Grant with more details on the Adrian Beltre deal
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 1:47 PM CST
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PrintEvan Grant is reporting that the Texas Rangers and Adrian Beltre "are on the brink of a deal" for Beltre to come to Texas.
Here's the important part:
Officially, the deal will be reported as a six-year deal worth $96 million, but the last year of the contract is voidable if Beltre doesn't reach certain plate appearance thresholds either in the fifth year or over the last two years. The first five years of the deal will be worth $80 million. The contract is set up similarly to the contract the Rangers did with Kevin Millwood, who, like Beltre, is represented by Scott Boras. While the deal is reported as a six-year contract, it offers the club protection against a traumatic injury or marked decline in performance.
And as I mentioned earlier, this likely will include deferred money to make the $80 million worth less than $80 million.
In any case, it looks like this is going to happen, and an official announcement should be coming this week.
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we already knew this
/mike e
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
two words....
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Jan 4, 2011 1:52 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
I feel like that photo
This is fucking awesome. Not having to see face at third for another year will make the games so much more pleasant.
As a Red Sox fan I agree.
I thought there was very little chance the Sox would see an actual 1st round pick for Beltre.
And frankly it’s nice to see the Rangers making a splash at the expense of the Angels.
"I'd like to f*ck Sandra Bullock." - Pedro Martinez, explaining his secret ambition to Sports Illustrated for Kids.
Even Red Sox fans hate the Angels.
Funny.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
I really dislike Scioccia
…. the way he bitches at the umps after every called strike against the angels aggravates me to no end.
"I'd like to f*ck Sandra Bullock." - Pedro Martinez, explaining his secret ambition to Sports Illustrated for Kids.
You can stay.
You chose … wisely.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
x
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
by RangersSD on Jan 4, 2011 2:14 PM CST up reply actions 13 recs
Dang it sizing fail
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
This is another that requires no apology.
Autorec’d
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
Holy shit....
this made me laugh harder than almost anything I’ve ever seen before. Other than my dick size.
Why don't you take a seat over there? - Chris Hansen
by Adebesi on Jan 4, 2011 2:17 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Holy shit, how is this the first time I've seen this??
"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
definitely
one of if not the top whine face in all of baseball
I also like this one....
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Jan 4, 2011 2:19 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah this is my favorite.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Fuck if I know.
It’s awesome. That’s all I care about.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
tips on the ears would suggest a Lynx
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Jan 4, 2011 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
I also like savings the money
"...I'd rather play with little men..." - LSJ, 12/16/2010
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Jan 4, 2011 2:29 PM CST up reply actions
My sister-in-law
upon seeing how much I love that commercial, bought me a small wooden giraffe for Xmas. I was pleased.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
All break long.
Followed by the giddy dance. Dag…I just had an idea for a GB gif…
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Have you seen their new vid with Alba and Lively?
Funny and hot all rolled in to one….
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Jan 4, 2011 2:25 PM CST up reply actions
That one may be my favorite yet.
Although it’s going to be tough to top Motherlover.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 2:33 PM CST up reply actions
So many good lines in the new one.
"...I'd rather play with little men..." - LSJ, 12/16/2010
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Jan 4, 2011 2:38 PM CST up reply actions
hell yeah.
On top of that, you got Alba and Lively looking hotter than ever.
Can’t wait for the new album.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Jan 4, 2011 2:46 PM CST up reply actions
The only way to view Akon
as a punchline
Yeah, well at least I'm housebroken.
Same for T-Pain
but at least they know their roles.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest"
--South Korean Rangers fan
not a huge fan of this one
it gets way overused
well
While the deal is reported as a six-year contract, it offers the club protection against a traumatic injury or marked decline in performance.
kind of…
Go Rice Owls!
Wait and see
But I expect a guy to hit 20+ HR, make enemies, and be really, really happy they Rangers are paying a .260 hitter $16 million a season.
So we're still spending $ 32 million per for the next three years
on two players who are likely to be in decline.
Spin it anyway you want it, it’s not a good deal.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"If the Cliff Lee Contract was really keeping me from doing other things, I had no fucking business whatsoever trying to sign him in the first place."
OK.
Thank you for your, once again, unsolicited opinion.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Yeah, jeez.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
But he was too expensive.
boo hoo hooo hooo hoo.
by Black Francis on Jan 4, 2011 3:05 PM CST up reply actions
Didn't you want the Rangers to sign Cliff Lee?
If we had, we’d be spending $40 million per for the next three years on two players who are likely in decline.
Basically, your position is that, with MY here, we shouldn’t be spending money on players 30 and over.
That’s stupid.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 1:58 PM CST up reply actions
What's stupid is giving a very good defensive 3B
who averaged 20 HRs / .315ish OBP in the prime of his career a 6 year /$ 96 million deal that begins when he’s 32 years old.
$ 40 million per for Lee/Young is better than $ 32 million per for Beltre/Lee.
We also know that Lee/Young can get you to the World Series.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"If the Cliff Lee Contract was really keeping me from doing other things, I had no fucking business whatsoever trying to sign him in the first place."
you're a fucking beating today.
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
this post would be correct every day
When you're drowning, you don't say 'I would be incredibly pleased if someone would have the foresight to notice me drowning and come and help me,' you just scream.
I used to believe
Josey was a real fan, but just a glass half empty kinda guy. After this offseason there is no doubt that he’s a bit.
He's a troll
but he’s such a well-fed troll, that nothing will be done about him. I am still hoping for MY to the Dodgers trade so Josey can take his tried act back to the bleeding Dodger blue…
"Calmer than you are dude"
I’m only slightly smarter than a sea sponge
by brettgardner on Sep 10, 2010 12:03 PM PDT
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 4, 2011 2:13 PM CST up reply actions
Because I'm worried about how Beltre is going to age and what
kind of impact this signing will have on our ability to give extensions to Tiny E, Josh, Cruz, CJ, Cobra and Kinsler?
The move is a marginal improvement for this upcoming year and then it’s going to get ugly pretty soon.
People in here are over the top about the signing because it was the first big move of the off-season plus Michael Young was insulted.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"If the Cliff Lee Contract was really keeping me from doing other things, I had no fucking business whatsoever trying to sign him in the first place."
Or because we think it will help the team.
There’s this thing about wanting your team to win, I’m not sure if you’ve heard of it.
"...I'd rather play with little men..." - LSJ, 12/16/2010
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Jan 4, 2011 2:17 PM CST up reply actions
A comparison
Adrian Beltre, age 25-31: .284/.335/.486
Victor Martinez, age 25-31: .300/.370/.476
I picked age 25 because that’s when Martinez became a regular, and that’s what is usually considered “peak” years.
And Beltre did that in a much tougher hitting environment than Martinez did.
I’m worried about this signing. I think it has a chance to be problematic in 2014-16.
But if you truly believe the window is open for the next two years (and you’ve been adamant about that), then I don’t see how you can complain about this move.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 2:19 PM CST up reply actions
Because he's a troll
his ONLY interest is to get people to react in a negative way to everything he posts…
"Calmer than you are dude"
I’m only slightly smarter than a sea sponge
by brettgardner on Sep 10, 2010 12:03 PM PDT
by Arlington Stadium Legend on Jan 4, 2011 2:20 PM CST up reply actions
Deeefense clap clap clap
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
If we get Contract Beltre, the player who was an absolute badass in 2004 & 2010,
for the next three years, this is a deal you can live with (but what’s Beltre’s history?).
I don’t think Contract Beltre is the player we’re going to get. I’m thinking a 25 HR / .800 OPS / 3 WAR good defensive player for a couple of years and then a lot of ugliness will set in.
Look at Beltre’s career OBP (.328) and what it’s been the last several years (other than last year’s .365, it was between .303 – .328.
What happens to most wild swinging, undisciplined hitters as they edge towards 35? It gets really ugly, see Vlad’s second half (.322 OBP) last year. That’s a major problem when you’re locked in with somebody until they’re 37 years old when you have so many other extensions to take care of with players are going to be better.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"If the Cliff Lee Contract was really keeping me from doing other things, I had no fucking business whatsoever trying to sign him in the first place."
Read the fangraphs article below.
“Contract Beltre” is a construct of your willful ignorance and idiocy.
And shame.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Except, Beltre hit 48 HRs in 2004 while playing half his
games at Dodger Stadium.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"If the Cliff Lee Contract was really keeping me from doing other things, I had no fucking business whatsoever trying to sign him in the first place."
So no on the bet, then?
"...I'd rather play with little men..." - LSJ, 12/16/2010
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Jan 4, 2011 2:52 PM CST up reply actions
I'll bet you whatever you want to bet that Beltre's WAR > VMart's WAR in 2011
"...I'd rather play with little men..." - LSJ, 12/16/2010
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Jan 4, 2011 2:39 PM CST up reply actions
and 2012, 2013, 2014...
When you're drowning, you don't say 'I would be incredibly pleased if someone would have the foresight to notice me drowning and come and help me,' you just scream.
I'll allow it.
"...I'd rather play with little men..." - LSJ, 12/16/2010
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Jan 4, 2011 2:49 PM CST up reply actions
Beltre
has had a sub 3.0 WAR once in the last 5 years.
Who wants to take a guess at how many Face has had over that period?
Is Beltre going to be older or younger next season
than he was the last 5 years.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"If the Cliff Lee Contract was really keeping me from doing other things, I had no fucking business whatsoever trying to sign him in the first place."
by Josey Wales on Jan 4, 2011 2:40 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Please show me one free agent that gets younger through the life of his contract.
by michael bluth on Jan 4, 2011 2:41 PM CST up reply actions 6 recs
Benjamin Button.
Had a mean fastball until he got too young to throw it.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
by Aqua on Jan 4, 2011 2:42 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Sadly,
Beltre is like Benjamin Button in reverse.
by michael bluth on Jan 4, 2011 2:44 PM CST up reply actions
Just like everyone.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Here's King Midas with a touch
Here’s King Midas in reverse.
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Beltre didn't play all his games at Safeco while he was with the M's.
His road OPS when he was a Mariner (which were his prime years) varied between .731-.860.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"If the Cliff Lee Contract was really keeping me from doing other things, I had no fucking business whatsoever trying to sign him in the first place."
Which probably doesn't bode well several
years down the road when he’s still a wild swinging undisciplined hitter who is not playing for a contract.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"If the Cliff Lee Contract was really keeping me from doing other things, I had no fucking business whatsoever trying to sign him in the first place."
So you're just going to ignore the article that pretty definitively proves that Beltre is not a contract year wonder?
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
So an .800 OPS in your prime translates
to what when you’re in decline?
