2010 Texas Rangers

[Whisky Dog]

They thought about the magnitude of having a 6.5 game lead and choked.

That was about the shittiest performance of the season for an inning. Molina is starting to show a pattern of not working well with the pitchers.

[BUMP]

13 blown saves about to be 14! :clap

[Texas Chili Dog]

What a shitty loss.

[EricB]

They couldve given themselves Nice padding going into the brutal post all star break stretch....

[Texas Chili Dog]

Looks like the fucking Yankees are close to dealing for Cliff Lee:

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5366254

That is such fucking bullshit.

[bostonguy]

Looks like the fucking Yankees are close to dealing for Cliff Lee:

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5366254

That is such fucking bullshit.

:depressed:depressed

[Texas Chili Dog]

oh shit, not so fast. Great news:

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5366254

I'm also reading that the Rangers have stepped it up to get Lee. Apparently the Mariners want to get a trade done TODAY.

[Texas Chili Dog]

More Cliff Lee news: looks like the Rangers are willing to include Justin Smoak in a deal.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2010/07/yankees-may-be-close-to-acquiring-cliff-lee.html

[Whisky Dog]

Just heard Rangers got Lee and reliever Mark Lowe for Smoak and 3 prospects.

[Whisky Dog]

Per Joel Sherman of NY Post

[Texas Chili Dog]

oh my god oh my god oh my god

Now I've gotta find out what we gave up. Too bad Lee will probably end up in pinstripes anyway. It will just be after the season as a free agent. :(

[Whisky Dog]

Josh Luc (sp) from Frisco is one of the prospects, Mariners giving 2 1/2 million cash. Reportedly

[Whisky Dog]

Also hearing Matt Lawson, possible Borbon since he isn't in the lineup tonight just like Smoak, but I hope not.

[Whisky Dog]

I like giving up these prospects, I'm hoping that last one isn't Borbon and if we're really lucky it's not Scheppers or Perez either.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Also hearing Matt Lawson, possible Borbon since he isn't in the lineup tonight just like Smoak, but I hope not.

oh god I hope not Borbon!

[Texas Chili Dog]

I like giving up these prospects, I'm hoping that last one isn't Borbon and if we're really lucky it's not Scheppers or Perez either.

The Rangers had told the M's that Scheppers and Perez were off-limits. I hope they meant it.

[Whisky Dog]

Dutch Oven the other player

[Whisky Dog]

So Lee and Lowe + 2 1/2 mil cash for Smoak, Luc(sp), Lawson, and Dutch Oven.

[monosylab1k]

hell yeah!

[monosylab1k]

sucks to see Smoak go, but you can't pass up a shot at a true ace.

[Texas Chili Dog]

I'm sad to see Holland go.

[monosylab1k]

Too bad Lee will probably end up in pinstripes anyway. It will just be after the season as a free agent. :(

I can't see Daniels making this move unless Lee is agreeable to re-signing here. Hopefully the ownership clusterfuck is finished by then.

[BUMP]

Talked to the pops, and they're getting Lee.

He's getting it online as we speak

[Whisky Dog]

Hold up, hold up. Now hearing Blake Beaven instead of Dutch Oven.

[Whisky Dog]

So only prospects are Lawson, Leuke (sp) and Beaven. Not bad at all if that's indeed the three.

[EricB]

Smoak beaven and an infielder.

Will only like this deal if lee is extended.

[BUMP]

BAM!

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100709&content_id=12103300&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb


By T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com

07/09/10 5:49 PM ET

ARLINGTON -- The Rangers have acquired pitcher Cliff Lee from the Mariners on Friday for first baseman Justin Smoak, pitcher Blake Beavan, Double-A Frisco reliever Josh Lueke and second baseman/outfielder Matt Lawson.


• Deadline MLBlog
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The Rangers have scheduled a 5 p.m. CT news conference at the Ballpark in Arlington.

Lee could start for the Rangers as early as Saturday against the Orioles. He was scheduled to pitch on Friday against the Yankees at Safeco Field.

The Yankees and the Mariners were close to a deal this morning that would have sent Lee to New York for Minor League catcher Jesus Montero, infielder David Adams and a third prospect, but the trade fell through. That allowed the Rangers to move aggressively with Lee.

