Series Preview: Texas Rangers @ Kansas City Royals: A Royal Respite
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 30, 2010 3:00 PM CDT
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It's nice to get to watch the Rangers play a sub-.500 team again. It's almost quaint. The Baltimore series from a week or so ago doesn't count because they play in the AL East which means I'm pretty sure if they played in any division in the NL, they would be winning by 30 games right now. Plus, Baltimore clearly has made it their 2010 mission to cause the Texas Rangers misery.
The last time the Rangers played a sub-.500 team not named Baltimore was August 5th against Seattle. Before that, if you don't count Anaheim or Detroit, which weren't sub-.500 teams when the Rangers played them, you'd have to go all the way back to July 7th against Cleveland. That's the series that guy fell from the second deck and a dude elbowed a kid face-first into a fence on Greene's Hill. That feels like a lifetime ago. Cliff Lee wasn't even a Ranger yet. Vladimir Guerrero hadn't yet turned into a zombie. Chuck Greenberg was but a hope and a dream. It's been a long while. If before the Texas Rangers were the Cupcake Rangers, now they're the Dried-out Cornbread Rangers. The schedule has gotten harder to swallow.
So it's nice to get the play the Royals. They're not one of the better teams in the American League and that's become standard fare for the Rangers in the last month. That doesn't mean the Rangers are guaranteed to defeat the Royals with ease. But knowing going in that this series isn't exactly huge with many implications is a nice vacation from the last two months. With that said, and even though I still have no reason to believe the Rangers won't play a post season game this year, for the Rangers to continue to stay with the Twins in the race for home field in the ALDS, they need to win these few remaining games they have left with sub-.500 teams. After this series, the Rangers play 10 straight against MIN, TOR, and NYY. So, while it is nice to play a sub-.500 team, it's even better to beat them.
Monday, August 30 7:10: LHP C.J. Wilson vs. RHP Kyle Davies
Tuesday, August 31 7:10: LHP Cliff Lee! vs. RHP Sean O'Sullivan
Wednesday, September 1 8:10: RHP Tommy Hunter vs. RHP Bryan Bullington
Hard hitting analysis: The Royals are still bad.
Harder hitting analysis: The Rangers get Nelson Cruz back for this series with Ian Kinsler soon to follow. That's good.
I have a hard time believing the Royals, even at home, should be favored in any of these match-ups. However, I would be surprised if the Rangers swept. It's just not easy to do. And yet, that's my expectations. The Royals three starters in this series have a combined season WAR of 1.8 (1.2 of that belonging to Kyle Davies). The Rangers three starters have a combined season WAR of 9.8 (Only .4 of that belongs to Tommy Hunter). And perhaps the best news of all is the fact that none of these Royals starters throw a baseball with their left hand. The Rangers should do themselves a favor and win these games.
Kansas City Royals (55-75, 4th place AL Central)
Rangers' 2010 Record vs. Kansas City Royals: 5-1
Kansas City's Recent Results: 1-2 Series loss against the Cleveland Indians
SBN Royals' Blog: Royals Review
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Match-up: (as of 8/29) |
Rangers |
Royals |
Advantage |
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Batting (RAR) |
198.4 (10th) |
92.2 (25th) |
Rangers |
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Starters (RAR) |
94.7 (18th) |
75.2 (24th) |
Rangers |
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Bullpen (RAR) |
39.5 (5th) |
3.4 (26th) |
Rangers |
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Overall RAR |
332.6 |
170.8 |
Rangers! |
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Defense Runs Saved |
15 |
-73 |
:-O |
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Questions to Ponder:
- The Royals offensive is bad. Did you know that their 5th best offensive player has been Scott Podsednik with a WAR of .8? To compare, Julio Borbon has a WAR of .9. Billy Butler has a WAR of 2.5 and I wish he were a Ranger.
- Over/Under: 8.5 plays Yuniesky Betancourt and Michael Young screw up combined in this series?
