samhexum Posted October 14, 2023 Author Share Posted October 14, 2023 On 9/16/2023 at 8:45 PM, Becket said: Well, except that Sherzer is gone for the year. We might squeak into the playoffs, but am not expecting much after that. On 10/6/2023 at 7:02 PM, Becket said: How 'bout them Rangers! Orioles will be tough, though. On 10/10/2023 at 11:20 PM, samhexum said: GEE! @Becket is as good a prognosticator about Texas as @BuffaloKyle is about St Louis! It was exactly a month ago today that Max Scherzer’s season seemed to be over, when Rangers GM Chris Young told reporters that Scherzer was “unlikely” to be part of any postseason play due to a teres major strain. However, Scherzer almost immediately started some level of light baseball activity, and has steadily ramped up his work to the point that he now looks to be on the verge of joining the Rangers for the start of the AL Championship Series. Scherzer threw a 68-pitch simulated game on Wednesday, and told reporters (including Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News) today that he threw another bullpen session and participated in fielding drills. With all of this regular workload complete, Scherzer feels “I’ve pressed all the buttons I can. I’m ready to go….I feel normal. That’s all I can say. All I can do is describe what I feel like and if I have an issue, I have to let them know. But my arm feels fresher.” The final verdict won’t come until Sunday when the Rangers officially submit their ALCS roster in advance of Game 1 against the Astros. But, all signs point to Scherzer being in the mix, making for quite a boost for the Rangers in getting a future Hall-of-Famer added to the pitching staff. Jordan Montgomery is the announced Game 1 starter, Nathan Eovaldi will very likely start Game 2, and Grant figures any of Scherzer, Andrew Heaney, or Dane Dunning could start Game 3. It stands to reason that Scherzer might be face a relatively quick hook if he does start, to keep him from overtaxing his arm. In that scenario, Scherzer could be part of a piggyback situation with Heaney, Dunning, or possibly Martin Perez. Jon Gray is another possible X-factor for the series, as the righty has been working his way back from forearm tightness and could also be included on the ALCS roster. The pitching plans will likely also hinge on how things play out for Texas in the first two games of the series, so the official Game 3 starter might not be known until after Game 2 is over on Monday. + azdr0710, Becket and Marc in Calif 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ WilliamM Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Aaron Nola is expected to sign with the Cardinals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloKyle Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, WilliamM said: Aaron Nola is expected to sign with the Cardinals Link? I couldn't find anything really story wise on that. All I found actually is they are gonna be in on trying to bring Jordan Montgomery back. With the way he is pitching though in the playoffs he is gonna command some big bucks. The Cardinals have barely any starters under contract for next season so they'll be in on everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ WilliamM Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 2 hours ago, BuffaloKyle said: Link? I couldn't find anything really story wise on that. All I found actually is they are gonna be in on trying to bring Jordan Montgomery back. With the way he is pitching though in the playoffs he is gonna command some big bucks. The Cardinals have barely any starters The Cards have more WS victories than any National League team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Charlie Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 No comment on the Phillies' 10-0 win over Arizona last night in the playoffs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhexum Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 On 9/16/2023 at 8:45 PM, Becket said: Well, except that Sherzer is gone for the year. We might squeak into the playoffs, but am not expecting much after that. Thank God he's back, right? On 10/7/2023 at 3:56 PM, WilliamM said: Gman will be St St Louis 's third baseman next season The current third baseman will be traded to A team that wants a(n adorable) hack who isn't even a finalist for a gold glove to be their third baseman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ WilliamM Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 19 minutes ago, samhexum said: Thank God he's back, right? A team that wants a(n adorable) hack who isn't even a finalist for a gold glove to be their third baseman. Huh? Marc in Calif 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhexum Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 19 minutes ago, WilliamM said: Huh? The adorable one is not a finalist for a gold glove. Maybe it was too many sleepless nights after his beard (I mean wife) gave birth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ WilliamM Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 On 10/18/2023 at 9:57 PM, samhexum said: The adorable one is not a finalist for a gold glove. Maybe it was too many sleepless nights after his beard (I mean wife) gave birth. Nola Gorman is young and better looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc in Calif Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 On 10/13/2023 at 7:42 PM, samhexum said: It was exactly a month ago today that Max Scherzer’s season seemed to be over, when Rangers GM Chris Young told reporters that Scherzer was “unlikely” to be part of any postseason play due to a teres major strain. However, Scherzer almost immediately started some level of light baseball activity, and has steadily ramped up his work to the point that he now looks to be on the verge of joining the Rangers for the start of the AL Championship Series.... Four paragraphs copied without attribution from: https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/rangers_ace_ready_to_go_for_alcs_roster/s1_13237_39387865 + Lucky, + azdr0710 and MikeBiDude 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viewing ownly Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 I'm rooting for the Rangers & the Phillies. I think it's great seeing Texas have success so quickly with Bochy leaving retirement to lead this squad. I also as a Padres fan cannot stand the Diamondbacks, and find it rather offensive on the part of teams continuing to lose to them when essentially half their line-up are call-ups after the all-star break, jettisoning many long time tenured players. Major league level players should be better than even the best minor league guys. samhexum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becket Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Lord have mercy! The Texas Rangers are in the WORLD SERIES! What a weird AL Championship. The road team won all seven games. But my Rangers came through. Amazing! It's always fun when Dallas has a leg up on Houston on anything. I read somewhere that by the year 2100 the three biggest cities in the US will no longer be NY, LA, and Chicago; but Dallas, Houston, and Austin. Interesting, but unimportant at the moment. I really am at a loss for words. So come on Rangers! thomas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ Lucky Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 It was thrilling to watch Houston lose. + Charlie, Becket and thomas 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloKyle Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Texas/Philly would seem to be a great matchup. I can't believe Arizona has pushed it to a game 7. Texas would be a huge favorite over Arizona but I don't know who would win if they play Philly. + Charlie and thomas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhexum Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) 21 hours ago, BuffaloKyle said: Texas/Philly would seem to be a great matchup. I can't believe Arizona has pushed it to a game 7. Texas would be a huge favorite over Arizona but I don't know who would win if they play Philly. Will Pfaadt be Pfaabulous? Will Ranger be in danger? Who cares? The NBA season is starting tomorrow! Edited October 25, 2023 by samhexum because he's bored as hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloKyle Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, samhexum said: The NBA season is starting tomorrow! NBA starts tonight, on right now. samhexum, Marc in Calif and MikeBiDude 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhexum Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, samhexum said: Who cares? The NBA season is starting tomorrow! 1 hour ago, BuffaloKyle said: NBA starts tonight, on right now. I shall forever hang my head in shame. Edited October 25, 2023 by samhexum for absolutely NO @%!*ING reason at all! Becket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becket Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 I got my wish. Texas vs Arizona in the World Series! Cinderella Series indeed. Rangers win in 6 games. + Charlie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloKyle Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Just now, Becket said: I got my wish. Texas vs Arizona in the World Series! Cinderella Series indeed. Rangers win in 6 games. And we don't have to worry about any rain or snow outs! Becket and + Lucky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ WilliamM Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 The Phillies fans are the worst. And I live in Philly Becket and + Charlie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viewing ownly Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 12 hours ago, WilliamM said: The Phillies fans are the worst. And I live in Philly I'll second that. I mean, everyone from row two on back standing up in the third inning with 1 out? Sit the ---- down, people! Reason to never go to a game in person unless you're in the front row a safe distance from that damn mascot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhexum Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 12 hours ago, WilliamM said: The Phillies fans are the worst. And I live in Philly Yeah, but the cheesesteaks balance it all out. 41 minutes ago, viewing ownly said: I'll second that. I mean, everyone from row two on back standing up in the third inning with 1 out? Sit the ---- down, people! Reason to never go to a game in person unless you're in the front row a safe distance from that damn mascot. If only you were lucky enough to attend games with fans who CAN'T stand up. Wouldn't that be great? Maybe you can contact the team and suggest they have such a game once a week. Sorry... being disabled can make me cranky about asinine complaints. + WilliamM and Becket 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becket Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 Series tied 1-1. Next three in Phoenix. Both teams play well on the road, so I expect we'll be back in Texas next week for game 6. They both play really exciting baseball, and it's nice IMHO to have some teams other than the usual Yankees/RedSox/Cardinals/Dodgers repeat. Flyover country rejoices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becket Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Good news! Rangers up 3-1. One more to go. Please God, just one more win! Bad news. Best player A. Garcia is out for the rest of the series. Sherzer is probably out as well, though that may not be a bad thing. He has only been a shell of his former self. (But aren't we all. LOL) Baseball is crazy. Arizona may well win the next three. They're really good. O well. Cross my fingers, toes, tongue, and nose. MikeBiDude and + Charlie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhexum Posted November 1, 2023 Author Share Posted November 1, 2023 Geez! You mean the baseball season is still dragging on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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