RangersTalk 2009 Season Thread

[sribb43]

Fuck Detroit and the Tigers


:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang :bang

[BUMP]

I say we beat the shit out of them in Arlington!!!!!

It better be a sweep with each game decided by 10 runs or more!

[JamStone]

Could happen. Tigers have been awful in the second halves of seasons the last couple years. But, we're happy they're playing pretty well right now, especially considering both Ordonez and Carlos Guillen have been either hurt or horrible when they do play. The most impressive part of this sweep was the way the Tigers pitchers were able to handle Kinsler and Young for the most part. Texas should pick it up again soon. Their hitters are too good. Josh Hamilton should help balance out the middle of the line-up when he gets healthy too.

[monosylab1k]

It'll be typical Ranger luck for them to make the playoffs but wind up drawing the Tigers. And then another sweep out of the playoffs.

[Spursfan092120]

It'll be typical Ranger luck for them to make the playoffs but wind up drawing the Tigers. And then another sweep out of the playoffs.
reverse jinx..nice. I have a good feeling about the Rangers this year. only thing I was worried about was starting pitching..but they're silencing me...at least until the last few games.

[FromWayDowntown]

Why does my fantasy baseball owner mind always fall for the old "That guy raked after a mid-season call up the year before and he's going to rake again" thing every time?

Chris Davis. :bang

[sribb43]

http://trsullivan.mlblogs.com/archives/2009/05/padilla_scratched_holland_will.html

Padilla to DL and Holland will start tomorrow vs Houston

Padilla was pitching well, to bad it had to be him that went to the DL. Wouldnt be surprised if more Rangers starters hit the DL due to there increased pitch counts this year. I know it looks good on paper to have the starters going furhter into games but for those who arent used to it, the DL will probably be filled as the season goes on

Anyways, sorry Stros fans but Holland will be shutting your asses down tomorrow night

[sribb43]

Why does my fantasy baseball owner mind always fall for the old "That guy raked after a mid-season call up the year before and he's going to rake again" thing every time?

Chris Davis. :bang

whats worse for me is that im in a league that has strikeouts as a stat and this fucker is on pace for more than 200 k's :bang

[EricB]

Great, so now I see the shit Rangers pitching going against semi hot hitting in Houston.

Could be seeing some 12 to 10 games here this weekend.

Hope Hammer is ready to go for this weekend, and hope that the Rangers pitching can pitch better than normal.

Got Paulino tommarow, Hampton on sunday, Don't know who for Houston on saturday.

Oh well.

[sribb43]

This still cracks me up

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[Whisky Dog]

Great, so now I see the shit Rangers pitching going against semi hot hitting in Houston.

Could be seeing some 12 to 10 games here this weekend.

Hope Hammer is ready to go for this weekend, and hope that the Rangers pitching can pitch better than normal.

Got Paulino tommarow, Hampton on sunday, Don't know who for Houston on saturday.

Oh well.

What? You must not have watched the games. The pitching was good, not once did they give up a ton of runs. They just got Willis, Verlander, and Jackson on days where their stuff was filthy. The pitching was still there although not quite as dominant but the hitting didn't get the job done.

[leemajors]

the stros should get creamed this weekend. i'll be there cheering tomorrow, but it probably won't matter.

[dallaskd]

Holland looks like a solid starter tonight. :tu

[Texas Chili Dog]

Andrus is a stud.

[pkbpkb81]

Rangers win

[Spursfan092120]

Great game for the Rangers...freakin awesome.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Always feels good to beat the DisAstros. :D

[monosylab1k]

The Rangers are the permanent owners of the coveted Silver Boot. Playing the games is nothing more than a formality.

[leemajors]

basically. lastros are back

[Texas Chili Dog]

Can you dig it?

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/2122/alstandings.jpg

[BUMP]

Can you dig it?

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/2122/alstandings.jpg

:wow:clap:wow

[traitoravery]

I am fuckin loving it!!!!

[sribb43]

1st in the A.L. and home field throught the AL playoffs bitches

[Whisky Dog]

1st in the A.L. and home field throught the AL playoffs bitches

If Memorial Day swithched with Labor day I'd be a lot more excited.

[Whisky Dog]

Bounce Back. That's a big thing this year's Rangers have over previous years. Before, that sweep in Detroit would have turned into 5 or 6 losses in a row.

[StylisticS]

Bounce Back. That's a big thing this year's Rangers have over previous years. Before, that sweep in Detroit would have turned into 5 or 6 losses in a row.

Yep. Part of the maturation and GREAT chemistry this team has. Now the biggest growth starts Monday, June 1. We all know what happens during that time. Now the road gets a bit tougher. We play the Yankees for the next three. Would love to take at least 2 of 3 but wouldn't complain with a sweep.:toast.

But in the next three weeks, we have the Red Sox, Yankees @ New York, and the Dodgers.

[Texas Chili Dog]

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[sribb43]

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Time to Welcome the Yankees to the Ballpark. I will be there tomorrow, heard he crowd could be close to 50,000 :wow

Can't wait to hear teh boo's for A-rod and Tex

[Texas Chili Dog]

Time to Welcome the Yankees to the Ballpark. I will be there tomorrow, heard he crowd could be close to 50,000 :wow

Can't wait to hear teh boo's for A-rod and Tex
yeah, the place is gonna be packed for this series. It always is when the Yanks come to town. I won't be there tomorrow, but I hope to make one of the other two games. It's time to show them what we're made of!

[EricB]

Awesome trip.

Had a blast.

The Rangers are some cool guys too, Marlon Byrd is hilarious, and I might have a new favorite athlete in Josh Hamilton.

After reading his book, and seeing his interactions with the kids at the park, it literally brought a tear to my eye.

Josh Hamilton's story is old hat, but IMO a great one, and the way he interacts with kids should be shown even more.

Josh Hamilton is baseball's new hope and should be treated as such.

[CubanMustGo]

NYY 11, Texas 1. Rangers still can't figure out how to beat the Yankees. :depressed

[sribb43]

What a shitty game to be at today

[dallaskd]

No Worries.

[sribb43]

Phil Hughes loves pitching in arlington...his debut was as 6 IP with no hits

[pkbpkb81]

these type of games happen to every team the ranges will still take 2 out 3

this team has proven it can bounce back

[EricB]

Stellar effort today.

The bats let down the pitching today.

Multiple times they had guys in scoring position with 1 or no outs and didn't bring em in.

The bats have to bring it tommarow.

[monosylab1k]

The Yankees will always own the Rangers. It's sad but true.

[monosylab1k]

Yankees-Rangers is like Rangers-Astros, except the opposite.

[pkbpkb81]

The Yankees will always own the Rangers. It's sad but true.

the rangers went 4-3 against the yanks last year

[BUMP]

leading 2-0 in the 2nd. Time to brush off last game and bounce back thats what i like to see

[mFFL03]

god the ranger crowd is always so subdued.....WAKE THE F UP
lol, Joba's favorite food is steak

[EricB]

god the ranger crowd is always so subdued.....WAKE THE F UP
lol, Joba's favorite food is steak


Its 11PM for fucks sake.

Get a clue.

[mFFL03]

Its 11PM for fucks sake.

Get a clue.

I suggest staying at home then. No point in going to a sporting event.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Good job of bouncing back after yesterday's forgettable game. Holland goes tomorrow. Let's take 2 of 3!

