Author Topic: Astros vs Angels 07-15-2019 (Read 12342 times)

Where is Kalas? How much time does he get off? I figured he'd be back for this series. I'm sure they mentioned he wouldn't be, but I have trouble paying attention sometimes.

jbm · « **Reply #7 on:** July 15, 2019, 09:37:59 pm »

Quote from: Tom Servo on July 15, 2019, 09:35:18 pm

Where is Kalas? How much time does he get off? I figured he'd be back for this series. I'm sure they mentioned he wouldn't be, but I have trouble paying attention sometimes.

He’ll be back this weekend against the fucksticks.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #8 on:** July 15, 2019, 09:44:00 pm »

Straw has such a beautiful stride.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #9 on:** July 15, 2019, 09:49:37 pm »

Line drive from Bregman. More, please!

Texifornia · « **Reply #10 on:** July 15, 2019, 09:51:10 pm »

Canning gets canned. Taylor Cole to pitch.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #11 on:** July 15, 2019, 09:52:38 pm »

Quote from: Texifornia on July 15, 2019, 09:51:10 pm

Canning gets canned. Taylor Cole to pitch.

Asmus trying to preserve a chance at a win.

MusicMan · « **Reply #12 on:** July 15, 2019, 09:57:32 pm »

Quote from: Texifornia on July 15, 2019, 09:51:10 pm

Canning gets canned. Taylor Cole to pitch.

At least Canning didn’t get caned.

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Texifornia · « **Reply #13 on:** July 15, 2019, 09:57:40 pm »

In that situation, I would send Bregs on a 3-2 pitch.

Texifornia · « **Reply #14 on:** July 15, 2019, 09:58:24 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 15, 2019, 09:57:32 pm

At least Canning didn’t get caned.

You don't know that.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #15 on:** July 15, 2019, 09:59:26 pm »

I hope we get good Framber tonight.

MRaup · « **Reply #16 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:05:25 pm »

Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on July 15, 2019, 09:59:26 pm

I hope we get good Framber tonight.

And now we find out.

Tightrope walk or shit sandwich, which will it be?

Texifornia · « **Reply #17 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:05:35 pm »

FFS Framber!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #18 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:08:32 pm »

Wasn't pretty.

JimR · « **Reply #19 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:09:13 pm »

I confess I do not understand this opener stuff, but why not try to get 2-3 innings out of James?

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #20 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:11:01 pm »

Maldonado has apparently been traded, Astros are one of the teams who had been looking into him. Team yet to be named

Texifornia · « **Reply #21 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:15:52 pm »

It's interesting that Kemp is starting today. I wonder if Hinch is just giving his some support after supposedly being told yesterday he was DFAed.

JimR · « **Reply #22 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:19:07 pm »

Quote from: Texifornia on July 15, 2019, 10:15:52 pm

It's interesting that Kemp is starting today. I wonder if Hinch is just giving his some support after supposedly being told yesterday he was DFAed.

I do not believe he was told that.

Texifornia · « **Reply #23 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:20:30 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 15, 2019, 10:19:07 pm

I do not believe he was told that.

It would have been unusually sloppy by the organization.

MRaup · « **Reply #24 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:24:13 pm »

Just the 2nd hit of the night for the Angels.

Uh, Kevin... it's the third fucking inning.

das · « **Reply #25 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:25:50 pm »

Framber is falling in love with his deuce. Tattooed FB for the HR won’t help.

JimR · « **Reply #26 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:26:57 pm »

Quote from: das on July 15, 2019, 10:25:50 pm

Framber is falling in love with his deuce. Tattooed FB for the HR won’t help.

2-0 pitch. Had to be FB. His out pitch is CB.

das · « **Reply #27 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:27:45 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 15, 2019, 10:24:13 pm

Just the 2nd hit of the night for the Angels.

Uh, Kevin... it's the third fucking inning.

I am underwhelmed. You would think there’d be a decent line of talent chomping at the bit for that gig. Great opportunity for a trial.