- Speaking of, can you guess who has been the only baseball player worse defensively than Michael Young this season by DRS?
- Who else misses royalsfan?
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How is that a face?
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Is that Rusty in the photo?
What a terrible name. And then to be named Rusty on top of it. . He must have been an ugly baby. (Cue Flip Wilson video.)
Just an unbelievable name. Truly.
I wonder if Bob Short named any of his kids Richard.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
I want to...
name a kid Richard. Richard Fittz.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 30, 2010 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Rusty Greer
Would take offense at your hatred for the name Rusty.
As would my mother…as that’s her favorite Ranger, past or present.
No problem with Rusty.
No problem with Greer. No problem with Rusty Greer. In fact, no problem with Rusty Staub. That is not Rusty Greer or Rusty Staub in the photo.
isn't he technically still a Ranger since he's on the payroll another six seasons???
or was his contract finally up?
by sam in so cal on Aug 30, 2010 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Is DRS available anywhere for free?
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Fangraphs...
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 30, 2010 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh crap, lol
I never looked past the right hand column.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Goet
why do you use DRS as opposed to UZR?
"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
Looking at that royalsfan post
1) Your formerly went by theByrdmanofArlington, GoET?
2) I love Ed Coffin’s idea to send us Gordon in exchange for Wright. Of course, Gordon hasnt exactly lived up to what we all thought he’d be by 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 miss that royalsfan dude.
I remember those posts.
"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
That was before my LSB time, but he sounds awesome
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
royalsfan was great
I used to actually look forward to playing the Royals just to see his posts.
Go Rice Owls!
I used to go by theMenchcanMash...
I was theByrdmanofArlington for about a week because HurlerHurley created ghostofJohnDanks while being drunk and racist and people saw the ghostof part and got confused thinking it was me.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 30, 2010 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha, nice
I miss hurlerhurley. That guy hasnt been around in quite a while, in any of his iterations.
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
didnt he go to rehab once a couple years ago? Thought I remembered him saying that when he came back after a long hiatus.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Cecilio's Guante on Aug 30, 2010 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Once?
Try 3 or so.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
oh, wow.
Well, hope he’s a’ight.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Cecilio's Guante on Aug 30, 2010 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I miss Ed
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 30, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
T.R. tweeting that the Rangers are "out at OKC" which is no real surprise and Cole tweeting that the lack of a re-up with BAK is all you need to know
Myrtle Beach Pelicans here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
And finally!
LoneStarDugout That the Rangers didn’t re-up with Bakersfield already tells you everything you need to know –– they’re almost definitely leaving.
Nothing official yet, though.
We knew they were gonna GTFO as soon as that contract was up
Oh Mr. Chuck, paging a certain MiLB owner…
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
it'll be so nice not sending pitchers to bakersfield
but I’m sad about OKC. that’s where I grew up and started becoming a fan of the Rangers partly because of the 89ers
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
The 1st pro baseball game I ever attended was the 89ers
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
agreed
that sucks. They have invested a lot in that area and made it a pretty cool experience. I’m sure they’ll get another organization, but I like going to watch the rangers prospects when I visit the folks.
I've never seen the Redhawks at home
but I’ll be at Friday’s game. I’m glad I’ll get to go before they move to Round Rock.
"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
It's a good place to see a game
I’m sure you will enjoy. You’re only missing $1 beer night by a day. Thirsty Thursdays, every college kids dream.
I hope the Rangers can continue their seeming dominance of Oklahoma
"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
Sweeeeet!
I live about 10 minutes from the Dell Diamond in Round Rock, so I am super excited to see the Astros replaced by the Rangers. The only Express games that I have gone to the last few years have been to see them play the Redhawks. Now I can go to any game next year and see the likes of Ryan Garko, Guillermo Moscoso, and Pedro Strop! Plus Kevin Richardson’s wife will be much closer, too!
Superman wears Josh Hamilton pajamas.
awwwwww... no Bakersfield????
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
cliff lee will snap out of it
and go complete game shutout on their asses. 12 k’s, 0 bb’s.
