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Beer and Queso / Re: going to fredricksberg and kerrville suggestions for food?

« on: November 24, 2019, 07:58:52 pm »

The Navajo Grill in Fredericksburg is great for a nice night out.

Good one.

Emma & Ollie, Otto's, Farm Haus, Old German Bakery, Fburg Pie Company, Fresh Pickens, Sunset Grill.  Hondo's is fun, usually good music, the food is okay.  Look for "The Almost Patsy Cline Band", my aunt is the singer.

Drive to the Old Tunnel WMA, watch the bats come out (if they're still there this late), eat at Alamo Springs and go have beers at Luckenbach/Albert/Bankersmith

Not a Kerrville person but I can ask tonight and get back to you.

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Talk Zone / Re: Awards

« on: November 07, 2019, 11:37:16 pm »

He finishes in perfect fielding position.


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RH Keuchel

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Talk Zone / Re: Reid Ryan phasing out

« on: November 07, 2019, 11:36:26 pm »

I know nothing about Crane Jr other than he's in his mid-30's... where'd he go to school, where'd he work afterwards?  Not that it's a be-all-end-all, but it's interesting to know.

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Talk Zone / Re: Hinch’s decisions and thinking/G7

« on: November 03, 2019, 05:01:13 pm »

1998 hurt also. Not like this, though.

86 killed me, but I would have sworn we were going to the WS in '98

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: November 03, 2019, 11:58:42 am »

0 penalties on the defense today, I believe.  Our new CB had a hell of a game.  Passrush finally showed up in the 2nd half, and they held Fournette to his fewest scrimmage yards of the year. 

I'll give BoB and the scouts a ton of credit:  I was totally wrong about Howard, thought he'd be a project.  He's by far the best rookie OL in the NFL.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: November 03, 2019, 09:44:19 am »

That was one of the most creative drives of BOB’s tenure. The Jags were flummoxed by the end.

Too bad it was punctuated with a typical miscue.

He's a fine OC.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: November 03, 2019, 08:52:51 am »

Offense, stepping on their dicks the opening drive... BoB wasting timeouts while the clock is stopped. Awesome.

I have no idea who Mitchell Jr. is but he has no business being on the field.

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Talk Zone / Re: Team of the Decade?

« on: November 02, 2019, 06:24:34 pm »

These things carry as much weight with me as regular season "power rankings".

Bingo.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 7, October 30, 2019

« on: October 30, 2019, 11:17:03 pm »

Shitty end to a really fun season.

Hate to see them go out like this, bats just didn't put up a fight tonight.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 7, October 30, 2019

« on: October 30, 2019, 10:23:55 pm »

Hold 'em here and pray

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 7, October 30, 2019

« on: October 30, 2019, 10:21:11 pm »

Who's going to play the outfield?

Not Chirinos.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 7, October 30, 2019

« on: October 30, 2019, 10:19:47 pm »

Why no Diaz for Robbie?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 7, October 30, 2019

« on: October 30, 2019, 10:18:56 pm »

Hell of a time for the worst fucking strike call of the Series.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 7, October 30, 2019

« on: October 30, 2019, 10:10:24 pm »

I'd like tonight to be fun

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 7, October 30, 2019

« on: October 30, 2019, 09:19:34 pm »

Greinke is about to face the meat of the order for the third time.

He's had much success in the past 3rd time through, for whatever that's worth tonight.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 7, October 30, 2019

« on: October 30, 2019, 09:16:47 pm »

Jake's something like 7-8 against Corbin now.

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Talk Zone / Re: Game 7

« on: October 30, 2019, 04:44:01 pm »

Chili will be served at 6:30.  Picking up fritos when I make my beer run.

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Talk Zone / Re: Game 7

« on: October 30, 2019, 02:59:06 pm »

Chili prep has begun

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Talk Zone / Re: Game 7

« on: October 30, 2019, 01:08:19 pm »

He owes me at least 3 RBIs.

Oh yeah, interesting trades definitely accepted.

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Talk Zone / Re: Game 7

« on: October 30, 2019, 12:45:20 pm »

Altuve owes me $30 for the new keyboard I bought this morning.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 5, October 27, 2019

« on: October 29, 2019, 07:37:33 am »

Woof. That is cringier than a Puig bat lick.

Yes.  Everything about that song is fucking awful.  I didn't know it existed until the postseason, and I can only assume that last game is the last time I'll ever hear it.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 5, October 27, 2019

« on: October 27, 2019, 11:59:46 pm »

Astros fans postgame get all in on baby shark:

https://twitter.com/DavidNunoABC13/status/1188666179390492672

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: October 27, 2019, 06:40:38 pm »

That was a very nice win.  Watson is unreal.  So much for picking up Fells as our "blocking TE".  Hyde runs like a fucking man.

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Talk Zone / Re: WS 2019

« on: October 27, 2019, 06:05:18 pm »

About 5 months ago I made a commitment to see Wilco in Austin tonight. Shit, I can’t back out. I’d really rather stay in and watch the game.

Same thing happened to a buddy of mine in Houston last night.  He said the show was great, so I hope the results all around are the same tonight.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: October 27, 2019, 06:02:47 pm »

Does BOB know you’re allowed to go for 2?


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And like clockwork, Raiders drive down for a long FG to go up 4

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019

« on: October 26, 2019, 11:40:56 pm »

Urquidy is the 2nd Mexican pitcher in MLB to win a WS start, along with Fernandomania.  Jaime Garcia with the Cards is the only other to start one.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019

« on: October 26, 2019, 08:58:45 pm »

My aunt just received her last chemo treatment and is going to beat the odds against pancreatic cancer.

Holy shit that's awesome.  Beating the odds is right.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019

« on: October 26, 2019, 07:27:45 pm »

WTF is wrong with Chirinos?

He should have taken that.  93 on the bottom inside corner is not a hitter's pitch.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 3, October 25, 2019

« on: October 25, 2019, 10:01:57 pm »

Do the fans have a hand gesture for that?

Mine is "dismissive wanking motion"

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 3, October 25, 2019

« on: October 25, 2019, 07:56:16 pm »

I can't remember the last time an Astros' pitcher put up a zero after we scored.

Pepperidge Farm remembers, now you do too.

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Talk Zone / Re: Tipping pitches

« on: October 24, 2019, 09:10:51 pm »

Saw an article today comparing the Astros alleged whistling  to the Black Sox Scandal. 

Astros hate is strong these days.

Where was this article?  Haven't seen this one yet.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 2, October 23, 2019

« on: October 24, 2019, 01:47:39 am »

https://twitter.com/WillBrinson/status/1187203514197512193

Shit like this is all over the place.

Him being an NFL writer makes it that much better.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 2, October 23, 2019

« on: October 23, 2019, 09:51:18 pm »

Fuck! Toshiro Mifune is a stud.

Toshiro Mifuck that guy

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 2, October 23, 2019

« on: October 23, 2019, 08:39:28 pm »

How many games since Alvarez' last home run?

"Well, that's too long."

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 2, October 23, 2019

« on: October 23, 2019, 08:32:50 pm »

Agreed.  It’s something players do when they are struggling to consistently score runs.

We also don't know if he went on his own or that was called from the dugout.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 2, October 23, 2019

« on: October 23, 2019, 08:23:02 pm »

Weird thing is, literally no one likes Joe Buck. You will never, ever find someone, football fan, baseball fan, dog show, whatever else he does, who tells you, You know what, I really like that guy.

Yet here we are.

Paul Rudd.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series Game 1; October 22, 2019

« on: October 22, 2019, 07:22:10 pm »

I like when Springer walks for Altuve

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Talk Zone / Re: Defense

« on: October 21, 2019, 12:20:05 am »

We forget how rough Yuli’s first year at 1b was. What a pro.


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I remember arguing with Mark (or was it abuse?) about him his first year and how much work he needed to get tolerable with his feet and reads around the bag.  Good times.  I think he turned out ok.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: October 20, 2019, 04:09:10 pm »

BoB (11), Anger (3) and Tunsil (10) cost them 24 seconds in the last ~2 minutes.

Not why they lost, but it's not winning football either.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: October 20, 2019, 01:05:22 pm »

No vaseline

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019

« on: October 19, 2019, 11:23:13 pm »

HO LEE FUK

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019

« on: October 18, 2019, 06:28:44 pm »

JV's just not used to pitching with an early lead.

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Talk Zone / Re: Greinke

« on: October 18, 2019, 05:50:18 pm »

I assume there are other connections, but the son of his longtime hitting instructor and friend is autistic.

Didn't know this.  Thanks.

From this sort of standpoint, could there be a better manager than Hinch?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 4, October 17, 2019

« on: October 17, 2019, 08:04:00 pm »

Greinke threw Sanchez? in the first a meatball fastball right down the middle that was just stared at.  Guess-hitting is a cruel bitch goddess.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 4, October 17, 2019

« on: October 17, 2019, 07:55:44 pm »

He's throwing the same puss up there that Greinke is.  Difference is the Yankees have laid off the shit 3-1 sliders in the dirt.

Outside of one he threw to Judge, Greinke's changeup has deserted him.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 4, October 17, 2019

« on: October 17, 2019, 07:32:42 pm »

Listening not watching. Did the wind fuck with correa on the pop up?

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Yep.  He had to chase it a long way.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 4, October 17, 2019

« on: October 17, 2019, 07:05:19 pm »

Somebody woke up Hicks?

Hudson and Hicks in the GZ tonight.

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Talk Zone / Re: NLCS

« on: October 17, 2019, 09:58:14 am »

if I were a Foreigner on a Journey I would never take an R.E.O. Speedwagon to get there.

Be a Supertramp and ride the rails.

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Talk Zone / Re: NLCS

« on: October 16, 2019, 09:26:33 pm »

If yall can't agree on "Modern Sounds in County and Western Music" or "Red Headed Stranger" then there's, well there's just no help for you

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Talk Zone / Re: Weather report for Game 4

« on: October 15, 2019, 09:03:44 am »

That's a good point. You're right.

I kind of liked how it was originally set up - win at least one in New York and you've got JV and Cole fully rested at home. Shifting the bullpen game from 4 to 6 messes that up, but it's the ALCS. There's an insane amount of pressure every game.

4 games in 4 days puts a ton of pressure on their bullpen.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime

« on: October 15, 2019, 07:43:25 am »

Hey das, saw this last night re: the NWS and NOAA and was wondering if you had any thoughts:

https://youtu.be/qMGn9T37eR8

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Talk Zone / Re: Weather report for Game 4

« on: October 15, 2019, 07:41:24 am »

Perfect in what sense?

Blowing out

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 2...October 13, 2019

« on: October 13, 2019, 10:10:39 pm »

Fuck fuck fuck Springer hurt

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 2...October 13, 2019

« on: October 13, 2019, 09:33:57 pm »

Hell yes, Smoltz glossing Gardner as Julien Edelman.  Grittiness and all.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 2...October 13, 2019

« on: October 13, 2019, 08:28:42 pm »

Best slider JV's thrown tonight just then for the K.  Need more of those.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: October 13, 2019, 07:10:46 pm »

BOB and the staff coached a good game. The defense seemed to change the strategy in the 2nd half from allowing the chiefs to catch anything under 15 yards, which was an improvement. The Texans left a lot of points on the field and still won fairly convincingly for a road win in the NFL.

I’m bummed about Howard. The line has been improving and gelling, and he’ll now miss a year it seems.

If you don’t have a kicker trustworthy enough to attempt a 45 yarder in good conditions to seal a win, you don’t have a kicker.





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They were saying after the game that Howard's knee "may not be as serious as it looked"

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 1...October 12, 2019

« on: October 12, 2019, 08:35:12 pm »

It's hard to believe you screw up a movie on the battle of Midway, but it looks like someone is trying.

They fucked up Pearl Harbor.  On a related note, Hanks and Spielberg are doing another WWII series, this one's about the Allied air war over Germany.

So I got Germans and Pearl Harbor into this same post, which has to be some sort of omen.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 1...October 12, 2019

« on: October 12, 2019, 08:33:28 pm »

Has anybody really tried to take Tanaka the other way tonight?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 1...October 12, 2019

« on: October 12, 2019, 07:17:49 pm »

Throw in some Walt Weiss, and he’s the ultimate PITA. 

https://awfulannouncing.com/2014/your-white-guy-code-word-power-rankings.html

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 1...October 12, 2019

« on: October 12, 2019, 06:25:59 pm »

Amen. Dude is a grinder, a pissant type player. Pain in the ass.

Gritty.  Wes Welker type.  Student of the game.  David Eckstein.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 1...October 12, 2019

« on: October 12, 2019, 04:21:37 pm »

LeMahieu 1B
Judge RF
Torres 2B
Encarnacion DH
Stanton LF
Gardner CF
Sanchez C
Urshela 3B
Gregorious SS

Tanaka P

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Game Zone 2019 / 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 1...October 12, 2019

« on: October 12, 2019, 04:17:05 pm »

Springer CF
Brantley LF
Altuve 2B
Bregman 3B
Alvarez DH
Gurriel 1B
Correa SS
Tucker RF
Chirinos C

Greinke P

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Talk Zone / Re: Sunday’s game

« on: October 12, 2019, 11:42:31 am »

I’m old enough to remember when people could take a thermos of spiked lemonade with them in the bleacher seats at the Dome. Do people still sneak in whisky flasks?

Yeah, I've been known to do that.

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Talk Zone / Re: Sunday’s game

« on: October 12, 2019, 11:25:00 am »

The analysts have already determined how many beers they will sell at various price points and concluded that the optimism price is $16.50. If they could charge more without diminishing sales they would.

Pretty sure that's what I paid for a 12 pack at HEB this morning.

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Talk Zone / Re: Sunday’s game

« on: October 12, 2019, 11:13:27 am »

Highly recommend Ninfa's and their complementary shuttle to and from the game.

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Talk Zone / Re: Frito pie

« on: October 11, 2019, 10:59:41 am »

I'm eating Frito pie right now. But this particular take on the classic has no Frito or chili but lots of cheese and chiles and corn crackers.

My version of non-chili non-frito pie was 1 can of HEB borracho beans with Shiner, 1 can Ranch Style black beans, 1 small thing of HEB hot pico, a little garlic and lime.  Served with tortilla chips and cheese.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019

« on: October 10, 2019, 08:17:40 pm »

Kevin Roberts is gonna regret this.

Can a bitch get a donut?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019

« on: October 10, 2019, 07:22:53 pm »

Man I'm fucking sick and tired of Ji-Man Choi.

He's a talented fat man.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime

« on: October 09, 2019, 08:58:24 pm »

We have a long and sorry history of totally fucking the Kurds over.  Why they ever believe us, I have no idea.

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Talk Zone / Re: NLDS

« on: October 09, 2019, 08:52:37 pm »

They just bumped about three seconds of The Toadie's Possum Kingdom as they went to break in the LA vs DC game.

Toad the Wet Sprocket would have been more appropriate for the LA crew.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 4...October 8, 2019

« on: October 08, 2019, 10:15:17 pm »

There are some Astros fans who need a serious gut check.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 4...October 8, 2019

« on: October 08, 2019, 08:58:31 pm »

Their pitching should be getting hammered.  I hope Houston rights it’s ship and takes care of them; if not, they will be a feast for the Yankees. 

They led the AL in ERA, OPS, and basically finished 1 or 2 with the Astros in most categories.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 4...October 8, 2019

« on: October 08, 2019, 08:35:32 pm »

Ain’t our day. Back to Houston.

