Maybe it's just me, but I don't think the Rangers get mentioned enough when people discuss the worst franchises in sports. It's not that they've been terrible, they've just never really done anything. They haven't had fewer than 70 wins in a full season since 1973, and haven't had more than four straight losing seasons, but they haven't had a season better than 95-67, and have only gone 1-9 in playoff games. They've had a lot of good players, they just haven't been able to put it together.
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They don't seem to identify talent well. They've let a lot of guys slip away and got little in return."I'm happy for [Edwin Encarnacion] because this guy bleeds internally, big-time" -Dusty Baker
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Originally posted by Seattle1 View PostAlso, one major handicap they had was when George W. Bush was in charge of the team for a number of years. I mean just look what he has done to our beloved Nation, and you get the idea.
1989: 83-79
1990: 83-79
1991: 85-77
1992: 77-85
1993: 86-76
1994: 52-62
In December of 1994, Bush resigned his 1.8 percent owner post, but still had a stake in the team, which profited from the land that was purchased around it.
How about doing a little research next time, eh? It works wonders.Last edited by SamtheBravesFan; 05-22-2008, 06:06 PM.46 wins to match last year's total
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Originally posted by SamtheBravesFan View Post*rolls eyes* I really, really hope you're being sarcastic. The Rangers were mediocre, but not terrible, in the years where he was part-owner.
1989: 83-79
1990: 83-79
1991: 85-77
1992: 77-85
1993: 86-76
1994: 52-62
In December of 1994, Bush resigned his 1.8 percent owner post, but still had a stake in the team, which profited from the land that was purchased around it.
How about doing a little research next time, eh? It works wonders.
so seattle1 is right....BUSH even with a minority interest managed to jack up the rangers!!Attached Files
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Originally posted by califangels72 View Postyea... but BUSH had alot to do with the rangers new ballpark....which isnt exactly pitching friendly...and LOUSY...HORRIBLE pitching...really... has held the rangers back...year after year!
so seattle1 is right....BUSH even with a minority interest managed to jack up the rangers!!46 wins to match last year's total
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But what has just transpired doesn't prove a thing except that Bush had a large hand in getting a hitter's park. If that's the case, which is obvoiusly is, is it not up to the people who actually put the team together to get some pitching? Or did Bush have a large hand in that and I didn't know about it?46 wins to match last year's total
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The Rangers have a guy on pace for about 165 RBI's. They are scoring more than 5 runs a game. Right now, they're getting KILLED by their horrendous defense.Originally posted by Cougar"Read at your own risk. Baseball Fever shall not be responsible if you become clinically insane trying to make sense of this post. People under 18 must read in the presence of a parent, guardian, licensed professional, or Dr. Phil."
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Originally posted by Seattle1 View PostAlso, one major handicap they had was when George W. Bush was in charge of the team for a number of years. I mean just look what he has done to our beloved Nation, and you get the idea.
W invested about $400 of his own money in the Rangers (the rest was "borrowed" from his daddy's rich friends) and walked out a millionaire. Good work, if you can get it.4 5 (7) 8 20 22 33 42 (44)
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Out of the spirit for the rules of this forum, let's not use this thread as an invitation to attack the current President. As Sam said, he has very little to do with the rangers inability to get decent pitching.
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When I lived down in Dallas, Bobby V and Tom House shredded up their young pitching prospects like they were heads of lettuce destined for a Wendy's salad. They chewed up Ed Correa and Jose Guzman in a couple of years, and they could never help Bobby Witt harness his stuff and throw strikes. Most prospects aren't going to pan out, but those two got nothing out of a lot of highly regarded young pitchers, and it makes me sick to hear people say that they're geniuses."I throw him four wide ones, then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on pitching to Musial
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Originally posted by hellborn View PostWhen I lived down in Dallas, Bobby V and Tom House shredded up their young pitching prospects like they were heads of lettuce destined for a Wendy's salad. They chewed up Ed Correa and Jose Guzman in a couple of years, and they could never help Bobby Witt harness his stuff and throw strikes. Most prospects aren't going to pan out, but those two got nothing out of a lot of highly regarded young pitchers, and it makes me sick to hear people say that they're geniuses.46 wins to match last year's total
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