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Talk Zone / Tuesday Tickets
« on: October 16, 2018, 01:02:04 pm »
Prices have fallen tremendously and I was just able to pick up a couple of seats with fees for less than $100 each (below face).
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Talk Zone / Tickets for Saturday
« on: October 05, 2018, 09:02:18 pm »
I have 2 tickets for Saturday for sale. PM if interested.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Astros @ stRangers June 7, 2016
« on: June 07, 2016, 08:10:58 pm »
2-1 'stros in 5the thanks to a gogo bomb. He's still a shithead.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / ALDS Game 5: Astros @ Royals, October 14, 2015
« on: October 14, 2015, 04:43:06 pm »
ASTROS LINEUP
Jose Altuve, 2B
George Springer, RF
Carlos Correa, SS
Colby Rasmus, LF
Carlos Gomez, CF
Evan Gattis, DH
Luis Valbuena, 3B
Chris Carter, 1B
Jason Castro, C
Collin McHugh, P
ROYALS LINEUP
Alcides Escobar, SS
Ben Zobrist, 2B
Lorenzo Cain, CF
Eric Hosmer, 1B
Kendrys Morales, DH
Mike Moustakas, 3B
Salvador Perez, C
Alex Gordon, LF
Alex Rios, RF
Johnny Cueto, P
Jose Altuve, 2B
George Springer, RF
Carlos Correa, SS
Colby Rasmus, LF
Carlos Gomez, CF
Evan Gattis, DH
Luis Valbuena, 3B
Chris Carter, 1B
Jason Castro, C
Collin McHugh, P
ROYALS LINEUP
Alcides Escobar, SS
Ben Zobrist, 2B
Lorenzo Cain, CF
Eric Hosmer, 1B
Kendrys Morales, DH
Mike Moustakas, 3B
Salvador Perez, C
Alex Gordon, LF
Alex Rios, RF
Johnny Cueto, P
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Talk Zone / Tickets for Monday's Game
« on: October 09, 2015, 08:16:55 pm »
I've got tickets for sale, up to 3. Section 318, row 2. I'll need to get what I've got in them. PM for details.
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Talk Zone / Zambrano 'retires'
« on: August 13, 2011, 09:10:02 am »
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0813-cubs-braves-chicago--20110813,0,2460261.story
Carlos Zambrano cleaned out his locker and told friends he was retiring Friday night after serving up five home runs and getting ejected in a 10-4 loss to the Braves.
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Things became really ugly in the fifth when Freddie Freeman and Dan Uggla hit back to back home runs. Zambrano then threw two inside pitches at Chipper Jones, missing both times.
After the second one, plate umpire Ted Timmons ejected Zambrano.
As Zambrano stared at Jones while walking off the field, the Braves dugout emptied. Curiously, the Cubs' dugout did not budge, and there were no incidents. But if there was any question as to why no contender is interested in taking Zambrano off the Cubs' hands, it might have been answered in that scene.
Carlos Zambrano cleaned out his locker and told friends he was retiring Friday night after serving up five home runs and getting ejected in a 10-4 loss to the Braves.
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Things became really ugly in the fifth when Freddie Freeman and Dan Uggla hit back to back home runs. Zambrano then threw two inside pitches at Chipper Jones, missing both times.
After the second one, plate umpire Ted Timmons ejected Zambrano.
As Zambrano stared at Jones while walking off the field, the Braves dugout emptied. Curiously, the Cubs' dugout did not budge, and there were no incidents. But if there was any question as to why no contender is interested in taking Zambrano off the Cubs' hands, it might have been answered in that scene.
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Talk Zone / Marlins' Coghlan to DL after cream pie
« on: July 27, 2010, 02:12:24 pm »
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_league_stew/post/Pie-gone-awry-Marlins-Coghlin-tears-up-knee-cr?urn=mlb-258344
Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan(notes) tore the meniscus in his left knee, and is headed for the disabled list after he face-pied teammate Wes Helms(notes) during a TV interview Sunday.
Florida Marlins outfielder Chris Coghlan(notes) tore the meniscus in his left knee, and is headed for the disabled list after he face-pied teammate Wes Helms(notes) during a TV interview Sunday.
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Beer and Queso / Kimbo v. Houston Alexander Thread
« on: December 05, 2009, 09:27:56 pm »
This is gonna be awesome.
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Talk Zone / Ortiz in the postgame
« on: July 09, 2009, 10:42:07 pm »
Caught the tale end, but he was whining about being yanked after 3 innings. He was alluding to the lack of confidence that Coop has had in him this season.
Somebody else might fill in more specific details, but it was evident that he was pretty unhappy.
Somebody else might fill in more specific details, but it was evident that he was pretty unhappy.
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Talk Zone / Wade says...
« on: July 09, 2009, 06:33:38 pm »
Not sellers at the deadline, and probably not buyers on a multiplayer for 'one key piece' deal.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Pirates @ Houston - 7/7/09
« on: July 07, 2009, 09:02:37 pm »
More little league shit from the Astros.
6-2 mid 7th.
6-2 mid 7th.
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Talk Zone / Tagging the runner is overrated
« on: July 06, 2009, 10:16:12 pm »
Jeter thought he was safe. The ball had beaten him there, but he moved his left hand around Scott Rolen's glove and replays showed he touched the bag before Rolen's tag.
"He didn't tag me," Jeter told Foster.
"He didn't have to," Foster said, according to Jeter. "The ball beat you."
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So less than a minute later, when Girardi received the same reasoning Jeter did, the manager was ejected.
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Foster was not made available to reporters after the game. Crew chief John Hirschbeck said Jeter may have been in the right, but couldn't say for sure. He had not spoken to Foster about his exchange with Jeter.
"It would make (Jeter's) actions seem appropriate if that's what he was told," Hirschbeck told reporters. "It used to be if the ball beat you, you were out, but it isn't that way anymore. It's not a reason to call someone out. You have to make a good tag."
http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2009/07/umpire_told_derek_jeter_he_did.html
"He didn't tag me," Jeter told Foster.
"He didn't have to," Foster said, according to Jeter. "The ball beat you."
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So less than a minute later, when Girardi received the same reasoning Jeter did, the manager was ejected.
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Foster was not made available to reporters after the game. Crew chief John Hirschbeck said Jeter may have been in the right, but couldn't say for sure. He had not spoken to Foster about his exchange with Jeter.
"It would make (Jeter's) actions seem appropriate if that's what he was told," Hirschbeck told reporters. "It used to be if the ball beat you, you were out, but it isn't that way anymore. It's not a reason to call someone out. You have to make a good tag."
http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2009/07/umpire_told_derek_jeter_he_did.html
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Talk Zone / Braun still an arrogant asshat
« on: July 06, 2009, 07:02:33 pm »
On the Brewer's pitching
Asked about the rotation missing Dave Bush (DL) and Manny Parra (demoted to the minors), Braun said, "Regardless of the reasons, we’ve got to find a way to throw the ball a little bit better for us to have success. When you’re constantly behind in games, it’s not easy and not fun.
On the Cubs
Braun said the Cubs' starting pitchers are "a lot better than ours."
"They threw the ball a lot better than our starters did," said Braun. "They certainly swung the bats better than we did as well. Clearly, they were the better team.
"It was nice to at least get one win but they clearly outplayed us and outperformed us during the series."
On what he would do as a GM
"I wish I got to make decisions like that," Braun said with a smile. "I wish I was in those conversations. I know he’s trying to make our ball club better. I know [GM Melvin] recognizes the importance of making a move and making it soon.
"At the same, I think everybody has recognized there are a lot of teams still in the race. There are not too many teams willing to give guys up and if they are, the asking price is pretty high.
"That being said, it would be nice to make a move and it would be nice to do something to help us out for the time being. The sooner we do it, the better."
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"To show everybody we’re for real, we can go out there and make a move and improve our ball club. We want to head in the right direction, not the wrong direction. "
We’re kind of at the point right now where it would be important for us to go out there and acquire somebody. They’d be more inclined to do that if we’re winning."
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/49981567.html
Melvin responds
“It was inappropriate for him to say what he said, and I’m not happy about it,” Melvin said.
“To make the statements he made and also get on his teammates like that, it was irresponsible on his part. It just ticked me off.”
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“We all work every day from 9 a.m. to midnight, and basically 12 months a year,” said Melvin, referring to his baseball staff. “I’ll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I’ll give him a badge and he can be my deputy.
“I don’t know his motivation for saying it. It demoralizes the people in the organization at a time when we should be pulling together. It puts a bad taste in our mouths. That’s a pretty strong statement.
“I understand that maybe he thinks it’s taking a leadership role. I don’t know if he’s trying to tell me I’m not doing my job. We need to stick together as an organization. We’re all trying to win."
Melvin said it wasn’t appropriate for Braun to make unflattering comparisons between the Brewers’ starting rotation and Chicago’s, even with two spots in flux since the losses of Bush and Parra.
“I think he made a fundamental mistake,” said Melvin. “I didn’t hear our pitchers complaining when we lost a 1-0 game (to New York last week) or the 2-1 game in 10 innings in Chicago.
“They didn’t say the hitters weren’t doing their job. He’s hitting in front of one of the best hitters (Prince Fielder) in the game.”
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/50074362.html
Asked about the rotation missing Dave Bush (DL) and Manny Parra (demoted to the minors), Braun said, "Regardless of the reasons, we’ve got to find a way to throw the ball a little bit better for us to have success. When you’re constantly behind in games, it’s not easy and not fun.
On the Cubs
Braun said the Cubs' starting pitchers are "a lot better than ours."
"They threw the ball a lot better than our starters did," said Braun. "They certainly swung the bats better than we did as well. Clearly, they were the better team.
"It was nice to at least get one win but they clearly outplayed us and outperformed us during the series."
On what he would do as a GM
"I wish I got to make decisions like that," Braun said with a smile. "I wish I was in those conversations. I know he’s trying to make our ball club better. I know [GM Melvin] recognizes the importance of making a move and making it soon.
"At the same, I think everybody has recognized there are a lot of teams still in the race. There are not too many teams willing to give guys up and if they are, the asking price is pretty high.
"That being said, it would be nice to make a move and it would be nice to do something to help us out for the time being. The sooner we do it, the better."
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"To show everybody we’re for real, we can go out there and make a move and improve our ball club. We want to head in the right direction, not the wrong direction. "
We’re kind of at the point right now where it would be important for us to go out there and acquire somebody. They’d be more inclined to do that if we’re winning."
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/49981567.html
Melvin responds
“It was inappropriate for him to say what he said, and I’m not happy about it,” Melvin said.
“To make the statements he made and also get on his teammates like that, it was irresponsible on his part. It just ticked me off.”
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“We all work every day from 9 a.m. to midnight, and basically 12 months a year,” said Melvin, referring to his baseball staff. “I’ll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I’ll give him a badge and he can be my deputy.
“I don’t know his motivation for saying it. It demoralizes the people in the organization at a time when we should be pulling together. It puts a bad taste in our mouths. That’s a pretty strong statement.
“I understand that maybe he thinks it’s taking a leadership role. I don’t know if he’s trying to tell me I’m not doing my job. We need to stick together as an organization. We’re all trying to win."
Melvin said it wasn’t appropriate for Braun to make unflattering comparisons between the Brewers’ starting rotation and Chicago’s, even with two spots in flux since the losses of Bush and Parra.
“I think he made a fundamental mistake,” said Melvin. “I didn’t hear our pitchers complaining when we lost a 1-0 game (to New York last week) or the 2-1 game in 10 innings in Chicago.
“They didn’t say the hitters weren’t doing their job. He’s hitting in front of one of the best hitters (Prince Fielder) in the game.”
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/50074362.html
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Royals @ Astros - 6/25/09
« on: June 25, 2009, 01:44:52 pm »
2-1 Astros, top 3.
El Vendo with a bomb to the Biggio boxes with Bone Crusher on in the bottom of the 2nd.
El Vendo with a bomb to the Biggio boxes with Bone Crusher on in the bottom of the 2nd.
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Talk Zone / Zambrano done after current contract
« on: June 06, 2009, 07:50:33 pm »
"After this contract, I'm done," said Zambrano, who is signed through 2012 with a vesting option for 2013. "I'm serious. I don't want to play. I want to help this team, I want to do everything possible to win with this team, but after five years or four years, or whatever I have left on my contract, I just don't want to play.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090605&content_id=5163534&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Fuck the Cubs.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090605&content_id=5163534&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
Fuck the Cubs.
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Talk Zone / Cooper in the postgame - 5/26
« on: May 26, 2009, 10:35:04 pm »
JdJO (I think): Coop, is there anything that you could do to help this team or lead this team to wins?
Coop: I think I'm doing everything I can. Changing the lineup, moving people around... I mean, that's all you can do. You got some other ideas, I'm open to listening but that's all you can do... you change the lineup, you try to motivate them everyday. That's all you can do.
Alyson questioned on the status of Blum and Kaz. Coop was emphatic that they were day to day and he wouldn't know anything until tomorrow, and when Alyson probed as to how that shortened his bench he relented that Kaz was available in an emergency.
Coop: I think I'm doing everything I can. Changing the lineup, moving people around... I mean, that's all you can do. You got some other ideas, I'm open to listening but that's all you can do... you change the lineup, you try to motivate them everyday. That's all you can do.
Alyson questioned on the status of Blum and Kaz. Coop was emphatic that they were day to day and he wouldn't know anything until tomorrow, and when Alyson probed as to how that shortened his bench he relented that Kaz was available in an emergency.
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Talk Zone / Zipp on 1560 at 1:30
« on: May 21, 2009, 01:18:40 pm »
Just got a text from someone (who doesn't even read the site) saying this- I guess he heard a promo to that effect.
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Talk Zone / Kaz is the leadoff hitter, Bourn second. Unless Coop changes his mind. Maybe.
« on: April 28, 2009, 12:22:28 pm »
When Bourn bats at the top of the lineup, Houston is 4-2 on the season. When he doesn't, the Astros aren't nearly as good. Try a 4-10 record. So, what's a manager to do?