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"If the Cliff Lee Contract was really keeping me from doing other things, I had no fucking business whatsoever trying to sign him in the first place."
On the road there is nothing wrong with an .800 OPS
Hell that’s better than several of the key players on our team from last year.
Color me shocked that he didn't play all his games at Safeco
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
He's apparently been aging for several years now, too.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
CALL THE WEEKLY WORLD NEWS
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
This is hilarious.
I’m reccing this.
"...I'd rather play with little men..." - LSJ, 12/16/2010
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Jan 4, 2011 2:46 PM CST up reply actions
True or false: people age.
You can’t say it’s not true!
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
This is the best Josey has been in weeks.
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 4, 2011 2:54 PM CST up reply actions
False.
I will always be 28 and never a day older.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
only if you believe real hard
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
Dude....I bet your face is all red and clothes all sweaty
because you’ve been at it all day. Your pounding your keyboard into the desk with every Beltre update cussing and screaming. Man let me introduce you to this little fuzzy lady named Mary Jane. She will relieve alot of this built up tension you have from staring at your computer all day with no direction in life but to be a pessimistic bitcher.
Good Luck!!
Insulting MY is the only reason I like this signing...
I would have been even more ecstatic if we’d signed Dean Palmer to replace Young @ 3rd
"A fanatic is one who cannot change his mind and will not change the subject."
Winston Churchill
"I remember diving out of the way of a ball I thought was a line drive. I jumped, but the ball wasn't hit hard and never reached me."
Dock Ellis
by sunlegend54 on Jan 4, 2011 2:46 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
that's racist
"A fanatic is one who cannot change his mind and will not change the subject."
Winston Churchill
"I remember diving out of the way of a ball I thought was a line drive. I jumped, but the ball wasn't hit hard and never reached me."
Dock Ellis
Sure thing.
Next thing you’ll be telling me is Craig Gentry is white…
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
He is white!
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
you have zero idea of the financials
you are purely speculating that this team will be financially strapped.
"Obviously you're not a golfer" -- His Dudeness
Extensions
Why extend Josh, Cruz, CJ, Kinsler or Lewis. Per your logic, the Rangers shouldn’t be paying for players in their decline years, which all those guys will be by the time they hit free agency. So, the team should let them go and then, do what?
"When you play happy, good things will happen"-Elvis Andrus
You won't get a response to this
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
Man he has been for the past 2 days
and the feeding frenzy is hilarious.
by lost in space on Jan 4, 2011 2:14 PM CST up reply actions
But signing a terrible defensive catcher when he's 32 years old would have been awesome
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?
That's stupid
I think that’s the point
by Prescott73 on Jan 4, 2011 2:04 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
HAHA
This coming from the man that constantly bitched because we didn’t overpay for Victor Martinez. Why was signing an aging Victor Martinez, who is bad defensively and older than Beltre, a good deal while this is not?
All off-season you have complained about our “window of opportunity” only being open for so long, and now that we have signed a legit gold-glove caliber third baseman that can hit in the middle of our lineup you are the first one to try to shoot holes in it.
by michael bluth on Jan 4, 2011 2:09 PM CST up reply actions
bit
"...I'd rather play with little men..." - LSJ, 12/16/2010
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Jan 4, 2011 2:13 PM CST up reply actions
GoET wanted me to add my summarization of thoughts from the last thread to this one, this seems as good a place as any
Thinking about this deal
I’m happy with it right now, even though I think there’s a good possibility we’ll look back on it and hate it by the tail end.
I think the staff-wide impact of having what’s likely one of the better 3B/SS combo’s in the last few decades instead of a statue and a shortstop is probably the best thing we could’ve done for our run prevention after missing out on Lee. Which isn’t to say we couldn’t still use a starter, but I think this will help a lot more in the immediate than adding Garza or Blanton would have.
Also between his defense and the fact that playing in a more hitter friendly environment should offset his offensive decline for at least a few years, I think he should be valuable enough in the first 4 years of the deal to make it at least mostly worth it. The last couple years might not be fun if the option vests, but I’m finding it harder and harder to concern myself with that fact right now.
Fact is in the short term we just snapped a very nice player out from under the noses of a division rival, and it feels fucking AWESOME.
Plus the organization showed it wasn’t going to let Michael Young’s ego hamstring them, and Mikey himself made good by gracefully accepting his mulligan on his 2008 bitch-fest.
All around, I’m really happy with this right now, even though I do think we probably overpaid (but fuck, everyone has this year).
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 4, 2011 2:14 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
I still think you could use a hug...
rec
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
You found the Craigslist adult section didn't you.
Now you are singing that I Just Had Sex song
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
by Texas Jihad on Jan 4, 2011 2:21 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
WOW ecstacy is a wonderful drug! LSJ is that you?
The Rangers off season ineffectiveness is the new don't ask/don't tell.
*Duck Hunt dog*
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
I'm not going to try and to spin it
Look you sheep fucker everyone understands your “thoughts” on the matter. Everyone. We’re good now. And congrats for taking an unproveable position, either in foreskin or hindsight, but a position nonetheless. If you’d like, I can change my signature to “Wails doesn’t like Beltre” and then you won’t have to worry about someone forgetting.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
by WyoRanger on Jan 4, 2011 2:15 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
sheep no, goats yes....
The Rangers off season ineffectiveness is the new don't ask/don't tell.
by BigGuns on Jan 4, 2011 2:31 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
ohmygod my life is worse now for seeing this
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?
Our resident Aggies just became incredibly aroused.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
by Aqua on Jan 4, 2011 2:33 PM CST up reply actions 7 recs
Hey Snorky, that's a goat.
Pretty sure the boys in Austin are the ones that get turned on by testicles.
Snorky?
That’s not bad.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Correction
aggie cheerleader yell leaders
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
watch it.....
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Jan 4, 2011 2:35 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, well, GO BACK TO MINERAL WELLS WHERE YOU BELONG!!
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
DAMN YOU TO HELL!
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Dang
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Heh
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
lol
You always have such interesting .gifs
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
WHAT.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
TWSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
by AceJC on Jan 4, 2011 2:46 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Part of me wants to know where this is from
Part of me does not.
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 4, 2011 2:36 PM CST up reply actions
Unfortunately I have seen this done in real life
Trying to feed mouth to mouth….it’s gross
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Except it was a tranny in a goat costume.
Freaking furries, you sicken me.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Who is our resident furry expert here?
Ryin, you remember?
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Yes, I believe he was the one.
I love how they have these huge conventions. So fascinating.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Yeah, probably me
My youngest brother is one. And he usually goes to the conventions, though I think he’s missed a couple recently. He does furry art too- mostly Disney-type stuff.
If you ever come across any convention pics, and there’s a dude in an orange fox suit, there’s a better than zero chance it’s my brother.
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
Oh you have got to be joking me.
That is perfect. Fucking perfect.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
I don't think that goat is down for what's happening.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
heh
I’m still remembering sitting in a bar in sundance square in real life bitching about how dumb JW is. He has that kind of power.
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because you just did it for me.
muahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah… ahem.
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That's a good bar at times
Lots of hotties during the summer
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
There was a waitress there that was decent
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
There's a pretty damn good chance I went to HS with her.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
That was a fun (and long) conversation about who hated the most right now
Ben might have even been the voice of reason concerning hatred. And no, we’re not telling you guys who was discussed. But I’ll give you a hint – it begins with every and ends with one.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
I'm glad you're on board with not liking Michael Young's contract...
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
He's only on board with that because he realized it's a way to take potshots at JD
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 4, 2011 2:31 PM CST up reply actions
josey reminds me of dale from step brothers
Josey: I manage a baseball team
LSB: oh little league?
Josey: fantasy league… *looks away in embarrasment
by I am Neftali Feliz on Jan 4, 2011 2:00 PM CST reply actions
How exactly is it protecting against marked decline in performance?
The assumption is that we’d bench Beltre if he didn’t perform? We’d really do that?
if he declines enough, why not?
When you're drowning, you don't say 'I would be incredibly pleased if someone would have the foresight to notice me drowning and come and help me,' you just scream.
I'm thinking the 3,000 comment monster scared the good folks at SBN
Now Adam has to make sure it never happens again.
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 4, 2011 2:02 PM CST up reply actions
True
The 3000 comment thread scared me into going under the bed and curling up into the fetal position.
by BEW on Jan 4, 2011 2:04 PM CST up reply actions
What was the worst
was some moron kept posting comic strips. That was such a beating
by BEW on Jan 4, 2011 2:08 PM CST up reply actions
You must have left early...
because I deleted those and that’s when the true fun began.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
Exactly.
You were the reason for that 3000+ thread. You allowed the pics to happen and anarchy took over.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
And Star Wars 1 through 3 were horrendous films and never should have been made.
And Yoda is not a ninja.
There.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 2:46 PM CST up reply actions
Pretty sure I could fill up 3000 posts on that subject alone
Me: But if we move to some state where our views are in the majority, I won't have anything to rant against all day long! What will fuel my rage??
Girlfriend: Well...you'll still have the Yankees.
by WildcatPhoenix on Jan 4, 2011 2:49 PM CST up reply actions
We almost did.
It was me against the world too…until AJM jumped in as a voice of reason.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 2:50 PM CST up reply actions
I realized watching that Star Wars review guy...
how terrible Attack of the Clones is. I mean, I thought I liked it way more than I actually do. I had completely forgotten like everything that happened in it and it was all so, so, so bad.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 2:49 PM CST up reply actions
Ha ha...
See…I knew they were bad and hated all of them. Then I watched the reviews….and my hatred and dislike came full circle and I felt justified by how much I thought all three were complete piles of horse crap.
You know what was better? Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. Same filming techniques. Same shitty story and dialogue. But this was STAR WARS….and on that fact alone Lucas knew he was sitting on a gold mine.
Ugh…I’m getting angry again.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 2:52 PM CST up reply actions
It's coarse... and it gets into everything.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
That comment made me think of sand in Natalie Portman's vag.
and for that..I will never forgive George Lucas.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:08 PM CST up reply actions
There's a fucking movie coming out about Ashton Kutcher getting up in her vag
I prefer fucking paint thinner getting in there to Ashton Kutcher.
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?
She has three movies coming out in the next year.
The Ashton Kutcher one makes me want to vomit, but it’s Natalie Portman in a role where all she wants is sex.
Damn you, Hollywood.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:12 PM CST up reply actions
Have you seen the How High preview yet?
Holy fucking shit it looks good.
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?
No I haven't.
