Aww crap...

[pots]

Ugh please no.

Quote from MLBTR:
"It seems much more likely that the Nationals will keep Strasburg in the minors for three more starts, save themselves a few million and call on the phenom to face the Astros in Houston June 1st. "

[Alkie]

I guarantee a no-hitter.

It may not be Strasburg.  And it may not be the Astros.  And it may not be that night.  But I guarantee it.

[austro]

Ugh please no.

Quote from MLBTR:
"It seems much more likely that the Nationals will keep Strasburg in the minors for three more starts, save themselves a few million and call on the phenom to face the Astros in Houston June 1st. "

Is das going? Could be a perfect game.

[Fredia]

dont get no respect.. seems like that is the thing until you get the kind of respect you would rather not have

[Alkie]

dont get no respect.. seems like that is the thing until you get the kind of respect you would rather not have

I'm sorry ma'am, I saw you standing here with your map of the site and a blank look on your face.  Perhaps I can help you find the thread you're looking for.

[subnuclear]

Is das going? Could be a perfect game.

Its in Houston.  Astros don't show up to DC until September when they both no doubt will be locked into exciting playoff races.

[Navin R Johnson]

Drayton Likes This.

[austro]

Its in Houston.  Astros don't show up to DC until September when they both no doubt will be locked into exciting playoff races.

Thanks; I didn't even think to check. I just assumed that Washington would want his first start to be in front of the home folks.

[Alkie]

Thanks; I didn't even think to check. I just assumed that Washington would want his first start to be in front of the home folks.

No way.  This is even better.

1) He'll face a team out of the race
2) In front of about 3,000 people
3) Who have no idea who he is
4) Against a team hitting .238
5) With virtually no media coverage, other than ESPN for the novelty of his first start
6) And if he loses (ha), no one will be there to throw rotten fruit at him.

[94CougarGrad]

No way.  This is even better.

1) He'll face a team out of the race
2) In front of about 3,000 people
3) Who have no idea who he is
4) Against a team hitting .238
5) With virtually no media coverage, other than ESPN for the novelty of his first start
6) And if he loses (ha), no one will be there to throw rotten fruit at him.

Gawd, when you put it like that, it makes the kid sound like a total loser.

[Mr. Happy]

I'm sorry ma'am, I saw you standing here with your map of the site and a blank look on your face.  Perhaps I can help you find the thread you're looking for.

I actually spit up diet coke laughing when I read this. Nominated!

[OregonStrosFan]

Thanks; I didn't even think to check. I just assumed that Washington would want his first start to be in front of the home folks.

They came up with the date on based on a couple of premises:

service time (trying to make sure he doesn't hit Super 2 arb eligibility);
low pressure start on the road (the Astros suck is the presumption);
low number of home starts SS could be eligible for before this date anyway.

[AtascAstro]

They came up with the date on based on a couple of prebmises:

service time (trying to make sure he doesn't hit Super 2 arb eligibility);
low pressure start on the road (the Astros suck is the presumption);
low number of home starts SS could be eligible for before this date anyway.

DC sports radio (caught on the way to the airport today) said they expected it to be 6/4, which would be a home game vs CIN.  They are really trying to grab local interest, no way this happens anywhere other than home for the Nats.

[das]

Quote from: austro on Yesterday at 09:13:26 AM
Is das going? Could be a perfect game.

Its in Houston.  Astros don't show up to DC until September when they both no doubt will be locked into exciting playoff races.

Thanks for having my back.  I'll have everyone know that the Astros are currently on a winning streak during games I was personally there to watch.

[NeilT]

Quote from: austro on Yesterday at 09:13:26 AM
Thanks for having my back.  I'll have everyone know that the Astros are currently on a winning streak during games I was personally there to watch.

What exactly constitutes a winning streak for Our Houston Astros?

[Bench]

What exactly constitutes a winning streak for Our Houston Astros?

I'm willing to count travel days towards one.

[Lurch]

I'm willing to count travel days towards one.

Awesomeness.

[das]

What exactly constitutes a winning streak for Our Houston Astros?

Well, in my case, that would be one.  Sometimes it's better to not look too deeply into the numbers...

[ValpoCory]

DC sports radio (caught on the way to the airport today) said they expected it to be 6/4, which would be a home game vs CIN.  They are really trying to grab local interest, no way this happens anywhere other than home for the Nats.

Agreed.  A debut at home would mean some serious cash for Washington.

[VirtualBob]

What exactly constitutes a winning streak for Our Houston Astros?

When I think about "winning streak" and this year's team, the only image that comes to mind is Scarlett Johansson hopping the fence in LF and running toward the visitors dugout.

[Fredia]

maybe they got confused and think one and done is the true meaning of a winning streak.remember margo the kissing bandit and how she got mr ryan

[Guinness]

maybe they got confused and think one and done is the true meaning of a winning streak.remember margo the kissing bandit and how she got mr ryan

Wonder if she would've gotten tased?

[HudsonHawk]

Wonder if she would've gotten tased?

I remember when she got arrested here in Houston for her foray onto the field...she was defended by Racehorse Haynes.  When asked why he took the case, Haynes responded "two reasons....*long pause*....law and order."

BTW, her name was "Morganna".

[BlownRanger]

I remember when she got arrested here in Houston for her foray onto the field...she was defended by Racehorse Haynes.  When asked why he took the case, Haynes responded "two reasons....*long pause*....law and order."

BTW, her name was "Morganna".

From the "It Was A Better Game Back Then" department:

Morganna the Kissing Bandit once ran onto the field at Royals Stadium and planted some liplock on George Brett.  After the next night's game, Brett showed up at the sleazy (and I mean SLEAZY) strip club where Morganna was performing and walked onto the stage and returned the favor in the middle of her act.