115 pitches
"Please don't hand Jim Knox your children."
- Josh Lewin
I think either CJ or Cliff will carry a no-hitter into the 7th inning.
That’s my prediction for this series
This
would be wonderful….
Ball....toss.....antlers....
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Aug 30, 2010 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
no, he won't need nearly that many.
I’m thinking:
9 innings, 0 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 4 K’s, perfect game, 72 pitches.
Mal: Well, quite a lot of fuss. If I didn't know better, I'd think we were dangerous.
Please don't do that.
Last game someone on the board predicted “something special” was going to happen and Cliff would pitch lights out. Don’t know who it was – but we do all know how that worked out for Cliff.
Happy birthday to Kenny. Happy birthday to you.
i'm not predicting
“something special”, assuming you mean a no hitter or perfect game. i’m merely predicting a damn good game.
"Please don't hand Jim Knox your children."
- Josh Lewin
damn...that kid lose an eye or anything?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Cecilio's Guante on Aug 30, 2010 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
What's the problem?
The kid got checked up against the boards. Actually, I think anyone over 16 should not be allowed on Greene’s Hill.
That's exactly the problem.
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Aug 30, 2010 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry
didn’t seem like it.
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Aug 30, 2010 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Judging by this, anyone under 16 shouldnt be allowed out there.
But it makes more hilarity for me so I’m for it.
Yeah, the idea of grown-ass people chasing down a ball always seemed gay to me
That should be left to the young kids ONLY.
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
I just don't have the energy or desire to run for anything these days...
I may need to work on that.
by lost in space on Aug 30, 2010 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Screw that, I never caught a ball when I was a little kid, if I get a chance I'm going after it and I'm not going to give it to some little kid
What puts them higher in the priority line than me, simply because I didn’t get an opportunity for one as a kid?
Chances are I was a more serious baseball fan when I was their age anyway.
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
one good thing about having a kid
is that it re-justifies your going after foul balls. “I’m trying to snag it for my son!”
Go Rice Owls!
This is how I see it.
Why do little kids deserve the ball anymore than I do? More than likely, they will have more opportunities to get a foul ball in their lifetime than I will. But I probably won’t make a fool of myself going after a foul ball. I don’t really want to fall over a rail or anything.
Agree with everything you just said
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
This is possibly the first time I have ever disagreed with you completely.
Why are people obsessed with getting a foul ball or a home run? It’s almost entirely due to luck anyway, outside of the actual catch itself, and it is almost completely meaningless.
If getting a ball means that much to you, they’re not that expensive at Academy.
Let the kids have their fun without looking like a total jackass chasing balls down on Greene’s Hill.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 30, 2010 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not going to chase it on the hill, don't get me wrong, but if one comes at me in the stands and I catch it, I am keeping it not giving it to some kid who just happens to be standing nearby
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
Yeah
I wouldn’t even necessarily care that much about keeping it myself, and depending on the kid and the situation, I might give it up. But kids walking up to strangers and expecting them to give them the ball totally rubs me the wrong way. No way would I have even considered doing that as a kid. Weird.
by snake oil pete on Aug 30, 2010 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions
The only exception to that would be for the season ticket holder guy
who sits down the third base line and bring a glove to every game. You probably catch balls all the time. Or Net Guy in Oakland who brings a fishing net to the games and scoops up all the foul ground balls before the ball girl get them and hands them to some kid anyway.
"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 30, 2010 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Was he hurt?
In the last frame, it looks like he was grabbing his face? Can’t see any blood, though…
"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 30, 2010 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I love the POW POW factor of coming at KC
with CJ & Sir Cliff back to back but I’m also a little worried at the team we saw on Saturday & Sunday.
It’s almost as though everybody thought the win on Friday night clinched the division.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
LOB much???
