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Title: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 06:33:05 pm: Here are your starting lineups:

Astros
CFJordan Schafer
2BJose Altuve
SSJed Lowrie
1BCarlos Lee
LFJ.D. Martinez
RFJustin Maxwell
3BChris Johnson
CChris Snyder
PLucas Harrell

Rockies
CF Dexter Fowler
2B Marco Scutaro
LF Carlos Gonzalez
SS Troy Tulowitzki
1B Todd Helton
RF Michael Cuddyer
C Wilin Rosario
3B Jordan Pacheco
P Christian Friedrich
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Fredia on May 30, 2012, 07:27:26 pm: mr happy should be mr dependable ty
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 07:32:06 pm: You might be wondering why Downsie is not starting in RF with a portsider on the bump. Downsie is 3/24 (.125) against lefties this season. Of course, against righties, he isn't much better-6/40 (.150). I wonder why he hasn't started hitting yet. Was last season a fluke? Out here, when he was with the Giants, he wasn't known as a hitter (but who on the Giants before the blindingly scalding Melky Cabrera was, with the possible exceptions of Posey and Kung Fu Panda). Maybe it was.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 07:47:20 pm: God damnit, Schreefer! What a brainless baserunning blunder.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 07:56:49 pm: We're lucky to have a heady player like Schafer.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 07:57:26 pm: Crafty drop by Maxwell to get the force.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 07:57:55 pm: Fuck Maxwell. How can you drop that one, but good recovery to get the forceout.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 08:00:13 pm: I was being sarcastic, but the full-on sun and strong wind has to make it pretty special out there tonight.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:00:59 pm: God damnit, Harrell. Fucking throw strikes, for crying out loud.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 08:01:29 pm: Cuddyer is the newest Astrokiller.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:01:48 pm: Well, that was special.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:03:53 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 08:00:13 pm
I was being sarcastic, but the full-on sun and strong wind has to make it pretty special out there tonight.

Oh, that's true. But the ball was out of the elements. He just didn't watch the ball all the way into his glove.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: remy on May 30, 2012, 08:13:52 pm: I'm glad I come here before turning on the games.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: geezerdonk on May 30, 2012, 08:16:11 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:03:53 pm
Oh, that's true. But the ball was out of the elements. He just didn't watch the ball all the way into his glove.
Bat mever leaves Snyder's shoulder.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 08:17:40 pm: 4-1 on an RBI single by Harrell.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 08:18:59 pm: Quote from: geezerdonk on May 30, 2012, 08:16:11 pm
Bat mever leaves Snyder's shoulder.

Or Schafer's.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:20:02 pm: Schreefer, you have to swing at that one.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: geezerdonk on May 30, 2012, 08:21:13 pm: When you play dog shit baseball, you get dog shit calls from the umpires.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:23:45 pm: I like HArrell's intensity out there.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 08:25:04 pm: The lack of a workable sinker in this air is making me intense.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:25:39 pm: HArrell better get the ball down or he ain't gona be long for this game.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 08:26:49 pm: Denver has killed many a pitcher's sinker.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: OregonStrosFan on May 30, 2012, 08:27:28 pm: stRangers get lit up by THE MARINERS for 8 runs in T2 and 8 runs in T3. Seems they are readying their fielders for the Oswalt Inning well in advance of his arrival...
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 08:28:16 pm: Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 30, 2012, 08:27:28 pm
stRangers get lit up by THE MARINERS for 8 runs in T2 and 8 runs in T3. Seems they are readying their fielders for the Oswalt Inning well in advance of his arrival...

Go Mariners!
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:28:31 pm: Snyder is learning from Castro on that weak stab.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:30:04 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 08:26:49 pm
Denver has killed many a pitcher's sinker.

Well, it certainly was not friendly to Hampton.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 08:30:48 pm: 5-1 Rockies after two.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: MusicMan on May 30, 2012, 08:31:56 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:30:04 pm
Well, it certainly was not friendly to Hampton.

But the schools were awesome.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:34:42 pm: Altuve swung at ball four then singles up the middle.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:35:44 pm: Quote from: MusicMan on May 30, 2012, 08:31:56 pm
But the schools were awesome.

Apparently so.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:38:42 pm: Lee swings at the first pitch after a four pitch walk? Really?
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:40:37 pm: Noe, why is Maxwell hitting sixth?
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: austro on May 30, 2012, 08:44:26 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:40:37 pm
Noe, why is Maxwell ~~hitting~~ sixth in the order?

