2010 Texas Rangers

[monosylab1k]

vlad guerrero is a bad motherfucker.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Time to break this bad boy out again...

http://www.depressedfan.com/images/sweep0812.gif

[Whisky Dog]

Sweet. Vlad is clutch.

[dallaskd]

I will be there tommorow. crazy i forgot kolby lewis was still in the league before this year. Last time I saw him pitch he got blown up maybe 6 or 7 years ago

[Whisky Dog]

I will be there tommorow. crazy i forgot kolby lewis was still in the league before this year. Last time I saw him pitch he got blown up maybe 6 or 7 years ago

Before this year he was in Japan honing his yin and yang.

[sribb43]

I will be there tommorow. crazy i forgot kolby lewis was still in the league before this year. Last time I saw him pitch he got blown up maybe 6 or 7 years ago

I will be there too. Colby will throw another gem and make it 12 in a row

[Spursfan092120]

Keep the streak alive...keep it going, boys.

[Melmart1]

Washington getting all fiery while defending the Rangers for winning against sub-.500 teams: http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/texas-rangers/post/_/id/4849550/ron-washington-defends-the-rangers

[BUMP]

Washington getting all fiery while defending the Rangers for winning against sub-.500 teams: http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/texas-rangers/post/_/id/4849550/ron-washington-defends-the-rangers

Washington's 100% right. Yeah this is probably our weakest part of the schedule but an 11 game winning streak is tough to pull off no matter who you play.

No team has done it all year except the Rangers

[Texas Chili Dog]

Hamilton so far tonight: 2-for-2. Unreal

[Texas Chili Dog]

Hamilton: another hit and the game tying RBI. 3-for-3 :lol

[BUMP]

Walks in a run :lol

3-2 Rangers

[Texas Chili Dog]

Damn, Colby has fallen apart the very next inning. That lead was short lived...

[BUMP]

Ouch not pretty.

But a 2 run deficit with the Rangers could be erased within seconds

[Spursfan092120]

Fuckin Berkman...damnit. We better get our acts together.

[BUMP]

7-3 in the 7th :madrun

[Texas Chili Dog]

The pitchers don't have it tonight, gentlemen. I think this is probably the night...


jinx?

[Spursfan092120]

7-3 in the 7th :madrun
No shit...at least the Angels lost yesterday...4.5 games up right now..we're still in it though..we can win this.

[BUMP]

Just cantgive away at bats

[Spursfan092120]

Just cantgive away at bats
Nope...and looks like our bats are going to have to go above and beyond tonight.

[BUMP]

Hamilton struck out :wow

[Spursfan092120]

not a good sign

[Texas Chili Dog]

Go Rockies

[BUMP]

Fuck

Sidenote: how the hell did those goofy Astro fans get front row seats? :pctoss

[Texas Chili Dog]

Game over, season over.

[BUMP]

Still hope 1 on, no outs bottom of the 8th, with the top of the lineup coming up down by 4.

Just draw a walk or two, get the bases loaded put some pressure on them

[Texas Chili Dog]

Ok Murphy gets one. Still down by three and two outs in the 8th.

[BUMP]

7-4 with Vlad up :clap

I ain't giving up yet

[Texas Chili Dog]

bummer

[BUMP]

*sigh* we need a big rally in the 9th or the streak is over

[Texas Chili Dog]

On the bright side, the Rockies took the lead on the Angels. They are up 2-1 in the 5th.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Please tell me those were Astros fans cheering that the ball got away and not Rangers fans cheering that the ump got hit with the pitch. Regardless of prior ball/strike calls that didn't go our way, that'd be pretty low to cheer like that.

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Bottom of the 9th, down 3 lets get it done!

[Texas Chili Dog]

:lol :lol :lol :lol

Dropped routine infield pop "out" puts Hamilton on. :rollin

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

:wow:wow:wow What a break!

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

C'mon lets capitalize!!

[Texas Chili Dog]

Did Cruz really just try to bunt and fail miserably??

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

What the hell was that!! Our slowest power hitter bunting!?

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Let's swing the bat for fucksake!

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

game over :depressed

[Texas Chili Dog]

We will win our next 12 games.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Rockies beat the Halos in the 11th.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Ok after that depressing World Cup game, it's back to the Rangers to cheer me up. Rangers are up 7-2 in the 6th, thanks in large part to a Kinsler bomb.

[Texas Chili Dog]

There it is...Hambone extends his hit streak to 20.

[Spursfan092120]

This was a game I was kind of worried about. After losing that streak, I was prepared for a letdown..looks like they're still playing hard...

[Texas Chili Dog]

Back in the win column. WE WIN THE SILVER BOOT!!!!!! :lol

[Whisky Dog]

Before the first game against the Astros in Houston the Rangers had some lackey dig up the silver boot, strap it into a car seat, and drive it to Houston. Should have just left it where it was.

