Ranger manager

[Dawg Fan]

Somebody explain to me why the Rangers manager puts in Francisco with a 2 run lead in the ninth and then sits there and watches the guy give the game away. What an idiot with such a big game. The guy has given up 4 runs and he is still in there giving up doubles. UNF*CKING believable and while I type he gives up a 2 run home run. Great coaching job:rolleyes:

8-4 and they are still in the top of the ninth. I knew better than to think this year would be any different:Censor:

[ktCarl]

I thought this was going to be about forrests and animals. I'm disappointed.

[cougardude]

I'm not giving up on my Rangers, but this loss tonight was a tough pill to swallow. One strike away from taking a half game lead on Boston for the Wild Card spot. :(

[Dawg Fan]

I'm not giving up on my Rangers, but this loss tonight was a tough pill to swallow. One strike away from taking a half game lead on Boston for the Wild Card spot. :(

he left the guy in there when he couldn't get anyone out. What kind of stupidity was that? He let him give up 6 freaking runs:rolleyes: I am sorry but that was a bad job of managing and if the Rangers don't make the playoffs he needs to be fired!

[Dawg Fan]

I thought this was going to be about forrests and animals. I'm disappointed.

for some reason I think that you are used to that feeling

[Favpack]

I don't blame the manager Dawg. Frankie had a two run lead and blew it - he is not the same since he got that bad flu. I see what you're saying, but he had to stay in there at least through Bay.

This was the toughest loss of the year so far. Could have led to a sweep, now they have to regroup to win the series.

[Dawg Fan]

I don't blame the manager Dawg. Frankie had a two run lead and blew it - he is not the same since he got that bad flu. I see what you're saying, but he had to stay in there at least through Bay.

This was the toughest loss of the year so far. Could have led to a sweep, now they have to regroup to win the series.

he should have pulled him when he saw he didn't have any movement on his fastball. He did the pitcher and the team a disservice by keeping him in the game. I wouldn't be surprised if the Rangers get swept this series after this kind of loss. This was too big of a game and the Manager blew it. A chance to get a game on the Angels and take the wild card lead from Boston. I am not impressed with his decision making at all.:(

[ktCarl]

for some reason I think that you are used to that feeling

Dang! Nail meet hammer! :(

[svhorns]

I want to see Neftali Perez get some chances to close out some games. This loss sucked but it's not the end of the world... still of ton of baseball to be played. We should be getting Kinsler back soon and he'll add some much needed pop to the lineup.

[AE 8008]

I want to see Neftali Perez get some chances to close out some games. This loss sucked but it's not the end of the world... still of ton of baseball to be played. We should be getting Kinsler back soon and he'll add some much needed pop to the lineup.

i think he'll be back around the end of next week

[Dawg Fan]

Dang! Nail meet hammer! :(

amen brother...amen

[the_phoenix612]

rangers suck?

[CCDawgs]

I want to see Neftali Perez get some chances to close out some games. This loss sucked but it's not the end of the world... still of ton of baseball to be played. We should be getting Kinsler back soon and he'll add some much needed pop to the lineup.

I think you mean Neftali Feliz! I say they move him to closer for the rest of the season. If the Rangers want to get into the playoffs we cant be blowing leads like this! But you cant blame Washington. Francisco has to come through with a 2 run lead!

[svhorns]

I think you mean Neftali Feliz! I say they move him to closer for the rest of the season. If the Rangers want to get into the playoffs we cant be blowing leads like this! But you cant blame Washington. Francisco has to come through with a 2 run lead!

Yeah Feliz. He has some sick stuff to go along with his 98mph fastball. He struck out 7 in a row and tied the Rangers record.

[15Adragon]

Yeah Feliz. He has some sick stuff to go along with his 98mph fastball. He struck out 7 in a row and tied the Rangers record.

He hit 101 on the radar gun in his first outing. He is a stud.

[15Adragon]

The fact that we are talking about the Rangers in August is positive. They haven't been hitting like they are capable of and they are right in the hunt. :notworthy

[Dawg Fan]

I think you mean Neftali Feliz! I say they move him to closer for the rest of the season. If the Rangers want to get into the playoffs we cant be blowing leads like this! But you cant blame Washington. Francisco has to come through with a 2 run lead!