Day ain't over yet.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 4...October 8, 2019

« on: October 08, 2019, 07:28:42 pm »

Verlander just was not ready to pitch today.

Short rest.  I'm sure it's different for a catcher.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: October 06, 2019, 02:45:52 pm »

A week after possibly his worst game as a pro, Watson's having his best.  Perfect QB rating with 6:24 to go.  Offense has been great today.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 2...Octobrr 5, 2019

« on: October 05, 2019, 10:14:27 pm »

2 highpoints of the broadcast:

1. An ump texted Girardi saying the reason Pierzynski never got a concussion was there was nothing to concuss

2. Girardi said Steinbrenner complained about him dropping foul tips and wanted them to practice catching them


Otherwise it's been a garbage dump.

I like Adam Dunn's text to Pierz around the 4th saying he had to turn the game off because Cole had already struck him out 3 times while he was watching from the couch.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 2...Octobrr 5, 2019

« on: October 05, 2019, 09:10:38 pm »

Maybe it's a residual stink left over from his Mariner days but I don't care for Mike Zunino.

Then you should be glad that d'Arnaud is catching?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 2...Octobrr 5, 2019

« on: October 05, 2019, 08:50:33 pm »

So, right now, he’s just a really good shortstop. 

Yep. 

Thought it was weird he started taking his gear off at the plate like it was the 3rd out.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 2...Octobrr 5, 2019

« on: October 05, 2019, 08:34:22 pm »

And if the O's can... ahh, who am I kidding?

Put Angelos in an induced coma and let the former Stros run things?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 2...Octobrr 5, 2019

« on: October 05, 2019, 08:28:23 pm »

These guys have somehow put together a really, really, really good team.

And here's another thing - they're not really unlikable in any way, unlike most of the other teams still playing.

Really impressive what they did with their pitching staff with Snell and Glasnow missing a huge chunk of the season.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 2...Octobrr 5, 2019

« on: October 05, 2019, 08:11:25 pm »

I think Carlos wants to take it back.

"back" and "Carlos" in the same sentence makes me nervous as hell

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 2...Octobrr 5, 2019

« on: October 05, 2019, 08:10:48 pm »

Asked how it felt to put on the jersey, he said “tight”.


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A steady diet of chicken fried venison, mashed potatoes and gravy can do that to a man.

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Talk Zone / Re: ALDS

« on: October 04, 2019, 09:15:05 pm »

Texas Renaissance Festival. I work here for fun in the fall.

Badass.  It's been a while since I was there.

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Talk Zone / Re: ALDS

« on: October 04, 2019, 05:09:15 pm »

I am in the middle of a field in Todd Mission, Texas. I have to see what radio can do for me.

Had to look on the map to find Todd Mission, that's a new one for me.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 1...Octobrr 4, 2019

« on: October 04, 2019, 04:22:04 pm »

Sure glad we put 20 pitches on Pressly in a totally non-needed situation there.

Hadn't pitched since the 28th.  Day off before Game 3, so shouldn't affect tomorrow.

eta:  also, same day as Osuna last pitched.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 1...Octobrr 4, 2019

« on: October 04, 2019, 04:04:40 pm »

They weren't all belt-high or anything, but they were still fat.

Yeah, there was a bit of exaggeration involved.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 1...Octobrr 4, 2019

« on: October 04, 2019, 03:47:16 pm »

Oui monsieur.

maintenant

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 1...Octobrr 4, 2019

« on: October 04, 2019, 03:34:28 pm »

Love Street is working!!

Good stuff.  That's been my important game beer all season.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 1...Octobrr 4, 2019

« on: October 04, 2019, 02:23:28 pm »

For what it's worth, I believe I've heard twice that Glasnow has the highest called strike % in MLB.  He's doing something that the hitters aren't seeing, dunno what that is.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 1...Octobrr 4, 2019

« on: October 04, 2019, 01:12:37 pm »

Nice slider for the GIDP.  Needs to get the FB under control, strike 3 to Choi was outside but I'll take it.

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Talk Zone / Re: ALDS

« on: October 04, 2019, 01:11:29 pm »

"Area Man Creates Must-Win Situation"

Okay, this make me laugh.

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Talk Zone / Re: Choose Wisely

« on: October 03, 2019, 04:58:27 pm »

Don’t call me dude.

Nice.  Glad I'm not the only one who remembers that one.

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Talk Zone / Re: Post Season

« on: October 02, 2019, 10:03:50 pm »

The alternate broadcast on E2 is unoffensive and full of statcast stuff.

Yep, I discovered it around the 4th inning and this changed my opinion of the whole espn broadcast situation.

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Talk Zone / Re: Greinke

« on: October 02, 2019, 08:55:27 pm »

It didn’t help when he forked over money to build a football stadium for rapists.


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Or the Zambrano game

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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime

« on: October 02, 2019, 10:22:42 am »

Bernie had 2 stents put in a blocked artery after experiencing chest pains. 

Get well soon, Bernie, but unfortunately your campaign should pretty much be over.

https://twitter.com/taragolshan/status/1179405504507981824

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Talk Zone / Re: Post Season

« on: October 02, 2019, 08:19:45 am »

He looks like Skeletor.

He isn't an Astro.

...

He looks like Skeletor.

Yeah, last year I said to myself..."he's kinda funny lookin" so I looked it up.  Now I know what a Japanese Slav looks like. (one grandfather each)

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Talk Zone / Re: ALDS

« on: October 01, 2019, 01:04:23 am »

Friday at 1:05 and Saturday at 8:07, both on FS1

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Talk Zone / Re: Post Season Awards

« on: September 30, 2019, 11:42:47 am »

Two intentionally bad teams and a collapsing Boston. No, it was not.


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Yep, Stros/A's = Yanks/Rays and I'll take the rest of the West over the East.

What was the best division in baseball?  NL East?  AL West?

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Talk Zone / Re: Post Season Awards

« on: September 30, 2019, 10:52:12 am »

I get the Boone vote. The Yankees were absurd this year given the injuries they had. It would be one thing if they'd squeaked in, but to have dominated a tough division with something like $75 million on the IL all year...that's not nothing. Baldelli would be my vote, though.

Was it really a tough division though?

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Talk Zone / Re: Shocker: RS @ 76-67 after loss to Yanks, Dombrowski is gone!

« on: September 30, 2019, 09:03:32 am »

And reports say Ausmus May be out in LA/Anaheim/CA/wherever


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Same with the Mets. 

I'd be surprised if Espada doesn't get one of the jobs this year.

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Talk Zone / Re: Shocker: RS @ 76-67 after loss to Yanks, Dombrowski is gone!

« on: September 29, 2019, 10:18:38 pm »

Joe Maddon out in Chicago
Clint Hurdle out in Pittsburgh

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Talk Zone / Re: Post Season Awards

« on: September 29, 2019, 09:48:49 pm »

In what fucked up alternate reality is Bob Melvin not the AL Manager of the Year?

Because Judge and that other guy got hurt?

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 29, 2019, 09:47:32 pm »

I HAVE PEOPLE SKILLS! I AM GOOD AT DEALING WITH PEOPLE!

"Doesn't matter, Brian.  9-7, Brian.  AFC South Champions, Brian."

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 29, 2019, 03:30:19 pm »

Watson has been terrible today.

Yep.  He had help though.  Would have been nice to have the 2 timeouts BoB wasted.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 29, 2019, 01:18:26 pm »

BoB just pulled his weekly "Holy shit, what the fuck are you doing?" decision.  It may be his best one since he put JJ Watt in the wildcat formation at the goal line.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Angels - 9/28/19

« on: September 29, 2019, 12:46:35 pm »

No fear.   Just this.

Not fear.  Nerves is a better word.

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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Angels - 9/29/19

« on: September 29, 2019, 12:45:40 pm »

Springer 9
Altuve 4
Brantley 7
Bregman 6
Alvarez DH
Gurriel 3
Diaz 5
Maldonado 2
Straw 8

Cole

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Angels - 9/28/19

« on: September 29, 2019, 10:05:48 am »

Oakland scares the bejeezus out of me

They both do in a 5 game series.  Bring your A-game or go home.

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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Angels - 9/28/19

« on: September 28, 2019, 07:35:38 pm »

Springer 9
Altuve 4
Bregman 6
Alvarez DH
Gurriel 3
Diaz 5
Reddick 7
Chirinos 2
Marisnick 8

Verlander

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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Angels - 9/27/19

« on: September 27, 2019, 08:42:12 pm »

Springer 8
Altuve 4
Brantley 7
Bregman 5
Alvarez DH
Gurriel 3
Chirinos 2
Tucker 9
Mayfield 6

Urquidy

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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime

« on: September 27, 2019, 01:52:07 pm »

Kaiser Foundation study of US health insurance:  https://slate.com/business/2019/09/health-insurance-us-kaiser-study.html

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Talk Zone / Re: Miley's Last Chance

« on: September 26, 2019, 03:00:58 pm »

I think James is damn close to a lock.  Don't ask me why I think that, I just do.

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Talk Zone / Re: Miley's Last Chance

« on: September 26, 2019, 02:51:25 pm »

You have Smith in there twice.

He meant Harris the first time.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, September 25, 2019

« on: September 25, 2019, 10:56:52 pm »

Who has more GGs...Greinke or Keuchel?

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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime

« on: September 25, 2019, 03:58:17 pm »

“Nancy Pelosi is no longer Speaker of the House.”

Is mental incapacity an affirmative defense to impeachable offenses?


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Isn't the under the purview of the 25th? amendment?

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Talk Zone / Re: Race to the bottom

« on: September 25, 2019, 03:56:49 pm »

Started from the bottom now we here

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19

« on: September 25, 2019, 10:13:28 am »

Len Barker led the AL with 187 in 1980. Johnson had 308 in 1993.

Don't know why they chose '80 as the cutoff for their graphic...Cole has the most AL K's since Nolan in '77 (341)

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19

« on: September 25, 2019, 12:16:39 am »

I can't link to it but Footer has a wonderful piece on MLB News about the Berley Bowl. This is the 20th anniversary. There's an especially excellent paragraph concerning Elarton and a Milwaukee grounds crewman that was news to me.

Saw that earlier today, like you I had never heard about Elarton cold-cocking the grounds crew guy.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 25, 2019, 12:11:18 am »

I extended an olikve branch and made what should be an attractive offer, and this is how I am treated?

I'm sure there's other reasons HH wants to punch you in the dick, I wouldn't worry about this one.

Saints with Brees have been fun to root for in the NFC.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19

« on: September 24, 2019, 11:36:49 pm »

Pressly not looking good at all. Harris just now getting up.

Looking at the mound repeatedly, unhappy with something.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19

« on: September 24, 2019, 11:18:48 pm »

Most AL K's since 1980

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19

« on: September 24, 2019, 10:48:46 pm »

Obviously Name That Astro is Joe Slusarski

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19

« on: September 24, 2019, 10:28:45 pm »

And celebrated with enthusiasm... they have been winning in extra innings a heap lately.  Now onto the main course.

I believe I heard during the celebration that they've won 8 in a row in extras.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19

« on: September 24, 2019, 09:51:26 pm »

That guy Dunn would be a perennial all star if he had any kind of command.

I guess you could say that about a lot of guys.

Skipped AAA, 3rd MLB appearance.  This was by far his best one.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19

« on: September 24, 2019, 09:39:19 pm »

Now I'm assuming we'll see Tommy Milone, the slop tossing righty who has done a frustratingly great job against us 4 times or so this year.

For some reason I thought he was left handed

I'm an idiot.  Must have glanced over when he had his glove off.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19

« on: September 24, 2019, 09:21:09 pm »

I am watching the Yankees at the Rays. Tied at 1 in the 10th so far on the strength of solo shots from Maybin and Keirmaier.

Will update.

14 pitching changes so far

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19

« on: September 24, 2019, 09:11:51 pm »

Springer 8
Altuve 4
Brantley DH
Bregman 6
Yuli 3
Tucker 7
Diaz 5
Maldonado 2
Reddick 9

Cole

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Talk Zone / Re: Stretch run

« on: September 24, 2019, 07:58:00 pm »

Here's Hinch talking about playing time this week:  https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/1176652896810569728

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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Mariners - 9/24/19

« on: September 24, 2019, 07:52:09 pm »

Correa scratched with lower back tightness.  Hinch not concerned.  Hinch is a calmer man than I am.

https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/1176651193663143936

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Talk Zone / Re: Stretch run

« on: September 22, 2019, 09:27:49 pm »

https://twitter.com/astros/status/1175896050487291906

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 22, 2019, 07:12:44 pm »

Nice win!

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros - 9/21/19

« on: September 22, 2019, 04:42:12 pm »

I think in a 5 game series Miley is on the roster along with Urquidy. Miley starts with a short leash. Sometimes when you have a “new season” (post-season) it can be a mental reset.

Would Hinch and the Nerd Cave think about an opener for Miley?  Rondon?  Devo?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 9/22 Angels v. Astros Spring Training in September

« on: September 22, 2019, 04:32:45 pm »

Not yet. Miley for now.

Wait and see what happens in his last regular season start?  What would you do with him?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 9/22 Angels v. Astros Spring Training in September

« on: September 22, 2019, 04:15:46 pm »

Yup. Six more days of baseball for him this year.

So is Urquidy/Peacock our 4th starter now?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 9/22 Angels v. Astros Spring Training in September

« on: September 22, 2019, 03:59:12 pm »

He sure failed that interview.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 9/22 Angels v. Astros Spring Training in September

« on: September 22, 2019, 03:20:28 pm »

Blowing it open:  8-2 Stros with runners on 1 and 2 with no out, bottom 5.

The Cubans loaded the bases and Chirinos nailed a 2 run single up the middle.

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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News 2019

« on: September 22, 2019, 03:13:21 pm »

FTC

Fick die Bärenjunges?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 9/22 Angels v. Astros Spring Training in September

« on: September 22, 2019, 03:10:50 pm »

Real grind for JV today. I imagine that he's done. James next?

If not James, what's up with Peacock? 

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 9/22 Angels v. Astros Spring Training in September

« on: September 22, 2019, 02:56:47 pm »

JV's thrown Pujols 4 breaking balls in a row, wonder why?

And he walks him on the 5th one.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 9/22 Angels v. Astros Spring Training in September

« on: September 22, 2019, 02:44:43 pm »

All Springer, All Day

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Talk Zone / Re: Postseason tickets

« on: September 22, 2019, 01:26:24 pm »

Yes. Get there early.

In the mean time, hope the Astros make the ALDS.

Returning my '98 NLCS tickets is possibly my low point in Astros fandom.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 9/22 Angels v. Astros Spring Training in September

« on: September 22, 2019, 01:24:27 pm »

Sprung

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Talk Zone / Re: Today’s game

« on: September 22, 2019, 12:47:57 pm »

Earlier in week it was that he would work a game, day off, then back to back games, just as if he had been on rehab assignment in the minors. But he was pulled after an inning ending strikeout swinging in the 6th. Hinch said pregame he might pull him early since he was playing back to back games. But him not being in the lineup today is concerning that he either tweaked something or isn’t ready. Who knows? Maybe he just got Yuli’s stomach illness.

Wait, what's this about Yuli's stomach?