[BUMP]

This really isn't a rivalry anymore. I'm just ready for this series to get over with so we can go on out to LA, and bury those motherfuckers
:ihit:ihit:ihit

[Spursfan092120]

Great game....Showing our dominance as we have for awhile now..woohoo.

[Texas Chili Dog]

God, Hamilton's home run was just ridiculous.

If the Dodgers didn't blow a four run lead in the 9th inning to the fucking Yankees, we'd be tied with them for the best record in the majors.

btw, I was at the game tonight and it was the second straight game I've attended where we have scored at least 10 runs. And the third game we've scored in double digits of my 7 games total. We are 6-1 this season when I go, including winning 6 in a row.

Y'all are welcome. :D

[TheMACHINE]

fucking start a losing streak already

[Spursfan092120]

God, Hamilton's home run was just ridiculous.

If the Dodgers didn't blow a four run lead in the 9th inning to the fucking Yankees, we'd be tied with them for the best record in the majors.

btw, I was at the game tonight and it was the second straight game I've attended where we have scored at least 10 runs. And the third game we've scored in double digits of my 7 games total. We are 6-1 this season when I go, including winning 6 in a row.

Y'all are welcome. :D
You need to let the boys in the offices know that...get you season tickets..lol

[Texas Chili Dog]

fucking start a losing streak already

:lol


You need to let the boys in the offices know that...get you season tickets..lol

haha actually, I purchased a 16 game season miniplan a couple weeks before the season started. These are all games on my plan. So I am technically a season ticket holder, just not the full season. There's no way I could come close to attending all 81 home games. So 16 is just perfect. I'll probably do it again next season. Amazingly, this plan of 16 games of two seats each cost me only $145 TOTAL. I got seats in the upperdeck on the first base side. So it's out of the sun, is always breezy, and you still have a great view of the field.

My next two games are July 3 and July 7.

[TheMACHINE]

dude..its not cool that the Angels are doing really good and everytime i look at the standings we're always like 3-4 games behind you guys. lol

[Texas Chili Dog]

dude..its not cool that the Angels are doing really good and everytime i look at the standings we're always like 3-4 games behind you guys. lol

:lol well the easiest way to gain ground on the team in front of you is by beating them. So the Angels will get their chance Tuesday-Thursday. Hopefully that doesn't happen though. :toast

[TheMACHINE]

Lets go Angels!

[Whisky Dog]

Rangers take 2 of 3, then come home and take 2 of 3.

[TheMACHINE]

Rangers take 2 of 3, then come home and take 2 of 3.

which 2?

[Whisky Dog]

which 2?

Any 2, doesn't matter. Probably the games that CJ and Cobra pitch, but CJ is going against Weaver so that'll be a good battle. The angels just never seem to go away.

[MavDynasty]

Here we go....

[TheMACHINE]

Any 2, doesn't matter. Probably the games that CJ and Cobra pitch, but CJ is going against Weaver so that'll be a good battle. The angels just never seem to go away.

we not going away and you fuckers need to start losing. haha

[TheMACHINE]

MOTHER FUCKER! Already?!

[Texas Chili Dog]

yeah baby, Ian!!!

[MavDynasty]

vlad with the standing ovation after a kinsler HR on the first pitch..nice

[Texas Chili Dog]

And Vladdy gets a hit on a ball most people would either look at or swing and miss at. :lol

[Whisky Dog]

Tight game, Scooter couldn't quite make 6 and crazy unlucky sequence gives angels a run.

DO looking for some revenge

[MavDynasty]

fuck.

[MavDynasty]

vladmir with the HR!

[TheMACHINE]

wooot! 3.5 games back!

[Texas Chili Dog]

I hate Feldman.

[EricB]

Guarantee you Vladdy wants those fat fastballs over the plate back again.


The bases loaded nobody out top of the 5th I think it was, lost the game.

Hope Ogando can hold his own tomorrow.....

[MavDynasty]

I hate Feldman.

[TheNextGen]

i hate him too!

[Texas Chili Dog]

Wow, Beltre gives up a home run to the first batter. ouch

[EricB]

According to the USA Today the Rangers have acquired Bengie Molina for Chris Ray and a PTBNL

[TheMACHINE]

sweet...fresh meat!

[Spursfan092120]

According to the USA Today the Rangers have acquired Bengie Molina for Chris Ray and a PTBNL
It'd be a good trade, imo

[Texas Chili Dog]

Nice pick off by Beltre. I'm hoping he has the jitters behind him. Despite giving up the home run, he didn't look too bad.

[BUMP]

I'm confident with Maddox and a little more experience behind his belt that he will be a guy we can keep around.

