Wednesday a.m. Rangers stuff
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 11, 2010 9:38 AM CDT
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PrintQuite a game last night.
Anthony Andro's game story leads by saying that David Murphy may be establishing himself as the team's starting outfielder, rather than the 4th outfielder. His hot week has raised his OPS on the season from 696 to 751.
T.R. Sullivan's game story notes that Murphy beat a Hall of Famer to get the Rangers the walk-off win.
Evan Grant says that beating Mariano Rivera last night shows the Rangers are a legit playoff threat.
Rich Harden is getting his next start pushed back.
Sullivan's notes includes updates on some injured Rangers.
Ian Kinsler's MRI showed there was still some inflammation in his groin, and thus he's going to not be likely to return until the end of the month. Given the size of the Rangers' lead, being cautious with Kinsler, and making sure he's good to go in October, would seem to be the best plan.
Tim Cowlishaw says that it is safe to say the Rangers are going to win the A.L. West.
Gil Lebreton says the Rangers' series against New York is a chance to show that money doesn't guarantee you wins.
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He's on the MLB squad?
Man, that team is beat up.
"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
Yep, just announced
He’s been called up and will join the team in Arlington
by rockin_rangers on Aug 11, 2010 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions
They said he is going to be called up "this week."
Which means he will be here. Maybe we will get lucky and he will toss some balls into CF with men on base.
well, he won't help their ability to throw out runners
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
they were the worst last year
and are easily the worst again this year by a wide margin
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I'll say it again.....YIPPPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEE!!!
This shit ain't over til Bengie Molina sings.
by BigGuns on Aug 11, 2010 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
that is funny
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Uh-huh. Lots of swelling.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 9:50 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
No
That’s the downside to enthusiastic strippers.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Or one of the downsides at least
"You'll meet them again on their long journey to the middle." -Lester Bangs
Shame on you.
There is no downside to enthusiastic strippers.
by FuturePants on Aug 11, 2010 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
I have to try and concentrate on work
after a win like that. Is it 7 pm yet?
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
Who is playing?
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
St. Paul Saints v. Sioux City Explorers
We got monsooned out last night. Massive flooding. Cars under water. Fun stuff.
Ahh. American Association
You with the team?
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 they suspended it.
So they have to finish that one and then play todays?
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
Joey Matches stole my thunder about Murphy's WPA
so I’ll just link his article and add my two cents
Joey points out that a player has a game like Murphy’s (WPA of +.570 or higher ) about 1 in every 594 games in MLB. His WPA last night was .576. His next best game this season is .317. His next highest in his career is .472 in 2008 vs Toronto.
That’s a game he won’t soon forget because it probably won’t ever happen again. I know I won’t soon forget it.
"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
Wow, that's interesting.
Any word on who has had the highest WPA in one game this season, and when that happened?
Highest WPA since '90. 1.016????
@Feliz_es_bueno From a batter, it’s Juan Gonzalez in this game on 05/15/91: http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/TEX/TEX199105150.shtml
"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 Aug 11, 2010 10:20 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Gonzalez in CF!
Mavs MoneyBall!!
Dallas Stars Examiner!!
poster formerly known as hinduplaya
by mayur.patel on Aug 11, 2010 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Some other high ones from this season
I didn’t look for everyone, but CJ’s July 23rd start against the Angels was good for a .613 WPA when he went 8 innings of 4 hit ball in a 1-0 victory. Lewis had a .700 WPA when he went 9 innings in a 2-0 victory against the Mariners on April 30. Hamilton had a .664 WPA June 20 against the Astros going 5-6 with a double and the game winning RBI. Cruz had a .665 WPA on April 5th when he a 3 run HR to tie the game and a double to tie the game in the 9th. He also had a .621 WPA on July 19th against the Tigers when he hit a game winning 2 run HR in the top of the 14th inning. And Matt Treanor had a lucky .666 WPA in that June 15th game against the Marlins when he hit the game winning triple in his only AB.
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
Good stuff.
"We are no longer a ride at Six Flags, we are in contention to do some things that will make our lives complete. I have been waiting for this for a long time." - Chuck Morgan
"There is a LSB party at my place when the Rangers make the playoffs" - TagDon'tTweet
Pedro Alvarez
on August 7, 2010: 0.85 (0.91 on the one play!)
Zoë: Preacher, don't the Bible have some pretty specific things to say about killing?
Book: Quite specific. It is, however, somewhat fuzzier on the subject of kneecaps.
no Cliff Lee?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Completely overlooked him
His highest as a Ranger is .588 in his July 27th start against Oakland (the 13K, 9 inning no decision). His second highest Ranger WPA was .433 in the start before against the Angels.
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
he has been on a stone-cold pissed off rage infused tear lately
and I love him.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Payroll can guarantee wins
It just cant guarantee an undefeated season
AKA BuckyB
by Jobu. on Aug 11, 2010 9:44 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
The New York Mets would like a word with you
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
and the MF Angels.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
and the Cubs
Man are they an expensive suck.
Zoë: Preacher, don't the Bible have some pretty specific things to say about killing?
Book: Quite specific. It is, however, somewhat fuzzier on the subject of kneecaps.
Sure it "can" it just doesn't always
I’ve always felt good players have a better chance of guaranteeing wins regardless what they’re paid.
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
Nobody ever goes winless,
so even without a huge payroll you’re guaranteed wins (if you have adequate ML talent…).
I am tired as hell at work this morning
and my throat hurts from screaming.
But I’ll be right back out there tonight, and tomorrow I won’t have a voice at all, but it’s all good, because I fucking love the Rangers.
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
by Lisa W on Aug 11, 2010 9:46 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
It's killing me
I’ve been at Myrtle Beach since June 14th and I haven’t been able to go to any games, much less watch many. I would kill to go to one. The next one I’ll be at is against Minnesota on the 23rd.
but
kudos for complaining about being on the beach for the last month
well played sir
by thedudeabides on Aug 11, 2010 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions
Cris Guzman is not amused.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 9:49 AM CDT reply actions
They're talking about cleaning the kitchen on Blues Clues....heh
"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 Aug 11, 2010 9:50 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
they must have watched the Rangers game last night
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
I'd like to congratulate Anthony Andro
For writing the 600th “David Murphy is establishing himself as a starting OF with a little hot streak” article.
And of course we’d like to thank David Murphy for being as mediocre as he is, as without him this long line of wonderful articles would’ve never been possible.
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
by LSJ on Aug 11, 2010 9:51 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Such hatred for Murph.
I don’t think he’s any better than a 4th OF, but let’s just be thankful that he’s been good while Kinsler’s been hurt, Vlad’s been non-existent and Guzman has been an enormous sack of fail instead of hating on the guy.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
LSJ like to piss in cheerios, leave him alone.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions
I just get tired of the "He's establishing himself as a starter!1!" articles
That get run out there every single fucking time he has a good week or two.
He’s done some awesome things of late, but all I can think of when I see stuff like Andro’s is EYEFUCKINGROLL.
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
You might want to thank
Julio Borbon for doing such a good job rolling over and letting someone else take the job away.
"Look, we're basically on earth to shit and fuck. So unless your job's to help people shit or fuck, it's not that important, so relax."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
Defense matters
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Apparently
his isn’t good enough to push Murphy out in the minds of the Rangers.
"Look, we're basically on earth to shit and fuck. So unless your job's to help people shit or fuck, it's not that important, so relax."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
by DJCahill on Aug 11, 2010 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think it's more the makeup of the team currently
When Elvis, Young, Hamilton, Vlad and Kinsler/Cruz (since we can apparently only have one healthy at a time) were all going strong, it made sense to sacrifice a little offense for some great defense.
With guys like Vlad slumping right now, you need the offense.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Probably has some to do with it.