My most anticipated film for next year is The Tree Of Life. Looks abso-fucking-spectacular.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:14 PM CST up reply actions
True Grit.
There Will Be Blood.
No Country For Old Men.
The Fighter.
All did not suck.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:16 PM CST up reply actions
"Up" did not suck.
/fair point, you have to admit
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
GOOD, BECAUSE YOU LEAVE PIXAR OUT OF THIS, AND DON'T TURN ON THE MONTAGE MUSIC BECAUSE I WILL BEGIN TO OPENLY WEEP.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
I know what you mean
And I generally agree with you.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:23 PM CST up reply actions
Coen brothers get a pass.
The Fighter and There Will Be Blood have good performances in mediocre movies.
I think it maybe
I don’t find out the specific plots of films I’m really interested in, though.
I’m weird like that.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:15 PM CST up reply actions
I meant Your Highness
Linky.
NSFW for NP in a gold thong.
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?
If that's from Black Swan
I will not click on it.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:18 PM CST up reply actions
Negatory
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?
That looks freakin' hilarious!
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I'm a sucker for tone and theme mashup movies.
And I freaking loved Pineapple Express.
This is an incredible find and for that I thank you.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:31 PM CST up reply actions
No prob, bob
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?
Technically it's actually a chastity belt
Although they also made a version of the trailer with a bikini bottom photoshopped onto her for the FCC censors.
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 4, 2011 3:19 PM CST up reply actions
That.... sucks.
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?
Ok, this movie looks awesome
And I’ve never heard of it.
I’m falling asleep at the wheel as a film snob, apparently.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:26 PM CST up reply actions
Since I wasn't around for the 3000 post thread,
I would like the opportunity to say that I agree with this statement. Ender’s Game is one of my top 5 favorite books of all time.
Superman wears Josh Hamilton pajamas.
Ben is going to jump on here and tirade all over again.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 2:53 PM CST up reply actions
There was some Katy Perry...
if you’re into that kind of fetish.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 2:40 PM CST up reply actions
this seems mean
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?
Katy Perry's the one making music that people try to make me listen to by putting it on TV or on radios and such...
Now that’s mean.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 2:45 PM CST up reply actions
I'm going to flag this comment
Just to be mean to you.
(I still love you though.)
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?
It was pretty rough at the end
I wanted to cry when I accidentally clicked on a profile and had to go back into the thread, and hide all the stupid comics and huge pictures.
"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
Go Beltre, go Beltre...
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 4, 2011 2:00 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
For free amusement
go over to Halo’s Heaven and read the meltdown. But, please dont start posting. When someone from Texas comes over they all start doing hillbilly and cocaine remarks and the amusement is over
Holy crap, AJM
You think Young is a -15 to -20 defender at 3B next year?
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
List of owners agreeing to the trade
Roll Call from JD on trade:
Chuck….aye
Simpson….OK
Other rich owner….Yep
Nolan…Why not!
Josey…Pull your thumbs out!
Not sure if it's been said...
…but Beltre, in 51 games at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, has an .857 OPS.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Makes me feel a little better...
all the 6/100 talk had me a little nervous.
I’m now excited about that fact that this team is going to have a fantastic all around defense and doesn’t need to worry about bringing Vlad back. He had a very good season last year, but that second half was a bad sign.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
I understand what a beast Vlad was in the first half
but I am rejoicing I no longer have to watch at him flailing at pitches 4 feet outside
So does this mean Judy hands over Rusty's number
to BelTRAY?
/Jon Miller
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
OT: Butler indeed done for year
Ruptured patella tendon…sigh
"We are no longer a ride at Six Flags, we are in contention to do some things that will make our lives complete. I have been waiting for this for a long time." - Chuck Morgan
Shit
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by DonDrapersOPS on Jan 4, 2011 2:12 PM CST up reply actions
Well, fuck
That costs Butler a ton of scratch, too.
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?
Stephen Jackson?
Thug it up as Grandpa Urine would say
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Then Roddy better come back and tear it up
I would trade broken Butler for Jackson if they are looking to dump salary. But yea Melo would be much much better
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Bad break for the mavs...they had a great chance to go all the way..
wonder what they’re gonna do, trade etc?
Melo, Melo, Melo, Melo, Melo, Melo, Melo, Melo, Melo, Melo, Melo, Melo
’nuff said.
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Jan 4, 2011 2:18 PM CST up reply actions
I'm so unbelievably happy right now
this means one of three things happens, in order of most likely to least likely:
1) Beaubois moves into the starting lineup when he gets healthy, which adds athleticism, shot making, and defense to an otherwise stacked roster
2) We trade Haywood to the Rockets for Kevin Martin, which drastically improves our offense (NBA leaders in FT’s and 3’s made)
3) We find a way to swing for Carmelo (note that this would have to include Butler’s expiring contract, and I’m not sure if that can happen while he’s injured.
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You're happy about this?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
The Mavs lost a very useful player and you're happy?
It… it normally doesn’t work that way.
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?
Butler seems to be a fantastic teammate from all accounts, too.
I don’t see how this is a positive thing for a team devoid of scoring options.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Shawn Marion is probably the teams #1 option most nights right now
And it is not 2004.
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?
Butler
is not a quality scoring option. He’s a slightly above average player who fits the physical mold this team depends on. He’s not a high-quality three point shooter or free-throw accumulator, which is what this team really, really needs on the wing to offset Dirk. He’s a nice player but completely replaceable. Honestly he really reminds me of Finley in 2002-2003, when we were battling the spurs/kings. High volume shooter who has a good stroke, but is otherwise average in all other areas.
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give me a minute to go scan stats and rosters
but off the top of my head, there are many comparable players
Stephen Jackson
Shane Battier
Ray Allen
Rudy Gay
Grant Hill
Tayshaun Prince
Richard Jefferson
Andrei Kirilenko
understand that I’m not claiming the players are exactly the same, I’m just saying that each of those guys was available in the last 2 years at a reasonable price.
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There is a ton of variance on those guys, and you obviously don't care at all about availability.
Rudy Gay? Ray Allen?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
agreed
but he isn’t a front-line shooting guard, and we could have gotten him if we’d wanted him in the offseason.
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Too expensive.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
agreed
but the point is, he was readily available. The “slightly above average wing player” is the easiest position to fill in the NBA.
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rudy gay is slightly above average?
It's Time.
by Jason Brynsvold on Jan 4, 2011 3:01 PM CST up reply actions
he's above average
the highest player in the spectrum that I’m subjectively creating and referencing here.
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yeah
I clearly have no idea what I’m talking about at all
Gay was a free agent, took big money, his stats are better, but he’s a wing player who scores with frequency but isn’t a top-line starter
Allen was a free agent who is a shooter who doesn’t get many free throws, and isn’t a top-line starter
My point is that wing players who aren’t top-line players are available with relative frequency, and this front office has proven that they can be acquired with relative ease when needed.
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I'm not saying the players are the same
I’m saying that picking up slightly above average to above average wing players in the NBA is not difficult for a team willing to spend and with resources.
All of the above named players are potential replacements to butler that would offer you similar production, or at least would fill somewhat the same roll that he does on this team, without being all-star caliber players. Kevin Martin could also be on that list, as could Gerald Wallace and any number of others. I think Martin is a better player than that though, and could be an allstar on our team
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Martin is pretty much an All-Star, even with his defense.
I don’t think the Mavs have the assets to get one, unless they trade Roddy, and in that case the upgrade would have to be pretty good.
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
nobody thought we had the assets
to move juwan howard’s retarded contract either. this front office is pretty resourceful. check out turning dampier into chandler, not a bad move at all.
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really?
because Charlotte lost that trade. They took on our bad contracts too. Matt Carroll and Najera were owed quite a bit and we unloaded them. Also, Ajinca hasn’t looked bad at all, and he was a throw in.
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his contract
after they traded for it, they tried to trade it themselves before waiving it.
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not obviously
go read. charlotte tried to swing that for another player before releasing him. regardless, if their intent was to simply dump salary, they took on quite a bit to do it, and lost a promising center prospect, along with an almost-top-line defensive center.
why are we arguing? I’m saying the mavs front office is resourceful and won the trade.
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But you're using it
As an example of how any fathomable event can take place, which is fucking retarded.
Don’t tell me to go read, dipshit.
yaeh way to be profane
that’s a good way to win an argument
I’m using it as an example that our front office is resourceful, and therefore could be reasonably expected to acquire, through trade, draft, or free agency, a player of butler’s general stature to play the win at a slightly-above average level.
you should go read. a lot. you should read about basketball and how signings work. you should read about the mavs front office. you should read about how to effectively argue, and you should read about common courtesy in a discussion. you should also read my previous posts, so you at least know what you’re arguing.
dipshit.
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This means the Mavs didn't want Lebron
Look at the comments under Jeff Wilson's blog post on dallasnews.com. What a bunch of rocket scientists.- Keith Law
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not my point
LeBron is obviously not in the same discussion as Butler, or anybody else on my list – elite level players are exactly the opposite. Almost impossible to acquire.
I’m only trying to make two points here:
1) Caron Butler is reasonably easy to replace, because the wing position is the easiest to fill in the NBA
2) The mavs front office has repeatedly shown the willingness and the resourcefulness to stay competitive, i.e. find players to fill holes in the roster while we’ve waited to land the huge mega-star to sit next to Dirk.
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Dude, seriously?
Cubes.
Psh.
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Magic rings
and wishes.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest"
--South Korean Rangers fan
I get your bit
it’s a lot easier to just throw out questions and be a dick on a message board, or even in real life. I’m not saying that the mavs 100% could have signed Rudy Gay. I’m making an argument as to the availability of players of that ilk. If the mavs offered him a max contract, he’d be a mav right now.
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And Dirk would be elsewhere!
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
he'd still be here
Bird Rights – dirk’s signing doesn’t affect our available space for others
and besides, it would have been a sign-and-trade for the money.
we could have afforded to pick up two max contracts.
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through the same means they would have offered anyone else a max contract
sign and trade with dampier’s contract
or sign and trade with butler’s contract and beaubois + draft picks
or any other matched way.
you apparently read dallasbasketball.com, go look up the articles and read for yourself.
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Oh
I didn’t realize it was so easy!
Apparently all you have to do is want a player and then you get him. Whoops!
yeah I'm pretty sure
that if we offered more he’d be here.
Rudy got 5 years / 80mm. We could have pretty easily stepped in and matched that offer, and offered a starting spot on a top-5 team in the NBA. I think he might have listened to that.
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That's not acquiring a player with "relative ease".
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
What on earth is up with Roddy
IT seems like when he got hurt they werew saying he’d miss the first couple WEEKS of the season, not half of it.
