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03-30-2003, 08:21 PM
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The Rangers are playing the Angels on ESPN right now. OPENING DAY!!!!!
BTW, remembering last years agreement...lets keep each series in one thread...EXCEPT FOR THE OPENING GAME! |
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03-30-2003, 08:24 PM
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Rangers First:
Glanville walks Everett bunt single, Glanville to second ARod hits into double play (unassisted to third then to first) Everett to second Juan Gone broken bat single to left center scores Everett 1-0 Palmeiro walks, Gonzalez to second Sierra strikes out on a ball over his shoulders....where is TEX? 1 runs, 2 hits, 2 walks, 1 K Rangers 1-0 |
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03-30-2003, 08:27 PM
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Rangers starting Line up:
C- Einar Diaz 1B- Raffy Palmeiro 2B- Mike Young SS- Alex Rodriguez 3B- Hank Blalock LF- Carl Everett CF- Doug Glanville RF- Juan Gonzalez DH- Ruben Sierra SP- Ismael Valdez *Was surprised to see Sierra instead of Texeira at DH. |
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03-30-2003, 08:36 PM
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Ismael Valdez - Pitching
Valdez threw batting practice in the first. 1 Run, 3 hits, 0 walks, 0 k's No Ranger errors Score tied 1-1. |
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03-30-2003, 08:47 PM
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Rangers Second:
Blalock grounded out to second - 1 out Young grounds out to second - 2 outs Diaz doubles deep to left Glanville strikes out looking 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 walks, 1 K Rangers 1 Angels 1 |
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03-30-2003, 08:52 PM
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Ismael Valdez - Pitching
Valdez settled down in the bottom of the second. 1,2,3.... Rangers - 1 Angels - 1 |
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Rangers Third:
Everett grounds out to short ARod lines out to right Gonzo grounds out to short 0 runs, 0 hits, no erros Rangers - 1 Angels - 1 |
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03-30-2003, 09:08 PM
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Ismael Valdez - Pitching
Eckstein walks [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] Eckstein steals second (Bad throw by Diaz) Erstad grounds out - Eckstein to third - 1 out Salmon hit by pitch Anderson singles to right (Eckstein scores, Salmon to second) Fullmer grounds into double play Rangers -1 Angels - 2 |
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03-30-2003, 09:11 PM
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The Rally Monkey is really gay.
I wish they would just spank the monkey. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img] |
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03-30-2003, 09:18 PM
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Rangers Fourth Inning:
Palmeiro flies out to left - 1 out Sierra singles into right center Hank Blalock rips a single into right center, Sierra to second MIKE YOUNG DRIVES A DEEEEEP 3 RUN HOMER INTO CENTER!!!!!! Diaz bloop fly out to short - 2 outs Glanville flies out to left 3 runs, 3 hits, 0 wlkas, 0 k's Rangers - 4 Angels - 2 |
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03-30-2003, 09:26 PM
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Ismael Valdez Pitching - 4th
Glaus singles to right center Spiezio strikes out looking - 1 out Molina hits into double play 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 wlkas Rangers - 4 Angels - 2 |
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03-30-2003, 09:28 PM
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I'm glad you put this thread in, Doc. I fell asleep on the couch and forgot that we even had a game. What's with baseball in March, anyway? It's throwing off my circadian rhythms.
Interesting choice for Rubes over Tex in the lineup.. but.. maybe Buck doesn't want Tex getting too big for his britches. Who knows. |
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03-30-2003, 09:29 PM
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Tex was announced just yesterday as the DH for opening day....I have no idea what happened.
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03-30-2003, 09:36 PM
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Rangers 5th Inning:
Everett flies out to left - 1 out AROD HOMERS DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP INTO LEFT !!!!! Gonzalez thrown out at third trying to stretch a double - 2 outs Palmeiro safe at first on error by the pitcher Sierra Lines out to first 1 run, 2 hits, 0 walks Rangers - 5 Angels - 2 Odd Factoid: ARod is a career .129 hitter on opening day games. Tonights homer was his first ever on opening day. |
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03-30-2003, 09:45 PM
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Ismael Valdez pitching in the 5th:
Kennedy doubles Eckstein sacrifice bunt moves Kennedy to third - 1 out (nice play by Valdez) Erstad grounds out to second, Kennedy scores - 2 outs Salmon singles to center (C.J. Nitkowski up in the Rangers bull pen) Anderson grounds out to pitcher Rangers - 5 Angels - 3 Valdez line through 5 innings: 5 IP, 3 runs, 1 walk, 1 strike out 64 pitches |
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03-30-2003, 10:00 PM
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Rangers 6th Inning:
Angels pull Lackey for Weber. Blalock singles up the middle Young grounds into fielders choice to third (Blalock out at second) - 1 out Diaz pops out to second - 2 outs Glanville drives a single into left, Young to second Everett walks to load the bases (Young-3rd, Glanville -2nd) ARod flies out to right 0 runs, 2 hits, 1 walk, 0 k's Rangers - 5 Angels - 3 Game Note: ARod homer was his 299th of hs career |
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03-30-2003, 10:09 PM
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Rangers pull Valdez for Aaron Fultz pitching in the 6th
Fullmer grounds out to first - 1 out Glaus singles up the middle Spiezio flies out to right - 2 outs Jay Powell up in the Ranger bullpen Balk called on Aaron Fultz - Glaus to second base Molina grounds out to third Rangers - 5 Angels - 3 Final line on Valdez: 5.0IP 7 Hits 3 ER 1 walk 1 K 0 HR 5.40 ERA 64 pitches |
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03-30-2003, 10:19 PM
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Rangers 7th Inning:
-------------------------- Gonzalez homers to left off Weber !!! Angels pull Weber for Schoenweiss Palmeiro out at first Sierra grounds out to short Blalock grounds out Rangers - 6 Angels - 3 7th Inning stretch....Some dude is signing God Bless America.....really nice job. BTW, if you can't watch the game, the Angels have "USA" mowed into their field...it looks really nice. Go USA!!! |
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03-30-2003, 10:26 PM
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Aaron Fultz Pitching in the 7th:
Kennedy flies out to center field - 1 out Eckstein flies out to center - 2 outs Erstad grounds out to pitcher Rangers - 6 Angels - 3 Fultz wasn't afraid to throw strikes...I like that. |
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03-30-2003, 10:34 PM
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I´ve just tuned into it.
