tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69498844703045526832024-03-05T23:54:26.550-06:00The Texas Rangers Blog - TTRBa blog chronicling your Texas Rangers' wanderings in the baseball wilderness of futility and mediocrity. For two (2) years they found their way out. Maybe this year they'll find their way out again. - TheTexasRangersBlog.com / email: contact@TheTexasRangersBlog.com / Twitter: @TTRBTweetsJGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.comBlogger400125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-79897000652579545512023-11-02T11:27:00.005-05:002023-11-02T11:46:04.856-05:00TEXAS RANGERS 2023 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!!!<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Glass Half Empty / Afternoon Cloud:</span></i></b> Once the Rangers started their playoff run I was not about to jinx it with a post and bandwagon. And it worked! Wow. <div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Glass Half Full / Silver Lining:</i></b></span> Maybe we will start posting again. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thoughts / Observations / Sidenotes:</span></i></b> Cannot help but think of that 2011 WS and that team. So close. At least pitching coach Mike Maddux was on this team and gets his ring. </div>JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-77526132228925848262018-03-29T14:39:00.000-05:002018-03-29T18:36:15.361-05:00And We're Back! Opening Day!I'll update as the game goes on.<br />
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I would have updated this post during the game with highlights.<br />
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There weren't any.<br />
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Rangers lose 4-0 to the 'Stros.<br />
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Rangers are in last place. Yay.JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-78387966186108575022017-08-03T13:56:00.001-05:002017-08-03T13:56:54.084-05:00It's August. We are 4.5 games back in the Wild Card standings. Is that bad?<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Glass Half Empty / Afternoon Cloud:</span></i></b> And we're looking up in the Wild Card standings at division rivals the Seattle Seamen and the Los Angles Angels of Anaheim, California, USA, Earth, Milky Way.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Glass Half Full / Silver Lining:</i></b></span> Hey, we're only 4.5 GB and it's early August. So, you're saying we have a chance.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thoughts / Observations / Sidenotes:</span></i></b> Say what you will about Yu Darvish (you know who you are) but, he is a class act. He took out a <a href="https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/texas-rangers/rangers/2017/08/03/yu-darvish-says-thanks-rangers-fans-defends-himselfwith-full-page-ad-dallas-morning-news" target="_blank">full page ad in the Dallas Morning News</a> thanking the Texas Rangers fans and defending himself against his detractors. I sincerely hope he and the Dodgers win the World Series this year (unless the Rangers somehow get there).JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-86441416916707212782017-07-31T16:06:00.001-05:002017-07-31T17:47:23.997-05:00Yu Gone. Your Texas Rangers trade away Yu to the Dodgers for some prospects. Damn. <b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Glass Half Empty / Afternoon Cloud:</span></i></b> Our ace the last 4 years is gone.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Glass Half Full / Silver Lining:</i></b></span> Nothing.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thoughts / Observations / Sidenotes:</span></i></b> Here's what John Daniels and the Rangers got in return for a 4 time All-Star, starting pitcher:<br />
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Willie Calhoun, AAA, 2B/OF, defensively challenged that can hit.<br />
A.J. Alexy, A-ball, pitcher.<br />
Brendon Davis, A-ball, infielder.<br />
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I don't know about you, but it sure looks like that the Dodgers got the better end of this deal. Which makes me think (and this is just me guessing, and based on no sources) that the Rangers wanted to get something now for Yu because they knew they had ZERO chance of re-signing him in the offseason OR they had not desire to try to re-sign him in the offseason. Otherwise, the trade makes no sense because this is a clear sign from the front office that the season is over, at least to the fans (and this fan for sure) and maybe the clubhouse.JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-90802133875956566302017-07-31T13:30:00.000-05:002017-07-31T13:30:05.103-05:00Adrian Beltre: Mr. Ranger, Mr. 3000<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Glass Half Empty / Afternoon Cloud:</span></i></b> Of course the Rangers lost the game.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Glass Half Full / Silver Lining:</i></b></span> It was very cool to watch. He did it.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thoughts / Observations / Sidenotes:</span></i></b> Now only if we could have a pitcher do that well, either in a regular season or a postseason run, much less for a career. Look at the side bar to the right here. It's been a long while since the Rangers had a 20 game winner, for example.<br />
