Astros v Cubs 10-1-12

[BudGirl]

Astros
Altuve, 2B
Moore, RF
Lowrie, SS
Martinez, F, LF
Wallace, 1B
Dominguez, 3B
Castro, C
Barnes, CF
Harrell, P


Cubs
DeJesus

Sappelt, RF
Rizzo, 1b
Soriano, LF
Castro, SS
Valbuena, 3B
Castillo, C
Barney, 2B
Berken, P

[OregonStrosFan]

With a loss in this series, the FTCs would hit 100 losses on the season.  I'd be okay with them hitting triple digits in losses...

[BudGirl]

Altuve - first pitch pop-out.
Moore - lined to CF on a 1-1 count
Lowrie - swinging K

[BudGirl]

they can't catch us but maybe we make get closer to them.

[BudGirl]

de jesus - single, lined to cf
sappelt - 5-3 runner advanced to 2b
rizzo - k looking
soriano - walk, wp advanced dejesus to 3rd (cubs have 2 more years on his contract - good for them)
castro - 6-3, 7 year extension signed

no score after 1

[BudGirl]

cowboys v bears game starting
how great would it be for the rangers to lose to the yankees in the playoffs?

f martinez hit the high ball to RF.
wallace - 1-3
dominguez - 4-3
castro - 3U getting Kile good guy award

1-0 astros mid 2

[NeilT]

de jesus - single, lined to cf
sappelt - 5-3 runner advanced to 2b
rizzo - k looking
soriano - walk, wp advanced dejesus to 3rd (cubs have 2 more years on his contract - good for them)
castro - 6-3, 7 year extension signed

no score after 1

I just opened this and all I say was Castro . . . 7 year extension signed.  It was deeply troubling.  All I could think was the Astros must have got him really cheap.

[OregonStrosFan]

F Martinez has enjoyed himself this road trip...

[BudGirl]

valbuena - looking k
castillo - k swining
barner - 4-3

1-0 astros end of 2

[Mr. Happy]

I want Harrell to knot his record at 11-11 and send the FTC to the century mark in losses. That would be awesome.

[BudGirl]

barnes - 5-3,
harrell - k swining
altuve - shot into cf for a single #167
moore - 3U

astros lead 1-0 mid 3

jd wants someone to call a homerun shot

[OregonStrosFan]

I want Harrell to knot his record at 11-11 and send the FTC to the century mark in losses. That would be awesome.

I could live with that!!!

[BudGirl]

berken - 4-3
dejesus - p7 - almost ran into lowrie
sappelt - 1-3

astros leading 1-0 after 3

are any of the astros that were traded making it to the playoffs?  i can't think of any but figured you knowledgable boys would know.

[Ron Brand]

how great would it be for the rangers to lose to the yankees in the playoffs?

I'd love it. I'd love it if the A's swept them and then they got whacked by the Yankees. I'm tired of hearing my officemate's well-intentioned but still irritating jabber about the Rangers.

[BudGirl]

lowrie - p6
f martinez - infield single down 3rd baseline
wallace - flied out to 7
dominguez - 2b to lf, martinez scores, castillo missed the throw, dominguez ended up on 3rd.  ruled a triple, but should have been a double.
castro - 4-3

mid 4 - astros 2 cubs 0

[BudGirl]

end of 1st quarter - no score - but ware got a sack on cutler

[BudGirl]

rizzo - double to rcf
soriano - 5-3, rizzo advanced to 3rd
castro - k swining - he reached
valbuena - 4-3

end of 4 2-0 astros

[chuck]

I'm tired of hearing my officemate's well-intentioned but still irritating jabber about the Rangers.

I would simply tell him to shut the fuck up.

Of course, I don't really have all that many friends.

