***OFFICIAL TEXAS RANGERS 2016 SEASON THREAD***

[txstr1986]

Just realized that we didn't have one yet so I figured we'd get it started...

Thoughts on the Desmond signing (I know it's old news)? I live in DC so I was able to see him play a lot here over the past few years, and I actually think that he will play well in Texas. Dude has crazy athleticism, so I don't think that OF will be that hard for him. Also, I think that the Ballpark works better for his bat than Nats Park did...

[Robz4000]

When does Darvish come back?

[txstr1986]

When does Darvish come back?

Probably sometime in June if rehab all goes according to plan. And all the reports out of spring training are that he's progressing really well.

[Chris]

first game is on Monday scros

[AlexJones]

:lmao 14 pitches, 5 runs

[Robz4000]

Rangers need a third pitcher. Letting Gallardo go was retarded.

[AlexJones]

Just hand me the $1000 on Texas under 86 wins baby

[Chris]

we aight

[Chris]

Good win tonight :tu 7-6 overall record - need a W tomorrow!

[Chris]

10-6 heading into big series tonight with CWS who are also 10-6.

[Pelicans78]

Yeah got their asses swept keeping the Sox ahead of the Royals 1/2 a game. Fuckers.

[txstr1986]

It's been a real tough stretch offensively. The pitching has actually been decent, with the starter throwing a quality start almost every game (I think Holland's first start was the only one that wasn't). If the bats could start up this would be a pretty good team.

Desmond is starting to turn it on, Mazara, Andrus, and Beltre are all hitting well, but everyone else has been a no-show.

[Chris]

nice little run we're on. Hambone and Darvish should be back relatively soon

[Robz4000]

Getting Darvish back will be nice. Hamilton will be fine as a U/PH but in any other capacity he can take a hike.

[Robz4000]

In all honesty though depending on how Yu looks and what the record is in 6 weeks, I'd be fine moving Darvish while his stock is still high. Just make sure to pick up another two quality pitchers along the way.

[AlexJones]

This Rangers team is so disgusting to watch tbh

Much prefer the Michael Young era Rangers

[Chris]

:lol Bautista roid raging everytime he's strikes out :lol

[Chris]

Odor looking damned good

[Chris]

Thinking we should trade Tolleson move Dyson to closer Diekmann stays at setup

[Robz4000]

White Sox are the Rangers' kryptonite tbh.

[Chris]

Let's just release Tolleson or send him back to AAA wtf man

[Chris]

Good thing Stubbs bailed us out :tu

[Robz4000]

Rangers desperately need another quality starter and competent closer if they wanna make any noise, and that's if Darvish comes back looking good.

[Kim Jong-il]

Odor is the hero Texas deserves...

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[Chris]

Dyson is ready to be our closer imo

[Chris]

Beltre is the trillest nig in baseball

[Ron Swanson]

https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--M2TdiV34--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/dzytltukqx096x7lbsyd.gif

[Robz4000]

Bautista can eat a dick.

[resistanze]

Bautista took an L there, should've had his paws up :lol

Still a faggot move by the Rangers to wait until 7 games in to send a new pitcher to hit him @ his last at bat. 2011 WS and last season was thoroughly deserved, tbh.

[Robz4000]

Bautista took an L there, should've had his paws up :lol

Still a faggot move by the Rangers to wait until 7 games in to send a new pitcher to hit him @ his last at bat. 2011 WS and last season was thoroughly deserved, tbh.

Yeah, I don't understand that either. Don't even understand the retaliation either tbh. G5 was emotionally charged for both sides; if the Rangers had hit the game-sealing homer they would've done something similar. Still, Bautista was salty as fuck afterwards; you got BTFO, just accept it.

[midnightpulp]

Dat punch was laser guided :lol

[daslicer]

Baseball brawls tend to be the best out of all of the major sports.