Considering we don’t really get much offense from Borbon, Elvis, or whoever is at 1B or C, you probably have to have everyone else healthy and productive or it’s too many weak sticks to carry.
"Look, we're basically on earth to shit and fuck. So unless your job's to help people shit or fuck, it's not that important, so relax."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
Yeah
Though Elvis has been doing better this month.
I just wanted to point out that it’s not that Borbon sucks entirely, he’s just not very good offensively.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Borbizzle hits like a 8-9 batter
One, maybe two productive at bats a game. Right now Murph is batting like a 2-3 hitter, but even though I love the guy I think this is just one of those hot streaks that happens in the season.
Can’t blame Wash for riding it while it’s happening, though, especially with Kinsler out and Vlad in a funk.
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 Aug 11, 2010 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions
MY and Vladdy have been awful
Hamilton isn’t on the same stretch he was, but who can expect that incredible rate of success to sustain. He’s still getting hits and getting on base. Kinsler being out really hurts, since Guzman (who apparently was a .280 hitter) can’t hit the ball if it was sitting on a tee. Andrus needs to get a little more pop in his bat, and by that, I don’t mean HRs. He needs to at least be getting some doubles and triples.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
borbon
i am sure he would have thrown swisher out at home last night
There's something spiritual about baseball — like Mother Nature," Garrido said. "You don't mess with it. And I think before a player can really believe in it, he has to experience it."
by dmurphnextrusygreer on Aug 11, 2010 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
My guess is
most any valuation you look at has David Murphy in the top 60 Corner Outfielders every year since he has been a Ranger.
If he isn’t in the top 60, he’s probably close.
I’m not saying Murphy is some huge stud, I’m just saying that there probably aren’t 60 consistently better, and he probably is a deserving starting COF in MLB, even if he is towards the bottom of the list of starting Corner OFs.
This “he is just a 4th OF” is nonsense, unless you can name 60 better starting corner OFs in the game, and I don’t think folks can.
"Look, we're basically on earth to shit and fuck. So unless your job's to help people shit or fuck, it's not that important, so relax."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
by DJCahill on Aug 11, 2010 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
that's it... everyone post their rankings 1-60
"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'd really like to see
LSJ try to come up with 60 COFs better than Murphy, personally.
"Look, we're basically on earth to shit and fuck. So unless your job's to help people shit or fuck, it's not that important, so relax."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!!
"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 Aug 11, 2010 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
I love a good challenge.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
FANSHOT
In all seriousness, really? You really want to see him name 60 better outfielders? Even if he can, will it mean anything?
by FuturePants on Aug 11, 2010 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
x
http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=of&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=6&season=2010&month=0
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions
That includes
Centerfielders, and excludes people who haven’t had enough ABs to be qualified.
"Look, we're basically on earth to shit and fuck. So unless your job's to help people shit or fuck, it's not that important, so relax."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
That's about the limit of my caring.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions
I just think
Murphy gets greatly undervalued by the same folks who undervalued Marlon Byrd while here. If you had Murphy as one of your starting 3 OFs, it wouldn’t be a huge disaster.
"Look, we're basically on earth to shit and fuck. So unless your job's to help people shit or fuck, it's not that important, so relax."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
Yeah
I probably agree more with you than my comments suggest. I just like the idea of having 3 plus defenders in the OF.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Look mr bag o fail
Sure Murphy is good enough to start at a Corner OF spot for most teams. but on a GOOD team he’s a 4th outfielder. Who cares if he’s better than the LF for teh Mariners or the Royals or the Pirates…..
Zoë: Preacher, don't the Bible have some pretty specific things to say about killing?
Book: Quite specific. It is, however, somewhat fuzzier on the subject of kneecaps.
Proving again
(as you do on most of your posts) that you are a moron.
"Look, we're basically on earth to shit and fuck. So unless your job's to help people shit or fuck, it's not that important, so relax."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
No one ever can
because its not possible. This year, he’s been slumping for most of the season, but he is now getting closer to his career averages of a 105 OPS+. Good defense and a pretty reliable bat, albeit one that has a weakness against lefties. He’s not going to start for every team, but the team that has him as a 4th OF has a pretty good one.
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
I'm confused, top 60?
seems like if you stay healthy and are good enough to stay in a lineup you would have to be in the top 60 (30teams *2 corner OF)?
by deityofElvis on Aug 11, 2010 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Well,
if you are terrible, and perform worse than Replacement level say, you will do worse than a part time player.
"Look, we're basically on earth to shit and fuck. So unless your job's to help people shit or fuck, it's not that important, so relax."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
ahhh
I must’ve forgot about the Angels outfield
by deityofElvis on Aug 11, 2010 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions
REC!! You are 100 percent correct sir...
also how many of those 60 would put up decent numbers playing a third or half of the season sporadically while not complaining. When Murph gets in a groove he hits a ton of doubles. It’s really nice that those doubles have turned into homers as of late. If it wasn’t for Murph the last week GoET would have had to man the LSB crisis prevention line 24/7.
This shit ain't over til Bengie Molina sings.
another really good point
i’d be interested to see murphs stats in a full playing all the time season. He’s got more ability than we give him credit for, both in terms of power and patience. Heck, he’s been worth around 20 million dollars of value according to Fangraphs over three years, thats solid considering he isnt even a regular who’s had more than 400ish ABs
Feliz says his greatest thrill was striking out Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz, one of his heroes. Yet, when he called to tell his parents, his mother had a request: Strike out New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, too.
"So when I did that," Feliz says, "I told my mom, 'There you go. There's your present. Don't ask me to strike anyone else out, OK?'
162 game average:
18 HR 75 RBI 9 SB 3 CS 48 BB 101 SO .277 .335 .455 .790
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
You have no idea...
how hard it is to talk LSJ down off the ledge either. One time I had to promise him that I would spoon him for 30 minutes and he got choice of spoon. (He chose little spoon.)
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
OK, 30 teams times 2 corner outfielders equals...
60! So what you are saying is on some teams Murphy would be a starter. Fine, there are some pretty sorry teams out there that probably don’t have a quality corner outfielder the measure of David Murphy. But on this team if Borbon is starting in centerfield, to guard against Hamilton wrecking his knees in centerfield, then the Rangers have two better corner outfielders than Murphy (Hamilton & Cruz).
The other possibility is that Murphy or Josh can DH while Vladdy is slumping, and Borbon gets some time in Center.
x
I say for the next week they do the following, see how things shake down and take it from there. Once the Rangers pull way ahead give all the regulars a couple days off a week (at least) until play-offs time.
Borbon::Center
Hammy::DH
Murph::Left
Cruz::Right
Vlad: Rest except to PH
This shit ain't over til Bengie Molina sings.
I like that
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions
me too
Vlad is in need of several days of rest in the coming weeks.
Feliz says his greatest thrill was striking out Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz, one of his heroes. Yet, when he called to tell his parents, his mother had a request: Strike out New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, too.
"So when I did that," Feliz says, "I told my mom, 'There you go. There's your present. Don't ask me to strike anyone else out, OK?'
oh, what a suprise? LSJ pooping on everything
Feliz says his greatest thrill was striking out Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz, one of his heroes. Yet, when he called to tell his parents, his mother had a request: Strike out New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez, too.
"So when I did that," Feliz says, "I told my mom, 'There you go. There's your present. Don't ask me to strike anyone else out, OK?'
Texas tagged Rivera with a loss on July 1, 2008
Was that 2008 Rangers team a “playoff threat”?
Last night was an excellent game and a very nice win for the Rangers. But I’m thinking EG is making a bit more out of one game in early August than ought to be made.
"Don't confuse the outcome that a decision produces with the intelligence that went into making that decision."--Tony LaRussa
in our hearts.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
No
And the fact that Texas has played well enough to have an 8 game lead is why they are a playoff threat.