Lee is 8-3 with a 2.34 ERA in 13 starts for the Mariners. Chris Davis is expected to be called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to replace Smoak.

Smoak was the Rangers' No. 1 Draft pick in 2008. He is currently hitting .209 with eight home runs and 34 RBIs in 70 games for Texas.

Beavan is 10-5 with a 2.78 ERA in 110 innings for the Frisco RoughRiders this season. He's given up 37 runs (34 of which were earned) on 100 hits with 12 walks and 68 strikeouts.

He was the Rangers' 2007 first-round Draft pick with the 17th overall selection

[Spurminator]

This is pretty awesome. Reminds me of the Astros getting Randy Johnson in '98.

[Whisky Dog]

Smoak beaven and an infielder.

Will only like this deal if lee is extended.

If he comes here and performs as expected I'm sure extending him will be Rangers new owner with money priority 1.

This gives the Rangers just about as good of a 1-4 punch as anyone with Lee, CJ, Hunter, and Cobra. I wonder who the number 5 will be? Will they stick with the underperforming Feldman or go Dutch Oven or Harden when they're back?

[Texas Chili Dog]

So wait, Holland is still with the Rangers?

[Texas Chili Dog]

Ok, I have GOT to go to tomorrow's game. Not only because that will probably be Lee's first start. But it's also Michael Young's ceremony for being the hits leader. Talk about a hot ticket.

[BUMP]

If he comes here and performs as expected I'm sure extending him will be Rangers new owner with money priority 1.

This gives the Rangers just about as good of a 1-4 punch as anyone with Lee, CJ, Hunter, and Cobra. I wonder who the number 5 will be? Will they stick with the underperforming Feldman or go Dutch Oven or Harden when they're back?

I hope its the Dutch Oven, he really needs to get his head out of his ass.

Feldman just doesn't have the stuff to be a quality starter imo. Last year was a fluke and i think he would be better served as a long relief kind of guy.

Harden can go die

[Texas Chili Dog]

Harden can go die

:tu

[Whisky Dog]

Ok, I have GOT to go to tomorrow's game. Not only because that will probably be Lee's first start. But it's also Michael Young's ceremony for being the hits leader. Talk about a hot ticket.

Start collecting your nickels and dimes, Wash just said that since Lee's scheduled start was today he'll be throwing tomorrow as the starter with that "T" on his hat.

[Whisky Dog]

I hope its the Dutch Oven, he really needs to get his head out of his ass.

Feldman just doesn't have the stuff to be a quality starter imo. Last year was a fluke and i think he would be better served as a long relief kind of guy.

Harden can go die

I'm thinking Dutch Oven too and if he can get it together this could be a very successful 2nd half. What's the status on Harrison? He looked good in spurts but I don't know how close he is to returning

[Texas Chili Dog]

Start collecting your nickels and dimes, Wash just said that since Lee's scheduled start was today he'll be throwing tomorrow as the starter with that "T" on his hat.

Yep and it makes perfect sense anyway since tomorrow is the open spot in our rotation. We are substituting Cliff Lee for Matt Harrison. :lol

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Thanks for out biding the Yankees.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Is there any chance we see a game tonight? Fucking rain won't go away.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Tickets for tomorrow's game are already selling like crazy. But I got mine!!

[Spursfan092120]

6rtQMa78TQk

[monosylab1k]

DAMMIT I got tickets to Sundays game a few weeks ago. If only I got some for Sat instead :bang

[Whisky Dog]

I got home and the woman asked what I wanted to do and I said let's catch a Rangers game, so here I am at Pappadeaux because she won't sit through a rain delay. F'n rain.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Nice article from the man, BUMP. :toast

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100709&content_id=12103300&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

[EricB]

Any idea what number he'll be? CJ Wilson has 36...

[Texas Chili Dog]

Looks like they are gonna try to get the game in. Too bad Feldman sucks.

[Texas Chili Dog]

That is a bullshit error on Young. No doubt that the error should go to Arias all the way. At some point the first baseman has to be the one responsible with balls in the dirt. That was a routine scoop that should have been made. Any regular first baseman would have made that play.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Vladdy HR!