[sribb43]

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[Melmart1]

I stayed up past my bedtime to watch the game. Totally worth it, but man I felt it this morning when I woke up. 2/3 would be nice, I read that Holland is going to add a curveball today when he pitches, but hasn't thrown it since college. Should be interesting.

[Chris]

This could also be Holland's last start of the season tonight as Padilla is expected to return soon.

[sribb43]

This could also be Holland's last start of the season tonight as Padilla is expected to return soon.

The only problem i have with Holland working out of the pen is that if he becomes a starter once again later in the season, he wont be able to pitch long into games bc his pitch count will be limited.

[EricB]

Hope Holland can go a bit farther in this game than he did against Houston.

However the Yankees are 50 times the team Houston is so hopefully Holland can give a solid 6.

[pkbpkb81]

IP H R ER BB K HR SEASON ERA
Holland 5 10 6 5 2 5 2 5.70


so maybe the kid needs more time

[sribb43]

Chris Davis sucks...play Blalock or Jones at 1B. His K per AB ratio is ridiculous. He makes Rob Deer look like Ichiro

[Chris]

Chris Davis sucks...play Blalock or Jones at 1B. His K per AB ratio is ridiculous. He makes Rob Deer look like Ichiro

It's only his second year, give the kid a chance. His defense makes him worth keeping on the starting lineup.

[EricB]

Blaylock at first

Byrd in left field.

Why exactly is Murphy playing everyday?!?!

BTW, I don't know if Padilla can consistently pitch better the rest of the season better than Holland could or would.

I'd leave the kid in there.

[EricB]

BTW, cut that shithead Kris Benson.

Dude sucks, MAJOR.

[sribb43]

BTW, cut that shithead Kris Benson.

Dude sucks, MAJOR.

its obvious that yesterday might have been his last appearance as a Rangers. they didnt even consider him to start one of the game of the double header on friday. Rangers are talkin Tommy Hunter or Dough Maths:rolleyes. If its Mathis, the Rangers will need to make a move on the 40 man roster and Benson would be the likely guy released

[pkbpkb81]

Harrison to miss Saturday start

ARLINGTON -- The Rangers have scratched pitcher Matt Harrison from Saturday's start against the Athletics because of soreness in his left shoulder. There is a strong possibility he could go on the disabled list, but the Rangers are going to wait at least a couple of days before making that decision.

The Rangers have shuffled their rotation as a result.

Brandon McCarthy was supposed to pitch on Friday in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Athletics, but will be pushed back to Saturday. The Rangers are now undecided as to who will pitch Game 1, although it's likely they will call up Tommy Hunter from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Scott Feldman will still pitch Game 2.

Kris Benson is the leading in-house candidate, but the Rangers could have a need for their long reliever, either Wednesday night behind Derek Holland or on Friday during the doubleheader. Going with Hunter gives them more flexibility, which is why McCarthy was pushed back to Saturday.

Hunter, who is 1-2 with a 4.82 ERA in four Minor League starts, could be added to the roster on Friday in place of Harrison, who would go on the disabled list. After Hunter pitches Game 1, the Rangers could send him back to Triple-A and replace him with another reliever from Oklahoma City for the second game. That reliever would then be replaced by Vicente Padilla when he comes off the disabled list early next week.

"All of that is to be determined," pitching coach Mike Maddux said.

Harrison felt some shoulder stiffness before Monday's start against the Yankees but thought it was just normal. But he felt some "sharp pain" after the game in the front of the shoulder and that caused the Rangers to pull him out of Saturday's start.

"From what they tell me, it's nothing to worry about," Harrison said. "It's just early in the season, and they want to get it out of the way."

The Rangers will wait until Friday before making a decision on Harrison, but it does seem he's headed for the disabled list.

"It's a possibility," GM Jon Daniels said before Wednesday's game with the Yankees. "We'll see how he's doing tomorrow and how he's doing Friday. He'll just keep getting his treatments."

Harrison is the second Rangers starter to come down with shoulder soreness this month. Padilla is also sidelined with shoulder soreness, but he is expected to be activated early next week to pitch against the Yankees either Tuesday or Wednesday. Rangers starters lead the American League with an average of 100.3 pitches per game, but club officials do not believe an increased workload has been a problem.

"That's just not the case," manager Ron Washington said. "If you look at any team that's having success, it's because their starters are taking them deeper in the game. I know our guys haven't had this workload before, but now they're being successful and they can handle it."

Maddux said pitches per inning can be more stressful than pitches per game. From that standpoint, Rangers starters are ahead of the curve in averaging 16 pitches per inning, the fourth fewest in the league.

"I don't think anybody has had an increased workload," Maddux said. "Harrison pitched back-to-back complete games with [111 and 102] pitches. That's outstanding. It's not like he's been taxed to the extreme. Kevin Millwood came out of [Tuesday's] game with his shortest [5 2/3 innings] outing of the season after 98 pitches because he had his most stressful outing. A high number of pitches per inning is really what causes stress on the arm."

well this sucks

maybe this is because of too many innings already

[sribb43]

Rangers must take at least 3 of 4 from the A's this weeken before they head out for an almost guaranteed losing road trip in NY and BOS

[CubanMustGo]

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[pkbpkb81]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/baseball/mlb/05/28/rangers.hicks.ap/index.html

Hicks open to selling Rangers

NEW YORK (AP) -- Tom Hicks is willing to give up control of baseball's Texas Rangers if the right deal comes along but he intends to keep the NHL's Dallas Stars.

Hicks said in late March that he was seeking minority investors to purchase up to 49 percent in each club. About a week later, the holding company that owns the clubs, Hicks Sports Group, defaulted on about $525 million in loans. Hicks said he intentionally made the move to help negotiate with banks.

"With the right partners, I would be willing to sell a controlling interest in the Rangers," Hicks said on Thursday in an e-mail to The Associated Press. "Not so with the Stars."

His intentions were first reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Hicks bought the Stars in 1996, and the team won the Stanley Cup three years later. In 1998, he purchased the Rangers from George W. Bush's group and Hicks created a stir in December 2000 when the Rangers signed Alex Rodriguez to a $252 million, 10-year contract. Hicks has said he owns 95 percent of both teams.

Two years ago, he combined with Montreal Canadiens owner George Gillett Jr. to buy the English soccer club Liverpool through a different entity.

man i hope he dose

[EricB]

I don't think Hicks is a bad owner per se.

[pkbpkb81]

I don't think Hicks is a bad owner per se.

other than bring in nolan what has he done

[Whisky Dog]

I'll be the first to say it - although "Strike Out" Davis burns a lot of opportunities swinging for the fences, when he gets hot he becomes a flame thrower. Right now he's hot and the Rangers need to ride it until he goes back to "Strike Out".

Last 33 AB - 22 Strike Outs. 6 Strike Outs in the double header and it's only halfway through the 2nd game.

His defense is excellent and the reason he stays in the lineup, but he's really becoming a horrible black hole in this lineup. His strikeout ratio is absolutely insane, a blind man wouldn't be batting much worse right now.

[dallaskd]

#1 in the AL. :tu

[Chris]

That is how you rebound from a bad series with the Yankees. I'm so proud of this team right now!

[sribb43]

great job of taking care of the hapless A's...Rangers need to win all 4 of these games vs Oakland bc that upcoming six game road trip @NY and @BOS could get ugly

[Chris]

Boston is struggling right now too, so I think we can take em! David Ortiz is averaging .189 with ONE homerun :wow Surprisingly their record is decent at 28-21, but I'm still not impressed.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Anyone else LOL when the A's manager had the pitcher intentionally walk Chris Davis to load the bases with TWO outs? And then Teagarden comes up and knocks in two runs with a hit.

