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Cosart up
« on: July 10, 2013, 10:53:29 pm »
Per Chron's Brian Smith (via Twitter)

Brian T. Smith ‏@ChronAstros 9s
Jarred Cosart will start Friday vs Rays
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Re: Cosart up
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2013, 10:54:58 pm »
Wow. I thought it'd be Peacock (then again he pitched tonight) or even Wojo. Is Cosart on the 40-man?
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« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2013, 10:58:15 pm »
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Re: Cosart up
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2013, 10:59:24 pm »
Wonder if this is temporary?
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Re: Cosart up
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2013, 11:05:43 pm »
Can he bring Springer with him?
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Re: Cosart up
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2013, 11:37:30 pm »
Nice.
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« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2013, 07:55:32 am »
That's pretty cool.  Would love to be able to fucking watch it.

It's interesting in that it is not really needed, due to the days off and the presently fresh arms, but still welcome to see some new blood.
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« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2013, 09:03:50 am »
Looks like sports bar night.  The illegal stream is OK for the average Astros but this is worth watching on a big screen in HD....according to a friend.
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Re: Cosart up
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2013, 09:11:29 am »
Quote from: jbm on July 11, 2013, 07:55:32 am
That's pretty cool.  Would love to be able to fucking watch it.

It's interesting in that it is not really needed, due to the days off and the presently fresh arms, but still welcome to see some new blood.

He isn't, but it sounds like Porter wants to skip Norris on Sunday, so he could be available to pitch in the All-Star game, if he's selected as an alternate.  Doesn't mean that there weren't alternatives to Cosart, but there could be anticipation of another move involving the pitching staff (trade, DFA).
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« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2013, 09:38:26 am »
Quote from: astrosfan76 on July 11, 2013, 09:11:29 am
He isn't, but it sounds like Porter wants to skip Norris on Sunday, so he could be available to pitch in the All-Star game, if he's selected as an alternate.  Doesn't mean that there weren't alternatives to Cosart, but there could be anticipation of another move involving the pitching staff (trade, DFA).


Or simply Harrel taking up residence in the pen?
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Re: Cosart up
« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2013, 10:32:44 am »
Quote from: juliogotay on July 11, 2013, 09:38:26 am

Or simply Harrel taking up residence in the pen?

There is that, but there were choices other than Cosart to take the spot in the rotation, some in-house. 

On a side note, here is Luhnow on Cosart's season:

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“He has a full half season in Triple-A and sometimes the results don’t match how we feel about his performance, because we ask him to work on certain things — asking him to work on his changeup, work on his offspeed pitches to complement what we know is a pretty electric fastball. And he’s been doing that and the way we track results is not necessarily hits or runs, it’s more about what the coaches are saying and how we’re evaluating his performance. And he’s done well and he’s done everything we asked him to do. So when this opportunity came up and we needed a starter before the All-Star break, he definitely was at the top of the list.”

http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2013/07/11/jeff-luhnow-on-jarred-cosart-a-pretty-electric-fastball/
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« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2013, 10:45:12 am »
Nice for him to emphasize that, as too many fans focus exclusively on stats.
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« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2013, 10:55:23 am »
Quote from: jbm on July 11, 2013, 10:45:12 am
Nice for him to emphasize that, as too many fans focus exclusively on stats.
Agreed. I was looking at Cosart's numbers, particularly his high walk totals over his last month or so, and wondering why Peacock or Wojo didn't get the call instead. I think it's good that they're "rewarding" Cosart somewhat for doing his homework and being a good student.

Also, it's possible that they wanted to create some positive buzz among the fanbase before trading Norris and Veras away, and Cosart is more "buzz-worthy" than Wojo or Peacock at this point.
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Re: Cosart up
« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2013, 11:36:56 am »
Quote from: jbm on July 11, 2013, 10:45:12 am
Nice for him to emphasize that, as too many fans focus exclusively on stats.

I agree. Cosart was doing what they asked him to do, which is a good sign and a sign of maturity and selflessness.
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« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2013, 12:55:45 pm »
Very encouraging.  Didn't he mouth off about some demotions or something a couple of years ago?
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« Reply #15 on: July 11, 2013, 01:13:46 pm »
yes, but hopefully that is in his past and he is now focused on what he can do to excel.
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Re: Cosart up
« Reply #16 on: July 11, 2013, 09:11:05 pm »
Hope this the start of more to come.
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Re: Cosart up
« Reply #17 on: July 12, 2013, 10:43:38 am »
For those without Comcast looking for a place to see the game in Houston.

http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=16a4a703524b4ebcbfbd5c9866855111

It is not 100% accurate, so if you find a place you might wanna call and double check.
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« Reply #18 on: July 12, 2013, 10:44:28 am »
Quote from: Navin R Johnson on July 12, 2013, 10:43:38 am
For those without Comcast looking for a place to see the game in Houston.

http://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=16a4a703524b4ebcbfbd5c9866855111

It is not 100% accurate, so if you find a place you might wanna call and double check.