I was worried
that Roddy would just be another J-Ho and be in and out of the lineup with the same injury all year if they brought him back too early. I am glad they are taking the cautious approach.
Nice HSO
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by Past A Diving Michael Young on Jan 4, 2011 2:30 PM CST up reply actions
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"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
rumored back in late november/early december.
it would obviously require draft picks and cash on our part, and possibly taking on a bad contract. but yeah, Yao’s likely done for a long time (foot issues) and Haywood has proven to be an above average big man when he gets starter’s minutes (before you laugh at me for saying that, go research what those numbers are, it’s surprising)
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That wouldn't help them at all.
They’re trying to get a superstar. They’ve made everyone available for it.
Getting loaded down with a mediocre player with a shitty contract is not the way to do it.
And I don’t think those “rumors” were anything more than Mike Fisher hoping. Feel free to provide me with a link if you think I’m wrong.
If that trade had happened
then maybe people would actually start paying for Fisher’s new garbage insider paysite. No such luck.
yeah I remember Fish talking about it
are you saying Martin is a mediocre player? I think he’s exactly what our team needs, and on the court with Stevenson, Kidd, Beaubois (hopefully) his defense could probably be hidden (against anybody except the lakers)
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I read fine
Haywood is an above-average center in the NBA. I’m going to take a shower.
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False.
Haywood is an above-average center in the NBA.
Haywood is what I would deem as exactly league average.
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then re-deem
there are a lot of teams who would take him as a starter right now. San Antonio is one of them, as is Oklahoma City, New Orleans, and Houston (minus Yao, of course). That’s our whole division.
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really?
nobody responded to that at all? I guess brettgardner took up reading and decided not to douche all over my reasonable and well-founded opinions about the mavs, a team that I’ve followed very closely for half my life.
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just responding to you fishing, I guess.
are you the same guy as josey? that would make sense.
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Or he just got tired of arguing with someone who wouldn't see reason.
And thinks it is relevant that he’s followed a team “very closely for half [his] life.”
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
more to this point
I got tired of arguing with somebody who wasn’t actually arguing, just disagreeing without counterargument, or even really disagreeing, just sarcastically making statements.
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no
I wanted you to read my response and get mad about it. I didn’t really need to see you respond.
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you don't think it's relevant to follow a team closely?
I could have said “followed the sport closely”.
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That doesn't convey any kind of expertise.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
ok
how should I convey expertise? I figure my only way is to try to talk about the subject, using facts and figures, with a little of my own opinion thrown in.
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You could start by saying the opposite of
“I’m so unbelievably happy right now” when Caron Butler goes down
I am unbelievably happy
that butler went down. I think we’re a better team in the playoffs without him on the roster, provided that Roddy is healthy.
Section 239, Row 1, Seats 1&2
It's not an either/or situation.
Roddy’s minutes needed to come at Barea’s expense, anyway.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
I'm pretty much a dumbshit when it comes to basketball
But, this.
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?
that I would love to see also
but the counter-argument is that roddy can’t run the point for stretches, so barea is a necessity to spell kidd. I hate it, but it’s probably true.
Section 239, Row 1, Seats 1&2
And the counter-counter argument is that Barea can't run the point, either.
Barea is the ultimate offensive black hole for this team. I swear to God if I see him dribble into the paint, swallow the ball, and then get an off-balance shot blocked again, I’m going to kill something.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Dallas Stars are fighting for tops in the conference and are 1st in division at the halfway mark
/justsayin
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 2:39 PM CST up reply actions
I care.
"...I'd rather play with little men..." - LSJ, 12/16/2010
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Jan 4, 2011 2:41 PM CST up reply actions
and my ax
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?
and you have my bow
Not likely to happen, but dreams are the foundation of baseball, so dream away. - JParks
Awwww
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 2:42 PM CST up reply actions
Hey do you know anything about the StarCenters?
Just wondering why the Valley Ranch one doesn’t show up on their website?
"I fully expect to lose tonight" -- LSJ
As far as I know the only one that closed was in Duncanville.
Because the city felt that the Bob Knight Basketball center would be more profitable and would better fit the “demographic”.
Well…..the Bob Knight people haven’t paid one single month of their lease and the whole place is now defunct.
Idiots.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 2:47 PM CST up reply actions
Well I live around the corner from the one in Valley Ranch
and people still use it daily. It still has the StarCenter logo on it and everything. I just can’t find any info on it online. My google powers have failed me. It really makes no sense to me why it’s not listed on their site.
"I fully expect to lose tonight" -- LSJ
Interesting.
I’ll email Rob Scicili (the PR guy) and ask him whats up with it.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 2:52 PM CST up reply actions
do they have skate arounds there?
i live down the street from valley ranch and still have a pair of bauers that i never use
i’d really like to get into speed skating
by oc on Jan 4, 2011 2:55 PM CST up reply actions
lol, i love you
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YEAH we want a baby udate!
You can only be young once but can be immature forever!
I'm pretty sure it's all local hockey teams
But I’ve been trying to find out if they ever have a time for that kind of stuff.
You must be in Las Colinas?
"I fully expect to lose tonight" -- LSJ
We should meet up sometime and watch a game
BWW, Boston’s or something like that
"I fully expect to lose tonight" -- LSJ
you can be my wingman at Bone Daddy's
i’m really interested in this bartender. i think she might be interested in me
i can’t tell if she just wants my tip money
by oc on Jan 4, 2011 3:04 PM CST up reply actions
Beware of SIGs
A good friend once told me. Beware, my friend.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:04 PM CST up reply actions
Ah.
yeah…
Service Industry Girls.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:06 PM CST up reply actions
I'll answer that for you.
She wants your money. All waitresses do. I’ve never seen a successful client/waitress relationship. Ever.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
An actual relationship.
Sure you could get laid. I even had one friend date one for about 2-3 weeks, but she left him for another dude who bought her a car. This after my friend bought her a new flatscreen and made a house payment for the girl. Ugh.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
That's why you don't give them money
You be the one that moves on. In the morning.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
Well, I'm assuming oc is looking for a lil' more than a piece of ass.
If he’s going for something short term, give it a whirl.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
over a month and a half i called her once to see if she wanted to go to church (no response) and once to go eat (which she texted back she was already eating)
she’s not interested.
i have thought about just deleting her from my phone and facebook just to put her out of mind AND maybe to see if she’s checking on me
i think this is my next course of action
by oc on Jan 4, 2011 3:21 PM CST up reply actions
she suggested it
and when i think about it, that’s actually a great place to go on a date
by oc on Jan 4, 2011 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
Just ask if she wants to do something sometime
Just throw out some ideas with no specific timeframe. Wanna get a movie/lunch/etc. sometime. If she doesn’t respond or says no there you have it.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
think about it
when you go on a church date, you presumably are going someplace new before… something you’re not used to
you get to see a side of that person, an HONEST ONe, that you probably will only get to see a fraction of over that week
and you get them to open up a little bit with their ideaologies/faith
by oc on Jan 4, 2011 3:30 PM CST up reply actions
finding what someone believes in/lives for is vital
by oc on Jan 4, 2011 3:30 PM CST up reply actions
Can't say one way or the other
Since I’m not real religious. My thought is just figure out your basic personalities and then get into that stuff. But if she suggested church I dunno.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
yea i mean those are all valid points
just not somehwere I would suggest for a first date. That is just me, though. If that is your thing than absolutely go for it.
The only girls I have ever gone to church with were the ones that I had been dating for quite a while…and that was on Easter and such.
Yep, after awhile I guess I can see it
But if a chick asks me to take her to church as a first date, I’m running all the way to Usain Bolt’s house, jumping on his back and telling him to run me further.
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 4, 2011 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
You'd do that
…if any girl asked you out.
by Black Francis on Jan 4, 2011 3:46 PM CST up reply actions
Maybe it's just small sample sizes
But the church girls I’ve gone out with have both been bonkers.
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 4, 2011 3:49 PM CST up reply actions
Well, sure.
You met them in Sunday School when you were 9. All girls that age are crazy.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
I mean bonkers
In the opposite of the fun sense.
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 5, 2011 3:12 AM CST up reply actions
That was actually very well done.
Rec.
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 4, 2011 3:51 PM CST up reply actions
i only ever thought she was interested because she asked for my number first
i have spaced out the times i’ve interacted with her for fear that i might come on too strong.
a girl like that probably gets so many looks that it’s best to hang outside, y’know?
by oc on Jan 4, 2011 3:14 PM CST up reply actions
Umm...
They have a pro shop at each place. I wonder if that would be the best place to get ice skates though. I haven’t bought hockey equipment in Dallas in over a decade, so I’m not the best person to ask.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 2:57 PM CST up reply actions
Which one is the Valley Ranch center??
I used play adult league hockey at the one in Coppell/Irving.
I never have been able to tell what damn city that place is in.
Sigh......how many more days until Spring Training??
Yeah that's the one
It’s in Valley Ranch, which is a neighborhood in Irving, but it’s basically on the border with Coppell.
"I fully expect to lose tonight" -- LSJ
Right next to the Cowboys headquarters.
/woo Coppell!
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Yeah, I'm neighbors with the Cowboys
Miles Austin drives a masserati and does not abide the driving laws of the state of texas. I can tell you that much.
"I fully expect to lose tonight" -- LSJ
go 185?
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?
Yes. It never ends.
Caveat, worst song that’s well known and considered good enough to get heavy rotation play.
Que sera, sera.
You're a good source..
I’ll take your word for it
by lost in space on Jan 4, 2011 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
I remember when that place opened.
It did really well for a long time.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
I care
usually.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest"
--South Korean Rangers fan
I definitely fucking care
Go Stars!
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by DonDrapersOPS on Jan 4, 2011 3:12 PM CST up reply actions
Personally,
I’m never a fan of hearing about deferred money. I think some of the problems this franchise had in the mid – late ’00s were due to the large degree of deferral. At the time of the Bankruptcy, Mickey Tettleton was still owed money from deferrals.
"I wanted to go out there and punch Julio" - Ron Washington
I wouldn't have any problem with deferred money
if the team put aside the money in the year the player was earning the money, and had it collecting interest just to capture the Future Value. However, that isn’t really how it’s done. They just create a future year obligation.
I also don’t have problem with deferring pay from this year, when they are competing for the playoffs to future years. It is pretty easy for me to see, however, a scenario where the tail end years of the contract, we are deferring salary for a team that isn’t a favorite to win, into a future year where our chances may be better. Kind of like when we deferred salary from ARod from a year where we weren’t competitive, so we could pay him in a year where we were competitive.
