Saturday morning Rangers stuff
by Adam J. Morris on Oct 15, 2011 11:25 AM CDT
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PrintGame 6 tonight at 7:05. Derek Holland versus Max Scherzer. If the Rangers win, we're going back to the World Series. Lose, and we have Game 7 tomorrow.
While it would have been nice to close it out in Detroit, that would have been something of an upset...I remember seeing very few "Texas in 4/Texas in 5" predictions. When I was on the Replacement Level Podcast earlier this week, I said I thought the Rangers would lose game 3, take game 4, then fall to Verlander in game 5 before winning game 6 at home to finish the Tigers off.
So I'm not going to start sweating unless something goes wrong today.
Jeff Wilson has a story about Derek Holland still being young and inexperienced, and it includes this mechanical explanation for what was going wrong in Game 2:
That said, Holland has been good more often than not this season. The percentages say we'll get the good Holland tonight. Let's cross our fingers and hope that's the case.
Anthony Andro looks at how up and down Holland's performances have been this year, and writes that Holland wants to get this team to the World Series.
Evan Grant has a piece behind the paywall explaining why the Rangers are a good bet to win today.
Drew Davison writes that Nelson Cruz is having an ALCS for the ages.
T.R. Sullivan has a story about Scott Feldman coming back from injuries to be a significant contributor in the playoffs for Texas.
One of the things that I'm kind of wondering at this point is whether Feldman is forcing himself back into the conversation as a serious rotation option for 2012. I had posited before that Feldman would be the #6 guy, the guy who would be penciled in as the long man but who would have a chance to jump into the rotation if someone got hurt in spring training. I'm starting to wonder now if he might legitimately be in the mix from day one this spring.
Gil Lebreton writes that the Rangers have a chance to close this out at home.
The S-T's notes talk about the Rangers having a workout yesterday, which everyone but the walking wounded -- Josh Hamilton and Adrian Beltre -- attended, the Rangers feeling there isn't pressure on them, and Alexi Ogando and Mike Adams being ready to go today if they are needed.
The Ranger website notes also talk about yesterday's workout, Michael Young coming out of his slump, Mark Lowe hoping to be available next round, and Andres Blanco likely not being available next round.
Andro writes that Yoshinori Tateyama has been learning English quickly from his teammates.
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Go Rangers!
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions
GO RANGERS!
"I never argue with people who say that baseball is boring, because baseball is boring. And then, suddenly, it isn’t. And that’s what makes it great." - Joe Posnanski
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Oct 15, 2011 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
Go Rangers!
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
Go Rangers!
Run if you intend you survive,
For the beast is coming to life.
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Oct 15, 2011 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
I think he was always going to be in the hunt
He’s just legitimized his candidacy a whole lot.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
Referring to a video you posted (which was one gripping video)...
by hightowersmith on Oct 15, 2011 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
My biggest concern
is the Ranger’s confidence in Feldman causes them to leave Feliz in the bullpen because it “makes the team better.”
Feldman
2009 was a long time ago but I don’t remember him having this combination of movement and velocity. A rotation spot will be his to lose if he keeps pitching like he has. 2009 Feldman plus strikeouts? Yes, please. That’ll do.
by Black Francis on Oct 15, 2011 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I still remember that game he pitched at Tampa Bay in 2009
Best I’ve ever seen him. The last couple of weeks he’s been showing that potential, though.
Thought about this too...
If they can’t sign CJ, figured rotation would tentatively be Lewis, Holland, Harry, Feldman, and Feliz and possibly a free agent veteran in the mix with Ogando as closer and Lowe and Adams as set up men. The luxury of Ogando is he may be able to provide multiple innings saves. Would be tough to do on consecutive nights though. Hopefully Koji will get right in the offseason.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
That would be awesome...
Hopefully it would turn out better than DiceK.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
Fuck him...
Can you imagine Nolan’s reaction when he sees how fat the guy is? I don’t see how his fitness would work in the TX heat. He’s a workhorse, but i read somewhere he seemed to wear down as the season progressed. I know you were probably being facetious though.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
I'd rather imagine his reaction when he sees how good he is.
And make no mistake, Sabathia is elite.
Curious to see how high TX would pay for him...
