The Rangers are choking away what should have been an amazing run.

[RallyMo]

Seriously.

 

Four years ago I was dead certain that the Rangers would win a WS or two before 2014 given how things were setting up for them.

 

I'd be ridiculously disappointed if I were a Rangers fan, probably more so than I am as an Angels fan currently.

[Lou]

another season, another epic meltdown

 

5 weeks ago they had the best record in the AL

[RallyMo]

It's stunning.

 

They will never get over that game where Napoli called two terrible pitches with one strike remaining on two separate occasions.

[tdawg87]

The Rangers have "performance" issues.

[Lou]

It's stunning.

 

They will never get over that game where Napoli called two terrible pitches with one strike remaining on two separate occasions.

 

Washington should have gone with his starting catcher

[Lhalo]

The Rays won despite the shit umpires.

[jshep]

WS Loss

WS loss with a pretty brutal collapse

September collapse and WC game loss

And now this.

 

That's not a fun 4 year stretch.

[RallyMo]

Of course the Rays won: it was an elimination game against the Rangers. Every team wins those games.

[mancini79]

Buffalo Bills are impressed

[James]

The Rays won despite the shit umpires.

Good teams overcome bad calls however I can understand that as an Angels fan that you have forgotten what good teams do.

[stevestevens]

Rangers should extend Washington

[RallyMo]

A comparable stretch for the Angels would be these years, back to back to back to back:

 

2009

1986, but way worse

hell, we don't have enough collapses to fill this one in

1995

Edited October 1, 2013 by RallyMo

[tdawg87]

Of course the Rays won: it was an elimination game against the Rangers. Every team wins those games.

 

Except the Angels.

 

Actually, the Angels probably would have won tonight's game. They would have started Blanton and had Aybar leading off and Cowgill batting cleanup.

[Lhalo]

Good teams overcome bad calls however I can understand that as an Angels fan that you have forgotten what good teams do.

Ya it's been a while.

[disarcina]

well, it's hard to say anything snotty about the Rangers since they just swept us and what was our record against Texas this year???

 

something like 4-15.

 

they whupped our tails but good.

[bloodbrother]

Rangers should extend Washington

 

Yes please

[AZMike]

WS Loss

WS loss with a pretty brutal collapse

September collapse and WC game loss

And now this.

 

That's not a fun 4 year stretch.

I'm of the [apparently unpopular] opinion it's better to go far in the postseason and fall short than to miss the postseason altogether. 

 

'08 and '09 had heartbreaking endings but the last few season have been worse overall IMO.

[RallyMo]

I'm of the [apparently unpopular] opinion it's better to go far in the postseason and fall short than to miss the postseason altogether. 

 

'08 and '09 had heartbreaking endings but the last few season have been worse overall IMO.

 

I'm of the opinion that you're refuting an argument that wasn't made in my post.

[RallyMo]

well, it's hard to say anything snotty about the Rangers since they just swept us and what was our record against Texas this year???

 

something like 4-15.

 

they whupped our tails but good.

 

I'm just shocked at how completely they are blowing what should have been a WS title or two. They're a good organization.

[Spirit]

[Stradling]

This Rangers team is so good. Just look at that starting pitching and the bullpen. They have an amazing minor league system too. Talk about strong up the middle, AJ, Andrus, Kinsler and Martin, are you kidding me. I am blown away they haven't won multiple championships.

[YouthofToday]

I'm so thankful that Ron Washington will be returning next year. This is the best news for Angels fans since, well, we found out Ron Washington was returning for 2013.

Thank you Nolan Ryan! I salute you and your baffling incompetence in bringing back one of the worst tactical managers in the history of this old game!

We now have excellent momentum this offseason. Things are looking up folks!

Edited October 1, 2013 by YouthofToday

[AngelsLakersFan]

I'm so thankful that Ron Washington will be returning next year. This is the best news for Angels fans since, well, we found out Ron Washington was returning for 2013.

Thank you Nolan Ryan! I salute you and your baffling incompetence in bringing back one of the worst tactical managers in the history of this old game!

We now have excellent momentum this offseason. Things are looking up folks!

 

So what your saying is, we already on another offseason winning streak!? BACK TO BACK TO BACK OFFSEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS HERE WE COME!

[yk9001]

They bunted last night w 2 outs and a man on second.

 

A move only Scioscia would love.

[red321]

Pretty sure it was 1 out and a man on second...and Martin was bunting for a basehit