4/14/10 Astros vs Cards - Opening Day!

[Lurch]

CF Bourn
2B Matsui
3B Feliz
LF Lee
RF Pence
1B Blum
SS Manzella
C Towles
P Myers


2B Schumaker
RF Ludwick
1B Pujols
LF Holliday
CF Rasmus
3B Lopez
C Molina
SS Ryan
P Penny

I've got it in SD on 680 (DirecTV).  Anyone find it in HD?

[WakePhil]

On My20 in Houston due to the Rockets final game.

Like this start.

[Lurch]

Bourn takes first pitch for a strike and Brownie informs us Penny is a pitch-to-contact pitcher.  Bourn obliges and places the second pitch in short left for a single.  

Pick off attempt from catcher gets by pooholes giving Bourn 2B.

Matsui grounds to 1B, advancing Bourn to 3rd.  1 Out

Feliz with a nice sac fly to LF to score Bourn.  2 Out

Lee rolls over on a 1-0 fastball down the middle, soft grounder to SS.  3 Out

Astros lead!  1-0

[HudsonHawk]

Astros lead!  1-0

QUICK!!!  Someone call time out!

[austro]

QUICK!!!  Someone call time out!

Too late!

[HudsonHawk]

Too late!

Shit.  That doesn't even really qualify as a "lead" then.

[BudGirl]

Sweet Baby Bourn is the man!!

[austro]

It sure is nice to see our centerfielder screw the Cards for a change.

[rifraft]

Shit.  That doesn't even really qualify as a "lead" then.

No, it doesn't. 

[matadorph]

Watching on Gameday....was Manzella's error particularly bad?

[Lurch]

Schumaker walks on 3-2 count.

Ludwick laces a liner to LF for a single.

Pujols likes the pitch-to-contact method too.  Follows Ludwicks lead with another HARD liner to LF for an RBI single. Ludwick to 2nd.

Holliday hits into a 6-4-3 DP.  Ludwick to 3rd.  2 Out

Rasmus drills one to Manzella who can't handle it.  E6 scoring Ludwick.  

Lopez with yet another single to LF.  Rasmus to 2nd.

Molina DRIVES one to deep center but Bourn absolutly ROBS him with a fantastic over-the-shoulder, running-full-speed-at-the-wall catch!  3 out

STL hopes you enjoyed the temporary lead.  2-1 after 1.

[Lurch]

Watching on Gameday....was Manzella's error particularly bad?

It was on the ground most of the way, but was hammered.  JD said it had a lot of side spin.  E6 for sure, but not an easy play

[BudGirl]

who knew hunter was on a 3-game hitting streak?

[HudsonHawk]

Watching on Gameday....was Manzella's error particularly bad?

Well he just let it roll up his arm.  It was hit hard, but right at him.

[austro]

who knew hunter was on a 3-game hitting streak?

Is that just making contact with the ball, or getting actual base hits?

[Lurch]

Pence uses the small end of the bat and pops weakly foul to pooholes.  1 Out

Blum takes an outside pitch to opposite field, but flies out.  2 OUT

Manzella makes up for his error slaps at the first pitch right to 2B.  3 Out

Six Flags still uses that freaky old dude in their marketing in STL.

[BudGirl]

Is that just making contact with the ball, or getting actual base hits?

JD and Bill said it, so who knows.

[BudGirl]

and Schumaker walks AGAIN.

[rifraft]

and Schumaker walks AGAIN.

You think with Ludwick and Pooholes up next, you'd just throw it down the middle and see what Schumaker can do with it.  Make him get a hit.

[Lurch]

Ryan pops up to Matsui.  1 Out

Penny pops up to Manzella in shallow center.  2 Out

Schumaker takes his second walk in as many innings, threatening the Astros count for the season.  Asshole

Ludwick hits a soft grounder to Feliz.  3 Out

2-1 StL after 2

[Ron Brand]

If you inscribed HATE on every grain of sand in the Sahara Desert, it would not equal one tenth of the hate I have for DoRay.

[Lurch]

Towles watches some nice pitching.  K looking.  1 Out

Myers looks like he can swing a bat.  Comes up empty this time, though.  K swinging  2 Out

Bourn cant beat a out a liner to 3b.  3 Out

[Lurch]

Penny and Bourn exchange words for some reason after the 3rd out.  Penny not happy with something, but its not clear what

[austro]

Penny and Bourn exchange words for some reason after the 3rd out.  Penny not happy with something, but its not clear what

Bourn will be unhappy when he looks at the tape and sees that Pujols dropped the throw.

[Ron Brand]

Didn't Bourn and Halladay go at it too? Good fire from SBB.

[austro]

Didn't Bourn and Halladay go at it too? Good fire from SBB.

Brownie and JD were saying that he had some face time with Carpenter last year, too. Good, I'm glad we have somebody that gets on the other teams' nerves. Especially since he's actually good.

[Lurch]

Pujols with a deep center fly out to Bourn.  1 Out

Holliday Ks looking/check swinging.  2 Out

Rasmus needs a haircut.  Hard ground out to Blum at first.   3 Out


Thats it for me folks, if anyone else can take over pbp

[BudGirl]

Didn't Bourn and Halladay go at it too? Good fire from SBB.

when would that have happened?

omg, a 1-2-3 inning.

[BudGirl]

Rasmus needs a haircut.

until towles gets a haircut, i won't say anything.

[WakePhil]

Pujols with a deep center fly out to Bourn.  1 Out

Holliday Ks looking/check swinging.  2 Out

Rasmus needs a haircut.  Hard ground out to Blum at first.   3 Out


Thats it for me folks, if anyone else can take over pbp

I can pick it up for an hour or so

[HudsonHawk]

Brownie and JD were saying that he had some face time with Carpenter last year, too. Good, I'm glad we have somebody that gets on the other teams' nerves. Especially since he's actually good.

Cardinals saying Bourn was peaking back stealing pitches.

[BudGirl]

how many of you are chatting with greg lucas?

[Ron Brand]

BG, I think it was in the seventh inning of the last game. Bourn was on third and Halladay got mad at him for something and they had words.

[BudGirl]

BG, I think it was in the seventh inning of the last game. Bourn was on third and Halladay got mad at him for something and they had words.

bourn was only on third in the 1st inning.  the second time he got a hit he was picked off

[BudGirl]

Cardinals saying Bourn was peaking back stealing pitches.

what do you think?

[MRaup]

Hey Carlos... WAKE THE FUCK UP! YOU ARE SUCKING DONKEY BALLS!