"I'd love to have him really settle in before I shot him up there," Cooper said. "But circumstances have changed all that. I'm going to leave him up there. Hopefully, he can take off. I thought he was doing a fairly good job at the bottom. I'll leave him up there for now, and if he struggles badly, I might make an adjustment. I'll leave him at 1 or 2. Kaz [Matsui] is the No. 1 guy. If he's not there, Michael is the guy."
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090427&content_id=4450374&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou
"I'd love to have him really settle in before I shot him up there," Cooper said. "But circumstances have changed all that. I'm going to leave him up there. Hopefully, he can take off. I thought he was doing a fairly good job at the bottom. I'll leave him up there for now, and if he struggles badly, I might make an adjustment. I'll leave him at 1 or 2. Kaz [Matsui] is the No. 1 guy. If he's not there, Michael is the guy."
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090427&content_id=4450374&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Reds @ Astros - 4/19/09
« on: April 19, 2009, 02:46:13 pm »
Brownie just commented that Volquez got Hunter to expand his zone in an earlier at bat.
I don't think Hunter even needs the slightest amount of help or suggestion to expand his zone.
Of course, as I write this, PENCE!!! draws a walk to load the bases.
0-1 Houston in the bottom of the fifth. Bases loaded, 1 out.
I don't think Hunter even needs the slightest amount of help or suggestion to expand his zone.
Of course, as I write this, PENCE!!! draws a walk to load the bases.
0-1 Houston in the bottom of the fifth. Bases loaded, 1 out.
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Talk Zone / Moehler to DL, Arias up
« on: April 15, 2009, 06:04:36 pm »
While the news following Tuesday's MRI on Brian Moehler's right knee wasn't as bad as some feared, it was still enough to land the right-hander on the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday afternoon.
The diagnosis was a Grade 1 sprain of the medial collateral ligament and his initial status was day-to-day. When the Astros came to the ballpark prior to their game against the Pirates, however, it was determined that Moehler would not be ready to return the mound soon enough to avoid the DL.
Right-hander Alberto Arias was called up from Triple-A Round Rock to take Moehler's spot on the roster.
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090415&content_id=4284858&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou
The diagnosis was a Grade 1 sprain of the medial collateral ligament and his initial status was day-to-day. When the Astros came to the ballpark prior to their game against the Pirates, however, it was determined that Moehler would not be ready to return the mound soon enough to avoid the DL.
Right-hander Alberto Arias was called up from Triple-A Round Rock to take Moehler's spot on the roster.
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090415&content_id=4284858&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou
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Talk Zone / Keppinger, Michaels and Q to start today
« on: April 13, 2009, 08:55:48 am »
With that in mind, expect to see Jeff Keppinger play third and Jason Michaels in center. Also look for Humberto Quintero to receive his first start of the season behind the plate, to catch Brian Moehler.
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090412&content_id=4240918&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090412&content_id=4240918&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou
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Talk Zone / Ex-girlfriend says Roberto Alomar has the HIV
« on: February 11, 2009, 09:37:10 am »
Baseball great Roberto Alomar has full-blown AIDS but insisted on having unprotected sex, his ex-girlfriend charged Tuesday in a bombshell lawsuit.
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In April 2005, Alomar told Dall he was suffering from erectile dysfunction and confided "he was raped by two Mexican men after playing a ballgame in New Mexico or a Southwestern state when he was 17," the suit says.
http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/02/10/2009-02-10_15m_lawsuit_claims_exmet_roberto_alomar_.html
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In April 2005, Alomar told Dall he was suffering from erectile dysfunction and confided "he was raped by two Mexican men after playing a ballgame in New Mexico or a Southwestern state when he was 17," the suit says.
http://www.nydailynews.com/gossip/2009/02/10/2009-02-10_15m_lawsuit_claims_exmet_roberto_alomar_.html
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Talk Zone / Andruw to Rangers on a minor league deal
« on: February 08, 2009, 02:06:14 pm »
Several media outlets reported Sunday that Texas will sign Jones to a minor league deal that will pay him $500,000 if he makes the major league team. He also will have the chance to make $1 million in incentives.
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A source told the New York Post that Jones picked the Rangers so he could work with batting coach Rudy Jaramillo.
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The Dodgers owe Jones $22.1 million, which he'll receive over the next six years.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3892693
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A source told the New York Post that Jones picked the Rangers so he could work with batting coach Rudy Jaramillo.
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The Dodgers owe Jones $22.1 million, which he'll receive over the next six years.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3892693
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Talk Zone / Heilman to Cubs, but more importantly...
« on: January 28, 2009, 07:06:59 pm »
Aaron Heilman's stay with the Seattle Mariners didn't last long. The reliever, obtained from the New York Mets last month, was traded to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday for infielder Ronny Cedeno and left-hander Garrett Olson. Cubs general manager Jim Hendry completed the deal while he while traveling in Rome.
A failed reliever with the Mets, Heilman could get the chance to start that he wants in Chicago.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hnuuLH6JQnM0NE0anGn9rhajC9nAD960BRV01
Regardless...
A failed reliever with the Mets, Heilman could get the chance to start that he wants in Chicago.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hnuuLH6JQnM0NE0anGn9rhajC9nAD960BRV01
Regardless...
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Talk Zone / McGwire's younger brother started him on steroids
« on: January 21, 2009, 01:49:18 pm »
THE MCGWIRE FAMILY SECRET:The Truth about Steroids, a Slugger, and Ultimate Redemption" has been hitting the desks of the big publishing houses this week (and turned down by many) even though it may prove once and for all that, yes, America, Mark McGwire was pumped full of Deca-Durabolin when he hit 403 homers in seven years. That is if you believe, Jay, the youngest, least successful McGwire brother who lost an eye in a BB gun accident as a young boy (for real) then used the $150,000 insurance settlement he received from it to purchase high-end steroids and build himself into a 6-ft.3, 320 pound professional bodybuilder. Mark became interested in steroids once he saw the positive effects it had on his little brother's physique and to help him with his chronic injury problems . Jay began hooking his brother up with light dosages and the home run records began to fall.
http://deadspin.com/5136177/mark-mcgwires-one+eyed-baby-brother-reveals-the-not+so+startling-truth
http://deadspin.com/5136177/mark-mcgwires-one+eyed-baby-brother-reveals-the-not+so+startling-truth
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Talk Zone / Ryan Howard wants $18 million
« on: January 21, 2009, 11:09:49 am »
The Philadelphia Phillies first baseman asked for $18 million in arbitration Tuesday, the third-highest figure submitted since the process began in 1974.
Philadelphia offered $14 million to the 2006 NL MVP, who is not eligible for free agency until after the 2011 season. Howard had a major league-leading 48 homers and 146 RBIs last year, helping the Phillies win their first World Series title since 1980. Before the season, he was awarded $10 million in arbitration rather than Philadelphia's $7 million offer.
Houston pitcher Roger Clemens set the record for highest request in arbitration at $22 million in 2005. Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is second at $18.5 million in 2001.
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20090120_ap_ryanhowardasksfor18millioninarbitration.html
Philadelphia offered $14 million to the 2006 NL MVP, who is not eligible for free agency until after the 2011 season. Howard had a major league-leading 48 homers and 146 RBIs last year, helping the Phillies win their first World Series title since 1980. Before the season, he was awarded $10 million in arbitration rather than Philadelphia's $7 million offer.
Houston pitcher Roger Clemens set the record for highest request in arbitration at $22 million in 2005. Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is second at $18.5 million in 2001.
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20090120_ap_ryanhowardasksfor18millioninarbitration.html
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Talk Zone / Dave Labossiere to retire
« on: September 19, 2008, 08:33:17 pm »
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080919&content_id=3509635&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou
"Billy Hatcher was one of my favorite guys. He wouldn't even know that, probably. I just admired the way he played. He's like Miggy -- every day, he came to the ballpark happy."
"Billy Hatcher was one of my favorite guys. He wouldn't even know that, probably. I just admired the way he played. He's like Miggy -- every day, he came to the ballpark happy."
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Talk Zone / Mariotti Quits- Last seen removing pants on way to his mother's basement
« on: August 27, 2008, 08:06:35 pm »
"It's been a tremendous experience, but I'm going to be honest with you, the profession is dying,'' Mariotti said. "I don't think either paper [Sun-Times or Chicago Tribune] is going to survive.
"To showcase your work ... you need a stellar Web site and if a newspaper doesn't have that, you can't be stuck in the 20th century with your old newspaper.''
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[Editor] Cooke said he learned of Mariotti's resignation in an e-mail, that said, simply: "I quit.'' Mariotti had recently signed a new contract with the paper.
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"I am not hearing from grief-stricken fans,'' Cooke said.
Cooke pointed to e-mails that he received from readers, including this one: "I wish to inform you that due to recent developments on the Jay Mariotti front, I will now read your newspaper. In fact, I picked one up on the way to work this morning. Not a half-bad rag, I must say. Bully on you."
http://cbs2chicago.com/sports/jay.mariotti.quits.2.803995.htm
Release from Sun-Times on Mariotti's departure:
The Chicago Sun-Times and suntimes.com will continue to have the scores and the stories before anyone else, anywhere, and the deepest and most comprehensive stats and standings. We wish Jay well and will miss him -- not personally, of course -- but in the sense of noticing he is no longer here, at least for a few days.
http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/2008/08/chicago-sun-times-doesnt-appear-to-be.html
"To showcase your work ... you need a stellar Web site and if a newspaper doesn't have that, you can't be stuck in the 20th century with your old newspaper.''
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[Editor] Cooke said he learned of Mariotti's resignation in an e-mail, that said, simply: "I quit.'' Mariotti had recently signed a new contract with the paper.
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"I am not hearing from grief-stricken fans,'' Cooke said.
Cooke pointed to e-mails that he received from readers, including this one: "I wish to inform you that due to recent developments on the Jay Mariotti front, I will now read your newspaper. In fact, I picked one up on the way to work this morning. Not a half-bad rag, I must say. Bully on you."
http://cbs2chicago.com/sports/jay.mariotti.quits.2.803995.htm
Release from Sun-Times on Mariotti's departure:
The Chicago Sun-Times and suntimes.com will continue to have the scores and the stories before anyone else, anywhere, and the deepest and most comprehensive stats and standings. We wish Jay well and will miss him -- not personally, of course -- but in the sense of noticing he is no longer here, at least for a few days.
http://awfulannouncing.blogspot.com/2008/08/chicago-sun-times-doesnt-appear-to-be.html
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Talk Zone / "They're a grubby-looking bunch of caterwaulers"
« on: July 16, 2008, 08:39:02 am »
Teammate of The Babe gives an interview
"No, I haven't seen a ball game in four or five years," 100-year-old Bill Werber, the oldest living former major league baseball player, said in an interview. "I don't like the appearance of a lot of the players. The hair's too long. Their beards are too evident. They're a grubby-looking bunch of caterwaulers."
Other interesting stuff in the article...
"No, I haven't seen a ball game in four or five years," 100-year-old Bill Werber, the oldest living former major league baseball player, said in an interview. "I don't like the appearance of a lot of the players. The hair's too long. Their beards are too evident. They're a grubby-looking bunch of caterwaulers."
Other interesting stuff in the article...
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Talk Zone / The Science Behind Breaking Baseball Bats
« on: July 15, 2008, 02:00:46 pm »
http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20080715/sc_livescience/thesciencebehindbreakingbaseballbats
Ash v. Maple. Informative.
Ash v. Maple. Informative.
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Talk Zone / Joe Buck dislikes baseball
« on: July 03, 2008, 09:54:32 am »
Thinks the games take too long, rarely watches baseball during the week, and watches the Bachelorette instead.
Says that the Fox game of the week is more important simply because he and the other douchebag "bring something special" to it.
Listen to the interview here.
Says that the Fox game of the week is more important simply because he and the other douchebag "bring something special" to it.
Listen to the interview here.
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Talk Zone / Testical Fracture
« on: July 02, 2008, 11:27:35 am »
...Snyder suffered what was diagnosed as a left testicular fracture after he was struck by a foul ball off the bat of Corey Hart.
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/diamondbacks/articles/2008/07/01/20080701byrnes.html
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/diamondbacks/articles/2008/07/01/20080701byrnes.html
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Talk Zone / Ken Williams congratulates Cubs
« on: June 19, 2008, 02:38:59 pm »
''The unfortunate thing for me is it's a shame that a certain segment of Chicago refused to enjoy a baseball championship being brought to their city. The only thing I can say is, 'Happy anniversary.'''
Williams was referring, of course, to the 2005 World Series trophy prominently displayed at 333 W. 35th St., and the Cubs' 100 years of futility across town.
....
[continuing]...if he could imagine ever being GM of the deep-pocketed, throw-money-at-every-hole Cubs.
''That would be a betrayal,'' Williams said before a long pause. ''God, I would really, really have to need the job. Oh, wow, really need the job.''
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/1013628,CST-SPT-soxnt19.article
Fuck the cubs
Williams was referring, of course, to the 2005 World Series trophy prominently displayed at 333 W. 35th St., and the Cubs' 100 years of futility across town.
....
[continuing]...if he could imagine ever being GM of the deep-pocketed, throw-money-at-every-hole Cubs.
''That would be a betrayal,'' Williams said before a long pause. ''God, I would really, really have to need the job. Oh, wow, really need the job.''
http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/1013628,CST-SPT-soxnt19.article
Fuck the cubs
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Talk Zone / Richie Sexson given 6 game suspension
« on: May 09, 2008, 09:23:08 pm »
Ranger pitcher Gabbard threw a fastball high, but over the plate, and Sexson got pissed. Charged the mound and threw his helmet at him.
Story and video here.
The writer says the ball was in the "vicinity" of Sexson's head... I guess in much the same way that most pitches thrown over the plate are in the vicinity of the batter.
Article about suspension
Story and video here.
The writer says the ball was in the "vicinity" of Sexson's head... I guess in much the same way that most pitches thrown over the plate are in the vicinity of the batter.
Article about suspension
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Talk Zone / White Sox beat writer is slow
« on: April 18, 2008, 08:20:40 pm »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU8ey5UaL7o
Chicago Sun-Times beat reporter Joe Cowley takes on the pros in a series of video reports to show that it's not always as easy on the field as it seems.
Cowley dogged Piershitface for throwing out only 16% of runners last year, so he challenges him saying he could steal 5 out of 10 times... and Piershitface throws out Cowley 10 of 10 times (of course). Video is longish.
