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Title: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Sambito on June 29, 2019, 08:59:09 pm
It looks like the 2019 Houston Astros have the ability to hit a large number of dingers.

However, we are just past 81 game mark, half way in the season, and the burning question for me (while I await the Stros to get back to hitting and winnings streaks) is how many of our boys will go yard 20 times? 

We already have one in Alex Bregman with 22 homers as of 6/29, George is not too far behind.  Do not want to jinx it, but I also think we are capable of hitting a ton.

Prediction Contest - Homers and Beer

1. Alex Bregman (22)
2. George Springer (18)
3. Robinson Chirinos (12)
4. Michael Brantley (11)
5. Carlos Correa (11)
6. Jose Altuve (10)
7. Josh Reddick (10)
8. Yuli Gurriel (8)
9. Jake Marisnick (8)
10. Tony Kemp (5) + Tyler White (3) = (8)
11. Yordan Alvarez (7)

So will accept one guess - per person, non edited between 2 and 11 players with White/Kemp as one player.
This contest will be over after the 162nd game.  If a game or two gets cancelled then we use the full season minus cancelled games.

Winners will:

1. guess the correct number of Astros to reach 20+ homers

2. will submit their picks by mid July (14th) 11pm

3. will harass me about payment as much as desired until Spring Training

4. must be present at Spring Training games to receive payment (1 Large Beer or Soft Drink for the hard drinkers)
    *** do  not live in the Houston area but get to Spring Training games

5. this offer is null and void if our planet gets hit with an ASTRO-roid from the gravitational pull of cheering for Yordan's HRs

Losers will:

1. Ridicule the contest and winning contestants

2. Complain about foul balls and pitch counts

3. Take the name of Joe Sambito in vain


1    2    3     4     5     6     7     8      9    10     11    Other (is a possibility) but you have to say over 11 players to win.

I am going with 8.  Not gonna tell you which ones until the 14th.  Ga,me on!

Go Stros!

Best,
Sambito
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: subnuclear on June 29, 2019, 09:05:39 pm
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Post by: chuck on June 29, 2019, 09:42:04 pm
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Post by: VirtualBob on June 29, 2019, 09:44:57 pm
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Post by: Lefty on June 29, 2019, 10:20:19 pm
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Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on June 30, 2019, 07:35:29 am
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Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Fredia on June 30, 2019, 08:15:47 am
chuck keeps  taking my number, I protest
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Mr. Happy on June 30, 2019, 07:27:12 pm
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Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on June 30, 2019, 08:30:24 pm
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Post by: WVastro on June 30, 2019, 10:41:12 pm
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Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Lefty on July 01, 2019, 01:01:43 am
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I'm sorry, so sorry, 1 was a terrible idea, scratch that:

My guess is 2.  Bregman/Springer
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Bench on July 01, 2019, 09:43:54 am
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Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Bench on July 01, 2019, 09:44:37 am
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chuck keeps  taking my number, I protest

Solid gold.
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: HudsonHawk on July 01, 2019, 09:53:36 am
Out of curiosity...is this contest the *only* way to get beer?
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: GreatBagwellsBeard on July 01, 2019, 10:20:55 am
Out of curiosity...is this contest the *only* way to get beer?

Stupid Texas alcohol laws...
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: JimR on July 01, 2019, 10:26:39 am
Out of curiosity...is this contest the *only* way to get beer?

Well, there is my beer frig.
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Sambito on July 01, 2019, 11:43:32 am
Out of curiosity...is this contest the *only* way to get beer?

No, not at all, but I thought I would begin contributing to the group dynamic after 12 years of sitting on my ass making pithy, unrelated comments (mostly showing my own ignorance).

Sure.  What do you have in mind?  Baseball is a game of statistical prediction.  Open to other ideas, as well as a friendly free beer here and there. 

How about we do the next 100 Stros pop ups - date of the 100th.  Now watching that will make you thirsty for and deserving a beer
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Sambito on July 02, 2019, 09:47:43 pm
Add 2 more for Yuli!!!!
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Sambito on July 14, 2019, 08:35:16 pm
Prediction Contest - Homers and Beer

1. Alex Bregman (24)
2. George Springer (18)
3. Yuli Gurriel (16)
4. Robinson Chirinos (12)
4. Michael Brantley (12)
4. Jose Altuve (12)
7. Carlos Correa (11)
8. Josh Reddick (10)
9. Yordan Alvarez (9)
9. Tony Kemp (6) + Tyler White (3) = (9)
10. Jake Marisnick (8)


Still think we'll get 8 to 20!
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Sambito on July 22, 2019, 08:20:08 pm
Homers Update

1. Alex Bregman (26)
2. George Springer (22)
3. Yuli Gurriel (19)
4. Michael Brantley (16)
5. Jose Altuve (14)
6. Robinson Chirinos (12)
7. Carlos Correa (11)
7. Yordan Alvarez (11)
9. Josh Reddick (10)
9. Tony Kemp (7) + Tyler White (3) = (10)
11. Jake Marisnick (8)
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Sambito on August 10, 2019, 10:04:21 pm
Astros Fan in Big D & Subnuclear are in the catbird seat at 6 Astros and Mr Happy with a good chance at 7

Good luck all!


