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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 25, 2019, 03:54:41 pm »I didn't think the [sarcasm][/sarcasm] tags were necessary on this site.
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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 24, 2019, 07:03:48 pm »You wrote G Gordon Liddy and my brain transposed it to Hunter S Thompson.
I think either would be entertaining.
G Gordon Liddy is still living. Wow.
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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 18, 2019, 04:10:58 pm »They didn't kill nobody. They didn't rape nobody. I don't see what the big deal is.
This is at least as bad as when the Astros threw the 1919 Series.
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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 15, 2019, 04:12:45 pm »When the Red Sox got caught red-handed doing illegal things, Rosenthal brushed it off with a "yeah, it happens...slap 'em on the wrist and move on." He thinks the Astros should be disbanded, every citizen of Houston fined $1 billion and Hinch given a lengthy prison sentence. Fuck him.
I don't have $1 billion.
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Talk Zone / Re: Signal stealing haiku
« on: November 14, 2019, 09:41:53 pm »
Altuve at plate.
Our Yankees, who is better?
Sign stolen, ball gone.
Our Yankees, who is better?
Sign stolen, ball gone.
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Talk Zone / Signal stealing haiku
« on: November 14, 2019, 08:39:05 pm »
There was a time when this site would have known exactly how to respond to allegations of illegal sign stealing. Let's remember our glory. Offer up your sign stealing haiku.
Camera relay,
Pound bats against metal can.
Batter takes a curve.
Camera relay,
Pound bats against metal can.
Batter takes a curve.
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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 14, 2019, 03:18:42 pm »The bullpen catcher is also going to be busy doing other things for much of the game.
What's more important than stealing signs?
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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 14, 2019, 03:13:43 pm »The latest from Score:
some details of how the scheme operated.
Trevor Plouffe, a nine-year veteran who last played in 2018, explained that the Astros used a live feed to capture the opposing catcher's signals to the pitcher, then used technology to relay that information to the bullpen catcher, who would then indicate whether the pitch was a fastball or offspeed by putting his hands up on the fence or keeping them down. Plouffe's information came courtesy of big-league pitcher Carson Smith as well as an unnamed source.
That seems unnecessarily complicated, and something that everyone in the bullpen would have known.
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Talk Zone / Re: Awards
« on: November 14, 2019, 03:10:11 pm »I have been told postseason does not count. I was rooting for JV even before Cole was an ass.
I think the votes have to be in before the
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Talk Zone / Re: Reid Ryan phasing out
« on: November 14, 2019, 03:07:29 pm »FWIW, Crane told the Chronicle the move had nothing to do with the Taubman ordeal.
I didn't see that, thanks.
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Talk Zone / Re: Reid Ryan phasing out
« on: November 14, 2019, 12:34:04 pm »
I've wondered if Reid Ryan wasn't tied to how the press release on Taubman was handled.
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Talk Zone / Re: No Joy in Mudville
« on: November 01, 2019, 01:35:33 pm »Frito Pie doesn't guarantee a win, it's simply preparation and dedication. It's like hitting a 2-0 line drive 110 mph with the bases loaded...it usually plates two runs, but baseball is a cruel mistress sometimes and the BBGs are fickle. You do what you can do, not matter what.
Exactly right.
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Talk Zone / Re: No Joy in Mudville
« on: November 01, 2019, 08:16:32 am »Because baseball.
Because I misplaced my lucky hat.
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Talk Zone / No Joy in Mudville
« on: October 31, 2019, 10:27:42 am »
I suspect I'll smoke the victory cigar anyway, but it may take a couple of days to work my way up to it.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 10:46:34 pm »
Now we see what they’re made of.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 10:42:33 pm »
I think they’ve taken the crowd out of it.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 10:34:36 pm »
There’s plenty of baseball left to play.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 10:32:28 pm »
Well. There you are.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 10:27:55 pm »
Just a little bit outside.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 10:23:06 pm »The patheticest.
The most patheticest.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 10:14:22 pm »
K-K-K-K-K-K-K
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 10:11:15 pm »
C’mon Elvis
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 10:06:55 pm »He should have kept his ass in the dugout. We know you thought it was a bs call, man. You already said that. Was it worth saying it again and getting tossed out of the WS?
I kinda liked it.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 10:01:27 pm »Fuck.
The plate is 24 inches wide.
And 36 inches deep.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 09:57:46 pm »You necks are out of control. It's only three runs.
I’m all in for some vaunting.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 09:55:25 pm »
C’mon boys.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 09:53:36 pm »
Well dang.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 09:50:21 pm »
Turner’s kind of a dick, isn’t he?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 09:45:37 pm »
I’m guessing if he hadn’t hit Yuli’s glove it wouldn’t have been called.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 09:35:08 pm »
Anybody watching the Hallmark Christmas movies?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 09:34:17 pm »
Brutal.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 09:29:59 pm »
Bregs!
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 09:25:50 pm »
K-K-K-K-K
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 09:22:00 pm »
K-K-K-K
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 09:20:36 pm »Everyone saying the Astros are doomed for the rest of the series because they failed to score in this inning needs to shut up. There are four more innings tonight, and, this team is good enough to beat Max Scherzer in a game 7 with Zack Greinke on the mound if it comes to that. Act like you have some damn faith in the team Lunhow built.
Preach.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 09:16:57 pm »
It’s a one-run game with lots of baseball to play. Just breathe.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 09:00:53 pm »The sack-gargling that’s going to happen all night now may cost me a TV.
That’s the worst of it.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 08:55:28 pm »
Well fuck.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 08:50:57 pm »
Fickidy Fick-Fick-Fick
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 08:45:40 pm »2-0 fastball was a 3 run homer waiting to happen.
I think Carlos was swinging for the two seam.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 08:43:14 pm »Make him pay, Carlos.
Just make him throw.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 08:30:25 pm »
K-K-K
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 08:29:21 pm »
I can’t remember, has Verlander ever won a World Series game?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 08:11:04 pm »Soto changed his approach with 2 strikes. Both feet were flat and stance was very wide. Haven't noticed that from him before. I think his ankle is bothering him.
Like I said. He’s aging.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 08:07:33 pm »Wow?!?!? Did Soto just ground out?
That’s the kinda thing that happens when you age.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 08:04:59 pm »And at the young age of 21.
Wait, he’s only 21?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 08:04:06 pm »Soto can do some big damage here.
I heard the same thing.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 07:42:01 pm »He blew Robles right the fuck away.
I don’t know. I thought it was a bad call by the HUP.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 07:40:31 pm »
K-K
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 07:38:46 pm »Just 21? You don't say!
Who are ya’ll talkin’ about?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 07:36:34 pm »
K
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 07:30:37 pm »
Joe Buck’s talking about pulling it and getting underneath. Finally we’ve found his area of expertise.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 07:26:33 pm »
TUVE!
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 6, October 29, 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 07:24:50 pm »
Doubles are their pitcher’s friend.
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Talk Zone / Re: WS 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 04:47:59 pm »Someone (Matt) recommend a good cigar for me to have if the Astros are fortunate enough to win one of the next two.
This has nothing to do with the World Series, but I have a Padron set aside if anything worth celebrating comes up. I don't remember which one.
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Talk Zone / Re: Yuli Is Gold Glove Finalist
« on: October 29, 2019, 10:00:15 am »Thank you!
Yuli's glove, among others, have been on display in this WS.
I'd think Yuli in the future will be talked about by the national media as an elite defensive first baseman, mostly because all the national media will have seen will be Yuli in the World Series. He is, but he always is.
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Talk Zone / Re: Cole and Game 5
« on: October 28, 2019, 12:06:02 pm »There are several contracts expiring this year with Harris, McHugh, Miley, Rondon, and Smith. That is $27 million in salary right there. I would think that Houston could fill a few of those roles internally with the exception of Harris and Smith, who I would hope that they try to re-sign. I think they could make the money work. Maybe they try to deal Greinke or Reddick in the offseason to free up some payroll if they re-sign Cole? Obviously they would probably have to eat some of Greinke's money if they deal him. I guess it all will boil down to if Cole really wants to stay. He won't find a better situation as far as winning and doing so long term in the offseason. I think the two big names that will hit free agency soon are Springer and Correa. At this point, I think Springer is the priority over Correa. Once Correa hits free agency you have Grenike off of the books if they don't deal him. To me, I think they can make it work with Cole while not putting the team's future in jeapordy if he wants to stay.
Of all the players on the current team, Correa's value seems the hardest to pin down. When he plays he's great, but he sure seems injury prone.
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Talk Zone / Re: Cole and Game 5
« on: October 28, 2019, 10:05:01 am »
I don't mind the storyline. It's what reporters do and maybe it was his last game. It'll play out with lots of noise and hoopla and odds are what odds are, and I'd just as soon ease into that now than discover it when it happens. I would really hate for him to end up a Yankee though.
Probably because of the storyline I was thinking last night what a special defensive team this is for a pitcher, and that if I were a pitcher looking at leaving the Astros, that's what might hold me. It would be easier to pitch in front of this team than any place else in baseball. Yeah, Cole is great, but at least a bit of that greatness is what's behind him.
Probably because of the storyline I was thinking last night what a special defensive team this is for a pitcher, and that if I were a pitcher looking at leaving the Astros, that's what might hold me. It would be easier to pitch in front of this team than any place else in baseball. Yeah, Cole is great, but at least a bit of that greatness is what's behind him.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 27, 2019, 11:08:04 pm »
I don't know what the problem with all of this is. It's not like Osuna took a knee during the national anthem.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 5, October 27, 2019
« on: October 27, 2019, 10:33:35 pm »That may be the wrong order for those two.
And fuck the Yankees.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 5, October 27, 2019
« on: October 27, 2019, 10:32:21 pm »Now, if we can get a win at home... that would be nice.
It's certainly not a certainty. All we can do is hold our breath and eat more Frito pie.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 5, October 27, 2019
« on: October 27, 2019, 10:16:49 pm »
I wish it were a big enough lead that I could feel confident.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 5, October 27, 2019
« on: October 27, 2019, 10:04:33 pm »
For a guy in the witness protection program, Joe Smith's been pretty out there.
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Talk Zone / Re: WS parking or metrorail
« on: October 23, 2019, 07:06:39 am »
You won't find metered parking. There will be lots, but they will probably be pricey. Palm Center is a long way away, but I'd think that if you park on the theater district side of downtown you can still walk or take the cross town metro. I don't ever park there but somewhere between the medical center and downtown would also work for Metro.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series Game 1; October 22, 2019
« on: October 22, 2019, 11:05:13 pm »
As a great man once said, pound the Budweiser boys, we'll get 'em tomorrow.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series Game 1; October 22, 2019
« on: October 22, 2019, 08:55:41 pm »
I’ve opened a bottle of Turley. I’m all in.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series Game 1; October 22, 2019
« on: October 22, 2019, 08:29:22 pm »Soto is only 20?!?!?
I just heard that Soto is only 20. He’s likely to get older though.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series Game 1; October 22, 2019
« on: October 22, 2019, 07:31:40 pm »Still can't hit with RISP.
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Please keep this up.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series Game 1; October 22, 2019
« on: October 22, 2019, 07:07:28 pm »
Anybody know who’s pitching?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series Game 1; October 22, 2019
« on: October 22, 2019, 06:54:04 pm »
I got my lucky shoes and my lucky hat on, and I’m wearing my Altuve jersey. Let’s go boys!
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 03:59:25 pm »The only real answer at this point is for Taubman to be fired. Anything short of that, rings hollow and allows this snowball to roll downhill.
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I'm not sure about that, but the PR team needs to be counseled on how to write an apology. It's like these people have never been married.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 03:27:47 pm »This whole thing is awful. I just want to get excited for the WS and now every article/tweet/post rehashes a drunken idiot's unprovoked defense of an abuser and the organization's abomination of an apology. Yuli's actions in 2017 are even being brought up again to highlight how terrible the org is and how shitty their fans (we) are for supporting it.