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

I can't wait to see Lee pitch tomorrow!

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

looks like Matusz has stumbled into the........

mIBTg7q9oNc

[Whisky Dog]

The exuberance I have seeing Lee dominate will be tempered a bit watching Mr Strike Out playing 1st again. I wish JD could follow this up with a move for a legit 1B. Maybe see what Washington would take for Adam Dunn.

[Whisky Dog]

Shutout through 3? Feldman pitching like he just found out Cliff Lee is coming.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Once again we get a 4-0 lead, let the O's scrape their way back, and fail to score insurance runs. This is looking a lot like last night. We better not blow this.

Also, good to see Davis get a nice applause. He may have gotten out, but it was a productive out.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Angels and A's are headed to the bottom of the 9th in Oakland tied 5-5. Go A's, walk off baby.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Michael Young to the rescue.

Angels up 6-5 in the 10th.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Angels win. C'mon Rangers, seal the deal.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Finally! We got off 4. And with Chris Davis getting a sac fly. He's 0-2 but with two good outs. At least he's not striking out.

[Spursfan092120]

Gate's open...break away, guys.

[Whisky Dog]

Great. Load the bases and give them a chance to tie. Come on now.

[Texas Chili Dog]

you have got to be kidding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Spursfan092120]

Fuck!!

[Whisky Dog]

Why the changeup? Fool can't catch the fastball and you throw him a pitch he can hit. Was that Molina calling for that? I've had enough Molina, we're 1-5 with games he's handling the pitchers and the bullpen has sucked hard with him. Just let Treanor keep rolling.

[Texas Chili Dog]

This can't be happening....

[Spursfan092120]

Fuck me...if we blow this shit...damnit..

[Spursfan092120]

Just get this out so Hammy can hit.

[Whisky Dog]

Worst way to go into the break. Rangers just can't drop games like this.

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

:lmao

what....the....fuck......

Can somebody please remind me again what the hell Molina was supposed to bring to the table?

[Texas Chili Dog]

Fml

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Its like the Rangers have reverted back to the Stranger days, atleast their bullpen anyway

[Texas Chili Dog]

inning over it's a miracle.

[Spursfan092120]

:lmao

what....the....fuck......

Can somebody please remind me again what the hell Molina was supposed to bring to the table?
Good fucking question. I can't lie..I was excited about the trade..but shit...apparently I was temporarily mentally incapacitated. This guy's looking more and more like a bum.

[Spursfan092120]

Walkoff, bitches...come on....do this.

JoqDYcCDOTg

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Good fucking question. I can't lie..I was excited about the trade..but shit...apparently I was temporarily mentally incapacitated. This guy's looking more and more like a bum.

The guy has never really been known for anything except for grounding into web gems due to his world class lack of speed.

So far, that's all we've gotten from him and confusion from the pitching staff. I just don't get it. Treanor's been doing great all season

[Texas Chili Dog]

Hambone lead off single. Let's do this shit.

[Texas Chili Dog]

You gotta let Hamilton try to steal here.

[Spursfan092120]

The guy has never really been known for anything except for grounding into web gems due to his world class lack of speed.

So far, that's all we've gotten from him and confusion from the pitching staff. I just don't get it. Treanor's been doing great all season
Yeah he has...there's something obviously there when he's behind the plate that is fucking shit up. It's like he has no idea what his pitchers throw.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Fuck!

[Spursfan092120]

Great fucking job, Molina

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

:clap:clap:clap

Wooohoo!! Fatlina another quality at bat!

[Spursfan092120]

Come on Nelson

[Spursfan092120]

still can't believe that FUCKING grand slam.

[Spursfan092120]

damnit...pitch the fucking ball.

[Spursfan092120]

Nice runout, Cruz...fuck...

[Spursfan092120]

Come on Murphy.

[Spursfan092120]

Nelson..pump those sneaks up, dude..lol

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Wild pitch!

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

If that was Molina, the catcher could've chased that ball down, made a sandwich, and still gunned em out by a mile

[Texas Chili Dog]

Cruz is really getting bad at swing at EVERYTHING.

