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@Becca: Personally, I would listen to Eric Nadel every night of the week, every day of the year. But that’s because I love his work and because I like listening to baseball on the radio. Josh can be very entertaining, but I think sometimes he tries too hard to fit material in. I think that inhibits Grieve on occasion. The games I’ve listened to Grieve work with Steve Busby, he seems to be much more engaged and there is much more baseball analysis. … I do have Josh and Tom on tonight. Radio delay with satellite dish is not acceptable.

Hey Evan,
Do you think the Rangers will try to pick up Vizcaino, who was just designated for assignment by the Cubs?

After thinking about oday last night the BP had a chance to pull a perfect prank on washington.
What if they had put a ball boy in gabbards uni, how long before someone figured out it wasnt oday?

@Fred: Thanks for your input.

@Obagain: Too much time on your hands.

@DPPBM: Couple of things on Dave Barnett. His voice is outstanding. He works very hard on preparation. And he and Nadel are working together for the first time. It does take some time for chemistry and all that to develop. I’ve only listened to about four innings on the radio, but haven’t heard any of the issues you bring up. I think as time marches on, you will very much LOVE the team Nadel-Barnett team.

@Fred: Yes, I am the man to give both grooming and clothing advice!

cap. it’s a cap.

That is one sweet ’stache Chris is growing.

That’s a better indicator than getting into a hitters count.

The inventor of some really good games, who’s legacy shall always be Hungry Hungry Hippos?

I think that inning is a great example of the difference between playoffs and 82 wins. You GOTTA score there… period.

Question for anyone, who caught Millwood’s other games?

@Fred: I just can’t tell the difference between the slider and the curve, but Grieve has mentioned both pitches. I’m guessing he’s throwing the slider away from right-handers and the curve in to lefties.

Great play by Elvis to end the inning, but he needs to settle down on his throws. Great play by Davis to snag it and get the out.

EG, I was going to post this on the “suggestions” thread, but thought I would do it here instead. What about a “Watch a game with the great Evan Grant” promotion? Whoever wins the prize along with 3 of their friends gets to meet up with you at a restaurant of your (or Dr. Peppers’) choice to watch a game. I know I would be interested.

I’m just thinking out loud here…

didn’t murphy play 1st some during spring training? wait that was metcalf. i say make blalock earn his check.

Hurry! Someone’s trying to steal Tippetts_Stache’s name!

…I put Hank at 1st, Andruw at 2nd and get another warm body for the pen since Harrison/Padilla combine for one start every time through the rotation.

@corey – We’re number 1! We’re number 1!

@becca – And number 2 and number 7…

nope. it was corey. for real. done.

@DPPM: We have that exact promotion, but even better. All people have to do is take a photo of themselves enjoying a Dr Pepper at a sporting event (and it could be Air Hockey) and upload it on the Dr Pepper SportsSnaps promo on our page and you could win a Family Four Pack to Watch the Rangers with Me. Watch BP from the field. Other goodies involved, too. Easy, free way to support the sponsors and get free stuff for you, too. …. But maybe we could occasionally take the live blogging thing to a restaurant or adult watering hole and do a road game from there. I know the Old Monk appears to be the official sponsor of all D Corporate outings. And they have yummy sliders to go with all those beers.

I’m obviously not Evan, but I don’t think he was speaking bad of Lewin per se, just pointing out the obvious. I like Lewin a lot, sure he’s no Mark Holtz (who is though?), but he’s good at his job. Ultimately, I think, like someone else said, he’s just that guy. He tries to entertain us, but there’s a baseball game for that. He doesn’t need to be funny or have a schtick, the baseball game can speak for itself. At the same time, I do realize that baseball — unless you’re at the game — is fairly boring for the average person, and he’s trying to get those guys into the game. Kind of like Humble Billy is to the Mavs. They place a premium on fan experience, but for those of us who are “for the love of the game”, it’s over the top. Anyhow, sorry to speak for you Evan, but hopefully that made some sense.