[Kim Jong-il]

Bautista took an L there, should've had his paws up :lol

Still a faggot move by the Rangers to wait until 7 games in to send a new pitcher to hit him @ his last at bat. 2011 WS and last season was thoroughly deserved, tbh.
Getting salty about bat flips is pretty lame to begin with. Bautista hit a huge series winning homer in one of the craziest innings in baseball history. You can't expect him to just round the bases like an emotionless robot. And it's not like he was taunting the pitcher or anybody on the Rangers. All the "unwritten code" of baseball is retarded. If you don't want someone celebrating home runs, don't give him a shitty pitch that he crushes 500 ft.

That said, seeing him get clocked like that was still pretty awesome.

[Robz4000]

Odor only got an 8 game suspension. MLB must be loving all the publicity from his killshot.

[Chawaman]

Bautista got a one game suspension, and is still going to appeal. Wanker.

[Robz4000]

Bautista got a one game suspension, and is still going to appeal. Wanker.

I'd add another two games in that case.

[Chris]

...and Tolleson blows another save. Enough is enough Bannister :bang

[Robz4000]

Rangers getting a new stadium. Ballpark in Arlington is still the shit tho.

[Chris]

:worthy: Colby Lewis

[MultiTroll]

Mark Trouty Trout and Pujols tapping that Ranger ass early.

Any team allowing Josh Hamilton on the roster for any dollar amount should be ashamed.
Ashamed!

[Chris]

Mark Trouty Trout and Pujols tapping that Ranger ass early.

Any team allowing Josh Hamilton on the roster for any dollar amount should be ashamed.
Ashamed!

You'll be happy to know he's out for season; he's getting surgery in early June

[MultiTroll]

You'll be happy to know he's out for season; he's getting surgery in early June
Really?
Odds he was Jonesing huge time for some more painkillers?
Not making fun of his addiction. Am making fun of his coward ass taking salary from the Angels. And Rangers if he rigged the injury.
It happens. Painkiller, alch and other addicts will injure themselves just enough to get back on Dr. prescribed meds.
Hamilton profile? High probability.

[Chris]

Really?
Odds he was Jonesing huge time for some more painkillers?
Not making fun of his addiction. Am making fun of his coward ass taking salary from the Angels. And Rangers if he rigged the injury.
It happens. Painkiller, alch and other addicts will injure themselves just enough to get back on Dr. prescribed meds.
Hamilton profile? High probability.

He's probably done; at least defensively. Perhaps he could be a decent DH/pinch hitter for someone but I think he's done in Texas.

[td4mvp2k]

He's probably done; at least defensively. Perhaps he could be a decent DH/pinch hitter for someone but I think he's done in Texas.

guy just wants to get paid... get him da fuk out!

[Chris]

Desmond has been red hot(!) and Mazara looks like he's a big leaguer. :tu

[Kim Jong-il]

Really?
Odds he was Jonesing huge time for some more painkillers?
Not making fun of his addiction. Am making fun of his coward ass taking salary from the Angels. And Rangers if he rigged the injury.
It happens. Painkiller, alch and other addicts will injure themselves just enough to get back on Dr. prescribed meds.
Hamilton profile? High probability.
Oh don't worry about the Rangers, they aren't paying him shit. Only the Angels were stupid enough to give him a big ass contract.

[Chris]

For the 2nd month in a row, Nomar Mazara has been named A.L. Rookie of the Month

[Robz4000]

Mazara is gonna be a monster in a few years. I gotta hand it to Daniels, I wasn't a fan of his a few years ago (still hate some of his trades) but he really helped the team find good young talent. Future is bright.

[8FOR!3]

Mazara is gonna be a monster in a few years. I gotta hand it to Daniels, I wasn't a fan of his a few years ago (still hate some of his trades) but he really helped the team find good young talent. Future is bright.

It's hard not to hate the Kinsler/Fielder trade. Kinsler's clearly the superior player at this point. But the good news from it all is Odor got his chance and blew up overnight. With Profar we have two guys who can play 2nd base at a high level. I'd still take Kinsler over Fielder today.

[AlexJones]

This team is absolutely unbelievable

[Ron Swanson]

They are a lot of fun to watch. Love it. Profar did some work at 1B tonight. Desmond finally came around. If Moreland or Prince could get their heads out of their asses, this team could be deadly.

[AlexJones]

Astros lineouts, warning track flyouts. Rangers infield RBI singles.

