How 'Bout Them Rangers

[ABQCOWBOY]

well of course teams without their players are not the same teams.

but again, I dont remember anyone breaking out the fiddle for the rangers last year.

It was just, the rangers suck as always and its hot so of course they will play bad, which is the dumbest analogy ever.

I have a feeling the Yanks and the Rangers will see each other down the road. We'll see which team prevails.

 

[juck]

Great win. Oakland lost. *** the yankees. I hate yankee fans, how could anyone route for a team that just buys rings?

 

[YosemiteSam]

Last night the Rangers (with the exception of Murphy of course) played poorly. (three errors) Even Washington's defensive plans were piss poor. The poor throws to first base by Elvus. What the hell was that slow rainbow toss to 1st from CJ in the 5th? What was the point of that. If you're going to throw it; throw it. Why throw it slow and on top of that, make it a giant rainbow?!?! That cost the Rangers a run in the end. (Jeter scored)

Washington doesn't seem to know how to defend Cano yet to me it appears obvious. Cano is a very good hitter with power, yet he kept playing him shallow. His hit in the 9th, Washington had Young playing too shallow at 3rd base. (the following double play against Jeter was a thing of beauty!) The hit off the wall Hamilton should have been playing at least at normal depth and he could have caught Cano's ball off the wall. Why was he playing him so freaking shallow?!?!?

Every time I see Elvus get a bunt single, I get all giddy. :laugh2:

Now about Murphy. One thing I've noticed with him. When he gets regular playing time, he is an effective hitter. When he platoons as the 4th outfielder, his offense just vanishes. He just can't seem to get in a groove when he isn't playing full time. Since they've put him back into the lineup giving him consistent playing time, the man has been a one man wrecking crew. Washington either need to play the guy or not. Right now, the man is on freaking fire! Last night he was 2 for 3 with 2 walks, 3 RBIs, a HR, and threw a prefect strike to home plate throwing out Nick Swisher basically saving the game.

If Hamilton is health, IMO, Borbon sits the bench and Hamilton plays center with Nelson in right and Murphy in left. The damage Murphy inflicts with regularly playing time combined with Hamilton's defense at center makes Borbon's offense liability. The one thing that Borbon has is great speed on the bases. Even at that, Borbon has 30 more at bats than Murphy yet only has 2 more stolen bases. (7 vs 9) Murphy also has twice as many walks as Borbon in the same 30 less at bats. (13 vs 26) Murphy does strike out more though. (39 vs 47 again in 30 less at bats) Even with that, Murphy OBP is .033 higher than Borbon. (.300 vs .333)

 

[theebs]

because missing pieces that have won titles is worth mentioning.

of course. But I dont understand how that lessens losing young, kinsler, cruz, hamilton etc.

Young is as good as anyone on the yankees or rangers so he is equally important.

 

[theebs]

I have a feeling the Yanks and the Rangers will see each other down the road. We'll see which team prevails.

I dont know. I think the yankees are going to hang onto that divison but I think there is a chance they play tampa.

I am glad they cant play minnesota though. the rangers lineup gets dominated by twins pitching in minnesota every year it seems.

Long way to go. It will be a huge mountain to climb for the rangers to beat ny in the playoffs.

 

[Alumni2k11]

Great win. Oakland lost. *** the yankees. I hate yankee fans, how could anyone route for a team that just buys rings?

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[Eldorado]

Great win. Oakland lost. *** the yankees. I hate yankee fans, how could anyone route for a team that just buys rings?

The Yankees used their legacy to sell tickets. They used their tickets to make serious revenue. They used their serious revenue to invest in their own programming station. They used the money from that to make even more money. And, instead of sitting on it, they put the money that they got from the fans BACK into the team. They aren't breaking any rules. They aren't cheating, lyring, or circumventing any governing regulations. They are putting the money they earned back into putting a quality team on the field.

Also:
Jeter, Pettite, Posada, Cano, Mariano, Hughes, Joba, Gardner are all home grown players.
Rodriguez, Swisher, Vazquez, Berkman, and Granderson were all traded for.

Please don't be naive and say that all of the Yankees players were purchased.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

I dont know. I think the yankees are going to hang onto that divison but I think there is a chance they play tampa.

I am glad they cant play minnesota though. the rangers lineup gets dominated by twins pitching in minnesota every year it seems.

Long way to go. It will be a huge mountain to climb for the rangers to beat ny in the playoffs.

I see the Yankees and the Rays meeting with the Yankees moving on. I see the Rangers meeting either the Sox or the Twins and the Rangers moving on. I see the Yankees and the Rangers meeting for the American League Pennant.

 

[YosemiteSam]

I see the Yankees and the Rays meeting with the Yankees moving on. I see the Rangers meeting either the Sox or the Twins and the Rangers moving on. I see the Yankees and the Rangers meeting for the American League Pennant.

