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Talk Zone / MLB Expansion
« on: July 14, 2015, 05:33:06 pm »
With Manfred talking openly about expansion for the MLB or relocation of teams (Oakland), would you support another league switch for the Astros?
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Beer and Queso / Shiner 100
« on: January 25, 2009, 02:07:33 pm »
I can't believe we don't have a thread yet...
Shiner 100 is out. I got it at Central Market in Houston. I've had two and I got to say, meh. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad; It's just not great. I don't think I will buy another 6 pack.
I've been drinking Agave wheat, Fireman's #4 and Hop Wallop. All are really good.
Shiner 100 is out. I got it at Central Market in Houston. I've had two and I got to say, meh. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad; It's just not great. I don't think I will buy another 6 pack.
I've been drinking Agave wheat, Fireman's #4 and Hop Wallop. All are really good.
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Talk Zone / Re: Now is your chance to Rickroll the Mets all year long...
« on: April 04, 2008, 02:50:53 pm »
Oh, man. Never Gonna Give You Up, I mean.
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Talk Zone / Now is your chance to Rickroll the Mets all year long...
« on: April 04, 2008, 02:43:33 pm »
http://digg.com/baseball/Digg_users_unite_Let_s_Rickroll_the_NY_Mets_all_year
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and to be honest, just plain funny. The Mets have opened themselves to getting "rickrolled" all year long.
For those of you who do not know what getting "rickrolled" is; ts another childish internet prank where you send a link to a friend saying something along the lines of "hey check out my vacation pictures!!1!" or "Astros trade Roy Oswalt to Red Sox for..." then, instead of having the expected link, you send them a link to the music video of Rick Astleys' "Never going to let you down". I know, its stupid but nonetheless harmless and kind of funny. This whole rickrolled thing got really big on the internet after google and youtube replace all of their links for a short period of time with the music video for an April Fool's prank. But I digress...
Now, The Mets have enacted a poll on their website for fans to choose which song to play during the 8th inning of a game at Shea for the ENTIRE SEASON. That's right. You can vote to force the Mets and all of their fans to listen to "Never going to let you down" during EVERY 8th inning at Shea. If you ever wanted to mess with the Mets and their fans, now is your best shot yet.
I encourage you to listen to the song and watch the video to remind yourself how awful the song is and how funny it will be to have it on durring every 8th inning in Shea.
http://digg.com/baseball/Digg_users_unite_Let_s_Rickroll_the_NY_Mets_all_year
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and to be honest, just plain funny. The Mets have opened themselves to getting "rickrolled" all year long.
For those of you who do not know what getting "rickrolled" is; ts another childish internet prank where you send a link to a friend saying something along the lines of "hey check out my vacation pictures!!1!" or "Astros trade Roy Oswalt to Red Sox for..." then, instead of having the expected link, you send them a link to the music video of Rick Astleys' "Never going to let you down". I know, its stupid but nonetheless harmless and kind of funny. This whole rickrolled thing got really big on the internet after google and youtube replace all of their links for a short period of time with the music video for an April Fool's prank. But I digress...
Now, The Mets have enacted a poll on their website for fans to choose which song to play during the 8th inning of a game at Shea for the ENTIRE SEASON. That's right. You can vote to force the Mets and all of their fans to listen to "Never going to let you down" during EVERY 8th inning at Shea. If you ever wanted to mess with the Mets and their fans, now is your best shot yet.
I encourage you to listen to the song and watch the video to remind yourself how awful the song is and how funny it will be to have it on durring every 8th inning in Shea.
http://digg.com/baseball/Digg_users_unite_Let_s_Rickroll_the_NY_Mets_all_year
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Talk Zone / Re: Market Trends and Luke Scott
« on: December 05, 2007, 02:47:03 pm »
Why Albers? I seem to remember the Astros going to great lengths to keep him in the organization or, at the very least, being high on him. I guess now they know what sort of pitcher he will be?
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Talk Zone / Re: Drunk Thread
« on: September 19, 2007, 06:48:29 pm »Their wine list is pretty impressive, a lot of high end producers. Looks like they're going with a 100% markup on the bottles, though, which (unfortunately) is pretty standard in the restaurant business these days. Better to buy one of those bottles retail and forget about it in a wine cellar for a few years.
