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Published: Oct 14, 2014
Author: CZ82
Post Date: 2014-10-14 18:08:52 by CZ82
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For those of you who would like to comment on what might happen with the 2015 version of the Texas Rangers or any other MLB team for that matter.
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#1036. To: redleghunter (#1032)
Yea I'm kinda surprised they haven't tried raising the railing in the 2-3 upper levels of each ballpark to some where in the neighborhood of 4.5-5' to prevent the drunks/idiots from hurting themselves. The problem with that is the first couple of rows the fans view would be obscured and they wouldn't like that. So I would say the railings will stay low for the foreseeable future... Pullimg for the Toronto Blue Jays 'casue I want to see Tulo get a World Series ring. After that I don't GAS. The Rockies will likely stay in last place for the foreseaable future. How can a team with three current all stars and several close to be players have such a pitiful record? We stopped going the the games in protest not because of the ambiance of a sumeer's night at Coors Field.
потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
I would imagine most of those guys are going to get today off... Callups start Tuesday don't they, that's when you'll see some of these guys get some rest. That's if who they call up is effective and can get the opposition out... Well the Jays sure are doing pretty good right now on a roll that should carry them into the post season. Their offense is the best this year their pitching staff is middle of the road so I think they could stand a decent shot at winning it all... I would imagine most of those guys are going to get today off... Looks like the BP got the day off Holland just finished a complete game shutout, now off to San Diego... So I got to spend father's day in the emergency room . Luckily there was no break .....just what they call a deep bone contusion. I think she still has the indent on her leg. OUCH! I remember you mentioning she was hit in the leg. Did not know that it bounced in the OF. Yikes! "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Two years ago we had seats in the middle deck Lexus boxes at RBIA. Great view. So we were taking pics of the family with the field in the background. Had a couple of "event employees" tell me that they frowned on that but make sure an adult was near the kids. It was one year after the fireman fell to his death. "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Callups start Tuesday don't they, that's when you'll see some of these guys get some rest. That's if who they call up is effective and can get the opposition out... Callups for the good players may be delayed. The Express is in the playoffs. Holland pitched his 8th career complete game. It was a gem. "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Yes indeed quite a gem by Holland. I think he has grown up a bit too. Their was about three instances he looked frustrated but took a deep breath and went on to focus on the next batter. In the past he let it sink in and more trouble ensued. So he is more mature now, at least on the mound:) This was a good piece from even the naysayer Fraley: "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
As of this time...... SAN DIEGO -- The Rangers are planning to activate outfielder Josh Hamilton off the disabled list when rosters are expanded on Tuesday. Catcher Carlos Corporan is also being activated off the disabled list. The Rangers are also calling up four players: third baseman Joey Gallo, outfielder Drew Stubbs and pitchers Luke Jackson and Ross Ohlendorf. Good deal.
"The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Somehow the Padres give us fits. Losing 2-0 so far.
"The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Make that 7-0 loss and the second bad outing in a row for Colby, I would say he is the next one that needs to get a few extra days off.
If only Lewis could pitch against the Yanks every outing ;-) Naaah...don't fret; the 14-2 Nate Eovoldi just won a game giving up 5 in 5 inn. Your Rangers are still looking good for the WC -- if not the division. You *could* always be the Yanks and struggle to score more than 3 run, yet score 20 run one night, then the next leave 14 mean on base and lose by a single run. That would have pulled the Yanks to withing a 1/2 game of the red hot Jays. NO Texeira, NO playoff run. A .140 A-Rod in the last month won't cut it either.
btw ;here is Didi's numbers for August . .303 with 20 RBI and 13 runs scored. He's getting better offensively and defensively, and should be a fixture at SS for a long time. Didi is exceeding expectations after a lousy start. Quality person as well. We sure could have used a 5-5 last nite, eh? His last AB was...the Big One. There's goes your theory :-( The Bombers -- feast or famine (mostly famine) -- can they be any more un-clutch?? I knew 20 runs would be followed up by futility. Always is the case. Ellsbury and Bird...were brutal with RISP. W/O Tex or A-Rod, they can't do it. Gardner has cooled waaaay off. Think they have to play Refsynder. Drew's occasional HR isn't enough in a lineup that lacks spark. Warren is NOT addapting to his pen role well, is he? BIG mistaken taking him out of the rotation, just as he was rolling. The Jints...gonna be a tough year.
