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Title: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: MRaup on July 11, 2018, 07:22:05 pm
Sure would be nice if McCullers could not hand out 2 free baserunners to start the game.
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Post by: JimR on July 11, 2018, 07:26:44 pm
Yep. Rarely is that a good thing.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: austro on July 11, 2018, 07:31:45 pm
That was not the way I hoped to start this game.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: TerryPuhl21 on July 11, 2018, 07:37:54 pm
LMJ just doesn’t look comfortable on the mound tonight. Some of these pitches aren’t even close.


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Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: JimR on July 11, 2018, 07:39:56 pm
Got to hold them here and chip away.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 11, 2018, 07:41:16 pm
This A's team is pretty good.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: JimR on July 11, 2018, 07:48:05 pm
This A's team is pretty good.

Pretty good and playing great coming into this series.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: MRaup on July 11, 2018, 07:58:38 pm
I'm sure enjoying this slop thrower dominating so far.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 11, 2018, 08:02:34 pm
A baserunner!!!!
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on July 11, 2018, 08:04:17 pm
Going back to last night, the A’s have gotten two strike calls on pitches the catcher flubbed. When does that ever happen?
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 11, 2018, 08:08:55 pm
McCullers just cannot stand pitching out of the windup.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: MRaup on July 11, 2018, 08:10:47 pm
Jesus Fucking Christ McCullers. Dick trip exteordinaire.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 11, 2018, 08:12:04 pm
Six runs on three hits...allsome.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: JimR on July 11, 2018, 08:16:38 pm
Damn good thing we rallied last night.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: MRaup on July 11, 2018, 08:17:03 pm
Pinder swung at a 58 footer for strike 2, then McCullers puts one on a tee 0-2 for him.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 11, 2018, 08:20:20 pm
a hit!!!
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 11, 2018, 08:25:15 pm
According to GameCast, Altuve laid off a couple of pitches that were inside the dirt area. 
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Post by: Tom Servo on July 11, 2018, 08:25:57 pm
Yuli is a fine ballplayer.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: JimR on July 11, 2018, 08:26:05 pm
3-2 would be nice
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: austro on July 11, 2018, 08:26:17 pm
Runs!
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 11, 2018, 08:29:49 pm
Looks like Gattis is getting fucked.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: MRaup on July 11, 2018, 08:32:49 pm
3rd base umpire has early dinner reservations apparently.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: TerryPuhl21 on July 11, 2018, 08:37:31 pm
I can’t believe Hinch sent LMJ back out there after we just chipped away a little at this lead.


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Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: austro on July 11, 2018, 08:38:02 pm
I don't really think Lance has much of an idea where his pitches are going to go tonight.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: austro on July 11, 2018, 08:40:14 pm
What is going on with Altuve?
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 11, 2018, 08:42:29 pm
Can someone please put McCullers out of my misery?
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: austro on July 11, 2018, 08:44:06 pm
Can someone please put McCullers out of my misery?

Hinch just did. Although it's too early to tell which Peacock we're going to get.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: Lefty on July 11, 2018, 08:44:39 pm
I can’t believe Hinch sent LMJ back out there after we just chipped away a little at this lead.
I think the pen may be a little thin, but yeah, I was a bit surprised too.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 11, 2018, 08:45:29 pm
I think the pen may be a little thin, but yeah, I was a bit surprised too.

It's thin because they've stepped on their fucking dicks the last few nights.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: TerryPuhl21 on July 11, 2018, 08:49:37 pm
That was BIG by Tucker and Peacock. Still have a chance here. Let’s swing’um!


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Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: Lefty on July 11, 2018, 08:50:10 pm
It's thin because they've stepped on their fucking dicks the last few nights.

I think we all knew the reason.  Lance picked a bad game to pull this shit, but it happens.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: hostros7 on July 11, 2018, 08:55:20 pm
Tyler White’s bat makes an appearance!


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Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: JimR on July 11, 2018, 08:55:44 pm
Hold ‘em and chip away.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: austro on July 11, 2018, 08:57:57 pm
Now that Piscotty is out we may have a chance.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: TerryPuhl21 on July 11, 2018, 08:58:26 pm
Altuve won’t see a better pitch than what he just watched go by.


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Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: MRaup on July 11, 2018, 08:58:33 pm
Altuve just took a strike right down the fucking middle for strike one. WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: Jacksonian on July 11, 2018, 08:58:43 pm
Tucker’s throw was 92.6 mph.  Gun.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: Lefty on July 11, 2018, 09:01:10 pm
Tucker’s throw was 92.6 mph.  Gun.

His warmup throw earlier paid off.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: JimR on July 11, 2018, 09:05:59 pm
Altuve looks so ordinary lately. Probably my imagination, but he looks like he is a mile away from the plate.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: austro on July 11, 2018, 09:07:00 pm
When did Semien turn into Superman?
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: JimR on July 11, 2018, 09:10:34 pm
When did Semien turn into Superman?

He can hit hanging sliders.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: Lefty on July 11, 2018, 09:12:30 pm
When did Semien turn into Superman?

