Thursday a.m. Rangers stuff
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 5, 2010 9:31 AM CDT
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PrintI went to sleep last night, with the Greenberg/Ryan bid looking dead in the water, Cuban/Crane appearing likely to win the auction, and knowing that that would mean ensuing legal fights, delays, and the possibility of MLB not approving the new owners.
Meanwhile, on the field, the Rangers were clinging to a 1 run lead that didn't seem terribly safe.
I wake up this morning to discover that Greenberg/Ryan won the bidding, and that the Rangers added to their lead with a Michael Young grand slam to win 11-6.
What a difference a good night's sleep can make.
Jeff Wilson's game story leads with the critical decision of the game...Don Wakamatsu opting to walk Nelson Cruz to face David Murphy. Murphy, of course, had a two out, three run homer to put the Rangers ahead for good.
T.R. Sullivan's game story has Ron Washington saying that last night's lineup was the "offensive" lineup, the one that is supposed to score runs.
Richard Durrett has his post-game thoughts up at ESPN Dallas.
The S-T's notes include updates on the health situations of Dustin Nippert, Josh Hamilton, and Matt Treanor. Sullivan says Nippert is still having issues with headaches.
Jeff Wilson writes that, amongst all the bankruptcy drama, the Rangers have stayed focus on what happens on the field.
And then the ownership stuff...that is after the jump...
Greenberg/Ryan, of course, ended up winning the bigging. Barry Shlachter and Pete Alfaro have a story on that in the S-T.
Sullivan has a story up on the sale at the Rangers' website.
Evan Grant says the Rangers players are happy that the Greenberg/Ryan group prevailed.
Richard Durrett has a Q&A up with Chuck Greenberg. Grant has some quotes from Jon Daniels about this being done.
Randy Galloway, meanwhile, rips Mark Cuban, calling him the "lender's lackey," someone who jumped in at the eleventh hour just to squeeze more money for the creditors out of Greenberg/Ryan.
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Per Maury Brown
Now we know why G/R was saying bogus initial bid: Cuban lawyer & Lynn had call on deal. After call, Jessup knew G/R bid. Broke auction rules
whole thing should've been thrown out yesterday morning.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Exactly
But we wouldn’t have the drama!
by hornedfrogs45 on Aug 5, 2010 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Of course
The continuous delays, Judge Lynn’s wedding plans, and most importantly the public knowledge that Greenberg’s financing most likely played a role in the bid being accepted.
This thing was constantly treated like a “rush” from the Judge’s.
so in the movie
who plays Nelms and who plays Lynn?
more importantly, who plays Lynn’s daughter?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Naomi Watts
"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 5, 2010 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Eddie Guardado
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Liam Neeson?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Lynn doesn't have a daughter.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 5, 2010 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah, what he said.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
x
near as I can tell Judge Lynn is gay. There was a few lines in Mondays FWST about his long time partner and that he had died. Judge Lynn sits on a board for HIV prevention I think.
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
I was wondering when this would pop up.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 5, 2010 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions
someone alluded to this yesterday in the auction threads
maybe it was you. but i remember the comment, in reference to Lynn’s daughters wedding, being something like “he doesnt have a daughter. thats not possible.” made sense.
oh, it's possible.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
It definitely wasn't me.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 5, 2010 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions
No, it was Oddibee
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I did
It was based on Sunday’s S-T article on him (which was very good and painted him as very active in the community). I just said I don’t believe he has a daughter for various reasons. The S-T article didn’t just come out and say it so who am I to do so?
"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.
why?
that is what the FWST reported.
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
I know, I was just wondering when the rumors would hit LSB.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 5, 2010 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeesh
Bet that conversation went swimmingly for me.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 5, 2010 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Now I'm curious.
Was it at that SBEP happy hour thing? Nicole told me about it, but I didn’t get a chance to head over there.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 5, 2010 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions
She should talk.
She threw it down at Duberstein this year. Those yankees loved her up there.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 5, 2010 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
A) does it matter?
b) when I think ‘attorney’ and ‘long time partner’, my fist thought isn’t life partner, it’s about his firm.
Ok, make your own ‘firm’ jokes.
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 have a firm partner.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Odd time to have a "fist thought."
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
LOL.... paging Dr Freud.....
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
Hey...typos happen to everybody
but that particular one was funny.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Yet another reason why people hate lawyers
They break the rules but receive no punishment. The auction should never had proceeded after this point.
by northtexan95 on Aug 5, 2010 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Lynn should make Jessup write a 1500 world essay
… about auction rules.
I'm glad that it went the way it did, though,
since I couldn’t have taken many more legal arguments/appeals/whatever.
It's sad to think that yesterday was the quick'n'easy way.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Yes, all lawyers break the rules, get away with it, and generally flaunt societal convention
Geeze…
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
This is why we need more doctors and less lawyers
;-)
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
You probably just billed a client $5,000 for that post, didn't you?
/northtexan95
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
FREE MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(That just cost someone a million dollars, ACH straight to my bank account.)
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
You're right. It was pretty stupid of me.
However, I only got about 3 hours of sleep because of the auction and I’m a bit cranky.
I really shouldn’t blame the lawyers, though. The bigger issue was probably the CRO. He seemed to be very unorganized and unprepared. An 8th grader with Excel could probably have done a better job.
However, at least my lawyer post has provided some good comedy from other posters this morning.
Fair enough, I appreciate that response
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
That'll be $4,500.
*hi-fives WestTxAg06;
*Gets in Porsche;
*Drives to tit bar;
*Makes it rain using said cash.
But are the dancers enthusiastic?
I’m not going if they’re not.
And I’d rather take my Lamborghini than your Porsche.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
So it was supposed to be a blind bidding process?
I don’t really understand how this changed the outcome.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Aug 5, 2010 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Probably because Cubes got extra time to "perfect" his opening bid...
Meanwhile, GnR seem to have spent a good chunk of the day just waiting to SEE Cube’s bid…
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
but not the details of how it was structured, i dont think
i think the total overall value was known.
Wait--money depreciates over time?!?!?
I’M RUINED
by brettgardner on Aug 5, 2010 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions
You didn't know this already?
I spend every penny the minute I get it. Let someone else eat the depreciation of money. Suckers.
"You'll meet them again on their long journey to the middle." -Lester Bangs
perhaps
though depreciation is a crude way to describe it, the analogy somewhat works. This is what GnR was arguing about all day yesterday. They couldnt see what the details of the structure of Cubans was, so they couldnt determine how they were then to bid.
The biggest problem seems to be that the CRO didnt set the terms of the bidding process ahead of time. They didnt appropriately determine what the discounts would be so that they could then be bidding on equal terms.
I think it was up to Greenberg's team
to argue the discounts. They did, and it was a master stroke.
Without that, it is doubtful (to me) that GnR would have won.
by elvis1isking on Aug 5, 2010 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions
Congrats to Ryan and Greenburg
I wanted Cuban for the sake of a network like YES, but I’m quite happy with GnR getting the team with what looks like no further court dates.
I didn't know what a mancrush was. Derek Holland showed me.
First Place Mother Effin' Texas Rangers!!
can i get a wha? wha?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
by mtex on Aug 5, 2010 9:34 AM CDT reply actions 4 recs
No.
But you may have a WooWoo.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Yes
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I give him back.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
agreed
As much as I’ve been enjoying the season, the ownership deal was a perpetual dark cloud lingering on the horizon. It’s a good feeling to know that the house is finally in order.
by dolphinpuncher on Aug 5, 2010 9:39 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I kind of like
Greenberg/Ryan, of course, ended up winning the bigging.
We are going big, aren’t we?
