Author Topic: Shitbirds @ Astros, 9/24/12: Last Home Series in the NL (Read 9609 times)

Ron Brand · « **on:** September 24, 2012, 06:45:44 pm »

Jed Lowrie SS
Scott Moore RF
Brett Wallace 1B
Justin Maxwell CF
Fernando Martinez LF
Matt Dominguez 3B
Jason Castro C
Marwin Gonzalez 2B
Fernando Abad P

Jon Jay CF
Carlos Beltran RF
Matt Holliday LF
Allen Craig 1B
Yadier Molina C
David Freese 3B
Daniel Descalso 2B
Pete Kozma SS
Lance Lynn P

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2012, 07:17:38 pm »

I swear that Tony D picks his lineups and batting order out of a hat. There's just no explanation of it.

Matt · « **Reply #2 on:** September 24, 2012, 07:30:25 pm »

Is Paredes hurt or did he piss someone off?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #3 on:** September 24, 2012, 07:34:13 pm »

Quote from: Matt on September 24, 2012, 07:30:25 pm

Is Paredes hurt or did he piss someone off?

I don't know. Since I no longer have my mlb extra innings package, I rely upon the denizens here for club news. I haven't heard anything about Paredes being hurt.

Matt · « **Reply #4 on:** September 24, 2012, 07:35:28 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on September 24, 2012, 07:34:13 pm

I don't know. Since I no longer have my mlb extra innings package, I rely upon the denizens here for club news. I haven't heard anything about Paredes being hurt.

I think its been awhile since he got a start. I'm not fond of this manager though.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #5 on:** September 24, 2012, 07:37:19 pm »

Quote from: Matt on September 24, 2012, 07:35:28 pm

I think its been awhile since he got a start. I'm not fond of this manager though.

Me either, which means that he's sure to get the job!

Matt · « **Reply #6 on:** September 24, 2012, 07:39:16 pm »

Abad comes out in the 2nd inning with 2 outs and a man on first.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #7 on:** September 24, 2012, 07:40:26 pm »

What happened to Abad? Did he get hurt throwing a pitch? The Angel of Doom is on to pitch.

Matt · « **Reply #8 on:** September 24, 2012, 07:41:05 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on September 24, 2012, 07:40:26 pm

What happened to Abad? Did he get hurt throwing a pitch? The Angel of Doom is on to pitch.

Couldn't tell. Threw a fastball and then looked uncomfortable. Big crowd at the mound and then he came out.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #9 on:** September 24, 2012, 07:46:31 pm »

Angel of Doom is right on cue tonight, serving up a triple, which plates a run.

Matt · « **Reply #10 on:** September 24, 2012, 07:47:09 pm »

Angel of Doom promptly gives up a run-scoring triple. Scott Moore is slower than fuck in RF.

Matt · « **Reply #11 on:** September 24, 2012, 07:48:15 pm »

2 run homer.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #12 on:** September 24, 2012, 07:53:17 pm »

It takes some doing to lose ten games out of the bullpen when you're neither a setup man nor a closer.

Matt · « **Reply #13 on:** September 24, 2012, 07:57:57 pm »

Angel of Doom can't get the bunt down with two runners on and strikes out.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #14 on:** September 24, 2012, 08:16:51 pm »

1-7 with RISP through three, with five LOBsters so far. Shitfick.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #15 on:** September 24, 2012, 08:30:09 pm »

Glad I didn't miss anything.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #16 on:** September 24, 2012, 08:31:59 pm »

And those cocksucking pieces of shit who call the shots at my piddly Job #2 have decided to outlaw personal electronic devices, so I won't be able to watch anything, or listen to anything, or post anything, or read anything, the next two nights while I'm there. Sorry motherfuckers.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #17 on:** September 24, 2012, 08:32:15 pm »

Holy shit. Jon Jay!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #18 on:** September 24, 2012, 08:33:05 pm »

Triple. Home run. Home run. At least AoD isn't getting cheated on the hits that he's surrendered.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #19 on:** September 24, 2012, 08:33:52 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on September 24, 2012, 08:31:59 pm

And those cocksucking pieces of shit who call the shots at my piddly Job #2 have decided to outlaw personal electronic devices, so I won't be able to watch anything, or listen to anything, or post anything, or read anything, the next two nights while I'm there. Sorry motherfuckers.

