Game Thread: Game 163

[Justinkm83]

I didn't expect to see Nelly batting 6th, but Wash rarely does what I would do.

 

[romeo212000]

Nelly should be hitting in front of AJ. Cruz provides protection for nobody batting sixth. Least of all AJ who never met a pitch he didn't like.

 

[RevSader]

Kinsler 2B,
Andrus SS,
Rios RF,
Beltre 3B,
Pierzynski C,
Cruz DH,
Moreland 1B,
Gentry LF,
Martin CF

Not going with Soto is dumb.

 

[RevSader]

Nelly should be hitting in front of AJ. Cruz provides protection for nobody batting sixth. Least of all AJ who never met a pitch he didn't like.

I care less about protection and more about production. Having 3 LHHs in the lineup is dumb.

 

[romeo212000]

Not going with Soto is dumb.

Agree, but so is our manager.

 

[ESPN Refugee]

Soto needs to be playing today.

 

[donaldson79]

I didn't expect to see Nelly batting 6th, but Wash rarely does what I would do.

Lucky you. Put that on your resume.

 

[donaldson79]

Agree, but so is our manager.

I feel like the entire organization is somewhat held hostage by Wash at this point. If he wins the next 2 games, we're one of 2 teams to make the PO for 4 straight seasons. So if your JD/Nolan what do you do?

The man makes us all crazy but the net results are what they are.

 

[Justinkm83]

I care less about protection and more about production. Having 3 LHHs in the lineup is dumb.

I said yesterday that I wanted Soto in there too, but with Nelly coming back the only way is to take AJ out and we know Wash isn't going to do that.

 

[Justinkm83]

Lucky you. Put that on your resume.

Lucky me? I'm not even really sure what you're implying.

 

[RevSader]

Lucky me? I'm not even really sure what you're implying.

It's probably a good thing to disagree with Wash.

 

[Hambombs]

Kinsler 2B,
Andrus SS,
Rios RF,
Beltre 3B,
Pierzynski C,
Cruz DH,
Moreland 1B,
Gentry LF,
Martin CF

I'm fine with the lineup. Just not Cruz hitting 6th

 

[DT LUNA]

I'm fine with the lineup. Just not Cruz hitting 6th

Not me. AJ out. Soto in. Makes much more sense IMO.

 

[Al Falfa]

I said yesterday that I wanted Soto in there too, but with Nelly coming back the only way is to take AJ out and we know Wash isn't going to do that.

I like Cruz a lot and I'm glad he's playing tonight, but putting him in the line up in a winner take all game after a 50 game lay off may be a bigger gamble than leaving Soto on the bench.

 

[donaldson79]

Lucky me? I'm not even really sure what you're implying.

I was attempting to insert humor. Failed apparently. It was a compliment that you don't think like Wash. Never mind. Let's move on.

GO RANGERS

 

[PDay8810]

I like Cruz a lot and I'm glad he's playing tonight, but putting him in the line up in a winner take all game after a 50 game lay off may be a bigger gamble than leaving Soto on the bench.[/QUOTE

 

[donaldson79]

There's a bunch of shit talkers over on the old ESPN site! Dredging up all the drug slang they can to heap on the Rangers.

 

[RevSader]

There's a bunch of shit talkers over on the old ESPN site! Dredging up all the drug slang they can to heap on the Rangers.

People will use whatever they can to bash the Rangers. I am sure Peralta is getting crucified too by people. Glass houses people....

 

[DT LUNA]

It's probably a good thing to disagree with Wash.

Most are disagreeing today concerning Soto not being in the lineup.

 

[donaldson79]

People will use whatever they can to bash the Rangers. I am sure Peralta is getting crucified too by people. Glass houses people....

......The Rays do seem to have a pretty good track record in regards to PEDs I think.

But Cruz's case is a little different than Melky's last year. Cruz is beloved by his teammates for one. Besides, the penalty was 50 games and he did his time. If anyone has a problem with this take it up with Bud Selig.