[Spursfan092120]

walk his ass.

[Texas Chili Dog]

:lol Murphy is the king of catcher's interference.

[Spursfan092120]

lol catcher's interference.

[Whisky Dog]

I'm putting this shit on Wash, how many games dies it take to realize Molina can't work with the pen? Treanor's been doing it great all year but they keep trying to replace him.

[Spursfan092120]

come on Davis.

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Chris Davis with the chance to win it! :lmao

[Spursfan092120]

I'm putting this shit on Wash, how many games dies it take to realize Molina can't work with the pen? Treanor's been doing it great all year but they keep trying to replace him.
:tu

[Spursfan092120]

This would be fucking phenomenal.

[Spursfan092120]

fuck

[Texas Chili Dog]

kill me

[Spursfan092120]

Angels fan is licking their chops right now...we've GOT to win this fucker.

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

lol @ Lewin comparing Nippert to Greg Maddux

[Spursfan092120]

Mother Freaking Fucker

[Texas Chili Dog]

And there it is. Fuck Nippert. Fuck everything. Fuck the O's.

[Whisky Dog]

Fucking Nippert

[Spursfan092120]

Lead looks like it's gonna be down to 5 games...FUCK!!

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Lead looks like it's gonna be down to 5 games...FUCK!!

4.5 my friend:depressed

[Spursfan092120]

4.5 my friend:depressed
Oh...shit...FUCK!! Forgot about the game tonight...

[Spursfan092120]

We don't need this shit...we don't need to fall apart like this...

[EricB]

loss column....

[Texas Chili Dog]

If we lose, this will top the 16-10 loss to the BJ's as worst loss of the season, IMO.

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Hopefully our savior Molina can come up to bat so he can hit a ground ball to the shortstop and be throw out by923589582 miles!!

[Spursfan092120]

Nice catch, Davis.

[Spursfan092120]

If we lose, this will top the 16-10 loss to the BJ's as worst loss of the season, IMO.
Definitely..we were down to one pitch, and up 4

[Texas Chili Dog]

Top of the order please do something.

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Our savior

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/39252000/jpg/_39252856_ap_baseball_300.jpg

http://tonysports.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/sp-giants_athlet_0498713005.jpg

http://fire-sabean.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/bengieslow200.jpg

[Spursfan092120]

Alright..we need some fucking hits..

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Let me predict the inning

Andrus swings at 1st pitch...flies out to LF

Young lines out on the 6th pitch

Kinsler flies out to Lf on the 1st pitch

[Spursfan092120]

Come on Elvis.

[Spursfan092120]

Let me predict the inning

Andrus swings at 1st pitch...flies out to LF

Young lines out on the 6th pitch

Kinsler flies out to Lf on the 1st pitch
Damn...ye of little faith..lol

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Damn...ye of little faith..lol

:lol

[Spursfan092120]

fuck

[Spursfan092120]

Come on Michael...be a fucking hero dude.

[Spursfan092120]

Down to Ian...

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Let me predict the inning

Andrus swings at 1st pitch...flies out to LF

Young lines out on the 6th pitch

Kinsler flies out to Lf on the 1st pitch

Pretty much just switch Elvis and Young's at bats

Let's see what Kinsler does

[Spursfan092120]

the fuck that was a strike

[Spursfan092120]

get on, Ian...we need to give Vlad a chance.

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Am I actually hearing Oriole fans in our ballpark?


This is embarassing on so many levels

[Texas Chili Dog]

Disgusting. By far the worst loss of the season. What a disgrace.

[Spursfan092120]

Smh

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Shit....if i was the manager i would be laying into the team right now. This is so frustrating, we had a golden opportunity to be up 6.5 games right now and instead its 4.5

Do these motherfuckers just wanna choke away division leads for the rest of their life?

[EricB]

The team looks tired. They need the All Star break badly.

[TheMACHINE]

wow..just saw the highlights....1 strike left...either go home with a win or go to the 10th...ouch

[Whisky Dog]

The team looks tired. They need the All Star break badly.

They also need to stop playing Molina. Now 1-6 in games he's caught and 2-0 in the same span in games Treanor's caught.