Just fucking awful all around and it's detracting from one of the most celebratory moments in baseball.
Game 1 can't start soon enough.
This.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 02:48:47 pm »Exactly. And being a "progressive" makes him no less culpable for his actions than if he was just a good old fashioned male chauvinist.
I think what they're still trying to say is that it was misconstrued and I'm sorry, but any kind of self-justification rings hollow. Tough position, but they can't say anything but however innocent my motives my statements were completely unacceptable I'm sorry. I'm not even real sure about the however innocent my motives part.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 10:35:28 am »He pities the fool that don't agree with him.
I'm a'wearin' my bling.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 10:14:18 am »Mr. T. I represented public entities for 37 years. In addition, I was a fairly high-profile coach who dealt with the media every day. I have heard that trite saying many times, and I know it is true.
My point is and was some in the media will keep this alive at least in part out of animosity for the Astros.
Exactly. My point is that the Astros should have recognized that and killed it instead of fanning the flames.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 09:51:37 am »I want to know if the SI reporter went to Astros top brass about it before posting the report. We train our staff to report abuse of any kind right away before doing anything else. Don't let a perpetrator have any more time to continue bad behavior than can be helped.
The way I parse it SI showed the story to the Astros for comment before publication. That's pretty standard practice in political matters, and would be perfectly appropriate. I would assume that the reporter went to their counterpart in the Astros organization, but no organization would put out a press release like the Astros' without it being vetted up the line. If that didn't happen, man, that's almost even worse.
Like someone said, it doesn't really affect my enjoyment of the games, but among the broader public it really kills a lot of the good will that the organization has built. And it was just stupid.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 09:40:51 am »So fucking what? That is NOT what I was saying.
It didn't matter who the press was for. You don't start a war of words with folk who buy ink by the barrel.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 09:37:34 am ». . . Hinch deported back to whatever shithole place he's from. Oklahoma, I think. Let's make it go viral!!
That's really cruel and unusual, even for Twitter.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 08:46:31 am »At the end of the day, im not letting this sour my enjoyment of the World Series. The WS is about the players. I can separate the 2. I can be disappointed in a buffoon in the front office and still root for and enjoy the team.
Same here, but it was unnecessary.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 08:33:19 am »
It looks like (1) the Astros got the facts wrong in the press release; (2) Traubman was being an ass at work and embarrassed the organization; and (3) the Stros could have diffused the situation with a simple you-misunderstood-the-motives-but-we-are-so-sorry-our-behavior-was-inexcusable, which was really the only thing appropriate. If Traubman and the Astros intended to defend Osuna they've accomplished exactly the opposite. Osuna and the Astros will never be able to walk away from the domestic violence storyline now.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 06:39:15 am »
Maybe everything the Astros said was true, but it was still a prime bit of unnecessary rampage. Taubman must have sat near a bunch of Yankee fans all evening.
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Talk Zone / Re: Fuck the Nationals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
« on: October 21, 2019, 10:10:44 pm »This is rousing.
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Too much information.
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Talk Zone / Re: Fuck the Nationals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
« on: October 21, 2019, 02:01:40 pm »
That puts everything in perspective.
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Talk Zone / Re: Looking for single ticket
« on: October 21, 2019, 11:15:23 am »
I only have tickets if it goes to 7 games.
I'd just as soon I didn't get to go.
I'd just as soon I didn't get to go.
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Talk Zone / Re: Lance McCullers' good deed.
« on: October 21, 2019, 09:40:18 am »
We went to Yankee stadium this season. During a rain delay we were standing up under cover, and I was wearing an orange shirt. Guy walks by and shoulder bashes me hard enough that I went reeling.
We also sat by some very nice fans, but that place is really awful.
We also sat by some very nice fans, but that place is really awful.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 20, 2019, 12:13:34 pm »I’m glad Buck shut up and let the celebration play out. It makes re-watching the clip that much more enjoyable.
He couldn't talk. He was weeping.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 11:23:00 pm »
That’s now my favorite Astros home run.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 11:10:13 pm »I hate Chapman so bad.
Which Yankees are you fond of?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 11:08:17 pm »
They need another inning from Osuna.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 11:02:15 pm »
Let’s go boys.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 10:58:55 pm »
Oh no.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 10:52:49 pm »
I think that last pitch hit Gardner.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 10:37:07 pm »
Aaron Judge just walked on water.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 10:33:05 pm »
Big passed ball.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 10:23:33 pm »
Sanchez is complaining. I’m shocked.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 10:21:01 pm »
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 10:09:42 pm »
Ottavino has been nails.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 10:00:21 pm »It's time for these assholes to hit into a double play.
I’ll take that Torres at bat.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 09:37:49 pm »First thing? A comparison to Judge, the Joe Buck standard
Ding!Ding!Ding!
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 09:36:29 pm »How did you get through the 2017 postseason?
I don’t know. I think I just didn’t listen.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 09:34:39 pm »
So an amazing play by Reddick, what’s the first thing out of Joe Buck’s mouth?
I swear I’ve never listened to Buck before. I don’t know how I’ve avoided it. This is a revelation.
I swear I’ve never listened to Buck before. I don’t know how I’ve avoided it. This is a revelation.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 09:32:38 pm »
Harris is efficient.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 09:15:53 pm »
“. . . Like Tom Berenger dropping one down at the end of Major League . . . “ Joe Buck.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 09:10:57 pm »Need a good inning from Urquidy here.
Done. Please instruct Alvarez to have a good at bat in the future.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 08:42:08 pm »107
Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 08:37:16 pm »Bregman needs to start hitting like an MVP
Trout’s not playing is he?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 08:21:46 pm »Damn...is that Cashman's side piece?
I thought you were talking about Joe Buck.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 08:16:00 pm »
“ . . . And Hicks just missed that . . . “ Joe Buck.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 08:08:52 pm »He's not trusting his stuff.
Maybe he could throw left-handed.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 07:50:57 pm »My pace is unsustainable from both a personal well-being and inventory standpoint.
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Getting to one glass per batter could be pretty easy the way this is going.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 07:40:46 pm »I hope you have two bottles set aside for all the pitching changes we have in store.
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May not be enough.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 07:31:34 pm »
I went through a bit more than a glass of wine in the first inning. This game may be tough.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 07:28:45 pm »
YULI!
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 07:25:03 pm »
Mr. Bregman needs to.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 07:21:44 pm »Green threw him a lollipop.
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GREEN!
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 07:20:02 pm »
TUVE!
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 07:13:05 pm »
Peacock!
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 06:57:55 pm »The Astros have seen more of the Yankees' bullpen than the Yankees have the Astros'. That might be a benefit to the Good Guys. I'll be glad if they make Chad sad.
I got on my lucky shoes, i got on my lucky hat, I’ve eaten my Frito pie. It’s all up to the Good Guys now.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 4, October 17, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 09:34:44 pm »
Walk away Jim. It’s done.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 4, October 17, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 09:31:13 pm »
You guys both need to drop it.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 09:13:13 pm »124
Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 09:10:35 pm »
Any place to go to watch the game?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 09:06:35 pm »
They better hurry. I’m running out of wine.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 08:51:38 pm »Where’s Nate? We gotta have him for play-by-play if we’re gonna win this thing.
Not that HH’s isn’t excellent.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 08:50:34 pm »
Where’s Nate? We gotta have him for play-by-play if we’re gonna win this thing.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 08:45:53 pm »
Yankeefan’s gonna be throwing stuff.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 08:41:56 pm »130
Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 08:38:19 pm »
Maybe yankeefan will start a fuck sanchez chant.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 08:37:16 pm »Do you think Charlize Theron ever even tried one of those Budweisers?
Sure. Right after she one the arm wrestle.
It’s still a fun ad to watch though.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 08:35:55 pm »Terrible luck with line drives.
That was a line drive?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 08:34:46 pm »I heard "Walk Altuve", which worked.
That makes me feel so much better about humanity. I’ll go with that.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 08:25:17 pm »135
Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 08:20:14 pm »I'd like to thank Boone for putting Stanton in the middle of their order. He's not a great bet under normal circumstances, but with this injury he's useless.
Go kill a chicken please.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 08:16:08 pm »I've given up hope that this ump is on the level.
You think he’s in the pay of Major League Baseball?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 08:09:56 pm »
Dammit.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 08:03:01 pm »Stevie Wonder
That’s really unkind to Stevie Wonder.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 08:00:54 pm »
C’mon boys, let’s steal some signs!
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 5, October 18, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 07:56:14 pm »
The Astros pinstripe uniforms really were horrible.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tipping pitches
« on: October 18, 2019, 05:08:54 pm »We've got a giant screen out in RF. Let's just use that.
Too obvious.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tipping pitches
« on: October 18, 2019, 04:38:33 pm »We'll be at home by then, and can use the super-secret signaling system...or SSSS...so the whistles won't be an issue.
That’s the one with the semaphore flags and hunting horns? Ok then. I guess fans can whistle.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tipping pitches
« on: October 18, 2019, 03:59:13 pm »That is what I thought after I read the article. There will be people whistling constantly the next time the Yanks come to Houston.
That won’t work. The Astros would have to find a new way to signal signs.
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A-ha! You’d take Cars!
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Or the airplane out of Jefferson.
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Years ago I posted something on here about the albums I gave my daughter to take to college. I can't remember what they were, but almost certainly John Coltrane's My Favorite Things because that was the first jazz albums I loved, Layla, and Revolver. Probably Kind of Blue and London Calling. Maybe the second Springsteen album, or maybe Blue by Joni Mitchell. Probably not the Bach Cello Suites which was a big omission. Maybe some French solo piano music or some Gershwin.
I doubt if she ever listened to any of them. I doubt if the list would be the same today.
I doubt if she ever listened to any of them. I doubt if the list would be the same today.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tipping pitches
« on: October 16, 2019, 04:31:30 pm »Sources: Yankees dugout erupts over Astros' alleged sign stealing
Yankees players and coaches became angry with the Astros during Game 1 of the ALCS when they noticed a whistling sound in the Astros' dugout -- which they believed was an over-the-line example of sign stealing, and a violation of the game's unwritten rules.
According to three sources, a Yankees coach noticed a whistling sound in the opposing dugout on certain pitches on Saturday night in Houston. The Yankees started yelling across the field, and people in the dugouts argued back and forth.
You'd think if they were stealing signs in Game 1 it would have done them more good.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rotation Games 4.5.6.7
« on: October 16, 2019, 10:36:40 am »If tonight’s game gets postponed until tomorrow, I’d flip Verlander and Urquidy in your order. Verlander won’t be fazed by pitching in Yankee Stadium in October, and he’s on normal rest Friday.
In the playoffs not going with Verlander Friday is too much of a headgame. You play to win the game in front of you. That means Verlander as soon as he's on full rest. Greinke tomorrow, Verlander Friday.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 3, October 15, 2019
« on: October 15, 2019, 06:44:53 pm »I'm hoping that Cessa gets distracted enough by Marisnick to make a mistake with Bregman.
Well . . .
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 3, October 15, 2019
« on: October 15, 2019, 05:55:11 pm »
I really like to watch Ottavino pitch. Big fan.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 3, October 15, 2019
« on: October 15, 2019, 04:56:45 pm »Yeah. I was thinking pop fly out off the bat (It did go deeper than I thought) Then all the screaming. I was like, wait what? Did I misjudge? Stupid Yankee fans.
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Redundantly redundant.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 3, October 15, 2019
« on: October 15, 2019, 04:34:40 pm »
Maybe the President is trying to sneak some Fox tweets onto the broadcast. That would explain the frequency of glitches.
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Talk Zone / Re: ALCS - time to reset the lineup, right?
