I was shocked and saddened when I saw the news this morning. Great player, great career. I just watched his press conference video from the YES site. I hope he hits a few more out over the next two months and makes some fine plays afield. Thanks for everything, Tex!!!

I think this pic captures the mood perfectly. Lots of different things to say and feel, too exhausted yet too "locked in" to say it. If I were his teammate, I'd be angry at nature for not giving him four or five more years.

Dang, I remember when he was the hot new thing in Texas.
Nice ovation from the fans. Good double, too.

I like how Cleveland is giving us outs

[4] They're testing Sanchez, right?
Plays. Gotta love 'em.

I think Teix is doing the right thing. He has all the money anyone could ever reasonably want. I don't know that he has anything left to prove, and he isn't chasing any serious records or a Hall opportunity.

Wow, nice little inning for Big Mike.

Another run!

Well, sure, don't mess with Chase, just walk him.

Stalin, my Darlin!!!!!

Ha! Walk the guy in front of Starlin, pay the price

Hm, autocorrected my "Starlin" to "Stalin". A bit disconcerting.

damn. i went out to bring in food and beer and missed the fireworks.

did tex hit a 6-run homer?!

why is dude throwing over when rbj is standing on the bag?

nice play, tex!

shutout still in tact...

and justice for iron sheff with (at least) 10 strikeouts tonight...

Shit!

motherfucker. cuts the lead in half.

pine was pitching pretty well, but couldn't put him away. fuck!

Hmm, I'm liking this Sanchez kid

gary!!!

"sanchy" is just awful. friggin' GI Joe...

All these runs are making me giddy

I want double digits

One more

Hmm, I'd challenge that

Ok, guess not

go go gary. very composed during that at-bat!

[22] *you* want double digits? that's *my* thing! ; )

at least we have the 6-run lead again.

Or five runs.

Thelarmis, early in the game the Indians were testing Sanchez -- he threw out two stealing. It was heart-warming.

Pine Tar's ERA still sucks.

Really wish Hicks would get gone...

Give A-Rod some ups!

Nice on Franchez Sanchice. I saw one of the highlights, his double, and walk. Wanna hear the crowd for Tex's first a-b. I'll have to Roku it later...

HA! Hicks got me to double digits!!

Gritner trying to make this one to to 11.

I gots it, I gots it, er, you gots it

This one does indeed go to 11. Nice work, rbj!

I'm practicing now, so I've missed most of the runs...

Well, I've got a bunch of errands to run tomorrow, plus mow the lawn and take the dogs to the park (damn soulful eyes contract)

Night all

[9],[11] RILenin >;)

Why can't we just have a fucking blowout?! : /

[36] Hope this helps...

A baker's dozen and the 6-run lead back in tact!

Throw strikes, goody. Dammit!

End the fucking game already. Jesus fucking Christ!!!

Fucking finally.

Give A-Rod some at-bats again...

Wow, I completely missed that Teix was retiring. I was busy. Just started watching the condensed game for last night's game and poked in and saw this. Wow, but it seems a good decision. I always liked Teix.

[29] Saw this on the condensed game and I was very impressed. He really snapped off those throws.