Two teams in the same division cannot meet in the first round. Therefore the Yankees cannot play the Rays in the first round.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Two teams in the same division cannot meet in the first round. Therefore the Yankees cannot play the Rays in the first round.

Really, I thought the team with the best record played the Wild Card survivor. I didn't realize MLB had this stipulation. Well, that could change things then. I believe the Yankees and the Rays are the top two teams in the American, followed by the Rangers. If the Rangers meet the Rays, that would be a tough draw for the Rangers.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Really, I thought the team with the best record played the Wild Card survivor. I didn't realize MLB had this stipulation. Well, that could change things then. I believe the Yankees and the Rays are the top two teams in the American, followed by the Rangers. If the Rangers meet the Rays, that would be a tough draw for the Rangers.

Here are the specific rules.

Division Series (ALDS and NLDS)

The first round is the Division Series, which is a best-of-five series that matches up the top four teams in each league. The team with the best overall record gets the top seed and home-field advantage in the playoffs. It hosts Games 1, 2 and 5 in the Division Series round. The team with the second-best record will hosts Games 1, 2 and 5 in its series.

Typically the wild-card team plays the team with the best overall record. But if those teams are in the same division, then the wild-card team will face the team with the second-best record.​

League Championship Series (ALCS and NLCS)

The winners of the Division Series then advance to the best-of-seven American League and National League Championship Series. The team with the best record of the remaining teams will have home-field advantage. In the event that the wild-card team has the better record than the other qualifying team that is a division champion, the division champion still gets the advantage and hosts Games 1, 2, 6 and 7.​

World Series

The winners of the ALCS and NLCS advance to the World Series. Home-field advantage in the World Series is determined by the winning league in the All-Star Game.​

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In any case, I think it's going to be tough on the Rangers no matter who they draw. I think it's like Jeter said a while back. The best teams make it to the playoffs, the hottest team is the team who wins it.

 

[theebs]

Really, I thought the team with the best record played the Wild Card survivor. I didn't realize MLB had this stipulation. Well, that could change things then. I believe the Yankees and the Rays are the top two teams in the American, followed by the Rangers. If the Rangers meet the Rays, that would be a tough draw for the Rangers.

yep the rays and yanks cant play.

 

[Stautner]

Big win for the Rangers last night. They needed it because momentum was starting to slip a little. They still didn't play a great game last night, but it was the kind of exciting win that can kick start things again. It was huge that they won it off Rivera.

 

[Eldorado]

Really, I thought the team with the best record played the Wild Card survivor. I didn't realize MLB had this stipulation. Well, that could change things then. I believe the Yankees and the Rays are the top two teams in the American, followed by the Rangers. If the Rangers meet the Rays, that would be a tough draw for the Rangers.

That's why I was saying earlier (before a bunch of people killed me for it), regardless of how good the Rangers have gotten, their road to the Fall Classic is probably one of the most difficult in the history of the sport should they advance that far.

When was the last time the two best teams in baseball were in the same division? Furthermore, when was the last time a team beat BOTH of the 2 best teams in baseball just to MAKE it to the WS?

 

[juck]

The Yankees used their legacy to sell tickets. They used their tickets to make serious revenue. They used their serious revenue to invest in their own programming station. They used the money from that to make even more money. And, instead of sitting on it, they put the money that they got from the fans BACK into the team. They aren't breaking any rules. They aren't cheating, lyring, or circumventing any governing regulations. They are putting the money they earned back into putting a quality team on the field.

Also:
Jeter, Pettite, Posada, Cano, Mariano, Hughes, Joba, Gardner are all home grown players.
Rodriguez, Swisher, Vazquez, Berkman, and Granderson were all traded for.

Please don't be naive and say that all of the Yankees players were purchased.

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[juck]

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[Eldorado]

Not only are you clever, but you're original! It's a wonder how half of the board thinks your an idiot and a third of the board has you on ignore. I look forward to your next "I can't have a logical sports argument so I'll post a 4 year old picture" post.

 

[Alumni2k11]

The Yankees used their legacy to sell tickets. They used their tickets to make serious revenue. They used their serious revenue to invest in their own programming station. They used the money from that to make even more money. And, instead of sitting on it, they put the money that they got from the fans BACK into the team. They aren't breaking any rules. They aren't cheating, lyring, or circumventing any governing regulations. They are putting the money they earned back into putting a quality team on the field.

Also:
Jeter, Pettite, Posada, Cano, Mariano, Hughes, Joba, Gardner are all home grown players.
Rodriguez, Swisher, Vazquez, Berkman, and Granderson were all traded for.

Please don't be naive and say that all of the Yankees players were purchased.

 

[juck]

Not only are you clever, but you're original! It's a wonder how half of the board thinks your an idiot and a third of the board has you on ignore. I look forward to your next "I can't have a logical sports argument so I'll post a 4 year old picture" post.

U know what u can do.....

 

[Alumni2k11]

Good come back tonight by the Yanks. I'll be glad to Teixeira back.