Figured Yankees would hang onto him.. Their rotation is not very good. Would suck if they keep CC and sign CJ.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
Why would you put Ogando back in the 'pen and Feliz in the rotation?
If BGL leaves I would like them both in the rotation with Feldman as your long guy and backup in case of injury/suckage.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
Who would close?
I suppose Adams could, but I don’t trust Lowe as the 8th inning guy. You know Wash is going to want either Feliz or Ogando as the closer. Having both of those guys, though, in the starting rotation would be truly awesome.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
Adams closes...
and I think you can go out and get another power arm or two for the ’pen. I also think Uehara will be fine next year, and Lowe is a good middle relief guy too.
The Rangers need a couple righties to go with the lefties in the rotation if BGL leaves. Then Martin Perez replaces Colby in 2013 :
Feliz
Holland
Ogando
Harrison
Perez
Yummy.
"The only good is knowledge and the only evil is ignorance."-Socrates
if he still sits 93 as a starter then hell yes he can fight for a spot
Just don't piss her off, otherwise she'll get all Dien Bien Phu up in your Boxer Rebellion - caknuck
and he'd probably win one too
93 mph sinkers and 92 mph cutters are fucking dirty
Just don't piss her off, otherwise she'll get all Dien Bien Phu up in your Boxer Rebellion - caknuck
I'm really pumped up for this game
I think Holland is going deep. 7/8 innings and will leave to 50,000 fans screaming his name.
I'm just goofin' new boot goofin'
Wash will not let him,
even if he is pitching lights out. He will pull him in the 6th to get in the bullpen.
Depends on the score and situation.
If Holland is cruising and his pitch count is fine, he’ll stay in.
If Holland is pitching fairly well but not exactly mowing them down and it’s close… then he’ll get to the bullpen faster.
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
Yep we need our starters to go deep into ballgames..
Its not a necessity if we have the lead but they surely need to do more and alleviate some of the pressure/workload of the pen.
Holland + Feldman + Ogando + Adams + Feliz =
VICTORY!!!!
"I never argue with people who say that baseball is boring, because baseball is boring. And then, suddenly, it isn’t. And that’s what makes it great." - Joe Posnanski
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Oct 15, 2011 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I think Holland goes 5,
and then Ogando + Adams + Happy = Profit.
Run if you intend you survive,
For the beast is coming to life.
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Oct 15, 2011 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Holland will be the only pitcher used until the 9th.
Mark it down.
Defending Big D Check it out
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"You guys are talking about living forever like it’s a real thing, but I bust out a man shoving his head into a vagina, and it’s srs time?"
--iorange555 8/23/2011
I hope holland goes atleast 7 tonight
by Steve B on Oct 15, 2011 12:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
next year?
how about in the World Series?
by Nips on Oct 15, 2011 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm optimistic, even just from reading this post.
Holland has been good more often than not this season.
Holland wants to get this team to the World Series.
I believe we’re good.
Go Strangers.
by hightowersmith on Oct 15, 2011 11:39 AM CDT reply actions
i get chills when i read that 2nd statement. CHILLS
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions
Why?
Shouldn’t every player want to get his team to the World Series?
And if the problem in Game 2 really was being “amped-up”, rushing his delivery and getting his mechanics out of whack, then him being overly excited tonight may not be a good thing.
by Darrell McKown on Oct 15, 2011 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
All players should want to get their team to the world series.
Run if you intend you survive,
For the beast is coming to life.
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Oct 15, 2011 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions
"Yoshinori Tateyama has been learning English quickly from his teammates"
I hope this means he’s been learning from Beltre. I’d like to hear him yelling “OH SH*T!!!” at the top of his lungs.
I was thinking more English lessons from Elvis Andrus.
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - Jason Parks, 7/14/11
2011-07-25 17:44:05 - benjihana: Ahh my backdoor!!!
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by CrustytheCowboy on Oct 15, 2011 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
tonight's the night.. your Texas Rangers are going to go to the World Series
it’s gonna happen.
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 11:40 AM CDT reply actions
rec whore.
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - Jason Parks, 7/14/11
2011-07-25 17:44:05 - benjihana: Ahh my backdoor!!!
by vfn on Oct 15, 2011 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
This.
Run if you intend you survive,
For the beast is coming to life.
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Oct 15, 2011 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions
Fuck the Angels
Even though they do not matter…
by Scott5 on Oct 15, 2011 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Hey guys how about that college football?