Chicago Sun-Times beat reporter Joe Cowley takes on the pros in a series of video reports to show that it's not always as easy on the field as it seems.
Cowley dogged Piershitface for throwing out only 16% of runners last year, so he challenges him saying he could steal 5 out of 10 times... and Piershitface throws out Cowley 10 of 10 times (of course). Video is longish.
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Game Zone 2008 Archive / 3rds @ Astros - 4/9/08 - Rubber Game
« on: April 09, 2008, 07:04:36 pm »
St. Louis
Schumaker, RF
Duncan, LF
Pujols, 1B
Ankiel, CF
Glaus, 3B
Kennedy, 2B
Molina, C
Looper, P
Miles, SS
Houston
Bourn, CF
Pence, RF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Tejada, SS
Blum, 3B
Loretta, 2B
Towles, C
Sampson, P
Schumaker, RF
Duncan, LF
Pujols, 1B
Ankiel, CF
Glaus, 3B
Kennedy, 2B
Molina, C
Looper, P
Miles, SS
Houston
Bourn, CF
Pence, RF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Tejada, SS
Blum, 3B
Loretta, 2B
Towles, C
Sampson, P
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Game Zone 2008 Archive / 3/28/08 - DET @ HOU
« on: March 28, 2008, 07:10:38 pm »
Detroit
Rodriguez, C
Polanco, P, 2B
Sheffield, DH
Ordonez, RF
Cabrera, 3B
Guillen, 1B
Renteria, SS
Thames, LF
Inge, CF
Houston
Bourn, CF
Pence, RF
Berkman, DH
Lee, LF
Tejada, SS
Erstad, 1B
Wigginton, 3B
Loretta, 2B
Towles, C
Wandy to start, Woody to follow.
Rodriguez, C
Polanco, P, 2B
Sheffield, DH
Ordonez, RF
Cabrera, 3B
Guillen, 1B
Renteria, SS
Thames, LF
Inge, CF
Houston
Bourn, CF
Pence, RF
Berkman, DH
Lee, LF
Tejada, SS
Erstad, 1B
Wigginton, 3B
Loretta, 2B
Towles, C
Wandy to start, Woody to follow.
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Talk Zone / Major announcement at 12:30
« on: December 12, 2007, 11:47:20 am »
per 1560
Dick says Albers, Patton, Scott and Sarfate for Tejada.
Dick says Albers, Patton, Scott and Sarfate for Tejada.
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Talk Zone / Coaching Changes
« on: September 30, 2007, 02:30:50 pm »
per Brownie
Berry hitting
Dave Wallace not returning (family)
Dewey Robinson pitching coach
Jackie Moore bench coach
Cruz at first
Manso will not return - interviews to take place
Bailey in the bullpen
Paul Ricciarini will assume different reponsibilities
Berry hitting
Dave Wallace not returning (family)
Dewey Robinson pitching coach
Jackie Moore bench coach
Cruz at first
Manso will not return - interviews to take place
Bailey in the bullpen
Paul Ricciarini will assume different reponsibilities
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Talk Zone / Something else to clutter your browser
« on: September 27, 2007, 01:49:56 pm »
Astros toolbar. Its Ask.com search bar, with some widgets. MLB radio on the bar, a little scrolling news thing, Mail check for several services, weather, a couple others.
FireFox version as well.
http://toolbars.mlb.com/teams/Astros
FireFox version as well.
http://toolbars.mlb.com/teams/Astros
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Talk Zone / Programming Note
« on: September 22, 2007, 10:09:57 am »
September 26 at 2AM, ESPN Classic is showing Kile's no-hitter v. the steM from 1993.
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Talk Zone / Be sure you are going to make it... or pay the price
« on: September 05, 2007, 10:55:59 am »Quote
New manager Cecil Cooper wants the Astros to play aggressively, but he also wants them to be smart when players such as Berkman and Lee are at the plate. Several players privately said Biggio appeared selfish when he tried to steal third Friday, and they all laughed when Lee called the veteran out Saturday after Lee found out Biggio tried to poke fun at him.
Lee recalled Biggio's mental blunder only after catcher Brad Ausmus pointed out that Biggio's handwriting was on a picture posted on the bulletin board showing Lee holding a bat and not telling Hunter Pence whether to slide at home.
"Somebody get a picture of Biggio trying to steal third with two outs," Lee said loudly in the clubhouse, drawing laughter from most of his teammates and prompting Biggio to sheepishly admit he had apologized to his teammates.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/5102026.html
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros at Brewers - 9/4/07
« on: September 04, 2007, 07:35:17 pm »
Gameday showed a couple of the balls to Hardy as strikes. How close were they?
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros at Brewers - 9/3/07
« on: September 03, 2007, 01:23:05 pm »
Mark Loretta is .202/.257/.249 with 3 RBI since July 6... when he was at .329/.407/.434.
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros at Cubs - 9/1/07
« on: September 01, 2007, 12:52:07 pm »
Chris Burke is frustrating.
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Talk Zone / Lamb to get less playing time
« on: August 29, 2007, 08:34:26 pm »
Brownie reports that Lance is at first, and not in the outfield, for the rest of the year which will decrease Lamb's playing time.
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Talk Zone / Burke to get less playing time
« on: August 28, 2007, 09:24:44 pm »
Looks like back to the way it was prior to 3000.
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070828&content_id=2175373&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou
Quote
One of Cooper's first orders of business on Tuesday was to meet with Chris Burke, to inform the part-time second baseman that he will play regularly in right field when the Astros face a left-hander, as well as play second base to spell Craig Biggio from time to time at home and more on the road.
"Hopefully, I'll get to play here a decent amount in the next month," Burke said. "It's nice to at least know what he has planned, that he has thought out something concrete."
But in terms of second base, it looks as if Burke is going to play less on the road in the final month of the season. The Astros are headed to some of Biggio's favorite ballparks, where he can expect to receive more playing time.
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070828&content_id=2175373&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou
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Talk Zone / Morris to Pirates
« on: July 31, 2007, 06:42:59 pm »
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07212/805779-100.stm
Quote
The Pirates today acquired starter Matt Morris from the San Francisco Giants for reserve outfielder Rajai Davis and a player to be named later.
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Dojers @ Astros - 7/25/07
« on: July 25, 2007, 07:06:32 pm »
LA Dodgers
Furcal, SS
Pierre, CF
Martin, C
Kent, 2B
Gonzalez, LF
Betemit, 3B
Loney, 1B
Kemp, RF
Lowe, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Loretta, SS
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Lamb, 3B
Scott, RF
Lane, CF
Munson, C
Albers, P
Furcal, SS
Pierre, CF
Martin, C
Kent, 2B
Gonzalez, LF
Betemit, 3B
Loney, 1B
Kemp, RF
Lowe, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Loretta, SS
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Lamb, 3B
Scott, RF
Lane, CF
Munson, C
Albers, P
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Talk Zone / Olney: Padres and Yankees interested in Loretta
« on: July 20, 2007, 09:57:54 pm »
ESPN Insider bullshit that I don't pay for, but was linked from mlbtraderumors.com
No details about what would come back in return.
No details about what would come back in return.
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Talk Zone / Oswalt injured - leaves game in 7th
« on: July 20, 2007, 08:01:48 pm »
Dave Labossiere and Garner visited the mound after a leadoff double by Paulino. Roy limps off the field. No report concerning type or extent of injury.
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros at Nationals - 7/17/07
« on: July 17, 2007, 07:17:23 pm »
Gunther golfed that one. Suprised Redding even bothered to throw him anywhere but down and away.
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Talk Zone / Ichiro close to 5 year $100 million
« on: July 10, 2007, 06:29:50 pm »Quote
An agreement is said to be imminent. Though it is not yet signed, all sides appear to be in agreement in principle on the parameters of the deal, which would run through the 2012 season.
....
On Monday, Ichiro said the Mariners' strong first half -- a 49-36 record that left them in second place, 2½ games behind the Angels had "definitely influenced" his decision on his future. He praised the talent of the club and said that it had shed the losing culture that developed from three straight last-place finishes.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2003783037_webichiro10.html
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Talk Zone / Some people say...
« on: July 09, 2007, 12:08:00 pm »Quote
WHAT WE'RE HEARING
That GMs Tim Purpura and Wayne Krivsky may be in trouble in Houston and Cincinnati, respectively. Word is, the Astros are looking to make former Tigers and Padres GM Randy Smith their next GM...
From Dan Graziano in the NJ Star Ledger. Can't find anything to back this up.
http://www.nj.com/columns/ledger/graziano/index.ssf?/base/columns-0/118386959094430.xml&coll=1&thispage=7
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Talk Zone / Buehrle extends with White Sox - 4 year $56 million
« on: July 08, 2007, 08:36:34 pm »
http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070708&content_id=2075690&vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws
Quote
According to the current market value, Buehrle made a concession in regard to years and money given for a 28-year-old, front-end starter featuring a 103-70 career record with a 3.77 ERA. In return, Buehrle wanted to ensure his stay in Chicago would cover all four years. Buehrle has full trade protection in the first year and has the same once again in July 2010, when he becomes a 10-and-5 player and has a trade veto.
Instead of granting the full no-trade clause to Buehrle for the remaining 18 months of the contract, the White Sox added a trade escalator. If the White Sox trade Buehrle, his salary for the remaining years on the contract immediately goes up to $15 million per season, and a fifth year at $15 million also kicks in.
Those escalators could bring the value of Buehrle's contract to $74 million in total, a deal bringing great satisfaction to Buehrle's side.
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Talk Zone / Pitching rotation after the break
« on: July 07, 2007, 06:28:33 pm »
1. Jennings
2. Oswalt (because he has to pitch in the ASG)
3. Wandy
4. Woodrow
5. Alkie's Love Interest
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070707&content_id=2073080&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou
Alkie should awaken from his slumber any moment for a rant.
2. Oswalt (because he has to pitch in the ASG)
3. Wandy
4. Woodrow
5. Alkie's Love Interest
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070707&content_id=2073080&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou
Alkie should awaken from his slumber any moment for a rant.
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / steM @ Astros - 7/7/07
« on: July 07, 2007, 05:43:04 pm »
NY Mets
Reyes, SS
Gotay, 2B
Beltran, CF
Wright, 3B
Delgado, 1B
Lo Duca, C
Green, RF
Ledee, LF
Glavine, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Loretta, 1B
Lee, LF
Ensberg, 3B
Burke, RF
Bruntlett, SS
Ausmus, C
Williams, P
Reyes, SS
Gotay, 2B
Beltran, CF
Wright, 3B
Delgado, 1B
Lo Duca, C
Green, RF
Ledee, LF
Glavine, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Loretta, 1B
Lee, LF
Ensberg, 3B
Burke, RF
Bruntlett, SS
Ausmus, C
Williams, P
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / steM @ Astros - 7/6/07
« on: July 06, 2007, 06:26:31 pm »
NY Mets
Reyes, SS
Valentin, 2B
Beltran, CF
Wright, 3B
Delgado, 1B
Easley, LF
Green, RF
Castro, C
Pelfrey, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, SS
Lamb, 3B
Scott, RF
Ausmus, C
Rodriguez, P
Reyes, SS
Valentin, 2B
Beltran, CF
Wright, 3B
Delgado, 1B
Easley, LF
Green, RF
Castro, C
Pelfrey, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, SS
Lamb, 3B
Scott, RF
Ausmus, C
Rodriguez, P
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Talk Zone / ESPN shut out of All-Star Game
« on: July 06, 2007, 04:03:15 pm »Quote
Baseball executives told ESPN that it couldn't telecast from AT&T Park in San Francisco where the game is being held, meaning that coverage of the 78th All Star Game will be done at ESPN's headquarters in Bristol, Conn., rather than having "Baseball Tonight" and a portion of "SportsCenter" originate from the West Coast.
ESPN doesn't have the rights to carry the All-Star Game -- those are Fox's -- and beginning this year it didn't have the right to carry an All-Star selection show either as it is now on Turner Broadcasting's TBS as part of the new rights deal. MLB was steamed after ESPN's "SportsCenter" reported the National League rosters on Associated Press report and the entire NL and AL rosters a few minutes after they were unveiled on TBS.
Baseball executives have told ESPN that they can't telecast from the San Francisco ballpark where the game is being held beyond an hour Monday and hours before Tuesday's game. The decision spiked ESPN's plans to telecast several hours of programming from the All-Star game, including its signature "SportsCenter." The ESPN set was taken down Thursday from AT&T Park in San Francisco; the majority of the game coverage will now be anchored from Bristol, Conn.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3icec89c18d5ef8ec58165dfae65c9791c
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / steM @ Astros - 7/5/07
« on: July 05, 2007, 06:59:22 pm »
NY Mets
Reyes, SS
Ledee, LF
Beltran, CF
Wright, 3B
Delgado, 1B
Valentin, 2B
Green, RF
Castro, C
Maine, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, SS
Lamb, 3B
Scott, RF
Munson, C
Jennings, P
Reyes, SS
Ledee, LF
Beltran, CF
Wright, 3B
Delgado, 1B
Valentin, 2B
Green, RF
Castro, C
Maine, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, SS
Lamb, 3B
Scott, RF
Munson, C
Jennings, P
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Talk Zone / Ultimate Field Experience
« on: July 05, 2007, 01:59:06 pm »
Yesterday during the broadcast, AE talked about an Ultimate Field Experience for kids before the August 11th game. Here are the details for those that might have three or four car payments worth of loose change in their sofa cushions:
Home Run - $1,500
- One child’s* ticket to play in the outfield with select Houston Astros players ie. Adam Everett,
Lance Berkman (schedule permitting), Morgan Ensberg, Doug Mansolino, and Hunter Pence with more to come
*(Child must be 5 – 12 years of age)
- One child’s goodie bag including 1 shirt and 1 autographed baseball signed by Adam Everett
- One ticket for the drawing of an autographed Adam Everett jersey or hat
- Group photo with participating Houston Astros players and Junction Jack
- Four tickets to the VIP reception in the Baseball Bar on the Club Level
- Four tickets located in the Field or Bull Pen Boxes (limited qty.) to the Houston Astros vs. the Milwaukee Brewers baseball game
- Astros Bucks valued at $20.00
- Houston Astros souvenir item
$1,246 is tax deductible
Benefits Texas Childrens Hospital.