Can't resist posting some economics....
http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/06/15/question-of-the-day-whats-up-with-restaurant-wine-prices/
As you can catch from the URL, this is the Freakonomics duo answering why wine is marked up so much at restaurants...
enjoy.
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Talk Zone / Re: Orbit's return
« on: August 30, 2007, 11:39:15 am »
Wasn’t Junction Jack a back to back winner of the mascot Homerun Derby or an MVP or something?
With all of the Biggio and Bagwell retirements and parades and ceremonies and other nostalgic bullshit... I eagerly anticipate next season when they officially retire Orbit's jersey. Perhaps I can get to the stadium early to ensure that I be one of the lucky 10,000 fans to receive the first of the first set of three Orbit bobble heads.
With all of the Biggio and Bagwell retirements and parades and ceremonies and other nostalgic bullshit... I eagerly anticipate next season when they officially retire Orbit's jersey. Perhaps I can get to the stadium early to ensure that I be one of the lucky 10,000 fans to receive the first of the first set of three Orbit bobble heads.
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Talk Zone / Re: reverse that
« on: August 03, 2007, 02:14:20 pm »
Am I the only one who realizes that the reason why Ensberg is hitting so good is because of San Diego's proxy to Tijuana?
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Talk Zone / Re: Okay, so Shiner 98... (non-BB)
« on: June 23, 2007, 02:09:56 pm »
Whip-In is where i get everything. I have yet to see the south Austin Specs.... 60,000 sq feet.... HOLY-SHIT.
Who has been? What did you think? Jim?
Who has been? What did you think? Jim?
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Talk Zone / Re: Okay, so Shiner 98... (non-BB)
« on: June 22, 2007, 07:37:56 pm »
Fireman's #4 is my current favorite beer. Goes perfect with the hot Texas summer. Crown and Anchor, Dog and Duck and Homeslice pizza all have trouble keeping it in stock. One of the employees at Homeslice told me that after SXSW the beer blew up and they are now having trouble keeping up with the demand, which is bitter sweet for me since I love seeing Austin and other Texas beers getting props yet I cant stand being relegated to "canned beer". Anyways, Real Ale and Live Oak are both pretty great microbreweries and I couldnt be more happy that they are located in my town. With the exception of Colorado microbrews, I doubt many other states can hold their own with Texas.
Shiner 98 is really good as well, I went out and got some a few weeks back and have been steadily drinking it since. Hopefully it stays around for awhile.
Also, for those IPA fans; Victory Hop Wallop, 471 Small Batch, and Lagunitas Maximus are a cut above the rest. Try them. Now.
Shiner 98 is really good as well, I went out and got some a few weeks back and have been steadily drinking it since. Hopefully it stays around for awhile.
Also, for those IPA fans; Victory Hop Wallop, 471 Small Batch, and Lagunitas Maximus are a cut above the rest. Try them. Now.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rice area (non-bb)
« on: April 05, 2007, 09:17:41 pm »
http://www.b4-u-eat.com/
HUGE database for reviews of Houston restaurants. You should check out all of these recommendations on there. Very helpful to me.
HUGE database for reviews of Houston restaurants. You should check out all of these recommendations on there. Very helpful to me.
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Talk Zone / Re: Interesting blog by Jesus de JO
« on: February 26, 2007, 09:30:37 pm »
Yeah, I must echo everyone else and say how glad I am that I found this website and how much I do appreciate the quality work that is done here. While I mostly follow the "Read more, post less" mantra, I do wish I could contribute more. Truth is, most of you guys leave me with little to say. After two or so seasons of reading this site my knowledge of the game has sharpened and my prospective has grown and I?m STILL learning from (some of)you guys. Great work everyone, looking forward to this season.
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Talk Zone / Re: Wot? No Beer Thread?
« on: February 02, 2007, 07:16:51 pm »
Victory Prima- simply the best beer I have had in months. It's also my favorite pilsner ever crafted by a large margin. I'm sure you can find it at Spec's.
Victory is the new hot brewery; much like New Belgium was a few years back. Every brew I've tried of theirs? I thought was very good to excellent.
Victory is the new hot brewery; much like New Belgium was a few years back. Every brew I've tried of theirs? I thought was very good to excellent.
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Talk Zone / Re: NYCU 12/07/06
« on: December 08, 2006, 01:15:24 pm »
I feel as if I should pass this on...