Which one of those places is budgirl's house?
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« Reply #19 on: July 12, 2013, 10:55:50 am »
Quote from: Bench on July 12, 2013, 10:44:28 am
Which one of those places is budgirl's house?

Bench, do you and the family want to come over tonight?
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« Reply #20 on: July 12, 2013, 11:09:17 am »
I'd go to a bar to watch the game tonight.   Anyone?  Anyone?
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« Reply #21 on: July 12, 2013, 11:18:40 am »
Quote from: BudGirl on July 12, 2013, 10:55:50 am
Bench, do you and the family want to come over tonight?

I'll ask but I have sense that tonight will be spent packing the house and listening to Sparkie badger Robert Ford about TV trivia.

Thanks for the invite and I'll get back to you!
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« Reply #22 on: July 12, 2013, 12:09:41 pm »
yes, please!
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« Reply #23 on: July 12, 2013, 12:11:09 pm »
Quote from: BatGirl on July 12, 2013, 12:09:41 pm
yes, please!

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« Reply #26 on: July 12, 2013, 11:34:01 pm »
Quote from: austro on July 12, 2013, 07:10:35 pm
I don't even know her.

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« Reply #27 on: July 13, 2013, 07:06:49 am »
Quote from: chuck on July 12, 2013, 11:34:01 pm
Once upon a time after a night of complete pandemonium I fully earned the nickname Chuck Jager. For once I'll spare everyone the details except that the incident in question occurred in Charleston, West Virginia, whose local, commercial field is Chuck Yeager Airport. So things sort of fit.

That better be the subject of your next series preview. I had several brushes with that bitch back in the day. Once, I bought two bottles in a bar already shit-faced. You should have seen my signature on the credit card slip. And to think that I also drove that night. Truly fucking frightening.
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« Reply #28 on: July 13, 2013, 08:15:42 am »
Quote from: chuck on July 12, 2013, 11:34:01 pm
Once upon a time after a night of complete pandemonium I fully earned the nickname Chuck Jager. For once I'll spare everyone the details except that the incident in question occurred in Charleston, West Virginia, whose local, commercial field is Chuck Yeager Airport. So things sort of fit.

Back in my early twenties, I used to run with a couple of fellows who liked to swill Jaeger in the duck blind. To stay warm, they said. They got me doing this on one particularly cold morning, and by shooting time I was hopelessly fucked up. At 6:30 in the morning, in a freezing cold duck blind out in the middle of fucking McFaddin Marsh. With a loaded shotgun and a vest full of shells, mind you.

By that point, though, I doubt I could have hit the broad side of a barn; much less a teal or a widgeon, on the wing. And I didn't fucking care, either.

Likely one of the most enjoyable duck hunts I ever went on.
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« Reply #29 on: July 13, 2013, 09:07:02 am »
Cosart optioned back down to OkC; Maxwell activated for today's game.
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« Reply #30 on: July 13, 2013, 09:46:43 am »
nice pay and appreciation for last nights game
i am thinking about moving back to houston to get the games
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« Reply #31 on: July 13, 2013, 10:32:12 am »
Quote from: Mr. Happy on July 13, 2013, 09:07:02 am
Cosart optioned back down to OkC; Maxwell activated for today's game.
There's talk that he'll take a turn at OKC to avoid too long a layoff, maybe pitch in the AAA All-Star game, then rejoin the Astros and start on the 23rd (he'll have barely fulfilled the 10-day minimum for players sent down).
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« Reply #32 on: July 13, 2013, 10:34:38 am »
I was watching ESPN at the bar last night when they showed the interview clip with Cosart and whatever the redheaded reporter's name is. It was hysterical...Cosart is looking all around, just knowing he's gonna get pied. Redhead finally distracts him enough to at least get the ice water bucket bath.

Nice night for the kid.
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« Reply #33 on: July 13, 2013, 11:34:20 am »
Quote from: Reuben on July 13, 2013, 10:32:12 am
There's talk that he'll take a turn at OKC to avoid too long a layoff, maybe pitch in the AAA All-Star game, then rejoin the Astros and start on the 23rd (he'll have barely fulfilled the 10-day minimum for players sent down).

Smith had some quotes from Stearns before the game that the AAA All-Star game was part of the thought process. He didn't spell the rest out, but it was alluded to, as well.

ETA Smith apparently isn't common enough for auto-correct
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« Reply #34 on: July 13, 2013, 04:27:54 pm »
Quote from: HudsonHawk on July 13, 2013, 10:34:38 am
I was watching ESPN at the bar last night when they showed the interview clip with Cosart and whatever the redheaded reporter's name is. It was hysterical...Cosart is looking all around, just knowing he's gonna get pied. Redhead finally distracts him enough to at least get the ice water bucket bath.

Nice night for the kid.

She actually managed to keep it going long enough after the dousing for him to get the shaving cream pie to the face as well... 
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