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Title: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 07:20:33 pm
The visiting Houston starting nine:

1 Kaz Matsui 2B
2 Darren Erstad CF
3 Miguel Tejada SS
4 Lance Berkman 1B
5 Carlos Lee LF
6 Geoff Blum 3B
7 Hunter Pence RF
8 JR Towles C
9 Shawn Chacon P (0-0, 2.77)

Co-ards

1 Skip "the newest pissant' Schumaker CF
2 Rick 'grab your' Ankiel RF
3 Albert 'whiny bitch' Pujols 1B
4 Chris 'chip off the block' Duncan LF
5 Troy 'semi' Glaus 3B
6 Adam 'senator' Kennedy 2B
7 Yadier 'squatting' Molina C
8 Braden 'throw a' Looper P (3-1, 5.49)
9 Braden Looper Brenden 'who the fuck?' Ryan SS

Est. half hour rain delay.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: legs_of_eggs on April 25, 2008, 07:31:47 pm
Come on put a roof over that damn field
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: BUWebguy on April 25, 2008, 08:06:50 pm
Any update on start time?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 25, 2008, 08:11:54 pm
Come on put a retractable roof over that damn field
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 08:16:36 pm
Any update on start time?

I'm sure .093 wants the field completely dry so his lover won't slip and have a boo-boo.

Half an hour ago they said the rain stopped? Fucking Jakes...
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: dalillama on April 25, 2008, 08:17:07 pm
Quote
Est. half hour rain delay.



st. louis weather man = retard.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: jonbloozy on April 25, 2008, 08:17:56 pm
Guess FSN SW chose the other Texas team.  Stros were supposed to be on, but I'm recording the wrong team . . . again.  I tuned in for a sec to see if the game started and saw the stRangers and heard some comment about "getting their nuts hot." 

Will appreciate any PBP.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 08:18:56 pm
They switched over to the stRangers during the rain delay.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: jonbloozy on April 25, 2008, 08:24:04 pm
Think they'll switch back?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: SaltyParker on April 25, 2008, 08:28:43 pm
70 minutes late and apparently we are still not close. I noticed the yahoo scoreboard took down the starters that were posted, whatever that means.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 25, 2008, 08:29:37 pm
So, the NFL Draft is tomorrow. Dunno 'bout ya'll but I'm hoping Chris Williams falls to the Texans.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 08:32:15 pm
Well lookie here!  An actual rainout in STL!

Hey La Guiness!  Roy will still pitch even if you call this game!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: jonbloozy on April 25, 2008, 08:39:27 pm
Been following the RR v NO game (http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/gameday/y2007/gd.html?2008_04_25_rreaaa_nozaaa_1).  Muecke and Saccomanno work well together.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 25, 2008, 08:43:41 pm
Well lookie here!  An actual rainout in STL!

Hey La Guiness!  Roy will still pitch even if you call this game!

did they call the game?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: SaltyParker on April 25, 2008, 08:50:11 pm
Been following the RR v NO game (http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/gameday/y2007/gd.html?2008_04_25_rreaaa_nozaaa_1).  Muecke and Saccomanno work well together.
I was checking out last nights game on gameday when Runs Hernandez was pitching. Seemed like he gave up 9 runs or so in about 4 innings. No future for that guy.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Greg M on April 25, 2008, 08:53:08 pm
did they call the game?

Inquiring minds wanna know...

Yahoo still has it listed as a delay.  Anybody else have more info?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: jonbloozy on April 25, 2008, 08:53:50 pm
I was checking out last nights game on gameday when Runs Hernandez was pitching. Seemed like he gave up 9 runs or so in about 4 innings. No future for that guy.

I was listening to the replay today at work.  Seems like the 1st inning lasted forever.  Zephyrs may have some good hitters, but Hitelvys didn't seem to have anything.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: dalillama on April 25, 2008, 08:59:54 pm
Inquiring minds wanna know...

Yahoo still has it listed as a delay.  Anybody else have more info?

chron.com says maybe around 9:15.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: jonbloozy on April 25, 2008, 09:01:15 pm
chron.com says maybe around 9:15.

Gameday says warmup
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: SaltyParker on April 25, 2008, 09:02:31 pm
I was listening to the replay today at work.  Seems like the 1st inning lasted forever.  Zephyrs may have some good hitters, but Hitelvys didn't seem to have anything.
Apparently hasn't had anything all season, has an 11.37 era
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: legs_of_eggs on April 25, 2008, 09:04:02 pm
So, the NFL Draft is tomorrow. Dunno 'bout ya'll but I'm hoping Chris Williams falls to the Texans.
IF they can get Chris Williams that'd be ideal, or even if they traded up to the Broncos 12th slot and got him.  I'd rather trade back for more picks though.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: MikeyBoy on April 25, 2008, 09:04:04 pm



st. louis weather man = retard.

