I was at the last two games of that Houston sweep in May. Seats at the top of the first deck above the dugouts were just $20. Those were a fun couple of games.
quote:Not me. I think it's a d*** move no matter who does it.
If Roogie did the same thing as Bautista in the same situation at home, we'd all be all over his jock.
The only thing I slightly had a problem with was him immediately turning and glaring at Dyson - even though, it didn't bother me that much. I love him, and he's been nails for us, but Dyson handled that whole inning like a baby.
quote:Disagree. Yes, I am not a fan of grandiose bat flips, but that was clearly just in the heat of the moment. It was the climax to a highly charged situation, and I think his emotions got the best of him. At first I was annoyed by it, but if it were Prince Fielder, I'd probably be far more accepting of it, although I would completely understand why he got one in the ribs next season. A suspension though? Disagree. He crossed the line, but the circumstances were highly emotional. I'm willing to give some leeway on it.
MLB needs to suspend for him for several games, and the Rangers need teach him some lessons when the teams meet next season.
quote:Completely agree. The fan behavior was embarrassing. Should have taken all the players off the field, and warned the fans that any further incidents would result in a forfeit. Of course, MLB isn't going to force a forfeit in a deciding game of a playoff series, but the fear of one would have calmed the crowd down considerably one would hope.
Toronto fans are also absolute trash. Umps should have called the game at that point, or at the very minimum, they should have emptied the stadium before resuming play. Absolutely sickening what happened.
quote:Just because he's immature and can't control his emotions doesn't make it right or acceptable. MLB needs to crackdown on thuggish behavior from players (and fans) that are ruining the game. People think they can do whatever they want because MLB fails to enforce or engage in the name of political correctness and touchy, emotional feelings.
quote:Disagree. Yes, I am not a fan of grandiose bat flips, but that was clearly just in the heat of the moment. It was the climax to a highly charged situation, and I think his emotions got the best of him. At first I was annoyed by it, but if it were Prince Fielder, I'd probably be far more accepting of it, although I would completely understand why he got one in the ribs next season. A suspension though? Disagree. He crossed the line, but the circumstances were highly emotional. I'm willing to give some leeway on it.
MLB needs to suspend for him for several games, and the Rangers need teach him some lessons when the teams meet next season.
quote:Completely agree. The fan behavior was embarrassing. Should have taken all the players off the field, and warned the fans that any further incidents would result in a forfeit. Of course, MLB isn't going to force a forfeit in a deciding game of a playoff series, but the fear of one would have calmed the crowd down considerably one would hope.
Toronto fans are also absolute trash. Umps should have called the game at that point, or at the very minimum, they should have emptied the stadium before resuming play. Absolutely sickening what happened.
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On a happier note
How about Beltre? Good gosh he is a badass
That bunt defensive play on Revere was nothing short of amazing
Beltre needs to give Andrus lessons.
The year we signed Andrus to his big deal (2013), he had a helluva year before that (2012). I would go so far to say at one point he was the heart of the team. He has decline every year since signing his 8yr - 120mil deal.
The schtick that is Holland and Andrus has grown old. I understand that 162 games is a long schedule and you need characters like this to lend chemistry to the team.
BUT... I'm not sure either of these guys take their JOB seriously anymore. And thats what it is, a 100 million dollar JOB that just happens to be a game.
Holland was hurt most of the year, but his mental toughness has always been questionable. When the team hits the playoffs he seems to fold. He has had ONE good game in the World Series and many mental meltdowns. The San Francisco walk-fest sticks out in my mind, I felt sorry for him and pissed off at the same time.
Andrus reminds me of my dog, she can concentrate for about 5 seconds and then she's off to play, roll around and not do anything productive. His lack of concentration and effort showed up this year, last year and every year since signing his contract. In 2014 he had 18 errors and finished 4th in SS errors in MLB. In 2015 he finished 3rd in SS MLB errors with 22. Thats a trend.
JD has held onto Holland because of his potential, he has been with the Rangers for 7 years. The highest Win total of his career with the Rangers is 16... He is 28 now, if he hasn't figured it out by now, he probably won't.
Holland has a team friendly contract and it is very tradeable, Andrus doesn't.
TLDR: Both will be back next year I'm sure and have yet to live up to their potential or contract.
quote:Huh? This has nothing to do with political correctness. What he did isn't "thuggish". What he did isn't "ruining the game". MLB doesn't need to get involved. Next time the Rangers face the Blue Jays, if they feel the need to revisit the bat flip, I'm sure they will handle it as it's typically been handled in baseball...he'll get a fastball in the ribs, and we'll all move on.
Just because he's immature and can't control his emotions doesn't make it right or acceptable. MLB needs to crackdown on thuggish behavior from players (and fans) that are ruining the game. People think they can do whatever they want because MLB fails to enforce or engage in the name of political correctness and touchy, emotional feelings.
quote:Can't disagree with this.
Bautista's bat flip irritated the hell out of me but that is something that can and should be handled by the players in the field. If it irritated them they'll let him know and if not then they're the ones who's opinions really matter on it as far as retaliation goes.
quote:I'd take that pic down...
**** Bautista
quote:quote:I'd take that pic down...
**** Bautista
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Count me as one who will be at the first Toronto game next season hoping for an ear holing. Unwritten rules must be followed.
quote:I don't see anything wrong, but they seem to revolve around plays against the Rangers....even more pathetic, they celebrate dickhole buttista's home run like it had anything to do with their organization.quote:What's wrong with reminiscing on the season?
Rangers fans, should we be gay like Houston fans and start reminiscing our favorite plays for the season. Or do we move on to next season because we are adults?
quote:Add Donaldson to this list, and I am all in. For Donaldson, every slide into second should be spikes up.
I'm really hoping first game against the Jays next year bring Bautista and encarnacion really bad headaches from the ear holing they get.
I'm still pissed
quote:Self-policing is one of the great things about hockey and baseball. Does the MLB need to get involved with a suspension? No, that is laughable. He didn't break any game play rules. There are; however, unwritten baseball rules. The bat flip wasn't the only thing. If you watched the series, he spent every possible moment *****ing about pitches, trying to stir **** up, MF-ing everyone from the dugout, staring people down and talking ****, etc. Just like Donaldson's bull**** quick pitch wind (if you aren't ready to go, call for time or don't get set in the batter's box).
You don't throw at his head, you ****ing pyschopaths.
You do, however, drill him in the ribs every at bat of the game. And when the ***** tries to charge the mound, because he is such a big tough guy, just look at his beard!, you beat his ass.
quote:I'll go with another SP, LF and C.
So what is the Rangers offseason checklist? For me, I say catcher, SS, and a middle reliever.
quote:Go after Cespedes. Need some right handed power
So what is the Rangers offseason checklist? For me, I say catcher, SS, and a middle reliever.