That is utter bullshit. Find another gig!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #20 on:** September 24, 2012, 08:35:44 pm »

Why is AoD hitting to go back out there when he's already gone 2.1 innings? I don't get this manager.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #21 on:** September 24, 2012, 08:37:53 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on September 24, 2012, 08:33:52 pm

That is utter bullshit. Find another gig!

It's a morale-killer. The job involves a lot of sitting around, and then a few minutes of Terror and Fear, then a lot of sitting around, then a little more T & F. Having something to do in between is something we've done for the twelve years I've been doing this, but the people we have a contract with are psychotic fools and the people I work for directly are completely craven assholes. It's been a treat since these fuckers came on board.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #22 on:** September 24, 2012, 08:39:00 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on September 24, 2012, 08:35:44 pm

Why is AoD hitting to go back out there when he's already gone 2.1 innings? I don't get this manager.

JD just mused that they might take a look at him as a starter next year, and that he needs fastball command to do it. Says he has a good curveball.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #23 on:** September 24, 2012, 08:40:41 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on September 24, 2012, 08:37:53 pm

It's a morale-killer. The job involves a lot of sitting around, and then a few minutes of Terror and Fear, then a lot of sitting around, then a little more T & F. Having something to do in between is something we've done for the twelve years I've been doing this, but the people we have a contract with are psychotic fools and the people I work for directly are completely craven assholes. It's been a treat since these fuckers came on board.

It sounds like those in charge have never been in the situation that you're in. A lack of understanding often leads to arbitrary and capricious edicts that don't make sense. And they'll be depriving me of your company, which sucks!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #24 on:** September 24, 2012, 08:41:52 pm »

AoD gets through his third frame unscathed.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #25 on:** September 24, 2012, 08:44:58 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on September 24, 2012, 08:40:41 pm

It sounds like those in charge have never been in the situation that you're in. A lack of understanding often leads to arbitrary and capricious edicts that don't make sense. And they'll be depriving me of your company, which sucks!

The people we have the contract with have always been ridiculous, but my bosses used to a) understand morale and b) know how to ease them back into sanity. My current bosses don't give a damn about morale. They've had to replace some people already and they found it to be extremely difficult; that was completely ignored when this last little episode popped up. They're fools.

Some people know how to manage and some don't.

I'm banking on a friend of mine winning the contract back when it opens up, and if that happens things will be much, much better. It's at least a year away though.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #26 on:** September 24, 2012, 08:46:41 pm »

Abad has a right oblique strain. Marwin left with a left ankle sprain. Dominguez has a stomach virus.

geezerdonk · « **Reply #27 on:** September 24, 2012, 08:46:53 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on September 24, 2012, 08:37:53 pm

It's a morale-killer. The job involves a lot of sitting around, and then a few minutes of Terror and Fear, then a lot of sitting around, then a little more T & F. Having something to do in between is something we've done for the twelve years I've been doing this, but the people we have a contract with are psychotic fools and the people I work for directly are completely craven assholes. It's been a treat since these fuckers came on board.

I think he was talking to Rodriguez - or maybe Bogusevic.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #28 on:** September 24, 2012, 08:48:44 pm »

Quote from: geezerdonk on September 24, 2012, 08:46:53 pm

I think he was talking to Rodriguez - or maybe Bogusevic.

Not to mention an umpire or two, and a manager I can think of.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #29 on:** September 24, 2012, 08:59:24 pm »

Two loud singles.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #30 on:** September 24, 2012, 09:05:36 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on September 24, 2012, 08:44:58 pm

The people we have the contract with have always been ridiculous, but my bosses used to a) understand morale and b) know how to ease them back into sanity. My current bosses don't give a damn about morale. They've had to replace some people already and they found it to be extremely difficult; that was completely ignored when this last little episode popped up. They're fools.