It was questionable throwing him to the lions tonight but he has some great stuff and has made a few hitters look silly in only 3 innings

[BUMP]

Grand slam!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Texas Chili Dog]

Vladdy salami!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BUMP]

The walks are pretty frustrating though

Especially since they seem to steal immediately after

[Texas Chili Dog]

Ok that will be it for Beltre. Overall, not a bad performance despite what the numbers may look like. I will take it. Hopefully we can hold a lead. We had three leads disappear within an inning last night.

[BUMP]

I'd take him anyday over Rich Harden. When Harden goes out there its almost as if he's on the other team and we have to overcome his dismal performances.

On the flip side, I think it was huge that we chased Kazmir this early. He had some great stuff tonight, but that one mistake to Guerrero changed everything

[Texas Chili Dog]

Vladdy double. hahaha

triple away from the cycle. The ball needs to bounce about 100 feet away from any outfielder for that to happen though. :lol

[Texas Chili Dog]

I'd take him anyday over Rich Harden. When Harden goes out there its almost as if he's on the other team and we have to overcome his dismal performances.

On the flip side, I think it was huge that we chased Kazmir this early. He had some great stuff tonight, but that one mistake to Guerrero changed everything

I think the horrible pitch that hit Andrus changed everything. But yeah, the Vladdy bomb was fairly big too. lol

[BUMP]

I think the horrible pitch that hit Andrus changed everything. But yeah, the Vladdy bomb was fairly big too. lol

Actually i agree. Cause he was up 0-2 on Andrus then after that he gave up the double to Young

[Spursfan092120]

4 more innings guys..finish this off and get that game back.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Fuck the Angels and their lack of getting out of the way. Andrus' was the only legit HBP.

[Whisky Dog]

Nice catch by Kinsler, was big for Nippert to not give anything up.

If we can win a game where a rookie started his first game on the road against the closest division rival it would be a big win. One thing we know now about Beltre is he will fight. He had 1st and 3rd 1 out and had Hendricks and the human pitch taker and got out unscathed.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Treanor > Ramirez defensively

[BUMP]

:wow if these first 2 games are any indicator, than this division race is gonna be insane. Every game this season has been decided by 1 run

[Texas Chili Dog]

WTF is it with the 6th inning and two outs?? Same shit last night.

[BUMP]

Jesus Christ the Angels dont make anything easy

[TheMACHINE]

fuck...we keep leaving guys in scoring position!!!

[Texas Chili Dog]

holy shit, Elvis is owning this inning! :lol

[BUMP]

This might be Hamilton's last chance to get a hit. 22 game hit streak is on the line

[Whisky Dog]

Elvis made 1 nice play and 1 insanely sick play back to back.

Got damn I love not having Texiera

[Texas Chili Dog]

VLADDY!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA :lol

[Texas Chili Dog]

Hambone extends his hit streak!!!!

[Whisky Dog]

:lmao Vlad owning the angels worse than he owned the Rangers. I didn't think that was possible.

[Whisky Dog]

Hambone 23 gamer! Sweet

[Whisky Dog]

Angel fan no longer giving Vlad cheers, they're feeling what it's like to take it up the ass now

[BUMP]

Wonder if LA wants him back now?

[EricB]

Compare Vladdy's numbers to Matsui's :lol

[Texas Chili Dog]

Great inning for Frankie. Three outs left. SWEEP THE LEG!

[Whisky Dog]

Now time for The Kid to finish it off. Get 4.5 back

[Texas Chili Dog]

BALLGAME!!

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

[BUMP]

I was hoping for a sweep:lol

but taking 2 out of 3 and leaving LA with a bigger lead than what we came is just fine with me :toast

[TheMACHINE]

damn vladdy striaght up owned us today. Oh well. Only 4.5 games back with alot of baseball left. Last time we chased a divsion leader till the end was in 2002.

[Texas Chili Dog]

CJ Wilson vs Jered Weaver tomorrow. Solid pitching matchup to end the series. That was the pairing on May 18th. Both pitchers got dominated.

[Texas Chili Dog]

damn vladdy striaght up owned us today. Oh well. Only 4.5 games back with alot of baseball left. Last time we chased a divsion leader till the end was in 2002.

Now you know how we felt for the past 6 years. Doesn't feel good does it? :lol

[EricB]

Very good win.

The Bully was awesome especially Nippert props to him.

[TheMACHINE]

Now you know how we felt for the past 6 years. Doesn't feel good does it? :lol

hey hey hey...vladdy wasnt that good last year. haha He has more homers this year already then he had all season last year. :bang

[Texas Chili Dog]

hey hey hey...vladdy wasnt that good last year. haha He has more homers this year already then he had all season last year. :bang

Yes, but he always destroyed the Rangers. Didn't he have something like a 40-50 game hit streak against us? No one person owned a team like Vladdy owned the Rangers. Hell, his batting average at our ballpark was over .400 and we're not talking about a small sample size.

[Chris]

Vlad was hurt almost all of last year so you can't really compare this season's stats to 2009.

