LSB Peeps Kicking it in a Suite
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 18, 2010 5:47 PM CDT
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PrintWell, thanks to the poster known as Section 339, arrangements have been made for a suite at TBIA to be available for LSB peeps for Saturday night, August 28, for the game against Oakland.
I will be there, as will Ben, among other folks. The suite holds 20 folks, and it is $100 per person. We have a few spots available still, so if anyone is interested and would like to come join us, speak up in the comments section and let us know.
UPDATE -- Or click here and shoot an email to 339 directly.
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I've skimmed through the other threads becasue I didn't think it would actually happen, but...
Is this BYOB?
and
At $100, this seems very reasonable. I thought it was $150?
It is a special discounted rate
S339 got us hooked up.
No food/beverage service included in this price.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 18, 2010 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Rich mofos.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Good lord, 100 dollars would so be worth it.
Unfortunately, the other hundreds of dollars for air fare and hotels and food and the whole missing work and classes thing is not.
This is the most jealous I’ve been of you people yet.
Same here, ubber jealous
Cliff Lee!!!
by Baseball North on Aug 18, 2010 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah I'll just have to stay up here in my private suite,
in my living room a thousand miles away, with mlbtv on my ps3.
Damn, I wish I lived anywhere near Arlington...
I’m sure Ben will take this Meet Up as an opportunity to round up some investors for his Beer Store.
"Fuck Tom Hicks. There is no aspect of my baseball universe that man hasn't shit on."
"and to Adam J. Morris and the Lone Star Ball regulars; go fuck yourself."- cmkelly29
Will he present his business plan between innings?
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
by WestTxAg06 on Aug 18, 2010 6:50 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
If we could get that
and Sharky constantly telling us what a liberal Adam was, it might be worth the trip to Arlington.
"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
We should have Ben and Sharky co-moderate a debate on the merits of a college education funded by government loans
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
by WestTxAg06 on Aug 18, 2010 6:58 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Ha, I'd want video of it.
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
Am I the only one who hasn't seen this movie?
I feel like I’m probaby missing out….
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
gotta see it. some hate it, others love it.
I loved it, I almost threw up from laughing.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
the first time i saw it i thought it was meh
then i gave it another shot and it’s one of my favorites. I did the same thing with anchorman.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
I will give the slight edge to Talledega nights
only because of the “grace” scene. “Dear baby Jesus”
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
Never saw it
SB is one of my go to movies though, I bet I’ve seen it 8 or 10 times.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Both great films.
If you get a chance you can find the grace scene on YouTube. I laugh every time.
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 like to picture jesus wearing a tuxedo shirt
it says, i’m formal but i like to party
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Wow Dad!
You made that grace your bitch!
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 like to party.
So I want my Jesus to party too.
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
Why did you just steal my thunder?
That’s MY favorite line!
"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
One of his better ones since Anchorman.
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
There
:D
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I deleted the Fan Post I had so there's less confusion
I just got a couple emails about Oct 2nd which is out. It’s August 28th for sure.
"There's really no way of knowing... Sometimes when I see their big eyes looking up from my lap I think, that's definitely a homeless guy in a fur coat." Betty White on SNL
If I wasn't broke and in school I'd be there for sure.
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
Haven't used a penny of them for anything, but school.
My last semester we have enough saved up to pay of it out of pocket with no extra loans and my on campus job has been cut to 6 hours a week. Given my class schedule and the difficulty in classes I am taking it’s rather hard to get an off campus job.
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
ACU's a high dolla school
free iPhones to all students. Plus the omelettes in The Bean (cafeteria) are made out of dinosaur eggs…
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
Ya I missed the iPhone thing by a year.
They gave us iPod touchs, but I’m on a “research team” so I already had one, so I took that to Best Buy for instore credit.
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
you going?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
If so, he'll be the one with the painted Cowboys face
ranting about the crappy schedule they have all night.
by lost in space on Aug 18, 2010 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions
You kids have fun!
"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
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"Fuck Tom Hicks. There is no aspect of my baseball universe that man hasn't shit on."
"and to Adam J. Morris and the Lone Star Ball regulars; go fuck yourself."- cmkelly29
by TooLegitToQuit on Aug 18, 2010 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Fixed...
I’m dsylexic stupid ok. Cut a guy a break.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Do they let him up to the suites?
Or is that one of the perks that comes from buying one, you’re guaranteed no contact with Knoxy?
I don’t always have sex with men…but when I do, I prefer Josh Hamilton. - AJM
Just imagine if she went to the LSB suite, yikes.
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
I will be there
With my spouse. I think RachelB is probably going to be there also.
"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
Have you gotten a hold of RachelB?
Have her email me if she want’s tickets.
"There's really no way of knowing... Sometimes when I see their big eyes looking up from my lap I think, that's definitely a homeless guy in a fur coat." Betty White on SNL
by Pocket Ninja on Aug 18, 2010 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I am 99.9% sure she is going, but not her impending spousal unit.
I just shot her a text.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
This is the last thing I heard also.
"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
Damn.
I’m already going to this game. With a couple others from school.
So…if y’all get adventurous, we’ll be in the Lexus Club seats.
Didn't someone say
Chuck G might stop by? Or am I high?
by clintone on Aug 18, 2010 6:44 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Tell again heh
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
No Drug Screening on LSB Night
I can’t speak to your state of mind or how it got that way, but yes I will be there….and save me some Bud Lite, if you have an extra or two
by Chuck Greenberg on Aug 18, 2010 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 18 recs
This is a true moment of greatness...
The Great Chuckie G has officially put his toe in the water.
Welcome aboard, good sir.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Aug 18, 2010 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Hi, Chuck.
Don’t encourage them to drink Bud Lite. We have beer standards here at LSB.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 18, 2010 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Need more info...
So what is the preferred Milwaukee cola of the LSBers?
by Chuck Greenberg on Aug 18, 2010 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions 8 recs
Did you just drop a "Happy Days" reference in there?
I can’t speak for the site, of course. But we have regular beer discussions. You should check them out. Search for “Dogfish Head” and you’re bound to turn them up.
For a BYOB suite at a ballgame, though, seems as if you could go a little heavier on the ABV and a little lighter on the water, right?
by Josh Garoon on Aug 18, 2010 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Welcome, indeed.
We’re not worthy!
It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin
by txranger7 on Aug 18, 2010 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
speaking for 5% of the suite - Shiner
looking forward to meeting you, sir.
don’t worry… i have imposed a one hug minimum on myself.
by sam in so cal on Aug 19, 2010 7:49 AM CDT up reply actions
oops... maximum
i have imposed a one hug minimum on myself
this is going to be tough…
by sam in so cal on Aug 19, 2010 8:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Personally, I like the one hug minimum better
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
Speaking for another 5% of the suite
I like free beer
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
by Texas Jihad on Aug 19, 2010 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions
I think we found a winner.
Hartford Better Beer Co’s “Praying Mantis Porter”
Viva el Mantis!
by eric_hurleys_rotator_cuff on Aug 28, 2010 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Went on a stadium tour
And they were painting the clubhouse. Said “New ownership wanted to make things a little nicer”
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
by iorange555 on Aug 18, 2010 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
This. Is. Incredible.
Right now, I cant even comprehend how you could possibly become any cooler…
I’m sure you’ll find ways to continue blowing our minds, but this is absolutely incredible.
Very Chris Farley of you..txtwstr7.
Chuckie G…Going into the bleachers on Sunday was most excellent.
You boys need to give out Ranger caps with antlers…just sayin’ … I have all these ideas – if you feed mayonnaise to tuna fish before they’re caught…
Thanks again for buying the team.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Aug 18, 2010 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah....this is more surreal than when Mark Cuban replied to the email I sent him once about how terrible Shawn Bradley was
Thank you for saving my team, sir!
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
Now if your partner ever posts here
I might have a cardiac. Josh Lewin, Chuck Morgan, CJ Lewis, and now the Big Bossman.
"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
Sigh
CJ Wilson
"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
result o' starstrickenness
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
We need TAG too
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
dont forget McCarthy did as well
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
Welcome to the humble abode.
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
Chuck
you’re ano official memeber oof LSB.
by lost in space on Aug 18, 2010 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously?
Chuck is a LSB member? Greatness.
I’m going to be really disappointed if this is a scam.
Hi Chuck! Welcome to the family!
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. ~Bryant Gumbel, 1981
by TxStCa on Aug 18, 2010 11:28 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
we do IPA's here Chuck...preferably of the Dog Fish Head variery.....particularly of the 60 or 90 minute.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Chuck, your an official LSB member.
Is this your greatest achievement in the past month or so?
by lost in space on Aug 18, 2010 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions
*you're
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Is this you are greatest?
