***OFFICIAL 2013 TEXAS RANGERS THREAD***

[Spursfan092120]

I knew we still had it in us. 1 game back...keep playing hard, guys.

[TXstbobcat]

Rangers have won 8 out of their 9 games. Great stretch.

[TXstbobcat]

Rangers might have a chance to catch the A's tonight. Reds up 5-1 over the A's. colon knocked out in the 3rd inning.

[TXstbobcat]

A's lead over the rangers down to 1/2 a game. Rangers can catch them with a win tonight.

[Spursfan092120]

Awesome turn of events for the Rangers. Just when it seemed we were down and out, with our consistent losses, Oakland's hot streak, injuries, and the inevitable suspension of Nelly, we're looking up...Keep rolling and get into the playoffs. We'll turn it up.

[Phillip]

gotta keep utilizing small ball. the team has always been better when they incorporate more small ball strategies. thats how they got to the WS in 2010, and used it quite effectively in 2011 to get back to the WS when power hitting was struggling.

when healthy, this pitching staff is levels better than the pitching staffs in either of those years. Marching Darvish, Garza, and Holland out to the mound always gives me a good feeling about their chance to win. And while they have had their ups and downs, Ogando and Perez both have really been no slouch, with sub 4.00 ERAs on the season.

[BUMP]

gotta keep utilizing small ball. the team has always been better when they incorporate more small ball strategies. thats how they got to the WS in 2010, and used it quite effectively in 2011 to get back to the WS when power hitting was struggling.

when healthy, this pitching staff is levels better than the pitching staffs in either of those years. Marching Darvish, Garza, and Holland out to the mound always gives me a good feeling about their chance to win. And while they have had their ups and downs, Ogando and Perez both have really been no slouch, with sub 4.00 ERAs on the season.

I felt no choice but to stop by and compliment your analysis, which is truly a work of art, an american treasure. As the sun shines through the eternal darkness, into the lowest cavern, that's what i think of when I come home from a long day and read one of your takes.

It was 300 years ago today, that Euler ushered in the age of Romanticism with the initial discovery of the function with respect to the x variable, and when I think of Philip, I think of Euler. This guy, has got it all

[thunderup]

I felt no choice but to stop by and compliment your analysis, which is truly a work of art, an american treasure. As the sun shines through the eternal darkness, into the lowest cavern, that's what i think of when I come home from a long day and read one of your takes.

It was 300 years ago today, that Euler ushered in the age of Romanticism with the initial discovery of the function with respect to the x variable, and when I think of Philip, I think of Euler. This guy, has got it all

:lmao

[Spursfan092120]

gotta keep utilizing small ball. the team has always been better when they incorporate more small ball strategies. thats how they got to the WS in 2010, and used it quite effectively in 2011 to get back to the WS when power hitting was struggling.

when healthy, this pitching staff is levels better than the pitching staffs in either of those years. Marching Darvish, Garza, and Holland out to the mound always gives me a good feeling about their chance to win. And while they have had their ups and downs, Ogando and Perez both have really been no slouch, with sub 4.00 ERAs on the season.
Agreed...small ball has always been our gig to get wins. I think being forced to go back to small ball with Nelly out will be huge, and when Nelly gets back, we can continue the strategy but still have that power in our back pocket. This could be a blessing in disguise.

[Spursfan092120]

Oh...and lol Hamilton

[Fabbs]

Trout continues to assrape Ranger pitching.

[TXstbobcat]

Beltre HR!!! Rangers lead 7-2.

[TXstbobcat]

[QUOTE=Spursfan092120;6797329]Oh...and lol Hamilton[

hamilton with his massive .217 batting average. :lmao

[Phillip]

I felt no choice but to stop by and compliment your analysis, which is truly a work of art, an american treasure. As the sun shines through the eternal darkness, into the lowest cavern, that's what i think of when I come home from a long day and read one of your takes.

It was 300 years ago today, that Euler ushered in the age of Romanticism with the initial discovery of the function with respect to the x variable, and when I think of Philip, I think of Euler. This guy, has got it all

:lol

[TXstbobcat]

Great win last night. That's 4 wins in a row and 9 out their last 10.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Beltre has been beyond solid, this aggressive Inside Baseball that we are playing has been great too. Gotta love those 4 steals in the first inning for between Martin and Andrus.

[Spursfan092120]

hamilton with his massive .217 batting average. :lmao
Ever since that 4 homer game, he's done nothing but go downhill.

[Spursfan092120]

Anybody else been impressed as hell with Craig Gentry as of late? Dude has a HUGE baseball IQ. Get on base, steal, score. Lately, he's always seemed to know exactly what to do in each situation.

[Chris]

Gentry had a great Spring Training and fizzled out the first half of the season while falling out of favor with Washington. His fielding is still pretty raw, but the natural speed and baseball IQ you mentioned is impressive.

[Phillip]

I think Gentry was dealing with some injuries too, and ended up being put on the DL for a while.

