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Talk Zone / Re: We're launching a new forum
« on: November 27, 2019, 07:23:15 pm »
New site looks great, I post on another board that uses the same format. Took a few days to get used to it, but it is fantastic.
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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 27, 2019, 01:12:05 am »
Turns out Aubrey Huff is a piece of shit. Who saw that coming....
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Beer and Queso / Re: College Football 2019
« on: November 23, 2019, 10:22:56 pm »I’m not enjoying it. At all.
Starting to see the flaws you mentioned years ago; having trouble remembering what I thought his strengths were.
Salesmanship
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Beer and Queso / Re: College Football 2019
« on: November 23, 2019, 07:39:23 pm »
Very much enjoying that shyster Tom Herman eat a steaming pile of shit.
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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 23, 2019, 12:50:51 pm »
I’m genuinely curious as to what lead Fiers to come forward, There are plenty of former Astros out there and none said shit. I’d also love to have an off the record talk with someone like Altuve or Bregman or George or McCann or AJ as to their thoughts on Fiers.
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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 23, 2019, 12:45:37 pm »
People have been talking about the Astros and other teams using tech to steal signs for years. They never ran anything because they didnt want to use “anonymous” sources and hearsay. Fiers opened the flood gates.
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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 23, 2019, 12:42:45 pm »I'm really hoping The Athletic is done with the hatchet jobs and they expose other clubs.
Otherwise I'll have a hard time justifying paying them to throw piles of shit at my favorite team.
All they are waiting for is another Fiers.. Heard that they have sources, for other teams electronic sign stealing, but none are willing to put their names to it like Mike did.
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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 23, 2019, 12:34:22 pm »Ok, I am officially fucking confused. Is this about 2017 or the whole history of MLB? In 2017, Beltran was a player, and Cora was a coach.
Sorry. It is about 2017. But the punishment, if there is any, wont be to any current players, due to the CBA expiring and the commish not wanting to deal with the players union right now. Since Beltran is no longer a player, he could be in the cross hairs. Ultimately my money is on a FO banning, a penalty and fine on the org. Hinch is next on the likely to be sanctioned, followed by Beltran and Cora.
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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 23, 2019, 12:00:33 pm »
I was referring to guys who are current players.
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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 23, 2019, 10:31:29 am »a new CBA to invoke after 2021.
Which is why it’s really unlikely any player faces serious consequences. It’s gonna be front office, he org and maybe some coaches including Beltran and Cora.
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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 23, 2019, 12:46:35 am »
I agree that this is going on elsewhere, but until there is a Fiers, willing to put his name in public against another team, the Astos are toast.
Fock Fiers. Has he turned in his WS ring and check from 2017 yet?
Fock Fiers. Has he turned in his WS ring and check from 2017 yet?
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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 22, 2019, 11:58:54 pm »
Hope I am 1000% wrong on this, but what I heard tonight doesn’t give me much hope, in regards to penalties. Best case is that the only action is that turd Taubman is banned for life, I fear that won’t be enough.
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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 22, 2019, 11:51:13 pm »
Doesn’t matter what I have. Just saying MLB has enough. The hammer is coming down, To use an analogy, the cops told everyone no more speeding through the neighborhood. 10+ people decided F that and kept speeding through the neighborhood, the Astros had the BRIGHT RED CORVETTE going 80, and got pulled over. Now lets hope the penalty isn’t to harsh.
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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 22, 2019, 11:43:28 pm »
and after, which is the issue.
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Talk Zone / Re: More controversy
« on: November 22, 2019, 11:30:57 pm »
Pass along a couple things. MLB told teams after the Red Sox Apple Watch stuff, that is it, next team is going to be in deep shit. Astros appear to not have cared or didn’t believe the warning. They have hell to pay now. Someone is getting banned for life, hopefully it’s only Taubman. This is similar to the braves GM situation, John Coppolella, who is now banned for life for breaking rules around international signings. MLB has to make an example of someone who is flaunting the rules.
I personally don’t think the Astros are the only ones stealing signs electronically, but they got caught. Unless a Cubs, Yankee, Dodger, dBack, Red Sox, player s willing to put their name to it, like Fiers, the Astros are gonna be the only ones to suffer.
This sucks, but it is what it is.
I personally don’t think the Astros are the only ones stealing signs electronically, but they got caught. Unless a Cubs, Yankee, Dodger, dBack, Red Sox, player s willing to put their name to it, like Fiers, the Astros are gonna be the only ones to suffer.
This sucks, but it is what it is.
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Talk Zone / Re: Reid Ryan phasing out
« on: November 08, 2019, 12:37:02 pm »
I hoe this goes better than the succession plan in HBO’s series, Succession.
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Talk Zone / Re: Cole and Game 5
« on: October 31, 2019, 03:23:36 pm »Stephen A Smith and Max Kellerman got into it today, revolving on Cole’s availability in the 7th inning
https://youtu.be/Of71vyD75rQ
A Stephen A Smith and Max Kellerman link? About the only thing I'd be less tempted to click on is if you had linked to Clay Travis.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 7, October 30, 2019
« on: October 31, 2019, 10:27:15 am »
The Astros won 5/6 road games in the ALCS/WS. Lost 4/6 home games. Baseball be crazy sometimes.
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Talk Zone / Re: Cole and Game 5
« on: October 31, 2019, 09:56:32 am »Cole owes a lot to Houston. The organization helped him to become great.
100% and he has been a model player/teammate up until the post-game last night. Totally out of character for how he has been his entire existence as an Astro.
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Talk Zone / Re: Cole and Game 5
« on: October 31, 2019, 09:10:00 am »I find Cole's alleged actions embarrassing for him. I thought he was better than this.
What's been alleged about his actions? After his team loses game 7 of the world series, he wears a Boras hat and refers to his team as his former employer? There is nothing "alleged" there, it happened and it was fucking garbage. If he is mad at Hinch or mad at the front office for some reason, he had the entire offseason to air that. Terrible look for Cole.
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Talk Zone / Re: Cole and Game 5
« on: October 31, 2019, 07:25:16 am »
Just bizarre. This seems so opposite of how Cole acted the entire time he was with the Astros. Either it was an act or the front office passed him off in some way.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: October 29, 2019, 09:26:02 am »
The Trumpist have taken cult worship to a new level. Creepy.
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Talk Zone / Re: WS 2019
« on: October 29, 2019, 09:24:26 am »
Saw this on Twitter, fwiw.....
Worth noting about Strasburg: he completely obliterated teams with losing records this year (2.22 ERA), including 0.96 with 49 K in 37.1 IP vs. Miami.
Against .500+: 4.01 ERA, 18 HR in 128 IP.
Verlander was the opposite: 2.92 ERA vs. losing teams, 2.06 ERA vs. .500+, 9/1 K/BB.
Worth noting about Strasburg: he completely obliterated teams with losing records this year (2.22 ERA), including 0.96 with 49 K in 37.1 IP vs. Miami.
Against .500+: 4.01 ERA, 18 HR in 128 IP.
Verlander was the opposite: 2.92 ERA vs. losing teams, 2.06 ERA vs. .500+, 9/1 K/BB.
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Beer and Queso / Re: El Real
« on: October 28, 2019, 11:54:58 am »
I really like El Real, probably eaten there at least 40 times. I don’t think I ever went on a Monday, but the times I went, usually the weekend, it was empty. Considering that location and how much space it was, I figured this was happening at some point. RIP
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Talk Zone / Re: Cole and Game 5
« on: October 28, 2019, 11:44:32 am »
The free agency talk reminds me of something thats ruining college football. A team is having a good year and all anyone wants to talk about is what next job the coach is taking, be it a step up within college or off to the NFL. So annoying.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 5, October 27, 2019
« on: October 27, 2019, 09:08:04 pm »
Wow YULI!
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros and D.C. (well, Northern VA)
« on: October 26, 2019, 11:10:53 am »I wonder if it's still possible to chase the paper trail of the various entities lobbying for the "nay" side of that vote.
Current Lt Gov Dan Patrick, who was then just a loud mouth on the radio, lead the charge to defeat the stadium. He had a big election night party where they were cheering on the stadium vote getting turned down.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 3, October 25, 2019
« on: October 25, 2019, 08:34:03 pm »33
Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 25, 2019, 01:30:39 pm »The values that Footer is expressing is that she wants Osuna off the team. She only tweets it when he pitches and she is smart enough to know it associates the Astros with DV. The number of women who follow her who don't know about DV hotlines and are victims of violence are beyond microscopic; however, her twitter audience is mostly male baseball fans and she wants them to find Osuna unacceptable without her losing her job. Footer has also been around long enough to have a huge number of back channels and favors in the bank to organize a smear campaign against Taubman without having to do it herself.
I'm not saying that she did anything wrong, but she wasn't an innocent person minding her own business either as that person seems to want to portray her.
GTFO
The ASTROS traded for a wife beater. Some people have a problem with that. If you don't that is your choice. But there is absolutely nothing wrong with others pointing out what Osuna did, despite the fact that it triggers a certain group of snowflakes.
If Taubman and the Astros can't handle criticism of bringing in a wife beater, then maybe they should have not traded for him.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 24, 2019, 04:32:52 pm »No doubt. I'm sure he was working his ass off to minimize it.
This whole thing still seems bizarre to me. Could he have been the point man on the Osuna deal? Taking the fallout personally and dealing with it in such an immature fashion would fit that to me.
That is my guess
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 24, 2019, 03:54:50 pm »
I get the feeling the dude hung himself. He clearly told them he did nothing. If he’d have been honest and straight up apologized he probably gets suspended but not fired.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 24, 2019, 03:40:02 pm »
And the Astros have clearly hired a new PR person based on the statement they released over the firing
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: October 24, 2019, 08:26:52 am »
Getting arrested to own the libs!
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 2, October 23, 2019
« on: October 24, 2019, 12:41:31 am »
Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander are the first teammates to each win 20 games during the regular season but lose Games 1 and 2 of a World Series since Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax of the Dodgers in 1965 against the Twins.
The Dodgers would recover to win that series in 7 games.
The Dodgers would recover to win that series in 7 games.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 23, 2019, 05:37:18 pm »So, Taubman's little stunt, on top of being disgraceful, also puts MLB in the cross-hairs of a potential workplace harassment suit. I suspect that both MLB and team lawyers have told the FO to stop short of any statement that might constitute an admission of liability.
(this, of course, would have little to do with that initial abomination of a press release that attacked the SI article)
Which something Crane is all too familiar with from his other business..
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Talk Zone / Re: WS 2019
« on: October 23, 2019, 05:34:49 pm »
Major league umpire Rob Drake tweeted “I will be buying an AR-15 tomorrow, because if you impeach MY PRESIDENT this way, YOU WILL HAVE ANOTHER CIVAL WAR!!! #MAGA2020”, according to a copy of the tweet obtained by ESPN. MLB says it is aware of it. News:
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Talk Zone / Re: WS 2019
« on: October 23, 2019, 05:33:19 pm »
Welp. Looks like the Astros are out off the news cycle. An Ump just tweeted out if Trump gets impeached he is buying an AR15 and there will be a civil war
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Talk Zone / Re: WS 2019
« on: October 23, 2019, 05:22:24 pm »
Just got some last minute it handed too me, 438. Lets even this series up!!
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series Game 1; October 22, 2019
« on: October 22, 2019, 07:18:41 pm »
Fantastic start
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 06:46:31 pm »
OK, I call for no posts in this thread during the game....got 15 minutes,
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 1...October 12, 2019
« on: October 22, 2019, 05:44:12 pm »So my buddy started filming me while I was streaming the game with a few work colleagues. He knew what I was about to see and knew I was about to lose my shit.... here you go:
https://twitter.com/JonasThoms/status/1186774000984383493?s=19
That is awesome! Work trip at a Hampton Inn watching on a phone. As a work traveler I can relate. All my coworkers get on me for always haveing an Astros koozie everywhere I go.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 05:32:13 pm »No apology was ever going to be viewed as a real apology, thats why I put "apologized" in quotes. All thats really been accomplished is admitting guilt, especially with regard to now seemingly conflicting statements by the organization. So now everyone gets to yap about what punishment they think everyone involved should get, instead of about what actually happened.
100% horseshit. Astros employee was a complete shitbag, but he shouldn’t “apologize” because you don’t think some people think that is enough. GTFO. If someone does something shitty, they should apologize, unless they are complete trash or raised by wolves.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 04:56:18 pm »So officially "apologizing" not only didnt make it go away but now "official investigations into the incident" immediately ramp up? Shocking.
Other than the fact that they didn’t apologize, nor did they say shit about smearing the reporter and calling her a liar....after admitting she was correct. Listen to AJ, that’s how it should’ve been handled.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 04:02:44 pm »
Here is the video from Mark Berman.
https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/status/1186747244646748161?s=20
https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/status/1186747244646748161?s=20
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 04:01:54 pm »
And AJ nails his response when asked about the incident. WE are lucky he is the Astros manager. Wish they'd have let him write the press release, instead of whatever fucking dumbass did.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 02:43:12 pm »
Those 2 statements make that dumbass Trump-esque FAKE NEWS press release look even fucking stupider, which is hard to do. Also anyone who fell for the Astros BS, and decided to blame the reporter.....
Within 12 hours the Astros go from the article is FAKE NEWS to....sorry if we offended anyone? JFC, fucking amateur hour.
It is truly amazing that people so smart can be so stupid.
Within 12 hours the Astros go from the article is FAKE NEWS to....sorry if we offended anyone? JFC, fucking amateur hour.
It is truly amazing that people so smart can be so stupid.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 09:49:10 am »
Or the team would just claim it was FAKE NEWS and then ban them from the clubhouse...
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 09:37:37 am »
Probably were afraid of losing access
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 08:52:34 am »I want to know if the SI reporter went to Astros top brass about it before posting the report. We train our staff to report abuse of any kind right away before doing anything else. Don't let a perpetrator have any more time to continue bad behavior than can be helped.
The reporter asked the team for a comment on the story prior to running it. The Astros said "No Comment" Then released that ridiculous press release calling it fake news.....
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 08:42:34 am »
At the end of the day, im not letting this sour my enjoyment of the World Series. The WS is about the players. I can separate the 2. I can be disappointed in a buffoon in the front office and still root for and enjoy the team.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 08:37:33 am »It looks like (1) the Astros got the facts wrong in the press release; (2) Traubman was being an ass at work and embarrassed the organization; and (3) the Stros could have diffused the situation with a simple you-misunderstood-the-motives-but-we-are-so-sorry-our-behavior-was-inexcusable, which was really the only thing appropriate. If Traubman and the Astros intended to defend Osuna they've accomplished exactly the opposite. Osuna and the Astros will never be able to walk away from the domestic violence storyline now.
So much this. It is amazing that people who are clearly brilliant, can be so fucking stupid. I dont know if this is a case of someone being really smart in one area and really dumb in another. Or just an issue of pettiness and spite.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 08:31:59 am »
They didn’t need to apologize, especially if they felt the reporting was unfair. But the Absolute last thing they needed to do was blast out of some Trumpesque Fake News BS press release.
Simply say something along the lines of, we are aware of a report of inappropriate behavior of an Astros employee, we will launch an investigation into the veracity of the reporting. If it turns out to be true we will respond appropriately.
I’ll wait for more info to arise before making my final decision on what happened and whether someone should get fired.
I lean towards the reports being more right than wrong. There is a culture in the astros front office that they shouldn’t be questioned. Luhnow and company have been harboring ill will over the media having the gall to call them out over the Osuna trade. It’s been festering for awhile now.
Simply say something along the lines of, we are aware of a report of inappropriate behavior of an Astros employee, we will launch an investigation into the veracity of the reporting. If it turns out to be true we will respond appropriately.
I’ll wait for more info to arise before making my final decision on what happened and whether someone should get fired.
I lean towards the reports being more right than wrong. There is a culture in the astros front office that they shouldn’t be questioned. Luhnow and company have been harboring ill will over the media having the gall to call them out over the Osuna trade. It’s been festering for awhile now.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 12:16:06 am »
What a cluster. Whoever signed off on that press release, looks like an absolute dumbass. Wtf.
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Talk Zone / Re: Defense
« on: October 20, 2019, 02:23:39 pm »
Underrated defensive performance this post season. Yuli. He has been fantastic.
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Talk Zone / Re: Victory celebration
« on: October 20, 2019, 02:13:32 pm »
If you enjoy watching the Yankees lose, might I suggest this video to you.
https://twitter.com/RedSoxBroke/status/1185798117377105920
A decade of Yankee playoff failures set to Ace Frehley's Back in the New York Groove.
https://twitter.com/RedSoxBroke/status/1185798117377105920
A decade of Yankee playoff failures set to Ace Frehley's Back in the New York Groove.
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Talk Zone / Re: Weather report for Game 4
« on: October 20, 2019, 01:49:54 pm »
Looking at the DC forecast for next weekend. Temps in the low 50s, with 50% chance of rain each day.
Call Mr Norman!
Call Mr Norman!
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Talk Zone / Re: Rotation Games 4.5.6.7
« on: October 19, 2019, 03:14:10 pm »
Maybe Peacock inning 1, to face JD and Judge, then Urquidy after that
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Talk Zone / Re: Rotation Games 4.5.6.7
« on: October 19, 2019, 03:13:40 pm »
Did not see that coming
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Talk Zone / Re: Rotation Games 4.5.6.7
« on: October 16, 2019, 01:12:40 pm »
So bullpen vs bullpen G6, and Cole Severino G7?