That's the truth . But the team would've never permitted demoting CC to the pen. The Jints...gonna be a tough year. I suspect so ,but I can never tell with pre-season . My only interest in pre- season is that they come out of it injury free. Best guess is that they will have to score in the high 20s each week to be competitive . We sure could have used a 5-5 last nite, eh? His last AB was...the Big One. There's goes your theory :-( The Bombers -- feast or famine (mostly famine) -- can they be any more un-clutch?? Yesterday will be one of those games they look back on as a missed opportunity if they don't win the division. Just one hit with the bases loaded would've done the trick. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
To the detriment...OF THE TEAM. (I thought this was a team-sport?) I can never tell with pre-season . My only interest in pre- season is that they come out of it injury free. Best guess is that they will have to score in the high 20s each week to be competitive . IF they can manage to protect Eli's blind side. OR manage a running game. I see a lot of 34-31 games Yesterday will be one of those games they look back on as a missed opportunity if they don't win the division. Just one hit with the bases loaded would've done the trick. Yup. just ONE key hit; But we can say that about 6 games within the last month :-( A most un-clutch team -- especially at the bottom of the lineup late & close. Gardner hasn't been able to get home a crucial guy from third and less than 2 out in...who knows how long. A-Rod has become A-Bum. Is he finished? Gotta feeling Tex is done; I believe he has a broken bone below his knee that won't heal. He needs hGH :-)
I'm not concerned (except with Tex leg) . The 10 games against the Jays and the Mets will decide the division.
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
A-Roid has played 120 out of 130 games he should be down at 110 or fewer, he is 40 and doesn't have as much energy anymore. Girardi needs to learn how to handle the "oldsters" better, to keep them more productive... I used to do Ironman tournaments where you would play 9-15 games over the course of 2-3 days, once I turned about 36 or 37 I said "ENOUGH OF THAT CRAP"... You know I'm kinda surprised they are calling Joey back up when Alberto can play 3rd if need be... He's still striking out too much bta this is the last year of Beltre's contract, next year is optional... Yeah Colby was profusely sweating in that game. The sweat coming off the brim of his cap was as fast as a cow peeing on a flat rock. So he needs a breather. "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Joey should be going to the fall league to get more at bats. Maybe they think working with Magadan at batting practice and being around veterans will be instructional.
"The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Not a bad idea sending him to Fall leagues, it's more structured than Winter ball.
FWIW, I went to a friend's last week in Virginia. We went to the Nats' game last Tuesday night where they beat the Padres 8 - 3. Saw a grand slam homer by Zimmerman. That was a rarity. Also, saw a bald eagle at the lake where he lives. I think that was a first too. I used to be a baseball fan when I was in my teens. Those Nats' fans are pretty rabid - keeping box scores and all - I'm sure it's the same at all stadiums. Got a garden gnome freebie of Anthony Rendon. I donated it to a shelf at my local tavern. Those $9 and $10 beer prices should be criminal though.
They won the game last night but used 5 pitchers to do it. Am beginning to wonder if he realizes just how many relievers he has in the bullpen??
Yeah those $9 and 10 beer prices are bad but I imagine they are higher at places like Wrigley, Dodger stadium and Yankee stadium. If you ever go to Great American Ballpark they have a $1 hotdog stand on the upper level 1st baseline over looking the river. This on Gallo: Grant: Why Rangers prospect Joey Gallo struggled in Triple-A after first stint in majors "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Banny used 5 pitchers but three of the moves were NL double switch deals and not many pitches tossed other than Tolleson who got in some hot water in the 9th. He needs a rest. Don't know why they can't alternate Tolly with Kela and Dyson to close out the games. Tolleson is smoked. He can't get his good pitches to work the past three outings. Plus he was in a non-save situation with a 4 run lead. It should have been Kela out there. Plus remember...Our BP is larger now:) Still waiting for Luke Jackson to pitch unless he snuck him in when I was not looking:) If that was Wash last night, he would not have used the double switch and he would have kept the same reliever in until he got bombed and blew the game. Banny is not afraid to pull the plug when it looks necessary. Probably why we are 7 games above .500 and not 7 below. Banny knows how to manage a NL bench and BP. He did it masterfully last night with the exception of bringing in Tolleson. No reason other than top of the order was coming up. But Kela has been blowing away top and middle order guys all season. Maybe he is keeping Kela fresh to make him the closer in the home stretch. Now we just need the Yankees and Astros to lose 7 straight and the Rangers win 5-7 straight:) Hamels on the mound tonight. He has a good record and ERA in that cavernous ballpark. How about your favorite Ranger swiping Home? "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Another note...I see Odor is back and that is good. Also, Fielder's bat is showing signs of coming back. That's more good news.
"The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Kela's role as I see it is as the fireman that puts out the flames the starter couldn't, basically 6th and 7th innings. After that it is up to Dyson, Diekman and Tolleson. To get Tolleson some rest they need to find someone to do Kela's job so he can take over Tolleson's job for a week. I do think Kela will eventually be the closer, maybe not this year but next. Has Faulkner pitched yet?? If so I missed it and he's been up for a week now.
Trying to make too many changes all at once can screw you up big time. You have to concentrate on hitting what they are getting you out with so they will have to change how they pitch to you. This will lead to the pitcher making mistakes that end up over 400 feet away!!!