As for Bradley, you should just talk about his passion for the game. He’s a passionate guy, and that can influence his actions, for better or worse.

@Doug Fu: OK, now all we gotta do is find a sponsor. But, I’ll be bringing this up to the bosses. … Might be fun. As long as nobody pours a Stella on my computer.

@Evan: You have my assurances that no Lone Star Light will make it onto your computer.

But as we can see, Davis is not hurt – so it’s all moot.

Why does the woman use air quotes when she says “accident forgiveness?” Makes me think something’s fishy.

I’d just like to say someone had commandeered my computer when Justin Smoak’s name was previously brought up.

@ Ted Price – Because air quotes are like cow bell; we could all use a little more.

if we were ahead, i’d think they’d send him out. but is anyone warming up yet? i miss a lot of things on the tv.

@Tippet’s ’stache: Cat has the second highest batting average of any “active” pinch hitter. I use quotes because I guess, technically, Cat’s not active right now.

@Becca: I’ll have to check on the live commenting policy. But you know, we always allow comments at The Corner.

I want to say something about Hamilton switching back to his toe-tap-swing, but not exactly sure what I want to say. Something about switching back to what he is comfortable with and has been successful with? Or perhaps his new swing did the opposite of it’s intention somehow (giving him more time to watch the ball before he started with his mechanics). Granted this is a very small sample size, but still, thoughts?

@’Stache – it has the be a comfort issue. He just started this new swing a few months ago. It was done to simplify his mechanics to cut down on fatigue and injuries late in the season. I would think once the confidence is back, you’ll see him tinker with it some more. Might be a little at a time rather than wholesale changes. But as we see so often, an 0 for 3 can become an 0 for 12 so fast. So you do what you can to break that slump.

Evan, is there any way to find out the projected starters for OKC when they’re in Round Rock in mid- May? I’d love to See Feliz pitch, and it’s a beautiful stadium with a $12 maximum ticket price (take that, Frisco!). There are a couple seats still available 10 rows behind the plate and I’d love to grab them. Thanks.

Did Jones stay in the game to play 1st?

@’Stache – I do a podcast with two lawyers, so be careful with your proclamations!

couldn’t tell if Andruw had a play on Elvis’ high throw…it looked like he was dodging the runner and brought his glove down…was there any chance he could have made a play on that ball? and is this his first ever appearance at 1B?

@Inky – yes, this is Jones’ first time at first. At least that’s according to Josh and TAG, and who am I to argue?

@Evan – are you going to do a running commentary on “The Transporter” now?

@Becca: I agree. To me, it stings just a little bit more because to me when a Rangers’ starter goes 7 and gives up just 4 runs, it’s a game the Rangers should/have to win.

Oh well, like you said, hopefully it balances out.

Can not take any more of “Josh L” he just runs off at the mouth without saying anything that has to do with the game. He thinks he has to one-up any comment from TAG. Please take the lap top away from him so we will not have to listen to all his comments that he reads from the screen.

Don’t we need a SEAMHEAD Creed? You know, something that describes our dedication to Diamonds that do not glisten (Are there any other kind?) Something like: A true SEAMHEAD will endure all obstacles, listen to several radios with A.M. at all angles and positions, watch multiple TVs and monitor several computers or websites to gather every score, K and BB. He will keep a running total in his head of what every hit means to both Average and Pitcher’s ERA. He will miss meals (But not many,) delay a trip to the fridge or sit in Bleacher seats to watch a game. He will call his friends, post his blog, find appropriate and inappropriate Gee-Whiz information about relevant baseball teams, players and games. He will share all rumors and make up some based on probablilty that only another SEAMHEAD can possibly follow. He will NEVER Desert his Post. A True SEAMHEAD is DIEHARD horsehide with stitches in his forehead where he once played 3rd base for an inning and tried charging line drives. He no longer plays but remembers vividly every nuance of Diamond lore. He will be buried with Deleware River Mud rubbed into his face. He will never forget the day he went 3 for 3 in Little League and is sure somehow that is relevant in the world of Major League baseball. He still has his first baseball card collection.