The Link
This is a research paper done by the University of Chicago over media bias in daily newspapers. The findings are that news papers slant their news to the preference of the average consumer in their target market. Pretty good business practice, if you ask me.
Even though it doesn?t deal with sports specifically, it?s very interesting and makes sense. I think it does have some implications for sports writing and some of you have touched up on some critical issues, such as newspapers competing with the electronic media. Anyways, I hope some of you can get something out of it.
The Link
This is a research paper done by the University of Chicago over media bias in daily newspapers. The findings are that news papers slant their news to the preference of the average consumer in their target market. Pretty good business practice, if you ask me.
Even though it doesn?t deal with sports specifically, it?s very interesting and makes sense. I think it does have some implications for sports writing and some of you have touched up on some critical issues, such as newspapers competing with the electronic media. Anyways, I hope some of you can get something out of it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros set to get pitcher Jon Garland from White Sox
« on: December 07, 2006, 12:03:13 pm »Quote:
Anyone know Garland's salary situation for 2007?
10 mil 2007, 12 mil 2008
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros set to get pitcher Jon Garland from White Sox
« on: December 07, 2006, 11:49:09 am »Quote:
If true, let the "Who is going to play CF?" debate begin.
Koby Clemens? Burke? What about that guy with the mole?
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Talk Zone / Astros set to get pitcher Jon Garland from White Sox
« on: December 07, 2006, 11:32:56 am »21
Talk Zone / Re: Garner on XM
« on: December 04, 2006, 05:43:32 pm »Quote:
I understand Lamb would be the 3B, but who would be his back-up??? The org is not very deep at 3B after Ensberg and Lamb?
Dude, Koby Clemens.
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Talk Zone / Re: Dinner in Austin (non-bb)
« on: December 04, 2006, 05:35:31 pm »
The Link
This is a nice restaurant review website for Austin. I have yet to be disappointed by his picks.
This is a nice restaurant review website for Austin. I have yet to be disappointed by his picks.
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Talk Zone / Re: I Hate Winter
« on: November 30, 2006, 02:55:52 pm »Quote:
I can't believe I get a reference. I miss that show.
I went and saw George-Michael and Maeby at the Drafthouse a few months back. They were pimping the season 3 DVD release. George-Michael was hilarious and told some very funny stories about a creepy Scott Baio giving relationship advice to him. I wish I could translate the story to you guys, but it was simply something that has to be acted out by George-Michael.
Side note, one of the best Brit-coms I?ve seen this year, The Thick of It, has been picked up by the producers of Arrested Development to do an American translation. If The Office is any indication, it should be one of the best comedies on television. Also, tonight's Office is written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the shows British creators. Should be excellent.
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Talk Zone / Re: the rest of the off season
« on: November 25, 2006, 11:42:54 am »
I can't remember...
Is Backe out for the whole season?
Is Backe out for the whole season?
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Talk Zone / Re: Bagwell: A Historical Perspective
« on: November 02, 2006, 06:04:12 pm »Quote:Quote:
Players (and years played) who accumulated 1500 runs, 2300 hits, 400 homers, 1500 RBI, 1400 walks and 200 stolen bases in their careers:
Hank Aaron (23 years)
Barry Bonds (20 years and counting)
Willie Mays (22 years)
Frank Robinson (21 years)
Jeff Bagwell (15 years)
That is all.
Carve these names on a bat, and use it to beat anyone who claims that Bagwell is even marginal for the Hall.
With all due respect to Bagwell, one of these things is not like the other:Player R H HR RBI BB SB
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Aaron 2174 3771 755 2297 1402 240
Bonds 2152 2841 734 1930 2426 509
Mays 2062 3283 660 1903 1464 338
Robinson 1829 2943 586 1812 1420 204
Bagwell 1517 2314 449 1529 1401 202
I'd like to see the marginal rate of these stats. I'm sure it will look alot better for Bags if we arrange the data in that way. However, do you use total games, total at bats,or even total times on base? I dont know, just thinking.
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Talk Zone / Re: I guess for a few months..........
« on: October 28, 2006, 02:07:37 pm »Quote:
What annoys me is that we'll probably never hear the end of how they christened New Jake City with a world championship.
I'm with you on this one. Fuck the jakes.
