Speaking of ESPN...

[Bill McLuggage]

Astros franchise top 3 web gems is on BB Tonight...well...tonight.

My vote is for the Impossible Double Play (Bruntlett to Everett to Berkman) from NLCS Game 4 last year.

Edited to add:  The Link

[Taras Bulba]

Speaking of Bruntlett--does he see the light of day again before the September callups?

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Speaking of Bruntlett--does he see the light of day again before the September callups?

No way.  See the NYCU for complications involving getting Hirsh on the team.

[utastro]

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Speaking of Bruntlett--does he see the light of day again before the September callups?

No way.  See the NYCU for complications involving getting Hirsh on the team.

So who goes down. Borkowski? Nieve?

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Speaking of Bruntlett--does he see the light of day again before the September callups?

No way.  See the NYCU for complications involving getting Hirsh on the team.

So who goes down. Borkowski? Nieve?

I don't think Nieve. Garner really likes him.

[Jacksonian]

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Speaking of Bruntlett--does he see the light of day again before the September callups?

No way.  See the NYCU for complications involving getting Hirsh on the team.

So who goes down. Borkowski? Nieve?

I don't think Nieve. Garner really likes him.

Has he pitched since being recalled?  I believe the rest of the bullpen has.

[mihoba]

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Has he pitched since being recalled?  I believe the rest of the bullpen has.

Get your head out of the minors and watch the big club once in a while.

Or at least read the recaps~

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Speaking of Bruntlett--does he see the light of day again before the September callups?

No way.  See the NYCU for complications involving getting Hirsh on the team.

So who goes down. Borkowski? Nieve?

I don't think Nieve. Garner really likes him.

Has he pitched since being recalled?  I believe the rest of the bullpen has.

Twice, in AZ and the blowout.

[mihoba]

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Twice, in AZ and the blowout.

Thanks alot Beagle Man, I was trying to get the recaps more readership.

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Twice, in AZ and the blowout.

Thanks alot Beagle Man, I was trying to get the recaps more readership.

damn...

[Jacksonian]

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Has he pitched since being recalled?  I believe the rest of the bullpen has.

Get your head out of the minors and watch the big club once in a while.

Or at least read the recaps~

So, Garner likes him so much he let Nieve do mop up duty in two games. I agree I don't think it will be Nieve, but Garner's use of Nieve doesn't suggest he likes him that much. By usage, he looks no more important to Garner than Borkowski does. They've got to figure out a way to demote a bench player.

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Has he pitched since being recalled?  I believe the rest of the bullpen has.

Get your head out of the minors and watch the big club once in a while.

Or at least read the recaps~

So, Garner likes him so much he let Nieve do mop up duty in two games. I agree I don't think it will be Nieve, but Garner's use of Nieve doesn't suggest he likes him that much. By usage, he looks no more important to Garner than Borkowski does. They've got to figure out a way to demote a bench player.

No, I get the idea that Garner likes him from Garner saying that he likes him. The previous information was only as an answer to your direct question.  Garner had been using Borkowski about once a week for the last 3 months.

[mihoba]

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So, Garner likes him so much he let Nieve do mop up duty in two games. I agree I don't think it will be Nieve, but Garner's use of Nieve doesn't suggest he likes him that much. By usage, he looks no more important to Garner than Borkowski does. They've got to figure out a way to demote a bench player.

Garner wants 12 pitchers for what reason? Nieve or Borkowski can each provide long relief or even spot start. I don't understand the need, based on the starters keeping up the quality starts.

[Jacksonian]

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Has he pitched since being recalled?  I believe the rest of the bullpen has.

Get your head out of the minors and watch the big club once in a while.

Or at least read the recaps~

So, Garner likes him so much he let Nieve do mop up duty in two games. I agree I don't think it will be Nieve, but Garner's use of Nieve doesn't suggest he likes him that much. By usage, he looks no more important to Garner than Borkowski does. They've got to figure out a way to demote a bench player.

No, I get the idea that Garner likes him from Garner saying that he likes him. The previous information was only as an answer to your direct question.  Garner had been using Borkowski about once a week for the last 3 months.

I get that he likes Nieve and don't dispute that. His usage however suggests he prefer Nieve in lower pressure situations. That, IMO, doesn't bode well for Nieve's stint in Houston right now.

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Has he pitched since being recalled?  I believe the rest of the bullpen has.

Get your head out of the minors and watch the big club once in a while.