You have to blame the coach, he should have pulled the guy after the second batter. Everyone and their dog could see Francisco had nothing. He left him in there and not just lost the game but got blown out leaving virtually no chance for the Rangers to come back. Yea, it was the coaches fault....big time

[Maroondog]

The fact that we are talking about the Rangers in August is positive. They haven't been hitting like they are capable of and they are right in the hunt. :notworthy

Rangers have shocked the world. Should have been out of it long ago.

[yankee]

Yeah Feliz. He has some sick stuff to go along with his 98mph fastball. He struck out 7 in a row and tied the Rangers record.

i doubt washington wants to put the final outs of a game in the hands of someone with 6 career innings of work in the middle of a tight and very exciting playoff race...dude might be the next big thing, but it's almost september now...

[Dawg Fan]

They may actually pull this game out as long as they don't bring in Francisco to close it out. I hope the next pitcher beans the first Red Sox batter after what that chickens*it Cabrera did to Kinsler.:Censor::mad:

[svhorns]

i doubt washington wants to put the final outs of a game in the hands of someone with 6 career innings of work in the middle of a tight and very exciting playoff race...dude might be the next big thing, but it's almost september now...

You put in the best available pitcher you have to win the game. Neftali is better than Frankie.

[svhorns]

Neftali closed out this game... Ron didn't make the same mistake twice.

[15Adragon]

The Rangers win as Feliz gets the final 3 outs. They are young and looking really good. SS had 3 hits and 3 steals... Man we cleaned up on the Tex trade to Atl....

[svhorns]

The Rangers win as Feliz gets the final 3 outs. They are young and looking really good. SS had 3 hits and 3 steals... Man we cleaned up on the Tex trade to Atl....

They other youngster Julio Borbon went 4-4 with 4 steals.

[15Adragon]

They other youngster Julio Borbon went 4-4 with 4 steals.

We are lookin good. Holland got the W. Youth!!!! I am very optimistic about the future of the Rangers.

[svhorns]

We are lookin good. Holland got the W. Youth!!!! I am very optimistic about the future of the Rangers.

and Kinsler is a monster... He might be a veteran on this team but he's still young himself.

[15Adragon]

and Kinsler is a monster... He might be a veteran on this team but he's still young himself.

The pipeline is loaded with with talent too. Who gets the credit? Daniels? Ryan? New pitching coach Maddux? Wash?

[svhorns]

The pipeline is loaded with with talent too. Who gets the credit? Daniels? Ryan? New pitching coach Maddux? Wash?

I've heard Daniels is the man... Maddux has obviously made a difference also.

[15Adragon]

I've heard Daniels is the man... Maddux has obviously made a difference also.

We have a 21 year old SS batting 266 in the #9 slot. That is solid and he has yet to have a real bad strech. We have a bunch of pitchers under 25. We also still have a few gas cans too, but that is OK. It is hard not to like what you see. I bet the attendance was high again tonight.

[Favpack]

8 stolen bases breaks 31 year old club record. Andrus - 4; Bourbon - 3, and somebody else gets one.

Holland - 22
Feliz - 20

Combined they are younger than Jamie Moyer.

[cougardude]

Way to go Rangers! Let's take the series tomorrow afternoon!

BEAT THE RED SOX!!!

[Favpack]

Yep - tomorrow is really a must win now. They should do it.

[Matthew 2000 Eagle]

The Rangers just keep refusing to go away. Everytime they lose a heartbreaker, people start to say that it's the beginning of the end for them. They continue to show resiliency, over and OVER again.

This team is a serious threat.

[F18mustang]

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=110852880677&ref=ts

Neftali Feliz facebook group yes?

[DragonBand06]

Don't be surprised when a Red Sox player gets beaned tomorrow to return the favor on the Kinsler deal...

[TTURedRaider]

Don't be surprised when a Red Sox player gets beaned tomorrow to return the favor on the Kinsler deal...

I kind of hope someone goes head hunting. Red Soxs throw at people all the time themselves. Inside and low is one thing but it went high in the 7th and in the 8th hitting Kinsler. He just got off the DL for pete sake... so what if he hit a home run.

[Matthew 2000 Eagle]

Don't be surprised when a Red Sox player gets beaned tomorrow to return the favor on the Kinsler deal...

Well, you could bet your last dollar that if Vincente Padilla was still around, Pedroia would get nailed right off the bat.