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Talk Zone / Re: Lunch today

« on: September 22, 2019, 12:46:31 pm »

Large predatory fish (tuna, swordfish, shark, etc) are fine to eat, but should be eaten in moderation. Toxins, particularly metals, bioaccumulate and therefore at the highest levels in these type fish.

Oh yeah...when I said a "ton" I was mainly talking wild salmon, which is about twice a week.  Ahi is maybe twice a month.  I wish people, mainly the Chinese, would stop killing all the sharks for their fins.  The ocean ecosystem is getting all out of wack due to us overfishing the apex predators (bluefin tuna included).

Like Chuck said, I always used mullet as cut bait to catch redfish.  Then I went to the Tampa area and was really impressed by how good it was smoked, in that spread you're talking about.  I've always loved smoked mackrel/kingfish but had never had mullet.  Thumbs up.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros - 9/21/19

« on: September 22, 2019, 11:44:28 am »

Perhaps it's naive, but I have confidence in Urquidy. He just seems bulldog tough.

Much moreso than Valdez.  He just can't throw  strikes with regularity, but when he does, damn is he good.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros - 9/21/19

« on: September 22, 2019, 12:10:38 am »

For being a fucking giraffe, Tucker runs really well.

Agreed.  Lidge was the baby giraffe, is Tucker a full grown one?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros - 9/21/19

« on: September 21, 2019, 08:32:49 pm »

Chandler Rome tweet:  A.J. Hinch said last week Carlos Correa was going to play something similar to a spring training schedule during this homestand. This is the second game of his first back-to-back since coming off the IL. We will know for sure after the game.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros - 9/21/19

« on: September 21, 2019, 08:30:01 pm »

They need a day off from playing baseball.  Unless Alvarez is worn out from picking splinters out of his ass, he needs to be in the lineup.

Just a joke about Hinch's propensity to sit guys on schedule regardless of opponent or situation.  I'm not complaining about it.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros - 9/21/19

« on: September 21, 2019, 08:15:30 pm »

A day off from what?

Whatever the rest of them regularly need a day off from.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros - 9/21/19

« on: September 21, 2019, 08:08:54 pm »

So I’m assuming tomorrow will be no Springer, no Altuve, and no Correa.

Yordan may need a day off, somebody has to DH

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros - 9/21/19

« on: September 21, 2019, 07:38:51 pm »

I think she was referring to Ausmus being a whiny bitch.

I'm attempting to watch the Stros and UT simultaneously while drinking.  At home, which puts the whole "pause, rewind, fwd" action into play.  It's harder than it sounds, so disregard anything I say.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros - 9/21/19

« on: September 21, 2019, 07:27:22 pm »

I've been upset with him being a whiney bitch for a while.

I'd think Yuli was a bit upset that it was about to hit him right in the fucking knee right before the postseason.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros - 9/21/19

« on: September 21, 2019, 06:54:50 pm »

Runs, and lots of them!

The Yordan hears you.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros - 9/21/19

« on: September 21, 2019, 06:39:36 pm »

Verlander and Cole and pray for....

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros - 9/21/19

« on: September 21, 2019, 06:25:24 pm »

...he's at it again.  He's got to be tipping his pitches.  I find it hard to believe they are just sitting on his cutter.

He's got the first inning blues something fierce recently.  I can't explain it.

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Game Zone 2019 / Angels @ Astros - 9/21/19

« on: September 21, 2019, 05:08:36 pm »

Springer 9
Altuve 4
Bregman 5
Yordan DH
Yuli 3
Correa 6
Tucker 7
Maldonado 2
Straw 8

Miley

Former Stro farmhand Patrick Sandoval, traded in the first Machete deal, on the hill for the Angels. 

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Talk Zone / Re: Stretch run

« on: September 20, 2019, 10:58:32 pm »

Magic number for the Division is 1.  Oakland beating the Rangers 6-0 through 6 tonight.

Astros clinch AL home field if they go 6-2, regardless of what the Yankees do

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros, 9/20/19

« on: September 20, 2019, 10:28:49 pm »

Do who did what? I am in a plane heading to Munich. Yep

Altuve, Bregman and Correa homered in the first, none were cheap, Diaz missed his by about 2 inches in LCF, Reddick followed his 2B with an RBI single to LCF.  James/Pressly!!!/Harris/Osuna went 4 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 7 K

Have a great trip!

Magic number is 1, Oak is stomping the Rangers early, so maybe they get to clinch it at home tomorrow.  1.5 up on the Yanks for AL home field.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros, 9/20/19

« on: September 20, 2019, 09:50:23 pm »

Harris pitches a clean 8th.

Third out was exciting as Altuve made an over the shoulder catch that was punctuated by a nice hurdle over the sliding Josh Reddick.

Was I the only one who thought "oh shit" as that was unfolding?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros, 9/20/19

« on: September 20, 2019, 09:27:22 pm »

Giles with the save.

With a little help from Joe West.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros, 9/20/19

« on: September 20, 2019, 08:43:06 pm »

Hmmmm. I'm a notorious worrywart, but I have a hard time imagining the Yankees or Dodgers being worried about facing the Greinke we've seen thus far.

For what it's worth, he's pitched well vs the Yanks twice and been beat up by LA twice this year.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros, 9/20/19

« on: September 20, 2019, 07:39:23 pm »

A double?

Come on,  Diaz.   Get with the program.

An enterprising sort in the clubhouse would have a box of wheaties waiting for him in his locker.

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Talk Zone / Re: Stretch run

« on: September 20, 2019, 11:38:16 am »

Also,  fuck the Yankees.

Reports out now that Domingo German won't pitch again this year.  Domestic violence investigation.

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Talk Zone / Re: Lunch today

« on: September 20, 2019, 11:35:47 am »

I not only prefer salt water fish, I prefer fresh cold water fish as well. I eat a lot of Salmon. Prefer wild caught Pacific salmon. Also like Steelhead Cod and Halibut. That's not to say I don't like freshwater or warm water fish, just prefer the fish caught in colder waters. Don't care much for the reconstituted dried cod dishes that are popular in Portugal and other places.

Same, I eat a ton of salmon and yellowtail tuna.  I make exceptions to my cold-water fish preference for Gulf flounder, redfish, dorado/mahi mahi/dolfin and red snapper.

I'll basically eat anything but farmed fish.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rangers @ Astros - 9/18/19

« on: September 18, 2019, 08:48:13 pm »

2/3 of an inning short of the Unit's record of fastest/fewest IP to 300

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rangers @ Astros - 9/18/19

« on: September 18, 2019, 08:43:16 pm »

300th K for Cole ends the top of the 6th

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rangers @ Astros - 9/18/19

« on: September 18, 2019, 08:35:10 pm »

Pina!!!

Nice job of 2 strike hitting by Alvarez to set that up. 

2-0 Stros after 5

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rangers @ Astros - 9/18/19

« on: September 18, 2019, 08:21:19 pm »

I believe that the last time someone in the GZ said that Springer looked lost at the plate he hit a game winning HR, so I'd just like to point out that Springer looks lost at the plate tonight.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rangers @ Astros - 9/18/19

« on: September 18, 2019, 07:43:34 pm »

I highly recommend the Astros hit more balls to whoever this guy is playing 3B

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rangers @ Astros - 9/18/19

« on: September 18, 2019, 07:34:18 pm »

Top 2:  6-3, K swinging, K looking

Gotta go get dinner ready.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rangers @ Astros - 9/18/19

« on: September 18, 2019, 07:25:39 pm »

Yeah, Cole spiked 2 sliders, great job on the 2nd one to keep the run from scoring

Top 1: F7, single, WP moves runner to 2nd, 4-3 moves him to 3rd, K swinging ends the threat

Bot 1: Springer out by a half step on a highlight reel play in the hole by Andrus, F9, Brantley works a BB, then Bregman out by a hair on a routine GB that 3B was in really no hurry to get to first

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Game Zone 2019 / Rangers @ Astros - 9/18/19

« on: September 18, 2019, 07:02:32 pm »

Springer 8
Altuve 4
Brantley 7
Bregman 6
Yordan DH
Yuli 3
Tucker 9
Diaz 5
Maldonado 2

Cole

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Talk Zone / Re: The Mets

« on: September 18, 2019, 07:00:03 pm »

This seems like an excellent thread for someone to dig up and repost Zipp(or was it Arky)'s version of Good Night Moon.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: stRangers at Astros 9/17/2019

« on: September 17, 2019, 09:49:23 pm »

Seems like about every 10 games or so Yordan hits a ball that makes me say "huh, hadn't seen one hit there before"

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: stRangers at Astros 9/17/2019

« on: September 17, 2019, 08:52:12 pm »

Jake didn't start the 15-1 game.

Yes...everyone ignore me, I got my players confused:  Chirinos has caught every one of JV's games, no idea about Jake.  Sorry.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: stRangers at Astros 9/17/2019

« on: September 17, 2019, 08:36:00 pm »

Is this really a thing? In late September?

I don't know.  But I am pretty sure this is a first.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: stRangers at Astros 9/17/2019

« on: September 17, 2019, 08:32:20 pm »

A little unusual for Marisnick not to be in CF for JV?

First game of the year Jake hasn't been in CF for Verlander, iirc.

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: September 17, 2019, 07:15:04 pm »

Not unexpected, but I'll sure miss McHugh

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: stRangers at Astros 9/17/2019

« on: September 17, 2019, 05:57:24 pm »

Glad Correa is 7th and Yuli is behind Alvarez.

This is a don't fuck around lineup

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Shaver behind the plate

« on: September 17, 2019, 05:56:29 pm »

Just going by his name, Colton Shaver sounds like a future ranch owner. How does one get invited to the CCBL and who pays the expense?

If those were his aspirations he woulda shortened it to Colt.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 17, 2019, 05:54:22 pm »

I'm not completely convinced he understands what timeouts are used for.

They "had 2 plays".  Who needs timeouts in between them?

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Beer and Queso / Re: Louisville

« on: September 17, 2019, 05:52:18 pm »

Bats and Bourbon.  Been a long time since I've been there so I'm not good on specifics.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime

« on: September 17, 2019, 05:51:23 pm »

Doesn't matter if they report it early, report it late, or don't report it at all.  It will be denounced and ignored by Teflon Don and his sycophants all the same.

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Talk Zone / Re: Imelda

« on: September 17, 2019, 05:49:15 pm »

I wish it would rain in Central Texas.  You swampers feel free to send it all this way.

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Talk Zone / Re: Lunch today

« on: September 16, 2019, 04:14:08 pm »

Thanks. I don't cook catfish very often. When I do I tend I just to cook what ever I just caught. To me they all taste pretty good but I hate the mess deep frying at home makes. Also there is a very good catfish restaurant, Clear Springs, nearby.

You can always just skin them and fillet them, pan fry or grill or bake or whatever (Pontchartrain sauce!).  Blues are good to fry, yellows are too tasty to fry.

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Shaver behind the plate

« on: September 16, 2019, 02:04:05 pm »

The Athletic has a great article about Colton Shaver being tried out at catcher in the AFL.

He made it to Corpus this year, and at 24 it sounds like if this experiment works, he could be pushing for a roster spot in Houston next year.  Did anyone see him play this year?

2 games on tv.  He looks comfortable back there, quiet, glove is good, arm is okay to good

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Talk Zone / Re: Lunch today

« on: September 16, 2019, 01:57:36 pm »

Catfish and largemouth bass. The catfish I catch are usually less than 3 pounds (1.3 Kg), I've caught as big as 17 (7.7 Kg). They are good eating when fried but I usually just allow them to go gently back in the water.

Yep, keep the yellows, throw back the channels and blues

Here's what you're looking for: 

https://i.postimg.cc/nzK0SDrn/fish3.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/Wzjfs7CD/fish1.jpg

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Talk Zone / Re: Tucker In September

« on: September 16, 2019, 12:41:16 am »

It is not Reddick v Tucker. Reddick wins that every time.

May be Reddick v Toro. I assume Straw will be in?

I don't know what it is, all I know is that some of the bench players are trying to make the decisions difficult, same in the bullpen, and it's a good thing.

eta: and they've made tough decisions before re: Fiers, McHugh, Rondon...but not so much on the position player side of things

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Talk Zone / Re: Tucker In September

« on: September 15, 2019, 10:27:43 pm »

makes a case for the playoff roster.. who else of the recent additions to the roster are making the same case

Glad I'm not the manager/GM for the ALDS:  Reddick vs Tucker; Abreu vs James vs Biagini vs Devo vs dunno? for how many spots?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at Royals, 9/15/19

« on: September 15, 2019, 10:19:56 pm »

Nice win, enjoy the off day, BTFOOTR

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 15, 2019, 10:15:42 pm »

Why does the NFL bother giving BOB timeouts.  He can’t be trusted with them. 

This is amazing...just listen:

https://twitter.com/KPRC2AdamW/status/1173332089342742533

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at Royals, 9/15/19

« on: September 15, 2019, 01:40:13 pm »

Miley has crappy luck.

As fast as Mondesi it, he's probably safe on that regardless.

Great job battling to K Dozier and keep the runner at 3B.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 15, 2019, 01:26:18 pm »

More outstanding clock management by BOB (and Watson, for that matter) at the end of the half.

I know this is saying something, but that may be BoB's most WTF "use" of timeouts yet.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at Royals, 9/15/19

« on: September 15, 2019, 11:32:54 am »

Tucker RF
Brantley LF
Bregman SS
Yordan DH
Yuli 1B
Reddick CF
Diaz 2B
Toro 3B
Maldonado C

Miley P

Certainly an interesting lineup, especially with the off day tomorrow.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at Royals- September 14, 2019

« on: September 14, 2019, 08:51:36 pm »

Mchugh’s reaction to that baseball annihilation was on point.


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So was Whit Merrifield's.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 12, 2019, 05:28:46 pm »

Don’t forget Pro Bowler Brandon Brooks.

These are the GOOD players they let walk for no reason. We’re not even discussing the terrible picks they’ve made on OL over the last five years or so.

Brown and Brooks left solely because they hated O'Brien. 

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 12, 2019, 04:39:30 pm »

I'll just take this opportunity to point out that the Texans this week signed center Nick Martin to an extension placing him among the top three paid at the position league wide.

Last year, PFF graded him fifth. Fifth in the league?! No. Fifth in the division. A division of four teams.

Texans let Ben Jones walk a few years ago, only to draft his lesser replacement in the 2nd? round and then pay him more.

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Talk Zone / Re: MMP offseason renovations?

« on: September 12, 2019, 04:36:51 pm »

I'm extremely jealous guys.  I'm just finishing up my man cave and started searching the internet for some Dome seats.  Almost nothing out there.  Living in GA, there was just no good way to pick up seats years ago when they finally decided to sell them.  Enjoy guys, you are lucky to have them.

Just break in and go get some.  I'm sure a couple of the TZ denizens will help you out.

https://www.chron.com/houston/article/Three-men-share-photos-taken-after-sneaking-into-6151420.php

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Talk Zone / Re: MMP offseason renovations?

« on: September 12, 2019, 12:36:33 pm »

Right now they are in the garage. Mrs. Hawk doesn’t want them in the living room. If I get my man cave (at the house I’ve bought and paid for) they’ll go in there.

Yeah, when I retired I thought I wouldn't have a boss anymore.  Oh how wrong I was.

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Talk Zone / Re: MMP offseason renovations?

« on: September 11, 2019, 07:21:36 pm »

As a proud owner of a pair of Dome seats, I’m often reminded at just how large and comfortable those seats were.