We need a real meteorologist? Where the hell is das?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: dalillama on April 25, 2008, 09:12:35 pm
play ball!!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: juliogotay on April 25, 2008, 09:14:47 pm
play ball!!!



I have a hard time staying up for these West Coast start times.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: MikeyBoy on April 25, 2008, 09:15:18 pm
Yep...it looks like they should get the game played.

(LINK (http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=LSX&product=N0Z&overlay=11101111&loop=yes))
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Greg M on April 25, 2008, 09:15:48 pm

I have a hard time staying up for these West Coast start times.

It's Friday night you old man.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: jonbloozy on April 25, 2008, 09:16:18 pm
Apparently hasn't had anything all season, has an 11.37 era

I'm biased, but I think Muecke, Nieve, and Miller have all done pretty well (aside from those called up).  There aren't a whole lot of runs being scored, so who knows what that may do to the pitching.  YRamirez needs to hit and VDiaz needs to be more consistent.  

ETA The Real Game is On, will continue on the Bus Ride (http://www.spikesnstars.com/forums/index.php?topic=105346.0)

Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: juliogotay on April 25, 2008, 09:18:59 pm


Erstad is doing a good job.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 09:19:34 pm
So, the NFL Draft is tomorrow. Dunno 'bout ya'll but I'm hoping Chris Williams falls to the Texans.

I wish they would trade up and get McFadden.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Greg M on April 25, 2008, 09:20:39 pm

Erstad is doing a good job.

Great pickup.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: SaltyParker on April 25, 2008, 09:31:06 pm
all these walks by chacon = bad news
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Desperado on April 25, 2008, 09:31:20 pm
Hot damn, huge out there on Pooholes.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Greg M on April 25, 2008, 09:35:29 pm
Walks the bases loaded.  20 pitches, 6 strikes.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Greg M on April 25, 2008, 09:38:03 pm
Nice called 3rd strike on Glaus.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Greg M on April 25, 2008, 09:39:06 pm
WTF was that?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Desperado on April 25, 2008, 09:39:20 pm
....
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: remy on April 25, 2008, 09:39:49 pm
I'll be god damned.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: dalillama on April 25, 2008, 09:39:58 pm
nice brain fart blum.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Savage on April 25, 2008, 09:40:09 pm
Dude.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Desperado on April 25, 2008, 09:42:49 pm
Hey, I like when their pitcher bats eighth.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Greg M on April 25, 2008, 09:43:03 pm
Nice job by Chacon after those walks.  Time for some Astros hitting.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: jonbloozy on April 25, 2008, 09:43:34 pm
End 1

Matsui grounds out
Erstad doubles
Miggy pops out to Ass-Glove
Twinkie sells his bench goodies to the LF, 3 out

The newest pissant walks
Grab your Ankiel walks
Ass-glove pops to (nevermind, I can't do it), 1 out
Chip-off-the-block walks
Chacon K's Semi-glaus
Chappaquiddick reaches on roller to Blum, quick flip to Matsui that missed to RF, 2 runs score
Looper wants some bench goodies, too, 3 out


Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: SaltyParker on April 25, 2008, 09:46:21 pm
End 1

Matsui grounds out
Erstad doubles
Miggy pops out to Ass-Glove
Twinkie sells his bench goodies to the LF, 3 out

The newest pissant walks
Grab your Ankiel walks
Ass-glove pops to (nevermind, I can't do it), 1 out
Chip-off-the-block walks
Chacon K's Semi-glaus
Chappaquiddick reaches on roller to Blum, quick flip to Matsui that missed to RF, 2 runs score
Looper wants some bench goodies, too, 3 out



bottom line: 2 runs on no hits
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 09:46:27 pm
Hey, I like when their pitcher bats eighth.

That was absolutely beautiful.  The Jakes' big inning is undone because the Astros could walk the #7 hitter to get to the pitcher.  

Fucking genius!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: The Third Man on April 25, 2008, 09:51:48 pm
That was absolutely beautiful.  The Jakes' big inning is undone because the Astros could walk the #7 hitter to get to the pitcher. 

Fucking genius!

You don't get it, man. LaGenius batting the pitcher 8th messed with Blum's head, enabling the error. Get with the program!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 09:53:29 pm
You don't get it, man. LaGenius batting the pitcher 8th messed with Blum's head, enabling the error. Get with the program!