« on: October 15, 2019, 12:07:06 pm »It seems that today's game isn't likely to be rained out. Tomorrow's game is toast.
The weather app I'm looking at shows clear today, rain tomorrow. Cole today, then if no game tomorrow Greinke, Verlander? Is that full rest?
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Talk Zone / Re: ALCS - time to reset the lineup, right?
« on: October 15, 2019, 11:06:33 am »
Reddick is in today's lineup, assuming the game is played.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 2...October 13, 2019
« on: October 13, 2019, 10:18:21 pm »
This hpu seems to give nothing to the stros. Is it different on tv?
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Talk Zone / Re: Sunday’s game
« on: October 12, 2019, 11:30:57 am »Last time I went to an Astros game, a woman held up the line for 15 minutes arguing that she should be allowed to bring in two bottles of wine, and when they absolutely refused, she stood there drinking them straight from the bottle...no they did not make her step out of line to do so. And no, it wasn't Mrs. Hawk.
It wasn't Kris was it?
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Talk Zone / Re: Sunday’s game
« on: October 12, 2019, 11:25:23 am »It's a good 30-45 minutes to get through on a Tuesday night in June. I was thinking the Postseason would be a nightmare. Unless they've dramatically improved their security screening. I plan on getting there early.
You'll also save time if you don't carry a purse.
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Talk Zone / Re: Sunday’s game
« on: October 12, 2019, 10:38:49 am »So...I'm assuming it's a least an 1 -1.5 hours to get through security at MMPUS?
If it's like the ALDS, we showed up about an hour early and buzzed right through. If we'd shown up 30 minutes later I suspect we'd have been in by the second inning.
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Talk Zone / Re: Sunday’s game
« on: October 12, 2019, 10:18:10 am »$16.50 for a big Love Street. If Abbott can keep people from profiteering during hurricanes, he ought to be able to do something about this.
I bought an IPA and a bag of peanuts. I think I paid $23.
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Talk Zone / Re: Sunday’s game
« on: October 12, 2019, 10:17:00 am »It looks like I may have a couple of tickets for game 6, if necessary. Haven’t been to Houston in about 30 years. If we get to go and want to stay in the area of MMP.....
A. Where to go for BBQ? Jackson St BBQ?
B. Where to go for a good steak, without parting with my first born to pay for it?
C. Best Mexican/Tex-Mex in that area would be?
Thanks for your help!!!
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Jackson St. is close to the stadium, and it's not bad. It should be rowdy pre-game, which would be fun. There's better Texas BBQ nearby, at the Pit Room on Richmond and Pinkerton's on Airline. I once had a Frito pie at the Pit Room, but it was unhealthily large. I suspect Truth on Washington is also very good, but I haven't been.
There are three steak places near the stadium, Morton's, Vic & Anthony's, and Pappas. All will be absurdly expensive. As an alternative, there's a Vietnamese place nearby that's very good, Hyunh. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/top-100-restaurants/article/Top-100-Houston-restaurant-Huynh-Restaurant-13253840.php#. I always get the tofu in crispy noodles, but there's a good sirloin dish as well. I think it's byob.
Ninfa's on Navigation. Make a reservation. They run a bus to MMPUS.
There's also a good grocery downtown now, with good pastries. Phoenicia. You can get beer or wine there on the way to Huynh.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tipping pitches
« on: October 12, 2019, 09:20:10 am »Jomboy needs to do pbp for a live broadcast.
That would only be entertaining if the Yankees were losing badly.
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Talk Zone / Re: Sunday’s game
« on: October 12, 2019, 09:00:15 am »I am in 130something.
We'll probably get there well before the game. Maybe we can sit down for a beer back near the st. Arnold bar. I'd offer to buy, but they've increased prices for the playoffs. I'll split one with you though.
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Talk Zone / Re: Sunday’s game
« on: October 12, 2019, 08:46:46 am »
If your going to be there I think we're in section 118.
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Talk Zone / Re: I am so excited
« on: October 11, 2019, 08:21:03 am »The best thing about home field advantage, it gives you more opportunity to go to the games and now watch on tv.
I came home late from a meeting Tuesday and Kris was screaming at the TV. I thought poor girl, she hasn't had 20 years of OWA to prepare her for national network coverage.
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Talk Zone / I am so excited
« on: October 11, 2019, 08:14:54 am »
This announcing crew is just going to be absolutely stunning during the Yankees series. This is just going to be so unforgettable.
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Talk Zone / Re: Frito pie
« on: October 11, 2019, 08:13:58 am »Hey, your nameless concoction worked! Keep it up.
Lisa Fain who wrote the Homesick Texan cookbook posted her recipe for one-hour Frito pie on Facebook Wednesday, with the note that a friend believed that eating Frito pie before Astros games brought them luck. It was very cool.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 3...Octobrr 7, 2019
« on: October 07, 2019, 02:51:41 pm »Adames on the top step yelling "Fuck you!" to someone after his home run.
Probably his mom.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 3...Octobrr 7, 2019
« on: October 07, 2019, 01:39:13 pm »And now my notifications are ahead again. Shit.
Greinke's giving plenty of input for notifications.
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Talk Zone / Re: The bullpen
« on: October 07, 2019, 09:41:16 am »Great post. This place is consumed by “what if” anxiety.
I think he was accurately describing his condition, not being ironic. Maybe he was just accurately describing my condition.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 2...Octobrr 5, 2019
« on: October 05, 2019, 11:50:12 pm »
Why is Harris not the first choice as a closer?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 2...Octobrr 5, 2019
« on: October 05, 2019, 11:24:09 pm »
CORREA!
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 2...Octobrr 5, 2019
« on: October 05, 2019, 10:41:37 pm »
The announcers are idiots.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 2...Octobrr 5, 2019
« on: October 05, 2019, 10:31:25 pm »
That was a good team’s bad play.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 2...Octobrr 5, 2019
« on: October 05, 2019, 10:29:50 pm »I'd really appreciate it if the astros would score multiple runs.
Yes please.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 2...Octobrr 5, 2019
« on: October 05, 2019, 10:17:41 pm »
That wasn’t a close pitch.
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Talk Zone / Re: Choose Wisely
« on: October 05, 2019, 06:11:07 pm »Here's hoping Cole tonight proves himself the second half of a heroic couplet.
SFN.
Whatever that means.
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I have the same outfit I wore to all home games in the 2017 post season. I did include a Springer jersey today. I even have the same necklace on.
All I know is that you're not allowed at our house.
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Talk Zone / Re: Race For the Lid XXI
« on: September 29, 2019, 08:45:02 pm »
is it too late to make my guess?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: As v. Astros 9/9/19
« on: September 09, 2019, 10:07:50 pm »
What a great interview with Chirinos.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: As v. Astros 9/9/19
« on: September 09, 2019, 09:13:50 pm »He looked good early against the As varsity.
I think that was his best game as an Astro. I could get used to overwhelming pitching and vaunting offense.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: As v. Astros 9/9/19
« on: September 09, 2019, 09:05:21 pm »Good question. Hope he is back.
This is a ST game now.
Greinke needs 6 or 7 innings of real baseball.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: As v. Astros 9/9/19
« on: September 09, 2019, 09:04:24 pm »
There's that crooked number.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: As v. Astros 9/9/19
« on: September 09, 2019, 09:00:16 pm »
This Greinke kid looks pretty good. Where's he been?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: As v. Astros 9/9/19
« on: September 09, 2019, 08:23:37 pm »
The Stros need to put up a crooked number.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: As v. Astros 9/9/19
« on: September 09, 2019, 07:56:00 pm »
I surprised Fiers came in for batting practice. What time does the game start?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Barnacle Backs at Astros- August 8, 2019
« on: September 08, 2019, 07:38:00 pm »
The only rivalry in MLB that comes close to the intensity of Astros/Mariners is being played out in Fenway tonight. Let's go Socks. Sawks. Whatever.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Barnacle Backs at Astros- August 8, 2019
« on: September 08, 2019, 02:54:23 pm »Short for Shedric.
So Shedric Short?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Barnacle Backs at Astros- August 8, 2019
« on: September 08, 2019, 02:00:18 pm »
I doubt it’s on tv, but the batting practice is terrific. What time does the game start?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rays at Astros- August 28, 2019
« on: August 28, 2019, 09:35:22 pm »WTF kinda throw was that?!?!?!?
A bad throw.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rays at Astros- August 28, 2019
« on: August 28, 2019, 08:23:19 pm »Now would be a good time for the bats to wake up.
Do this more often.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019
« on: August 27, 2019, 09:51:49 pm »
I'm not sure this Brosseaux kid has a future.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019
« on: August 27, 2019, 09:40:10 pm »The ump show with a live ball was the ugliest play.
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Pretty strong opinion about that.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019
« on: August 27, 2019, 09:33:43 pm »Not for nothing, but that ball 4 was Pham's ball 3.
That's exactly what I thought.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019
« on: August 27, 2019, 09:32:51 pm »
Looks to me that Altuve's swinging pretty free.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019
« on: August 27, 2019, 09:27:51 pm »
Unless it's E 2.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019
« on: August 27, 2019, 09:26:19 pm »
E 1. Nothing uglier than E 1.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019
« on: August 27, 2019, 09:18:20 pm »
That was workmanlike base running by Altuve.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019
« on: August 27, 2019, 08:58:29 pm »Yordan is so good.
He better start stealing bases if he wants a 30-30 season.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019
« on: August 27, 2019, 08:54:13 pm »
I think that Yordan kid has a future.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019
« on: August 27, 2019, 08:49:31 pm »Happy we're doing it, and all, but hard to watch Charlie get his ass kicked like that.
Just recall over the past two seasons how often the Rays have kicked our ass.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019
« on: August 27, 2019, 08:36:43 pm »It was.
I was tending to one of the kids and mis-pbp'd.
Ok. Don't let it happen again.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019
« on: August 27, 2019, 08:32:56 pm »Reddick doubles again.
Why isn't that a triple?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019
« on: August 27, 2019, 07:23:17 pm »
I think it could be easy to be a fan of this Rays team. I don’t understand why Tampa doesn’t support them.
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Talk Zone / Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
« on: August 12, 2019, 04:25:26 pm »
In that list, the most notable thing to me is the relatively limited amount of playing time by Correa and Alvarez.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Orioles, August 11, 2019
« on: August 11, 2019, 03:59:07 pm »
That was unfortunate.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Orioles, August 11, 2019
« on: August 11, 2019, 03:58:18 pm »
Doesn't Osuna have a history of intentionally hitting people?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Orioles, August 11, 2019
« on: August 11, 2019, 03:41:11 pm »One got a way. I don't think it was intentional. No reason for it.
hope so.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Orioles, August 11, 2019
« on: August 11, 2019, 03:37:20 pm »
That didn't look accidental.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Orioles, August 11, 2019
« on: August 11, 2019, 03:34:42 pm »
There's one itch, scratched.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ O's 8/10
« on: August 10, 2019, 09:10:11 pm »I've been drinking wine and cleaning records all night. Mrs. Hawk just asked me if I'm bored. Not exactly, but this is a good old fashioned ass whoopin.
I keep thinking that the Orioles deserve it for killing that trade.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ O's 8/10
« on: August 10, 2019, 09:01:30 pm »
So 'splain to me why the Dodgers gave up Alvarez?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ O's 8/10
« on: August 10, 2019, 08:40:26 pm »
This feels like the most lopsided game I've ever watched.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ O's 8/10
« on: August 10, 2019, 07:27:39 pm »
I went to a game there. I remember more about the outside of the stadium than the inside.
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Talk Zone / Re: Off day question
« on: August 10, 2019, 11:48:43 am »I had to calculate on an abacus and with beans. We were too poor for a fancy slide-rule.
That's why Pythagoreans wouldn't eat beans: they were far too valuable for calculations.