[OregonStrosFan]

NYY and BAL are currently tied for the AL East Division championship.  BAL is playing TB, who still have a shot at the Wild Card.  NYY is playing BOS, who sported a lineup from 5-9 who have collectively hit .177 on the season. I trust Goold from the St. Louis Crap-Dispatch is moaning and wailing about 'competitive consequences' about no... FTC and FTC(o-ards). And while I'm at it, FYB!!!

[OregonStrosFan]

Of course, I don't really have all that many friends.

I'll let you buy me beers any day amigo...

[Ron Brand]

I would simply tell him to shut the fuck up.

Of course, I don't really have all that many friends.

Ordinarily, yeah, but this guy's sad tale of woe means I'll put up with it as long as he flings it. Plus, he's a really, really nice guy. I just have to try and tune it all out as best I can, and take quiet enjoyment when Feliz burns his arm up or Hamilton drinks too many Gatorades.

[Ron Brand]

Thanks for the pbp, BudGirl. Nice to see you in the GZ!

[Ron Brand]

I don't think I've ever seen someone give up quite like that on a steal.

[BudGirl]

barnes - flied out to rf
harrell - 3-1
altuve - bb, cs,, didn't even make it to 2nd
pitching change - chapman
moore -

mid 5, 4-0 astros

jd and brownie talking about next year and the hotels they will be staying at. - looks good for the future.

[Mr. Happy]

I would simply tell him to shut the fuck up.

Of course, I don't really have all that many friends.

I refuse to believe that. You probably have more friends than you even know.

[Ron Brand]

barnes - flied out to rf
harrell - 3-1
altuve - bb, cs,, didn't even make it to 2nd
pitching change - chapman
moore -

mid 5, 4-0 astros

jd and brownie talking about next year and the hotels they will be staying at. - looks good for the future.

That would be great news.

[Ron Brand]

Shit, Dusty Baker had a mini-stroke?

[BudGirl]

Shit, Dusty Baker had a mini-stroke?

where did you hear that?

[BudGirl]

castillo - 6-3
barney - flied out to rf
jackson, ph - k looking

james russell warming up for the 6th inning



end of 5, astros 2, cubs 0

[Ron Brand]

He had it while he was in the hospital. He's back on the job. Damn.

[BizidyDizidy]

Coming down to the wire here Chuck.

[chuck]

Coming down to the wire here Chuck.

If this fucking idiot keeps throwing interceptions and your guy keeps kicking extra points I am fucked.

[BizidyDizidy]

If this fucking idiot keeps throwing interceptions and your guy keeps kicking extra points I am fucked.

If I end up losing with the second highest score, I will be chagrined.

[BudGirl]

russell pitching
moore - flied out to 5 (short left field)
lowrie - 5-3
f martinez - 4-3


mid 6 astros  2, cubs 0

brownie shared a great j bench story.  hope you all were able to hear it.

[BizidyDizidy]

What happened on Altuve's CS? My dad just texted me that it'll be on SportsCenter?

[chuck]

I refuse to believe that. You probably have more friends than you even know.

The friends I have are the sort of people who are willing to put up with my being a jackass all the time. They are not as numerous as you might initially expect.

[BudGirl]

What happened on Altuve's CS? My dad just texted me that it'll be on SportsCenter?

think major league and not reaching second.  he got up started walking as though he had been tagged.  he didn't even get close enough to be tagged by castro.

[Ron Brand]

What happened on Altuve's CS? My dad just texted me that it'll be on SportsCenter?

The throw beat him by several feet, so he slowed up and stopped, then walked back toward the dugout before the tag was applied. Castro had to walk after him to tag him.

[chuck]

If I end up losing with the second highest score, I will be chagrined.

At least you'll have the satisfaction of being able to complain about it for a week.

But believe me, it is better to win with a shit score than put up huge numbers and lose.

[BizidyDizidy]

If this fucking idiot keeps throwing interceptions and your guy keeps kicking extra points I am fucked.

Hard to be too upset about Romo throwing interceptions.