I guess Capps is busy down in RR.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #28 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:28:25 pm »

Quote from: Tom Servo on July 15, 2019, 09:33:51 pm

Simmons is a lollygagger.

Nice job

Tom Servo · « **Reply #29 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:30:22 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on July 15, 2019, 10:28:25 pm

Nice job

Oh FFS.

das · « **Reply #30 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:30:26 pm »

Nice catch on the flair by Calhoun.

MRaup · « **Reply #31 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:30:37 pm »

Quote from: das on July 15, 2019, 10:27:45 pm

I am underwhelmed. You would think there’d be a decent line of talent chomping at the bit for that gig. Great opportunity for a trial.

I guess Capps is busy down in RR.

I'd take Julia burping the alphabet over Kevin trying his hardest.

He's fucking atrocious.

das · « **Reply #32 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:32:46 pm »

Please don’t ever show that swing by Altuve again.

JimR · « **Reply #33 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:33:13 pm »

Quote from: das on July 15, 2019, 10:27:45 pm

I am underwhelmed. You would think there’d be a decent line of talent chomping at the bit for that gig. Great opportunity for a trial.

I guess Capps is busy down in RR.

Ha

Texifornia · « **Reply #34 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:34:03 pm »

Quote

I'd take Julia burping the alphabet over Kevin trying his hardest.

I'd take Julia burping the alphabet over most things.

MRaup · « **Reply #35 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:34:23 pm »

Eschenfelder crying yard on a routine fly ball to left.

It's like I'm watching a Cubs game!

das · « **Reply #36 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:34:41 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 15, 2019, 10:30:37 pm

I'd take Julia burping the alphabet over Kevin trying his hardest.

He's fucking atrocious.

He needs to stop crying yard. The BBG’s are listening.

Edited to add: Jinx

Jacksonian · « **Reply #37 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:36:27 pm »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on July 15, 2019, 10:11:01 pm

Maldonado has apparently been traded, Astros are one of the teams who had been looking into him. Team yet to be named

Rosenthal tweets Cubs.

MRaup · « **Reply #38 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:38:00 pm »

Here's a thought...

DON'T THROW HITTABLE PITCHES ON 0 AND FUCKING 2.

MRaup · « **Reply #39 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:39:02 pm »

Jesus Fucking Christ. That was a meatball to Pujols.

MRaup · « **Reply #40 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:40:57 pm »

Holy Fuck, Chirinios. What the hell was that?

Texifornia · « **Reply #41 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:42:44 pm »

Replay showed the ball was fouled. Why Chirinos didn't bother to bring that up?

MRaup · « **Reply #42 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:42:51 pm »

What a fucking shitass series of events.

Texifornia · « **Reply #43 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:43:51 pm »

Quote from: Texifornia on July 15, 2019, 10:42:44 pm

Replay showed the ball was fouled. Why Chirinos didn't bother to bring that up?

Now that cost them a run. Somebody wasn't paying attention.

doyce7 · « **Reply #44 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:44:34 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 15, 2019, 10:09:13 pm

I confess I do not understand this opener stuff, but why not try to get 2-3 innings out of James?

The idea is to "open" with your "6th inning guy" to get the other teams best hitters out in the first. Then you go to the "bulk guy" who now gets to "ease" his way into the game and in theory would be in rhythm by the time the top of the order comes back around.

You use a guy like Framber because you expect to get about 5 innings from him, you're just using him for a different 5 innings.

The only reason why you don't have James go 2-3 innings is so that you can still use him tomorrow and don't burn 2 pitchers in one game, so to speak.

I'm not convinced it's really that effective, but that's the general idea of why you do it.

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doyce7 · « **Reply #45 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:49:00 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on July 15, 2019, 10:36:27 pm

Rosenthal tweets Cubs.

Royals get Mike Montgomery, don't see many major leaguer for major leaguer trades these days. Especially midseason

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Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #46 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:49:14 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on July 15, 2019, 10:44:34 pm

The idea is to "open" with your "6th inning guy" to get the other teams best hitters out in the first. Then you go to the "bulk guy" who now gets to "ease" his way into the game and in theory would be in rhythm by the time the top of the order comes back around.