I'm guessing that getting healthy has helped him considerably.

[Spur|n|Austin]

So the Rangers of submitted a claim for Alex Rios, with the Sox having 48 hours to decide. I like the pickup - it'll give us that power missing from Cruz.

http://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/9551371/alex-rios-chicago-white-sox-claimed-waivers-texas-rangers-source-says

[Spursfan092120]

So the Rangers of submitted a claim for Alex Rios, with the Sox having 48 hours to decide. I like the pickup - it'll give us that power missing from Cruz.

http://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/9551371/alex-rios-chicago-white-sox-claimed-waivers-texas-rangers-source-says
Nice find...would be a good pickup.

[TXstbobcat]

Garza on the mound tonight. With the series against Houston, this is a nice chance to take a lead on Oakland.

[TXstbobcat]

So the Rangers of submitted a claim for Alex Rios, with the Sox having 48 hours to decide. I like the pickup - it'll give us that power missing from Cruz.

http://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/9551371/alex-rios-chicago-white-sox-claimed-waivers-texas-rangers-source-says

Would be a nice addition to the lineup for the rangers.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Rangers have acquired Rios for a player which is TBD:

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/08/rangers-acquire-alex-rios.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MlbTradeRumors+(MLB+Trade+Rum ors)

[yavozerb]

Great pick up by the Rangers and appears it came pretty cheaply as well. Another aspect I like in Rios game is his ability to steal bases, he has 26 on the season. I think Rios bats 5th behind Beltre.

[Spursfan092120]

Just wondering who that TBD is...

Edit: Rangers website says player to be determined OR cash considerations.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130809&content_id=56419922&vkey=news_tex&c_id=tex

"Rios is one of four active players with at least 300 doubles, 50 triples, 150 home runs and 200 stolen bases in their career, joining Carlos Beltran, Derek Jeter, and Jimmy Rollins"

[yavozerb]

Just wondering who that TBD is...

Edit: Rangers website says player to be determined OR cash considerations.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130809&content_id=56419922&vkey=news_tex&c_id=tex

"Rios is one of four active players with at least 300 doubles, 50 triples, 150 home runs and 200 stolen bases in their career, joining Carlos Beltran, Derek Jeter, and Jimmy Rollins"

Leury Garcia is player

[Spur|n|Austin]

I really like this signing. Things may be falling together nicely for us; we shall see.

[Chris]

He won't hurt the ball club, that's for sure.

[Phillip]

should be a fantastic pickup. solid OBP, doesn't strike out much, has moderate power, and good speed. seems like he should give production very similar to Kinsler.

murphy has been garbage all year, so either this ends up replacing him, or lighting a fire under his ass and hopefully getting some better production out of him

i would rather murph be backup, and start Gentry the majority of games. then that means you have Rios, Gentry, Martin, Andrus, and Kinsler (even though hes sometimes retarded) who are all very capable of making opponents pay with their good speed.

[Spursfan092120]

Leury Garcia is player
Where did you hear that?

[TXstbobcat]

Great move for the rangers.

On a great run right now. Won 9 out of 10 and going for 5 in a row tonight against the Astros.

[yavozerb]

Where did you hear that?

http://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/9553972/alex-rios-traded-texas-rangers

[Spursfan092120]

http://espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/story/_/id/9553972/alex-rios-traded-texas-rangers
Cool...sounds good.

[Spursfan092120]

Nice one tonight..had to come from behind a bit, but took care of business to stay even.

[TXstbobcat]

That's 5 in a row and 10 out of their last 11.

[Spursfan092120]

That's 5 in a row and 10 out of their last 11.
yup yup...keep it rollin.

[txstr1986]

I love the Rios deal - he's been more than solid all year and Garcia was definitely an expendable piece. I had heard rumors that Chicago was trying to get Martin, and if that was the case I would not have wanted this deal to happen.

[TXstbobcat]

Oakland got beat today. Good opportunity to take a 1 game lead with another victory over the Astros tonight. Holland pitching tonight. Let's hope the rangers hitting stays hot.

[TXstbobcat]

Rios comes through in the clutch in his first game as a ranger! Great 8th inning comeback.

[Chris]

The Rangers hitting coach deserves a bonus. Everyone in the lineup is having disciplined ABs and working the pitcher regardless of the score. The other teams have been forced to go to their bullpens early even if their pitcher is having a quality start.

[TXstbobcat]

Rios already 2 for 3 today. I'm liking this trade a lot for the rangers.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Make that 7 in a row and 12 of the last 13.

[TXstbobcat]

Nice complete game outing by Perez. 7 in a row for the Rangers.

[TXstbobcat]

Going for the 4 game sweep tomorrow with Darvish on the mound.

[ChumpDumper]

Was a lot of fun watching the past two games at Minute Maid. Thinking of making this an annual late season thing. August in Arlington just plain sucks.