It’s not because Young and Hambone got a couple of cheap/lucky rollers for hits off of Mo and then Murphy delivered with a big hit.
"Don't confuse the outcome that a decision produces with the intelligence that went into making that decision."--Tony LaRussa
I am about to go nuts....
….if we can’t have at least one game with Borbon in CF, Josh DHing and Vlad resting. This Josh-in-CF-every-game biz is making me nervous, nervous about his health.
Yeah...this hot streak of Murph's has it's pros and cons.
Josh in center worries the shit out of me, every time the ball is hit to center I hold my breath.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions
if you're gonna have that lineup
you might as well play Josh in LF and have Murhpy DH so you have a better defense out there
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
That just happened on Sunday.
I think giving Vlad a day off then was nice, but now you’ve gotta let him work through it.
by seanathan on Aug 11, 2010 1:10 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Be careful what you wish for
We may see Murphy in center instead.
sure it can... haven't you seen "The Jerk"?
Navin even gets those little umbrellas for his drinks
by JShoe on Aug 11, 2010 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
playoff atmosphere my ass!
Seriously… section 45 row 1… got yelled at by a guy in a RANGERS shirt for standing up clapping with 2 outs full count with CJ pitching….. I have had bad experiences the last few times at the ballpark… I think I will be happier watching games at home… Okay Im done venting…
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 11, 2010 9:56 AM CDT reply actions
was it a fan or a security guy?
"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 Aug 11, 2010 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions
I couldnt... i was on a 2nd date
I was so F’n pissed though… last game im going to until the playoffs… apparently his wife couldnt see…. i apologized and tried to shake his hand and he refused.. and then that made me become obnoxious the rest of the evening..
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 11, 2010 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah that's tough.
Then again, if you were calm and just explained how it’s a big game, big situation, big pitch, etc. and encouraged the dude to stand up…if she has a problem with that, she may not be worth a third date anyways.
by FuturePants on Aug 11, 2010 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
what a jagov
i would’ve been livid, he wouldn’t accept your apology?
was he wearing a sleeveless jersey with no undershirt?
"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 Aug 11, 2010 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
no it wasnt opening day
rheinecker sleevless jersey guy… it was some F’n redneck… reminded me of the guy from the movie ‘waiting’.. “ill have two shots of whiskey… she’ll have a water” .. It was just a bad experience.. Im done venting…
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 11, 2010 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Guy from yesterday, or the guy wearing a Rheinecker jersey?
Because, those sleeveless jerseys alone are offensive.
by FuturePants on Aug 11, 2010 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
especially with a barbed wire tattoo
"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 Aug 11, 2010 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions
John Lackey thinks it's tight bro
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
Agreed, except John Lackey would say BRAAAAAA
"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 Aug 11, 2010 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
His wife couldn't see?
Maybe she should get off her fat arse and stand up and cheer.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
You should have told him and his wife to get fucked and reminded them that they were at a sporting event.
If they don’t like people standing and cheering then they’re in the wrong place and need to leave. I would not have been nice after he refused to shake my hand.
"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
Oh, hell no
I would have told him to leave his fat ass on the couch next time
"You'll meet them again on their long journey to the middle." -Lester Bangs
A friend of mine's reponse to this once was
“Either stand the fuck up, shut the fuck up or get the fuck out.” Not quite the most socially acceptable response in my opinion.
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
Unfortunately mine probably would have been similar.
I would have tried to be diplomatic at first, but once the guy decided to be a prick and not shake my hand I would have gone off on him.
"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
The Yankees announcers last night were very impressed by the Rangers
it was pretty clear that they are hoping to face the Central champion in the ALDS.
I don’t think “beating Mariano Rivera” makes the Rangers legit. I think seeing that CJ Wilson with so-so stuff and 5 innings of this team’s bullpen can hold the Yankees to 3 runs and give the team a chance to win is what makes this team different than last year. Quite simply, AJ Burnett was far better than CJ last night, but it didn’t matter. The Rangers found a way to win regardless.
Go Rice Owls!
Good game all around.
Er, except for those errors, that is. But I don’t think any of them led to runs IIRC. Just maybe had CJ leave the game earlier than he could have because we gave them so many extra outs.
by FuturePants on Aug 11, 2010 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions
I s curve last night
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
That was really weird
I <3 CJ’s curve last night.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't think there was a huge difference
I have AJ in fantasy baseball, and I thought he pitched a very good game. In fact, until last night’s game, I was ready to replace him. But CJ had some good stuff working, and ran out of gas late, although some would have kept him in. I would say that CJ had A stuff, and C+ endurance, while AJ had B+ stuff, and B endurance. So while a slight edge could be given to AJ, CJ could have easily have won that game. I’d take that start from most pitchers against the yankees.
Joseph Pawlikowski of riveraveblues.com
breaks down each starters’ performance last night using PitchFX data
He says we saw good AJ and CJ, but despite the similar outcomes, both pitchers had a very different games.
"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
That's an awesome name
I’m writing that down for the next time I need a fake character name. Right next to “Brooks Pounders” and “Rex Brothers”.
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
how about Booper Ruckus?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Wowzers
On the other side, Wilson attacked the Yankees with a mixed arsenal. He threw all six of his pitches 11 times or more.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
six? 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
by Cecilio's Guante on Aug 11, 2010 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
He has nothing on Nick Masset
Tht dude has like 20 different pitches.
"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
reminds me of Napoleon Dynamite:
chicks dig skills. Nunchuku skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills… Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills. ..
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
And they're all plus pitches
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
out until thursday when they face KC
is the report I’ve seen
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Fantastic.
But we are going to have to beat them with him in the lineup come playoff time. Guess all is fair seeing as Kinsler is also out.
Molina
Was there a gif of Josh trying to get him to do the antlers a week or so back? Was hoping there would be one, but haven’t found anything yet.
Elias Update
Cliff Lee: 91.3
Crawford: 82.7
Dunn: 76
Beckett: 79.1
Cain: 84.298
Barring some ridiculous run by Cain combined with a Lee injury, I think it’s safe to say at this point that we will get the Yanks first round pick next year if we don’t sign Lee.
AKA BuckyB
Yep
And the first supplemental round pick as well. So we’re looking at something like #29 and #32
Go Rice Owls!
so, what would it take to sign Cain
I’d think he’s lower risk and younger than signing Lee long-term.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
yep you're right
I assumed Jobu had him on the list for that he was a FA.
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Padilla is a FA
anyone? anyone?
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
These lists refuse to acknowledge Beckett's resigning.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
that's exciting - any chance Crawford passes him? And Yanks go for him and Lee?
although I’d rather keep Cliff.
It’s nice to know we don’t have to give up picks if we do keep him.
I guess we won’t be signing Dunn in the offseason…better keep Vlad a few more years.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldnt mind signing both lee and vladdy
Every other FA can leave
"JD gets complete blame or credit for what happens in 2010 and I think Nolan wants it that way. JD is paid to be a real GM and needs to start performing like one." - Josey Wales
by Michael Cave on Aug 11, 2010 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Come on, Jamey
if I wanted to read your tweets, I’d have a Twitter account.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 10:10 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
The "next pitcher I want to see is Cliff Lee. End it." tweet had a nice Rocky IV/Mortal Kombat vibe to it
I also liked that The Newberg is pals with Jenn Sterger. I wonder if he could hook me up.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
I would guess they know each other through Will Carroll.
by FuturePants on Aug 11, 2010 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions
So what you're saying is that I need to become friends with Will Carroll....
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
She almost showed up at Newberg Report Night last year.
And if we have a playoff NR Night, which Will wants to do, she’ll apparently be there.
by Jamey Newberg on Aug 11, 2010 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
You didn't tell her about your tie made out of cash or your Lamborghini, apparently
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Can I go ahead and RSVP for playoff NR Night?
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
So........what do you guys think of Fernando Martinez?