You use a guy like Framber because you expect to get about 5 innings from him, you're just using him for a different 5 innings.

The only reason why you don't have James go 2-3 innings is so that you can still use him tomorrow and don't burn 2 pitchers in one game, so to speak.

I'm not convinced it's really that effective, but that's the general idea of why you do it.

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I understand the idea of openers generally, but any plan specifically premised on Framber Valdez going anywhere near five innings is manifestly ill-conceived.

Texifornia · « **Reply #47 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:50:17 pm »

Alvarez's swing is absolute "buttah".

das · « **Reply #48 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:52:15 pm »

Quote from: Texifornia on July 15, 2019, 10:50:17 pm

Alvarez's swing is absolute "buttah".

Ball comes in at 84mph and leaves at 112mph. Wow.

das · « **Reply #49 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:53:06 pm »

Stomach churning DP by Reddick.

Sambito · « **Reply #50 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:53:28 pm »

From bunt to DP --- awesome

Will stop bitching sometime soon.

doyce7 · « **Reply #51 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:54:20 pm »

Quote from: Arky Vaughan on July 15, 2019, 10:49:14 pm

I understand the idea of openers generally, but any plan specifically premised on Framber Valdez going anywhere near five innings is manifestly ill-conceived.

Previous to his last 3 starts, he's been pretty consistently 4-5 innings. Which yes, that's not great for a starter, that's what you want from a "bulk guy"

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JimR · « **Reply #52 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:54:23 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on July 15, 2019, 10:49:00 pm

Royals get Mike Montgomery, don't see many major leaguer for major leaguer trades these days. Especially midseason

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Who did we offer?

Tom Servo · « **Reply #53 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:54:56 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on July 15, 2019, 10:54:20 pm

Previous to his last 3 starts, he's been pretty consistently 4-5 innings. Which yes, that's not great for a starter, that's what you want from a "bulk guy"

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I just want someone competent at pitching.

doyce7 · « **Reply #54 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:56:05 pm »

Quote from: Tom Servo on July 15, 2019, 10:54:56 pm

I just want someone competent at pitching.

Tune in on Wednesday

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doyce7 · « **Reply #55 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:57:38 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 15, 2019, 10:54:23 pm

Who did we offer?

Not a clue. If they made an offer I'd bet it wasn't anywhere near a MLB arm though

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JimR · « **Reply #56 on:** July 15, 2019, 10:58:56 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on July 15, 2019, 10:57:38 pm

Not a clue. If they made an offer I'd bet it wasn't anywhere near a MLB arm though

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Blum said we were in on him.

doyce7 · « **Reply #57 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:02:52 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 15, 2019, 10:58:56 pm

Blum said we were in on him.

I believe it, I don't know if anyone wants to see Max Stassi bat in any game that really means something. Wonder who their next catching target might be?

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MRaup · « **Reply #58 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:07:55 pm »

Framber is fucking infuriating to watch.

Fucking around and more worried about the runner than the hitter and throws a fucking meatball.

doyce7 · « **Reply #59 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:08:03 pm »

I really think this should be the last time we see Framber this year.

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MRaup · « **Reply #60 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:08:56 pm »

Why the fuck wasn't the entire infield in!?

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #61 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:09:56 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on July 15, 2019, 11:08:03 pm

I really think this should be the last time we see Framber this year.

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That's a thought that has occurred repeatedly for about three weeks now.

Sambito · « **Reply #62 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:11:30 pm »

Framber is leaking more than Exxon at this point. The question is how much longer?

AJ had to know they were going to concede more runs this inning... no evidence to contrary

Tom Servo · « **Reply #63 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:12:28 pm »

Well, that was fucking stupid

MRaup · « **Reply #64 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:12:40 pm »

Jesus Fucking Christ.

Fuck you, Framber. You are are fucking idiot.

doyce7 · « **Reply #65 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:13:33 pm »

TAKE THE EASY OUT! HAVE YOU EVER PLAYED BASEBALL BEFORE!?!?!?

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MRaup · « **Reply #66 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:14:00 pm »

Fuck Framber Valdez.