[Jacob1983]

Rangers need a retractable roof at the ballpark. Their ticket sales would improve dramatically.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Was a lot of fun watching the past two games at Minute Maid. Thinking of making this an annual late season thing. August in Arlington just plain sucks.

The ratio of Rangers fans to Astros fans these past 3 games has been pretty awesome.

[log in/log out goods]

Was a lot of fun watching the past two games at Minute Maid. Thinking of making this an annual late season thing. August in Arlington just plain sucks.

Does Arlington suck for everybody?

[Phillip]

.....

[TXstbobcat]

Darvish rolling today with 10 k's through 5 innings.

[TXstbobcat]

Damn! AJ just got tossed for arguing a non-strike call with two outs. The walk ended the shot at a perfect game for Darvish. Still has a no hitter through 6 innings.

[TXstbobcat]

No hitter got broken up but nice win for Darvish. 8 in a row for the Rangers.

[Chris]

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/1917/tr3h.gif

[Spur|n|Austin]

Ranger's shutting down Harrison for the season as his back is not strong enough.

This link doesn't tell much, but expect a formal press release soon:

http://www.rotoinfo.com/playerupdate/202324/Rangers-Matt%20Harrison-SP/

F'ing crap.

[TXstbobcat]

Ranger's shutting down Harrison for the season as his back is not strong enough.

This link doesn't tell much, but expect a formal press release soon:

http://www.rotoinfo.com/playerupdate/202324/Rangers-Matt%20Harrison-SP/

F'ing crap.

That sucks!!!

[TXstbobcat]

Going for 9 wins in a row against the Brewers tonight.

[Robz4000]

Welp, Rangers will only have three reliable pitchers for the postseason if they get there. Hopefully Perez can gain some consistency before the end of September.

[Chris]

Harry is out for the season and Manny got released.

[crc21209]

First Lewis now Harrison. Not good :td Damn unreliable pricks...:lol

[TXstbobcat]

Garza on the mound to start a new Rangers winning streak.

[Phillip]

Ogando or Perez for the 4th starter in the postseason?

Ogando has been in a slump lately, but is capable of being a very solid starter (made an all star team as a starter). Perez has been on fire lately, but is young and still gaining experience.

[Chris]

Perez definitely -Ogando's fastball is garbage and very hittable right now, and that was the only thing that made him an above average pitcher. Sure he can turn it around, but moving Perez could destroy his confidence.

[TXstbobcat]

I would rather roll with Perez as the 4th starter in the postseason.

[BUMP]

Ogando or Perez for the 4th starter in the postseason?

Ogando has been in a slump lately, but is capable of being a very solid starter (made an all star team as a starter). Perez has been on fire lately, but is young and still gaining experience.

Never really liked Ogando after the first half of his first season starting. It seemed like teams began to figure him out and he never adjusted.

Ogando!?!?!?!

More like, OhGodNo i saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiidddddddddddddd ddddddd

[TXstbobcat]

With Oakland's extra inning loss to the Astros, Rangers now have a 2 game lead.

[TXstbobcat]

Rangers have won 14 out of their last 16 games.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Ogando or Perez for the 4th starter in the postseason?

Ogando has been in a slump lately, but is capable of being a very solid starter (made an all star team as a starter). Perez has been on fire lately, but is young and still gaining experience.

As of right now, Perez. Hopefully Ogando can pick it up a notch, but I'd roll with Perez.

[TXstbobcat]

Big test for Perez tonight going up against king Felix tonight. Should be a great game.

[TXstbobcat]

Great win for Perez over king Felix. Blowout win for the rangers 15-3.

[TXstbobcat]

With the blowout win for the rangers and the A's loss, rangers have a 1.5 game lead.

[Phillip]

wtf

[TXstbobcat]

Rangers putting the Ike Turner beat down on the Astros 16-5 in the 8th inning.

[TXstbobcat]

Nice comeback last night against the Astros. 1.5 game lead over the A's.

[Phillip]

holy crap scheppers just beaned that guy in the face

[TXstbobcat]

Andrus with the game winning sac fly for the Rangers!!

[Phillip]

that was an awesome win

[TXstbobcat]

With the loss earlier A's loss, Rangers now have a 2.5 game lead.

[TXstbobcat]

Rangers have won 19 out of their last 22 games. Perez pitching on Friday against Chicago.

[Spursfan092120]

Good game...besides Tanner.

[Spursfan092120]

Another win..another Oakland loss...up 3.5 in the division...time to break away and win this division again.

[TXstbobcat]

20 wins out of their last 23 games for the rangers. Great run.

[TXstbobcat]

They should keep rolling tomorrow with Darvish on the mound.

[TXstbobcat]

Nice extra innings win for the rangers. Broke their 2 game loosing streak.

[TXstbobcat]

Nice afternoon matchup today with king Felix on the mound against Perez.

[Bill_Brasky]

that was weird. idk if it was a balk but not gonna argue lol

[Phillip]

Nice afternoon matchup today with king Felix on the mound against Perez.

