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Our problems with the KC Royals continue into this season. We were beaten quite well during the 2002 season by them, and the trend continues. Of the three games we’ve played so far, we’ve lost both of them. While it’s too early to get really concerned, it’s never a good trend.
Again, I didn’t get to listen to this game, but not because I didn’t want to try – I was sent out of the office on an assignment during the time the game was on, and didn’t get to listen – the Royals feed was being carried on mlb.com. I got back in time to hear the ninth inning, when we made it interesting in the bottom of the 9th, loaded the bases with 1 out and behind by two, but two straight strikeouts ended that. In looking at the box score, it appears the CoCo & Rob Bell didn’t have great outings, and everyone else who pitched (Valdes, Drese, Shouse, & RA Dickey didn’t give up any runs. Was nice to see a Ranger home run, although it came from a non surprising power source – Doug Glanville. I like Glanville from his days in Philly, I hope he sticks on here.
Tomorrow’s game is on the radio, so I’ll be listening to that. :)

Well, the annual spring training tradition of not being able to hear games starts early. Day #1 was a double header, and we didn’t get to hear the second game against the UT Longhorns. I actually would have liked to have heard this game instead of the one against the Royals, and not because of the fact that we lost Game #1. I just felt this game was more interesting.
I didn’t see much on this game, except for the line score – scoring 10 runs over the last two innings. However, the clip that most everyone probably saw was Arod’s at bats. First was his strikeout (which I’m sure the UT pitcher will forever remember), and the massive home run he hit which casued a few fans out in center to go RUNNING after the ball. A 500 footer – I don’t think he’s done anything like that in Texas, but this IS Arizona spring training, after all. :) Makes me wonder what Arod would do if he played in Coors Field for 81 games!
Can’t say much about this game since I don’t have any first hand listening or viewing of it to draw from.
NOTE: This game did not count in the standings.

Ranger baseball is on the air!
Today was the first Ranger baseball game of the year – in a few ways, because weather wrecked the intrasquad games meant for earlier this week. Unfortunately again, the first game was a day game, and day games are problem for me because I have to listen at work, and I can rarely pay attention to the games. This one was no exception. Was really nice to hear Eric & Vince again, but I didn’t get to pay much attention. I listened from the top of the second to the point where the game was tied 2-2 (bottom of the fourth), then had an emergency at work, and didn’t get to hear anything else except the end of game when we lost.
Still, I’m looking forward to a great season, and overall I didn’t think we played that bad. The home run given up by us was by a pitcher I’d be shocked if we still have on the major league roster, so I’m not too worried about that.