"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 Aug 11, 2010 10:13 AM CDT reply actions
Is that the Chris Snelling dude?
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
I think that's what it translates to, not sure.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 10:29 AM CDT up reply actions
nothing
just mirroring the blackberry messenger convo in the top right of the ad
"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 Aug 11, 2010 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Ahhh,
I haven’t noticed those.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Aug 11, 2010 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions
sorry i made you aware of them...hopefully they won't annoy you as much as they do 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
by Cecilio's Guante on Aug 11, 2010 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Don't get me started...
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
not as annoying as those Cowboys stadium ads that pop up full screen
automatically when you run across them – I had to strategically position my mouse for a few weeks on this site
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
hate them so, so much...
"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
From Joey Matches article
because World Series-caliber teams like Texas feature capable role players like Murphy.
Man the words World Series-caliber and Texas are fun to read in the same sentence.
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
So, with Harden's spot getting pushed back
who thinks we’ll see Holland up here sooner rather than later?
by rockin_rangers on Aug 11, 2010 10:13 AM CDT reply actions
I'd say Harden gets one more shot
if he pitches well, he’ll get another. if not, holland is up
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
If they push Harden back that takes him off line of Holland and Kirkman.
So I think it is safe to say Harden gets 1 more shot or Feldman/ Harrison.
by diamond_dave on Aug 11, 2010 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions
The picture at the top of this post
makes it look like A-Rod is waiting for someone to take a giant shit in his mouth.
it looks like he'
"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
feck
it looks like he’s taking an invisible money shot
"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 went over there (to the misc section) yesterday and was so lost, I couldn't figure out what the hell was going on
"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 Aug 11, 2010 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
Haha, yep.
And you know he swallows. What a douche canoe.
douche canoe
is going to be my new “go to” insult
When I grow up, I want to be the Outlaw Ghost of Tron Marriagesmasher
"If the Rangers have marked improvement in 2010, I'm going to need to give JD credit." Josey Wales, Feb. 10, 2010 11:45 AM CST
by sunlegend54 on Aug 11, 2010 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
I love it.
he looks so angry and defeated. I want to see this 4 more times at the end of games in Sep/Oct
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I remember that play
from the first inning. guy hits a grounder to short, elvis throws over to Guzman at second, and just gets A-rod sliding into the bag. he was sure he’d be safe too. LOL!
Zoë: Preacher, don't the Bible have some pretty specific things to say about killing?
Book: Quite specific. It is, however, somewhat fuzzier on the subject of kneecaps.
Gotta work
Let’s keep it rolling folks!
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 find it humorous that none of my Facebook friends ever mention the Rangers...
in their statuses until Murphy has a walk off single against the Yankees. Then I get to hear all about how “Murphy is such a beast” or Murphy is so awesome". People just love lanky, goofy looking, gritty, white baseball players.
Yes they do
One of my FB friends is a Yankees fan, yet also attended Baylor. So he celebrated the Rangers win with a “Sic ’em!” post.
"Don't confuse the outcome that a decision produces with the intelligence that went into making that decision."--Tony LaRussa
Same here, my FB news feed was Rangers-crazy last night
I had one guy saying thats why he’d been calling for Murph to get more playing time all year and girls saying things like “Yay Rangers.”
Then there was the guy calling for Frank to be fired after the 8th inning, his friends chiming in how Frank was such a choke artist and always terrible, and then the original poster saying he hoped the team would just waive Frankie and someone else claim him so we dont have to deal with him anymore. Umm, no. That would be a bad idea.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
This same guy HATED CJ last year
Actually said that if CJ was released, no other team would pick him up.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Josey has facebook?
i thought he was too old
by ENDLESS on Aug 11, 2010 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Photoshop request
Newberg’s “The next Texas pitcher I want to see on the mound is Cliff Lee. End it.” Tweet from last night made me think of Rocky IV and Mortal Kombat.
Could one of you computer wizards photoshop Neftali as Scorpion in Mortal Kombat with the “Finish Him” on the screen right before he kills his opponent?
I want to imagine Neftali yelling “Get over here!” on 0-2 counts from now on.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Flawless Victory!!!!
Godwin's Law Version 2.0 (Rangers Edition)
"As a Ranger discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Danks, Volquez, or Young approaches one."
by LBBRangerFan on Aug 11, 2010 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions
This would work if he was shooting fireballs
N. Feliz uses his explosive to finish people.
"We are no longer a ride at Six Flags, we are in contention to do some things that will make our lives complete. I have been waiting for this for a long time." - Chuck Morgan
"There is a LSB party at my place when the Rangers make the playoffs" - TagDon'tTweet
CJ Wilson is to getting pulled from a game as.......
…..Tim Duncan is to getting a foul called on him.
It is NEVER the fault of BGL when he has to be removed from a game. Just ask him.
"Don't confuse the outcome that a decision produces with the intelligence that went into making that decision."--Tony LaRussa
DO NOT QUESTION BGL
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Ha. Sorry.
Hey, he’s one of my starters on my fantasy baseball team. Trust me, I also wish he’d get to go more innings. But maybe don’t walk 6 guys per 9 innings and that might happen.
"Don't confuse the outcome that a decision produces with the intelligence that went into making that decision."--Tony LaRussa
I'm not sure I understand...
Just about every pitcher who has ever been taken out of a game is mad and thinks he should have been left out there. Should we begrudge CJ of this? It’s just him competitive nature…
"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
Well, every time CJ is removed from the game........
……he seems to be a lot more demonstrative about how disappointed he is to be pulled. I know they can’t all just jog off the mound like Cliff F’n Lee does, but it would be nice to see CJ leave a game once or twice per month without looking like the manager has unfairly removed him from the contest.
"Don't confuse the outcome that a decision produces with the intelligence that went into making that decision."--Tony LaRussa
I think in most cases CJ is just ticked off at himself
really. He even mentioned his propensity to walk people. If he doesn’t want to get taken out of games, he shouldn’t walk as many people and he knows that.
I believe that he is the type of guy who thinks that he is going to throw a complete game every time he takes the mound and that is what he expects of himself. I would rather have that personality than the other on my team.
Godwin's Law Version 2.0 (Rangers Edition)
"As a Ranger discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Danks, Volquez, or Young approaches one."
by LBBRangerFan on Aug 11, 2010 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You mean...
a guy who smiles?
"We are no longer a ride at Six Flags, we are in contention to do some things that will make our lives complete. I have been waiting for this for a long time." - Chuck Morgan
"There is a LSB party at my place when the Rangers make the playoffs" - TagDon'tTweet
Or sticks out his tongue
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 Aug 11, 2010 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions
You hit the nail on the head. CJ expects himself to throw a CG everytime
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
Nothing wrong with that
For the golfers here – how pissed do you get after a couple bad shots (or a lot of them). I know I’m not winning the US Open anytijme soon but when you know you can do better but can’t that day it pisses you off.
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
or, taking the golf analogy further
how many days have you played well, but still couldn’t fully enjoy your good round because you’re thinking about the one or two or three shots that you think “If I would have just done this different…”.
You can’t just turn off that mechanism.
"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
Agreed
And even if you had made the one or two or three shots you’d still come up with other shots to bitch to yourself about while counting up the score.
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
I donno dude
I hadn’t played in 6 months. Played in 100 degree heat yesterday. Bad back and all. Shot a 94. Missed 5 par putts, and 2 birdie putts. But my drives weren’t slicing and I almost hit two 300 yarders.
I walked away happy.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Why would Cliff Lee be disappointed to walk off the mound
Doesn’t he only leave the game at the end?
Zoë: Preacher, don't the Bible have some pretty specific things to say about killing?
Book: Quite specific. It is, however, somewhat fuzzier on the subject of kneecaps.
people look for reasons to hate CJ
it’s just maddening
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
You may be right...
