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jg2977 · 08-22-2025, 03:53 PM

Mike (measured, thoughtful):
“Dog, the story in the West is Texas. One hundred and four wins, best record in the league. They’re motivated, they’re angry after what happened last year in the World Series, and they’re trying to put that collapse behind them. That’s a powerhouse, no question.”

Mad Dog (explosive, animated):
“THE TEXAS RANGERS, MIKE! ONE-OH-FOUR wins! They got EMBARRASSED last October, couldn’t close the deal, BUT HERE THEY COME AGAIN. They’re loaded, MIKE, absolutely LOADED! And I’ll tell ya — they’re on a mission. WATCH OUT!”

Mike:
“But then you’ve got Seattle. Dog, 78 wins, 84 losses — and somehow, they’re in the playoffs. I’ve been watching baseball a long time, but that’s one of the strangest things I’ve seen. A team under .500, getting a chance to win the World Series? It doesn’t sit right with me.”

Mad Dog (interrupting, incredulous):
“IT’S A JOKE, MIKE! AN ABSOLUTE JOKE! Seventy-eight and eighty-four! UNDER .500! That’s PATHETIC! That’s a team that should be home golfing, not playin’ October baseball! How do you reward LOSING, MIKE?! You win 78 games and you get to compete for a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP? That’s a FRAUD!”

Mike (calm rebuttal):
“Well, the system is what it is. They took the last wild card spot, so they’re in. Doesn’t mean they’re going to do anything with it. Let’s be honest — nobody’s expecting Seattle to make a run.”

Mad Dog (ranting):
“DO ANYTHING?! MIKE, THEY SHOULDN’T EVEN BE HERE! This isn’t football where you sneak in at 9-7, this is BASEBALL! One hundred sixty-two games, you play every day, and if you stink, you STINK! Seattle stinks, MIKE! SEVENTY-EIGHT wins! I’ve seen better records in LITTLE LEAGUE!”

Mike:
“Behind them, it’s just bad baseball. Houston — 71 wins. Anaheim — 64 wins. Oakland — 59. Those teams weren’t even close. That division was Texas, and everybody else was miles behind.”

Mad Dog (mocking, sarcastic):
“HOUSTON! SEVENTY-ONE wins! TERRIBLE! ANAHEIM, 64 — the Angels couldn’t hit, couldn’t pitch, couldn’t field. AWFUL! And the A’s, MIKE, the A’s! FIFTY-NINE and ONE-OH-THREE! You don’t deserve to be called a Major League team with THAT record. Just fold ‘em up, ship ‘em to the minors, who needs ‘em!”

Mike (wrapping up):
“So the AL West is Texas — dominant, poised, and ready for redemption. Seattle? Strange as it sounds, they’re in, even with a losing record. But if you’re asking me — the real story here is the Rangers. They’re the team to beat.”

Mad Dog (final shout):
“IT’S TEXAS, MIKE, TEXAS! Best team in baseball, they want payback for last year, and they’re coming HARD. But SEATTLE — SEVENTY-EIGHT WINS! EMBARRASSING, MIKE! EMBARRASSING!”

08-22-2025, 03:53 PM	#2906
jg2977 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 24,572	Mike (measured, thoughtful): “Dog, the story in the West is Texas. One hundred and four wins, best record in the league. They’re motivated, they’re angry after what happened last year in the World Series, and they’re trying to put that collapse behind them. That’s a powerhouse, no question.” Mad Dog (explosive, animated): “THE TEXAS RANGERS, MIKE! ONE-OH-FOUR wins! They got EMBARRASSED last October, couldn’t close the deal, BUT HERE THEY COME AGAIN. They’re loaded, MIKE, absolutely LOADED! And I’ll tell ya — they’re on a mission. WATCH OUT!” Mike: “But then you’ve got Seattle. Dog, 78 wins, 84 losses — and somehow, they’re in the playoffs. I’ve been watching baseball a long time, but that’s one of the strangest things I’ve seen. A team under .500, getting a chance to win the World Series? It doesn’t sit right with me.” Mad Dog (interrupting, incredulous): “IT’S A JOKE, MIKE! AN ABSOLUTE JOKE! Seventy-eight and eighty-four! UNDER .500! That’s PATHETIC! That’s a team that should be home golfing, not playin’ October baseball! How do you reward LOSING, MIKE?! You win 78 games and you get to compete for a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP? That’s a FRAUD!” Mike (calm rebuttal): “Well, the system is what it is. They took the last wild card spot, so they’re in. Doesn’t mean they’re going to do anything with it. Let’s be honest — nobody’s expecting Seattle to make a run.” Mad Dog (ranting): “DO ANYTHING?! MIKE, THEY SHOULDN’T EVEN BE HERE! This isn’t football where you sneak in at 9-7, this is BASEBALL! One hundred sixty-two games, you play every day, and if you stink, you STINK! Seattle stinks, MIKE! SEVENTY-EIGHT wins! I’ve seen better records in LITTLE LEAGUE!” Mike: “Behind them, it’s just bad baseball. Houston — 71 wins. Anaheim — 64 wins. Oakland — 59. Those teams weren’t even close. That division was Texas, and everybody else was miles behind.” Mad Dog (mocking, sarcastic): “HOUSTON! SEVENTY-ONE wins! TERRIBLE! ANAHEIM, 64 — the Angels couldn’t hit, couldn’t pitch, couldn’t field. AWFUL! And the A’s, MIKE, the A’s! FIFTY-NINE and ONE-OH-THREE! You don’t deserve to be called a Major League team with THAT record. Just fold ‘em up, ship ‘em to the minors, who needs ‘em!” Mike (wrapping up): “So the AL West is Texas — dominant, poised, and ready for redemption. Seattle? Strange as it sounds, they’re in, even with a losing record. But if you’re asking me — the real story here is the Rangers. They’re the team to beat.” Mad Dog (final shout): “IT’S TEXAS, MIKE, TEXAS! Best team in baseball, they want payback for last year, and they’re coming HARD. But SEATTLE — SEVENTY-EIGHT WINS! EMBARRASSING, MIKE! EMBARRASSING!”