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Cliff Phelps

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An American League baseball fan generally
I want to see good competition in the divisions and the the teams managed responsibly and smartly. Having teams that are perennial losers is not good for the sport

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  • mlb Texas Rangers
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Recent Activity
It gets better
Commented on 28-15 - A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Elvis in Rangers Win over Tigers on May 19 2013, 1:05a
The Angels used this gif to descrie the game they just lost
Commented on 27-14 - Rangers Blast Verlander, Tigers in Arlington Hitters' Duel on May 17 2013, 3:56a - 1 reply
for Mark Lowe
Voted on May 16 2013, 4:08a
This is not that new of an idea
Commented on One Franchise's Innovative Approach to the Management of Pitchers: Is it Time for the Angels to Experiment? on May 16 2013, 3:59a
I think it would be easier for a manager to motivate players on a team like the Astros than the Angels at this point
Commented on 26-14 - Rangers Bail on Bay Area With Series Win Over Oakland on May 16 2013, 1:23a
When I played in HS a scout told me I only lacked 5 things to be a top flight prospect
Commented on Eight scouting reports that really nailed it on May 16 2013, 1:03a
He had Tommy John Surgury
Commented on 26-14 - Rangers Bail on Bay Area With Series Win Over Oakland on May 15 2013, 10:27p - 1 reply
I like it more than you
Commented on 26-14 - Rangers Bail on Bay Area With Series Win Over Oakland on May 15 2013, 10:26p
Some Angels fans the other day were snarking about how the Angels had drawn more than the Rangers
Commented on 26-14 - Rangers Bail on Bay Area With Series Win Over Oakland on May 15 2013, 10:20p - 2 replies
No Subject
Commented on Series Preview: Texas Rangers @ Oakland Athletics - To Win in Oakland on May 13 2013, 5:50p
I sort of think John Daniels is correct with a more blended approach
Commented on Sunday morning Rangers things on May 12 2013, 7:18p
I actually have some sympathy for the guy
Commented on Sunday morning Rangers things on May 12 2013, 6:59p
Geeesh, The Astros are on a pace to lose 120 games this season
Commented on 24-13 - It's Good to Play The Astros - Rangers Win Big, Sweep Houston on May 12 2013, 5:53p
How bad are you when you can't keep a spot on a team with a .270 winning percentage?
Commented on MLB Scores: Rangers 8, Astros 7 on May 12 2013, 8:46a - 1 reply
Don't you wish that Phil Humber pitched for the Angels?
Commented on Thoughts on an 8-7 win on May 12 2013, 8:32a - 1 reply
I don't call Bullshit - I call Diversity
Commented on Umpire Fieldin Culbreth suspended for not knowing the rules on May 10 2013, 8:06p
SBNation.com
Joined on May 10 2013, 8:02p
Sounds like that umpire is ready for ML games
Commented on Colby Lewis Goes 2 IP In His First Rehab Start on May 10 2013, 5:01p
Well I think:
Commented on Series Preview: Texas Rangers @ Houston Astros - Minute Maid Minutia on May 10 2013, 4:51p
How funny would it be if the protest was accepted and the teams had to restart the game and Astros then won?
Commented on MLB Scores: Protesting Angels 6, Astros 5 on May 10 2013, 4:02a - 1 reply
for Mariners
Voted on May 9 2013, 7:11p
I actually think the technology is there to have strikes called by a machine
Commented on Thursday Morning Links on May 9 2013, 6:55p - 1 reply
Two words
Commented on Astros Win With Somewhat Sterotypical Fight on May 9 2013, 5:24a
I hate the Angels so much.
Commented on Game 34 Preview: Astros vs. Angels on May 9 2013, 5:17a
I don't think that Soto would have much trouble with the sucking part
Commented on A.J. Pierzynski to the disabled list, Robinson Chirinos being recalled on May 9 2013, 1:24a - 1 reply
What's the chance that when AJ returns it is Soto that gets sent down?
Commented on A.J. Pierzynski to the disabled list, Robinson Chirinos being recalled on May 9 2013, 12:25a - 3 replies
I think they should start by firing the owner
Commented on 21-13 - Derek Holland Deals as Rangers Split With Milwaukee on May 8 2013, 11:29p
The "Area 51's"
Commented on Jurickson Profar Pulled From Last Night's Game With Injury, Should Be Back Tonight on May 8 2013, 6:22p
I am somewhat surprised this does not happen more often
Commented on J.A. Happ injury: Blue Jays starter hit in the head with a line drive on May 8 2013, 1:17a - 1 reply
No Subject
Commented on Tigers 9, Astros 0: Verlander Almost Perfect...Houston Wasn't on May 6 2013, 2:50a
Idle questions for those more Saber than I
Commented on 20-11 - Rangers Sweep Red Sox in Walkoff After Darvish Dominates on May 6 2013, 2:47a - 1 reply
Charlie Hough, Feggie Jenkins or Nolan Ryan are the only other possibilities
Commented on 20-11 - Rangers Sweep Red Sox in Walkoff After Darvish Dominates on May 5 2013, 11:00p - 1 reply
Is it gauche to wonder if this team has to many good players?
Commented on 20-11 - Rangers Sweep Red Sox in Walkoff After Darvish Dominates on May 5 2013, 6:58p - 1 reply
Awsome!
Commented on Game 28 Game Day Thread - Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers on May 2 2013, 8:06p
I'm gonna guess it is about 85-87 sunny and humid outside right now here
Commented on Game 28 Game Day Thread - Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers on May 2 2013, 8:04p
I saw that too
Commented on Game 28 Game Day Thread - Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers on May 2 2013, 7:32p
Hey, I had no say in this.