"Evolution happened, now get over it." Michael Shermer
Even when he just got out of the pool.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
in February.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
And nude
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
What's the next move for this now?
MLB has to approve?
Everyone was counting down the days to the auction, but what’s next after G-Day?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Formally approved by MLB on the 12th
First game as owners Friday, August 13th.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
holy shit!
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
there outta be a ceremony that night before the game on the pitchers' mound
where they pour acid on Tom Hick’s face in front of the sell-out crowd
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
by Bob Loblaw on Aug 5, 2010 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
This.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
I just imagine Hicks strapped to a Hannibal Lecter chair
and JD/Nolan/Greenberg all being driven out of the bullpen in a convertible (TAG-style) to a roar of applause, each one holding a beaker of acid in one hand and waving with the other. They pull up to the mound and neddle the crowd a little bit (like holding their hand up to their ear, pretending they can’t hear the crowd screaming to dump the acid on his head)…Then, they each do it in their own way. JD ever so slowly drips it onlto Hicks’ head (like a chef drizzling olive oil). Then Greenberg dramatically throws the entire beaker in his face with a defiant look like Michael Bolton from Office Space in the “fax machine in the field” scene. Then comes Nolan…with this steely look in his eye. He walks up, gets about an inch from Hicks’ face and stares at him, eye-to-eye for about 30 seconds. Then he turns around and yells for the crowd to shut up. He leans in, whispers something in Hicks’ ear (“I knew it was you…you broke my heart”), gives him a kiss on the cheek, then turns around to Greenberg and says, “you do this. Then get him the fuck outta my fucking ballpark. We’ve got a pennant to secure.”
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
by Bob Loblaw on Aug 5, 2010 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
How about Nolan Ryan
throwing out the first pitch next Tuesday v the MF Yankees?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
that would seriously be awesome
but Molina can’t catch it. He’s a fat embarassment.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
I like this
but with a slight modification.
You tell Tom Hicks that there will be a ceremony in his honor before the game that night. Hicks is then led onto the field, and told to stand at home plate. Then Nolan comes out of the dugout wearing his old #23 jersey, walks to the mound, and puts a 90 MPH fastball right into Hicks’ grill.
Zoë Washburne: [about Serenity, on first seeing her] You paid money for this, sir? On purpose?
by iblum on Aug 5, 2010 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
90mph?
wouldn’t that be the Nolan changeup? I mean, he is powered by Advil and beef…
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
Nolan Ryan was # 34.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
holy lord, how did I miss that?
that seriously has to be a typo, right?
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
faulty memory.
I knew it had a 3 in it and two numbers right next to each other…. bah. stupid memory…. < pounds head into wall > that’s better.
Zoë Washburne: [about Serenity, on first seeing her] You paid money for this, sir? On purpose?
Replace 'grill' with 'taint' and I'm on board...
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
This needs many recs good sir
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Recap what is breaking right now
BizballMaury Total tab for Greenberg/Ryan for Rangers? $593 million, or approx. $73 million over what they had on table before auction… Amazing.
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BizballMaury Jessup (Cuban’s lawyer) done speaking. Forever known for “October surprise” comment that nixed “enhanced” G/R offer last week
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aandro 593 million is the total consideration.
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BizballMaury Now we know why G/R was saying bogus initial bid: Cuban lawyer & Lynn had call on deal. After call, Jessup knew G/R bid. Broke auction rules
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
by boomer1 on Aug 5, 2010 9:37 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
aandro Tom Hicks is not part of Rangers ownership group.
less than 20 seconds ago via UberTwitter
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BizballMaury I’d look for tweaks being added like guarantee for deferred player comp (addressed MLBPA) and possibly ditto for unsecured lenders
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
by boomer1 on Aug 5, 2010 9:38 AM CDT reply actions 12 recs
rectified
"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 5, 2010 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions
x
"Hey... Goldberg! I bet if that puck was a cheeseburger, you'd stop it!
by TheCrow471 on Aug 5, 2010 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
lol. don't even care that it's huge.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
TWSS
That’s the greatest scene in the entire run of Entourage. I reenacted it, with the same music playing in the background, after passing the bar.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
second greatest scene
Drama fighting with Seth Green’s crew in Vegas was the best scene in the show.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
That was pretty epic
Seth’s punk tries to act tough and stop E, and Drama just comes flying out of nowhere and starts way-laying people left and right.
Bob Saget talking to E and Scott Caan last year was pretty awesome too.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
As Kige Ramsey would say........
…..“It’s a good day for all Americans.”
"Don't confuse the outcome that a decision produces with the intelligence that went into making that decision."--Tony LaRussa
Clearly the lesson here is
Never sleep.
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
Wouldn't that make us all as Emo as you?....
Just kidding, Buddy. It is a good day to be a Rangers’ fan
"Hamilton, it's chalk, not coke, you don't have get tripped up by it"- kevinkinsler Jun 1, 2010
no kidding
had I not gone for a run after work (or, had I not run as long as I did), I would’ve not learned about the good news until this morning.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
Hey Adam
What’s LSB’s traffic looked like the last couple days? Record highs?
"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
Has to be
Yesterday alone probably set a record
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
I"m sure we set a record, by a wide margin, for comments yesterday.
Between 58 bankruptcy threads with 500+ on each.
Nope
I’m pretty sure Cliff Lee trade day was the highest ever.
I don’t have single-day traffic going back far enough to say for sure, but I think the day or two when Mark Teixeira was being dealt was also one of the top ones.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 5, 2010 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions
who's Mark Teixeira?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Throw-in in the Mahay deal....
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
the guy we traded for Feliz and Tom
and some random guy who used to be a catcher, but I think left the game to become a shepherd or something.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
i want to buy a flock of sheep and tend to them.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Your name Bo?
YO, BO KNOWS SHEEP!!!!!
(now that would have made a great Bo Knows commercial)
Zoë Washburne: [about Serenity, on first seeing her] You paid money for this, sir? On purpose?
/good will hunting
"He recently scored as high as an 8.5 on the Ryin A Scale of Douchebaggery." -Ryan A on the douchebag that is Kevin Millar
by TagDon'tTweet on Aug 5, 2010 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
lol. why, yes.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
dkaplanSBJ lenders attorney says they were wrong to seek a tues nite deal and had caved into fear
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Yup, when you cannot predict the outcome
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Fear of the unknown and uncertainty of trial is what drives settlements.
That, and paying your lawyers hourly for a week or more of trial.
It's not "caving" into fear
It’s just a calculation of cost of litigation plus guesswork on possible outcomes. Never a perfect science.
"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.
dkaplanSBJ proceeds to lenders rose from $210 mln to $340 mln bec of auction, rangers lenders attorney says
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
So the Murphy home run
I kind of didn’t know what happened after the swing because he just stood there and I hadn’t really seen that out of David Murphy ever. The no doubt walk. Vlad does it a lot but David Murphy has never done it.
So awesome – good for him
Murph Dawg channeled his inner Soriano
That was greatness. Almost like he was intentionally mocking the Mariners for walking Cruz to get to him.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
it was almost like he didn't believe it himself
though, i should give him credit for smackin’ the tar outta that ball.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Oh!
That’s exactly what it was. I didn’t make the connection. Part of it had to be that he was pissed he got walked so that a righty could face a lefty.
Nice
I must admit, when he looked at strike 2 I figured "toast"
Glad he made Wak pay.
Just a weird night all around. Very glad our long national nightmare is ended.
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
Yeah
Honestly, watching on this tinnnnnny TV over my date’s head, when he didn’t move, I was like, “POPUP!! DAMNIT!”
Over your date's head???
What exactly were you DOING to her at that moment??
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
It was at the bar.
The TV was aligned perfectly over her left shoulder so I could just glance over at the game and barely break eye contact.
