Rangers, PLAY BALL!!

Well, if you actually stayed up and watched the game till the end last night, you can’t help but not know how the hell you should feel about this team.
Good points:
1. Kevin Milwood goes 6 innings, with a 0.00 ERA.
2. Vicente Padilla goes 6 innings, with a 1.50 ERA.
3. Josh Hamilton looks like he can not only rake, but he’s a hell of an outfielder as well.
4. Milton Bradley looks like he’s going to be very solid at the plate, and he didn’t even bite the first night when an ump blew a call against him, and then the ump even chased him over to first base trying to antagonize him. (Bud Selig needs to fine the hell out of that ump, by the way, but I guess he’s got other things on his mind, like convincing congress to misremember the last 10 years of MLB.)

Bad points:
1. Rangers’ infield has 5 errors in the first two games, which led to 6 un-earned runs. Meaning of the 9 runs Seattle scored in the first two games, only 3 have been earned.
2. With the exception of his solo homer his first at-bat of the first game, Michael Young has been absolutely atrocious. 2 errors which have led to 2 un-earned runs, hit into 2 rally-ending double plays, and struck out twice.
3. As it is with all successful off-season veteran acquisitions the Rangers pick up, Josh Hamilton and Milton Bradley will be gone by the trade deadline, especially if they continue to produce.

Again, it’s all in how you look at it. You have to believe that the infield, Michael Young especially, is not going to continue to commit costly errors. However, you also have to believe that the starting pitching is NOT going to continue giving you an average of 6 innings with a 0.75 ERA. The former NL Rookie of the Year, Jason Jennings, starts tonight and it will be interesting to see how he performs. If he looks good, you can throw him on that train with Hamilton and Bradley to be out of here by the deadline, and if he’s horrible, he’s ours for good.

Oh well, what this all amounts to is it looks like it’s going to be just another season of baseball in north Texas, with the best aspect of it being that it gives you a legitimate excuse to drink beer 6 nights a week.

New Season; Same 'ol Sh!t

So, I grab a six-pack and sit down in front of my TV for the day-long event known as "Opening Day" for Major League Baseball. With hopes renewed and dreaming of a pennant for either Texas team, I crack open my first beer.

First up, the Texas Rangers. Ranger's ace Kevin Millwood faced the Seattle Mariners. I enjoyed five beautiful innings of shut-out ball and then ... Fuk -u-mori happened. Who is this guy and why does he hold a MLB roster spot? He quickly gets the first guy out followed by: walk, single, wild pitch, walk, wild pitch, and double. 3 runs scored ruining any comeback.

Redemption time! Roy O vs. Triple A team San Diego. Quick, name 2 position guys that play for the Padres. Times up! Why is it that the Astros are the only team in the majors that can't hit a good pitcher? (Spoiler Alert) the Astros CAN'T hit the slider away! Here is a good tip if you're betting this season. When the Astros are facing a pitcher for the first time, take the other team and lay the runs. GUARANTEED winner. You fans know what I'm talking about.

Its still early in the season, but I already see the same 'ol writing on the wall. Rangers can't pitch and Astros can't supply run support. At least I got drunk.