WTF is the manager smoking? Davis couldn't hit a beach ball with a tennis racket right now. That my friends, is why the Oakland Athletics are in last place. :lol

[dallaskd]

great job of taking care of the hapless A's...Rangers need to win all 4 of these games vs Oakland bc that upcoming six game road trip @NY and @BOS could get ugly

We can destroy both of those parks.

[sribb43]

Anyone else LOL when the A's manager had the pitcher intentionally walk Chris Davis to load the bases with TWO outs? And then Teagarden comes up and knocks in two runs with a hit.

WTF is the manager smoking? Davis couldn't hit a beach ball with a tennis racket right now. That my friends, is why the Oakland Athletics are in last place. :lol

:lol...doesnt he know that CD cant hit a fastball. Fuckin' idiot

[EricB]

Adam Fucking Kennedy?!

ARE YOU SHITTING ME!?!?!?

:pctoss :pctoss

Losses like this better not start piling up.

Also, pray that Hambone is ok :depressed

[sribb43]

Adam Fucking Kennedy?!

ARE YOU SHITTING ME!?!?!?

:pctoss :pctoss

Losses like this better not start piling up.

Also, pray that Hambone is ok :depressed

we just took 3 of 4 from the A's cant complain one but....Frankie was going to give up a run at some point better it be against the A's than the Angels or Yanks

[pkbpkb81]

ok guys starrting tommrow they have 13 in a row 3@nny, 3@bos, 4 vs tor,and 3 vs lad (which i will be there for ) between now and june 13th we find out if this team is for real i belive they are but if not atleast all the damn bandwagon fans will be gone.

[sribb43]

ok guys starrting tommrow they have 13 in a row 3@nny, 3@bos, 4 vs tor,and 3 vs lad (which i will be there for ) between now and june 13th we find out if this team is for real i belive they are but if not atleast all the damn bandwagon fans will be gone.

Here is what I predict over the next 5 series

@NYY (1-2)
@BOS (1-2)
vs. TOR (3-1)
vs. LAD (1-2)
vs. HOU (3-0)

W-L Record: 9-7 Overall Record: 39-27...not bad at all:wow

While the Rangers schedule is tough, the Angels schedule isnt easy either

3 @TOR (will face Holladay)
3 @DET (will face Verlander and Edwin Jackson)
3 @TB (will face Garza and Shields)

[Whisky Dog]

Rangers have to take 2 of 3 from either NY or Boston. I'd put more money on Boston, but with all the lefthanded power the Rangers have they may put up doubles in NY. Hamilton, Cruz, Blaylock, and Strike Out need to put the ball in the air and let the park shoot up their HR totals.

[EricB]

The Rangers for their own confidence, and to gain any respect, have GOT to take the damn series in New York.

[EricB]

we just took 3 of 4 from the A's cant complain one but....Frankie was going to give up a run at some point better it be against the A's than the Angels or Yanks


Yeah you can complain about not sweeping the shit A's.

First place teams SWEEP the bottom feeders of their respective leagues and thats what the A's are.

[sribb43]

Yeah you can complain about not sweeping the shit A's.

First place teams SWEEP the bottom feeders of their respective leagues and thats what the A's are.

3 game sweep yes but 4 game sweeps are extremly rare...this is still the Rangers were talking about, not the late 90's Yankees teams that waxed every team in there path

[monosylab1k]

taking 3 out of 4 from a division rival is always acceptable. especially when 2 of those games came off a doubleheader sweep.

[Spursfan092120]

T.R. Sullivan (Rangers beat reporter, for those who don't know) answered an very interesting question recently with a very interesting answer...check this out.

Will the Rangers try to trade for an ace if they are still in first in July? And who could they get?
-- Ryan M., Flagstaff, Ariz.
The Rangers don't need a starting pitcher right now. That could change in a week's time. If the Astros are willing to talk about Roy Oswalt, bet the Rangers will be interested. He's due $31 million over the next two years but the Rangers have some money coming off the payroll next winter. He has a full no-trade clause but that might be where Nolan Ryan comes in. Oswalt pitched at Round Rock. The price in prospects would be steep, but he might end up being a target for the Rangers.
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I think Oswalt would DEFINITLY help out the Rangers when it comes to being an ace. The only question would be what we have to give up.

[monosylab1k]

this 10 game stretch against NY, Bos, & Tor will tell us how good our beloved Texas Rangers really are.

6 or more wins is great, 5-5 is acceptable, anything less than that and I'll be pissed.

[monosylab1k]

I think Oswalt would DEFINITLY help out the Rangers when it comes to being an ace. The only question would be what we have to give up.

Not Feliz or Smoak. They're untouchable. Aside from that, I'd like to see them try to make something happen.

[Spursfan092120]

3 game sweep yes but 4 game sweeps are extremly rare...this is still the Rangers were talking about, not the late 90's Yankees teams that waxed every team in there path
Exactly...but I'll tell you..they're looking damn good right now. Best record in the AL...second best record in baseball. I just want to make sure I don't say anything to jinx them...they're looking strong.

[Spursfan092120]

Not Feliz or Smoak. They're untouchable. Aside from that, I'd like to see them try to make something happen.
They're DEFINITELY untouchable...agreed. But a nice trade..maybe we'll get a "Gasol"-like trade..lol...since Houston will probably be wanting to get rid of that contract

[Spurminator]

Man I hope the Rangers trade for Oswalt, that will make it easy for me to officially switch allegiance.

[EricB]

Can I ask also, why the F*(&(* Its so goddamn hard to order a Rangers jersey?

I want a Hamilton in blue, and a Salty and Andrus in blue but can't find any authetnic size 56 ANYWHERE!

I can fit in a 52, but prefer them to fit extra baggy.

[EricB]

Man I hope the Rangers trade for Oswalt, that will make it easy for me to officially switch allegiance.

:lol

[Spursfan092120]

Can I ask also, why the F*(&(* Its so goddamn hard to order a Rangers jersey?

I want a Hamilton in blue, and a Salty and Andrus in blue but can't find any authetnic size 56 ANYWHERE!

I can fit in a 52, but prefer them to fit extra baggy.
no fucking shit..I've been looking forever...let me see what I can find real quick..

[Spursfan092120]

man i hope the rangers trade for oswalt, that will make it easy for me to officially switch allegiance.
lmao!!

[Spursfan092120]

Can I ask also, why the F*(&(* Its so goddamn hard to order a Rangers jersey?

I want a Hamilton in blue, and a Salty and Andrus in blue but can't find any authetnic size 56 ANYWHERE!

I can fit in a 52, but prefer them to fit extra baggy.
I found a good looking replica with a size 54

[Spursfan092120]

Scratch that, Eric...found a site with authentics...size 56 available...

http://www.ocregisterfanshop.com/Texas-Rangers-Alternate-Royal-Authentic-MLB-Jersey-_-551360253_PD.html

[EricB]

Thanks, wish they would customize. I'd get at least 3.

[jack sommerset]

I will be glad when Hicks sells the Rangers. For those who defend Hicks let me remind you the Rangers SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dallaskd]

fuck. i just want to split this trip.

[pkbpkb81]

i hate the fucking yanks

[dallaskd]

Hamilton is back on the DL...