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Beer and Queso / Re: annual happy birthday to me and andy z
« on: August 08, 2019, 07:12:48 pm »
Happy birthday!
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Talk Zone / Re: Off day question
« on: August 08, 2019, 04:22:31 pm »
Assuming that there's still some sort of social order, 50 years from now a random Houston 12 year old today will be able to say I can name the 2019 Astros lineup top to bottom. This is a historic team.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rugged Mountain Range @ Vastness of Space 8/7
« on: August 07, 2019, 04:10:33 pm »Bergman's swing is back.
I watched a lot of Bergman back in the day, mostly because I had a crush on Liv Ullmann. I never thought of Bergman having much swing.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rugged Mountain Range @ Vastness of Space 8/7
« on: August 07, 2019, 03:18:52 pm »I yelled, “Hey Neal T!” Did you hear?
That was you?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rugged Mountain Range @ Vastness of Space 8/7
« on: August 07, 2019, 02:45:58 pm »
I sure am hearing a lot of train whistling from MMPUS through my office window.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 10:02:17 pm »Mariners have been no hit twice in the last three weeks.
Hope we play them more this season! This is not a very good Mariners team.
ETA: but they are still a bunch of pond-scum sucking hammock-swinging salt-debased MarONRs, Our Natural Rivals. Fuck ‘em.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 09:48:50 pm »
“And I really knew in the 9th, when Gerrit Cole was yelling at the fans to sit down and watch the game.” Hinch.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 09:20:10 pm »Hey, that was a no-hitter. I told you.
Light the Cnadle!
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 09:07:27 pm »I'm shocked at the number of people leaving early.
But the game’s over?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 09:04:09 pm »The app is 'cnadle'. It's quirky but gets the job done.
So fucking nominated.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 08:56:16 pm »I can’t watch the game. Who is warming up for the 9th?
Devo
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 08:52:39 pm »
Is there an app for that light thing?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 08:50:42 pm »To be clear, it wasn’t the vacation so much as the fact that it ended and it’s back to the old salt mine on Monday.
You weren’t at San Pedro, where were you?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 08:25:51 pm »
There’s one. Alvarez hasn’t hit a home run all night.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 08:24:50 pm »I’m working on it. My internet is really slow tonight.
I was thinking that was like the most open invitation ever, but then I figured Jim was only talking about the Astros.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 08:14:13 pm »The light thing works......
Dang. I guess it does.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 08:11:25 pm »Now you tell me. If'n I try the wave by myself does that count for or against?
The wave never counts.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 08:07:53 pm »No seriously, WTF? Do I need to do this at home too?
YOU’RE NOT!?!
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 08:02:59 pm »What's with the lights in the stands?
They were left over from The Rolling Stones concert.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 07:35:09 pm »
ALTUVE! Over Frito pies on Friday, a very wise woman told me that when Altuve is happy this whole team is happy.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 07:20:08 pm »Joe Morgan is a complete dick.
He likes Altuve. That cuts down the complete by .001. Maybe .0001.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 07:13:17 pm »
I don’t ever remember Joe Morgan saying nice things about the Astros.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 06:57:03 pm »
Sounds like Shane could work with Greinke on socialization skills.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 06:35:03 pm »
I’m a little disappointed that Alvarez didn’t go ahead and homer. What’s he holding back for?
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 04:10:40 pm »O M G
Deep breaths.
Glad the site is back up and running!
Gonna just leave this here
Springer
Altuve
Bregman
Brantley
Correa
Yordan
Gurriel
Catcher
Reddick
Verlander
Cole
Grienke
Miley
MOTHER OF GOD
It's such an incredible lineup that the Mother of God is fifth in the rotation.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 04:08:06 pm »Well. Time to sit back, put your feet up, grab a drink, smoke 'em if you got 'em, and survey the damage.
I feel sorry for Urquidy.
He does have good at bats.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Montgomery, Al.
« on: May 23, 2019, 10:17:29 am »Wear a condom. Maybe two.
This has been much on my mind.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Montgomery, Al.
« on: May 23, 2019, 10:16:51 am »Museums. Hank Williams, Civil Rights, surprisingly good Fine Arts.
Central restaurant.
Excellent.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: White Sox @ Astros, May 22, 2019
« on: May 22, 2019, 08:24:34 pm »
That just about makes up for the triple play.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: White Sox @ Astros, May 22, 2019
« on: May 22, 2019, 08:15:28 pm »
Two games in a row for White?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: White Sox @ Astros, May 22, 2019
« on: May 22, 2019, 07:59:37 pm »
I’m not sure I like what the BBGs are up to when there’s a triple play and a home run to straight-away center.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: White Sox @ Astros, May 22, 2019
« on: May 22, 2019, 07:52:24 pm »
I don’t think it’s jake night.
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Beer and Queso / Montgomery, Al.
« on: May 22, 2019, 02:00:26 pm »
We're going over the weekend for no particular reason. Anybody been? Any recommendations?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: White Sox at Astros- May 21, 2019
« on: May 22, 2019, 01:53:01 pm »Just out of curiosity, where in Portugal? I can recommend a good one in Cascais and a couple to avoid in Faro and Lisboa.
Just joking. Hotels are one of the things we're not allowed to discuss in the Game Zone.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: White Sox at Astros- May 21, 2019
« on: May 21, 2019, 09:33:53 pm »Catchers interference was called.
So that’s what happened.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: White Sox at Astros- May 21, 2019
« on: May 21, 2019, 09:29:09 pm »
Oops. I guess that’s the end of the no-hitter.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: White Sox at Astros- May 21, 2019
« on: May 21, 2019, 09:25:56 pm »
The inning, but they thought the inning was over with a double play that was an infield fly rule out.
ETA: Sorry, that was Ryan. I wasn’t paying much attention to Ryan. I was trying to find a good hotel in Portugal.
ETA: Sorry, that was Ryan. I wasn’t paying much attention to Ryan. I was trying to find a good hotel in Portugal.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: White Sox at Astros- May 21, 2019
« on: May 21, 2019, 09:23:06 pm »
It’s dollar dog night. At least something’s going on at MMPUS.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: White Sox at Astros- May 21, 2019
« on: May 21, 2019, 09:14:44 pm »Followed by a Correa single. 5-0.
I’m beat. Somebody else will have to handle the play by play. Who wants to watch a boring game like this anyway?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: White Sox at Astros- May 21, 2019
« on: May 21, 2019, 08:57:05 pm »
Followed by a Correa single. 5-0.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: White Sox at Astros- May 21, 2019
« on: May 21, 2019, 08:54:46 pm »
Nice job by Brantley. 4-0. And if my last name was Bummer I’d change it.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: White Sox at Astros- May 21, 2019
« on: May 21, 2019, 07:54:34 pm »
I wouldn’t mind a hit by Marisnick right now.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, May 17th*, 2019
« on: May 18, 2019, 09:49:10 pm »
That was fun.
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All that plus he had three or 4 years of really low payrolls to stockpile some cash. I'm glad he isn't hording it all but instead investing it back in to the team.
Really? I guess I don't remember any of those three or four years.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, May 12, 2019 Mother's Day Edition
« on: May 12, 2019, 02:51:53 pm »I never feel bad for the Rangers. Fuck those guys. I hope they never win another game.
Don't you know that they have mothers too?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Rangers - April 19, 2019
« on: April 19, 2019, 08:39:11 pm »
Why do I know the pillow salesman in the pillow ad is a big Trump supporter, and why would I believe what he says about his pillows?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Rangers - April 19, 2019
« on: April 19, 2019, 07:55:46 pm »
I can't imagine why Verlander would be upset with the HPU.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Rangers - April 19, 2019
« on: April 19, 2019, 07:51:57 pm »
Jake seems to be getting a lot of playing time.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Rangers - April 19, 2019
« on: April 19, 2019, 07:49:15 pm »Large Astros fan contingent.
My buddy and his family are in the 4th row behind the plate.
I'd guess all the remaining Rangers fans are there too.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ryan Pressly
« on: April 17, 2019, 11:15:40 am »Pressly is marrying the daughter of a friend and former JHS and HS classmate. I hope to meet him someday.
Wait, Pressley's marrying one of your high school classmates?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @A’s, April16, 2019
« on: April 16, 2019, 10:27:36 pm »
I think Blum just said that McHugh throws a 12-6 slider.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, April 14, 2019
« on: April 14, 2019, 10:07:13 pm »I typically don’t stand for other Irving Berlin musical numbers either...
I always stand for White Christmas.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Mariners - April 13, 2019
« on: April 13, 2019, 09:10:43 pm »
I hate the despicable bilge drinkers.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, April 12, 2019
« on: April 12, 2019, 10:19:40 pm »
I hate this pond scum.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: A's @ Astros...April 7, 2019
« on: April 07, 2019, 04:25:55 pm »
There's nothing I like better than watching a defensive pitchers dual.
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day
« on: April 06, 2019, 10:01:22 am »Spanish Flowers...say 1:00? 2:00? Any thoughts?
1 is good.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: A's @ Astros...HOME OPENER 2019
« on: April 05, 2019, 10:03:03 pm »
Chironos has a nice arm.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: A's @ Astros...HOME OPENER 2019
« on: April 05, 2019, 07:58:22 pm »
I’ll take a walk.
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Talk Zone / Re: Changes to the game coming this year??
« on: March 14, 2019, 11:05:01 am »
As an experiment, I'm interested in seeing how the computerized strike zone works out.
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Talk Zone / Re: Preseason Panic
« on: March 04, 2019, 02:27:11 pm »you need to go sit in the back of the classrooms... clarks are new poster
Oh! No wonder I didn't know what it meant!
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Talk Zone / Re: Preseason Panic
« on: March 04, 2019, 09:40:42 am »We should make all Clarks read this entire thread to find out what happens when they are guilty of violating RMPL guidelines.
What are Clark's?
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Talk Zone / Re: Preseason Panic
« on: March 01, 2019, 03:55:18 pm »Or "hysterical" and "hilarious".
That's funny.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News 2019
« on: March 01, 2019, 03:54:26 pm »Carlos Gomez finally fulfills his destiny to be a Met.
Will he be the new Mr. Met? It's a perfect job for him.
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Talk Zone / Re: Preseason Panic
« on: March 01, 2019, 02:49:07 pm »I'd be happy if most folks learned the difference between "historic" and "historical".
Or "hysteric" and "hysterical".
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Talk Zone / Re: Preseason Panic
« on: February 28, 2019, 04:33:41 pm »I'm sure it really bugs you that Webster says:
im·pact
noun: impact; plural noun: impacts
/ˈimˌpakt/
1. the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
"there was the sound of a third impact"
synonyms: collision, crash, smash, clash, bump, bang, knock, jolt, thump, whack, thwack, slam, smack; contact
"car parts were spread by the impact over a wide region"
2. the effect or influence of one person, thing, or action, on another.
"our regional measures have had a significant impact on unemployment"
synonyms: effect, influence, impression, footprint; More
That's new-fangled stuff, like people wearing caps in restaurants.
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Talk Zone / Re: Preseason Panic
« on: February 28, 2019, 02:07:19 pm »That's cool, but describing something as "impactful" still makes sense even with that definition, especially considering Newtonian ideas of bodies acted upon.
I found the new paint job impactful, as it quite changed the course of my thinking on the house in general, like.
That's just poetry.
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Talk Zone / Re: Preseason Panic
« on: February 28, 2019, 02:05:53 pm »The use of the word "impact" instead of "effect" drives the engineer in me crazy. An impact is the collision of two or more bodies in space, like a crash.
"The new paint had quite a crash on the house's appearance." is just as stupid as "the new paint had quite an impact on the house's appearance".
It is such a lazy and bureaucratic bit of usage, and universal. It drives the English major in me nuts.