[WakePhil]

Matsui - grounds easily to Pujols, one down

Feliz - liner over short for a single, man on first, one down

Lee - sporting a barely drunk AVG, Carlos goes 4-6-3.

[HudsonHawk]

what do you think?

I don't know.  I didn't notice anything.

[BudGirl]

I didn't either, but I don't always notice everything.

[rifraft]

Apparently Rick Sutcliff doesn't know about Carlos Lee's no trade clause.

[Ron Brand]

I'm at work and don't even have DoRay now, so I'm at the mercy of you guys. I don't see anything.

[BudGirl]

why do you think the cameras keep going back to the chick in the molina t-shirt?

i could understand if she was some kind of amazing hottie, but she seems like a regular girl.

[HudsonHawk]

Apparently Rick Sutcliff doesn't know about Carlos Lee's no trade clause.

Rick Sutcliff is a dumbass.

[WakePhil]

Lopez - Myers gets two quick strikes, a couple offspeed in the dirt evens, and Ks him looking

Molina - The ladies favorite per JD and Brownie (lots of females in Molina jerseys). I can understand the Ausmus obsession, but Molina...seriously? Molina does his best Pence impression and Ks quickly.

Ryan - 6-3 to end the inning

Nice inning for Myers

[Great Ajax]

Anyone know where I can find the Astros/Cards game on TV?  Living in Beaumont, and ESPN2 has been blacked out here.  FSH has the Rockets.  I don't know where else to look.  It's ironic that people in the Astros viewing area are the only ones in the freaking nation that can't watch this game.

[Lurch]

JD with a Search for the Holy Grail like French accent

[Reuben]

Rick Sutcliff is a dumbass.

Truer words were never spoken.

[BudGirl]

the game is on my20.  not sure what channel that would be in beaumont.

[HudsonHawk]

Anyone know where I can find the Astros/Cards game on TV?  Living in Beaumont, and ESPN2 has been blacked out here.  FSH has the Rockets.  I don't know where else to look.  It's ironic that people in the Astros viewing area are the only ones in the freaking nation that can't watch this game.

I'm watching it on FSH.

[BudGirl]

I'm watching it on FSH.

where are you?  midland or houston?

[Lurch]

Anyone know where I can find the Astros/Cards game on TV?  Living in Beaumont, and ESPN2 has been blacked out here.  FSH has the Rockets.  I don't know where else to look.  It's ironic that people in the Astros viewing area are the only ones in the freaking nation that can't watch this game.

My20 tends to be an alternate pickup channel for local cable companies.  You may have to flip around to the oddball channels to find it (assuming they bought it)

[Ron Brand]

BG, did you see Footer's tweet about Ausmus' back? Surgery to repair a herniated disc, out until late summer.

[HudsonHawk]

where are you?  midland or houston?

Midland.

[BudGirl]

BG, did you see Footer's tweet about Ausmus' back? Surgery to repair a herniated disc, out until late summer.

I haven't seen it, she didn't have that earlier this afternoon.  poor baby, i should go comfort him.

[BudGirl]

Midland.

guess they don't give a shit about the rockets.

[BizidyDizidy]

In Dallas the Rangers are on, but it's still blacked out on ESPN. I really dont understand the logic of these idiotic blackout rules.

[BudGirl]

did bill and jd just agreed that no one should through hunter a strike?

[Lurch]

I haven't seen it, she didn't have that earlier this afternoon.  poor baby, i should go comfort him.

It's his birthday, but you knew that, didnt you

[Great Ajax]

My20 tends to be an alternate pickup channel for local cable companies.  You may have to flip around to the oddball channels to find it (assuming they bought it)

Thanks, I'll just walk it through the channels again in case I missed it. In the meantime, you guys are my link.

[HudsonHawk]

guess they don't give a shit about the rockets.

Why would they?

[BudGirl]

My20 tends to be an alternate pickup channel for local cable companies.  You may have to flip around to the oddball channels to find it (assuming they bought it)

in SA it usually ends up on a local channel also.

[rifraft]

did bill and jd just agreed that no one should through hunter a strike?

Someone needs to tell Hunter he doesn't have to swing at every pitch.

[BudGirl]

It's his birthday, but you knew that, didnt you

are you trying to see if i sent him a gift?

[austro]

Rick Sutcliff is a dumbass.

Sutcliffe truly is a (drunken) dumbass, but isn't this the year where there's a donut-hole opportunity to trade Lee?

[HudsonHawk]

In Dallas the Rangers are on, but it's still blacked out on ESPN. I really dont understand the logic of these idiotic blackout rules.

The blackout rules are simple.  FSH has the rights to show the game in the local market.  You live in the Astros local market, so ESPN cannot show the game where you live.

[HudsonHawk]

in SA it usually ends up on a local channel also.

That's what it is here in Midland.  A local channel picks up the FSH feed.

[WakePhil]

Pence - Brownie informs that even the WSJ is on to Pence's ways. Swinging at 46% of pitches out of the zone. Does his part to maintain that % and Ks. Solid pitch by Penny to get the K.

Blum - Pujols takes it himself to first on an easy grounder. Two away.

Manzella - very briefly shows bunt on ball one, swings away and fouls to even, goes 6-3 to end the inning.

[Great Ajax]

Found it!!  On channel 14 in Beaumont.  It's the channel called "TV14" in my guide and always has "No Data Available" listed permanently as the program it's showing.  I thought it was just a filler channel that wasn't used.

[BizidyDizidy]

The blackout rules are simple.  FSH has the rights to show the game in the local market.  You live in the Astros local market, so ESPN cannot show the game where you live.

I understand the rules. I don't understand why they try to punish fans and cost themselves revenue by blocking me out of national games and MLB.TV when only 20% of the games are available here. Is giving up exclusivity when the game isn't on really going to hurt their tv deal that much?

[BudGirl]

Found it!!  On channel 14 in Beaumont.  It's the channel called "TV14" in my guide and always has "No Data Available" listed permanently as the program it's showing.  I thought it was just a filler channel that wasn't used.

remember that and share the information the next time someone else is looking for the game.

[austro]

remember that and share the information the next time someone else is looking for the game.

FWIW, it's on channel 77 on Time-Warner in Austin.

[HudsonHawk]

I understand the rules. I don't understand why they try to punish fans and cost themselves revenue by blocking me out of national games and MLB.TV when only 20% of the games are available here. Is giving up exclusivity when the game isn't on really going to hurt their tv deal that much?

They're not costing themselves revenue.  Fox pays a lot of money for the rights to broadcast the games.