[BUMP]

Cliff Lee....

2 pitches and its already 1-0 Baltimore :lol

Is this team like our Golden State or something? This is ridiculous

[Texas Chili Dog]

Yeah that was sad. And what is still amazing is how low Lee's pitch count was. Complete game and he gave up 6 runs. You'd think his pitch count would be through the roof. Can't believe some fans started to boo him. For fuck's sake he just went cross country to get here today.

This loss broke my 8 game win streak. But I shouldn't count it because it was the first game that wasn't a part of my original season plan.

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Yeah that was sad. And what is still amazing is how low Lee's pitch count was. Complete game and he gave up 6 runs. You'd think his pitch count would be through the roof. Can't believe some fans started to boo him. For fuck's sake he just went cross country to get here today.

This loss broke my 8 game win streak. But I shouldn't count it because it was the first game that wasn't a part of my original season plan.

I have confidence in Lee. He looked real sharp, threw strikes, worked quickly, looked unphased. I'd give him a C+/B- on his performance but he's been pitching at a high level for awhile so i know he'll be fine.

I think our problem right now is that we are overconfident. With the Angels struggling, us acquiring Lee, and the fact that Baltimore's record is so bad=prone to letdowns. I think they are looking far down the road to the playoffs instead of focusing on winning the division first. C'mon fellas, we better wake up quick cause we go to Boston and Detroit after the ASB

[TheMACHINE]

what the fuck Kazmir?! 15 runs! Thank goodness you guys lost.

[EricB]

losing a 4 game series at home to Baltimore is just ridiculous....

[Texas Chili Dog]

wowowowowowow

http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/news/story?id=5370763

[Texas Chili Dog]

pathetic

[sribb43]

The damn Angels are trying to give us the division and we let the fuckin' O's sweep us in a 4 game series at home :bang

Worst pitching staff in the world and we look like a bunch of Brad Wilkerson's at the plate

[TheMACHINE]

damn..you guys get swept and the angels decideto lay an egg.

[Spursfan092120]

damn..you guys get swept and the angels decideto lay an egg.
Yep...worst two games of the season for us have occurred in the last 3...we get swept, and we're still up 4.5 games...wow..

[dallaskd]

fuck.

[Whisky Dog]

This should be about a 9 game lead.

[BUMP]

One positive was Chris Davis. He looks like he is world's better than before and he might actually be an upgrade over Smoak at this point.

Being up 4.5 games in the division is great, and at this point i dont think anyone in our division is good enough to overtake us this season. Our division is probly the worst in baseball. I think we're golden

[Whisky Dog]

Now the Greenburg/Ryan group is suing the Rangers for breach of contract. This shit is all sorts of tangled.

[Melmart1]

I hear that Cuban might try to join the Gilbert group to make a bid for the Rangers. Shoot me now, please!

[monosylab1k]

Just get this shit sorted out before Cliff Lee has no choice but to sign with the Yankees.

Giving up that package for a half season rental would be Jon Daniels' worst move ever. Keeping Lee has to be a must, which means ownership has to get shit straightened out.

[BUMP]

Just get this shit sorted out before Cliff Lee has no choice but to sign with the Yankees.

Giving up that package for a half season rental would be Jon Daniels' worst move ever. Keeping Lee has to be a must, which means ownership has to get shit straightened out.

brah we're good

did you forget about the bird rights and salary cap that ducks was talking about?

[TheNextGen]

Cliff Lee going to the yankees for sure. nice rental for the season!

[sribb43]

"We Stacked"

[BUMP]

Big week for the Rangers, 4 at boston, 3 at Detroit. Both great teams in parks where we always seem to fall flat on our face.

All signs are pointing to us completely shitting the bed, but here's hoping that maybe it won't happen :toast

[Spursfan092120]

Big week for the Rangers, 4 at boston, 3 at Detroit. Both great teams in parks where we always seem to fall flat on our face.

All signs are pointing to us completely shitting the bed, but here's hoping that maybe it won't happen :toast
Confidence, Bumpy..confidence. :toast

[Texas Chili Dog]

We are holding Feldman out of the Boston series, thank God. So if you look at the pitching matchups for this series, we have the advantage for every game except the last. And that is CJ Wilson vs Jon Lester. CJ has been no slouch for us. I like our chances to do something in this series. And by "do something" I mean take three of four.