Hopefully those Texas fellows pull themselves up by the bootstraps to beat the whoevers today! That’s what we’re all thinking about right?
I have a Twitter and have been following CJ Wilson ever since last year.
and lately, he won’t shut the fuck up about other things that aren’t related to baseball. for instance…
str8edgeracer C.J. Wilson
Also, w/ weather getting cooler I decided its time to do a giveaway for the ladies. We have some Victoria’s Secret Rangers hoodies..
working on the contest rules for the giveaway- shortly will post link to NEWS tab on www.leftylefty.com
Okay 2 more questions tonight. next one at 1030PMCST. This is a lot of fun. 2 winners for the next one, I want to give more stuff out!
…should Ranger fans be concerned?
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 11:49 AM CDT reply actions
When did Evan Grant get a new sn?
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
oh this is so clearly why he is having problems pitching in the post season
if he’d only stop twittering and focus the Rangers would have won the world series already
NO no no no no no no no no no no
why is this a big deal to some people.
...because people are stupid.
"The Rangers system just happens to be stupid with depth." - Jason Parks, 7/14/11
2011-07-25 17:44:05 - benjihana: Ahh my backdoor!!!
I just wished he'd focus more on pitching...
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions
So to clarify....
he should only post stuff about baseball?
not necessarily.
but out of all the times to do all these contests, he decides to do this during playoff time
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions
What difference does it make?
He leaves the ballpark during the playoffs, and has the nerve to go out to eat and relax, is that cause for concern?
I'm with pinoy, in a way,
I wish he tweet more baseball while the series is still going, but if we’re in between series he can say whatever. To each of their own I guess.
Run if you intend you survive,
For the beast is coming to life.
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Oct 15, 2011 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
I don't want him only thinking about baseball
that is the best way to get in your own head and screw yourself up, everyone needs down time.
down time will arrive in 2 weeks. why can't he wait then
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
When your off work
do you only think about work?
idk dude. sorry for not agreeing with you or whatever.
but for example, I remember Dirk saying something about.. yeah, I busted my ass in practice every day and night. practice, practice, practice.. and I’m finally a World Champion. all that practice really paid off. well with CJ, he obviously needs more practice cause of his outings in the post-season.
I just don’t get it. If I was CJ and I pitched like THAT in this year’s playoffs. IMO, I would want to keep on practicing my pitches until I’ve got ‘em nailed down. it’s like when you fail your first test in a class, and it makes you want to study harder and prepare more for the second test.
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions
So he needs to be throwing every off day?
Great idea!
not every day
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
whatever floats your boat
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
You're wrong...
but you already knew that didn’t you?
he needs to study more then
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
You think he doesn't study as it is?
You should go read some of the interviews he’s done discussing what he does to prepare for each start.
"In fact, most of these free-swinging Padres couldn’t hit Dock’s funky palm ball. I threw it often. But by then, also, the first acid distractions entered: the TV flickered; the cracks in the wall started to move; the hand soap started to breathe — those sorts of things. Plus I was drawn to the outdoor garden between innings. Rain was near, I sensed." - A.J. Daulerio
okay
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
He's calling himself a novice
and still has alot to learn. Quit worrying about victoria secret hoodies and more about chocking another one away for your team.
The difference between Verlander giving up 4 and CJ giving up 6 is an unlucky hop off of 3rd base.
I suppose Verlander needs to study more too.
I would guess...
He has one of the more stricter workout regimens in the league. But hey, there’s always the video games, fried chicken, and beer in the clubhouse thing. Plus the guy doesn’t drink or party hard. Twitter is one of the better things he could do.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
What's he supposed to do, think about pitching 24/7??
CJ is literally the last pitcher on the team I’m worried about having not enough focus on pitching.
dude, i didn't say 24/7!!
just not at a time like this iMO
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions
So
do you really thing CJ ran out to Town East Mall to the VS shop to buy some Ranger hoodies so that he could give them away on twitter? Seems like maybe the FO is behind this as well … maybe? Don’t be a dumbass.
by robert_d_wilfong on Oct 15, 2011 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
lolwat
Maybe a little less wharrgarrble?
Run if you intend you survive,
For the beast is coming to life.
