Author Topic: Nolan Ryan retiring from Rangers (Read 5491 times)

You'd have to think he would love to somehow stick it to Daniels and whoever else forced him out. I for one will miss the shots of him in the stands looking grumpy and constipated as the Rangers blow another playoff game.

juliogotay · « **Reply #6 on:** October 18, 2013, 09:55:00 am »

Quote from: Reuben on October 18, 2013, 09:35:57 am

You'd have to think he would love to somehow stick it to Daniels and whoever else forced him out. I for one will miss the shots of him in the stands looking grumpy and constipated as the Rangers blow another playoff game.

+1

JimR · « **Reply #7 on:** October 18, 2013, 10:59:04 am »

fuck Nolan Ryan.

juliogotay · « **Reply #8 on:** October 18, 2013, 11:13:03 am »

Quote from: Reuben on October 18, 2013, 09:35:57 am

You'd have to think he would love to somehow stick it to Daniels and whoever else forced him out. I for one will miss the shots of him in the stands looking grumpy and constipated as the Rangers blow another playoff game.

If you miss that, you may enjoy this audio. (about 4 minutes) http://www.theunticket.com/fake-nolan-ryan-talks-about-rangers-woes/

Bench · « **Reply #9 on:** October 18, 2013, 11:18:52 am »

Quote from: Reuben on October 18, 2013, 09:35:57 am

You'd have to think he would love to somehow stick it to Daniels and whoever else forced him out. I for one will miss the shots of him in the stands looking grumpy and constipated as the Rangers blow another playoff game.

For a guy that's universally loved, he sure does get "forced out" of a lot of places.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #10 on:** October 18, 2013, 11:19:53 am »

Quote from: JimR on October 18, 2013, 10:59:04 am

fuck Nolan Ryan.

+1,000

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #11 on:** October 18, 2013, 12:39:14 pm »

Quote from: JimR on October 18, 2013, 10:59:04 am

fuck Nolan Ryan.

Amen. He had his chance, and told Houston to kiss his ass. Fuck that guy.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #12 on:** October 18, 2013, 12:55:34 pm »

Quote from: Bench on October 18, 2013, 11:18:52 am

For a guy that's universally loved, he sure does get "forced out" of a lot of places.

He's obviously a high maintenance pain-in-the-ass.

Fredia · « **Reply #13 on:** October 18, 2013, 12:57:52 pm »

sounds like clemens

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #14 on:** October 18, 2013, 04:07:00 pm »

Quote from: JimR on October 18, 2013, 10:59:04 am

fuck Nolan Ryan.

Agree, totally. That being said I bet he winds up in Houston.

Texifornia · « **Reply #15 on:** October 18, 2013, 11:54:01 pm »

Quote from: Jose Cruz III on October 18, 2013, 04:07:00 pm

Agree, totally. That being said I bet he winds up in Houston.

Vice President of American League is Awesome!

I concur with Coach.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #16 on:** October 19, 2013, 08:02:47 am »

I can't stand Jon Daniels I think he gets way too much credit and not enough of the blame. But, hey Nolan, how you like them apples?

Fredia · « **Reply #17 on:** October 19, 2013, 10:55:07 am »

maybe one day you will stop holding it in and speak up and say what you are thinking

NeilT · « **Reply #18 on:** October 19, 2013, 06:22:29 pm »

Maybe he'll take over for Bud.

Fredia · « **Reply #19 on:** October 19, 2013, 06:39:03 pm »

worse nightmare possible

Noe · « **Reply #20 on:** October 20, 2013, 08:20:07 pm »

When John J. McMullen failed to re-sign Nolan Ryan in the 80s, he was blasted by the Astros fans. How, in the world, could McMullen allow Nolan to walk and sign up with the Rangers? Well, McMullen's response to all who would listen "Nolan Ryan is most despicable human being I've ever met." No one believed him.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #21 on:** October 21, 2013, 05:37:17 am »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on October 20, 2013, 08:20:07 pm

When John J. McMullen failed to re-sign Nolan Ryan in the 80s, he was blasted by the Astros fans. How, in the world, could McMullen allow Nolan to walk and sign up with the Rangers? Well, McMullen's response to all who would listen "Nolan Ryan is most despicable human being I've ever met." No one believed him.

That comports with everything that I've ever heard about him. FWIW, I hear that Reid is as likable as his father is unlikable too.

homer · « **Reply #22 on:** October 21, 2013, 07:53:58 am »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on October 20, 2013, 08:20:07 pm

When John J. McMullen failed to re-sign Nolan Ryan in the 80s, he was blasted by the Astros fans. How, in the world, could McMullen allow Nolan to walk and sign up with the Rangers? Well, McMullen's response to all who would listen "Nolan Ryan is most despicable human being I've ever met." No one believed him.

You have misremembered this story. Again.

McMullen was quoted as saying Tal Smith was despicable.

Bench · « **Reply #23 on:** October 21, 2013, 10:59:23 am »

Quote from: homer on October 21, 2013, 07:53:58 am

You have misremembered this story. Again.

McMullen was quoted as saying Tal Smith was despicable.

You've had that in your pocket for seven and a half years? I'm impressed.

homer · « **Reply #24 on:** October 21, 2013, 11:21:20 am »

Quote from: Bench on October 21, 2013, 10:59:23 am

You've had that in your pocket for seven and a half years? I'm impressed.

I didn't believe it then, and I didn't believe it now. Top hit on Google.

Noe · « **Reply #25 on:** October 21, 2013, 01:41:19 pm »

Quote from: homer on October 21, 2013, 07:53:58 am

You have misremembered this story. Again.

McMullen was quoted as saying Tal Smith was despicable.

Cool, thanks. I do remember McMullen saying something to the effect that Ryan wasn't that great though. He was wrong about that one.

JimR · « **Reply #26 on:** October 21, 2013, 02:08:03 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on October 21, 2013, 01:41:19 pm

Cool, thanks. I do remember McMullen saying something to the effect that Ryan wasn't that great though. He was wrong about that one.

I think he thought/said Ryan was washed up as a player.

Noe · « **Reply #27 on:** October 21, 2013, 02:27:10 pm »

Quote from: JimR on October 21, 2013, 02:08:03 pm

I think he thought/said Ryan was washed up as a player.

That's it. He said he was done. That's why they signed Jim Clancy instead. Thanks coach.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #28 on:** October 21, 2013, 03:41:30 pm »

Quote from: JimR on October 21, 2013, 02:08:03 pm

I think he thought/said Ryan was washed up as a player.

He wasn't alone. A former NL umpire that I used to drink heavily with told me straight up after his last Astros season that Ryan was losing his command and that the umpires were responsible for keeping him in the game. However, Ryan had too many effective years after leaving Houston to give much credence to that theory.