[sribb43]

Only thing good about Padilla is that he drilled Tex twice

[sribb43]

At least the Angels lost again

[Spursfan092120]

I will be glad when Hicks sells the Rangers. For those who defend Hicks let me remind you the Rangers SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hmm..2nd best record in the AL..yet they suck... :rolleyes

[Spursfan092120]

Only thing good about Padilla is that he drilled Tex twice
Shit...I hate that I missed that.

[EricB]

hopefully this series opens their eyes that, yes, they need pitching, despite how good the pitching has been against mediocre to bad hitting teams.

[sribb43]

That game last night reminded me of why I hate Padilla on the Rangers.

The game on sunday vs Boston is going to last at least 4 hours with Padilla and Dice K pitching

[pkbpkb81]

ok feldmen goes tonight we need 7 from him tonight


lets go get em

[Spursfan092120]

Hopefully Hamilton gets back soon...we could really use his bat, as shown last night.

[CubanMustGo]

i hate the fucking yanks


fuck. i just want to split this trip.


Hopefully Hamilton gets back soon...we could really use his bat, as shown last night.

[pkbpkb81]

fuck fuck fuck the yankes

fuck fuck fuck the yanks

i hope the assholes never win another motherfucking game




also heard the rangers put vp on waviers today

[Spursfan092120]

also heard the rangers put vp on waviers today
no shit?? Where'd you hear this?

[Spursfan092120]

Rangers looking decent tonight...fucking pitching errors pissing me off though...Feldman strikes out ARod..nice...4-1 in the 7th.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Elvis Andrus is making some flat out sick plays tonight. Holy shit dude. And CJ Wilson pitched fucking awesome.

[pkbpkb81]

no shit?? Where'd you hear this?

saw it in the fan commets on there team site and there flag ship station in dallas reported it


also mike taylor said it on stsa

[Texas Chili Dog]

RANGERS WIN! :D

Frankie shut the door!

[pkbpkb81]

we needed this one bad

[Spursfan092120]

saw it in the fan commets on there team site and there flag ship station in dallas reported it


also mike taylor said it on stsa
damn...well...I guess so...whatever they think is best..good win tonight though.

[sribb43]

Frankie and CJ pitched great tonight and fuck the yanks!!!

[pkbpkb81]

damn...well...I guess so...whatever they think is best..good win tonight though.

this happens a lot if someone puts a claim on him they can pull him back probly just to see what type of intrest there is in him

[Spursfan092120]

this happens a lot if someone puts a claim on him they can pull him back probly just to see what type of intrest there is in him
yeah..maybe a trade..Taylor bashed him for hitting Tex..

[Whisky Dog]

There are a lot of players that were sick of having a target on their backs every time padilla takes the mound and starts drilling people. Wash was sick of it too and for chemistry sake they put him on waivers.

[EricB]

Your not gonna get shit for Padilla.

You've gotta use the supposed enormous amount of prospects to get anything.

pitching pitching.


Should've gone hardcore after Derek Lowe, would've fit the innings eater AND ground ball pitcher role.

[Spursfan092120]

Your not gonna get shit for Padilla.

You've gotta use the supposed enormous amount of prospects to get anything.

pitching pitching.


Should've gone hardcore after Derek Lowe, would've fit the innings eater AND ground ball pitcher role.
Lowe would have been a great addition. Oh well...team's still looking good though.

[pkbpkb81]

http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090603&content_id=5128448&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex

NEW YORK -- One day after Vicente Padilla made national headlines by plunking Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira twice, the Rangers apparently took the first step toward parting ways with the veteran right-hander.

Texas has requested outright waivers on Padilla, according to a report by FoxSports.com. The move allows other teams willing to submit a claim on Padilla until noon CT on Friday. That club would absorb his salary of about $8 million.

The decision was not confirmed by the Rangers. Major League rules forbid teams from discussing whether players are or aren't placed on waivers.

Should Padilla go unclaimed, the Rangers would be allowed to attempt to send him to the Minor Leagues. Padilla, 31, would hold the right to refuse the assignment and become a free agent. Eliminating Padilla's salary would potentially allow the Rangers to pursue a major trade later in the season as they continue their playoff push.

Padilla allowed seven runs in 3 2/3 innings and took the loss against the Yankees on Tuesday night, making his first start since going on the disabled list with a strained right shoulder in mid-May. After the game, Padilla said he is fully healthy.

The story, however, was not about his performance, but his two pitches that hit Teixeira, once the Rangers' first baseman. Afterward, Teixeira had choice words about Padilla, claiming the right-hander threw at him intentionally. Padilla has a history of throwing at hitters and has hit at least 10 batters in five seasons during his career. He has already plunked seven batters this season.

This year, Padilla is 3-3 with a 5.57 ERA in nine starts.

[pkbpkb81]

http://texas.rangers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090603&content_id=5128448&vkey=news_tex&fext=.jsp&c_id=tex



Should Padilla go unclaimed, the Rangers would be allowed to attempt to send him to the Minor Leagues. Padilla, 31, would hold the right to refuse the assignment and become a free agent. Eliminating Padilla's salary would potentially allow the Rangers to pursue a major trade later in the season as they continue their playoff push.

this is the best part to me

[BUMP]

i always thought it was hilarious when Padilla would hit people. he would get them so pissed off and he always had that blank look on his face :lol

but now that we are actually a good team, we need to get rid of him, not only because of what happened yesterday, but quite frankly he's not even that good

[jack sommerset]

hmm..2nd best record in the AL..yet they suck... :rolleyes

Really. You want to talk about 1 non steriod year. Sorry I mean 2 non steriod months in all of Ranger history. Just for the record I would love to see the Rangers do well. But I think it's pretty safe to say the Ranger suck as a franchise. A few years of not sucking will change my mind.

[Spurminator]

The Teixeira stuff is just an excuse to get Padilla's salary off the books if they can. If he's making $1.2 million this year instead of $12 million, he's not on waivers.

[sribb43]

The Teixeira stuff is just an excuse to get Padilla's salary off the books if they can. If he's making $1.2 million this year instead of $12 million, he's not on waivers.

No doubt but add to the fact that his teammates cant stand him its not a hard decision for Nolan and the boys

[Melmart1]

5-1 lead quickly deteriorated into 6-5 Yanks. Now its tied again. Blechh. I think they can still take this game (and therefore the series) but they sure as hell aren't going to make it easy.

[sribb43]

5-1 lead quickly deteriorated into 6-5 Yanks. Now its tied again. Blechh. I think they can still take this game (and therefore the series) but they sure as hell aren't going to make it easy.

Dammit i thought B-mac was rolling and then i see he gives up a 5 spot:bang

[Melmart1]

Dammit i thought B-mac was rolling and then i see he gives up a 5 spot:bang

Yeah, a three-run double to Tex, you should have seen the smug look on his face. I wanted to slap it right off of him.

[sribb43]

Yeah, a three-run double to Tex, you should have seen the smug look on his face. I wanted to slap it right off of him.

should have brought Padilla into the game and nail him

[Texas Chili Dog]

there's the old CJ Wilson...

[sribb43]

there's the old CJ Wilson...

:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang:bang :bang:bang

these are the kind of games from last year that just frustrated the hell out of me

[sribb43]

im so pissed right now. i hate losing to the Yanks and especially games that we should have won..on top of all that the Angels won :bang

On to Boston tomorrow... Penny vs. Millwood, Lester vs. Holland and Dick-K vs. Padilla (if not claimed), all winnable matchups and Youkilus might be out he left todays game with an injury

[dallaskd]

:(

[Spursfan092120]

:depressed

[Melmart1]

That game sucked but I really think this team is gonna bounce back. They know what they did wrong and that game was winnable. The Yankees can be had by this team.