That doesn’t sound correct heh
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
Rankings are difficult...
…but this certainly is somewhere on the short list. Actually, I have been reading all of you since last fall….feels like I know most of you very well by now…if you are all half as funny and clever in person as you are on LSB, we are going to have a heck of a good time on LSB Night. I have to go do something else now, but Josey, love the antler hat idea, and sic ranger, I’m all over it. Nighty night fellas…
by Chuck Greenberg on Aug 18, 2010 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
do you still love 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
He's not gonna put your name on the scoreboard.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
get outta my way, this is my time to shine dammit!
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Yes. Ryno and Chuck, Sportscenter material.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
he thought your "making love" comment last night was hilarious
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
It's a PA thang.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Tonight
I’ve chosen to believe in Santa Claus and that the real Chuck Greenberg put his toe into the choppy waters of LSB Late Night.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Aug 18, 2010 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I was wondering if it was straight out of Hackensack.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 18, 2010 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Straight outta Dormont, a crazy m****f***** named Greenburg,
From the group Rangerz with Attitude.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Though I guess spending less than 12 months there
might let him off the hook.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 18, 2010 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Too many syllables, homey.
Keeping it real.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
I don't even know how to respond to this...
it’s so fantastic. Can anyone else see the old owner actually mingling with us lowly common folk?
Although it is SLC ranger Chuck, but you can call me whatever the hell you want. Very cool of you to stop by and participate here as well as what they are doing with the suite. Very cool.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Who gets to teach him the official LSB handshake?
by lost in space on Aug 19, 2010 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
you win in the "Non Chuck G Comment of the Night" category
I might as well stop Z’ing through this now
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
Don't know how it's not green.
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
i guess it didn't go through when I tried to rec it
done. too little, too late since we’ve all moved on to the AM thread now.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
Posterity sake
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
I just hope all of the things I've said about Cliff Lee...
doesn’t somehow make Chuck less likely to try to sign him for Cliff Lee’s safety.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 19, 2010 5:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Don't see why it wouldn't
he knows you would be safely tucked away on the West Coast
Dirk's MIA
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
Heh - Chuck went to go clean his kitchen
I have to go do something else now.
It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin
Thank you for being you...
Chuck.
Sorry for that one .gif. You know the one. :(
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 19, 2010 5:41 AM CDT up reply actions
that was my first thought when he said he's been lurking for a while
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
hmmm...
if you are all half as funny and clever in person as you are on LSB
I may be disappointing, as I’m not very funny when I don’t have that extra minute to think of something funny to say.
I sense a bunch of "Jerk Store" moments for me in the Suite.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
THAT'S WHY I HATE WRITING IN GROUPS, EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN OPINIONS AND IT ALL GETS HOMOGENIZED
I AM GOING WITH JERK STORE BABY!!!! JERK STORE!!!!!
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
Welcome Chuck...
Thanks for saving our beloved Rangers.
Now please sign JD to an extension.
Thanks again.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
$Texas
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
by RangersSD on Aug 18, 2010 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
This better not be a Scooby-Doo, pull off the mask thing.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
That's awesome...
but I can feel his energy through the interwebs; he’s one of us now.
We basically just drank deer’s blood tonight.
by lost in space on Aug 18, 2010 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Wolverines!!!
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
That remake is going to suck so hard...
by Josh Garoon on Aug 18, 2010 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
They're doing a remake???
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Oh wow. Chinese soldiers.
$75 million budget.
To quote Ice Cube and Public Enemy, “Burn, Hollywood, Burn”.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Well, at least they upset the Chinese government.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 19, 2010 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions
They're insignicant nowadays.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Haven't seen the previews,
but there’s no way you can better the original.
First scene of that movie is timeless for me.
by lost in space on Aug 18, 2010 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions
for real? REMAKE?????
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Holy shit
This is real, right?
I don’t always have sex with men…but when I do, I prefer Josh Hamilton. - AJM
I think Dirkatron is just fucking with us
typing and tugging on his crusty Prince Albert simultaneously
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
He could be rounding all the LSBers up so he can take them out all at once.
Godfather-style.
I've been trying to convince my family of the magic of cumin. They won't listen to me. It makes almost everything better.- PhilKid3, 8/16/2010.
The Great Chuckie G has heard nothing but compliments from me
towards himself and Nolan Ryan.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
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"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 19, 2010 8:40 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
THIS
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
I just imagine a small child jumping up and down saying Welcome a ton.
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
I can just imagine everyone lining up
to kiss his ring as he enters the room. “Don Greenburg…you have our undying loyalty”. Just remember he may one day ask for a favor.
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
The ring kissing starts next year sir....
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
by RangersSD on Aug 19, 2010 9:28 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
That's precisely how I feel.
I don’t care if it’s NOT the real Chuck…
"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
It's like we are kids in a candy store!
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
Look I don't blame you.
I just about died when i got to meet Pudge one time so I can’t imaging how fun this deal is going to be for you guys. I am so envious!
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 wished I could go, but lack of funds is a kick in the pants.
I’ll be there in spirit!
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
At least we're in the same boat
wanna go fishin?
"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
Ya or we could watch the game
somebody needs to video stream the suite.
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
Dude I would see a kidney if I had to.
I just can’t miss the wedding.
What are we at the park for except to win? I'd trip my mother. I'd help her up, brush her off, tell her I'm sorry. But mother don't make it to third. ~Leo Durocher
Thats SELL
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
Your own wedding?
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
That i could maybe get away with.
No my youngest sister is getting married.
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
But I have the best wife ever.
She spent weeks in 1995 looking for and surprising me with All Star game tickets. And got me a new team jacket for Christmas in 1994 and this year. Plus other cool Ranger stuff. She understands my pain.
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 woke up this morning thinking this was a dream only to realize it's not!
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
I'd do that for sure
But I’m going to be sitting 4 rows behind Nolan Ryan that night so I’ll stick with what I’ve got.
Chuck will be up with us...
Kicking back and drinking beers. Might have to call down to Nolan and get him up there as well.
I wonder what type of beer guy Chuck is though, being from the north…
Matt (Denver, CO): Congratulations, I heard you won a gold glove!
Klaw (1:18 PM) : Thanks, I had a great year at the plate!
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Labatt?
"There's really no way of knowing... Sometimes when I see their big eyes looking up from my lap I think, that's definitely a homeless guy in a fur coat." Betty White on SNL
by Pocket Ninja on Aug 18, 2010 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
He's not that far North
Maybe Yuengling
"What ... 92 miles per hour?" Feldman scoffed. "That's not gas. Feliz throws gas."
"If I had caught it, the force would have taken me through the fence." -- Rockies outfielder Ryan Spilborghs about a Nelson Cruz line drive.
by NorCalRangersFan on Aug 18, 2010 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I miss drinking a cold draft Blue
here in Oklahoma, they’ll serve you warm meth waste water in a dirty mason jar.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
I'm thinking Rolling Rock.
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
Its the state beer of Pennsylvania.
But it is gross.
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
It is.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
The quit brewing it in Latrobe a while back.
AB bought them up and moved it to St Louis.
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
Are there any spots left?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
yes
last i heard.
Email if you want to join.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 18, 2010 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey Sport, ease up.....you going?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
I have no idea.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Uhm....Decatur?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Denison?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Heh, no, it's Van Alstyne.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
He's in H-E-B. Pretty sure.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
For some reason I thought he lived in Ponder.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
he's really a Tan-Tan
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Somebody remember to youtube the Jim Knox interview for me
Ok thx.
Should I email him suggesting the interview now or later?
E-mail him.
I want to see Knoxy interview LSB, that would be awesome.
"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
That would be so epic
A couple of you insane nutjobs would be telling Knox weird things and making references to LSB memes and then suddenly Ben would jump in front of everyone to pimp his beer store like the parents did with their clown figurines in “Joe Dirt.”
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
by WestTxAg06 on Aug 18, 2010 6:56 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Does he really have a beer store?
Last I remember he was working as a phone jockey at TD Ameritrade…
The plans are in the works
Third Base, you won’t ever get there.
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
Serious plans?
Cause that sounds like a Ben joke.
Also, a “beer store” doesn’t sound very lucrative to me. Retail, like restaurant, is a tough business, thin margins. Just sayin.
heh
i hope he knows ben
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
This would make me so very happy.
Unfortunately, I’m sure there are an ass load of folks working for TD.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Actually a Beer Store is fairly recesion proof.
Seeing as people buy beer and beer accessories regardless of the economic climate.
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
Just beer?
Or will you stock other alcohol?
by Josh Garoon on Aug 18, 2010 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Beer and wine.
