Ty Cobb

Going with my RANGERS in 6!!!

And here we are, game 5.  Come on RANGERS, IT'S TIME!!!

Pretty close matchup here.  I think the pitching is equal but the phillies have a better offense.  Taking philadelphia in 6.

[quote name="westend1" post="868696" timestamp="1286551046"] Tampa really has very little offensive firepower.   After watching them, it is surprising that they were able to win the East.    Their pitching must be awesome. [/quote] I really think the RANGERS are just better than tampa bay right now.  tampa bay's offense ranks 3rd in runs scored (802) in the American League.  They are only behind the yankees (859) and the red sox. (818)  *The RANGERS are 4th with 787 runs scored.  tampa bay's pitching ranks 2nd in the American League with a team ERA of 3.78.  They trail only oakland, who has a team ERA of 3.56.  *The RANGERS rank 3rd in the American League with a 3.93.  In the first two games of the series the RANGERS offense have scored 11 runs to tampa's 1.  The RANGERS are just flat out, out hitting and out pitching the rays.  Now of course, this could all change but right now there is no doubt that the RANGERS are a better ball club than tampa bay.

Right now, the RANGERS are playing well enough to beat anyone in the major's.  I hope they can continue playing at this level.  Looking for the sweep on saturday.

I would rather throw a no-hitter.  Throwing a no-hitter means that you are very good for an entire game.  Hitting a walk-off homerun means you were good for 1 pitch.

The best coach in the area is the coach with the best players.

I think he's right up there with those greats that you named.  Sure, his numbers aren't the same but you expect him to win every time he is on the mound just as you expected Maddux, Glavine, Smoltz, Schilling, Beckett, Johnson, and Clemens to win.  He's a true #1 and does what #1's do.  He gives his team a chance to win with quality outings.

Game 2:  C. J. Wilson vs James Shields It sure would be nice if this series goes to Arlington with the RANGERS up 2-0.

I agree.  I didn't think I would ever see the RANGERS with quality pitching.  It looks like the organization is headed in the direction to be contenders for a long time.  Also would love to see Michael Young get a shot at the World Series.  He's been a great team player and leader since his arrival.  How about this, a World Series Championship for #10 in 2010!!! 

The kid from Huffman is the best throwing QB that I have seen this year.

Central @ [b]LCM[/b] Bay Sterling @ [b][b]West Brook[/b][/b] GP North Shore @ [b]Memorial[/b] [b]Barbers Hill[/b] @ North Forest [b]Dayton[/b] @ Baytown Lee Friendswood @ [b]La Marque[/b] [b]Ozen[/b] @ Vidor Lumberton @ [b]PNG[/b] Nederland @ [b]Livingston[/b] Jasper @ [b]Center[/b] [b]Kirbyville[/b] @ Huntington [b]Bridge City[/b] @ Hardin Jefferson [b]Silsbee[/b] @ Orangefield [b]WOS[/b] @ Hamshire Fannett Hardin @ [b]East Chambers[/b] [b]Anahuac[/b] @ Buna [b]Newton[/b] @ Woodville Warren @ [b]Kountze[/b] [b]Deweyville[/b] @ San Augustine [b]Evadale[/b] @ Burkeville

I'll be pulling for the RANGERS!!!

[quote name="CrashDavis" post="865519" timestamp="1286202887"] thought i heard he took the evadale job? [/quote] He is at Orangefield coaching football and track.

Same as other National League game.  Pulling for the braves but the giants have the better pitching.

I'm pulling for the reds but the phillies have the better pitching staff.

I hate to say it, but I have to go with the yanks.

I'm taking the RANGERS in 5.

[b]Kirbyville[/b] @ WOS East Chambers @ [b]Newton[/b] [b]Baytown Lee[/b] @ Barbers Hill CE King @ [b]Goose Creek[/b] North Forest @ [b]Crosby[/b] [b]Dayton[/b] @ Galena park [b]Central[/b] @ Livingston [b]LCM[/b] @ Ozen [b]PNG[/b] @ Nederland Vidor @ [b]Lumberton[/b] [b]Cleveland[/b] @ Splendora [b]Coldspring[/b] @ Shepherd Buna @ [b]Hardin[/b] Kountze @ [b]Anahuac[/b] Orangefield @ [b]Jasper[/b] High Island @ [b]West Hardin[/b] Sabine Pass @ [b]Colmesneil[/b] Rusk @ [b]Diboll[/b] Corrigan Camden @ [b]Crockett[/b] [b]West Sabine[/b] @ Mt Enterprise

[quote name="bullets13000" post="854434" timestamp="1285267876"] I'm hoping they get the yankees.  they seem to match up well against them.  the twins and rays have given the rangers fits all season. [/quote] I agree.  Like I said before, I never thought I would be hoping to play the yankees in the opening round but I think the RANGERS have a better chance against them than they do against tampa bay.  Either way, it is September 23 and we are still talking about TEXAS RANGERS baseball. 

Cliff Lee is scheduled to start today so that should give the RANGERS the edge.  

The magic number is down to 4 and things are looking better for the RANGERS. If the playoffs started today (sept. 23) AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers (3) at Yankees (1) Rays (Wild Card) at Twins (2) NATIONAL LEAGUE Padres (3) at Phillies (1) Braves (Wild Card) at Reds (2)

LaPorte @ [b]Deer Park[/b] Tyler Lee @ [b]West Brook[/b] Barbers Hill @ [b]Dayton[/b] Crosby @ [b]Baytown Lee[/b] Ozen @ [b]Central[/b] Livingston @ [b]PNG[/b] [b]Nederland[/b] @ Vidor [b]Lumberton[/b] @ LCM [b]Hardin[/b] @ Kountze [b]Anahuac[/b] @ Warren [b]Kirbyvville[/b] @ Wills Point [b]Newton[/b] @ Buna Woodville @ [b]East Chambers[/b] [b]PA Memorial[/b] @ South Houston Hamshire Fannett @ [b]Beau Kelly[/b] [b]Hardin Jefferson[/b] @ Diboll [b]Jasper[/b] @ Silsbee Stafford @ [b]Bridge City[/b] Hull Daisetta @ [b]Deweyville[/b] West Hardin @ [b]Evadale[/b]

If the postseason started today (sept. 17) ... AMERICAN LEAGUE RANGERS (3) at rays (1) yankees (Wild Card) at twins (2) NATIONAL LEAGUE reds (3) at phillies (1) braves (Wild Card) at giants (2) Really hoping this changes.  Don't want to see the RANGERS go to tampa in round 1.

Never thought I would say this, but I hope the RANGERS will get the yankees in the first round.  Seem to match up better against new york than against tampa bay.