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Talk Zone / Re: Rotation Games 4.5.6.7
« on: October 16, 2019, 01:11:19 pm »
Yanks announce, Tanaka G4, Paxton G5.
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Talk Zone / Joe Maddon to the Angels
« on: October 16, 2019, 10:14:46 am »
Not surprising, but sounds like its about to be official.
Mark Feinsand
@Feinsand
Source confirms Joe Maddon is headed to Anaheim to become the next Angels manager.
Mark Feinsand
@Feinsand
Source confirms Joe Maddon is headed to Anaheim to become the next Angels manager.
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Talk Zone / Rotation Games 4.5.6.7
« on: October 16, 2019, 10:11:04 am »
Need to win 2 of the next 4.
Sounds like lots of options for the next 4.
I'd go. Grienke Thursday, Urquidy, Friday Verlander Saturday, Cole Sunday.
Sounds like lots of options for the next 4.
I'd go. Grienke Thursday, Urquidy, Friday Verlander Saturday, Cole Sunday.
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Talk Zone / Re: ALCS - time to reset the lineup, right?
« on: October 15, 2019, 12:11:26 pm »
Also on Stanton
Lindsey Adler
@lindseyadler
Giancarlo Stanton just said he feels "pretty similar" to 48 hours ago. Overall says his quad is "not the best," but he feels able to hit. Outfield is the hurdle.
Lindsey Adler
@lindseyadler
Giancarlo Stanton just said he feels "pretty similar" to 48 hours ago. Overall says his quad is "not the best," but he feels able to hit. Outfield is the hurdle.
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Talk Zone / Re: ALCS - time to reset the lineup, right?
« on: October 15, 2019, 12:08:19 pm »
Some slight changes today. Altuve 2nd, Brantley 3rd. Gurriel 5th, Yordan 6th. Correa 7th, Reddick 8th.
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Talk Zone / Re: Sunday’s game
« on: October 14, 2019, 06:42:22 pm »
If it is simple as that, I would gladly pay the price. I doubt that is the case though.
Not sure how many follow what Arthur Blank has done with Falcons and events at the MB Stadium in Downtown Atlanta. Cut prices for concessions back to early 90s or even 1980 prices.
prices include $2 for a Coca-Cola in a refillable cup; $2 for a hot dog, a pretzel or popcorn; $3 for waffle fries, a pizza slice or nachos with cheese; and $5 for a Bud Light or a cheeseburger.
While the team saw direct monetary benefits from this innovative approach to food and beverages (in the form of a 16% increase in fan spending on F&B despite a 50% price reduction compared with their last season in the Georgia Dome),
The owners and their bullshit concession prices hit the tipping point for me a long time ago, I just simply refuse to buy food at the stadium any longer. A couple other teams are adopting Blank's Falcon pricing and are all making more money because of it.
Not sure how many follow what Arthur Blank has done with Falcons and events at the MB Stadium in Downtown Atlanta. Cut prices for concessions back to early 90s or even 1980 prices.
prices include $2 for a Coca-Cola in a refillable cup; $2 for a hot dog, a pretzel or popcorn; $3 for waffle fries, a pizza slice or nachos with cheese; and $5 for a Bud Light or a cheeseburger.
While the team saw direct monetary benefits from this innovative approach to food and beverages (in the form of a 16% increase in fan spending on F&B despite a 50% price reduction compared with their last season in the Georgia Dome),
The owners and their bullshit concession prices hit the tipping point for me a long time ago, I just simply refuse to buy food at the stadium any longer. A couple other teams are adopting Blank's Falcon pricing and are all making more money because of it.
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Talk Zone / Re: ALCS - time to reset the lineup, right?
« on: October 14, 2019, 10:36:29 am »
As bad as Yordan looked in his last 3 ABs, Tucker looked even worse. Yikes.
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Talk Zone / Re: Weather report for Game 4
« on: October 14, 2019, 10:34:43 am »Of course that's the one game I was planning on going to - would they make it up Friday?
Yes
Had a debate about this topic last night when we saw the weather report.....
Everyone agreed games 4 & 5 are now likely to be played on Thursday/Friday. The question was would they bump back games 6/7 (if needed). The answer is no. If Wednesdays is wiped out it means, 4/5/6/7 are played with no off day in between.
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Talk Zone / Re: Sunday’s game
« on: October 13, 2019, 01:39:04 pm »
Wen't last night, got there about 1 hour before first pitch, entered on the Hamilton & Texas entrance. Took less than 1 minute to get in. Zero line.
Also $12.50 for a fucking domestic beer is absolutely ridiculous.
Also $12.50 for a fucking domestic beer is absolutely ridiculous.
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Beer and Queso / Re: OWA 2019 Fantasy Football
« on: October 08, 2019, 12:52:21 pm »
My defense needs work. I'm leading the league in points allowed. SMH
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: October 06, 2019, 03:38:02 am »
It’s amazingly sad people still support this cretin.
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Beer and Queso / Re: OWA 2019 Fantasy Football
« on: September 23, 2019, 08:40:27 am »
Hate to see it...
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Talk Zone / Re: Imelda
« on: September 19, 2019, 06:01:08 pm »
Im stuck in Philadelphia. Flight got cancelled this morning. The PHL airport hotel scene is really terrible. Could be worse, my buddy got to IAH at 5AM this morning, he is still there. Flights kept getting bumped and they had no way to leave as IAH was flooded and no ubers or Metro were picking people up.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tucker In September
« on: September 16, 2019, 09:28:42 am »At this moment, i’d Say Straw and Tucker.
Exactly where I’m it. They have a ton of defensive flexibility with Bregs, and Diaz. If Correa is out I’d more strongly consider Toro.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tucker In September
« on: September 16, 2019, 08:02:31 am »
If we carry 14/11 and Correa is healthy, the 5 on the bench, Maldonado, Jake, Diaz, with 2 of Straw, Tucker, Toro
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Beer and Queso / Re: DIRECTV streaming 2018
« on: September 13, 2019, 02:29:43 pm »
Welp,
Looks like a storm is brewing b/w DirecTV AT&T vs ESPN. ESPN set to go black at midnight, so no college football tomorrow. Im finally to the point to cut the cord.
I live in Houston, my #1 priority is finding a service that I can still watch Astros games live. It appears that is the case with Fubo.TV Are there any other options?
Also, I have 3 TVs, who do I get them to play a streaming service? One is a Vizio with their built in chromecast stuff. The others are not smart TVs. Lastly, would I need to up my internet plan? Never have a problem with data limits, cause I dont stream much.
Looks like a storm is brewing b/w DirecTV AT&T vs ESPN. ESPN set to go black at midnight, so no college football tomorrow. Im finally to the point to cut the cord.
I live in Houston, my #1 priority is finding a service that I can still watch Astros games live. It appears that is the case with Fubo.TV Are there any other options?
Also, I have 3 TVs, who do I get them to play a streaming service? One is a Vizio with their built in chromecast stuff. The others are not smart TVs. Lastly, would I need to up my internet plan? Never have a problem with data limits, cause I dont stream much.
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Talk Zone / Re: MMP offseason renovations?
« on: September 09, 2019, 07:05:30 am »
The right field upgrades, which will result in the removal of some second deck seats, will include what Ryan described as premium food and bar service and a staircase that will include standing room space, similar to the center field area that was renovated in 2018.
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Talk Zone / Re: MMP offseason renovations?
« on: September 08, 2019, 09:42:49 pm »
Not insider, but I believe they announced that a while back.
https://ballparkdigest.com/2019/08/02/minute-maid-park-upgrades-on-tap/
https://ballparkdigest.com/2019/08/02/minute-maid-park-upgrades-on-tap/
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 7, 2019
« on: September 08, 2019, 04:18:46 am »B8:
Kalas just sharted this time as it almost got to the track
Kallas seems like a nice enough fella. But holy shit his depth perception is on par with the President’s hurricane forecasting
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 07, 2019, 03:47:52 pm »
Trump has spent 290 days at Trump properties, 30% of his presidency. And all we get from the right is crickets
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Talk Zone / Re: Tucker In August
« on: September 05, 2019, 06:14:03 pm »
Tucker’s numbers are a lot better than Whitley’s and he hasn’t been suspended for drugs.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 05, 2019, 03:58:07 pm »
Trump's new Middle East coordinator is Jared's assistant Avi Berkowitz. He's 28. He graduated from law school in 2016.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 05, 2019, 03:40:01 pm »
He is mentally unfit to be President. He has absolutely lost his mind. Amazing that there are people so blinded, they can't recognize how batshit crazy this shitbag is.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tucker In August
« on: September 05, 2019, 03:37:42 pm »
He is in the lineup tonight vs the Ms
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Talk Zone / Re: Skaggs autopsy
« on: August 30, 2019, 05:25:56 pm »
Oxy is some bad bad stuff. Horrible.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 30, 2019, 05:22:32 pm »
I assume trump will have some sort of nickname for him by tomorrow.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 30, 2019, 05:21:52 pm »
Cavuto crushed Trump on foxnews today.
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Talk Zone / Re: JV ejection break down
« on: August 28, 2019, 06:48:29 pm »
He tweeted this today, LOL WTF. How have I never seen this before.
https://twitter.com/jomboy_/status/1166815802303090689?s=21
https://twitter.com/jomboy_/status/1166815802303090689?s=21
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Beer and Queso / Re: OWA 2019 Fantasy Football
« on: August 26, 2019, 08:17:16 pm »
Got the dreaded 6 hole.
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Beer and Queso / Re: OWA 2019 Fantasy Football
« on: August 26, 2019, 06:34:12 pm »
Also, who is who in the league? Guess I need to come up with a team name, not just my screen name here,
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Talk Zone / Re: Alvarez
« on: August 26, 2019, 06:28:24 pm »Reminded me of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbB-S_pgnXU
Which did happen in a game.
https://mobile.twitter.com/AstrosTalk/status/864895777042087936
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Beer and Queso / Re: OWA 2019 Fantasy Football
« on: August 26, 2019, 12:20:16 pm »
Im going, Zeke, Tyreek, Melvin Gordon, Kareem Hunt, Gronk with my 1st 5
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Beer and Queso / Re: OWA 2019 Fantasy Football
« on: August 26, 2019, 11:54:07 am »
Thanks!
Scoring question. It says you get 6 points for a kick or punt return. Is that just for your team defense, or if you have a WR that also returns kicks, would he get points for it?
Scoring question. It says you get 6 points for a kick or punt return. Is that just for your team defense, or if you have a WR that also returns kicks, would he get points for it?
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Beer and Queso / Re: OWA 2019 Fantasy Football
« on: August 25, 2019, 10:21:44 pm »
And Lamar Miller
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Beer and Queso / Re: OWA 2019 Fantasy Football
« on: August 25, 2019, 03:40:46 pm »
Draft is tomorrow night. When do we find out our draft position?
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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News 2019
« on: August 20, 2019, 11:54:35 am »
Per twitter
Octavio Dotel detained in the Dominican Republic as part of a larger drug trafficking and money laundering operation by authorities:
Octavio Dotel detained in the Dominican Republic as part of a larger drug trafficking and money laundering operation by authorities:
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Tigers at Astros 08/19/2019
« on: August 19, 2019, 07:50:18 pm »
And Correa out of the game ugh.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Tigers at Astros 08/19/2019
« on: August 19, 2019, 07:44:16 pm »
Tigers look absolutely disinterested
4-1 on a Yuli double that was crushed to center, but misplayed followed by an error in left that him to score.
4-1 on a Yuli double that was crushed to center, but misplayed followed by an error in left that him to score.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2020 schedle out
« on: August 13, 2019, 07:41:40 pm »
DC was my first choice, I’m worried it will be a zoo in DC then though.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2020 schedle out
« on: August 13, 2019, 09:44:03 am »
Minneapolis to start August, to get out of the Houston heat, is one I plan on making.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ O's 8/10
« on: August 10, 2019, 07:39:56 pm »Best ballpark I have been to.
Was trying to go this weekend. Normally flights from IAH to BWI are dirt cheap, usually $240-$330. For whatever reason they were near $600.
After this ridiculous heat we have been having, booked a flight for San Fran next week to watch the Astros A’s and check off the final west coast stadium I haven’t been to. High in Oakland is like 68 degrees. Can’t fucking wait.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ O's 8/10
« on: August 10, 2019, 07:36:02 pm »
I ate lunch At Dempsey’s which is right near where Yordans homer ended up, no game going on when I was there though. The Old bay crab dip was quite tasty.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ O's 8/10
« on: August 10, 2019, 06:53:18 pm »
Agree Austro. No reason for that to be a balk, just silly.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 8/9 Astros @ Orioles
« on: August 10, 2019, 12:21:47 am »
Feels like it’s time for a Jake/Reddick platoon.
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Talk Zone / Re: Off day question
« on: August 09, 2019, 06:14:59 pm »
I thought it would be the 2019 team by a bigger margin.
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Talk Zone / Re: Off day question
« on: August 09, 2019, 05:35:25 pm »
Maybe I missed it, but JimR, who did you guys think had the best offense?
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Talk Zone / Re: Off day question
« on: August 09, 2019, 04:21:24 pm »
I'd go, 2019, 1998, then 2004
2019 v 1998
1st Bagwell vs Gurriel. close to a draw, which is crazy to me, slight edge to Bags
2nd Biggio v Altuve, As of now its 1998 Biggio.
SS Gutierrez/The Viz vs Correa. Correa
3rd Spiers/Berry vs Bregman, Bregman
LF Alou vs Brantley, Really close but Alou
CF Carl vs George, George
RF D Bell vs Reddick, D Bell
C Ausmus vs Chirinos, Ausmus
DH anyone vs Yordan. Yordan
2019 v 1998
1st Bagwell vs Gurriel. close to a draw, which is crazy to me, slight edge to Bags
2nd Biggio v Altuve, As of now its 1998 Biggio.
SS Gutierrez/The Viz vs Correa. Correa
3rd Spiers/Berry vs Bregman, Bregman
LF Alou vs Brantley, Really close but Alou
CF Carl vs George, George
RF D Bell vs Reddick, D Bell
C Ausmus vs Chirinos, Ausmus
DH anyone vs Yordan. Yordan
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Round Rock 2019
« on: August 08, 2019, 12:49:48 pm »
Welp, 7 of the 10 games were in RR.....but 4 of the 5 home runs were in Iowa or El Paso
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Round Rock 2019
« on: August 08, 2019, 12:46:41 pm »
Looks like Tucker reacted well to not being traded. Last 10 games, .325, 5 HRs, 15 RBI
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Talk Zone / Re: Expanded netting for next homestand
« on: August 08, 2019, 12:43:24 pm »
Common sense prevails.
Doesn't effect me any longer, but this does stink for the kids getting to interact with players and getting autographs and baseballs from them.
Doesn't effect me any longer, but this does stink for the kids getting to interact with players and getting autographs and baseballs from them.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rockheads @ Astros - Place data here
« on: August 06, 2019, 10:04:41 pm »
Are the regular cameramen off tonight too? What the fuck is going on. Amateur hour all around with this broadcast.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rockheads @ Astros - Place data here
« on: August 06, 2019, 08:35:47 pm »
Well that sucked ass
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Talk Zone / Re: White Sox have claimed AJ Reed
« on: August 05, 2019, 11:24:39 am »JD hit an absolute monster home run yesterday.
Off of Joe Musgrove.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2005 big 3 vs 2019 big 3
« on: August 03, 2019, 12:48:01 am »
It’s not like the Sox were great, how many of the 2005 Sox play for the 2019 Astros? 1?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Seatwats @ Astros 8/2
« on: August 03, 2019, 12:45:20 am »Anyone else at the game besides me?
I’ll be there tomorrow. Drinking beers 1820 Lounge beforehand
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Talk Zone / Re: 2005 big 3 vs 2019 big 3
« on: August 02, 2019, 04:53:11 pm »
Berkman over Reddick
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: August 02, 2019, 02:34:31 pm »
The #Angels have DFA’d Jonathan Lucroy to make room for Max Stassi. Kevan Smith is still under control next year and Lucroy is a FA.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: August 01, 2019, 10:23:14 pm »
Glad Straw went down, he needs playing time.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: New & Improved Astros v. Cleveland 7/31
« on: August 01, 2019, 01:25:11 pm »
Thought I had him in there. So that means 2 pitchers out
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Beer and Queso / Re: OWA 2019 Fantasy Football
« on: August 01, 2019, 01:09:54 pm »
Currently all 3 work for me. I travel a fair bit for work so that could change, If Im unable to attend I have someone that will draft for me. My preference would be one of the Monday dates, but I will find a way to make any of the days work.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: New & Improved Astros v. Cleveland 7/31
« on: August 01, 2019, 01:05:45 pm »
With no more Aug 31 deadline, this is pretty much who the Astros will be, hopefully taking to the post season. The list is currently at 26.
Chris Devenski
Zack Greinke
Will Harris
Josh James
Collin McHugh
Wade Miley
Roberto Osuna
Brad Peacock
Ryan Pressly
Hector Rondon
Aaron Sanchez
Joe Smith
Justin Verlander
Robinson Chirinos
Martin Maldonado
Jose Altuve
Yordan Alvarez
Alex Bregman
Carlos Correa
Aledmys Diaz
Yuli Gurriel
Michael Brantley
Jake Marisnick
Josh Reddick
George Springer
Myles Straw
In terms of pitching, I think anyone not named Pressly or Osuna is going to be fighting for that last reliever spot.