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In other news, Lucroy was traded. He seemed like a good guy in the interviews I saw/listened to but, he never panned out into that dominant, everyday catcher that could hit consistently. Especially when you have Chirinos who (at least per the eyeball test) handles the staff better and just hits HR's about every 3-5 at bats. I wish Lucroy well.<br />
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Now let's hold our breath and see if today is Yu's last day as a Ranger.JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-50989581874877979922017-07-26T17:11:00.001-05:002017-07-26T17:11:55.599-05:00Yu leaving?!?!?!? Say it ain't so. <b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Glass Half Empty / Afternoon Cloud:</span></i></b> If they (John Daniels) trade him I gotta believe that's a clear sign to the rest of the clubhouse that the front office is throwing in the towel for this season.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Glass Half Full / Silver Lining:</i></b></span> No upside. You never know what you'll get if you just get prospects.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thoughts / Observations / Sidenotes:</span></i></b> I'm tired of people saying he's not an ace. Look out that window. There's not too many pitchers with the stuff he has.JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-14987797485932849172017-07-08T00:49:00.002-05:002017-07-08T00:49:26.809-05:00So...Beltre is pretty good, yes???JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-73777546576921184862017-05-31T22:43:00.000-05:002017-05-31T22:43:00.086-05:00This just in: Dyson is still pitching for the Rangers, giving up homers and losing ball games. JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-89697364057150700382017-05-25T10:41:00.002-05:002017-05-25T10:41:52.551-05:00Well, Dyson still hasn't figured it out. <b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Glass Half Empty / Afternoon Cloud:</span></i></b> Maybe Banny left in Perez too long. But why go to Dyson with the game on the line? Why would Banny expect Dyson to get them out of a jam?<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Glass Half Full / Silver Lining:</i></b></span> Perez and the bats were winning the game through six against Sale (until it all fell apart like a 10 cent suit).<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thoughts / Observations / Sidenotes:</span></i></b> Lets see if they can avoid the sweep tonight.JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-27115161567201665672017-05-24T17:38:00.000-05:002017-05-24T17:38:02.391-05:00So the season isn't over yet after all.<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Glass Half Empty / Afternoon Cloud:</span></i></b> But they're still 7 GB in the division. Beltre and Hamels are still out. And To start the season it seemed that either the bats could not produce runs or the pitching couldn't help but give up too many runs.<br />
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Dyson didn't record his 1st strikeout of the season until just the other day and seemingly half the lineup has been hovering around the Mendoza-line.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Glass Half Full / Silver Lining:</i></b></span> THEY ARE ONLY 7 GB! After that roller coaster ride to start the season, I'll take it. Especially considering the above.<br />
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And they're only 1 GB in the wildcard race. If it's not too early to be following the division standing then I argue it's not to soon to be checking on the wildcard standings. So there.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thoughts / Observations / Sidenotes:</span></i></b> Martin Perez goes up against Sale tonight. Sale has been nails for the Sox this year. Let's see what Perez brings to the mound tonight.JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-45918983395658883392017-04-30T15:17:00.000-05:002017-04-30T17:13:16.335-05:00After all of that, your Rangers are 11-13 & 4 GB going into today's game. <b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Glass Half Empty / Afternoon Cloud:</span></i></b> Is it bad when more than half your starting lineup is hitting below .200? And I know batting average is now considered an antiquated metric but still, too many bats for the Rangers have been quiet.<br />
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Odor and Mazara started of strong and have faded.<br />
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Please let Beltre get back in the lineup soon.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Glass Half Full / Silver Lining:</i></b></span> Matt Bush appears to have settled into the closer role.<br />
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Gallo's OPS is OK (see, I look at other stats besides batting average).<br />
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Elvis and DeShields have generally been more up than down. And Gomez hit for the cycle last night.<br />
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And again, after a scary bad start (especially when trying to close games) they're not out of this thing. Like the old saying goes, you can't win the division in April but, you sure as hell can lose it. And the Rangers survived April.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thoughts / Observations / Sidenotes:</span></i></b> If Hamels and Yu pitch anything like the aces they can be then the Rangers will be in this thing.<br />