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Talk Zone / Re: Preseason Panic
« on: February 28, 2019, 02:01:18 pm »It’s literally the most annoying thing in the world.
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You should just re-sign yourself to it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Spring Training 2019
« on: February 23, 2019, 10:55:51 pm »I think we'll be talking about Jake and Maris' record by July.
In the same sentence?
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day
« on: January 24, 2019, 06:01:54 pm »I'm interested (4)
Me too. I'll take 2 at least, or 4 if you need somebody to take 4.
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Talk Zone / Re: AL West News 2019
« on: January 18, 2019, 02:46:44 pm »Either your sarc-meter has been irreparably damaged, or mine has.
Maybe I'm out of practice.
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Talk Zone / Re: AL West News 2019
« on: January 18, 2019, 02:33:03 pm »
When does the hot stove season start? I'm ready for the winter meetings and some big signings by the Stros!
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Talk Zone / Re: Collin McHugh podcast
« on: January 07, 2019, 04:48:17 pm »I now know there is one thing Verlander and I have in common.
Well that and the whole super-model spouse thing.
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day
« on: January 04, 2019, 03:13:01 pm »There may not be enough room:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/rays/2019/01/04/rays-tropicana-field-close-upper-deck-reduce-capacity/2481217002/
From what I saw last year, that wouldn't make a dent in the capacity. Maybe OD would be different.
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day
« on: January 04, 2019, 11:40:29 am »Let me wager a guess: season ticket price hike?
Huge season ticket price hike, and ending group tickets for OD.
Plus I still haven't caught a fish in Florida.
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day
« on: January 04, 2019, 10:53:24 am »We fished for tarpon last year when the Astros were in town. We got blown off the water.
On the other hand, if HH said why don't we all go to Tampa for opening day? I might consider it. I'm a bit annoyed with the Astros.
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day
« on: January 04, 2019, 10:51:23 am »Well I'm heading there in June to chase the silver king.
I'm preparing myself to be skunked.
We fished for tarpon last year when the Astros were in town. We got blown off the water.
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day
« on: December 30, 2018, 10:00:38 am »That boggles my mind. There are fish everywhere in Florida.
Yes. It's a peculiar affliction. They see me coming.
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day
« on: December 28, 2018, 10:20:06 am »I have never seen a bear in Alaska. As far as I am concerned, there are none.
Exactly.
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day
« on: December 25, 2018, 07:46:10 am »I'm down.
I'm also trying to get to Tampa for the Opening Road Series.
Still haven't caught a fish in Florida.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Roster
« on: December 12, 2018, 04:14:10 pm »I read something that Morton thought that the 7 million he was getting per year was for two years and he was happy with that.
That's true, but Morton also thought his career was over.
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Talk Zone / Re: Recapping front office changes
« on: November 21, 2018, 12:56:00 pm »Probably wise of Baltimore to go all-in on the Astros model with those 2 behemoths in their division.
I know about Joe West, but who's the other one?
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Roster
« on: October 23, 2018, 07:22:00 am »
Is there any doubt McCullers will miss 2019?
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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: October 22, 2018, 11:11:50 am »An avulsion fracture involves the detachment of a bone fragment that results from the pulling away of a ligament, tendon, or joint capsule from its point of attachment on a bone.
Holy. Fucking. Shit.
Ow.
This.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Roster
« on: October 21, 2018, 09:25:04 pm »
With most of NASA Astros fans, they should really be able to come up with stuff undetectable by MLB. Just sayin'.
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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: October 20, 2018, 02:07:17 pm »
Just wildly guessing, but if he was able to play and put off the surgery I'd guess meniscus.
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Talk Zone / Re: Question
« on: October 19, 2018, 11:43:32 am »Is it only 126 days until the first Spring Training game?
Saturday, February 23, against the Nationals.
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Talk Zone / Re: Frito Pie
« on: October 19, 2018, 11:34:31 am »
I think this is all on Bregman's video posting. There are some things that can't be overcome.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bregman’s trolling
« on: October 16, 2018, 02:47:09 pm »I still have no idea what this is about. Anybody want to clue me in? Been out dealing with flooding since last night.
https://www.mlb.com/cut4/alex-bregman-posts-instagram-video-of-home-runs-off-eovaldi/c-297880152
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALCS Game #1: Astros @ Red Sox, October 13, 2018
« on: October 13, 2018, 11:14:21 pm »
McHugh is such a star.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALCS Game #1: Astros @ Red Sox, October 13, 2018
« on: October 13, 2018, 11:12:50 pm »
Two.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALCS Game #1: Astros @ Red Sox, October 13, 2018
« on: October 13, 2018, 11:10:51 pm »
One down.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALCS Game #1: Astros @ Red Sox, October 13, 2018
« on: October 13, 2018, 11:08:31 pm »
Lots of baseball to play.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALCS Game #1: Astros @ Red Sox, October 13, 2018
« on: October 13, 2018, 11:02:38 pm »Maybe use some industrial tyvek as a sort of condom.
Astroglide.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALCS Game #1: Astros @ Red Sox, October 13, 2018
« on: October 13, 2018, 10:43:09 pm »
That works.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALCS Game #1: Astros @ Red Sox, October 13, 2018
« on: October 13, 2018, 10:18:56 pm »324
Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALCS Game #1: Astros @ Red Sox, October 13, 2018
« on: October 13, 2018, 08:27:43 pm »
I’m going to litght a cnadle for St Rita.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALCS Game #1: Astros @ Red Sox, October 13, 2018
« on: October 13, 2018, 08:20:24 pm »Let's light this candle.
Can’t you spell?
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Talk Zone / Re: Frito Pie
« on: October 13, 2018, 07:52:23 am »I don't detest it, it's just that it's not really any good for you. Brown rice has some actual nutrients, but either way rice is still just hollow carbs meant to fill you up in the short term.
And what’s the problem?
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Talk Zone / Re: Frito Pie
« on: October 12, 2018, 02:05:02 pm »My Jr year of High School several friends and I started camping out on Lake Sam Rayburn on weekends. By camping I mean sleeping in the bed of a pickup and eating what we caught. Wolf brand chili (w beans!) was our backup option to starving sometimes. For a hungry teenager that stuff was awesome!!!
For some reason I always loved the Wolf Brand Chili ads. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L1GG780-Dw
ETA: for those of you who didn't grow up in Texas in the 60s, this is an important part of your education. Along with the Dolly Parton/Porter Wagoner Breeze Detergent ads, they were regional tv at its best.
ETAA: Dolly Parton & Porter Wagoner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUSFYBfmOiQ
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Talk Zone / Re: Frito Pie
« on: October 12, 2018, 10:10:39 am »
Of course Frito pie chili often came from a can. How long since you've had a big hot steamin' bowl of chili from a can? Well that's too long.
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Talk Zone / Re: Frito Pie
« on: October 11, 2018, 03:27:46 pm »How's Altuve's knee?
Better than Correa's back I hope.
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Talk Zone / Re: Frito Pie
« on: October 11, 2018, 01:59:38 pm »
I went to Avalon Diner today for my pre-ALCS Frito pie. Bregman was at the table next to us.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALDS Gam 3: Astros @ Indian s, October 8, 2018
« on: October 08, 2018, 04:43:43 pm »I will be happy if there is no more night shift this season.
If they're playing Boston or New York in the ALCS they might get prime time. Of course the Brewers will be in the NLCS, and Selig can still throw some weight.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALDS Gam 3: Astros @ Indian s, October 8, 2018
« on: October 08, 2018, 04:00:41 pm »Astros breaking it open now with the help of Cleveland pitchers
Still 6 more outs to go. There's lots of baseball to be played yet.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALDS Gam 3: Astros @ Indian s, October 8, 2018
« on: October 08, 2018, 03:58:26 pm »
Clearly, he's just been biding his time.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALDS Gam 3: Astros @ Indian s, October 8, 2018
« on: October 08, 2018, 03:45:08 pm »338
Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALDS Gam 3: Astros @ Indian s, October 8, 2018
« on: October 08, 2018, 03:44:28 pm »
Sprung!
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALDS Gam 3: Astros @ Indian s, October 8, 2018
« on: October 08, 2018, 03:16:53 pm »
Agent Bauer's done his job so far.
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Talk Zone / Re: The next home game will be...
« on: October 07, 2018, 08:15:31 pm »
Do I get to put in an order for the one I prefer?
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Don’t like it? Play better. I know he’s upset, and I would be too, but he pitched his way off the roster. No need to be a dick about it.
He took a knee.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALDS Game 1, Indians at Astros October 5, 2018
« on: October 05, 2018, 04:39:27 pm »344
Talk Zone / Re: ALDS schedule
« on: October 05, 2018, 10:04:45 am »Anyone want to go to Avalon Diner for lunch tomorrow (Wednesday)?
I just saw this. I so would have gone.
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Talk Zone / Re: Frito Pie
« on: October 04, 2018, 10:34:36 am »Is venison chili not chili?
It seems to me that these questions, like all matters of theology and religion, are ultimately unanswerable. Each of you needs to face the baseball gods and satisfy yourself that you're doing what's needed, understanding all the while that these gods are fickle, cruel, impetuous, and prone to take offense at the slightest bobble. If you can honestly answer that yes, vegetarian chili is sufficient, go for it. If beans are in your chili, this isn't a test of Texanhood and shouldn't be confused with it, even if the practice is barbaric. If for some weird reason you don't like Fritos, ok then.
Just don't blow it.
Me, I'm going to Avalon Diner today for lunch.
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Talk Zone / Re: Frito Pie
« on: October 03, 2018, 09:16:52 pm »
“I'd Be a Vegetarian if Bacon Grew on Trees” - Homer (I can never remember if it was the Iliad or the Odyssey?)
Iliad.
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Talk Zone / Re: ALDS schedule
« on: October 02, 2018, 03:50:28 pm »
There are so many things that can go wrong in 5- and 7- game series. I, for one, am just trying to help the ball club, give it my best shot, good lord willing things will work out.
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Talk Zone / Re: Team Milestones 2018
« on: September 24, 2018, 01:14:48 pm »2,980,549 home attendance this season is the 5th highest in franchise history:
2004 3,087,872
2000 3,056,139
2006 3,022,763
2007 3,020,405
They should have had more ring days.
2000 was the last year in the Dome, right?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels v Astros September 23
« on: September 23, 2018, 11:05:01 pm »My best friend’s sister’s cousin’s girlfriend heard from her brother that he passed out at Baskin Robbins last night.
I guess it’s pretty serious.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
That’s a bettter source than mine.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels v Astros September 23
« on: September 23, 2018, 08:46:01 pm »I was joking. He actually was blazing down the line. I just thought it was funny that the two infield singles almost looked identical.
And I'm just spreading random rumors that I heard from random friends at the Avalon Grill. Take it for what it's worth.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels v Astros September 23
« on: September 23, 2018, 04:19:13 pm »Based on that play, I think Jose and Gattis have similar speed.
There’s a rumor that Altuve will have postseason knee surgery, and tha he’s playing hurt.
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Talk Zone / Re: Road to the Postseason 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 03:40:56 pm »Did you explain to AB how this works?
Damn. I only told him about the bottle of rum.
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Talk Zone / Re: Road to the Postseason 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 12:39:50 pm »
So I’m having my Frito pie at Avalon Grill and Bregman just walked in.
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Talk Zone / Re: Road to the Postseason 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 11:33:17 am »What if I take a beautifully marbled prime NY strip, sprinkle it lightly with chili powder, salt, pepper and cumin, grill it to medium rare and lay it over a bed of Frito corn chips. Does that count as Frito pie? How about if I boil the steak?
Onions? Cheese?
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Talk Zone / Re: Road to the Postseason 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:13:51 am »What's unclear to me is whether you now need to eat frito pie every day, or if we need to find a new frito pie (semi-)virgin every day.