Plus, a position player gets to lead off the 2nd! Brilliant!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 09:56:16 pm
Ugh!  Back-to-back over-caffeinated Jakes.

I shall start calling them "Tweak"
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: T. J. on April 25, 2008, 09:57:37 pm
I am so, so, so spoiled on HDTV, that I almost (but still will) can't watch in SD.  Everybody is so....fuzzy.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: T. J. on April 25, 2008, 10:00:51 pm
Towles should've grabbed that one, dontcha think?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: MikeyBoy on April 25, 2008, 10:02:49 pm
Towles should've grabbed that one, dontcha think?

Yep. As JD said, Towles should have called off Chacon.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: The Third Man on April 25, 2008, 10:05:31 pm
Is this the Billy Bob Thorton version of "The Bad News Bears?"
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Greg M on April 25, 2008, 10:07:15 pm
Atta boy Shawn.  Making it interesting.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 10:07:18 pm
*whew*
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: T. J. on April 25, 2008, 10:08:02 pm
Is this the Billy Bob Thorton version of "The Bad News Bears?"

I refuse to believe that movie ever happened.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: MikeyBoy on April 25, 2008, 10:08:05 pm
Chacon doing a good job of fighting through his wildness.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: jonbloozy on April 25, 2008, 10:08:15 pm
End 2

Lee grounds to semi-Glaus, 1 out
Blum grounds to who the fuck?  2 out
Pence grounds to Chappaquiddick, 3 out

Who the fuck grounds to Miggy? 1 out
The newest pissant hits a liner to Blum, 2 out
Grab your Ankiel singles past Matsui
Ass-glove gives a little tappy to Hands Chacon
Chip-off-the-block takes a walk, bases loaded
Chacon K's Semi-Glaus again

Astros 0, Co-ards 2
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 10:08:34 pm
Fuck the Jakes!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: SaltyParker on April 25, 2008, 10:08:48 pm
61 pitches for Chacon thru 2
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Greg M on April 25, 2008, 10:09:56 pm
I like not having to see Edmonds any more on the Jakes. 
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: SaltyParker on April 25, 2008, 10:10:56 pm
Chacon doing a good job of fighting through his wildness.
Best find the strike zone because 2.5 walks per inning ain't gonna cut it.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Savage on April 25, 2008, 10:11:12 pm
I am forced to listen to the St. Louis broadcast.  They just had a 5 minute discussion about how invalid the MVP voting is because the Cubs' Marmol had a vote in the top 10 for MVP and they should forget the voting and just give it to Philly's favorite player "like they always do."  Fuckin' whiners.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: The Third Man on April 25, 2008, 10:11:25 pm
Troy Glaus is out of the game.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: BatGirl on April 25, 2008, 10:12:24 pm
Troy Glaus is out of the game.

the hill must be too sandy for him after all of that rain...
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: austro on April 25, 2008, 10:15:42 pm
Yep. As JD said, Towles should have called off Chacon.

I wonder if that's a "rookie acceding to the veteran" kind of thing. Next year is probably a different thing.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 10:16:13 pm
I like not having to see Edmonds any more on the Jakes. 

Fuck Jim Edmonds.  Right in his ear.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: austro on April 25, 2008, 10:18:54 pm
Boy, that ball may have been fair, but it sure could have been called foul just as easily.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: MikeyBoy on April 25, 2008, 10:19:39 pm
Fuck Jim Edmonds.  Right in his ear.

LaRussa, is that you?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 10:20:24 pm
LaRussa, is that you?

Fuck Tony La Russa.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: jonbloozy on April 25, 2008, 10:21:18 pm
End 3

Towles K's, 1 out
Chacon challenges Looper for a grounder, 2 out
Chip-off-the-block fly-out for Matsui, 3 out

Chappaquiddick flies to Pence!  1 out
Looper sac bunt to Twinkie, 2 out, runner to 2nd
Molina singles to Blum, throw might have hit runners foot, advances to 2nd
Who the fuck flies to Pence!?  3 out

Astros 0, Them 2
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 10:24:17 pm
Vince Coleman has the rookie SB record w/ 110 for the Cards in 1985 per the Aflac trivia question.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 10:26:18 pm
Fuck Braden Looper.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: austro on April 25, 2008, 10:26:39 pm
Vince Coleman has the rookie SB record w/ 110 for the Cards in 1985 per the Aflac trivia question.

Yup. My Astros page-a-day trivia calendar pays off.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Desperado on April 25, 2008, 10:28:22 pm
Braden fucking Looper? Seriously?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 10:30:32 pm
Pooholes elbow trouble is arthritis.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 10:31:30 pm
Fuck Braden Looper.