This.  Same here.

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Talk Zone / Re: Shocker: RS @ 76-67 after loss to Yanks, Dombrowski is gone!

« on: September 11, 2019, 07:20:58 pm »

One has to think that 15 dollar beers and real cheese on nachos can pay for that luxury tax hit if the team keeps on rolling.

I love that yall are assuming they're going to use anything but Sysco/Aramark cheese.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: A’s @ Astros, September 10, 2019

« on: September 10, 2019, 09:41:23 pm »

I'm absolutely sure this has nothing to do with the slurp job last night over the whipping the Astros put on the A's.

Did Johnny Slurpjob position the infielders in the first inning?

This is just fucking payback.

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: September 10, 2019, 08:54:57 pm »

Berman and Kaplan tweets:

A.J. Hinch spoke today of getting Ryan Pressly back for “the last 10 days of the season or so.” Sounds like Pressly could be ready even sooner but the Astros are being conservative with his rehab timeline.

AJ Hinch says if all goes well Carlos Correa will get a rehab assignment this week with @RRExpress

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: A’s @ Astros, September 10, 2019

« on: September 10, 2019, 08:04:52 pm »

I believe this is called a Reality Check

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: September 10, 2019, 07:17:31 pm »

Isn’t this the same guy that tweeted he’d like to play in the ASG because he was feeling good coming back from injury?

In the brain trust, I trust. Not some over eager, injury prone kid.

Have you asked his wife yet?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: As v. Astros 9/9/19

« on: September 10, 2019, 12:55:28 pm »

Here is another one: Fiers was among the hottest pitchers in all of MLB.

"As of now [7:51 PM], since Sept 1st the Astros (36) have scored more runs in 16 innings than almost HALF of MLB:

Pirates- 33
Reds- 32
Tigers- 32
Royals- 31
Twins- 31
Cubs- 31
Angels- 29
Mariners- 28
Red Sox- 28
O's- 27
Padres- 24
Rockies- 21
Giants- 20
Blue Jays- 15"

https://twitter.com/AlexFast8/status/1171254946571964421

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: As v. Astros 9/9/19

« on: September 10, 2019, 12:35:13 am »

Not taunting or bragging, just in awe.  Last 2 games:

36 runs on 39 hits vs. 1 run on 4 hits

9 BB, 10 Ks vs 1 BB, 27 Ks

46 baserunners vs 5

21 XBH vs 2

Over 9 innings b/t Sunday and Monday, the Stros outscored 26 of 32 NFL teams.

Roark has a been a really good pickup for the A's.  Miley needs to bring his A-game.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 09, 2019, 09:34:16 pm »

Three dudes way deep. What were they thinking.  Fucking depressing.

It's almost like they didn't know the Saints had a time out.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 09, 2019, 09:27:06 pm »

Also amazing is the coaches handing the Saints an automatic 10 yards with 6 seconds left to set up that FG.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 09, 2019, 09:17:58 pm »

Watson is amazing.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 09, 2019, 09:09:25 pm »

OL, secondary and coaching are all terrible.  What year is this again? 

Every year, I guess.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 09, 2019, 09:01:41 pm »

Nice block, Tunsil

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: As v. Astros 9/9/19

« on: September 09, 2019, 08:15:14 pm »

Jeromy Burnitz on 9.29.00 is the only other player to hit one up there.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: As v. Astros 9/9/19

« on: September 09, 2019, 08:08:10 pm »

Kinda bummed he didn't break the scoreboard again.

32 runs in the last 9 innings

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: As v. Astros 9/9/19

« on: September 09, 2019, 07:59:35 pm »

Most HR and R allowed in Fiers's career

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: As v. Astros 9/9/19

« on: September 09, 2019, 07:51:14 pm »

I missed the pre-game. Has anybody heard any news about Yuli and/or Correa?

Just updated the Aches and Pains thread

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: September 09, 2019, 07:50:17 pm »

Chandler Rome tweets:

The Astros are targeting this weekend in Kansas City for Brad Peacock to throw off the mound for the first time.

Meanwhile, Collin McHugh is still not throwing. "That's a little bit of bad news," A.J. Hinch said. "We would have hoped he was a little further along."

A.J. Hinch said it is possible that Carlos Correa will "factor into" Triple-A Round Rock's playoff series that begins on Friday. Correa is "building endurance" and continuing his baseball activities.

Yuli Gurriel said he ran at 85 percent today. A.J. Hinch hit him some ground balls during pregame warmups. Hinch said Gurriel will repeat that pregame routine tomorrow and the team will “see how he fits” into this series against the A’s

Lance McCullers Jr. is throwing off a mound today for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery. He'll only get about halfway up the slope and will likely throw only fastballs.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 09, 2019, 07:46:47 pm »

So if Jake Marisnick is laid out in a full dive to try to catch a line drive, and he just missed it, you're comfortable calling it an error?

If he did it 3 times in the first 5 innings I'd probably say WTF? then too.  Those were plays we've seen Hop make countless times, it was striking to see him not make them, is all.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 09, 2019, 07:29:06 pm »

Apparently it's his lower back (discomfort) and not his leg.  I thought the same as you, Austro

Yeah HH, they would have been great catches, but he got 2 hands on all of them and that's why he makes the big bucks.  And frankly his hands are great enough that he could/should have caught them all.  He's spoiled us that way.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 09, 2019, 07:09:29 pm »

Still in the tent.

He's back in but you can tell his right leg is bothering him.

3 fucking drops by Hopkins?  WTF?

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 09, 2019, 06:58:11 pm »

...and looks like Watson banged up his leg on the TD

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 09, 2019, 06:49:27 pm »

Nice to see the OL has improved.  2 sacks and 3 QB hits in 10 dropbacks, by my count.

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Talk Zone / Re: Shocker: RS @ 76-67 after loss to Yanks, Dombrowski is gone!

« on: September 09, 2019, 12:55:20 pm »

Found the link to F & W unless I have been Cabera'd already.

By the way:  Carbera is a Brave.  Or so I have been told.

Last spotted as a 42 y.o. Gigante in the DWL

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Barnacle Backs at Astros- August 8, 2019

« on: September 08, 2019, 02:52:09 pm »

Vaunt Vaunt Vaunt

Does Tucker have a hit off of a good fastball yet?  Everything I've seen him mash has been breaking stuff

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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime

« on: September 06, 2019, 01:09:00 pm »

Today his shitbag campaign manager is advertising for sale on the website "the official Trump marker, which is different than every other marker on the market, because this one has the special ability to drive @CNN and the rest of the fake news crazy!"

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros vs The Dry Dockers Sept 5 2019

« on: September 06, 2019, 01:06:33 pm »

One more from me: Miley three strikes and said it was the best he felt in a month. They hit him, sure, but he threw well, imo. Shit happens.

Next start is Oakland at MMP.  That's a biggie for him, and of course the club.

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Round Rock 2019

« on: September 06, 2019, 01:03:37 pm »

Wonder if the series goes less than 5, looking very possible with them up 2-0, if he'll get a start in the next round.

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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News 2019

« on: September 06, 2019, 12:20:12 pm »

Especially since Brian Moran's contract had just been purchased.

In his 10th year in pro ball.

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: September 05, 2019, 11:45:23 am »

Tags:  George Springer was diagnosed with a mild concussion yesterday, Luhnow says. He will miss a few games but they hope to have him back by early next week once he is cleared medically.

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Tri-City 2019

« on: September 04, 2019, 08:56:31 pm »

He is pitching tonight in the first game of the Midwest League Western  Division Semi-final series against the Cedar Rapids Kernels.  Through four innings he has shown excellent command of a FB at 92-93,  against a changeup at 74 and a very few curves at 84.   One of his fastballs got squared up for a home run but otherwise he’s been excellent.

Who is "he"?  Bellozo?

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: September 04, 2019, 02:35:55 pm »

Is there a reason warning track width shouldn’t be standardized?

Not that I can think of.

You saw Reddick get sketchy on the track on a RF catch against the wall in the first game, like he didn't know where things were.

Obviously they just didn't take enough fungos.  Glad Springer should be back soon.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 04, 2019, 02:14:12 pm »

The thought of OU with a competent DC terrifies me.


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The thought of LSU with a good QB should terrify you enough for the week.

I want a fun game this weekend.

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Talk Zone / Re: Skaggs autopsy

« on: September 04, 2019, 02:11:36 pm »

No shit. People can and should be sad when people they know and love die.

Sometimes you see it too often.

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: September 04, 2019, 02:06:39 pm »

Springer’s fault for not knowing this. Not the field’s fault or the Brewers’.

Springer's fault?  Not like he's played a whole bunch of games in that park.  That's harsh.

eta:  that was his 5th game there.  No idea how many were RF vs CF

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Talk Zone / Re: Bivens

« on: September 04, 2019, 02:04:07 pm »

Been there, done that, and I feel horrible for anyone who loses a family member or friend, for whatever reason.

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: September 03, 2019, 10:11:39 pm »

Concussion protocol, no doubt. Glad he did not snap his neck.

Yep, I was really worried about neck damage, a cracked bone or something like that.

Chandler Rome tweet:  Josh Reddick: "When me and Mike got there, (Springer) seemed to be very alert. He just kept saying he had a headache. That was a positive sign. He wasn’t dizzy. He didn’t have any memory loss out there. He made sure he answered all the questions right."

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Brewers - 9/3/19

« on: September 03, 2019, 09:40:08 pm »

Some things happened, the final score was 4-2 and... oh god, how's Springer?

will be evaluated tomorrow, considered day to day per Berman

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: September 03, 2019, 09:39:10 pm »

per Berman, Springer will be evaluated tomorrow and is considered day to day.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Brewers - 9/3/19

« on: September 03, 2019, 08:51:59 pm »

Two games in a row Greinke has had trouble closing innings. Lots of two out damage-all four runs tonight.

I believe the last 10 runs he's allowed have been with 2 outs.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Brewers - 9/3/19

« on: September 03, 2019, 08:05:33 pm »

Hit his head/neck hard on the wall.

Please be ok.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Brewers - 9/3/19

« on: September 03, 2019, 07:38:04 pm »

He has only been dominant in Oakland.

Yep, this is not quite the Greinke I expected.

Bats gotta get after it.

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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Brewers - 9/3/19

« on: September 03, 2019, 06:08:50 pm »

Springer 8
Brantley 7
Bregman 6
Gurriel 3
Diaz 4
Toro 5
Reddick 9
Maldonado 2
Greinke 1

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: September 03, 2019, 04:08:40 pm »

Correa has a ruptured disk?

I've been assuming he has a disc issue, yes.  Come to think of it, have they ever announced what was specifically wrong with him? 

eta:  I am aware that this is not why he's currently on the DL, and am not advocating that he have back surgery this offseason.

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: September 03, 2019, 04:00:39 pm »

How does one get this fixed? 

Lumbar discectomy, I assume.  Several MLB position players have had the proceedure with varying results upon return, but I can't think of one as young as Correa, Neil Walker was 30, that's as close as I get.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 03, 2019, 11:04:15 am »

...and for those of you who might have hoped there would be at least one watchable football team in Houston this year... Sunday night was not a good sign.

There's always the XFL

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Talk Zone / Re: Skaggs autopsy

« on: September 03, 2019, 12:49:47 am »

Most of this discussion ignores the underlying  mental illnesses that accompany the majority of addictions. People will self-medicate when necessary, especially when the alternative is bipolar episodes or severe anxiety etc. I’m not sure what the solution is.

 Wish I did, it’d be nice to see my sister again.

This is why addiction and mental health treatment is vastly superior to incarceration wrt addiction relapse and related crime recidivism.

WRT the Dutch and other countries, a lot of what they do is not "free heroin for everybody", it's methodone and clean needles distributed by their national network of doctors.  Only the hardcore addicts, who will never quit, get enough actual drugs to keep them on a level, cuts down on property crime and robbery/assault and most of them can actually function and hold down menial to basic jobs.  Or so I've read, it's been a bit since I've really looked at the non-penal solutions that have been tried in other countries.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Brewers - 9/2/19

« on: September 02, 2019, 07:38:28 pm »

With the season winding down, Osuna has not preformed as well as I had hoped he would but he is still one of the better closers in the league. A homer on a 0-2 pitch is always a shitty thing but it happens all the time. Verlander gave up one in his penultimate start.

After a great first half, he's been very average since.  Needs to get his mojo back, because we sure as hell need him.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Brewers - 9/2/19

« on: September 02, 2019, 06:31:09 pm »

Kalas said Josh James is up.

Welcome back to the bigs, kid.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Brewers - 9/2/19

« on: September 02, 2019, 06:08:22 pm »

edit: caught too much of the plate with those last 2 fastballs

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Brewers - 9/2/19

« on: September 02, 2019, 06:01:19 pm »

Why not double switch and put Jake in the 9-hole?

nvm:  forgot about Reddick on the bench

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Brewers - 9/2/19

« on: September 02, 2019, 05:55:25 pm »

Yordan watched a first pitch hittable fastball and and the rest is history.

Brantley sure could get hot again any time, 6 for his last 33.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Brewers - 9/2/19

« on: September 02, 2019, 05:02:35 pm »

Nice job working through the traffic.  Struck out the side and has 12 through 5.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Brewers - 9/2/19

« on: September 02, 2019, 04:51:33 pm »

Nice bunt, balk, and a swinging bunt put runners on the corners with 1 out.

Strom to the mound.  Bear down, Cole.

Cole fights back from 2-0 and carves up Gamel for the K.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays, September 1, 2019

« on: September 02, 2019, 04:21:48 pm »

https://www.crawfishboxes.com/2019/9/2/20844900/get-the-where-the-f-is-toro-shirt-by-breaking-t

Apparently JV showed that to Toro in the clubhouse today and they cracked up.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Brewers - 9/2/19

« on: September 02, 2019, 04:21:01 pm »

Braun misjudges Toro's flyball to left but makes a half jumping catch to the delight of the crowd.

Didn't see the misjudge, but thought to myself "he just Jim Edmonds'd the hell out of that"

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Brewers - 9/2/19

« on: September 02, 2019, 03:06:47 pm »

NY/Tex rain delay has Astros bumped from ESPN to ESPN3 (apparently that's their phone/tablet app).

espn news on cable/dish

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Brewers - 9/2/19

« on: September 02, 2019, 02:53:49 pm »

Oh, yeah. NL park. No DH. Greinke hits tomorrow!

Broadcast showed him taking BP yesterday.

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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Brewers - 9/2/19

« on: September 02, 2019, 12:53:31 pm »

Springer 8
Altuve 4
Brantley 9
Bregman 6
Yordan 7
Yuli 3
Toro 5
Chirinos 2
Cole 1

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: September 01, 2019, 07:28:56 pm »

WTF do the last few posts mean? Sandy Koufax also did not pitch.

Pressly's return looks good, he's playing catch and should hopefully be back by the end of the month.

Sanchez has not begun to throw a baseball yet.

Correa has not begun to swing a bat yet.

James was activated today.

This is a thread about injured players and their recovery.

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Talk Zone / Re: Skaggs autopsy

« on: September 01, 2019, 07:24:25 pm »

This piece addresses the fentanyl issue:

https://www.latimes.com/world/mexico-americas/la-fg-mexico-drugs-20190706-story.html

Thank you for posting that.

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: September 01, 2019, 04:37:52 pm »

Correa has yet to swing a bat.