BizballMaury Don’t forget, folks… there’s still more that G/R needs to purchase, namely 154 acres around Ballpark that had/has $70M value
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
if I had the money, I'd buy up that land and then
trade it to Greenberg for an ownership share.
Zoë Washburne: [about Serenity, on first seeing her] You paid money for this, sir? On purpose?
Who's ownership share does your share come out of?
Greenberg and Ryan are reported to have 10% or less each.
It would be either whoever was getting the land, or everyones.
Zoë Washburne: [about Serenity, on first seeing her] You paid money for this, sir? On purpose?
And I wonder what that does
to the room for payroll increases in the next few years.
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
I don't think it's really worth that much money
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Yeah, I'm thinking they can get it for less
now that it’s not tied to the team sale. Hicks has no leverage on that now.
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
well
he has he leverage in that he can keep it and use the revenue stream for it himself. he would control all parking around the ballpark. theres sgnificant money there.
and if I were Hicks, that's exactly what I would try to do now
but he obviously used the team sale as a hook to get more money for himself out of that parking. And I could see multiple parties being interested in owning and operating that asset.
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
I could also see Hicks getting some type of interest in the team after-the fact for the lots
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
I wondered this in another thread I think, but couldn't the creditors
now go after it?
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
Hicks owns the lots, not HSG
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
So, they can only go after HSG assets?
Makes sense, I guess, but what else is there to go after?
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
Stars and some portion of AAC, IIRC...
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 thought the Stars sale
was already progressing, but I haven’t been paying much attention.
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
It's in the works
Our buddy Sal is brokering it.
"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.
The initial rumor with the Canuck billionare was false
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
It wouldn't suprise me if they already had a side deal in place for that before the auction
Although given Sal’s torpedoing of the agreement with the lenders maybe not.
"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.
Well
What a night that was…
I guess this is a good a time as any to let you know that soon, Chuck Greenberg will be joining us on LSBR, and taking your calls. No date yet, but I am sure you will hear more as we get closer…
So start getting ready to shine on his ass…
"Hey Sanka, you can pee now... uuummm, too late...."
This used to be links to my websites... But the man got in the way, shut them all down... Damn the man...
Rangers Game Streams ~ Password: LSB123
by FormerLSBUser on Aug 5, 2010 9:44 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Daaaang
That’s awesome.
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
by LSJ on Aug 5, 2010 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions
Now I am reconsidering that audition thing someone asked me about.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 5, 2010 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Ha
feel like talking to the new owner, do you?
"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
Outstanding get, PM.
You boys are doing very good work.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Aug 5, 2010 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
You still need to call in.
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
by LSJ on Aug 5, 2010 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Adam, you went to sleep during the middle of a game!?
I’m fine with Cuban’s involvement…as I thought all along, if his involvement led to delays in the turnover of this team, I’d start to hate the guy. In fact, his involvement – whether on purpose or not – led to an IMMEDIATE turnover.
What date can we expect the new group’s funding to have impacts? Free agency in the offseason, or later than that?
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
I was really, really tired
I haven’t been sleeping well the last few days. And my wife woke up shrieking the night before at 2 a.m. because she saw a bug, and I couldn’t go back to sleep until 5 a.m.
by Adam J. Morris on Aug 5, 2010 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
I fucking hate bugs.
I’m going to have to look for the bug-free district.
by brettgardner on Aug 5, 2010 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
My weakness?
Snakes.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Me as well
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Said the biggest snake of them all!
92 wins or bust!
"If Nolan Ryan hadn't been born, Larry McMurtry would have made him up." - Kevin Sherrington
by SonnyKoufaxLSU on Aug 5, 2010 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions
How have the Davis Redhawks been
doing this past week?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Healing, let it begin
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Good morning...
to you sir.
{Obligatory nod}
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Understood.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Carl Sagan had some interesting thoughts about the collective fear of snakes and falling in 'Dragons of Eden'
Neat stuff, but I have no idea how realistic it is.
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
I heard you like trouser snakes? what gives?
"The mystery of the beginning of all things is insoluble by us; and I for one must be content to remain an agnostic" - Charles Darwin, you know who he is...
My weakness?
bullets. (and kryptonite)
------------
:) - Obligatory smiley showing I don't mean whatever mean
spiritedness is likely contained in the preceding post
Bugs don't bother me...
….except cockroaches. I hate the fuckers. Cannot handle the thought of them.
I think cockroaches are the most irrationally feared critter
But it’s universal, me included. HATE those fuckers
AKA BuckyB
yeah
apparently crickets are far dirtier – however, I will pick up and play with a cricket – but NEVER a roach. Unless that roach’s name is Arias…
"Hang-Dai, Wu...Hang-Fu$&ing-Dai"
by Walter Sobchak on Aug 5, 2010 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
The biggest of them all: Arias.
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
Spiders...
me no likey da spiders.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Yeah...
certainly not a fan of them either.
But they don’t strike fear into me like some spiders do.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
quicksand?
Zoë Washburne: [about Serenity, on first seeing her] You paid money for this, sir? On purpose?
"Glad
I finally got these handcuffs off. Much better. NOW watch what I can do!" Jon Daniels
"I've got a Harden!"
by ElvisThePelvis on Aug 5, 2010 9:45 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
too true
Yo Jon. 4 years, $100 million to Cliff Lee RIGHT NOW. no options, no bonuses, just, do it.
Zoë Washburne: [about Serenity, on first seeing her] You paid money for this, sir? On purpose?
Dude
That was so crazy last night. CRO to Cubes is that cash? Cubes, Damn straight it is. Or GnR’s lawyer strolling up to the bench saying well I guess we will go with $385M then turns around and walks off.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
I'd rather pay all cash up front
… rather than Hick’s “stretch out the payments for 30 years” plan.
If I was a player I'd probably take the latter,
but the cash up front would be much more tempting initially.
Throw in a no trade clause
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
actually
I’d throw in a, “if we start sucking really bad we’ll trade you to the Yankees” clause
Zoë Washburne: [about Serenity, on first seeing her] You paid money for this, sir? On purpose?
Not ganna do it
Yanks will go to 5/125 easily
"Hey Sanka, you can pee now... uuummm, too late...."
This used to be links to my websites... But the man got in the way, shut them all down... Damn the man...
Rangers Game Streams ~ Password: LSB123
by FormerLSBUser on Aug 5, 2010 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions
except the Yanks
can’t do anything til the offseason….
and who knows, maybe they won’t offer him anything….
Zoë Washburne: [about Serenity, on first seeing her] You paid money for this, sir? On purpose?
i raise you
5/127
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
I raise you - Infinity years/$Texas
Boom.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Yeah, realistically I don't think we get him unless we're willing to hand him some kind of insane A-Rod like contract
Which probably isn’t that wise in the long run.
But it’s fun to imagine.
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
by LSJ on Aug 5, 2010 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Oh come on man
You’re seriously throwing in the towel on the Cliff Lee sweepstakes at this point?
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
No entirely
But realistically speaking, I am questioning whether or not it’s a sweepstakes we really want to win.
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
by LSJ on Aug 5, 2010 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions
And they would be so worth it that you'd be fine getting some negative value on the back end
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
No cap, no problem.
At least that’s my impression of the new, improved, pulling-75-more-million-out-of-their-pants Greenberg group.
I'd say
it’s pretty unlikely that we win it from some of Lee’s statements at the time of the trade.