[BUMP]

Well apparently the Rangers acquired Bengie Molina via trading away Chris Ray and somebody else.

I'm not really sure what he's gonna bring besides a lot of grounding into DP's and web gems for the other team

[TheMACHINE]

alrite.....halo's taking this one.....should* be a good pitching matchup.

[Melmart1]

I think the Rangers consider themselves real contenders and needed a game caller with playoff experience. Right now they have MaxRam, practically an MLB rookie cus he has only been up intermittently and as a backup, and Matt Treanor who is older but still not much better or experienced.

To me this signals that they want a veteran to guide the pitching staff. They aren't losing much in terms of numbers vs. Treanor or Ramirez, so why not have someone with some stretch run savvy?

[Spursfan092120]

Who needs Roy Oswalt? We've got arguably the best bullpen in the league, and one of the best lineups as well. Keep it up, boys..keep it up.

[Texas Chili Dog]

alrite.....halo's taking this one.....should* be a good pitching matchup.

:ihit

[dallaskd]

Well apparently the Rangers acquired Bengie Molina via trading away Chris Ray and somebody else.

I'm not really sure what he's gonna bring besides a lot of grounding into DP's and web gems for the other team

Chris has been great for us this season, but i like the trade. Molina can hit better than any catcher on the current roster and we need a C who can control the game come playoff time. Molina will do good things with our young bullpen.

[EricB]

All they need now is one solid to very good starter, and maybe one hitter, and then Im ready to get goin...

[ducks]

Rangers get C Molina from Giants

[ducks]

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AjinVvuWODYX7GHYIvv8XvcRvLYF?slug=ap-giants-rangerstrade

[BUMP]

Rangers get C Molina from Giants

Thanks for the breaking news

[ducks]

your welcome

oh the dbacks fired hinch and their gm today to!

[BUMP]

Damn this game has sucked so far but now we're really threatening. Let's go Vladdy!

[BUMP]

Crucify em Sciosca, send that umpire to the tree of woe!

[BUMP]

C'mon Nelly

[BUMP]

..............

[BUMP]

fuck

[dallaskd]

damn had the bases loaded and a full count.. bottom of the lineup needs to come up clutch in the 9th

[Chris]

Can't believe Young didn't advance on that wild pitch. wtf!

[BUMP]

This one's probably over.

I'm sure the bottom of our lineup is gonna shit their pants :depressed

[Chris]

Murphy is going to HR, I'm makin the call

[dallaskd]

Murphy is going to HR, I'm makin the call

well..

[dallaskd]

we need to pinch hit someone for treanor..

[BUMP]

God we play like such pussies every time we play them on the road

[dallaskd]

fuck.

[Chris]

FU Murphy :lol

[BUMP]

Choke city

[Texas Chili Dog]

This game was just like on Tuesday...lose by one run and in both we loaded the bases in the 8th inning and couldn't produce the tying run. Fuck!

[TheMACHINE]

bam! back to 3.5! Good job Angels!

[monosylab1k]

1 outta 3 on the road is actually Mission Accomplished for the Rangers. Didn't get swept and Lewis got the extra rest he needed.

Rangers have plenty more opportunities to wax that Angel ass.

[EricB]

Too bad Molina couldn't have played. He' s apretty clutch hitter.

Excited to see what he can do hitting 8th in the line up.

[EricB]

Murphy is going to HR, I'm makin the call

:lmao

Anytime the broadcast crew makes the call, its a guarantee that they are gonna make an out.

Its hilarious...

[TheMACHINE]

1 outta 3 on the road is actually Mission Accomplished for the Rangers. Didn't get swept and Lewis got the extra rest he needed.

Rangers have plenty more opportunities to wax that Angel ass.

1 outta 3 is Mission Accompished...mmmkay. 1 outta 3 is ok...but mission accomplished is probably the wrong term to be using. :p:

[monosylab1k]

1 outta 3 is Mission Accompished...mmmkay. 1 outta 3 is ok...but mission accomplished is probably the wrong term to be using. :p:

1 out of 3 is just fine for the Rangers at the moment. This series was alot more important for the Angels and the fans than the Rangers. They're prepping themselves for bigger things and bigger games with LAA. It showed in their approach to this series.

"Don't get swept" was the mission. Mission Accomplished.

[TheMACHINE]

1 out of 3 is just fine for the Rangers at the moment. This series was alot more important for the Angels and the fans than the Rangers. They're prepping themselves for bigger things and bigger games with LAA. It showed in their approach to this series.

"Don't get swept" was the mission. Mission Accomplished.

"Don't get swept" is good to hear. Hope Angels take advantage of that motto of Texas. ;)

[sribb43]

Rangers might be up only3.5 but they are still up 5 games in the loss column which is what I look at

[Whisky Dog]

Fuck that 1 out of 3 shit. There was no excuse to lose that 1st game. If we want to win the division we have to own these fuckers. Getting sweeps is unlikely, but gotta win series.