Sanchez has yet to throw a ball

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays, September 1, 2019

« on: September 01, 2019, 04:35:48 pm »

I'm having a cigar and a cold Crawford Bock.  I hope JV is enjoying one with Chirinos.  And Toro has something extra special coming his way. 

Whaddya think about the Crawford Bock (I'm sure it tastes good now regardless)?

I thought it was a little sweet compared to Shiner, but you sure can't argue with the can/marketing.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays, September 1, 2019

« on: September 01, 2019, 02:52:10 pm »

https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1168247477876744202

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays, September 1, 2019

« on: September 01, 2019, 02:13:36 pm »

Reddick's insistence on trying to pull everything disgusts me. There was no one on the left side of the infield and strike two, which he took, was the perfect pitch to slap into left field. Instead he swings as hard as he can at everything, trying to hit the ball into the right field bleachers. Baseball in 2019.

He was so, so good at that the first couple of months of the season and has completely gone away from that approach.

re:  Springer, given his history of soft tissue injuries, did he have enough time to warm up properly? 

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays, September 1, 2019

« on: September 01, 2019, 01:05:05 pm »

What did you think of Yuli's plunking yesterday?

Did the catcher jump out just because he saw Yuli was irritated?

Probably.  Given how wild that guy was and the situation I doubt it was intentional.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: September 01, 2019, 12:55:02 pm »

Don’t be a dumas, BOB went to BROWN. He had to throw in about half of JD’s $15mm salary to balance the scales and get it done.


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Remember his quote after he fired his handpicked GM after 1 year?  When asked who was going to be handling discussions with other GMs and such, BoB replies "They know who to call."

Seattle's GM sure as fuck knows exactly who to call.

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Talk Zone / Re: Skaggs autopsy

« on: September 01, 2019, 12:34:26 pm »

It's basically a stronger version of oxycontin.  People build up a tolerance to the weaker stuff and search out stronger alternatives, typically they end up as heroin junkies.  Illegal shipments from China account for most of the non-medical use/abuse in the US.

His urinalysis also showed oxymorphone, which is serious shit given to, say, end-stage cancer patients.  This wasn't a one-time mistake.

Got this from an MD acquaintance of mine:

Oxymorphone, while prescribed for SEVERE pain (Opana) is also the result of oxycodone having been metabolized by the liver. Unfortunately the presence of both oxymorphone and fentanyl would point to the possibility he was given fake oxycodone from someone. There are fentanyl laced oxycodone pills circulating around. If users are not careful and take 30mg blue oxycodone pills that are obtained from something other than a licensed pharmacy they are running the risk of getting fentanyl laced oxycodone pills. Fentanyl is extraordinarily strong. So strong it is prescribed in MICROgrams instead of milligrams like other pain medicines. I feel for his family. They have more questions than answers now.
 

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: September 01, 2019, 12:31:00 pm »

Yuli a late scratch from the game today, discomforted by a left elbow contusion from the HBP yesterday

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: August 31, 2019, 05:15:45 pm »

Just traded our next 2 first round picks, a 2nd rounder, Davenport and Bademosi to Miami for Tunsil, Kenny Stills, and a 4th round pick.

It fills a huge need, but that's a massive overpay.  Hell of an offseason to decide to let BoB play GM.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at Blue Jays, 8/31/19

« on: August 31, 2019, 04:10:26 pm »

Toro needs to take a deep breath at the plate.

Tell him if he doesn't calm the hell down he doesn't get to go to Tim Horton's after the game.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at Blue Jays, 8/31/19

« on: August 31, 2019, 03:37:31 pm »

4 leadoff walks = 4 DPs is hard to do

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at Blue Jays, 8/31/19

« on: August 31, 2019, 03:31:05 pm »

FB right down the fucking middle of the plate.

Quite literally.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at Blue Jays, 8/31/19

« on: August 31, 2019, 02:36:57 pm »

Bregman and Yordan both missed HRs by a couple of feet.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at Blue Jays, 8/31/19

« on: August 31, 2019, 02:34:31 pm »

Springer walks, Altuve singles, and Bregman delivers the SF.

Alvarez then drives one to the LCF wall, caught against the scoreboard, but for reasons I’m not even sure he can explain, Altuve is already halfway to third and is doubled off first easily.


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Tuves ran past the bag at 2nd on his way back to 1B and had to go back and touch it

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Talk Zone / Re: Skaggs autopsy

« on: August 31, 2019, 02:05:41 pm »

Neither has the DEA.

Yep.

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Talk Zone / Re: Skaggs autopsy

« on: August 31, 2019, 01:47:14 pm »

Well, the obvious answer is to not takes unprescribed opoids, but I guess that is too easy.

Yeah, the whole Just Say No thing hasn't worked so well for the past 40 years

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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News 2019

« on: August 31, 2019, 01:05:57 pm »

Josh Rojas hit his first mlb dinger last night to help the Dbacks beat the Dodgers.

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Talk Zone / Re: Skaggs autopsy

« on: August 31, 2019, 01:01:49 pm »

Meaning possible addiction?

I don't know, but the signs certainly point that way.  It's also possible he didn't know what he was taking, there's a lot of shady shit on the black market, counterfeits, intentional mislabeling, etc....However, the fact that the oxymorphone was in his urine but not in his blood, per the ME report, means it was not taken the night he died.

The opioid crisis in America is an actual National Emergency that nobody seems to want to do much about.

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: August 31, 2019, 12:23:05 pm »

I'll be pleasantly surprised if McHugh pitches for us again.

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Talk Zone / Re: Skaggs autopsy

« on: August 31, 2019, 12:21:49 pm »

So I know next to nothing about fentanyl or the drug culture in general.  Why is it found in these pills in the first place?  Do bad actors put it in the pills specifically for the reason of harming/killing people, or it is because the drug can have other desirable effects when combined with oxy?

It's basically a stronger version of oxycontin.  People build up a tolerance to the weaker stuff and search out stronger alternatives, typically they end up as heroin junkies.  Illegal shipments from China account for most of the non-medical use/abuse in the US.

His urinalysis also showed oxymorphone, which is serious shit given to, say, end-stage cancer patients.  This wasn't a one-time mistake.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: August 31, 2019, 11:31:32 am »

Texans would have received a 3rd round comp pick for simply letting Clowney walk.  Now if Seattle doesn't re-sign him, they essentially get the pick they traded back.  One of the players, former Browns bust Barkevious Mingo, has been so bad in camp and preseason games that he was most likely going to be cut. 

https://twitter.com/ChrisWesseling/status/1167833353627684864

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: August 31, 2019, 11:04:00 am »

Well, the BoB just pulled off possibly the most Texans move that the Texans have ever Texan'd.

Clowney traded to Seattle for a 3rd round pick and 2 backup linebackers.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays August 30, 2019

« on: August 31, 2019, 09:54:41 am »

I may have seen that invoked a time or two, but it's pretty obscure.  Obviously that was not the case with McHugh last night, as the Astros were already behind, and he did not give up a run, even though his appearance was brief.  He was rightly the "pitcher of record" when the Astros took the lead for good. 

Doesn't the first paragraph say it's up to the scorer since Miley didn't go 5?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays August 30, 2019

« on: August 31, 2019, 09:31:39 am »

From mlb.com:

A pitcher receives a win when he is the pitcher of record when his team takes the lead for good -- with a couple rare exceptions. First, a starting pitcher must pitch at least five innings (in a traditional game of nine innings or longer) to qualify for the win. If he does not, the official scorer awards the win to the most effective relief pitcher.

There is also a rarely used clause where an official scorer can deem a relief pitcher's appearance "brief and ineffective." (For example, if a reliever relinquished a one-run lead by allowing three runs, but was still in line for a win after his team scored four runs in the following inning -- that may qualify.) If that's the case, the scorer can award the win to a pitcher who followed that "brief and ineffective" pitcher. Which relief pitcher earns the win specifically is also up to the judgment of the official scorer.

I don't think I've ever seen the 2nd paragraph come into play, didn't know that possibility existed actually.

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: August 30, 2019, 10:15:50 pm »

Chandler Rome tweet:  A.J. Hinch said he took Collin McHugh out because "it didn't look like he had much life on his pitches." Asked if McHugh was OK, Hinch said "I'm going to talk to him." McHugh was unavailable for comment after the game. Hinch said there would be an update tomorrow.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays August 30, 2019

« on: August 30, 2019, 08:18:56 pm »

Smoak smokes one off of Yuli's glove for a leadoff single...good glove work held him to a single and keeps the twin killing in play...

...and there ya go.  Textbook DP

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays August 30, 2019

« on: August 30, 2019, 07:50:04 pm »

Kalas crying yard on another fly ball 30 feet short of the wall

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays August 30, 2019

« on: August 30, 2019, 07:47:38 pm »

463 feet at 112 mph on Springer's bomb

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays August 30, 2019

« on: August 30, 2019, 06:18:19 pm »

Brantley did look at strike one, but your point stands.

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Talk Zone / Re: Skaggs autopsy

« on: August 30, 2019, 03:33:46 pm »

Now his family is left with the realization that his death was completely avoidable.

Tragic.  Awful. Avoidable.

He possibly got the drugs from an Angels employee.

https://twitter.com/maria_torres3/status/1167529368597360640

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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime

« on: August 30, 2019, 03:24:08 pm »

So, no need for an election, just extend his term???  Yeah, that's democracy at work.

I'm sure he was "just joking".

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-cant-we-use-nuclear-weapons-against-bedbugs/2019/08/28/c5cb6b20-c9c4-11e9-a4f3-c081a126de70_story.html

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Talk Zone / Re: Bivens

« on: August 30, 2019, 11:23:03 am »

If anybody without an Athletic subscription is interested, here's one from his team's local paper:  https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/2019/08/29/tampa-bay-rays-prospect-blake-bivens-faces-tragedy-wife-son-killed-montogmery-biscuits-support/2149964001/

Unbelievably horrific.

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Talk Zone / Re: RR v. SA game 4

« on: August 30, 2019, 08:49:04 am »

This makes me wonder -- what keeps long-lasting rivalries going in the minors? It seems with players, coaches, even affiliations changing so frequently, that there might not be enough continuity over the course of years to keep a rivalry stoked.

In this case, proximity.  The Missions and Hooks had some fun series after RR moved to AAA in '05.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rays at Astros - 8/2919

« on: August 29, 2019, 05:14:37 pm »

Reddick looks like he's closing his eyes and swinging in this at bat, ala Springer.

Ump closing his eyes too. 

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rays at Astros - 8/2919

« on: August 29, 2019, 04:42:26 pm »

Oh, even better. An excuse me swing to punch out on 3 pitches.

Fucking christ, Springer.

Great 1st pitch for Altuve to offer at too.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rays at Astros - 8/2919

« on: August 29, 2019, 02:29:41 pm »

Waited back on the ball then threw a whiffleball to 1B.  Wasn't a good pitch by Greinke, but still, should have been out of the inning.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rays at Astros - 8/2919

« on: August 29, 2019, 02:21:08 pm »

When was the last Springer dinger?

(Before today, smarty pants-es)

8/20

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rays at Astros - 8/2919

« on: August 29, 2019, 02:17:55 pm »

T3: Meadows upper tank
B3: Springer HR to left center

2-2 after 3.

Anyone feel free to take PBP. I'm barely following the game.

Same here, I'm more of a color man right now.

Altuve just got screwed again on a high strike call

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rays at Astros - 8/2919

« on: August 29, 2019, 01:57:01 pm »

Balk call on Greinke was highly questionable

Great job by Chirinos to lay off the high fastball then hammer a hanging breaking ball off the scoreboard.

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Fayetteville 2019

« on: August 28, 2019, 03:16:30 pm »

High end defender at shortstop and strong arm.  Coming out of college his bat was a big question.  If he has figured out hitting he could fast track.  Keep an eye on what level he starts at next year and how quickly he gets promoted, if he does.

If he's assigned to the AFL this fall then the Astros have a good feeling about his future.

Well, here ya go:  per Kaplan tweet "Astros minor leaguers assigned to the Arizona Fall League: Forrest Whitley, Jeremy Pena, JJ Matijevic, Colton Shaver, Jojanse Torres, Carlos Sanabria."

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Talk Zone / Re: JV ejection break down

« on: August 28, 2019, 08:15:09 am »

The Reds /Pirates fight breakdown was pure gold.  

That's outstanding, hadn't seen that one before.

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Fayetteville 2019

« on: August 28, 2019, 07:53:53 am »

High end defender at shortstop and strong arm.  Coming out of college his bat was a big question.  If he has figured out hitting he could fast track.  Keep an eye on what level he starts at next year and how quickly he gets promoted, if he does.

If he's assigned to the AFL this fall then the Astros have a good feeling about his future.

Thanks.  I had completely forgotten that he was last year's 3rd rounder.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019

« on: August 27, 2019, 10:19:47 pm »

If you want to manage in MLB it doesn't hurt to have played catcher for the Astros at some point.

I'm gonna assume Tony Eusebio is managing somewhere in the Caribbean.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019

« on: August 27, 2019, 09:40:14 pm »

The ump show with a live ball was the ugliest play.


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Is this more or less cocksuckery than the ump (Jerry Meals?) who instigated the Cole shitshow?

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Fayetteville 2019

« on: August 27, 2019, 09:30:08 pm »

It's time to put Jeremy Pena on your radar.  There's a real possibility he's turning the corner offensively.

What do we need to know about him?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019

« on: August 27, 2019, 09:26:06 pm »

My wife had this question earlier tonight, and I don't know the answer: what's the actual definition of one runner passing another? Can they leapfrog one another between the bases as long as they cross the next base (or home plate) in the proper order?

Could be wrong as usual, but I believe the runner that passes the runner, even for a step or two, is out.  No idea what happens to the trailing runner, as far as what base he is awarded.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019

« on: August 27, 2019, 09:07:58 pm »

The Berkman swing

Great call.  That's what I immediately thought of.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019

« on: August 27, 2019, 09:06:57 pm »

What the fuck just happened?

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Beer and Queso / Re: URGENT: Deadwood Fans

« on: August 27, 2019, 02:35:57 pm »

Did you ever watch Treme?

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Talk Zone / Re: Alvarez

« on: August 27, 2019, 12:50:59 am »

I wish I could hone this down further, but my memory checks out:  https://www.baseball-reference.com/play-index/batter_vs_pitcher.cgi?request=1&submitter=1&batter=piazzmi01&min_year_game=1992&max_year_game=2000&throws=L&c1gtlt=gt&c2gtlt=gt&orderby=PA&orderby_dir=desc&orderby_second=Name&orderby_dir_second=asc

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Round Rock 2019

« on: August 27, 2019, 12:35:50 am »

It was I, and thanks.

That was a great broadcast.  You seem like a natural...I would be nervous as shit and talk nonstop, or something like that.

Any thoughts from management or Capps as to who might come up 9/1 and who will stay there through the PCL Playoffs?

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Round Rock 2019

« on: August 26, 2019, 09:20:15 pm »

Loving the broadcast.  I can only get it in my truck, so I'm getting a beverage inside and heading back outside.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime

« on: August 26, 2019, 04:27:26 pm »

Radiation and high winds go together like peanut butter and jelly


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Like well done steak and ketchup

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Talk Zone / Re: Alvarez

« on: August 26, 2019, 03:42:35 pm »

I saw McGwire take BP in the Dome. Holy crap.