Looks pretty good for the Rangers. |
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03-30-2003, 10:37 PM
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Rangers 8th Inning:
Angels pull Shoeneweis for Donnelly Young flies out to right - 1 out Diaz walks on 5 pitches Glanville pops up in the infield - 2 outs Everett singles up the middle, Diaz to second ARod flies out to left 0 runs, 1 hit, 1 walk, 0 k's Rangers - 6 Angels - 3 |
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Rangers pull Aaron Fultz for Francisco Cordero - Pitching 8th
Fultz did well 2 IP 1 hit....Cordero is in to set it up. Salmon struck out badly...Coco looked awesome...96 mph 3rd strike - 1 out Anderson grounds out to Young at second - 2 outs Fullmer walked [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img] Glaus struck out swinging [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] Rangers - 6 Angels - 3 Game Note: Cordero consistently hit 96-98mph this inning. His off speed stuff was in the upper 80's. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] |
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Ranger Pitching lines through 8 Innings
Pitcher IP H R ER BB K HR Season ERA Ismael Valdez 5.0 7 1 3 1 1 0 5.40 Aaron Fultz 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 Fransisco Cordero 1.0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0.00 Not too bad!!! |
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Rangers 9th Inning:
Yan and Urbina up in the Rangers bullpen Gonzalez goes to second on an error by third baseman T. Glaus Palmeiro gets robbed on a nice play by Esckstein - 1 out Sierra struck out swinging...where is Texeira? - 2 outs Blalock pops out to shallow left 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 walks, 1 K Rangers - 6 Angels - 3 Here comes that gay rally monkey crap..... |
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Rangers bring in Ugueth Urbina to Close!!!
Speizio strikes out swinging! - 1 out Molina flies out to center - 2 outs Kennedy flies out to center Final Score: Rangers - 6 Angels - 3 RANGERS WIN!!!!! 
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The positives....
Rangers win 6-3 Pitchers throw over 70% strikes Fultz, Cordero and Urbina were awesome. 6 runs First place!!!! Negatives: Where was Tex? Otherwise...nothing to complain about. Great win for the Rangers. |
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03-31-2003, 10:38 AM
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i think that maybe the reason tex didn't play was to perhaps because of too much opening day jitters..
Solid all around job by the team. Valdes fought through a blister to turn in a good enough outing.. the bullpen was awesome. I know that some were worried about Cordero because of a bad spring but DAMN, he brought the heat when it counted and showed some excellent off speed stuff. |
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The positive: Ismael Valdes won.
With this guy the Rangers are going to be the World Series champions.
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Which is why we got him for a paltry 2 million.
Don't get me wrong Chiwas...I like Valdez, but he is no Cy Young. The Rangers relievers were awesome. Cordero was filthy. |
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<< TextDon't get me wrong Chiwas...I like Valdez, but he is no Cy Young. >> He isn't, but hopefully this year can get near 15 wins and fewer loses.
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After reading this thread I have came to the conclusion that:
1)DRBIO likes to talk to himself in a thread. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] 2)he has no life [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] hehe just kidding bro....very well done. *gives DRBIO a nice shiny star sticker*
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3) Drbio loves the Rangers.
Chiwas- I think you can put money on Ismael winning 15 games. That is a safe bet. The man can pitch and if he gets any kind of run support at all he will be fine. |
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Don't get too overjoyed about the rangers chances. Chan Ho has the mound tonight, with his personal catcher Chad Krueter.
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<< Don't get too overjoyed about the rangers chances. Chan Ho has the mound tonight, with his personal catcher Chad Krueter. >> See thats what you need to know. I don't care if the Rangers win, I care to listen and watch baseball again. On the way home last night, got to listen to the LA/Arizona game. Wasn't even the Rangers playing and I almost had a wreck because I was getting into it. Oh yea. Forgot how much I missed Baseball. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] Bring on the Rangers, because I am ready for some baseball. Woo hoo
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yep...the rangers don't have to make it to the playoffs..i just love baseball. i watched the yankees and blue jays last night..i could care less about the jays and i hate the yankees..but it makes no difference
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