Opening Day Blues

So the Rangers have never been over .500 with Ron Washington. That's got to be rough. I feel bad for the guys that have been here and are being asked for patience. Accepting losing builds a climate that is satisfied with mediocrity. No organization, business, or even individual thrives with that ethic.

Four walks, a hit batter, and an error. Six extra base runners. Hard to compete like that. We can make excuses that Jennings overthrew in front of his home fans and he hitters wanted to excite the crowd, but the truth is that Brian Burres has a legitimate fastball and slow lefty, bender. Pretty filthy stuff. Not bad for a team many say might be the worst in the AL. Not if Burres brings that arsenal each time he gets a turn. Might just be that it was his b-day, and I always had huge games on that occasion.

Let's try again tomorrow.

Segovia. Ring a Bell?

Zack Segovia, the former Forney Jackrabbit standout pitcher, looks to contribute this year for the Philadelphia Phillies. A second round draft pick of theirs, his progres has been slowed by a missed season due to Tommy John surgery. I love when locals make it to the bigs.

On a side note. It'll be easier to keep up with former Mesquite Poteet Pirate Jason Jennings as he plays for the Houston Astros this season. Never understood why the Rangers never tried to get him from Colorado where he was been of their most consistent pitchers the past few years. The Ballpark would have been a breeze (no pun intended...well, slightly intended).