You don’t need to eat Frito pie every day, at least before the playoffs. You need to eat Frito pies at critical junctures. You don’t need to eat Frito pies from different places, or from the same place. All Frito pies are cosmically linked.
I think I’ll go to Avalon Grill for lunch.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bannister canned
« on: September 21, 2018, 02:27:37 pm »
They'll never find anyone who was a better fit with that team.
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Talk Zone / Re: Road to the Postseason 2018
« on: September 20, 2018, 09:15:37 pm »
This is great news. The A’s just blew their entire remaining allotment of offense in a single game.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 09:32:57 pm »Man, soooo close for Springer. I was worried about his shoulder after that divot he took.
Marisnick would have had that. From left field.
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Talk Zone / Re: Signs point to RR Express and Astros partnership
« on: September 18, 2018, 01:42:12 pm »
I thought the Bus Ride was about Metro, now I find out it's about moving sidewalks in Sweden.
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Talk Zone / Re: stop trying to change the game
« on: August 30, 2018, 11:26:31 am »
What if the proposal was that if a team is ahead by 9 runs in the eighth inning, it only get two outs?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 29, 2018
« on: August 30, 2018, 10:31:32 am »Funny story, attended fan fest this year and Tyler White was the only player we got to take a picture with. Wife says who's this nobody we waited in line to get a pic with. Glad she is so now very very wrong.
I'm on the local library board, and the Astros sponsor bookmobiles to neighborhoods. At the board meeting they reported that White had shown up with a bookmobile, read the kids a story, talked to every kid who showed up, and stayed way over time. Sounds like an authentically good guy.
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Talk Zone / Tomorrow's Day Game
« on: August 28, 2018, 06:14:24 pm »
I have one extra ticket if someone wants it. PM me.
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Talk Zone / Re: McCutchen an Astro
« on: August 28, 2018, 01:59:34 pm »
Well then. Randy Caesar?
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Talk Zone / Re: It's time
« on: August 15, 2018, 10:02:06 pm »
Maybe just the serious contemplation of calamari ice cream did the trick. We'll see.
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Talk Zone / Re: It's time
« on: August 15, 2018, 09:51:36 am »I'm so disappointed. My belly aches as much as my heart.
You'd think the BBGs would have acknowledged our suffering.
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Talk Zone / Re: It's time
« on: August 15, 2018, 09:28:32 am »
I'm not sure the Frito pie worked this time.
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Talk Zone / Re: It's time
« on: August 14, 2018, 11:19:13 am »I like Thai food more than anything. I like ice cream sometimes.
I went to Portland Oregon once and might have had some legal “candy”. It was great!
Next thing I know I’m downing a PINT of Thai chicken peanut satay ice cream. I thought I had experienced the same sensation that the first person felt when they tried chocolate ice cream for the first time. I was so convinced of its greatness that I bought another pint to take home. Heck... I even made it back before it melted.
Next day I was so excited to revisit the next great ice cream flavor.... holy shit it was so disgusting! Like inexplicably bad.
We're going to Portland in September. I'll remember this.
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Talk Zone / Re: It's time
« on: August 13, 2018, 09:30:50 pm »I wish the River Oaks location didn't close at 4:00.
me too.
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Talk Zone / Re: season tickets
« on: August 08, 2018, 03:29:45 pm »When I lived in Colorado, we had a group that bought season tickets to the Rockies (obviously they have not won a World Series) and we each bought a share which consisted of 8 games. We had to pay early so the tickets could be bought and then had a 'game draft' where all the home games were fairly divided up.
Something to think about...
I'm in a group as well. We're supposed to have 9 games apiece, but lost some members during the dark years.
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Talk Zone / Re: season tickets
« on: August 01, 2018, 07:56:30 pm »I used to say they'd have to let some guys walk, and I'd be fine with that. But with that kind of increase, yeah, they should go get a bat. For that kind of money, they should be able to build a DeLorean time machine and go get Stan Musial.
Mine went from $90 per seat to $130 per seat. I may have wanted them to get a bat, but I didn’t want to pay for it all by myself. I suspect that kind of jump drives off corporate clients.
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Talk Zone / season tickets
« on: July 30, 2018, 04:58:26 pm »
Apparently the Astros have raised season ticket prices somewhere north of 40%. I wonder if they'll also raise beer prices?
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Talk Zone / Re: Tucker
« on: July 22, 2018, 08:39:26 pm »They used Tucker as a young TW because of his swing.
Right body type too.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tucker
« on: July 21, 2018, 10:08:09 pm »
I don’t think you give him more than three years.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Tigers at Astros - 7/15/18
« on: July 16, 2018, 12:10:23 pm »
I remember hearing somewhere that the armed forces pay pay professional sports to do the recognition as a recruiting tool. Don't know if it's true.
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Talk Zone / Re: Stassi framing
« on: July 13, 2018, 11:49:55 am »Astroball points out that framing stats are tracked and valued by the Nerd Cave and factored into player value. Good framing saves dozens of runs over the course of a season, so this is factored into the Astros secret sauce WAR for catchers.
Framing doesn't just save runs, it saves lives.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's at Astros 7/11
« on: July 12, 2018, 11:23:43 am »“He fucks like he pitches”
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That was when I realized you can't watch that movie with your children.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's at Astros 7/11
« on: July 11, 2018, 10:08:16 pm »He's kind of all over the place.
Isn’t that a line from Bull Durham?
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distractions not needed when a team is on a playoff run
This isn't little league. There are always distractions. If Giles were performing he could pound his head every game and his teammates and management could handle it. Blowing games he comes into is the only problem that matters.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bregman's last 162 games
« on: July 11, 2018, 02:08:33 pm ».297/.378/.535
30 HRs, 103 RBIs, 47 2bs, 5 3bs, 17SBs.
And one five foot walk-off.
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I've said this before, but I don't think that Giles has the talent to pitch consistently. Maybe that's just a different way of saying that when his slider is working he's fine, and when it's not he's not. Whether it works fine or not is outside his control. I think if he could, he would. He's done well closing, but he won't continue to do well.
As for his tantrums, they are a sideshow.
As for his tantrums, they are a sideshow.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A's at Houston Astros July 10, 2018
« on: July 11, 2018, 02:01:35 pm »His meltdowns have been very public and are a bigger issue than his pitching.
Why? His pitching's been erratic and cost games, and that sure seems like the bigger problem to me. Public tantrums after the damage is done is a sideshow.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A's at Houston Astros July 10, 2018
« on: July 10, 2018, 11:39:35 pm »It was a Warbird, technically, not a “cruiser”, but otherwise I vouch for this version completely. Oh, except that now that I think about it you missed the part where Bregman and Lucroy wrestled for like three days on the first base line and then at the end Bregman touched Lucroy’s knee or something and Lucroy changed his name.
Sometimes I miss the details.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A's at Houston Astros July 10, 2018
« on: July 10, 2018, 11:32:44 pm »When Lucroy lost the ball trying to make the tag, did it hit the ump in the chest or was I seeing things?
If it didn’t it should have.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A's at Houston Astros July 10, 2018
« on: July 10, 2018, 11:31:16 pm »Nope. The second run was unearned.
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Wait . . . That was an error!?!?!
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A's at Houston Astros July 10, 2018
« on: July 10, 2018, 11:23:44 pm »
Bregman swung the bat at the ball. An angel from heaven came down with a heavenly choir sing “Hosanna! Alleluia!” The catcher Lucroy crossed himself but noticed that the ball through divine providence was dribbling down the first base line He reached for the ball but a raven landed on it. “Nevermore!” quoth the raven. Lucroy, startled, nonetheless picked up the ball to tag out Bregman, but the brilliant light emitted by Bregman startled him and Lucroy bobbled the ball. Bregman, hoisted by the heavenly chorus, was carried down the line toward first. Lucroy tried to make the play to first but the Bregman force field diverted the ball towards the Romulun cruiser. Safe. Astros win.
You really should have seen it.
You really should have seen it.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A's at Houston Astros July 10, 2018
« on: July 10, 2018, 11:12:10 pm »
Another Bregman walk-off. Did that stay fair?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A's at Houston Astros July 10, 2018
« on: July 10, 2018, 10:59:13 pm »I don’t exactly disagree, but if I were Giles I’d want to sue the brain trust over misuse this year.
They should have put him at first base?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A's at Houston Astros July 10, 2018
« on: July 10, 2018, 10:54:04 pm »He told AJ “fuck you” coming off the mound.
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It’s good to announce your presence with authority.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A's at Houston Astros July 10, 2018
« on: July 10, 2018, 10:49:01 pm »What did he do?
He didn’t grovel begging forgiveness.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A's at Houston Astros July 10, 2018
« on: July 10, 2018, 10:40:13 pm »McHugh should be used as a closer.
Giles should be used to eat innings in blow out losses.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A's at Houston Astros July 10, 2018
« on: July 10, 2018, 10:22:02 pm »It's ridiculous to expect him to get outs under these conditions.
Maybe we could trade him for Abreu.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A's at Houston Astros July 10, 2018
« on: July 10, 2018, 10:13:33 pm »
Giles. Who didn’t see that coming.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A's at Houston Astros July 10, 2018
« on: July 10, 2018, 08:55:25 pm »
Tucker seems to have misjudged that play, but it probably looked worse than it was.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 08:21:14 pm »
We watched the first two seasons of Game of Thrones.. I liked it because there was at least one topless lady in every episode. Sometimes I’m still 12 years old.
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Talk Zone / Re: Jose Abreu Rumor
« on: July 08, 2018, 06:55:54 pm »I live over the edge, man. My issue is with the phrase, "you can start printing World Series tickets now." I guess for sake of keeping the scout's opinion accurate, the ballclub should start printing World Series Tickets now. But that would be as dumb as the opinion.
I’d do a Singleton for Abreu trade in a heartbeat.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/07/2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 06:35:24 pm »Yes, thanks NeilTI’m always good for PBP and beer spills.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/07/2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 06:30:54 pm »
Top of the 9th
Astros 12, White Sox 6
Smith (5.23 ERA)
Narvaez 1B
Anderson FC 6-4
Tilson - PH for Engel K looking
Moncada K
5 in a row
Astros 12, White Sox 6
Smith (5.23 ERA)
Narvaez 1B
Anderson FC 6-4
Tilson - PH for Engel K looking
Moncada K
5 in a row
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/07/2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 06:21:23 pm »
Bottom of the 8th
Astros 9 White Sox 6
Fry 0.1IP
Bregman 2B
Altuve 6-3, Bregman to 3rd
Gurriel 1B, Bregman scores, 10-6
Reddick 1B, Gurriel to 2nd, Fry out, Minaya in
Gattis BB, bases loaded
Tucker BB Gurriel scores, 11-6
Stassi 1B, Reddick scores, 12-6
Gonzalez 4-6-3 double play
Astros 12 WS 6
Astros 9 White Sox 6
Fry 0.1IP
Bregman 2B
Altuve 6-3, Bregman to 3rd
Gurriel 1B, Bregman scores, 10-6
Reddick 1B, Gurriel to 2nd, Fry out, Minaya in
Gattis BB, bases loaded
Tucker BB Gurriel scores, 11-6
Stassi 1B, Reddick scores, 12-6
Gonzalez 4-6-3 double play
Astros 12 WS 6
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/07/2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 06:01:17 pm »
Top of the 8th
Astros 9, White Sox 5
Giles in to set up the save.
Abreu 4-3 blue star for Altuve
Garcia HR
Palka P9
Davidson K
Astros 9, WS 6
Astros 9, White Sox 5
Giles in to set up the save.