Yes, the walks are tough, but he really strikes out a lot of people, works hard, and hustles defensively. A little more pollish and in my opinion he is the team’s number 2 starter.
this is 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 Aug 11, 2010 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Definitely want the pitcher pissed being pulled
whether it’s because he doesn’t agree with it or is upset with himself, it is much better than seeing Harden smile as he’s yanked in the third
by deityofElvis on Aug 11, 2010 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions
I thought he pulled Ceej a little early, myself
Yeah he was in trouble, but pitch count was still okay and I think he could’ve worked out of it. One of those situations where the manager looks like a genius or a jackass, depending on outcome.
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 Aug 11, 2010 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Agree with 'depending on the outcome'
with both the Darrens being good most/all year and warm, I have little to bitch about
by deityofElvis on Aug 11, 2010 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Concur...
I don’t think he should have been taken out when he was either. He was pitching well and still under 100 pitches. I would have left him in.
I have no problem with a pitcher being a little upset when he’s pulled. Just shows he’s a competitor.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
day off yesterday, 2 game series vs. Yanks
and we have rested Ogando, Frankie, Feliz to throw out there today vs. the # 1 team in baseball – gotta use your rested heat arsenal there. But I agree he COULD have stayed in longer.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
question about relief pitchers
my question is isn’t a bash on francisco in the 8th exactly – it’s more of a question as to why you take out a pitcher that is doing great – ogando in this instance. it doesn’t seem like there’s an drop off until a guy like this goes through the order a 2nd time – so 1-3 innings makes sense. i understand the pattern of using ogando, francisco, feliz, but why not ride the hot hand?
I think Warsh
would like to stay with the 7-8-9 roles of his guys. I was thinking the same thing last night, too… but if Ogando had given up that HR to A-Rod we would have been like “WTF, Frankie was warmed up”.
Incidentally, A-Rod has hit HRs off of much better pitchers than Frankie. I’m not that upset about it.
with how poorly FX2 was locating his pitches yesterday
we were fortunate that he only gave up the one run
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I was a splitter pitcher as well
Believe me, when you don’t have command, the splitter is the LAST thing you feel comfortable throwing. It’s a terrible feeling when you let one of those go and watch it float in to the middle of the plate, lol.
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 Aug 11, 2010 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions
When it is hung the split piece
is THE easy pitch to hit in baseball. More than a FB down the middle, more than a hanging curveball.
"JD gets complete blame or credit for what happens in 2010 and I think Nolan wants it that way. JD is paid to be a real GM and needs to start performing like one." - Josey Wales
by Michael Cave on Aug 11, 2010 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
So you want to keep a reliever in
Until he starts struggling?
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
Ogando threw 13 pitches, 11 for strikes
Yes, I would’ve taken that chance.
i think he should face one batter - leave on a high note
no. i am just wondering if there’s more there than just an inning
i could be misreading the “tone” of your reply, but you seem to think that’s it’s unfathomable that a guy could face 6 batters – maybe 9?
by sam in so cal on Aug 11, 2010 10:57 AM CDT up reply actions
Not unfathomable...
But most short guys seem to prefer (or perform better) if they don’t have to deal with the break between innings. Don’t know if it’s that they are conditioned to go all out for that one inning, they don’t handle cooling down/warming up well, or what, but that has a lot to do with why this pattern of usage exists, IMO.
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
No
I just think, especially considering the Rangers current position in the standings, that it would be unwise to tax your bullpen guys more than they have been already this year.
I’m all for not assigning roles or a designated number of outs to each relief guy, but you have to weigh it against season IP limits for these guys.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
I would have left Ogando in during the 8th
based on his 7th inning performance. Make him completely unavailable for tonight and thursday is an off day.
"JD gets complete blame or credit for what happens in 2010 and I think Nolan wants it that way. JD is paid to be a real GM and needs to start performing like one." - Josey Wales
by Michael Cave on Aug 11, 2010 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe
Don’t get me wrong, I can see the argument for it. But, considering the circumstances, I’m ok with trying get guys familiar with a 7-8-9 Ogando-Francisco-Feliz setup. Oliver for lefties, O’Day when you need a DP, Harrison as longman/mopup/second lefty.
All it needs now is a little bit of Scheppers.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I would like to see Scheppers
and dont get me wrong im not saying it was the worst decision ever to pull ogando however ive rarely seen a pitcher have a dominate inning like that. Especially with only 13 pitches.
"JD gets complete blame or credit for what happens in 2010 and I think Nolan wants it that way. JD is paid to be a real GM and needs to start performing like one." - Josey Wales
by Michael Cave on Aug 11, 2010 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Then you run the risk of Frankie going a week between outings
Sorry but thats not good. It sucked frankie gave up the HR but using him last night was almost a given considering when he last pitched.
It isnt good
however then tonight he most likely is the first guy out of the pen tonight. If not, he is the first on Friday unless there is an 8 inning performance.
I understand Wash had a plan to use Frankie as the 8th inning guy but he really should have adjusted that due to how freakishly well ogando pitched.
"JD gets complete blame or credit for what happens in 2010 and I think Nolan wants it that way. JD is paid to be a real GM and needs to start performing like one." - Josey Wales
by Michael Cave on Aug 11, 2010 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
If it was anyone other than Lee pitching tonight I could see it
But with Lee you don’t expect to have to use your pen. And if you do it will most likely be either Feliz (if Lee leaves in a close game late) or you could use Harrison (if we are up big).
Frankie has little to no need for tonight and so in a game like last night I know Ogando was amazing but frankie is a veteran and has been damn good this year as well. You go with frankie there and expect him to come through. he didn’t but whats to say Ogando would have done any better?
I think looking at
Ogando’s stuff you would have to think that he would have done better. Some nights pitchers are just on and Ogando was on.
"JD gets complete blame or credit for what happens in 2010 and I think Nolan wants it that way. JD is paid to be a real GM and needs to start performing like one." - Josey Wales
by Michael Cave on Aug 11, 2010 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
He was on in the 7th inning
But hes a rookie pitcher and would have had to face Arod.
Either way would have been fine with me but I completely understand Wash using Frankie there
Disagree...
take away the first week of the season and Frankie has been great.
Plus, now if the Rangers need Ogando for an innings tonight (I know not likely with Lee on the mound) they can use him.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
That's the way baseball go
Seemingly every manager in MLB would have done the same thing. They love to assign these roles to guys, and then act as if they are bound by law to stick with those designations, regardless of how well the guy currently in the game is pitching.
"Don't confuse the outcome that a decision produces with the intelligence that went into making that decision."--Tony LaRussa
my thought process before frankie threw a single pitch - reflecting on the job ogando had done
was that you have three times the likelihood that somebody is having an off-night
if frankie was having a bad night, then your hand is forced. you assume that great frankie is going to show up, but you are taking away great ogando on that bet. when a guy is on fire – as he was, why not ride him a little while.
it’s a gut call, but i don’t necessarily like the automatic 7, 8, 9 roles – at least when it’s evident one guy is rolling
by sam in so cal on Aug 11, 2010 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Also you got to think about workload and the schedule
Frankie hadn’t pitched since Friday. With the two off days this week and Lee pitching tomorrow Wash needed to use Frankie last night otherwise you run the risk of him going a week between games which sounds nice but for a reliever isn’t good.
I think this is when managers talk to theirr pitchers
They should say, ‘generally you are going to be the setup man. If the guy before you is hot, has really good stuff, we may pitch him an extra inning.’ The manager tells Ogando the same thing. "If you are really pitching well, we might ask you to go an extra inning.’ I think mentally if they know what is going on, they can except it. It’s the surprises they don’t like. Well, that and warming up thinking they are coming in a game, and then not coming in a game.