Rangers seem to own Felix these days. Hopefully that continues.

[Phillip]

lol felix giving up 5 runs in less than 3 innings

[Spur|n|Austin]

Keep it up Perez. Beltre could be a damn MVP candidate these past two seasons, imo.

:lol 10-0

[Phillip]

rofl Felix's ERA went from 2.54 to 3.02 today

[TXstbobcat]

Rangers Rocked King Felix!

[Spursfan092120]

Rangers completely own Felix...but Oakland is playing an even more impressive game against a better team right now. :-/

[Phillip]

Neftali Feliz to return to the Rangers on Monday for the series against Oakland.

It really has been disappointing to not be able to see him pitch this season, or even last season for that fact.

It's a nice thought, that they could open next season with Darvish, Holland, Garza, Harrison, and Feliz as the starting pitching staff.

[Spursfan092120]

I went into the Tigers thread and personally thanked them for their win yesterday....lol..

[Chris]

Neftali Feliz to return to the Rangers on Monday for the series against Oakland.

It really has been disappointing to not be able to see him pitch this season, or even last season for that fact.

It's a nice thought, that they could open next season with Darvish, Holland, Garza, Harrison, and Feliz as the starting pitching staff.

Don't forget about Martin Perez. I think Blackley has been serviceable, but he's an average LRP imo.

Feliz hasn't given up a run to this point in over 16 games in the minors! Thats impressive no matter the ballpark, so I'm excited to see him pitch as well.

[Phillip]

Don't forget about Martin Perez. I think Blackley has been serviceable, but he's an average LRP imo.

Feliz hasn't given up a run to this point in over 16 games in the minors! Thats impressive no matter the ballpark, so I'm excited to see him pitch as well.

Yeah, Perez has looked fantastic this year overall. If he plays well in the playoffs, there will be a tough decision to make next year. Someone is going to have to be benched/traded. Unless they try using 6 starters, which I highly doubt.

I didn't know that stat about Feliz. Kid is going to be a monster soon. Rangers will have 3 starters with ace level talent in Darvish, Holland, and Feliz, while Garza, Harrison, and Perez all have #2 starter talent. The future is definitely bright for this team.

[monosylab1k]

Someone should inform Yu that the objective is to win the game, not rack up K's.

[Spursfan092120]

lost a game last night...Oakland beat Tampa. Still up 2 though, with a couple more games until the big series v Oakland. Hopefully we can get a little room between now and then.

[TXstbobcat]

Nice win tonight against the twins. The series agains the a's coming up will be huge.

[Spursfan092120]

Another walkoff...nice...looks like it's Magic Number time...

http://lubbockonline.com/images/041205/27033_256.jpg

[Phillip]

FELIZ IN THE GAME!

[Spursfan092120]

Damn it Holland..now ain't the time to let them knock the shit out of you.

[Spursfan092120]

Holland does not look in beast mode today..usually that means you bring someone into the bullpen.

[Spursfan092120]

MURPHY! Good shot..tie game.

[Spursfan092120]

So fucking tired of us leaving all these runners stranded.

[Spursfan092120]

Today....we fucking sucked.

[BUMP]

Now I'm definitely not suggesting suicide or anything like that, but if Grant Balfour were to ever investigate the potential repercussions of ending his existence in a concise manner, I wouldn't necessarily object to it.

It's not just him, but any 'tough guy' pitcher who has the ball in their hand, while the batter is helpless at the plate, is a grade A douche. Especially in the American League when you don't even get to bat or if you do get in a fight, it gets broken up within a matter of seconds.

in my most humble of opinions

[Bill_Brasky]

Now I'm definitely not suggesting suicide or anything like that, but if Grant Balfour were to ever investigate the potential repercussions of ending his existence in a concise manner, I wouldn't necessarily object to it.

It's not just him, but any 'tough guy' pitcher who has the ball in their hand, while the batter is helpless at the plate, is a grade A douche. Especially in the American League when you don't even get to bat or if you do get in a fight, it gets broken up within a matter of seconds.

in my most humble of opinions
that guy can suck a bag of dicks

[Spur|n|Austin]

And now some action in the bullpen.

[Phillip]

smh how many more men are they going to leave on base? :wtf

[Chris]

Perez is an innings eater for sure. Profar is extremely disciplined at the plate for such a young player. Great win tonight!

[Phillip]

Texas is 2nd in ERA in the AL. Pretty impressive considering the ballpark they play in.

[Spursfan092120]

Texas is 2nd in ERA in the AL. Pretty impressive considering the ballpark they play in.
Wow...yeah, damn impressive. I didn't know that.

[Phillip]

this is what you get when you keep leaving guys stranded on second and third, especially with less than 2 outs.

faggots

[Chris]

Darvish got lit up today smh

[Robz4000]

Welp, shucks

[Spur|n|Austin]

Welp, shucks

Not Yu's best work..

[Spursfan092120]

Astros trying to help us out a bit in Oakland.