[AlexJones]

Banister leaving in a lefty to face Nelson fucking Cruz?

[AlexJones]

Banister leaving in a lefty to face Nelson fucking Cruz?
And Banister the moron gets away with it. Never in doubt

[AlexJones]

I guess Texas gets all the deserved 2-out 2-strike luckbox in the world after what transpired on October 27 2011

[Chris]

RANGERS!

[Chris]

Profar can play any position in the infield. Probably could play outfield if you asked him to :lol

[TXstbobcat]

Great road win tonight!!

[Robz4000]

Still don't trust Dyson as a closer and the Rangers desperately need another bat or two (letting fucking Napoli go AGAIN coming back to bite them in the ass). That said, provided Darvish is fine and stays healthy, this team's ceiling is high as fuck.

[td4mvp2k]

rangers playing good ball right now... their going to need another ace though come playoffs... didn't like letting gallardo go and they can't trust darvish to stay healthy tbh

[Robz4000]

rangers playing good ball right now... their going to need another ace though come playoffs... didn't like letting gallardo go and they can't trust darvish to stay healthy tbh

Letting Gallardo go was absolutely retarded.

[Chris]

6 1/2 games ahead of Mariners :tu

[Pelicans78]

A's are a worthless franchise.

[AlexJones]

A's getting no hit by Colby Lewis through 8 innings.

[Chris]

^ nice jinx

[Robz4000]

This might be the best team in franchise history tbh.

[Robz4000]

Odor > you

[Biernutz]

The Rangers are just starting the summer heat box that they play in.

[TXstbobcat]

This might be the best team in franchise history tbh.

Going to be a fun summer for rangers fans. :bobo

[TXstbobcat]

Great comeback against the Cardinals today!!

[Chris]

Welcome to the bandwagon Biernutz :tu

Nice contribution from Rua today; nice win!

[AlexJones]

Infield single, single, passed ball, HBP lmfao

[TXstbobcat]

Another comeback win for the Rangers against the Cardinals today! :toast

[Pelicans78]

Always good to see the Cards get their asses kicked in front of their trashy fans.

[Robz4000]

:lol another comeback win

[Phillip]

i wonder what it would take to pull off a trade for chris sale? rumors are the whitesox are going to listen to offers

[Chris]

i wonder what it would take to pull off a trade for chris sale? rumors are the whitesox are going to listen to offers

Fielder+Gallo+picks

[Chris]

:cry "My closer is struggling and I might lose the game! Better go whine to the umpire in the middle of a 3-1 count and have the game delayed." :cry Girrardi is such a chickenshit;fuck the Yankees.

[Chris]

Game to restart in 15 minutes... it is now 1:00 am... Girardi is a mega-faggot.

[Chris]

LMAO GIRARDI Rangers win 9-6 :rollin

[Robz4000]

LMAO GIRARDI Rangers win 9-6 :rollin

:lol Yankees

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

27 rings, faggots

[Robz4000]

Solid choke tbh. This bullpen needs to be rebuilt.

[Chris]

epic choke but still in 1st place :tu just another game imo

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Choke on this dick. :lol at Boy Scout fans choking twice after talking shit

[Robz4000]

Choke on this dick. :lol at Boy Scout fans choking twice after talking shit

:lol enjoy floundering around .450 and missing the playoffs, Garfield

[td4mvp2k]

wtf 17-5... allstar break couldnt get here soon enuff tbh

[Chris]

Colby Lewis on 60 day DL :bang:bang:bang

[Chris]

Rangers' Cole Hamels, Ian Desmond named to AL All-Star team

http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/rangers-cole-hamels-ian-desmond-named-to-al-all-star-team-070516

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[djohn2oo8]

Rangers look like shit. 5.5 game lead over Houston now.

[Robz4000]

Their pitching is gone these days. They need to trade for a quality starter ASAP and pray Darvish comes back healthy and strong.

[Chris]

As soon as Colby went down on the 60 day DL, it's like everything just went to shit. I'm holding out hope for after the allstar game though, and attributing this losing streak to fatigue and injuries.

[Robz4000]

Welp, this team is officially in a tailspin.