Here's hoping the Yankees get a big shit-covered lump of coal for Cliffmas
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 Aug 11, 2010 10:41 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
heh
I giggled at this quote from a commenter on Pinstripe Alley:
Tonight would be a good one to show how exactly due they are against Cliff Lee
and I think they mop the floor with em
"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
you know
I always guessed that’s the case, she certainly has the colors, but I don’t know enough about cat breeds to be sure. She’s a fat bitch, I can tell you that.
"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
My cat is super fat
Talked a vet friend and she told me to only feed her a 1/2 cup of food a day (diet food at that). So I feed her a 1/4 cup in the morning and 1/4 at night. Been doing that for a couple years and it hasn’t helped a damn bit. All it does it make her pissy when I try and sleep in on the weekends and she hasn’t had breakfast.
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
exactly
my cat’s been on a ‘diet’ for over a year and I don’t see a damn bit of difference. But maybe that’s the idea – keep her from getting fatter.
"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've tried as well
didn’t help a bit. Mine is an indoor cat, so he does not run around outside, but we have something like 60 stairs in my townhouse so he gets plenty of exercise running up and down those.
the Yankees are exactly lighting up tough lefties
in Lester and CJ the last two games. it doesn’t get any easier today. I’d say more difficult, especially once Lee gets out of the 1st inning unscathed
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
I am sure some of you have already seen this.
But it’s definitely worth a read if you haven’t already gotten the chance to check it out. One of the funniest and most pathetic things I have ever seen posted:
What is the fascination with that website?
I really don’t get it. But maybe that is because I am told old to vote in the age poll evidently.
Godwin's Law Version 2.0 (Rangers Edition)
"As a Ranger discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Danks, Volquez, or Young approaches one."
by LBBRangerFan on Aug 11, 2010 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions
The fascination is that this may be the single funniest and most ill informed fan post ever written.
by michael bluth on Aug 11, 2010 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Ohhhh my
Try to get Papelbon “somehow.”
Well, fuck, that sounds easy enough.
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
Haha.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 10:49 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
He says they don't need much then rattles of about 100 mil in acquisitions they should pursue.
by diamond_dave on Aug 11, 2010 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Including both Lee and Grienke
And then moving Santana to closer.
by michael bluth on Aug 11, 2010 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions
It's easy
All the Angels need to do is swap Callaspo for A-rod, Matsui for Josh Hamilton, then trade for Mauer, Josh Johnson, Mariano Rivera, and Joey Votto and the AL West is in the bag!
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 Aug 11, 2010 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
dude has watched too much sportscenter
all that was missing was a ‘boom, goes the dynamite’ reference.
Also funny that he didn’t even mention Hunter.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Man, those guys really hate Papelbon.
"We are no longer a ride at Six Flags, we are in contention to do some things that will make our lives complete. I have been waiting for this for a long time." - Chuck Morgan
"There is a LSB party at my place when the Rangers make the playoffs" - TagDon'tTweet
Kinsler's injuries...
are really starting to annoy the shit out of me.
Every year he has some minor injury that starts out as just a couple days or a week thing. Then somehow it never gets better and he ends up missing a month or more. It’s ridiculous. That guy is far too valuable and important to this team for these injuries to be happening every damn year. Somehow Kinsler and the Rangers need to find a way of keeping him on the field. If he needs a day off every week then so be it.
I don’t expect him back ‘til probably mid-September now. I just hope he will be healthy for the playoffs and this doesn’t linger on any longer than that.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Dude is just a walking injury
I don’t know exactly how they could prevent that. He could get injured taking ground balls before the game as easily as he could sliding into 2nd on a steal attempt.
Going to have to accept that he wont be playing 160 games in a season anytime soon.
He needs a cortizone IV
that he can roll out on the field with him.
It’s Advil and beef in the Texas Rangers, you yankee bastard.
- Nolan Ryan
by Flynnyrd on Aug 11, 2010 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's just one of them things
I’m not a pro athlete and I blew out my knee at 22 playing basketball, dislocated/broken toe at 19 playing basketball, herniated disks at 28 lifting. People get injured and Kinsler’s performing at a higher level than any of us. Hell, I rolled my ankle over the weekend.
But these nagging injuries might be helped with a little time off or periodic rest.
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
or a better regimen in the offseason
lots of Yoga and Pilates, some P90X, and then in the season lots of Yoga and massages
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Kickboxing anyone???/
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
Jazzercise
"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 Aug 11, 2010 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
You're the guy that talked above about having a bad back
Would a better workout regimen have helped you avoid that? I’m not saying you’re wrong but people get hurt and some others seem to not. I’ve never been overweight, used to work out a good amount and get injured. I’ve got a friend that used to do motocross and it seems like he’s never scraped a knee.
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
weight is definitely a problem for me now
but I first hurt my back 30 pounds ago. I’ve got two bulging discs and degeneration in the discs, but apparently it’s from a torn glute that never fully healed, shortening the back muscle and subsequently hamstrings, etc. Therefore, for me personally, Yoga helps – with the planter fascitis, too. It won’t work for everybody, but I have to think if you’re injury prone, there’s a lot of preventative care you can do to make things easier. See: Steve Nash
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 12, 2010 2:33 AM CDT up reply actions
Jeezzy creezzy
I celebrated all last nite, got shit holed on soco, blacked out and woke up and promptly failed my test this morning…..totally worth it. Thank you David Murphy….thank you
Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules
by AndrusImpersonator on Aug 11, 2010 11:04 AM CDT reply actions
Good morning fellas!
What a game last night!
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Indeed....and, hey....Merry Cliffmas!!!
Ball....toss.....antlers....
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Aug 11, 2010 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
BTW, Ogando's slider last night?
Fucking SICK.
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
that Marcus Thames AB was greatness
anybody have a problem with Ogando as our closer next year, Scheppers setting up in the Feliz role, and Feliz to the rotation
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
It reminded me of one of feliz's outings last year
Against Minn I believe I want to say Kubel he got with back to back curves.
no
but I’d bet based on the way things are going with Feliz’ secondary pitches and Scheppers’ progression, we see Scheppers as a rotation candidate and Feliz keeps closing with Ogando taking over the “FrankFrank” role
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Ideally id love
for Feliz to win a spot in the rotation during spring training next year. Make Ogando the closer and Schppers the set up guy. Then in 2012 Scheppers can do the same thing that Feliz will hopefully do next year.
Also, is it just me or does Molina tend to call Feliz’s curveball a lot more than any other catcher on the team?
"JD gets complete blame or credit for what happens in 2010 and I think Nolan wants it that way. JD is paid to be a real GM and needs to start performing like one." - Josey Wales
by Michael Cave on Aug 11, 2010 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh man
That thing was VILE! If he can teach that pitch to Neftali we will be unstoppable in the last two innings.
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 Aug 11, 2010 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions
What about that pitch from Feliz that struck out Thames?
looked like it got to home plate and just dropped straight down….filthy pitch…
Ball....toss.....antlers....
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Aug 11, 2010 11:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Thames got a pretty sick diet of off-speed last night
Poor bastard. Oh wait, he’s a Yankee. Fuck him.
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 Aug 11, 2010 11:17 AM CDT up reply actions
haha Thames was mentally blown away
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
here's the breakdown of his night on Texas Leaguers
He threw his slider 6 times last night (42%), 100% for strikes, and a 16.7% whiff rate.
Graphs I don’t understand here
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
haha
Graphs I don’t understand here
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Really pisses you off after watching Ogando
That he couldn’t have been in the country before now.
"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
nah
it was a huge Christmas gift – I love it; I had NO expectations from these 2 before this year
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Cliffmas gift get it right
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
Per WestTxAg06's request above:
Sorry it’s low-res; after all, it is a Sega Genesis game.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
by ghtd36 on Aug 11, 2010 11:11 AM CDT reply actions 5 recs
Nice, you da man
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
ESPN's
Accuscore has the Rangers’ chances of winning at 70% tonight. The preview adds this:
Cliff Lee has won his last three starts against the New York Yankees, including the postseason. He might find this one a bit easier.