[txstr1986]

Darvish got lit up today smh

First time in about a month that the Rangers have given up more than 5 runs...

[Fabbs]

Trout tappin that Ranger pitching arse again.

[Robz4000]

Rangers dun lost dat AL West lead...

[Robz4000]

I hate to say it, but looking at the Rangers' upcoming schedule, I'm not confident they'll make the playoffs. Only easy series the rest of the way is against Houston. If they don't shape up fast they're fucked.

[log in/log out goods]

:lol "Magic Number Time"

[td4mvp2k]

this is what you get when you keep leaving guys stranded on second and third, especially with less than 2 outs.faggotslol dont fuk wit Wash foo!

[Robz4000]

Yay, Darvish is hurt !!!!!!!

[Chris]

Yay, Darvish is hurt !!!!!!!

Just a leg cramp thankfully. He said it was nothing serious and he will be ready for his next start.

[Robz4000]

Just a leg cramp thankfully. He said it was nothing serious and he will be ready for his next start.

Good news there at least

[Amarelooms]

Choking bad sons.....best to no even make playoffs....avoid further shame

:elephant

[Robz4000]

Yep, Rangers are crashing and burning for the second year in a row.

[Spursfan092120]

:bang:bang
FUCK!!

[Robz4000]

If they wanna have any hope of salvaging this season, the Rangers need to win this series. If they actually wanna go for the Division, they'll need a sweep.

[Robz4000]

Watching this game, the A's just look like the superior team. Rangers look resigned to me.

[Amarelooms]

It's over Johnny. Need to sign 2-3 power bats this off-season and a solid starting pitcher

:elephant

[Robz4000]

They had enough power bats this season; what they need is clutch hitting. As for pitching, I have no idea what they can do. Darvish, Holland, Garza, and Perez/Feliz looked great on paper, but holy crap they all look terrible these days.

[Spursfan092120]

Keep this shit up and we ain't even making the fucking playoffs...we need a turnaround...and NOW!

[Phillip]

They had enough power bats this season; what they need is clutch hitting.

This. Clutch hitting is the #1 issue, by far.

[Robz4000]

Darvish was great today, but again they couldn't get a hit when it counted.

[crc21209]

The Rangers have now lost 11 of their past 13 games. Talk about trying to play your way out of the playoffs...

[TheMACHINE]

The Angels vs Rangers series is gonna be fun...its the last 4 games of the season. ;)

[Robz4000]

Rangers will be out of playoff contention by then...

[Jacob1983]

At least the Rangers' crapout this year is early and not like the last game of the season. The Rangers had their chance in 2011 but steroid boy Nelson Cruz couldn't make a catch and that was that. They had a good run but fell short. Did the Rangers get a flag for the Wild Card last year? They used to have pennants for their division titles but got rid of those and put up stupid flags.

[Chris]

Huge 4 game series with the Rays coming up. I think this series will decide the Rangers' playoff fate.

[BUMP]

the Rangers haven't been playing too well as of late it seems

[Robz4000]

It's just getting comical at this point tbh...

[txstr1986]

How many losses is that in a row now?

Usually when the Rangers are down by 4 runs I truly believe that they can come back and win. Last night, I turned the game off when they got down because I knew it was going to happen...

[Chris]

Hello win column! Good pitching from Ogando tonight.

[Robz4000]

Much needed win, but they're gonna need another 7 of them. Preferably in a row.

[Phillip]

what still baffles me is that this is a team that supposedly has such a great home field advantage, yet they are only 4 games above .500 at home, and still have the best road record in the MLB... wtf???

lack of power hitters? I don't get it.

[BUMP]

They need to hire Stooooooooooooooooooooooops and let him fix the offense tbh

[Spursfan092120]

As long as we get a WC spot and start winning at the right time, I still feel something can come out of this.

[Robz4000]

I knew Nathan was gonna blow it

[Spursfan092120]

Fucking garbage....we can't finish for shit.

[Jacob1983]

The Rangers have not won back to back games in September.

[monosylab1k]

If this continues, it's time to let Wash go. Thanks for all you've done but the team just isn't responding anymore. Can't blame Josh for this collapse.

[Pelicans78]

I don't think it matters who wins the Rangers-Royals series. I see Tampa and Cleveland making the playoffs due to easy schedules.

[td4mvp2k]

If this continues, it's time to let Wash go. Thanks for all you've done but the team just isn't responding anymore. Can't blame Josh for this collapse.:tu

[Chris]

Rangers are playing great at just the right time of the year. The last 3 games, the effort has been terrific. Can't wait until we get Nelly back.

[Spursfan092120]

I don't think it matters who wins the Rangers-Royals series. I see Tampa and Cleveland making the playoffs due to easy schedules.
I don't see your thought process here. Rangers have the Angels and Astros. Rangers have owned the Stros and play well against the Angels. Tampa plays 3 different division rivals, including the Yankees. Cleveland has probably the easiest schedule out of the 3. I see it being Cleveland and Texas.