Fuck all the co-ards.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Desperado on April 25, 2008, 10:31:59 pm
Is it wrong that I sortakinda want Pujols's elbow to blow out?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: pravata on April 25, 2008, 10:33:06 pm
Pooholes elbow trouble is arthritis.

fuck arthritis.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: BUWebguy on April 25, 2008, 10:33:35 pm
Yup. My Astros page-a-day trivia calendar pays off.

Your Astros calendar has a question about Vince Coleman??
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: SaltyParker on April 25, 2008, 10:34:08 pm
fuck arthritis.

I'll second that.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: The Third Man on April 25, 2008, 10:34:22 pm
On a pleasant note, one of the Fucktardinals announcers said that Lance Berkman was one of his favorite players during his last at bat.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: chuck on April 25, 2008, 10:34:24 pm
I'd like to issue an honorary fuck you to Preston K. Wilson.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: jonbloozy on April 25, 2008, 10:34:51 pm
Chip-off-the-block fly out for Erstad, 1 out
Miggy grounds to who the fuck?  2 out
Twinkie sells his bench goods to Chappaquiddick, 3 out

The newest pissant grounds to Miggy, 1 out
Chacon makes him Grab-His-Ankiels for a K, 2 out
Ass-Glove smirks his way on-base with a BB
Chip-off-the-block fly out to Pence!  3 out


Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Desperado on April 25, 2008, 10:35:39 pm
I'd like to issue an honorary fuck you to Preston K. Wilson.
I'll second that.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: SaltyParker on April 25, 2008, 10:38:55 pm
Looper making it look too easy
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 10:39:47 pm
Man, I had a double meat Whataburger w/ cheese yesterday. Damn it was good.

Oh, and fuck the Tony .093 LaGenius  fuckin' Jakes.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: BatGirl on April 25, 2008, 10:40:03 pm
So, the NFL Draft is tomorrow.

http://www.dickipedia.org/dick.php?title=Mel_Kiper%2C_Jr.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: pravata on April 25, 2008, 10:42:17 pm
Looper making it look too easy

fuck making it look too easy
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: jonbloozy on April 25, 2008, 10:44:17 pm
End 5

El Caballo flies out to the newest pissant, 1 out
Blum grounds to Chappaquiddick, 2 out
Pence! grounds to who the fuck?

I would walk 500 . . . flies to Erstad
Chappaquiddick flies to a horse
Yada-Yada flies to a horse

Chacon pitch count: 96

Astros: 0 R, 1 H, 1 E
Co-ards: 2 R, 4 H, 0 E



Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 10:44:38 pm
Okay, JD called it, a bloop and a blast. I'm waiting patiently.

Fuckin' Jakes. I really, really dislike that team. Enormously.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 10:45:01 pm
C'mon Tony.  You know you don't want to lead off with the pitcher...
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Savage on April 25, 2008, 10:47:00 pm
http://www.dickipedia.org/dick.php?title=Mel_Kiper%2C_Jr.

Zuckerberg is my favorite
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: MikeyBoy on April 25, 2008, 10:47:32 pm
Fuck 15 straight outs for Looper.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 10:50:36 pm
There's the ninja bloop.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 10:53:41 pm
Tejada bloop, then a Hong Kong Puma chop!  Ai-Ya!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 10:56:18 pm
Looper is gonna be gassed after that. Fucker.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 10:56:53 pm
Go on Tony, run your pitcher some more!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: T. J. on April 25, 2008, 10:56:57 pm
Pretty, pretty, pretty.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: austro on April 25, 2008, 10:58:02 pm
Your Astros calendar has a question about Vince Coleman??

Yup. I'd say about one out of every three pages is some generic baseball trivia completely unrelated to the Astros.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: jonbloozy on April 25, 2008, 11:00:53 pm
End 6

On a grounder, who the fuck throws Towles out?  1 out
Chacon K's (2 K for Looper)  2 out
Matsui lines to CF for a single (it's the bok choy)
Erstad flies to the newest pissant, 3 out

Looper with a blooper to Erstad, runner on 1st
Who the fuck flies to Erstad?, runner on 1st going, throw back to Twinkie hits the runner, 1 out
Another chip-off-the-block DP - Matsui-Miggy-Twinkie, 3 out

Houston 0, Them 2


Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 11:02:37 pm
New Busch: Home of the Loosest Sluts.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 11:02:42 pm
Make him pay Lance.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: remy on April 25, 2008, 11:03:44 pm
Make him pay Lance.