His first game with STL.  We were there in the upper deck dead LF with a target made out of a sheet and spraypaint, just for BP. Twice he landed about 30 rows toward CF from us.  Never seen anything like it.

Am I making up that Piazza HR off of Wags?  I swear it happened.

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Talk Zone / Re: Alvarez

« on: August 26, 2019, 02:58:41 pm »

McGwire in BP in the Dome right after he got traded to the CoArds.

Piazza into dead center off of Wagner, well into the loge.  I believe it was a DH day, because I was sitting in the LF seats with nobody around waiting for game 2 to move to the boxes.

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Round Rock 2019

« on: August 26, 2019, 02:54:00 pm »

Pressure!

No worries!

https://youtu.be/YoDh_gHDvkk

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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime

« on: August 26, 2019, 02:52:47 pm »

Why not just build a wall? That'll keep them out. #@Making weather great again.

Who's gonna pay for that wall, though?

Just in case anyone thought I was joking:  https://www.axios.com/trump-nuclear-bombs-hurricanes-97231f38-2394-4120-a3fa-8c9cf0e3f51c.html

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Round Rock 2019

« on: August 26, 2019, 11:49:17 am »

Working the game Monday and may go out Sunday too. Season is almost done.

Looking forward to listening tonight

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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime

« on: August 26, 2019, 11:48:14 am »

Before he took office, people who’d reported on Trump over the years, predicted exactly this. 

Heard on the radio this morning that he was seriously asking his "cabinet" why we couldn't drop a nuke on a hurricane in the Atlantic to keep it from hitting the US.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Andrew Luck Retires

« on: August 26, 2019, 11:45:42 am »

Just saw this.  Wow.  I would think NFL fans should start getting used to it.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime

« on: August 23, 2019, 04:39:12 pm »

New day, new shit.  I found this excerpt in a WaPo article on Trump further fucking up trade.  It’s sadly funny:

Rather than owning the libs, this is something new.  Their fucking monster is tearing more shit up and there will be more damage to follow.

To paraphrase Alfred:  rather than admit a mistake, he'll burn it all to the ground.

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Corpus Christi 2019

« on: August 23, 2019, 04:37:09 pm »

Yes, I think I read about this. He was very big in HS.

He had tree-trunk legs.  Never looked pudgy or anything, just big.

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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News 2019

« on: August 23, 2019, 04:35:49 pm »

Do you seriously think this is what other GMs look at when they evaluate prospects for a potential trade? How they did after the trade?

Every club evaluates prospects differently, and I know there's no guarantee of future success, but how can it hurt if the ones we've traded away are actually successful?

You don't think that's a "feather in the cap" of the Houston system and development programs?

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Corpus Christi 2019

« on: August 23, 2019, 01:41:26 pm »

I was stunned by his body when I saw him in Spring training couple years. He was all legs and hips.

He's lost a bunch of weight from what I saw his Sr year in HS.

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Talk Zone / Re: Reymin Guduan

« on: August 23, 2019, 01:18:12 pm »

If true should be GONE.

to fucking jail

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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News 2019

« on: August 23, 2019, 01:12:20 pm »

I hope all of our traded prospects do well because I imagine it sets a good track record for other GMs wanting prospects from us in the future.

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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News 2019

« on: August 22, 2019, 10:37:31 pm »

Shit. Sorry.

we're nothing if not consistent around here

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Tigers v. Astros 8/22 The First Game of The Abraham Toro Era

« on: August 22, 2019, 10:35:24 pm »

Fuck.  If anyone had to make that catch, I'm glad it was Josh, in RF, over the wall.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Tigers v. Astros 8/22 The First Game of The Abraham Toro Era

« on: August 22, 2019, 09:56:54 pm »

Have Bat - will travel.

Have bat - will travel reads the card of a man.
A bat with some power in a savage land
His fast bat for hire is heeds the calling strike
A soldier of fortune is the man called Uncle Mike.

Damn, man, perfect.

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: August 22, 2019, 09:39:04 pm »

He oughta! Name's built around RBI!

Oh shit.  Good call.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Tigers v. Astros 8/22 The First Game of The Abraham Toro Era

« on: August 22, 2019, 09:38:08 pm »

I wonder if he has business cards that read:

Michael Brantley
Hitter

Would you go with:

Hitter
Professional Hitter
Hit Machine
Uncle Mike

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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News 2019

« on: August 22, 2019, 09:34:25 pm »

Snuffleupagus has a point. Some players' mothers historically have read this forum.

Again dude, It's Mr. Snuffleupagus to you.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Tigers v. Astros 8/22 The First Game of The Abraham Toro Era

« on: August 22, 2019, 08:46:59 pm »

Kalas become annoying bad at crying yard.

That's twice tonight that he made me do a doubletake only to watch the ball get caught on the track

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Tigers v. Astros 8/22 The First Game of The Abraham Toro Era

« on: August 22, 2019, 07:47:10 pm »

Toro put that foul ball so far in the upper tank I didn't see where it landed.

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: August 22, 2019, 07:46:13 pm »

I wonder if the Texans have player named "Orbit"...

Can he hit with runners on base?

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Talk Zone / Re: Verlander addresses refusal to take ??? from Det reporter Anthony French

« on: August 22, 2019, 07:45:18 pm »

Do people catch fish there or nearby ordinarily? I've never had any luck surf fishing. Well, except once when I was about 14 and surfing near the old Flagship Hotel with my brother and a couple of my cousins and I saw a hunk of Styrofoam floating attached to a stringer of 5 or 6 speckled trout that I was able to snag.

The best surf (not bay) wade fishing is during the June/July/etc doldrums when the surf waves suck ass and you get some green water.  The converse is true as well.

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Talk Zone / Re: Verlander addresses refusal to take ??? from Det reporter Anthony French

« on: August 22, 2019, 06:38:53 pm »

The Detroit reporter is obviously a cocksucker.

Speaking of cork soakers, you caught any more fish?

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: August 22, 2019, 05:20:53 pm »

Biagini was not too good in RR

Pitched 2 games, less than 2 innings.  Horrible in the first, good in the second.

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: August 22, 2019, 03:31:06 pm »

Harris gets the 8th, and it is all hands on deck for the 7th. Framber could help this team so much if he would just throw strikes.

His first couple of starts after he came back a month or whenever ago had me so excited that he may have figured something out, but it didn't last.

He's got all the potential in the world.

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Talk Zone / Re: Tucker In August

« on: August 22, 2019, 02:14:38 pm »

I'd like to nominate the previous 9 posts in this thread.  /// retreats back to the shadows ///

What *do* you do in the shadows?

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: August 22, 2019, 12:26:41 pm »

It's worth noting, I think, that Toro is a switch hitter.

He is.  Also, he's made 7 starts at 1B b/t CC and RR this year.

eta:  WTF, now Pressly?  I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue

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Talk Zone / Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer

« on: August 20, 2019, 06:31:06 pm »

I use okie dokie more often than I'd like to admit

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True Romance:  "okie dokie doggie daddy"

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: August 20, 2019, 06:11:54 pm »

I think Carlos may have just one more year to show he can play a full season. His injury history is becoming a threat to his career potential. He is at least at some risk of having to become a Bill Spiers type player. One with superb talent but only able to play part-time because of back issues.

Of course I could be, and hopefully am, wrong.

You don't give up on talent like he has.

Unless someone wants to trade an ace this offseason....

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Tigers at Astros 08/19/2019

« on: August 20, 2019, 06:10:05 pm »

The main problem I have with KE is that he just doesn't shut up. He blabbers on about mostly unimportant details and stats, and then ends up either stepping on himself when something exciting happens or stepping on Blum when he's trying to wrangle KE back in.

With him and Stanton, they at least have a decent working understanding of each other, but KE's voice and pace on the studio broadcast is even more grating than his PBP voice. I tend to keep the remote handy when half innings end so I can quickly mute out if they're kicking it back to the studio.

Blum is so good at color, he makes Kalas better.  I really like that duo.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Tigers at Astros 08/19/2019

« on: August 20, 2019, 12:24:04 am »

Maybe they're showcasing Eschenfelder because they think they can move him over the offseason.

Studio host to be named later?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Tigers at Astros 08/19/2019

« on: August 19, 2019, 09:19:56 pm »

No, I haven't tried that.

Yellow cat bait, they don't eat dead stuff (predators not scavengers), but you can catch anything on them too.  Get a perch trap and catch them in the river or in any stock tank you have access to.  Hook them through the tail end on a throw line or limb line or trot line or fishing pole.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Tigers at Astros 08/19/2019

« on: August 19, 2019, 08:22:49 pm »

Was Loel Passe better than Kevin Eichenfelder?

I believe that question is why god invented the Worrell button.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Tigers at Astros 08/19/2019

« on: August 19, 2019, 08:21:58 pm »

Channel. On a minnow.

You ever bait lines with live perch?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Tigers at Astros 08/19/2019

« on: August 19, 2019, 07:42:49 pm »

Just caught a catfish. Hope it helps.

Yellow?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ A’s, August 18, 2019

« on: August 19, 2019, 06:02:08 pm »

Poor Sneed has been called up and sent back down twice in the last 4 days. 

Cy Yo-yo

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ A’s, August 18, 2019

« on: August 19, 2019, 06:00:20 pm »

I think I want Bregman driving in Brantley.

Do you?  Bregman's hitting a bit over .200 with RISP.

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Talk Zone / Re: Our aces

« on: August 19, 2019, 05:56:50 pm »

https://breakingt.com/products/wade-miley-famous-guys

Hinch glossed them that, right?

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Talk Zone / Re: Lunch today

« on: August 19, 2019, 05:56:07 pm »

I was recently told that you can order the fries "extra well done" and they'll fry them longer so they're actually crispy.

You, sir, have now changed my outlook on things.

Chicken Express now has spicy tenders...you can get 4 ala carte with 4 rolls for ~$5.  Make little sammiches, great road trip food.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ A’s, August 18, 2019

« on: August 19, 2019, 01:54:12 pm »

I have been playing around with lineups. Catcher and Reddick/Marisnick at the bottom are set. What do y’all think about this:

Springer
Altuve
Yordan
Bregman
Brantley
Correa
Gurriel
Chirinos/Maldonado
Reddick/Marisnick

This is a great problem to have, you could do the top 7 in any number of ways.

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Talk Zone / Re: Our aces

« on: August 19, 2019, 12:24:42 pm »

Greinke was amazed how fast Correa’s throw got to him


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"Shit, he throws harder than me."

Isn't Greinke multiple GGlove like Keuchel?

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Corpus Christi 2019

« on: August 19, 2019, 12:22:41 pm »

Rushing him to AAA and saying for publication they expected him in Houston in 2019 certainly was wrong.

Aren't there quotes from Luhnow admitting they rushed him?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ A's, 8/17/2019

« on: August 19, 2019, 12:21:08 pm »

I just hope the Astros give it their best shot and the Good Lord willing,  things will work out.

Take it one game at a time.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ A’s, August 18, 2019

« on: August 19, 2019, 12:20:26 pm »

Didn't watch the last 4 games or so, I guess I was remembering/focused on a bad K he had last Wed/Thursday on a fb up in his eyes.

Is he still trying to take the outside pitch to LF, or pullhappy?  I do recall him grounding into the shift more often recently.

His ability to go with the pitch for such a young guy was one of the most impressive things I noticed this Spring and beyond.

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Talk Zone / Re: Lunch today

« on: August 19, 2019, 11:35:16 am »

I'm not a big fan of drive-throughs in general. There is a five times better chance they will fuck up your order going through the drive-through compared to walking up to the counter to order. Even Whataburger. And it's always to your disadvantage. You always get shorted, you never get extra food...

You knew this was coming...

https://youtu.be/um30Lbu6-nc

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ A’s, August 18, 2019

« on: August 19, 2019, 11:33:19 am »

My first thought on the just missing pitches is it's an adjustment to the velocity and movement of big league pitchers.  Everything is just a little quicker, pitches move just a little bit more than down even in AAA.  That it's essentially a timing issue that will get better as it becomes more and more routine.  I haven't noticed anything in his mechanics that says "wow, he needs to fix that", a la Jason Lane, but I'm not a hitting coach either.  They have hours of film on him now, so if it's an issue, hopefully they're working on it with him. 

Just me, or has Yordan started chasing high (out of the zone high) fastballs more than he was early and in AAA?

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Talk Zone / Re: Lunch today

« on: August 19, 2019, 09:43:22 am »

I cannot abide Popeye's.  In fact, I find it particularly distasteful.  If I want fried chicken, it's Frenchy's or nothing.  On the other hand, I love CFA's chicken sammich.  And their waffle fries...I'm all about the surface area to mass ratio. 

CFA spicy deluxe is a great cheap sammich.  Only problem with their fries is if you get them to go they turn soggy in the box within about 3 blocks of the drive thru.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Athletics, August 15, 2019

« on: August 16, 2019, 01:27:45 pm »

If he'd just stop fucking chasing above the strike zone fastballs, I'd be happy.

This was my point, you'd think at some point an adjustment would be made.  I realize he is who he is.  Post was more about Josh.

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Talk Zone / Re: Lunch today

« on: August 16, 2019, 01:25:23 pm »

Your corporate cafeteria has Big Red?  Color me impressed.

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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News 2019

« on: August 16, 2019, 01:24:42 pm »

My dad was a Cards fan because that's who they could get on the radio in the 40/50's Hill Country.  Then the move to Houston happened in '72 and the rest is history.

At least it wasn't the Cubs.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Athletics, August 15, 2019

« on: August 15, 2019, 11:50:50 pm »

I love Josh Reddick and am anxiously awaiting his return to resembling a major league hitter.  Chirinos too

What a shit game by Sanchez and Devo.

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Talk Zone / Re: 2020 schedle out

« on: August 14, 2019, 03:57:20 pm »

It depends what you are looking for.  National Harbor is shiny and new with modern amenities such as an MGM Grand hotel and casino, a London-esque Ferris wheel, medium and high-end chain eateries, a big resort, outlets, etc...  Old Town(e) is 350 years old, replete with centuries old brick buildings, brick sidewalks, cobblestone streets, all modernized into nice restaurants, boutique B&B's and historical restorations of the revolutionary and civil war periods.  So, it's a personal preference thing and you can't go wrong either way.

The first sounds like something Tilman Fertitta built, I'm much more in tune with the 2nd.  Thanks.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at White Sox 08/14/2019

« on: August 14, 2019, 03:56:09 pm »

Álvarez is 0 for Chicago. Lots of RBI chances.

0-3 with RISP

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at White Sox 08/14/2019

« on: August 14, 2019, 02:45:05 pm »

I was going to try to refute that, but after the rbi triple... not so much.

He didn't exactly have a lot of help with the gloves, but he sure didn't help himself either.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at White Sox 08/14/2019

« on: August 14, 2019, 02:12:25 pm »

Yordan is clearly going to have to concentrate on going the other way. Strike one would have been an outSTANding time to do that. It looked like he realized that, too, after the fact.

He was great at that in RR and early with the Stros.  He'll adjust.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at White Sox 08/14/2019

« on: August 14, 2019, 01:52:05 pm »

Urge to kill...rising

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at White Sox 08/14/2019

« on: August 14, 2019, 01:22:16 pm »

That is the Bregman swing.

Man, if he really gets back to being last year's Bregman....