I want to sell a frozen drink called “The Base Knock Bellini.”
Also sell e-cigs, liquid and parts, plus regular cigs (though they’re basically a loss leader).
"Blalock in the cleanup spot makes gives me agita." - Dustin
A frozen bellini? Not so sure about that.
No hard liquor?
by Josh Garoon on Aug 18, 2010 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions
How come?
I can’t imagine that’s a loss leader.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 18, 2010 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
I can’t buy any in Denton. It makes me angry.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest"
--South Korean Rangers fan
by Conjunction on Aug 18, 2010 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Really? It's not that hard as a restaurant...
But I guess as an actual liquor/beer store, there is quite a difference.
Has to have it’s own building, right?
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
frozen bellini? never heard of that?
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/frozen-bellini-recipe.html
"Blalock in the cleanup spot makes gives me agita." - Dustin
Never have.
I’m not a huge fan of bellinis, truth be told.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 18, 2010 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't sell those little roses in the glass tubes....those are used for freebasing drugs
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
What about porn?
Penthouse, Oui, Juggs, Black Tail and somesuch.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Aug 18, 2010 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
ha
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
Don't forget Big'uns!
/Al Bundy
It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin
Now
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
by WestTxAg06 on Aug 18, 2010 6:54 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I still love the idea that everyone
still posts on the GDTs while in the suite.
I mentioned in the last thread about everyone bring their laptops, but phone posting would be much easier.
Haven't been in a suite in years...
But do these suites have computers and internet in them?
If so, someone will be having to do a up-to-date blog on the site of what everyone is doing (and who the drunkest is…)
Matt (Denver, CO): Congratulations, I heard you won a gold glove!
Klaw (1:18 PM) : Thanks, I had a great year at the plate!
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They don't. Least not the few I've seen.
They might have internet connection, but you know mainly the basics. Some chairs, and tables. Fridge, and a tv. Stuff like that.
Overall I wasn’t that impressed with thew few suites I saw. I imagine those weren’t the best, though.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
You should see if you can get in the suite for the last few innings for $25
by lost in space on Aug 18, 2010 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I want to go, but can't.
I have plans at night between for like the last week or so in August. It’s a good thing because I’d waste all my money on this, so it’s best I save.
Have to wait till the playoffs and hang with goET.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
Writers room however is cool.
Lots of internet connection available. Awesome view, and you sit right next to the Josh and Tag window.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
Coincidentally
I just got a Samsung Captivate. My first high end phone. It’s so swanky.
I like telling people that my phone is worth more than their life.
Even though really it’s just 199 on contract. It still looks and feels hella expensive. I think it really is worth more than my truck, and thats not a joke.
Android>iCrap btw.
It can also play movies that I DL from my computer, and seems to handle a lot of formats. For kicks I put Avatar on there, and the Hangover last night. It’s just amazing to think IM WATCHING A MOVIE ON MY PHONE, even if the picture is pretty small of course, it’s watchable. The Captivate has anice 4.0 superamoled screen btw. Not as big as my brothers evo but bigger and nicer than an iCrap 4 screen.
Really, these high end phones are one thing people would have been truly amazed to see 30 years ago. I’m (barely) old enough to remember rotary phones, party lines and that shit…
the iphone
has had a site for awhile that lets you watch movies and tv shows for free. It also doesn’t take up any of your memory.
The snozberries taste like snozberries!!
For a giant doosher such as yourself
This was actually a decent post.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
How about this part? Geez...
I like telling people that my phone is worth more than their life.
by lost in space on Aug 18, 2010 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, the "for a giant doosher such as yourself" qualification is a pretty big qualification.
(Any desire I had to drive up to DFW for this was severely reduced by Sharky’s posting in this thread.)
Hey, I just said it was decent because I am phone shopping
;)
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
On Android phones with 2.2 of the OS,
you can use the phone’s browser to watch the free MLB Gameday pages at MLB.com since it has Flash support. I.e.: ANDROID!
The Evo and Droid 2 (I think) have 2.2 already, the Incredible and others should be getting it soon.
Own teh world!
http://www.cellphonehacks.com/
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Eff that, I'm bringing my desktop
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Even better,
we could get that suite looking like an IT call center before the game started.
by lost in space on Aug 18, 2010 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions
BOILER ROOM!!!!!!
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
You guys are gonna have a blast
I wish I could meet up with you in the elevator, but I’ll be working the game before. Fiddlesticks!
There had better be 10 fanposts about the night’s events before the next day is through.
"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
I didn't know you worked at the ballpark...
what do you do again?
by lost in space on Aug 18, 2010 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't really work at the ballpark
but I intern with CBS and TXA, so I’m occasionally there to help cover games.
"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
Darn, beat me to it
You and Dale Hansen hang out much?
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
by WestTxAg06 on Aug 18, 2010 7:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
No
I haven’t seen Dale there. But I can attest to Bill Jones, Gina Miller, Babe Laufenberg and Steve Dennis all being very, very cool.
"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
you pimped the radio show to them?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Haha
It hasn’t come up. I did meet Evan in person after he appeared on the show. He may have been surprised by my actual existence. And the fact that I’m not as angry when I’m off the internet.
"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
Most people are generally less angry off the internet
except dtron he’s pure baby punting hate i’m sure of it.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
No shit?
I had no idea man. Now it makes more sense that you and PM are doing LSB radio together.
by lost in space on Aug 18, 2010 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually
when the show concept began I wasn’t interning yet. I’d primarily worked in radio before this and I’ve always had a love for audio media and podcasts in general.
"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
IIRC, hes an intern for one of the local tv stations, WFAA maybe?
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
by WestTxAg06 on Aug 18, 2010 7:21 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Damn..
I want to go so bad! I can’t though :(
by TheHuntforRedOctober on Aug 18, 2010 7:55 PM CDT reply actions
Where were you fools for Newberg night?
"I don’t know how these SN blog authors get their gigs, but I’m frankly surprised SN tolerates AJM’s lack of effort." Tex34
At the end of the day.... Nolan Ryan will be the next control owner of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club.
by bigoil on Jul 7, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Snobbery is unbecoming.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Not snobbery
Comfortable versus uncomfortable.
Assumptions not all that flattering either.
;]
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
Your dad is gonna hear about your sassiness.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Why is that, my comedically challenged friend?
"I don’t know how these SN blog authors get their gigs, but I’m frankly surprised SN tolerates AJM’s lack of effort." Tex34
At the end of the day.... Nolan Ryan will be the next control owner of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club.
by bigoil on Jul 7, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
by Brian Thomas on Aug 18, 2010 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Just not comfortable with Newberg night!
I haven’t seen you around in awhile. Good to see you in a thread.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
Yeah, I'm not around much these days
Work has been a lot of work.
"I don’t know how these SN blog authors get their gigs, but I’m frankly surprised SN tolerates AJM’s lack of effort." Tex34
At the end of the day.... Nolan Ryan will be the next control owner of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club.
by bigoil on Jul 7, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
by Brian Thomas on Aug 18, 2010 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I was outta town dawg
And not for good things, DITF :’(
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Not for the last few years
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Au contraire
This year he got his mojo back.
He even saluted us haughtily from his lofty throne during the 7th inning…
"I don’t know how these SN blog authors get their gigs, but I’m frankly surprised SN tolerates AJM’s lack of effort." Tex34
At the end of the day.... Nolan Ryan will be the next control owner of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club.
by bigoil on Jul 7, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
by Brian Thomas on Aug 18, 2010 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
He always does, and the option is available for whoever wants to be in a suite together that night
100 smackers, I believe.
We need to put sumpin together w/ the LSBers next year.
"I don’t know how these SN blog authors get their gigs, but I’m frankly surprised SN tolerates AJM’s lack of effort." Tex34
At the end of the day.... Nolan Ryan will be the next control owner of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club.
by bigoil on Jul 7, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
by Brian Thomas on Aug 18, 2010 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I was at Newberg Night.
I was also at the Great LSB Opening Day 2009 get-together.
20 something of you slackers said you would be there.
SEVEN showed up.
"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
Too bad. Tball and the BZA and I would have loved to buy you a beer
"I don’t know how these SN blog authors get their gigs, but I’m frankly surprised SN tolerates AJM’s lack of effort." Tex34
At the end of the day.... Nolan Ryan will be the next control owner of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club.
by bigoil on Jul 7, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
by Brian Thomas on Aug 18, 2010 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
AJM, please fix the Off Night Thread
Before I puke from too much frenchtalics.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Someone didn't close their italics code...
The last time I tried to “fix” that problem I nuked the front page.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 18, 2010 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Wasn't that one of the first nights you were a mod?
by lost in space on Aug 18, 2010 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
The first time...