Sheesh.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I had to look it up
16 LOB…..4 for 15 RISP…3 GIDP
13 singles, 2 doubles and solo HR
by RQ on Aug 30, 2010 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
This made me giggle
Evan_P_Grant I saw a man on a bicycle this afternoon in K.C. One hand on handlebars, one holding a spear. First thought: This won’t end well.
Eric Byrnes is in KC!
"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 30, 2010 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
It's probably not him
/Mike E
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
Racist!
"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 30, 2010 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I can ride my bike with no handlebars, no handlebars, no handlebars
Sometimes I press CTRL+F and type in "Josey Wales" just to see if he made a stupid statement.
Went to see them at House of Blues a few years back...
they were way to political for me. Still a good song when it first came out though.
by lost in space on Aug 30, 2010 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions
You didn't think they'd be political?
That’s their entire thing.
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Aug 30, 2010 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions
interesting perspective
Rybarczyk believes that even as we cut our measured plays from a few hundred (per player) to something less than 100 per season, what we lose in sample size we’ll gain in sample importance,
x
You don’t just grab a ruler and tell everyone to whip their dicks out. You stuff your crotch and keep your pants on
/shitmydadsays
I fucking love Shitmydadsays
So, so, so funny
Sometimes I press CTRL+F and type in "Josey Wales" just to see if he made a stupid statement.
Yep
Rybarczyk believes that even as we cut our measured plays from a few hundred (per player) to something less than 100 per season, what we lose in sample size we’ll gain in sample importance, and that the one-season numbers will give us a more accurate appraisal than we’ve got now.
AKA BuckyB
Heh
According to this (linked in the Neyer article), FieldF/X will be able to measure routes and jumps on the ball.
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Aug 30, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly! I'm excited about this
I think as the technology improves, it’ll take a lot less than 100 plays to determine a player’s value.
Look at the time between the crack of the bat and the catch; and see how many feet the outfielder traveled. On the truly difficult catches, you’ll see a legitimate “Range” statistic that you cannot fluke into even once.
AKA BuckyB
True Defensive Range
Sounds like a fantastic idea/concept.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Lots of cool stuff in this blog of the event
I like,
12:26: John points out that it’s interesting that we can see what players away from the ball are doing—are they making any movements toward the ball, covering, etc.
That will be so useful for coaches’ instructional purposes
AKA BuckyB
This line is so true:
And anyone who doesn’t get on board will be … well, left at the station. And losing baseball games.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Ranger mentioned
1:35: High-speed video of Bengie Molina hitting a home run. I’ve never seen his belly jiggle with such remarkable clarity.
AKA BuckyB
Belly Jiggle
FTW
Mal: Well, quite a lot of fuss. If I didn't know better, I'd think we were dangerous.
I am so laughing right now.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Josh Hamilton=156 mph
Oof, long link. I’ll check it out in the a.m.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I look forward to the day when we can criticize our bench coach for not positioning the outfield just perfectly
based on data we obtain from Fieldf/x
I’m being kind of facetious, but not really.
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Aug 30, 2010 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
This got me all hot and bothered
She does mention that PITCHf/x and FIELDf/x timestamps should match up within a few millisecond, which should be good news for cross-f/x analysts.
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Aug 30, 2010 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
GEEK OUT!!!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Le Geek, C'est Chic
"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 30, 2010 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Niles Rodgers, bad ass.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
I wonder how it is that some view Judy as the second coming of Andruw Jones
circa 2001 in CF 100 games in yet these same coaches were very leery about putting Judy in the line-up as anything more than a DH last year.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
WHAT THE FUCK?
GO DIE IN A FIRE
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Aug 30, 2010 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
You and I are very often on the same page.
That’s why I wonder so much who you used to be.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 30, 2010 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it's dirkatron with altered schtick so we won't catch on
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
That would be beautiful
Because you know he’d break character sometime.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 30, 2010 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
If you keep floating this idea, Dirk is going to pear me whenever he gets back
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Aug 30, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I wish I could track IP address
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 wonder how you thought Nellie Cruz was a terrible right fielder
I guess we’re all left wondering.