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: August 14, 2019, 01:03:22 pm »

A.J. Hinch on Gerrit Cole's hamstring injury: "We’ll get him tested even further and see where this takes us, but he doesn’t think it’s that serious. I’m glad he told us and we hope that it’s mild.”

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Talk Zone / Re: A tough conundrum: I like Tony Kemp, but FTC

« on: August 14, 2019, 01:02:54 pm »

What did Josh do for all umpires to have such a vendetta against him? I've never seen someone get fucked by umpires as consistently as he does

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Must have called 'em a cocksucker

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at White Sox - 8/13 Game 1

« on: August 14, 2019, 01:00:30 pm »

Has anyone heard an update regarding Cole?

Chandler Rome tweet last night:  A.J. Hinch on Gerrit Cole's hamstring injury: "We’ll get him tested even further and see where this takes us, but he doesn’t think it’s that serious. I’m glad he told us and we hope that it’s mild.”

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Talk Zone / Re: 2020 schedle out

« on: August 14, 2019, 12:17:48 pm »

There are also great options in Old Town Alexandria and the National Harbor Waterfront that are serviced by water taxi directly to the stadium.  A great and fun way to get to/from the game:
https://www.potomacriverboatco.com/water-taxi/diamond-teague/

That looks really cool.  Which of the 2 areas would you prefer?  Haven't been to DC in 20 years.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at White Sox - 8/13 Game 1

« on: August 14, 2019, 11:58:28 am »

I think it's spelled Snuffleupagus.

Mr. Snuffleupagus

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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime

« on: August 14, 2019, 10:18:39 am »

There isn't a policy implemented that does not try to harm someone weaker than themselves.  I have no faith in the American people that vote to do the right thing to save this country.  I am just going to do what I can to try and make it better.

"Nobody ever went broke by underestimating the intelligence of the American public."

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ White Sox, 8-13, Game 2

« on: August 13, 2019, 11:00:59 pm »

So right before the game as he was warming up, Josh Miller called down & told me his hammy wasn't feeling very good & didn't feel like he could continue. Devo was on his way to 'pen. He's usually the first reliever out there anyways. So we raced to get him ready. Scratched Cole & he came in and to see the trainers and got some treatment. We'll get him tested even further & see where it takes us but he doesn't think it's that serious. I'm glad he told us. We hope it's mild. It was literally a couple minutes before the game. -- Hinch

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ White Sox, 8-13, Game 2

« on: August 13, 2019, 10:27:29 pm »

Complete game.  Traveling horseshit show.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ White Sox, 8-13, Game 2

« on: August 13, 2019, 10:13:13 pm »

Maybe they'll set it on a tee next time. 

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ White Sox, 8-13, Game 2

« on: August 13, 2019, 09:44:20 pm »

All he has to do is run to the right of the white line.  God bless this dumbassery.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ White Sox, 8-13, Game 2

« on: August 13, 2019, 08:27:11 pm »

Right hamstring "discomfort" for Cole, per Julia.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ White Sox, 8-13, Game 2

« on: August 13, 2019, 08:11:15 pm »

Not watching, still at work. Not sure if true or not but read he went out to start his pregame routine later than usual so maybe just sick

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That's what the broadcast is reporting.  "Went out late, threw a couple of pitches and went back to the clubhouse..."

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ White Sox, 8-13, Game 2

« on: August 13, 2019, 08:03:40 pm »

Cole out, Devo starting.

Fuck, hope it's nothing.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at White Sox - 8/13 Game 1

« on: August 13, 2019, 07:24:36 pm »

Straw in CF, not 2B, for game 2.  Altuve starting.  Things are fine, MusicMan.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at White Sox - 8/13 Game 1

« on: August 13, 2019, 06:57:52 pm »

Since Sparks is already playing his bongos over there?

Not gettin wet, is he?  I'd save that for special occasions.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at White Sox - 8/13 Game 1

« on: August 13, 2019, 05:52:10 pm »

Leadoff walk and a stolen base puts Jake on 2nd with no outs.

50 years ago, Springer would be bunting here.  Of course, 50 years ago Springer would be batting 3rd.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at White Sox - 8/13 Game 1

« on: August 13, 2019, 05:41:13 pm »

Come on, Greinke, Clean inning.

More exciting on the 3rd out than it could have been, but you got your wish.  Nice play by Uncle Mike.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at White Sox - 8/13 Game 1

« on: August 13, 2019, 04:55:04 pm »

Just going to ask that.

iirc, he's always done that

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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime

« on: August 13, 2019, 04:13:36 pm »

Remember that whole "Blame the other side for all the shit we've done" game plan they've executed so well so far?

What was it Chuck said..."every accusation a confession"?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at White Sox - 8/13 Game 1

« on: August 13, 2019, 04:04:29 pm »

Btw, it’s 1-0. First pitch Springer Dinger.


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That was a bomb.

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Game Zone 2019 / Astros at White Sox - 8/13 Game 1

« on: August 13, 2019, 01:28:57 pm »

RF Springer
2B Altuve
LF Brantley
SS Correa
DH Alvarez
1B Gurriel
3B Diaz
C Chirinos
CF Marisnick

P Greinke

Altuve will sit game 2, Straw will be active as the 26th man and will start at 2B

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Talk Zone / Re: Tucker In August

« on: August 13, 2019, 10:31:45 am »

They have been on a west road trip. Discount the homers.

Typically, but the 2 he hit yesterday were not ABQ cheapies.  They would have been out anywhere.

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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News 2019

« on: August 09, 2019, 05:16:06 pm »

Was watching the White Sox / A's today and they showed that the top five best ERAs among AL starters since April 26th are Cole, Morton, Fiers, Verlander, Miley.

What's the deal with Fiers? Seems Oakland fixed him as much as we fixed those other guys.

If Fiers hadn't had a godawful first month or so, and pitched like he has all year, all year, he would legitimately be in the Cy Young conversation.

I have no idea what happened (i.e. did they tell him to change anything?), but I'm happy for the guy.  He pitched his ass off for about 2 months in '17 and really saved the pitching staff.

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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News 2019

« on: August 09, 2019, 04:27:17 pm »

Luhnow has said it's "good business" for the traded guys to do well, so I root for all of them.

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Talk Zone / Re: Off day question

« on: August 09, 2019, 04:25:52 pm »

Bonds and Pujols are incredibly similar through age 34 (Pujols is better though, more power less speed, and both debuted at 21), which is when Bonds "allegedly" started trying extra hard, and Pujols started getting hurt and being average.

But yes, juiced Bonds is the craziest, greatest hitter I or most anyone has ever seen.

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Talk Zone / Re: Expanded netting for next homestand

« on: August 09, 2019, 04:19:06 pm »

Common sense prevails.

Doesn't effect me any longer, but this does stink for the kids getting to interact with players and getting autographs and baseballs from them.

I do believe they raise the netting to allow access before games when no BP is going on.  Could be wrong.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rugged Mountain Range @ Vastness of Space 8/7

« on: August 07, 2019, 03:10:51 pm »

The Rockies feed ain’t bad at all

Those guys are good, yep.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rugged Mountain Range @ Vastness of Space 8/7

« on: August 07, 2019, 02:19:51 pm »

Berkman is the world’s greatest expert on pitching.

He's still befuddled as to why he didn't get the Rice coaching gig.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rugged Mountain Range @ Vastness of Space 8/7

« on: August 07, 2019, 01:55:53 pm »

I made it two outs before I muted the TV.

Jesus Christ, this broadcast is like a punishment for good fans.

https://youtu.be/-kbTbg00AJU

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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime

« on: August 07, 2019, 01:52:32 pm »

Can anyone name one redeeming quality of Moscow Mitch?? 

I like turtles.

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Talk Zone / Re: White Sox have claimed AJ Reed

« on: August 05, 2019, 12:46:07 pm »

Off of Joe Musgrove.

While playing LF

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019

« on: August 03, 2019, 08:56:16 pm »

I can’t watch the game. Who is warming up for the 9th?

Devo

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019

« on: August 03, 2019, 08:22:28 pm »

Sanchez was looking at his right hand some in the 6th. Hope the blisters are not reappearing.

That's what I thought too, but he was talking to JV in the dugout and showing him his left hand, so I dunno.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019

« on: August 03, 2019, 08:09:55 pm »

But they do a great job with Perez.

Do we know how he pronounces it?  He's from Cali and was raised by gringos (mom and stepdad) so it may have been anglicized.

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Talk Zone / 3 out of 4 Awards Ain't Bad

« on: August 03, 2019, 11:51:06 am »

Yuli:  Player of the Month
Cole: Starter of the Month
Yordan:  Rookie of the Month

Bullpen just a total disappointment, they let some knob from the Yankees win top reliever

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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk

« on: July 31, 2019, 01:27:53 pm »

Tanner Roark to the A's.  Good move for them.

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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk

« on: July 31, 2019, 01:17:16 pm »

Seattle just traded their LH closer to the Nats, Roenis Elias.

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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk

« on: July 31, 2019, 01:14:36 pm »

Maldonado is a definite upgrade, and his arm shuts down the running game.

Unless they're running 'cause the ball just bounced off the backstop.

I kid, mostly.

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Talk Zone / Re: Our info source

« on: July 31, 2019, 01:10:08 pm »

Ray in the dugout, said he was sitting by himself before the game talking to his family on facetime.

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Talk Zone / Re: Our info source

« on: July 31, 2019, 11:38:37 am »

DBacks and Yankees start at noon.  If nothing is announced before then can anyone watch the game to see if Ray is in the dugout?

I'm on it, will watch the AZ feed and see what they say.

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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk

« on: July 30, 2019, 04:17:34 pm »

He is a supreme douche bag is really the only point. Hard pass.

We rooted for Roger Clemens.

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Talk Zone / Re: Tyler White traded to the Dodgers

« on: July 26, 2019, 05:21:30 am »

Yup, they did this year. ST on.

The started it last year.

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Talk Zone / Re: Tyler White traded to the Dodgers

« on: July 26, 2019, 05:06:41 am »

Totally agree. SS is the most difficult infield position, and they just threw him in there. I think he has done amazingly well.

They did not just "throw [Straw] out there."

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Talk Zone / Re: Tyler White traded to the Dodgers

« on: July 25, 2019, 03:12:10 pm »

Pitching is hurting in RR.

He's going to Corpus, per Kaplan.  I thought they might bump him up to RR for the last couple of months for the reason you mentioned.

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Talk Zone / Re: Tyler White traded to the Dodgers

« on: July 25, 2019, 02:40:47 pm »

It'll be interesting to see what level the Astros start him at.

He's going to Corpus.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: A's @ Astros, July 23, 2019

« on: July 23, 2019, 11:39:26 pm »

Man, Danley has had a rough night behind the plate.

The pitch chart on Miley's leadoff walk in the 9th might piss you off

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: A's @ Astros, July 23, 2019

« on: July 23, 2019, 10:07:10 pm »

I thought it was a "one man gets on and your done" situation. I was surprised to not see AJ coming to get him

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That's what I expected too.  Osuna just didn't make his pitches.  The meatball changeup he threw right before the HR should have been hit to Katy.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: A's @ Astros, July 23, 2019

« on: July 23, 2019, 08:50:37 pm »

How about fried cheese? 

Beer?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: A's @ Astros, July 23, 2019

« on: July 23, 2019, 08:38:51 pm »

I don’t think we fully appreciate the job Miley has done this year.


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What the hell would they have done without him?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: A's @ Astros, July 23, 2019

« on: July 23, 2019, 08:23:06 pm »

The best 3-man boot was when Brownie and Deshaies had Bob Uecker with them.  JD and Uecker together was solid gold. 

Wow, I had forgotten that.  In Milwaukee or Houston or both?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: A's @ Astros, July 23, 2019

« on: July 23, 2019, 07:42:33 pm »

He's probably on his 8th beer.

This is a great 3 man booth.

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Talk Zone / Re: What I hate to hear

« on: July 23, 2019, 07:06:17 pm »

We are up to date on whatever is on the radio daily.

Luhnow and Hinch want a lefty in the pen. Both have said so. If they do not get one, Harris, Devo, and Pressly will have to do. As DKR once said, “Old Ugly is better than Old Nothing.”

I always liked "I try not to make the same mistakes today that I made yesterday."

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Talk Zone / Re: What I hate to hear

« on: July 23, 2019, 05:17:38 pm »

Thanks for your opinion, Talking Head. If only there was some way to determine whether or not the Astros regime cares about what the stats and analytics say...

His tenure as GM of the Dickities in '99 makes me inherently dislike him.

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: July 23, 2019, 05:14:44 pm »

Shoulder soreness for James

You're on the the clock, Nerd Cave

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Talk Zone / Re: Jake Marisnick - a good villain, a bad guy, or neither?

« on: July 23, 2019, 03:56:39 pm »

He was a matador.

That's my recollection.

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Talk Zone / Re: Our info source

« on: July 23, 2019, 03:56:07 pm »

I’m always up for a Great Space Coaster reference.


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Glad somebody else remembers that show.

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Talk Zone / Re: What I hate to hear

« on: July 23, 2019, 03:53:48 pm »

I understand this.  Hence my question.  What is the value of a lefty reliever when we already have good relievers that can plat to both lefty and righty splits?  I'm just trying to noodle through the rationale that would make a lefty reliever a priority here.

Good lefty relievers can get righties out too.

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Talk Zone / Re: What I hate to hear

« on: July 23, 2019, 03:48:26 pm »

This team needs another starter. “We can win it all now” is the koolaid.

This FO plays things incredibly close to the vest.  Take nothing said seriously.

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Talk Zone / Re: Dodgers fired the "majority" of their Int'l Scout Dept the yr Alvarez was signed

« on: July 23, 2019, 03:47:10 pm »

Cabrerra'd in the hate thread

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: A’s @ Astros - July 22, 2019

« on: July 22, 2019, 09:03:20 pm »

So Yordan's been up a couple of times and has a homer and seven rbi. Cole has 15 ks. I was wondering about anything newsworthy or surprising.

You're cool, just read the boxscore.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: A’s @ Astros - July 22, 2019

« on: July 22, 2019, 08:32:26 pm »

Yordan is something else. Amazing.

Chapman is a slick defender.

All true.

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Talk Zone / Re: Jake Marisnick - a good villain, a bad guy, or neither?

« on: July 22, 2019, 07:39:00 pm »

Did Ausmus ever block the plate in his Astros career?  Back when it was legal?  Or was it just swipetag?

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Talk Zone / Re: Our info source

« on: July 22, 2019, 07:07:53 pm »

No news?

Gary Gnu?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros vs Angels 07-18-19

« on: July 18, 2019, 09:00:53 pm »

Uncle Mike could have been rung up; very close.

That was 100% a strike, I'll take it though.

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Talk Zone / Re: Does census trend = RIP OWA?

« on: July 18, 2019, 11:15:47 am »

My memory is of battles with Ray Kerby, King Doofus.

That was back in my RMPL days, under a different username.  Quality entertainment.

Hetero Doxy was...something.

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Whitley

« on: July 11, 2019, 01:44:36 am »

https://twitter.com/ForrestWhitley/status/1146476871963594752

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Talk Zone / Re: White Sox have claimed AJ Reed

« on: July 09, 2019, 09:49:48 pm »

Who is the DH? Abreu likely will play most of 1B.

They don't have one, they cut Yonder Alonso and his .584 OPS last week.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Major Leauge All-Star Game, July 9, 2019

« on: July 09, 2019, 09:41:37 pm »

If they only had a fedora with that styling.

comes with a free bowl of soup

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: July 09, 2019, 03:29:52 pm »

I believe there are separate 60-day IL's for major and minor leagues

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That makes sense.