Chris Devenski
Zack Greinke
Will Harris
Josh James
Collin McHugh
Wade Miley
Roberto Osuna
Brad Peacock
Ryan Pressly
Hector Rondon
Aaron Sanchez
Joe Smith
Justin Verlander
Robinson Chirinos
Martin Maldonado
Jose Altuve
Yordan Alvarez
Alex Bregman
Carlos Correa
Aledmys Diaz
Yuli Gurriel
Michael Brantley
Jake Marisnick
Josh Reddick
George Springer
Myles Straw
In terms of pitching, I think anyone not named Pressly or Osuna is going to be fighting for that last reliever spot.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: New & Improved Astros v. Cleveland 7/31
« on: August 01, 2019, 09:28:54 am »
One of the current pitchers is going, seems like the options are Devo or McHugh
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 04:08:36 pm »
O M G
Deep breaths.
Glad the site is back up and running!
Gonna just leave this here
Springer
Altuve
Bregman
Brantley
Correa
Yordan
Gurriel
Catcher
Reddick
Verlander
Cole
Grienke
Miley
MOTHER OF GOD
Deep breaths.
Glad the site is back up and running!
Gonna just leave this here
Springer
Altuve
Bregman
Brantley
Correa
Yordan
Gurriel
Catcher
Reddick
Verlander
Cole
Grienke
Miley
MOTHER OF GOD
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 03:17:28 pm »
Ken Rosenthal
@Ken_Rosenthal
·
3m
BREAKING: #Astros get Greinke.
@Ken_Rosenthal
·
3m
BREAKING: #Astros get Greinke.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 02:25:32 pm »
For me to be incredulous, it depends on what the other contenders do.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 02:11:47 pm »
Ken Rosenthal
@Ken_Rosenthal
·
3m
#Braves close to acquiring Shane Greene from the #Tigers, source tells The Athletic.
@Ken_Rosenthal
·
3m
#Braves close to acquiring Shane Greene from the #Tigers, source tells The Athletic.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 02:03:28 pm »3 hours to go.
(poking Luhnow with a stick) Do something!
1 Hour to go.
(poking Lunow with a stick) Do some more!
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 12:35:57 pm »
Jon Morosi
@jonmorosi
Source: #Astros are most comfortable with Zack Wheeler’s acquisition cost, among the possible rotation trade options. Houston’s farm system has thinned, constraining the team’s ability to land Bumgarner or Ray without giving up Kyle Tucker.
@MLB
@MLBNetwork
@jonmorosi
Source: #Astros are most comfortable with Zack Wheeler’s acquisition cost, among the possible rotation trade options. Houston’s farm system has thinned, constraining the team’s ability to land Bumgarner or Ray without giving up Kyle Tucker.
@MLB
@MLBNetwork
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 12:20:39 pm »
Buster Olney
@Buster_ESPN
The Astros offered Martin Maldonado a two-year deal at the outset of the offseason. It's unclear if he can reprise that now this late in the winter, as he changes agents.
@Buster_ESPN
The Astros offered Martin Maldonado a two-year deal at the outset of the offseason. It's unclear if he can reprise that now this late in the winter, as he changes agents.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 12:13:13 pm »
Bob Nightengale
8m
The #Astros pitchers loved throwing to Maldonado last year.
8m
The #Astros pitchers loved throwing to Maldonado last year.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 11:58:30 am »Rosenthal says Maldonado to Houston:
https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/1156609260190674945
(Luhnow heard you, Navin.)
RIP Max Stassi
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 11:57:02 am »
3 hours to go.
(poking Luhnow with a stick) Do something!
(poking Luhnow with a stick) Do something!
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 10:48:30 am »
Jon Morosi saying Astros are in active discussions to add a reliever.
My guess list, a #4, that costs less than a a top 8 prospect, and a reliever.
My guess list, a #4, that costs less than a a top 8 prospect, and a reliever.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 10:42:29 am »I'll believe that when midnight rolls around and he's still a steM.
You wont have to wait that long, Deadline is 4PM EST today.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 09:56:09 am »
This will be what I’ll be doing most of the day....
https://giphy.com/gifs/stupid-forgotten-vyVxeMNGUBT7q?utm_source=media-link&utm_medium=landing&utm_campaign=Media%20Links&utm_term=
https://giphy.com/gifs/stupid-forgotten-vyVxeMNGUBT7q?utm_source=media-link&utm_medium=landing&utm_campaign=Media%20Links&utm_term=
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 30, 2019, 09:19:45 am »
I’d be fine with wheeler, assuming we aren’t giving up much for a rental. I’d really like them to land an impact BP arm too though.
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Talk Zone / Re: St. Louis Cardinals hospitality!
« on: July 30, 2019, 07:53:50 am »30 years ago, I was staying in a downtown St. Louis hotel that was within walking distance of the stadium. The Cards were playing the Astros. Since the game was not on local TV and I was too cheap to buy a ticket, I walked by the stadium during the game while listening to the game on the radio.
Suddenly, the gates were opened and there were plenty of seats!!! Turns out the gates were opened each night during the bottom of the 7th inning, apparently allowing walk-in traffic! Returned the next night, enjoying the last 2.5 innings of two Astros wins!!! It was great and the price was right!
Have you ever heard of another ball club that allows or did offer this freebie? Surely, much depends on the neighborhood, but St. Louis was great!
They used to do it at Minute Maid. I did this a bunch in the mid 2000s. Pound cheaper beers near the park then walk over if it was a good game and walk in for the last 2 innings.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 29, 2019, 09:22:57 pm »
Yes it is, been traveling all day and was hoping to come here to read all sorts of speculation.....instead crickets.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 28, 2019, 05:55:07 pm »
Astros comp would be J.B. Bukauskas and Abreu.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 28, 2019, 05:49:55 pm »
That's the Mets #4 and #6th rated prospects
Neither are top 100 prospects
Neither are top 100 prospects
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 28, 2019, 05:47:35 pm »
Ken Rosenthal
@Ken_Rosenthal
On #BlueJays’ return for Stroman: Triple A RHP Anthony Kay was #Mets’ first-round pick out of UConn in 2016. Class A RHP Simeon Woods Richardson was their second rounder out of Kempner (Tx.) H.S. in ‘18.
@Ken_Rosenthal
On #BlueJays’ return for Stroman: Triple A RHP Anthony Kay was #Mets’ first-round pick out of UConn in 2016. Class A RHP Simeon Woods Richardson was their second rounder out of Kempner (Tx.) H.S. in ‘18.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 28, 2019, 05:04:08 pm »
I guess the good news is, we won’t have to face him in the playoffs now.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 28, 2019, 04:59:18 pm »
W T F.
Marcus Stroman has been traded to the New York Mets, source confirms to ESPN.
Marcus Stroman has been traded to the New York Mets, source confirms to ESPN.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 28, 2019, 04:57:44 pm »
WTF?
Source: #BlueJays, #Mets in agreement on Marcus Stroman trade, pending exchange of medical information. @MLB @MLBNetwork
Source: #BlueJays, #Mets in agreement on Marcus Stroman trade, pending exchange of medical information. @MLB @MLBNetwork
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros vs Cards 07-28-19
« on: July 28, 2019, 04:17:19 pm »
I’m with ya, I couldn’t believe he was out by so much, Cards absolutely played that perfectly.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros vs Cards 07-28-19
« on: July 28, 2019, 04:15:46 pm »
Well, that OF play and relay by the Cards was pretty much perfect.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros vs Cards 07-28-19
« on: July 28, 2019, 03:48:21 pm »No, no, no. That runner was going to score. Two outs, he was running on contact, the misplay did not cause the run. He would have scored if Reddick was out there.
Good point.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros vs Cards 07-28-19
« on: July 28, 2019, 03:41:22 pm »
Oof, Alvarez misplayed the heck out of that double allowing the runner to score.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros vs Cards 07-28-19
« on: July 28, 2019, 03:26:53 pm »I like that the catcher had to ask the umpire for another ball so that he could give it to Tito to give to the new pitcher.
I’m laughing at the second baseman’s reaction, he thought Bauer was gonna drill him.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros vs Cards 07-28-19
« on: July 28, 2019, 03:20:14 pm »TK said good-natured exchange about a call.
Thanks, missed that.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros vs Cards 07-28-19
« on: July 28, 2019, 02:59:27 pm »
What was the HP ump jawing at Altuve about when he crossed home plate. Ump seemed pissed.
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Talk Zone / Re: Our info source
« on: July 28, 2019, 02:40:54 pm »
Several moves coming, with Syndergaard being the most likely, is what I was told Friday night over drinks.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 27, 2019, 12:10:18 am »
I’m sure some is recency bias, but I just don’t have a great feeling with anyone out of the pen right now. Jim’s right about them being tired and over worked. I just hope they add some life to the pen along with a starter.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 26, 2019, 11:35:11 pm »
Astros need bullpen help pretty badly too. I’d put their top three in the rotation up against anyone, in terms on the BP we have to be near the bottom of playoff contenders
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 25, 2019, 08:46:09 pm »
Probably depends on what other teams are offering.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 25, 2019, 08:44:57 pm »
I have a better shot of being put on the Astros 40 man roster than another team does of prying Yordan away from the Astros.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 25, 2019, 07:14:00 pm »
From mlbtraderumors.com
4:03pm: The Mets “want to move” Syndergaard in a trade, a rival evaluator tells ESPN.com’s Buster Olney (Twitter link). The feeling amongst many outside evaluators is that the Mets are “fully intent” on dealing Syndergaard. As to The Athletic’s Marc Carig hears from a rival executive, the asking price on Syndergaard is something in the range of a top-30 prospect “and a couple of other solid pieces.”
4:03pm: The Mets “want to move” Syndergaard in a trade, a rival evaluator tells ESPN.com’s Buster Olney (Twitter link). The feeling amongst many outside evaluators is that the Mets are “fully intent” on dealing Syndergaard. As to The Athletic’s Marc Carig hears from a rival executive, the asking price on Syndergaard is something in the range of a top-30 prospect “and a couple of other solid pieces.”
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Talk Zone / Re: Tyler White traded to the Dodgers
« on: July 25, 2019, 06:09:45 pm »I’m a bit surprised that the Dodgers have a spot for him on their 25 man roster. I don’t watch them often, but I was under the impression that their roster was loaded.
Maybe signing him for intel.....
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Talk Zone / Re: Tyler White traded to the Dodgers
« on: July 25, 2019, 05:26:06 pm »Maybe they know that Kemp will be moved for a SP in the next week and don't want to send Straw down and not be able to bring him back for 10 days
Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
That would certainly make the most sense, hope that comes true.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tyler White traded to the Dodgers
« on: July 25, 2019, 04:58:11 pm »
I dont get it. Im sure there is a reason for DFA'ing Kemp instead of sending Straw down for a month, but on the surface it doesn't make much sense, to me.
With Correa, Diaz and Bregman, all vastly superior at SS than Straw, its not like he is gonna get much of, if any PT there. Seems like a month in RR getting reps at SS and at bats, would have been more useful for Straw and they could have kept Kemp around.
Either way, Straw down for a month or DFAing Kemp, neither is likely to have any impact on the playoff race. So whats the point in jettisoning Kemp right now? Guess we will find out in the next ~7 days.
With Correa, Diaz and Bregman, all vastly superior at SS than Straw, its not like he is gonna get much of, if any PT there. Seems like a month in RR getting reps at SS and at bats, would have been more useful for Straw and they could have kept Kemp around.
Either way, Straw down for a month or DFAing Kemp, neither is likely to have any impact on the playoff race. So whats the point in jettisoning Kemp right now? Guess we will find out in the next ~7 days.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tyler White traded to the Dodgers
« on: July 25, 2019, 01:56:13 pm »Right hander Andre Scrubb coming to Houston.
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Is he a Cuban?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: July 24 v. As
« on: July 24, 2019, 01:52:25 pm »
5Ks in a row. A's pitcher coming for Deshaies!
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: A's @ Astros, July 23, 2019
« on: July 23, 2019, 07:27:15 pm »
Looking forward to hearing Baggy on Yordan.
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Beer and Queso / Re: OWA 2019 Fantasy Football
« on: July 23, 2019, 07:12:43 pm »
If y’all need an extra I’ll join this year.
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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: July 23, 2019, 05:28:55 pm »
Pressly dealing with a bum knee
per Tags
"Hinch said he's been trying to stay away from RHP Ryan Pressly after he was smoked on the knee by a one-hopper off the bat of Andrelton Simmons on Thursday."
per Tags
"Hinch said he's been trying to stay away from RHP Ryan Pressly after he was smoked on the knee by a one-hopper off the bat of Andrelton Simmons on Thursday."
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Talk Zone / Re: What I hate to hear
« on: July 23, 2019, 03:05:35 pm »AJ on the Matt Thomas show today.
https://sportstalk790.iheart.com/featured/houston-sports-news/content/2019-07-23-aj-hinch-i-want-yordan-playing-every-game/?Pname=local_social&Sc=editorial&Keyid=socialflow
Richard Justice was on Charlie Palillo show today too. Hour 2, around 16 min mark
http://www.podcastarena.com/pallilo/
After listening to AJ and Justice, sounds like a lefty reliever is likely to be the first add.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: A’s @ Astros - July 22, 2019
« on: July 22, 2019, 07:50:16 pm »
Yordan is something else. Amazing.
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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: July 22, 2019, 07:10:10 pm »AJ has been committed to giving guys scheduled rest days. I bet he finds ways to work Straw into the lineup, or at least into games as a PR/defensive substitute in the OF. And no, he's not as good a defensive CFer as Marisnick. Note that similar to personal catchers, JVs personal CFer is Jake.
The odd man out seems to more likely be Kemp, but if he isn't traded before the roster crunch then Straw could go down since he has options and TK does not.
Why does kemp need to be the odd man out? Send Straw down, since he has options, when Correa returns. keep Kemp on the roster so you don’t lose him. Let Straw spend a month in the minors working at SS and bring him back up when the rosters expand in September.
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Talk Zone / Re: Our info source
« on: July 22, 2019, 11:11:31 am »Is he head of major league scouting? Anyways, the Giants are hot and probably not sellers and fuck the cubs.
from the astros website
Kevin Goldstein joined the Astros on Aug. 31, 2012, and was named Director of Pro Scouting in January 2014.
In addition to consulting with the General Manager on trades, free agent signings and other baseball transactions, Kevin oversees the Astros pro scouting efforts, which includes comprehensive scouting of both minor league and Major League players across the 30 MLB clubs as well as independent leagues and foreign professional leagues.
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Talk Zone / Re: Our info source
« on: July 22, 2019, 10:56:14 am »
Just realized the Cubs are playing at the Giants. So not sure what KG is doing at Wrigley.
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Talk Zone / Re: Our info source
« on: July 22, 2019, 10:39:53 am »
FWIW Cubs are playing the Giants today
Kevin Goldstein
@Kevin_Goldstein
30m
At Wrigley today for work, and walked by my first apartment in Chicago. In the 1980s, this two bedroom a couple of blocks from the ballpark rented for $725. #KgTour (link: https://www.instagram.com/p/B0OThN-goiX/?igshid=1pn5ezu4sxoio) instagram.com/p/B0OThN-goiX/…
Kevin Goldstein
@Kevin_Goldstein
30m
At Wrigley today for work, and walked by my first apartment in Chicago. In the 1980s, this two bedroom a couple of blocks from the ballpark rented for $725. #KgTour (link: https://www.instagram.com/p/B0OThN-goiX/?igshid=1pn5ezu4sxoio) instagram.com/p/B0OThN-goiX/…
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: July 19, 2019, 06:26:47 pm »
Trump is the most unfit divisive President ever. It’s amazing to think just a couple years ago Trumpkins were gnashing their teeth over Obama. Now their cowardly fatasses sit on their hands. Sad!
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros vs Angels 07-15-2019
« 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
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Beer and Queso / Re: URGENT: Deadwood Fans
« on: July 15, 2019, 09:43:10 pm »
Started watching last night, made it to episode 6 of season 1 so far. They really love the word cocksuker.
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Talk Zone / Re: Alvarez
« on: June 17, 2019, 09:48:31 am »He looks like a left-handed Moises Alou.
Or a lefty Vlad Sr.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Jays @ Astros 6/15
« on: June 16, 2019, 09:40:11 am »
What sort of accident or construction caused a delay that long?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Jays @ Astros 6/15
« on: June 15, 2019, 05:54:14 pm »
This team is so fun to follow and root for. It makes the whole tear down, 100 loss seasons, no tv,, move to the AL worth it.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Jays @ Astros 6/15
« on: June 15, 2019, 04:58:05 pm »
The depth that Luhnow and company have created is pretty fucking outstanding.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Jays @ Astros 6/15
« on: June 15, 2019, 04:01:44 pm »
I love the once a month Baggy in the Booth.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Brewers @ Astros, June 12, 2019
« on: June 12, 2019, 10:07:24 pm »
JFC Straw has ridiculous speed. Game changing.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Brewers @ Astros, June 12, 2019
« on: June 12, 2019, 08:27:45 pm »
Berkman has been so over the top rah rah for the Astros, and the front office and staff....the cynical Navin feels like he is angling for a Job with the Astros
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Brewers @ Astros, June 11, 2019
« on: June 11, 2019, 09:06:29 pm »
Berkman has definitely been better the last few inning, now that he is actually talking about.....the actual game.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Brewers @ Astros, June 11, 2019
« on: June 11, 2019, 07:36:13 pm »
So did y’all catch Berkmans quotes on quitting his coaching job at Second Baptist. His candor can be refreshing at times sometimes it just makes him sound like an asshole
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Brewers @ Astros, June 11, 2019
« on: June 11, 2019, 07:20:23 pm »
Berkman needs to take a breath. Good lord.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Brewers @ Astros, June 11, 2019
« on: June 11, 2019, 07:12:53 pm »
Mike Capps doing Astros Radio and Lance Berkman filling in for Blum
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Talk Zone / Re: Alvarez
« on: June 10, 2019, 07:53:02 am »
Just head the interview, Hinch said, Charlie Gonzalez advocated for him. No idea who that is or if he is still with the org.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Orioles at Astros- June 8, 2019
« on: June 08, 2019, 07:57:55 pm »
NAILED IT.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Orioles at Astros- June 8, 2019
« on: June 08, 2019, 05:45:23 pm »We've thought that for some time now, and it hasn't happened. At this point, I choose to assume it won't happen; that way I'll be surprised and excited if it does happen.