[15Adragon]

Well, you could bet your last dollar that if Vincente Padilla was still around, Pedroia would get nailed right off the bat.

this. good one. still glad he left and took his gas can with him.

[15Adragon]

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=110852880677&ref=ts

Neftali Feliz facebook group yes?

Cool. No, I found it on yahoo sports somewhere.

[Matthew 2000 Eagle]

this. good one. still glad he left and took his gas can with him.

Oh no doubt! I agree! He was inconsistent and, you just never knew what you would get out of him when he took the field. It was just time to go in another direction.

[15Adragon]

Oh no doubt! I agree! He was inconsistent and, you just never knew what you would get out of him when he took the field. It was just time to go in another direction.

Also, they didn't want him to be a bad influence on their valuable young arms.

[Matthew 2000 Eagle]

Also, they didn't want him to be a bad influence on their valuable young arms.

Yeah! The youngsters really have to keep their heads on straight, especially in a time like this. The Rangers are really in it and these guys need to be in the zone from here on out.

[DragonBand06]

Well, you could bet your last dollar that if Vincente Padilla was still around, Pedroia would get nailed right off the bat.I'm glad they got rid of him. Also, I am in no way condoning retaliation; I just wouldn't be surprised if it happens.

[yallerjacket2]

C.J. just came into the game. Bye Bye lead. :(

[15Adragon]

C.J. just came into the game. Bye Bye lead. :(

Hide the matches. :eek:

[cougardude]

Two outs from a Wild Card lead!

One more out! GO FRANKY!!!

[yallerjacket2]

Good god. So close to a sweep. Makes me wanna slap Ortiz upside his roid swollen, pumpkin head.

[farmerfan]

What a final two games from the Rangers. Goes to show that while yes you guys had Friday's night game won that this team is made of the right stuff. FWIW, I think Washington has done a great job this year. Nice to see Fransico bounce back. Congrats Ranger fans, I am glad we are done with you guys this year.

[eaglefan87]

Washington has done a great job this year. While i think he made a mistake leaving francisco in fri nt his faith in him was somewhat justified with francisco's performance in shutting down the top third of the order in today's win. GO RANGERS!

[15Adragon]

Washington has done a great job this year. While i think he made a mistake leaving francisco in fri nt his faith in him was somewhat justified with francisco's performance in shutting down the top third of the order in today's win. GO RANGERS!

Good point. They do play 162 games.

[yallerjacket2]

Somebody explain to me why the Rangers manager puts in Francisco with a 2 run lead in the ninth and then sits there and watches the guy give the game away. What an idiot with such a big game. The guy has given up 4 runs and he is still in there giving up doubles. UNF*CKING believable and while I type he gives up a 2 run home run. Great coaching job:rolleyes:

8-4 and they are still in the top of the ninth. I knew better than to think this year would be any different:Censor:

Somebody go find DawgFan and pull him back off the ledge. Tell him there is hope yet!

[Dawg Fan]

Somebody go find DawgFan and pull him back off the ledge. Tell him there is hope yet!

that was close.......I have been excited about the Rangers chances before only to be smacked in the face for believing in them;)

[CCDawgs]

Everyone is getting back and healthy. Hamiliton is hitting the ball now. Starting pitching is superb. I dont see why we cant make the playoffs!

[Favpack]

Missed the game due to travel. How was Frankie's arm today? So, Rangers in the lead now for the wild card?

[CCDawgs]

Missed the game due to travel. How was Frankie's arm today? So, Rangers in the lead now for the wild card?

Frankie came in and got one to fly out and sat down the next two. Rangers are a half a game up now!

[Matthew 2000 Eagle]

Once again, the Rangers have continued to show that they have heart. They've really bought into what Washington has preached since he's been here. More importantly, the players believe in their manager and vice versa. It was great to see Frankie bounce back today as well.

One game at a time!

[Matthew 2000 Eagle]

I'm glad they got rid of him. Also, I am in no way condoning retaliation; I just wouldn't be surprised if it happens.

No doubt! Retaliation has become part of the game.

[15Adragon]

No doubt! Retaliation has become part of the game.

I didn't watch all of the game. Did we plunk one of their guys?

[Matthew 2000 Eagle]

I didn't watch all of the game. Did we plunk one of their guys?

I didn't see the entire game myself. When I did see it, I didn't see anything go down.

[F18mustang]

We don't have Padilla anymore and all our other pitchers are full of class. Forget it.