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Talk Zone / Re: The experts at the network
« on: October 23, 2006, 10:34:42 am »Quote:
extremely interesting stuff
gang freakonomics
along with happiness
and
some crazy shit
Malcolm Gladwell's speech is also very good.
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Talk Zone / Re: The experts at the network
« on: October 22, 2006, 07:11:46 pm »Quote:
Human psychology. Without a time machine or the ability to see into the future, people will almost always "invest" (we call it gambling) on emotion. They'll buy after something has gone up, thinking it will continue to go up and sell once something has gone down, thinking it will only get worse.
What I think is amazing is that most people can't tell you what they're eating for lunch tomorrow, but they think they can tell you which direction stocks will move over time.
We should probably take this discussion to PM.
The Link
Alkie,
The website's synopsis of the above link; "Dan Gilbert is a psychology professor at Harvard, and author of Stumbling on Happiness. In this memorable talk, filmed at TED2004, he demonstrates just how poor we humans are at predicting (or understanding) what will make us happy. (Recorded July 2005 in Oxford, UK. Duration: 22:02)"
You should check it out.
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Talk Zone / Re: I love the Houston Astros
« on: October 01, 2006, 07:45:00 pm »Quote:
I love the Houston AStros. I am a new poster here. I love to talk about the Houston Astros Houston Rockets and Houston Texans. I think the Houston Astros had a great season. Ialso think the Houstin Astros should sign CarlosLee!
I think Brad Lide should be FIRED! I also think Morgan Ensdberg should be fired so we can get someone good like AROD.
This has to be a joke.
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Talk Zone / Re: Dividing the Hall of Fame
« on: September 14, 2006, 10:52:36 pm »
If you are solving the problem of which marginal players get into the hall? I think this is a good start. I'll think about it some more, but as my initial opinion; I don?t think it?s such a bad idea. Maybe the popes can shed some light on what they think, specifically about tradition of the Hall of Fame and how it relates to the types of player that were marginal and how they got in.
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Talk Zone / Experts: 'Derek Jeter Probably Didn't Need To Jump To Throw
« on: August 07, 2006, 05:17:12 pm »34
The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Hector Gimenez
« on: August 07, 2006, 03:21:04 pm »
I'd like to catch a game where Matt Albers is pitching in RR. I cannot find a run down of the rotation anywhere. Anyone have any resources to find it? Cheers.
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Talk Zone / Re: JD is Full of Shit
« on: August 07, 2006, 03:12:42 pm »
See 'em both at the Alamo Drafthouse this week: the Best place to go to watch such movies.
The Drafthouse is by large and far the best place to see a movie. I went to the downtown (Austin) drafthouse and caught a shot by shot remake of Raiders of the Lost Ark by 12 year olds. It took them 10 years to finish and you could see the actors going through the different stages of puberty. Hilarious. They actually did a really good job, too.
I also love catching the rolling road shows they do around Austin and around the country. They did a sneak preview for Jack Black's Nacho Libre. They flew in luca libre wrestlers from Mexico City to wrestle before (two of which were MIDGETS) and had nachos and tacos to eat. Besides the fact that the movie was below average, it was the most fun movie experience of my life. Tomorrow, they are doing a free screening of the original Clerks in Red Bank, NJ where the film was shot followed by a Q&A with Kevin Smith; very cool shit.
Anyways, I?ll stop geeking out on you guys, but the drafthouse is one of the reasons I don?t ever want to leave Austin.
The Drafthouse is by large and far the best place to see a movie. I went to the downtown (Austin) drafthouse and caught a shot by shot remake of Raiders of the Lost Ark by 12 year olds. It took them 10 years to finish and you could see the actors going through the different stages of puberty. Hilarious. They actually did a really good job, too.
I also love catching the rolling road shows they do around Austin and around the country. They did a sneak preview for Jack Black's Nacho Libre. They flew in luca libre wrestlers from Mexico City to wrestle before (two of which were MIDGETS) and had nachos and tacos to eat. Besides the fact that the movie was below average, it was the most fun movie experience of my life. Tomorrow, they are doing a free screening of the original Clerks in Red Bank, NJ where the film was shot followed by a Q&A with Kevin Smith; very cool shit.
Anyways, I?ll stop geeking out on you guys, but the drafthouse is one of the reasons I don?t ever want to leave Austin.
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Talk Zone / Re: Is it just my imagination...
« on: August 02, 2006, 04:14:58 am »Quote:
Let us know if you find out.