Looking at his career stats, pretty much whenever his plane lands in Houston.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on July 11, 2018, 09:12:50 pm
Bring in the Colonel.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: austro on July 11, 2018, 09:23:03 pm
Tucker gets the 3-0 green light now?
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: JimR on July 11, 2018, 09:24:48 pm
Not giving up yet, but big game tomorrow. Get ahead, and stay ahead.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: MRaup on July 11, 2018, 09:28:51 pm
Tucker gets the 3-0 green light now?

That was a pretty terrible decision.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: Lefty on July 11, 2018, 09:30:49 pm
Not giving up yet, but big game tomorrow. Get ahead, and stay ahead.

I did a double take when I just looked up the starters.  Edwin Jackson?  Can't be the same...yep it is.  He's 34 and in his 16th season pitching for his 13th team.  That's resiliency.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: JimR on July 11, 2018, 09:35:35 pm
That was a pretty terrible decision.

By the manager and by him
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: austro on July 11, 2018, 09:38:43 pm
Bregman in the HR Derby? I don't think I'm a fan of that idea.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: JimR on July 11, 2018, 09:39:28 pm
Bregman in the HR Derby? I don't think I'm a fan of that idea.

Why?
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: hostros7 on July 11, 2018, 09:41:19 pm
Bregman in the HR Derby? I don't think I'm a fan of that idea.

It seems to be more than idea at this point.


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Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: Lefty on July 11, 2018, 09:42:11 pm
Bregman in the HR Derby? I don't think I'm a fan of that idea.

He doesn't strike me as the kind of hitter who would get his swing jacked up by participating, like some other players have alluded to.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: austro on July 11, 2018, 09:43:43 pm
Why?

I'd rather he got some rest.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: JimR on July 11, 2018, 09:46:56 pm
I'd rather he got some rest.

Batting practice with publicity.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: TerryPuhl21 on July 11, 2018, 09:47:32 pm
Perez works fast. I like that.


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Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: Texifornia on July 11, 2018, 09:49:12 pm
Perez works fast. I like that.
Gameday says he's getting squeezed.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: JimR on July 11, 2018, 09:49:43 pm
Gameday says he's getting squeezed.

Not really
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: austro on July 11, 2018, 09:51:25 pm
Gameday says he's getting squeezed.

He's kind of all over the place.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on July 11, 2018, 09:53:19 pm
Perez works fast. I like that.


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Pitch clock in the minors.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: JimR on July 11, 2018, 09:54:15 pm
Cionel looks good to me. He also looks like Abe Lincoln.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: Lefty on July 11, 2018, 09:57:15 pm
Cionel looks good to me. He also looks like Abe Lincoln.

Or Mephistopheles.
Title: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: TerryPuhl21 on July 11, 2018, 09:58:47 pm
He's kind of all over the place.
Not totally surprising. He’s probably got some 747’s flying around in his belly.

Decent debut. Has a live arm for his size. Will be interesting to see how he comes along with more appearances.


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Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: Tom Servo on July 11, 2018, 09:58:55 pm
I was thinking Joe Dirt
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Post by: NeilT on July 11, 2018, 10:08:16 pm
He's kind of all over the place.

Isn’t that a line from Bull Durham?
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: JimR on July 11, 2018, 10:11:54 pm
Harris, do NOT let his runs score.
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: Aussie Astro on July 11, 2018, 10:13:28 pm
I was thinking Joe Dirt

An extra on My Name is Earl?
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: Aussie Astro on July 11, 2018, 10:15:31 pm
Harris, do NOT let his runs score.

You had that premonition too?
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: chuck on July 11, 2018, 10:22:17 pm
I sort of liked what I saw from Perez. His breaking ball seems a little unfocused but I can't imagine how nuts a ML debut must be for anyone.

I like his demeanor on the mound. Also, I couldn't help but notice he throws with his left hand.
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Post by: Aussie Astro on July 11, 2018, 10:25:44 pm
barf
Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: TerryPuhl21 on July 11, 2018, 10:48:23 pm
I sort of liked what I saw from Perez. His breaking ball seems a little unfocused but I can't imagine how nuts a ML debut must be for anyone.

I like his demeanor on the mound. Also, I couldn't help but notice he throws with his left hand.
Me too. Looking forward to seeing him some more. Was kind of surprised he went back out for a second inning after throwing almost 70 pitches 3 days prior. I was encouraged. I’m sure the fielders like that he worked so quick. If that is what the pitch clock does for you then bring it up from the minors too. I could get used to seeing that pace.


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Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: JimR on July 12, 2018, 08:37:17 am
I liked him too. He was so amped up it is a wonder he threw any strikes. I hope he sticks and does not get traded at the deadline.
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Post by: MusicMan on July 12, 2018, 09:34:48 am
Isn’t that a line from Bull Durham?

“He fucks like he pitches”


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Title: Re: A's at Astros 7/11
Post by: NeilT on July 12, 2018, 11:23:43 am
“He fucks like he pitches”


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