Something for everyone:
Discounted Individual Tickets*
Please note this does not include the outfield opportunity with the Houston Astros players.
Individual tickets are available for purchase online at www.astros.com/ultimatefieldexperience and priced according to seat location. Please enter the password, everett, to receive the special pricing.
*$2 of each ticket sale will benefit Texas Children’s Hospital’s Charity Care Program
Home Run - $1,500
- One child’s* ticket to play in the outfield with select Houston Astros players ie. Adam Everett,
Lance Berkman (schedule permitting), Morgan Ensberg, Doug Mansolino, and Hunter Pence with more to come
*(Child must be 5 – 12 years of age)
- One child’s goodie bag including 1 shirt and 1 autographed baseball signed by Adam Everett
- One ticket for the drawing of an autographed Adam Everett jersey or hat
- Group photo with participating Houston Astros players and Junction Jack
- Four tickets to the VIP reception in the Baseball Bar on the Club Level
- Four tickets located in the Field or Bull Pen Boxes (limited qty.) to the Houston Astros vs. the Milwaukee Brewers baseball game
- Astros Bucks valued at $20.00
- Houston Astros souvenir item
$1,246 is tax deductible
Benefits Texas Childrens Hospital.
Something for everyone:
Discounted Individual Tickets*
Please note this does not include the outfield opportunity with the Houston Astros players.
Individual tickets are available for purchase online at www.astros.com/ultimatefieldexperience and priced according to seat location. Please enter the password, everett, to receive the special pricing.
*$2 of each ticket sale will benefit Texas Children’s Hospital’s Charity Care Program
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Talk Zone / JackAstro game recap
« on: July 05, 2007, 12:37:58 pm »
I almost made it through a fourth of July holiday without hearing Profiteer Greenwood, which would have been quite an achievement... but JackAstro snuck one by me with the hotdog eating video.
If I never hear that song again it will be too soon.
If I never hear that song again it will be too soon.
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Phillies @ Astros - 7/3/07
« on: July 03, 2007, 06:28:24 pm »
Philadelphia
Rollins, SS
Bourn, CF
Utley, 2B
Howard, 1B
Victorino, RF
Dobbs, LF
Helms, 3B
Barajas, C
Eaton, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, SS
Lamb, 3B
Scott, RF
Ausmus, C
Oswalt, P
Rollins, SS
Bourn, CF
Utley, 2B
Howard, 1B
Victorino, RF
Dobbs, LF
Helms, 3B
Barajas, C
Eaton, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, SS
Lamb, 3B
Scott, RF
Ausmus, C
Oswalt, P
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Talk Zone / Garner in the postgame - 7/2/07
« on: July 02, 2007, 10:46:08 pm »
Ortiz asks if Garner thinks Pence is making it look easy. Garner doesn't know how to answer, laughs pretty hard, and then gets confused (light headed I think from the laughing) and has to get the question again. Then he says 'Pence is hitting very well...'
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Talk Zone / Berkman in the postgame
« on: June 30, 2007, 12:33:37 pm »
"I'm glad we won it like that 'cause I was hungry." ... as he stood there chewing through the first few questions.
He had ice on his shoulder again, just like before. Not his back.
He had ice on his shoulder again, just like before. Not his back.
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Rukkakes @ 3002 - 6/29/07
« on: June 29, 2007, 06:44:37 pm »
Colorado
Taveras, CF
Matsui, 2B
Holliday, LF
Helton, 1B
Atkins, 3B
Hawpe, RF
Tulowitzki, SS
Iannetta, C
Fogg, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, SS
Lamb, 3B
Scott, RF
Munson, C
Sampson, P
Taveras, CF
Matsui, 2B
Holliday, LF
Helton, 1B
Atkins, 3B
Hawpe, RF
Tulowitzki, SS
Iannetta, C
Fogg, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, SS
Lamb, 3B
Scott, RF
Munson, C
Sampson, P
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Talk Zone / All three pyroots fans plan walkout after study hall
« on: June 29, 2007, 01:23:39 pm »Quote
The Pirates are doing their best to downplay the fan walkout scheduled for after the third inning of the team's game Saturday night with the Washington Nationals.
They have asked their television announcing crew not to discuss the walkout with the media. They have removed all comments about the walkout from their message board at pirates.com. They have the support of their television rights holder, FSN Pittsburgh, which does not plan to show the protest as part of its game coverage.
A near-capacity crowd of 36,000 is expected for the game, where Bob Walk bobbleheads will be given as souvenirs to all ticket holders. Organizers of the protest have asked fans to leave their seats after the third inning and stand in the concourse -- without purchasing concessions -- or leave the stadium. The protest is an attempt to draw national attention to the lack of success of the team, which is in the midst of a 15th consecutive losing season.
http://postgazette.com/pg/07179/797796-194.stm
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Talk Zone / Purpura: The way we're going is not acceptable
« on: June 27, 2007, 05:11:49 pm »Quote
General manager Tim Purpura had a closed-door meeting with Phil Garner and the coaching staff Wednesday morning at Miller Park. They discussed everything from the farm system to pitch selection and defensive alignments. After the meeting, Purpura didn't rule out any changes to one of the worst teams in baseball.
"Anything's possible at this stage," Purpura said. "I'm looking at any possible thing that we can do to make ourselves better, whether that's bringing guys up, whether that's moving guys out, whether that's making trades. The way we're going is obviously not acceptable. It's to the point. That's our job to try to make this club better. That's what we're going to try to do."
Garner didn't want to divulge much about the meeting.
"We exchanged ideas in an open forum," Garner said.
...
"We talked about a lot of things. Personnel but also defensive positioning and pitch selection and stuff like that, the things that those guys are adept at.
...
Pitching and defense go hand in hand."
http://blogs.chron.com/baseballblog/archives/2007/06/purpura_the_way.html
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros at Brewers - 6/27/07
« on: June 27, 2007, 12:33:06 pm »
Houston
Loretta, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Ensberg, 3B
Bruntlett, SS
Ausmus, C
Williams, P
Milwaukee
Hart, RF
Hardy, SS
Braun, 3B
Fielder, 1B
Hall, CF
Jenkins, LF
Miller, C
Weeks, 2B
Suppan, P
Loretta, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Ensberg, 3B
Bruntlett, SS
Ausmus, C
Williams, P
Milwaukee
Hart, RF
Hardy, SS
Braun, 3B
Fielder, 1B
Hall, CF
Jenkins, LF
Miller, C
Weeks, 2B
Suppan, P
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros at Brewers - 6/26/07 - 12 games under .500, 12 games back
« on: June 26, 2007, 06:38:21 pm »
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, SS
Lamb, 3B
Scott, RF
Ausmus, C
Rodriguez, P
Milwaukee
Hart, RF
Hardy, SS
Braun, 3B
Fielder, 1B
Hall, CF
Estrada, C
Mench, LF
Weeks, 2B
Vargas, P
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, SS
Lamb, 3B
Scott, RF
Ausmus, C
Rodriguez, P
Milwaukee
Hart, RF
Hardy, SS
Braun, 3B
Fielder, 1B
Hall, CF
Estrada, C
Mench, LF
Weeks, 2B
Vargas, P
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros at Brewers - 6/25/07
« on: June 25, 2007, 06:25:15 pm »
Houston
Loretta, 3B
Pence, CF
Berkman, RF
Lee, LF
Lamb, 1B
Burke, 2B
Munson, C
Bruntlett, SS
Jennings, P
Milwaukee
Hart, RF
Hardy, SS
Braun, 3B
Fielder, 1B
Hall, CF
Estrada, C
Jenkins, LF
Counsell, 2B
Sheets, P
Loretta, 3B
Pence, CF
Berkman, RF
Lee, LF
Lamb, 1B
Burke, 2B
Munson, C
Bruntlett, SS
Jennings, P
Milwaukee
Hart, RF
Hardy, SS
Braun, 3B
Fielder, 1B
Hall, CF
Estrada, C
Jenkins, LF
Counsell, 2B
Sheets, P
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Talk Zone / Jocketty likely to leave Co-ards after the season
« on: June 22, 2007, 01:46:21 pm »
Whitey reported this on ESPN. I can't find an ESPN link, but here is a Co-ard blogger with his analysis:
http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/story/2007/6/22/91659/5857
http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/story/2007/6/22/91659/5857
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Talk Zone / Garner on how Randolph will be used
« on: June 21, 2007, 07:11:41 pm »Quote
If all the relievers are rested and the need arises, Randolph may be used as a situational lefthander, but that isn't his role.
"If everybody's OK and (long reliever Brian) Moehler is OK, then I might use (Randolph) as a situational guy," Phil Garner said. "On balance, I will use him more as an inning-or-more guy or use him more like I was using Borkowski. I'll tend to bring him in the fifth or sixth or seventh or eighth inning if we're down or pitch him for an inning or more.
"He's been stretched out. And I'll use him against both lefthanders and righthanders. And he's been very good at throwing strikes and getting them both out."
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/4907679.html
Seems like reverT will remain the left handed specialist.
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Houston at Anaheim - 6/20/07
« on: June 20, 2007, 08:28:09 pm »
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, DH
Lamb, 3B
Scott, RF
Ausmus, C
Bruntlett, SS
Cabreja, P
LA Angels
Willits, LF
Figgins, 3B
Cabrera, SS
Guerrero, DH
Matthews, CF
Quinlan, 1B
Kendrick, 2B
Napoli, C
Evans, RF
Santana, P
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, DH
Lamb, 3B
Scott, RF
Ausmus, C
Bruntlett, SS
Cabreja, P
LA Angels
Willits, LF
Figgins, 3B
Cabrera, SS
Guerrero, DH
Matthews, CF
Quinlan, 1B
Kendrick, 2B
Napoli, C
Evans, RF
Santana, P
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Talk Zone / Qualls suspended 3 games, fined
« on: June 20, 2007, 06:47:03 pm »Quote
Chad Qualls was given a three-game suspension and fined today for throwing a ball into the stands at Angel Stadium in frustration Monday night.
He was set to start serving the suspension tonight, but he has appealed and will be available to pitch.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/4906972.html
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Talk Zone / Lidge to DL - strained oblique
« on: June 19, 2007, 11:45:27 pm »Quote
Brad Lidge is going to miss significant time in the near future after suffering a strained oblique muscle in his left side. He'll likely go on the disabled list following Tuesday's game, at which time the Astros will announce a corresponding move to fill his spot on the 25-man roster.
Lidge suffered the injury during his last outing Friday in a relief appearance against the Seattle Mariners. He could be activated from the DL on June 30, but it's more likely that he'll be out for longer than the 15 required days.
...
Dan Wheeler will resume the closer's role
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070619&content_id=2036528&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou
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Talk Zone / Lineup for Tonight
« on: June 19, 2007, 12:04:35 pm »
How bout this?
1 Bruntlett SS
2 Pence CF
3 Berkman 1B
4 Lee LF
5 Lamb DH
6 Loretta 2B
7 Scott RF
8 Ausmus/Munson C
9 Ensberg 3B
Leadoff is questonable. Not sure who to put there.
Biggio can sit until Friday.
1 Bruntlett SS
2 Pence CF
3 Berkman 1B
4 Lee LF
5 Lamb DH
6 Loretta 2B
7 Scott RF
8 Ausmus/Munson C
9 Ensberg 3B
Leadoff is questonable. Not sure who to put there.
Biggio can sit until Friday.
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Talk Zone / Garner in the postgame
« on: June 19, 2007, 01:10:23 am »
Footer prods with the dink hits stuff, Garner responds with "I'd like to see how it would have gone with the right calls. Can't blame the game on [Biggio DP], but it wasn't close for a major league umpire."
Overall, frustrated.
Overall, frustrated.
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / HOU @ LAA - 6/18/07
« on: June 18, 2007, 08:02:29 pm »
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, DH
Lee, LF
Loretta, SS
Lamb, 1B
Scott, RF
Munson, C
Ensberg, 3B
LA Angels
Willits, LF
Figgins, 3B
Cabrera, SS
Guerrero, RF
Matthews, CF
Kendrick, DH
Hillenbrand, 1B
Napoli, C
Aybar, 2B
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, DH
Lee, LF
Loretta, SS
Lamb, 1B
Scott, RF
Munson, C
Ensberg, 3B
LA Angels
Willits, LF
Figgins, 3B
Cabrera, SS
Guerrero, RF
Matthews, CF
Kendrick, DH
Hillenbrand, 1B
Napoli, C
Aybar, 2B
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Talk Zone / Plunk Biggio blog article
« on: June 18, 2007, 03:34:50 pm »
The blog was fun for about a week...
http://plunkbiggio.blogspot.com/
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Sports/story?id=3284286&page=1
http://plunkbiggio.blogspot.com/
Quote
[Author of the blog], whose baseball team allegiance is to the Boston Red Sox, said he's become a genuine fan of Biggio since his blog's debut.
Quote
"He's never been injured. He's always played the next day and he's never charged the mound," Warren said, admirably. "He's one of those obscure guys. You don't really hear that much about him, but he's going to be a Hall of Famer."
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Sports/story?id=3284286&page=1
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Talk Zone / Mets interested in Lidge
« on: June 16, 2007, 11:48:48 pm »Quote
To that end, the Mets have asked the Houston Astros about the availability of Brad Lidge. It's been a tough time in Houston for Lidge, who lost his job as closer earlier this year. The Mets believe, according to an official with one of the teams, that Lidge would be happy in a setup role for closer Billy Wagner, since Wagner was a mentor to him when Wagner was in Houston. The problem with Lidge is that the Astros might not deal him at all -- even if they decide they're out of the race in the pitiful NL Central.
http://www.nj.com/columns/ledger/graziano/index.ssf?/base/columns-0/118197192131180.xml&coll=1&thispage=2
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Mariners @ Astros - 6/16/07
« on: June 16, 2007, 05:50:38 pm »
Seattle
Suzuki, CF
Vidro, 2B
Guillen, RF
Ibanez, LF
Sexson, 1B
Johjima, C
Lopez, 3B
Betancourt, SS
Baek, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, SS
Scott, RF
Lamb, 3B
Ausmus, C
Williams, P
Suzuki, CF
Vidro, 2B
Guillen, RF
Ibanez, LF
Sexson, 1B
Johjima, C
Lopez, 3B
Betancourt, SS
Baek, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, SS
Scott, RF
Lamb, 3B
Ausmus, C
Williams, P
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Talk Zone / Brawl at Wrigley
« on: June 16, 2007, 01:05:50 pm »
Derrek Lee takes one up around the head, looks like the pitch got away from Chris Young. The Padre catcher is talking to the ump about it hitting the knob of his bat or something, and then the camera cuts away and Lee is giving some lip to Young... and then takes a swing but didn't really connect. Benches clear and Zambrano has to be restrained. His belt was coming off for some reason, it was strange.