I'm led to believe that it's Albers.
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Talk Zone / Garner in 07?
« on: July 30, 2006, 03:39:05 pm »
With the talk about what the Astros will look like next year, I haven?t seen anyone's opinion on Garner. I would assume that he would be a lock for the 2007 option on his contract but considering the way this season has gone, I don?t think he is a sure thing anymore. I personally can?t imagine the Astros not picking up his option, but we still have a lot of baseball to play and if we make a blockbuster trade and end up playing worse or whatever....
So, what I?m curious to know is what the popes and everyone else on this fine board thing of him as a manager. Does anyone thing he could be gone next season? Any other managers out there you would like to see take control of the team? Anything about Garner?s ?style? that pisses you off?
So, what I?m curious to know is what the popes and everyone else on this fine board thing of him as a manager. Does anyone thing he could be gone next season? Any other managers out there you would like to see take control of the team? Anything about Garner?s ?style? that pisses you off?
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Talk Zone / Re: Harold Reynolds fired by ESPN
« on: July 29, 2006, 09:12:16 pm »
Anyone catch Brownie and JD laughing at Steve Phillips during the bottom of the fourth? I enjoyed how they sort of laughed off Phillips and his trade "analysis"...
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Talk Zone / Re: Harold Reynolds fired by ESPN
« on: July 25, 2006, 01:24:56 pm »Quote:Quote:
too bad. i like him.
Too bad, now I have to hear more from Kruk and Phillips, both of whom I think have their heads up their butts... And Phillips still preens around like he wasn't a total tool as a GM.
God, do you all remember those mind numbing mock GM conferences Phillips did during the off season? I don?t think I will ever see a larger bucket of shit. I can't stand his smug attitude, I just want someone to punch him in the stomach.
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Quote:
I don't disagree with your latter point. Athletes will make as much as the market will bear to pay them. Although people do question why they should publicly subsidize ballparks so that owners can pay players millions of dollars per year. But since the funding of ballparks is often approved by referenda, who's to blame for that?
I ran into this a ways back. It?s a good article from the Boston Globe about the findings from a group of economists at Cleveland State who sorted through the proposed economic benefits of stadiums and the actual benefits. Anyways, I thought some of you might want to check it out. The Link
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Zobrist reinforces why he is my favorite Prospect
« on: June 21, 2006, 03:13:21 am »
Thanks alot, i really do appreciate it, Cheers.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Zobrist reinforces why he is my favorite Prospect
« on: June 20, 2006, 08:22:29 pm »
I'm headed to Corpus for the weekend and was wondering how the hell do I figure out who is pitching? As far as I can find, the CC hooks website doesn't give me any good information. Anyone know any good resources to find this out?
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Talk Zone / Re: Not on in Austin?!?!?!
« on: April 11, 2006, 07:45:49 pm »
I just sent some feedback to fox sports southwest and thought you guys might like to give 'em a piece of mind too. Anyways, here is The Link.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros in HD?
« on: April 03, 2006, 06:42:58 pm »
I just checked out the 1604 channel here in Austin and it's off-air for as long as my guide would go. There is also a MLBHD channel (1610) which has nothing playing as well.
Hopefully this trend will not continue.
On a side note, it's fucking opening day.
Hopefully this trend will not continue.
On a side note, it's fucking opening day.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ausmus and OP were offered arbitration...
« on: December 08, 2005, 10:15:41 am »
Padres dealt Mark Loretta to Boston for Doug Mirabelli, who they intend to use as a starting catcher.
Seems like a deal with Ausmus should be made soon.
Seems like a deal with Ausmus should be made soon.
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Talk Zone / Re: I think this is a good thing
« on: November 08, 2005, 06:12:38 pm »Mark Cuban IS an idiot because he fucking made the Benefactor... the worst tv show EVER created. I cant respect a man that is in a reality tv... Mark Cuban not only was in a reality tv show, he fucking stole the idea from an already terrible tv show and then made it revolve around himself and how awesome he is.
What a fucking joke.
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Talk Zone / Re: Another steaming pile of RCAP...
« on: November 04, 2005, 08:41:31 pm »
I tried to read all of the posts but I'm in a hurry; so, sorry if this has been talked about....
Does no one think AE can improve his hitting? And how much would he need to improve to justify holding on to him for the long run?