[EricB]

Lost a game in the standings to Anaheim too.

Games like this are gonna come back to bite them in the ass.

They have GOT trade for some pitching.

[Melmart1]

Not gonna happen, not unless Hicks sells the team before the trade deadline. And he already said he won't go above slot for any players that might fall to them like Smoak did last year.

[Spursfan092120]

Lost a game in the standings to Anaheim too.

Games like this are gonna come back to bite them in the ass.

They have GOT trade for some pitching.
Roy Fucking Oswalt.

[pkbpkb81]

Roy Fucking Oswalt.

not going to happen the astros wont deal him to the rangers

it would bring up to many bad images of nolan leaveing hustan for the rangers has a player and team presdent

[Spursfan092120]

not going to happen the astros wont deal him to the rangers

it would bring up to many bad images of nolan leaveing hustan for the rangers has a player and team presdent
If the Astros are trying to dump him, and the Rangers offer the right deal, they'll do it.

[Whisky Dog]

The Boston media was busy writing about how the Rangers aren't for real and how this was the time for the Red Sox to step up and get some games...


EAT that you Boston Faggs!!!

[Whisky Dog]

not going to happen the astros wont deal him to the rangers

it would bring up to many bad images of nolan leaveing hustan for the rangers has a player and team presdent

Oswalt will veto a trade to Arlington. If he's already too scared to pitch for the White Sox because of their park and because it's the American League there's no way in hell he'll set foot in Arlington. He already gets shelled there as an Astro every year.

[BUMP]

Lost a game in the standings to Anaheim too.

Games like this are gonna come back to bite them in the ass.

They have GOT trade for some pitching.

Hell no, all that really matters is how you play in your division where we are an astounding 13-3. Beat the teams in the division and you're almost guaranteed to make the postseason.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Nothing would please me more than for us to walk right into Fenway Paaaaahk and sweep those fuckers right out of their own home.

[EricB]

I'd be happy with a split, or a series win.

Beating Dice K and others with the Rangers mediocre pitching is gonna be a tough task.

[sribb43]

Frankie didnt pitch last night due to a stiff shoulder :bang

[Whisky Dog]

I'd be happy with a split, or a series win.

Beating Dice K and others with the Rangers mediocre pitching is gonna be a tough task.

The pitching has ranked near the top of the AL in most categories and Millwood + Feldman have been near lights out. Not mediocre at all, although they need McCarthy and the supposedly new Padilla to step up.

[sribb43]

Lester appears to have no-hit type stuff tonight

[monosylab1k]

I guess we can hold off on the Derek Holland Hall Of Fame induction ceremony.

[Texas Chili Dog]

HELLO WIN COLUMN!

Good win. And we take 2 of 3 at Fenway, sweet! So we finished the New York and Boston road trip at 3-3. I think most of us will take that. I know I will. It could have been 4-2 had we not blown that 5-1 lead at Yankee Stadium, but whatever. 3-3 is still acceptable considering where we were playing and the quality of the teams.

Too bad Nelson Cruz didn't get the chance to hit for the cycle in the 9th. He was only a single away.

[Chris]

Oday was a steal - he has been incredible.

[CubanMustGo]

12 hits propel Rangers to first series win against Red Sox in 12 years.

[EricB]

Awesome win today.

Padilla looked DAMN DAMN good.

Michael Young is a witch.

Nelson Cruz is a freaking all star.

Darren O'Day is the FA steal of the year SO FAR!

Now time to take 3 of 4 from the Jays.

The one loss obviously to Halladay.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Awesome win today.

Padilla looked DAMN DAMN good.

Michael Young is a witch.

Nelson Cruz is a freaking all star.

Darren O'Day is the FA steal of the year SO FAR!

Now time to take 3 of 4 from the Jays.

The one loss obviously to Halladay.

Except for one thing: Halladay won't start in this series. We just miss him since he started today. ;)

edit: and also, notice how Halladay's record is 10-1? The Rangers are the reason for the "1"... http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=290421114

[BUMP]

Believe me, Halladay is breathing a HUGE sigh of relief that he's not gonna face us.

[pkbpkb81]

ok i will be in arlgton for the thursday game agains tor and the friday game agains lad i cant wait. looks like harrison will be off the dl and start on thursday so holland goes back to the pen


i know its only june but so far i couldent be happyier with this team


go rangers

[sribb43]

3 teams struggling offensively in Toronto, LA and Houston coming to Arlington. How lucky are the Rangers to miss Holladay when the Jays come into town for a 4 game series :wow.

Rangers have been playing well at home, anything less than 6-4 homestand will be a big disappointment

[Melmart1]

I don't get it ... does anyone here actually watch Rangers baseball? The Rangers are quite good against Roy Halladay. His ERA vs. the Rangers in 20 career games was somewhere hovering around 5.40 last I checked.

[monosylab1k]

A little good news today, mostly bad.

Ron Washington gets his 2010 option exercised.

but Hamilton & McCarthy on the DL and Rangers lose.

I want to be optimistic but I have a feeling the bottom is going to fall out of this thing. Not necessarily tanking for the entire season, but I don't know if we'll be saying "first place Texas Rangers" for much longer.

[EricB]

Didn't Hamilton go on the DL a while ago?

[BUMP]

A little good news today, mostly bad.

Ron Washington gets his 2010 option exercised.

but Hamilton & McCarthy on the DL and Rangers lose.

I want to be optimistic but I have a feeling the bottom is going to fall out of this thing. Not necessarily tanking for the entire season, but I don't know if we'll be saying "first place Texas Rangers" for much longer.

I doubt it.

We might not win the division at the end of the year but i seriously doubt the "bottom is gonna fall out."

Trust me, a loss to the Blue Jays means nothing. The only losses that really matter are ones in your division and the ones against other divisional leaders.

This is still a talented team either way, and we still have four solid starters Millwood, Padilla, Harrison, Feldman.

Yeah it sucks that we drop one at home to the Blue Jays but that happens in baseball. There are 162 games in a season

[Texas Chili Dog]

Tomorrow is my first Rangers game of the season! I'll be in the right field home run seats, section 44 next to the foul pole.

[monosylab1k]

I doubt it.

We might not win the division at the end of the year but i seriously doubt the "bottom is gonna fall out."

Trust me, a loss to the Blue Jays means nothing. The only losses that really matter are ones in your division and the ones against other divisional leaders.

This is still a talented team either way, and we still have four solid starters Millwood, Padilla, Harrison, Feldman.

Yeah it sucks that we drop one at home to the Blue Jays but that happens in baseball. There are 162 games in a season

Yeah but it's the Rangers. This one loss doesn't mean much, but things could go south real quick for these guys. I think the starting pitching has been solid, but I wouldn't call those pitchers "solid" other than Millwood.

I love how this team is playing but I'm not going to get my hopes up that they'll be in the playoff race for the rest of the season. They weren't even supposed to be contenders until next year, that's what I keep telling myself.

[monosylab1k]

Didn't Hamilton go on the DL a while ago?

Yeah he did, but now he needs surgery and he'll be out 4-6 weeks.

[sribb43]

Yeah but it's the Rangers. This one loss doesn't mean much, but things could go south real quick for these guys. I think the starting pitching has been solid, but I wouldn't call those pitchers "solid" other than Millwood.