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Oct 15, 2011 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
x
idk. his pitching in the postseason is awful and then he turns around and does this kind of twitter shit. way to take this baseball shit seriously. work on your game
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
could be better..
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Stat-wise? Yes he is awful. But,
He’s been getting burned by The Big Inning™ and his command. Other than those, he hasn’t been that bad.
Run if you intend you survive,
For the beast is coming to life.
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Oct 15, 2011 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok...
Then lets not ignore Hamilton, Young, every one of the SP, and Andrus mediocrity
after game 5 he said that he was still a novice
and had alot to learn. sounds like he’s making excuses instead of taking responsibility.
Don't pose as superfocused zen master
and then go out in the postseason and clearly show it’s over your head. If he’s going to be the “ace” he needs to hold down the other team and show leadership. Not cocky excuses in postgame interviews.
How was it cocky....
he admitted he needed work? What you are taking from his interview is idiotic.
I was surprised by that comment from him...
Maybe he was talking about pitching as an ace in the playoffs.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
You're looking for reasons to bitch about Wilson
Just admit you don’t like him and GTFO. We’re not stupid around here and can see what you’re about.
by Black Francis on Oct 15, 2011 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't like CJ...
but he usually pitches well.
It should be all he tweets about ever!
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by philkid3 on Oct 15, 2011 11:55 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
What do you want his twitter to say?
I am sitting quietly in my room thinking about nothing but baseball and constantly applying oil to my glove?
It puts the oil on the glove!!!!!
Run if you intend you survive,
For the beast is coming to life.
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Oct 15, 2011 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions
No. People should not be concerned.
CJ has been on Twitter all year and was good. He was on Twitter all during the playoffs last year and was good. Some people (coughEvanGrantcough) will go out of there way to call the guy out for nothing.
cool. somebody who actually answered my question regarding if Ranger fans should be concerned or not
props to you
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Who gives a crap, he's gone after this year anyway
Quote from Yankees GM about the Texas Rangers Beating them in the 2010 ALCS "They manhandled us," Cashman said. "It was like a steamroller. We couldn't stop them."
The Victoria Secret thing is something that he and MLB is involved in.
So it’s sort of part of his job. The players do a lot of charity work and it doesn’t necessarily stop in the postseason. Roger Staubach visited my brother and a bunch of other kids at Children’s Hospital just a few days before a playoff game. The Victoria’s Secret thing isn’t charity, I don’t think, but it’s some program to make baseball more popular or whatever. I’m sure someone knows more about it than I do.
by Black Francis on Oct 15, 2011 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
No, Ceej talking about non-baseball stuff on Twitter is not important. I never talk about Home Depot on Twitter.
Speaking of work, every Rangers win this series I was at work. They lost on my days off. The last time I worked 1-10 Nelson hit a walk-off GS. I work 1-10 tonight. Take this however you want, but I’m feeling good about tonight.
"We’re really going to talk about [Yankee mystique]? I don’t really care about the Yankees right now honestly. We just defeated them. It’s over. We’re better than them." -Ian Kinsler
Then you know what you must do.......
"I never argue with people who say that baseball is boring, because baseball is boring. And then, suddenly, it isn’t. And that’s what makes it great." - Joe Posnanski
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Oct 15, 2011 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe in the power of the stache...Derek's got this....
"I never argue with people who say that baseball is boring, because baseball is boring. And then, suddenly, it isn’t. And that’s what makes it great." - Joe Posnanski
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Oct 15, 2011 11:59 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
DAT PEDOSTACHE
Run if you intend you survive,
For the beast is coming to life.
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Oct 15, 2011 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
"I am McLovin...."
"I never argue with people who say that baseball is boring, because baseball is boring. And then, suddenly, it isn’t. And that’s what makes it great." - Joe Posnanski
by GhostofSteveFoucault on Oct 15, 2011 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
just win.
I don’t want to face Fister in game seven
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 12:15 PM CDT reply actions
Today's Simulation
Simulator says Texas chances of winning are 61.34% while Vegas says they are 59.35% with right around 9 total runs scoring.
Wow. Some kind of voodoo shit going on.
by Black Francis on Oct 15, 2011 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I actually had to check because I could not visualize it . . .
and it worked. OMG
"Say, you don't think there's any way I can get that quarter
From underneath your pointy boot, do ya?"
by Scruffy Nurfherder on Oct 15, 2011 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
not him again?!?