Either today or after tomorrow. Haven’t looked at where RR is, which might impact it.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Orioles at Astros- June 8, 2019
« on: June 08, 2019, 05:39:48 pm »
And that should wrap up the Tyler White era...
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Talk Zone / Re: Keuchel
« on: June 08, 2019, 02:22:22 am »
How many of these necks will boo Keuchel when he shows up in Houston at some point, just like they did Beltran. Morons
As for DK and his salary, well he is paying big bucks to his agent to handle that. That dude, Boras, royally over played that hand, to the point of negligence.
But yeah, fuck one the guys who helped lead the Astros out of the wilderness all the way to a World Series. .....
As for DK and his salary, well he is paying big bucks to his agent to handle that. That dude, Boras, royally over played that hand, to the point of negligence.
But yeah, fuck one the guys who helped lead the Astros out of the wilderness all the way to a World Series. .....
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 03, 2019, 01:14:25 pm »
its one thing to be hoodwinked into thinking Donald Trump would drain the swamp, but what level of idiocy and delusion does one have to have, to think that’s still the case. I man, surely even folks like Mr Happy have come to realize Trump and his cronies are the swamp.
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Talk Zone / How the Houston Astros Disrupted Player Development to Become the Model MLB.....
« on: June 03, 2019, 06:14:36 am »
How the Houston Astros Disrupted Player Development to Become the Model MLB Franchise
https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2019/6/3/18644512/mvp-machine-how-houston-astros-became-great-scouting
https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2019/6/3/18644512/mvp-machine-how-houston-astros-became-great-scouting
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 02, 2019, 01:29:51 am »
I mean, if you have ever even thumbed through a history book. And read about dipshits, and thought.....I can’t believe people were so fucking stupid to fall for that dudes BS. That is how history will remember trumpers. Sad!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 02, 2019, 01:26:21 am »
10 years from now everyone is gonna laugh their asses off at the Fucking morons who supported this conman. Hopefully this site doesn’t change domains so we can dig up old threads and mock the shit out of the couple of Dotard supporters
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at A's- May 31, 2019
« on: June 01, 2019, 12:32:16 am »
What a fantastic team win. What a horoughly enjoyable game of baseball that was to watch, great grilling and beer drinking weather on the backyard deck too. That 5pm shower really made for a pleasant night.
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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: May 30, 2019, 10:47:01 am »
Either that or his wife’s are made of granite.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Cubs at Astros May 29th 2019 version.
« on: May 29, 2019, 10:13:19 pm »
At this point you have to start wondering if White has compromising information on Luhnow.
It’s one thing to keep him on a roster with a healthy Altuve Springer and Correa, but with all the injuries they can’t afford to keep his massive dead wait afloat.
It’s one thing to keep him on a roster with a healthy Altuve Springer and Correa, but with all the injuries they can’t afford to keep his massive dead wait afloat.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Cubs at Astros May 29th 2019 version.
« on: May 29, 2019, 09:24:07 pm »
Deco with an 85 mph cement mixer down Main Street....for strike three looking.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Cubs at Astros May 29th 2019 version.
« on: May 29, 2019, 08:47:05 pm »
From Twitter. A guy in the section when asked where the kid, who he said was no older than a year, was hit
“I don’t know. Father held her up and she was limp, head was falling backward. She finally started screaming when her father got her to the top of the stairs”
Fucking scary.
“I don’t know. Father held her up and she was limp, head was falling backward. She finally started screaming when her father got her to the top of the stairs”
Fucking scary.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: May 29, 2019, 08:36:50 pm »
Sad!
NEW: The White House wanted the USS John McCain “out of sight” for Trump’s visit to Japan. A tarp was hung over the ship’s name ahead of the trip, and sailors—who wear caps bearing the ship’s name—were given the day off for Trump’s visit.
NEW: The White House wanted the USS John McCain “out of sight” for Trump’s visit to Japan. A tarp was hung over the ship’s name ahead of the trip, and sailors—who wear caps bearing the ship’s name—were given the day off for Trump’s visit.
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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: May 29, 2019, 11:59:13 am »
Fell thru a sliding glass door aka the hunter pence?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Cubs @ Astros, May 27, 2019
« on: May 27, 2019, 02:50:16 pm »
Surely Bregs can handle 2nd. If we ever need to play Yuli/Bregs at 3rd/2nd again, please put Yuli at 3rd.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Bosox @ Astros, May 26, 2019
« on: May 26, 2019, 03:51:22 pm »
Until Altuve or Diaz are back, the right side of the infield should be Kemp and Yuli.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Bosox @ Astros, May 26, 2019
« on: May 26, 2019, 03:49:34 pm »Where tf was Tyler white going?! DFA this clown NOW.
He’s as useful as snowmobile in Galveston
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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: May 26, 2019, 02:40:08 pm »
So currently injured Astros:
Altuve, Springer, McHugh, McCullers, Joe Smith, AlmedaMall Diaz, Stassi.
Time to recall Rex Jones
Altuve, Springer, McHugh, McCullers, Joe Smith, AlmedaMall Diaz, Stassi.
Time to recall Rex Jones
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Beer and Queso / Re: Big XII Tournament
« on: May 26, 2019, 02:41:16 am »
Since it’s the opposite of how the entire college season is played out? Besides leading to ridiculous pitch counts, a 3 game series is a much better option.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Big XII Tournament
« on: May 26, 2019, 12:21:48 am »
Conference tournaments are stupid. Goes against the whole way college baseball is played. Regionals too. Everything should be 3 game series. But TV....
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: BoSox at Houston 05/24/2019
« on: May 24, 2019, 10:48:01 pm »White needs to go.
I’ve held out bitching about T White as long as I can. He needs a change in scenery.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: BoSox at Houston 05/24/2019
« on: May 24, 2019, 08:33:11 pm »
Well that sucks shit
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: BoSox at Houston 05/24/2019
« on: May 24, 2019, 08:28:34 pm »
Jake is ridiculous.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: BoSox at Houston 05/24/2019
« on: May 24, 2019, 08:17:30 pm »
Runners on the corners, no outs. T white vs Sale..... chances he gets an rbi? 1 in 25?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: BoSox at Houston 05/24/2019
« on: May 24, 2019, 08:16:31 pm »
Maybe it’s been addressed elsewhere. But if Dallas K signs after the draft, do the Astros lose compensation or do they get a draft pick for next year?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Game of Thrones Season 8
« on: May 21, 2019, 01:37:21 am »
So as I posted, I run a GO TDeathpool. One of the bonus questions was “Who wins the Iron Throne”
Curious to hear what y’all thoughts are to the answer to that. Nobody is an option.
Curious to hear what y’all thoughts are to the answer to that. Nobody is an option.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Round Rock 2019
« on: May 19, 2019, 03:34:46 pm »
# 18 for Yordan today
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Fayetteville 2019
« on: May 13, 2019, 09:51:28 pm »
Beer hits his league leading 9th homer this evening.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Roster (New & Improved)
« on: May 12, 2019, 01:01:09 am »
I love Brantley. He reminds me of the a lefty Alou.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: May 05, 2019, 03:14:04 am »
If every president took a citizenships test, there is zero chance the Drumpf doesn’t come in last. He’s the fucking stupidest person we have ever elected President, by a wide margin. And the foxnews crowd loves him for that. We love idiots! The dumber the better! -deplorables
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: April 13, 2019, 01:12:18 am »
yet shit stains like Mr Happy cheer him on Sad!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: April 12, 2019, 01:58:20 am »
People like Mr Happy actually think Trump is draining the swamp. It’s hard to imagine how fucking stupid/brainwashed you have to be to think DONALD TRUMP is draining the swamp. Morons.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: April 11, 2019, 01:27:57 am »
Yeah, but do you guys hear about Obama giving 87 bigillion dollars to Iran and then ordering pizzagate on uber eats using Seth Rich’s phone?
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day
« on: April 06, 2019, 12:26:09 pm »
I will echo hostros7, the new St Arnold’s beer garden is really great. Enjoy
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Talk Zone / Re: Ichiro
« on: March 24, 2019, 11:02:23 am »
Ichiro was a great player, and a fine leadoff hitter. But let's face it, he was no Rickey Henderson. Not even in the same league, career-wise, even.
“Rickey agrees”
-Rickey Henderson
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Beer and Queso / Re: Game of Thrones Season 8
« on: March 15, 2019, 05:29:49 pm »
The less a character is picked, the more points they are worth.
Scoring is based on % of people who selected the character who dies.
10 points per death, multiplied by the % bonus.
Scoring example:
(If there are 10 people in the death pool)
7 people select character X, who dies. 10 points times 30% multiplier = 300 points
2 pick character y who dies: 10 points plus 80 point multiplier = 800 points
Scoring is based on % of people who selected the character who dies.
10 points per death, multiplied by the % bonus.
Scoring example:
(If there are 10 people in the death pool)
7 people select character X, who dies. 10 points times 30% multiplier = 300 points
2 pick character y who dies: 10 points plus 80 point multiplier = 800 points
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Beer and Queso / Re: Game of Thrones Season 8
« on: March 15, 2019, 04:37:03 pm »Since Texas appears NIT-bound, and my interest in college hoops is fairly tepid to begin with, I am going to put together a GOT Death Pool with some friends instead.
Ive run one the last 2 years, its a lot of fun to be a part of. Had 47 people in it for Season 7. Probably be in the 60s this season. We did $20 an entry. Here is a link to the final scores if you are interested. And if anyone here is interested in joining just email goftdeathpool @ gmail dot com
(dont click this HH)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KHrSwIr98mZgGiaR7xmJJZ9FKPXPfy8JR2CKwc6eMXI/edit#gid=1070022118
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: March 10, 2019, 10:15:45 am »
The biggest difference between pizzagate and Orchids of Asia is, one is pure foxnews far right fan fiction (consumed and targeted to the most gullible rubes in the count) the other is real.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: March 02, 2019, 01:33:06 am »I follow Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) on Twitter. I am disappointed to say that he is a relentless shill and apologist for Trump.
He is my rep. He is nothing but an AM radio conspiracy loon. Gym Jordan with an eye patch. After the SNL shit he seemed like a somewhat genuine guy, but he is a fucking clown. Can’t wait to vote that cretin out of office. What a fucking phony
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Roster (New & Improved)
« on: February 23, 2019, 04:26:04 pm »
For2 years? Yes, 4 no
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Roster (New & Improved)
« on: February 23, 2019, 10:56:46 am »Marwin to Minnesota. 2 years, $21 million.
Mmmm, free beer. Though I’d gladly trade it for Marwin being back, especially at the price the Twins got.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 26, 2019, 03:47:11 pm »Ann Coulter is a real piece of work. What made her so bitter?
Money
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 18, 2019, 11:00:56 pm »
Some of the dossier is wrong, but most of it is correct.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 17, 2019, 06:10:01 am »So like everything else our lying, crooked, grifter of a President does, this will play out exactly the same....
1. Accusation
2. Trump vehemently denies it (and his rube followers believe him)
3. Trump claims others did it
4. Trump lies to try and discredit accusers.
5. Evidence comes out to support the accusation
6. Trump claims, even if it is true, he knew nothing about it
7. Evidence shows that Trump knew about it and/or partook in it (where we are about to be, in regards to the Russia investigation)
8. Trump lies to try and discredit the evidence.
9. Evidence proves was involved and has been lying the entire time.
10. Trump claims that it isn't a crime.
Rudy on CNN last night.
Rudy Giuliani, on CNN: "I never said there was no collusion between people in the campaign" and Russians.
And on Trump, "He said *he* didn't (collude with Russians.) He didn't say nobody."
————.
And we have officially hit #6 and are on the way to #7
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 12, 2019, 11:51:12 am »258
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 09, 2019, 10:57:59 am »So Manafort sent polling data to the Russians prior to the election. It'll be entertaining to watch the NO COLLUSION! crowd do a Sammy Davis Jr tap dance around this latest nugget.
We know this, by the way, because Manafort's crack attorneys don't know how to redact documents.
Only the best people.
So like everything else our lying, crooked, grifter of a President does, this will play out exactly the same....
1. Accusation
2. Trump vehemently denies it (and his rube followers believe him)
3. Trump claims others did it
4. Trump lies to try and discredit accusers.
5. Evidence comes out to support the accusation
6. Trump claims, even if it is true, he knew nothing about it
7. Evidence shows that Trump knew about it and/or partook in it (where we are about to be, in regards to the Russia investigation)
8. Trump lies to try and discredit the evidence.
9. Evidence proves was involved and has been lying the entire time.
10. Trump claims that it isn't a crime.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 08, 2019, 10:36:33 am »TSA staged at “sickout” at LGA today. Expect this to continue and grow. It really shouldn’t be called a “sickout” as they’re not being paid
So just like vendors that did business with Trump Inc.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: January 07, 2019, 11:29:15 am »Does anyone doubt that the Texans have reached their ceiling with O'Brien at head coach? As a Texans fan, it's painful to watch great players spending their entire career with no shot at a Super Bowl because the coaching staff just isn't that good.
Yes, but most thought the same thing with Kubiak, and then he went on to win a super bowl...
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 05, 2019, 11:36:08 pm »
There is 0% chance that Happy can reply to WV in any sort of substance way. Period. Sad!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 05, 2019, 08:30:46 pm »
I’d love to hear from anyone who use to trumpet that Obama was the most divisive president ever, but that now supports the fucking moron in office.
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Beer and Queso / Re: College Football 2018
« on: December 30, 2018, 04:28:03 pm »My outside impression:
1. Fertitta didn’t like the hire in the first place and wanted a bigger name.
2. The bowl debacle showed a severe lack of coaching.
3. They already had a handshake agreement with Holgorsen.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
In terms of #1, Tillman is the one who basically hired Applewhite. 2 is correct. Who knows on #3, but I hope you are right.
It was clear Major was in over his head. 0-3 in bowl games, and outscored 137-51. Here is a breakdown on Major's 2 seasons. https://gocoogs.com/major-applewhites-dismissal/
This year he started 7-1 and ended up losing 5 of 6 to end the year, ending with being humiliated, again, in a bowl game. I thought he was 100% coming back until the Army game, even then I still figured he'd be back because of the buyout. Losing Briles hurt too. Major has to be the worst coach ever in hiring assistant coaches. If he was back, he'd be on his 3rd OC and 3rd DC in 3 years. All but Briles getting fired for being absolutely terrible at their job.
Aside from his abysmal record in hiring coaches, he was a zero when it came to energizing the fan base and promoting the program. An absolute vanilla wafer. The antithesis of the previous coach.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Roster
« on: December 28, 2018, 04:14:05 pm »
I meant everyone in the thread. Seems the consensus is the Astros next and likely last move for the off season is adding a starting pitcher.
I'd love to add a bat, but Im good with Springer, Bregman, Altuve, Correa, Reddick, Brantley, Guriel, DH, Catcher. A lot depends on CC coming back healthy and hitting again. Give a couple of young guys a shot at DH in a lower pressure spot like 8th. Plus Jake will get plenty of time, and then one of the other OFs can DH on those days.
The rotation on the other hand absolutely has to be addressed.
I'd love to add a bat, but Im good with Springer, Bregman, Altuve, Correa, Reddick, Brantley, Guriel, DH, Catcher. A lot depends on CC coming back healthy and hitting again. Give a couple of young guys a shot at DH in a lower pressure spot like 8th. Plus Jake will get plenty of time, and then one of the other OFs can DH on those days.
The rotation on the other hand absolutely has to be addressed.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Roster
« on: December 28, 2018, 12:12:53 pm »Says the man who likely knows something. So what is the plan?
Diaz was his replacement. Unless the market absolutely crashes and they could sign Marwin on a really short reasonably priced deal. Keuchel coming back is much more likely than Marwin.
I think everyone pretty much has it right that the plan is to add a starter and be done with it, for now.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: December 24, 2018, 11:12:14 am »
If the Texans beat the Jags, they will host the winner of Indy/Ten. If they lose they play at the winner of Indy/Ten. There is also a chance they could get a bye, but that involves the Pats and Chiefs losing to the Jets or Raiders and the Chargers losing to Den.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: December 22, 2018, 02:49:51 am »
Imagine being so fucking stupid that you thought...
1. DONALD TRUMP was less corrupt than the Clintons
2. DONALD TRUMP was going to drain the swamp
3. Mexico was going to pay for the wall.
Idiots
1. DONALD TRUMP was less corrupt than the Clintons
2. DONALD TRUMP was going to drain the swamp
3. Mexico was going to pay for the wall.
Idiots
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Roster
« on: December 14, 2018, 12:08:57 pm »The flyers that they'll take are on guys with velocity and high spin.