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The Rangers picked up Yankees castoff Kozma off of waivers which may mean Profar's days in Arlington are numbered. Which leads me to this point, if you don't have a place for a prospect to play everyday when you call him up to the big club then don't do it. Trade them for value or leave them in the minors. It's hard enough to play in the show much less when you're not playing everyday, learning a new position and/or playing different positions when you do get a chance to play (all of which apply to Profar).JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-83324149109946580092017-04-05T22:41:00.000-05:002017-04-05T22:42:56.661-05:00Dyson gives up 5 runs, grand slam in top of 9, Rangers lose 9-6, get swept by Tribe to start new season.<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Glass Half Empty / Afternoon Cloud:</span></i></b> Dyson has been terrible in 2 outings. And the starting pitching has been so-so.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Glass Half Full / Silver Lining:</i></b></span> Elvis went yard and the offense put up 6 runs.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thoughts / Observations / Sidenotes:</span></i></b> Pitching has been poor. The law of averages may be catching up to the Rangers and their razor thin run differential from a year ago. At least to start the season. The only hope is that the pitching gets better.JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-28066385652024669262017-04-03T21:31:00.000-05:002017-04-03T21:33:09.869-05:00Rangers blow early lead, lose to Tribe in opening game 8-5<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Glass Half Empty / Afternoon Cloud:</span></i></b> To say Yu could not locate his fastball after the first few innings is an understatement. And Banny put Yu back out there for the 7th when he was pushing 90 pitches and just didn't have it.<br />
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Carlos Gomez getting thrown out trying to steal 2nd early in the game cost the Rangers a run when right after that Nomar had an extra base hit to start the game.<br />
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Joey Gallo again was without a hit. He hit some hard, but no results. <br />
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Napoli in his return was 0 fer.<br />
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Elvis had a an error, surprise, surprise.<br />
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Dyson gave up 3 runs in the top of 9 to allow the Indians to break a 5-5 tie.<br />
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It was 5-1 Rangers after 4. And the Rangers ended up losing 8-5. <br />
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Yu had 4 ER's, Bush had 1 ER, and the Rangers' closer Dyson had 3 ER's. Is that good? I'll answer that question for everyone. No. That's not good.<br />
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The new local announcers were sedate. I cannot believe I'm going to write this but, I miss Buzz and Tag.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Glass Half Full / Silver Lining:</i></b></span> Yu started strong (even though he faded late), <br />
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Carlos Gomez had a homer and Odor had 2 HR's. Elvis had a double and and triple. <br />
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Nomar looked strong at the plate<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thoughts / Observations / Sidenotes:</span></i></b> I saw something I had never seen before. When Yu went back out for the 7th he had a strikeout, past ball that resulted in the batter safe at 1B and the run scoring from 3B. Never seen than before.<br />
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The umps still suck. Cargo was safe on that early steal attempt I think and after review they still called him out. BUT, had they called him safe to begin with he would have been safe after review too. And the ump behind the plate flat out missed some strikes early especially low in the zone that Yu threw.JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-13157506568639875242017-04-01T00:10:00.000-05:002017-04-01T00:12:33.059-05:00And we're back. Chris provides a preview and predictions about your Texas Rangers' 2017 season.You can read the full preview on the <a href="http://www.cardsconclave.com/2017/03/28/playing-pepper-2017-texas-rangers/" target="_blank">Cards Conclave blog right here</a>. Check it out! Chris' answers are the "TRB" ones. Opening day for your Rangers is this Monday at 6:05 pm against the defending AL champion Cleveland Indians. Go Rangers!JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-38641129695615487372016-10-09T18:53:00.001-05:002016-10-09T22:21:05.152-05:00Live Blogging-BJs win. 7-6. Game over. Season over.<b><u>(hit refresh on your browser every so often to see updates, please feel free to comment)</u></b><br />
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<b><u>10th Inning:</u></b><br />
3 Rangers up and down. <br />
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Lead off double. Maybe Bush was a bad decision. And now the intentional walk. 1B and 2B, no outs. Trouble. And the season.<br />
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BJs win. 7-6. Game over. Season over. Bad double play throw from 2B to 1B might have gotten them out of the inning. It would have been close. <i><br /></i>
