Just looked it up, and unless I'm missing something, this is the first time two teams from the same state have matched up in the LCS.

Legal Custodian said:

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Just looked it up, and unless I'm missing something, this is the first time two teams from the same state have matched up in the LCS.

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I believe that's right. SF and LA played a couple years ago but that was the NLDS.

For some reason having a little trouble sending you a PM, but I live in the Heights, am pretty flexible, and don't mind doing a little driving

Mr Gigem

Any suites available for WED?

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Well…. I was very vocal about wanting to be on the AL east side of the bracket and was right about that.

I was hoping the Astros either wouldn't make it at all or the twins would beat them.

The Astros are 9-4 against us and have gone to 7 ALCS's in a row. They just seem like the team that won't die.

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Which is the type of story and team that you send their butts packing.

I think so. You still got my email?

I wonder what the holdup has been on announcing the game time Sunday? It was always gonna be just one game with two central time zone teams. If AZ is in the NLCS I wonder who will get prime time slots on days when they both play? ALCS (two medium market teams in the same state), or NLCS (one major market and one dud market)?

Its 7 central

I don't even know why we're playing this series.

They've already beat us and in the World Series

In the Astros postgame celebration in the locker room on FS1 Dusty Baker tells Justin Verlander to lead things off because “I’m doing the World Series.” Justin did drop a few F-bombs pic.twitter.com/H4EKLfunmy

— Mark Berman (@MarkBerman_) October 12, 2023

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I wonder what the holdup has been on announcing the game time Sunday? It was always gonna be just one game with two central time zone teams. If AZ is in the NLCS I wonder who will get prime time slots on days when they both play? ALCS (two medium market teams in the same state), or NLCS (one major market and one dud market)?

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The NLCS doesn't start until Monday. Games 1, 3 and 5 (if necessary) of the ALCS will all be 7PM starts.

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Quincey P. Morris said:

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bmac_aggie18 said:

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Any of y'all live around Houston and are interested in meeting up for one of the games this week? Know the times suck but worth a shot

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I'm in League City but have appointments for my daughter tomorrow and Wednesday. I'd be down for something if we advance.

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Quincey P,

You still up to meet for something? Surely there's a Ranger friendly bar or something around.

Anyone else around Houston feel free to chime in, be cool to get something put together.

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I'm in, live out by city center

Seven Costanza said:

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Ridiculous hypothetical:

Let's say that some miraculous technology existed that would allow an unlimited number of fans to comfortably attend the next playoff game in Arlington. Everything about the experience is exactly the same from the seating, traffic, parking, and lines, but somehow could have unlimited attendance (just go with it). And assume it's not a novel concept.

If the Rangers offered free admission to anyone that showed up under this stupid premise, how many people would go to the game? Assume your seats would be good, but not a luxury experience. DFW has about 8 million people. Would 1 in 25 want to go (320,000)? More or less, in your opinion?

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500K easy. Maybe 750. A million would be pushing it. Keep in mind that there wouldn't be fans from just the immediate metroplex. I was attending games when I was a kid living in Sherman in Grayson County. All of North Texas would come under these circumstances so come to think of it, a million might not be out of the question.

There are a lot of older, 60+ year old Ranger fans who haven't been to playoff baseball and would love to see a game.

I'd love to take my son (now 15) to one of the games at GLF. The last game he and I attended was when he was 6 so it's been a hot minute.

I grew up in Arlington 5 minutes from the old Arlington Stadium and spent many summer nights watching less than stellar Ranger teams of old.

If it pans out and I can sway my wife into letting me splurge, we will try to make it to a game 3 or 4.

I want my boy to feel a playoff atmosphere.

Be prepared that the aftermarket is gonna be stupid for this series.

fc2112 said:

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Hey, why the celebrations from the Oxys over getting to the ALCS? Weren't the Oxy fans around here saying getting to the ALCS wasn't a big deal?

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Word was "Been there done that."

All professional. **shrug**
All morons

How is that DFW sports always find a way to conflict in big games? The one MNF game we have just happens to be on game 1 of the ALCS?

fc2112 said:

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Be prepared that the aftermarket is gonna be stupid for this series.

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They are already stupid. Looking last night and chep seats are $300.

hawk1689 said:

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How is that DFW sports always find a way to conflict in big games? The one MNF game we have just happens to be on game 1 of the ALCS?

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At least the game is in Houston and it would be game 2.

Game 1 of the ALCS is Sunday. There could be a conflict with Game 2 but that might be an afternoon game.

My $175 seats are listed for $400 for Game 1. Wife said she doesn't want to go - tempted to sell mine and buy a single elsewhere day of game when prices drop.