"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
Ehh, he didn't say anything to make us feel good that he'd re-sign but he didn't say anything damning either
Since then, he seems to have enjoyed the team more and more. And if we go deep into the playoffs, are set to contend for the rest of his prime, AND we offer him big money, I can’t see that he wouldn’t at least consider us.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Lee's statements at the time of the trade
were from a guy on a new team who had just been traded to his 4th team in 2 years. He seems to like it here just fine. Make him a solid offer and he could accept it.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
Exactly
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
I'd do a Mauer type contract
with a no-trade, and a couple of option years.
"Hamilton, it's chalk, not coke, you don't have get tripped up by it"- kevinkinsler Jun 1, 2010
Are you high?
8 years, $184M to a 32 y/o pitcher???
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
by GhettoBear04 on Aug 5, 2010 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
It's Cliff
His awesomeness is worth it. We could save money by just not having a back end of the bullpen. We’d never need those guys.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
We're just going to call this Euphoria
=D
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Save more money...
….by having him pitch his side sessions in actual games. Just throw him out there for a couple of innings, no prob.
I like the way you think
Our pitching staff needs to be Cliff, four other starters, a closer, and two setup men.
Of course, that would give Warsh an 8 man bench, which would confuse him immensely.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Highest I'd go...
is 5 years at close to 25 mil per.
I think he probably gets 6/140 from the NYY though.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
i don't have tax table in front of me
but 140M less state tax and less city tax is probably 125M, having to play an extra season to get it
only half the games are in NY if he’s a NYY, but i think it’s safe to assume he takes a big hit with state and city taxes
by sam in so cal on Aug 5, 2010 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions
Players very rarely care about that stuff
Especially the stars. they are making so much money that it hardly makes a difference.
Now if you are talking about a journeyman who you want to sign for 1-2 million and hes offered 2.5-3 million in a state with state tax then it may make a difference but to the guys making 20+ million per year I doubt its a deciding factor.
then the entire argument that he would rather have 140M instead of 125M is flawed
you care about money or you don’t care about money
by sam in so cal on Aug 5, 2010 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Or...
you want to go play for basically an all-star team in NY because you think that’s your best chance to get a WS ring.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
i was replying to his post, but start another discussion if you want...
he said lee would get 6/140 with the implication that 6/140 was more than 5/125. my point is that it was same amount for more service – effectively less
a discussion that he doesn’t care about state/city income tax or that he would have rather have a ring don’t really fit here – my response was simply that 6/140 is a worse deal than 5/125
by sam in so cal on Aug 5, 2010 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Now it's just going to get stupid
“Oh hey, Omar. I hear your owners got in some financial trouble with Madoff. I’ve got a few extra dollars now, can I take David Wright off your hands in exchange for Elizardo Ramirez and cash considerations? Cool.”
“Hi Dave, it’s Jon. I just traded for a third baseman but I don’t really need him, what with the Face and all. What if a gave you this David Wright fellow, along with Richard Bleier and Emerson Frostad? Would you give me Miguel Cabrera in return? Really? Sweet. Just tell Miguel to meet us in Arlington on Tuesday.”
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Next...
sign JD to a lifetime contract ASAP.
"No nuts, no glory"
by coolaid on Aug 5, 2010 9:50 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
ONE MILLION TIMES THIS
Oh, and Thad and AJ too.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
JD can still opt out (because of new ownership) and his perceived value has never been higher, correct?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Don't catch your sack hopping to the other side of that fence, sport.
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
by bking on Aug 5, 2010 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Meaning?
I was going to be happy with either owner…but JD does have the opt out clause and his perceived value has never been higher.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Just poking you about your comments that he really wouldn't be missed that much...
I’m too giddy this morning to do much more than have fun.
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
The Nolan Ryan / JD Marriage has been wildly successful...nobody could
deny that.
I was worried about JD being left alone if Cuban won but I doubt he would have stayed.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
I thinkt hat worry was fairly unfounded.
Cuban may not have been a 24/7 hands-on owner, but “left alone” is not even in his vocabulary.
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 promise guys, I didn't drink at all last night
this is not hangover typing….
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
Not sure how that ties in with my answer..
I don;’t see how anyone can dispuate that Cuban was VERY plugged in to the roster moves the Mavs have made.
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
Exactly, just like 2006-2008.
It’s not gonna happen so no use arguing about it.
Nolan Ryan is large and in charge with the Texas Rangers for the rest of his life.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Dealing with a roster of 12 with limited "minor league" is nothing like dealing with a
25 man roster, a 40 man roster, and a full 6 level minor league system
And that team sucked
and had been sucking for a long time.
I remember going to a Mavs game in ’99 where most of the fans were booing Steve Nash.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Well, he did have very goofy looking hair.
And they wasted yet another draft pick on a Euro stiff? WTF!?
Much like the 2008 Rangers team sucked
and sucked for a long time, but the seeds of the future winning team were in place.
The equivalent of fans booing Nash was your idiotic posts in 08 trying to run off JD.
"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
JD wasn't worth a damn
until Nolan Ryan became his boss.
We don’t have to worry about JD running This Thing by himself any more.
Let yourself heal.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
JD pulled off the
Teixeira trade all by himself, which may be the trade of the decade. Your dumbass was against it all the way.
"Look, we're basically on earth to shit and fuck. So unless your job's to help people shit or fuck, it's not that important, so relax."-https://twitter.com/shitmydadsays
That Carlos Lee sucked too
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
No doubt
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
You can not ruin my day paperboy
With your shitty ass post. I hope you remember this when the Rangers make a deep playoff run that this is JD’s baby all the way this year.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
by boomer1 on Aug 5, 2010 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Lol
JD brings in: Nelson Cruz, Elvis, Feliz, Colby, Murphy, Engel Beltre, Harrison, and more in deals that even you admit are completely separate from Nolan.
AKA BuckyB
This is ridiculous to go over on a day like this ...
We don’t have to worry about JD running This Thing by himself.
The Nolan Ryan / JD marriage works and as far as we know, is going to be in place going forward.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Way to side step there Outlaw
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
It's a day for celebration, you sawwed off little twat.
This is a glorious day and nobody needs to worry about anything.
Tom Hicks is gone and as far as we know, the Ryan/JD marriage is in place.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Doing the Texas Two Step today
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
I am celebrating
You act like it takes a lot of work to dispute your comments. I’ll tell you why I enjoy it:
I’m reaffirming how awesome JD is, and it never gets old talking about his brilliant trades and acquisitions and what they’ve done for this team.
AKA BuckyB
Exactly
Two AS from the Tex trade alone.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Why do you persist in arguing about something (JD in charge by himself)
that is not going to be a problem going forward on a day like this ??
Worry about this or trying to dissect an argument is useless.
Everybody got what they wanted…the Ryan/JD marriage is in place, Tom Hicks is not only publicly humiliated but is gonzo and the motherfucking Rangers are still in first place.
Enjoy, soak it all in and then let yourself heal. We have more things to worry about…like cutting the balls off the MF Yankees.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Trust me... I'm enjoying it.
Even my protein bar tasted delicious this morning.
I enjoy that we have a top 5 GM in baseball right now, and I enjoy his brilliant moves pre and post-Nolan.
I’m thrilled Nolan is sticking around, too. I think he can go a long way in future draft, FA, and trade negotiations.
And, I absolutely will rebut someone when they make the ridiculous claim that JD wasn’t worth a shit when he made the Teixeira, Cruz, and Gagne trades.
It’s a great day.
AKA BuckyB
JD's opt-out clause was for a new owner that wasn't Greenberg/Ryan
Nice try.
With the way Greenberg was pimping “JD” on the Ticket this morning, I think he is a fan. Your long national nightmare continues.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Okay...didn't know that.
Thought he could move on if there was a new owner in place.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
No nightmare as long as Nolan Ryan is here and making decisions.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Like the decision to endorse
Daniels’ decisions.