[EricB]

Rangers might be up only3.5 but they are still up 5 games in the loss column which is what I look at

exactly....

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I make myself laugh out loud everytime I imagine EricB in a giant fitted red rangers baseball cap complete with official red rangers baseball jersey of the dutch oven.

[dallaskd]

Great game so far. KC is playing L.A. tough as well..

[Spursfan092120]

KC tied it up in the 9th...

[Texas Chili Dog]

Fucking hell. I went to see Toy Story 3 tonight and I just got back. I had figured they'd just postpone the game. But out of curiosity I turned the TV on and did so just in time to see the bottom of the 9th start. That sucks.

[TheMACHINE]

KC won...angels couldnt take advantage and choked at the end. Im going to the game tonight so hopefully its a good one!

hope to be within 2.5 games tonight! :toast

[TheMACHINE]

You'd think an Angels fan would know that how you finish a season is more important, and the Rangers are notorious for poor finishes, hence why they're trying to set themselves up now for a strong performance later in the season.

Then again, you're probably one of those homos that jumps between the Angels and Dodgers bandwagon depending on who is better that year.

whatever float's your boat. Like i said...if you're happy with 1 of 3...good for you.

[EricB]

I make myself laugh out loud everytime I imagine EricB in a giant fitted red rangers baseball cap complete with official red rangers baseball jersey of the dutch oven.

Why is it a giant hat?

Why would I have a Derek Holland jersey?

[Texas Chili Dog]

Nice, got a free Rangers cap at the game tonight. Pretty sweet. :)

Also, I'm now 7-1 on the season, and 7 in a row. Why do I even leave the ballpark? It's clear that they love playing for me. :lol

[Texas Chili Dog]

PS- :lol @ the Angels.

[sribb43]

Can the Royals actually sweep the Angels tomorrow :lmao

[Texas Chili Dog]

I hadn't noticed until now that the Royals have actually been playing some pretty good ball recently. They took 2 of 3 against the Cardinals, and then 2 of 3 vs the White Sox. And now they will get at least that against the Angels.

[TheMACHINE]

angels losing every ballgame i go to. haha...im quite the opposite of TCD.

KC Royals definately a crazy team..one of the better teams the angels have faced the last 3 weeks.

[EricB]

Too bad hunter was injured in spring training. He'd be a lock to go to the all star game had he played all year.

[Texas Chili Dog]

All Star rosters were released: Hamilton and Guerrero are starters. Feliz, Kinsler, and Andrus are reserves. It sucks that Young didn't make it. The AL needs him.

[Whisky Dog]

There isn't a SS in the league better than Elvis.

[Texas Chili Dog]

ugh, I've had enough of Feldboy. He's killing us. The only game we've won this month was the one I went to. Can we go back to June?

[Texas Chili Dog]

It looked like that ball hit the fucking foul pole. WTF?

[Spursfan092120]

At least the White Sox beat the Angels today.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Pathetic loss. Just sad.

[EricB]

Getting spanked by the lowly Indians is pathetic....

[dallaskd]

damn who just saw that fan fall out of the stands from the upper deck!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

noooo that was bad..

[BUMP]

Holy Shit a fan just fell from the third deck!

I pray for this guy, this is not good

[MavDynasty]

holy fuck...im glad this shit wasnt caught on camera...

[Texas Chili Dog]

Wow you could just sense something was wrong before it happened. First you heard the groans from the crowd. And then the ump's reaction said it all. How he just turned and started walking the other way. Shit I hope the dude's okay.

[Whisky Dog]

I saw that on the game, was supposed to be at the game tonight but had tp turn down tickets along that first base area. Insane, hope the dude is ok.

[dallaskd]

So far news is good. broadcast says he is moving and responsive.

[Texas Chili Dog]

They just reported that the fan is responsive and is moving.

[MavDynasty]

dudes ok...vlad homerun!

[Spursfan092120]

Rangers looking good...White Sox winning at US Cellular...we could get back up to 4.5....let's do this boys...

[MavDynasty]

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

lolololol indians

[Texas Chili Dog]

The next game on my plan is tomorrow. I'm going through a weird stretch where there are three games within 10 days. But then the next game isn't for a few weeks. I'll be looking to improve my record to 8-1. :D

Good to see our bats have woken up after a few games of them being asleep. Hopefully the White Sox can take care of business. Lucky that the Angels have slumped right there along with us and haven't gained any ground since our series with them.

[Spursfan092120]

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

lolololol indians
Just the Rangers beating a team they're supposed to beat. Nothing to see here. :hat

[MavDynasty]

Last night the Indians thought they could just hit some balls but their bullshit fluke hits eventually run out. What happens when the hitters cant hit? Then what? The pitching isn't going to save them. The Rangers are just beating a team they're supposed to beat. No surprises here. Nothing to see here folks, move along.

