Congratulations Texas Rangers

Congratulations to the Texas Rangers and their native Texan team President Nolan Ryan. I am a native Houstonian and a lifelong Astro fan but Nolan and the Rangers made all TEXANS proud tonight!

They are 4 wins away from their first World Championship!
knotty man's Avatar
HELLZ YEAH!!!!!!
How bout them apples !!!
sixxbach's Avatar
I am a Astros fan, the only TRUE Texas team. I am sure that whatever network is showing the World Series is cringing right about now....

sixx
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I have been a devout Yankees fan for more decades than I care to remember. But kudos to the Rangers. They outplayed the Yanks in every phase of the game -- hitting, fielding, coaching, execution, pitching, etc. Hamilton is definitely a feel-good story.

Interested in seeing how the Yankees re-tool this off season. Not impressed with Girardi's management skills. I would get rid of half of the pitching staff as a beginning. Gardner is a pain in the butt but his hitting is so suspect.

But back on subject -- best of luck to the Rangers when they head to S.F. or Philly.
SpeedRacerXXX's Avatar
I am a Astros fan, the only TRUE Texas team. I am sure that whatever network is showing the World Series is cringing right about now....

sixx Originally Posted by sixxbach
I said the same thing to my wife. A Texas-S.F. World Series is not very attractive on a national basis.
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  • yeesh
  • 10-23-2010, 09:17 AM
I'm happy to see the Rangers in the World Series. It was even sweeter to see A-Rod strike out to end the game!

As far as attracting a national TV audience, maybe Nolan Ryan can beat the snot out of Robin Ventura again instead of throwing out the first pitch!
As a Red Sox fan born and raised in Boston I loved watching the Rangers whip up on the Spanky's !! Congrats !!
Congrats to the Texas Rangers!! Finally making an appearance in the World Series.

Now to see who wins the SF-Philly series.
Darn tootin'!

Go Rangers!
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  • Paven
  • 10-23-2010, 08:22 PM
I've always been an Athletics supporter but I say go Rangers!!!
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  • 78704
  • 10-23-2010, 08:30 PM
The Texas Rangers: Proof that once Dubya goes away things can get better.
I can finally watch a world series for the first time in 3 years
TexRich's Avatar
The Texas Rangers: Proof that once Dubya goes away things can get better. Originally Posted by 78704

yeah, the country is so much better off.....


anyway, I believe this is a baseball thread so back on topic. GO RANGERS!!!!!
derek303's Avatar
I heard the Rangers are favored (140). I'm heading up for game 5 which is Monday night. Tickets are crazy expensive. 500 for standing room only. I spent 5 K on 2 great seats. (gag) BUT, I lived in Big D for 6 years and have been a big Ranger fan since the 80's and solidified by them signing Ryan in 1989 from the dumbass Astro's. The guy went 8-16 one year with an era < 2.00. The Astro's offered him a paycut. I lived in Houston as well for 6 years and have been a fan of them as well thru the Killer B era. Rangers I feel have the advantage in every catagory this series except the bullpen. I agree the station was hoping for 1 Northeast team (NY or Phil.) to get in. Rangers win in 5 while I am there!