"I wanted to go out there and punch Julio" - Ron Washington
thank god that 3rd base defense butchery is OVER!!
even as a kid Mikey Young wasn’t good with getting in front of balls, here’s a clip….
The Rangers off season ineffectiveness is the new don't ask/don't tell.
by BigGuns on Jan 4, 2011 2:18 PM CST reply actions 5 recs
I know he's a kid, and I know he's probably doing it against his own will...
…but the fact that the fielder is wearing a helmet cracks me up.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Usually it's required for machine pitch
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."
I wonder what the kid at first base was busy looking at
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 4, 2011 2:21 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, by the way...
…that’s freakin’ terrifying.
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
Too bad the pitcher
isn’t a young Carlos Zambrano… would have been fun to see him go ape-shit on that first baseman.
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by DonDrapersOPS on Jan 4, 2011 2:22 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
The pitcher, #12, has got to be CJ Wilson.
Tell me you see it.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
And Vlad's dumbass is sliding in to first base when there isn't even a close play.
Super Base runner be running.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
#12 is Beltre
The kid not paying attention at first is what we will see this year with MY if he plays any 1B.
Boston
unless Youkilis really sucks as a 3B defender
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His SSS UZR's there are surprisingly good.
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 4, 2011 2:33 PM CST up reply actions
yeah
but he’s fat, stupid, ugly and plays for the REd Sox, so I hope he sucks there.
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The Animated Ballpark in Arlington
Great article on Fangraphs
http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/adrian-beltre-is-not-motivated-by-contract-years/
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x
Rather than looking for speculative motivational issues that don’t stand up to an actual examination of the facts, applying Occam’s Razor to Beltre’s performance suggests that one should conclude that basic park effects – and not a greedy cash-grab – are mostly responsible for the timing of Beltre’s big years.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Beltre hit 48 HRs while playing half his games at Dodger Stadium in 2004.
Try again.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"If the Cliff Lee Contract was really keeping me from doing other things, I had no fucking business whatsoever trying to sign him in the first place."
One year, OMG!
If he could just turn that on, why wouldn’t he do it every year and be the greatest player in history?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
he doesn't want the spotlight, or the potential to sign a Ryan Howard size contract.
It would be silly to pay that much in taxes.
"Obviously you're not a golfer" -- His Dudeness
You didn't read the article, did you
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 4, 2011 2:41 PM CST up reply actions
Did it contain facts?
If so then no he didn’t.
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
I'm not a big believer in the "contract year wonder" player ...
but I don’t think this article really disproves the point to the extent the author seems to believe. It was clever to include his arb years in the equation as that basically makes his argument, but I don’t think arb years really come to mind when people talk about “contract” years. While technically an arb eligible player gets a new contract, he’s also not in a position to have multiple teams competing to sign him—he’s not going on the open market in other words. I think adding those two years to the equation is an apples/oranges situation.
If you only consider those years prior to Beltre going on the open market, he’s been a beast in two and a wreck in one, which would seem to support the opposite point of view regarding whether he is a contract year wonder. I’m not saying I think Beltre’s 2004 and 2010 were a direct result of him being about to hit the open market, but I don’t think this article thoroughly debunks that theory either.
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Mine is today when he sold the team." - t ball
I flip a coin three times.
It comes up heads twice and tails once. Do you think this means my coin is weighted improperly to favor heads or that it was just variance?
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
you've never met him
/mike e
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
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i am bytes, i can go anywhere
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"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
last hole to fill on the roster
would be a RHB OF. Should they sign another FA or just bring in a bunch of NRIs to compete for the job?
Johnson is a guy I've kinda wanted for quite awhile.
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 4, 2011 2:34 PM CST up reply actions
Mike Cameron?
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?
not if you want
a “hitting” of
Even Judy Borbon laughs at Craig Gentry when he picks up a bat.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"If the Cliff Lee Contract was really keeping me from doing other things, I had no fucking business whatsoever trying to sign him in the first place."
because when he's picking up the bat
he’s telling jokes about how dumb you are.
Section 239, Row 1, Seats 1&2
That bat needs to be put to good use on somethings knees.
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
I don't see
how we can afford extensions to Wilson, Cruz, and Hammy now with Beltre and Young’s contracts being so huge. Wilson is probably going to be the only quality FA starting pitcher available next offseason so he’ll have the leverage to get a huge deal while Cruz and Hammy are going to see Werth’s deal as a major incentive to forgo extensions and wait to hit free-agency.
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by stupidsexyflanders on Jan 4, 2011 2:29 PM CST reply actions
dumb
Cruz can go year to year, even with Beltre contract, we’re operating at around 65 million for the year
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This isn't the Tom Hicks Rangers
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
65 million?
Where are you getting your numbers from?
Cots has us at ~45 million before Beltres contract and before any arbitration raises.
Arbitration
probably.
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--South Korean Rangers fan
still doesn't make any sense
We have ~45 mil committed currently
Beltre at 16
Then arb guys Hamilton (est 8), Wilson (est 7), Cruz (est 3.5), and Murphy (est 1.5) brings us to 81.
i don’t know where hes coming up with the 65 number
As much as I love Hammy and as completely amazing as he is when healthy
I’d be highly skeptical of giving him a huge 5-7 year deal with his health issues unless there was extensive protection built into the contract.
I think Wilson is gone
Cruz isn’t f.a. eligible until after 2013, I don’t think.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 2:36 PM CST up reply actions
He definitely won't be signing an extention this close to free agency, I'd imagine...
and then once he is on the open market, as perhaps the best pitcher available, he is going to get way overpriced and some team like the Dodgers nearer to California will pay to have him.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 2:38 PM CST up reply actions
Because...
…I think he’s got one chance to cash in and get a huge contract, and it will be this coming offseason.
And I don’t think the Rangers are going to moneywhip him to stay here.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 2:44 PM CST up reply actions
I think this is the most logical option for CJ.
It’s a bummer.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Feliz...
Perez. A trade. A one year free agent type of guy.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 2:47 PM CST up reply actions
as in.....
if we are out of it around July……..do we try and get something for CJ if he has some value??
Sigh......how many more days until Spring Training??
For 2012
I’d wager the rotation is Colby, Mystery Pitcher, Holland, Hunter, and either Kirman or Feldman.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 2:48 PM CST up reply actions
And Cobra's gone after 2012.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"If the Cliff Lee Contract was really keeping me from doing other things, I had no fucking business whatsoever trying to sign him in the first place."
How many people would have even guessed Colby at this time last year?
2012 will work itself out.
"...I'd rather play with little men..." - LSJ, 12/16/2010
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Jan 4, 2011 2:56 PM CST up reply actions
This is why I laugh
at the Baseball America projected lineups like 5 years down the line. Fun, but those things will never happen.
I'd be impressed if they could get
the projected August rotations right.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
one of those last four pitchers will not be here next year
by oc on Jan 4, 2011 2:57 PM CST up reply actions
one of Holland, Hunter, Kirkman or Feldman
i have a feeling they are used in a trade to upgrade the staff at mid-season
by oc on Jan 4, 2011 3:17 PM CST up reply actions
I could see him..
…signing a big deal with the Dodgers or Giants.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 2:49 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
Definitely a west coast team. Likes to hit. Makes too much sense — therefore some AL team on the east coast will moneywhip him.
"I fully expect to lose tonight" -- LSJ
CJ wants to bat......he's gone to the NL to the biggest bidder.
Sigh......how many more days until Spring Training??
I KNEW IT!
#mysteryteam
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Mystery pitcher is Roy Oswalt.
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
He'll go reunite with his best buddy Cliffly.
Bastard.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
Righty-o
whereupon he’ll be turning 33.
I’m pretty ok with going year to year with him and letting someone else pay Werth money for his age 38-39 years.
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?
Adding
I’d also be ok extending him soon for cost certainty and holding onto his age 33/34/35 years.
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?
33?
Lefties only start getting better at that age.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
I agree
As much as I love Wilson, I think he’s gone in FA…unless he has a mediocre year and wants to sign for a reasonable price which I doubt. This is why I think Feliz and Holland need to be integrated into the rotation this year, then for 2012 you can go Colby, Feliz, Holland, Hunter… Plus a 5th starter. Or if we’re lucky and add an ace at the trade deadline this year that we keep for a couple years then you have the 4 I mentioned with an ace at the front of that.
my better is better than your better.
by rangerjake on Jan 4, 2011 2:41 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
That is of course ignoring the possibility of
Perez or Scheppers stepping into the rotation by then, but I think Scheppers will be a bullpen guy and Perez will be the first guy up for an injury…
my better is better than your better.
by rangerjake on Jan 4, 2011 2:43 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Why, please tell my WHY are people worried about extending everyone?
Wilson is gone as a FA, he’s be absolutely stupid not to test the market. He goes on the market unless the Rangers wildly overpay.
Cruz will be pretty old for a first time free agent, and it might be the last chance he has at a big contract. He tests the market unless the Rangers wildly overpay.
Hamilton is one of the riskiest players in baseball, I’m not that interested in signing him to a big long term contract.
When you're drowning, you don't say 'I would be incredibly pleased if someone would have the foresight to notice me drowning and come and help me,' you just scream.
Simple...
This is the freshest memory most Rangers fans have of the team. Wilson, Cruz, Hamilton, they all got us that far. The fans are going to be wondering why the Rangers don’t want them back.
by Perfect Zero on Jan 4, 2011 2:49 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
This makes me happy every time!
"There's a larger issue at play here: There is a big social stigma in this country against lazy, self-centered assholes." - The Onion, Are Tests Biased Against Students Who Don't Give A Shit?
by BAC on Jan 4, 2011 4:36 PM CST up reply actions
Cruz is the only one I'd try to resign now...
Buy out a year or two of free agency even if it means overpaying. How many of us woulda been fine with signing Lee to a 2 year 55 million deal, or Beltre to a 2 year 40 million deal? Point being by overpaying for two Cruz years now you can get a key piece without having to commit to a player into his late late 30s. The other two I wait til they hit free agency and make legitimate offers to them, if they stay great, if they get way overpaid elsewhere then that’s ok too.
my better is better than your better.
by rangerjake on Jan 4, 2011 2:57 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, I don't get it.
How many teams in any sport are the same 3 years later? Basketball seems to have a lot of its stars stay for more than 3 years, but other than that?
3 years ago the Cowboys starters included Romo, TO, JJones, Greg Ellis, Roy Williams and Jacque Reeves.
3 years ago the Mavericks leading players by minutes were Dirk, Josh Howard, Terry, Devin Harris, Jerry Stackhouse and Dampier.