[Robz4000]

I don't see your thought process here. Rangers have the Angels and Astros. Rangers have owned the Stros and play well against the Angels. Tampa plays 3 different division rivals, including the Yankees. Cleveland has probably the easiest schedule out of the 3. I see it being Cleveland and Texas.

Both the Astros and Angels are playing spoiler, and considering how bad the Rangers have been lately I wouldn't be shocked with either winning their series. Rays don't have it all that easy but if they can manage a +.500 record the rest of the way I expect them to get in over the Rangers.

[Pelicans78]

Big series starts tonight. Royals have their 3 best pitchers going in Santana, Guthrie, and Shields.

[Phillip]

Craig Gentry needs to start every game here on out.pretty much every time he starts, he has done nothing but produce. Quit playing Butler, Baker, and Murphy, and just let Adduci and Profar DH until the playoffs when Nelly is back.

[Fabbs]

Wow, that one hurt MultiRanger.

4 straight balls by Feliz for the game winner. Ouch.

[Pelicans78]

Seemed like no one wanted to win that one.

Cleveland was gifted a win tonight. Unreal how the game was called after 7 innings. I hate that team. Can't stand this group of Indians. But whatever. They're gonna win a wild card spot.

[Chris]

Feliz is a faggot , throw a fucking strike! Smh

[Jacob1983]

This team is fucked. Inconsistent as hell. This team's pitching and clutch hitting have sucked ass for a month.

[JoeTait75]

Seemed like no one wanted to win that one.

Cleveland was gifted a win tonight. Unreal how the game was called after 7 innings. I hate that team. Can't stand this group of Indians. But whatever. They're gonna win a wild card spot.

Kansas City has a brighter future than the Indians, imo. They really need to replace their idiot manager, though.

[Pelicans78]

Kansas City has a brighter future than the Indians, imo. They really need to replace their idiot manager, though.

Congrats on the season. Tito was a great hire. Nervous Ned will get a two year extension despite being horrible with lineups and game management. Still haven't gotten over Tuesday night's loss.

[Chris]

Nice team win tonight. Hopefully Garza can build off this win. We need him in top form if we're going to do anything in the postseason.

[Robz4000]

:lmao

[TheMACHINE]

:lmao

[irishock]

:lol damn

[Jacob1983]

I'm going to see the Rangers play the Angels on Thursday. What are the chances that they are eliminated before Thursday?

[Robz4000]

I'm going to see the Rangers play the Angels on Thursday. What are the chances that they are eliminated before Thursday?

They'll be eliminated from playoff contention that night by my estimates.

[Jacob1983]

Well, I hope not but I honestly won't be surprised if they get eliminated on the night that I see them play.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Win the fuck out.

[td4mvp2k]

Well, I hope not but I honestly won't be surprised if they get eliminated on the night that I see them play.:flipoff

[Jacob1983]

Fuck you Cleveland. Should have stayed dead in the bottom of the 9th.

[Biernutz]

One game behind the Clev. for the 2nd wild card spot. The two wild-card teams will
play a one-game "series" with the winner advancing to the Division Series round.
That will probably mean Tampa Bay

[Robz4000]

Both the Rays and Indians will lose a game along the way, but I wouldn't count on more than that. Rangers have to win out, and even then I'm unsure of the tiebreaker situation.

[txstr1986]

Both the Rays and Indians will lose a game along the way, but I wouldn't count on more than that. Rangers have to win out, and even then I'm unsure of the tiebreaker situation.

From Lone Star Ball (http://www.lonestarball.com/2013/9/24/4766116/remaining-schedules-for-a-l-wild-card-contenders)

If Texas and Tampa tie for the first Wild Card spot, the Wild Card game is played in Texas. If Texas and Cleveland tie for the first Wild Card spot, the Wild Card game is played in Cleveland.

If Texas and Tampa tie for the second Wild Card spot, a play-in game is played in Texas, with the winner playing in Cleveland in the Wild Card Game. If Texas and Cleveland tie for the second Wild Card spot, a play-in game is played in Cleveland, with the winner playing in Tampa in the Wild Card Game.

If all three teams tie, then there is a scenario where Team A hosts Team B on September 30, with the winner getting into the Wild Card Game. The loser then plays at Team C.

Cleveland gets to select whether they want to be Team A, B or C, and almost certainly would pick Team A. Tampa would then decide if they want to be Team B, meaning they'd get two chances to win one road game, or Team C, which would play at home but only gets one chance to win.

[Robz4000]

Complicated as fuk

[txstr1986]

F-ing Cleveland and Tampa keep winning

[Biernutz]

Wild card----only the top two teams advance to a one game playoff.....
Tampa +1, ------- they play @ New york tonight and 2 games@ Toronto
Cleveland 0.0---------3 games @Twins
Texas -1---------3 games with the Angels at home

[TheMACHINE]

ohhh..this is my Playoffs series.

[Robz4000]

Rangers don't look like they give a fuck out there; so much sloppy play.