Why is this be discused? Please dont tell me the Astros are looking into ditching AE for another SS...
Does no one think AE can improve his hitting? And how much would he need to improve to justify holding on to him for the long run?
Why is this be discused? Please dont tell me the Astros are looking into ditching AE for another SS...
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Talk Zone / Re: Couple of thoughts...
« on: October 23, 2005, 07:12:07 pm »Quote:
I don't think that last night was a choke job. Garner wanted his guys out there to take good hacks. If he didn't, then they would have tried a sacrafice. They took their hacks and missed. You have to give some credit to the Sox pitchers for doing what good pitchers do.
Very true. However, I think that their job was to knock in some guys, it was a clutch situation, and they didn't do it.
Oh well, this topic is dead to me now.
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Talk Zone / Re: Couple of thoughts...
« on: October 23, 2005, 07:07:31 pm »Quote:
Choking as it relates to sports is impossible to define. Same as trying to define God. Most people believe that it exists but good luck on finding two people agreeing as to exactly what it is.
What cannot be denied is that some people react better in pressure situations than others.
Perfect, Ive wasted hours of my life defining and defending something no one will agree with me on. I love this forum.
However, that was very well stated. I agree 100% that choking is defined individually.
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Talk Zone / Re: Couple of thoughts...
« on: October 23, 2005, 07:01:01 pm »
I guess everyone thinks choking is much more of a rare occurrence than I make it out to be?
Does anyone think that we didn't choke when we had runners in scoring position and didn't knock any in last night?
I would argue our batters did choke. Its the World Series, I consider ever chance to get an RBI a clutch situation, especially if they are RBI batters up to bat (I understand you may not). If it were the regular season, ehh, I don't think I would classify it as a clutch situation.
Does anyone think that we didn't choke when we had runners in scoring position and didn't knock any in last night?
I would argue our batters did choke. Its the World Series, I consider ever chance to get an RBI a clutch situation, especially if they are RBI batters up to bat (I understand you may not). If it were the regular season, ehh, I don't think I would classify it as a clutch situation.
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Talk Zone / Re: Couple of thoughts...
« on: October 23, 2005, 06:24:05 pm »
Yeah, I see what you are saying. Besides the postseason, i dont consider every situation to be a clutch situation. Also, I think clutch situations vary from player to player.
I know my definition is flawed, but its my shot at trying to describe what I think choking is.
I know my definition is flawed, but its my shot at trying to describe what I think choking is.
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Talk Zone / Re: "Last" Chance Drawing?
« on: October 23, 2005, 06:15:55 pm »
I saw that there is a drawing to win tickets on Astros.com. Not the same as the lottery, you dont pay for the seats. Only one person wins.
The Password seems like a scam.
The Password seems like a scam.
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Talk Zone / Re: Couple of thoughts...
« on: October 23, 2005, 06:10:45 pm »
Woah, slow down there. Choking is a word that shouldn't of been used there, its too harsh, I know that. I was drunk and biter after getting a call from my family in the south side of Chicago rubbing in their victory and I got ahead of myself.
However, since we are on the subject and I'm being criticized, allow me to retort.
Choking, to me, is not doing your job in a clutch situation. With that definition, in my eyes, choking happens all the time. That definition also depends alot on expectations. If you expect a player to get a clutch hit and he doesn't it hurts more than say, a player with lower expectations not getting a clutch hit.
I expect Moberg to do alot more than he has been doing with the bat. A .233 post season average is not choking, but its nothing to jump to his defense about (not that any of you guys were). I consider Mobergs job at the plate is, primarily, to drive in runs when possible (I expect him to be the #2 man in this department next to Berkman). During the season, Morgan drove in 15.44% of the teams RBIs. During the postseason he has actually driven in 19.47% of the teams RBIs. However, that number is inflated because of the 5 RBI CLUTCH performance in game one of the NLDS. In the NLDS he hit 29.17% of the teams RBIs. Since then he has hit only 9.52% of the teams RBIs, 10.53% in the NLCS.*
Now, can you kind of see what I was expecting and how it doesn't match up? After starting out with 29.17% of the team RBIs his numbers continued to drop to the current 9.52% state. This isn't choking, but I think its close.
* i know these stats don't tell the whole story, but i do believe it gives you an idea of where we are headed....
However, since we are on the subject and I'm being criticized, allow me to retort.