I ran the GDTs solo.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 18, 2010 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it is pretty amusing
"I don’t know how these SN blog authors get their gigs, but I’m frankly surprised SN tolerates AJM’s lack of effort." Tex34
At the end of the day.... Nolan Ryan will be the next control owner of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club.
by bigoil on Jul 7, 2010 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
by Brian Thomas on Aug 18, 2010 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
*whistles in a trying-to-show-off-without-looking-like-I'm-showing-off way*
(Also in a seductive way.)
Grrrr Bee!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
by Rodney on Aug 18, 2010 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I just want to know if there will be punch and pie.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
by rentz on Aug 18, 2010 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
If there's still a spot I would like in.
I emailed the other day and again just now.
So that's...one ticket down...
Did I mention Chuck Greenberg is coming to the suite? Not walking by the suite…coming into it to BS with LSB’ers….that’s worth $100 eh?
"There's really no way of knowing... Sometimes when I see their big eyes looking up from my lap I think, that's definitely a homeless guy in a fur coat." Betty White on SNL
Have you emailed Mike E?
"Fuck Tom Hicks. There is no aspect of my baseball universe that man hasn't shit on."
"and to Adam J. Morris and the Lone Star Ball regulars; go fuck yourself."- cmkelly29
by TooLegitToQuit on Aug 18, 2010 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions
No?
Was I supposed to?
"There's really no way of knowing... Sometimes when I see their big eyes looking up from my lap I think, that's definitely a homeless guy in a fur coat." Betty White on SNL
by Pocket Ninja on Aug 18, 2010 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
He lives in Waco though, right?
And is a married college student, with a baby…
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
He actually emailed me a picture of his baby the other day
by octoberty on Aug 18, 2010 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
I approve of this joke
"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
I laughed...
Thus a rec
Matt (Denver, CO): Congratulations, I heard you won a gold glove!
Klaw (1:18 PM) : Thanks, I had a great year at the plate!
I think Jason Heyward is ready to be promoted to the AL. He’s mastered the NL - Matthew Carruth
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I'm in, put me down.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Mushmouth is cracking me up so much right now.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
genius
I missed it this morning, just heard it on the Top 10.
"Don't confuse the outcome that a decision produces with the intelligence that went into making that decision."--Tony LaRussa
by Hard8 on Aug 18, 2010 9:11 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Me too, I had to hang around for it
Which is why I am still posting here.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Mushmouth is a beating
Fake Jerry / Fake Wade day after game is one of best things The Ticket does.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Aug 18, 2010 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I love him and Sports Panties
Well then... I would like to see this Jeff Sullivan pornagraphy.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
by Feliz es bueno on Aug 18, 2010 9:14 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Carlton Maxwell
was on earlier this week, too. That’s one of the most cleverly scripted bits they have.
"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
come on, sugar.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Hell, just hop on a plane
You can still get 7 day advance fares.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 18, 2010 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions
ease up pimpin'
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
come on in, just put it on the SBN expense account....black AmEx, right?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
If I wasn't in the middle of renovating my (soon-to-be-lived-in) house...
I definitely would. Unfortunately, I have limited time off on it.
x
Hes nothing but a low-down, double-dealing, backstabbing, larcenous perverted worm! Hangings too good for him. Burnings too good for him! He should be torn into little bitsy pieces and buried alive!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
We can Facebook Chat and talk shit about everybody there...
The night of..
And we can have Gina Talk.
heh..
"Fuck Tom Hicks. There is no aspect of my baseball universe that man hasn't shit on."
"and to Adam J. Morris and the Lone Star Ball regulars; go fuck yourself."- cmkelly29
by TooLegitToQuit on Aug 18, 2010 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
The one weekend I can't go. And I so wanted to meet my buddy, Orange.
Well then... I would like to see this Jeff Sullivan pornagraphy.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
by Feliz es bueno on Aug 18, 2010 9:12 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
When can we meet?
Well then... I would like to see this Jeff Sullivan pornagraphy.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
by Feliz es bueno on Aug 18, 2010 10:03 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Talk to his handlers.
He’s big time now.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Why are you so conflicted?
Well then... I would like to see this Jeff Sullivan pornagraphy.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
by Feliz es bueno on Aug 18, 2010 10:33 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Have a good night...
Well then... I would like to see this Jeff Sullivan pornagraphy.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
by Feliz es bueno on Aug 18, 2010 10:39 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
See you soon...
Well then... I would like to see this Jeff Sullivan pornagraphy.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
by Feliz es bueno on Aug 18, 2010 10:44 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
ACU LSB party?
Genesis 1: 3-4 (Rangers Edition): And JD said "Let there be Lee," and there was Lee. And JD saw the Lee, that it was good: and JD divided the Rangers from the Angels. by Aquaman56
"Josey drives to games??? I always assumed he rides in on his high horse" jam0152
"dirkatron has his own evaluation metric: rapes above replacement." AJM
We should make the guy in Stamford throw us a party.
Well then... I would like to see this Jeff Sullivan pornagraphy.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
by Feliz es bueno on Aug 18, 2010 11:16 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
WestTexAg?
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
Yes, I think so
Well then... I would like to see this Jeff Sullivan pornagraphy.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
by Feliz es bueno on Aug 18, 2010 11:21 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That's me
You boys would be out of control if I hosted a party for you.
I’m not telling you where I live, or where my office is, either, because you’d probably show up with vuvezulas chanting ACU fight songs and screaming “LONG LIVE JOSEY WALES!!”
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
I know you live in Stanford and you said you had
an office on the square if I remember correctly.
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
Yes, it's just a matter of you figuring out which one is mine now...
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
I'll tell my secretary to keep an eye out for a dude who looks like he spends lots of time reading blogs in his parents' basement
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
Heh
You would have the wrong assumption about me sir. Lack of full time job this summer and none of my friends being at home in Lubbock.
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
Heh, are you saying that we're not all like the media imagines us to be?
The horror!
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
x
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
This made me laugh
kanyewest God is dope yo
14 minutes ago via web
I don’t follow Kanye…someone I followe retweeted this.
lol
any sentence ending in “yo” is great
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
please, call me Ryan.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
BROchahauntas
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
any spots left
How many spots left in this? And email link in post doesn’t work?
that last name is made up
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Is the name of your depression medicine what?
Don’t leave us hangin’, tripnick.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Guy, give me some RS song recs...stuff you think I'd like...I don't want to rip these whole discs, I'm just gonna make some "mix tapes" via Dirpy.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
I can burn 'em for you. I just don't know when I'll be in Denton.
You know how it is, you really need to experience the whole album. Imagine if I just gave you 5 songs from Beggars.
Anyway, try these from Exile: ‘Sweet Virginia’, ‘Torn and Frayed’, and ‘Shine a Light’
From Sticky Fingers: ‘I Got the Blues’, ‘Dead Flowers’, and ‘Moonlight Mile’.
From Let It Bleed: ‘You Got the Silver’, ‘Live With Me’, and ‘Love in Vain’.
I’m assuming you’re already familiar with the hits, so I left them out. There’s still so much more, but that’s a good starter for that era and your tastes.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Dig, mofo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa3uNiUCrp0
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
yes....this is what I'm talking about.
you heard of the Red Devils? They were big in the early 90’s…Rick Rubin produced an album for them…anyways, the lead guy Lester Butler could shred the bluesharp…..Mick loved him and they did some side stuff together……
Unfortunately he was the junkiest of junkies and he died in the mid-late 90’s…hist story is tragic…which ads to the allure.
This is one of my favorite tunes of theirs.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
x
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
yeah, no hits, I got a Stones "Best Of"
Thanks brah
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Torn & Frayed
is your friend – Exile.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Aug 18, 2010 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, it's good, all those rec'd songs are good.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
you betcha..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b-bComz_d8&feature=related
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Aug 18, 2010 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I only need it because of what you put me and your sweet momma through....
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Is that Cantubroad the momma?
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
cantubroad...lol
Hell no.
man, go steal some copper or something, you need to be at “suitenight.com”
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Scoop sure has gotten into something lately.
He’s going for the “biggest smartass” award. I think he’s winning.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
Dude.
After all the support I’ve shown you. Disappointing.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
4 left
"There's really no way of knowing... Sometimes when I see their big eyes looking up from my lap I think, that's definitely a homeless guy in a fur coat." Betty White on SNL
by Pocket Ninja on Aug 18, 2010 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
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"There's really no way of knowing... Sometimes when I see their big eyes looking up from my lap I think, that's definitely a homeless guy in a fur coat." Betty White on SNL
by Pocket Ninja on Aug 18, 2010 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
What happens in Vegas comes home with you and gets spread to your wife.