Made them pay double.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: T. J. on April 25, 2008, 11:04:19 pm
Fuckshitshitfuck.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 11:07:32 pm
Tip o' the cap to Chacon.  Struggled early, but really sacked up to go 6.  Don't care what happens from here, but thatcwas some tough shit.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: austro on April 25, 2008, 11:07:52 pm
New Busch: Home of the Loosest Sluts.

What did I miss? I was checking out the Stewart A. Smith Shouting Show.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: The Third Man on April 25, 2008, 11:08:42 pm
Word, Limey. Chacon showed a lot tonight in fighting through all of the adversity.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: jonbloozy on April 25, 2008, 11:10:57 pm
End 7

Miggy walks 500 . . .
Twinkie GIDP, 2 out
El Caballo grounds to Chappaquiddick, 3 out

Grab-your-Ankiel flies to a horse
Ass-Glove flies to Erstad
Chip-off-the-block flies to Matsui

Good 0, Bad 2
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 11:11:20 pm
BFiB crying yard on Pujols fly to Erstad.

Chacon hung tough.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 11:11:39 pm
Word, Limey. Chacon showed a lot tonight in fighting through all of the adversity.

And then had a comfy 1-2-3 through the heart of the (fuck 'em) Jakes order.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: jonbloozy on April 25, 2008, 11:12:44 pm
The Cha-Cha-Cha-con line:

7 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 6 BB, 3 SO, 2.45 ERA
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: The Third Man on April 25, 2008, 11:15:45 pm
Rally time after Pence's single. Let's do it, 'Stros!

(Edit: Fuck the Cards)
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: remy on April 25, 2008, 11:16:26 pm
Time to bust up their pen.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 11:21:38 pm
Chieto is now 0-12 batting lefthanded. (4 walks)

Fuck the Jakes
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 11:23:28 pm
Chieto is now 0-12 batting lefthanded. (4 walks)



I think he might need a start to get a few at-bats in a row.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: SaltyParker on April 25, 2008, 11:29:19 pm
I think he might need a start to get a few at-bats in a row.
had one yesterday (0-4)










Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: jonbloozy on April 25, 2008, 11:31:44 pm
End 8

Pitcher change: Ryan "Ben" Franklin replaces Alice Looper

Blum flies to Grab-Your-Ankiels, 1 out
Pence! with a single up the middle (8 game hitting streak)
Towles flies to RF, 2 out
Jose "Carnival" Cruz PH for Cha-Cha-Cha, 3-2 count, grounds to Chappaquiddick, 3 out


Pitcher change: Wesley "What, I forgot my ID!" Wright replaces Shawn Chacon

I would walk 500 . . . flies to a horse, 1 out
Chappaquiddick K's, 2 out
Yada-Yada BB
Brian "Ziggy" Barton K's, 3 out


US of A: 0, Axis of Evil: 2
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Twoniner on April 25, 2008, 11:32:31 pm
Quote
Chieto is now 0-12 batting lefthanded. (4 walks)

Chieto 8 for 54 the last 3 years prior to this pinch hitting.   He ain't a pinch hitter.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: remy on April 25, 2008, 11:33:08 pm
Why haven't we gotten "X-mo" cameras at MMP yet?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 11:33:22 pm
Fuck Izzy. Fuck the Co-ards.

Time to score some runs.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: BatGirl on April 25, 2008, 11:33:50 pm
Chieto 8 for 54 the last 3 years prior to this pinch hitting.   He ain't a pinch hitter.

who should they have gone with there, in your opinion?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Desperado on April 25, 2008, 11:34:10 pm
Let's go Astros!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: remy on April 25, 2008, 11:37:15 pm
Gah, storm just knocked out the satellite with 1 out in the 9th.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 11:37:17 pm
who should they have gone with there, in your opinion?

I suggest Ty Cobb, just so he could spike the smirking firstbaseman.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 11:38:10 pm
Erstad slashed a liner to left, 1 on 1 out.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: remy on April 25, 2008, 11:38:24 pm
Erstad slashed a liner to left, 1 on 1 out.

Thank you!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: SaltyParker on April 25, 2008, 11:40:30 pm
who should they have gone with there, in your opinion?
Victor Diaz
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Desperado on April 25, 2008, 11:40:46 pm
TEJADA TRIPLE!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 11:40:53 pm
Tejada takes three straight inside pitches, takes a pair of cutters for strikes, then lines a gapper triple to right center!! 2-1 ballgame
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: remy on April 25, 2008, 11:41:18 pm
Holy shit!  Stay offline satellite, STAY OFFLINE!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 25, 2008, 11:41:29 pm
that guy is so fucking awesome.

