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Reminder: Rusty Greer, Mike Bascik, Fajitas, ‘Ritas And Rangers-Indians Tonight At Pappasitos

If you didn’t check the blog yesterday, you missed our announcement about a quickly-organized Rangers watching event at Pappasitos in Dallas (on Lombardy Lane near I-35E and Northwest Highway) this evening from 5:30 until whenever. I’ll be there, but you knew that. Rusty Greer and Ticket host/former Rangers reliever Mike Bascik will be there. As will former Rangers Rich Hand and Ken Suarez. Fajitas for two are HALF PRICE! We’ll have the Rangers-Indians game on. I’ll be live blogging (so you can see how much blood, sweat and tears goes into this). If a waiter knocks a tray over, I expect Rusty will make a diving catch to save the guacamole.

So, hope you can make it. And if you can or think you can, please let me know here or via email because, you know, I just want to plan for it.

Hope you can make it.

What A Night: Watch Rangers With Rusty Greer, Question Mike Bascik, Eat Nachos, Sip Margaritas

Sorry for the last minute notice, but since I don’t do Cleveland (don’t ask), I thought it would be most excellent to get together with some of my closest Cornerian friends for a little watching of the Rangers-Cleveland Indians game. And just like that, some folks made it happen. Here’s the plan: I’m going to be at Pappasitos in Dallas (On Lombardy Lane, Near I35-E and Northwest Highway) for Wednesday’s Rangers-Indians game. First pitch is at 6:05 p.m., but I’ll dipping into the salsa, queso and guacamole around 5:30.

Pappasitos has a 64-inch big screen TV with sound in an air-conditioned room for us to watch the game – and you can even watch the hard work that goes into The Depot every night live. At about 7, this guy I know named Thurman Clyde Greer – I call him Rusty – is going to show up. Other former Rangers such as Ticket producer/host Mike Bacsik, and 1970s-era guys Ken Suarez and Rich Hand will also stop by over the course of the game. And you never know, another guy or two might pop in.

Also, Pappasitos has Half-Price Fajitas for Two from 5 p.m. to close on Wednesday. So, bring a date or a pal or, if you are like me, just eat for two. Think about it: You can watch the Rangers, eat cheap, meet Rusty Greer and hang out with me. Well, three out of four ain’t bad. Hope to see you on Wednesday. If you can, either let me know here if you plan to attend or email me if you are a little bit shy about the whole comment thing.

Inside Corner Night Is Tonight At Rangers Ballpark; Good – No, Great – Seats Still Available!

Yes, tonight is the big night. Rangers-Red Sox. Inside Corneans galore. All You Can Eat Food. What more could you ask for?

Right now, it appears as if we are just shy of 100 tickets sold for the blessed, big event. But there is still time to cross the century mark and let the Rangers know just how big and loud the Corner can be. Also, if you are in attendance, you might just hear about a special oppotunity I’ve got for you for the night of August 10th when the Rangers are off but Double-A Frisco is playing.

There are still seats available in sections 247 and 248 for tonight. I’ll probably get out to the Home Run Porch between 6-6:30. I’ll be bringing my appetite along with me and you know how big that is. If you haven’t bought tickets, all you need to do is go here and then use “inside” as the promotion code. Tickets are $25. Now, I’m told because this is an internet special, there won’t be walk-up seats available. I suppose if you don’t want to buy internet tickets, you could always pay the regular price of $39 and ask for seats in section 247 or 248, but why pay more? You can buy online until an hour before the game and print the tix at home.

There is no real agenda set. Jeff Miller will be manning the depot tonight so if you can’t make the game or if you’ve got your phone with you, there will still be place to make your voice heard. If I come up with a trick or two before the game, I’ll be sure and pass it along. Look forward to seeing you.

Big Pappas Tuesday: The Rundown For A Hot Night In Arlington

OK, folks: Here’s what we’ve got lined up for you tonight from 5-8 at Pappasito’s in Arlington. I mean this is all in addition to the good food, great prices and exceptional companionship we’d offer any night of the week. I’ll be on with BaD Radio, which is filling in for the Hardline, at 3:50 this afternoon to discuss Rangers Baseball and Pappasito’s. In case, you didn’t know that show is on little Ticket.

• Addresses to the crowd (please, please be a crowd) from GM Jon Daniels and manager Ron Washington at about 6:3o ish.
• Appearances/autograph signings by Kevin Millwood, David Murphy, Eddie Guardado and Tommy Hunter.
• Home Run Derby for kids and adults featuring the great Chuck Morgan announcing your name over the microphone and with real prizes, too. We’ve got an Ian Kinsler jersey, a Rusty Greer autographed ball among the highlights. Prizes handed out to kids. Adults, you know you’ve always wanted to get in the kids whiffle ball park at Rangers Ballpark, so giving you this opportunity ought to be prize enough. Derby should run from about 5-6.
• Celebrity pitchers for Home Run Derby include former Rangers Jeff Russell and Curtis Wilkerson. I will be tossing, too, until I pass out from heat exhaustion or my arm falls off.
• On-site raffle prize of four tickets to InsideCorner Night at the Ballpark next Tuesday against Boston. Second prize: Eight tickets. (kidding). But, if you haven’t bought tickets yet for our night of fun in Arlington, they are $25 and you can order them online using the password INSIDE. The tickets are in the All You Can Eat section of the Home Run Porch. Ticket reps will also be on site should you choose to purchase tickets there.
• A chance to purchase the Rangers cookbook, register for the Charity Golf Tournament and find out more information about the good work the Texas Rangers Foundation does.
• Special appearance by birthday girl “Becca.”