[Melmart1]

I'd be content with a split, thrilled with anything more.

GO RANGERS!

[BUMP]

We are holding Feldman out of the Boston series, thank God. So if you look at the pitching matchups for this series, we have the advantage for every game except the last. And that is CJ Wilson vs Jon Lester. CJ has been no slouch for us. I like our chances to do something in this series. And by "do something" I mean take three of four.

Gotta win tonight.

5-0 Hunter vs 3-7 Wakefield

let's jump on em early and steal game 1

[Texas Chili Dog]

Gotta win tonight.

5-0 Hunter vs 3-7 Wakefield

let's jump on em early and steal game 1

Fuckin' knuckleballer. We should score 10 runs on his ass.

[Texas Chili Dog]

:lol @ Wakefield. Rangers have 6 runs and only one out in the 1st. :rollin

edit: now 2 outs. But :lol @ a 74 mph "fastball."

[Whisky Dog]

Well that's the way to start a game.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Even freakin Molina hit one over the green monster. :rollin

[BUMP]

Rangers doing work! 6-0 already :lmao

[Texas Chili Dog]

Cruz waited five seconds for that pitch to get to the plate. :rollin

[Texas Chili Dog]

Wakefail's day is done. 7 runs allowed in 1+ inning. It has the potential to be 9 runs allowed. Not far from my 10 run prediction. :lol

[EricB]

I'd be content with a split, thrilled with anything more.

GO RANGERS!

After this past May I agree 100%

[Spursfan092120]

Looking good...I'm talking some trash to an old buddy of mine right now who lives in Boston...big Sox fan...lol

[Goran Dragic]

Fuck fuckin Wakefield

[Texas Chili Dog]

Three outs left. Please don't blow this.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Hello win column!

[BUMP]

Big win, go Mariners!

[Melmart1]

Hellooooo, Win Column! :)

[dallaskd]

awesome game. what happened to all that power Kinsler had at the plate last year?

[Texas Chili Dog]

Rangers already up 1-0 in the 1st. But Josh is up with two on and one out, so a good chance to get more.

[Texas Chili Dog]

RBI hit for Cruz. But Vladdy sucks at running the bases so he got tagged out. :lol

Still though, 2-0!

[MavDynasty]

fucking rain delays :bang

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Bengie fucking Molina!1 7-3

[Texas Chili Dog]

Molina grand slam!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol

[Spursfan092120]

lol..and right when I was talking shit about Molina...BOOM!

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Probly the most exciting hit i've seen all year.

Treanor's triple, and Vlad's grand slam are up there too. This one was just so unexpected though:lol

[Texas Chili Dog]

Probly the most exciting hit i've seen all year.

Treanor's triple, and Vlad's grand slam are up there too. This one was just so unexpected though:lol

My vote goes to Treanor's triple for most unexpected awesome moment of the season. Down to our final out, and one of the least likely people on the roster hits the first pitch to the wall. We go from one out from losing to winning and keeping our win streak alive.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Molina triple!!!!!!

Cycle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Hilarious!

[Melmart1]

Josh yelling at him to run and TAG giggling after was hilarious. Only the 8th cycle in history where the home run was a grand slam, too. Awesome.

Did anyone see Bengie running and think of The Little Engine That Could? I think I can, I think I can ...

[Texas Chili Dog]

Josh yelling at him to run and TAG giggling after was hilarious. Only the 8th cycle in history where the home run was a grand slam, too. Awesome.

Did anyone see Bengie running and think of The Little Engine That Could? I think I can, I think I can ...

I'm glad it wasn't called an error. Because that CF should have caught it, IMO. Not an easy play, but the ball hit his glove. That would have been a bummer. :lol

Watching Molina run was painful. :lol

[Spursfan092120]

Win Column baby.

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

2-0 to start this roadtrip, Lee tomorrow :clap:clap

[Texas Chili Dog]

Nice win, Bengie freakin Molina. :rollin

[Spursfan092120]

Nice win, Bengie freakin Molina. :rollin
Who'd have thunk it?