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
Cruz has been much better this year but he did
a lot of stupid shit defensively in 2009.
The fact that he has excellent range doesn’t excuse the stupid shit he did.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
When did I say he was "bad" defensively ?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Are you trying to say that doing "a lot of stupid s*** defensively" and "bad defensively" are totally unconnected terms?
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
Yes.
What I’ve maintained in the past is that Cruz has excellent range and a cannon for an arm but he also does a lot of stupid shit defensively…that applied more to last year than 2010 – he’ s been better this year.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
I thought you had
I apologize. I’ll agree with you that he could have been much better last season with better routes to the ball.
But that just furthers the point that he is a super-rangy RF
AKA BuckyB
Glad we're missing Grink
"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
Said the same thing about Cahill this weekend
and that still didn’t work in our favor.
I’m so glad to get Nellie back tonight.
by lost in space on Aug 30, 2010 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
well, there isn't a dropoff from the A's other guys
there is definitely a dropoff from Greinke and the rest of the Royals starters who are also all right handed in this series. thank you very much
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Are you saying Kyle Davies is not the right-handed Gio Gonzalez?
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
Am I supposed to say "you're welcome" here?
by lost in space on Aug 30, 2010 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
but I was thanking the Royals
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.
Ryin's hoarding them for some unknown reason...
"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
He has a long vid
AJM suggested he check with Chuck before releasing it to the masses.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Chuck was pretty sloshed, huh?
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Nah, not at all
lol
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I'm waiting to hear back from Chuck, didn't want to post the videos if he had an objection to it....
I’m trying to work my way into the organization and this could perhaps get in the way of my efforts….
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Cecilio's Guante on Aug 30, 2010 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
but I do have a video of Ben telling his def, mute, homeless guy trolling for blowjobs story.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Cecilio's Guante on Aug 30, 2010 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't think Josey Wales was there
Mal: Well, quite a lot of fuss. If I didn't know better, I'd think we were dangerous.
BP catcher?
That’s my fuckin’ dream job.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
Gotta start at the bottom
Jockstrap attendant
"Drinks are on me if Lewis posts >168IP and an era lower than 3.86." by RangerMad on Jan 20, 2010 12:36 PM PST
Well
if Michael Young needed a fluffer, we know who would apply for the job.
Mal: Well, quite a lot of fuss. If I didn't know better, I'd think we were dangerous.
Job implies he'd need to be paid.
You’re thinking volunteer.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 30, 2010 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn Jam
just noticed that Lewis needs one more inning for Drinks to be on RangerMad
Mal: Well, quite a lot of fuss. If I didn't know better, I'd think we were dangerous.
whoa
I knew we were getting close… 3.61 ERA… we can do this thing, Colbster!
"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
speaking of which, does anyone have chuck's email? I sent him a FB message...lol
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Cecilio's Guante on Aug 30, 2010 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
...
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
this looks made up, you serious Clark?
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Cecilio's Guante on Aug 30, 2010 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course it's made up, doofus
iamsecond.com
Heard that anywhere lately, lol?
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I don't think anyone wants to talk about it
by lost in space on Aug 30, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I will talk about any of it
Except when that sneaky Jobu grabbed my ass, that I refuse to….oh fuck, welp, that’s that.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
you in Denton? go look at the offtopic thread, bottom of comments....
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Cecilio's Guante on Aug 30, 2010 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe 45 minutes after the game ended
AJM bailed pretty quick, as he had to drive back to H town.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I also bailed right after the end
Had to go meet the spouse and my non-lsb friends who were there :)
"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
Without hurting feelings or anything,
would you do it again?
by lost in space on Aug 30, 2010 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
In a heartbeat.
I had a great time.
"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
Sure
A bigger suite would be great. Maybe they need to reconfigure those things.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Yeah that's what lisa was saying last time she talked about it...
seemed like you guys were a little cramped. All in all, glad you guys enjoyed yourslves.
by lost in space on Aug 30, 2010 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, cuz she probably was all creeped out being stuck in a geek sandwich...
