2010 Texas Rangers

[dickface]

I'm sure it has nothing to do with his performance and more to do with the fact that at the end of every season his time is divided between the Rangers and the Chargers.

[ducks]

First F up by the new management.

Lewin is one of the best pBP guys in the business.


The broadcasts are gonna suck next year without him.

[Texas Chili Dog]

If the Rangers lose tonight, I am done with sports. I think I'll go the next full year without watching any sports event of any kind. I bet I'd lose years off my life. No more worries, no more frustration, no more unnecessary pain.

[EricB]

If the Rangers lose tonight, I am done with sports. I think I'll go the next full year without watching any sports event of any kind. I bet I'd lose years off my life. No more worries, no more frustration, no more unnecessary pain.

Too bad you gotta stick around

[Greg Oden]

yeah man kinda like you have stuck with the Cardinals

[LakerHater]

Im a Yank fan but, I thought this was great!

[Texas Chili Dog]

Too bad you gotta stick around

wooooooooooooo

Im a Yank fan but, I thought this was great!

yeah the ginger ale bath for Hamilton was awesome.

[Texas Chili Dog]

Just got back from the welcome back at the airport. Got to high-five Kinsler, Young, and Nellie.

Kinsler and Nellie seemed to be having the best time of anyone. Ian ran up and down the crowd a few times giving high-fives, as did Nellie. They were both probably hammered hahaha. Ian had some girl in his arms at that point. lol

[BUMP]

I'm not sure what to think of the Rangers this season. There was alot to be encouraged about after last year, and there's alot to be encouraged about in terms of new ownership. But I just don't know if this is the year.

Texas will have the best bullpen in baseball. That's a given. They're absolutely loaded at that spot. I don't agree with keeping Feliz in the pen, but I don't hate the idea either. He could easily be the best closer in baseball within a year or two, and stay that way for another 15. I'm not nearly as confident about our starting rotation. It seems like we're putting a whole lot of faith in guys who have never shown an ability to stay healthy. Talentwise, our starters are definitely a step above last season. Essentially trading Harden for Millwood increased the talent but I don't see Harden putting in that workhorse inning total that Millwood put in. I have a feeling we're going to regret letting him go.

Offensively, it all depends on the youngsters. Can Borbon take another step? Can Davis keep his momentum going? Can Smoak come in at some point and contribute?

I have faith Kinsler will turn it around, and that Vlad will come up big for one last year. The key on offense is being able to produce runs while expecting nothing out of Josh Hamilton. Amazing how a year ago we all thought he was headed for supers om. Now, I'd take a .260/25/80 season out of him without thinking twice.

Overall, this team has what it takes to win the West. It all depends on if they can stay healthy, and if the offense can rebound from an abysmal 2009.

I say they go 90-72 this season, and hopefully that's enough to get into the playoffs.

b1k, with the goods par the course, per the usual.

It was our darkest hour at ST, b1k, and you came through.

[TheMACHINE]

Gratz Rangers

[Texas Chili Dog]

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/texas...eet-team-plane

There are some pics from the airport. However, the article says the plane arrived shortly before 3am. That was when it was scheduled to arrive, but it didn't get there until about 3:30. Too bad, it looks like I am just outside of the picture with Kinsler. I was right next to that police car he is walking by.

Also, when the buses started to leave, you could see someone inside waving at the crowd with a champagne bottle in his hand. But you couldn't tell who it was unfortunately. Hope their hangovers aren't too bad today. hahaha

[RandomGuy]

IF they are a fast ball pitcher Nolan can fix them like no other. More importantly, they listen to him.


As far as an overestimation...if we were talking about a mere mortal I probably would be, however...I'm not:





Prior to that meeting Randy Johnson had a career record of 46-61, the very next season Johnson would go 19-8 and go on a streak of 11 consecutive winning seasons in which his W-L would be 175-58 with 5 CY Youngs. He went from averageing well over 5bb/9 to under 3bb/9.


Pre-meeting - 46-61
Post meeting(up until he got arm troubles) - 175-58



Land on the ball of his foot instead of his heel...said Nolan.

Salut

[Whisky Dog]

The Rangers have had bad mojo this series, that's going to change now.

Get some runs

[Texas Chili Dog]

Thank you Rangers for making the last seven months a of a lot of fun. I'll see you in April.

[Texas Chili Dog]

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/ps/y2010/gigapan/index.jsp

wow, words cannot describe the pure awesomeness of this. I tagged myself in all three games I went to. So bad ass.

[Chris]

Washington signed a 2 year extension, the first step in keeping the core intact.