Abreu 4-3 blue star for Altuve
Garcia HR
Palka P9
Davidson K
Astros 9, WS 6
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/07/2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 05:53:50 pm »
Bottom of the 7th
Astros 8 White Sox 5
Rondon .1 IP, 12 P 5S
Reddick K
Gattis P8
Tucker 1BB, now batting .250
Stassi 1BB, Tucker to 3B, Rondon out Fry (2.63 ERA LH) in
Gonzalez 1B, Tucker scores, Stassi to 2B
Springer K looking
Astros 9 WS 5
Astros 8 White Sox 5
Rondon .1 IP, 12 P 5S
Reddick K
Gattis P8
Tucker 1BB, now batting .250
Stassi 1BB, Tucker to 3B, Rondon out Fry (2.63 ERA LH) in
Gonzalez 1B, Tucker scores, Stassi to 2B
Springer K looking
Astros 9 WS 5
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/07/2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 05:34:29 pm »
Top of the 7th
Astros 8, White Sox 5
McHugh
Engel K
Moncada P6
Sanchez K
Astros 8, White Sox 5
McHugh
Engel K
Moncada P6
Sanchez K
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/07/2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 05:26:56 pm »
Bottom of the 6th
Astros 6, White Sox 5
Shields 4IP, 91P 58S
Stassi 5-3
Gonzalez 2BB down the right field line
Springer K on an Efus
Bregman HR!! right after Blummer says it’s time for a homer, Shields out, Bruce Rondon in
Altuve BB
Gurriel P8
Astros 8, WS 5
Astros 6, White Sox 5
Shields 4IP, 91P 58S
Stassi 5-3
Gonzalez 2BB down the right field line
Springer K on an Efus
Bregman HR!! right after Blummer says it’s time for a homer, Shields out, Bruce Rondon in
Altuve BB
Gurriel P8
Astros 8, WS 5
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/07/2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 05:12:02 pm »
Top of the 6th
Astros 6, White Sox 1
Morton 5IP, 76P 53S
Moncada 1B
Sanchez BB Moncada to 2nd
Abreu FC 5-4 Moncada to 3rd
Garcia FC 1-2 takes the out at home, runners at first and second
Palka BB, bases loaded, Harris up in the bullpen
Davidson !B, Sanchez scores
Narváez 2B 3 runs score, Morton done, Harris in
Anderson WP Narváez to 3rd K
4 runs score, WS 5, Astros 6
Astros 6, White Sox 1
Morton 5IP, 76P 53S
Moncada 1B
Sanchez BB Moncada to 2nd
Abreu FC 5-4 Moncada to 3rd
Garcia FC 1-2 takes the out at home, runners at first and second
Palka BB, bases loaded, Harris up in the bullpen
Davidson !B, Sanchez scores
Narváez 2B 3 runs score, Morton done, Harris in
Anderson WP Narváez to 3rd K
4 runs score, WS 5, Astros 6
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/07/2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 04:51:59 pm »
Bottom of the 5th
Astros 4, White Sox 1
top o’ the order
Shields 4IP, 62P 43S
Springer BB, steals 2nd
Bregman K
Altuve 1B, Springer to 3rd, Altuve steals 2nd
Gurriel BB, bases loaded
Reddick, right side shift, FC 3-6, Springer scores, Altuve to 3rd
Gattis 1b lf, Altuve scores, Reddick to 2nd
Tucker Shields balks, Reddick to 3rd, Gattis to 2nd, Ks
Astros 4, White Sox 1
top o’ the order
Shields 4IP, 62P 43S
Springer BB, steals 2nd
Bregman K
Altuve 1B, Springer to 3rd, Altuve steals 2nd
Gurriel BB, bases loaded
Reddick, right side shift, FC 3-6, Springer scores, Altuve to 3rd
Gattis 1b lf, Altuve scores, Reddick to 2nd
Tucker Shields balks, Reddick to 3rd, Gattis to 2nd, Ks
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/07/2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 04:26:47 pm »
Top of the 5th
Astros 4, White Sox 1
Davidson 5-3, Blue Star for Bregman
Narváez 6-3 with 6 in the shift right
Anderson 1st on E6, steals 2nd
Engel takes it to a full count, P5
Astros 4, White Sox 1
Davidson 5-3, Blue Star for Bregman
Narváez 6-3 with 6 in the shift right
Anderson 1st on E6, steals 2nd
Engel takes it to a full count, P5
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/07/2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 04:16:38 pm »
Bottom of the 4th
Astros 4, White Sox 1
Tucker K’s swinging
Stassi K’s swinging
Gonzales lines out to center
Astros 4, White Sox 1
Tucker K’s swinging
Stassi K’s swinging
Gonzales lines out to center
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Game Zone 2018 / White Sox at Houston 07/07/2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 04:09:14 pm »
Who’s this Tucker kid in the lineup? Never heard of him.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/05/2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 04:05:11 pm »
Altuve has hit .156 over his last 26 at bats until last night. He’s not just pushing with RISP, he’s slumping.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/05/2018
« on: July 05, 2018, 10:06:59 pm »
Springer!
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/05/2018
« on: July 05, 2018, 10:05:50 pm »He did his job, stayed in the rundown long enough to get Reddick in scoring position.
I think that’s what’s fun to watch. He plays with his head on.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/05/2018
« on: July 05, 2018, 09:43:48 pm »
Yuli’s a pleasure to watch.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Those Dickheads from Arlington, July 3, 2018
« on: July 03, 2018, 09:17:57 pm »
Isn’t Verlander Dutch?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Those Dickheads from Arlington, July 3, 2018
« on: July 03, 2018, 09:01:02 pm »It’s a line from an Austin Powers movie.
Do you have a mini-me? Don’t answer that.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rays, June 30
« on: July 01, 2018, 08:44:10 am »It's like watching a baseball game in a gymnasium.
That’s too kind. It’s like watching a game in an airplane hangar.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rays, June 30
« on: June 30, 2018, 04:18:47 pm »
Ty are you in 109?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Rays: June 29
« on: June 30, 2018, 06:36:38 am »This strikes me as perfectly plausible.
I guess you could also have asked an usher where the guy in the suspenders and bow tie is. Of course, they might say, The clowns that are blowing dog balloons are over there and you would have to explain, No, the guy is wearing boat shoes. Oh! she'd say, He's in 124.
Just shouting does seem more efficient, really, now that I think about it.
You know, my mother for years suffered a disconcertingly relentless cough. It was loud, persistent and unbelievably annoying, even for someone as patient and forgiving as I am. (She lives with my brother who is basically a crazy version of me, so you can imagine that particular domestic scene...) The small upside to the cough was it acted as an outSTANding geolocation device. If we were to meet in a Target, maybe I'd first ducked into a Hobby Lobby, all I'd need to do is walk in and get past the shopping carts and the weird, random shit they have stacked up, kind of in between that and the watches, and just stand there for a second and listen. It never failed. I could walk straight to her.
Tye’s Exagerrating, and anyway I was the one who had to yell. I looked up an saw him on the same row, next section. We were the only people on the row.
ETA: And neither of us coughed that I noticed. I might have snored some.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Rays: June 29
« on: June 29, 2018, 09:11:07 pm »You’re staying there at the St Pete Beach,, correct?
Yes, the Beachcomber.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Rays: June 29
« on: June 29, 2018, 08:20:30 pm »I really wanted to get down there for this series, but Neil told me to go fuck myself.
That was just on general principles. It had nothing to do with the the game.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Rays: June 29
« on: June 29, 2018, 07:11:28 pm »Whoa, Neil's back!
ETA: Either that or some really smart tarpon is trolling us.
So far the tarpon are safe from me. Tye was pretty much sitting next to us. I’m surprised he could see us for all the orange.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Rays: June 29
« on: June 29, 2018, 06:38:21 pm »
I’m not surprised they’re not in the lineup. No one else is here either.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros, June 26, 2018
« on: June 26, 2018, 09:38:58 pm »
I hope Altuve doesn’t bunt again.
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Talk Zone / Re: Observations
« on: May 02, 2018, 02:27:40 pm »
I've started wondering if it's a lack of talent, and lack isn't quite the right word. He's so consistently inconsistent I wonder if his talent is as well. We expect him to pitch brilliantly every pitch, but maybe he can only do it some of the time?
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Talk Zone / Re: Rule Change Commentary
« on: April 30, 2018, 04:22:16 pm »From a 2017 story listing the average age of viewers:
MLB: 57
NFL: 50
NBA: 42
Other sports:
PGA: 64
NASCAR: 58
CFB: 52
CBKB: 52
NHL: 49
MLS: 40
Of course that doesn't necessarily mean that MLB has fewer 42 year-old fans than the NBA.
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Talk Zone / Re: Roster changes
« on: April 27, 2018, 04:54:34 pm »
I read the book years ago. Anybody who could turn that into a musical is obviously a genius.
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Talk Zone / Re: Roster changes
« on: April 27, 2018, 11:02:50 am »I'm completely flummoxed by the attraction. It wont be in San Antonio for a year and tickets on the resale market are ranging between $375 and $1,100. In San Antonio. A year from now.
Maybe it's this year's beanie baby?
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Talk Zone / Re: Roster changes
« on: April 27, 2018, 09:40:51 am »“Actually, I would.”
“Well I propose the Bayou.”
“And I’ll provide us some runs?”
“Well, we’ll see how it goes.”
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Without the internet I'd miss every pop cultural reference offered.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, April 25, 2018
« on: April 25, 2018, 02:30:51 pm »
I just turned on Gameday and Cozart got a hit.
I think I'll go away now.
I think I'll go away now.
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Talk Zone / Re: Starting Pitching
« on: April 24, 2018, 02:04:25 pm »that's how we roll.
I'm just worried about the rotation after last night's 5th and 6th.
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Talk Zone / Re: Weekly Roundup - April 23
« on: April 23, 2018, 02:18:30 pm »The sky isn't falling.
And it's still only April. Nice job.
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Talk Zone / Re: Belt's Long(est) AB
« on: April 23, 2018, 12:04:55 pm »
they should have stopped the game for a medal ceremony.
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Talk Zone / Re: Starting Pitching
« on: April 22, 2018, 08:05:18 pm »
I’m not convinced that allowing 64 runs against you in a single game is a good thing. that’s how it works, right?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, April 19, 2018
« on: April 19, 2018, 10:32:35 pm »With Motion and Cole under 1
It’s good to have a strong #1 and 2.
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Talk Zone / Re: I have been waiting for this
« on: April 19, 2018, 10:30:31 pm »I'd go see that.
I just think the bad guy should be Ted Cruz.
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Talk Zone / Re: I have been waiting for this
« on: April 19, 2018, 02:50:57 pm »I wonder who will play Altuve in the movie?
Isn't Tom Cruise short enough?
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Talk Zone / Re: Rock bottom?
« on: April 16, 2018, 09:36:20 am »I blame you and your non-eating Frito pie ways.
I've had one, but I think I'd better get another soon.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rock bottom?
« on: April 16, 2018, 08:21:31 am »Bartolo Colon and last night
Something must be done about the lineup. Do not wait for “last year” to reappear magically.
That said, it’s April.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Twins April 11, 2018
« on: April 11, 2018, 03:37:06 pm »
Is Peacock back out?
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Talk Zone / Re: Chronicle writing
« on: April 10, 2018, 04:45:59 pm »What's AN editor.
There. Fixed it for you. i]
Is this a wink emoji?
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Talk Zone / Re: Chronicle writing
« on: April 10, 2018, 10:33:29 am »He's no Ring Lardner.
He's no Ring Doorbell.
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Talk Zone / Re: New radio afflliates thread-San Antonio has 92.5/93.3 FM
« on: April 10, 2018, 10:20:47 am »Well, no, that would be preposterous.
Wait, it's preposterous? That's too bad. I kind of liked the guy.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @Twins, April 9, 2018
« on: April 09, 2018, 10:37:48 pm »
Giles is such an exciting pitcher.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @Twins, April 9, 2018
« on: April 09, 2018, 10:29:49 pm »
I haven’t seen this many Astros with bags on their heads since 2013.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @Twins, April 9, 2018
« on: April 09, 2018, 07:59:53 pm »Why is Reddick not playing?
he only plays north of the Mason-Dixon in summer.