What an absolute garbage appearance.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #67 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:14:15 pm »

He's a total fucking mess.

The Third Man · « **Reply #68 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:14:47 pm »

Is this just a save the bullpen at all costs kind of game?

Sambito · « **Reply #69 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:14:55 pm »

Well it makes Luhnow's job pretty easy now...

Bring in a quality SP ASAP....or risk starting or "Opening" another can of worms in 5 days.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #70 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:14:58 pm »

Will we get a Tyler White on the mound sighting tonight?

MusicMan · « **Reply #71 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:15:39 pm »

Quote from: The Third Man on July 15, 2019, 11:14:47 pm

Is this just a save the bullpen at all costs kind of game?

Well, given they all have to cobble together 9 innings tomorrow...

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MRaup · « **Reply #72 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:16:00 pm »

And then fucked by the HPU. That 0-2 pitch caught a shit ton of the plate.

So here comes another extra base hit.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #73 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:16:15 pm »

It's been a long time since I've seen a team this talented and this well-run generally continue to try something that has been proven to fail so consistently. Sending Framber out there every five days is something like the Cleveland Browns or some other organization wedded to failure would do.

MusicMan · « **Reply #74 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:16:27 pm »

Luhnow, give up Tucker. Hell, give up all of Round Rock. Just get pitchers in here.

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MRaup · « **Reply #75 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:17:35 pm »

WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS TEAM FUCKING DOING?!

Tom Servo · « **Reply #76 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:17:52 pm »

I thought he was safe and 2nd.

Sambito · « **Reply #77 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:18:01 pm »

This was a game we had control of, dominated, and the succumbed to because we don't have 4 and 5th pitcher.

JC Pennies...

MusicMan · « **Reply #78 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:18:13 pm »

And now Straw douses the fire with gasoline.

EDIT: No way was he out.

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JimR · « **Reply #79 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:18:15 pm »

Quote from: Arky Vaughan on July 15, 2019, 11:16:15 pm

It's been a long time since I've seen a team this talented and this well-run generally continue to try something that has been proven to fail so consistently. Sending Framber out there every five days is something like the Cleveland Browns or some other organization wedded to failure would do.

Ok, genius. What would you do? Who pitches?

MRaup · « **Reply #80 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:19:33 pm »

Quote from: Sambito on July 15, 2019, 11:18:01 pm

This was a game we had control of, dominated, and the succumbed to because we don't have 4 and 5th pitcher.

JC Pennies...

No. That's not entirely true.

This is a game the Astros had control of, then shat the bed repeatedly with runners on. Instead of taking a commanding lead, their scrub-ass pitcher gagged up run after run. NOW you can blame the 4th -5th pitcher.

This is exactly how that shaky ass win against the Rangers COULD'VE gone if the offense hadn't kept their foot on the gas.

The Third Man · « **Reply #81 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:20:30 pm »

Quote from: Arky Vaughan on July 15, 2019, 11:16:15 pm

It's been a long time since I've seen a team this talented and this well-run generally continue to try something that has been proven to fail so consistently. Sending Framber out there every five days is something like the Cleveland Browns or some other organization wedded to failure would do.

That and the Tyler White Experience.

Sambito · « **Reply #82 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:21:39 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 15, 2019, 11:19:33 pm

No. That's not entirely true.

This is a game the Astros had control of, then shat the bed repeatedly with runners on. Instead of taking a commanding lead, their scrub-ass pitcher gagged up run after run. NOW you can blame the 4th -5th pitcher.

This is exactly how that shaky ass win against the Rangers COULD'VE gone if the offense hadn't kept their foot on the gas.

I prefer your version. You had me at "Shat the bed".

Welcome to Stros Shit Show Suphering Succotash

MusicMan · « **Reply #83 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:24:12 pm »

I would rather see present-day Chris Holt get the next start than Framber.

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Sambito · « **Reply #84 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:25:59 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 15, 2019, 11:24:12 pm

I would rather see present-day ~~Chris Holt~~ Nolan Ryan get the next start than Framber.