[BUMP]

Good to see we're back.

I feel bad for Beltre, because i doubt he'll stay up much longer if at all. It's too bad he was thrown in during a pennant race. Its essential we take care of the Indians and the O's coming up because we get to go to Boston and Detroit after the AS Break and I'm sure we'll lose a few of those games

[badfish22]

JtgTwkU4q2o

[Spursfan092120]

JtgTwkU4q2o
that's crazy...damn..glad they didn't show that one...seemed like Nelson Cruz saw it...that look in his eyes..complete fear.

[Texas Chili Dog]

White Sox beat the Angels again. Back to 4.5 up! I wish we could get it above 5 for once. It has gone back and forth between 3.5 and 4.5 for a long time.

[Whisky Dog]

Now that I know that the dude is ok I'd like to see it. Wish that footage was somewhere available.

[MavDynasty]

Maybe someone taped it, pretty fucked up though but glad he is aight

[TheMACHINE]

damn..thats some insane shit.

[EricB]

The Indians players immediately praying for him and I think it was Borbon coming out of the dugout with his hands on his head, just sickening.

I don't wish to see such footage. Theres times where we don't need to see everything.

[badfish22]

Now that I know that the dude is ok I'd like to see it. Wish that footage was somewhere available.

thats kinda how I feel. If the guy died, I probably would just leave it alone.
But now that I know hes ok, I kinda would like to see it tbh

[dallaskd]

gonna be a bad week for Cleveland, tbh

[TheNextGen]

so im fairly new to the baseball scene...bandwagoning on the Rangers wagon!

A few questions:

1) When someone in first base tries to steal second base, does the defensive player on second have to tag the player stealing base or can he simply catch the ball while his foot is on the base?

2) Why do catchers tag the batter after a 3rd strike?

[Texas Chili Dog]

so im fairly new to the baseball scene...bandwagoning on the Rangers wagon!

A few questions:

1) When someone in first base tries to steal second base, does the defensive player on second have to tag the player stealing base or can he simply catch the ball while his foot is on the base?

2) Why do catchers tag the batter after a 3rd strike?

1) Tag, because it is not a force out on a steal. It's a force out if it's a ground out.

2) That happens only under certain circumstances. First, if the catcher doesn't cleanly catch the ball after the hitter swings and misses (no foul tip), then the catcher must tag. The batter can run to first (if he's alert), but the catcher would then just have to throw to first to get him out (it would still go down as a strikeout, and then a put-out for the catcher). The batter is rarely gonna make it to first safely. It will usually only happen if the third strike was a wild pitch.

HOWEVER, all the above only occurs if first base is open. If there is someone already on first base, then it's a strikeout without having to tag the batter.

[TheNextGen]

1) Tag, because it is not a force out on a steal. It's a force out if it's a ground out.

2) That happens only under certain circumstances. First, if the catcher doesn't cleanly catch the ball after the hitter swings and misses (no foul tip), then the catcher must tag. The batter can run to first (if he's alert), but the catcher would then just have to throw to first to get him out (it would still go down as a strikeout, and then a put-out for the catcher). The batter is rarely gonna make it to first safely. It will usually only happen if the third strike was a wild pitch.

HOWEVER, all the above only occurs if first base is open. If there is someone already on first base, then it's a strikeout without having to tag the batter.

1) What happens if the second baseman catches the ball with his foot on the base...a split second later the base stealer tags the the base. Is he safe cuz the second baseman didnt physically tag him with the glove/ball?

2) now that i come to think of it...everytime i see a catcher tag the batter, its because of a bobbled ball, but usually the batter is already turning to the dugout.

[monosylab1k]

so im fairly new to the baseball scene...bandwagoning on the Rangers wagon!

So since ur a Laker fan pretending to be a Spur fan, what does this mean for baseball? We know the Ranger fan part is a front, so are you really a Yankee or Angel fan?

[TheNextGen]

So since ur a Laker fan pretending to be a Spur fan, what does this mean for baseball? We know the Ranger fan part is a front, so are you really a Yankee or Angel fan?

the yanks are pretty cool.

but like i said..im bandwagoning on the rangers bandwagon bitch.

[monosylab1k]

the yanks are pretty cool.

but like i said..im bandwagoning on the rangers bandwagon bitch.

meaning you're actually a yankees fan?

[Texas Chili Dog]

1) What happens if the second baseman catches the ball with his foot on the base...a split second later the base stealer tags the the base. Is he safe cuz the second baseman didnt physically tag him with the glove/ball?

2) now that i come to think of it...everytime i see a catcher tag the batter, its because of a bobbled ball, but usually the batter is already turning to the dugout.

1) yes, as long as the runner stays in contact with 2nd base, then he is safe. He must be tagged to be out.

