Rangers 2012

[Vertnut]

It's like saying whoever wins the All Star game doesn't matter. Tell the Rangers that. Home field in the Series is a pretty big deal.

[idrivea4banger]

In the course of a week we've seen our lead decrease by a game, when we could have made it difficult for them by winning just a couple. We've also seen those fucking Yankees catch up to for best record bragging rights. The games that they have won have been tough wins against a miserable team. Their "playoff chances" dropped from a 96% chance to an 85% chance (now it's back up to 89). They need work and lots of it.

I know the last two stats are kinda meaningless -- a win is a win, and who cares about playoff odds.

As of right now were tied with the skanks for best record so far before the all-star break.
Geor, go ahead and abandon ship. Pendejo.

[Vertnut]

As of right now were tied with the skanks for best record so far before the all-star break.
Geor, go ahead and abandon ship. Pendejo.

He's fine. Just frustrated. In his defense, they lost 4 of their last 6, and have an 8 game road trip coming out of the break, ending with the Angels. It will be an interesting stretch. For me, it about to really get fun.

[GTBrian23]

He's fine. Just frustrated. In his defense, they lost 4 of their last 6, and have an 8 game road trip coming out of the break, ending with the Angels. It will be an interesting stretch. For me, it about to really get fun.

Yeah the stretch immediately following the All-Star break is gonna be pretty important, LOTs of divisional games, including 5 with the Angels. They have the potential to have a huge lead if they play well.

[idrivea4banger]

He's fine. Just frustrated. In his defense, they lost 4 of their last 6, and have an 8 game road trip coming out of the break, ending with the Angels. It will be an interesting stretch. For me, it about to really get fun.

I didnt mean to sound harsh on him. IIRC, this the best record the club has had going into the all-star break. I just overlook the bad sometimes with this team, especially early in the season. Now after the all-star game, shit gets serious. If the rangers plan on defending their ALCS championship this is where they will need to step up their game. 5 game leads won't cut it, Im going to enjoy seeing the close chase to pennant.

[Mike]

they just announced pre-game the rangers are trying to trade for either hammels or greinke(sp). hammels would be an awesome addition especially if they could get him for more than just this season...

Hamels is solid and manages to stay healthy. Good pick up for anyone at this point.

Hamels would be awesome, cant imagine what that would cost. I am guessing at least either Profar or Olt.

Ruben Amaro isn't smart enough to negotiate for either of them.

Trading Profar would be a mistake. Holding onto Hamels after this year would be difficult given his absurd contract expectations as well.

Correct. Rangers would have about a 10% chance of actually keeping Hamels. He will end up resigning with the Phillies, or going to the Dodgers.
While I agree the contract is going to be absurd. It's not any worse than Amaro signing Lee to the deal he did.


Horrible first half for my team. I'm just hoping we actually get some solid returns for Victorino and Hamels if/when they leave at the trade deadline.

[Osiris]

Verlander is chocking pretty badly here.

[Slowhand]

Well, this isn't particularly entertaining.

[Vertnut]

Looks like the Rangers wont get home field advantage for the series...dammit!

[idrivea4banger]

Shit, this is what I come home to?? Maybe its not a good thing that the AL team is made up of mostly Rangers.

[idrivea4banger]

Come on Kinsler!!!!

[Geor!]

iiidrivea4banger, go ahead and abandon ship, pendejo!!

[idrivea4banger]

iiidrivea4banger, go ahead and abandon ship, pendejo!!

You going to catch me??

[Osiris]

AL bats are cold as hell tonight.

[idrivea4banger]

So are all the NL pitchers trying to kill the AL players?? Crazy pitches.