I don't think tomder or Libby would appreciate the Yankees losing 7 straight games they might blow a gasket. 😈
He pitched to two batters in the Colby Lewis loss on Monday. He did fine. He gave up one hit with runners on that Colby left there. Then got one or two outs. "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
LOL no, I don't think they would. I see your tablet autocorrects tomder55 as tinder as my has in the past:) Also when we get close I think we start a 2015 MLB post season thread. Might get more coming on to talk about their team. That will work in the Rangers favor as you and I both know Bannister reads our comments here:) "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Yeah it does just noticed it and went back and corrected it. Power is out here so have to use the "smart phone" instead, this is slow as crap and exceedingly hard to "Copy, cut and paste"... I hear ya. I use my Kindle Fire sometimes at home. It's going on 3 years old now I think. It's fine for watching videos/movies and reading. But posting on a site like this is challenging. Thinking of asking 'Santa' for an iPad:) "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
Yeah that's a good idea there are other fans out there who will want to gloat when their team wins, especially against teams like the Yankees, Dodgers and Cardinals... 😈. LOL... Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while... Woo hoo power just came back on, was out almost 4hrs... Went outside to whizz and when I came back inside the power was on and so was damn near every light in the house??? Guess the old lady had to try every switch in the house to convince herself the power was really out... Ah come on. You have to give him some credit. He has about the same amount of RBIs as Beltre this year. Then again Odor is doing better than both of them and he spent what 5 weeks in the minors. That's with a sub Mendoza line BA now he has it up to .270 or so with I think 47 RBI and 9 HRs. Making great plays too. "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.”"---Isaiah 40:8
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“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1037. To: CZ82 (#0)
#1038. To: redleghunter (#1033)
Clear to me what they need to do. Starters have to go 7 full. If not bring in long reliever until the 8th then platoon Kela, Dyson and Deikman for 8th and 9th. I understand the two new relievers are Banny's secret weapon and he does not want a lot of exposure of them. But losing Tolly at this stage would be disastrous.
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1039. To: SOSO (#1037)
Pulling for the Toronto Blue Jays 'cause I want to see Tulo get a World Series ring.
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1040. To: redleghunter (#1033)
Clear to me what they need to do. Starters have to go 7 full.
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1041. To: tomder55 (#1035)
I guess I should be thankful because her leg interfered with a ball that had my name written all over it (that I did not see coming ) . She took it on the shin ;and it bounced into the outfield .
#1042. To: CZ82 (#1036)
#1043. To: CZ82 (#1038)
would imagine most of those guys are going to get today off...
#1044. To: CZ82 (#1040)
Looks like the BP got the day off Holland just finished a complete game shutout, now off to San Diego...
#1045. To: redleghunter (#1043)
Call ups for the good players may be delayed. The Express is in the playoffs.
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1046. To: CZ82 (#1045)
#1047. To: CZ82 (#1045)
#1048. To: redleghunter (#1047)
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1049. To: CZ82, redleghunter (#1048)
#1050. To: tomder55 (#1024)
off to a good start . They then go to Boston . In theory this should be a good week
#1051. To: Liberator (#1050)
Warren is NOT addapting to his pen role well, is he? BIG mistaken taking him out of the rotation, just as he was rolling.
#1052. To: tomder55 (#1051)
(Edited)
The team would've never permitted demoting CC to the pen.
#1053. To: Liberator (#1052)
#1054. To: Liberator, tomder55, redleghunter (#1052)
A-Rod has become A-Bum. Is he finished?
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1055. To: redleghunter (#1046)
Good deal.
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1056. To: CZ82 (#1048)
#1057. To: CZ82 (#1055)
#1058. To: redleghunter (#1057)
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1059. To: redleghunter, CZ82 (#1057)
#1060. To: redleghunter (#1056)
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1061. To: Fred Mertz (#1059)
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1062. To: CZ82 (#1058)
#1063. To: CZ82 (#1060)
They won the game last night but used 5 pitchers to do it. Am beginning to wonder if he realizes just how many relievers he has in the bullpen??
#1064. To: CZ82 (#1061)
#1065. To: redleghunter (#1063)
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1066. To: redleghunter (#1063)
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1067. To: redleghunter (#1062)
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1068. To: redleghunter (#1063)
(Edited)
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1069. To: CZ82 (#1066)
Has Faulkner pitched yet?? If so I missed it and he's been up for a week now.
#1070. To: CZ82, tomder55, liberator (#1068)
I don't think tinder or Libby would appreciate the Yankees losing 7 straight games they might blow a gasket.
#1071. To: redleghunter (#1070)
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1072. To: CZ82 (#1071)
this is slow as crap and exceedingly hard to "Copy, cut and paste"...
#1073. To: redleghunter (#1070)
Post season thread
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1074. To: redleghunter (#1063)
How about your favorite Ranger swiping Home?
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1075. To: redleghunter (#1072)
“Let me see which pig "DON'T" I want to vote for, the one with or without lipstick??" Hmmmmm...
#1076. To: CZ82 (#1074)
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once in a while...
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