[BudGirl]

valdez warming up for harrell
dejesus - k swinging
sappelt - 4-3
rizzo - k looking

could be the last pitch for lucas this year.


end of 6, astros 2, cubs 0

[Ron Brand]

Wouldn't be the end of the season without a GZ full of NFL stuff.

[chuck]

Hard to be too upset about Romo throwing interceptions.

The one and only time it pisses me off is when he's trying to get the ball to Bryant. And of course in this case every turnover is likely to lead to points for you.

But yes, it is not hard to see the upside.

[Ron Brand]

7 Ks for Harrell in six shutout innings. He was smiling as he ran off the field.

[chuck]

Wouldn't be the end of the season without a GZ full of NFL stuff.

Or without you complaining about it. My universe is now in harmony.

[BudGirl]

Ron doesn't remember how discussions can vary when there are multiple people in the GZ.  It's been a while.

[Ron Brand]

Or without you complaining about it. My universe is now in harmony.

Usually I just leave, but I'll be working tomorrow and Wednesday night and won't be able to see the games.

A harmonic universe is a good thing.

[Ron Brand]

Ron doesn't remember how discussions can vary when there are multiple people in the GZ.  It's been a while.

I prefer combating Alkie with non sequiturs to NFL discussions.

[chuck]

I prefer combating Alkie with non sequiturs to NFL discussions.

That reminds me. How much would YOU pay for a sloth?

http://www.thepanamajungle.com

[BudGirl]

: )

wallace - hbp, 6-4
domingez - 4-3
castro - 1-3

mid 7 astos  2, cubs 0

[Ron Brand]

That reminds me. How much would YOU pay for a sloth?

http://www.thepanamajungle.com

$15? That's TOO FUCKING HIGH!

[NeilT]

My hourly rate for sloth is much higher.

[BizidyDizidy]

My hourly rate for sloth is much higher.

50 times

[BudGirl]

that is confirmed.

[Ron Brand]

My hourly rate for sloth is much higher.

To do sloth right you should be surrounded by luxury.

[Ron Brand]

Yell for the flyout, you chumps.

[chuck]

I'm going to put an offer in on that anvil. Admit it, that anvil is pretty sweet.

[BizidyDizidy]

I'm going to put an offer in on that anvil. Admit it, that anvil is pretty sweet.

Over the HIGH QUALITY imitation Rolex? Can't just find one of those on any random street corner.

[Ron Brand]

I'm going to put an offer in on that anvil. Admit it, that anvil is pretty sweet.

It is a king-hell anvil to be sure. Don't go more than $45 though, the shipping'll eat you alive.

[BudGirl]

valdez pitching
soriano - pop out to 3
castro - fly out to 9, crowd got really excited about this out
valbuena - 6-3


end of 7, astros 2, cubs 0

[BizidyDizidy]

I bought a brand new blendtec + extra container for $250, so would probably give that vintage vita-mix a pass.

[Ron Brand]

Not a refurb? Where did you get it?

[chuck]

It is a king-hell anvil to be sure. Don't go more than $45 though, the shipping'll eat you alive.

No, I need to be prudent on the amount I've willing to give for it as I'm only going to drop it on the head of someone at the bottom of a canyon.

[austro]

At least you'll have the satisfaction of being able to complain about it for a week.

But believe me, it is better to win with a shit score than put up huge numbers and lose.

I took a quick look at my team's output this morning, discovered that I was down 20 pts, but figured I was in good shape since my QB and kicker were apparently playing tonight, since they both had zeros. But as I was driving home it dawned on me that the San Diego placekicker probably wouldn't make an appearance in the Chicago-Dallas game tonight. When I got home I checked a little more carefully, and sure enough Kaeding didn't play yesterday because he hurt his knee in Friday's practice. FML.

[chuck]

Over the HIGH QUALITY imitation Rolex? Can't just find one of those on any random street corner.

