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Title: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: No? in Austin on October 04, 2005, 10:05:30 pm
Since the mud and blood have been good enough to supply the local nine fans with playoff biesbol for a very long time, it has become a tradition in the TZ to pick the X-factor player.

Or as we commonly refer to it, the Mark Lemke Award.

Anyway, last year, the winner could've been either Brandon Backe or Dan Wheeler (my pick would've been Backe).  So it's time to submit your pre-playoff pick for this year's X-factor award.

My pick: Jason Lane.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: Alkie on October 04, 2005, 10:08:21 pm
Jose Vizcaino
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: homer on October 04, 2005, 10:10:49 pm
Bruntlett
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: astro pete on October 04, 2005, 10:13:30 pm
Mike Lamb.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: BudGirl on October 04, 2005, 10:25:53 pm
Brad Ausmus
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: BizidyDizidy on October 04, 2005, 10:36:03 pm
Bagwell.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: JackAstro on October 04, 2005, 10:38:05 pm
Journeyman Pinch Hitter Jeff Bagwell
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: David in Jackson on October 04, 2005, 10:38:11 pm
Another vote for Mike Lamb
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: Craig on October 04, 2005, 10:43:35 pm
Bidge
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: chuck on October 04, 2005, 10:54:35 pm
Palmeiro
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: Greg on October 04, 2005, 10:58:29 pm
Jason Lane.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: EasTexAstro on October 04, 2005, 11:15:18 pm
Gotta go with superman: Bruntlett...

Of course, that will probably ruin his chances.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: HurricaneDavid on October 04, 2005, 11:38:18 pm
Taveras, who will best all records set by Beltran last year.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: Tralfaz on October 04, 2005, 11:40:40 pm
Luke Scott

Edit:  Remember that game ending double last week (Gipson out at the plate)?  Same thing, only this time it's his first major league home run.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: jaklewein on October 04, 2005, 11:45:02 pm
Lamb or Lane....cause we need one of them to step up...

I'll go with Lamb.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: Nate in IA on October 05, 2005, 12:05:51 am
Gotta be Luke Scott.  After the horrible start to the season, he busts out in a big way for the Blood 'n Mud.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: Rod on October 05, 2005, 12:14:26 am
What the hell.  I say Adam Everett.  X-Factoring with both the bat and glove.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on October 05, 2005, 07:48:44 am
Mike Gallo. Just get that one guy out and then sit down. Just get an out.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: das on October 05, 2005, 08:38:19 am
Bruntlett.  With the bat and glove.  And dirt all over his uni.  And some blood.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: Ty in Tampa on October 05, 2005, 08:56:24 am
Bagwell. He's been holding back.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: lc_db on October 05, 2005, 09:06:44 am
Mike Lamb
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: MikeyBoy on October 05, 2005, 09:14:26 am
Jeff Bagwell
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: Waldo on October 05, 2005, 09:23:37 am
Bruntlett
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: drew corleone on October 05, 2005, 09:47:50 am
Lamb.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: pravata on October 05, 2005, 11:14:40 am
No way is Lane or Lamb an X factor, these are the guys theyr'e going to count on.  Everett's the guy.  I see a crucial double down the line at some point.  Not to mention a whirling play on Furcal up the middle.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: jaklewein on October 05, 2005, 11:18:30 am
Quote:

No way is Lane or Lamb an X factor, these are the guys theyr'e going to count on.  Everett's the guy.  I see a crucial double down the line at some point.  Not to mention a whirling play on Furcal up the middle.



If it's a whirling play on Furcal up the middle, then they'll be no play at all.  Furcal's to fast.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: T. J. on October 05, 2005, 11:23:48 am
Richard Justice
Title: Rook Hits a Homer
Post by: Limey on October 05, 2005, 12:26:38 pm
Quote:

Richard Justice


Nicely done.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: pravata on October 05, 2005, 12:28:48 pm
Quote:

Quote:

No way is Lane or Lamb an X factor, these are the guys theyr'e going to count on.  Everett's the guy.  I see a crucial double down the line at some point.  Not to mention a whirling play on Furcal up the middle.