[Melmart1]

Bengie Molina is the #1 trending topic on Twitter worldwide. Seriously, I never thought I would see that happen.

Hopefully his injury is mild and he'll only sit a few days.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Bengie Molina is the #1 trending topic on Twitter worldwide. Seriously, I never thought I would see that happen.

Hopefully his injury is mild and he'll only sit a few days.

Wait a second, are you fucking serious?!? :rollin

[Melmart1]

Wait a second, are you fucking serious?!? :rollin

Yeah, it wasn't for very long but he was on there for sure. Unbelievable. Just crazy.

One of my favorite quotes was from David Ortiz:"Nothing is predictable in the game. Things just happen. I'd put my head in a tree trimmer betting that he won't hit a triple. That's crazy, man."

[BUMP]

is it just me or does it seem like we've run into some great defense at 3rd base these last 2 series?

I remember Miguel Tejada was just a vacuum for Baltimore, and Bill Hall/Beltre probly saved about 4 runs this series by snagging some line drives

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Lee has been inconsistent and disappointing this year for Boston so you guys have a good shot tonight, especially since half of Boston's roster is on the DL right now.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Lee has been inconsistent and disappointing this year for Boston so you guys have a good shot tonight, especially since half of Boston's roster is on the DL right now.

Lackey? Yeah, and the Rangers usually pound on him pretty well. Hope this is more of the same! :hat

[Texas Chili Dog]

WTF just happened with Cruz and why did he try to run to 3rd??

[Texas Chili Dog]

ok just saw the replay...Cruz must have been high to think he could actually make it safely. I have no words...

[Texas Chili Dog]

Lee must think he's still in Seattle with the run support we've been giving him so far. C'mon, get some runs!

[Texas Chili Dog]

There we go, some runs! :D

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Lee is dealing!

2-1 Rangers

[Spursfan092120]

Was almost a little worried about Cliff Lee after getting owned his first time out..this is better.

[Texas Chili Dog]

85 pitches through 8 innings. :wow

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Papi up with the chance to win *holding breath*

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Wooo! got him out 1 more

Fuck, Youkilis is batting *holding breath again*

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

God i hate that ugly fatass, tie game :depressed

[Texas Chili Dog]

fuck!!!

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

i dont trust our bullpen at all in extras

[MavDynasty]

fuck davis

[MavDynasty]

i smell a walkoff

[MavDynasty]

What a fucking beast!

[Texas Chili Dog]

holy shit! Cruz saves the day!

[MavDynasty]

nelson muthafuckin cruz with the steal

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

holy shit, Cruz just robbed a walkoff home run! :wow

this is intense

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

1-2-3 inning. We got Young, Kinsler, and Vladdy coming up lets do this shit

[MavDynasty]

Beltre wtf

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

is it just me or does it seem like we've run into some great defense at 3rd base these last 2 series?

I remember Miguel Tejada was just a vacuum for Baltimore, and Bill Hall/Beltre probly saved about 4 runs this series by snagging some line drives

lol thats becoming an understatement

[MavDynasty]

fuck

[Texas Chili Dog]

Ogando WTF throw to first. ugh

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

Well Youkilis probly gonna bat with the bases loaded no outs, we all know whats gonna happen now. Game over

[MavDynasty]

bases loaded...no outs...bottom of the11th inning...youkilis..


fuck

[Texas Chili Dog]

I will buy an O'Day jersey tomorrow if he somehow wiggles us out of this.

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

If the Rangers get out of this inning i will slice my dick off, videotape it, and mail it to whoever wants it!

[Texas Chili Dog]

I hate Youkibitch. Fucking hell, heartbreaking loss.

[MavDynasty]

I hate Youkibitch. Fucking hell, heartbreaking loss.

:depressed

[dallasmavsnfuego214]

fucking gay. We had this game

Youkifatass and the fans can celebrate all they want but the reality is that they won't even sniff the playoffs this year. We need to win tomorrow, we're way better than these guys

[Texas Chili Dog]

CJ is pitching another day game. I swear, I bet he has pitched at least 80% of the Rangers' day games this year.