Is there a breakdown out there of FAs spin rates?
TevorBauer.com ?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: December 14, 2018, 12:06:48 pm »
The Trump family is every bit as 10 times as crooked as the Clinton's. And clearly much much dumber.
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Talk Zone / Re: Talk me off the ledge
« on: December 13, 2018, 02:27:22 pm »All I see so far is an offseason going very badly.
Keuchel and Marwin are good as gone - at least that was expected.
Morton's departure is a crucial blow and the alternatives in the market for the rotation are dwindling rapidly.
Chirinos does nothing to reassure me at the catcher situation, and I didn't consider Stassi's audition for the full-time gig a success.
We just lost two decent prospects to Rule 5.
Convince me this offseason is going better than I think, because it seems pretty damn bleak so far.
Dont forget we lost like half of the front office....
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Talk Zone / Re: Shift-Banning Proposal Gaining Momentum
« on: December 08, 2018, 11:59:12 am »
Speaking of rules, was chatting with someone who thinks there a possibility of some tech getting introduced into the game. As in a way for pitchers and catchers to communicate without having to worry about other teams stealing signs.
She said that all teams are using tech to steal signs. It’s becoming a real issue. She said at least one of Maldanados passed balls In the playoffs was due to a cross up, because the signs have become so ridiculous due to knowing other teams are using new means to steal signs.
Said it could well be addressed at the winter meetings. Had this conversation about a month ago, but hadn’t heard or read anything about that since.
She said that all teams are using tech to steal signs. It’s becoming a real issue. She said at least one of Maldanados passed balls In the playoffs was due to a cross up, because the signs have become so ridiculous due to knowing other teams are using new means to steal signs.
Said it could well be addressed at the winter meetings. Had this conversation about a month ago, but hadn’t heard or read anything about that since.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: December 08, 2018, 12:03:38 am »
Lock him up! Lock him up!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: December 01, 2018, 01:15:12 pm »
Not that anyone who isn’t a complete dumbass needed it, but the evangelical support of DONALD TRUMP, is the last bit of evidence anyone should need to realize the evangelical crowd is a bunch of fucking shitass lying hypocrites.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: November 30, 2018, 08:05:03 am »
It’s almost impossible to unpack everything that happened yesterday. And that’s if turns out the Deutsche Bank raid (who was lending trump money) and the late law firm who represented Trump for 15 years who was also raided by the feds, just happened to be wild coincidences and had nothing to do with Trump.
Now Trump is finally admitting (to what anyone with a lick of sense already knew aka non Trumpkins) that he did in fact have dealings with Russia during the campaign. He had the dealings, with a bank that is a
Sanctioned by the US government and illegal for US citizens to do business with AND while the Russian government was busy stealing data from US politicians and conducting a campaign to effect our election.
WITCH HUNT
Really, what level of stupid do you have to be to think this is a witch hunt, sadly about 40% of Americans fall into that category.
Now Trump is finally admitting (to what anyone with a lick of sense already knew aka non Trumpkins) that he did in fact have dealings with Russia during the campaign. He had the dealings, with a bank that is a
Sanctioned by the US government and illegal for US citizens to do business with AND while the Russian government was busy stealing data from US politicians and conducting a campaign to effect our election.
WITCH HUNT
Really, what level of stupid do you have to be to think this is a witch hunt, sadly about 40% of Americans fall into that category.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: November 28, 2018, 05:55:01 pm »It's been speculated that Manafort's flip might have been planned with Team Trump. Once he was convicted of 8 counts in a federal court in Virginia, he was going to need a pardon to stay out of jail. So why not plead to everything else and get an inside look at what Mueller has, report it back to Team Trump, and then get a pardon? Well the reporting back part was done and Trump, today, when asked about a pardon, said it hadn't been discussed but was on the table.
Did Mueller just get played?
https://www.rawstory.com/2018/11/fox-news-legal-analyst-stunned-at-how-mueller-made-it-impossible-for-trump-to-save-manafort/
Quote
Fox News legal analyst stunned at how Mueller made it impossible for Trump to save Manafort
On Tuesday, Fox News judicial analyst Andrew Napolitano revealed to host Shep Smith that Special Counsel Robert Mueller acted strategically to block President Donald Trump from pardoning Paul Manafort.
It is unclear exactly what he lied about, but Napolitano explained that Mueller designed the plea agreement in such a way that it is “pardon proof.”
“The guilty plea is 175 pages long. In my career, I have never seen one like this. It was so carefully crafted by Bob Mueller and signed by Paul Manafort, that at the time he pleaded guilty to the charges he was indicted for — which was basically bank fraud, money laundering, and some form of commercial bribery of foreign officials in federal court. He also pleaded guilty to uncharged state crimes in New Jersey, in Virginia and in California.”
He added, “Why did they do that? To make it pardon proof so if President Trump, which he can do, does pardon him for the federal crimes the state prosecutors in those states already have his guilty plea.”
Womp Womp
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Roster
« on: November 28, 2018, 07:23:05 am »I am ready for something to happen.
Was thinking the same thing when I opened the thread this morning. Antsy for someone actually getting acquired by the Astros.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: November 27, 2018, 12:20:15 pm »
Wikileaks is offering a million dollar bet with the Guardian over the claim that Manafort met with Assange. Of course they denied any Assange Stone back channels until they were proved to be lying about that. Russian government probably just wants to know the Guardian's source, so they can murder that person too.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: November 23, 2018, 06:20:15 pm »In what way?
You root for the biggest liar in US history. Politicians always lie, but the current idiot is the fucking champion of dishonesty and phonies lie you won’t say shit. Sad!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: November 10, 2018, 12:51:49 am »
Texas is still +7~ R. Probably more when you factor in what a bunch of douchebags line the top of their ticket. Dan Goeb, Sid Miller, Rafael Cruz and that crook Paxton... if they ran actual decent Republicans they’d be +15. But the people that vote republican don’t want decent people, decent folks get primaried. The Texas GOP primary voter demands the most far right lunatic candidate. The Jade Helm believing, Obama is gonna steal your guns, Beto is a socialist and the caravan is gonna rape your aunt kinda stupid voters. It will catch up to them at some point, probably around 2024
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: November 08, 2018, 12:10:52 pm »And of course, what happened to the fucking “caravan”? There are so many stupid dipshits in this country, happy as hell to be played by politicians.
Trump knows his base is comprised of a bunch of rubes, he can sell them anything and they will buy it.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Roster
« on: November 07, 2018, 07:23:31 pm »
We're excited to announce that we've hired Dave Hudgens as our Bench Coach.
Most recently, Dave served as the @Astros' Hitting Coach & won a World Series Championship in 2017.
Welcome to the #BlueJays, @dmhudgens!
Per Bluejays twitter
Most recently, Dave served as the @Astros' Hitting Coach & won a World Series Championship in 2017.
Welcome to the #BlueJays, @dmhudgens!
Per Bluejays twitter
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: November 07, 2018, 10:21:07 am »286
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: November 07, 2018, 01:02:40 am »
Q1 2019 ought to be an interesting note in American history.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: November 07, 2018, 01:01:41 am »
I look forward to that crook Trumps tax returns getting released. And there being actual oversight into his family and cabinets grifting....you know, that draining the swamp thing, that trump lied about, that is now actually going to happen.
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Talk Zone / Re: Recapping front office changes
« on: November 04, 2018, 09:46:11 pm »
Wtf is going on.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: November 03, 2018, 12:51:41 am »
Judges being voted on, by folks who know nothing about them, seems absurd.
How is the average citizen supposed to know/understand who is and who isn’t a fair local judge.
I don’t know the answer, but there has to be a better way to put people on the bench. I’d be curious what Texas lawyers think.
I also wonder how many folks realize a judge doesn’t need a law degree, which is equally dumbfounding to me.
How is the average citizen supposed to know/understand who is and who isn’t a fair local judge.
I don’t know the answer, but there has to be a better way to put people on the bench. I’d be curious what Texas lawyers think.
I also wonder how many folks realize a judge doesn’t need a law degree, which is equally dumbfounding to me.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: October 26, 2018, 11:57:41 pm »
I’m guessing this MAGABomber’s van looks eerily similar to some folks Facebook posts.
https://m.imgur.com/9kZplxg?r
This is what you get when 48% of the country elects the most partisan piece of shit, BY FAR, to the highest office, who is basically a combo of Alex Jones and Sean Hannity. But much dumber and an over the top narcissist.
The POTUS is a birther that constantly spreads easily refutable nonsense. Yet some people keep cheering him on! Remember the days of the GOP being for responsibility? Like most things they preach, it was 1000000% bullshit
There were assassination attempts on US Presidents and Trump is out campaigning and blaming THE MEDIA. Incredible times. Sad!
https://m.imgur.com/9kZplxg?r
This is what you get when 48% of the country elects the most partisan piece of shit, BY FAR, to the highest office, who is basically a combo of Alex Jones and Sean Hannity. But much dumber and an over the top narcissist.
The POTUS is a birther that constantly spreads easily refutable nonsense. Yet some people keep cheering him on! Remember the days of the GOP being for responsibility? Like most things they preach, it was 1000000% bullshit
There were assassination attempts on US Presidents and Trump is out campaigning and blaming THE MEDIA. Incredible times. Sad!
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Roster
« on: October 20, 2018, 01:25:45 pm »
Morton has already stated that he wants to pitch for the Astros next year, if they want him back.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Roster
« on: October 20, 2018, 12:50:05 pm »Tucker is going to be given every opportunity to be the regular LF. I doubt that they'll be shopping for LF-type person in the off-season.
That makes sense and if you resign Marwin, then there ain’t much room to add a bat. Give Tucker a shot for a bit and then make a trade in season if needed.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Roster
« on: October 20, 2018, 12:09:48 pm »
Speaking of bats. The FA market is pretty meh. Wonder what 1st/LF/DH options are out there to trade for.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Roster
« on: October 20, 2018, 12:07:50 pm »
I’m hoping they resign Marwin, and they definitely need to sign another bat. Assuming we lose Keuchel, but the starting rotation should still be excellent especially if they sign Charlie, who clearly wants to be back.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Podcasts
« on: October 20, 2018, 11:37:37 am »I recommend, Fall of a Titan, Sports Illustrated's first true crime podcast investigates the death of Steve McNair. The first episode hooked me.
Listened to the first episode yesterday, it has potential. Not a huge fan of the voice/style of the guy who is narrating tho.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: October 19, 2018, 10:37:32 pm »From Twitter:
How is anyone surprised at this point?
Suppress votes at ALL costs. Support a fucking piece of shit crook Donald Trump at ALL cost. These right wing kooks have gone off the rails.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Void
« on: October 19, 2018, 10:31:39 pm »
Facing a 108 win Red Sox team, with a manager who knew all of our players and coaches like he did, just adds to the litany of bad luck this season.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Void
« on: October 19, 2018, 10:30:02 pm »
4 wins in a row in the post season, followed by 4 losses in a row. Shouldn’t happen to the rotation the Astros have.
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It's funny to me that after last year's success I'm not nervous at all.
There is a bit of, Well we won last year, and advanced to the ALCS, so it feels like playing with house money.
But then your remember how fast we went from a regular playoff team to absolute shite for nearly a decade and ya realize chances like this can fade away fast....
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So am I but I have to admit I'm more nervous about whether I will actually see the game. Socked in again in NoTx with no relief in sight. Can't count on DirectTV to deliver.
As long as your internet isn’t out too, at least you can stream it.
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And an article on Maldonado
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/article/Inside-Martin-Maldonado-s-love-affair-with-13300935.php
I loved the quote from Hinch:
Lance McCullers Jr. surmised that any delivery time under 1.3 seconds suffices when Maldonado is on the mound.
If not?
“He’s like an emergency button,” Collin McHugh said.
Patrolling base stealing is but one facet of neutralizing a running game. Secondary leads shorten when Maldonado catches. Without that extra step or two, advancing on shallow base hits becomes arduous. Teams second-guess hit-and-run calls, too, cognizant of their fate if a hitter does not execute. A would-be base-stealer is hung out to dry.
“The cop doesn’t have to pull you over, he just has to be there and you’ll slow down,” Hinch said. “It’s the same thing.”
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/astros/article/Inside-Martin-Maldonado-s-love-affair-with-13300935.php
I loved the quote from Hinch:
Lance McCullers Jr. surmised that any delivery time under 1.3 seconds suffices when Maldonado is on the mound.
If not?
“He’s like an emergency button,” Collin McHugh said.
Patrolling base stealing is but one facet of neutralizing a running game. Secondary leads shorten when Maldonado catches. Without that extra step or two, advancing on shallow base hits becomes arduous. Teams second-guess hit-and-run calls, too, cognizant of their fate if a hitter does not execute. A would-be base-stealer is hung out to dry.
“The cop doesn’t have to pull you over, he just has to be there and you’ll slow down,” Hinch said. “It’s the same thing.”
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From Jayson Stark on twitter:
Alex Cora with a fascinating take on the Astros’ biggest addition since last year - Martin Maldonado - “because of who they thought they’d be playing in October. I didn’t see that one coming....but that’s what they do. They think ahead.”
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Talk Zone / Re: Arb-Eligible Players 2018
« on: October 12, 2018, 10:06:26 am »I’ll bet you a beer he is.
Deal, and I’m hope I end up being the one buying.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: October 11, 2018, 09:11:24 pm »
What an absolute embarrassment. But remember that time Obama put his feet up on the desk. Yet not a peep from the people who were mad at that,,,,weird.
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Talk Zone / Re: Arb-Eligible Players 2018
« on: October 11, 2018, 09:03:40 pm »
My money is on Marwin not being here next year, hope I’m wrong.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ben Reiter Predicts
« on: October 11, 2018, 02:15:01 pm »
I’d be pretty surprised if this didn’t go at least 6.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Fall & Winter Leagues 2018-2019
« on: October 10, 2018, 07:59:15 am »
He has thrown a total of 137 innings in pro baseball. Most innings in a season is 92. He pitched 26 innings in 8 starts at AA last year. Considering the other options, assuming Keuchel is gone, I don’t see them breaking camp with him on the MLB roster.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: October 07, 2018, 02:23:30 am »
Let me guess, Happy and all his fake DM/inbox crowd are all huge “personal responsibility” and limited government phonies
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: October 06, 2018, 09:35:16 pm »
My favorite theme in this thread is the echo chamber, from folks who spend all their time watching Fox News and posting lame memes on Facebook and nodding their heads to Rush and Ingram and their ilk. I’d challenge any of you to go spend a day at D caucas and an R one. One looks like current America the other what y’all pretend it is. MAGA. By supporting a guy who is a carnival barker. You folks supporting this fraud are going down as 21st century Alexander Stephens.
As much grief as I give. I’d still sit down with any of y’all and have a beer and talk Astros. I’m just flabbergasted at the lack of empathy on certain issues. Especially from folks who have been on the receiving end their whole life.
As much grief as I give. I’d still sit down with any of y’all and have a beer and talk Astros. I’m just flabbergasted at the lack of empathy on certain issues. Especially from folks who have been on the receiving end their whole life.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: October 05, 2018, 11:33:17 pm »
Welp. This thread escalated quickly. So Happy who rails on Hillary, is a disbarred drunk with a history of sexual assault?
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Talk Zone / Re: Frito Pie
« on: October 05, 2018, 03:13:02 pm »
Just chiming in to say this thread is amazing. Crap like this is why I love this site.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: October 05, 2018, 10:10:56 am »They only retracted the story because Hillary threatened to kill the editor's parents and enslave his children. This "fact" will ease the pain of the believers.
LOL. There are absolutely people out there who'd believe that. There is a whole slice of this country that is basically the Onion, in real life.
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Talk Zone / Re: J. D. still resents the lack of support in the 2013 Astros clubhouse...
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: October 05, 2018, 02:00:38 am »
SHOCKING
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/10/1/17923178/washington-times-seth-rich-aaron-rich-trump-fox-news
The Seth Rich story is a bunch of shit. But people/rubes like Mr Happy ate that shit up. The folks who decry FAKE NEWS, absolutely devour it! They love it.
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/10/1/17923178/washington-times-seth-rich-aaron-rich-trump-fox-news
The Seth Rich story is a bunch of shit. But people/rubes like Mr Happy ate that shit up. The folks who decry FAKE NEWS, absolutely devour it! They love it.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: October 04, 2018, 03:14:55 pm »
The only chance of blocking this seat is impeachment. Seat him and then if something undefinable turns up, bye
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Talk Zone / Re: Postseason roster questions
« on: October 04, 2018, 03:12:20 pm »New season, new quibbling over the 25th man on the roster.Harris, McCullers, James over Rondon, Smith, Peacock aren’t throw away 25th man decisions
Damn I miss the TZ sometimes.
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Talk Zone / Re: Postseason roster questions
« on: October 04, 2018, 02:50:58 pm »
I’m guessing matchup numbers had a bit to do with it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Postseason roster questions
« on: October 04, 2018, 02:50:26 pm »
Not what I was expecting at all. Shocked at the BP choices.
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Talk Zone / Re: Frito Pie
« on: October 03, 2018, 07:19:43 pm »
FWIW
Fuddruckers unleashes taste of Texas with new Frito Pie Burger
http://houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/10-02-18-ken-hoffman-drive-thru-gourmet-fuddruckers-frito-pie-burger-/?utm_source=sf_twitter
Fuddruckers unleashes taste of Texas with new Frito Pie Burger
http://houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/10-02-18-ken-hoffman-drive-thru-gourmet-fuddruckers-frito-pie-burger-/?utm_source=sf_twitter
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Talk Zone / Re: Postseason roster questions
« on: October 02, 2018, 05:38:11 pm »
Per McTaggert on Twitter dot com
“The Astros 25-man playoff roster will be announced Friday morning.”