: )
"There's really no way of knowing... Sometimes when I see their big eyes looking up from my lap I think, that's definitely a homeless guy in a fur coat." Betty White on SNL
by Pocket Ninja on Aug 18, 2010 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nah, he just got engaged.
Plus most of the women on this board seem to be pretty smart, so I’m sure you picked a good one.
He’s probably going to go hang with nuns, and eat ice cream.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
Makes me think of the movie, Dodgeball...
Well then... I would like to see this Jeff Sullivan pornagraphy.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
by Feliz es bueno on Aug 18, 2010 10:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
That would be insane
"There's really no way of knowing... Sometimes when I see their big eyes looking up from my lap I think, that's definitely a homeless guy in a fur coat." Betty White on SNL
by Pocket Ninja on Aug 18, 2010 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd sell a kidney to see this happen.
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
Still a spot?
Count me in if there is. Just shot 339 an email.
Follow me on Twitter @ontherangers
by Brandon Wilson on Aug 18, 2010 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
I'll be in Maui. I'm still planning to get a suite for the ALCS though
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
Taking early reservations?
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
we'll start casing for copper now
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Copper, plasma, kidney, whatever it takes.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Oh the good ol' days of donating plasma
by lost in space on Aug 18, 2010 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I still have the track marks from college.
Of course, over the years it’s become a story about my smack addiction.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
I had a floormate in college who was a test subject for protein shake meal replacements
he got paid $800 for one semester to only eat 3 shakes a day 6 days a week. The catch was he had to shit into a collection bag every day. They gave him something that looked like a toddlers’ potty chair . He kept the (mainly) liquid shits frozen in a freezer (also provided) and they were collected monthly. His roommate moved out after the first month…
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
Seems like he would have fit in
with the Morris family.
"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 19, 2010 7:16 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Well done.
It's baseball. You don't always get what you want, and you don't always want what you get. --Ed Coffin
As desperate as I am
I could never do that. Food is too near and dear to my heart.
"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
if and when I get the suite, anyone who wears a "furries" outfit will get in for free!
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
Does GoET's beard count?
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
GoET can be the celebrity judge for best costumes
I wanna see AJM in a “Jesus Quintana” outfit
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
(So should everyone else, by the way. Don't skip the comments.)
by Josh Garoon on Aug 18, 2010 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
thanks, giving it a listen now
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
whoa...too much for me, this is why I read your stuff....
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
It's not that bad, if you take it slow and are willing to look some stats terms up.
MGL is assuming some background knowledge, for sure, but this is actually not one of the more math-intensive posts over there.
But in any event, I’m likely write something about this in a Rangers context soon-ish. I’m slammed with work, but it’s high on my priorities, since it seems to get a good discussion going every time it’s raised.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 18, 2010 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll give'er a whirl...
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
What's the main point?
I think I see what he’s saying. But, his conclusion seemed to be that we’ll never know what a pitcher’s true BABIP is until he’s done. We can assume that the farther from the avg BABiP the pitcher is, the less likely that it will sustain?
Well then... I would like to see this Jeff Sullivan pornagraphy.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
by Feliz es bueno on Aug 18, 2010 11:25 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
His point:
We shouldn’t claim that pitchers have zero influence on their BABiP, since there are pitchers (amidst the narrow distribution) who are very likely to have “true” BABiPs that deviate from the average because of some degree of skill (or lack thereof). That deviation falls across a relatively narrow range, though, and so the more extreme the one-year result, the more you have to question whether it’s sustainable.
But I liked Guy’s point:, and the reply from Tango, just as much as anything MGL wrote.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 18, 2010 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
love that entry. I’ve long been fascinated by BABIP. I used to think the next great market inefficiency in baseball would be finding pitchers who could exert a greater deal of control over everything but the three true outcomes but I’m slowly coming to the realization that It’s just not realistic.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest"
--South Korean Rangers fan
by Conjunction on Aug 18, 2010 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Most of our staff is under league average...
But, Tommy will probably be there soon.
Well then... I would like to see this Jeff Sullivan pornagraphy.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
by Feliz es bueno on Aug 18, 2010 11:44 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yes, but I hope Cruz is back soon. Did you see Vlad in right lately?
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by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
by Feliz es bueno on Aug 18, 2010 11:52 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Thanks for that link Josh
There are a couple of points that I think should be taken into consideration when discussing BABiP
1)I think everyone can agree that BABiP is affected by team defense, variations in the playing field (hitters’ vs pitchers’ park), and by the quality of the batters faced. With that in mind I think that when evaluating a pitcher’s BABiP, in order to assess the pitcher’s actual influence one should compare his BABiP to the team baseline (avg) for that season. In other words, if the Rangers are as a team pitching with a BABiP of .280, pitcher X’s BABiP should be compared to .280 vs the historical league avg of .300. That eliminates as much as possible the influence of the defense, ballpark, batters faced since his team pitching has performed under generally the exact same environment as him.
2)I don’t think that you can ever expect “true talent” to stay fixed despite the effects of aging and injuries. The amount of wear that a pitcher experiences over his career since childhood is immense, and there aren’t many sports where there is not a noticeable decline in performance over time. I think pitchers are able to mitigate some of the decline by adjusting their repertoire more than say a quarterback, but there is a reason we don’t want to give the Cliff Lee’s a 6 yr contract
3)L vs R BABiP splits – some of the incredible splits destroy the null hypothesis that pitchers have a small influence on small influence on BABiP. Look at 2010 Trevor Cahill (.257 v L, .165 v R!) and CJ (.154 v L, .284 v R). The number of batters they faced have been more than enough for statistical significance, and they have roughly a 100pt of differential between their splits, which is 14-15x the std deviation for BABiP. While they may not be able to sustain it over a career, there is no doubt that each is exerting a large influence over their BABiP this season.
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
Those are some crzy splits,
but I think there’s also a question of “influenced skill” vs “talent/nature,” although I’m not really happy with either of those category labels.
Sticking with CJ and Cahill, their career numbers still have pretty big BABIP splits (well, much less so for Cahill). CJ: 312/229. 571 PA isn’t too big to be prone to some pretty big BABIP swings (look at some of Pedro’s great seasons, in some of them he still has a 300+ BABIP despite being awesome). However, since it’s spread out across multiple seasons, and you have a solid natural factor to separate the categories like handedness, you have to think it’s more than noise.
My hunch is that the split for CJ is more due to handedness/the nature of his stuff and what it does to lefties vs righties than to some other separate BABIP-influencing skill. I think the split is probably maintainable — he’s done it so far in his career — but that this year’s particular numbers have a bit of room to come up a bit against both types of batters.
For instance, on the opposite side of things, last year he had a 341/290 split, and the number of the lefty batter side of that in particular looks like the result of some bad luck in a relatively small sample. Which matches my intuition from watching him last year of “damn, this guy can’t catch a break with all this crap going for hits.” (The eye test can be unreliable, but when it and the overall statistical trends say the same thing, I think it’s a good piece of collaborating evidence.)
It's very questionable
whether to combine numbers across TBF for pitchers who’ve served as both relievers and starters. There’s at least some evidence to show that relievers have different BABIP than starters, and most of the arguments about BABIP are applied to “tenured starters” or something along those lines.
“The Book” provides guidelines on TBF for judging splits around wOBA, but I need to think about how/if would apply to BABIP. The wOBA split rule of thumb is 450 TBF for LHP against LHB. Wilson is, of course, not even close to that as a starter.
So are platoon BABIP splits across 570+ PA for each not usually that large?
The large amount of batters required to stabilize makes me really wish I had the time to look into what distribution best fit batting outcomes, since that makes me think it definitely isn’t well-modeled by the binomial.
Well, Dave Cameron took one look at it,
which is here. Jeremy Greenhouse has done some terrific work here. And there’s Tango’s classic, which includes a citation of our own AJM.
My take-away: there are pitchers (like Zito) who definitely seem to be able to influence BABIP by hand. Whether Wilson is one of them is, to my mind, still an open question. But my mind is also open.
I think it’s unlikely that if Wilson logs several more years as a starter, though, the platoon BABIP gap will be as large as it is this year.
x
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Padilla!
The stuff about sinker/slider vs changup/splitter affecting it as well is interesting.
Also interesting that Feldman this year hasn’t had too dissimilar results against righties, BABIP-wise, but has a 101-point higher BABIP against lefties than last year. Funny how that works out…
I agree to a a large extent with your first 2 points,
and would expect that MGL and other folks would, as well.
On the second point, I think there’s something to the splits, but I’m wondering on what you’re basing your claim to statistical significance. It certainly doesn’t stack up with any other research I’ve read. Show your work, please?
a simple student's T-test shows significance
what kind of research do you need?