[Lurch]

I understand the rules. I don't understand why they try to punish fans and cost themselves revenue by blocking me out of national games and MLB.TV when only 20% of the games are available here. Is giving up exclusivity when the game isn't on really going to hurt their tv deal that much?

Makes you want to call your cable co and ask why they havent picked it up, doesnt it?  Bingo.

[HudsonHawk]

. Is giving up exclusivity when the game isn't on really going to hurt their tv deal that much?

And the game is on.  I'm watching it now.

[BizidyDizidy]

They're not costing themselves revenue.  Fox pays a lot of money for the rights to broadcast the games.

They cost themselves my MLB.TV revenue. Why would Fox care if I watched this game online?

The only thing that makes sense is if it is too logistically complicated to black out only games that are actually available, but it's 2010 for heaven's sake.

[Lurch]

St Louis pfx includes a pitch's start and end speed.  And apparently end speed is not 0.

[WakePhil]

Greg Lucas is old and bitching about technology

Penny - Has a lot to live up to as an opposing pitcher against the Astros, but looks bad striking out on 4 pitches.

Shumaker - over under on swings going to this AB? 1? Shumaker swings at ball 3...and swings again grounding to Kaz. Money goes to the over.

Ludwick - flys out to right on first pitch.

[BizidyDizidy]

Makes you want to call your cable co and ask why they havent picked it up, doesnt it?  Bingo.

It's not that they haven't picked it up - I have a FoxSports affiliate, they are showing the Rangers. I live in Ranger's territory - I am 20 minutes from the stadium. I don't want to call my cable company, I want to throttle MLB.

[BudGirl]

knocked the shit out of that fastball jr

[HudsonHawk]

They cost themselves my MLB.TV revenue. Why would Fox care if I watched this game online?

Because Fox pays a lot of money for the rights to broadcast the game.  Having content that people actually want to watch is pretty big when it comes to attracting advertisers.

The only thing that makes sense is if it is too logistically complicated to black out only games that are actually available, but it's 2010 for heaven's sake.

Again, the game is available.  I'm watching it.

[Lurch]

It's not that they haven't picked it up - I have a FoxSports affiliate, they are showing the Rangers. I live in Ranger's territory - I am 20 minutes from the stadium. I don't want to call my cable company, I want to throttle MLB.

It IS that they haven't picked it up.  Many cable companies (and DTV, etc) will buy the alternate feed to satisfy their Astro fan customers when they're playing Rangers games, and vice versa.  Yours apparently has not.  You may not want to call them, but I bet others have.  Fox knows that if you can get it on mlb.tv, you're much less likely to call and demand their extra feeds from your cable co.  They paid handsomely for that exclusivity for that very reason.

[HudsonHawk]

It's not that they haven't picked it up - I have a FoxSports affiliate, they are showing the Rangers. I live in Ranger's territory - I am 20 minutes from the stadium. I don't want to call my cable company, I want to throttle MLB.

You also live in Astros territory.  If the game is not shown locally, it's the fault of your cable/satellite provider, not MLB.

[BudGirl]

You also live in Astros territory.  If the game is not shown locally, it's the fault of your cable/satellite provider, not MLB.

The Dallas area is Astros territory?

[BizidyDizidy]

Because Fox pays a lot of money for the rights to broadcast the game.  Having content that people actually want to watch is pretty big when it comes to attracting advertisers.

Again, the game is available.  I'm watching it.

Explain to me how it would hurt Fox for me to watch this game on MLB.TV anymore than it hurts them for someone out of market to watch it online.

Then game is not available in Dallas, where I am. It's availability in Midland is just irrelevant blather.

[HudsonHawk]

It IS that they haven't picked it up.  Many cable companies (and DTV, etc) will buy the alternate feed to satisfy their Astro fan customers when they're playing Rangers games, and vice versa.  Yours apparently has not.  You may not want to call them, but I bet others have.  Fox knows that if you can get it on mlb.tv, you're much less likely to call and demand their extra feeds from your cable co.  They paid handsomely for that exclusivity for that very reason.

Bingo!  This is exactly why I get the Astros out here in Midland.  My cable provider carries FSSW, but the people want to watch the Astros, so they also buy the FSH feed for Astros games.

[BizidyDizidy]

The Dallas area is Astros territory?

All of Texas and Louisiana is Astros AND Rangers territory.

[HudsonHawk]

The Dallas area is Astros territory?

Yes.

[BizidyDizidy]

It IS that they haven't picked it up.  Many cable companies (and DTV, etc) will buy the alternate feed to satisfy their Astro fan customers when they're playing Rangers games, and vice versa.  Yours apparently has not.  You may not want to call them, but I bet others have.  Fox knows that if you can get it on mlb.tv, you're much less likely to call and demand their extra feeds from your cable co.  They paid handsomely for that exclusivity for that very reason.

Wait - are you telling me that if I had a satellite I could be watching this game?

[BudGirl]

All of Texas and Louisiana is Astros AND Rangers territory.

did not realize that

[austro]

The Dallas area is Astros territory?

It's likely that half of America is Astros territory. Dallas is probably Astros, Rangers, Cardinals, Cubs, Royals, Rockies and who knows what other teams territory. The territories aren't exclusive, and there is apparently little to prevent clubs from claiming far-flung areas as their territory. Ask Craig about how many teams claim Las Vegas as their territory.

Edited to correct a consequential typo.

[Lurch]

Then game is not available in Dallas, where I am.

Doubt this is true.  Know any neighbors with DTV?  See if they can see the game on 680.  My bet is they can.

[Rebel Jew]

bourn is the only one of these losers half worth a shit!!!

[HudsonHawk]

Explain to me how it would hurt Fox for me to watch this game on MLB.TV anymore than it hurts them for someone out of market to watch it online.

It doesn't necessarily affect Fox, it affects MLB.  If Fox doesn't get exclusivity, then they won't pay as much to MLB for broadcast rights.  Jeez, what part of broadcast rights is so fucking difficult for you?

Then game is not available in Dallas, where I am. It's availability in Midland is just irrelevant blather.

It IS available.  You local provider is choosing not to show it. 

[BudGirl]

SBB, the Cardinals own pissant.

I love that kid.

[BizidyDizidy]

Doubt this is true.  Know any neighbors with DTV?  See if they can see the game on 680.  My bet is they can.

This is extremely helpful information - glad I ignorantly ranted about this. I had no idea that A) it would be on DTV or B) that shit worthless time warner could even have picked it up.

[HudsonHawk]

Wait - are you telling me that if I had a satellite I could be watching this game?

Probably.

[Ron Brand]

Anything going on on the field?