Some people know how to manage and some don't.

I'm banking on a friend of mine winning the contract back when it opens up, and if that happens things will be much, much better. It's at least a year away though.

You reap what you sow. Bastards.

Reuben · « **Reply #31 on:** September 24, 2012, 09:20:42 pm »

Checking in. I'm not happy either. Softball team lost, I went 0-for-3: K looking (on a 3-2 pitch that bounced), K swinging (well, it is fast-pitch), called out on an attempted bunt single (bang-bang play). After the game I got a migraine, so we had to scrap our plans to go see The Master. To top it all off, I've had to watch several innings of Fernando Rodriguez surrendering homers to the likes of Pete Kozma Kramer and Neck-tat "suddenly I'm a HR hitter" Molina.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #32 on:** September 24, 2012, 09:25:04 pm »

Exxon Valdez surrenders a few more runs that we won't be able to make up.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #33 on:** September 24, 2012, 09:33:32 pm »

The "scout" on mlb.com gameday just reminded me that Bogusevic has a .587 OPS. Thanks. For nothing.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #34 on:** September 24, 2012, 09:39:29 pm »

If nothing changes in the score, AoD goes to 2-11.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #35 on:** September 24, 2012, 09:51:03 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on September 24, 2012, 09:33:32 pm

The "scout" on mlb.com gameday just reminded me that Bogusevic has a .587 OPS. Thanks. For nothing.

Ouch.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #36 on:** September 24, 2012, 09:51:56 pm »

Wallace couldn't have hit that pitch with an oar.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #37 on:** September 24, 2012, 09:56:52 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on September 24, 2012, 09:51:56 pm

Wallace couldn't have hit that pitch with an oar.

He's definitely got some exploitable weaknesses with his bat that he's going to have to surpass, or he's a AAAA player like I think that he is.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #38 on:** September 24, 2012, 10:05:03 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on September 24, 2012, 09:51:03 pm

Ouch.

Since August 1, Bogusevic is 10-69 (.145). That's Luis Pujols bad. He hasn't hit a home run since June and is hitting below .200 since July 1.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #39 on:** September 24, 2012, 10:07:21 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on September 24, 2012, 10:05:03 pm

Since August 1, Bogusevic is 10-69 (.145). That's Luis Pujols bad. He hasn't hit a home run since June and is hitting below .200 since July 1.

He hits like a pitcher. Weird.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #40 on:** September 24, 2012, 10:08:16 pm »

Remember the 1978 season when Pujols hit .131 as the backup catcher? He had 153 official plate appearances and only 20 hits to show for them. Eww.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #41 on:** September 24, 2012, 10:10:18 pm »

That oughta do it. #1 pick, here we come.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #42 on:** September 24, 2012, 10:12:25 pm »

And this one is mercifully over. mlb.com is showing Abad as the loser, so AoD somehow escapes a loss.

Reuben · « **Reply #43 on:** September 24, 2012, 10:18:44 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on September 24, 2012, 10:07:21 pm

He hits like a pitcher. Weird.

Bogey would be smart to throw some bullpen sessions over the winter. Perhaps he'll be able to catch on with the Skeeters as a RP/4th OF, maybe pick up some tips from Jason Lane whilst there.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #44 on:** September 24, 2012, 10:19:07 pm »

Eight games left.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #45 on:** September 24, 2012, 10:20:28 pm »

They clocked this one at a svelte 3:03.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #46 on:** September 25, 2012, 07:46:03 am »

Quote from: Ron Brand on September 24, 2012, 10:20:28 pm

They clocked this one at a svelte 3:03.

We've played many of these this season.

juliogotay · « **Reply #47 on:** September 25, 2012, 08:19:35 am »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on September 25, 2012, 07:46:03 am

We've played many of these this season.

Wait until next year.