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mavspwnage · 05-06-2010, 10:06 PM

Hamilton cranks one out of the park, 12-12.

mavspwnage · 05-06-2010, 10:08 PM

Vladdy makes it back-to-back! Rangers up 13-12. WTF is going on?? lol

2nd home run for Vlad in the game.

mavspwnage · 05-06-2010, 10:21 PM

Feliz shuts the door and the Rangers win. That game was all kinds of messed up. hahaha

chumdawg · 05-06-2010, 10:28 PM

A W is a W!

Flacolaco · 05-06-2010, 11:15 PM

15,132.

That. Is. Sad.

Murphy3 · 05-06-2010, 11:35 PM

KC during the school year on a Thursday.. I wouldn't expect anything more.

mkat · 05-07-2010, 12:07 PM

so what say you about Harrison? I'm hoping Hunter can push him for that job when he comes back. Or Holland. Harrison is so up and down.

Male30Dan · 05-07-2010, 09:17 PM

Boys - we have found ourselves a starter in CJ MFing Wilson...

Shit.

Flacolaco · 05-07-2010, 10:11 PM

Yeah...CJ Wilson, douche extraordinaire, goes all 9 innings and defeats freaking Greinke.

Did not see that coming.

Male30Dan · 05-07-2010, 10:49 PM

That is because you only see the glass half empty Mr. Pessimistic...

mavspwnage · 05-08-2010, 12:55 AM

CJ is in a fucking zone.

Murphy3 · 05-08-2010, 10:26 AM

CJ is pitching..not just trying to overpower everyone. His mentality seems to be spot on for a starter.

Male30Dan · 05-09-2010, 01:21 AM

By the way - this is to Flac... I read a stat today that said the Rangers had the 3rd highest increase in attendance in all of MLB. So yeah, our attendance may not be that of the Yankees, but it is improving. Next year will be even better - you know - after our first playoff series win. Those things help attendance you see...

chumdawg · 05-09-2010, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Male28Dan

Next year will be even better - you know - after our first playoff series win. Those things help attendance you see...

Whoa...take it easy, Cowboy.

Flacolaco · 05-09-2010, 02:20 AM

Well...I'm not really sure why the attendance comments were directed toward me after I made a statement of fact, but I'm glad to know they're getting better. Lord knows I would be down there more often if the drive and the parking weren't such a beating.

Mavs and Stars games are easy to drive to/park at.

Driving to Arlington, parking, and walking are the most severe beating ever in my experience.

But more than that...it's baseball. It's supposedly our "great game"...our "national past time", and 15,132 (which they drew on Thursday) is below the lowest of the low the local hockey team drew last season. They haven't made the playoffs either, btw.

chumdawg · 05-09-2010, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Flacolaco

Well...I'm not really sure why the attendance comments were directed toward me after I made a statement of fact, but I'm glad to know they're getting better. Lord knows I would be down there more often if the drive and the parking weren't such a beating.

Mavs and Stars games are easy to drive to/park at.

Driving to Arlington, parking, and walking are the most severe beating ever in my experience.

But more than that...it's baseball. It's supposedly our "great game"...our "national past time", and 15,132 (which they drew on Thursday) is below the lowest of the low the local hockey team drew last season. They haven't made the playoffs either, btw.

It's a beating to go to Arlington to watch a game. Blame Laura Miller.

jthig32 · 05-09-2010, 07:32 AM

Depending on where you live, I understand not wanting to drive to Arlington. But getting into and out of the area and parking is really not that big a deal.

As far as the "national past time", it hasn't been that for a long time now. No reason to knock it over that. Although I don't begrudge Flaco the opportunity, he's just responding to all the abuse he takes over hockey.

I do look forward to what the crowds will look like when we're headed for the playoffs late in the season. That ballpark is absolutely beautiful when it's full of people.

92bDad · 05-09-2010, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Flacolaco

Well...I'm not really sure why the attendance comments were directed toward me after I made a statement of fact, but I'm glad to know they're getting better. Lord knows I would be down there more often if the drive and the parking weren't such a beating.

Mavs and Stars games are easy to drive to/park at.

Driving to Arlington, parking, and walking are the most severe beating ever in my experience.

But more than that...it's baseball. It's supposedly our "great game"...our "national past time", and 15,132 (which they drew on Thursday) is below the lowest of the low the local hockey team drew last season. They haven't made the playoffs either, btw.

Flaco, where do you go that driving/parking are such a beating?

I've been going to Ranger games for years and it's perhaps one of the easiest venues I've been too. Outside of the expensive parking garage next to the AAC, the Ballpark parking is the closest and easiest to walk to.

To be fair, I don't use the Ballpark parking...there's a private lot about 100-200 yards from the outfield...keep your parking stubs...for every three games, he gives you free parking on the 4th.

Also, I tend to get to the games early...in time for the gates to open as I walk up...I'm a bit of a baseball nerd and thus enjoy taking in batting practice.