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MRaup · « **Reply #85 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:26:09 pm »

EIGHT left on base through 5.

That is almost as putrid as Framber's pitching.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #86 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:27:09 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 15, 2019, 11:18:15 pm

Ok, genius. What would you do? Who pitches?

James for more than one inning (as you yourself suggested)? Devo? McHugh?

There are no good options. But Framber is rapidly becoming the worst bad option.

Three games now they've fallen way behind and still had to burn out the bullpen. It's not like he gives up six or seven runs but at least eats some innings.

I'm loath to second-guess this organization given its track record, but I'm not the only person here wondering what Framber has to do not to start another game.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #87 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:28:46 pm »

Springer Dinger!!

Sambito · « **Reply #88 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:29:25 pm »

Ribeye Deuce for Springer --- how about we bat around twice?

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #89 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:29:31 pm »

Quote from: The Third Man on July 15, 2019, 11:20:30 pm

That and the Tyler White Experience.

I assume Tyler White is just marking time until Diaz and Correa are activated. That's a different issue from Valdez, who still has options.

MRaup · « **Reply #90 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:29:48 pm »

Springer mashes one to right center.

This game is going to end tomorrow afternoon.

Eschenfelder gem - "That tightens things up considerably!"

No shit, Kevin?

MRaup · « **Reply #91 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:30:13 pm »

Quote from: Arky Vaughan on July 15, 2019, 11:29:31 pm

I assume Tyler White is just marking time until Diaz and Correa are activated. That's a different issue from Valdez, who still has options.

My question is, why did they send Sneed down? He is the inning eater the Astros need.

MusicMan · « **Reply #92 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:31:06 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 15, 2019, 11:30:13 pm

My question is, why did they send Sneed down? He is the inning eater the Astros need.

Because they thought they were activating Peacock.

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MRaup · « **Reply #93 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:31:21 pm »

Altuve takes 2 balls then swings wildly at a slider, then swings wildly at another slider and hits a 10 hopper to short stop.

BE FUCKING PATIENT FOR FUCK'S SAKE!

MRaup · « **Reply #94 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:31:54 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 15, 2019, 11:31:06 pm

Because they thought they were activating Peacock.

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Your point would be a lot more sensical if Framber hadn't been awful for weeks.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #95 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:32:21 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 15, 2019, 11:19:33 pm

No. That's not entirely true.

This is a game the Astros had control of, then shat the bed repeatedly with runners on. Instead of taking a commanding lead, their scrub-ass pitcher gagged up run after run. NOW you can blame the 4th -5th pitcher.

This is exactly how that shaky ass win against the Rangers COULD'VE gone if the offense hadn't kept their foot on the gas.

This is a knock-on effect of the 4 and 5 situation. Even the otherwise reliable relievers are shakier now because of overuse. At this rate, the bullpen is going to be shot by mid-September, even if they can land another starter.

doyce7 · « **Reply #96 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:32:45 pm »

This is the one that confuses me. They could have done a bullpen day today and had Sneed start tomorrow on normal rest and just give him a shot.

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Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #97 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:33:11 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 15, 2019, 11:31:21 pm

Altuve takes 2 balls then swings wildly at a slider, then swings wildly at another slider and hits a 10 hopper to short stop.

BE FUCKING PATIENT FOR FUCK'S SAKE!

Patient? What's that?

doyce7 · « **Reply #98 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:34:40 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 15, 2019, 11:31:06 pm

Because they thought they were activating Peacock.

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Could have still sent Framber down and kept Sneed. The plan could have been, Peacock tonight and Sneed tomorrow.

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Sambito · « **Reply #99 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:35:57 pm »

In the immortal words of Brother Bluto (mustard stained t-shirt and distant smirk)

Was it over when the Germans bombed pearl harbor? C'mon guys!!!! Who's with me? No more of this Dean Wormer shit.

MRaup · « **Reply #100 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:36:05 pm »

FUCK YOU ESCHENFELDER!