“The Astros 25-man playoff roster will be announced Friday morning.”
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Beer and Queso / Re: 5G in Houston
« on: October 02, 2018, 02:14:18 pm »
Where is it available? I tried 3 addresses heights, downtown and memorial city area, none are available
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Talk Zone / Re: ALDS schedule
« on: October 02, 2018, 01:07:47 pm »
Fucking 1 OClock. F right off MLB,
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Talk Zone / Re: Postseason roster questions
« on: October 01, 2018, 11:23:26 am »No offense to James, but I'd go with Smith over him. Here's my 25.
1 Gurriel
2 Altuve
3 Correa
4 Bregman
5 McCann
6 Gonzalez
7 Springer
8 Reddick
9 Verlander
10 Cole
11 Keuchel
12 Morton
13 Maldonado
14 Marinick
15 Kemp
16 Gattis
17 White
18 Osuna
19 McHugh
20 Pressley
21 Smith
22 Rondon
23 Sipp
24 Devenski
25 McCullers
Replace Straw for Devo and that’s my guess at the 25 for the ALDS.
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Talk Zone / Re: Postseason roster questions
« on: September 30, 2018, 01:18:48 pm »
Last years pitchers for the ALDS
Pitchers (11): RHP Chris Devenski, RHP Ken Giles, RHP Luke Gregerson, RHP Will Harris, LHP Dallas Keuchel, LHP Francisco Liriano, RHP Lance McCullers Jr., RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Joe Musgrove, RHP Brad Peacock, RHP Justin Verlander
Astros likely to have 7 different guys from last years group.
Pitchers (11): RHP Chris Devenski, RHP Ken Giles, RHP Luke Gregerson, RHP Will Harris, LHP Dallas Keuchel, LHP Francisco Liriano, RHP Lance McCullers Jr., RHP Charlie Morton, RHP Joe Musgrove, RHP Brad Peacock, RHP Justin Verlander
Astros likely to have 7 different guys from last years group.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Ryder Cup
« on: September 30, 2018, 02:02:27 am »
Next Ryder cup on Europe soil is being held in Rome, I’ve always wanted to go to a Ryder Cup across the pond. Figure we could load up on sympathy drinks from the local too
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 28, 2018, 06:13:45 pm »
Here is what I still don’t get. Why s getting BC appointed so important. There has to be a dozen other folks they could pick without the baggage. But now they have dug in to the point of no return. Now I’d rather him get confirmed than any of their other choices because there is at least an outside chance he could end up getting kicked off the court. Gorsuch is there for good, why not find someone else like him? Idiots
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 28, 2018, 06:10:04 pm »That is the best thing I have ever seen. Even better than those two Boston jamooks.
Agree to disagree
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 25, 2018, 02:41:53 pm »
One for every occasion....
https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/498008486551506945?s=21
Respect!
What a fucking dumbass our President is.
https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/498008486551506945?s=21
Respect!
What a fucking dumbass our President is.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 25, 2018, 02:37:33 pm »
Making th USA, an actual laughingstock, to own the libs.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 25, 2018, 12:45:43 pm »Delegates at the UN General Assembly - i.e. other world leaders - laughed out loud at Trump today.
That is all.
Remember when Trump and his idiot followers that electing trump would make the world “Respect the USA again.”
Morons
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 24, 2018, 09:23:58 am »
I can barely keep up with the Kavanaugh stuff. Has he ever come up with a plausible explanation for how his $100s of thousands of debt just disappeared?
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Talk Zone / Re: Questions for Mike Fast
« on: September 22, 2018, 01:39:33 am »
Don’t have a subscription, where is he going and why?
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Talk Zone / Re: Questions for Mike Fast
« on: September 21, 2018, 01:20:24 am »
He gone. Per McTaggert
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Beer and Queso / Re: United Airlines starting to understand why they suck
« on: September 20, 2018, 12:27:20 pm »
Just made it on board. No scrums or mauls. Not perfect, but with a sample size of 1 it’s a slight improvement.
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Talk Zone / Re: What are Massholes?
« on: September 19, 2018, 03:45:36 pm »
Video is amazing. I’ve watched it 5 times now. Its possibly the greatest example of a stereotype in digital media history.
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Beer and Queso / Re: United Airlines starting to understand why they suck
« on: September 19, 2018, 02:55:40 pm »I have to figure out how to get Mrs Limey and I to Ostuni next year, with other stops and a different return starting point, so I'm going to give this a whirl.
It is perfect for that. You can also set pice alerts via emails I’m watching a couple routes right now to go back to Belgium over Thanksgiving. I get about 1 email a day letting me know the price fluctuation, which has gone from 1100 to over 2300 and back down to 1300 in the last 5 days.
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Beer and Queso / Re: United Airlines starting to understand why they suck
« on: September 19, 2018, 01:04:47 pm »
Google Flights has made a ton of improvements, they bought Flight Matrix awhile back. Anyway, Google.com/Flights is my new go to when I need help finding a flight, the search tools, price graph and additional airport search tools are really great.
I fly Untied 99% of the time, flying to SFO tomorrow, I think the new boarding pass will work well. It helps eliminate 200 people standing around waiting for their group to board when they are 20+ minutes away from boarding. They also finally added a I feature I have been complaining about for years, text notification when boarding starts.
I fly Untied 99% of the time, flying to SFO tomorrow, I think the new boarding pass will work well. It helps eliminate 200 people standing around waiting for their group to board when they are 20+ minutes away from boarding. They also finally added a I feature I have been complaining about for years, text notification when boarding starts.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rondon
« on: September 19, 2018, 12:59:03 pm »I don't have a link but I believe they are on record as saying LMJ will have the same role as he did last year, should they make the postseason. Spot start/long relief.
Last year they expanded the BP to 9 players for the ALCS and WS. If we were to make it that far, I'd suspect that's when LMJ gets added. If James makes the 12 man staff, then the options for the ALCS would be Harris, LMJ & Devo. I'd take LMJ out of that group, if healthy.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rondon
« on: September 19, 2018, 12:25:02 pm »Ramping it up in Florida. Could be back within the next week.
That’s cutting it really close. No way, barring injury to one of the 4, is he starting a playoff game. Does he make the BP?
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Talk Zone / Re: Rondon
« on: September 19, 2018, 10:52:51 am »
So if they carry 12 pitchers in the ALDS, like last year. JV, DK, CFM, GC. 8 relievers Osuna, Pressly, Rondon, McHugh, Peacock, Sipp, Smith seem like locks to me. That leaves one spot for James, Devo, Harris. I’d go James.
Also, what’s the latest on McCullers?
Also, what’s the latest on McCullers?
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Talk Zone / Re: Nelson Cruz in 2019
« on: September 17, 2018, 03:11:00 pm »
I don't think Marwin will be back. I think he will got offered more than the Astros are willing to pay.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 15, 2018, 10:30:23 am »
Can he spin a record?
https://media.giphy.com/media/3o6ZtbbxOdJApeKbkI/source.gif
https://media.giphy.com/media/3o6ZtbbxOdJApeKbkI/source.gif
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 14, 2018, 01:35:35 pm »
Manafort gonna spill the beans on the Hillary/Obama child sex rings!
-Qanon/Trumpers
-Qanon/Trumpers
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 08, 2018, 01:25:36 am »
QAnon now says McCain was actually murdered or committed suicide to avoid a military tribunal.
They also believe Donald Trump, the life long huckster and moron, is actually faking all his witch hunt narrative and is working in conjunction with a Mueller to bring down Hillary. Just let that marinate for a minute. At what level of idiocy do you have to be to even fathom that as a possibility. We are talking sub 60 IQ.
There are people stupid enough, like Mr Happy*, to believe this shit. Of course the second you offer to bet on it, they go stone cold silent. Trump has turned the GOP into the InfoWars party. Fucking Sad!
*If MH isn’t a QAnon fruitcake I apologize.
They also believe Donald Trump, the life long huckster and moron, is actually faking all his witch hunt narrative and is working in conjunction with a Mueller to bring down Hillary. Just let that marinate for a minute. At what level of idiocy do you have to be to even fathom that as a possibility. We are talking sub 60 IQ.
There are people stupid enough, like Mr Happy*, to believe this shit. Of course the second you offer to bet on it, they go stone cold silent. Trump has turned the GOP into the InfoWars party. Fucking Sad!
*If MH isn’t a QAnon fruitcake I apologize.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 07, 2018, 01:03:16 pm »
Well yeah, Ryan is a piece of crap.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 07, 2018, 01:10:29 am »
So who caught Trumps speech this evening. He is an absolute loon, completely unhinged and off his rocker. But QAnon/Mr Happy thinks this Dotard is the mastermind behind bringing down some huge pedo ring that dates back to 3rd century. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, I mean they voted for a guy who was a birther and has publicly stated what an upright outstanding journalist ALEX JONES is....
That’s even before we get to his litany of shady illegal business deals and paying off pornstars that he cheated on his wife with.
Congrats GOP/QAnon/Infowars!
That’s even before we get to his litany of shady illegal business deals and paying off pornstars that he cheated on his wife with.
Congrats GOP/QAnon/Infowars!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 01, 2018, 08:36:41 pm »
So is Happy a Qnon weirdo?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 01, 2018, 06:46:18 pm »I'll bite. I personally love what President Trump has done and continues to do. I love the make America great and the resurgence of American excellence.We're the greatest country on the globe, and we should pay hardball with our enemies and not let friends take advantage of us. The economy is doing great. We got a tax cut, and another one is promised soon. I love Justice Gorsuch and can't wait until Judge Cavenaugh is confirmed.
I don't quibble with most of what you all write in your little pathetic liberal echo chamber, but I read it all. You guys are delusional. The Republicans are going to hold onto control of the Congress. Resume your attacks. You're tilting at windmills. The bottom line is that the current iteration of the Democrat Party has become a marginalized, obtuse party of no without any real good ideas to advance the country. The Democrat Party is the party of Planned Parenthood, Antifa, gun control and the socialist resistance movement. One thing is clear, and that is the rumblings of civil disobedience and rioting are nothing to be taken seriously. Very few libs are armed with anything more than a megaphone, while ther opposition is armed to the teeth. I like our chances.
I figured you were reading. All your nonsense aside, what are your thoughts on the QAnon stuff.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 01, 2018, 01:25:51 am »
I wish there were people on this site who weren’t too chickenshit to defend QAnon and trump. Seems as if they have all slithered to their corner and refuse to talk about it.
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Talk Zone / Re: New article
« on: August 27, 2018, 12:43:01 pm »
McCann is the 3rd in the smoking group. Apparently they are all pretty much chain smokers.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 26, 2018, 09:21:48 pm »
Honestly it was surprising they went there, I just assumed they’d blame it on Hillary
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 26, 2018, 09:09:27 pm »
I mostly get it from reporters who are following the nonsense.
https://twitter.com/willsommer/status/1033849430523502592?s=21
https://twitter.com/willsommer/status/1033849430523502592?s=21
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 26, 2018, 08:48:58 pm »
The QAnon loons are now claiming that McCain committed suicide to avoid facing a military tribunal.....
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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 11:33:55 am »
Nevermind, forgot rosters are expanding in a couple of days. But if they weren’t it’d be an interesting call
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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 11:32:26 am »
So who gets sent down when Marisnick returns, Kemp or White?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 25, 2018, 12:24:07 am »
If this kid turns out to be an anchor baby....
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 24, 2018, 10:40:45 pm »
Now that the National Enquirer deals are gone, shit is hitting the fan. Doorman, who is no longer under an NDA reports trump has an illegitimate child with a trump tower housekeeper....
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 24, 2018, 04:56:07 pm »The Q Anon guys that Navin likes so much are apparently experiencing a sort of existential crisis. Cohen's flipping (which ought to be illegal, really) casts into doubt their central thesis which is that Mueller is actually working WITH Trump in order to bring down a global child sex trafficking ring. It's starting to dawn on some of these folks that maybe Mueller isn't really working hand in hand with Sessions and Trump after all.
Of course after experiencing a crisis of faith many believers discover their faith rejuvenated and deepened. We can all hope for such a happy outcome in this worrisome case.
LOL, the QAnon folks are my favorites! I never imagined the fucking morons who fell for the Jade Helm bullshit could sink 392 times lower, but they proved me wrong. These people make flat earthers look rational. There is one theory out there that Sacha Barron Cohen is behind the QAnon stuff as a troll job. While Im sure that isn't true, but if it were it would be the greatest troll in History.
To Chuck's point about the Q conspiracy breaking down with the Cohen news. Some of the still believing dolts have hypothesized that the (unnamed) "candidate for Federal office," that Cohen paid off Stormy Daniels for was.....wait for it.....wait for it......you probably have it figured out by now.......that candidate was....HILLARY CLINTON!
ROTFLMAO. Honestly, I feel like they are actually trolling us, because there is no chance anyone could actually believe this shit.
And speaking of QAnon, guess who stopped by the White House today and met the President. Yep, a guy pushing the QAnon horseshit. Unreal.
https://twitter.com/willsommer/status/1033095001222328320
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 24, 2018, 12:33:30 am »
I just don’t understand how supporting a piece of shit like Trump is worth it for the GOP. How do you decide to sink to THAT level. Did they think Mike Pence was gonna nominate Michael Moore for the SCOTUS? For some reason they decided to throw every last ounce of dignity down the shitter....for Donald Trump. They now have 40 years of having that shit thrown back in their face, for what?
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 schedule has been released
« on: August 22, 2018, 04:53:03 pm »
CRAP, we get the pirates at home with no away date. Been waiting for this year to make a trip out there. Weekend road schedule is pretty meh, travel wise. The old reliable NY and Boston and Seattle. But we get those every year. The Toronto series would be great, ut that’s the opening week of college football. Other weekends, Baltimore {think I’m making that trip this year though), STL, KC...
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 22, 2018, 02:02:04 pm »
It is like we are living in an Onion article. How the fuck can these QAnon rejects be real? Staggering stupidity... which is how we ended up with Trump.
https://youtu.be/VGrfN3v5JL8
https://youtu.be/VGrfN3v5JL8
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 21, 2018, 08:14:39 pm »
The QAnon Trump supporting fruitcakes are having a real existential crisis. It is hysterical, fucking morons.
Oh and President dumbass is now a co-conspirator to a felony. Which should surprise nobody, this is who he has been his entire life, yet people are still stupid enough to fall for his BS.
I do give him credit for draining the swamp, of course all he has drained is the shit he threw in it. In the end, he’s a crook and a conman and always has been. Sad!
Oh and President dumbass is now a co-conspirator to a felony. Which should surprise nobody, this is who he has been his entire life, yet people are still stupid enough to fall for his BS.
I do give him credit for draining the swamp, of course all he has drained is the shit he threw in it. In the end, he’s a crook and a conman and always has been. Sad!
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 20, 2018
« on: August 21, 2018, 12:26:17 am »
Fart noises.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 19, 2018, 03:54:40 am »
Cruz v BETO is officially interesting. I gave Beto a 1in 20 chance 6 months ago. Now, 1 in3. Best part is the gop diverting money from other races to spend on a statewide TEXAS election. Win or lose, this is a win for Ds.
Then their is Canadian Ted. The person who, rightfully referred to Trump as a pathological liar, only to have Trump call his wife ugly and claim his dad killed JFK. Ted is now on his knees begging TRUMP to campaign for him. You can’t make this shit up.
Sad!
Then their is Canadian Ted. The person who, rightfully referred to Trump as a pathological liar, only to have Trump call his wife ugly and claim his dad killed JFK. Ted is now on his knees begging TRUMP to campaign for him. You can’t make this shit up.
Sad!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Podcasts
« on: August 09, 2018, 09:22:30 am »
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/podcasts/caliphate-isis-rukmini-callimachi.html
Through about 4 episodes and it is excellent. Rukmini is also a great twitter follow.
A few others.
NPR Fresh Air
American Fiasco which retells the story of the 1998 USMNT disaster, hosted by Roger Bennett is really interesting
This American Life, has some great stories
Men in Blazers is enjoyable during the EPL season
Through about 4 episodes and it is excellent. Rukmini is also a great twitter follow.
A few others.
NPR Fresh Air
American Fiasco which retells the story of the 1998 USMNT disaster, hosted by Roger Bennett is really interesting
This American Life, has some great stories
Men in Blazers is enjoyable during the EPL season
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 06, 2018, 09:19:43 pm »
I know I shouldn’t be surprised that there are so many people that fall for Alex Jones shtick, but it is still amazing to me.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 06, 2018, 06:03:39 pm »
The Presidents buddy Alex Jones got banned from Facebook and YouTube today. So there is that.
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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 12:22:28 pm »
McCullers to the DL, Osuna activated.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 05, 2018, 11:08:48 am »
But the Trumps said it was about adoptions? Trump was lying, no way.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 05, 2018, 12:09:42 am »
QAnon people are legit the biggest rubes in US history. Breathtaking stupidity. They are Trump’s base. Sad!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 04, 2018, 02:21:59 am »
Just for reference, is anyone on this site one of those QAnon weirdos?