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Crap, this is great and bad and awesome. 3 up and down for our Rangers. Here we go.<br />
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Kela has been nothing short of amazing. 3 BJs up and down. 6-6. Extra innings. </div>
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Betltre is pressing. Ugly 2nd out strikeout. Can't blame him. This is may be his last chance.<br />
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<i>Bottom of 8</i><br />
3 up, 3 BJs down. 6-6. It's getting tense. Little nervous. <br />
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<b><u>7th Inning:</u></b><br />
3 Rangers up and 3 Rangers down. Crap. 6-6.<br />
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<i>Bottom of 7</i><br />
3 BJs up and 3 BJs down. 6-6. OK.<br />
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<b><u>6th Inning:</u></b><br />
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1 on, 2 outs for the Rangers. BJs starter has been pulled. Let's see what we can do versus their bullpen.<br />
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Mitch!!! 2 run double with 2 outs. Rangers 6-5. Now it's really a ballgame.<br />
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Mitch stranded on 2nd. Rangers up 6-5. Wow. A shutdown, 3 up 3 down bottom of an inning is what is needed.<br />
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<i>Bottom of 6</i><br />
Diekman in and out. BJs on 2nd and 3rd, no outs. Intentional walk. Now it's Kela, bases loaded.<br />
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Wild pitch, BJs tie it up. 6-6. BJs on 2nd and 3rd, 2 outs.<br />
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Flyout line drive to LF. Damage done. New ballgame. At least 3 innings to see if the Rangers play another game this year. 6-6. Tie ballgame.</div>
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Suggestion for all you politicos out there. Put the Presidential debate on 1 screen (computer or TV) and the ballgame on the other. Mute the ballgame. The announcers suck anyway.<br />
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3 up, 3 down for the Rangers.<br />
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And now the BJs at bat.<b><u><br /></u></b>
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2 run homer by Odor. 5-4 BJs. It's a ballgame again. <br />
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Jeff, good point, why not Martin Perez to start this game? And is available in the bullpen???<br />
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That's it, Mitch stranded on 1st after a 2 out walk, Elvis flew out to LF. A shutdown inning would be nice. Who's available in the bullpen??? Everyone, right?<br />
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Bottom of 4<br />
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Claudio is pitching. He's been solid down the stretch.<br />
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Lead off walk, damn.<br />
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Double play to end inning. Good. 1 run to reset this game would be too much to ask for, right?</div>
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<b><u>3rd Inning:</u></b><br />
Elivs. Yard. 3-2 BJs.<br />
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Rangers get 1 back. 3-2 BJs. Another shutdown inning from Mr. Baseball would be nice. If not absolutely needed.<br />
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And in the bottom of 3, lead off hit, stole 2nd. No outs. Is a man on 2nd and no outs bad???<br />
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And a ground rule double scores another run. And Banny is headed to the mound. 4-2 BJs.<br />
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Barnette is in pitching for the Rangers.<br />
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Single scores the BJs runner on 2nd. Man on 1st, no outs. BJs 5-2. Shit.<br />
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<b><u>2nd Inning:</u></b><br />
Maybe Martin Perez should start warming up in the bullpen.<br />
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2 quick outs in the top of 2. <br />
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Now it's up to Mitch. And he struck out. 3 up, 3 down. <br />
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And now the BJs get to bat again, bottom of 2 coming up...<br />
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Shutdown inning for the Cobra.<br />
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<b><u>1st Inning:</u></b><br />
Rangers up 1 after half an inning.<br />
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And now Mr. Baseball (Cobra Lewis spent some time in Japan) gives it right back giving up a 2 run homer in the bottom of 1. Shit.<br />