[td4mvp2k]

the team needs pitching help and fielder needs to be replaced ffs before its to late tbh

[td4mvp2k]

The price in the Texas Rangers' hunt for starting pitching may have to be infielder Jurickson Profar, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan.

http://espn.go.com/blog/mlb/rumors/post/_/id/25868/mlb-rumor-central-rangers-getting-a-ton-of-calls-on-profar

[AlexJones]

'Stros are coming bros

[Fabbs]

tf is that dude doing pitching to Pujols with a 3-1 count and 1st base open?
Pujols had sent one yard just the previous at bat.

[Robz4000]

Can't believe how much things have changed in three weeks; everything is out of whack.

[MultiTroll]

MultiRanger what is your problem with the Angels?

[Chris]

MultiRanger what is your problem with the Angels?

Not just the Angels, we have been choking for close to a month now

[Fabbs]

Not just the Angels, we have been choking for close to a month now
I know that is what I mean how low can they sink?

[txstr1986]

I can't see the team dealing Profar right now. None of the "available" pitchers are good enough to warrant Profar. Maybe if Chris Sale is available...

[Chawaman]

Wish they would have sent off Chi Chi last year with the package to philly instead of Jake Thompson. He's doing really well with them this year.

[AlexJones]

I'd probably pay for Sale if I were Texa

[weebo]

2.5 back and coming :lol

[td4mvp2k]

756983891135647744757011086369587201wtf :lol

[td4mvp2k]

The Rangers-Astros rivalry apparently stems into the minor leagues. The Frisco Roughriders (Texas' minor-league affiliate) and the Corpus Christi Hooks (Houston's affiliate) got into a massive brawl in today's game. Check out the incident via MiLB.com.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz2G65xCPMU

[Robz4000]

Was scratching my head at the Rangers sending DeShields down to the minors at the start of the season. Should've never left the team.

[Robz4000]

<3 Beltre

[td4mvp2k]

great payback with the walkoff :tu

[midnightpulp]

Was scratching my head at the Rangers sending DeShields down to the minors at the start of the season. Should've never left the team.

Delino DeShields is still playing? :p:

[Robz4000]

Delino DeShields is still playing? :p:

He played extremely well for the Rangers last year and has been great since he got called up this year.

[Chris]

Looks like Fielder's career is probably done...

http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/texas-rangers-prince-fielder-expected-to-have-season-ending-neck-surgery-072516

[td4mvp2k]

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[txstr1986]

https://texastriangletrio.com/2016/07/27/dempster-fire/

[Robz4000]

I knew going into the season that pitching (both starting and bullpen) were going to be shitty, but not to this extent. Letting Gallardo go continues to look like a retarded move.

[Chris]

Clutch hits from Moreland

[Chris]

Tolleshame sent down to AAA and Rangers win, great day!

[td4mvp2k]

muh nigga odor :toast

[Robz4000]

Rangers got Carlos Beltran. Not sure how this helps since all their issues are pitching-related, though I guess it gives them their Napoli-style clutch hitter back.

[Chris]

Rangers got Carlos Beltran. Not sure how this helps since all their issues are pitching-related, though I guess it gives them their Napoli-style clutch hitter back.


Right now Beltran > Fielder that's for sure. Never thought I'd see Beltran back we let him go in his prime

[Spurminator]

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Wow, huge day.

[Robz4000]

Apparently they were in talks with the Rays until the last second. If they managed to land Moore and another reliever they're set.

[Robz4000]

Fuck, Matt Moore went to the Giants.

[Chris]

"BREAKING NEWS: We've acquired catcher Jonathan Lucroy & RHP Jeremy Jeffress from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for minor league outfielder Lewis Brinson, RHP Luis Ortiz, and a player to be named later."

[Chris]

From a Brewers fan on facebook:

"Brewers fan here and congratulations on the acquisition of Jonathan Lucroy and Jeremy Jeffress. As you all know, these 2 guys will make an immediate impact as well as your pickup of Beltran. Lucroy is going to fit absolutely perfect in your ballpark and get ready for clutch-hitting and HRs. This guy as you all know, you don't run on this guy either..he possesses an arm that will stop anyone stealing a base as well as his backstop ability is incredible. He's blocked so many pitches for us, it's incredible. Sorry I'm not sure if he's still with your team, but you might want to consider bringing back Kyle Lohse back up, these 2 had a great chemistry. Lucroy is a very positive guy too, great clubhouse guy.