You know, I've only ever seen people selling designer bag knock offs around here, never watches. I guess because no one particularly cares what time it is.

I did see a guy in the middle of the road today selling small bags of Doritos. Other things you can always buy when sitting in traffic include cell phone covers and kitchen sized plastic trash bags.

[BizidyDizidy]

Not a refurb? Where did you get it?

You know what, actually was a refurb, but with a 10 year factory warranty.

Was this deal:

http://slickdeals.net/f/2745737-Factory-Reconditioned-Total-Blender-10-yr-Warranty-for-250-00-reg-489-95

[NeilT]

I hate to see the Cubs down 3-0.

[Ron Brand]

VitaMix was doing an in-store at my local Costco this weekend but I resisted the temptation to ask about buying their demo unit. I can't really justify spending that much, but I do want one.

[Ron Brand]

I hate to see the Cubs down 3-0.

Yes, 30-0 would be so much better.

[Ron Brand]

FUCK THE CUBS!

[BudGirl]

camp pitching
barnes -  single lined into rf
bogusevic - k  looking
altuve - 1-3, barnes moved to 2nd
moore - anti-bartman foul ball - greatness - lined inot cf, barnes scored - ends up on 2 after throw to home.
lowrie - 5-3

brownie suprised that is the worst team for cubs in 46 years of bad


mid 8, astros 3 , cubs 0

[Ron Brand]

This is some exciting chess match.

[Ron Brand]

Gonna have to catch up on El Capo 2.

[NeilT]

brownie suprised that is the worst team for cubs in 46 years of bad

Every cubs team is the worst team in 46 years of bad.

[Ron Brand]

It's going to be wonderful to not go back to this shithole again. What a bunch of subhumans.

[BudGirl]

bogusevic stays in to play rf
maxwell in lf
fernando rodriguez pitching
castillo - k swinging
barney - k swinging
lehair announced
ptiching change - wright
mather ph - k swining



end of 8, astros 3, cubs 0

[Jacksonian]

k swining

Perfect.

[BizidyDizidy]

VitaMix was doing an in-store at my local Costco this weekend but I resisted the temptation to ask about buying their demo unit. I can't really justify spending that much, but I do want one.

It is really awesome - it can turn anything into a perfectly smooth puree/sauce/smoothie/soup. On the other hand, if you don't want to open up a Jamba Juice in your house, not sure it's worth $450 bucks.

[Ron Brand]

Nice to see Marmol hasn't lost his Touch O' Shittiness.

[Ron Brand]

Go get 'em, Oakland.

[austro]

Nice to see Marmol hasn't lost his Touch O' Shittiness.

45 walks in 53 innings is quite an accomplishment.

[BudGirl]

marmol to pitch the 9th
maxwell - double - left center field
wallace - k looking
dominguez - k swinging
castro - lined out to 9

mid 9, astros  3, cubs 0

[BudGirl]

wright staying in to start the 9th.
ambriz warming in the pen
dejesus - 1-3
sappelt - k looking
rizzo - 6-3

end of 9, astros 3, cubs 0

astros win

[austro]

Woo hoo! Second straight shutout. *By* the Astros!

[Ron Brand]

Astros win!

100 losses for the Cubs. Suck it, you clowns!

[NeilT]

Who said this game was meaningless?  FTC.

[Ron Brand]

Damn, no postgame show on Fox, they went directly to the Ranger game.

[Ron Brand]

I don't know who is calling the TV game for the Rangers, but he is one colossal whiny bitch.

ETA: It's Dave Barnett. Whiny. Bitch. Waah, waah, waah. Get swept, fuckers.

[OregonStrosFan]

Get swept, fuckers.

This would bring me immense joy (as would watching a TEX-NYY 1-game Wilcard 'play-in')!

[BizidyDizidy]

Wow, Romo is just terrible.

[chuck]

Wow, Romo is just terrible.

Bryant is no better. They are not exactly Staubach and Pearson.