YESSSSSSSSS
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: chuck on April 25, 2008, 11:41:57 pm
Motherfucker, Tejada is a baseball player.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Desperado on April 25, 2008, 11:43:13 pm
Come on, Lance...


SEE, you don't need to fake a HBP!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 11:44:36 pm
Jakes are jumping all around the infield, running in for the pitch. Long fly to left, sac fly, tie game!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 25, 2008, 11:44:48 pm
Way to go Twinkie!

Great job of hitting.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: BatGirl on April 25, 2008, 11:44:59 pm
yes!!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: remy on April 25, 2008, 11:45:09 pm
Yessssssss
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Desperado on April 25, 2008, 11:45:12 pm
EL CABALLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: chandler44 on April 25, 2008, 11:45:22 pm
Lee!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 11:45:22 pm
Lee smashes it to left@!!!! 3-2!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 25, 2008, 11:45:28 pm
OOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: guitarcec on April 25, 2008, 11:45:47 pm
ah!!! Lee is huge!!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Lurch on April 25, 2008, 11:45:57 pm
Ho Lee Shit!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 25, 2008, 11:46:10 pm
So great to hear the BFiBoooooos
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 11:46:34 pm
BFiB are booing... the few that are left anyway.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 11:46:46 pm
[Understatement] That was worth waiting for. [\Understatement]

Oh, and fuck the BFiBs...they're booing their beloved team.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Colt 45 on April 25, 2008, 11:46:53 pm
So great
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: chuck on April 25, 2008, 11:47:08 pm
That was a hell of an effort by Lance with two strikes going the opposite way.

Carlo'Lee fucking unloaded on that one.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: BatGirl on April 25, 2008, 11:47:47 pm
valverde warming up
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: remy on April 25, 2008, 11:47:58 pm
HOLY FUCKIN SHIT!  I can't believe this all started happening the INSTANT that my satellite got knocked out.  Amazing!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 25, 2008, 11:48:12 pm
I looked down at my screen and missed Lee's HR.

At least I heard it.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: T. J. on April 25, 2008, 11:48:15 pm
Almost went to bed before the 9th.  Baseball proves once again why you can never quit watching.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Colt 45 on April 25, 2008, 11:48:51 pm
HOLY FUCKIN SHIT!  I can't believe this all started happening the INSTANT that my satellite got knocked out.  Amazing!!

Cable baby
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 11:49:01 pm
Qui es mas feliz?   Blum or Chacon?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Gleek on April 25, 2008, 11:49:08 pm
HOLY FUCKIN SHIT!  I can't believe this all started happening the INSTANT that my satellite got knocked out.  Amazing!!

Go rip that fucking dish off your house!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Desperado on April 25, 2008, 11:49:15 pm
HOLY FUCKIN SHIT!  I can't believe this all started happening the INSTANT that my satellite got knocked out.  Amazing!!
This is why baseball fans are superstitious.
Title: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008 FINAL
Post by: jonbloozy on April 25, 2008, 11:49:31 pm
Mid 9
Pitcher change: Jason "Herring" Isringhausen replaces Ben Franklin

Matsui K's, 1 out
Erstad singles over 3B 500 . . .
Miggy, 3-2 count, TRIPLES, scores Erstad - US 1, evil empire 2
Twinkie sac fly to LF, Miggy tags and scores easily, 2 out - US 2, evil empire 2
EL CABALLO HR!!! (3rd off of Herring) US 3, evil empire 2
Blum grounds out to an Ass-Glove, 3 outs (fans booing the Herring)



Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 25, 2008, 11:50:08 pm
That was a hell of an effort by Lance with two strikes going the opposite way.

Carlo'Lee fucking unloaded on that one.

Yep and yep. After falling in a 0-2 hole and arguing with the ump twice, Berkman came through.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: chuck on April 25, 2008, 11:50:16 pm
Let's see what sort of excitement this half inning brings.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Colt 45 on April 25, 2008, 11:51:16 pm
Let's see what sort of excitement this half inning brings.