Lee is big, but Chris Young is bigger.
Lee is big, but Chris Young is bigger.
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Mariners @ Astros - 6/15/07
« on: June 15, 2007, 06:49:31 pm »
Seattle
Suzuki, CF
Lopez, 2B
Guillen, RF
Ibanez, LF
Sexson, 1B
Johjima, C
Betancourt, SS
Bloomquist, 3B
Hernandez, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, SS
Scott, RF
Lamb, 3B
Ausmus, C
Rodriguez, P
Suzuki, CF
Lopez, 2B
Guillen, RF
Ibanez, LF
Sexson, 1B
Johjima, C
Betancourt, SS
Bloomquist, 3B
Hernandez, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, SS
Scott, RF
Lamb, 3B
Ausmus, C
Rodriguez, P
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Talk Zone / Bruntlett up; Jennings has shoulder tendinitis
« on: June 14, 2007, 05:29:48 pm »
per Scrap in the postgame
Very encouraged by Jennings, says elbow feels good. Could have gone max of 1 more inning.
Very encouraged by Jennings, says elbow feels good. Could have gone max of 1 more inning.
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Talk Zone / AE injured - taken from game on cart
« on: June 14, 2007, 02:32:04 pm »
AE went out on a fly ball to left. Lee comes slow, AE glances out to see where he is and Lee I guess takes this as a plea for help. Lee speeds up and has to slide to avoid taking Everett out, but slides into AE's planted foot. AE immediately grabs for the lower leg above the ankle.
Lots of flex above the ankle. No word yet on extent of injury.
Lots of flex above the ankle. No word yet on extent of injury.
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / A's at Sampson - 6/13/07
« on: June 13, 2007, 06:24:34 pm »
Oakland
Kotsay, CF
Ellis, 2B
Swisher, RF
Chavez, 3B
Johnson, 1B
Crosby, SS
Cust, LF
Kendall, C
Blanton, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Lamb, 1B
Pence, CF
Lee, LF
Loretta, 3B
Burke, RF
Munson, C
Everett, SS
Sampson, P
Kotsay, CF
Ellis, 2B
Swisher, RF
Chavez, 3B
Johnson, 1B
Crosby, SS
Cust, LF
Kendall, C
Blanton, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Lamb, 1B
Pence, CF
Lee, LF
Loretta, 3B
Burke, RF
Munson, C
Everett, SS
Sampson, P
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Talk Zone / Rosenthal on the possibility of a Lidge trade
« on: June 13, 2007, 04:38:26 pm »Quote
Rival executives are contacting the Astros about right-hander Brad Lidge, but one club official says the team would need to be "blown away" to trade the reliever now that he has returned to form and regained the closer's role.
The Astros probably would want a premium young catcher and promising young pitcher for Lidge. Some teams would regard that as too high a price, considering the financial commitment that such a trade also would entail.
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6911370
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Athletics at Astros - 6/12/07
« on: June 12, 2007, 06:27:39 pm »
Oakland
Kotsay, CF
Ellis, 2B
Swisher, RF
Chavez, 3B
Johnson, 1B
Crosby, SS
Cust, LF
Kendall, C
Kennedy, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Loretta, 1B
Pence, CF
Lee, LF
Ensberg, 3B
Burke, RF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Oswalt, P
Kotsay, CF
Ellis, 2B
Swisher, RF
Chavez, 3B
Johnson, 1B
Crosby, SS
Cust, LF
Kendall, C
Kennedy, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Loretta, 1B
Pence, CF
Lee, LF
Ensberg, 3B
Burke, RF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Oswalt, P
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Talk Zone / Berkman may start suspension today
« on: June 12, 2007, 04:22:47 pm »Quote
If Luke Scott is healthy enough to start today, and the rest of the outfielders are fine, Lance Berkman will more than likely drop his appeal tonight in the first game of the three-game series against the Oakland A's and begin serving the two-game suspension and pay the $2,000 fine he received Friday for his antics last Tuesday when he was ejected in Denver for arguing balls and strikes.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/4881492.html
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros at sbuC - 6/11/07
« on: June 11, 2007, 06:34:45 pm »
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, RF
Lee, LF
Loretta, 3B
Lamb, 1B
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Williams, P
Chi Cubs
Soriano, LF
Pie, CF
Lee, 1B
Jones, RF
DeRosa, 3B
Fontenot, 2B
Theriot, SS
Hill, K, C
Zambrano, P
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, RF
Lee, LF
Loretta, 3B
Lamb, 1B
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Williams, P
Chi Cubs
Soriano, LF
Pie, CF
Lee, 1B
Jones, RF
DeRosa, 3B
Fontenot, 2B
Theriot, SS
Hill, K, C
Zambrano, P
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Talk Zone / Blogger ejected from NCAA baseball game (non Astros)
« on: June 11, 2007, 02:18:19 pm »Quote
A Courier-Journal sports reporter had his media credential revoked and was ordered to leave the press box during the NCAA baseball super-regional yesterday because of what the NCAA alleged was a violation of its policies prohibiting live Internet updates from its championship events.
...
U of L circulated a memo on the issue from Jeramy Michiaels, the NCAA's manager of broadcasting, before Friday's first super-regional game. It said blogs are considered a "live representation of the game" and that any blog containing action photos or game reports would be prohibited.
"In essence, no blog entries are permitted between the first pitch and the final out of each game," the memo said.
...
During the middle of yesterday's game, Courier-Journal representatives were told by two members of the U of L athletic staff that if the school did not revoke Bennett's credential it would jeopardize the school's chances of hosting another NCAA baseball event.
"If that's true, that's nothing short of extortion and thuggery," Ivory said. "We will be talking to our attorneys (today) to see where we go from here."
http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007706110450
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Talk Zone / Vagina riding the pine
« on: June 11, 2007, 09:42:55 am »
Barrett will not catch Zambrano tonight.
http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/story.asp?id=321838
Quote
Piniella instead will start Koyie Hill at catcher. Zambrano and Barrett fought twice during a June 1 game at Wrigley Field, but Piniella cited the quick turnaround after a Sunday night game for starting Hill.
“We’re coming in at 2 in the morning,” Piniella said. “At some point, we’ll reunite them as batterymates.”
http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/story.asp?id=321838
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Talk Zone / Quintero outrighted to RR, McLemore up
« on: June 10, 2007, 01:39:07 pm »
per the broadcast
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Talk Zone / Asswipe suspended one game
« on: June 09, 2007, 12:25:36 pm »
For an ejection over arguing balls and strikes on Thursday. He'll serve today unless he appeals.
http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20070609&content_id=2015834&vkey=pr_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20070609&content_id=2015834&vkey=pr_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros on the South Side - 6/8/07
« on: June 08, 2007, 06:29:25 pm »
Houston
Biggio, DH
Pence, CF
Berkman, RF
Lee, LF
Loretta, 1B
Ensberg, 3B
Burke, 2B
Munson, C
Everett, SS
Chi White Sox
Owens, CF
Iguchi, 2B
Thome, DH
Konerko, 1B
Pierzynski, C
Fields, 3B
Mackowiak, LF
Terrero, RF
Uribe, SS
Biggio, DH
Pence, CF
Berkman, RF
Lee, LF
Loretta, 1B
Ensberg, 3B
Burke, 2B
Munson, C
Everett, SS
Chi White Sox
Owens, CF
Iguchi, 2B
Thome, DH
Konerko, 1B
Pierzynski, C
Fields, 3B
Mackowiak, LF
Terrero, RF
Uribe, SS
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Talk Zone / Berkman not using his head
« on: June 06, 2007, 10:14:44 am »
As reported in the GZ, Berkman returned to the field during the 9th inning bench clearing:
http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_6070168
Quote
While that only landed him fines, Berkman faces a likely suspension for returning to the field in the ninth inning after the benches cleared during the Lee-Corpas fracas. He was impossible to miss, in shorts and a sleeveless shirt, his back wrapped in an Ace bandage.
http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_6070168
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros at Rukkakes - 6/5/07
« on: June 05, 2007, 07:40:19 pm »
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, 3B
Scott, RF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Rodriguez, P
Colorado
Taveras, CF
Matsui, 2B
Holliday, LF
Helton, 1B
Atkins, 3B
Hawpe, RF
Tulowitzki, SS
Torrealba, C
Hirsh, P
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, 3B
Scott, RF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Rodriguez, P
Colorado
Taveras, CF
Matsui, 2B
Holliday, LF
Helton, 1B
Atkins, 3B
Hawpe, RF
Tulowitzki, SS
Torrealba, C
Hirsh, P
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Coards at Astros - 6/2/07
« on: June 02, 2007, 02:21:16 pm »
St. Louis
Kennedy, 2B
Spiezio, 3B
Pujols, 1B
Edmonds, CF
Encarnacion, RF
Ludwick, LF
Bennett, C
Miles, SS
Wells, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, 3B
Scott, RF
Munson, C
Everett, SS
Sampson, P
Kennedy, 2B
Spiezio, 3B
Pujols, 1B
Edmonds, CF
Encarnacion, RF
Ludwick, LF
Bennett, C
Miles, SS
Wells, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Pence, CF
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Loretta, 3B
Scott, RF
Munson, C
Everett, SS
Sampson, P
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Talk Zone / Satan thinks Weaver is the missing piece for the Co-ards
« on: June 01, 2007, 07:27:27 pm »Quote
Last year, another longtime Boras client, Jeff Weaver, was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals after a poor start with the Angels in Anaheim. Weaver was dominant in the postseason, and the Cardinals won the World Series, but St. Louis offered Weaver only a one-year, $5 million contract—which Boras found insulting. “That’s what you’d offer a relief pitcher,” he says.
Weaver eventually signed with the Seattle Mariners for $8.3 million. “You have to respect that teams have a right to make their own decisions,” Boras says, before turning around and passing judgment on Cardinals general manager Walt Jocketty. “Here’s a GM who never played the game saying, ‘We’re going to go with our young guys,’ and I go, ‘You can’t.’”
The Cardinals simply blew it, Boras concludes. “The Cardinals not signing Jeff Weaver is how you don’t win divisions, and my prediction is the St. Louis Cardinals won’t win their division this year.” (At press time, the Cardinals were near the bottom of the National League Central.)
Behind his attitude are two tenets Boras lives by: When you know the market, don’t embarrass the player; and don’t assume the player will sign for less because he likes the city he is playing in. In response to critics who say it’s all about money, Boras says, “Really? I think it’s about respect.”
http://www.ocweekly.com/features/features/the-boras-factor/27177/?page=1
Just one of the several assinine quotes in the article.
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Dickities @ Astros - 5/31/07
« on: May 31, 2007, 06:16:17 pm »
Cincinnati
Hopper, CF
Hatteberg, 1B
Griffey, RF
Phillips, 2B
Dunn, LF
Gonzalez, SS
Encarnacion, 3B
Ross, C
Arroyo, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Loretta, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Pence, CF
Scott, RF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Williams, P
Hopper, CF
Hatteberg, 1B
Griffey, RF
Phillips, 2B
Dunn, LF
Gonzalez, SS
Encarnacion, 3B
Ross, C
Arroyo, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Loretta, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Pence, CF
Scott, RF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Williams, P
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Redlegs @ Astros - 5/29/07
« on: May 29, 2007, 06:29:31 pm »
Cincinnati
Hopper, CF
Hatteberg, 1B
Griffey, RF
Phillips, 2B
Dunn, LF
Encarnacion, 3B
Gonzalez, SS
Moeller, C
Belisle, P
Houston
Ensberg, 3B
Loretta, 1B
Berkman, RF
Lee, LF
Pence, CF
Biggio, 2B
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Jennings, P
Hopper, CF
Hatteberg, 1B
Griffey, RF
Phillips, 2B
Dunn, LF
Encarnacion, 3B
Gonzalez, SS
Moeller, C
Belisle, P
Houston
Ensberg, 3B
Loretta, 1B
Berkman, RF
Lee, LF
Pence, CF
Biggio, 2B
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Jennings, P
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Talk Zone / Freel exits on stretcher after collision
« on: May 28, 2007, 01:25:31 pm »Quote
Running at full speed towards the wall, Freel and right fielder Norris Hopper made contact, with Freel's head and neck striking Hopper's shoulder.
Although Hopper got up, Freel remained down and motionless on the warning track for several minutes and facing the fence on his side. Reds trainers, team medical director Dr. Tim Kremchek and manager Jerry Narron were among those who rushed out to Freel, who somehow still made the catch and held on to the ball for the first out.