Or at least read the recaps~

So, Garner likes him so much he let Nieve do mop up duty in two games. I agree I don't think it will be Nieve, but Garner's use of Nieve doesn't suggest he likes him that much. By usage, he looks no more important to Garner than Borkowski does. They've got to figure out a way to demote a bench player.

No, I get the idea that Garner likes him from Garner saying that he likes him. The previous information was only as an answer to your direct question.  Garner had been using Borkowski about once a week for the last 3 months.

I get that he likes Nieve and don't dispute that. His usage however suggests he prefer Nieve in lower pressure situations. That, IMO, doesn't bode well for Nieve's stint in Houston right now.

I don't read it that way.  I think Nieve might be in for some late inning work down the road.  However, Qualls, Wheeler, and Lidge are still his go to guys.

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So, Garner likes him so much he let Nieve do mop up duty in two games. I agree I don't think it will be Nieve, but Garner's use of Nieve doesn't suggest he likes him that much. By usage, he looks no more important to Garner than Borkowski does. They've got to figure out a way to demote a bench player.

Garner wants 12 pitchers for what reason? Nieve or Borkowski can each provide long relief or even spot start. I don't understand the need, based on the starters keeping up the quality starts.

Counting on Backe, Clemens, and Hirsh(etc) to get past 6 innings on a regular basis might be too optimistic.

[Taras Bulba]

He certainly ain't the manager, but Deshaeis seems to be fairly impressed with Nieve.

[Jacksonian]

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He certainly ain't the manager, but Deshaeis seems to be fairly impressed with Nieve.

Most who watch him throw are. If he's demoted it'll be out of necessity.

[mihoba]

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He certainly ain't the manager, but Deshaeis seems to be fairly impressed with Nieve.

Most who watch him throw are. If he's demoted it'll be out of necessity.

Yep, and he will be only a few short hours away. Sept. 1st will ease the squeeze, but future playoff rosters are set on Aug. 31st, correct?

I miss Bruntlett, he was the real utility player.

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He certainly ain't the manager, but Deshaeis seems to be fairly impressed with Nieve.

Most who watch him throw are. If he's demoted it'll be out of necessity.

Yep, and he will be only a few short hours away. Sept. 1st will ease the squeeze, but future playoff rosters are set on Aug. 31st, correct?

I miss Bruntlett, he was the real utility player.

Bruntlett had to stay in the minors for at least 10 days.  Will whoever is sent down also have to stay?

[mihoba]

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Bruntlett had to stay in the minors for at least 10 days.  Will whoever is sent down also have to stay?

I believe that is correct, except in a bereavement case.

[HurricaneDavid]

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Astros franchise top 3 web gems is on BB Tonight...well...tonight.

My vote is for the Impossible Double Play (Bruntlett to Everett to Berkman) from NLCS Game 4 last year.

Thanks for the heads up, I haven't watched BBTN in forever but I will definitely tune in tonight.  The DP you referenced is certainly the most memorable since I have been a fan, but I also loved the 9-3-4-2-5 play to end a game against MIL in 2004.

[EasTexAstro]

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So, Garner likes him so much he let Nieve do mop up duty in two games. I agree I don't think it will be Nieve, but Garner's use of Nieve doesn't suggest he likes him that much. By usage, he looks no more important to Garner than Borkowski does. They've got to figure out a way to demote a bench player.

Garner wants 12 pitchers for what reason? Nieve or Borkowski can each provide long relief or even spot start. I don't understand the need, based on the starters keeping up the quality starts.

Wouldn't 20 games in a row be reason enough to consider having some extra pitching? Up until now, they have had some days off. Then pen could be pressed in the next couple of weeks, even with quality starts, just because they have to be available every day.

As to who goes down, I actually thought Burke might make a good choice, if I understood correctly that he doesn't have to clear waivers like Lane. Unfortunately, without Bruntlett, who takes some of the load at 2nd when Biggio needs a rest? I know Lamb and Ausmus have put in an inning or two, but I don't think of them as really fitting the role, Brad especially. Lane seems to be the only player to make sense, if they can get him moved....one way or another.

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As to who goes down, I actually thought Burke might make a good choice, if I understood correctly that he doesn't have to clear waivers like Lane. Unfortunately, without Bruntlett, who takes some of the load at 2nd when Biggio needs a rest? I know Lamb and Ausmus have put in an inning or two, but I don't think of them as really fitting the role, Brad especially. Lane seems to be the only player to make sense, if they can get him moved....one way or another.

