Series Thread: Rangers, Astros play final series in Houston 9/12-9/14

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[WastinSomeTime]

Derek Holland set to make his return to the rotation in place of Yu Darvish | SportsDay

During a briefing before the game, pitching coach Doug Brocail allowed that Darvish had experienced some soreness in his arm, but called it "good" soreness. He explained that Darvish had continued to work on the arm extension on his fastball and slider and that the correction had led to what he described as typical post-throwing soreness.

I hope this is accurate and not another case of the Rangers trying to ignore an injury.

I saw that and its not either.

 

[saddles]

When Joe West ejects someone he does it in style with some force behind it. lol

MLB’s Gameday feed gave us a good chuckle on Tuesday night.


When Cubs manager Joe Maddon was ejected in the ninth inning of a 4–1 win over the Cardinals, the feed was very confused. It slapped a photo of Greg Garcia, who was set to pinch hit before the ejection, next to the Statcast numbers for Jeremy Hazelbaker’s home run.


The event description? Maddon’s ejection. He was literally ejected by Joe West.

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Saddles that was supposed to say I saw that and hope its not either.

 

[DT LUNA]

Saddles that was supposed to say I saw that and hope its not either.

Thanks for the clarity. AARP folks need a little help. lol

 

[saddles]

Saddles that was supposed to say I saw that and hope its not either.

That's what I figured.

 

[WilltheThrill]

David SchoenfieldSweetSpot blogger
So here's how the night went for the Astros: Adrian Beltre hit a home run from his knee and then Ken Giles blew the game in the ninth -- after saying on Monday that the Astros are more talented than the Rangers. Those Astros who are now 3-15 against the Rangers and have seen their playoff odds fall to about 6 percent.

Schoenfield actually took ineptitude to new levels with that one. The Ken Giles bulletin board quote incident happened back in June, but he wrote about it thinking it just happened yesterday. Just awful.

 

[PhantomWarrior]

One last tiny jab. Tryng to keep perspective with our history but sour grapes. Have to wonder if this account is legit or just a bit. But if this the year of the luck and we are luck. Bring on the luck

Whoever made that statement makes it clear they are inept on the game of baseball. Then again, it should be expected from a 'fan base' who only fills 500 seats a game...

 

[PhantomWarrior]

After tomorrow, the Rangers have 4 teams left on their regular season schedule. Their records are (in the order we face them): 62-82, 63-81, 64-81, and 61-83.

Now, I know that in the past our Rangers have sometimes been known to play down to the level of their competition. But even with that considered, I've gotta believe that there is at worst an 8-7 record looming against those 4 teams. But if we take them all seriously, there's no reason we can't clinch home field advantage throughout. That schedule is as cupcake as it gets, especially considering most are home games.

And add into your astute comments, the Stros and M's face each other 6 more times. So we will have magic number help there. Hope they split the 6.

 

[PhantomWarrior]

I guess I will go to the game that Yu pitches in. He had better not come down with a stiff neck this time or I am going to take it personal. lol

When you go yell out to Yu to fully swallow his Viagra....He will no longer get a stiff neck.

 

[PhantomWarrior]

the Gallo PH was certainly questionable in the spot he was called upon

No doubt. My 11 year old son saw the .063 BA and asked me why he was batting at that point in the game. Of course I told him there is a 15% chance Joey puts one in orbit and all will be well.

 

[saddles]

Rangers to open next season at home vs. Indians

We open up at home against Cleveland on April 3rd.

 

[PhantomWarrior]

"Twelve of the Rangers’ 15 wins are by two runs or fewer. Eight are by one run." That is what you call clutch.

Indeed.

The difference between clutch and choke is a razor's edge.

 

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[saddles]

The High Desert Mavs, our High A minor league club, advances to the Cal league finals.

 

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[donaldson79]

I told him there is a 15% chance Joey puts one in orbit and all will be well.

15% chance. You're kidding right?

 

[PhantomWarrior]

Wow what luck! /s

 

[PhantomWarrior]

Rangers to open next season at home vs. Indians

We open up at home against Cleveland on April 3rd.

Great that means we get to see @SlinkyRedfoot early next year. LOL wonder what Romeo has in store for you SRF.