3 years ago the Rangers best position player by WAR was Kenny Lofton (2.5 WAR) and best pitchers were Kevin Millwood (2.7 WAR) and Joaqin Benoit (2.0 WAR).
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Benoit was better than every other Rangers starter.
Sheesh.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Did the Rangers HAVE other starters that year, other than Millwood and PIBB?
Didn’t Rheineker make some starts?
Oh, and Kason O’Jersey.
=(
But, hey, we’re good now! So…yay?
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Here's the top 10, in descending order of starts made:
Millwood
PIBB
Loe (WTF really?)
B-Mac
Tejada
Wright
Gabbard
Rheinecker
Volquez
Mike Wood
Dear lord.
BMac is stranger to me than Loe.
I remember almost nothing of this season.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Huh, Loe was actually good for 1.8 WAR.
Only Millwood, Padilla, Loe, and B-Mac broke 1 WAR as starters.
I remember going to a game in Seattle where Loe outdueled Felix for 9 innings
and then the Rangers won the game in the 10th or 11th.
I remember the time I got points in a fantasy league for a complete game shutout from Kameron Loe
Because he had a 5 inning shutout going at Fenway, the rains came, and the game was called.
That was greatness.
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
I was at that game
And the rain not only cut short that game but the game I was going on the next day. The rain was crazy and lasted my whole trip. National Guard was called in to help out since it was kind of a disaster (cars stalled in underpasses, etc). Had to hang out a lot in a sportsbar that SI had ranked #1 in the nation (sniff – don’t feel bad for me. I made the best of it).
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
6 players at 2.0 fgWAR or above
Holy crap, and I watched that team, religiously.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I guess when you put it in perspective like that, it makes sense.
The age thing + the inevitability of hitting free-agency = watching 3 great Rangers leave over the next few years.
I’m already preparing to be really really sad when Wilson leaves…:0(.
"I bent my wookie!" - Ralph Wiggum
by stupidsexyflanders on Jan 4, 2011 3:29 PM CST up reply actions
So going down the list of positions I count
5 that we are top 10 in the league easy (top 5 or 3 in some): 2B, SS, 3B, LF, RF… (6 if you count murph as 4th out fielder)
And 4 we are prob right around average at, with the potential to be much better and much worse: C, CF, DH, 1B.
And really C, 1B, and CF are the only spots that could turn really bad, but if either 1B or CF turn out awful we have the flexibility with MY and murph to fill one of those spots… Of course injuries always happen but I am very very excited about the offensive/defensive production of this lineup.
my better is better than your better.
by rangerjake on Jan 4, 2011 2:36 PM CST via mobile reply actions
3B DEFENSE!
Remember to retire Fin's number, Mark.
"I've had people walk out on me before, but not when I was being so charming."
by jonthefon on Jan 4, 2011 2:43 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Jesus christ
I can’t keep up with these new threads. Blarg!
Me: But if we move to some state where our views are in the majority, I won't have anything to rant against all day long! What will fuel my rage??
Girlfriend: Well...you'll still have the Yankees.
I prefer the megathread concept
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?
We go live to the Ballpark for Josey Wales' reaction to the agreement!
by TooLegitToQuit on Jan 4, 2011 2:46 PM CST reply actions 4 recs
That's Dirk'Tron
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
that's not him. that's one of the countless rabble of illegitimate bastards of Dirk.
it’s true, it’s DAMN true!!!!
(either that, or it’s the bastard son of Rally Tumnus)
"Back in Irish's day you had to kill a man before you were taken seriously in polite society." - Aquaman56 06/25/10
by Samuel_L_Bronkowitz on Jan 4, 2011 2:51 PM CST up reply actions
The fact that this contract is essentiall 5/$80 with a vesting option for a sixth makes me feel so much better.
And honestly, I really couldn’t give a shit about years five and six. Beltre was signed (or will be signed) to make the Rangers contenders in 2011, 2012 and hopefully 2013.
Let’s deal with year’s four and five of the contract when we get there.
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If his defense can remain consistent through those years
He’s still going to be overpaid, but will at least be overpaid to still provide the team with some good value.
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
If Ghettobear is around...
What’s a good, relatively cheap restaurant to go to in the Rice University area?
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McDonalds!
You can only be young once but can be immature forever!
/Garoon
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
by AceJC on Jan 4, 2011 3:02 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
I see what you did there
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
I suggest you find a U-Haul
and move to Denton.
"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
Heh.
Job put me here. Not much choice.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:04 PM CST up reply actions
Dishes between 10 and 20 bucks
So around Chilis prices, I guess.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:07 PM CST up reply actions
D'Amico's has good Italian food and great wine by the bottle prices.
Black Walnut is a order at the counter place, in the expensive sandwich shop variety (but pretty good). Burgers, pasta’s, sandwiches, etc.
Mi Luna ends up being about that, depending on if you get wine, and that’s a tasty tapas place.
Patu has a buffet lunch that’s my favorite Thai buffet ever.
Cafe Istanbul is a pretty solid Mediterranean/Turkish place.
Ruggles is the definition of an overrated sandwich shop.
Hungry’s is pretty good, also.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Mi Luna is good.
I was considering saying “I ate at this tapas place that was pretty good but I’ve completely forgotten the name of it” but decided it wouldn’t be that helpful before you replied, heh.
Yeah,
I’m a big fan of tapas and they don’t disappoint.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Yes,
that’s one of my favorites.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Awesome, thanks!!
Knew you’d be the one to ask, lol.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:15 PM CST up reply actions
How far a radius do you consider the "Rice University area"?
There’s a place called Auntie Pasta’s over in Bellaire that I can recommend.
Also, El Tiempo, on Richmond between Kirby and Buffalo Speedway, has kick-ass fajitas.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 3:09 PM CST up reply actions
Ahh..yeah, it doesn't need to be right around Rice.
I’m picking her up, so I can drive somewhere. But I’m picking her up around 6:30, so I want to avoid as much traffic as I can.
Someplace with decent food and a talking-friendly atmosphere.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:11 PM CST up reply actions
Is this the milf?
You need to go bigger.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Ha ha.
No, not the milf.
This is just a friend, actually.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:12 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, well then take her to Cici's or something.
Save up for the milf.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
You have no taste buds then
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
My wallet likes it.
My taste buds are indifferent.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
Milf and I are going to a nice sushi place before heading out to see Black Swan.
Going to be one interesting night.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:14 PM CST up reply actions
I like your style, Worley.
I expect to hear much of this night after it happens.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Excellent.
Which one?
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Oh...damn.
It’s in the Woodlands on Market Street.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:17 PM CST up reply actions
I don't really go there.
Except for the occasional concert.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
It's a good central location for us to meet.
It’s not exactly my type of area, but she suggested it. So that’s where we’re off to.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah,
sorry, I meant I couldn’t offer any advice for that area.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Ahhh, gotcha.
I think that area it’s all about the same. Overpriced a bit, sorta fancy, decent food.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:31 PM CST up reply actions
Uni sushi, I think it's called.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:20 PM CST up reply actions
Sushi is that an euphemism?
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Auntie Pasta's is great
Reasonably priced, neighborhood family restaurant, good Italian food — my in-laws really like it, and they don’t like just everyplace.
If you are on Holcombe, you just keep driving west until you see it. Easy to find.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 3:23 PM CST up reply actions
I'm thinking El Tiempo might work just fine.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:24 PM CST up reply actions
I actually had lunch there today
Great Mexican food. After Mama Ninfa sold her restaurants, her son started up El Tiempo’s, and it is more like the food that everyone used to rave about Ninfa’s having.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, this looks great.
Thanks for the heads up!
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah,
it’s pretty popular, but I’ve only been once. I want to say a lot of Astros like the place.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
You think there's going to be a long wait around 645 or 7?
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:35 PM CST up reply actions
Awesome, thanks.
And….this is why I love LSB.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:38 PM CST up reply actions
Ninfa's
I miss that place. My friend Sara & I got absolutely trashed there one afternoon on those purple margaritas, then nearly killed ourselves trying to walk around Mayfest. Their green salsa was awesome too.
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
OT: Ron Franklin fired.
I hear the Rangers are looking for a play-by-play guy…
"Don’t want to spend my night waiting in line unless it’s for more beer."
--EssBee, on LoneStarBall, Jan. 21, 2010
I don't know...
They know but they can’t or won’t say.
Apparently the name of the person was said in the Spanish Beltre Thread, though.
So, Gina Miller, probably.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 3:15 PM CST up reply actions
They can.
They’re just looking to drive up ratings so they tease information and end up not spilling,
Lame.
by TooLegitToQuit on Jan 4, 2011 3:20 PM CST up reply actions
Wrong
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Can I take Josey's place and remind you to gargle right here?
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
nO
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
/AceJC
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Regular Abbott and Costello
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
boom
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
No
we’re not breaking it on the show. It’s not happening.
"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
Conjunction and PM
are being dicks about the situation.
by lost in space on Jan 4, 2011 3:15 PM CST up reply actions
I don't deny that
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — I regret mentioning to ANYONE that I know about the hire. It was classless and boastful of me.
"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
It's hard to keep in I'm sure...
especailly when you have so many people that want to know.
by lost in space on Jan 4, 2011 5:50 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
especially for me… the reason I got into media in the first place was to find and spread information. It’s an asset — and a weakness.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest"
--South Korean Rangers fan
I've heard from a couple of places
If it is who I’ve been told it is, the reaction will be, “Huh? They fired Lewin for him?”
Then a collective shrug and people will move.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
Ok...
You aren’t under the embargo that Conjunction has…
Spill it.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:25 PM CST up reply actions
I'm pretty much going to be pissed no matter who it is...
so you can just tell me.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 3:26 PM CST up reply actions
I don't either...
He was nice to me in Oakland.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
They'll move?
Jesus this guy must suck.
by brettgardner on Jan 4, 2011 3:26 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
You're a blogger. This is the kinda shit you're supposed to talk about.
by Black Francis on Jan 4, 2011 3:30 PM CST up reply actions
Nope
If I share everything I hear, people will quit telling me things.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 3:34 PM CST up reply actions
and they can do a contest every broadcast called
Busby’s Buzzword. First person to text the buzzword to FSSW wins a gift card to Sonic
"Obviously you're not a golfer" -- His Dudeness
2 no hitters.
TAG brings up the no-nos and Busby says, “Aw, but that ain’t nothin’ compared to Nolan”.
Ryan hire.
Que sera, sera.
Hot or cold game
Hot
Cold
Hot and cold
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 3:40 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Yes, I realized that after I hit post.