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070528&content_id=1990685&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros in the Desert, part IV - 5/27/07
« on: May 27, 2007, 03:02:48 pm »
Houston
Lamb, 1B
Loretta, 2B
Berkman, RF
Lee, LF
Pence, CF
Ensberg, 3B
Ausmus, C
Everett, SS
Oswalt, P
Arizona
Young, CF
Callaspo, 2B
Byrnes, LF
Reynolds, 3B
Drew, SS
Jackson, 1B
Quentin, RF
Montero, C
Hernandez, P
Lamb, 1B
Loretta, 2B
Berkman, RF
Lee, LF
Pence, CF
Ensberg, 3B
Ausmus, C
Everett, SS
Oswalt, P
Arizona
Young, CF
Callaspo, 2B
Byrnes, LF
Reynolds, 3B
Drew, SS
Jackson, 1B
Quentin, RF
Montero, C
Hernandez, P
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros in the Desert - 5/24/07
« on: May 24, 2007, 07:49:13 pm »
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Lamb, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Pence, CF
Palmeiro, RF
Ausmus, C
Everett, SS
Rodriguez, P
Arizona
Young, CF
Jackson, 1B
Hudson, 2B
Byrnes, LF
Reynolds, 3B
Quentin, RF
Drew, SS
Snyder, C
Owings, P
Biggio, 2B
Lamb, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Pence, CF
Palmeiro, RF
Ausmus, C
Everett, SS
Rodriguez, P
Arizona
Young, CF
Jackson, 1B
Hudson, 2B
Byrnes, LF
Reynolds, 3B
Quentin, RF
Drew, SS
Snyder, C
Owings, P
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros at Gints - 5/23/07
« on: May 23, 2007, 08:04:57 pm »
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Ensberg, 3B
Loretta, 1B
Lee, LF
Pence, CF
Lane, RF
Everett, SS
Quintero, C
Albers, P
San Francisco
Winn, CF
Lewis, RF
Klesko, LF
Durham, 2B
Molina, C
Feliz, 3B
Aurilia, 1B
Vizquel, SS
Zito, P
Biggio, 2B
Ensberg, 3B
Loretta, 1B
Lee, LF
Pence, CF
Lane, RF
Everett, SS
Quintero, C
Albers, P
San Francisco
Winn, CF
Lewis, RF
Klesko, LF
Durham, 2B
Molina, C
Feliz, 3B
Aurilia, 1B
Vizquel, SS
Zito, P
119
Game Zone 2007 Archive / Sparky @ Cameron - 5/22/07
« on: May 22, 2007, 07:40:31 pm »
Houston
Lamb, 3B
Loretta, 2B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Pence, CF
Ausmus, C
Everett, SS
Oswalt, P
San Francisco
Winn, CF
Lewis, RF
Klesko, 1B
Bonds, LF
Durham, 2B
Molina, C
Feliz, 3B
Vizquel, SS
Lincecum, P
Lamb, 3B
Loretta, 2B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Pence, CF
Ausmus, C
Everett, SS
Oswalt, P
San Francisco
Winn, CF
Lewis, RF
Klesko, 1B
Bonds, LF
Durham, 2B
Molina, C
Feliz, 3B
Vizquel, SS
Lincecum, P
120
Talk Zone / MLB Player Expenses
« on: May 21, 2007, 02:48:25 pm »
Somewhat interesting article on player expenses during the season from Todd Jones
Agent - 3-5%
Taxes - Home state, and for some games played in cities where there are local taxes.
Meal Money:
Agent - 3-5%
Taxes - Home state, and for some games played in cities where there are local taxes.
Meal Money:
Quote
We get $84 a day. Before you start doing the math, know that we pay our clubhouse dues out of this money. The dues pay for our postgame food spreads, among other things. I've been told food spreads for a season can cost about $80,000.Tickets - Pay tax on every ticket left.
Most guys pay at least $50 a day in clubhouse dues, though the big guys sometimes will pony up about $150 a day. So you can look at it this way: Clubhouse dues plus a room service burger and soda at the nice hotels in which we stay can eat up a day's meal money in a hurry. We pay the same dues at home, too, where we don't get meal money.
121
Talk Zone / Mom sues coach because her kid is uncoordinated
« on: May 21, 2007, 10:27:03 am »
http://www.nypost.com/seven/05202007/news/regionalnews/base_accusationinjured_kids_mom_sues_slide_fool_coach_regionalnews_james_fanelli_______and_mike_scholl.htm
The article does not say whether or not he was safe.
Quote
The litigation stems from an ill-fated play exactly three years earlier, when Martin, then 12, whacked his first hit of the season and was told to go for second by his first-base coach.
When he slid into second base, he suffered "serious bodily injury" that required multiple surgeries and caused "permanent scarring and disability," according to the suit filed in Staten Island Supreme Court. The suit did not specify the dollar amount of damages.
...
...which charges them with never teaching him "skills needed to avoid and/or minimize the risks of injury," specifically how to run bases and slide.
The article does not say whether or not he was safe.
122
Talk Zone / Peepers not available
« on: May 21, 2007, 08:48:12 am »
per Troy Renck of Denver Post:
http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_5938332
Quote
Chris Burke is another player the Rockies have coveted, although for now they're waiting on the return of Kaz Matsui. Houston is still telling teams that he's not available, even though he's in Triple-A.
http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_5938332
123
Game Zone 2007 Archive / Texas Rangers of Arlington @ Astros - 5/20/07
« on: May 20, 2007, 12:25:32 pm »
Texas
Lofton, CF
Young, SS
Teixeira, 1B
Diaz, RF
Cruz, LF
Kinsler, 2B
Laird, C
Vazquez, 3B
McCarthy, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Loretta, SS
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Lamb, 3B
Pence, CF
Scott, RF
Quintero, C
Williams, P
Lofton, CF
Young, SS
Teixeira, 1B
Diaz, RF
Cruz, LF
Kinsler, 2B
Laird, C
Vazquez, 3B
McCarthy, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Loretta, SS
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Lamb, 3B
Pence, CF
Scott, RF
Quintero, C
Williams, P
124
Game Zone 2007 Archive / Gints @ Astros - 5/16/07
« on: May 16, 2007, 06:20:30 pm »
San Francisco
Winn, CF
Lewis, RF
Klesko, 1B
Bonds, LF
Durham, 2B
Molina, C
Feliz, 3B
Vizquel, SS
Lowry, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Loretta, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Lane, RF
Pence, CF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Sampson, P
Winn, CF
Lewis, RF
Klesko, 1B
Bonds, LF
Durham, 2B
Molina, C
Feliz, 3B
Vizquel, SS
Lowry, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Loretta, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Lane, RF
Pence, CF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Sampson, P
125
Footer looking out:
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070515&content_id=1966899&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou
Fuck.
Quote
With Bonds 11 homers shy of the record and Biggio 34 hits short of 3,000, chances are the two could reach their individual milestones around the same day. If it comes down to picking one or the other, Berkman still thinks Selig should be at Bonds' games over Biggio's.
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070515&content_id=1966899&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou
Fuck.
127
Game Zone 2007 Archive / The Barry Show @ Astros - 5/15/07
« on: May 15, 2007, 06:09:18 pm »
San Francisco
Winn, CF
Lewis, RF
Aurilia, 1B
Bonds, LF
Durham, 2B
Molina, C
Feliz, 3B
Vizquel, SS
Morris, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Lamb, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Pence, CF
Everett, SS
Quintero, C
Williams, P
Winn, CF
Lewis, RF
Aurilia, 1B
Bonds, LF
Durham, 2B
Molina, C
Feliz, 3B
Vizquel, SS
Morris, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Lamb, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Pence, CF
Everett, SS
Quintero, C
Williams, P
128
Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros at Dickities - 5/9/07
« on: May 09, 2007, 04:56:24 pm »
Houston
Biggio
Ensberg
Berkman
Lee
Scott
Pence
Everett
Quintero
Williams
Cincinnati
Hatteberg
Phillips
Griffey
Dunn
Gonzalez
Hamilton
Encarnacion
Ross
Belisle
Biggio
Ensberg
Berkman
Lee
Scott
Pence
Everett
Quintero
Williams
Cincinnati
Hatteberg
Phillips
Griffey
Dunn
Gonzalez
Hamilton
Encarnacion
Ross
Belisle
129
Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros at Dickities - 5/8/07
« on: May 08, 2007, 05:58:17 pm »
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Ensberg, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Lane, RF
Pence, CF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Rodriguez, P
Cincinnati
Freel, CF
Phillips, 2B
Griffey, RF
Conine, 1B
Gonzalez, SS
Dunn, LF
Encarnacion, 3B
Ross, C
Milton, P
Biggio, 2B
Ensberg, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Lane, RF
Pence, CF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Rodriguez, P
Cincinnati
Freel, CF
Phillips, 2B
Griffey, RF
Conine, 1B
Gonzalez, SS
Dunn, LF
Encarnacion, 3B
Ross, C
Milton, P
130
Talk Zone / Lance in the postgame
« on: May 07, 2007, 09:33:00 pm »
On the Freel mystery catch - "All I know is that he dove into the stands and came out without the ball, and I was out. I figured all you really have to do is give an effort."
On the HR - "I hit that ball pretty good."
Greg Lucas asks Lance to explain why Roy is 19-1 v. the Redlegs - "Have you seen Roy pitch?"
On the HR - "I hit that ball pretty good."
Greg Lucas asks Lance to explain why Roy is 19-1 v. the Redlegs - "Have you seen Roy pitch?"
131
Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros at Jakes - 5/6/07
« on: May 06, 2007, 12:56:46 pm »
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Ensberg, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Pence, CF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Sampson, P
St. Louis
Kennedy, 2B
Duncan, LF
Pujols, 1B
Edmonds, CF
Rolen, 3B
Ludwick, RF
Bennett, C
Eckstein, SS
Looper, P
Biggio, 2B
Ensberg, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Pence, CF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Sampson, P
St. Louis
Kennedy, 2B
Duncan, LF
Pujols, 1B
Edmonds, CF
Rolen, 3B
Ludwick, RF
Bennett, C
Eckstein, SS
Looper, P
132
Talk Zone / Carpenter will have surgery early next week
« on: May 05, 2007, 02:05:42 pm »
Carpenter will get scoped on Monday or Tuesday, out for 3 months. Per the broadcast today.
Chris Carpenter p
5 years/$63.5M (2007-11), plus $15M 2012 club option
signed extension through 2011 12/06
07:$8.5M, 08:$10.5M, 09:$14M, 10:$14.5M, 11:$15M, 12:$15M club option ($1M buyout)
http://mlbcontracts.blogspot.com/2004/12/st-louis-cardinals_111971260115041890.html
Chris Carpenter p
5 years/$63.5M (2007-11), plus $15M 2012 club option
signed extension through 2011 12/06
07:$8.5M, 08:$10.5M, 09:$14M, 10:$14.5M, 11:$15M, 12:$15M club option ($1M buyout)
http://mlbcontracts.blogspot.com/2004/12/st-louis-cardinals_111971260115041890.html
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros at 3rdinals - 5/5/07
« on: May 05, 2007, 11:30:24 am »
Houston
Ensberg, 3B
Loretta, 2B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Pence, CF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Albers, P
St. Louis
Spiezio, RF
Duncan, LF
Pujols, 1B
Edmonds, CF
Rolen, 3B
Miles, 2B
Molina, C
Eckstein, SS
Wells, P
Ensberg, 3B
Loretta, 2B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Pence, CF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Albers, P
St. Louis
Spiezio, RF
Duncan, LF
Pujols, 1B
Edmonds, CF
Rolen, 3B
Miles, 2B
Molina, C
Eckstein, SS
Wells, P
134
Game Zone 2007 Archive / Dickities @ Astros - 5/3/07
« on: May 03, 2007, 06:11:24 pm »
Cincinnati
Freel, CF
Phillips, 2B
Griffey, RF
Conine, 1B
Gonzalez, SS
Dunn, LF
Encarnacion, 3B
Ross, C
Milton, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Ensberg, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Lane, RF
Pence, CF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Rodriguez, P
Freel, CF
Phillips, 2B
Griffey, RF
Conine, 1B
Gonzalez, SS
Dunn, LF
Encarnacion, 3B
Ross, C
Milton, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Ensberg, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Lane, RF
Pence, CF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Rodriguez, P
135
Talk Zone / Astros High Definition Schedule on FSN
« on: April 29, 2007, 03:36:21 pm »
First one is next weekend...