Choking, to me, is not doing your job in a clutch situation. With that definition, in my eyes, choking happens all the time. That definition also depends alot on expectations. If you expect a player to get a clutch hit and he doesn't it hurts more than say, a player with lower expectations not getting a clutch hit.
I expect Moberg to do alot more than he has been doing with the bat. A .233 post season average is not choking, but its nothing to jump to his defense about (not that any of you guys were). I consider Mobergs job at the plate is, primarily, to drive in runs when possible (I expect him to be the #2 man in this department next to Berkman). During the season, Morgan drove in 15.44% of the teams RBIs. During the postseason he has actually driven in 19.47% of the teams RBIs. However, that number is inflated because of the 5 RBI CLUTCH performance in game one of the NLDS. In the NLDS he hit 29.17% of the teams RBIs. Since then he has hit only 9.52% of the teams RBIs, 10.53% in the NLCS.*
Now, can you kind of see what I was expecting and how it doesn't match up? After starting out with 29.17% of the team RBIs his numbers continued to drop to the current 9.52% state. This isn't choking, but I think its close.
* i know these stats don't tell the whole story, but i do believe it gives you an idea of where we are headed....
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Talk Zone / Re: Couple of thoughts...
« on: October 23, 2005, 02:34:12 am »
...Thats not saying he hasn't been choking... because he has.
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Talk Zone / Re: Couple of thoughts...
« on: October 23, 2005, 02:33:15 am »
Stop me if im wrong, but didnt morgan hit two really hard shots down to 3b?
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Talk Zone / Re: World Series, Game One ? Astros at White Sox
« on: October 22, 2005, 06:55:09 pm »Man, another classic preview. You are on fire.
Great stuff.
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Talk Zone / Re: some analysis and my prediction
« on: October 22, 2005, 03:55:20 pm »Quote:
My point is that the advantage in pitching goes to the Sox because Clemens is an old man... He was born in 62 for Christ's sake... He didn't come to Houston to play in the World Series, he came to retire...
Oh my God, your amazing mind! That is the most insightful, well thought out argument I've seen posted here. Are you published?
Shit, and I thought I've made some stupid posts...
Seriously, he came to Houston to retire and just some how stumbled upon a 7th cy young?
I think Jack McDowell said it best... The Link
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Talk Zone / Re: It's Official. We Win Tonight.
« on: October 17, 2005, 11:41:10 am »
Alkie, because I enjoy your posts and this website so much, I will share with you (all) a possible way of getting enough cash to buy the World Series tickets...
White Sox will not have a lottery and tickets go on sale Tuesday at noon. The Link
If you think its unethical to buy up their tickets... Fuck it man, it's the World Series. I happened to buy NLCS tickets from someone in California, if they are doing it- why not you?
White Sox will not have a lottery and tickets go on sale Tuesday at noon. The Link
If you think its unethical to buy up their tickets... Fuck it man, it's the World Series. I happened to buy NLCS tickets from someone in California, if they are doing it- why not you?
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Talk Zone / Re: So.........NO ONE Has Gotten an Email Yet???
« on: October 16, 2005, 11:23:23 pm »
What about now (9:23). Anyone got an email?
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Talk Zone / How many Borass players are in the LCS games?
« on: October 11, 2005, 02:02:13 pm »
I would love to see this stat and how it compares with other years. I, however, dont have the slightest clue on how to obtain this.
Can anyone help?
Can anyone help?
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Talk Zone / Re: NLDS Game One ? Astros at Braves
« on: October 05, 2005, 12:11:39 pm »
Very funny, thats one of my favorite previews to date. Great job.
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Talk Zone / Re: Consensus?
« on: October 05, 2005, 11:50:03 am »
I'm terribly nervous, but I do have a strong since of confidence in the good guys; something that was lacking with last year's team headed into game one.
Unlucky for me, I'll be at work for two thirds of game one.
Unlucky for me, I'll be at work for two thirds of game one.
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Talk Zone / Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
« on: October 04, 2005, 10:58:29 pm »
Jason Lane.
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Talk Zone / Re: How Is This Game WORSE?
« on: October 04, 2005, 05:50:05 pm »
I want to know who gave Mike Piazza a microphone. And thank the man who invented the mute button.
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Talk Zone / Re: FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!