As for the drive, maybe I'm used to it...but getting in and out, coming from Rowlett is actually pretty easy...but then again, I can't remember the last time I had to fight a sellout crowd at the Ballpark, so maybe as crowds get bigger, this will become more taxing.

Having said that, I think I'm turning into a Big Screen snob...something about Air Conditioning and sitting on the couch to watch games...it takes free tickets to get me to go to the Park anymore

Male30Dan · 05-09-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Flacolaco

Well...I'm not really sure why the attendance comments were directed toward me after I made a statement of fact, but I'm glad to know they're getting better. Lord knows I would be down there more often if the drive and the parking weren't such a beating.

Mavs and Stars games are easy to drive to/park at.

Driving to Arlington, parking, and walking are the most severe beating ever in my experience.

But more than that...it's baseball. It's supposedly our "great game"...our "national past time", and 15,132 (which they drew on Thursday) is below the lowest of the low the local hockey team drew last season. They haven't made the playoffs either, btw.

Are you really questioning why I singled you out after you did the same thing to our beloved Rangers? You single out a Thursday day game when kids are still in school vs the mighty Royals when our least "exciting" pitcher was pitching, (Harrison). I'll make you a deal. You stop doing it and I will too...

Oh, and Maybe the Stars haven't made the playoffs in 2 years, but they were recently in the Conference Finals and still have some Stanley Cup memories to live on. Comparing their history to the Rangers is just silly.

The Rangers have made the playoffs a handful of times and never won a playoff series. All of our fans have expected the worst for many years, (wow, that sounds familiar, eh?), so watching this team win is something that takes time to appreciate. We are obviously seeing the fans come around this year and will more every year over the next decade, (all of which should have us very good considering our wealth of talent).

So again, don't question being singled out when you single the Rangers out on what might be the least exciting game we may have all year long considering the teams, players, and timing.

Male30Dan · 05-09-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by chumdawg

Whoa...take it easy, Cowboy.

If the playoffs started today, I have no reason to take it easy, (Texas @ TB and NY @ Minny). Would you be that scared of the mighty Rays' pitching staff? We have "out pitched" Felix, Lee, and Greinke lately, among others. Bring on Garza, Price, and Shields!

Now, I absolutely think NY will surpass Tampa Bay over the grind of this season and all we as Ranger fans can hope for is to end up with a better record than the rest of our division first of all, but we must also end up with a better record than the Central champ to avoid NY. If we get NY, well, we lose.

We need a good matchup, that is for sure. Tampa Bay would be a good match up, (best case scenario I would think). Boston could end up taking them over for the wild card though, and if that happens and we have the 2nd best division-winning record, well, that's not good either.

Either way, just us being a favorite to MAKE the playoffs is awesome. Even if we lose again but make it, just remember how special that Red-shirt '96 Ranger team was. I remember that first game when Juan Gonzalez torched NY and gave us hope - man was that time awesome. I am so hungry for that again!!!

jthig32 · 05-09-2010, 01:57 PM

I think the Rays are the best team in baseball, personally. I don't think there's a chance in hell that Boston is catching them.

Having said that, making the playoffs would be exciting enough. In baseball, the point is to get in. Strange things happen in baseball playoffs.

jthig32 · 05-09-2010, 03:16 PM

Feldman was a nice story last year, but I think it's time for us all to settle in and remember that he's a back of the rotation pitcher. Which is fine, you need those pitchers. As long as he's durable he can be valuable in that role.

mary · 05-09-2010, 05:17 PM

Speaking of attendance, congrats to the 14 people that watched Dallas Braden's perfect game in Oakland today.

jthig32 · 05-09-2010, 05:28 PM

This is gorgeous.

Flacolaco · 05-09-2010, 06:35 PM

If they keep playing like this, they'll get me out there a time or two pretty soon.

mavspwnage · 05-09-2010, 07:45 PM

I'm pumped to see Holland's first start of the season, and it just so happens I'll be at the game. Plus it's dollar hot dog night, which is always a plus.

mavspwnage · 05-09-2010, 07:46 PM

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This is gorgeous.

Yeah, he woulda been an easy out if not for that perfect slide.

chumdawg · 05-09-2010, 09:09 PM

That's what I call a stolen base.

Murphy3 · 05-09-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

Feldman was a nice story last year, but I think it's time for us all to settle in and remember that he's a back of the rotation pitcher. Which is fine, you need those pitchers. As long as he's durable he can be valuable in that role.

I think the jury is still more than out at this point.

Murphy3 · 05-09-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chumdawg

That's what I call a stolen base.

Yeah, he made it in..but I can't say that I agreed with the attempt.

chumdawg · 05-09-2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphy3

Yeah, he made it in..but I can't say that I agreed with the attempt.

What was the context in the game?

mkat · 05-09-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chumdawg

What was the context in the game?

2 outs. It was reckless, no doubt.