[Spursfan092120]

:bang:depressed:bang:depressed

[Texas Chili Dog]

CJ has been terrific! 10 strikeouts. He's now out of the game. Hopefully the bullpen can come through.

[BUMP]

If we hold on and win today we'll still be 3.5 games ahead since i fully expect the M's to roll over and die like always.

but still I'll take 3 out of 4 at Fenway everytime

[Texas Chili Dog]

The Sox fans are being pathetic. Booing after every pitch? Andrus was safe at home, but they are blind.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Feliz gives up a leadoff HR. C'mon Feliz, get it together!

[Texas Chili Dog]

WIN! Man, we were one out away from a four game sweep.

[Whisky Dog]

3 out of 4 is excellent for this team at Fenway after that O's disaster. Time to keep marching on and maybe give Cliff Lee some runs during his complete games!

[sribb43]

should have been a 4 game sweep but i didnt think the Rangers could beat Lester today since he owns them but ill take 3 of 4.

I want atleast a 3.5 game lead going into the 4 games series against the Halos and hopefully take 3 of 4

[Texas Chili Dog]

Mariners beat the Angels 2-1 in 10 innings. :clap

[BUMP]

Apparently El Tigre is on a 5 game losing streak. :lol

Kinda surprising considering they just played Cleveland, more good news for us. Time to end the 11 game Comerica Park losing streak

[sribb43]

Thanks you M's :tu

[Texas Chili Dog]

Angels go to New York next before heading to Texas. Then they are home against the Red Sox and then us. Hopefully they can pile up a few losses.

[Spursfan092120]

Angels go to New York next before heading to Texas. Then they are home against the Red Sox and then us. Hopefully they can pile up a few losses.
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[Melmart1]

Bengie Molina got AL Player of the week. :lmao

Oh man, what a series. Now onto what has essentially been hell for the Rangers over the last few years ... Detroit.

This week, I am cheering for the Yankees. :vomit:

[Texas Chili Dog]

nice! Kinsler HR!

[Texas Chili Dog]

Feldman wastes no time giving runs right back. We have four solid starters in our rotation, and then Feldman. God I hope maybe Holland can take his spot when he's healthy. Just as long as Harden doesn't get anywhere near it. Move Feldman and Harden (if he actually gets re-called) to the bullpen and put Holland at #5.

[sribb43]

Feldman blows....

[Texas Chili Dog]

Feldman blows....

No doubt. Just look at the ERAs of our current starters:

2.39
2.59
3.23
3.42
5.32

Take away Feldman, and I bet we have one of the best 1-4 starting rotations in MLB, or at least the AL. Holland was at 4.19 before getting injured.

[sribb43]

I cant believe they gave him that extension after his opening day start. Why would you extend him when he had 1 good yr and the rest of his career is below average at best

[Texas Chili Dog]

And there goes the lead. Typical Feldman...give him a two run lead and it's gone by the next inning. :bang

[Texas Chili Dog]

Great, now we are back up 5-2 in the 3rd. How long until Feldman gives it up?

[Texas Chili Dog]

Feldman gives up a HR. And there's one run back. Just two more, Scott. :bang

[Texas Chili Dog]

LMAO...what a joke. And just like that it is 5-5 on back-to-back HRs. Fuck you Feldman.

[BUMP]

And the quest for a 5th starter continues.

Feldman is just not the same pitcher as last year. Tigers are making him look silly. He throws either a hanging breaking ball right over the middle or something way out of the strike zone. It feels like we're down 4 or something but its still tied 5-5

[Spursfan092120]

Damn..what the hell happened to this guy? SHIT!! Just start Neftali...

[Texas Chili Dog]

Damn..what the hell happened to this guy? SHIT!! Just start Neftali...

Start ME. I pitched a year of YMCA ball back in 5th grade. :lol I'd probably do better than Feldboy.

[sribb43]

Damn..what the hell happened to this guy? SHIT!! Just start Neftali...

It was a fluke season. A guy with that low of a K rate has so many balls in play that Feldmans luck ran out. I can't believe all our starting pitchers in past years were all Feldman clones