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Seven Costanza said:

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Ridiculous hypothetical:

Let's say that some miraculous technology existed that would allow an unlimited number of fans to comfortably attend the next playoff game in Arlington. Everything about the experience is exactly the same from the seating, traffic, parking, and lines, but somehow could have unlimited attendance (just go with it). And assume it's not a novel concept.

If the Rangers offered free admission to anyone that showed up under this stupid premise, how many people would go to the game? Assume your seats would be good, but not a luxury experience. DFW has about 8 million people. Would 1 in 25 want to go (320,000)? More or less, in your opinion?

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500K easy. Maybe 750. A million would be pushing it. Keep in mind that there wouldn't be fans from just the immediate metroplex. I was attending games when I was a kid living in Sherman in Grayson County. All of North Texas would come under these circumstances so come to think of it, a million might not be out of the question.

There are a lot of older, 60+ year old Ranger fans who haven't been to playoff baseball and would love to see a game.

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I assume you are only asking Rangers fans to attend. Therefore, I would put the number much higher. Closer to one million and could be much higher. For example, I live in Baton Rouge and would make the trip for free tickets.

If you opened it to Rangers and Astros...5 million people!

Thought about going to a home game but yeah the prices are gonna be insane and with kids not real feasible.

What is Montgomery salary range going to be and what are the chances he stays with the Rangers after the season?

Here's my experience with after market from the 2010 and 2011 ACLS and WS

ALCS tickets were 2.5x to 3x face for a pair. For a single (ie just to get in) 1.5x to 3x.

WS tickets were 3-4x for a pair and 2-3x for a single.

Depending on the circumstances, game 3 will be more expensive than game 4. Game 5 should be less due to the if necessary nature of the game. For the 2011 WS, I picked up a single club seat for 1.5x face 4 hours before first pitch. Series was 2-2 at that point.

buddy offered me a game 3 ticket if I flew back home....work is hell right now and flights last minute are silly expensive, but so damn tempting

I should have also said I went thru eBay and scalpers, not Ticketmaster for after market tix.

hawk1689 said:

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How is that DFW sports always find a way to conflict in big games? The one MNF game we have just happens to be on game 1 of the ALCS?

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https://www.mlb.com/news/2023-mlb-playoff-and-world-series-schedule


MLB hasn't announced the times yet that I can see, so Monday might be an afternoon or early evening start time. This is from the MLB site:


LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
Presented by loanDepot
Sunday, Oct. 15
TEX @ HOU, Game 1, FOX/FS1
Monday, Oct. 16
AZ @ ATL/PHI, Game 1, TBS
TEX @ HOU, Game 2, FOX/FS1
Tuesday, Oct. 17
AZ @ ATL/PHI, Game 2, TBS
Wednesday, Oct. 18
HOU @ TEX, Game 3, FOX/FS1
Thursday, Oct. 19
ATL/PHI @ AZ, Game 3, TBS
HOU @ TEX, Game 4, FOX/FS1
Friday, Oct. 20
ATL/PHI @ AZ, Game 4, TBS
HOU @ TEX, Game 5 (if necessary), FOX/FS1
Saturday, Oct. 21
ATL/PHI @ AZ, Game 5 (if necessary), TBS
Sunday, Oct. 22
TEX @ HOU, Game 6 (if necessary), FOX/FS1
Monday, Oct. 23
AZ @ ATL/PHI, Game 6 (if necessary), TBS
TEX @ HOU, Game 7 (if necessary), FOX/FS1
Tuesday, Oct. 24
AZ @ ATL/PHI, Game 7 (if necessary), TBS

fatherof4 said:

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What is Montgomery salary range going to be and what are the chances he stays with the Rangers after the season?

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DallasAg is pretty good at finding comparable pitchers and getting a general range. Montgomery has been solid since the trade, so his price is likely increasing. His last start wasn't as good, but still not terrible.

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fatherof4 said:

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What is Montgomery salary range going to be and what are the chances he stays with the Rangers after the season?

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DallasAg is pretty good at finding comparable pitchers and getting a general range. Montgomery has been solid since the trade, so his price is likely increasing. His last start wasn't as good, but still not terrible.

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It's going to be pretty steep, and I think his agent is going to test FA regardless - he'd be remiss if he didn't.
I did find the following on Bleacher Report re: Montgomery, FWIW.

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Whether he's the ace of the staff or a No. 2 starter is in the eye of the beholder, but Montgomery is on the short list of legitimate candidates to get a deal in excess of $100 million.

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Bet money that Mondays game is early afternoon as not to compete with Cowboys game that night.