2) yeah, a lot of times the batter doesn't realize the catcher didn't catch the ball. That's why I mentioned "if he's alert." Many times, they just assume it was caught. In that case, the catcher will just run the batter down and tag him out.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Weather report says 80% chance of rain at 8pm and 100% at 9pm. That sucks.

[BUMP]

Why the hell are we resting our main weapons this series?

Young and Andrus sat out yesterday, now Ian and Vlad today and we're losing 3-1 :wtf

[Spursfan092120]

Why the hell are we resting our main weapons this series?

Young and Andrus sat out yesterday, now Ian and Vlad today and we're losing 3-1 :wtf
Not anymore, my friend. :)

[BUMP]

Not anymore, my friend. :)


Crucify 'em, Young. Send that last place Indian ass to the tree of woe!!:ihit

[Spursfan092120]

Crucify 'em, Young. Send that last place Indian ass to the tree of woe!!:ihit
Starting over...even game...4 innings left...let's play like the better team that we are.

[BUMP]

Rangerrs lead 4-3, the starter has been chased for the Indians, "Ring of Fire" is being blared throughout the ballark. All is right in the baseball world

[Spursfan092120]

Rangerrs lead 4-3, the starter has been chased for the Indians, "Ring of Fire" is being blared throughout the ballark. All is right in the baseball world
Yessir...that 3-1 lead was short lived. :king

[Spursfan092120]

Come on Michael..

[MavDynasty]

" No they're not Sh-------tting you"
:lmao:lmao:lmao

[BUMP]

Crucify 'em Feliz, nail that Native American ass to the tree of woe!!

[Texas Chili Dog]

I am unstoppable. Eight in a row! :lol :toast

[Spursfan092120]

I am unstoppable. Eight in a row! :lol :toast
Keep it up, brother... :tu

[Texas Chili Dog]

Keep it up, brother... :tu

My next game isn't until July 28 against the A's. But I might just get some random tickets between now and then.

Also, the White Sox are leading the Angels 5-1 in the 7th. Goin for the sweep! Wouldn't 5.5 games be our biggest lead of the season?

[Texas Chili Dog]

Rangers, Mariners discussing deal for Lee

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100707&content_id=12051180&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

By T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com

07/07/10 11:45 PM ET

ARLINGTON -- Trade discussions between the Rangers and the Seattle Mariners appear to be heating up over pitcher Cliff Lee, according to industry sources.

There is nothing imminent, there are plenty of other teams still involved and Lee may not get traded until right before the July 31 Trade Deadline.

But club officials acknowledge that general manager Jon Daniels has been working hard to find a way to acquire the All-Star left-hander who the Rangers believe could be the one difference-maker in their quest for the American League West title.

The Rangers have been actively looking for a front-line starting pitcher, they have made no secret that Lee is their top priority and they have the Minor League prospects to get him here. As far as talent in the farm system, the Rangers openly believe they are in far better position to acquire a major piece before the Trade Deadline than most any other team.

The club is still limited by financial constraints but Daniels admitted last week there is still some flexibility in the budget for the Rangers to do something before the July 31 Trade Deadline. The club has not been involved in the International amateur signing period for Latin American players this month in attempt to hold back final resources for the Trade Deadline.

Daniels declined to discuss trade talks Wednesday night.

There is little doubt that the Rangers have the talent to make the deal. The Mariners are reportedly looking for a big bat for their lineup and the Rangers have both Justin Smoak at the Major League level and Chris Davis at Triple-A Oklahoma City.

The Rangers are also deep in Minor League pitching although indications are they are not interested in talking about Tanner Scheppers or Martin Perez. But Derek Holland and Blake Beavan could be two names that might interest the Mariners.

Sources also said the Mariners need catching help. The Rangers could put Jarrod Saltalamacchia in the deal although he would hardly be the centerpiece of any trade.

There is plenty of talent in the lower levels of the farm system, especially at catcher, although the Mariners are likely to expect some immediate Major League-ready help in any trade for Lee.

Lee is making $8 million this season and the Rangers would pick up only $4 million if a trade were made right now. The Mariners could pick up some of Lee's salary but that would entail the Rangers added more players to the package.

The Rangers are hardly the only team interested in Lee, who is 8-3 with a 2.34 ERA in 13 starts for the Mariners. The Twins, Mets, Yankees, Reds, Rays, Phillies and Tigers are all considered possibilities as well.

The Mariners are expected to command a hefty package in return and are unlikely to jump at any first proposals. Most likely the Mariners are only now beginning to get serious with a number of teams although most Major League officials believe Lee will end up getting traded before the Deadline.

From a talent standpoint, the Rangers believe they are well-positioned to win this competition as long as the financial hurdles do not get in their way.

[Spursfan092120]

Things keep getting better and better...BRING IN LEE!!!