FIFY, 'cause he ain't hitting.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:45:56 pm: Snyder!!!! New ball game!
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: OregonStrosFan on May 30, 2012, 08:45:59 pm: There ya go Chris Snyder!!! Tie ballgame!
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:47:39 pm: The new Chevy is old. I'll be glad when this sale is over.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Fredia on May 30, 2012, 08:47:57 pm: two words coors field
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Fredia on May 30, 2012, 08:49:19 pm: did anyone hear the rangers score
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 08:51:11 pm: Keep the ball down, Harrell.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: OregonStrosFan on May 30, 2012, 08:53:01 pm: Quote from: Fredia on May 30, 2012, 08:49:19 pm
did anyone hear the rangers score

No Freidaia, why donte yuoe tlle us?
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 08:55:38 pm: Yes, we have seen the score. I think.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 08:58:09 pm: Altuve!
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 08:58:52 pm: Employing the Manny Sanguillen style of hitting.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 09:00:49 pm: Carlos has hit the ball hard but has nothing to show for it.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 09:02:24 pm: The Barfly commercial with the Zen Meister is funny.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 09:03:54 pm: Don't walk the leadoff hitter.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 09:05:12 pm: Don't walk the pitcher, Harrell.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 09:07:32 pm: I hate these one hand catches. Both hands on the ball, guys.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 09:18:20 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 09:07:32 pm
I hate these one hand catches. Both hands on the ball, guys.

Reminds me of the story about Mike Curtis, the Colt linebacker. He got pissed off because players started 'giving five' instead of shaking hands, so when players would approach him for the coin toss he'd growl, "Regular shake, dammit! Regular shake!"
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 09:19:31 pm: Mariners up, 17-2.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 09:20:25 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 09:18:20 pm
Reminds me of the story about Mike Curtis, the Colt linebacker. He got pissed off because players started 'giving five' instead of shaking hands, so when players would approach him for the coin toss he'd growl, "Regular shake, dammit! Regular shake!"

A man after my own heart...
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 09:26:23 pm: Harrell is up again.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 09:28:28 pm: HPU is inconsistent tonight on the low strike. You get it sometimes, but not all of the time. Keeps you guessing. I hate that.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: austro on May 30, 2012, 09:45:55 pm: I don't remember the team being this sloppy a few weeks ago. But they look like a team of dumb-fucks right now.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: austro on May 30, 2012, 09:46:34 pm: Everybody scrambles to the Yahoo available player list to see if Dexter Fowler is still available.

ETA: He isn't. GBB has him.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 09:50:52 pm: Quote from: austro on May 30, 2012, 09:46:34 pm
Everybody scrambles to the Yahoo available player list to see if Dexter Fowler is still available.

ETA: He isn't. GBB has him.

You know me all too well...
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: OregonStrosFan on May 30, 2012, 09:54:02 pm: Quote from: austro on May 30, 2012, 09:46:34 pm
Everybody scrambles to the Yahoo available player list to see if Dexter Fowler is still available.

ETA: He isn't. GBB has him.

I have exactly 0 Mariners, 0 Rockies, and 1 Ranger on my Fantasy Team (Nelson Cruz, 0-3)... FML!
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: chuck on May 30, 2012, 09:58:23 pm: This team is fun to watch.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: austro on May 30, 2012, 10:03:47 pm: Quote from: chuck on May 30, 2012, 09:58:23 pm
This team is fun to watch.

Or funny.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: OregonStrosFan on May 30, 2012, 10:11:46 pm: It'd sure be nice for Belisle to at least have an opportunity for a win tonight... [/WishfulThinking]
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 10:13:45 pm: Quote from: chuck on May 30, 2012, 09:58:23 pm
This team is fun to watch.

Sometimes.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 10:16:48 pm: Quote from: chuck on May 30, 2012, 09:58:23 pm
This team is fun to watch.

You just had to poke your nose in this evening to say that?
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 10:17:46 pm: Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 30, 2012, 09:54:02 pm
I have exactly 0 Mariners, 0 Rockies, and 1 Ranger on my Fantasy Team (Nelson Cruz, 0-3)... FML!

I have Montero and Napoli but I started Napoli.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 10:19:07 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 10:16:48 pm
You just had to poke your nose in this evening to say that?

Never underestimate Chuck's sense of timing.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 10:20:29 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 10:19:07 pm
Never underestimate Chuck's sense of timing.

Actually, I've been expecting it during this shitfest of a series, which concludes tomorrow, thankfully.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: chuck on May 30, 2012, 10:24:33 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 10:20:29 pm
Actually, I've been expecting it during this shitfest of a series, which concludes tomorrow, thankfully.

Unless Bud takes over tomorrow the Astros are going to get swept by a team that had won like three games at home all month.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 10:26:52 pm: Bud will get shelled tomorrow. Book it.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 10:30:49 pm: Fuck. Tulo with a groin, just when he's started to finally hit for me. Figures.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 10:31:08 pm: I expect Bud to get hit hard tomorrow too. There's way too much bad mojo in Denver for these guys.

The Rockies have been shitty, but they're a better team than that. Getting fuckstomped by them at home illustrates that the Astros are better than they were last year, but they still have a long way to go before they're competitive every night.
Title: Re: Astros @ Rox 05/30/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on May 30, 2012, 10:45:39 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on May 30, 2012, 10:31:08 pm
I expect Bud to get hit hard tomorrow too. There's way too much bad mojo in Denver for these guys.

The Rockies have been shitty, but they're a better team than that. Getting fuckstomped by them at home illustrates that the Astros are better than they were last year, but they still have a long way to go before they're competitive every night.

It's just been the fact that their young pitchers (and Methuselah, who they DFA'd today) have been the problem. Also not hitting well at home. But I think that they solved that problem in this series at least.