[Robz4000]

I take that back. The younger players look serious. Good shit tonight from Martin, Gentry, and Profar.

[irishock]

Cleveland straight up refusing to lose

[Robz4000]

Cleveland straight up refusing to lose

Nope, but I fully expect Tampa to drop one in Toronto.

[Spursfan092120]

We just need to keep winning...period....

[Jacob1983]

I was at the game and I was in shock when Profar hit that walk off homer. I did not think he would be the one that would save the Rangers. The crowd sucked ass tonight. Apparently, there were 26,000 people there tonight but I think they were being generous with the attendance count. I had never seen a walk off homerun at a baseball park until tonight. The ballpark teased us after the Rangers won it with the walk off by showing the bottom of the 9th of the Indians and Twins and of course the shitty Twins shat a turd and lost the game. I still hope the Indians lose at least once against the Twins. If you give me the choice of the season ending on Sunday or the possibility of a play in game to get the wild card game, I will take the play in game please.

[Robz4000]

Rays lost. Rangers pull this game out and they're tied.

[Chris]

Scheppers throwin' 99 mph heat :wow

[Chris]

If we lose Joe Nathan in the off-season to free agency, I'm comfortable with Scheppers closing. Perhaps he's a potential rotation guy as well.

[Chris]

Rays lost. Rangers pull this game out and they're tied.

Rangers still need another loss from the Rays or Indians I believe

[Spursfan092120]

Nice job by Nathan to finish it off...Keep winning, boys.

[Robz4000]

Rangers still need another loss from the Rays or Indians I believe

Shit, you're right. Thought they were 1 back in the loss column.

[Biernutz]

With Tampa losing it's really pucker up time. Who will
choke first.......

[Blizzardwizard]

I feel sorry for the Rays, screwed by the schedule list whilst Cleveland haven't played a winning team since the start of September. Wouldn't mind seeing Cleveland choke their next two games, Rays Rangers wildcard game, nice :hat

[BUMP]

in the rain, 'tirin Josh fer the last out, Joe Nathan no helmet etc

[Spursfan092120]

Rangers win....TB down big in the 6th...fingers crossed.

[Chris]

Glad the umps let them finish in the 9th with the heavy rainfall. Let's go Jays :lol

[Biernutz]

Cleveland +1
Texas --
Rays --

The Rays lost today------It's all on Sunday

[BUMP]

Even though he's not 'murican, i think it would be a perfect ending to a glorious 'eason, if ol 'arvish struck out 'amilton, with somebody in the front row cracking open a cold 'ne as the last 'rike is called, 'nishin off that perfect game for Yu, as he rides off into the 'nset, with the 'ngers ridin' into the 'ayoffs, 'Rusty Greer unretiring to play DH the last game of the season, diving into the wall for shits and giggles, with 'milton sulking back to the dugout, guns blazing, fireworks flying, Stealth bomber flyin' over'ead, Cruz running out of the bullpen no helmet etc

[Chris]

Even though he's not 'murican, i think it would be a perfect ending to a glorious 'eason, if ol 'arvish struck out 'amilton, with somebody in the front row cracking open a cold 'ne as the last 'rike is called, 'nishin off that perfect game for Yu, as he rides off into the 'nset, with the 'ngers ridin' into the 'ayoffs, 'Rusty Greer unretiring to play DH the last game of the season, diving into the wall for shits and giggles, with 'milton sulking back to the dugout, guns blazing, fireworks flying, Stealth bomber flyin' over'ead, Cruz running out of the bullpen no helmet etc

tbh :lol

[Blizzardwizard]

Tomorrow, is going to be good.

[Biernutz]

Tampa Bay with the big choke---:dizzy

[Chris]

Rangers just have to take care of business tomorrow tbh

[Spursfan092120]

Yep....see if they can pull it off. Angels would LOVE to play spoiler.

[txstr1986]

Rangers fate is in their own hands. Were it should be.

#RangersWontDie

[Fabbs]

What a dream scheduling ending getting the Scioscias for 4 straight and avoiding Weaver.

[irishock]

Good luck.

[Blizzardwizard]

Well, Tampa Bay score 6 in the first inning. Damn!

[Chris]

Rangers play Tampa tomorrow for det wildcard!

[Chris]

Game #163 tomorrow night at 7

:cryIncredible 7 game winning streak to survive imo:cry

[Robz4000]

Whose on the mound tomorrow?

[BUMP]

tbh I'm glad we swept the Angels and really twisted the knife. If they would've gotten just 1 win and knocked us out of the playoffs that would've given them some sort of satisfaction after their failed season. Good to see Josh and co. get absolutely no satisfaction :tu

does anybody know where this game will be played? (I know I could look said thing up, but I want this board to engage in interactive behavior amongst its members)

[Chris]

Grieve said it was going to be in Arlington

[Chris]

Whose on the mound tomorrow?