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
I didn't ask for "research."
I asked for you to show your work. If you’re performing a t-test, how do you not know what work to show? Just show me what you’re doing. Report all of your assumptions and your findings.
That requires a really, really big assumption.
An assumption that carries several other things with it that I don’t think you’d agree with… in addition to just not working very well in the first place, unless you think pitchers and batters are basically changing into entirely different players every month or so.
Be careful, Closure.
You’re giving advice to a guy who took stats at MIT, worked with Robert Weinberg for two years, and has co-authored several scientific papers and chapters.
I'm not a statistician by any stretch
but doesn’t a z-test assume a random sample from two independent groups?
by Josh Garoon on Aug 19, 2010 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions
It has to do with the population standard deviations.
And proportions are a special case there which I’ve always seen referred to as z-tests. IIRC it’s because of the nature of the normal approximation of the binomial distribution and the nature of the resulting standard deviation estimate (maybe CLT related?), but I’d have to dig back into a book to tell you exactly why.
Er, "with the population standard deviations and whether or not they're known."
In a t-test you use s, the sample std dev, in a z-test you use \sigma, the population one.
Oh, I think I remembered the reason now:
The standard deviation of the normal approximation of the binomial depends solely on the proportion and n. You don’t have a population vs sample standard deviation distinction in quite the same way.
Right.
But in thinking through the way I’d want to conduct significance testing on this, I’m not sure the assumptions needed for the z-test hold. Normally, for a z-test, you’re not getting results from the same person more than once within each sample, for example.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 19, 2010 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Well Z vs T is just a naming nitpick here.
The test is going to be the same either way.
With both proportions coming from the same person you could pool it, but the biggest assumptions you’re (probably) violating are more basic ones (like independent observations).
Not familiar with the terminology,
but some quick googling suggets that it’s a synonym for a two sided test? That’s what I’ve been picturing the whole time.
yes. We used to call it a twin tailed test
same as a two sided test
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
But how does what you're suggesting
address the points raised?
by Josh Garoon on Aug 19, 2010 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions
I just feel out of place,
being the guy on the “the model isn’t sophisticated enough” side of things this time, compared to past what-do-these-stats-tell-us discussions I’ve had with you…
This makes me happy.
Not because you feel out of place, but because I think it reflects the open-mindedness you want when you’re thinking about what the stats tell us.
So much for the idea that folks who rely on stats can’t let go of their models.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 19, 2010 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
No I still don't think the models are going to be sophisticated enough
if that is what you are suggesting. But we’re talking about a lot of work that would be required
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
But you suggested
a very simple (probably inappropriate) model as evidence backing your argument. How do you reconcile that with what you’re saying here?
by Josh Garoon on Aug 19, 2010 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions
you have to look at #1
there are going to be many variables unaccounted for when comparing BABiP of one pitcher one season on one team versus the BABiP of another pitcher of another season on another team. My hypothesis is that you can eliminate a lot of that variability and make a more valid comparison when you only compare that pitcher against his team pitching avg for that season
Now in terms of doing a probability analysis for significance, you do not have to construct a complex model when you pare it down to a single variable having only 2 outcomes when you have tried to hold constant all the unknowns by using the expected outcomes from within the same environment, as above.
Let’s take BGL’s BABiP vs lefties this season. He has faced 125 lefty batters with 12 hits. Using FG’s BABiP of .154 and subtracting HBP, BB, K it looks like he had roughly 81 balls put into play. So in 81 occurrences 12 positive (hits) results occurred and 69 negative (outs) results occurred. The expected results would be .280(avg BABiP of Rangers pitchers 2010) x 81 occurrences which would be 23 positive results. So we observed 12 positives results when 23 positives were expected, in 81 independent trials each with a constant probability of success. With that in mind a Bernoulli trial gives us a p=.0019, a std error of 4.06, confidence interval of 95%. In other words, his results are not anywhere near.
Now for Closure’s sake, I’ll stress again that this theoretically should be more valid because we are using a rough baseline (team BABiP) from where field variations, team defense, batters faced should be relatively eliminated, versus league historical average.
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
I guess I wasn't clear.
I’m still very skeptical of the applicability of a binomial test to batting outcomes, regardless of the baseline you’re comparing against:
1) I don’t think batters or pitchers are truly independent and/or able to me modeled with a single parameter — there are some days when they have better stuff than others, and I also think there are non-random (if still not completely controllable (physical issues would fall into this category)) factors that can cause streaks and such.
2) (The big one for me.) I think it’s still squashing too much information into a single variable. All hits get recorded the same, whether it’s an infield single or a line drive or anything in between to any part of the field. BABIP is basically a synthesis of stuff like LD/GB/FB/etc rates + the locations of where those types of hit went. When you consider the number of underlying variables and the number of possible values they can take that go into whether or not a ball in play goes for a hit, you start to see why you’d need much larger sample sizes than for simple proportions.
I think you and I are on the same page
I am just putting this out there, simplifying as much as possible by eliminating as many variables as possible to take a look whether a .154 BABiP vs lefties is a statistical anomaly. The significance from this calc is so far away from “noise” that I don’t see how it could be ignored. Especially when it is conventional wisdom that “lefties are tougher on lefties” and with the sabermetric postulate brought up by JG that there is an expected BABiP difference between RP and SP.
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
No!
This is not a proper application of the model! You are violating assumptions left and right, and as a result, your findings are not interpretable in the way you would like them to be.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 19, 2010 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
what assumptions? List them. Bring the math
From a practical standpoint you have to accept some imperfection because there is no way to make it perfect. But when you eliminate as much of the variability as you can, and get a probability value which more than an order beyond acceptable significance then there should be some weight to it.
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I already did, above. But to recap:
your test assumes that you’re comparing random samples from independent groups. Contrary to what you wrote, for example, the 81 trials, for example, are not independent. They cluster.
There’s also a problem taking the population BABIP and running it through a sample size of 81, rather than using the full data set. You’re basically assuming that the Rangers .280 is the “true” expected BABIP for the team, even though (a) there’s no reason to believe that’s the case, and good reason to believe it’s not; and (b) Wilson’s own performance contributes heavily to that BABIP. Tango covers this in more detail in his book, I’d advise reading it.
Finally, it’s worth pointing out that you’re using terms, in places, that are meaningless. The line about “95% confidence interval,” for example — what was that interval? It doesn’t mean anything just to say it exists, just as it doesn’t mean anything just to say you’ll conduct a two-tailed test to fix the problems of violated assumptions.
In sum, there are a number of problems with the test you ran. and Closure and I both pointed this out before you ran it.
But it doesn’t seem you want to actually discuss this, since you keep ignoring valid points and repeating lines about “eliminat[ing] as much of the variability as you can” and “par[ing] it down to a single variable having only 2 outcomes when you have tried to hold constant all the unknowns by using the expected outcomes from within the same environment, as above.” You haven’t actually done that.
I mean, just re-read this:
We don’t mean the standard deviation of the measured stats, as measured stats include effects of random fluctuations — which we have already shown can be quite large (even for a significant number of plate appearances). Rather, what we are after is the standard deviation of the underlying skill levels.
You’re doing exactly what Tango says we can’t do.
we really should move this because now its like reading the classifieds
but
1)the definition of independent trials is that the each trial should have the exact same chance of success or failure, without influencing the other trials. They are not clusters at all. Ichiro’s bloop single vs Wilson in the 3rd on May 10 has no effect on Ortiz’ chances for success vs Wilson in in the 7th inning on June 24.This is pretty basic stuff. I would suggest reading something like Probability and Statistical Inference, Hogg and Tanis to review some core stats.
2)if you eliminate Wilson’s (L) BABiP from the team average, he performance will be even farther from the avg, driving the statistical significance even higher. It would not reduce the significance.
But if you wish, let’s just compare Wilson’s BABiP vs L against his BABiP vs R – him against himself. Can you possibly deny that he is not more effective vs lefties(get good contact off of) – lower BA (.106 vs .241), lower SLG, lower BABiP (.150 vs .284). This is the argument in a nutshell. If talented pitchers did not have an effect on BABiP, there should no reason to have handed matchups.
3)my 95% CI numbers were cut off. 3.04<11<18.95
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CJ says "Relax"
My point about independence
was with regard to at-bats within individual batters (Suzuki 1 versus Suzuki 2 versus Suzuki 3), not between them (Suzuki versus Ortiz). I’m not sure how much that would affect things in a sample size of 81 — but I do think it challenges the assumption of a t-test. Do you disagree?
I’ve actually asked my wife to think through this, as well, because she’s more of a stats person than I am. I think the basic sticking point is whether a t-test is a valid test when you’re comparing one outlying individual to a group of individuals from which that individual has been drawn.