I love how this team is playing but I'm not going to get my hopes up that they'll be in the playoff race for the rest of the season. They weren't even supposed to be contenders until next year, that's what I keep telling myself.

Over the past few weeks after losses i keep telling myself that this team is about to come back to earth but they keep responding...however, mounting injuries with Ham, Frankie, B-Mac, Harrison have me worried.

I hope JD doesnt trade away prospects for spare veteran pitchers like the Rangers have done in the past like Todd Stottlemyer, Adam Eaton, Scott Erickson

[ATRAIN]

You guys need to get rid of Jennings!! Every time he was on the mound I knew he was going to get lit up. Is he your mid relief extra innings guy?

[sribb43]

You guys need to get rid of Jennings!! Every time he was on the mound I knew he was going to get lit up. Is he your mid relief extra innings guy?

he is probably exceeding expectations. The guy can only start innings, whenever he inherits runners, they alway score. His ERA is in the low 3's but in my mind its only a matter of time before he blows up

[ATRAIN]

he is probably exceeding expectations. The guy can only start innings, whenever he inherits runners, they alway score. His ERA is in the low 3's but in my mind its only a matter of time before he blows up

Yeah I cringe when I see that guy on the mound. That bastard was hurt when he was with us (Astros) and that fucker never told anyone. He seems to be healthy now but yeah he doesnt handle runners on base very well.

[pkbpkb81]

so who will the rangers take, is there anyway another smoke falls to us

[pkbpkb81]

the reds just took Mike Leake RHP Arizona State 6-0 180 this kid was projected by baseball america to be going to the rangers.

[pkbpkb81]

we are still in on Shelby Miller
or Matthew Purke

[pkbpkb81]

Matthew Purke at 14 this is what baseball america says about him

Baseball America: Purke and Tyler Matzek were the top two prep lefties all summer in 2008, and they maintained that status in 2009. Matzek went 11 to the Rockies, and Purke is now off the board at 14. He's got a 92-95 mph fastball at his best and has one of the draft's best sliders.
In other words, it's pretty good value at 14, if he's signable.



i read that his dad was asking for a 7 million signing bounes

[Melmart1]

From the Newberg Report Email:

Texas has selected RHP Tanner Scheppers with the 44th pick in the draft. A consensus top-ten talent, Scheppers fell because of lingering concerns about his shoulder. He’d been drafted 48th last year and didn't sign due to that same shoulder. Per the MLB scouting bureau, Scheppers ranged from 93 to 98 on his fastball with the indy Saint Paul Saints and showed a good power curve. If truly healthy, he’s a steal as a supplemental pick.

[Melmart1]

Again from the Newberg Report:

The Rangers have made their fourth and final selection of the night, taking
Scotts Valley (Calif.) HS lefthander Robbie Erlin with their third-round
pick. A Cal Poly commit, the 5'11" southpaw is considered a likely sign.
Features a lively 89-92 fastball and a plus curve.

Rounds 4 through 30 will take place tomorrow, and rounds 31 through 50 will
be conducted on Thursday.

[sribb43]

Fuck the draft im more worried about the team this year...the MLB draft is such a crap shoot that being a 1st or 2nd rounder doesnt mean a damn thing. I read that of a teams 50 players that it drafts in a given year, on average only about 5 will ever see atleast one game in the majors.

While the Rangers have a deep farm system, reality is that a majority of those guys wont do jack at the major league level. I hope JD doesnt hold on to alot of those guys too long

[sribb43]

Oh ya...Brian Tallet...are you serious :bang

[Melmart1]

Fuck the draft im more worried about the team this year...the MLB draft is such a crap shoot that being a 1st or 2nd rounder doesnt mean a damn thing. I read that of a teams 50 players that it drafts in a given year, on average only about 5 will ever see atleast one game in the majors.

While the Rangers have a deep farm system, reality is that a majority of those guys wont do jack at the major league level. I hope JD doesnt hold on to alot of those guys too long

Doesn't make the draft any less important. When the Rangers start shopping for missing pieces at the trade deadline, what will be our number one bargaining chip? The stacked farm. We wouldn't have nearly as much chips to deal if they had shitty drafts. The future looks bright because of ... past drafts.

[sribb43]

yes, the draft is important...my point is the media and the team build up these guys when there drafted as to how great they are when reality is that the chances of them panning out are slim

[sribb43]

Rangers next pick was Tommy Mendonca 3rd baseman from Frenso St...

He should fit in nicely with this team as he set the D-I record for K's

[BUMP]

Rangers next pick was Tommy Mendonca 3rd baseman from Frenso St...

He should fit in nicely with this team as he set the D-I record for K's

Not sure who that is, but apparently a constant the last few years is that we have had somebody who will strikeout at a crazy ratio.

Brad Wilkerson, Chris Davis, now this guy is gonna be our future at that "position"

[EricB]

Over the past few weeks after losses i keep telling myself that this team is about to come back to earth but they keep responding...however, mounting injuries with Ham, Frankie, B-Mac, Harrison have me worried.

I hope JD doesnt trade away prospects for spare veteran pitchers like the Rangers have done in the past like Todd Stottlemyer, Adam Eaton, Scott Erickson


Todd Stottlemeyer was a stud when the rangers traded for him.


There will be decent veteran pitchers available but htey need to be the right ones.

Pitch to contact, ground ball sinker pitchers.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Tomorrow is my first Rangers game of the season!

:depressed

[sribb43]

Todd Stottlemeyer was a stud when the rangers traded for him.


There will be decent veteran pitchers available but htey need to be the right ones.

Pitch to contact, ground ball sinker pitchers.

Derek Lowe would have been the perfect pitcher from this team and ballpark. Sinker ball pitcher, 200+ IP, never injured. He signed for 4 yr $60mil with the Braves this past offseason :bang

[pkbpkb81]

:depressed

i am driving up for mine Friday




bought the tickets 2 months ago cause my dad wanted to see Manny oh well :depressed


but we have been going every year for almost 20 years and this will be the first time my wife and kids are comeing

[BUMP]

i am driving up for mine Friday




bought the tickets 2 months ago cause my dad wanted to see Manny oh well :depressed


but we have been going every year for almost 20 years and this will be the first time my wife and kids are comeing

Have fun Boomer :toast

[Texas Chili Dog]

i am driving up for mine Friday




bought the tickets 2 months ago cause my dad wanted to see Manny oh well :depressed


but we have been going every year for almost 20 years and this will be the first time my wife and kids are comeing

Cool, hopefully we'll have a better game than the one I went to last night. Your kids will love it. :toast

[pkbpkb81]

Thanks guys I can’t wait, also taking the kids to the water park Friday before the game and maybe the aquarium in Dallas on Saturday read good things about it on-line.


Anyone know any other fun places to take the kids Saturday after noon.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Thanks guys I can’t wait, also taking the kids to the water park Friday before the game and maybe the aquarium in Dallas on Saturday read good things about it on-line.


Anyone know any other fun places to take the kids Saturday after noon.

You going to Six Flags? And then there's always the Fort Worth Zoo. I think it closes at 6 on Saturdays.

[pkbpkb81]

cool thanks yeah we are doing six flages

[Texas Chili Dog]

How often do you see a 1-0 game in Arlington? Well I'll take it! And the Halos lost 11-1, so our lead is back to 4.5 games.