Should be Martin Perez vs. David Price

[Spursfan092120]

"I'll have a chance tomorrow to be with me teammates and do the thing I love the most, play baseball," said Cruz, who went 9 for 27 with five doubles, a homer and nine RBIs in eight games in Arizona. "The guys are excited. I'm excited."
Asked whether he expected to play Monday, Cruz responded, "I think so."

[Spursfan092120]

7:07 PM CST tomorrow night on TBS.

[monosylab1k]

does anybody know where this game will be played? (I know I could look said thing up, but I want this board to engage in interactive behavior amongst its members)

:lol

[Robz4000]

Should be Martin Perez vs. David Price

Welp, good season

[Spursfan092120]

Welp, good season
We own Price...just sayin

[Robz4000]

We own Price...just sayin

Price doesn't worry me. Perez's pitching tho...

[Chris]

Price has an ERA over 10 pitching in Rangers ballpark. If Perez can avoid the power righties Longoria and Zobrist he will have a great chance at fending off that offense.

[Spursfan092120]

Price doesn't worry me. Perez's pitching tho...
True...Perez isn't phenomenal, but with Feliz, Ross, Scheppers...we'll be fine.

[Robz4000]

True...Perez isn't phenomenal, but with Feliz, Ross, Scheppers...we'll be fine.

If Feliz sees any meaningful time as a relievee then Washington should be fired on the spot. The bullpen's exceptional without him.

[crc21209]

Gonna be tough. Price is gonna be tough to beat, regardless of the history of his ERA at Rangers ballpark. No Darvish for this game or for Tuesday's game either if they make it there...

[Chris]

If Feliz sees any meaningful time as a relievee then Washington should be fired on the spot. The bullpen's exceptional without him.
I agree, Feliz should only be used in garbage time with a big lead. Cotts and Soria have been reliable as well. Wouldn't be surprised to see Wash bring in Garza on 3 days rest either. It's all hands on deck at this point.

[Fpoonsie]

does anybody know where this game will be played? (I know I could look said thing up, but I want this board to engage in interactive behavior amongst its members)

:rollin


"I'll have a chance tomorrow to be with me teammates and do the thing I love the most, play baseball," said Cruz, who went 9 for 27 with five doubles, a homer and nine RBIs in eight games in Arizona. "The guys are excited. I'm excited."
Asked whether he expected to play Monday, Cruz responded, "I think so."

Love this.

[Jacob1983]

I know MLB wants to make money but I hate that this game is going to be on TBS. TBS hates the Rangers. Besides, how often do the Rangers get shown on TBS? I'd rather it be a local broadcast on FSSW.

[Spursfan092120]

I know MLB wants to make money but I hate that this game is going to be on TBS. TBS hates the Rangers. Besides, how often do the Rangers get shown on TBS? I'd rather it be a local broadcast on FSSW.
I'm with you on this one...

[Spursfan092120]

With a chance to get back in the postseason for the fourth year in a row, they will get back Nelson Cruz (http://espn.go.com/mlb/player/_/id/6242/nelson-cruz). The All-Star slugger on Sunday completed his 50-game suspension that followed Major League Baseball's investigation of the Biogenesis anti-aging clinic, which was accused of distributing banned performance-enhancing drugs.

http://scores.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=330929113

[Fabbs]

Price has an ERA over 10 pitching in Rangers ballpark. If Perez can avoid the power righties Longoria and Zobrist he will have a great chance at fending off that offense.
How quick of a hook on Perez would y'all have if you were coaching the Rangers today?

I think both managers should pull their starters ASAP if they are cracking up.

[Chris]

How quick of a hook on Perez would y'all have if you were coaching the Rangers today?

I think both managers should pull their starters ASAP if they are cracking up.
If Perez gave up more than 8 hits and/or 4 runs I would yank him. It also depends if he's getting ahead in the count and locating his breaking balls. Perez is an innings eater but he's also a rookie so you never know what you're going to get with each start.

[txstr1986]

Perez was one of the most pleasant surprises of this season, but he can be inconsistent.

[irishock]

:lol jham :lol

[Fabbs]

If Perez gave up more than 8 hits and/or 4 runs I would yank him.
8 hits and/or 4 runs (earned of course)? I hope he has gone at least 5 innings or / Texas bats are racking up the runs.

3 runs thru 5 is max i am giving either one as manager. This is loser out. Can't think about what-ifs for the upcoming series.

[Robz4000]

Perez already in a jam...

[Phillip]

Bad jam but way to get out of it only giving up one run.

[Robz4000]

Price isn't gonna be lit up tonight. If the Rangers give up 3 or more runs tonight they'll lose.

[Biernutz]

tb +1

[Robz4000]

Wasted lead-off double smh

[Robz4000]

Welp, there it is...

[Spursfan092120]

Fuck you, Perez

[thunderup]

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Arnold Toht]

:lmao

[Spursfan092120]

Is everyone on this team limping?

[Spursfan092120]

Some real bad calls by the home plate ump tonight.