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros just acquired Osuna
« on: August 01, 2018, 12:03:26 am »
Osuna is also a fan of El Chapo.....
https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/2018/03/13/how-roberto-osuna-came-to-see-el-chapo-as-a-hero.html
https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/2018/03/13/how-roberto-osuna-came-to-see-el-chapo-as-a-hero.html
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros just acquired Osuna
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:40:16 am »That's my "wait and see" position as well. When you fuck up, particularly in such a reprehensible way, it's on you to actively and constructively to try to make the world a better place. It's a lot more than just keeping your head down and not being a "distraction."
Exactly, in situations like this, second chances should be earned not handed out.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros just acquired Osuna
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:21:57 am »
Not a fan of this at all. If what I’ve heard about the incident is true, things probably get worse down the road. Just seems really unnecessary to ad a distraction like this to the team. I’m all for 2nd chances, but beating up harming women is a lot different than DUI, drugs, theft, etc... you got some real issues if you are getting violent with a woman. Issues that probably mean you need a year or so off and getting real counseling/help.
Hopefully Osuna comes in, says the right things and more importantly does the right things. Donating a bunch of his time to local DV charities would be a good start.
Hopefully Osuna comes in, says the right things and more importantly does the right things. Donating a bunch of his time to local DV charities would be a good start.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: July 24, 2018, 07:55:54 pm »
Remember how Republicans for decades relentlessly shouted/preached/campaigned that they were the party of family values and fiscal responsibility? They have now admitted they were lying the entire fucking time, which of course anyone with an ounce of sense knew all along. It’s just shocking to see them so gleefully promote their hypocrisy. Sad!
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Talk Zone / Re: Morton and Snell
« on: July 14, 2018, 12:53:46 am »They had a great interview with CF Morton on the radio pregame yesterday. I hate to butcher it with bad memory and paraphrasing. I don't know if they archive that or what but if any of you have to know-how to pull that up you should. He had a very heartfelt answer to what an incredible thing, it would be to make the all-star team, because he's never really been very close and doesn't know how many other chances he'll get. So happy for him.
You nailed it. Was telling my wife about that same interview this evening. Was really happy hearing he made the ASG today because you could tell how much it meant to him.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: July 14, 2018, 12:39:14 am »Did I say that? I don't recall ever saying what I thought happened because I have no idea what happened. I did say that Hillary has had an inordinate number of associates die under unnatural circumstances.
So Seth Rich is an associate of Hillary? JFC you fucking Alex Jones believing rubes need to wise up. What in the world makes you so gullible? Hate, idiocy, too much Sean Hannity, a combo of all 3?
At what point do you 9/11 truther, Jade Helm believing, Obama birther, Sandy Hook and other shootings are false flags, Russia didn’t interfere with the election, loons realize you are getting duped. For the love of god, how can you be this ridiculous? At some point don’t you feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football only to have every conspiracy you are told about, yanked right from you?
It doesn’t cross your minds that the only people promoting this shit are legitimately the dumbest people in the nation? Nunes, Jim Jordan. Hannity, fox and friends, Gohmert, etc... these people are not bright. Why do you keep believing them?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: July 13, 2018, 05:21:58 pm »
Wait, the President told us he asked Putin if Russia was involved in the hacking and Putin told him no. And Donald said he believed him.....
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: July 12, 2018, 07:13:22 pm »
These GOP goons will sink to levels before never known to defend their orange lord. Gohmert had the gall to try to diminish and FBI agents character over an affair, while simultaneously supporting a guy who fucked a pornstar while his wife was pregnant and has had who knows, 100s of adulterous affairs. Amazing.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros trade James Hoyt to the Indians
« on: July 07, 2018, 01:20:19 am »
Thanks
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros trade James Hoyt to the Indians
« on: July 07, 2018, 12:26:35 am »
I thought Tucker got tossed from last nights game, which is why he is sitting out tonight???
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros trade James Hoyt to the Indians
« on: July 06, 2018, 11:52:02 pm »
So what is McHughs trade value right now? I’m guessing nothing near what he is worth to the Astros currently.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: July 06, 2018, 11:47:16 pm »
Dammit Chuck, let him answer the, are you insane questionnaire.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: July 06, 2018, 11:08:15 pm »
I’m honestly less interested in whether Happy can practice law than I am if he is a birther. Mr Happy do you think Seth Rich was murdered by the DNC? Is Obama not a US citizen? Did the President order JADE HELM. Is Alex Jones really Bill Hicks?
These are the real issues.
These are the real issues.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 06, 2018, 10:48:12 pm »
BELGIQUE!
Wish it was the case, I had the fortune to travel the globe. For work, ive been about everywhere in the States from Anchorage to Miami, but few places outside the US. Mexico (where I was married), Jamaica, Canada, Belgium, Germany and Italy....and LHR airport.
My good friend was raised in Belgium, I traveled with him there for his 40th birthday. Great country, it was especially fun to spend days in tiny towns with his relatives, and going from brewery to brewery.
It amazes me small countries like this can produce so much talent.
It also amazes/disgusts me how much they like mayonnaise
Wish it was the case, I had the fortune to travel the globe. For work, ive been about everywhere in the States from Anchorage to Miami, but few places outside the US. Mexico (where I was married), Jamaica, Canada, Belgium, Germany and Italy....and LHR airport.
My good friend was raised in Belgium, I traveled with him there for his 40th birthday. Great country, it was especially fun to spend days in tiny towns with his relatives, and going from brewery to brewery.
It amazes me small countries like this can produce so much talent.
It also amazes/disgusts me how much they like mayonnaise
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 06, 2018, 04:57:29 pm »
The Neymar rolling videos the internet has produced, fantastic.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 06, 2018, 09:51:16 am »
Dammit, why aren’t today’s games tomorrow. Best 4 teams playing on Friday sucks. At least I can cut out early to watch Belgium.
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Beer and Queso / Re: best Mexican resturant before game thursday
« on: July 04, 2018, 03:47:39 pm »Original Ninfa’s on Navigation. Not walking distance though. Irma’s is walking distance.
They have a shuttle bus at Ninfas that drops people off at the ballpark. At least I have seen people in a Ninfas bus being dropped off.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: July 04, 2018, 03:45:54 pm »
WITCH HUNT!
What about Seth Rich and Vince Foster! Not to mention secret pizza parlors! Where is the report on that!
Sad!
What about Seth Rich and Vince Foster! Not to mention secret pizza parlors! Where is the report on that!
Sad!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: July 04, 2018, 02:37:50 am »
I’m curious, of the remaining Trump supporters, how many take Alex Jones serious, like the President does. I’m guessing 85% fall in the, Alex is crazy, but he does bring up some interesting points, camp. Idiots.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 03, 2018, 06:31:11 pm »Happened to have flown to London with the family as part of a Girl Scouts trip. Overnight flight, no sleep, sight see, eat,
Get back late-ish etc.
After I showered I went to a pub (The George Belsize Park) and caught most of the second half and all the rest.
I know jack squat about soccer, but that was freaking cool.
The 2010 World Cup got me hooked on soccer.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 30, 2018, 12:53:47 am »
I have so many more questions, but the Benghazi thing needs to be addressed first..
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 30, 2018, 12:52:07 am »The investigation has backfired and revealed willful intent on the part of scumbags like Rod Rosenstein, Andrew McCabe and James Comey to adversely affect a candidate for president of the United States. This isn't a coup d'etat, but it's getting damn close. When Strzok said that he'd personally prevent Mr. Trump from becoming president and then acted on it, in my opinion, he crossed the line of criminality.
So what’s your opinion of the the Benghazi investigation?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 29, 2018, 11:55:43 pm »
Can one of you republican/Trumpkins explain why this investigation needs to WRAP THE HELL UP, like Trey Gowdy is demanding?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 29, 2018, 11:42:19 pm »
We are a ways off. But I can’t wait for Muellers investigation to end. If you have followed Trump at all, you know he is a crook. It is gonna be awesome to watch shitbags like Mr Happy twist like a pretzel trying to dismiss Trumps transgressions...
People like him believe in Jade Helm and birther bullshit. SAD!
People like him believe in Jade Helm and birther bullshit. SAD!
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 24, 2018, 02:03:36 am »
So I’m team Belgium. One of my best friends is from there, I have visited his family there, and they love beer.
Got up at 545 am to make it to the bar at for their match. This is a really enjoyable team to root for. So.id keeper, and three legit attacking guys, KDB, Hazard, Lukaku. Stinks that Panama is in the same group, cause for Chuck reasons, I’m rooting for them too.
Heading to a polish place in Spring Branch to watch Poland tomorrow. I love the World Cup.
Got up at 545 am to make it to the bar at for their match. This is a really enjoyable team to root for. So.id keeper, and three legit attacking guys, KDB, Hazard, Lukaku. Stinks that Panama is in the same group, cause for Chuck reasons, I’m rooting for them too.
Heading to a polish place in Spring Branch to watch Poland tomorrow. I love the World Cup.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 24, 2018, 01:56:54 am »
And now El Tri has to beat/tie Sweden to advance. What an entertaining group. Fuck El Tri
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Talk Zone / Re: Offensive Futility
« on: June 20, 2018, 07:49:13 am »
A lineup that included Marisnick, Tyler White and no Altuve didn’t seem like a great idea.
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Talk Zone / Re: Keuchel vs McHugh
« on: June 12, 2018, 10:45:57 am »
It’s weird that you never hear pitchers bring up all the times hits get saved by the shift...
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Talk Zone / Keuchel vs McHugh
« on: June 10, 2018, 05:56:14 pm »
At this point, hard to argue Colin doesn’t give you a better chance to win.
Speaking of lefties, really nice to see Sipp have some success, he always seemed like a really good guy.
Speaking of lefties, really nice to see Sipp have some success, he always seemed like a really good guy.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 08, 2018, 01:49:47 pm »He's lobbying to get Russia back in the G7. I know, I'm as surprised as you are.
YOU’RE THE PUPPET
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 07, 2018, 11:46:17 am »How does Abbot not have information that the coast guard did not have to rescue 16,000 people who went out on boats to watch a hurricane? Was he not paying attention at all when a massive natural disaster struck the state he so poorly governs?
We are talking about a guy who sent the troops to observe Jade Helm to make sure Obama wasn’t planning on invading Texas. He is a fucking dumbass.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 05, 2018, 05:48:13 pm »
Nothing says honor America more than having a draft dodging, gold star family and POW mocking sack of shit, stand up and attempt to sing along to God Bless America and Not know,the words. The guy is the biggest douche bag ever.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 05, 2018, 05:41:28 pm »
Politicians and lying are synonymous. Trump takes lying to an entirely new level. Just a straight up pathological liar. He lies and lies and lies and lies. And the people that still support him cheer it on. It is utterly pathetic. The other members of his party just sit on their thumbs because they are afraid of the base of trump voters. These rubes willfully and cheeringly enjoy being lied to. MERICA!
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Indians - Sunday, May 27th
« on: May 27, 2018, 12:59:53 pm »
Lollygagging
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Talk Zone / Re: Altuve vs. McCullers
« on: May 27, 2018, 12:37:56 pm »What the hell happened between Altuve and McCullers?
Act like a bitch when YULI made an error, got bitched out Altuve.
https://twitter.com/mlbonfox/status/1000543161414893568?s=21
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Giants at Astros, May 23rd
« on: May 23, 2018, 06:41:31 pm »
More historic pitching, would be more accurate.
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Talk Zone / Reddick to the DL
« on: May 23, 2018, 09:54:04 am »Chandler Rome
@Chandler_Rome
1m1 minute ago
Josh Reddick is going on the disabled list. The #Astros have recalled Jake Marisnick
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Giants @ Astros, May 22, 2018
« on: May 23, 2018, 09:37:13 am »
What a difference having someone like Kemp at the bottom of the order can make. Like the start of last year when aoki was consistently having good at bats and getting on base.
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Talk Zone / Re: DH and LF
« on: May 20, 2018, 01:51:48 pm »
GI discomfort is what they are going with. Sounds like a reason for home to get some rehab ABs in AAA.
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Talk Zone / Re: DH and LF
« on: May 20, 2018, 11:24:11 am »
I’m intrigued as to who he is replacing.
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Talk Zone / Re: DH and LF
« on: May 16, 2018, 05:58:37 pm »When did yuli last play left? In Cuba? That's a long time and I'm not really wanting to be just sticking guys in a position because they played there a bit 5 years ago.
Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
He played there once in 2016 for the Astros.
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Talk Zone / Re: DH and LF
« on: May 10, 2018, 03:59:30 pm »
Can Gattis fake an injury, then go do a rehab assignment in AAA.
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Talk Zone / Re: I have been waiting for this
« on: April 20, 2018, 11:19:05 pm »I wonder who will play Altuve in the movie?
Hervé Villechaize
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: April 20, 2018, 11:17:03 pm »Suing in part because they got caught rigging their own primary. Yes they are going to fuck up something that is going their way.
How did they rig their own primary?
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Talk Zone / Re: Replica rings
« on: April 16, 2018, 09:57:33 pm »
Cheapest ticket on StubHub....$90 for SRO.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: April 15, 2018, 03:46:37 am »
30% of our idiot population still support this clown. Rubes
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Talk Zone / Re: Ex Astros News 17-18
« on: April 07, 2018, 02:05:04 am »
Jordan Lyles. Angry face emoji
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This thread really illustrates an interesting aspect of this forum ... we can even find controversy in agreement.
Agree to disagree
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Talk Zone / Re: MLB Rules you struggle with
« on: March 31, 2018, 01:57:47 pm »
I think this will link you to the replay.
https://www.mlb.com/astros/video/bregman-reaches-on-error/c-1899930483
https://www.mlb.com/astros/video/bregman-reaches-on-error/c-1899930483
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Talk Zone / Re: MLB Rules you struggle with
« on: March 31, 2018, 01:38:25 pm »I could not possibly disagree more. He was at second before Odor threw. One from the mound, two from the field is the rule, which the third base ump correctly applied.
Jim I remembered it that way as well, but if you go watch the replay Altuve hadn’t touched 2nd when Odor releases the throw.
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Talk Zone / Re: MLB Rules you struggle with
« on: March 31, 2018, 11:34:49 am »
So the rule is where the runner is when the fielder throws the ball, not where the runner is when the ball actually goes out of play?
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Talk Zone / MLB Rules you struggle with
« on: March 31, 2018, 10:22:53 am »
The 2 I seem to misunderstand the most were on display last night. Replay and bases awarded on a ball thrown out of play.
I thought a ball thrown out of play meant 2 bases, Altuve was on second when the ball went in the dugout, but was only given third.
Replays I’m just lost. I thought you got 1/2, yet somehow Bannister lost three of them.
I thought a ball thrown out of play meant 2 bases, Altuve was on second when the ball went in the dugout, but was only given third.
Replays I’m just lost. I thought you got 1/2, yet somehow Bannister lost three of them.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, March 30, 2018
« on: March 30, 2018, 07:49:56 pm »
This infield is fun to watch.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Houston stay
« on: March 24, 2018, 09:44:58 pm »
Usually you can get a good rate at the Embassy Suites by Discovery Green. You’d have multiple rooms, decent free breakfast and free booze for managers happy hour. Bonus. 2 Minute walk to the train that drops you off at UH.
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Talk Zone / Re: Years Past
« on: March 23, 2018, 02:55:17 pm »Eric Anthony and Cameron Drew
Totally forgot about Cameron Drew, that is probably one of the first prospects I was excited about, I wondered what happened to him. According to Wikipedia
"Cameron Drew (born February 12, 1964) is an American former professional baseball player. He made his Major League Baseball debut on September 9, 1988. Previous knee injuries limited his major league career to seven games.
Drew was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 1st round (12th pick) of the 1985 amateur draft after starring on the University of New Haven baseball team.
Drew collected numerous awards in his brief rise through the minor leagues and was tapped by many scouts at the time to be a superstar. After a seven-game stint during a September 1988 callup, Drew was forced to retire when it was determined that his basketball-damaged knees would never hold up to the rigors of a Major League Baseball career."
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Talk Zone / Re: Years Past
« on: March 23, 2018, 02:51:35 pm »I’m still upset James Mouton didn’t pan out, I had about 40 of his Donrus Rated Rookie cards
Actually I messed that up, It was Ty Gainey that I had about 40 1986 Donruss Rated Rookie cards of. This one.
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/pics/ty_gainey_autograph.jpg
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Talk Zone / Re: Years Past
« on: March 23, 2018, 09:06:08 am »
I’m still upset James Mouton didn’t pan out, I had about 40 of his Donrus Rated Rookie cards
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day Tickets
« on: February 26, 2018, 10:50:54 am »
Sounds like y’all got a hell of a deal. single game tix for opening day in the Terrace are $199. Tickets for opening day are insane.
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Talk Zone / Re: New Pace of Play Agreement
« on: February 22, 2018, 08:03:15 am »
I’m fine with the rule, especially once I read this part
There are mound visit exemptions
There are, of course, exemptions to the mound visit rule. The following does not count against each team's mount visit total:
A pitcher-catcher conference between batters.
An infielder goes to the mound to clean his spikes during rainy conditions.
Any visit involving a potential injury.
Any visit after a pinch-hitter is announced.
So the rule only applies to visits during at bats. Between hitters it doesn’t apply. I’d think ditching the rules after the 7th inning and during the playoffs would be something worth considering.
There are mound visit exemptions
There are, of course, exemptions to the mound visit rule. The following does not count against each team's mount visit total:
A pitcher-catcher conference between batters.
An infielder goes to the mound to clean his spikes during rainy conditions.
Any visit involving a potential injury.
Any visit after a pinch-hitter is announced.
So the rule only applies to visits during at bats. Between hitters it doesn’t apply. I’d think ditching the rules after the 7th inning and during the playoffs would be something worth considering.