[Lurch]

This is extremely helpful information - glad I ignorantly ranted about this. I had no idea that A) it would be on DTV or B) that shit worthless time warner could even have picked it up.

You have TW?  I bet they have it and you just dont know it.  Call them and they'll tell you what channel its on.  Usually a weird filler channel like the poster a while back found.

[BudGirl]

com'on Kaz, don't leave him stranded

[matadorph]

Michael Bourn is a badass. Or so says Gameday.

[BudGirl]

Anything going on on the field?

not any more.  bourn hit a double to cf and reached 3rd on an error, then Kaz left him there.

[WakePhil]

Towles - grounds to third (distracted by phone call informing me that the Astros are getting national writers following the team counting on the worst start ever)

Myers - Ks on an outside FB

MB - fielders move in, MB watches the first four pitches (2-2) before grounding just foul on the third base side and catching the throw from third on the foot. Bourn's liner to left center gets by Rasmus, Bourn gets third. 2B with one base error.

Kaz - right up the middle but goes 6-3 to end the inning. That makes three innings in a row I believe.

[BizidyDizidy]

It doesn't necessarily affect Fox, it affects MLB.  If Fox doesn't get exclusivity, then they won't pay as much to MLB for broadcast rights.  Jeez, what part of broadcast rights is so fucking difficult for you?


It IS available.  You local provider is choosing not to show it. 

I was assuming that essentially Fox was choosing not to show the game here - wasn't even aware that anywhere had multiple fox affiliates, although the whole thing makes sense now. Thanks HH and Lurch.

[matadorph]

God these motherfucking hitters suck!

[Rebel Jew]

Anything going on on the field?

bourn triple (actually long single/probable double where bourn's speed intimidated the centerfielder enough into completely whiffing on the play)  yada yada yada matsui bounceout yada yada yada

[BudGirl]

bourn triple (actually long single/probable double that intimidated the centerfielder enough into completely whiffing on the play).  yada yada yada matsui bounceout yada yada yada

yeah, i already said that.

[94CougarGrad]

I haven't seen it, she didn't have that earlier this afternoon.  poor baby, i should go comfort him.

Get in line, chick.

[Ron Brand]

Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

[BudGirl]

Get in line, chick.

you think you are in front of me? i don't think so.

[Craig]

Ask Craig about how many teams claim Las Vegas as their territory.

Six -- D-bags, Giants, Padres, Dodgers, A's, Angels

[BudGirl]

OMG OMG pujols struck out

[austro]

Get in line, chick.

Something tells me that BudGirl's comfort might not help Brad's back.

[Rebel Jew]

i gotta say, that shit myers has hanging from his chin kind of pisses me off

[BudGirl]

i gotta say, that shit myers has hanging from his chin kind of pisses me off

at least it isn't red like spezio or whoever that was on the cardinals.

[Lurch]

Myers quietly having a very solid outing.  His stuff doesnt seem that nasty, but he's getting the job done regardless.

[Craig]

Here's an MLB home territory map. In addition to Texas and Louisiana, the Astros and Rangers also claim Arkansas, Oklahoma, and part of New Mexico.

[WakePhil]

Myers back at it...

Pujols - leading off the inning for the second time. Myers gets ahead of Pujols but gives it back and battles with a full count. NICE K by Myers. Great curve.

Holliday - First pitch FB on the hands jams him. Easy ground ball out.

Rasmus - JD/Brownie keep taunting the BBGs counting Myers consecutive outs (been at it for a few batters now). MB retires the side on a lazy fly.

Brownie jabs the BBGs again before signing off.

[HudsonHawk]

i gotta say, that shit myers has hanging from his chin kind of pisses me off

I've seen your face.  I wouldn't get too uppity if I were you.

[Rebel Jew]

at least it isn't red like spezio or whoever that was on the cardinals.

uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.  you just made me remember

[matadorph]

i gotta say, that shit myers has hanging from his chin kind of pisses me off

Have you seen the shit the twentysomething hipsters are trying to get away with these days? I mean, cmon kids. Rollie Fingers could rock the handlebar stache. You are not Rollie Fingers.

[94CougarGrad]

It's not that they haven't picked it up - I have a FoxSports affiliate, they are showing the Rangers. I live in Ranger's territory - I am 20 minutes from the stadium.

Really?!? It's on Fox SW up here in Denton. Maybe it's because I'm "further" from the stadium from you.

[Rebel Jew]

I've seen your face.  I wouldn't get too uppity if I were you.

i sure as shit don't have your pam gardener's armpit hanging from my chin like myers does

[Craig]

at least it isn't red like spezio or whoever that was on the cardinals.

The Red Rocket

[Lurch]

Here's an MLB home territory map. In addition to Texas and Louisiana, the Astros and Rangers also claim Arkansas, Oklahoma, and part of New Mexico.

As if living in Iowa wasn't shitty enough

[BudGirl]

Really?!? It's on Fox SW up here in Denton. Maybe it's because I'm "further" from the stadium from you.

makes me wonder if BD went through all the channels like Ajax did in beaumont.

[austro]

Here's an MLB home territory map. In addition to Texas and Louisiana, the Astros and Rangers also claim Arkansas, Oklahoma, and part of New Mexico.

That's got to be one of the worst maps I've ever seen.

[BizidyDizidy]

Really?!? It's on Fox SW up here in Denton. Maybe it's because I'm "further" from the stadium from you.

Wait - theya ren't showing the Rangers? Who is your cable co?

[BudGirl]

The Red Rocket

that hair made my mind go into a place i didn't want to go.

[BizidyDizidy]

makes me wonder if BD went through all the channels like Ajax did in beaumont.

I haven't yet - after my wife figures out who gets eliminated I will.

[BudGirl]

I haven't yet - after my wife figures out who gets eliminated I will.

you only have one tv?

[94CougarGrad]

you think you are in front of me? i don't think so.

orly? Wanna duke it out?  

[BudGirl]

hunter's going to try and prolong the inning to give myers a rest.

poor myers.

[BudGirl]

orly? Wanna duke it out? 

bring it.

[Lurch]

Wait - theya ren't showing the Rangers? Who is your cable co?

This will either help, or really piss you off

[BizidyDizidy]

you only have one tv?

I only have 1 150" TV. I didn't even know clicking through channels was an option until 5 minutes ago and didn't want to start world war 3, especially if it's a wild goose chase.

[austro]

Hunter's got enough problems without that pitch being called a strike.

[94CougarGrad]

Wait - theya ren't showing the Rangers? Who is your cable co?

That's it. I have Dish Network.