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
by t ball on Aug 5, 2010 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Umm, you mean his contract that he got before the sale started specifically mentioned GnR??
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
There was a deal made at some point in all the ownership saga that gave him the right to opt-out if someone besides GnR got the team
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
So who would give JD that clause?
Hicks or MLB? GNR couldn’t give it to him, could they?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Hmm, I never read that it was a new addition..
Assumed it was always part of his contract. Seems to be pretty much S.O.P. for a GM contract.
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
Okay, I was partially mistaken
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/texas-rangers-uncertainty-extends-to-gm-070810
Sounds like it was a standard provision for any ownership change, but it was believed to only be an issue if GnR didn’t end up with the team.
The Rangers’ mess could cost them their general manager.
Jon Daniels, the Texas GM, can opt out of his contract after this season if the team changes owners, major-league sources say.
The out clause likely will amount to nothing if the group headed by Chuck Greenberg and Nolan Ryan buy the team; Daniels wants to stay with the team and a source with knowledge of the group’s plans says he would be "totally safe" under a Greenberg-Ryan ownership.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Yeah, but I bet that this little clause allows him to get a
significant salary increase.
Godwin's Law Version 2.0 (Rangers Edition)
"As a Ranger discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Danks, Volquez, or Young approaches one."
by LBBRangerFan on Aug 5, 2010 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Just being Devil's Advocate...
I don’t think it’s a slam-dunk JD stays because he can be a free agent, his perceived value has never been higher and the NY Mets are going to need a GM.
It may not be about the money and it may be about the opportunity to get out of Nolan Ryan’s shadow and getting it done in NYC for JD.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Well, I do agree that the wild card is if the Mets come calling
I do think he has less reason to seek greener pastures now than if the ownership was still in flux or if someone less desirable was running things.
I suspect that the club will do all it takes to keep him at this point, though.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
I imagine if the Mets called he might at least listen
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
Is there EVER a phone call that JD won't at least listen to?
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
It might be fitting that, if he left, he would work a deal to somehow trade himself to the Mets for cash and a slew of high ceiling prospects
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
by WestTxAg06 on Aug 5, 2010 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
they're not allowed to
unless he opts out.
My guess is that he’s never given the chance to opt out.
by elvis1isking on Aug 5, 2010 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Sure he listens, but I think he wants to see this through to the end.
Now, if the Rangers win it all, I think all bets are off.
"Ooooh....I want some fucking pancakes!" son of willamos2
Nope not at all
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Yeah
The guy is basically a rock star in MLB right now.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Even the Ticket yesterday
Was talking about how they wouldn’t mind Cubes letting Nolan go, as long as they kept JD
AKA BuckyB
Thats because even the idiots are startting to realize
that what JD was doing before 2009 was building up a franchise to be the next power house in baseball.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
no!
he was STBF!!!!!!! JD made zero moves before 2010 that helped this team! He just sat around talking about donuts and crapping his pants…
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
Lots of pieces were in place but it wasn't until
Massive Change was Implemented that actually turned This Thing around.
Be happy, the marriage is still in place, for now.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
I laughed when I read this because it seemed like a classic Josey Parody
And then I saw who posted it.
Good times.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
by WestTxAg06 on Aug 5, 2010 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah
A lot of the fanbase only sees Nolan, though. It’s a bit annoying, but hey, at least it excites them enough to tune in/show up.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
The last couple of weeks...
….most people that have asked me about the situation were basically upset about one thing: the thought of losing Nolan Ryan. I would tell them all that it is JD, Levine and Preller who have done the real magic. Even though Nolan has been all kinds of winsauce for the team, he’s not really who is to thank.
Yup
Had this conversation last night. “It’s NOLAN FREAKING RYAN, how can you get rid of him? He IS the Rangers man!”
This from the same guy who told me that it blew his mind that I didn’t have an iPhone because he thought I was a smart guy.
=|
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Best part of the Bankruptcy
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Businessman Tom Hicks is not a part of the new Texas Rangers ownership group, a source close to the deal said Thursday morning.
from http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/08/05/2384815/cuban-aggressively-bids-up-rangers.html
"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 5, 2010 9:51 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
At least he can put on a vest and collect money in his parking lot...
Anyone else expect that deal to also be a cluster F??
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
Does this mean no more
Tom Hicks = Chairman Emeritus bullshit?
If Tom Hicks ever steps into The Ballpark again, he should be treated like a pedophile in prison by the fans.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
That is how
I read it. Hicks is completely gone.
"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
You are missing the bigger part...
he no longer owns the club, therefore he has to deal with the IRS on the sale of the club instead of just a reshuffling of ownership…
JD’s like, "you want some fucking pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, bitches!"- RCCook
HSG has to deal with the IRS
and they will just evaporate with noassets after all this, right?
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
Sort of, but not exactly.
It will become a taxable event for the owners of HSG also.
"Ooooh....I want some fucking pancakes!" son of willamos2
they should treat him
like that minor league team treated Jose Canseco when he showed up trying to watch a ballgame (in that A&E special about how screwed up his life is). He was quietly watching a game when someone fromt he team came up and basically said, “Fuck off..you owe us money, so until you make things right, GTFU forever.” It was hilarious. And sad.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
Next time I'm there...
I want to see Hicks out there parking my car.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
this is
sorta like a big ass balloon finally filled and then let loose. I celebrate it flying crazy around the room.
I soloed in the Mile High Club!
And lost in everything that happened last night
The Angels are officially below .500 and 9 games back. Man….sucks to be an Angles fan.
If the offense wakes up for more than one game, there's a chance we could put the division away this weekend in Oakland.
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
by LSJ on Aug 5, 2010 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Fixed
And lost in everything that happened last night….sucks to be an Angles fan.
The Angels are officially below .500 and 9 games back. Man
"Hamilton, it's chalk, not coke, you don't have get tripped up by it"- kevinkinsler Jun 1, 2010
Mitch Moreland looks pretty good at the plate
even if it’s a SSS.
"Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor."-Capote
I woke up this morning
knowing that were in good hands. I also woke up late for work with a giant hangover…too much post-sale paryting
Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules
by AndrusImpersonator on Aug 5, 2010 9:54 AM CDT reply actions
imagine what Irish feels like.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
I think he's dead
;)
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
anyone get a comment count on his (unofficial) threads yesterday?
Completely missed out on 6 and 7, i think.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
it was a monster turnout
Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules
by AndrusImpersonator on Aug 5, 2010 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions
they will have to purchase separately from Hicks himself
there is a huge revenue stream from parking for home games and cowboy games. without that revenue, it would greatly impact the clubs finances.
Rangers100 & Texas_Dawg dunking booths
With live Gators!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Only people from Arlington participate in frivolities like dunking booths
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
injuryexpert We know surprisingly little on the Rangers’ “money men” – $ behind bid. Who are Ray Davis and Bob Simpson? (This is true of most teams.)
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
bob simpson as in XTO bob simpson?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
That's the one
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Uhh, what?
Maybe that’s true for the national media, but neither Simpson or Davis are particularly mysterious in this part of the world.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Yeah
I was trying to formulate a tweet short enough (and polite enough) to say he’s full of shit and we know tons about both people.
They are both in Forbes as some of the richest men in america
Tell him to google Barnett Shale, XTO, and Energy Transfer Partners
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
quite a few.
Those Marcellus Shale people up north think we don’t know how to do things though.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Largest gas play in North America
Anyone with any interest at all in business has probably heard of it.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Which isn't that huge a group...
I think you’re underestimating people’s apathy for serious business news. I never saw crap about it while living in Georgia, and people I mentioned it to hadn’t either.