On Wilson: no one has ever said he’s not more effective versus LHB. The question, as from the start, is how much of that effectiveness is attributed to skill, and how much to random variation.
I agree that at this point, it might be worth taking this to a FanPost. Maybe folks with a better stats pedigree can weigh in.
I actually pondered it a bit more
and you may have a point about the cluster effect of batters, and stadiums. The fielding should remain constant. However that is part of the whole reason I wanted to compare Wilson vs the Rangers BABiP to make those effects cancel out.
I think this discussion merits it’s own thread as it has potential to be a very stimulating exercise.
Now go taunt some more Orioles fans!
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
why don't you disprove the hypothesis that the BABiP splits are significant?
since you seem to be the expert statistician here?
we're from Texas
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Well, first of all:
I’m not a statistician by any stretch, and I don’t know how I can be clearer about that.
But more importantly, you don’t “disprove” hypotheses in the way you’re suggesting, and the burden really remains on you to show the work to back your point.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 19, 2010 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions
The lack of projectability they provide,
per Garoon’s links, is really all I need to see.
Either they aren’t significant at those sample sizes, large as they may look, or pitcher’s just don’t have a ton of ability to keep repeating the particular actions that lead to them year-after-year (close to your original point 2), in which case they’re not particularly useful for projection anyway. The data appears to suggest that one of those two things is true, and I’m not particularly concerned with which…
There are a number of issues.
But here’s a passage from “The Book” (the actual one, not the blog) that I think, based on my limited stats understanding, is especially relevant:
We… need to measure the inherent player-to-player variation in a particular skill (in other words, differences in the underlying skill levels of players). We don’t mean the standard deviation of the measured stats, as measured stats include effects of random fluctuations — which we have already shown can be quite large (even for a significant number of plate appearances). Rather, what we are after is the standard deviation of the underlying skill levels.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 19, 2010 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, the ability for the noise level to be quite high even for a large number PAs,
is what makes me reject the use of a statistical test based on the normal distribution.
I've been re-reading the Appendix
to The Book, which is where Tango, MGL, and Dolphin show their work, and it reminds me that I need to go back and brush up. It’s been a while.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 19, 2010 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions
that quote is exactly why I posted point #1
to eliminate as many variables/fluctuations as possible when examining a pitcher’s influence on BABiP, you need to compare him to a baseline for his team that year which would theoretically minimize the effect of the pitching environment.
In terms of whether or not a RP vs SP would have different BABiP, to accept that there should be a difference while discrediting the notion that pitchers have more than just a little influence on BABiP is contradictory! If there is little influence, there should be little difference whether you are pitching in the 3rd vs 9th inning, whether you are facing a L or R, etc.
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CJ says "Relax"
You're building a strawman.
You really should read up on what people are actually arguing. The argument has, generally, been about how much control well tenured starting pitchers have over their BABIP. It has moved well past the idea that they have no influence, or that there aren’t differences between types of pitchers.
I don’t understand how you wouldn’t have grasped that if you’ve read what I’ve posted…
And just to be clear: I’m not, and never have, argued that Wilson has zero control over his BABIP, or that platoon split doesn’t matter to that control. All I’ve said, from the start, is that I’m skeptical that Wilson can maintain the large split he’s racked up this year over time.
Put another way, I’m very skeptical that the size of that split is merely a reflection of his talent, or his skill in controlling BABIP. And I haven’t seen any evidence to convince me that my skepticism is unwarranted. I’m still open to seeing it.
Also, the quote above goes far beyond your first point.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 19, 2010 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions
it is getting difficult to read scroll and maintain some continuity
might I suggest we start a new fanpost, as I think it would be more efficient to continue dialogue
we're from Texas
CJ says "Relax"
Well, Closure has to go,
and I probably should, as well. In any event, I think the subject’s pretty well played out for now.
I will say that It’s frustrating to see main arguments get bogged down in arguments from authority and critiques applied to arguments that aren’t actually being advanced.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 19, 2010 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
When it comes to BP/SP, batters are probably going to be acting differently,
when it comes to a reliever who largely appears in games where his team has the lead and there are only a couple of innings left, which I’d expect would also lead to differences in BABIP.
But the thing I’d been waiting on finally finished, so I can actually get back to work now, so I should probably do that…
Remember folks thats real acid!!
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I find it incredibly hilarious how out of place this feels being placed all the way down here.
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you gonna throw down a list?
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It's hard to tell who's who with only email addresses
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by Pocket Ninja on Aug 18, 2010 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I am sooo ready for this....never been in the suites before
by kevinkinsler on Aug 18, 2010 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I haven't either
I can’t wait!!
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by Pocket Ninja on Aug 18, 2010 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Its fun stuff
Went to the game against Cleveland where the guy fell out of the stands and the suites were really nice
Mavs MoneyBall!!
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once you go suite, you never want to go back
i was fortunate enough to go to several games in the suite next to jd’s a few seasons ago. right between home and first, it was most excellent.
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did you just stare at JD the whole time?
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I have been lucky enough to go to one suite game in my lifetime
and I agree with you. It’s hard to go back! I really like your own bathroom is 5 feet away.
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
dude. it sounds strange but the bathroom was possibly the greatest part
not having to walk more than a few feet to your private restroom
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I know.
Its a small detail but it makes all the difference in the game watching enjoyment. That and AC if its too hot.
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a/c with a plasma tv tuned to the game
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
I wonder if they still have the selector knob
where you can choose between Radio, TV or the stadium announcer feed?
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Hey man, can't make it, but excellent job coordinating for the ones that can!!
I envision you putting up a projector with all of your exploding .gifs.
And costumes.
by lost in space on Aug 18, 2010 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I should do that!
or send Chuck Morgan some of my videos to put up on the video board.
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by Pocket Ninja on Aug 18, 2010 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Can you imagine the looks on the parents' faces
When they see the Cookie Monster “First Place Texas Rangers” gif?
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Are you guys planning on wearing costumes??
by lost in space on Aug 18, 2010 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
DP Dino for me
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"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Just put devil horns on....
And everyone will start calling you Tom Hicks
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My procrastination strikes again
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I'm jealous
Can’t do both ALDS and LSB Suite Night, though.
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by NorCalRangersFan on Aug 18, 2010 10:40 PM CDT reply actions
ROLL CALL SUBTHREAD.......WHO IS GOIN?!?!?!?!
I am….That is 1
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we gots 339, AJM, Ben, Lisadubs, RachelB, Rod.........
that’s 8….who else?
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MikeEl
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by Pocket Ninja on Aug 18, 2010 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm there
Just to take a ticket away from a DMN dude…
And to give 20 bucks to Chuck for the “Lock Down Lee” fund…
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My spouse will be there
Unless someone who wanted to go couldn’t get in – it’s not like we don’t already have tickets for that game.
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Thats very cool of you to make that offer.
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
Uh, to be honest
I wasn’t going to bring him anyway until we were having trouble finding enough people.
"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
Its still cool of you.
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 must have been the...
“We’re at 13 people total which isn’t really close to 20” email.
Glad the group made… This should be a lot of fun.
by sam in so cal on Aug 19, 2010 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions
YES!
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I'm crying inside
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You're young
There’s always next year, Buster.
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11
you and I are going to leg wrestle
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Hold the phone
I haven’t gotten a confirmation e-mail so I’m probably getting ahead of myself, but I emailed Section339 pretty early on. We shall see.
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This guy.
+1 in case you’re counting
by UserToBeNamedLater on Aug 18, 2010 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
The one with the big jugs?
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by Dirk Diggler on Aug 19, 2010 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions
This could get awkward in a hurry.
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
I'm in too
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OT: Has anyone had Raising Cane's Chicken before?
Because I just created a replica of their sauce and it’s damn good. Any way I can bottle this stuff up and send it to friends without it spoiling?
Sometimes I press CTRL+F and type in "Josey Wales" just to see if he made a stupid statement.
used to hit that place up after the bars in Baton Rouge..that sauce is incredible.
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Wow
I used to work there but had no clue how to make it in non mass quantity portions
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raising canes is awesome stuff
i love that sauce on my fries.
"I'm against picketing, but I don't know how to show it." - Mitch Hedberg
I was undercover LAC
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"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
This sucks
I take the Bar Exam during Newberg Night and will be in DC during the “Greenberg Game-Watching Party” and then this thing…
Ridiculous.
Jamey's organizing a watch-a-game-with-Greenberg party.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 18, 2010 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions
You're not on his distribution list?
I’m surprised.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 18, 2010 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions
jeez, I raised a nerd.....shit....