[WakePhil]

Greg Lucas starts jabbing the BBGs in the eye in case JD/Brownie haven't got them up yet.

Feliz - Easy 6-3

Lee - Great pitch by Penny gets Lee watching the first strike, flys out easy on the second pitch.

Pence - Gotta love these binary averages sported by Lee and Pence. Pence flys to second. Inning over.

[BizidyDizidy]

This will either help, or really piss you off

Rangers are on 787. I'm commencing channel flipping.

[BudGirl]

That's it. I have Dish Network.

i'd still go through the channels when the wife gives him the remote.

[Mr. Happy]

Pence and Lee are really getting on my nerves. They're not even close to getting out of their slumps. As I said yesterday or earlier today on the TZ, I'd never throw Pence a strike.

[Lurch]

Rangers are on 787. I'm commencing channel flipping.

No, see the My20 section down below  (tonight is a My20 game)

[94CougarGrad]

bring it.

If we charge the guys money to watch, we'll be in beer money for months.

[BudGirl]

Hey Lurch, your avatar reminds me.  Alyssa Milano has a new show starting next monday on ABC.  I think it is on after Dancing With the Stars.

[BudGirl]

If we charge the guys money to watch, we'll be in beer money for months.

you assume they would be willing to pay.

[HudsonHawk]

Fuck, Manzella. 

[BudGirl]

manzie not having a good game defensively tonight.

[94CougarGrad]

you assume they would be willing to pay.

If they wanna spectate, they gotta compensate.

[Mr. Happy]

Fuck, Manzella. 

That was a rookie mistake, in my opinion. He had more time to make the throw.

[BudGirl]

If they wanna spectate, they gotta compensate.

i don't know that they would want to spectate.

[Lurch]

you assume they would be willing to pay.

Have you ever met a male?

[HudsonHawk]

That was a rookie mistake, in my opinion. He had more time to make the throw.

Not sure why it's a rookie mistake.  He's played SS before, hasn't he?

[BudGirl]

Have you ever met a male?

yes and i don't assume anything with you all.

[Mr. Happy]

i don't know that they would want to spectate.

I would.

[Mr. Happy]

Not sure why it's a rookie mistake.  He's played SS before, hasn't he?

Yes, but he hasn't played much in the Show.

[chuck]

I only have 1 150" TV. I didn't even know clicking through channels was an option until 5 minutes ago and didn't want to start world war 3, especially if it's a wild goose chase.

I don't know what your're complaining about, your wife wasn't going to let you watch the game anyway.

[BizidyDizidy]

No, see the My20 section down below  (tonight is a My20 game)

Yep, don't seem to be on there. So far clicking through unsuccesful. I'm moving in July and I'm pretty sure I'm done with Time Warner after this - been wanting to switch to DirecTV for football anyways. Love of tivos had been holding me back but it's just not worth dealing with Time Warner anymore.

[BudGirl]

K #6, sit down

[Lurch]

Yep, don't seem to be on there. So far clicking through unsuccesful. I'm moving in July and I'm pretty sure I'm done with Time Warner after this - been wanting to switch to DirecTV for football anyways. Love of tivos had been holding me back but it's just not worth dealing with Time Warner anymore.

DTVs HD-DVR isnt bad at all.  I've got two Tivos on other tvs and they're not that impressive to me any more.

[rifraft]

K #6, sit down

No matter how this ends, I'm thoroughly impressed by Myers tonight.  He's been fighting all night long, just getting it done.  Fuck, the offense needs to reward him for this effort.

[JaneDoe]

Quote from: 94CougarGrad on Today at 08:59:23 PM
orly? Wanna duke it out? 

bring it.

Ok, you two go get it on and I'll be at the front of the line for Brad...

[BizidyDizidy]

Shit, I just found it! 960, right between the NBA package and the PPV porn.

[Mr. Happy]

No matter how this ends, I'm thoroughly impressed by Myers tonight.  He's been fighting all night long, just getting it done.  Fuck, the offense needs to reward him for this effort.

No shit. The offense should be embarrassed tonight.

[austro]

Fuck, the offense needs to reward him for this effort.

[RoyO]Why?[/RoyO]

[HudsonHawk]

No matter how this ends, I'm thoroughly impressed by Myers tonight.  He's been fighting all night long, just getting it done.  Fuck, the offense needs to reward him for this effort.

No shit.  If his SS doesn't let him down, he's in the dugout tied 1-1.

[BizidyDizidy]

DTVs HD-DVR isnt bad at all.  I've got two Tivos on other tvs and they're not that impressive to me any more.

Yeah, I think I'm gonna switch (having found the game notwithstanding). The sunday ticket is the real thing. Has anyone tried the Clear internet? It's available in Dallas and seems like it might be a good internet option with the DTV.

[BizidyDizidy]

Thanks to everyone for explaining how this thing works!

Are y'all getting this in HD?

[chuck]

Wow. Nice work, son.

[BudGirl]

great job by myers  7ks in 7 innings

now get some hits boys

[HudsonHawk]

Thanks to everyone for explaining how this thing works!

Are y'all getting this in HD?

I'm not, but then in Midland, not much is.

[austro]

Wow, what a great job by Myers.

And the Time-Warner Austin feed is SD tonight, not HD.

[BizidyDizidy]

I'm not, but then in Midland, not much is.

I wonder if this 960 feed is ever in HD. 150" sd ain't too pretty.

[JaneDoe]

great job by myers  7ks in 7 innings

now get some hits boys

Do what BG says.

[WakePhil]

Lopez - singles between Kaz and 2B. Streak over (13 consecutive batters). Man on first, no outs.

Molina - hits to Manzella who gets a little cute with it trying to get two and gets none (Kaz comes off the bag). Everett lite gets his second error of the night. Man on first and second, no outs. Myers stays in

Ryan - bunting, bunting, bunting...successful sacrifice 5-3. Men on second and third, one out.

Penny is coming out for Stavinoha

Stavinoha - IF in. Works a full count and Ks. Huge. Quickly. Two outs, two runners in scoring pos.

Schumaker - Surprisingly swinging on the first strike. Ball. Swinging again on a breaking ball in the dirt. Brett climbs a ladder and sees a foul ball. Foul again. Ball low and outside. Fouling away. (This AB is longer than most Astros' innings). Fouls again. KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKs.

Nice outing by Brett. In the immortal words of Brett Myers, "Boom, outta here."

Brett and I are done. If anyone wants to take PBP, its yours.

[Mr. Happy]

I tip my hat to Myers tonight. He's had a very tight breaking ball that apparently has been tough to pick up. C'mon offense!