Burke stays unless Bruntlett comes up, he is also the backup shortstop.

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Wouldn't 20 games in a row be reason enough to consider having some extra pitching? Up until now, they have had some days off. Then pen could be pressed in the next couple of weeks, even with quality starts, just because they have to be available every day.

True, maybe I should look at the schedule once in a while.

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As to who goes down, I actually thought Burke might make a good choice, if I understood correctly that he doesn't have to clear waivers like Lane. Unfortunately, without Bruntlett, who takes some of the load at 2nd when Biggio needs a rest? I know Lamb and Ausmus have put in an inning or two, but I don't think of them as really fitting the role, Brad especially. Lane seems to be the only player to make sense, if they can get him moved....one way or another.

Burke stays unless Bruntlett comes up, he is also the backup shortstop.

Tomorrow is going to be very interesting. I'm guessing Neive will have to be sent down.

[Lefty]

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I also loved the 9-3-4-2-5 play to end a game against MIL in 2004.

 Sept 17

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Speaking of Bruntlett--does he see the light of day again before the September callups?

No way.  See the NYCU for complications involving getting Hirsh on the team.

So who goes down. Borkowski? Nieve?

My guess is Lane.  They have a pretty heavy workload over the next few weeks (I don't see any days off comming up soon).  Garner will want to go back to 12 pitchers.

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My guess is Lane.  They have a pretty heavy workload over the next few weeks (I don't see any days off comming up soon).  Garner will want to go back to 12 pitchers.

If that's the case, then the Astros will be $50,000 richer.

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Speaking of Bruntlett--does he see the light of day again before the September callups?

No way.  See the NYCU for complications involving getting Hirsh on the team.

So who goes down. Borkowski? Nieve?

My guess is Lane.  They have a pretty heavy workload over the next few weeks (I don't see any days off comming up soon).  Garner will want to go back to 12 pitchers.

Are you willing to lose Lane to the Cardinals or another team?

[MusicMan]

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Are you willing to lose Lane to the Cardinals or another team?

Agent Lane?  Hell yeah.

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Has he pitched since being recalled?  I believe the rest of the bullpen has.

Get your head out of the minors and watch the big club once in a while.

Or at least read the recaps~

So, Garner likes him so much he let Nieve do mop up duty in two games. I agree I don't think it will be Nieve, but Garner's use of Nieve doesn't suggest he likes him that much. By usage, he looks no more important to Garner than Borkowski does. They've got to figure out a way to demote a bench player.

Is Palmeiro safe with the 2 year deal?

[EasTexAstro]

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I also loved the 9-3-4-2-5 play to end a game against MIL in 2004.

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I know there was a lot to that beautiful play, but...

Bagwell was so damn brilliant.

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I also loved the 9-3-4-2-5 play to end a game against MIL in 2004.

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I know there was a lot to that beautiful play, but...

Bagwell was so damn brilliant.

I was at that game, sitting on the first base side.  The game was tight, the stakes were high, and you could just see the play unfolding.  Very exciting.

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I also loved the 9-3-4-2-5 play to end a game against MIL in 2004.

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I know there was a lot to that beautiful play, but...

Bagwell was so damn brilliant.

I was at that game, sitting on the first base side.  The game was tight, the stakes were high, and you could just see the play unfolding.  Very exciting.

I agree.  Bagwell was a stud.  So even keeled.  Check out how he just walked by Lambo after Mike made the tag.

You don't see Baggy jumping up and down alot like some players ... Sean Casey, etc.

[Arky Vaughan]

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I also loved the 9-3-4-2-5 play to end a game against MIL in 2004.

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Dammit. I have work to do, but I could spend hours watching those plays.

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I also loved the 9-3-4-2-5 play to end a game against MIL in 2004.

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Dammit. I have work to do, but I could spend hours watching those plays.

I agree.  The game where Bagwell won it in the 9th against Milwaukee brought tears to my eyes.

[Lefty]

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Dammit. I have work to do, but I could spend hours watching those plays.

Yeah, spent an afternoon during the offseason doing just that - watching highlights, checking the box/recap.

I miss Bagwell.

[WulawHorn]

I thought Gar might go to Nieve last night in the 8th when the stros went up 5-1.  Seemed to me to be a good situation to bring him in and have him pitch 2 innings and close it out.  If that doesn't get him in, then I can't see how he does any more than long relief this year.  That's ok with me I guess (as if it matters), I just like him and would like to see him pitch in some high value innings.