Pappasitos Update And FREE STUFF

For those who missed it in last night’s live blog, we have our first two player commitments for next Thursday’s Pennant Race Pep Rally at Pappasito’s in Arlington. The AL All-Star Team’s loss is your gain as Kevin Millwood will join us from approximately 6:30-7:30 to sign autographs and mingle. He will be joined by one of the all-time most entertaining and professional teammates I’ve ever been around, Eddie Guardado. We’re expecting one or two more additions.

Manager Ron Washington and GM Jon Daniels will both address the masses – and please, we really would like to see masses out there – around 6:30 (a lot is dependent on just how quickly the Rangers wrap up their post-All-Star break workout, so it could be anywhere from 6:15 to 6:30).

Also, we’re hoping to have a couple of former Rangers act as celebrity whiffle ball hurlers for our kids home run derby. And maybe if enough adults want to get in on the action and we’ve got time, we’ll let you take a few hacks, too. I know Mike Simms, member of the 1998 AL West championship team will be there. I’m still fishing for guys. If you’ve ever wanted to hear your name called by the great Chuck Morgan, who will emcee the derby, now is the chance. Oh, and I believe the kid’s winner will take home a full-on Ian Kinsler jersey.

And because Pappasito’s and myself are in such a giving mood. If you email me that you are going to attend the event, I’ll make sure you can get a free appetizer at the event (with the purchase of any type of beverage). Let’s limit this to the first 50 emails I get, providing I get 50 of them.

Announcements, Announcements!

A couple of announcements – announcements about which we are very excited – for you before you head off on your Fourth of July extended weekend:

First, for our next get together, we’re putting together a little party, er, fiesta we are calling a “Pennant Race Pep Rally” at Pappasitos in Arlington in advance of the second half of the season. All plans are still being finalized, but the current plan is for a get together on Thursday, July 16 at Pappasitos Cantina in Arlington. We’ll be there from 5 p.m. until who knows when. GM Jon Daniels and Ron Washington are tentatively planning to join the crowd and address what’s ahead for the Rangers. We will have a whiffle ball home run derby for the kids – emceed by none other than the great Chuck Morgan – early in the festivities. The lineup of players who will share some fajitas with us is still being ironed out. But make plans to join us. We hope to bring together the spirit of Cinco de Mayo and Pennant Race Fever.

Second, and we’re sooper-dooper excited about this: You asked for the opportuntiy to get together at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Well, we’re making it happen. And for a premium game, no less. Join us on Tuesday July 21 when the Rangers face the Boston Red Sox. As expected, I’ve requested the All You Can Eat Seats in the Home Run Porch. The Rangers have made tickets prices extremely affordable: $25 apiece and the food will be abundant. The Rangers have even put together a link for you to buy tickets directly. Password: inside. We’ll have more festivities, including possible Q&A sessions, available for you at the game, but those are all still being put together. Join me as I try to eat a whole cow’s worth of hamburgers. Even if you want nothing to do with me, the tickets are a good price and it should be a great matchup

You Can’t Have An AL West Showdown Without A Showdown Radio Preview

The Hardline wants to get a little hyped up about the big AL West showdown. So, if you want to pull your baseball pants on about an hour before the first pitch tonight, I’ll be visiting with the boys from KTCK-1310 AM, The Ticket, at about 5:50-5:55 this evening. Consider it the pre-game show to The Depot.

“Home Run Happy Hour” At Pappadeaux Is A Grand Slam

Fans lined up for autographs. (Photo by R.P. Washburne)

What if you threw a happy hour party and everybody came? Last night Evan pulled off a great show over at Pappadeaux on Oak Lawn—over 350 folks turned up to meet and greet Michael Young, Ian Kinsler, Marlon Byrd, Scott Feldman, Taylor Teagarden, and Chris Davis. Long-time Rangers radio guy Eric Nadel stopped in for a surprise visit. InsideCorner’s ace photographer R.P. Washburne was there and sends a few pictures. You might as well jump.

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Men With Facemasks, Bearing Sticks Invade SMU this Weekend

You know you are a big-time sports blog/website when you start getting official press releases about events. And you know you are really big time when you just start ignoring them. But we here at The Corner are nothing if not attentive to the needs of the North Texas Lacrosse Playing Community (NTLPC or Nottlepuck, if you prefer). Anyway, a bunch of high school and college lacrossters are descending on SMU’s Ford Stadium this weekend for the Patriot Cup, an event that benefits the Wounded Warrior Project.

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