08-16-2003, 02:54 PM
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Poll - Excited about the rangers
The recent come from behind wins, great defense by Lance Nix, consistent hits by Blalock/A-Rod, terrific running by Nivar-- Are you excited and are optimistic that Dallas has finally got a team that can be good for years to come.
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08-16-2003, 03:00 PM
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Poll - Excited about the rangers
I voted yes about being excited but I really think it all boils down to pitching. The Rangers have consistently brought great young hitters up, but never seem to be able to develop sp's. Let's hope that trend ends or lets just put a dome on top of the ballpark so the heat keeps the balls from flying out. LOL
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08-16-2003, 03:36 PM
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Poll - Excited about the rangers
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Originally posted by: Fah Q
I voted yes about being excited but I really think it all boils down to pitching. The Rangers have consistently brought great young hitters up, but never seem to be able to develop sp's. Let's hope that trend ends or lets just put a dome on top of the ballpark so the heat keeps the balls from flying out. LOL
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If you actually count the best pitchers in Baseball- not many teams have them.
Its really hard to get good pitchers, probably one of the youngsters we have will develop into a good one.
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08-16-2003, 04:54 PM
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Poll - Excited about the rangers
Definitely yes. The games are SO much better to watch now that there's something to watch for. I really like Nivar, seriously, the kid can fly. He reeks havoc on the defense b/c of his speed, you see him getting extra bases or scoring a runner a lot b/c of errors. Nix & Jones are also worth watching, & everyone should be watching Dominguez. Just think if we can get some real pitching.
On a side note, I read the DMN article about Rookie of the Yr & as good as Matsui is, Teixiera should definitely get consideration. He's looking better & better at 1st.
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08-16-2003, 04:57 PM
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Poll - Excited about the rangers
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[i]On a side note, I read the DMN article about Rookie of the Yr & as good as Matsui is, Teixiera should definitely get consideration. He's looking better & better at 1st.
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Matsui should not be considered a rookie. He played pro baseball before coming here. However , tixiera played like a rookie during his first 30 games but has really come along hitting 3.15 in his last 20 games.
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08-16-2003, 05:07 PM
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Poll - Excited about the rangers
Nope, they still bore me to death.
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08-18-2003, 05:14 PM
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RE: Poll - Excited about the rangers
I'm starting to be excited.
Let's see it this lasts.
I could change my MLB favorite.
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08-18-2003, 10:21 PM
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RE: Poll - Excited about the rangers
i'm excited, and am now becoming a Ranger fan. I have hated them for years, but have actually watch them a lot this year, and actually enjoy watching their games. ANd i'm not a huge baseball fan, but i still catch myself watching them almost everynight. there's somethihng about youthful spirit i guess. I can't wait until next year when raffy and juan will be gone, and most of the old stale spirit will be completely gone.
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08-18-2003, 10:51 PM
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Poll - Excited about the rangers
I'm so jealous of all of you for being able to watch them every night. Don't take it for granted
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08-19-2003, 08:07 AM
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Poll - Excited about the rangers
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I'm so jealous of all of you for being able to watch them every night. Don't take it for granted
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FQ,
I bet you weren't to excited to see the Rangers leave Florida for Arizona were you. Is that how you became a Rangers fan, being from Port Charlotte?
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08-19-2003, 09:53 AM
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Poll - Excited about the rangers
Even I voted yes.
The key is the prospects and moving them (a) into the starting lineup; or (b) to other teams for more pitching prospects. This is a long term project and we are very early in the process. Next year, we will be lucky to be at .500; it will be years before we actually contend for the division.
Are we going to try and bring Thompson back? He's a decent middle of the rotation guy.
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08-19-2003, 11:31 AM
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Poll - Excited about the rangers
I am very excitied for next season. Hopefully they can keep this winning streak alive next season.
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08-19-2003, 03:32 PM
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Poll - Excited about the rangers
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Originally posted by: Blonde Bomber
Quote:
Originally posted by: Fah Q
I'm so jealous of all of you for being able to watch them every night. Don't take it for granted
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FQ,
I bet you weren't to excited to see the Rangers leave Florida for Arizona were you. Is that how you became a Rangers fan, being from Port Charlotte?
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Actually, I'm from Ft. Worth. I moved here to help my dad start his new business a couple years back. My dad owns a couple pizza places and I actually used to do one on one business with the rangers as well as with their minor league team. I have many signed minor league balls from the players who came up from class A.
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