You do if you're in the field
Or, say, have a father-in-law in it.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
For a sports analogy understandable to the outside, this is probably a combination of Murchison buying the Cowboys and the Rainwater group owning the Rangers
The former because of big DFW oil money financing the thing. Minus the strippers, cocaine, and such.
The latter because you have big money financiers with the equity, and then minority owners Greenberg and Nolan (e.g. Bush and Schieffer) actually running the deal.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Exactly
Just putting the Yankees on notice that is all.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Davis and Simpson?
Well, they’re the bad ass MoFo’s that strolled in late last night and said [and I paraphrase], “Don’t worry Chuck, we want the team too. We’re not going to appeal. We’re not going to cry foul. We’re just going to win this sumbitch. What do we need, $100mil or so? Hold on while we make a couple of calls… ok, done. Now go win this damn thing and let’s go home.”
by elvis1isking on Aug 5, 2010 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions
You are probably close
I can see that going down.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
I met Bob Simpson at the opening of the athletic complex he funded for Baylor that opened last year
Definitely the kind of guy that just gets things done, but also fiercely loyal.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 5, 2010 10:06 AM CDT up reply actions
Great
This makes me happy
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
The amount of money he's invested into downtown Ft Worth suggests he cares about the Metroplex
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Interesting
Any specific thing you can point to?
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
http://www.fwbusinesspress.com/display.php?id=8736
He bought and renovated the Waggoner Building for XTO’s headquarters and then bought and renovated a few other neat historic buildings like the Swift & Co. building.
He’s bought up a fair amount of country in Palo Pinto County too, for the purpose of it being a family retreat and pristine reserve.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
That's pretty awesome.
Thanks man, I always like reading/hearing about this stuff.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
No prob, I'm pretty interested in the oil business, entrepreneurship, downtown reinvestment, etc.
So Simpson is a guy who I’ve kept track of just because his actions greatly interest me. He’s done a lot of good for himself, his family, and the community in building XTO.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Or during a recess someone from the Barnett called in high class escorts for all the parties who needed "help" making the right decisions
The oil patch is still pretty much the Wild West.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Love the AP game recap
SEATTLE — The Texas Rangers just found 385 million and one reasons to be thrilled.
by eric03tx on Aug 5, 2010 9:55 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
One of the best things about last night and this entire season
happened when The Face, yet again, led the way and dropped the kill-shot grand slam on the M’s but then made it a point to smack Tiny E on the head and tell him that it wouldn’t have happened without his big-time hustle on the previous at bat.
Beautiful moment.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
I think the best moment was
When Nellie hit that HR then pointed to Cliff Lee saying that one was for you!
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
by boomer1 on Aug 5, 2010 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
agreed
"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 5, 2010 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Hit a chopper to the third
Should have been out but 3B double clutched a little and Andrus never gave up on it.
"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.
Yup
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
I completely agree with this
Andrus hustled his ass off and it paid off big. Face is giving credit to where credit is due (he gets some too for the slammy).
"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.
Well yeah, he should get "some" credit
for launching a grand slam in that place that also served as a kill-shot.
The fact that he did it with most of LSB throwing daggers at him made it very sweet for Josey Wales.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
It was sarcasm you goof.
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
I'm pretty sure that moment was pretty sweet for all of us as Ranger fans
especially given that moments before, Andro tworted that GnR increased their bid. The timing of all that seemed divinly inspired.
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
Yes it did
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
no doubt
that was awesome to see him pump up Elvis after that!
"The mystery of the beginning of all things is insoluble by us; and I for one must be content to remain an agnostic" - Charles Darwin, you know who he is...
Wreck it!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
ok
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
green and red make christmas!
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
I think you meant Cliffmas
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
BizballMaury Getting a lineup of all the owners in the Greenberg/Ryan group…. lofty goal. Don’t think anyone has been able to pin it down… yet
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Yeah, unless they decide they want to disclose it, that kind of info does not have to be published or filed anywhere
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
They haven't found me yet.
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
(me and my $5 share.)
Zoë Washburne: [about Serenity, on first seeing her] You paid money for this, sir? On purpose?
Very cool
Nice write up on GnR
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Kaplan on with Norm now
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
1053thefan According to Nolan Ryan, Tom Hicks has zero ownership in this deal and is completely out of the Texas Rangers organization.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
I just did something in my cube that HR really doesn't need to know about....
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
by bking on Aug 5, 2010 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ding, Dong, the motherfucking witch is dead.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
by Josey Wales on Aug 5, 2010 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 7 recs
Rec'd
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
RECTAMUNDO
"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 5, 2010 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Surprising nobody got to this before now.
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
That's what Kaplan just said too
And he wrote a several page story last night at 2am…on his phone, lol.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Kaplan said
“Ding, Dong the motherfucking witch is dead” ?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Go fuck yourself, piano man.
This is a day to celebrate and not obsess about my posts.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
well fuck you, too then
you both are grossly misinterpreting my simple post pointing out the error.
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
no problem
I even rec’d Josey’s witch post above, if he wants to be paranoid it’s up to him.
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
Overreact much?
All I did was point out who he was replying to, settle down mr. poopy pants.
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
Rhapsody in Blue, a sunset, a carafe of wine
and box of Kleenex are your friends today, tball.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Those are my friends every day
my life is indeed rich and I am a lucky man.
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
Who would be insulted at being called "piano man"?
by LiamP on Aug 5, 2010 10:39 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Probably not a professional musician
like me. But he’s an anti-intellectual, so I guess it works for him.
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
It's not an insult.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
"Fuck you, you cultured music fagoid!!!! 'Merkikuh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"Does this effectively hide my thunder?"
1053thefan Nolan Ryan said earlier on the FAN that he projects that manager Ron Washington will get a contract extension after this season.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Good deal
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
I'm obviously not a fan...
of his in game management and intelligence in general.
But this should be done.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Why?
I get that everyone loves each other, but fuck winning does that, and Wash’s in-game moves and lineups scare the fuck out of me. I said it before(and will again), they win despite him.
"Ooooh....I want some fucking pancakes!" son of willamos2
You aren't paying him to be the smartest manager in baseball
You’re paying him because he keeps the clubhouse happy and the players play hard for him.
By 2028, Mark Teixeira will be in the HOF.
"I am one of the biggest Texas Ranger fans out there but I'm also one of the smartest. Deal with it."
-The Outlaw
I wonder if ALL the Tom Hicks
cocksuckers and defenders in the local media (ahem, and beyond) will say what they really feel about that piece of shit.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Kevin Sherrington & EGrant were both slobbering all over
Tom Hicks last January.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
that's really an interesting way of describing what they wrote
Freude schöner Götterfunken, Tochter aus Elysium, Freude!
I'll say it
I defended him as much as anyone up until his money woes became so obvious. I don’t think one can deny that he tried VERY hard to bring a winner here until it became obvious that he couldn’t/wouldn’t keep spending. If even give him a lot of credit for buying into the “rebuild from within” philosophy that JD was selling.
That being said, as soon as he became a deadbeat, more interested in financial survival that doing what was right from a fiduciary standpoint (both financially and as a steward of a team) , I lost all respect and support for him. When he became the degenerate gambler stiffing his electric bill to place bets, then having to grovel to Joe Pesci, I joined the haters.
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
isn't really all that's needed
is the Ari .gif? 4 words is all that’s needed, not a long letter.
by elvis1isking on Aug 5, 2010 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions
Norm making a big deal out of the fact that Greenberg's attorney apparently worked for the same bankruptcy section that Judge Lynn apparently worked in
Norm acts like this is shocking, terrible conflict of interest. Thankfully Kaplan explains that there are ALWAYS connections like that in the legal field and they’re not a big deal.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Don't worry guys: I got this.