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: July 09, 2019, 03:09:54 pm »

I read somewhere that since the injury happened after he was sent back down that it would not. 

Have they changed this?  I seem to recall that guys on the 60-day were considered MLB players for paycheck and service time.

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: July 09, 2019, 02:32:07 pm »

Jake Kaplan just tweeted that tonight will likely be the last rehab game for Joe Smith meaning he may return as soon as Thursday or Friday.

Astros will need to make a 25-man and 40-man roster move to make that happen.

The 40-man should be Martin to the 60-day.

As far as the 25-man... they currently have 12 pitchers and are about to play 14 straight days, which usually means 13 pitchers.

It should be either Sneed or Urquidy if they stay at 12 and I guess Myles Straw if they go to 13?

Also have Peacock coming back soon as well. Gonna be interesting to see what they do over the next week with the roster, assuming no trade happens of course.

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Does moving Martin to the 60-day have any service time implications?

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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk

« on: July 09, 2019, 01:51:41 pm »

It's from Sherman in the NY Post, but the Stros are "said to be among the most interested teams" inquiring about Trevor Bauer.

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Talk Zone / Re: Verlander -- Sleep Guru

« on: July 09, 2019, 12:30:15 pm »

He had some choice words for MLB about the baseballs too:  https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27149029/verlander-mlb-juicing-balls-more-offense

"It's a f---ing joke," said Verlander, an eight-time All-Star who is starting his second All-Star Game on Tuesday. "Major League Baseball's turning this game into a joke. They own Rawlings, and you've got Manfred up here saying it might be the way they center the pill. They own the f---ing company. If any other $40 billion company bought out a $400 million company and the product changed dramatically, it's not a guess as to what happened. We all know what happened. Manfred the first time he came in, what'd he say? He said we want more offense. All of a sudden he comes in, the balls are juiced? It's not coincidence. We're not idiots."

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Talk Zone / Re: Gurriel

« on: July 09, 2019, 12:29:09 pm »

Yuli named AL Player of the Week.

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Talk Zone / Re: Brett Phillips

« on: July 05, 2019, 04:48:55 pm »

I was excited about getting Gomez, but we could have gotten Cespedes for so much less.  Cespedes was so good that year.   

Not sure who the Michael Fulmer equivalent would have been on the Astros, but you're also ignoring the Fiers aspect of that trade.

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: July 05, 2019, 12:57:18 pm »

No kidding. That debut was special; glad he and his family had that experience.   Hopefully more success will follow.

Do we know when the injury/condition came to light?

He got put on the DL June 25th

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: July 05, 2019, 12:36:54 pm »

Oops guess I type too slow.

You did get the day right though

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Talk Zone / Re: Urquidy called up to start

« on: July 02, 2019, 04:05:17 pm »

Wow. What a sad ending.

I don't think I've ever been more wrong about a prospect that I was about Reed.  Maybe Jason Hirsch

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Talk Zone / Re: Urquidy called up to start

« on: July 02, 2019, 03:28:44 pm »

per Kaplan tweet, Reed DFA

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Talk Zone / Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer

« on: July 01, 2019, 01:01:43 am »

1

I'm sorry, so sorry, 1 was a terrible idea, scratch that:

My guess is 2.  Bregman/Springer

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: June 30, 2019, 07:59:01 pm »

I hope you at least enjoyed the “massage”.

Ask Carlos

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Sea Hags @ Astros, 6/30/2019

« on: June 30, 2019, 03:08:57 pm »

I’m really not sure about our team strategy of “always swing first pitch when Straw is on first”


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Especially odd since they seem to love watching first pitch strikes in all other situations.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Sea Hags @ Astros, 6/30/2019

« on: June 30, 2019, 02:54:33 pm »

Great point by Blummer, I'm so fucking glad Ron Kulpa isn't behind the plate today

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Sea Hags @ Astros, 6/30/2019

« on: June 30, 2019, 02:51:40 pm »

We used to try to flip our BB guns like he did. It didn't work well.

The Daisy Red Rider.  Glad I'm not the only one that tried that, and failed miserably.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Sea Hags @ Astros, 6/30/2019

« on: June 30, 2019, 02:35:47 pm »

Fun to watch Cole rock and fire.

I'm scared to say anything, but this is the Cole they needed to show up today.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Sea Hags @ Astros, 6/30/2019

« on: June 30, 2019, 02:28:10 pm »

I just got out-Whataburgered.

My granddad used to always follow that commercial up with "not long enough"

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Sea Hags @ Astros, 6/30/2019

« on: June 30, 2019, 02:15:59 pm »

"Well that's too long."

-Whataburger Guy

I thought that was the Wolf Brand Chili guy?

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Sea Hags @ Astros, 6/30/2019

« on: June 30, 2019, 02:01:29 pm »

Altuve running well, but why not challenge that?

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: June 30, 2019, 01:32:14 pm »

I think a broken rib may be a tad different, but I totally get what you are saying.

The thought of trying to swing a bat with broken ribs makes me want to curl up in the fetal position and cry, except that would hurt too much.  It was every bit as debilitating for me as lumbar/disc problems.  Way more painful than when I blew out my knee.

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: June 30, 2019, 10:10:19 am »

per Chandler Rome:  A.J. Hinch said Yuli Gurriel got his walk-off hit “basically operating on one leg.”

Gurriel’s ankle is bothering him, but he wanted to stay in the game. Hinch said Gurriel will get tomorrow off.

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Talk Zone / Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer

« on: June 29, 2019, 10:20:19 pm »

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners at Astros- June 30, 2019

« on: June 29, 2019, 09:12:38 pm »

Have they all come with two out?

He does not discriminate as to 0, 1 or 2 outs:  8-8-7

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Seattle v. Houston; June 29

« on: June 28, 2019, 10:13:18 pm »

THANK YOU SWEET BABY JESUS AND JOSH REDDICK

I'm not a religious man, but I like this.

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Talk Zone / Re: Gurriel

« on: June 26, 2019, 01:19:27 pm »

.321 on most recent road trip.

Going back to the start of the Milw series:  .327/.389/.571/.960

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: June 26, 2019, 12:41:15 pm »

Speaking of which, has Whitley started throwing again?


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Within the next couple of weeks, according to Tags, and assuming no setbacks should return to MiLB action around the 21st of July.

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Talk Zone / Re: This losing streak

« on: June 26, 2019, 12:38:30 pm »

When the trade was made Alvarez was described as a 1st base prospect. Here is an article to refresh memories.

He played 1B exclusively in Cuba, but his PT there has been pretty sporadic the last couple of years.

'17: 355-191, OF-1B innings in the minors
'18: 561-36
'19: 255-83

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: June 26, 2019, 12:23:15 pm »

Corbin Martin to the DL, being evaluated for elbow pain.

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Talk Zone / Re: Nugenix

« on: June 25, 2019, 12:31:26 am »

I want a life where I can watch Comedy Central and FX all day and be tempted by boner placebos.

Be careful what you wish for.

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Round Rock 2019

« on: June 25, 2019, 12:10:03 am »

Joshua Rojas is having a real good year, starting in AA but now in AAA. 26 round pick in 2017.

He's got a Marwin look to him next Spring if he keeps this up.

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Beer and Queso / Re: NCAA Div. I Baseball Tournament

« on: June 25, 2019, 12:08:02 am »

Brewer is a player.

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Talk Zone / Re: Nugenix

« on: June 24, 2019, 07:17:16 pm »

My question is: who is buying this stuff in this modern age where we have verified working medications (Viagra, Levitra etc)?

I don't know who is buying these boner placebos, but they advertise non-stop on Comedy Central and FX, all day, been doing it for a couple of years.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Yankees 6/23

« on: June 23, 2019, 06:17:46 pm »

Fucking idiot Rangers' announcers. Talking about how they've weathered their 21-games-in-20-days stretch, and how they've gone through most of it "without their best player, arguably the best player in the American League." Yes, they're talking about Joey "Windmill" Gallo. He's not even the best player on their team (that would be Mazara), much less the American League.

They're crazy about the AL, but they're not wrong about the team.  He's been shockingly good at the plate and in CF this year.  7th in the AL in WAR.  No idea what got into him.

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Talk Zone / Re: This losing streak

« on: June 23, 2019, 04:45:13 pm »

White should STFU.

I think White should keep hitting like he's done the last couple of weeks, and then wave goodbye when everyone is healthy.

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Talk Zone / Re: This losing streak

« on: June 23, 2019, 02:35:51 pm »

Yuli says “Fuck you, TZ.”

White agrees with that sentiment.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Yankees 6/23

« on: June 23, 2019, 02:28:27 pm »

"Cuban Missile Crisis reincarnated".  Love Blummer

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Yankees 6/23

« on: June 23, 2019, 02:21:10 pm »

We’ll take it, given the alternative. What was that, 320 feet?

320, 321, whatever it takes

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Yankees 6/23

« on: June 23, 2019, 01:54:56 pm »

Alvarez gidp

Yep, Yankees turned a nice DP with 2 outs.  Stros start the 4th with 1 out I guess, that's smart baseball.

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Beer and Queso / Re: USWNT

« on: June 23, 2019, 12:40:31 pm »

Cameroon got a potentially game-changing goal taken away because a player had about 1 inch of their back heel ruled offside on replay.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Yankees, June 20, 2019

« on: June 20, 2019, 11:39:15 pm »

I heard he has a shot at the Hall of Fame!

3-4 with a couple of bombs...who do you plan on talking shit about Friday?

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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)

« on: June 20, 2019, 01:14:58 am »

Don’t you dare go after Julia Morales.


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If Julia hadn't eaten that Skyline "chili" the Stros win the last 2 games.

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Round Rock 2019

« on: June 18, 2019, 12:10:05 am »

Only caught the end while driving home, but Altuve had a sun/sky aided triple early to go with a couple of Ks.

The 9th inning was a mess.  Trailing 3-2, DeGoti gets HBP, Altuve walks (booth was saying he took a 2-0 pitch that should have been drilled).  Reyes took a 2-1 pitch that should have been drilled, ended up K'ing.  Tucker K's feebly.  Taylor takes a pitch or 2 down the middle but ends up walking to load the bases, Ferguson who had a couple of triples and a single taps out to the mound on the first pitch.

They left Altuve in to run in the 9th which has to be a good sign.

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Beer and Queso / Re: NCAA Div. I Baseball Tournament

« on: June 18, 2019, 12:02:01 am »

FYI Michigan is on ESPN 2 right now with Astros 3rd pick Jordan Brewer playing in right.  Walked and had a nice back up of the center fielder in the first inning so far.

He's looked good since I started paying attention in the regionals.  Hell, that whole Michigan team is playing all-around really good baseball right now.

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Talk Zone / Re: PSA

« on: June 16, 2019, 05:22:45 pm »

Yikes.  Hope you're getting better, it is indeed no fun.  Happy Father's Day

Thought about it during the game today watching Chirinos take another couple of shots to the head. 

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Blue Jays vs Astros 6/16

« on: June 16, 2019, 05:21:25 pm »

White has now given up as many HRs as he's hit.

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Talk Zone / Re: Alvarez

« on: June 16, 2019, 12:01:45 pm »

Didn't they say he put on 45 pounds since we got him

All correct.  Hadn't played over here yet and was a skinny kid who showed minimal power in the Cuban League as a teenager.

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Beer and Queso / Re: USWNT

« on: June 14, 2019, 10:26:21 pm »

Ugh. Not sure what you meant by the Leonard comment, but this is the sort of impressions I got from sports enthusiast when I was a kid. (So it's not what you are saying of course, it's what I used to hear from people that irked me). The black players should be goalies if they ever decide to play soccer because that is where they fit best with their *current* skills.

They did the same thing to Hakeem when he was a kid.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2019

« on: June 13, 2019, 10:36:04 am »

What a total clusterfuck of an organization

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/texans/2019/06/13/brian-gaine-texans-targeted-african-american-employees/1441726001/

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Brewers @ Astros, June 11, 2019

« on: June 11, 2019, 10:36:28 pm »

Boston sucks.

The replay is great.  The RF goes crashing into the stupid wall behind the Pesky Pole and just hangs there thinking it's a home run while the ball hits off the wall and rolls about 20 feet away.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Brewers @ Astros, June 11, 2019

« on: June 11, 2019, 08:03:47 pm »

Why the fuck did he think he'd get the job at Rice?

Because he's Lance Berkman, apparently.  Coaching HS was beneath him but was a resume-building necessity.

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Brewers @ Astros, June 11, 2019

« on: June 11, 2019, 07:41:36 pm »

So did y’all catch Berkmans quotes on quitting his coaching job at Second Baptist.  His candor can be refreshing at times sometimes it just makes him sound like an asshole

Missed it, what did he say?

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Talk Zone / Re: Alvarez

« on: June 11, 2019, 11:51:58 am »

Didn't he do the same thing with Tucker was called up?

Bregman too.  Death Star tweet from Luhnow = Big move forthcoming

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Talk Zone / Re: Alvarez

« on: June 09, 2019, 10:42:17 am »

#44

At DH today, batting 5th between Yuli and Chirinos

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Orioles at Astros- June 8, 2019

« on: June 09, 2019, 10:12:53 am »

The Dell Diamond park may be bigger than Minute Maid. He looks like a big kid on a LL field, but it is not a bandbox.

Agreed on Dell, but there are a lot of launching pads in the PCL, mainly due to altitude.  It's always been an offensively skewed league, problem is this year the don't know how to compare and project numbers to MLB performance

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Orioles at Astros- June 8, 2019

« on: June 09, 2019, 08:12:56 am »

why would you take the AAA #s with a grain of salt if they are using the same ball used in the majors?

Adding the juiced ball to the existing ballparks and level of competition in the PCL threw everything out of wack. 

"Nobody has any idea how to read the AAA numbers this year" -- Luhnow yesterday

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Talk Zone / Re: Alvarez

« on: June 08, 2019, 07:58:26 pm »

Per Kaplan tweet, Alvarez being called up prior to the game tomorrow.  No corresponding move announced yet.

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Beer and Queso / Re: NCAA Div. I Baseball Tournament

« on: June 08, 2019, 07:23:52 pm »

Could not get ESPN video to work and ESPN (cable) is going with other programming, but play by play is available here - https://www.espn.com/college-baseball/playbyplay?gameId=391591110

Oklahoma St leading 3-2, as they hit w/ 2 out in the bottom of the 6th.

It's on Espn U if you happen to get that.

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Beer and Queso / Re: NCAA Div. I Baseball Tournament

« on: June 08, 2019, 04:33:46 pm »

Guy from FSU just absolutely obliterated a ball over the bleachers and off the building behind them to tie their game at LSU 4-4.  This also happens to be the anniversary of Warren Morris's HR to win the CWS.

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Beer and Queso / Re: NCAA Div. I Baseball Tournament

« on: June 08, 2019, 03:34:15 pm »

Thank you for this thread.
Is the Oklahoma State game now set for 8 PM EST?

Looks like 5 Central

http://www.espn.com/extra/baseball/cws/scoreboard?date=20190608&refresh=0

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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Orioles v. Astros 06/07/2019

« on: June 08, 2019, 10:44:43 am »

Here's a breakdown of the last play from MLB network:  https://twitter.com/MLBNetwork/status/1137213417616551942