If it's a whirling play on Furcal up the middle, then they'll be no play at all.  Furcal's to fast.



Which is exactly why it'll be a great play.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: jaklewein on October 05, 2005, 12:46:19 pm
gotcha!
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: Kit on October 05, 2005, 01:25:52 pm
Furcal scares me...he will be the Braves X factor

only to be trumped by

Willy T. and his amazing bunts, bloops and speed
and at least 4 great fielding plays for the series
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: jaklewein on October 05, 2005, 02:01:16 pm
Franco of all people scares me...especially today.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: JackAstro on October 05, 2005, 03:10:03 pm
Quote:

Furcal scares me...he will be the Braves X factor



The only x-factors with Furcal are A) how long is the sentence and B) when will he begin serving the time? If no one shows up at MMPUS with a sign that will bring back terrible memories of getting Piazza'ed in the county lock-up last year, well.. color me disappointed.
Title: Re: Rook Hits a Homer
Post by: astro pete on October 05, 2005, 03:19:36 pm
Quote:

Quote:

Richard Justice


Nicely done.



First post, too.
Title: X and X'
Post by: Texifornia on October 05, 2005, 03:27:35 pm
X=Bagwell
X'=Bruntlett
X''=Everett
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: astro pete on October 05, 2005, 03:29:52 pm
Quote:

Quote:

Furcal scares me...he will be the Braves X factor



The only x-factors with Furcal are A) how long is the sentence and B) when will he begin serving the time? If no one shows up at MMPUS with a sign that will bring back terrible memories of getting Piazza'ed in the county lock-up last year, well.. color me disappointed.



His not going to jail this offseason may be the key to this series.  He was incredible last year.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: Arky Vaughan on October 05, 2005, 03:42:09 pm
Quote:

Since the mud and blood have been good enough to supply the local nine fans with playoff biesbol for a very long time, it has become a tradition in the TZ to pick the X-factor player.

Or as we commonly refer to it, the Mark Lemke Award.

Anyway, last year, the winner could've been either Brandon Backe or Dan Wheeler (my pick would've been Backe).  So it's time to submit your pre-playoff pick for this year's X-factor award.

My pick: Jason Lane.



Backe again.
Title: Re: Rook Hits a Homer
Post by: T. J. on October 05, 2005, 04:29:50 pm
Quote:

Quote:

Quote:

Richard Justice


Nicely done.



First post, too.



First time poster, loooooooooong time lurker.  Actually, I posted periodically on the old site as "DomeFoam".  I figured it was time to get back in the game, so to speak.  Go Astros.  Fuck the Braves!
Title: Re: Rook Hits a Homer
Post by: Depot Stove on October 05, 2005, 04:40:47 pm
Lane or Bags. Make it Bags for old times' sake.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: homer on October 05, 2005, 08:36:43 pm
Quote:

Franco of all people scares me...especially today.



According to the douchebag ESPN analysts, Franco was the x-factor today. His lack of stretch on Bradley's chopper to Giles seems to have been crucial in the 5 run 8th.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: BudGirl on October 09, 2005, 09:31:50 pm
Quote:

Brad Ausmus



I love him.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: homer on October 10, 2005, 12:25:46 am
Quote:

Quote:

Brad Ausmus



I love him.



We know.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: Tralfaz on October 10, 2005, 01:27:55 am
Quote:

Luke Scott

Edit:  Remember that game ending double last week (Gipson out at the plate)?  Same thing, only this time it's his first major league home run.



Missed it by THAT (holds up index and thumb measurement) much.
Title: Re: The TZ annual post-season "X-Factor" Game
Post by: Kit on October 10, 2005, 06:07:18 pm
Quote:

Luke Scott

Edit:  Remember that game ending double last week (Gipson out at the plate)?  Same thing, only this time it's his first major league home run.



Missed that call by an eyelash there Trafalz