STOP CALLING EVERY FUCKING FLYBALL TO LEFT A HOME RUN YOU FUCKING MORON.

doyce7 · « **Reply #101 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:36:40 pm »

Fuck you Eshenfelder, I was looking away when Alvarez hit the ball and he got me

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #102 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:36:46 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 15, 2019, 11:24:12 pm

I would rather see present-day Chris Holt get the next start than Framber.

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Is Wandy Rodriguez under contract?

doyce7 · « **Reply #103 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:37:54 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 15, 2019, 11:36:05 pm

FUCK YOU ESCHENFELDER!

STOP CALLING EVERY FUCKING FLYBALL TO LEFT A HOME RUN YOU FUCKING MORON.

The way he called it I thought it was gonna be a 759ft homerun

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MRaup · « **Reply #104 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:41:56 pm »

Quote from: doyce7 on July 15, 2019, 11:37:54 pm

The way he called it I thought it was gonna be a 759ft homerun

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On a ball that Alvarez knew off the bat didn't have enough.

Fucking horrendous.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #105 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:43:29 pm »

Smith not exactly fooling people, but got through the inning with no runs allowed.

Sambito · « **Reply #106 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:44:00 pm »

Joe Smith - 10 pitches, 3 outs.

If we come back, point to this inning (even with the double) as a turning point in how to fucking get through unscathed.

Fuck me.

MusicMan · « **Reply #107 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:44:53 pm »

If you were given Framber, White, and Eschenfelder, but only two bullets, which two would you stack back to back?

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MRaup · « **Reply #108 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:46:33 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 15, 2019, 11:44:53 pm

If you were given Framber, White, and Eschenfelder, but only two bullets, which two would you stack back to back?

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Eschenfelder twice, then I'd beat his corpse with the butt of the gun.

Tom Servo · « **Reply #109 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:48:40 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 15, 2019, 11:46:33 pm

Eschenfelder twice, then I'd beat his corpse with the butt of the gun.

You could try a human centipede experiment to see if you could get one bullet all the way through.

MRaup · « **Reply #110 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:49:58 pm »

At some point Chirinos has to realize he can't hit chin high fastballs and will stop swinging at them, right? RIGHT?

Tom Servo · « **Reply #111 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:50:48 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 15, 2019, 11:49:58 pm

At some point Chirinos has to realize he can't hit chin high fastballs and will stop swinging at them, right? RIGHT?

Where is captain caveman these days?

MRaup · « **Reply #112 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:54:13 pm »

Sitting at a cool 437 LOB this game so far.

Fucking shit.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #113 on:** July 15, 2019, 11:56:06 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on July 15, 2019, 11:46:33 pm

Eschenfelder twice, then I'd beat his corpse with the butt of the gun.

Eschenfelder needs to shut up and let the game speak for itself. He talks too damn much during the game.

MusicMan · « **Reply #114 on:** July 16, 2019, 12:03:01 am »

Pujols bearing a throw to the plate is my cue to go to sleep.

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MRaup · « **Reply #115 on:** July 16, 2019, 12:03:36 am »

I'm done.

That was 2013 Astros-esquse.

Altuve should be fucking ashamed of himself, and so should Chirinos. I'm not watching any more of this bullshit.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #116 on:** July 16, 2019, 12:04:25 am »

What a comedy of errors on that play. No way Pujols should have scored.

chuck · « **Reply #117 on:** July 16, 2019, 12:09:46 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 15, 2019, 11:44:53 pm

If you were given Framber, White, and Eschenfelder, but only two bullets, which two would you stack back to back?

At this point I'd take the first one myself and then see how I felt.

toddthebod · « **Reply #118 on:** July 16, 2019, 12:11:41 am »

Everything about this game pisses me off.

chuck · « **Reply #119 on:** July 16, 2019, 12:15:58 am »

That closes the gap considerably!

homer · « **Reply #120 on:** July 16, 2019, 12:19:33 am »

Quote from: Arky Vaughan on July 15, 2019, 11:32:21 pm

This is a knock-on effect of the 4 and 5 situation. Even the otherwise reliable relievers are shakier now because of overuse. At this rate, the bullpen is going to be shot by mid-September, even if they can land another starter.