He’ll try to earn his second win over New York this year and will face a lineup without Mark Teixeira on Wednesday night as the Texas Rangers try for a two-game sweep in this matchup of division leaders.
… (Lee’s) pitched at least eight innings in 10 straight outings — the longest run in the majors since Toronto’s Pat Hentgen did it 12 times in a row in 1996. It’s part of a tremendous season in which Lee leads the AL in ERA and complete games (seven). He’s struck out 126 and walked nine in 155 innings.
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
and 3 of those (at least) are intentional walks
AMAZING.
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
The wagon is getting full
bobanddan Wow! Fox reports all time record rating for Rangers Yankees last night. 8.0! Tis time.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 11:18 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
"Tis time?" Fail.
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 Aug 11, 2010 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
You've never heard of the word "tis"?
Like tis true? Wasn’t a fail. They meant tis.
Happy birthday to Kenny. Happy birthday to you.
The correct pronunciation is
“Ees tine.” Get it right, good sir.
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 Aug 11, 2010 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions
he's not allowed on the bus
him or fat Dan
"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 Aug 11, 2010 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions
This is our bus, our rules now get off!
"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 Aug 11, 2010 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
somehow
I imagine the bus with more empty beer cans around it and a picture of the Murphinator on the side of it
Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules
by AndrusImpersonator on Aug 11, 2010 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd think the LSB bus
Would have a big picture of Mike Young with a red ‘x’ spray-painted over it.
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 Aug 11, 2010 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Nah
We’re all love now.
The X would be over Tom Hicks face.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
How about a pic of Josey then?
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 Aug 11, 2010 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
yes we do
a younger Randy Galloway
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Or just exactly like Randy Galloway, because he is Randy Galloway.
Josey got seriously butthurt by my suggestions that Galloway’s BS story about the team getting “blackmailed” was either made up, or just an example of exceedingly lazy fact checking by Galloway. Josey took that exceptionally personally for someone who isn’t actually Randy Galloway.
or a photoshop pic of Gina Carano beating Hicks to a pulp
Ball....toss.....antlers....
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Aug 11, 2010 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
We dare not adorn our magical vehicle with the face a pure evil.
Let’s all compromise and just put a big smiling Elvis on the side.
"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
Sold.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Paint it to look like an elephant and put a statue of Elvis on top.
by Closure GT on Aug 11, 2010 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Making the face in the pic above
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 Aug 11, 2010 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
I will obey all rules
as long as i can keep my seat on the bus. For the first time in a while I am on the winning bus to the playoffs vs. the losing train to hell.
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 wonder what it will be tonight
There’s been spikes every time Lee pitches.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions
My wife has always wanted a tattoo...
and she bugs me saying that she won’t get one unless I get one. If I got one, I would want it to represent something. Not just get one of a design or dumb tribal symbol. My question is… does anyone here have a Rangers tattoo… or thought of getting one?
Happy birthday to Kenny. Happy birthday to you.
supposed to be prefaced with OT:
but no tattoos….. maybe later in life or something
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 11, 2010 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
I though about it
then I decided against it. I saw a dude on the Guadalupe with a Rangers lower back tattoo. Judging by your screen name, you should get a prison tat
Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules
by AndrusImpersonator on Aug 11, 2010 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
I have a Rangers tattoo.
It is the “T” on the outside of my left ankle. I wanted the circle logo but for the white text to be readable it would have had to be HUGE.
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
by Lisa W on Aug 11, 2010 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I have a bunch of friends
that have frat tats… they are retarded and look dumb now…
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 11, 2010 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Thanks.
"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
heh
"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 Aug 11, 2010 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
That's pretty awesome.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
My opinon is tattoos should be have some kind of important meaning to you.
If the team means that much then by all means go for it but make sure you really want that!
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
Exactly...
I mean… /Grubes
Sorry … but yeah, even if the Rangers relocate or have Lucifer himself as the owner at some point down the road… I could still look at my tattoo and fondly remember the good times and happiness that the team brought me. I love the team with a passion, just not sure if that passion should translate to permanent body art.
Happy birthday to Kenny. Happy birthday to you.
Keep a picture of what you think you want a tattoo of
laying around your house in some place you’ll see it ever day, multiple times a day, like on the fridge or something. If, after 6 months, you still look at it and think it looks cool and you want it on your body, go for it.
"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've heard it's a terrible idea
But I’m not sure I understand why.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I will say I'm convinced
that by getting a Rangers tattoo I have doomed the team to moving or changing the name. I’m OK with a logo change.
"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
Usually related to the shelf life of what you think is "cool"
Seems like a few years go by and “badass tattoos” turn into “fuck, what was I thinking?”
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 Aug 11, 2010 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Just get a henna/mehndi temporary tattoo
That way you can try one out for awhile and if you no likey, you can get rid of it and try out another one. I’ve done that a few times.
Troy McClure: "Don’t kid yourself, Jimmy! If a cow ever got the chance, he’d eat you and everyone you care about!"
by stupidsexyflanders on Aug 11, 2010 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
Love your tagline
“You may remember me from such educational films as “Here comes the metric system!”
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
Or
“You might remember from such instructional videos as “Mothballing Your Battleship” and “Dig Your Own Grave and Save!”"
Troy McClure: "Don’t kid yourself, Jimmy! If a cow ever got the chance, he’d eat you and everyone you care about!"
by stupidsexyflanders on Aug 11, 2010 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't help you
Since I’m thinking about a possible one and I’m not giving out my Rangers-themed ideas out.
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
I don't know many folks
who are completely happy with the tattoos they got 20 years ago.
"Look, we're basically on earth to shit and fuck. So unless your job's to help people shit or fuck, it's not that important, so relax."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
get a tat of Charlie Hough smoking a cigarette.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it to much to ask Mack to stay out of the booth tonight?
"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
Mac
"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 didn't mind Mac last night
what i did mind was waiting for MLB Tonight to highlight the game… Eric. Byres. is. brutal.
F’ing Brutal.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Lunch with the Rangers
Has all sorts of goodness today.
"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
Good. I Tivoed it.
When it went to extras I knew we wouldn’t get the end of the game on our recording.
"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
I purposely set my dvr to record 15 minutes after the allotted time.
I haven’t checked it yet to see if I got 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
I'm stopping on the way home
and treating myself to some Stone Ruination IPA for Cliffmas.
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
mmmmmmmmmmm
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, I'm going with something different tonight...
"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 Aug 11, 2010 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Yay!
I’m trying to figure out what to drink tonight. Last night was a DFH90 and some DFH Palo Santo Marron. I don’t have much that could top it, so I’m wondering if I should do the same, switch to bourbon or stop and get something on the way home…
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
DFH90 may get opened tonight, as a celebratory thing.
Oh, you have mail too.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Nice. DFH 90 last night for me as well.
After 4 22oz Fireman’s #4s though. Maybe wasn’t the best idea.
GEAUX TIGERS!!!
are those fireman's any good? was on my hitlist for the eve
"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 Aug 11, 2010 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Good for the heat. Doesn't taste like much though.
Bombshell Blonde (cans) is pretty nice for that as well.
GEAUX TIGERS!!!
yeah, I like the bombshell blondes, Southern Star puts out some purdy good product.
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/16759
"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 Aug 11, 2010 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
On the 7th start of Cliffmas, my pitcher gave to me.....
7 K’s a looking
6 ground balls rolling
5 SIX-FOUR-THREE’S
4 fly ball outs
3 pick offs
2 runs or less
AND A WIN FOR US @ LSB!!!!!
"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
by IrishP1 on Aug 11, 2010 11:59 AM CDT reply actions 7 recs
Thats good!