Jeremy Jeffress..this guy was on his 2nd time with us and all I can say is positive things about him. He turned his life around which made him a better pitcher and as you may know, he only blew one save this year. He's been very, very dependable, he may make things interesting sometimes but he usually gets out of it. A great guy to use in the 8th or close if you all do that."

[RGMCSE]

so our pitching is in the tank and we trade away our number 1 and number 3 overall prospects who are pitchers. One of them who is projected to be a no less than 3 on a starting pitching rotation in Luis Ortiz? Wtf!?!? I swear my whole life the rangers have developed monster sluggers but now can't find one in their own system so they have to trade their most promising pitching prospects. Damn better win the fucking series this year.

[midnightpulp]

Rangers staaaaackkkkked.

[Robz4000]

They still have no pitching. Last year they were getting contributions that may prove similar to what they get this year, but their pitching let them down. Think it might be a similar fate this year if someone doesn't step up behind Hamels and Darvish (if he even gets to that level again this year).

[Findog]

Playoff rotation is likely gonna be Hamels, Yu, Colby and Perez. Pretty deep bullpen now for Colby and Perez's starts in October. I don't buy the argument that they don't have enough pitching. Bullpen's getting a night off for Cole and Yu's starts.

[Robz4000]

Playoff rotation is likely gonna be Hamels, Yu, Colby and Perez. Pretty deep bullpen now for Colby and Perez's starts in October. I don't buy the argument that they don't have enough pitching. Bullpen's getting a night off for Cole and Yu's starts.

Darvish hasn't shown the ability to stay healthy in four seasons (same with Lewis for that matter), which means the only dependable pitcher is Hamels. That is nowhere near enough firepower to beat the likes of Cleveland, Boston, Toronto, or Baltimore, much less the beasts from the NL unless a few others step up.

[Findog]

Darvish hasn't shown the ability to stay healthy in four seasons (same with Lewis for that matter), which means the only dependable pitcher is Hamels. That is nowhere near enough firepower to beat the likes of Cleveland, Boston, Toronto, or Baltimore, much less the beasts from the NL unless a few others step up.

Darvish averaged 30 starts his first two seasons and the Rangers shut him down early in 2014 because their season was over well before September, so I don't know where you get this idea that Darvish has never been able to stay healthy. Colby averaged 31 starts his last two seasons. I don't know where you get this idea that Colby isn't dependable either.

They need those two to stay healthy for 2.5 months. The possibility that they might not be available for the stretch run and playoffs is a concern, but if October rolls around and that's their four-man rotation with Holland going to the bullpen, they are as well-positioned as any team to win a title.

[Robz4000]

Darvish averaged 30 starts his first two seasons and the Rangers shut him down early in 2014 because their season was over well before September, so I don't know where you get this idea that Darvish has never been able to stay healthy. Colby averaged 31 starts his last two seasons. I don't know where you get this idea that Colby isn't dependable either.

They need those two to stay healthy for 2.5 months. The possibility that they might not be available for the stretch run and playoffs is a concern, but if October rolls around and that's their four-man rotation with Holland going to the bullpen, they are as well-positioned as any team to win a title.

Darvish has had problems staying healthy since he started in the majors. They shut him down because of that trend, and sure enough he required Tommy John surgery the next season. As for Colby, his entire career has been injury-plagued. Just because he had a year stretch where he avoided anything serious doesn't mean much, especially with him being older. I'm actually more confident in Holland finding his old form more than Colby holding up (though I'd be happy as hell to be proved wrong).

The fact of the matter is the Rangers had the chance to better their starting pitching both now and for the future by moving one of their young guns (of which they have plenty) but didn't. At the very least the tried but nothing came from it. I just hope it wasn't due to being unwilling to move someone they'll barely be able to play this year or next.