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
Have you *seen* my husband?
Ain’t nothing new.
"I’ve been a Rangers fan all my life and I can tell you there’s been plenty of fucking crying in baseball…" - WhipSmart, 6.3.08
I'm expecting a 3 game sweep.
Nothing more nothing less.
"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
Lineup tonight...how refreshing
SS Elvis Andrus
3B Michael Young
CF Josh Hamilton
DH Vladimir Guerrero
RF Nelson Cruz
LF David Murphy
C Bengie Molina
1B Mitch Moreland
2B Andres Blanco
P C.J. Wilson
"We are no longer a ride at Six Flags, we are in contention to do some things that will make our lives complete. I have been waiting for this for a long time." - Chuck Morgan
Close. Very close.
SS Elvis Andrus
2B Ian Kinsler
CF Josh Hamilton
DH Vladimir Guerrero
RF Nelson Cruz
LF David Murphy
3B Michael Young
1B Mitch Moreland
C Matt Treanor
Not crazy about the end, but I like the whole.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 30, 2010 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I think I'd actually go:
SS Elvis Andrus
2B Ian Kinsler
CF Josh Hamilton
DH Vladimir Guerrero
RF Nelson Cruz
3B Michael Young
1B Mitch Moreland
C Matt Treanor
CF Julio Borbon
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 30, 2010 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
that would make me nervous
but I guess you have to go all in for the playoffs. I’ve worked out no logical other choice for centerfield.
Switch Vlad and Nelly and I'm a happy man
Also, two center fielders?
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Aug 30, 2010 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I meant Josh in LF, didn't change his tag.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 30, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I can see that order switch, btw.
Cruz at 4 would be a CRAZY good top four.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 30, 2010 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I would go with
2B Ian Kinsler
3B Michael Young
CF Josh Hamilton
DH Vladimir Guerrero
RF Nelson Cruz
LF David Murphy
C Bengie Molina
1B Mitch Moreland
SS Elvis Andrus
I want to get Young out of the two hole.
Switch him around for a bit to see if it reignites his swing.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 30, 2010 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Then he is not
The Ultimate Leader™ we’ve been told repeatedly that he is.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 30, 2010 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
he might be the leader in the dugout
but damn….they can’t keep rolling him out year after year at 3rd w./ this incredible suck can they?
Just one of many questions I wish I could give JD truth serum and force him to answer.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 30, 2010 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
"Stats guru" ?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Hey, nice job of these Fantasy 411 guys on Lewis vs Colby question.
They nailed it, weren’t fooled by win-loss records.
I want to listne to a show called "Fantasy 420"
that migjht be greatness in the right hands
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
What exactly is a Yuniesky?
I want all the kids to do what I do, to look up to me. I want all the kids to copulate me. - Andre Dawson
Its Polish
for Michael Young
Mal: Well, quite a lot of fuss. If I didn't know better, I'd think we were dangerous.
It's similar to a Unicycle
But for Skiis. It’s really just skiing on one skii.
And it’s primarily used by Russians.
"You'll meet them again on their long journey to the middle." -Lester Bangs
I can't believe they're throwing Mariotti under the bus on this show.
Guess we can be sure he’s never ever coming back to ESPN.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 30, 2010 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Did he explain what people should be jealous about?
by lost in space on Aug 30, 2010 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
No joke, I have never once in my life pondered a desire to be like that idiot
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
Yeah, that's the crazy part for me.
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 30, 2010 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
my dad just beat me at golf
for the 1st time since i was 12… today sucks.. i need a rangers victory and a cold beer
by I am Neftali Feliz on Aug 30, 2010 4:31 PM CDT reply actions
x
adamcbest Here’s a pic of Philip Seymour Hoffman as Art Howe in the upcoming Moneyball. http://twitpic.com/2ij401
Ha. Art should be pissed.