3 up, 3 down
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 25, 2008, 11:52:27 pm
Damn. Helluva play by Tejada.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: gwat on April 25, 2008, 11:52:51 pm
Qui es mas feliz?   Blum or Chacon?
Blum.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 25, 2008, 11:53:33 pm
definitely Blum.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 11:53:51 pm
Need a strikeout here, then a DP
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Desperado on April 25, 2008, 11:55:50 pm
god damnit.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 25, 2008, 11:56:41 pm
Now need K, Out, IBB, Out
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 25, 2008, 11:56:58 pm
great play by Matsui.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Desperado on April 25, 2008, 11:57:03 pm
2 K's please
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 25, 2008, 11:58:11 pm
need K/IBB/anything
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: chandler44 on April 25, 2008, 11:59:27 pm
Nice K!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Desperado on April 25, 2008, 11:59:42 pm
great job Ankiel.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 25, 2008, 11:59:46 pm
HUUUGE K!!!!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: T. J. on April 26, 2008, 12:00:11 am
Valverde likes to go up ieye-level for the K, I've noticed.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: chuck on April 26, 2008, 12:00:20 am
These fans are booing Pujols. Motherfuckers will boo anything.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 26, 2008, 12:00:26 am
Shut the fuck up BFiB
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Colt 45 on April 26, 2008, 12:00:43 am
Take that Phil.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Desperado on April 26, 2008, 12:00:48 am
Brownie just called Princess Albert 'Cinderella'.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 26, 2008, 12:01:17 am
Cmon Joey
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mrpink on April 26, 2008, 12:01:33 am
These fans are booing Pujols. Motherfuckers will boo anything.
That's sarcasm, right?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Gleek on April 26, 2008, 12:02:46 am
Brownie just called Princess Albert 'Cinderella'.

Do-ray just said something about him turning into a pumpkin because it's midnight...  eerie.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: chandler44 on April 26, 2008, 12:03:09 am
Great win!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: remy on April 26, 2008, 12:03:26 am
YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!  My nerves are shot.  How about yall?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 26, 2008, 12:03:36 am
WOOOOO HOOOOOO

What a win!

I can breathe now.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: pravata on April 26, 2008, 12:03:42 am
Fuck Isringhausen
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: T. J. on April 26, 2008, 12:03:52 am
Hell yeah.  What a 9th.  Let's win two today.  G'night (G'morning?) all.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Gleek on April 26, 2008, 12:04:05 am
Great game.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Twoniner on April 26, 2008, 12:04:10 am
Best win in recent memory.  Wow.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 26, 2008, 12:04:26 am
Buschwacked!

The Jakes got fucked.  
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: SaltyParker on April 26, 2008, 12:04:41 am
Wright now 3-0
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: gwat on April 26, 2008, 12:04:45 am
Good for Carlos Lee. Good for Chacon. Good for us.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Craig on April 26, 2008, 12:04:53 am
Great comeback! Fuck the Jakes!
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Colt 45 on April 26, 2008, 12:05:01 am
great game
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 26, 2008, 12:05:08 am
YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!  My nerves are shot.  How about yall?

Yes, I feel like I did watching the Rockets game last night. And it's only April

That was a really big win for the team and an even bigger save for Valverde.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: jonbloozy on April 26, 2008, 12:05:25 am
End 9

Pitcher change: Papa Grande replaces the kid

Who the fuck singles to Tejada?
The newest pissant grounds to Matsui.  Who the fuck is on third?  1 out
Jose makes him Grab-His-Ankiels on that K, 2 out
Ass-Glove I. B. B. (you get to pick what the letters stand for)
Chip-off-the-block pop to Miggy.  3 out.  GAME.

ASTROS: 3, the other group: 2

US: 3 R, 6 H, 1 E
Them: 2 R, 6 H, 0 E
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: BatGirl on April 26, 2008, 12:06:07 am
that felt great!
can't wait to see backe tomorrow.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 26, 2008, 12:06:20 am
The Astros are a .500 team again.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: chuck on April 26, 2008, 12:06:35 am
Wesley "W" Wright.

The only thing that could possibly add to the enjoyment I got out of that game is the knowledge that there are plenty of drunk, cold, wet and angry 3rds fans about to pinball their way home.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: pravata on April 26, 2008, 12:07:14 am
The best part was IBB Pujols.  Take your base dickless, baseball is a team game.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 26, 2008, 12:09:48 am
The best part was IBB Pujols.  Take your base dickless, baseball is a team game.

Too many best parts. Chacon's solid performance? The Tejada triple to score Erstad? The Lee HR? Valverde blowing out Ankiel?


I can't make up my mind.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: gwat on April 26, 2008, 12:11:14 am
So far, Chacon has been the steal of the spring. I would have never thunk it.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: BatGirl on April 26, 2008, 12:11:20 am
hey...
i like jd without the facial hair!

i do, however, think he could get away with growing some serious sideburns.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: DVauthrin on April 26, 2008, 12:12:40 am
Tejada hustling out of the box and getting to 3rd on his gapper was the key to the whole rally.    Very biggio esque.    
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: remy on April 26, 2008, 12:13:11 am
Too many best parts. Chacon's solid performance? The Tejada triple to score Erstad? The Lee HR? Valverde blowing out Ankiel?