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Talk Zone / Re: anyone up in Minneaopolis area?
« on: April 09, 2018, 01:18:48 pm »
My weather app says that its 35 degrees. I believe in Minnipaulius that's considered balmy. They make up some hot dish, down some vodka, and head for the ballpark.
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Talk Zone / Re: New radio afflliates thread-San Antonio has 92.5/93.3 FM
« on: April 09, 2018, 11:24:19 am »
Did Sirius drop games for a while? I remember when XM came out I subscribed for that reason, but I thought they'd dropped the game feeds in recent years.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: April 06, 2018, 03:14:48 pm »So according to Trump, his lawyer just woke up one day and decided to give $130,000 of his own money to a porn star for no reason, no expectation of being paid back, and no expectation of anything in return. AND...included Trump in a non-disclosure agreement without Trimp’s knowledge. Just for the hell of it. That’s the story he’s going with. And the GOP is eating it up.
Question for the lawyers (please don’t send me a bill for this): can an attorney negotiate on behalf of a client without the client’s knowledge or consent? Seems that’s an ethical violation, if not a legal one.
Probably depends on what the instructions from the client to the lawyer are. If a client at some point gave the lawyer some kind of general instruction like "handle all the stuff that comes up for me relating to {xxx}, I don't want to hear about it," where {xxx} included agreements with porn stars, then I'd guess the lawyer could handle all that stuff.
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Three lawyers arguing and no one’s getting billed. I can find some gratification in that.
Check your mail.
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That is exactly how I read it then: a 5 day overlap of suspension and DL.
Well at least Jim and I agree that Todd didn’t actually say what he said.
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Todd initially said:
Why can't they just put him on the DL after the five games are over?
To which Jim responded:
Dishonest. He must serve the suspension when he is able to play.
That's pretty much the "controversy" to the extent there is one. Some people think that serving a suspension when you're unable to play anyway violates the spirit of the suspension (which compounds existing complaints that the suspension should have occurred during the World Series anyway). Manfred, clearly, doesn't agree with those complaints.
Jake Kaplan in the Athletic noted that by having Gurriel go on the DL after the suspension actually costs the Astros an extra game of Yuli's services. I haven't read the article so I'm not sure if that's because how the schedule lines up or if it takes into account the added benefit of being able to play in rehab games.
Maybe Jim read it like I did, that Todd was asking why they couldn't overlap. I guess theoretically Yuli might spend more time on the DL than he would otherwise have to if the DL had to come first, but I'm not at all troubled by what happened.
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The difference theoretically is that he isn't missing any games in which is physically able to play, and thus he and the Astros aren't actually being "penalized" (aside from the obvious monetary penalty to Yuli). Also, if he took his suspension after his DL stint ended he would not be able to play in minor league rehab games while he was on the disqualified list.
Of course Manfred and the league office have no problem at all with how the Astros handled the suspension.
I'm still not getting the problem here. What it sounded like Todd suggested originally was that Yuli should take his suspension concurrent with his stint on the DL. He didn't do that. He took his suspension, then went on the DL. He could have done it the other way, or he could have taken his suspension in July I suppose. In any case they don't appear to me to overlap. But if Todd needs a victory dance I'll sit back and watch the shimmy.
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Talk Zone / Re: OWA Opening Day Schedule
« on: April 04, 2018, 02:33:03 pm »Anyone here today? I’m in sec 208
Do you need me to come by and spill some beer?
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Talk Zone / Re: OWA Opening Day Schedule
« on: April 03, 2018, 10:49:02 pm »Well, obviously. And of course you can go with some nice linen espadrilles or a smart pair of saddle bucks.
So do you go with the blue or the orange Astros cap?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Baltimore Orioles @ Houston Astros - April 3rd 2018
« on: April 03, 2018, 10:04:21 pm »
I told HH last night that this must be what watching the ’27 Yankees was like.
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Talk Zone / Re: OWA Opening Day Schedule
« on: April 03, 2018, 06:16:47 pm »Little Waldo was awesome. Most impressive, he never got tired and finished strong.
So that was Little Waldo yelling? I thought it was Waldo.
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Talk Zone / Re: OWA Opening Day Schedule
« on: April 03, 2018, 01:07:48 pm »Running out of room for the small potatoes. Time to start celebrating pennants and WS championships.
They're assumed.
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Talk Zone / Re: OWA Opening Day Schedule
« on: April 03, 2018, 06:03:19 am »
Thanks BG, outstanding tickets. Outstanding game!
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Talk Zone / Re: OWA Opening Day Schedule
« on: April 02, 2018, 07:04:53 am »I will be deeply disappointed if that’s not what you look like tomorrow.
He doesn’t really wear cargo pants.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros vs Rangers 03-31-2018
« on: March 31, 2018, 10:53:57 pm »Did anyone ever say what the exit velo was on that Correa bomb?
I think it was a Trek.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros vs Rangers 03-31-2018
« on: March 31, 2018, 06:09:32 pm »Sipp got tired there in his second inning, and he still nibbles too much against the righties, but he looked pretty good for the first outing.
After last season it’s easy to forget that Sipp was a perfectly competent reliever for his first years as an Astro.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros vs Rangers 03-31-2018
« on: March 31, 2018, 05:52:12 pm »Altuve is magical
He should be hitting .600.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros vs Rangers 03-31-2018
« on: March 31, 2018, 05:48:18 pm »
Didn’t Altuve drive in a run with a sac fly in game 1? Why did the announcer just say that’s Altuve’s first RBI of the season?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros vs Rangers 03-31-2018
« on: March 31, 2018, 05:33:49 pm »
This is an entirely more satisfying game, but this iPad ad is already getting old.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, March 30, 2018
« on: March 30, 2018, 10:14:04 pm »
Mama said there'll be days like this,
There'll be days like this Mama said
(Mama said, mama said)
Mama said there'll be days like this,
There'll be days like this my Mama said
(Mama said, mama said)
There'll be days like this Mama said
(Mama said, mama said)
Mama said there'll be days like this,
There'll be days like this my Mama said
(Mama said, mama said)
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, March 30, 2018
« on: March 30, 2018, 09:47:00 pm »
On the plus side, the Beltre K was pretty good.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, March 30, 2018
« on: March 30, 2018, 09:38:09 pm »I'm just disappointed they couldn't begin to grasp vaunting on Fister.
Fister pitched a great game. I think they need to check his cap for personal lubricants.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, March 30, 2018
« on: March 30, 2018, 09:31:04 pm »
That Keuchel start seemed ok to me. Not the best I’ve seen, but within the margin of error.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, March 30, 2018
« on: March 30, 2018, 09:22:54 pm »
Nice song for the Audi ad. Did the Astros have Audi ads last season?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, March 30, 2018
« on: March 30, 2018, 09:09:24 pm »Swing the fucking bats!!!
I’m not sure you got what you wanted.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, March 30, 2018
« on: March 30, 2018, 09:08:20 pm »
I hate when that happens at MMPUS. At Globe Life Soon To Be Demolished Park it seems kind of fitting to hear Let’s Go Astros.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, March 30, 2018
« on: March 30, 2018, 08:58:34 pm »
Odor executes.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, March 30, 2018
« on: March 30, 2018, 08:49:33 pm »He is pounding the zone.
I’m glad that’s done. It was painful.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, March 30, 2018
« on: March 30, 2018, 08:39:29 pm »He is absolutely manhandling them.
There’s no glide in these Astros with Fister on the mound.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, March 30, 2018
« on: March 30, 2018, 08:35:23 pm »I can't believe the World Champions are getting ramrodded by Doug Fister.
Fister’s fisted them before.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, March 30, 2018
« on: March 30, 2018, 08:10:08 pm »
It’s about time Altuve got a hit. Slacker.
Some off-brand Irish whisky. Jack Ryan maybe?
Some off-brand Irish whisky. Jack Ryan maybe?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, March 30, 2018
« on: March 30, 2018, 07:26:06 pm »Did he put fiers on it?
Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
He should put 6-4-3 on it.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, March 30, 2018
« on: March 30, 2018, 07:24:32 pm »
How ‘bout that.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, March 30, 2018
« on: March 30, 2018, 07:21:05 pm »
that was one shifted infield.
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Talk Zone / Re: OWA Opening Day Schedule
« on: March 30, 2018, 06:29:12 am »Post some pictures to Facebook.
I’ll post telephone and credit card number so you can call us.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Opening Day March 29, 2018 Astros at Rangers
« on: March 29, 2018, 11:13:36 pm »First gratuitously shitty comment of the season. Congrats.
Should have saved it for Giles.
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Talk Zone / Re: Crappy end to spring training for two Cali teams
« on: March 29, 2018, 08:33:03 am »
Poo Darvish.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Facebook in Freefall
« on: March 29, 2018, 06:05:47 am »
I was advised to get on facebook to follow political stuff, and 10 minutes later was friends with 40 people I grew up with. I’ve made friends of acquaintences who I wouldn’t have known nearly as well. I’ve seen lots of pictures of trout flies tied by guys I don’t know who tie lots of trout flies. Many of them are incredibly beautiful, and make me happy. No complaints.
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day...March 29, 2018
« on: March 28, 2018, 06:09:59 pm »Game time is 2:35 pm CDT.
By popular demand, and OWA Executive Order 2018-001, we will meet at Lucky's Pub Downtown.
I will be there around 1:00, I think, but whenever works. If you have any lucky apparel...shirt, hat, earrings, rainbow underwear, what have you, please wear it. If you have stirrups, even better.
I’ll be late, but plan to be there.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: March 27, 2018, 06:25:04 pm »You guys operate under the old paradigm, his attorneys pay his bills, not the other way around.
Whoever said lawyers were cold-hearted and only looking out for their own best interest? Clearly there really is altruism out there.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: March 27, 2018, 06:38:55 am »Don't worry, a crack, white shoe firm will swoop in and seize such a prestigious opportunity.
Apparently he’s had trouble getting crack, white shoe firms to take the bait. There are all sorts of reasons good firms wouldn’t want the President as their client, starting with he’s not known for paying his contractors.
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Talk Zone / Re: Hitting
« on: March 27, 2018, 06:36:22 am »Me too. But I made Bob Uecker look like Barry Bonds facing little league pitchers.
Me too.
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Talk Zone / Re: Hitting
« on: March 26, 2018, 08:26:09 pm »We got an extra hard swift kick in the ass for swinging at a first pitch breaking ball. It was always “anticipate the fastball, adjust to the curve.” Some guys are better breaking ball hitters than others, but nobody is good at it.
I always hit breaking balls at least as well as I hit fastballs.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Houston stay
« on: March 25, 2018, 10:16:08 pm »
And good luck to your son.
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Talk Zone / Re: Years Past
« on: March 22, 2018, 08:13:59 pm »
You people should be banned from the internet. This is cruel.
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Talk Zone / Re: Years Past
« on: March 22, 2018, 01:27:48 pm »The "McWho?" questions on McHugh's first game ring in my ear each time I see his name in the lineup. He represents so very, very much about what is good with the current Astros; from the way he was pulled from obscurity to the way he was shaped to be the pitcher he is to where he sits in the depth chart right now.
He really did show up out of nowhere.
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Talk Zone / Re: Derek Fisher
« on: March 21, 2018, 03:09:30 pm »Best solution for replacing Gurriel looks like Gonzalez at first, Marisnick in left.
Then who replaces Marisnick? That would make a heck of a defensive outfield.
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day Starter
« on: March 19, 2018, 04:39:17 pm »Anyone else really excited the season is about to start in 10 days?
Season? What season?