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
So it seems we are missing King Felix in the Mariner series....
That has to be a first this year.
by death of the cool on Jul 30, 2010 5:12 PM CDT reply actions
Friday night games on Directv in OKC
In town for the weekend and curious if any OKCers know if they are shown and what channel?
You're out of luck. It seems OK is blacked out for Fri. night games.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Source: Texas only team with ’’slight’’ interest in Mike Lowell. Deal involving Lowell considered unlikely at this point.
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
That deal is as dead as General Frans---------
Fuck it, I just can’t force myself to finish that.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
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