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Talk Zone / Re: A J Reed
« on: February 22, 2018, 07:45:33 am »
Or prepare YULI to be Marwin 2.0 in 2019.
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Talk Zone / Re: Whitely Suspended?
« on: February 21, 2018, 11:18:10 am »
Guess we don’t have to worry about super 2 Status this year
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Talk Zone / Re: A J Reed
« on: February 20, 2018, 05:37:40 pm »
Yes! Him turning into a solid player could really help. Like you mentioned from the DH role this year, plus some 1st. It would provide backup if Fisher flops, too.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Athletic Houston
« on: February 17, 2018, 05:13:42 pm »
They're launching the Houston site now, and they've already grabbed Jake Kaplan and Steve Campbell from the Chron. Site is up here.
Where did you hear that about Steve Campbell, I cant find any mention of him joining.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Guns
« on: February 17, 2018, 10:15:10 am »
Just imagine the extraordinary effects of Obama’s Jade Helm operation, if he had access to a gun registration list!
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Talk Zone / Re: Realmuto
« on: February 11, 2018, 02:13:39 pm »
While people are discussing trading McCann, it might be helpful to note he has a full no-trade clause in his contract.
http://www.spotrac.com/mlb/houston-astros/brian-mccann-29/
The chances to him waiving that, to go to Miami are slim to none. Now if you could work out a 3 team trade where he ended up with the Braves, sure, he has stated he hopes to end his career there.
http://www.spotrac.com/mlb/houston-astros/brian-mccann-29/
The chances to him waiving that, to go to Miami are slim to none. Now if you could work out a 3 team trade where he ended up with the Braves, sure, he has stated he hopes to end his career there.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: February 06, 2018, 12:29:40 pm »
Fake Stocks!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: February 03, 2018, 01:19:14 am »RELEASE THE OTHER MEMO!And Trump's taxes! Weird how republicans STFU when those 2 topics come up. Frauds, all of them.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: February 02, 2018, 02:01:43 pm »
ROFTLMAO at Devin Nunes. The Memo is about as damming as a pebble in the Mississippi.
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Talk Zone / Re: Unsigned FAs
« on: February 01, 2018, 10:37:34 am »
Im interested in what Keuchel will get offered. He will be 31 with some history with injuries. I'd think he'd need to have a really stellar 2018 and stay healthy all year long to get anywhere near what he and Boras were hoping to get as recent as this summer.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 27, 2018, 12:08:59 am »
Narrator: They aren’t game
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 27, 2018, 12:08:32 am »
how about this, the “memo” gets released along with Trump’s tax returns. You game you fucking republican pussies?
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Talk Zone / Re: yelich
« on: January 25, 2018, 06:59:36 pm »
Well crap. At least he is staying in the NL.
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Talk Zone / Re: A bit of void fun
« on: January 23, 2018, 12:03:07 pm »37 years before the Astros won their first World Series, they won their first division title. Both happened to be in Dodger Stadium.
Great find, it is amazing what you can watch on Youtube now.
Also, it is really annoying now, to watch a game with out the score bug showing balls/strikes/outs/score. It is crazy it took so long to implement that.
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Beer and Queso / Re: NFL Playoffs
« on: January 22, 2018, 01:25:37 pm »If there's a person alive who has not seen this, here you go:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibv-QNBThdQ
What I hate is to debase myself by rooting for the Jaguars and have them shit the bed.
I'm thinking about becoming, oh, I don't know, a Real Madrid fan just to even things out.
Might want to rethink the RM thing, at least this year.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents
« on: January 13, 2018, 05:45:55 pm »Ken Rosenthal
Verified account @Ken_Rosenthal
19s19 seconds ago
Source: Outfielder Jason Martin is fourth player heading from #Astros to #Pirates for Gerrit Cole, along with Colin Moran, Joe Musgrove and Michael Feliz.
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Talk Zone / Re: Aubrey Huff
« on: January 08, 2018, 04:59:11 pm »
Shabu-Shabu, that is my favorite INXS album!
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Talk Zone / Astros Caravan 2018
« on: January 06, 2018, 03:39:12 pm »
https://www.mlb.com/astros/fans/caravan/
Doesn't look like much of an effort to reel in central Texas folks.
Doesn't look like much of an effort to reel in central Texas folks.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents
« on: December 30, 2017, 05:04:59 pm »
And for the record, I was championing Verlander on this board before most others and would have been willing to give up more than we did to get him. We don’t win the World Series without him and I was saying that well before the July trade deadline.
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Wrong.
I, like others were against giving up Whitley & Tucker, but nobody would've had a problem with what we gave up to get Verlander.
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Talk Zone / Re: Games replayed
« on: December 29, 2017, 03:03:37 pm »
You can watch every playoff game, in HD, on youtube.com
Here is game 7
https://youtu.be/mVUasnxDYNU
Game 5
https://youtu.be/n3BgeMmVXK4
Game 2
https://youtu.be/NGCF8if6ye0
ALCS Game 2
https://youtu.be/wQv3jBYnFbU
Here is game 7
https://youtu.be/mVUasnxDYNU
Game 5
https://youtu.be/n3BgeMmVXK4
Game 2
https://youtu.be/NGCF8if6ye0
ALCS Game 2
https://youtu.be/wQv3jBYnFbU
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents
« on: December 29, 2017, 11:41:35 am »
I would love to see them add Yelich, if the price is right.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents
« on: December 29, 2017, 11:40:32 am »
From MLBTraderumors.com
The signings of Joe Smith and Hector Rondon may end up being the Astros’ biggest moves of the offseason, though MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart feels the team could still add another starter or a left field candidate. It isn’t out of the question that Houston makes a big play for Archer or the Marlins’ Christian Yelich, especially if the team could do so without moving either of Kyle Tucker or Forrest Whitley, McTaggart feels.
The signings of Joe Smith and Hector Rondon may end up being the Astros’ biggest moves of the offseason, though MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart feels the team could still add another starter or a left field candidate. It isn’t out of the question that Houston makes a big play for Archer or the Marlins’ Christian Yelich, especially if the team could do so without moving either of Kyle Tucker or Forrest Whitley, McTaggart feels.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents
« on: December 27, 2017, 11:44:25 am »MLB Trade Rumors
@mlbtraderumors
How slow has the free agent market been?
Just 5 of top 20 2017-18 FAs have signed: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/11/2017-18-top-50-mlb-free-agents-with-predictions.html …
This time last year, only 5 of top 20 FAs had NOT yet signed: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/12/top-10-remaining-free-agents-2.html …
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Talk Zone / Re: Archer
« on: December 21, 2017, 01:31:08 pm »
I'd think mid season 2019, if he has another great year. He has only thrown 110 innings in pro ball so far.
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Talk Zone / Re: Archer
« on: December 21, 2017, 12:45:17 pm »
Sounds like he is kinda a pain in the ass. Should have an update this weekend.
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Talk Zone / Re: Archer
« on: December 21, 2017, 11:53:34 am »I doubt Luhnow would be any quicker to do this then with Quintana. From a prospect standpoint Verlander was a steal.
And he had to be goaded to make that deal. I can't imagine Luhnow giving up either Tucker or Whitely to acquire Archer. I'd guess he'd be willing to do something like Bukauskas, Martes and a lower level guy.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents
« on: December 19, 2017, 06:11:52 pm »
Yu is predicted to get 5-6 years at around 25 million a year. He is 31.
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Talk Zone / Re: where is astro line next week
« on: December 15, 2017, 04:04:21 pm »
Should be a Pluckers, which is near 1-10 and Shepherd.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents
« on: December 15, 2017, 11:10:08 am »
That can't be done,right? So far Gregerson has left, but they have added 3 relievers that will be on the opening day roster.
Anyone want to give us a guess at the 25 man, as it stands now?
Anyone want to give us a guess at the 25 man, as it stands now?
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Talk Zone / Re: Rule 5
« on: December 14, 2017, 12:11:23 pm »
I had no idea he converted to a pitcher. Wasn't he a super fast CF at one point?
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Talk Zone / Re: Stanton
« on: December 13, 2017, 02:14:08 pm »I’ve not seen a single indication that Keuchel is anxious to leave. What’s the basis of this comment?
Maybe it isn't Keuchel that is anxious to see him move on...
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Talk Zone / Re: Stanton
« on: December 11, 2017, 04:21:04 pm »
Arrieta - ERA - WHIP - IP
2015 - 1.77 - 0.865 - 229
2016 - 3.10 - 1.084 - 197
2017 - 3.55 - 1.218 - 168
He turns 32 to start the season, wants 4+ years $100+ million. Doesn't really seem like the kind of guy Luhnow would go after.
2015 - 1.77 - 0.865 - 229
2016 - 3.10 - 1.084 - 197
2017 - 3.55 - 1.218 - 168
He turns 32 to start the season, wants 4+ years $100+ million. Doesn't really seem like the kind of guy Luhnow would go after.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents
« on: December 11, 2017, 12:46:21 pm »
Here is a good list, that you can filter on, of FAs
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018-mlb-free-agent-tracker/
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018-mlb-free-agent-tracker/
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents
« on: December 11, 2017, 12:27:56 pm »Rosenthal saying that the Astros are in on Arrieta and Darvish.
I read another report on Twitter (yeah, I know) saying the Astros have inquired on Gerrit Cole.
I find it interesting (if true) that the Astros are looking at a top of rotation starter. Would seem to show how likely the Astros think it will be that they will resign Keuchel.
I would personally like to see Astros go after Yelich.
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/12/astros-considering-pursuit-top-starters-darvish-arrieta-rumors-trade.html
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Talk Zone / Re: Stanton
« on: December 11, 2017, 09:47:50 am »
I'd have put the chances of signing Keuchel at the end of the year at about 2%, before he hired Boras.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ohtani says no
« on: December 11, 2017, 09:13:34 am »As I told my dad, I hate to see the Astros now having to face him all the time, but I'm glad I'll get the chance to see him a lot. It'll be fascinating to see how well he does, and how often he pitches and hits.
I assume this means that Pooholes will play 1B a fair bit while Ohtani DHs. They could play Ohtani in RF (sitting Calhoun), but taxing your best pitcher like that doesn't seem like a great idea.
Albert's last 3 years.
Year - # of games he played in the field
2015 - 95
2016 - 28
2017 - 6
Albert is basically a statue now, watching him trying to play the field more than twice a month will be fun to watch, for Angels opponents.
Even funnier, his contract
2018 - $27 M
2019 - $28 M
2020 - $29 M
2021 - $30 M
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Talk Zone / Re: Server move done
« on: December 11, 2017, 08:02:35 am »
Thanks Waldo! The site is working great!
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Do the beat reporters travel on the same flights as the club? I would think he has friends among the current group.
No, McTaggert was on the same United flight (ORD>IAH) as me after ALDS game 4. The broadcasters fly with the team though,
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Talk Zone / Re: world series stuff
« on: December 05, 2017, 08:59:36 am »Just finished the FS1 show. Overall well done. Some extra camera angles not available on the broadcasts a la NFL films and some cool behind the scenes clips.
My favorite was the segment on the last out of game 7. The shot from behind Altuve is one I hadn't ever seen. I have watched the replay of the last out about 7,393 times, Altuve fielding the ball, cocking the ball and firing the it to Yuli, then Yuli putting hands on head mouth agape. From the angle behind Altuve you see Yuli's mouth WIDE OPEN as soon as Altuve releases the ball. Also the setup to that last out, with Hinch running down exactly what he was thinking, running through every player in the field and their positioning and just needing one more damn out.
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Talk Zone / Re: Your favorite moment
« on: December 04, 2017, 06:21:51 pm »Some of these found online are so great:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDo8wmfbFKg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_47V9q2oFc
LOL, that first video is fantastic. GO GO GO GO GO GO...HE IS GOING!!!! He's out...AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: December 03, 2017, 12:56:27 pm »You were lied to. Again.
Does this cause a sad?
That guy, rightfully so was suspended.
Meanwhile the President of the United States lies over and over and over, and his own party/backers refuse to hold him accountable
Does this cause a sad?
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents
« on: December 02, 2017, 12:02:44 pm »
I havent followed the Ohtani drama, because I assumed the Astros weren't in it. I have seen headlines and read the basics on him.
I assumed whoever he signed with, he'd get some ridiculous contract. That'd be money I'd rather spend on our guys. Then I read this from the article Astros Fan in Big D.....
"Since Ohtani will be signing a minor league contract, his initial salaries are not an issue, and Crane said he is not concerned with having to pay $20 million to get the rights to the Japanese star."
So whomever signs him, just owes a 1 time $20 million payment, then he is essentially a rookie with 7 years of club control?
I assumed whoever he signed with, he'd get some ridiculous contract. That'd be money I'd rather spend on our guys. Then I read this from the article Astros Fan in Big D.....
"Since Ohtani will be signing a minor league contract, his initial salaries are not an issue, and Crane said he is not concerned with having to pay $20 million to get the rights to the Japanese star."
So whomever signs him, just owes a 1 time $20 million payment, then he is essentially a rookie with 7 years of club control?
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Talk Zone / Re: Your favorite moment
« on: December 02, 2017, 11:45:28 am »
The mad dash, was it for me in the ALCS.
The Marwin homer for the WS.
Runners up, Bregs throw in the ALCS & Yuli's homer off Kershaw in game 5.
Speaking of the incredible throw by Bregman, if you gave him 20 chances to make that out, how many times does he get it? it was one of the greatest plays I have ever seen a 3rd baseman make, in terms of situation and level of difficulty. Simply amazing.
The Marwin homer for the WS.
Runners up, Bregs throw in the ALCS & Yuli's homer off Kershaw in game 5.
Speaking of the incredible throw by Bregman, if you gave him 20 chances to make that out, how many times does he get it? it was one of the greatest plays I have ever seen a 3rd baseman make, in terms of situation and level of difficulty. Simply amazing.
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Talk Zone / Re: Stanton
« on: November 30, 2017, 10:53:03 am »
3 (18, 19, 20) years of...
Springer
Bregman
Altuve
Stanton
Correa
Yuli
Reddick
Would be pretty ridiculously awesome.
Springer
Bregman
Altuve
Stanton
Correa
Yuli
Reddick
Would be pretty ridiculously awesome.
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Talk Zone / Re: Site issues
« on: November 30, 2017, 10:48:20 am »
Mine is still running great. Im on AT&T and using chrome.
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Talk Zone / Re: Site issues
« on: November 30, 2017, 08:38:55 am »
Site is running great for me this morning...
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Talk Zone / Re: Astroline!!
« on: November 29, 2017, 04:56:58 pm »
It is right down the street from my house, went to a couple before. Im worried it is gonna be a madhouse with all the new fans.
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Talk Zone / Re: world series stuff
« on: November 29, 2017, 07:50:46 am »
https://skyboxpress.com/products/astros?variant=136864235523
Just ordered this. Promo code History gets you $10 off.
Just ordered this. Promo code History gets you $10 off.
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Talk Zone / Site issues
« on: November 27, 2017, 06:53:36 pm »
Is this site taking incredibly long to load for anyone else? I have had trouble with it for about 3 days now.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bill James on AL MVP
« on: November 19, 2017, 01:27:01 pm »Great article. The Inigo Montoya quote was perfect
Speaking of, a new brewery opened up , Great Heights Brewing Company. Really nice tap room that includes a painting of Inigo Montoya.
https://imgur.com/a/YCFgm
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Talk Zone / Re: An Excellent Interview With Justin Verlander
« on: November 18, 2017, 10:54:32 am »
The stuff from JV on pitching in big games, to meeting his teammates to his wedding story. Just a great interview, highly recommend.
Like Texifornia, I have never heard of Build, they appear to be associated with AOL. The guy doing the interview is excellent.
Like Texifornia, I have never heard of Build, they appear to be associated with AOL. The guy doing the interview is excellent.
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Talk Zone / Re: An Excellent Interview With Justin Verlander
« on: November 18, 2017, 10:49:27 am »
That was fantastic, thanks for posting it.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2018 Schedule
« on: November 15, 2017, 07:26:36 am »
There are a couple breweries right near the stadium, in St Pete I enjoyed this one the most. http://3dbrewing.com/
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Talk Zone / Re: I cannot get enough of this stuff
« on: November 14, 2017, 12:31:39 pm »
Speaking of AJ, anyone know his contract details? I know he signed an extension at some point.
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Talk Zone / Re: I cannot get enough of this stuff
« on: November 14, 2017, 08:44:38 am »
Marwin for me. It was like Rocky 4 when Rocky got Drago to bleed.
Duke: You Cut him! You HURT him! You see. You see. He's not a Machine, He's a Man!
Plus it was in the 9th. Even without Yuli's homer, there is a decent chance the Astros still win game 5.
Duke: You Cut him! You HURT him! You see. You see. He's not a Machine, He's a Man!
Plus it was in the 9th. Even without Yuli's homer, there is a decent chance the Astros still win game 5.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents
« on: November 13, 2017, 12:05:37 pm »Beltran has announced his retirement.That was fantastic, what a great player/teammate/person. I hope all the idiots who used to boo him at Minute Maid read that article.
I'm so glad he came back for this season.
ETA: Here's Beltran's statement.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: November 11, 2017, 11:29:10 pm »
Trump showing his ass again today. What a fucking embarrassment. I can understand people not liking Clinton and voting against her. I am at a complete loss to understand how anyone with an IQ above 37 could watch what is going on now and think, yeah I support this Dotard.