[BudGirl]

I wonder if this 960 feed is ever in HD. 150" sd ain't too pretty.

you finally find the game and now you are complaining about the quality?

[BizidyDizidy]

you finally find the game and now you are complaining about the quality?

I'm trying to maintain my momentum for ditching time warner.

[Lurch]

You keep Myers in?

[BudGirl]

I'm trying to maintain my momentum for ditching time warner.

if i had the option of ditching tw i would

[BudGirl]

You keep Myers in?

no, he's done his job.

[austro]

You keep Myers in?

No. He's done his job.

[BudGirl]

No. He's done his job.

d'uh

[matadorph]

FYI for any other Grande subscribers in Austin. I just found the game on Ch 134.

[BizidyDizidy]

if i had the option of ditching tw i would

'
I was very excited when they switched Houston for Dallas with Comcast, until a year later when I moved up here. They don't even have the NFL network for god's sake.

[austro]

d'uh

Get out of my head.

[HudsonHawk]

I like the bunt.  Manzella can't hit, plus it gets Myers's spot up this inning. 

[Mr. Happy]

You keep Myers in?

Probably not.

[austro]

Damn, I thought that was going to drop.

[HudsonHawk]

Probably not.

Jeez, I hope not.  Dusty Baker's not magager, is he?

[BudGirl]

kepp kepp he's our man if he can't do it no one can

[Lurch]

FYI for any other Grande subscribers in Austin. I just found the game on Ch 134.

We'll just point people to this thread for the rest of the season on My20 nights!

[BudGirl]

ok SBB, you want to be the Cardinals' pissant, now's when you get the hit.

[94CougarGrad]

Shit, I just found it! 960, right between the NBA package and the PPV porn.

Yay! Sometimes channel-surfing does pay off.

[HudsonHawk]

ok SBB, you want to be the Cardinals' pissant, now's when you get the hit.

Could really use that tweener now.

[BudGirl]

Yay! Sometimes channel-surfing does pay off.

i wonder who got eliminated.

[BizidyDizidy]

i wonder who got eliminated.

The young girl.

[94CougarGrad]

'
I was very excited when they switched Houston for Dallas with Comcast, until a year later when I moved up here. They don't even have the NFL network for god's sake.

I really miss my AT&T U-verse.

[BudGirl]

The young girl.

i have no idea.  i've never watched an episode of American Idol.  I assume that is what was being watched.

[BizidyDizidy]

i have no idea.  i've never watched an episode of American Idol.  I assume that is what was being watched.

http://www.americanidol.com/contestants/season_9/katie_stevens/

[BudGirl]

com'on matsui, try for a hit instead of a 6-3 to end an inning

[BudGirl]

fudge

[austro]

com'on matsui, try for a hit instead of a 6-3 to end an inning

Nice call.

[HudsonHawk]

com'on matsui, try for a hit instead of a 6-3 to end an inning

Fuck you BG...I hit 6-3 if I want

[JaneDoe]

Well, crap.

[Anit]

this teams inability to get a hit with RISP is astonishing

[HudsonHawk]

this teams inability to get a hit with RISP is astonishing

Not any more astonishing than their inability to hit without RISP.

[JaneDoe]

fudge

Poor fudge.  How can something so delicious be equated with the horrific offensive production of this team?

[BudGirl]

he could have at least hit to someone besides the shortstop

[JaneDoe]

this teams inability to get a hit with RISP is astonishing

[Russe]

i believe the word i'm looking for is "shitfuck"

[BizidyDizidy]

At what point are we officially making a run at the 88 orioles?

[WakePhil]

he could have at least hit to someone besides the shortstop

That's maybe the fifth inning of the night ending that way. Might as well shift 7 between 2B and 3B with two outs.

[JaneDoe]

i believe the word i'm looking for is "shitfuck"

[Lucy yelling]That's it[Charlie Brown falls over]

[rifraft]

At what point are we officially making a run at the 88 orioles?

once it gets to double digits.

[HudsonHawk]

At what point are we officially making a run at the 88 orioles?

April 5th.

[Alkie]

I don't know what everyone is bitching about.  As long as the end of our shit rotation doesn't blow up AGAIN, we're only gonna lose by 1.

We covered!  We covered!

[HudsonHawk]

Boy, Towles and Q sure are getting a workout with all these breaking pitches.

[austro]

At what point are we officially making a run at the 88 orioles?

Not gonna happen. We play Pittsburgh next week.

[HudsonHawk]

I don't know what everyone is bitching about.  As long as the end of our shit rotation doesn't blow up AGAIN, we're only gonna lose by 1.

We covered!  We covered!

Covered what?

[BudGirl]

Not gonna happen. We play Pittsburgh next week.

oh really?  you don't think the pirates can beat this team?

[matadorph]

Here comes a HR from Assholes.

[BizidyDizidy]

Not gonna happen. We play Pittsburgh next week.

Pirates have won 4 games. Not even in their league.

[JaneDoe]

Not gonna happen. We play Pittsburgh next week.

That makes a difference?

[roadrunner]

What's the over/under on the attendance average at MMP this year?  22k?

[BudGirl]

What's the over/under on the attendance average at MMP this year?  22k?

how do you bet on this?  because i think it will be less than 22K

[BizidyDizidy]

I'm curious about the odds Wade makes it. What if people start booing night in and night out.

[BudGirl]

I'm curious about the odds Wade makes it. What if people start booing night in and night out.

no one is going to be there to boo

[Lurch]

What's the over/under on the attendance average at MMP this year?  22k?

Boy did they pick the wrong year to try variable pricing

[BudGirl]

let's all give pujols a curtain call for making an out.

[roadrunner]

I'm curious about the odds Wade makes it. What if people start booing night in and night out.

I don't know if Wade really deserves it, but he will probably be fired.  And honestly, it's probably the right thing to do and anyone who gets worked up over it needs to rethink their expectations.

[VirtualBob]

kepp kepp he's our man if he can't do it no one can

I blame this post.

[Mr. Happy]

Boy did they pick the wrong year to try variable pricing

Your 2010 Houston Astros. We're working on it.

[roadrunner]

how do you bet on this?  because i think it will be less than 22K

I'm sure Drayton regrets not selling at the top of the market.

[BizidyDizidy]

I don't know if Wade really deserves it, but he will probably be fired.  And honestly, it's probably the right thing to do and anyone who gets worked up over it needs to rethink their expectations.

[BudGirl]

I blame this post.

how can you blame me?

