Comments on: Post-Game Show: Rangers 5, Indians 0

By: David C

David C — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:52:27 +0000

I don’t gamble or follow odds, but I wonder what your odds would have been in March that Texas would allow the fewest runs in the AL?

By: selke99

selke99 — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:38:06 +0000

Wow. That is a truly amazing stat concerning the fewest runs allowed and shutouts! Stephen R said it best. We were supposed to contend next year. This year was all about getting the kids (Holland, Feliz, Borbon, Andrus, Hunter et al.) ready for next year. TX could be multiple games over .500, finish strong, and still not make the playoffs if LAA never cools off. But we’ve got them for 7 games to end the season. If TX can get through the upcoming games with BOS, TB, NYY and others relatively unscathed, this division may still go down to the wire! Who would have thought that at the start of the season, even with cutting a major cog in our rotation (Padilla)?

Evan, how about a post analyzing the C position? Don’t you think TBag deserves more PT? Doesn’t seem like Salty has really taken hold of the position, and I don’t think we can fairly evaluate Teagarden with his sporadic starts.

By: rob m.

rob m. — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:22:17 +0000

The 11 pitch, 3 K second inning by Hunter was impressive. The batters had no chance that inning.

By: jb

jb — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:15:15 +0000

Rangers now lead the American League in shutouts with 8.

By: Matt ryan

Matt ryan — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:06:56 +0000

@Paul–Never be embarrassed to show off your teams colors. If you’re really that embarrased,how much of a fan are you?

By: Matt ryan

Matt ryan — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:04:38 +0000

Also,we lead the league in tossing shut outs.

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:47:54 +0000

I was at that Aug. 14th game in Fenway last year. My only trip ever to see the storied ballyard and I picked the game where Tommy Hunter got shelled. That’s why I’ve been very slow to accept him as I’ve never been more embarrased to wear a Ranger shirt.

By: dude in Afghanistan

dude in Afghanistan — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:47:01 +0000

Stat of the Yr: The Rangers have given up fewer runs than every other AL team in 2009! Who would have believed that was possible coming into this season?

By: Stephen R

Stephen R — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 05:01:56 +0000

I cannot believe I am saying this, but…

I not sure that I would trade the Rangers group of young pitchers (Holland, Hunter, Feliz, Feldman, Nippert, McCarthy, Harrison, Mathis, O’Day, Wilson, Francisco) for any other group in the AL. And that is saying something, given the strength of some teams like Tampa Bay.

Our pitchers have been so impressive, it is unreal. Holland looks to be steadily developing into a top of the rotation starter, Feldman is already a decent #2/3 type starter, Hunter appears to be at least a solid #3 starter, Feliz has limitless potential, and we saw what Harrison/McCarthy could do before their injuries. Regardless of whether this team makes the playoffs, this has been an absolutely tremendous developmental year.

By: JustSaying

JustSaying — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:56:23 +0000

hunter remains on my list of untouchables as he has been there for a while…..