'Waiting for a girl and she gets me into fights
Waiting for a girl we get drunk on Friday night'
I was typing this as you posted.
I still don’t believe it.
by lost in space on Aug 30, 2010 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah...
The idea of seeing Brad Pitt looking all smarmy as Billy Beane is just hilarious.
by ghostofErikThompson on Aug 30, 2010 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
You know what's a joke?
A TV show about a Twitter account.
A feature-length movie about an iPhone app.
This, I believe.
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Aug 30, 2010 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Movie about an app?
Which one?
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.
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 30, 2010 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
They're also making a Facebook movie next year...
can’t wait for that one.
by lost in space on Aug 30, 2010 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
That at least makes more sense than the others, because it's about the intrigue and drama behind the company's creation and rise, not the freaking website itself
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
It's being made by David Fincher
The maker of Se7en, Fight Club, and my personal favorite, Zodiac.
Fuck Arias
by hornedfrogs45 on Aug 30, 2010 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Not on this topic of Movies, but just saw Soderbegh's new movie
Heck of a cast… http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1598778/
Marion Cotillard,
doesn’t look anything like she did in Inception.
Overall, looks to be a pretty good cast.
by lost in space on Aug 30, 2010 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Anybody see The Girlfriend Experience?
How was it?
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Aug 30, 2010 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions
It was pretty good
I was really surprised by Sasha Grey’s performance. Although it might have to do more with Soderbegh’s direction, as she’s been pretty wooden on Entourage.
Fuck Arias
by hornedfrogs45 on Aug 30, 2010 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Go Rangers
Part of my birthday gift. Thanks Mom!
Elvis Andrus and Derek Holland make me moist!
by Nah ha ha He He on Aug 30, 2010 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
Nice!
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 like that. A spare for when one is at the cleaners.
"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 30, 2010 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions
KNowing me
I will get them both dirty in one day. I will try to keep them klean for the RANGERS!
Elvis Andrus and Derek Holland make me moist!
by Nah ha ha He He on Aug 30, 2010 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
You know what fun times are?
When someone is espousing “official policy” from a place where you work and he doesn’t, and then, when you correct him, he tells you you’re wrong because of his own personal experience this one time.
I hate people.
Are we going to get an "Expectations in Kansas City" article?
"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 30, 2010 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Went to a game in KC last year...those are nice folks
Midwestern, down-home hospitality. Treated me as a guest in their place.
Ephesians 3:20-21...and I can only imagine
Same experience
Stopped in for a Royals-Twins game on the drive up to Seattle. I was waiting in the ticket line by myself wearing my Rangers hat. I ended up getting adopted by the group ahead of me- sat with them and had a great time.
Had a good pre-game meal at Waldo Pizza, but missed out on the fleece blanket giveaway. Bummer.
by snake oil pete on Aug 30, 2010 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Good BBQ, too!
/ducks
"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 30, 2010 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Arthur Bryant's
Holy fucking shit is that amazing. It might have been because I was hung over, but that was the best BBQ I’ve ever had.
Fuck Arias
by hornedfrogs45 on Aug 30, 2010 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup
Went to Arthur Bryant’s before a game and folks were cool despite my hat (hell – they saved my table while in line). Taxi dude was cool since I had to catch a plane to Boston right after the game for another one and he was there on time. Very nice place with good game food.
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
Numbers:
series prices
TEX -260
KAN +220
OAK +170
NYY -210
Texas should p/u 4 on the magic number the next three days.
Best news about Cruz coming back?
That pussy otherwise known as Judy Borbon gets stapled to the pine.
Tiny E, Face, MVP, Impaler, Cruz, Murphy, Fat Fuck, The Bitch, Mr.White
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
The Bitch =
‘the luckiest guy in that night’?
by snake oil pete on Aug 30, 2010 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions
The Bitch = Moreland?
That is some weak sauce, man.
"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 30, 2010 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions
CAHILL!
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
by Cecilio's Guante on Aug 30, 2010 8:22 PM CDT reply actions
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