Male30Dan · 05-10-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

I think the Rays are the best team in baseball, personally. I don't think there's a chance in hell that Boston is catching them.

Having said that, making the playoffs would be exciting enough. In baseball, the point is to get in. Strange things happen in baseball playoffs.

I definitely don't think their record will show that at the end of the year, but I have been wrong before. I just think, given past playoff success and clutch players, the best case scenario is to catch Tampa Bay.

Male30Dan · 05-10-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

Feldman was a nice story last year, but I think it's time for us all to settle in and remember that he's a back of the rotation pitcher. Which is fine, you need those pitchers. As long as he's durable he can be valuable in that role.

He isn't Cy Young or anything but I think a rough 5 weeks shouldn't define a guy that had pretty good numbers last year. He needs to get back to getting ground balls and breaking bats minus the control issues. If he does that, he is definitely more than a 5.

Truth be told though, we have had great starting pitching and if Holland can stabilize Harrison's spot and Harden can settle his happy arse down and throw strikes - well, Feldman is just about all you have to worry about.

Now yes, there are some other worries to note. CJ has to prove he doesn't tire after 120 innings or so. Lewis has to prove that he can continue this against MLB competition once some of these guys watch tape on him and adjust. Holland has to have a "Cruz-like" breakout and show he is more than a AAAA pitcher that struggles in the majors.

Hopefully all these worries prove to be just that, worries. I can worry about things all day long but until they are actual problems there really isn't anything to worry about.

Here is hoping Holland take a major step forward on Wednesday.

jthig32 · 05-10-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Male28Dan

He isn't Cy Young or anything but I think a rough 5 weeks shouldn't define a guy that had pretty good numbers last year. He needs to get back to getting ground balls and breaking bats minus the control issues. If he does that, he is definitely more than a 5.

Truth be told though, we have had great starting pitching and if Holland can stabilize Harrison's spot and Harden can settle his happy arse down and throw strikes - well, Feldman is just about all you have to worry about.

Now yes, there are some other worries to note. CJ has to prove he doesn't tire after 120 innings or so. Lewis has to prove that he can continue this against MLB competition once some of these guys watch tape on him and adjust. Holland has to have a "Cruz-like" breakout and show he is more than a AAAA pitcher that struggles in the majors.

Hopefully all these worries prove to be just that, worries. I can worry about things all day long but until they are actual problems there really isn't anything to worry about.

Here is hoping Holland take a major step forward on Wednesday.

His numbers were better than they'd ever been, and better than his peripherals. Personally I think last year was the aberration and said so at the time. I think he'll be a solid innings eater for us, probably our 4th starter over the next few years. And that's fine, that has value.

But in ten years people will look back and be blown away that Feldman ever won 17 games and started on opening day for us. Just my opinion, obviously.

Male30Dan · 05-10-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jthig32

His numbers were better than they'd ever been, and better than his peripherals. Personally I think last year was the aberration and said so at the time. I think he'll be a solid innings eater for us, probably our 4th starter over the next few years. And that's fine, that has value.

But in ten years people will look back and be blown away that Feldman ever won 17 games and started on opening day for us. Just my opinion, obviously.

Aberration years happen, (like this year for Zito, huh 5-0), and that is all very possible. We shall see. I think in 10 years if we look back and are blown away that Feldman was the opening day starter, (winner), and won 17 games the year before, that is a very bad thing.

If he wins 13/14 games a couple more times I wouldn't be blown away by him having won 17 games one year. Saying that you expect to be blown away by that means you are looking for 8-10 win years prior to him drifting away from Texas or moving into a bullpen role. Again, that is possible, but that would definitely be a major letdown and a very bad thing.

jthig32 · 05-10-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Male28Dan

Aberration years happen, (like this year for Zito, huh 5-0), and that is all very possible. We shall see. I think in 10 years if we look back and are blown away that Feldman was the opening day starter, (winner), and won 17 games the year before, that is a very bad thing.

If he wins 13/14 games a couple more times I wouldn't be blown away by him having won 17 games one year. Saying that you expect to be blown away by that means you are looking for 8-10 win years prior to him drifting away from Texas or moving into a bullpen role. Again, that is possible, but that would definitely be a major letdown and a very bad thing.

Well, maybe blown away is too strong a word. But I certainly expect it to be a relatively large out lier. And I would expect Feldman to only be here through his recent contract extension, which is two more years after this, I think. They have a club option for an additional year that I doubt will be picked up.

mkat · 05-10-2010, 02:40 PM

I'm excited to see Holland again. If he can do anything close to what he's been doing at OKC, it should make the rotation even stronger.

Five-ofan · 05-10-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mavspwnage

Yeah, he woulda been an easy out if not for that perfect slide.

he still should have been an easy out if the third basemen didnt screw up. It amazes me how bad major leaguers can be at the fundamentals of baseball.

Murphy3 · 05-10-2010, 11:45 PM

It amazes me how bad Ron Washington can be with the fundamentals of managing....