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And another solo homer. Damn. 3-1 BJs. Damage done. <br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Glass Half Full / Silver Lining:</i></b></span> Now Cobra Lewis, Mr. Baseball, is set to start game 3. And hey, they have nothing to lose. Maybe they'll play looser. And better. Playing better would help too.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thoughts / Observations / Sidenotes:</span></i></b> I wonder how many teams have come back from an 0-2 deficit in a 5 game divisional series. I bet not many.JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-52528737656383836282016-09-28T22:07:00.000-05:002016-09-28T22:07:14.547-05:00Don't call it a comeback. Oh wait. Yeah, do call it a comeback. Again. <b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Glass Half Empty / Afternoon Cloud:</span></i></b> Kinda bad to always have to come from behind.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Glass Half Full / Silver Lining:</i></b></span> Kinda great that they seem to be able to.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thoughts / Observations / Sidenotes:</span></i></b> Home field would be nice.JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-57155055286361061362016-07-24T12:50:00.003-05:002016-07-24T12:50:34.979-05:005 wins so far in July for your Texas Rangers. Is that bad?JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-7781009032090223582016-05-16T11:26:00.001-05:002016-05-16T11:36:28.824-05:00Rangers (Odor) beat (up) Blue Birds (Bautista)<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="giphy-embed" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//giphy.com/embed/wJvZvlznCgBpu" width="480"></iframe><br />
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Tollseson blew a save opportunity in the 9th today and his ERA is now 45.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Glass Half Full / Silver Lining:</i></b></span> Wilhelmsen was visited on the mound yesterday by the new pitching coach Doug Brocail after getting beat up and not recording an out. Then he beaned the next batter and was thrown out. You gotta think that cane from the dugout. Maybe, right? And then Banny was jawing at the Seamen's manager. In which case, awesome! I cannot wait till we face the Seamen again.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thoughts / Observations / Sidenotes:</span></i></b> Off to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, California, United States of America, Earth, Milky Way (look it up, that's their official name) who I believe are paying Josh Hamiltn $30 million to sit on our bench. JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-3768494122747254302016-04-04T17:15:00.001-05:002016-04-04T17:49:22.683-05:00Rangers manage only 1 hit and still beat Seamen/King Felix on Opening Day<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Glass Half Empty / Afternoon Cloud:</span></i></b> Cole gave up solo HR's in the first 2 innings-and the Rangers' kryptonite Seager hit one of them.<br />
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On top of that the Rangers managed ZERO hits through 4 innings and ONE in the game.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Glass Half Full / Silver Lining:</i></b></span> Live by the snow falling on Seager, die by the snow falling for on Seager* - he had 1 of the 2 Seamen errors in the Rangers' 3 run 5th inning.<br />
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At least the Rangers seem to still be King Felix's kryptonite. How else can you explain a 3-2 lead for the Rangers and the Rangers with only1 hit at that point.<br />
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Tolleson had a 3 up 3 down 9th to close the game.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thoughts / Observations / Sidenotes:</span></i></b><br />
After 1 game the Rangers are on pace to:<br />
- go undefeated<br />
- have Prince get 162 hits and 162 RBI's (Prince had the only Rangers hit and RBI in the game)<br />
- have the rest of the lineup go without a hit the whole year<br />
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*credit to Chris Berman for borrowing that from him.JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-47740341604579517992016-03-30T11:09:00.000-05:002016-03-30T11:09:30.200-05:00Opening day for your AL West defending champion Texas Rangers is this Monday<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Glass Half Empty / Afternoon Cloud:</span></i></b> Yu is not back yet and we have an unproven 5th starter.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Glass Half Full / Silver Lining:</i></b></span> The season is about to start.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thoughts / Observations / Sidenotes:</span></i></b> It's been a quiet, uneventful offseason and spring training. And there's been no drama. Weird right?JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-21058571538839337332016-02-14T21:17:00.000-06:002016-02-14T21:17:44.330-06:00At least the #NBA doesn't have the all star game determine home court in the finals. What league would be dumb enough to do that? #MLBJGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6949884470304552683.post-54212924516703219692016-01-24T16:54:00.000-06:002016-01-24T16:54:05.457-06:00Rangers sign Mr. Baseball Colby Lewis to a 1 year deal<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Glass Half Empty / Afternoon Cloud:</span></i></b> He's not exactly a spring chicken.<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i>Glass Half Full / Silver Lining:</i></b></span> Lewis will eat up innings.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Thoughts / Observations / Sidenotes:</span></i></b> Apparently Yu's brother is entangled in some type of gambling mess. So far it appears Yu has nothing to do with it.JGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484177538269519840noreply@blogger.com0