The Peagle flies again - Rangers back home to kick off June: SEA @ TEX 6/2-4

[Kelleyman]

I understand but today’s had the thump and I think we will need it. Show no mercy

Plus we gave extra rest by substituting bench players the last few innings

Fine by me. He said he was going to rest guys but who knows. Do think it is their best lineup as well

 

[WastinSomeTime]

John King is horrible

The position player was better than him

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Not just saying this because you guys have absolutely demolished us so far this series, but ya'll have a damn fucking good ball club.

Very gracious of you to say.

 

[Duane1952]

John King is horrible

I’ll take him to the airport and pay for his ticket.

 

[saddles]

 

[WastinSomeTime]

Speas pitched 2 innings and gave up 1 hit and struck out 3.

 

[saddles]

Speas pitched 2 innings and gave up 1 hit and struck out 3.

That kid is something else. That lowered his ERA to 0.93.

 

[saddles]

June 4, 1974 was the night of the infamous 10 cent Beer Night when the Indians hosted the Rangers. What a disaster that was.

I found these tidbits online:

Pre-game: Fans were setting off fireworks from their seats. Texas manager Billy Martin delivered his line-up to the umpire and was booed. In reply, he tipped his cap and blew kisses to the crowd.

Inning 1: Several smoke bombs went off in the stands.

Inning 2: A large woman jumped down from the fans into the Indians’ on-deck circle, lifted her shirt, and tried to kiss the umpire, Nestor Chylak.

Inning 4: A Ranger outfielder hit his second home run of the game, but as he circled the bases, a naked man from the stands ran onto the field and slid into second base.

Inning 5: Father and son jumped into the infield and mooned the crowd.

Inning 6: Fireworks were shooting toward the Texas dugout. Cleveland fans were hurling anything and everything down onto the field: beer cups, golf balls, rocks, batteries, etc.
Inning 7: Rangers pitchers retreated from the bullpen and stayed in the dugout.

Innings 7 and 8: Fans regularly jumped down into right field where Ranger player and American League MVP Jeff Burroughs was stationed. They wanted to say hello to the MVP and shake his hand. Security people escorted these fans off the field, but there weren’t really enough security forces to restrain the numbers of people jumping onto the field.

Inning 9: Cleveland was down 5-3. Despite all the projectiles and the occasional fan rushing the field, Cleveland managed to score two runs and tie the game. More fans ran onto the field in celebration. Then someone tried to steal Burroughs’ glove for a souvenir. Reports vary about whether the fan was able to get the glove away from Burroughs or not. The fan punched Burroughs; Burroughs punched back.

In reply, nearby drunk and angry fans jumped onto the field, swarming around Burroughs. Some still in the stands wrenched their chairs out of their bearings and threw them onto the field, aiming for Burroughs.

Texas Rangers manager Billy Martin (known to show his temper now and then) grabbed a bat and said to his team, “Let’s get ’em, boys,” on his way out of the clubhouse. When Martin and his team rushed the field, thousands of fans streamed out of the stands.

 

[saddles]

 

[Nightcrawler]

Angels self destructing are taking some of the fun out of crushing Seattle. We could sweep the mariners and actually lose ground in the standings.

 

[DT LUNA]

June 4, 1974 was the night of the infamous 10 cent Beer Night when the Indians hosted the Rangers. What a disaster that was.

I found these tidbits online:

Pre-game: Fans were setting off fireworks from their seats. Texas manager Billy Martin delivered his line-up to the umpire and was booed. In reply, he tipped his cap and blew kisses to the crowd.

Inning 1: Several smoke bombs went off in the stands.

Inning 2: A large woman jumped down from the fans into the Indians’ on-deck circle, lifted her shirt, and tried to kiss the umpire, Nestor Chylak.

Inning 4: A Ranger outfielder hit his second home run of the game, but as he circled the bases, a naked man from the stands ran onto the field and slid into second base.

Inning 5: Father and son jumped into the infield and mooned the crowd.

Inning 6: Fireworks were shooting toward the Texas dugout. Cleveland fans were hurling anything and everything down onto the field: beer cups, golf balls, rocks, batteries, etc.
Inning 7: Rangers pitchers retreated from the bullpen and stayed in the dugout.

Innings 7 and 8: Fans regularly jumped down into right field where Ranger player and American League MVP Jeff Burroughs was stationed. They wanted to say hello to the MVP and shake his hand. Security people escorted these fans off the field, but there weren’t really enough security forces to restrain the numbers of people jumping onto the field.