I’m not very good at this game.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Regular Abbott and Costello
/AceJC
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Oh my lord Monica Belucci.
Brotherhood Of The Wolf. Her tits fade into mountains….
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:41 PM CST up reply actions
I would degrade my entire existence for her
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?
by Keynes on Jan 4, 2011 3:42 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Yeah.
Exactly. No better way to put it.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
I love this
"There's a larger issue at play here: There is a big social stigma in this country against lazy, self-centered assholes." - The Onion, Are Tests Biased Against Students Who Don't Give A Shit?
by BAC on Jan 4, 2011 4:40 PM CST up reply actions
I would drink her bath water.
"The Angels are like the villain in the movie that isn't dead until he's been stabbed 150 times in the bath tub, yet he still might come back up one more time." - Eric Nadel
God I love Monica Belucci.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
I think that's the first time you've ever said a girl was hot and I agree with you
"I fully expect to lose tonight" -- LSJ
I think lots of somebodys did
I haven’t seen it, though. I have children. I don’t see movies anymore.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
What??
You have a Facebook and haven’t seen the movie?
Shame on you. Best movie of 2010, imo.
by TooLegitToQuit on Jan 4, 2011 3:44 PM CST up reply actions
I see Black Swan tomorrow night.
Right now my top movie of the year is a tie between Toy Story 3 and Social Network.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
So what you're saying is you just haven't seen True Grit then
True Grit is >>>> Social Network and I enjoyed both.
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
I need to stop hearing about Social Network being good.
Combined with the fact that I like the people who made it, it’s going to make me go see it. And I don’t want to watch a movie about the douchebags who made facebook.
I have seen True Grit.
I thought that it was incredible. Thought The Social Network was better.
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by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 5:26 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, so you're just dumb then
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
[totally kidding]
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
If Katy Perry is doing the Rangers television PBP...
for the 2011 season, I’m going to be using the radio feeds only.
Now Samwise, he can call my baseball games.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 3:45 PM CST up reply actions
Quick
Someone paste the Katy Perry/Elmo gif.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 3:47 PM CST up reply actions
If you don't say no...
I’ll know it’s Rhadigan.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 3:51 PM CST up reply actions
Has Rhadigan even called a sporting event in his life?
by TooLegitToQuit on Jan 4, 2011 3:58 PM CST up reply actions
I'm just trying to avoid hearing that it's Busby...
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 3:59 PM CST up reply actions
Yep
"...I'd rather play with little men..." - LSJ, 12/16/2010
by Past A Diving Michael Young on Jan 4, 2011 4:02 PM CST up reply actions
I'm trying to avoid throwing myself off the Bay Bridge...
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 4:07 PM CST up reply actions
My favorite part about Barnett
Is when he refers to a batter who got jammed on an infield dribbler as “getting fisted.”
My "favorite..."
part is how he has an aneurysm seemingly every time someone hits a double off the wall and can’t call the play until 15 seconds after it has happened.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 4:10 PM CST up reply actions
It takes a beat for him to process everything
and he wants to make sure he’s got it all right so he waits for crowd reaction
It wouldn't be as much of a problem on TV...
as it wasn’t last season when he worked Saturday’s. But then there’s the problem of Barnett having an awful monotone voice until he gets excited and it becomes all squirrely and weird.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 4:15 PM CST up reply actions
OK, here's one...
Put the name of the guy you know in a code of about, 30 letters..
And we’ll decipher it.
by TooLegitToQuit on Jan 4, 2011 3:59 PM CST up reply actions
I've never heard of anyone named
Vurfack Poohy.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Dave Barnett
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Does nobody really see the encoded message here?
by FormerLSBUser on Jan 4, 2011 4:14 PM CST up reply actions
nO
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
No, but you can, easily
You already know the words so your brain processes this info automatically, kind of leik hwo yuo can raed thsi aesliy.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Not in the 2 secs of attention I gave it, no.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
x
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
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Look at how wacky!
I can’t help but buy her CDs now!
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 4:06 PM CST up reply actions
I can't help but look at her tig ol bitties
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 gif is why I hate her.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
You are looking at the wrong parts then
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
No joke
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
She does remind me of
that “wacky” girl that you pretend to laugh with just to close the deal, but really she annoys the soup out of you.
"I wanted to go out there and punch Julio" - Ron Washington
She's the modern day Jenny McCarthy
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
Her talents are much better and moar real.
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
And she's not a retarded antivaxxer.
Science flies you to the moon. Religion flies you into buildings.
by JBP on Jan 4, 2011 5:40 PM CST up reply actions
Here ex posted a closeup picture of her on twitter without makeup
Not. Good. I don’t care how big her boobs waking up next to that would be horrible. We’re not talking “eh” it’s bad. I don’t expect every girl to wake up looking exactly like the night before but I don’t see how he was with her that long.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
Russell Brand is a goblin
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
I've looked at a lot of pictures of her
Don’t know why everybody thinks she’s so ugly.
by Black Francis on Jan 4, 2011 5:17 PM CST up reply actions
I suppose everyone looks bad when the cameras 3 inches from your face
I don’t even look incredibly, fantastically great then.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
And you just woke up.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
It's like using stats from a 25 year old in High A
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?
Exactly
My hairs a mess, all my coverup came off on the pillow. It’s embarassing until I remember how good looking I still am.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
Well, la-di-da. I don't wear pants, ever, for the same reason
Might as well see the goods up front.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
Oh. It never occurred to me to wear shorts
I figured underwear, or sometimes not, was pretty handy at all times. Dinner, drinks, dancing. Might as well cut to the chase.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
I vote to replace Salma Hayek with Monica Bellucci this year.
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 4, 2011 3:47 PM CST up reply actions
Why replace?
They can coexist.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Salma in one hand, Monica in the other
now, put your hands together….
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
That's more than a handful.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Claudia in the other
o wait
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
We should have a poll closer the start of the season
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?
This is a fantastic idea.
We’ll have a Fanpost where people volunteer “official rally girls” gifs. We then vote on the winner.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Only problem
What if Rally (Insert hot girl name here) fails us? Does the thread dictate the order of succession, or do we just go with whoever rises up out of the ashes?
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?
Hmm.
Maybe it dictates a couple backups, but if they all fail we’d have to choose on the fly?
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
I reserve the right to choose my own rally girls independent of the results of that thread.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
I'd have to think we would create something on the fly.
Those are usually the best and it’s how things usually work around here.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Yeah,
but then we would not get an entire post full of potential rally chicks.
Superman wears Josh Hamilton pajamas.
No, we have the Fanpost and pick a winner.
If the winner fails, we let the masses create something.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Just keep using them until we have the illision that they work
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 4, 2011 3:57 PM CST up reply actions
Or maybe we could do trial runs in spring training
Better?
I NEVER SAID BATMAN!!!
by LSJ on Jan 4, 2011 3:59 PM CST up reply actions
uh
That doesn’t make any sense. If they tell you, you can’t write about it. If they don’t tell you, you can’t write about it.
by Black Francis on Jan 4, 2011 3:37 PM CST up reply actions
Well, it does give him perspective, which could help what he writes
But that’s getting stretchy.
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?
TWSS.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Also getting stretchy
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?
Can't you make another account and just spill it?
by TooLegitToQuit on Jan 4, 2011 3:40 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, because that wouldnt be obvious
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
When you get to your interview with Greenberg...
make sure he knows I’m mad about Josh Lewin, then. Like personally. I want you to be menacing about it. Get Ben to do it if you feel you cannot.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 3:40 PM CST up reply actions
Ben is going to sit in the reception area...
…and smoke his fake-electronic-cigarette thing, in the hopes that he’ll provoke a confrontation about smoking in the building with Nolan Ryan.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 3:42 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Honest question:
Did the Rangers pay for your trip to Arlington?
by FormerLSBUser on Jan 4, 2011 3:44 PM CST up reply actions
No
The Rangers have never paid me, or paid anything on my behalf, and have never given me anything of value (other than, you know, when I pay for a ticket and there’s a giveaway, and I get the shirt or whatever everyone else gets).
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 3:46 PM CST up reply actions
Have they forbeared, though?
Or perhaps forgiven debt they would not otherwise have forgiven?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Why would AJM owe them money?
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
I don't know.
Why WOULD AJM owe them money?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Pimping his kid?
/LSJ
Don't listen to me. I'm a fucking moron.
by hornedfrogs45 on Jan 4, 2011 4:42 PM CST up reply actions
Did Nolan serve as AJM's consigliere in a sordid covert operation of some sort?
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
Operation Dazzle My Ass
Don't listen to me. I'm a fucking moron.
by hornedfrogs45 on Jan 4, 2011 4:43 PM CST up reply actions
Ever wonder how AJM got to be THE Marriagesmasher?
That’s not a title that is earned.
It’s a title that is won.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Of course they did, had dislodge thumbs from asses
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
You have to get a court order
to have thumbs removed from said asses
Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand.
Do you work for entities affiliated with the Rangers?
Has Chuck Greenberg ever babysat for you for free? JD cut the grass at a discount?
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
What if the private jet that Adam...
flies to Arlington on is owned by a lawyer that is associated with Greenberg?
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 5:04 PM CST up reply actions
BigSteveAviationServices™
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Heh
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
It's suspect
Depends on where he sits. If he’s not sitting in the exit aisle where you might have to open the emergency doors I’d say he’s getting a perk.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
You know good and well AJM takes a private jet to Arlington for Rangers games
He always references the drive between Dallas and Houston but that’s just a ruse. No one with that much SBN and Marriagesmashing money laying around drives.
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
Oh god are those things real?
I heard about them from somebody, and thought they were just making shit up.
Yeah
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
Yeah
let him know lots of people are pissed.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by DonDrapersOPS on Jan 4, 2011 3:42 PM CST up reply actions
No one obsesses about the Rangers
so it isn’t like anyone will know you told.
by elvis1isking on Jan 4, 2011 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
i can do the Rangers TV gig
i would deliver the game with the color and energy of Andres Cantor
by oc on Jan 4, 2011 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
I would listen to that.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
So it's a he.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
I'm actually sort of disappointed it's not Gina Miller.
Because that would be…umm…..interesting.
Defending Big D - Dallas Stars news & analysis
Blogging The Boys - Dallas Cowboys, all the time.... since 2005
by Brandon Worley on Jan 4, 2011 3:34 PM CST up reply actions
certainly better looking than Busby
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
Leggy
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
"People will move on"
Sorry, that was important last word I omitted.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 3:33 PM CST up reply actions
I'm still probably going to move...
