Texas Rangers 2010 Season

[dalmations202]

Originally Posted by Male29Dan

Sorry, as I said to TY who tried to take the blame for starting the Cowboys thread - this one isn't on us as fans. This one is on dumbness.

Dumbness, low IQ, stupidity -- plenty of blame to go around from that game.

[Flacolaco]

Thanks to the Tigers tonight. They couldn't seem to catch the ball, field the ball, pick up the ball, etc...

And if Leyland still wants to bitch about a marginal solo home run after surrendering 11 runs total...well, too damn bad. I thought it was foul, personally, but it doesn't really matter when you win by 7.

[Male30Dan]

Looked foul to me too but it was hard to call and to reverse an ump's decision there has to be evidence that he was wrong.

Down to 10 for the magic number and up to a 9 game lead. Take that Mark Ellis.

[mavspwnage]

Fun game tonight. We were sloppy in the first few innings, which is why of the four runs Holland allowed, only one was earned. But then our bats got going. We scored four runs on the first six pitches of the 7th inning. If that's not some kind of record, then it's gotta be close.

[mavspwnage]

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?af...ic_id&c_id=mlb

[mavspwnage]

Rangers open the 2011 season at home vs the Red Sox on April 1st.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont...d.248cedd.html
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont...1.2a5382f.html

We also play in Atlanta June 17-19. That is the weekend just before my birthday. So I'd probably go to one of those.

[Male30Dan]

Originally Posted by mavspwnage

http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?af...ic_id&c_id=mlb

Very nice.

[mavspwnage]

I just bought my playoff tickets!

[LonghornDub]

You ready to affirmatively say that the Rangers will be in the playoffs yet, Flaco? Or still need a little more time?

[Flacolaco]

My magic eight ball says...

"DEFINITELY MAYBE!"

[Murphy3]

Originally Posted by mavspwnage

Rangers open the 2011 season at home vs the Red Sox on April 1st.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont...d.248cedd.html
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont...1.2a5382f.html

We also play in Atlanta June 17-19. That is the weekend just before my birthday. So I'd probably go to one of those.

That's kinda a shame. The Rangers would have had a great draw opening weekend regardless. So they're kinda wasting a huge draw later in the year by playing the Red Sox on the 1st.

[mavspwnage]

Originally Posted by Murphy3

That's kinda a shame. The Rangers would have had a great draw opening weekend regardless. So they're kinda wasting a huge draw later in the year by playing the Red Sox on the 1st.

I didn't think of that, but you are 100% correct. Even though the 2nd and 3rd games of the series don't attract as good of a crowd, the home opener is jam packed regardless of who we are playing. I've never been to a home opener before. I would love for 2011 to be my first.

[Male30Dan]

Guys, don't worry about attendance. Playoff success will breed attendance hikes for next year.

[jthig32]

Originally Posted by mavspwnage

I just bought my playoff tickets!

Are you a season ticket holder? Or did you get the password from someone who is?

[mavspwnage]

Originally Posted by jthig32

Are you a season ticket holder? Or did you get the password from someone who is?

I am a mini plan holder, of the 16 game variety. So technically I am a season ticket holder by their definition. I got the password via email a few days ago. But passwords can only be used once. The second you use it, it becomes null and you can't use it again.

[jthig32]

Originally Posted by mavspwnage

I am a mini plan holder, of the 16 game variety. So technically I am a season ticket holder by their definition. I got the password via email a few days ago. But passwords can only be used once. The second you use it, it becomes null and you can't use it again.

Yeah I knew that. I just knew there were people at LSB giving theirs away today.

I have a password for tomorrow morning, I'll be interested to see what's available.

[craggmac]

anybody have a link to the game?

[Flacolaco]

I don't want to say this too soon guys, but I'm starting to think this team could make the playoffs. #bitsarefun

[dalmations202]

Sloppy game, but one more win.

[Male30Dan]

HORRIBLE defense, but our offense is finally playing up to potential so it didn't matter. Soon to be 8 for the magic number if KC can hold on.

[mavspwnage]

Got me a claw shirt tonight.

PS- A's just lost...

[Male30Dan]

Magic Number:

[Flacolaco]

From 12 to 8 in two days. very nice.

[92bDad]

Greatness!!!

[Murphy3]

The defense has been terrible as of late...but, gotta like the winning streak.

[jthig32]

I have now purchased my tickets for the first home game. Today is a good day.

[LonghornDub]

Is the general consensus still that we'd prefer the Rays over the Yankees?

[DirkFTW]

Originally Posted by LonghornDub

Is the general consensus still that we'd prefer the Rays over the Yankees?

I was wondering that myself... Part of me thought maybe the Yanks were taking it easy, but that sweep let Tampa Bay catch them.

[Murphy3]

I like the Rangers chances against the Yankees especially with two stud lefties in Lee and Wilson.

[jthig32]

All other things being equal I think I'd rather play the Yankees. But playing the first two games in Yankee Stadium in October concerns me.

[LonghornDub]

Originally Posted by Murphy3

I like the Rangers chances against the Yankees especially with two stud lefties in Lee and Wilson.

My concern is that I'm not sure any of the other pitchers can pull down a W, but I guess I'd have the same concern with the Rays.

[dalmations202]

Doesn't matter whether it is the Yanks or Rays -- give me playoff baseball, and some more winning.

You have to go through the best to be the best -- and this Rangers team stands the chance to be the best (if everything falls right).

They at least have the talent and pitching all together for this season anyway.

[Murphy3]

Originally Posted by LonghornDub

My concern is that I'm not sure any of the other pitchers can pull down a W, but I guess I'd have the same concern with the Rays.

I think the schedule would set itself up to where Lee and Wilson could pitch 4 of the 5 games, but I'm not sure. And hell, I like Cobra Lewis as a #3 quite a bit.

[Murphy3]

Originally Posted by Murphy3

I think the schedule would set itself up to where Lee and Wilson could pitch 4 of the 5 games, but I'm not sure. And hell, I like Cobra Lewis as a #3 quite a bit.

well..if you're willing to throw Lee on 3 days rest.

[92bDad]

I've been talkin all year that the best match-up for the Rangers is the Yankees.

Long and short, the Rangers can hit the Yankee Pitching and they appear to be able to slow down, or even shut down the Yankee hitting.

Meanwhile when you look at the Rays, or for that matter the Twins...the Rangers struggle hitting those two teams, and needless to say...the pitching appears to go on a tail spin.

The best comparison I can come up with, is that the Rangers might be to the Yankees what the Warriors were to the Mavs, just a few short years ago.

But then again, it could be fools gold as we build a false sense of security in our love for the Rangers.

[jthig32]

I am now in possession of a ticket for the second home game as well. I will be one sad panda if we get swept.

[Flacolaco]

Originally Posted by jthig32

I am now in possession of a ticket for the second home game as well. I will be one sad panda if we get swept.

Awesome. I hope not too. Especially for your sake now. Though, I still think anything above and beyond making the playoffs is just gravy.

[tcat075]

Originally Posted by jthig32

I am now in possession of a ticket for the second home game as well. I will be one sad panda if we get swept.

Maybe like this?

[Flacolaco]

Bleah.

This is frustrating.

[jthig32]

This might be the best pitching performance I've ever seen.