[sribb43]

as shitty as the Rangers offense has been the past few weeks, i cant believe the Rangers havent really lost any ground in the division. however both Seattle and the A's have crept closer to the Rangers as both teams have stepped up their play

Damn Dodgers are coming into town with their stingy pitching so Rangers pitchers will need to keep them in check

[EricB]

Derek Lowe would have been the perfect pitcher from this team and ballpark. Sinker ball pitcher, 200+ IP, never injured. He signed for 4 yr $60mil with the Braves this past offseason :bang


Oh yeah, Derek Lowe would've been awesome.

Him and Millwood together and I would've gauranteed you the Rangers make the playoffs, and with as clutch as Lowe is, probobly getting to the ALCS.


They've gotta let a guy like Dave Duncan pick pitchers for em.


Mike Maddux if he's that guy, should be given a long term contract, cause I'm impressed with what he's done.

IMO, that was one of the reasons I was counting out the Brewers this year due to the loss of two aces and Maddux. Yet they are still in first. Go fig.

[EricB]

as shitty as the Rangers offense has been the past few weeks, i cant believe the Rangers havent really lost any ground in the division. however both Seattle and the A's have crept closer to the Rangers as both teams have stepped up their play

Damn Dodgers are coming into town with their stingy pitching so Rangers pitchers will need to keep them in check

Yeah the Dodgers are a tad of a paper tiger IMO, they have no true number 1 and their bullpen is shaky.


Their offense is winning them games, and damn, how good will it be when Man Ram gets back...



Rangers bats have GOT to wake up.

[Chris]

Ranger's bats are due for big games and it could come at the perfect time for this next series.

Our bullpen is deep- Oday, Jennings, Wilson, Guardado, and when Frankie comes back Wilson can go back to SU. If they can all stay healthy I see no reason why we can't take the American League West easily.

I'm more worried about Seattle than the floundering Angels at the moment but anything can happen in baseball and Oakland is not too far behind yet.

I'm still pissed they put Padilla on waivers, but maybe it was a good wakeup call for Vicente.

FYI Ian Kinsler did an interview with Jim Rome yesterday, it is worth checking out...http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4252438

[Chris]

Here is an injury update. A lot of guys coming back in June/July just in time!

Benoit, Joaquin (P) 04/05 60-day DL Possibly late July Torn right rotator cuff Underwent surgery in late January.

Eyre, Willie (P) 06/03 60-day DL Unknown Right groin strain Working out with Double-A Frisco.

Francisco, Frank (P) 06/10 Day-to-day Possibly June 12 Right shoulder soreness Out since June 3.

Hamilton, Josh (CF) 06/12 15-day DL Late July Abdominal strain Set to begin baseball activities June 22.

Harrison, Matt (P) 06/11 15-day DL Mid-June Soreness in left shoulder Scheduled to make Double-A start June 11.

Hurley, Eric (P) 05/01 60-day DL Spring '10 Torn rotator cuff Threw off mound in late April.

McCarthy, Brandon (P) 06/10 15-day DL Possibly July Right shoulder stress fracture Not expected to pick up ball until late June.

Nippert, Dustin (P) 05/20 60-day DL Early July Strained back, rib cage muscles Set to begin throwing program.

[IronMexican]

:ihit

[Texas Chili Dog]

:ihit

:ihit back atcha!

[sribb43]

Back 2 Back Shutout's :cheer

[Texas Chili Dog]

Great win Rangers! Last season didn't we have three shutouts in a row?

[IronMexican]

Dodgers always suck in Interleague. I'll be rooting for the Rangers except for this weekend. Anyone but the Halos.

[ducks]

Dodgers always suck in Interleague. I'll be rooting for the Rangers except for this weekend. Anyone but the Halos.

no dodgers suck against any team other then in their own division (yep those 26 wins sure help their record)

rangers 4-0 in interleague play

make it 6-0 soon:king

[EricB]

Damn nice win tonight.

Jennings was damn damn good out of the bully and Girili didn't look as bad as the results showed IMO.


Very very nice win, great job by Ice T behind the plate.


Hopefully the pitching can duplicate the effort tommorow.

Bustin out the red tommorow am I right?

[EricB]

no dodgers suck against any team other then in their own division

Says the fan of the second worst team in baseball.

[ducks]

Says the fan of the second worst team in baseball.


I am not a bandwagoner

webb has been out basically all year

webb = 8 more wins atleast
he saves the ballpen alot

but who cares
new hitting coach dbacks are hitting now
I like the direction they are going
rockies win 10 in a wow
dbacks can to
they go on a long streak before the allstar game anything can happen

not expecting playoffs this year

expecting upton and haren to be allstars this year though

[IronMexican]

Lol, D-Backs. Wait till Manny is back, broseph.

[ducks]

Says the fan of the second worst team in baseball.

they should have 12 wins against those not in their divsion not 14
philies gave them away
also 2 of the wins against the dbacks
dbacks gave away
their record is better then they are
they will not win anything unless they start hitting more longballs
the pitching in posteason will be better and you can not string 5-6 hits together in postseason to score

[ducks]

Lol, D-Backs. Wait till Manny is back, broseph.

lol at daren harren complete game tonight win

I take webb and harren over any two starting pitchers anyday of the week

[ducks]

Another shutout victory at home for Rangers

[Texas Chili Dog]

Cool pic from the game last night, courtesy of the DMN.


http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/382/lightningo.jpg

[EricB]

damn, Dallas has been getting rocked by storms lately.

But yeah, thats a kick ass pic. Suprised the Umps let play continue with lightning in the area.

[Whisky Dog]

That storm was southwest of Arlington and was blowing in a south east direction. They knew it wasn't going to hit Arlington

[EricB]

:lol

Delay due to a bank of lights knocked out

Been a while since I've seen that.

[sribb43]

Hopfully this delay means Wolf is out of the game...ashame that Feldman pitched great but wont get to finish what he starterd

Man the Rangers offense blows right now

[Texas Chili Dog]

Damnit man, that fucking sucks! Feldman was doing great but now he has to come out. Booooo!

[EricB]

Way to go Andruw!!!!!

Clutch hit!

[EricB]

Hopfully this delay means Wolf is out of the game...ashame that Feldman pitched great but wont get to finish what he starterd

Man the Rangers offense blows right now


All apart of the baseball season, how to deal with slumps.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

God Ducks you are really fuckin stupid


lol at daren harren complete game tonight win

Who is daren harren? You mean Dan Haren?


he saves the ballpen alot

wtf is the ballpen?

[BUMP]

^:lmao

[dirk4mvp]

ducks does not disappoint.

[IronMexican]

:hat

I thought it was pretty funny Andruw hit a homer for the Rangers. Is he doing any good this season?

[EricB]

6 homers hitting about 240

eh, he's doing better than he was for the Dodgers, but nothing great.

If Josh Hamilton wasn't hurt I don't think he'd be playing as much.

[EricB]

gonna be a bitch today to get the series win against the Dodger's IMO real ACE in Billingsley.

Dude is straight nasty with some of his stuff.

Hopefully Holland can channel the game against the Astros today and pitch like that.

Little chance the Rangers bats wake up today.

[IronMexican]

gonna be a bitch today to get the series win against the Dodger's IMO real ACE in Billingsley.

Dude is straight nasty with some of his stuff.

Hopefully Holland can channel the game against the Astros today and pitch like that.

Little chance the Rangers bats wake up today.

Bills is up and down. Sometimes he looks like an Ace, and sometimes, he looks like it's his first year in the bigs. I call him Dino Arms. It always looks like his arms never go past his waist.


He is having a good game today, though.