Commented on Game 28 Game Day Thread - Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers on May 2 2013, 7:29p
So how will the reigning AL Rookie of the month Justin Grimm do tonight?
Commented on Game 28 Game Day Thread - Chicago White Sox at Texas Rangers on May 2 2013, 7:25p - 3 replies
I am hoping the A's and the Angels play .500 versus each other.
Commented on Wednesday Morning Links on May 2 2013, 12:33a
I would agree
Commented on 17-9 - No Place Like Home For Rangers in Win over White Sox on May 1 2013, 4:49a
I agree with this.
Commented on Colby Lewis throws 1 IP in extended spring game on Apr 29 2013, 9:01p - 1 reply
Question
Commented on 16-7 - Pitching Depth Proves to be Plus, Rangers Beat Twins on Apr 26 2013, 11:23p - 5 replies
Wish I could eat some cheetos this diet is awful
Commented on Game 23 Game Day Thread - Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins on Apr 26 2013, 8:11p
Evidently Gina Miller
Commented on Game 23 Game Day Thread - Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins on Apr 26 2013, 8:00p
Maybe a saftey thing given the injury he had
Commented on Game 23 Game Day Thread - Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins on Apr 26 2013, 7:53p
I expect the Red Socks to faulter as the season goes on.
Commented on Thoughts on a 2-1 Rangers win on Apr 26 2013, 7:07p
On a related note then about GM's in trouble
Commented on Friday morning Rangers things on Apr 26 2013, 6:59p
The Red Hawks are the Astro's 3A team?
Commented on Friday morning Rangers things on Apr 26 2013, 6:54p
They are in a bad division
Commented on G22GDT2 on Apr 25 2013, 10:21p - 1 reply
But if the Twins stay in contention they may not be sellers
Commented on G22GDT2 on Apr 25 2013, 10:19p - 2 replies
crap
Commented on G22GDT2 on Apr 25 2013, 10:16p
Just lame
Commented on G22GDT2 on Apr 25 2013, 10:13p
Ha-ha
Commented on G22GDT2 on Apr 25 2013, 10:07p
MArtin's been taking lessons from Kinsler
Commented on Game 22 Game Day Thread - Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins on Apr 25 2013, 9:56p - 1 reply
Amen, preach on brother!
Commented on Game 22 Game Day Thread - Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins on Apr 25 2013, 9:52p
Come on Mitch don't make an out
Commented on Game 22 Game Day Thread - Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins on Apr 25 2013, 9:51p
Me too
Commented on Game 22 Game Day Thread - Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins on Apr 25 2013, 9:42p
If I say "Yes" am I accussed of jinxing?
Commented on Game 22 Game Day Thread - Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins on Apr 25 2013, 9:20p - 1 reply
No but he has made a cople of bad plays
Commented on Game 22 Game Day Thread - Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins on Apr 25 2013, 9:19p - 1 reply
Worley can thank Cruz the Twins are not down by 3 or 4
Commented on Game 22 Game Day Thread - Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins on Apr 25 2013, 9:17p - 3 replies
Good walk Nelson
Commented on Game 22 Game Day Thread - Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins on Apr 25 2013, 9:12p - 1 reply
I would imagine if he keeps pitching like this he will hard to demote
Commented on Game 22 Game Day Thread - Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins on Apr 25 2013, 9:07p
Or goes to the All Star game
Commented on Game 22 Game Day Thread - Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins on Apr 25 2013, 8:52p
This is bad news for Worley the Twind pitcher
Commented on Game 22 Game Day Thread - Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins on Apr 25 2013, 8:50p - 1 reply
Yeah I think that is the name
Commented on Game 22 Game Day Thread - Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins on Apr 25 2013, 8:47p - 1 reply
Watching the twins broadcast on MLB.com
Commented on Game 22 Game Day Thread - Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins on Apr 25 2013, 8:45p - 2 replies
I wonder is there a Papa-Johns on Guam?
Commented on Series Preview: Texas Rangers @ Minnesota Twins - Land of 10,000 Postponements on Apr 25 2013, 7:18p
No Subject
Commented on Series Preview: Texas Rangers @ Minnesota Twins - Land of 10,000 Postponements on Apr 25 2013, 7:13p
Because they deserve it.
Commented on 14-7 - Darvish Dazzles in Rangers' Series-Winning Victory Over Angels on Apr 25 2013, 5:27a
The Rangers have four starters on the DL
Commented on Our Carpenter is No Savior; Angels Lose on Apr 25 2013, 3:57a - 1 reply
Well not on Guam
Commented on 14-7 - Darvish Dazzles in Rangers' Series-Winning Victory Over Angels on Apr 25 2013, 2:19a - 1 reply
For me it is Charlie Hough rather than Pudge but yeah, I know how you feel
Commented on 14-7 - Darvish Dazzles in Rangers' Series-Winning Victory Over Angels on Apr 25 2013, 2:14a
The unicorn head is funny enough but hte guy beside the unicorn may be the ugliest man on Earth
Commented on 14-7 - Darvish Dazzles in Rangers' Series-Winning Victory Over Angels on Apr 25 2013, 2:07a - 1 reply
Darvish averaging 15 pitches an inning - that is a borderline complete domination pitch count
Commented on G21GDT3 on Apr 24 2013, 11:58p - 1 reply
Wait until she post pictures of you in a speedo for her friends to see
Commented on G20GDT2 on Apr 23 2013, 10:44p
Were the 2 runs in the first unearned?
Commented on G20GDT2 on Apr 23 2013, 10:39p - 1 reply
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