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Post by Ticket Mouse on Apr 9, 2008 10:56:29 GMT -5
You're probably right.
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Post by fischer on Apr 9, 2008 11:59:13 GMT -5
but if you do, don't hesitate to get me in.
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Post by cowtownmike on Apr 15, 2008 17:40:59 GMT -5
Rangers lost their 5th in a row today. Michael Young made another error.
Is it just me or is Young the most over-rated "face of the franchise" of all time?
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Post by Ticket Mouse on Apr 15, 2008 17:58:11 GMT -5
I think he has I Don't Give a Shit Syndrome. I love MY. He's my favorite player to watch but he's lost that gleam in his eye that he once had. Honestly, he looks like he's not having ANY fun out there and this is just a job. I'm not trying to make excuses for him but I can understand his frustration with the organization.
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Post by cowtownmike on Apr 16, 2008 8:00:59 GMT -5
You may be right. Youngs error yesterday occured because he forgot to cover second base on an attempted steal. Just didn't go over. Just F-ing stood there with his head up his ass, as the throw sails into CF. A MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER! HOLE---E SHIT!
That kind of stuff would get you on the bench in Little League.
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Post by sully on Apr 16, 2008 9:22:07 GMT -5
Yeah. That Spring Training/Opening Day excitement is gone. This team Sucks!
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Post by fischer on Apr 16, 2008 9:24:03 GMT -5
I think you were the only one who really had that excitement about the rangers.
We all knew they sucked.
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Post by The River Assassin on Apr 16, 2008 9:28:08 GMT -5
It's hard for me to get excited about baseball, season is just way too long. Plus the Stros suck.
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Post by cowtownmike on Apr 16, 2008 9:41:35 GMT -5
Well, right now the Rangers have the lowest batting average and have made the most errors of any team in the major leagues. You want to talk about suck.
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Post by Ticket Mouse on Apr 16, 2008 10:02:02 GMT -5
You may be right. Youngs error yesterday occured because he forgot to cover second base on an attempted steal. Just didn't go over. Just F-ing stood there with his head up his ass, as the throw sails into CF. A MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER! HOLE---E SHIT! That kind of stuff would get you on the bench in Little League. The error is actually on the catcher there. You can't assume it was Young or Kinsler who made the mistake. The whole situation depends on who is at the plate. If there's a lefty typically the shortstop covers second. If there's a righty, the 2nd baseman will cover. But that also depends on a few other factors. Say, if Wade Boggs were at the plate who was a slap hitter who liked to go the other way, then the 2nd baseman will cover. Also, it depends on the pitching approach to the batter. If someone like Greg Maddox is facing a lefty, then the second baseman would cover b/c Maddox likes to work the outer part of the plate. Either way, there was some terrible communication/coaching for that situation. If you watch the 2B and SS when there's a runner at first, they'll always communicate in some form. The most typical form is the shortstop will put a glove to his face and look at the 2B. An open mouth will usually mean he's covering the bag on a steal. Closed mouth will mean the 2B covers. |
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Post by Ticket Mouse on Apr 16, 2008 10:03:34 GMT -5
I think you were the only one who really had that excitement about the rangers. We all knew they sucked. Sully is the eternal optimist. I'm holding strong to my pre-season prediction of 70-92. |
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Post by sully on Apr 16, 2008 10:05:31 GMT -5
I hope the black shop teacher is out of here by June 1.
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Post by fischer on Apr 16, 2008 10:09:33 GMT -5
the manager is not the problem and never has been with the rangers.
You could put anyone in there and they will fail. Its management.
That said, I have no idea if this dude sucks or not, I am just saying that Joe Torre would fail in Arlington.
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Post by cowtownmike on Apr 16, 2008 10:10:31 GMT -5
You may be right. Youngs error yesterday occured because he forgot to cover second base on an attempted steal. Just didn't go over. Just F-ing stood there with his head up his ass, as the throw sails into CF. A MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYER! HOLE---E SHIT! That kind of stuff would get you on the bench in Little League. The error is actually on the catcher there. You can't assume it was Young or Kinsler who made the mistake. The whole situation depends on who is at the plate. If there's a lefty typically the shortstop covers second. If there's a righty, the 2nd baseman will cover. But that also depends on a few other factors. Say, if Wade Boggs were at the plate who was a slap hitter who liked to go the other way, then the 2nd baseman will cover. Also, it depends on the pitching approach to the batter. If someone like Greg Maddox is facing a lefty, then the second baseman would cover b/c Maddox likes to work the outer part of the plate. Either way, there was some terrible communication/coaching for that situation. If you watch the 2B and SS when there's a runner at first, they'll always communicate in some form. The most typical form is the shortstop will put a glove to his face and look at the 2B. An open mouth will usually mean he's covering the bag on a steal. Closed mouth will mean the 2B covers. Gee...I gues you have a gripe with the official scorer then because he CHARGED Michael Young with the error. If a runner is stealing second the catcher makes that throw as long as all the other bases are not occupied. You have to trust your infielder will be there. The throw is made while the infielder is getting into position to cover. The catcher doesn't have time to wait until the infielder sets up. COME ON! |
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Post by fischer on Apr 16, 2008 10:24:43 GMT -5
cowtown= correct
stubbs= the usual
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