I can't make up my mind.

If Kaz doesn't make a great stop  of that grounder in the 9th from going up the middle, the game might have been tied right there.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: DVauthrin on April 26, 2008, 12:16:49 am
If Kaz doesn't make a great stop  of that grounder in the 9th from going up the middle, the game might have been tied right there.

Him and bourn make this an elite defensive team, which will help mask some of the pitching deficiencies on the team.    That fact plus this offense will put them in contention all year.   

Btw, erstad's solid approach with 2 strikes in the 9th needs praise as well.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: SaltyParker on April 26, 2008, 12:17:57 am
Pence extends his streak and gets his average above .270
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: pravata on April 26, 2008, 12:19:14 am
Him and bourn make this an elite defensive team, which will help mask some of the pitching deficiencies on the team.    That fact plus this offense will put them in contention all year.   


Almost like someone planned it that way.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: remy on April 26, 2008, 12:19:22 am
It was really fun watching Coop in the dugout during that 9th inning.  I get the sense he likes winning.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 26, 2008, 12:20:47 am
Almost like someone planned it that way.

heh
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 26, 2008, 12:22:14 am
The saberskepticians can kiss my ass. This team is solid.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: DVauthrin on April 26, 2008, 12:26:04 am
Almost like someone planned it that way.

I agree, WadeSmith looks very bright.    Chacon for 2 mil is a great bargain as well.    The guy can post a mid 3-low 4 era with this defense behind him.     Also, wesley wright continues to look solid.


Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: mihoba on April 26, 2008, 12:39:41 am
End 9

Pitcher change: Papa Grande replaces the kid

Who the fuck singles to Tejada?
The newest pissant grounds to Matsui.  Who the fuck is on third?  1 out
Jose makes him Grab-His-Ankiels on that K, 2 out
Ass-Glove I. B. B. (you get to pick what the letters stand for)
Chip-off-the-block pop to Miggy.  3 out.  GAME.

ASTROS: 3, the other group: 2


US: 3 R, 6 H, 1 E
Them: 2 R, 6 H, 0 E

Good job on the PBP, much appreciated.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: pots on April 26, 2008, 01:16:33 am
Oh yeah baby!!!!!!   Just got done watching the game on tape delay (wife wanted to go to bed at 11 so I had to tape 3rd inning on).  I didn't make it through the whole night sleeping.  What a game!   My heart has just finally come out of the throat after Ryan was sitting on third with 1 out.  Cheated and removed a lot of the suspense by fastforwarding the minute delay between Valverde pitches.  Wow what a finish.  Great game.  Sleep will have to wait till the excitement wears off
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: JimR on April 26, 2008, 08:14:51 am
(wife wanted to go to bed at 11 so I had to tape 3rd inning on). 

uh, why does part 1 require part 2?
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: pravata on April 26, 2008, 10:56:06 am
I agree, WadeSmith looks very bright.    Chacon for 2 mil is a great bargain as well.    The guy can post a mid 3-low 4 era with this defense behind him.     Also, wesley wright continues to look solid.




He does, but it's because of his overall strategy, and not the specific people he was able to acquire.  He wanted speed, better defense, some more hitting and he approached every available pitcher to see if they would join the Astros.  Chacon is a product of that strategy.  He didnt specifically target Chacon.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Bench on April 26, 2008, 11:34:06 am
uh, why does part 1 require part 2?

No "safe word" on Friday nights, I'm guessing.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: matadorph on April 26, 2008, 11:55:27 am
No "safe word" on Friday nights, I'm guessing.

we have a nominee.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Limey on April 26, 2008, 11:56:09 am
The best part was IBB Pujols.  Take your base dickless, baseball is a team game.

Nah.  I still think the best part was the 1st inning onslaught being stymied because the pitcher came up 8th.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: Noe on April 26, 2008, 12:10:14 pm
Nah.  I still think the best part was the 1st inning onslaught being stymied because the pitcher came up 8th.

That was a gift by LaRussa to Cooper.  Unknowingly of course, but definitely a by-product of LaRussa's genius.
Title: Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
Post by: DVauthrin on April 26, 2008, 02:05:37 pm
He does, but it's because of his overall strategy, and not the specific people he was able to acquire.  He wanted speed, better defense, some more hitting and he approached every available pitcher to see if they would join the Astros.  Chacon is a product of that strategy.  He didnt specifically target Chacon.

Of course.    His thought process was our defense can make any pitcher better, and our offense can allow any pitcher to relax a little knowing he should get ample run support over the course of the year.