Noon Saturday, May 5 at St. Louis Cardinals
1 p.m. Sunday, May 6 at St. Louis Cardinals
7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 San Francisco Giants
7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 San Francisco Giants
7 p.m. Thursday, May 17 San Francisco Giants
6 p.m. Saturday, May 19 Texas Rangers
2:05 p.m. Sunday, May 20 Texas Rangers
9 p.m. Monday, May 21 at San Francisco Giants
9 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 at San Francisco Giants
7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 Cincinnati Reds
7 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 Cincinnati Reds
7 p.m. Thursday, May 31 Cincinnati Reds
7 p.m. Friday, June 1 St. Louis Cardinals
1 p.m. Sunday, June 3 St. Louis Cardinals
7 p.m. Monday, June 25 at Milwaukee Brewers
7 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 at Milwaukee Brewers
1 p.m. Wednesday, June 27 at Milwaukee Brewers
7 p.m. Thursday, June 28 Colorado Rockies
7 p.m. Friday, June 29 Colorado Rockies
1 p.m. Sunday, July 1 Colorado Rockies
7 p.m. Monday, July 2 Philadelphia Phillies
7 p.m. Tuesday, July 3 Philadelphia Phillies
1 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 Philadelphia Phillies
7 p.m. Thursday, July 5 New York Mets
7 p.m. Friday, July 6 New York Mets
6 p.m. Saturday, July 7 New York Mets
1 p.m. Sunday, July 8 New York Mets
7 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at Pittsburgh Pirates
1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 22 at Pittsburgh Pirates
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1 at Atlanta Braves
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 at Atlanta Braves
7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6 Chicago Cubs
7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7 Chicago Cubs
7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 Chicago Cubs
7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 Milwaukee Brewers
6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 Milwaukee Brewers
1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 Milwaukee Brewers
9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 at Los Angeles Dodgers
9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 at Los Angeles Dodgers
7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20 Washington Nationals
7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21 Washington Nationals
7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 Washington Nationals
7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 Washington Nationals
7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 Pittsburgh Pirates
6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 Pittsburgh Pirates
1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 Pittsburgh Pirates
7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at St. Louis Cardinals
7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 at St. Louis Cardinals
7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 Atlanta Braves
1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 Atlanta Braves
Games will air on the following affiliates:
Time Warner Houston (Ch. 302)
Time Warner Austin (Ch. 1639)
Time Warner San Antonio (Ch. 150)
Time Warner Waco (Ch. 1016)
Time Warner El Paso (Ch. 994)
Time Warner Del Rio (Ch. 994)
Time Warner Port Neches (Ch. 994)
Time Warner Pharr (Ch. 894)
Time Warner Kerrville (Ch. 894)
Time Warner Laredo (Ch. 994)
Time Warner Uvalde (Ch. 994)
Time Warner Wichita Falls (Ch. 994)
DirecTV Houston DMA only (Ch. 96)
DirecTV FSN Southwest territory (Ch. 95)
http://blogs.chron.com/sportsmedia/2007/04/post_3.html
Noon Saturday, May 5 at St. Louis Cardinals
1 p.m. Sunday, May 6 at St. Louis Cardinals
7 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 San Francisco Giants
7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 San Francisco Giants
7 p.m. Thursday, May 17 San Francisco Giants
6 p.m. Saturday, May 19 Texas Rangers
2:05 p.m. Sunday, May 20 Texas Rangers
9 p.m. Monday, May 21 at San Francisco Giants
9 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 at San Francisco Giants
7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 Cincinnati Reds
7 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 Cincinnati Reds
7 p.m. Thursday, May 31 Cincinnati Reds
7 p.m. Friday, June 1 St. Louis Cardinals
1 p.m. Sunday, June 3 St. Louis Cardinals
7 p.m. Monday, June 25 at Milwaukee Brewers
7 p.m. Tuesday, June 26 at Milwaukee Brewers
1 p.m. Wednesday, June 27 at Milwaukee Brewers
7 p.m. Thursday, June 28 Colorado Rockies
7 p.m. Friday, June 29 Colorado Rockies
1 p.m. Sunday, July 1 Colorado Rockies
7 p.m. Monday, July 2 Philadelphia Phillies
7 p.m. Tuesday, July 3 Philadelphia Phillies
1 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 Philadelphia Phillies
7 p.m. Thursday, July 5 New York Mets
7 p.m. Friday, July 6 New York Mets
6 p.m. Saturday, July 7 New York Mets
1 p.m. Sunday, July 8 New York Mets
7 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at Pittsburgh Pirates
1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 22 at Pittsburgh Pirates
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1 at Atlanta Braves
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 at Atlanta Braves
7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6 Chicago Cubs
7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7 Chicago Cubs
7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 Chicago Cubs
7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 Milwaukee Brewers
6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 Milwaukee Brewers
1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 Milwaukee Brewers
9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 at Los Angeles Dodgers
9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 at Los Angeles Dodgers
7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20 Washington Nationals
7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21 Washington Nationals
7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 Washington Nationals
7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 Washington Nationals
7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 Pittsburgh Pirates
6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 Pittsburgh Pirates
1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 Pittsburgh Pirates
7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at St. Louis Cardinals
7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 at St. Louis Cardinals
7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 Atlanta Braves
1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 Atlanta Braves
Games will air on the following affiliates:
Time Warner Houston (Ch. 302)
Time Warner Austin (Ch. 1639)
Time Warner San Antonio (Ch. 150)
Time Warner Waco (Ch. 1016)
Time Warner El Paso (Ch. 994)
Time Warner Del Rio (Ch. 994)
Time Warner Port Neches (Ch. 994)
Time Warner Pharr (Ch. 894)
Time Warner Kerrville (Ch. 894)
Time Warner Laredo (Ch. 994)
Time Warner Uvalde (Ch. 994)
Time Warner Wichita Falls (Ch. 994)
DirecTV Houston DMA only (Ch. 96)
DirecTV FSN Southwest territory (Ch. 95)
http://blogs.chron.com/sportsmedia/2007/04/post_3.html
136
Game Zone 2007 Archive / Brewers @ Astros - 4/29/07
« on: April 29, 2007, 12:25:52 pm »
Milwaukee
Gwynn, CF
Graffanino, 2B
Hardy, SS
Fielder, 1B
Jenkins, LF
Mench, RF
Miller, C
Counsell, 3B
Vargas, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Ensberg, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Pence, CF
Everett, SS
Quintero, C
Williams, P
Gwynn, CF
Graffanino, 2B
Hardy, SS
Fielder, 1B
Jenkins, LF
Mench, RF
Miller, C
Counsell, 3B
Vargas, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Ensberg, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Pence, CF
Everett, SS
Quintero, C
Williams, P
137
Game Zone 2007 Archive / Brewers @ Astros - 4/28/07
« on: April 28, 2007, 05:08:45 pm »
Milwaukee
Weeks, 2B
Hardy, SS
Fielder, 1B
Hall, CF
Estrada, C
Jenkins, LF
Hart, RF
Counsell, 3B
Bush, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Loretta, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Pence, CF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Sampson, P
Weeks, 2B
Hardy, SS
Fielder, 1B
Hall, CF
Estrada, C
Jenkins, LF
Hart, RF
Counsell, 3B
Bush, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Loretta, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Pence, CF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Sampson, P
138
Talk Zone / White to DL
« on: April 25, 2007, 11:15:06 pm »
Per Garner in postgame. Pulled oblique.
While warming for ninth.
While warming for ninth.
139
Game Zone 2007 Archive / Astros at Phillies - 4/23/07
« on: April 23, 2007, 05:05:35 pm »
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Loretta, SS
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Lamb, 3B
Burke, CF
Ausmus, C
Sampson, P
Philadelphia
Rollins, SS
Victorino, RF
Utley, 2B
Howard, 1B
Burrell, LF
Helms, 3B
Rowand, CF
Barajas, C
Eaton, P
Biggio, 2B
Loretta, SS
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Lamb, 3B
Burke, CF
Ausmus, C
Sampson, P
Philadelphia
Rollins, SS
Victorino, RF
Utley, 2B
Howard, 1B
Burrell, LF
Helms, 3B
Rowand, CF
Barajas, C
Eaton, P
140
Talk Zone / Batting Practice in Boston
« on: April 22, 2007, 08:19:26 pm »
4 homeruns in a row in the bottom of the 3rd v. the NYY
142
Talk Zone / Friday non-bb make me laugh thread
« on: April 20, 2007, 10:34:14 am »
I'll leave the beer reviews to someone else, but I'd like to see your best, recent, funny videos. I know not much can top Vagina Power, but give it your best shot.
I'll start it with this:
Will Ferrel
I'll start it with this:
Will Ferrel
144
Game Zone 2007 Archive / Marlins v. Astros - 4/17/07
« on: April 17, 2007, 06:33:41 pm »
Florida
Ramirez, SS
Uggla, 2B
Cabrera, 3B
Jacobs, 1B
Willingham, LF
Borchard, RF
Olivo, C
Amezaga, CF
Mitre, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Ensberg, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Burke, CF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Oswalt, P
Ramirez, SS
Uggla, 2B
Cabrera, 3B
Jacobs, 1B
Willingham, LF
Borchard, RF
Olivo, C
Amezaga, CF
Mitre, P
Houston
Biggio, 2B
Ensberg, 3B
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Scott, RF
Burke, CF
Everett, SS
Ausmus, C
Oswalt, P
145
Talk Zone / Soriano Day-to-Day
« on: April 16, 2007, 11:22:13 pm »
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070416&content_id=1913483&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc
Quote
Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano will undergo an MRI on Tuesday on his left hamstring, which he strained on Monday night trying to catch a ball in center.
146
Game Zone 2007 Archive / Marlins v. Astros - 4/16/07
« on: April 16, 2007, 06:19:19 pm »
Fish
Ramirez, SS
Uggla, 2B
Cabrera, 3B
Willingham, LF
Jacobs, 1B
Ross, CF
Olivo, C
Borchard, RF
Sanchez, P
Astros
Biggio, 2B
Loretta, SS
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Ensberg, 3B
Scott, RF
Burke, CF
Ausmus, C
Rodriguez, P
Ramirez, SS
Uggla, 2B
Cabrera, 3B
Willingham, LF
Jacobs, 1B
Ross, CF
Olivo, C
Borchard, RF
Sanchez, P
Astros
Biggio, 2B
Loretta, SS
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Ensberg, 3B
Scott, RF
Burke, CF
Ausmus, C
Rodriguez, P
147
Talk Zone / Carpenter scratched for Tuesday, MRI for elbow
« on: April 09, 2007, 10:55:46 am »
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/3A26BFA95597ACAC862572B8001654C5?OpenDocument
Quote
Carpenter, who threw a side session without incident Saturday afternoon, awoke Sunday to find his elbow had swollen much as it did following his start April 1 against the New York Mets.
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A trip to the disabled list would be Carpenter's third in the past four seasons. He went on the DL last May with right shoulder bursitis. In September 2004 he experienced a nerve disorder in his right biceps that caused him to miss the club's postseason push to the World Series.
During December's winter meetings the Cardinals picked up their 2008 option on Carpenter while signing him to a three-year, $43.5 million extension with a $15 million option for 2012.
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Coards at Astros - Jeff Bagwell Appreciation Night
« on: April 06, 2007, 07:19:12 pm »
Eckstain
Duncan
Poopholes
Rolen
PW
Molina
Taguchi
Kennedy
Wainright
Bidge
Clank
Vending Machine
El Caballo
Hobbes
Peepers
AE
B-Rod
Wandy
Duncan
Poopholes
Rolen
PW
Molina
Taguchi
Kennedy
Wainright
Bidge
Clank
Vending Machine
El Caballo
Hobbes
Peepers
AE
B-Rod
Wandy
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Talk Zone / Freak baseball injury (non-Astros)
« on: February 23, 2007, 12:07:31 am »Quote:
A Grapevine High School baseball player was in grave condition Thursday afternoon at a Dallas hospital after he was struck in the head by a line drive, police and a coach said.
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Not much information on that link, but Fox 4 just reported that a line drive was hit through a hole in one batting cage lining, through a hole in another batting cage lining and struck the player in the head. He sat up talking for a few minutes, and then blacked out.
Watch the report here:
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Talk Zone / Marquis to the Cubs - 3 year $28 million
« on: December 09, 2006, 12:24:45 pm »
Fucking insane
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According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Marquis has accepted a three-year, $28 million offer from the Cubs. Marquis is coming off back-to-back losing seasons with the Cardinals, and was 14-16 with a 6.02 ERA in 2006. His best season was 2004, when he was 15-7 with a 3.71 ERA.
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Talk Zone / Purpura and Grocer meet face to face with Lee's agent
« on: November 23, 2006, 12:51:03 am »Quote:
"It was a real positive meeting. It's accurate to say things are progressing," Purpura told MLB.com.
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Talk Zone / 1 year extension for Purpura
« on: November 02, 2006, 09:18:11 am »Quote:
Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane has extended general manager Tim Purpura's contract one year, which will keep Purpura in his current role through 2008.
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Talk Zone / Free Agency changes in new labor agreement
« on: October 24, 2006, 11:19:44 pm »Quote:
After Major League players file for free agency in the one-week period that begins at midnight the day after the World Series, all subsequent deadline dates are eliminated: Dec. 7 (for club to offer arbitration), Dec. 19 (for players to accept), Jan. 8 (last day the old club could re-sign its own free agent) and May 1 (first day a club's former player could re-sign with its former club if he went past Jan. 8 date). Also, the tender date for clubs to offer contracts to all players has been moved up from Dec. 20 to Dec. 12. And players traded in the middle of a multi-year contract can no longer demand a trade.
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Talk Zone / Jimy and Howe to Phillies
« on: October 17, 2006, 01:37:35 am »Quote:
Howe, Williams and Lopes replace Bill Dancy, Gary Varsho and Marc Bombard as third-base coach, bench coach and first-base coach, respectively.
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"They have instant credibility," Gillick said. "They're going to do a great job. Of course, the players are going to have to believe in their instruction and in what they're trying to accomplish. Hopefully, the players will listen to some of the ideas that [the coaches] have."
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Talk Zone / Nationals clean house
« on: October 03, 2006, 07:42:41 pm »Quote:
The Washington Nationals today released right-handed pitchers Brian Lawrence, Pedro Astacio, Felix Rodriguez, Zach Day and Ryan Drese, as well as, left-handed pitcher Joey Eischen.
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Talk Zone / Baseball This Morning
« on: September 27, 2006, 12:28:18 pm »
Jose De Jesus Ortiz will be on to finish the show in a couple of minutes. I can't listen... maybe someone else will.
Buck referred to the Houston writers as 'really good', naming Dick and Jesus specifically. And Footer, but I think mostly because she is smoking hot.
Buck referred to the Houston writers as 'really good', naming Dick and Jesus specifically. And Footer, but I think mostly because she is smoking hot.
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Talk Zone / Backe to undergo Tommy John surgery
« on: August 31, 2006, 08:19:13 pm »
Astros starter hopes to return by end of next season
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The right-hander will have Tommy John elbow surgery next Thursday in Birmingham, Ala. Dr. James Andrews will perform the procedure.
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Talk Zone / Barry Bonds may face Thursday indictment
« on: July 20, 2006, 01:45:21 am »Quote:
Baseball superstar Barry Bonds could face a criminal indictment on Thursday on charges he lied to a federal grand jury about steroids, his lawyer said in an interview on Wednesday.
"I think something could happen tomorrow," Mike Rains told Reuters. "What I see happening tomorrow is maybe the U.S. attorney will tell the public what has happened in this case."
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Talk Zone / Set your Tivo
« on: June 28, 2006, 09:16:32 pm »
2005 Houston Astros: The Championship Season
Thursday, June 29, 2006 (tomorrow) 1:00PM-2:30PM on FSN
Thursday, June 29, 2006 (tomorrow) 1:00PM-2:30PM on FSN
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Talk Zone / Duckworth debuts for KC against Angels
« on: June 13, 2006, 12:48:22 pm »Quote:
Duckworth, a 30-year-old right-hander who was acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, hasn't started a Major League game since April 22, 2005, at St. Louis.
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Talk Zone / Biggio's right arm
« on: May 31, 2006, 02:31:24 pm »
Did anyone notice that Biggio reached over with his left hand to give Mansolino five as he rounded the bases last night? Brownie speculated there was some type of injury to his right arm.
Anyone?
Anyone?
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Talk Zone / Broken bats
« on: May 31, 2006, 12:16:12 pm »
In the top of the 6th yesterday, Berkman comes to the dish to face Reyes. He fouls off a pitch that sounds funny and begins to examine his bat thorougly. JD and Brownie comment that it sounded like he broke his bat, and they are thinking that Berkman is looking for the crack. Something happens during this sequence that leads to a long pause in the action and Berkman continues to examine his bat... for what seemed like an eternity. He seems satisfied, steps back in and hits a funny sounding smoking liner to the track in right. JD and Brownie comment again that he had probably broken his bat on the foul and had possibly cost himself a homerun.