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Guess that means he still uses Xanga?
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
I'm so sorry, orange.
I’ll email you, if it will make you feel better.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 18, 2010 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions
He hates Newberg and me.
Well then... I would like to see this Jeff Sullivan pornagraphy.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
by Feliz es bueno on Aug 18, 2010 11:15 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
By the way: did any of our friends from draysbay stop over today?
I had work most of the afternoon and evening, and didn’t tune in to much besides the first several innings and some of the chat over at BBTiA…
If it was any of those suckas from last night, then it was a good thing.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
They tore you apart.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
That wouldn't surprise me in the slightest.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 18, 2010 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably because in the past
so many other folks have been the real deal. CJ, Bob Sturm, Chuck Morgan, Evan Grant, BMac, Josh Lewin and probably others
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by Kinslerhomer on Aug 19, 2010 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Joshua Snark is his real name, Garoon is just his alias
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
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I'm listening to RPiA right now, AJM calling you out made me laugh out loud in my office
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
I was taken by surprise, and he'd even told me he did it.
I don’t know why I didn’t believe him. Ted got a huge kick out of it, too, obviously. Jamey, maybe not so much?
Oh, I thought I heard Jamey laughing in the background
Of course, you know Jamey, he’s one of those bandwagon Rangers fans. And always so negative.
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
I wasn't sure if Jamey reads LSB enough to get the reference.
Or maybe I couldn’t hear him laughing over Ted, who was seriously cracking up. (I have to imagine Ted does read LSB enough to get the reference.)
Ha
Not enough middle names. You’ve gotta add Kalman Chaim Yisroel in there.
The unnecessary long names are actually a product of a belief that if your child is sick, you add names normally associated with blessings or good fortune. Some parents pre-empt the troubles and make their child’s name unmanageable at birth.
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--South Korean Rangers fan
Yeah, but that screws up the beautiful simplicity of "AM Snark."
Though really, I should have chosen Pinchas Mendel. In fact, let’s just pretend I did.
His name… was Pinchas Mendel Snark.
I say
go with multiple identities. You can choose between Dayman (Fighter of the nightman) and Nightman depending on your mood and whether you’re trying to scare away trolls from Tampa Bay.
"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
Not a bad idea.
So right now, just call me Avrum Mendel, I suppose.
The draysbays guys are a Fun Bunch. I wound up reading a few other threads while over there a couple days ago, just to get an idea of what I was diving in to. It’s an interesting place.
Ha. My mom's maiden name is Smith.
I’m very glad she go married to someone with a non-S-starting last name.
Well, hell, I'll throw my lot in with the cult of personality if he shows up bearing Dogfish Head.
Someone will have to report back.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 19, 2010 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions
How do we know you're not fake?
Josh Garoon doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue without hesitation.
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by TooLegitToQuit on Aug 19, 2010 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions
I roll off the tongue only with great hesitation, in fact.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 19, 2010 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Snap!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Thanks
DJ, thanks for including me in the real deal list.
If it is not already clear, Rangers fans are going to love Chuck Greenberg as the Managing General Partner of this franchise.
It is such a relief to have someone in an ownership position that understands the game and really cares about the fans having a good time when they come to the ballpark. For years I have presented proposal after proposal to improve the fan experience at the ballpark and in everything that we do, finally somebody that cares and listens.
Thanks
Chuck Morgan
by chuckranger83 on Aug 19, 2010 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 15 recs
We love you too, Chuck.
"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
I imagine AJM could find out
if SB Nation lets him trace the IP addresses of posters.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest"
--South Korean Rangers fan
by Conjunction on Aug 18, 2010 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Needs more Comic Sans font?
Just to prove he’s legit?
"Fuck Tom Hicks. There is no aspect of my baseball universe that man hasn't shit on."
"and to Adam J. Morris and the Lone Star Ball regulars; go fuck yourself."- cmkelly29
by TooLegitToQuit on Aug 18, 2010 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions
By the way, God was updating his facebook accepting friend requests...
30 minutes ago.
"Fuck Tom Hicks. There is no aspect of my baseball universe that man hasn't shit on."
"and to Adam J. Morris and the Lone Star Ball regulars; go fuck yourself."- cmkelly29
by TooLegitToQuit on Aug 18, 2010 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey Josh...
Tell us that story about your friend who finds Morrisette’s “Ironic”, as ironic.
Please, oh please.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
You're mixing your angsty 90s female singer-songwriters, Ace.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 19, 2010 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh I'm aware Alanis isn't Joan Osborne.
I just want to hear that wonderful story again.
And again.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Just a slob like one of us
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
Jinx
Well then... I would like to see this Jeff Sullivan pornagraphy.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
by Feliz es bueno on Aug 19, 2010 12:00 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Just a slob?
Well then... I would like to see this Jeff Sullivan pornagraphy.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
by Feliz es bueno on Aug 19, 2010 12:00 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
YouTube Joan Osborne doing "What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted" and "Heat Wave"
with the Funk Brothers. Holy hell that woman has soul.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
She's got an album full of soul standards.
That’s really where she should be. An old soul, her 90s music doesn’t do her justice.
The best interpreter since Ronstadt, imo.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Yeah, my first thought is
“Okay, which one of us is it”
I don’t always have sex with men…but when I do, I prefer Josh Hamilton. - AJM
If it weren't a pain in the neck, I'd see if I could register Bob Simpson.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 19, 2010 12:03 AM CDT up reply actions
"Yes, I'm going to re-sign Cliff Lee"
I have enough fucking money to buy the goddamn internet! Have you not seen my mustache? Can you peer into my visage and think I’m anything but a three-headed shitstorm sandwich?
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest"
--South Korean Rangers fan
by Conjunction on Aug 19, 2010 12:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh, I have a whole bit worked out.
But I’m too lazy to create an LSB sock puppet.
by Josh Garoon on Aug 19, 2010 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions
By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes.
Well then... I would like to see this Jeff Sullivan pornagraphy.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 11, 2010 10:35 PM PDT
by Feliz es bueno on Aug 19, 2010 12:48 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I guess if Chuck shows up at the LSB Suite we'll know.
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
I'm so mad I'll be in Austin/San Marcos during this.
Oh well, I wouldn’t have been able to to post witty pics/gifs from the suite.
"What IS your fascination with my forbidden closet of mystery?"
You, goET, and NorCalfan?
No SteveP?
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Can I just say to all of you going to this
how very much i hate you all right now? I would kill to have the chance to go to this shindig but I couldent anyway as I have my sister’s wedding to attend to that night. Rangers, Greenburg and IPA? It doesent get much better than that! Have an absolute blast everyone and PLEASE post some pictures!
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 don't think the IPA would make it past the security people
I’d like to try, but I’d hate to waste any DFH.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Nope
But I was referring to me trying to bring some in. I think it has been incorrectly posited that the suites are BYOB.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
He might.
Chuck strikes me as a very cool guy.
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 would say that bringing it would make him cooler,
but I don’t think that’s actually possible
by kevinkinsler on Aug 19, 2010 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions
IPA makes anyone cooler.
A polar bear with IPA is cooler than one without it.
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
Good flick.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Aug 19, 2010 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Of course.....the one afternoon I didn't check LSB, I miss this opportunity.
Let me know if a spot opens up.
our year??
I thought they said they had some left.
That may have been pre-Greenburg though.
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 emailed you at the address in your profile.
"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
If Chuck's been here for a while...
I’m worried about what he may think of me.
DAMN YOU, SHIT JOKES AND ALABAMA HOT POCKETS.
I wonder if It's good or bad
that I remember you as “butt shit”.
"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
I was thinking:
“Oh man, what if he’s listened to the radio show and knows me as the ‘butt shit’ guy?”
Chuck will be on Norm's show first thing tomorrow.
Someone want to call and ask if it’s really him on LSB?
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
Congrats to all that are going....
I’ll be kicking it on Lake Granbury, so the trade off is fine with me.
Besides, me? suite? alcohol? Big mistake, me thinks.
Have good, and get give, 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 Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Aug 19, 2010 12:20 PM CDT reply actions
Truer words have never been...
:D
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
This is kinda what I was thinking too.
I was going to e-mail him back because $100 is a pretty sweet deal, but
A. Things came up, and
B. I would probably make an drunken ass out of myself in front of the owner of the Texas Rangers and some of the prominent members of LSB whose opinions I highly respect.
So yeah, pass. I’ll just get tanked in the bar with my other asshole friends.
For those of you that are going though, TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES!!!
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
If there's an extra spot open
Please let me know! I’m out of town and kind of missed the boat on this thread, but I’ll be back in DFW next week and would love to meet all (most) of you.
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