[Texas Chili Dog]

Things keep getting better and better...BRING IN LEE!!!

I would need a new pair of pants if Jon Daniels made this happen. I just hope that we don't completely gut our farm system to do this.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Shit, I didn't realize the White Sox and Angels were playing again tomorrow. So it's a four game series. Chicago is up 5-2, Angels are down to three outs. Close the door, Sox!!

[Texas Chili Dog]

Angels lose! 5.5 game lead. :D

[BUMP]

By T.R. Sullivan



:hat

[EricB]

Teagarden, Davis, Beaven


Would that be enough to get Lee?!?

[TheMACHINE]

Fuck the angels!! Weak ass pussy ass team!

[Texas Chili Dog]

Fuck the angels!! Weak ass pussy ass team!

:lol :tu

[Chris]

Probably going to be Davis and Holland for Lee.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Probably going to be Davis and Holland for Lee.

No way do we get away with something like that. No way.

[Whisky Dog]

Probably going to be Davis and Holland for Lee.

That would be rape if the Rangers got Lee for that.

It's going to have to be either one of Scheppers or Perez with Davis or Smoak + a catcher. I just don't see how we get Lee without giving up one of Scheppers or Perez. If we can, though, it'll be a damn good trade. I don't mind parting with Holland and wouldn't like giving up Smoak but if they can get assurances that Lee would agree to a new contract once the sale goes through I wouldn't oppose it.

[Whisky Dog]

BTW, how is Bump letting Texas Chili Dog scoop him on HIS OWN DAD's blog? Weak Bump.

[BUMP]

BTW, how is Bump letting Texas Chili Dog scoop him on HIS OWN DAD's blog? Weak Bump.

tbh, he's in a competition with other reporters around the DFW area, so if he tells me something in advance I'm not gonna post it around the internet so that other people could get word of it.

I actually knew about this last week. Same thing with the Guerrero deal, he told me that Texas was probably gonna get him 4-5 days prior, but since nothing was official he didn't want me to let the word out.

[Whisky Dog]

tbh, he's in a competition with other reporters around the DFW area, so if he tells me something in advance I'm not gonna post it around the internet so that other people could get word of it.

I actually knew about this last week. Same thing with the Guerrero deal, he told me that Texas was probably gonna get him 4-5 days prior, but since nothing was official he didn't want me to let the word out.

PMs. You know the true Rangers fans on this board.:hat

[RiverwalkParade]

sweep the orioles and go into the break up 6.5-7.5...Life is going to be good!

[Texas Chili Dog]

Ervin Santana was terrific for the Angels today. Too bad for the Halos, John Danks completely owned them. Took a no-hitter into the 7th, and just finished a complete game two-hit shutout. White Sox win 1-0 to finish the four game sweep. :lol

6 game lead!

[BUMP]

Ervin Santana was terrific for the Angels today. Too bad for the Halos, John Danks completely owned them. Took a no-hitter into the 7th, and just finished a complete game two-hit shutout. White Sox win 1-0 to finish the four game sweep. :lol

6 game lead!

Yep, just too bad indeed :devil

[Texas Chili Dog]

Yep, just too bad indeed :devil

http://www.runemasterstudios.com/graemlins/images/blueevil.gif

[Spursfan092120]

I am :rollin Texas is in a slump and trying to rest players, but still increasing their lead.
:tu word

[TheMACHINE]

Ervin Santana was terrific for the Angels today. Too bad for the Halos, John Danks completely owned them. Took a no-hitter into the 7th, and just finished a complete game two-hit shutout. White Sox win 1-0 to finish the four game sweep. :lol

6 game lead!

ooo.... someone in the angels actually broke .300. GAY!

[Spursfan092120]

6 games..hell yeah...

[BUMP]

Our biggest enemy this series will probably be the weather. There's rain all around the area and is forecast the whole weekend. Yikes!

[Texas Chili Dog]

The O's look like a 25-59 team.

[BUMP]

Hamilton is just ridiculous

[Texas Chili Dog]

Hambone!!!! Another home run for a Tommy Hunter start. Every start for Hunter = Hamilton HR. :lol

[Texas Chili Dog]

Guthrie is a POS.

[BUMP]

Guthrie is a POS.

What did he do?

I was watching the "LeCision"

[Texas Chili Dog]

What did he do?

I was watching the "LeCision"

He kept throwing way up and in to batters, especially Vladdy, whom he did it to in all three of his at-bats. Vladdy looked pretty pissed.

[BUMP]

wtf is going on? :madrun

[Texas Chili Dog]

unfuckingreal we are imploding. Two hit batters on 0-2 counts? Fuck!

[BUMP]

Unbelievable!!!!

[Texas Chili Dog]

what a fucking disaster.

[BUMP]

6-4, bottom of the 8th, wow :depressed

But we can still comeback