Rangers survive the Zoo

The Rangers take 2 of 3 in the Bronx Zoo to keep the pressure on the Red Sox. Jennings has been cut by the Rangers, and the way the bullpen has been throwing of late i'd say add C.J., Eddie, and Frankie to that list. Two games back heading to the Twin cities, this team continues to keep the interest of its fans. 36 games to play and the boys are in the hunt, I'd call that success no matter what the playoffs do or don't hold in store for this team. The youth of this team has truely been a story to this point, Borbon, Andrus, Holland, Feliz and Hunter have been nothing short of extraordinary to now. Borbon appears to be the future lead off hitter for seasons to come, Andrus is as good as advertised, Holland, Hunter, and Feliz are all showing they belong in the big show. My only question is will Feliz be a starter next season or does he become the everyday closer, time will tell but this COULD be a fun group to watch the next few seasons.

Stung by the Rays

After the Red Sox series Rangers fans were on cloud nine. The boys find themselves 2 games back now, and need to right this ship before it heads out to the Bermuda triangle. The Twins series was a huge let down blowing 4 run leads on back to back nights, and now dropping the first two against the Rays. Not to mention we head to the big apple to face the evil empire for the next three, if they can find a way to win 4 of the next 7 they'll be in the hunt, but i'm afraid anything less than that could put October baseball in serious jeopardy.

Welcome back PUDGE

The Rangers aquire Pudge for the final playoff push. Playoffs or not i think its great that he's come back to where he started and intends to retire a Ranger. Rangers look to keep the wins coming with the Twins in town, and i have to admit after the bullpen collapse on Friday i'm a little concerned to say the least. The starting pitching for this team continues to be top notch, one of the best seasons i can remember for Rangers starters. Hamilton is starting to look like the guy from last year, and that is a much needed boost to this line-up. It should be a fun ride from here on out as the Rangers look to clinch their first playoff birth in 7 years. I got a feeling post-season baseball is coming to Arlington this season!!!

Meltdown in Arlington

The Rangers had game in hand ready to take the Wild card lead, and what do you know the old bullpen problems bite them square in the ass. I know they say in baseball that one game doesn't make a season, but losing that game in that situation could take the wind out of the sails of this team. The boys will need to rebound and win the next two from the Sox or this loss could linger in their minds for the rest of this short season.

P.S. Dear Ron Washington, please let Feliz close for the remainder of the season.

Race to the finish for the Wild Card

GAME ON, Rangers and Red Sox are dead even as the Sox seem to be in free fall at the moment. Big week coming up with 3 on the road in Cleveland and then home to see the Red Sox face to face

YIKES!!!

Rangers drop 3 out of 4 to the A's, and the next week could decide the season for this ball club. As bad as the Oakland series was they are only 2 back in the wild card race as the Red Sox are struggling of late, but the surging Rays are only a 1/2 game behind the Rangers now. Big series with the Angels starts tonight and next week the Red Sox are in town for 3 at the ballpark. Fifty-five games remain for the Rangers to make up ground and make one final push for post-season play, all in all i still think this season has been a success. History says if they can go 32-23 over the final 55 they have a great shot of getting to the post-season, only 5 teams have ever won 92 games and not made the playoffs, but of the remaining 55 we have the Angels 10 times, the Rays 6 times, and the Red Sox and Yankees 3 more times each. Should be an interesting finish to a better than expected season from this young team.

A new closer?

Feliz, congrats, your audition last night has led us to put you as our closer for the rest of the season. The debut for Feliz couldn't have gone much better, and although i'm not mailing it in on this season yet, the pitching prospects for next year look promising. Feldman, Hunter, Holland, Feliz, Millwood could shape up to be a good staff and with the exception of Millwood a good staff for many years. Possibly this could be the Rangers beginning of the A's Hudson, Zito, Mulder, and Haren crop. Yes, blowing the game last night has me looking to the future, and for once the future does seem bright in Arlington.

Nice Effort Cruz

The Rangers lose in the ninth, and yes Wilson gave up a big hit, but i'm I the only one that noticed Cruz lolly gagging to the ball. It's not the first time i've noticed him going half-ass to a ball, but game on the line? Maybe the baseball gods turned his ankle for his lack of hustle. Throwing away games in the late innings can't happen for this team to be taken seriously, and handing them away due to laziness is unacceptable. To bad the trade deadline has passed, i'd send him packing. Maybe this is why it took him so long to get on the big league roster, his heart doesn't seem to be in the game at times.