[IronMexican]

:) Dodgers win

I'll be rooting for the Rangers, though. Good luck the rest of the season.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

none of this matters. daren harren is gonna carry the D-Backs to the world series!!! He won't even need the ballpen!!!

[sribb43]

Rangers offense is garbage, they need to turn things around quickly

[BUMP]

Angels are slowly creeping back up but thats to be expected cause we had a very tough stretch. Hopefully the Astros coming to town is just the remedy we need

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

sons I'm normally an AZ homer except for baseball.......the Marlins and the Red Sox are where it's at.

[EricB]

Yeah this stretch is what I was afraid of with the Angels having an easy stretch, and the Rangers facing three of the best teams in baseball in a couple week stretch.

4 and 5 against the best is DECENT, but not good.

Holland while he may become good, is not right now.

he's lobbing grapefruits up there and they are all right over the damn plate.

What they SHOULD do, is sign Martinez, put Holland in the minors.

I don't know what else you could do bats wise, they are playing the best they have, they are just going through a tough stretch that happens in every season.

The Astros coming to town HOPEFULLY is the cure they need, but I have a feeling the series after the Astros may, I think they get the Giants and then the Padres.

[sribb43]

Anyone going to the game tomorrow? Ill be there in sec 39 row 18 to watch the Ranger bats come alive

[Texas Chili Dog]

Anyone going to the game tomorrow? Ill be there in sec 39 row 18 to watch the Ranger bats come alive

I won't be there but those are some good seats. Have fun! My next game will probably be one of the Angels games at the end of the month. Too bad they have to be on the road in San Fran for my bday or else I would go to a game then. I usually do if they are home.

[sribb43]

I won't be there but those are some good seats. Have fun! My next game will probably be one of the Angels games at the end of the month. Too bad they have to be on the road in San Fran for my bday or else I would go to a game then. I usually do if they are home.

You should make a trip tp San Fran....AT&T Park is a park that I really want to see

[Texas Chili Dog]

You should make a trip tp San Fran....AT&T Park is a park that I really want to see

I wanna see that park too. I've only been to SF once, and that was the summer before it would open. It looks like a fun place to catch a game.

[BUMP]

i went to AT&T Park or whatever its called back when it was PacBell when i was vacationing in SF during the Bonds watch days.

It was a really nice park, but it definitely wont be the same without the boats in McCovey Cove :lol

i think they played Arizona and won a walkoff in extra innings

[Texas Chili Dog]

The Astros are our whipping boys this season. We'll take that Silver Boot, thanks.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2177/2635758320_05d9cfd06c.jpg?v=0

[EricB]

Solid win, although I'm getting really sick of seeing Guardado and Grilli come in the damn game.....

[KSeal]

Angels are coming for you Rangers... well at least while they get to play the NL West :rollin

[sribb43]

Angels are coming for you Rangers... well at least while they get to play the NL West :rollin

now it our turn to whoop up on the NL West with SF, SD and ARZ. Rangers can do no worse than 6-3 during this stretch

[EricB]

now it our turn to whoop up on the NL West with SF, SD and ARZ. Rangers can do no worse than 6-3 during this stretch

Hey when do the Angels get to go to Boston and New York?

They don't?

Yeah that sounds kosher.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Chris Davis just hit a home run...LMAO @ Backe.

[sribb43]

Chris Davis just hit a home run...LMAO @ Backe.

HR is nice but I wish the guy would hit some balls in the gap or some line drives. Its either HR or K with CD

[sribb43]

I never thought that Chris Davis would make me want to see Ben Broussard or Chris Shelton back at 1B for the Rangers

[Texas Chili Dog]

This picture says it all:


http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/2104/chrisdavisk.jpg

[BUMP]

he makes Wilkerson look like Pete Rose

[EricB]

First off I'm a fucking idiot, the Angels do go to New york and Boston so disregard that bundle of nonsensical drivel.

Second,

Why couldn't Hank play first all the time as opposed to Davis?

Just curious.

BTW, screw you Jason Jennings.

[Texas Chili Dog]

First off I'm a fucking idiot, the Angels do go to New york and Boston so disregard that bundle of nonsensical drivel.

Second,

Why couldn't Hank play first all the time as opposed to Davis?

Just curious.

BTW, screw you Jason Jennings.

yeah, it sucks to see Davis strikeout so much, but does anyone notice how fucking good he is in the field? I mean, really. Hard liners, sharply hit grounders, bad throws to first that he reaches for to make the catch, practically doing the splits to catch a throw ASAP as to get the speedy runners out...he does it all.

Last season, Davis played 51 games at 1st base and made 1 error in 393 chances. That is a .997 fielding %. This season? He has played 59 games at 1st, with 1 error in 564 chances. That's a .998 fielding %. On the other hand, you have Blalock, who in 6 games at 1st, has made 2 errors in 52 chances, a .962 fielding %.

I'm perfectly fine giving a spot in the batting order to a guy who is struggling from the plate, if he's going to make us a better defensive team.

[sribb43]

yeah, it sucks to see Davis strikeout so much, but does anyone notice how fucking good he is in the field? I mean, really. Hard liners, sharply hit grounders, bad throws to first that he reaches for to make the catch, practically doing the splits to catch a throw ASAP as to get the speedy runners out...he does it all.

Last season, Davis played 51 games at 1st base and made 1 error in 393 chances. That is a .997 fielding %. This season? He has played 59 games at 1st, with 1 error in 564 chances. That's a .998 fielding %. On the other hand, you have Blalock, who in 6 games at 1st, has made 2 errors in 52 chances, a .962 fielding %.

I'm perfectly fine giving a spot in the batting order to a guy who is struggling from the plate, if he's going to make us a better defensive team.

While his D is great his bat is killing this lineup, Davis' bat is terrible enough that something needs to be done. He doesnt even put the ball in play. Doug Mientkiewicz is a FA, might as well sign him. He D is great and his bat is probably way better. He has a career .996 Fielding % in 12 season.

The HRs are nice but Davis doesnt know how to situationally hit. Cant bunt, take the pitch the other way. He doesnt hit the ball to the right side with a runner at 2nd and less than 2 outs, etc...

[EricB]

Mienkaakjddjkja sucks.

He's shot and got nothing left.

Put Davis in the 9 hole and leave his glove out there. I didn't realize his glove was that good.


Part of the reason for the Rangers great pitching is the pitching to contact, and letting the defense work.

When you have a good fielding team like the Rangers do, then you can do that. So if you want continued good pitching, you keep your best defenders out there.

[sribb43]

Mienkaakjddjkja sucks.

He's shot and got nothing left.

Put Davis in the 9 hole and leave his glove out there. I didn't realize his glove was that good.


Part of the reason for the Rangers great pitching is the pitching to contact, and letting the defense work.

When you have a good fielding team like the Rangers do, then you can do that. So if you want continued good pitching, you keep your best defenders out there.

So you think its ok to leave a 23 yr old in his first full major league season out there so that he can strike out 50% of the time...At first i was worried what it would do to him mentally at the plate and its obvious that nothing has gotten better.

[BUMP]

If Mienkewicz is on the table i'd much rather have him than a guy who just goes up there and whiffs.

Do you really trust Chris Davis to hit in a big spot in the postseason where the last thing you need is a strikeout?

[sribb43]

If Mienkewicz is on the table i'd much rather have him than a guy who just goes up there and whiffs.

Do you really trust Chris Davis to hit in a big spot in the postseason where the last thing you need is a strikeout?

guy cant even bunt if you need him too