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
thanks
Murph’s HR is about to come up on Lunch with the Rangers.
I’m gettin’ giddy.
"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 sir!
I have found myself giddy watching even though I know what is going to happen.
"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 woke up this morning and watched the HR 3 times before I headed out the door.
It never got old.
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
Nice, but I hope for a few less baserunners than that.
You’ve got them at 10 at least….
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
Do any of you think there is a chance
The Rangers go after Carl Crawford this Winter? God that guy would look good in CF.
"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
With Borbon on the bench
or sent to the minors/traded?
Happy birthday to Kenny. Happy birthday to you.
Traded. Beltre is waiting in the wings.
"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
Play Josh in CF all next year? No way
His body can’t take that
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
by Kinslerhomer on Aug 11, 2010 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Crawford would play CF
"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
This
I don’t know where he came up with Hammy in CF.
"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 hasn't done that in years
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
by Kinslerhomer on Aug 11, 2010 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Crawford has played 11 games in CF
since ’04.
Troy McClure: "Don’t kid yourself, Jimmy! If a cow ever got the chance, he’d eat you and everyone you care about!"
by stupidsexyflanders on Aug 11, 2010 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Only because they have Boss man Jr.
"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 like the idea...
but with us trying to resign Hammy and Cliff, will we be able to satisfy Crawford’s salary? What will it take… 4 yrs/55mil?
Happy birthday to Kenny. Happy birthday to you.
This man can make it happen.
"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
Hello my name is Bob Simpson
and I have more money than God.
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
That's only because God is in his second MLB season.
"I was going to say, 'You’re gay for Elvis.' But then I realized that I, too, am gay for Elvis." ~Adam J. Morris.
by Kinslerhomer on Aug 11, 2010 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
God is a Rangers fan now because...
"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
The Rangers traded for him
and started him as a 20 y/o?
=)
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
When push came to shove
He whipped out his big 10 pounder and said suck it Cubes.
"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
Gee thanks. I started laughing and almost spit up my soda.
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
Still say he looks like Captain Kangaroo!
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
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
Im thinking you are looking at
5/80 at least for crawford.
"JD gets complete blame or credit for what happens in 2010 and I think Nolan wants it that way. JD is paid to be a real GM and needs to start performing like one." - Josey Wales
by Michael Cave on Aug 11, 2010 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
You know, that got me thinking...
This is a bit of a stretch (well, a huge stretch) but follow me on this.
If any of ya’ll read Hamilton’s book, you would know him and Crawford are pretty good buddies. That could give us a bit of leverage to snag Crawford. Kind of like Dwayne Wade influenced LeBron to go to the Heat.
Like I said, a stretch but it’s interesting to think about.
"Now batting, number 32, Clutch Clutchilton."
Lee first
But after that, wouldn’t a Beltre+Dunn signing be more valuable and less costly long term?
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
when you make the call, you're allowed to go ape shit.
"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
Good lord.
Murph caught up to Vlad during his HR trot?!
Buahahahahaha!
He would’ve lapped Benji
"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
Wnter wish list
1. Sign Cliffmas
2. Sign Crawford
"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
If we do well in the playoffs
I could see Texas digging deep and making it happen. Simpson seems to be the kind that likes to play with the big boys.
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
Re: Simpson
what makes you say that?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
He stepped to the plate
When the BK deal needed to get done.
"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
Exactly.
He showed up at the courthouse and and suddenly cash was not an issue. “Let’s get it done”.
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
yep got there around 9 that 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 get that he helped buy the team
i just don’t get the correlation yet on how that helps us spend on free agency.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Because he has money...
"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
So, b/c he helped buy a team
he’s automatically going to shovel money to the front office to spend on FA?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Adding money
To purchase a franchise that you were probably getting at a discounted rate anyways is a lot different from constantly subsidizing a team whose payroll outweighs its revenues.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't
There are raises for guys in arbs, scouts and front office types to bribe into staying, hopefully a large amount set aside for next year’s draft…
Signing those two guys at the same time is something the Yankees would do. Our revenue isn’t even half of their’s.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Granted
But it could very well be they are looking to build a long term contender. The last few weeks have proven that if you put a winner on the field the fans will come and revenue will increase. Of course I could be wrong. They may cheap out but they could also be the type who look at this a money losing deal but a fun one.
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
anyone have a .gif made of Benji waving goodbye to Swish with his finger?
was awesome…
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
coming right up
and I have a video I’ll post later
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
post that shit 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
by Cecilio's Guante on Aug 11, 2010 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
That was such a great pick he made on that throw last night. Just amazing.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
it sure was, I was so pumped for him...that has to be one of the hardest plays to make in baseball...all things considered.
"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 Aug 11, 2010 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Harder than fielding a GB cleanly and NOT throwing out Molina??
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
close, but not quite.
but…real close
"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 Aug 11, 2010 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Depends how fast I'm moving...
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Evan_P_Grant Record number of people watched Josh Lewin screech “Ballgame” Tuesday. Today: Record number of local deafness cases reported. Coincidence?
"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
that would make him a cannibal
"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
because, of course
he, himself, is a chode.
"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
What is wrong with Evan Grant?
He has covered the Rangers for a long time, and done a damn good job at it. Even when no one else gave a shit.
this, Evan is 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
by Cecilio's Guante on Aug 11, 2010 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
He has weaknesses
But we’re the LoveDome now, so let’s move on.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 11, 2010 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
What's wrong is that Lewin's call was fantastic...
There is nothing wrong with showing emotion in a walk off win for a broadcaster who has suffered like the rest of us. We’re excited about Rangers baseball. And so is he. If Evan doesn’t like it, he needs to find another profession.
Happy birthday to Kenny. Happy birthday to you.
This
I saw him in the concourse at Peoria in spring training and he acted genuinely excited to meet me.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Lost in all the excitement last night
WTF is up with Elvis. Bad game? Those two throws were fucking horrible. Can’t have that type of stuff happen in the playoffs
he needs a new hairstyle..
other than the Goldilocks or Bob Marley ones..
This shit ain't over til Bengie Molina sings.
Nerves in big game
Remember he turned that sneaky double play late on the flip from Guzman, and he made A-Rod eat his bunt.
trying to showout in front of Jeetz
"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 Aug 11, 2010 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Sore hand after getting plunked in OAK??
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
Man...
I love when Murphy put the bat on the ball and Lewin yelled MURPHY!
Happy birthday to Kenny. Happy birthday to you.
Dirty Sanchez!
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
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
why'd he do that? was Swisher talking mess ?
"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 Aug 11, 2010 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think so
I think it was just a really good play by Molina to pick it, then he gut punched Swisher flipping him to get him out, and Swisher looks right back up at him – and he does that – and gives an amazing smile…
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I salute you sir...
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
Fuck them
Cuntbags is all they are. Way to edit Ed.
"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 is so easy to be a Yankee fan.
They will take anyone.
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
So...you know....I'm not trying to be mean....but what kind of friend let's this fat bitch out the door wearing those shorts?
"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 Aug 11, 2010 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
you should see me in my swimshorts
I wouldn’t stop her
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions
looks like she has midget arms.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
fuck this annoys me. If you're texas born you are supposed to automatically hate New York.
Did we learn nothing from the Pace Picante commercials?
get a rope
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Cecilio's Guante on Aug 11, 2010 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
is that Chuck Knoblach to her right?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 11, 2010 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I went to a Yankees game years ago...
….and this chick had a sign that read, “I want a Jeter and ARod Sandwitch.”
My friend and I, in a half inning, go down and request a photo with her, she’s like, “OH!! You guys like the YANKEES?” And we were like, “Yeah, something like that. We like spelling, too.”
by FuturePants on Aug 11, 2010 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
it reminds me of this.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
what did that sign really say?
"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 Aug 11, 2010 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
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