MLB Chatter Thread

[Chocolate Lab]

I never listened to his interviews before this series but he is a cocky POS . I used to worry when he was flipping that toothpick.

Same, I didn't realize he was so arrogant.

As for Abreu, he'll appeal it down to one, which means he'll only miss today and be available for the Series.

 

[Cotton]

and be available for the Series.

Hopefully it won't matter.

 

[Texas Ace]

Yes, that pissed me off. I was yelling at the TV for him to GTFO of the dugout.

See, this is when umpires/referees are supposed to enforce things and impose the authority they have.

They want to act all tough when they throw a guy out for arguing strikes and balls but they won't assert their authority and make a manager leave in a timely manner?

Dumb.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Hopefully it won't matter.

I'm all outta hope for this team.

See, this is when umpires/referees are supposed to enforce things and impose the authority they have.

They want to act all tough when they throw a guy out for arguing strikes and balls but they won't assert their authority and make a manager leaves in a timely manner?

Dumb.

Baker is like royalty. No way they'd do anything to him.

 

[Texas Ace]

I'm all outta hope for this team.

They can win tonight and if you get to a game 7 it's anybody's game at that point.

Like I said the other day, if they're gonna win tonight they have to get to Valdez early on. He hasn't been sharp this postseason so there's gonna be opportunities there.

If they let him settle and get through 4 innings with no runs allowed, then that's where I think they're gonna be in trouble as it'll then come down to the bullpens and the Astros have a huge advantage there even without Abreu.

The first few innings will tell the tale.

 

[Cotton]

I'm all outta hope for this team.

You know, even if they don't win tonight, what a massive turnaround in one year.

 

[Texas Ace]

Oh, I'll be at the stadium for this one too.

This 2023 ALCS has been easily the most enjoyable sporting event of the year for me.

I'd like to see the Astros win tonight, but I can't say I'd hate watching a game 7 on Monday night.

 

[Texas Ace]

You know, even if they don't win tonight, what a massive turnaround in one year.

And that's what you gotta focus on.

Hell, I said that back when you guys just secured a playoff spot and some were still bummed about not winning the division!

It's a massive turnaround and what's more, this team that is still learning how to play together just got a ton of very valuable postseason experience no matter what happens tonight.

Add to the pitching in the offseason and the Rangers would go in to 2024 as the clear favorites in the AL.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

You know, even if they don't win tonight, what a massive turnaround in one year.

I do think they could win tonight just because Eovaldi is such a stud. But I can't see even a Jim Carrey chance in a game 7 with the pitchers we'd run out there.

 

[Rev]

I do think they could win tonight just because Eovaldi is such a stud. But I can't see even a Jim Carrey chance in a game 7 with the pitchers we'd run out there.

The only hope that I have is if they get pissed like they did after the Seattle debacle.

 

[Genghis Khan]

You know, even if they don't win tonight, what a massive turnaround in one year.

Yep, it's house money at this point.

 

[Cotton]

Yep, it's house money at this point.

If you had told me at the end of last year we would be in the ALCS, I would have dur'ed the shit out of you.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

The only hope that I have is if they get pissed like they did after the Seattle debacle.

I mean, of course I'd take a punchers chance in a game 7... Maybe they go crazy with the bats and win a 9-8 game or something. But I doubt it, especially with our bullpen getting used today.

Oh well. Being a Rangers fan is like being the gym teacher in Beavis and Butthead.

 

[Cotton]

God, this is going to be a long day.

 

[Cotton]

But I doubt it, especially with our bullpen getting used today.

Hopefully, Eovaldi can go deep.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

God, this is going to be a long day.

At least there are some nfl games. Kind of looking forward to Lions - Ravens.

But like you said, bye weeks suck.

 

[Rev]

Hopefully, Eovaldi can go deep.

Heaney barely pitched!

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Heaney

 

[Texas Ace]

Hopefully, Eovaldi can go deep.

TWSS

 

[Cotton]

TWSS

I knew it was coming.