This is the bullshit arrogant theory Hinch and the organization is working under. Save the bullpen for October.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #121 on:** July 16, 2019, 12:45:55 am »

Managing the schedule is important too.

The big picture is if we all know they need a starter, so do their potential trade partners (and cock blocking playoff contenders).

JimR · « **Reply #122 on:** July 16, 2019, 08:00:59 am »

Quote from: homer on July 16, 2019, 12:19:33 am

This is the bullshit arrogant theory Hinch and the organization is working under. Save the bullpen for October.

Oh, please. There is nothing arrogant going on. They are two starters down, and Peacock blindsided them Sunday.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #123 on:** July 16, 2019, 08:50:00 am »

Quote from: JimR on July 16, 2019, 08:00:59 am

Oh, please. There is nothing arrogant going on. They are two starters down, and Peacock blindsided them Sunday.

I agree Jim. You can’t tell me that before Sneed was sent down Luhnow didn’t check with the medical staff to get their opinion on where things stood with Peacock returning. You know he did and you know they told him everything looked on track. It is bad luck for us at a REALLY bad time.

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #124 on:** July 16, 2019, 08:57:37 am »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on July 16, 2019, 08:50:00 am

I agree Jim. You can’t tell me that before Sneed was sent down Luhnow didn’t check with the medical staff to get their opinion on where things stood with Peacock returning. You know he did and you know they told him everything looked on track. It is bad luck for us at a REALLY bad time.

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Not masseuse cracking your ribs bad luck, but bad luck for sure.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #125 on:** July 16, 2019, 09:32:20 am »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on July 16, 2019, 08:57:37 am

Not masseuse cracking your ribs bad luck, but bad luck for sure.

Did you see where Ken Giles was out over the weekend with nerve discomfort due to a massage? Guess he and Carlos go to the same masseuse.

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MusicMan · « **Reply #126 on:** July 16, 2019, 09:44:49 am »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on July 16, 2019, 09:32:20 am

Did you see where Ken Giles was out over the weekend with nerve discomfort due to a massage? Guess he and Carlos go to the same masseuse.

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Giles has a nervous condition? Go figure.

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juliogotay · « **Reply #127 on:** July 16, 2019, 09:46:34 am »

Quote from: MRaup on July 15, 2019, 11:46:33 pm

Eschenfelder twice, then I'd beat his corpse with the butt of the gun.

That cracked me up. I appreciate the sentiment.

I don't think he's that bad on the pre/post game stuff. And when did baseball people start getting in-season vacations?

homer · « **Reply #128 on:** July 16, 2019, 09:55:18 am »

Quote from: juliogotay on July 16, 2019, 09:46:34 am

And when did baseball people start getting in-season vacations?

Saving the broadcast team for October.

juliogotay · « **Reply #129 on:** July 16, 2019, 09:56:13 am »

AJ is clearly out of patience with Framber. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/article/Astros-insider-Framber-Valdez-runs-out-of-time-14098173.php

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #130 on:** July 16, 2019, 10:07:39 am »

Quote from: juliogotay on July 16, 2019, 09:56:13 am

AJ is clearly out of patience with Framber. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/article/Astros-insider-Framber-Valdez-runs-out-of-time-14098173.php

And he should be. Framber has been given ample opportunity and just hasn’t been able to get the job done. I wouldn’t give up on him but we shouldn’t see him again until spring training. If we do, we have even bigger issues than what we have now.

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Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #131 on:** July 16, 2019, 10:50:52 am »

Quote from: juliogotay on July 16, 2019, 09:56:13 am

AJ is clearly out of patience with Framber. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/article/Astros-insider-Framber-Valdez-runs-out-of-time-14098173.php

Quote

Toward the end of a two-minute postgame news conference, Hinch was asked if he would "consider using an opener for Framber again."

"I'm not sure Framber gets another shot at the rotation," the manager interrupted.

geezerdonk · « **Reply #132 on:** July 16, 2019, 05:50:00 pm »

Win or lose, a game without White is refreshing and uplifting.