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 3:34 PM CST up reply actions
Back to Texas?
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
I might actually be doing that...
See. I broke some news in this thread.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 4:07 PM CST up reply actions
Internet
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
/college graduates everywhere
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Here:
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 4:28 PM CST up reply actions
I spell my name wrong?
/Ryin
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
For one thing, Austin has weather
For another it has good mexican food.
Houston Texas has terrible weather.
As does Amarillo Texas.
I’m going to assume you are talking about the mexican food.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Austin's awesome, it was much better when I lived there but still great
The Rangers off season ineffectiveness is the new don't ask/don't tell.
I don't want to move!!
There’s no way I can sell my house right now……damn!!
Sigh......how many more days until Spring Training??
Would Jim Sundberg go back in the booth?
Pulling that out of my ass but he was the PBP guy with Busby, wasn’t he?
I strongly doubt it, he likes his job as is... A future Team President candidate imo (not with Rangers, obviously)
by FormerLSBUser on Jan 4, 2011 4:03 PM CST up reply actions
It's Ric Renner, isn't it?
"Scared? We're not scared...We do this every day. Scared is being in a prison yard."- Michael Young
God help us all.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Yes it's him.
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Him or Norm
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I hate Norm so much I have started turning off his show
I didn’t used to, but he is turning into an over-earnest whiner, imo.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I think he's hilarious. Unintentionally so, but still.
All I have out here is the local ESPN affiliate, and Colin Cowherd owns what would be Norm’s time slot on the Ticket.
It's not Norm
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest"
--South Korean Rangers fan
I thought you weren't playing this game?
by lost in space on Jan 4, 2011 5:40 PM CST up reply actions
Norm
it’s fairly obvious he’s not it. He’s ancient and has a very, very comfortable gig at a station he legitimately loves. There’s talk he’ll outlast every other show on The Ticket but Bob and Dan.
"By MLB.TV, we can see J. Hamilton's homer, M. Young's clutch, and N. Feliz's explosive. All about Rangers things can be our interest"
--South Korean Rangers fan
I hate playing the "fairly obvious" game
when I have no fucking clue.
Rhadigan, Renner, Barnett…I guess I’ll take Rhadigan
by lost in space on Jan 4, 2011 5:53 PM CST up reply actions
She said not to call her that, and he siad "OK, asshole"
Pretty sure that is it.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I thought it was bitch
Or the word that rhymes with runt.
by Adam J. Morris on Jan 4, 2011 3:42 PM CST up reply actions
I'd tell you what was really said but then people would stop telling me stuff.
by Black Francis on Jan 4, 2011 3:45 PM CST up reply actions 7 recs
Well-played.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
and a meme was born
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 foresee much mileage out of this one
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
____100 created this meme a looong time ago
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
Cause you live in Arlington
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
I thought it was Georgia?
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Hahahaha
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Yeah, I still don't get his anti-A&M condescension
UGA/Cornell are both very good schools but also land grant schools with strong agricultural programs very similar to A&M.
It’s one thing to be a condescending douchebag with a degree from Harvard or Yale, it’s entirely different to be a condescending douchebag when you’re on the same academic level.
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
Why is it different?
A douchebag is a douchebag.
"Dying ain't hard. It's living that's hard."
"Don't become the '82 Milwaukee Brewers."
"If the Cliff Lee Contract was really keeping me from doing other things, I had no fucking business whatsoever trying to sign him in the first place."
Don't disagree
But the comedy of a UGA/Cornell guy being condescending towards an Aggie is great.
It’s like an Okie State guy being condescending about a Red Raider’s education. It just doesn’t make any sense.
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
Sunt
She misheard him while he was speaking Latin – the classic situation.
Hobson, did you see that?
Yes.
She stole that tie! It's the perfect crime. Girls don't wear ties; although some do. It's not a perfect crime, but it's a good crime.
Yes. If she murdered the tie it would be the perfect crime.
GB! Where are you?
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Hiya.
Sorry, doing maintenance on a machine that’s worth my yearly salary. What’s up?
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
x
KCENdavid David Wilkinson
by baylorscout
Baylor fb coach Kim McCloud (DB’s/defensive recruiting coord) to be let go. Source tells me other defensive coaches to go as well. #Baylor
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Please oh Please oh Please Oh please OH PLEASE
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
I didn't know how bad their defense was
until the bowl game.
18 sacks last season? Wow
2010 Texas Rangers: Going where no Rangers team has ever gone
However bad you thought it to be.
It was worse.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
I still have to suppress vomiting
when thinking of the A&M game. UGH
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Greg Davis, FTL
THE RANGERS ARE FULL OF UNBELIEVEABLE SUCK GIVE UP NOW IT DOES NOT MATTER GOOD BYE.
"It has been said that baseball is to the United States what revolutions are to Latin America, a safety valve for letting off steam. I think baseball is more serious than any Latin American revolution. But, then, I am a serious fan." -- George F. Will
The Angels got 2 HR's from the 3B spot last year
That’s uh, pretty bad…
"I bent my wookie!" - Ralph Wiggum
by stupidsexyflanders on Jan 4, 2011 3:31 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Or maybe 5, forgot Izturis and Wood played a bit of 3B too
along with Callaspo.
"I bent my wookie!" - Ralph Wiggum
by stupidsexyflanders on Jan 4, 2011 3:32 PM CST up reply actions
Stick with 2, somebody recced it.
Que sera, sera.
by scoop16 on Jan 4, 2011 3:40 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I really don't like all of this assuming that we signed Beltre before we actually signed him
I’m sure it will happen but it makes for really bad mojo.
Yankees are looking at Andruw Jones for a right handed corner OF
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
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It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Shouldn't.
That’s Cruz’ spot now.
In my perfect world:
Elvis
Ian
Josh
Nelly
Beltre
Face
Moreland
Yorvit
Borbon.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Sexy
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Exchange face and kinsler
and that’s probably what will end up happening. Not ideal but not terrible
Yeah, not sure if they pull 2 massive changes on Face in one off season
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Oh...........right.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
yesyesyesyesYESYESYES
YES.
yes.
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?
Kitchen now clean?
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Saving that one.
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?
Murphy doesn't play 1B.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
heh
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Not sure if you are serious
But I would play face at 1b and DH Murphy, I think both of them are probably going to be a little more productive than Moreland, who should still get ~ 300 abs.
I want an OBP guy in the 4 spot.
Kinda Vlad’s problem last year, especially in the 2nd half.
Que sera, sera.
I think it will.
That’s what I mean by unfortunate, though I don’t know what our other options would be regarding a high OBP guy now.
It’s why I would have preferred pursuing Manny or even Thome.
Que sera, sera.
The Hardline working with two day old information.
Good to hear that nothing’s changed.
by LiamP on Jan 4, 2011 4:15 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Haha, so true.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Yes it was.
But this shit now…it like they have been in isolation all day, they know jack shit.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
People saying they know something, but can't say what it is.
Is complete bullshit, keep it to your damn self
"Obviously you're not a golfer" -- His Dudeness
I know a song that gets on everyones nerves......
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Snap.
Need to build another bridge between independent clauses ’cause Conjunction just got burned son.
by LiamP on Jan 4, 2011 4:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions 4 recs
That's the funniest thing you've ever said.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Ghetto Poppins
Funny.
If Brad Pitt is playing Beane who do you want playing you?
JD: Eddie Guardado.
Can you tell me your sources?
Don't listen to me. I'm a fucking moron.
by hornedfrogs45 on Jan 4, 2011 4:47 PM CST up reply actions
But you're not supposed to talk about it.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
Moving back to OKC and just remembered the Astros are there now.
suckage
"Obviously you're not a golfer" -- His Dudeness
That was one of the few, if not the only reason that state didn't suck.
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Living in Austin and just remembered the Rangers are here.
Awesome
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
by AceJC on Jan 4, 2011 4:48 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Say...
How easy is it to watch the Rangers in Austin?
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 5:05 PM CST up reply actions
Should be much easier now that the Triple A team is all but there.
Before it was super tough.
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
You can see it, just not in HD.
FoxSW is geared toward the Astros, but this could change with the Rangers being in Austin now.
"I don't really like pitchers." - Nelson Cruz
Yes, I think there's a good chance there will be a change
what with the new affiliation, and the WS thing.
Usually relegated to the non-HD channel on Time Warner
but if you use MLB.tv you can use a proxy server and watch with that.
Sweet...
Yeah. I just renewed my MLB.TV subscription, too.
by ghostofErikThompson on Jan 4, 2011 5:18 PM CST up reply actions
I used privateproxy all last season with MLB.tv with no problems
but my guess is that within the next year or two, the Rangers become the dominant team in Austin.
Go to samair.ru, find any proxy (preferable high-anon) outside of the US
Get QuickProxy add on for FF, and it’s all free :)
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
yeah, but a lot of those aren't very secure and I wouldn't trust them
and many are too slow for streaming.
high-anon is pretty much the pinnacle of security
And you may have to try a few to find a fast one, but there are many out there. In fact, I used the same proxy for 1/2 the season.
"I support you, Wash; I’ve always supported you," Young said
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
I need to do that at a house.
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
It's not as much fun as it sounds.
Kinda hard to manipulate in some bathrooms.
Ever been in a boardroom, or a gang fight? Ever save a life? Ever won a court case against the odds? Ever held a dying buddy in your arms?.- jackanape on "perspective," 11/8/2010.
Ya so many people are going tankless or the tank is loose.
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
It has sucked in the past on TWC.
Uverse is much better about showing their games in HD. But that will all change when the Astros switch to Comcast and the Rangers will be the only Texas baseball team on Fox. Then I am sure that we will get to see all of the Rangers games that are on FSSW, no problem.
Superman wears Josh Hamilton pajamas.
Astros and Spurs
down Austin way(grande). Astros on and Spurs on fox SW. I have to subscribe to MLB and NBA live to get games without having to pay 100$ a month for digital expanded super duper cable (or find a stream).
Excellent point.
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
True, not a big NBA fan
May change when I can see their games regularly on the television. I openly admit that I am a playoff bandwagon fan.
"Obviously you're not a golfer" -- His Dudeness
Kevin Durant is the sole reason to watch that team.
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
Did we sign Post Season Koufax???
Adrian Beltre? :( :( :(
I can still has Post Season Koufax?
/Josey
Mets signed Chris Young
/Thumbs
It goes deeper. People take out their frustrations with Josey on their real-life acquaintances, which propagates forward, and before you know it you’ve got more marriages in an easily-smashable state.
by Closure GT on Dec 14, 2010 9:48 AM CST
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