[chuck]

I don't know if Wade really deserves it, but he will probably be fired.  And honestly, it's probably the right thing to do and anyone who gets worked up over it needs to rethink their expectations.

Firing Ed Wade would suddenly convince Carlos and Hunter to hit?

[austro]

oh really?  you don't think the pirates can beat this team?

The Pirates offensive numbers are very nearly as awful as the Astros. And I think Oswalt will be pitching the first of the three games.

[HudsonHawk]

I don't know if Wade really deserves it, but he will probably be fired.  And honestly, it's probably the right thing to do and anyone who gets worked up over it needs to rethink their expectations.

So he doesn't deserve it, but he should be fired anyway?  You're a hardass.

[VirtualBob]

how can you blame me?

tempting the BBG's ... your prophesy came true.

[Lurch]

I don't know if Wade really deserves it, but he will probably be fired.  And honestly, it's probably the right thing to do and anyone who gets worked up over it needs to rethink their expectations.

Nah.  Drayton knows what he's in for.

[BudGirl]

tempting the BBG's ... your prophesy came true.

it was a cheer.

[BudGirl]

tempting the BBG's ... your prophesy came true.

the kepp one isn't the one that was tempting the BBGs then, it was the matsui one.  but he's ended innings all night.

[Alkie]

Covered what?

The spread.   It was Duke by 7.

[WakePhil]

Someone is delusional. Either me for assuming the org recognized this as a rebuilding year, or them for assuming we'd actually contend and fire people under than assumption.

[BizidyDizidy]

it was a cheer.

Pointing out that "no one can" on this team is probably a little too close to home to be a cheer.

[austro]

Firing Ed Wade would suddenly convince Carlos and Hunter to hit?

I think that Drayton understands exactly why this club is in the shape it's in, and I think he understands that Wade/Heck have a plan to get it fixed. And I think he understands that it will take time. So I would actually be surprised if Wade gets canned.

Now, if Drayton sells to somebody, all bets are off.

[VirtualBob]

it was a cheer.

A cheer would have been positive ... the prediction that "no one can" pick up Kepp if he failed to drive the run in came true.

[roadrunner]

So he doesn't deserve it, but he should be fired anyway?  You're a hardass.

He inherited a mess that nobody could fix.  He got the farm back on track, but I really wouldn't be upset if he were fired after the team loses 90-100 games.

[VirtualBob]

Pointing out that "no one can" on this team is probably a little too close to home to be a cheer.

What he said.

[HudsonHawk]

Someone is delusional. Either me for assuming the org recognized this as a rebuilding year, or them for assuming we'd actually contend and fire people under than assumption.

Can we fire fans who think Wade's the problem?

[VirtualBob]

the kepp one isn't the one that was tempting the BBGs then, it was the matsui one.  but he's ended innings all night.

and then he gets lifted.  Was Jason in the can or something?

[HudsonHawk]

He inherited a mess that nobody could fix.  He got the farm back on track, but I really wouldn't be upset if he were fired after the team loses 90-100 games.

So you'd fire the guy who's getting them back on track?

[BudGirl]

A cheer would have been positive ... the prediction that "no one can" pick up Kepp if he failed to drive the run in came true.

you've never heard that cheer before?  really?

[Lurch]

and then he gets lifted.  Was Jason in the can or something?

Good point

[matadorph]

He inherited a mess that nobody could fix.  He got the farm back on track, but I really wouldn't be upset if he were fired after the team loses 90-100 games.

you're a fucking dumbass

[Mr. Happy]

Can we fire fans who think Wade's the problem?

That's what I was thinking, starting with Roadrunner.

[Lurch]

you've never heard that cheer before?  really?

I think one of you is taking this too seriously

[chuck]

The spread.   It was Duke by 7.

Dude. We don't play the Pirates until next week.

[BizidyDizidy]

Alright, so question for the tv experts - if this game wasn't a my20 game, do you think it would've been on this magical channel?

[roadrunner]

Can we fire fans who think Wade's the problem?

Oh jesus.  This team is terrible and it's the GM's third year.  No fan should be chastised for thinking the GM should be fired, regardless of what he inherited.

[chuck]

He inherited a mess that nobody could fix.  He got the farm back on track, but I really wouldn't be upset if he were fired after the team loses 90-100 games.

Ed Wade will be fired when Rick Smith will be, which is never.

[BudGirl]

Oh jesus.  This team is terrible and it's the GM's third year.  No fan should be chastised for thinking the GM should be fired, regardless of what he inherited.

with a limited budget and nothing growing on the farm, what should he have done?

[Alkie]

Dude. We don't play the Pirates until next week.

Oh.  Well shit.   Can I tear up this ticket now?

[VirtualBob]

That's what I was thinking, starting with Roadrunner.

potwa worthy response

[matadorph]

Oh jesus.  This team is terrible and it's the GM's third year.  No fan should be chastised for thinking the GM should be fired, regardless of what he inherited.

no, you should be chastised for basically admitting your logic is illogical yet standing by it anyway. Ed Wade is not the problem.

[VirtualBob]

I think one of you is taking this too seriously

That's what I was thinking, too.

[Mr. Happy]

Oh jesus.  This team is terrible and it's the GM's third year.  No fan should be chastised for thinking the GM should be fired, regardless of what he inherited.

If they can't be chastised, could they be tarred and feathered?

[chuck]

Oh.  Well shit.   Can I tear up this ticket now?

You took the Astros? Tear it up, Duke's 2-0.

[HudsonHawk]

Oh jesus.  This team is terrible and it's the GM's third year.  No fan should be chastised for thinking the GM should be fired, regardless of what he inherited.

If you think he inherited a mess and is getting it back on track, and you still want him fired, you should not only be chastised, but have your fan license revoked.

[BudGirl]

That's what I was thinking, too.

you know, i just try and cheer my team to a win and all i get is teased.  well, i'm just going to take it.

[VirtualBob]

no, you should be chastised for basically admitting your logic is illogical yet standing by it anyway. Ed Wade is not the problem.

Which step is that?  I forget.

[roadrunner]

no, you should be chastised for basically admitting your logic is illogical yet standing by it anyway. Ed Wade is not the problem.

For saying I wouldn't be upset if my baseball team lost 90-100 games and the GM was fired?

[Lurch]

well, i'm just going to take it.

Morgan?

[VirtualBob]

you know, i just try and cheer my team to a win and all i get is teased.  well, i'm just going to take it.

I am sooooo tempted to use a banned smiley-face here.

[matadorph]

this new FSH Astros ad campaign is a capital offense. someone should get fired for it.

