TEXAS RANGERS are the fkn play!!!

**No coincidences** · 10-03-12, 10:24 AM

Rangers have been there before.

It's going to depend on Dempster.

**PAULYPOKER** · 10-03-12, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by No coincidences

It's going to depend on Dempster.

Depending on Demster is like depending on the Pirates to have a winning season............

**zoo youk** · 10-03-12, 10:34 AM

Dempster is a warrior. he will give them everything he's got and keep them in the game.

**No coincidences** · 10-03-12, 10:36 AM

Originally posted by PAULYPOKER

Depending on Demster is like depending on the Pirates to have a winning season............

You'd rather back a rookie?

**CanuckG** · 10-03-12, 10:37 AM

Solid rookie. Team of destiny....hard to pick a side.

**Gnutti** · 10-03-12, 10:38 AM

Dempster has a 2.78 ERA on the road this season -- sixth-best in the majors among qualified starters.

**No coincidences** · 10-03-12, 10:38 AM

I don't know how you'd feel comfortable placing a wager here either way, let alone making it sound like it's obvious either way.

**onacloud** · 10-03-12, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by Gnutti

Dempster has a 2.78 ERA on the road this season -- sixth-best in the majors among qualified starters.

What is his road ERA with the Rangers agaisnt AL teams?

I don't care about his road starts with the Cubs playing against the Astros in the NL

**zoo youk** · 10-03-12, 10:44 AM

I wrote that Griffin will be on the road, slight brain fart. disregard that.

**og4667** · 10-03-12, 10:49 AM

pressure is on the Rangers here its their division to lose...I think the A's play loose today as they are playing with house money and already are in the playoffs

**CanuckG** · 10-03-12, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by og4667

pressure is on the Rangers here its their division to lose...I think the A's play loose today as they are playing with house money and already are in the playoffs

You could of said that yesterday too.

**dj_destroyer** · 10-03-12, 10:50 AM

Oakland is the play.

**PAULYPOKER** · 10-03-12, 11:00 AM

Originally posted by No coincidences

You'd rather back a rookie?

Dempster is 6-11 35.29% as underdog,

2-2 50% vs AL west,

8-7 on the road 53.33%,

7-11 38.89% against RH starter,

7-4 63.64% in day games............

GRIFFIN is 3-1 75% as Fav.,

6-1 85.71% in home games,

3-1 75% vs AL west,

7-1 87.5% vs RH starters,

3-1 75% in day games.............

If you don't see who has the clear advantage,I can't help ya..................

**zoo youk** · 10-03-12, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by PAULYPOKER

Dempster is 6-11 35.29% as underdog,

2-2 50% vs AL west,

8-7 on the road 53.33%,

7-11 38.89% against RH starter,

7-4 63.64% in day games............

GRIFFIN is 3-1 75% as Fav.,

6-1 85.71% in home games,

3-1 75% vs AL west,

7-1 87.5% vs RH starters,

3-1 75% in day games.............

If you don't see who has the clear advantage,I can't help ya..................

look at his numbers I posted when he actually faces big time line ups. not very good at all. plus this is the biggest game of his life. he is going to have a hell of a time trying to settle down. Dempster is a veteran and warrior and although he may give up a few the i truely believe the Rangers are gonna knock this kid around in the first inning as he won't be able to control the nerves.

**k22t** · 10-03-12, 11:05 AM

I hate to disagree Zoo but I gotta go with OAK today, place will be rocking like no other today. That team is on a mission.

**linedrivr** · 10-03-12, 11:51 AM

Dempster will need help today and plenty of it. The biggest problem with the Rangers lately is their fence swinging mentality. I doubt there is a lineup in baseball that has more popup's than the Rangers do since the allstar break. Especially Kinsler. Hate watching that guy take cuts.

Hamilton waste more at bats than any player in baseball due to his refusal to work a pitcher. Is there a guy in baseball that has more 0 - 2 counts than him? He will swing at anything you toss up there including bounced balls. The guy looks zoned out when he is standing in there.

Oakland has the momentum, pitching and hitting right now. The Rangers are out in the bush trying to recover theirs. It's A's or nothing here for me.