My question is, why would Berkman (or anyone) take a chance on using a potentially broken bat? Wouldn't it be a safer bet to get new lumber?
My question is, why would Berkman (or anyone) take a chance on using a potentially broken bat? Wouldn't it be a safer bet to get new lumber?
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Talk Zone / Wells talking out of his fat ass
« on: May 22, 2006, 11:27:26 am »Quote:
"Everyone is under suspicion," he said. "You see an itty-bitty guy Dellucci, how many home runs did he hit last year? Twenty-nine? Has he ever done that in his career? The numbers have gone down tremendously. I know Dave, I've never suspected him of doing it. Who else? (Houston's Craig) Biggio, I guess. He can hit the ball. He's a good hitter. He can make good contact.
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Talk Zone / Pinwheel whining
« on: May 04, 2006, 11:33:02 am »Quote:
Once again you are talking out of both sides of your face. Last night on ESPN's draft review, they showed a quote from you using the word "stupidity" about drafting Williams over Bush... But to turn around and say on your blog that the Texans really had a good day... Come on, everyone knows you are notorious for trying to have it both ways in that you blast all of our teams and then turn around and kiss up to try to keep your relationship with the teams amenable. However you have really played both sides of the fence on this one to the point of being ridiculous and not credible.
Notorious? Bonny and Clyde were notorious. Al Capone was notorious. Me, I'm a sportswriter.
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....First you go into Drayton for not offering Clemens arbitration and then praise them. Ausmus won't speak to you and now Casserly. Can you blame them? You get angry and write some off the cuff column that embarasses them in the paper and then when they won't speak to you, you try to save face. I normally enjoy your columns, but I have to agree with the flip flop comment on this one.
I have to say your tone is a little mean. I'm going to let you get in this one time, but you better be on your best behavior next time around.
.....
When you write critical stuff about people, they sometimes get mad. That's life. I get mad when I'm ripped on this blog, but I also understand that's life in the big city.
What makes you think Ausmus won't speak to me? He loves me. I'm his best friend now that Bagwell is gone.
I'm pretty sure he's going to invite me to his house for Thanksgiving. I won't be able to go because I don't socialize with ball players.
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Bonus drivel:
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Bloggers and some of the numbers geeks are letting Joe Torre have it in New York. Bloggers and numbers geeks aren't very smart.
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Talk Zone / Pinwheel being pinwheel
« on: May 04, 2006, 11:17:36 am »Quote:
Lidge has been asked about that home run endlessly. And at a time when he finally has been less than perfect, it's easy to draw parallels.
Had Pujols done something to his psyche?
"Come on," Russ Springer said. "You know Albert Pujols has nothing to do with it. Brad is not weak mentally."
True enough. He's struggling because the Astros want him to throw more fastballs and because he has never had great command of that pitch.
Scouting reports travel quickly. Lidge could tell right away the Cardinals were sitting on his heater.
"They were in a fastball mode," he said.
just a few lines later:
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One game won't rid Lidge of those October ghosts.
and then a little after that:
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Lidge will be fine, too. He'll eventually arrive at a fastball-slider balance that works. Besides, the Astros can't go back to the playoffs without him.
Which is it? Pitch selection and control or Pujols ghosts dancing in his head?
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Talk Zone / Keith Hernandez winning friends and influencing people
« on: April 24, 2006, 06:06:28 pm »
Keith Hernandez: 'Women Don't Belong In Dugout'
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"Who is the girl in the dugout, with the long hair?" Hernandez said. "What's going on here? You have got to be kidding me. Only player personnel in the dugout."
Hernandez found out later in the broadcast that Calabrese was with the Padres training staff.
"I won't say that women belong in the kitchen, but they don't belong in the dugout," Hernandez said.
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Talk Zone / Derrek Lee out with two broken bones in wrist
« on: April 20, 2006, 11:42:05 pm »
Oh well, there is always next year
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Lee has a fracture of the distal radial and the distal ulna bone in his hand. He will wear an immobilizing cast that will go past his elbow. Team officials won't speculate on how long Lee will be sidelined, but he could be out two to three months.
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Talk Zone / John Lopez has lost the remainder of his credibility
« on: April 18, 2006, 05:37:12 pm »
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He truly reads that shit at AD everyday and likes it:
He truly reads that shit at AD everyday and likes it:
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the top ten websites a person clicks on everyday says more about them than anything else.
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AstrosDaily -- most forum-type sites are difficult to take seriously, because everything's anonymous, rants and posts have no accountability (and little thought) and they're just a bunch of noise. This one is a clear cut above that. It's interesting.
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Talk Zone / MLB.tv broadcast
« on: April 08, 2006, 09:52:27 pm »
Watching MLB.tv tonight for the firt time this year, and there are a couple of differences from last year:
-They are dubbing in the radio broadcast... but they didn't get it in place until late in the first inning. They had the TV broadcast audio for a few minutes, then they were silent for a while. And Milo sucks. Badly.
-No replays. Makes it pretty hard to watch and do something else without the replays. This is major suckage.
-They are dubbing in the radio broadcast... but they didn't get it in place until late in the first inning. They had the TV broadcast audio for a few minutes, then they were silent for a while. And Milo sucks. Badly.
-No replays. Makes it pretty hard to watch and do something else without the replays. This is major suckage.
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Talk Zone / Opening Day Ticket Available
« on: April 03, 2006, 09:08:50 am »
We're sorry, but the number you have reached has been disconnected.
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Talk Zone / Baseball statistics: history or property?
« on: January 16, 2006, 12:15:55 pm »
Fantasy league company sues for free rights to batting averages
"Major League Baseball has claimed that intellectual property law makes it illegal for fantasy league operators to commercially exploit the identities and statistical profiles of big league players."
"Major League Baseball has claimed that intellectual property law makes it illegal for fantasy league operators to commercially exploit the identities and statistical profiles of big league players."
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Talk Zone / Luxury Tax Info
« on: December 21, 2005, 09:46:05 pm »Quote:
The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox got extra bills Wednesday. The Yankees were hit with a $34 million luxury tax and the Red Sox were told they owe $4 million to the commissioner's office
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Third basemen were the highest-paid players at an average of $5.7 million, followed by outfielders ($4.7 million), first basemen ($4.3 million), designated hitter ($3.9 million), starting pitchers ($3.8 million), catchers ($4.1 million), shortstops ($3.5 million), second basemen ($2.9 million) and relief pitchers ($1.3 million).
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The luxury tax in 2006 also only applies to the Yankees and Red Sox. There was a little loophole put in the Collective Bargaining Agreement when it was struck that said that in the final year of the CBA (2006) if a team did not go over the threshold in 2005, they could go over the limit in 2006 but not be charged a tax. This is why you see the Mets spending so aggressively (and will likely supplant the Red Sox as the #2 payroll shortly) ? because they?ve no tax to be paid. There?s also talks they may roll the CBA over another year if the new talks don?t do anything (which is in the current language) ? if that?s true and the Red Sox stay under the luxury tax threshold in 2006, they have free rein to do what they want in 2007 with no tax effects.
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Talk Zone / Ramon Hernandez to the Orioles
« on: December 08, 2005, 10:10:57 pm »Quote:
Also, the Baltimore Orioles and catcher Ramon Hernandez reached a preliminary agreement on a $27.5 million, four-year contract, a deal subject to a physical. The contract, worth $35 million over five years if the option is exercised, probably won't be finalized until next week.
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Talk Zone / Renteria to Braves, Womack to Cinci
« on: December 08, 2005, 03:32:19 pm »
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Also, some Rajah stuff....
Also, some Rajah stuff....
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"I'm sure there's a lot of teams that would like to have Roger pitching for them next year," Boston special assistant Craig Shipley said.
Said Clemens' agent, Randy Hendricks: "If anybody calls, we'll listen."
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Talk Zone / Borezilla stupidity
« on: December 06, 2005, 10:27:36 pm »
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This guy is an English teacher?
Noose? Mess? It wasn't a noose when these guys were signed, and it wasn't a mess when we were watching the World Series Game 3 at MMPUS. Now that the Astros actually have to pay these guys, its a noose. Dick.
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They even here rumors of the Cubs sending strikeout machine Corey Patterson to the Marlins for Juan Pierre.
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It?s hard not to watch teams sign players left and right, make huge deals, and hole eye-catching press conferences.
This guy is an English teacher?
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The noose they have put themselves in will loosen after this season. That noose is the combined money they are spending (or will spend) on Jeff Bagwell, Lance Berkman, Roger Clemens, Roy Oswalt, and Andy Pettitte.
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Sometimes I feel guilty calling their situation a mess, but there is really no way to describe it.
Noose? Mess? It wasn't a noose when these guys were signed, and it wasn't a mess when we were watching the World Series Game 3 at MMPUS. Now that the Astros actually have to pay these guys, its a noose. Dick.
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I don?t mean to demean Brad Ausmus, but sometimes it comes naturally.
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Talk Zone / Tribe lands free agent Byrd
« on: December 05, 2005, 06:35:10 pm »The Link
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The Indians have locked up veteran right-hander Paul Byrd to a two-year contract worth a reported $14.25 million. The club also holds an option for 2008 that can make the entire deal worth $22 million.
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Talk Zone / Sources: Steroid Penalties much tougher with agreement
« on: November 15, 2005, 03:38:46 pm »Quote:
Major League Baseball players and owners agreed to toughen penalties for steroid use to a 50-game suspension for a first failed test and a lifetime ban for a third, The Associated Press learned.
The deal, which also adds testing for amphetamines, was described to the AP by two congressional aides on condition of anonymity because it had not been officially announced.
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Talk Zone / Palmeiro: B12 shot may have caused positive test
« on: November 09, 2005, 05:41:35 pm »181
Talk Zone / Justice takes a few shots at the Astros...
« on: November 05, 2005, 04:15:10 pm »Quote:
The Astros have laid off a scout who worked for the organization for 15 years. He was part of one of the most productive player development systems in baseball. He was only informed this week, which is late by baseball standards. Most organizations have filled their jobs for next season.
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It's not an option. [Burke's] arm just isn't strong enough to play short. As you mentioned, he was drafted as a SS. Player development system assured Gerry Hunsicker he could play SS. Once he got into the system, it was clear he couldn't. Hunsicker was furious.
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If you're going to blame [Gaetti] for the playoffs, don't you have to give him credit for the progress made by Ausmus, Lane, Burke, Taveras, Ensberg, etc., during the regular season. He's one of the best hitting coaches I've ever been around and one of the unsung heroes of this season. He's unsung because, unlike pitching coach Jim Hickey, he doesn't seek attention.
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Talk Zone / Purpura inundated
« on: November 05, 2005, 03:24:53 pm »Quote:
Purpura has an interest in bringing all of them back, but added he has been inundated with calls from agents whose players they represent who have an interest in coming to the Astros.
Purpura acknowledged free-agent catchers Bengie Molina and Ramon Hernandez are on the Astros' radar, but the club's first priority is re-signing Ausmus. Lefthander Scott Eyre is also high on the Astros' list.
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Talk Zone / Another steaming pile of RCAP...
« on: November 04, 2005, 02:40:14 am »
Borezilla speaks:
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This is where I have had some serious issues with other fans. Some of have said you don?t need offense out of your shortstop. After all, Everett finished the season as the eighth hitter and ?he wasn?t bad for an eighth hitter.? I don?t know how to break this to them, but no one has ever heard a scout say, ?I?ve got a beat on a great eighth hitter on this high school team in Florida.? Your eighth hitter is your worst hitter, so comparing him to other eighth hitters is worthless.
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Talk Zone / das... How about a weather report?
« on: October 23, 2005, 07:51:20 pm »
das... How about a weather report?
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Talk Zone / Jason Lane
« on: October 20, 2005, 02:15:08 am »
How big was that bomb?
His swing has changed. I posted in the GZ that I noticed that he was not dragging his bat through the zone while I watched BP on Monday. He is extending his arms.
This makes him a huge threat, and really gives Ensberg some legitimate protection.
His swing has changed. I posted in the GZ that I noticed that he was not dragging his bat through the zone while I watched BP on Monday. He is extending his arms.
This makes him a huge threat, and really gives Ensberg some legitimate protection.
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Talk Zone / I have (1) extra ticket for the game today.
« on: October 15, 2005, 02:47:38 pm »
Crawford Boxes
Call xxxxx if interested.
Call xxxxx if interested.
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Talk Zone / Hairy poser co-ard bastards
« on: October 12, 2005, 12:08:58 am »Quote:
"It's the battle of the beards," Ausmus said. "We stole it from the hockey players and then [the Cardinals] stole it from us."
"They stole it from us just like they stole the 2001 division championship from us," Berkman added, somewhat jokingly.
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Talk Zone / NLCS Tickets
« on: October 11, 2005, 03:53:01 pm »
I am trying to purchase a pair of tickets to each game at MMPUS. I am planning to do the Ebay thing, but was going to ask if anyone had any suggestions on perhaps a better place to purchase.
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Talk Zone / Everyone kick the weird kid!
« on: October 11, 2005, 01:25:59 am »
Barzilla is chowing on a pretty big helping of crow...
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Amazingly, not one mention of RCAP.
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Brad Ausmus has the power of a middle infielder from the 1910s. His home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth was the biggest hit in context I have ever seen.
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Brad Ausmus
That was the single biggest hit I?ve ever seen. I cannot say anything else than that. There will be plenty of time to analyze each player as a whole, but for now he deserves all the praise I can heep on him. Ausmus has been a good clutch hitter this season and a better hitter overall than he usually is.
Amazingly, not one mention of RCAP.
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Talk Zone / Dallas Area Zone Dwellers
« on: October 05, 2005, 01:05:35 pm »
Anybody got anything planned for the games? I'll be skipping out of work today, but don't have any fellow fans to hang with up here...
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Talk Zone / Peavy out for remainder of playoffs
« on: October 04, 2005, 07:53:19 pm »
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An MRI showed one broken rib on his right side and the possibility of a second break. A Padres spokesman said the injury would take four to six weeks to heal.
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