« on: October 02, 2005, 05:47:11 pm »
holy fuck, holy fuck. See you all in houston this weekend
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Talk Zone / Re: FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!
« on: October 02, 2005, 05:43:25 pm »
... and not a utility player
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Talk Zone / Re: FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!
« on: October 02, 2005, 05:42:12 pm »
This is why I would ask God to be a closer
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Talk Zone / Re: FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!
« on: October 02, 2005, 05:35:10 pm »Quote:
Someone please tell me how Lane could be out at 2nd, when Perez had neither the ball, a foot on the bag, nor a tag on the runner.
Fucking bullshit.
That was shit. Lane took out his leg off the bag when sliding in. It should of been a pretty obvious call. I, however, didn't see where blue was placed.
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Talk Zone / Re: FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!
« on: October 02, 2005, 05:03:35 pm »
we got the 7th, 8th, and 9th... assuming the score stays the same on our front, who pitches?
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Talk Zone / Re: FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!
« on: October 02, 2005, 04:57:56 pm »
Ohh man, Thats the stuff. woo.
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Talk Zone / Re: FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!
« on: October 02, 2005, 04:52:42 pm »
WOOOOOOO... I'm loving this. Go BAGS!
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Talk Zone / Re: Lidge Be the man!!!
« on: October 01, 2005, 07:40:07 pm »
Give 'em hell tomorrow Roy.
You all have a good rest of the day.
Oh, and GO ASTROS.
You all have a good rest of the day.
Oh, and GO ASTROS.
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Talk Zone / Re: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
« on: October 01, 2005, 07:24:42 pm »Quote:
Come on Astros, play add on.
Please...
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Talk Zone / Re: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
« on: October 01, 2005, 07:18:19 pm »
I mean, what? who are the astroids? The bowler is called a pitcher, right?
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Talk Zone / Re: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
« on: October 01, 2005, 07:16:53 pm »
I know you have to bring in Lidge, but anyone else out there feeling a little unsure after last night?
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Talk Zone / Re: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
« on: October 01, 2005, 07:14:35 pm »
I agree. I really liked that stat that the cubs have never scored a run on Wheeler.
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Talk Zone / Re: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
« on: October 01, 2005, 07:01:06 pm »
Holy fuck that had me on the edge of my seat. Burke's bunt was a thing of beauty.
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Talk Zone / Re: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
« on: October 01, 2005, 06:43:51 pm »
Damn it Berg! When he doesn't hit, our line up suffers badly.
Berkman's hit by pitch looked like it hurt.
Berkman's hit by pitch looked like it hurt.
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Talk Zone / Re: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
« on: October 01, 2005, 06:39:29 pm »Quote:
Right, it's not his fault about the offense, but that ring-up on Biggio has me red-hot.
Aside from Bucknor, NUT UP YOU SACKLESS BUNCH OF MONKEYTURDS. IT'S TIME TO GET SOME FUCKING RUNS.
Amen, this is killing me. Two hits through 5 innings? Shit.
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Talk Zone / Re: AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
« on: October 01, 2005, 06:35:48 pm »
No, but he's controlling the tempo of the game. he blows.
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Talk Zone / Re: Meat on a Stick
« on: September 30, 2005, 07:34:17 pm »Quote:
Somebody beat me to it, but I would definitely vote for Guiness in a can ... their patented plastic whateveritis in the can makes it taste almost as good as on tap, while the bottled version tastes dead.
Stop me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Guinness come with the widget in the bottle too? I could of sworn it was in there the last time I treated myself...
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Matt Albers, Mitch Talbot and Jason Hirsch
« on: February 02, 2005, 04:52:47 pm »
Matt Albers-
What's the scoop on him? Everything i read says that he has attitude problems but nothing more. Last year he wasnt ranked in the top 10 prospects now he is number 6! He is one of the (i guess) select few at the pitching camp with Nolan Ryan. Where will he start next year in the farm system? Why am i only finding that he has attitude problems when he is ranked as our 6th best prospect and 3rd best pitching prospect?
What's the scoop on him? Everything i read says that he has attitude problems but nothing more. Last year he wasnt ranked in the top 10 prospects now he is number 6! He is one of the (i guess) select few at the pitching camp with Nolan Ryan. Where will he start next year in the farm system? Why am i only finding that he has attitude problems when he is ranked as our 6th best prospect and 3rd best pitching prospect?
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