[Chris]

Lucroy and Beltran have been outstanding pickups. Based Jon Daniels wins again

[Robz4000]

Just as impressed with Jeffress tbh. Great addition to the bullpen.

[Robz4000]

How the fuck did the Rangers win that one?

[Chris]

Rangers scored 4 in the 8th to win 7-5. This team never gives up

[Chris]

Prince is done apparently. He has exactly the same amount of career home runs as his dad Cecil. Kinsler trade officially a major robbery for the Tigers imo

[Robz4000]

Prince is done apparently. He has exactly the same amount of career home runs as his dad Cecil. Kinsler trade officially a major robbery for the Tigers imo

Been saying it the entire time. At least it forced them to find Odor, so in the end it proved to be worthwhile.

[Chris]

Been saying it the entire time. At least it forced them to find Odor, so in the end it proved to be worthwhile.

It worked out well for both teams :tu

[Robz4000]

Another game, another comeback win. Just another day in Texas.

[Robz4000]

Rangers' pitching is a complete joke.

[Chris]

Glad I missed today's game- 9 runs and we lose? :lol

[Robz4000]

Well that's a new way to walk off. Mazara with literally the worst AB I've ever seen, Rangers ready to fold, and the As pitching staff proceeds to shit all over themselves on live television.

[Chris]

Great win :tu

[Robz4000]

It's time to end the Profar experiment. Jettison this fuck in the offseason for whatever you can get. Fucking cost the team Kinsler.

[Robz4000]

God damnit Jeffress...

[Chris]

He didn't get the memo about DWI's and Texas :lol

[Pelicans78]

He was routinely using pot when he was with the Royals. He has a substance abuse problem.

[txstr1986]

Following up a blowout win with a blowout loss isn't going to help our run differential.

At least Dyson has gotten a few days off...

[Chris]

Great win :tu Rougned walkoff

[Robz4000]

<3 Odor

[Chris]

Astros letting go of Carlos Gomez :lol :lol :lol

[resistanze]

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-texas-rangers-are-making-unsustainable-history-in-one-run-games/

Interesting read. They've kept it up for 130 games, who's to say they won't continue...

[Robz4000]

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-texas-rangers-are-making-unsustainable-history-in-one-run-games/

Interesting read. They've kept it up for 130 games, who's to say they won't continue...

A lot of their one-run wins are come-from-behind wins where the bullpen sans Bush/Dyson actually shat the bed in the 8th/9th and the offense carried them to the W; not much luck is needed to win in those situations when batters 1-9 are all significant threats. Dyson and Bush have shown enough to where I can trust them in the postseason as long as the offense stays potent. Just need to hope Bannister stops insisting on playing the other mediocre relievers too much.

[Fabbs]

RangerFan,
Are you confident this year will result in Championship?
Or will Ranger snatch defeat from the jaws of victory yet again?

[Chris]

RangerFan,
Are you confident this year will result in Championship?
Or will Ranger snatch defeat from the jaws of victory yet again?

Not so confident in the pitching right now, although we do have Colby coming back soon. Who's to say he can pitch at that level again? Holland looked good his last start but has been inconsistent all season along with Perez. Our closer (Dyson) can be scary at times, but I like our bullpen. If a SP is having an off day Claudio can come in and eat up a lot of innings. Our offense looks great despite losing Choo and Fielder for most of the season. I'm confident they can get to the World Series and beat any team from the NL, but our pitching is going to be our ticket as usual.

[Robz4000]

RangerFan,
Are you confident this year will result in Championship?
Or will Ranger snatch defeat from the jaws of victory yet again?

They can beat anyone in the AL but the NL will prove to be trouble, especially when the Giants go into September/October mode and MadBum is unleashed on us all.

[Robz4000]

Adam Lind, the Ranger killer (alongside Freese, Pujols, and Crisp)

[Robz4000]

Fuck Diekman and fuck Banister.