I’m taking the MPRE tomorrow!
by brettgardner on Aug 5, 2010 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions
Good luck with that
I passed, but I had lots of “WTF” feelings during that thing. Just weird questions and answer choices.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
What a joke that thing is.
I took it the day of the Dallas St. Patty’s Day parade with a ton of friends. We all rolled in wearing green and just itching to go get hammered. I think 3 or 4 of my friends failed because we were just so distracted.
Did you study for it?
I know people who took the prep class and studied for weeks. It was on a Saturday for me, I looked over a few things Thursday evening and Friday afternoon/evening and called it good.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Kaplan
Has a free online course that I’m doing to prepare. Got a book. I’m fairly certain I’m over-studying, but I don’t want to fail.
by brettgardner on Aug 5, 2010 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions
Good deal, you should be good to go
I borrowed someone’s old Kaplan practice book and looked over it.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Yeah you don't want to fail.
I had some friends that failed, and had to re-take it AFTER they took the Bar exam. What a letdown. For the rest of us, the bar was the end of the road, but for others, they still had that stupid ethics class.
That was my main concern
I waited until spring my 3L year to take it and really didnt want to have to make a go of it in August, after the bar and when I was supposed to be going to St. Thomas with my family.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Sounds nice.
After the bar, I didn’t have a job and was broke, so I spent a bunch of late nights playing Halo online. A LOT of late nights playing Halo. Like, a LOT.
I thought that after you took the bar
then law firms would line up just to throw money at you….. Are you saying there are too many lawyers in North Texas?
nah…
Zoë Washburne: [about Serenity, on first seeing her] You paid money for this, sir? On purpose?
I took it after the Bar (didn't get around to it before)
Read the materials, did a practice exam and called it good. That thing’s a cakewalk.
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
I signed up for a prep class.
But got super wasted the night before with my buddy Eric, so we both rolled downtown to the prep class, walked in, got our pamphlet/booklet, and bounced back home to sleep it off. I did read the booklet beforehand.
I studied for about 2 hours, I think
"You'll meet them again on their long journey to the middle." -Lester Bangs
Yeah, good luck bg!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Where are you taking it?
I am taking it as well in Dallas.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 5, 2010 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions
I was at moot court competition for the March exam.
This was the first time I could take it since last November, when I hadn’t taken PR yet.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 5, 2010 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
PR
Probably my least favorite class in law school behind Federal Civil Procedure first year. It didn’t help that I was a) a third year and b) the class was at 2:00 PM Friday afternoons. I was always hungover for that class. Misery.
Mine was with the most boring prof at Tech Law, in a long 75 minute class period right after lunch Tu/Th
I played Dick Tracy, Tecmo Super Bowl, Super Mario Bros., and RBI Baseball 3 on my computer, never paid a lick of attention.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Spain?
That’s who I had. I was bored out of my mind.
But I took it during the summer when the EURO Championships were on, so my friend and I just watched soccer the whole class.
I honestly don’t remember a single thing that happened in PR.
"You'll meet them again on their long journey to the middle." -Lester Bangs
by BAC on Aug 5, 2010 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
YES
Spain is so boring at teaching. He’s a nice enough guy, seems like, just incredibly dull.
What year did you graduate, BAC?
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
No way is Spain more boring than my first year Civ Pro teacher.
Martinez is, without a doubt a combo of a) the worst public speaker I have ever seen and b) the worst teacher I have ever had, all smashed on top of civil motherfucking procedure. Wow was it awful.
'09
"You'll meet them again on their long journey to the middle." -Lester Bangs
by BAC on Aug 5, 2010 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Whoa, we were apparently in the same class
What section were you?
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
2, I think.
But 1L year is kind of a fuzzy memory of books and alcohol.
"You'll meet them again on their long journey to the middle." -Lester Bangs
by BAC on Aug 5, 2010 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha, I think that applies to quite a few Tech Law folks I know
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Fuck the MPRE
The only people I know who failed are the ones who studied way to much for it. What a joke.
"You'll meet them again on their long journey to the middle." -Lester Bangs
I hope that's not true.
The studying part.
by brettgardner on Aug 5, 2010 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions
It is true.
It’s a really easy test that’s mostly just memorization. The only people I knew who failed were the one’s who talked themselves out of the correct answers.
The problem most people have is that they are used to Law School exams and LSAT and the BAR where the obvious answer is usually the wrong answer. On the MPRE, the obvious answer is usually right. It’s a really simple test, just don’t overthink it.
"You'll meet them again on their long journey to the middle." -Lester Bangs
by BAC on Aug 5, 2010 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Family court is worse.
Imagine you are trying to get a divorce, and your soon to be ex-wife’s lawyer is in the same firm with the judge…… and they go out to lunch together during the trial.
That kind of shit happens all the time.
Zoë Washburne: [about Serenity, on first seeing her] You paid money for this, sir? On purpose?
Brandon Worley - if you are still here
Who is buying the Stars now…any chance Cuban takes a look at that?
That is what I was thiking as well
And the Stars will cost less than half of what the Rangers just sold for.
OT: about the Stars
I heard Mike Modano signed with St Louis. I had thought he retired a Star
Zoë Washburne: [about Serenity, on first seeing her] You paid money for this, sir? On purpose?
Turco to the Blackhawks
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Michael Jackson. Dead. Breaking news.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Now you're just being ridiculous
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
man eats apple
kicked out of paradise.
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
"...bitch set me up."
that was either adam or marion barry – can’t remember which one
by sam in so cal on Aug 5, 2010 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
aandro Greenberg said MLB could approve team next Thursday and group would be in place Aug. 13.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Yup
that is the plan..next Thursday. Meaning the first game they are owners for is the Friday night game against the Red Sux.
Yes
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
It was pre approved
for GnR to be approved on the 12th if they somehow won the auction. Up until yesterday, we all thought the chances of them winning the auction outright was about 5%.
My how things have changed.
He told Dunham & Miller this morning he hoped first game as official owner would be that night against the BoSox and "I expect to see you guys there"
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Chuck had over 1200 emails yesterday
And is currently running on one hours sleep, ha.
I wonder if he doesn’t have a slight hangover?
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
OT: This is how the Angels lost last night?
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/the-worst-baserunning-play-of-the-year/
(link to video in the article)
Hunter thought he saw something from Baltimore closer Alfredo Simon that would let him steal third and get in position to score easily. The Orioles hadn’t thrown out the past 26 players who tried to steal, and the Angels already had swiped four bases earlier. But Hunter getting thrown out clearly turned everything around.
Wow
Wieters is hurt, I believe
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
He was..
…..but he played last night. He didn’t play us in the seires-that-shall-not-be-named, I don’t think.
Ouch
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
That's the way baseball go
/Warsh
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
So ideally
Aug 13th: GnR officially own club and lock JD up to a nice 4 year extension\
Aug 14th: Lock up Lee with a 5 year 120 million dollar deal with full NTC
Aug 15th: Sign Brian Ragira and any other draft picks we want to
Yea
That was posted about 3 times in various Auction threads. Not your fault though, there are about 10,000 posts in there.
Sorry, it lead me to find the japanese baseball poster on deadspin
and now I have to find a way to own those things, they are aweomse
Baseclogger!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Perspective
Chris “Hitting Machine” Davis
first career 21 PA’s – .316 .381 .842 2 bb, 6 k, 3 hr, 7 rbi
I hate you...
The Texas Rangers have been synonymous with explosive firepower ever since they emptied 130 rounds into Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1934. - Alyssa Milano
No, his nickname is:
Mitch “Luckiest guy of that night” Moreland
AKA BuckyB
by Jobu. on Aug 5, 2010 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
This is correct
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
Did you call the hypothetical hardware store and buy a theoretical chain saw?