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm thinking the Rangers get two knocks on Scherzer today
His control cannot be as impeccably good as last time out.
I think the trick is to avoid looking into his eyes.
Lets just jump on them early.
Holland leads the league by mile with run support. Hopefully by doing this it’ll take the heart out of the Tigers. Obviously easier said then done.
Run if you intend you survive,
For the beast is coming to life.
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Oct 15, 2011 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Magnets?!? How do they work?
Run if you intend you survive,
For the beast is coming to life.
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Oct 15, 2011 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Nellie's on fire and likely to get pitched around tonight, with Murphy as his protection.
I’d like to see Wash bump Cruz up in front of Hamilton instead.
by 3hacks on Oct 15, 2011 1:24 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I would rather him in the 5 hole
with Beltre in the 4 and Naps at the 6. Pick your poison.
Run if you intend you survive,
For the beast is coming to life.
by AfterSchoolSpecial on Oct 15, 2011 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I just like a lefty behind him.
If Hamilton can lay off the change up, he’ll do some damage tonight. Speaking of Hamilton, does anyone know what’s physically wrong with him? He doesn’t look right.
He is gingerly walking around at times. He was slow to get up when he slid home the other night.
It seems to have sapped his power stroke, although he now seems willing to hit the opposite way.
grit
"Say, you don't think there's any way I can get that quarter
From underneath your pointy boot, do ya?"
by Scruffy Nurfherder on Oct 15, 2011 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Feldman
I think he’s in the mix next spring, but initially the number six guy.
Lewis
Holland
Ogando
Harrison
Feliz
Feldman
Agree if the can sign Ceej.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
You think Colby is the #1?
"I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else." by Earl Weaver
If nothing is because of seniority...
I’m skeptical about Feliz…he has a great fastball but his offspeed struggles a lot at times. Give guys several chances to see 99 throughout a game and eventually they’re gonna blast it. I guess we won’t have many choices if CJ comes back.
I'm not too worried...
He shown even before this year, when he first came out of the pen, that he could have effective secondary pitches. He will just have to work on starter stamina and pitching multiple times through the lineup. But he was originally groomed to be a starter anyway.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
There's no way they don't sign one of CJ or Darvish.
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.
"do you a jet ski rental place would work here" - Mike E, 5/10/2011, in response to me saying I would rather face the Thunder than the Grizzlies in the WCF.
Don't rule out a significant trade
Prospects for Beckett, perhaps.
by Van Down By The River on Oct 15, 2011 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree
This team isn’t fucking around anymore.
by Black Francis on Oct 15, 2011 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
I just hope we score some runs
hopefully early to take a little pressure off Holland
These make good pies.
by Thought_Experiment on Oct 15, 2011 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Figgin' to go take my licensure exam...talk to y'all hoes post-game.
Go Rangers!
"Sometimes you just want to sit back and watch somebody throw 100." - Jeff Passan on Neftali Feliz
"Baseball's all that's real" - JB
Good luck old sage.
"He’s the boomstick, you know what I mean?" -Ian Kinsler
the stage is set.
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Perfect weather at Rangers Ballpark today.
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
and this too..
aandro Anthony Andro
RT @RangerBlake: Rangers will wear white jerseys with red caps on Saturday. #rangersjerseys
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
get your game face on
you’re spending too much time twittering
by huebone on Oct 15, 2011 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
it's on alrdy
"He’s not like Floyd Mayweather who keeps on running. This one likes to go toe-to-toe. That’s what I want. We have similar styles." ~ Manny Pacquiao
by pinoyintegrity on Oct 15, 2011 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
and it's a freaking Night game
so no stupid shadows and whatnot… Sell out crowd; great weather; White w/ Red caps; Dutch.. Count me in for the good-Dutch tonight and big bats.. and a win
Hamilton v. Scherzer at night at home
I’m thinking it’s Hambone dong time
by Jobu. on Oct 15, 2011 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
thought he had a messed up groin?
Remember the other night with McCarver and Bucko were talking about that, then he slammed a double to deep left center?
by Black Francis on Oct 15, 2011 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
He will obv still crush scherzer
Tonight mark it down.
by Steve B on Oct 15, 2011 3:43 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
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