[Chris]

Fuck that home plate umpire imo tbh

[Chris]

https://scontent-dft4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p75x225/14322645_1130179413724270_6529109012753246163_n.jp g?oh=3141eb0d4847f2690ca8b0d3370d8e0f&oe=5874EB6E

[Robz4000]

https://scontent-dft4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p75x225/14322645_1130179413724270_6529109012753246163_n.jp g?oh=3141eb0d4847f2690ca8b0d3370d8e0f&oe=5874EB6E

:rollin

[Robz4000]

:lol the Rangers are just unfair, killing Houston's season like that...

[Chris]

:lol the Rangers are just unfair, killing Houston's season like that...

Waiving DeShields and Gomez :lol :lol :lol

[Robz4000]

Waiving DeShields and Gomez :lol :lol :lol

:lmao

[Robz4000]

:lol Banister is such a shitty manager holy shit

[Robz4000]

Nevermind, he was ejected earlier in the game; missed that. Another great walkoff though.

[Chris]

2 more wins for the clinch mein negers

[Robz4000]

The pitching staff is really starting to worry me, as well as Banister's insistence on playing poorly performing relievers. Hopefully it ends when October gets here but if not it's gonna be a poor postseason run after a spectacular regular season.

[Fabbs]

Skosha claims the 97 mph fastball at the neck of Angel was b.s.

Said it was started by infielder having his foot in front of the bag and altering the slide of Ranger causing an out.

Anyone see?

[Chris]

Skosha claims the 97 mph fastball at the neck of Angel was b.s.

Said it was started by infielder having his foot in front of the bag and altering the slide of Ranger causing an out.

Anyone see?

Skosha was grasping at straws imo He's had a terrible season and I think he hit his boiling point last night. He was talking shit to our 3rd base coach for some reason and it escalated from there.

[Fabbs]

Skosha was grasping at straws imo He's had a terrible season and I think he hit his boiling point last night. He was talking shit to our 3rd base coach for some reason and it escalated from there.
In postie interview he claims it started with an Angel infielder having his foot in the way of a sliding Ranger. Ranger claimed the placement of the foot caused him to have to slide around and thus got tagged out. I guess other option was spike Angel lol.

Anywho Skosha claims the called-out Ranger said "I'm gonna get you" on his way back to the dugout. Next time up, 97 mph fastball goes whizzing behind the head of Angel Foot Infielder. This all per Skosha.

Skosha claims
a. Infielder did not improperly block bag, allowed access and that Ranger Runner was simply out.
b. If, if you're gonna throw at someone don't make it 97 mph and sure as hell don't throw at a guys head.

I'd like to see replays of it all. Angels network is pay for play in San Diego, as if our going to a game hinges on tv or not. Owner Moreno. :rolleyes

[Robz4000]

It started when Griffin, who was sick apparently, hit Trout. I thought of it as simply a terrible pitch (since it loaded the bases) but apparently Scioscia thought it was intentional.

[txstr1986]

https://texastriangletrio.com/2016/10/06/high-noon/

[Obstructed_View]

This thread don't have long to go, tbh.

[Chris]

fu Hamels
fu Diekman
fu Bluejays

[Chris]

f that POS umpire too

[Robz4000]

Jesus Hamels. Also, :lmao playing Diekman at all in the playoffs. I see Banister is still being a shitty manager.

[txstr1986]

That was rough to watch. Hopefully Yu can turn the ship around this afternoon.

[Fabbs]

For f's sake, Ranger, Ron Washington was not the problem?

[djohn2oo8]

http://static.sportressofblogitude.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/ron-washington.jpg

[Clipper Nation]

http://i.imgur.com/Ssod3sT.jpg

[Obstructed_View]

http://i.imgur.com/Ssod3sT.jpg

And the Jays get both.

[Chris]

And the Jays get both.

They deserved it after they were spouting some kind of righteous vindication for Bautista getting punked earlier in the season. Sure Odor could have handled it with more class and poise. This rivalry could last a long time.

[Robz4000]

They deserved it after they were spouting some kind of righteous vindication for Bautista getting punked earlier in the season. Sure Odor could have handled it with more class and poise. This rivalry could last a long time.

Eh, a lot of my hate will die if they jettison Bautista like it's appearing they will.

[Chris]

Eh, a lot of my hate will die if they jettison Bautista like it's appearing they will.

Same here. I actually like Donaldson and Martin.