BizballMaury Texas Rangers Confirmation Hearing Reveals Details from Auction http://ow.ly/2lvve
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
BizballMaury Verified: Tom Hicks will no longer have a role with the Texas Rangers once sale is closed.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
by boomer1 on Aug 5, 2010 10:48 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Let the naked jumping jacks commence!!
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"The Influence continues." Josey Wales (1/18/10)
Putting on my headgear now...
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
aandro Chuck Greenberg said he’s OK with giving Ron Washington extension.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Okay, now I like him a little less.
I wouldn’t trade Michael Main straight up for Bengie Molina, even if my alternate catcher was a pointed stick. - KLaw
That reminds me of European stores
Sometimes there are storefront signs that read
“We have OK T-shirts”
AKA BuckyB
Sheesh, work is trying to kill me today
1st, a text from my boss “call me asap”
Then, “hey Rodney, you are on speakerphone with the managing partner”
Gah, it was all nothing…but don’t do that to me!!!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
OMG I hate that
Random phone call from my boss, she greets me with, “Hey I have EVP on the phone with me”
Dammit! Give me some warning!
"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
Iknowright?!
The first thing you always think is “did I fuck something up massively?”
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Been on the other side of that call before
sometimes the head honcho just walks in and tells your boss to call. I DETEST getting put on the spot like that, no matter which side of the phone I’m on…
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
Worst thing:
9:30… I arrive at work
9:40… I check my email
9:41… I’m sprinting across the building to get to the meeting that started at 9:30 and wasn’t called until 9:15
Zoë Washburne: [about Serenity, on first seeing her] You paid money for this, sir? On purpose?
aandro Court is back in session.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Correct
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Well played, Mauer
Heavy is the head that eats the crayons...
LSB-Come for the baseball, stay for the Dirkatron raping!
aandro The objections won’t slow sale process.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Posturing much?
dkaplanSBJ
jpmorgan chase is dropping its lawsuit against the ranger for fraudlent transfer of the ballpark lease
Replace Jim Knox
Well that takes care of that
One thing I worrying about.
"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.
Green this!
aandro
Judge Lynn congratulates purchasers of #Rangers and said he hopes they get to work of winning pennant and World Series. Judge Lynn has left.
Replace Jim Knox
by benjihana on Aug 5, 2010 11:08 AM CDT reply actions 4 recs
he's got an hour to get on that plane!
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
I love today
More goodness
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
aandro Judge Lynn congratulates purchasers of #Rangers and said he hopes they get to work of winning pennant and World Series. Judge Lynn has left.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
by boomer1 on Aug 5, 2010 11:08 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
BizballMaury This is huge… Ad Hoc group of lead lenders going to file motion to dismiss their filings against Lease transfer and other assets
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
by boomer1 on Aug 5, 2010 11:09 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm sorry
What does this mean?
92 wins or bust!
"If Nolan Ryan hadn't been born, Larry McMurtry would have made him up." - Kevin Sherrington
by SonnyKoufaxLSU on Aug 5, 2010 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Smooth sailing
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
cool
92 wins or bust!
"If Nolan Ryan hadn't been born, Larry McMurtry would have made him up." - Kevin Sherrington
by SonnyKoufaxLSU on Aug 5, 2010 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Just means fewer things standing in the way.
The creditors are probably ridiculously happy they’re getting so much money, so they’re undoing the work they did to set up lengthy delays after the auction process was over.
Good news, for sure.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 5, 2010 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions
The creditors filed an adversary case (lawsuit) against the Rangers
It was set for trial in December claiming the ballpark lease was fraudulently transferred from one HSG company to the Rangers/debtors right before the bankruptcy filing. They also filed a motion Sunday claiming the sale couldn’t go through until this lawsuit was decided. Now it’s not an issue (but it was a concern of mine as late as last night (someone told me to shut up about it) and this morning).
"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.
BizballMaury Judge Jernigan is taking over for Lynn now…. That says much. Can’t imagine he’d leave if case were contentious
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Pretty interesting that she's there. Her court is in Plano, so Judge Lynn had to know the final touches would be put on today after what happened last night.
"When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty."- General George S. Patton
by Aquaman, Esq. on Aug 5, 2010 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions
That's something I've been thinking about
There are some things that need to be wrapped before the case is officially closed. All of the professionals/lawyers hired by the CRO need to file their final application for fees, notice will go out regarding those, people have time to object, final order on that, stuff like those things.
The case won’t be closed for a little while but transfer of ownership of the asset will occur more quickly than that. That Rangers holding companies will still be in bankruptcy but the asset of the Rangers will transfer by the 12th.
"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.
Just keep your eye on trbinfo.com - I presume they'll pop up there
Unless they shut that site down now that things are basically done. I hope not.
"You promised me, Eckstein, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, there have only been one set of prints in the sand. Why, when I have needed you most, have you not been there for me?" David Eckstein replied, "Because my little legs had gotten tired, and you were carrying me." And I looked down and saw that I was still carrying David Eckstein.
Then he grounded out weakly to second.
I am too, just because I'm curious to know the hourly rates of the parties involved
With the little I know of Weil’s fee structure, I’m guessing that Sosland is getting upwards of $800.
GnR are surely paying something similar for White & Case.
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
Oh, easily
I’m certain they recognized the magnitude of the case and used it as an excuse to get their $900+ billers plenty of hours.
AKA BuckyB
Didn't someone (Kaplan?) say yesterday's legal fees were about 1mil?
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
At a $1000/hour, that would be 1000 hours.
If each lawyer billed 14 hours of work yesterday, that comes out to 71.4 lawyers total. Damn.
aandro I am about to leave court. They are just clearing books. Nolan has a press conference at 3
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
wasn't nolan supposed to be on the fan at 11? i'm listening to this garbage station and nothing
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
That's what was said
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
BizballMaury Main issues in Rangers confirmation hearing appear resolved. US Trustee has now signed off on it
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
Is Maury in town or does he have an operative reporting to him?
"LSJ is jealous that the M’s fans have a sucky team that they can whine and snark about. We’re stuck with a good team in first place." -- Adam Von Marriagesmasher
"I’m gonna go on record here and say a great many things excuse throwing a chair at someone." – D.A. Tron
I know he is not in town
I think Kaplan has been helping him out.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
BizballMaury Everything cruising in Rangers confirmation hearing. Short recess.
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
BizballMaury UPDATE: Texas Rangers Confirmation Hearing Reveals Details from Auction http://ow.ly/2lxZb Why/how Hicks moved out the picture
"The 2010 Rangers...winning despite Ron Washington"
In the interest of quicker games Ron should just tell the ump he's pulling the Feliz card and the ump should rule the inning over.--Sherman McCoy on Sept. 4, 2009
In his defense, you are a retarded cuntbag by LiamP on Mar 4, 2010
away @ Safeco
Look for me about 12 rows behind the Rangers dugout tonight, wearing blue cap and the red body / blue sleeve Texas front jersey. Not too many of us in the park last night, but we cheered hard. Long-sleeve weather, rocks!
shouldn't you be with the Royals?
(Wife) "So what do you want to watch on the T.V.? UFC or porn?"
(Husband) "Hmm... well, porn, I guess."
Seemed to me that there were tons of Rangers fans the last couple games
Compared to the usual turnout. Hard to say, though, whether there were that many more Rangers fans or just a lot fewer M’s fans.
by snake oil pete on Aug 5, 2010 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
bad census taker
Snakey, I admittedly didn’t get a good field-level gauge of Ranger fan turnout last night, as I was in (ahem) a luxury suite, and the tv I saw was Mariners local. I hope you’re right. Those M’s fans, man what a beaten-down bunch.
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