4 Stros with 20+ Hrs

Bregman
Springer
Gurriel
Altuve

3 Stros within immediate striking distance for 20+ Hrs

Alvarez 17
Correa 17
Brantley 16

A few others with a chance (insert Jim Carrey Gif)

Chirinos 12
Reddick - 12
Marisnick - 11
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: NeilT on August 12, 2019, 04:25:26 pm
In that list, the most notable thing to me is the relatively limited amount of playing time by Correa and Alvarez.
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Sambito on August 17, 2019, 08:55:16 pm
In that list, the most notable thing to me is the relatively limited amount of playing time by Correa and Alvarez.

Agreed.

JV may be right, but 6 guys raking over 20 dingers with 30 to 35 games left is cray-cray crazypants
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: MRaup on August 18, 2019, 10:48:10 am
Agreed.

cray-cray crazypants

Don't... don't do that.
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: juliogotay on August 18, 2019, 10:56:26 am
Don't... don't do that.

Seconded.
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Sambito on August 20, 2019, 02:46:40 pm
Don't... don't do that.

Oh shit! 

I thought a 50 year old man making a comment on a board he's been on/off for 15 years + would get more of a pass.

Okay, then just my right to free speech and stick in the OW trashbin then.

Thanks Mark, appreciate it.   

Maybe you could just read it and let it go next time you do not like my wordsmithing?
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: JimR on August 20, 2019, 02:49:04 pm
Oh shit! 

I thought a 50 year old man making a comment on a board he's been on/off for 15 years + would get more of a pass.

Okay, then just my right to free speech and stick in the OW trashbin then.

Thanks Mark, appreciate it.   

Maybe you could just read it and let it go next time you do not like my wordsmithing?

No right to free speech on a private board. Sorry, 50 year old man.
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Astros Fan in Big D on August 20, 2019, 03:10:29 pm
Oh shit! 

I thought a 50 year old man making a comment on a board he's been on/off for 15 years + would get more of a pass.

Okay, then just my right to free speech and stick in the OW trashbin then.

Thanks Mark, appreciate it.   

Maybe you could just read it and let it go next time you do not like my wordsmithing?

The correct response would have been "okie-dokie artichokie".
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: juliogotay on August 20, 2019, 03:45:54 pm
The correct response would have been "okie-dokie artichokie".

I actually say that occasionally. But I would never write it and not be able to deny it.
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: das on August 20, 2019, 03:53:45 pm
I actually say that occasionally. But I would never write it and not be able to deny it.

At work, my Chief of Staff is the consummate professional. Well educated, professional CV to die for, impeccably dressed and a polished and effective communicator. And she replies, in written form, “okie dokies” when I give her a directive. The juxtaposition is jarring. I’ve chosen to view it as endearing but it takes some work.
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Knoxbanedoodle on August 20, 2019, 04:10:59 pm
At work, my Chief of Staff is the consummate professional. Well educated, professional CV to die for, impeccably dressed and a polished and effective communicator. And she replies, in written form, “okie dokies” when I give her a directive. The juxtaposition is jarring. I’ve chosen to view it as endearing but it takes some work.

I have an employee who text responds "Okie" all the time. She is 23 and likely unaware of the Oklahoma connection.
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: MRaup on August 20, 2019, 04:19:48 pm
Oh shit! 

I thought a 50 year old man making a comment on a board he's been on/off for 15 years + would get more of a pass.

Okay, then just my right to free speech and stick in the OW trashbin then.

Thanks Mark, appreciate it.   

Maybe you could just read it and let it go next time you do not like my wordsmithing?

Nah.
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: JimR on August 20, 2019, 04:29:23 pm
At work, my Chief of Staff is the consummate professional. Well educated, professional CV to die for, impeccably dressed and a polished and effective communicator. And she replies, in written form, “okie dokies” when I give her a directive. The juxtaposition is jarring. I’ve chosen to view it as endearing but it takes some work.

I wonder if this is a southern or Texas thing? I say (and write) okey dokey all the time.

Just looked it up. Popularized in Little Rascals films.
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Ty in Tampa on August 20, 2019, 04:43:04 pm
Okily Dokily!

/Flanders
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: MusicMan on August 20, 2019, 04:44:14 pm
Stupid sexy Flanders


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Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: MRaup on August 20, 2019, 05:07:31 pm
Stupid sexy Flanders


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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand, scene.
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: doyce7 on August 20, 2019, 06:21:37 pm
I wonder if this is a southern or Texas thing? I say (and write) okey dokey all the time.

Just looked it up. Popularized in Little Rascals films.
I use okie dokie more often than I'd like to admit

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Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Lefty on August 20, 2019, 06:31:06 pm
I use okie dokie more often than I'd like to admit

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True Romance:  "okie dokie doggie daddy"
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: JimR on August 20, 2019, 07:32:23 pm
I use okie dokie more often than I'd like to admit

Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Means ok. Works for me.
Title: Re: How Many Astros in 2019 Will Hit 20 or More Homers? Winners get beer
Post by: Sambito on September 20, 2019, 07:32:22 pm
Looks like Mr. Happy will win this thing.   

30+
Bregman
Springer
Gurriel
Altuve

20+
Alvarez
Brantley
Correa

Outside shot of Chirinos