Inning 9: Cleveland was down 5-3. Despite all the projectiles and the occasional fan rushing the field, Cleveland managed to score two runs and tie the game. More fans ran onto the field in celebration. Then someone tried to steal Burroughs’ glove for a souvenir. Reports vary about whether the fan was able to get the glove away from Burroughs or not. The fan punched Burroughs; Burroughs punched back.

In reply, nearby drunk and angry fans jumped onto the field, swarming around Burroughs. Some still in the stands wrenched their chairs out of their bearings and threw them onto the field, aiming for Burroughs.

Texas Rangers manager Billy Martin (known to show his temper now and then) grabbed a bat and said to his team, “Let’s get ’em, boys,” on his way out of the clubhouse. When Martin and his team rushed the field, thousands of fans streamed out of the stands.

Remember well. A lifetime ago.

 

[Uncle Siggy]

The end of the 4th inning that was fun, I'm guessing a fake throw that went bad but turned out good???

 

[scotsman1948]

The end of the 4th inning that was fun, I'm guessing a fake throw that went bad but turned out good???

Heim said he was attempting to fake the throw to 2nd and the ball slipped out of his hand. Fortunately it went to Seager

 

[saddles]

These 9 players could use a change of scenery

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, the old saying goes. That's certainly often the case with young players, some of whom might fit better with an organization other than the one they're currently playing for. As much promise as a top prospect may have early in his professional

www.mlb.com

Includes Sam Huff

 

[scotsman1948]

These 9 players could use a change of scenery

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, the old saying goes. That's certainly often the case with young players, some of whom might fit better with an organization other than the one they're currently playing for. As much promise as a top prospect may have early in his professional

www.mlb.com

Includes Sam Huff

Trade? Huff for either Canzone or Florial and for its we’ll throw in Grossman for free

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

Angels self destructing are taking some of the fun out of crushing Seattle. We could sweep the mariners and actually lose ground in the standings.

That's not how that works.

 

[BULLPEN FAILURE]

June 4, 1974 was the night of the infamous 10 cent Beer Night when the Indians hosted the Rangers. What a disaster that was.

I found these tidbits online:

Pre-game: Fans were setting off fireworks from their seats. Texas manager Billy Martin delivered his line-up to the umpire and was booed. In reply, he tipped his cap and blew kisses to the crowd.

Inning 1: Several smoke bombs went off in the stands.

Inning 2: A large woman jumped down from the fans into the Indians’ on-deck circle, lifted her shirt, and tried to kiss the umpire, Nestor Chylak.

Inning 4: A Ranger outfielder hit his second home run of the game, but as he circled the bases, a naked man from the stands ran onto the field and slid into second base.

Inning 5: Father and son jumped into the infield and mooned the crowd.

Inning 6: Fireworks were shooting toward the Texas dugout. Cleveland fans were hurling anything and everything down onto the field: beer cups, golf balls, rocks, batteries, etc.
Inning 7: Rangers pitchers retreated from the bullpen and stayed in the dugout.

Innings 7 and 8: Fans regularly jumped down into right field where Ranger player and American League MVP Jeff Burroughs was stationed. They wanted to say hello to the MVP and shake his hand. Security people escorted these fans off the field, but there weren’t really enough security forces to restrain the numbers of people jumping onto the field.

Inning 9: Cleveland was down 5-3. Despite all the projectiles and the occasional fan rushing the field, Cleveland managed to score two runs and tie the game. More fans ran onto the field in celebration. Then someone tried to steal Burroughs’ glove for a souvenir. Reports vary about whether the fan was able to get the glove away from Burroughs or not. The fan punched Burroughs; Burroughs punched back.

In reply, nearby drunk and angry fans jumped onto the field, swarming around Burroughs. Some still in the stands wrenched their chairs out of their bearings and threw them onto the field, aiming for Burroughs.

Texas Rangers manager Billy Martin (known to show his temper now and then) grabbed a bat and said to his team, “Let’s get ’em, boys,” on his way out of the clubhouse. When Martin and his team rushed the field, thousands of fans streamed out of the stands.

The somewhat rare Rangers moment that's older than me.

 

[scotsman1948]

Fine by me. He said he was going to rest guys but who knows. Do think it is their best lineup as well

Well they are resting Duran and Taveras. Grossman batting 8th and playing LF and Jankowski batting 9th and playing CF

 

[Kelleyman]

Well they are resting Duran and Taveras. Grossman batting 8th and playing LF and Jankowski batting 9th and playing CF

The Janks move I thought would happen but thought they might let Zeke play 3B

 

[saddles]