[HudsonHawk]

For saying I wouldn't be upset if my baseball team lost 90-100 games and the GM was fired?

For saying he doesn't deserve it but should be anyway.

[BudGirl]

I am sooooo tempted to use a banned smiley-face here.

do it

[Mr. Happy]

If you think he inherited a mess and is getting it back on track, and you still want him fired, you should not only be chastised, but have your fan license revoked.

I still maintain that Roadrunner and others of his ilk should be tarred and feathered.

[HudsonHawk]

I am sooooo tempted to use a banned smiley-face here.

We have banned smiley faces?

[BudGirl]

com'on Carlos get a hit for VB

[Lurch]

I still maintain that Roadrunner and others of his ilk should be tarred and feathered.

BG will pay to watch.

[BudGirl]

Carlos does not like Bob

[BizidyDizidy]

Rally caps for pence?

[VirtualBob]

com'on Carlos get a hit for VB

[roadrunner]

For saying he doesn't deserve it but should be anyway.

I said I wouldn't be upset about it.  I'm not calling for his head in the comments section of the Chronicle.

[BizidyDizidy]

Odds that we'll see anything other than slider away?

[BudGirl]

6-3 to end it.

[austro]

Odds that we'll see anything other than slider away?

Or that it won't be pulled to short?

[VirtualBob]

Carlos does not like Bob

Carlos has a kinder, gentler swing this year.  He has given up hitting those poor baseballs.

[BizidyDizidy]

Odds that we'll see anything other than slider away?

Another sucker bet, 3 straight to end it.

[HudsonHawk]

I said I wouldn't be upset about it.  I'm not calling for his head in the comments section of the Chronicle.

You said he didn't deserve it but should be fired anyway.  That's a dumbass statement, and you should be appropriately smacked for it.

[Mr. Happy]

Nice AB, Pence. Not.

[JaneDoe]

Carlos has a kinder, gentler swing this year.  He has given up hitting those poor baseballs.

Someone needs an intervention.

[Lurch]

Odds that we'll see anything other than slider away?

And all three were balls

[MRaup]

this new FSH Astros ad campaign is a capital offense. someone should get fired for it.

Ed Wade. Sure it isn't his fault, but he deserves it anyway.

[Craig]

And the Astros fall to 0-for-fuck's-sake.

[BudGirl]

And all three were balls

i thought the first pitch was a called strike

[BizidyDizidy]

And all three were balls

First one was a called strike, but did look wide to me.

[Lurch]

i thought the first pitch was a called strike

It was, but it looked (and pfx confirmed) outside.  Hunter sure as hell hasnt earned that call

[BizidyDizidy]

It was, but it looked (and pfx confirmed) outside.  Hunter sure as hell hasnt earned that call

Once they called that pitch a strike, Hunter has no chance.

[roadrunner]

The Phillies did alright when Ed just planted the seeds for them and then got canned.  

I really don't think it's THAT crazy to suggest the GM (in his 3rd year) of the worst team in baseball should be fired at the end of the year.

But I'll just go back to lurking.  And we can just keep blaming everything on Pam Gardner.

[HudsonHawk]

The Phillies did alright when Ed just planted the seeds for them and then got canned.  

I really don't think it's THAT crazy to suggest the GM (in his 3rd year) of the worst team in baseball should be fired at the end of the year.

But I'll just go back to lurking.  And we can just keep blaming everything on Pam Gardner.

How about just pulling your head out of your ass?

[MRaup]

The Phillies did alright when Ed just planted the seeds for them and then got canned.  

I really don't think it's THAT crazy to suggest the GM (in his 3rd year) of the worst team in baseball should be fired at the end of the year.

But I'll just go back to lurking.  And we can just keep blaming everything on Pam Gardner.

What exactly was Ed Wade supposed to do with a team full of expensive veterans with no trade clauses and a very limited budget?

[Mr. Happy]

The Phillies did alright when Ed just planted the seeds for them and then got canned.  

I really don't think it's THAT crazy to suggest the GM (in his 3rd year) of the worst team in baseball should be fired at the end of the year.

But I'll just go back to lurking.  And we can just keep blaming everything on Pam Gardner.

Don't go away mad; just go away.

[roadrunner]

Don't go away mad; just go away.

Not mad.  Just going to disagree with everybody and exit. 

Hey - who knows, maybe the Astros will turn it around and win 80 games and my whole point will be moot.

Right?

[JimR]

Leave. Just leave and STFU on your way out.

[Mr. Happy]

Not mad.  Just going to disagree with everybody and exit. 

Hey - who knows, maybe the Astros will turn it around and win 80 games and my whole point will be moot.

Right?

Dude: Brad Mills has run off an eight game losing streak. Should he get run off too?

[rifraft]

Dude: Brad Mills has run off an eight game losing streak. Should he get run off too?

Should release all the players and bring up the Round Rock squad to fill out the major league roster.

[matadorph]

Carlos Lee, a 12th-year veteran with a career .290 avg and .501 slg, is currently hitting .103 below the Mendoza line. Hunter Pence isn't doing much better. That trend will reverse itself at some point in the near future, and the offense will score some runs.

This team is better than this.

[JimR]

Carlos Lee, a 12th-year veteran with a career .290 avg and .501 slg, is currently hitting .103 below the Mendoza line. Hunter Pence isn't doing much better. That trend will reverse itself at some point in the near future, and the offense will score some runs.

This team is better than this.

yep. true fans will still be here if the team goes 0-162. i never understand and have no respect for the people who feel some sort of entitlement to win.

[JaneDoe]

Carlos Lee, a 12th-year veteran with a career .290 avg and .501 slg, is currently hitting .103 below the Mendoza line. Hunter Pence isn't doing much better. That trend will reverse itself at some point in the near future, and the offense will score some runs.

This team is better than this.

Agreed. 

[Andyzipp]

yep. true fans will still be here if the team goes 0-162. i never understand and have no respect for the people who feel some sort of entitlement to win.

Most Houstonians who pay passing attention to baseball don't understand how good 1997-2005 was.  Instead they view it as a minimum acceptable standard and a period of underachieving.

[austro]

Should release all the players and bring up the Round Rock squad to fill out the major league roster.

I take it you haven't been watching the Round Rock box scores. They've been shut out a couple of times already, too.

[94CougarGrad]

One of the main reasons I still put up with Dish Network is because they're the provider up here in NoTx who'll get me the most Astros games.

I wanna see 'em win, but at the same time, I'm just glad I can see 'em at all. I really miss going to games at MMPUS, and I've got nothing against the Rangers, but I just can't get into 'em. They aren't the home team for me.