**lyon804** · 10-03-12, 11:53 AM

Zoo, how do you come up with the A's have the pressure? I think that rest with the Rangers since they are the one's on the way to squandering the division. A's have been disrespected and discounted all year by the experts. Rangers can take this game but it won't be because the A's crumbled due to pressure. They are not expected to be here today, nor are the Rangers... In this spot. I might add day games at the colisieum are not fun experiences for the visitor's. Also griffin facing the big boys? Those numbers were road games. Most rookies are different animals at home. Also add Griffin had no trouble silencing the mighty Rangers bats at home more than 3 months ago. My opinion is this game is a tossup that will be settled by the bullpen's

**easyliving** · 10-03-12, 11:53 AM

No doubt about it Rangers find a way to win here. On this for 2 units.

**zoo youk** · 10-03-12, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by lyon804

Zoo, how do you come up with the A's have the pressure? I think that rest with the Rangers since they are the one's on the way to squandering the division. A's have been disrespected and discounted all year by the experts. Rangers can take this game but it won't be because the A's crumbled due to pressure. They are not expected to be here today, nor are the Rangers... In this spot. I might add day games at the colisieum are not fun experiences for the visitor's. Also griffin facing the big boys? Those numbers were road games. Most rookies are different animals at home. Also add Griffin had no trouble silencing the mighty Rangers bats at home more than 3 months ago. My opinion is this game is a tossup that will be settled by the bullpen's

the A's starting pitcher specifically...very young kid...only 79 innings under his belt

**PAULYPOKER** · 10-03-12, 12:15 PM

Power Line
Team	Pitcher	Estimate	Edge
TEXAS	DEMPSTER	+186
OAKLAND	GRIFFIN	-186

Griffin is 8-2 80% as underdog

Bottom line,

Griffin is way under valued,

while Dempster and Texas is way over valued...........

**lyon804** · 10-03-12, 12:19 PM

After looking closer I believe the under is the best play in this game.

**dj_destroyer** · 10-03-12, 01:49 PM

Originally posted by PAULYPOKER

Power Line
Team	Pitcher	Estimate	Edge
TEXAS	DEMPSTER	+186
OAKLAND	GRIFFIN	-186

Griffin is 8-2 80% as underdog

Bottom line,

Griffin is way under valued,

while Dempster and Texas is way over valued...........

Where'd you get the power lines? or did you make them?

Very interested.

**PAULYPOKER** · 10-03-12, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by dj_destroyer

Where'd you get the power lines? or did you make them?

Very interested.

**Mantle7** · 10-03-12, 02:16 PM

Dempster just got that butt pounded out by the Angels TWICE. Oakland TT Over 3.5

**fuzzie714** · 10-03-12, 02:19 PM

I believe its going to be Under!

**theyknowthescore** · 10-03-12, 02:20 PM

I like the over with the amount of pressure the pitchers will face....mistake pitches a plenty

**theyknowthescore** · 10-03-12, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by theyknowthescore

I like the over with the amount of pressure the pitchers will face....mistake pitches a plenty

just a taste of the picks i will provide

**fergie's balls** · 10-03-12, 03:37 PM

LONG way to go, but pissed only went in small. Zoo is hot.

**turbozed** · 10-03-12, 03:42 PM

Good call in this thread. Griffin did not pitch well at all. Definitely a case of nerves and poor control.

**dj_destroyer** · 10-03-12, 03:48 PM

Well there goes $100...

**bankOmAn** · 10-03-12, 03:57 PM

I live in DFW...I had a feeling Rangers would pull it out. Team hasn't lost 3 games in a row much this year. Lets hope they keep it up!!Date Placed Ticket# Sport GameDate Description Risk/Win Oct 03 03:13 PM by: INTERNET 35233051 MLB Oct 03 03:35 PM STRAIGHT BET[967] TEX RANGERS -110( ACTION ) 1000/900

**zoo youk** · 10-03-12, 04:17 PM

WOW

talk about a complete CHOKE JOB from start to finish.

did Hamilton just drop a fly ball that gave up 2 runs??

**bankOmAn** · 10-03-12, 04:22 PM

Spoke to soon!!

**zoo youk** · 10-03-12, 04:30 PM

i didn't see it. was it seriously a routine fly ball or one he just barely got his glove on?

if was routine my god these guys are choking to death. won't even win the wild card play off game. will get fkn smoked.